Rainy spells linger in Albia visits and returns
Mrs Norman Firkins of Vallejo California visited the Pepental G R Darby home and traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit her brother Roy and family returning midweek. G R Darby and Mrs Firkins were business callers in Albia Friday morning after about one and a half inches of rain Thursday night into Friday. Clifford Caster home on week end leave from Camp Grant and Miss Strunk stopped by to greet Herman Johnson. LeRoy Wilson returns to work after several weeks of summer flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Firkins
G. R. Darby
Albin
Vallejo
Calif
Pepental G. R. Darby
Jay
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Roy
Familly
Clifford Caster
Camp Grant
Miss Strunk
Herman Johnson
LeRoy Wilson
Local Social Notes Reflect Family Visits Across Town
Miss Virginia Forbea of Center ville and Clarabel McDanel spend time together this week. Kenneth and Mrs McDanel visit her parents near Exline. Boyer visits grandparents near town while at Muscatine Potter home. Bill Whicker family and Janet, visit Tone Scott’s relatives. Emma Whicker also mentioned in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone Scott
Emma Whicker
Hiattsville Farewell to Hiatt Family Visitors
Residents of Hiattsville recount a busy weekend as the Hiatt family hosts and visits unfold. Mrs. Mary Meadows hosts and relatives from Sedan Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Ottumwa join gatherings while Kenneth Hiatt returns to training camp and Beverly McGee plans a several week stay at the Pearl Hiatt home.
Sunday Socials and Visits Across Albia Area
Rural notes recount Sunday visits and weekend gatherings around Albia. Families including Neffs, Pettibottes, Boardmans, Bilings, Garretts, Reids, and Hav ers hosted relatives from Rock Island, Centerville, and other towns. Local outings featured shows, birthdays, parties, and church connections with multiple trips to nearby towns.
Cogitations on sugar rations and rural life in July
A fragmented diary style column reflects shortages and frugal living during sugarless days. It covers sugar allocation, chicken farming, lawn care, and family duties, interwoven with social visits and local events. The piece ends with mentions of family gatherings and neighbors.
Main Station Attendance at Sunday School and Church
R L Main of Hysham Montana spent Saturday night with his daughter Mrs Paul Boyer. Willie McDanel and several families visited and hosted in various homes on Sunday. Clara Morrison underwent a minor operation Thursday. wishes for a speedy recovery were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Main
Hysham
Mont
Tame
Paul Boyer
Willie McDanel
Clyde Gladfelder Ome
Trenton Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder
Hamsh Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder Ome
Mra
Lloyd McDanel
Clara
Morrison
Beverly Carolyn Fering
Maple Grove Rain Touts Weekend Weather Favorable
A fragment from Maple Grove notes a fine rain over the weekend and mentions various local names and places such as Centerville and Des Moines. The text references several visits and gatherings at homes and nearby towns with no clear cohesive event.
Arnold boys and Betty Wilton visit Kenneth Gladfelder home
Chronicle notes a weekend gathering with Charlotte Lois Jean Jack Scott and Floyd Broshar visiting Betty and Sly Wilton at the Kenneth Gladfelder home. Gabe Johnson and Walter Scott also made a business trip to Missouri this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternoon
Arnold Boys
Charlotte
Lois Jean
Jack ‘Scott
Floyd Broshar
Buncay
Betty
Sly Wilton
Is Apending Tbrosha
Gabe Johnson
Walter Scott
Missouri
New Hope Social Notes Reflect Mixed Visits
Thursday evening visitors included Leo N and Mr and Mrs Frank Selby with Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt. The club met at Loyd Carter's home. ladies knitted a comfort and embroidered pillowcases. Guests listed as John eS Ellaine Ralph Hiatt and Mrs Frank Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Frank Selby
Frank Hiatt
Loyd Carter
John Es Ellaine
Ralph Hiatt
Frank Chambers
Bates
Richard Mrens
Ore Harsh and Son
Vic
Mt. Ayr
Ivan Hi
Betty Lou
Isa Don Pettibone
Parental Visits Highlight Local Weekend Gatherings
