Unionville Shower Honors Mrs Margaret Stoller Bride
The Baptist Ladies Aid hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Wilson home for Mrs Margaret Stoller newly married. Twin sister Eleanor Wilson and cousin Agnes Mote assisted in opening gifts. numerous friends attended and refreshments were served. The article also notes Mrs Ruth Stanley’s 84th birthday and local church activities with visits and a choir program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Ladis Aid
R. E. Wilson
Margaret Stoller
Eleanor Wilson
Agnes Mote
Aid
Alfred Stotler
Udell
Emma Pabst
Maud Coffin
Moravia
Amanda Miller
Sarah Arnold
Jana Whialer
Jas. A. Wilson
Laura More
Etta Brain
Bebe Andrews
Myrtie Harrington
Suemma Ransom
Della Harrington
Ruby Underwood
Lucille Alden
Irene Wilson
Gatherine Hiatt
Esther Elder
Helen Lippert
Agnes More
Elvii Underwood
Opal Swaim
Maybelle Brain
Oma Lippert
Effie Montgomery
Ola Stanley
Mabel Robb
Emily
Plitt
Elsie Bair
Latu Koehler
Stella Herman
Gladys Underwood
Gertie Elder
Lottie’. Dommer
Mary Jones
Clara Wilson
Mazie V. Dukes
Ruth Stanley
Mother Stanley
Charles Stanley
A. B.’ Stanley
Gerald Ire O' Jan
Maggie’ Erskine
Centerville
Fred Stanley
Reta
Charles Jr
Ottumwa
Mra
H. Lz Dukes
Junior
Emily Plitt
Luemma Ransom
Darlene Underwood
Maria V. Dukes
Della
Harrington
Community Notes From Centerville Area Health and Visits
Local names appear in a string of health updates and social visits. Will Croag’s brother remains unstable while Mrs. Mattie Raison grows ill. neighbors rally with Sadie Brekine and Joe Powers of Centerville. J E Whister visits in Bunch as Rev James A Wilson and Mrs Wilson attend an Odell church anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Croag
Mattie Raison
Sadie Brekine
Joe Powers
Centervilla
Jane Whister
J. E B. Whister
Bunch
Jas. A. Wilson
Wilson
Christian Church
Odell
Hattie Jane Whisler
Josephine
Centerville
Co. W. Whisler
BE. Hiatt
Mya
I. R. Cook
Des Moines
Ted Garner
J. C. Croga
Peters
John Andrews
Erick Gates
Orlando Ogden
St.Joseph Hospital
Notice of Probate of Will in Appanoose County Iowa
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces probate of the will of Jackson Luse deceased. The court fixes January 21 1980 at 9:00 am for final proof and probate, with interested parties invited to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk M G Luse. Attorney Harry B Greenleaf. January 19.
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Appanoose County
Iowa
State of Iowa
Jackson Luse Iate
Said
Jackson Luse
Local society notes from Ottumwa area gatherings
Mrs. Ida Caylor and Mrs. Osa Wood visited Mrs. Cecil Tadlock while Mrs. Ezra Coltrain fights illness. Floyd Wood built a garage for Claude Paris. families like Tadlocks and Millers spent evenings singing and visiting despite threatening weather. Rev Peta Thames and family hosted guests. several Tadlocks, Wood and Miller relatives attended. Imogene Tadlock missed school due to ankle sprain and Lorene Tadlock returned to class after time off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Caylor
Osa Wood
Cecil Tadtock
Nes Campbell
Miller
Ezra Coltrain
F. E.boyer
Marjorie Boyer
Icel Koehler
Ottumwa
Peta Thames
Lancaster
Claude Paris
Herd Wood
I'ry
Faith Hanes
Norman
Ieee
John Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Lorene Faisted
Grant Tadlock
W. N. Miller
Wilbur Miller
Creech
Moravis
Imogene Tadlock
Gorene Tadlock
Cine
Lorene Tadlock
Family Visits and Homecomings Noted in Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Horton Potts spent last week visiting at Robert Jennings home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder spent Sunday at Jess dfeller home. Rolce recovered at home after hospital stay. Class Woodward stayed Friday night with George and Mrs Newton Long and Bungay at ereS, Mae Py.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Potts
Robert Jennings
Kenneth Gladfelder
Sona
Jess Dfeller
Rolce
Woodward
George Ae Ang
Newton Long
Eres Sa Bs
Mae Py
Moravia Social Notes From Albia And Des Moines
Moravia residents including Mr. and Mrs. Matt Watts visited Albia and doctor visits noted. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason hosted the Merry Mixers Club with Chinese Checkers. Carl Van Zante attended a party at Lute Hiatt’s and Dorothy Brown visited relatives, with several families traveling to Des Moines for the Shrine Auditorium events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Watts
Ivan Harsh
Harold’ Mason
Lloyd Brown
Casa ‘Hamiltons
Carl Vettes
Thursda
Dorothy Brown
Ella Jean Woodward
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Estate Case
In the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa probate the estate of W E Lockman deceased appoints Amy Lockman as administrator. Creditors and those with claims against the estate must present them as required by law. Dated January 6 1989 Miller Everett Miller Attys Albia Iowa.
