Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt Franklin
Residents attend Karl Repp funeral in Albia and several local visitors stop by homes. John Moffatt hosts and visits with friends including Cox, Elliott, Cater, and Argo families, with multiple callers from Albia and Moravia over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Moffatt
Karl Repp
Albia
Fred Argo
Clyde Sheldon
Frank Cox
Byron Cater
Song
Charles, Dennis and
Billy
Des Moines
Bill Cater
Homer
Roy Moffatt
Henry Elliott
Jim Martin
Jimmy
Rozella
Carl
Mary Cox
Moravia
Joe Lucas, Jr
Unday
Hugh MacFatridge
Albian
Lloyd Ammons
al Derby
Frances Ann
Dana Easter
Enon By Mrs. J. T. VanDorin Enon
Local notes list visits and events around Enon including teaching assignment for Velma Bokholt, neighbor gatherings, family visits, and a 10th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Various visits span Albia, Delevan Wisconsin, and Des Moines area with church, picnics, and dinners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma (Woodruff) Bokholt
Enon
Leo VanDorin
Jack Tuttle
Art McCombs
Marvin Vance
Sylvan VanDorin
Wilford Anderson
Albia
Flora Jones
Rex Tisue
Carolyn VanDorin
Fred VanDorin
Glen VanDorin
Judy
Haber
Glens
Wyoming
Keith Roberts
Guy Roberts
Minnesota
J. C. Lockman
Rodger Gideon
George Nelson
Jean
Delevan
Wisc
Clay Faber
Frankie Scharplett
Bobby
Roy
Dallas County
K. S
Faber
R. A. Faber
Charles
Bruce
Dallas Faber
Floyd McFall
Jerry
DeWayne Robinson
Eddie
Lake Wapello
E. G. Hawk
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
Russell Davis
Hartford
E. G
Harold
Hubbell Farm
Des Moines
Followwill
Centerville
California
L. B. VanDorin
Anderson
Ann
J.T
Nancy Carel
Wm. Robinson
Levi Robinson
Frank Cox
Mary
Carl
George Robinson
Clell Blumer
Patsy
John Hewitt
Elize Simmons
Rex Angel
Barbara
Billy
Fred Cousins
Floyd Simmons
Homer King
Moravia United Brethren Church History Summary
A Moravia Iowa church history notes its 1895 organization by Rev. F E Brooke with charter members led by David Hiner and Mary Hiner, the 1897 dedication, and a long line of pastors including Rev George Talbott. It records early quarterly conferences, secretary changes, and church trustees along with 1926 construction of a new church funded by a 7000 dollar debt burned in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
T. J. Zike
George Talbott
Unionville
Cedar Rapids
Otterbein Church
Hicks
Otterbein
Liberty
Hawkeye
P. E
I. A. Holbrooke
J. A. Mounts
Austin Day
F. B. Harn
N. J. Main
Elsie DuVall
YPCE
Ivan Harn
Rosy Duvall
Ladies. Aid
Jennie Cummins
C. N. Main
Fair
Seth Johnson
8. A. Hayes
Austin Jay
Levi Swaim
George Tisue
D. W. Thompson
W. F. Cronk
John Q. Tate
Salem
J. W. Funkhouser
Bishop Statton
Kansas
Aly
New Hope Community Activities Report
Local notes from New Hope recount Sunday dinners at the Tren ton Wilson and W. E Donovan homes. 4 H Girls held a mother daughter tea at Loyd Carter’s with numerous attendees including Darsh, Attibone, Turner, Foster, McDanel, and Hilton families. Various visits and social gatherings follow through the week with neighbors and families attending dinners and helping in threshing preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Forrest Jacobs
Valley Jacobs
4-H
Loyd Carter
Gladys Darsh
Betty
Virginia Attibone
Ann
Elizabeth Turner
Marybeth
Ava Foster
Fern
Twyla
Louise
McDanel
Catherine
Dorothy Boyer
Carolyn
Monica Fischer
Beverly
Marline
Rosemary Quick
Vera
Faye Jacobs
Daphen Hilton
Lucille Carter
Virginia
Don Pettibone
Jerry
Elsie Martin
Bobby McDanel
John Wood
Lynda
W. EB. Donovan
Dellamae Jacobs
Donald Sanders
Carl Coffin
Frank Hiatt
P. D. Schreiner
Forest Wakefield
Ernest Hiatt
George Scott
Georgie
Roy Scott
Mariann
Gary Lynn
Theo Miller
Ray
Lynn Hilton
George Turner