Fairview families spent Thursday and Sunday visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Lowell Rowe visited T J Bletcher home on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Otis Stafford visited Milton Stocker family Sunday. Others included Mr and Mrs John Hertean with Sarah Drake and Marshall, and Ray Fletcher with Sally at the Fletcher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Rowe
T. J. Bletcher
Mildred, Proctor
Mabel Irejan
Otis Stafford
Milton Stocker
John Hertean
Sarah Drake
Marshall
Ray Fletcher
Sally
T. Fletcher Ome
Joy
Jimmie Tubaugh
Albert Tubaugh
Howard Proctor
Doris
Willard Swasiek
Unionville Monthly Service And Local Notices
Unionville holds its monthly service last Sunday evening focusing on defense work. Bela Sunda Payay and Barkley Migs perform with an accordion. Ruth Allender visits two weeks with Mary Gibson family. Mrs Maud Ellis of Springfield Mo visits her brother and sister in law. Mrs N L Harrington plans Davenport trip. Miss Andrews extends stay. Rev Floyd Carr and family attend. Os Hutchinson and Des Moines relatives join Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Sunda Payay Fon
Kleg
Barkley Migs
Merona
Taornidne Af Udell
Cole
Ruth ‘Allender
Visi
Mary Gibson
Maud Ellis
Springfield
Parental Henderson Home Guests Share Week of News
Local notes record visits by Chas Henderson and family in Albia and Ottumwa. Relatives including Doris Burton, Doris Gates, and many social gatherings at the Methodist church with W. S. C. S. members. Funeral of H. M. Bowers held at the Methodist church with interment at Eaton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodlat Church
Church
Myrtle Harrington
H .M. Underwood
O. BE. Brown
C. L. Allen
Belle Andrews
Ed. Furdum
H. M. Bowers
C. E. Brown
Nora Stott
Easie Whisler
Sarah Arnold
A. 8. Dukes
Jas. A. Wilson
E. Hiatt
J. W. Proctor
Des Moines
Mildred Henderson
Centerville
May Wilcox
Roy Wilcox
Drakesville
L. E. Brooke
Ruben Coop
Darlene Underwood
Ottumwa
Ethel Brazelton
Claris Coulson
Chicago
E. A. Hull
Mia
Francia Hutchena
John Tarrance
Bunch
California and Vicinity Socials and Obituaries Note
Mrs Roy Argo visited her mother Mrs Mamie Tistie and joined family members in a two day stay with Eric Main and relatives from Chicago. funeral services for Mrs Laddy Todey were held in Centerville. Pete Bones and Leon Burne families visited with Aliie Boyer and daughter Lola. Uncle Sam clock at the Tribune corner to be torn down due to high cost of re inforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Roy Argo
Mamie Tistie
Artis Main
Kenneth Artis
Chicago
Eric Main
Bernard DeBoyle
Virginia
Laddy Todey P
Centerville
rd-Tribune
Indianola
Ank
Local upheaval at Fremont county incident
Five inmates at a Missouri river site faced a rapid flood event when waters rose again in Payne. Police rushed to the scene as a breach caused by the overflow led to a brief disruption at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestly
Fremont County
Payne
Misouri
Local visit and family notices from Moravia area
Enon Merlé Walters and family visited Moravia with Mrs. Walters cousin Mrs. Bay Cline and husband and daughter Fanchen from Kelathazoo Michigan. Bavard Neff and family called at R9 Faber and stayed with Kenneth Free. Merle Walter family and Loren Thompson enjoyed ice cream at Dallas Faber's. Mrs. Merle Henderson of Centerville visited parental Roberts home. Jon Johnson's family from Gilmore City attended. Howard Wheeler's neighbors visited. Sunday callers included Ged Simmons family and Marvin Gardner family. Rain prevented Ottumwa Van Dorin reunion attendance. Several locals were at meals with Flora Jones and W T VanDorin. Sunday calls to Mrs. C H VanDorin. she was ill. Beans canned and garden chores noted amid reflections on alfalfa and clover fields.
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Merlé Walters
Jin’ Moravia
Walters
Bay Cline
Fanchen
Kelathazoo
Michigan
Bavard* Neff
R. 9
Faber
Kenneth Free
Merle Walter
Loren Thompson
Dallas Faber
Merle Henderson
Centerville
Roberts
Mra
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Homer King
van Dorin
Ottumwa
Flora Jones
W.T. van Dorin
Bayard Neff
R. S. Faber
J. T. VanDorin
Leo
Clara Selby
Kenneth Free and Dale
C. H. VanDorin
VanDorin
Harry Felton
Howard Whisler
Wel come trip over our toid movements
Local garbled note references a welcome trip mishap titled The courty grader made with unclear phrasing. Source text unreadable.