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District Court
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Appanoose County Iowa
In Appanoose County Probate a notice announces the appointment and qualification of an Administrator for the estate of August Abrweiler deceased. Creditors and claimants are informed to present claims per law for allowance and payment. The undersigned is WHALIA Administrator of the estate, Miller Everett Miller Albis Tow s. Jan. 12-19-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Appanoosa County
Ahrweiler
August Abrweiler
Whalia
Anidestate
Miller, Everett & Miller
Ate Albis
Tows
Executor's Notice in Pence Estate of Iowa 1939
Executor's notice announces appointment by Dietrich Court of Appanoss County Iowa. Mary P Pence deceased, late of Copaty. Creditors and heirs must present claims, with payment to undersigned, in court for allowance. Dated January 4, 1939. C M McFatridge Miller Everett Miller solicitors. Jan 12-19.
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Dietbrich Court
Appancoss County
Towa
Mary P. Pence
Kevin
C. M. McFatridge
Miller, Everett & Miller
Resiller
Evel
Cold day observations and a wary critique of public life
A fragment from a diary-like column details two boys in warm clothes fetching wood on a chilly 44 degree day, a parent defending a passive collar omission, and reflections on public servants and education. The writer doubts looks matter for leaders and mocks self important chatter while noting personal learnings and school experiences.
Local families gather for weekend visits and celebrations
Brompton and Robinson families spent Sunday at the Wilson home while Horn hosted relatives for a turkey dinner. Fisher and Leonard families visited in Blakesburg, and Boardman households welcomed guests. Evelyn Davin and siblings visited Sinclair home, and O S Miller plans a golden wedding anniversary January 28 at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Robinson
W. A. Wilson
Henry Horn
Marion Fisher
Wilson Leonard
Blakesburg
Clara Selby
J. T. VanDorin
M. E. Boardman
W. C. Aivin
Evelyn
Charles
Richard Davin
James Sinclair
LaDonna Jean Vance
L. C. Johannes
Albert Billings
Elmer Vance
M. E. Boardms
Chas
Hora
Nellie
Albia
Evelyn Colling
Ons DeLong
Elwood Stafford
Aon
Clifton
Chariton
C. N. Anderson
O.S. Miller
Community notes from Albia area
Mr Pleasant Velda Brown has been on the sick list for a few days. Mrs Arch Herron and Ruth Ken ton spent one night last week at Homer Brown's. Several from this community were Albia callers Saturday. Howard Beso helped Hol DeLong with butchering Wednesday. Pearl McCrory, Edward Points, and Harold Brown spent Sunday levening at Homer Brown's. Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson and children were in Albia Saturday evening. Cc C Smith helped Lester Smith butcher Wednesday. Harold and W A Brown were Albia callers Tuesday. James McCrory called on Ray Brown Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velda Brown
Arch Herron
Ruth Kenton
Homer Brown
Albia
Howard Beso
Hol DeLong
Pearl McCrory
Edward Points
Harold Brown
Harry Robinson
Cc. C. Smith
Lester Smith
Harold
James McCrory
Ray Brown
Hazel College Marshall Darby and Family Weekend Visit
Hazel College student Marshall Darby and family spent Sunday at the George Darby home. Several young folks attended a Thursday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E C Caster. Attendees included Wendel Willard Wilbur Coretta Cloved Kenneth Gardner Mildred Daphan Wilson LeRoy Wilson Kenneth Johnson and the Gastar boys. Teddy Wilson and family attended Sunday School then visited the Johnson home. E G Lincox and family of Albia were guests at the Grant Lincox home, Harry DuVall and wife of Moravia joined Mrs. Amy Clough and called on Zella Wilson. The Caster boys and LeRoy Wilson attended Sunday School in Moravia Sunday. Kenneth Johnson spent Saturday with home folks.