Kinser Valley local notes and farming progress
Kinser Valley reports gradual road and bridge repairs. Oats yield cut by hail, corn sprouting, grain binding to finish this week. Local socials include visits by LeRoy Wilson and Donald Darby, a Long family 80th birthday gathering, and a theater outing in Albia. Market ad notes Markwell staples and Moravia Union subscription price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luses
LeRoy Wilson
Donald Darby
Albia Theater
Russell Darby
James
Mr. Gardner
Carl
Ervin Long
Mrs. Long
Maple Grove Community Social Notes Overview
Mr and Mrs Harry Felton and families visited others on Thursday and weekend gatherings centered around Gabe Johnson, Dowd, Tadlock, Scott, and Derby households. Several residents reported Albia trips, visits to Russell, Floris, and Wisconsin, plus relatives spending weekends with grandparents and at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Felton
Harry Felton, Jr
Wilbert Johnson
Gabe Johnson
Clarence Dowd
Ted Miller
Carl Derby
Donald
Delmar
Tubaugh
Clair Sellers
Mark Sellers
Russell
Delmar Dowd
Grant
Charlotte
Lois
Junior
Billy Joe
Albia
Jack Scott
Jim Davis
Wisconsin
Grant Tadlock
Harley Tisue
Shirley Sellers
Irene
Kenneth Doud
Walter Scott
Maxine Scott
Charles Barker
Floris
Joe
Leno Bimbi
Wanda
Dale Derby
Ome
Information Specialists Sought for Veterans Administration
The Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners in Minneapolis announces permanent Information Specialist openings across VA Branch No 8 area include Minnesota Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota with related senior roles such as Director Public Relations Service Chief News Division and Chief Radio Division Salary ranges from 3397.20 to 7102.20 annually. Applications and announcements are available from the Veterans Administration Civil Service Examiners at 12 Federal Office Building Minneapolis or any first or second class post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans, Administration
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Veterans Adminstration
Federal
Third Avenue South
Washington
Minn
Post Office Civil Service Exam Seeks Eligible Applicants
The notice outlines age limits of 18 to 62 with exceptions for veterans and federal service personnel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or owe allegiance to the United States. Jobs fall under Civil Service. current federal employees in similar roles may apply for permanent appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service
United States
The Union Seeks Guest News Contributions
The Union invites readers to submit or bring news about guests and events, promising appreciation for any items sent for publication and welcoming timely notices from the community.
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Lowa
Lynn Bari
Vincent Price
Lawless
Paulette Goddard
Ray Mill
Bad Bascomb
Margaret O’brien
Wallace Beery
John Hodiak
Cluny Brown
Charles Boyer
Rebecca
Laurence Oliver
Claudette Colbert
Li Ier
Lightning Raiders
Buster Crabbesh
Gal Loves
Bob Croaby
Old
Sacramento
William Eliottlee
Brooklyn
Joan Blondell
Signe Hasso
Moravia Union
Barre
Wausau
Monument Builders of America, Inc
Historical Record of
United Brethren Church
Grandma Hawk
Mary Main
J, Main
M. P, Main
Mary Hoskinson
Ladies Aid Society
New Hope
Mrs. W. E Donovan
Duane
Charley Coffin
Ivan Harsh
Donovan
Mary Coffin
Genevie Donovan
Kinser Valley
George R. Darby
Markwell Staples
The
Walker
Towa
Maple Grove
Lois Jean Scott
Albia, Iowa
Moravia Union News
Watch
Carry Gem Shop
the Tire Store
Dept. OF
Briggs Motor CO
Albia Electric Company
John F. Murphy
Albia Light & Railway Company
Mr. Murphy
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