Centerville Family Socials Report Weekend Visits
scattered notes show Elbert Saul and family visiting Centerville on Monday. Roy Ov at and family, Dacklee Cundy and others shared Sunday at Rex Tisure home. Dorothy Joan Lockman stayed week at Gerald Trelan home in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Saul
Centerville
Junior Bardock
Roy ‘Ovat
Dacklee Cundy
Rex Tisue
Ax Hammondia
Marve Lockman
Ivan ‘Walter
Marve Bine
Dorothy Joan Lockman
Gerald Trelan
Unionville
Fog nozzle adoption by Mount Vernon fire dept
Mount Vernon fire department is equipping its hoses with a fog nozzle device that emits a fine spray to drive smoke from a room before firefighters enter. The system aims to improve visibility and safety during interior operations.
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Mint Queller
Mount Vernon
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Ryman McDanel
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa will hear John W. McDanel executor's final report in the estate of Ryman McDanel deceased on July 26, 1942 at 8:00 AM at Centerville Court House. Objections or cause to deny discharge may be presented by interested parties including Claudie J. Bover Sansh A. Tisné Cora E. Oehler Mary A. Broshar. Harry Greenleaf attorney assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Ryman McDanel
John W. McDanel
Claudie J. Bover
Sansh A. Tisné
Cora E. Oehler
Mary A. Broshar
John W. McDanes
Ryman McCarpl
Centerville
Iowa
Harry
Greenleaf
Moravia School District to Meet Over 1942 8 1948 Budget
The Independent School District of Moravia Taylor Township Apploose and Monroe counties Iowa will meet August 8 1942 at 7 30 p m at the District Secretary office Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed estimate of expenditures for the year July 1 1942 to June 30 1948 A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing
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Independent School District of
Moravia
Taylor Township
Apploose
Monroe Counties
Iowa
Hanming
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Moravia Union
Gente Ory
Act of Congress of
Kinser Valley
Boyer Ridge
Hiattsville
Mary Meadows
Hugette Blomgren
Ernest Hiatt
Jim Cline
Kenneth Hiatt
Hiatt
Kenneth
Paul Hiatt
Sedan
Dick Hiner
Harley Burton
Don
Marshall D. Huston
Turner
The
George
Earl
Arkansas
Straight
Hiattafi
Zoo
Hia Blater
Golda Wet
James
Gona
Rockford
Edna Neff
Ene Blomgren
Don Pettibotte
Marilyn Rose
Virginia Carter
Brompton
EB. F. Boardman
L. P. McCoy
Roy McCoy
Near
Blakesburg
Lester McCoy
Camp Spewder
June Zoring
Albia
M. E. Boardman
Glen Garrett
Gilbert Lee
George Reid
Janella
Archie Bilings
Janella Maxine
L. Jones
Philip Harry
J. Elwood Stafford
John Fisher
Earl Boardman
Max McCoy
Walter Anderson
Charléne
Shirley
Rock Island
Martha Sue Garrett
George ‘Mettlin
Bussell
Guy Smith
Overa
Robert Reid
Civil Air ‘Patrol
Los Angeles
California
Salem
R Will Haver
Clark Hellyer
Ellen Platt
Faye
Lewis Main
Phyllia Jean Lewis
Robert Jennings
Will Haver
Velma Lurber
Roscoe A
Robert Tarr
Roberta
Hannah Gladfelder
Jimmie McAningh
Lloyd Brown
Cass Hamilton
Hazel Hellyer
Kirksville
Dell Hellyer
Will
Be C. Whitehead
Clarellyer
Paul
J Baldwin
Russell Argo
Wok Allen
Dale Beaty
Bert Rinehart
Lew
Frank Rinehart
Dell
Haver Free
Emily
Ph Turner
Edward, McCord
Frida
Bert Meadows
Clyde Wilson
Gerald Hunter
J. F. Chambers
Georges Johnson
Jane
Don Pettibone
Elsis Martin
Richard Ballew
Ivan Harsh
Watts
Harsh
Matt Wattsoma
W. E. Donovan
Elsie Martin
Ernie Tucker
Charles Coffin
Alfred Coffin
Carl Coffin
Carl
W. H. Calen
Maple Grove
Carmiton Bes
Doyle Hamp- Mina Dowd
Velva Johnson
Cene
Donala Dowd
Moines
Jewd
Eph
Vi Johnson
Mead and
Arnold
Fairview
and Vicinity
Enon
Moravia Independent School District
Chester Broshar
Trict
We & Nee
Geneere
L. A. Osborn
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