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Marshall Darby
George Darby
Zell Wilson
E. C. Caster
Folke
Wendel
Willard
Wilbur
Coretta Cloved
Kenneth Gardner
Mildred
Daphan Wilson
LeRoy Wilson
Kenneth Johnson
Gastar
Teddy Wilson
John Johnson
E. G. Lincox
Albia
Grant Lincox
Harry DuVall
Moravia
Amy Clough
Zella Wilson
Caster
Albia Area Social Gatherings And Visits Reported
Blue Front Mr and Mrs Ben Williams and a family were Albia callers Saturday morning Enid Long and Helen Hamilton spent Sunday afternoon with Pauline Williams Circle met last Wednesday with Mrs Harry Hillman Ben Jones butchered a beef Saturday Cass Hamiltons were in Albia Saturday afternoon Elbert Moore was at Jim Moores one day last week John VanZantea were in Albia Saturday Mr and Mrs Marve Lockman were Moravia callers Saturday Van Longs and Lloyd Browns were Des Moines callers Saturday evening and visited the Shrine Auditorium and heard the Saturday layering barn dates Loyd Browns spent Sundays at Cass Hamiltons
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Ben Williams
Albia
Enid Long
Helen Hamilton
Pauline Williams
Circle
Harry Hillman
Ben Jones
Cass Hamilton
Elbert Moore
Jim Moore
John VanZante
Marve Lockman
Moravia
van Long
Lloyd Brown
Des Moines
Shrine Auditorium
Loyd Brown
Mrs Ezra Coltrain Illness Notices Community Support
Friends and relatives express concern over Mrs Ezra Coltrain illness and wish for her speedy recovery. Maude Coltrain is noted as a school and Sunday School teacher and a neighbor loved by all. Hand club met with Mr and Mrs 8.8 Faber. all members attended except Mrs Guy Roberts who helped Coltrain. Ladies quilted on an Ocean Wave and pieced a Nine Patch. men cut wood. Next meeting planned with Rodger Gideon and Claude Hawk households.
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Ezra Coltrain
Maude
Faber
Guy Roberts
Coltrain’s
Rodger Gideon
Claude Hawk
Local Social Roundup From Des Moines to Maple Grove
Community readers report a busy weekend with visits to Des Moines and Maple Grove. Names include Curtis Tomlin, J G Hawk, Flora Jones, Homer King, Curtin Ilin, Wm Tom, R S Faber, Mary Jo, Dean, James Williams, Hy brid eeddy corn orders, VanDorin, Clara Selby, M E Boardman, O S Miller, Gerald Roberts, Robert Winkelman, and several family gatherings and neighborly calls. Some residents plan travel Thursday while navy enlistment news reaches local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Des Moines
Richard
George Scott’s
Ray
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo
Dean
R. A. Faber’s
James Williams
J.T. VanDorin
Clara Selby
M. E. Boardman’s
Miller
Paper fragments note local visits and stays
Shat s home Friday. Mr and Mrs A B Shull were in Centerville last week. Pauline Broghar stayed with Arlene Kaater Saturday night. Walter Scott and family and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson visited Gabe Johnson Sunday. Mrs A B Shull visited daughter Mrs Grant Tadock Frances. Broshar spent weekend at home. Imogene Tadlock stayed Saturday with cousin Lorene Tadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Shull
Centerville
Pauline Broghar
Arlene ‘Kaater
Walter Scott
Wilbur Johnson
Gabe Johnson
A. EB. Shull
Grant Tadock
Frances
Broshar
Imogene Tadlock
Lorene Tadlock
Local residents share visits and church activities in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt hosted dinner at the Luse home with guests Vir ginia and Robert Cline and others. Lois Mericle and friends attended Sunday School. Numerous families gathered for visits at various homes including Riley Callen Theo Miller and the Luse, with Wesley Sunday School recording thirty nine attendees and farmers signing soil conservation checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Robert
Kim Cline
BR. E. Lusé
Lois
Doris Mericle
Patter
Dora Fae
Della Mae Norton
L. &. Luse
Centerville
Riley Callen
Wesley
Moravia
Paul Mericle
Dale Callen
Lynn Hilton
James
van Lemaster
Theo Miller
Clyde’ Beaty
Mystic
Ralph Mericle
Lloyd McDanel
Kathryn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fioravia Union
Moxavia
Appanooss County
Congress
H. K. Smith
Unionville
Turner
Ambulance Service
Raymond Perry and Son
Sunny
Carl Wetternlind
Will Haver
B. C. Whitehead
Donald
B. F
Bert Nash
Newton
Jean
Bert’ Perry
Guy McKern
Hannah Gladfelder
Mix
Edward McCord and Son
Lloyd Turner
Maude Whitehead
Dell Hellyer
Hope Teater
Theola
J. Tconium
Ted Teaters
George Argo
Jess Gladfelder
Roberta Tarr
Junior Derby
Junior. Youngker
A. W. Kincade
Car Derby
Myra
Leslie Plants
Louie
Carl van Zante
Virgil Dooley
Dorothy
Jerry Brown
Amy Lockman
Everett & Miller
Attys
Arizona
Atudy
Brompton
Mr. Pleasant
Hazel College
Enon
Maple Grove
Alec Main
Gibe Johnson
Ted Miller
Gerald Burton
Clarence Dowd
Virgil’ Broshar
Basil Tadlock
Gentervilie
Reva DuVall
Doddean
Harry Glick
Berniece
Barbara Johnson
Helen
Coulson
C. T. Slavin
M. D
Wyoming
Farrow
Illini
McCormick
John Deere
Harry Woodward
Peterson & Ry
Lee Hiatt
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