Former Unionville Pastor A M Smith remembered in sorrow
Deep sorrow marks Decoration Day remembrances for Rev. A M Smith former Unionville pastor of three and a half years. The service noted his leadership in the Methodist church and his family’s ties to local clergy, with condolences extended to Mrs Smith and their relatives across Ottumwa Moulton and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Smith
Mrs. Smith
Masonicant
Order of the Eastern Star
Jas. A. Wilson
Floyd Doris
Emer
Moulton
Ella Wmmett
A. Dukes
Unionville
Mos
Local families gather for weekend visits and social calls
Enon Wendell Roberts and wife spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Kenneth Free and Dale. Mrs Merle Walters cared for about 200 four week old chicks in the brooders. Mrs Harold Hawk visited her California brother at the M E Followwill home in Centerville. Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin of Rockford Illinois stayed over weekend with Fred VanDorin and Dutch McDonal households. Fred VanDorin repaired a rusty wire to a foot. The Metlen family from Albis visited, Mr Metlen remained a few days. Several families joined gatherings, water roasts, and lunch at Pekin. Gerald Roberts and Trenton McDasel, with other neighbors, attended church and visited neighbors around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Roberts
Chiliar
Kenneth Free
Dale
Merle Walters
Harold Hawk
California
M. E. Followwill
Centerville
Glen VanDorin
Rockford
Ill
Fred VanDorin
Missouri Line
Ina
Pekin
Guy Roberts
Deena
Wendi Roberts
Merle Henderson
Denville
Gerald Roberts
Trenton Mc Dasel Sbeeter
Sttermoon
Haver Hone
Alps
Unimportant Cogitations and Farmyard Observations
A stream of casual notes about a fourth son collecting autographs on a penny book, then switching to car numbers after family protest. The piece shifts to poultry antics as a hen tries to guide chicks to bed, plus rainfall hopes, bluegrass blooming, and a farmer’s weather observations.
Soit Conservation Week Highlighted by Iowa Officials
Special Week For Soil Conservation will be observed across Iowa the week of June 19. R. K. Bliss of Iowa State College Extension Service announced the fifth annual event. Governor George A. Wilson proclaimed the dates as counties join in soil conservation efforts to support war food production. Bliss noted Iowa’s record in soil stewardship with 26 counties forming Soil Conservation Districts and 18 added in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Bliss
George A. Wilson
Towa
Scattersburg Social Roundup at Moray and Nearby Homes
Scattered reports show Marve Lockman and wife visiting Fred Callen in Moray on Sunday. W T Trelan and Gerald Irelan with spouses called at Raymond Lockman’s home, while Bernard Hayes family visited Jim Hayes’s parental home near Blakesburg. Mae Benson and Mrs Slemer visited Moravia, Tom Burdock and party traveled to What Cheer, and Lockman family members visited Lora Oberath’s home. Ross Lockman’s family were in Centerville Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marve Lockman
Fred Callen
Moray
W. T. Trelan
Gerald Irelan
Raymond Lockman
Bernard Hayes
Ot Ferally
Jim Hayes
Blakesburg
Mae Benson
Ben Slemer
Moravia
Tom Burdock
Griffin Attends Home as Acceney Sits Nearby
An unclear fragment mentions Mr A Griffin at a residence with another person named Ey present nearby, suggesting a social or domestic scene rather than a formal event. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm broader context or outcome.
Local Socials and Visits Report From Unionville Area
Udell Route 1 residents Donar Sanders Norlene and Donald visited in Unionville Saturday evening. Harry Burley went to Gantansville to visit Calvin at the A and P. Writers met two schoolmates at Denny Cemetery to decorate loved ones’ graves. M. Alice Wilson and Mrs. George Johnson of Moravia attended. Mr and Mrs. Harry Romley were in Unionville on business. Irene Zuney from Moravia paid a call. Mr and Mrs. Moffatt and Lee were in Centerville Friday. Guss Hiatt visited the Rumley home Sunday. Delbert Hayworth and Mr Hoffman sheared sheep for Harry Rumley last week. Katherine Clancy and Bonnie Lee Rumley have the flu. Neighbors signed for canning sugar Friday evening. fruit promises to be plentiful. Harry and Laverne Rumsey visited Edd Rumsey’s home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Moffatt were trading in Unionville Saturday and attended the show. Miz and Mia Jess Walker, Cleo and Joan traded in Centerville Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Opal Crawley
Ft. Madison
T.S. Crawley
Harry Holmes
Washington D. C
N. L. Harrington Ome
A. B. Lockabill
Udell
Mattie Raison
Elmer Selix
J. M. Selix
Perry Cross
D. S. Fenton
Kenneth Fenton
Gene
Bettendorf
Iowa
Otha Fenton
Mystic
Fay Porter
Rosa Hawk
Irene Brewer
Marline
Centerville
Duane Glasgo
Dale Fenton
D.r. Fenton
Nellie Gates
Charlie Boysal
John Boysal
Allerton
Frank Hughes
Edne Barton
John W
Donald Hughes
Clarence
Mo.r
H. A. Herman
Bob
Maggie McDonald
George Brooke
Harry Herman
Heverly
Unionville
Dayton Gates
Dayton Jr
David
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
Goldier
United States Defense Service
Lloyd BE. Ransom
Donar Sanders
Norlene
Donald
Uaignville
Harry Burley
Gantansville
el Calvin
A. and P
Denny Cemetery
M. Alica Wilson
George
Johnson
Moravia
Harry Romley
Ildred Z
Delbert Hayworth
Mr .Hoffman
Harry Rumley
Katherine Clancy
Bonnie Lee Rumley
Gla
Harry
Laverne Rumsey
Edd Rumsey
Wil Moffatt
Miz
Mia
Jess Walker
Cleo
Joan
Maple Grove and Centerville Social Roundup
Maple Grove and Centerville residents gathered at various homes last week and weekend. Families including the Scotts, Dowds, Walters, Broshars, Purvis, and Gardners share visits and dinners across multiple days with relatives and friends.
Bureau Hires 4-H Club Agent at Farm Bureau meeting
At a special meeting on May 28 in the Farm Bureau, Clarence E. Christiansen of Zearing, Iowa, was hired as 4-H Club Agent for Panoose County starting July 1. He has football and music background, studied at Iowa State College, and has long leadership in 4-H and local planning committees.
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Hice Entergillé
Clarence BE
Chisiatiansen
Zearing
Towa
Anpenooge
Courity
Bixlin
Inghai
Bounty
Haveigen
Heiva
Story City High
Attica
Farwi Bureau
Christiansen
Parental Bert Drake Home Guests and Sunday Visits
Fairview residents Mrs Hiatt Selby and J, Mr and Mrs Bob Tomilson and Bante visited Bert Drake home Sunday. Doris Proctor was at Sam Proctor home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Cory visited Betty and Edna Stocker Monday. Arlene Ivelan helped Mildred Proctor this week. Roe Ahee and wife spent Thursday evening at Bert Drake home. Sam Proctor and son called at Howard Proctor home Sunday. Albert Tubaugh and Mrs Tubaugh spent Wednesday and Friday. Mr and Mrs Howsed Factor and Doris visited Willard Swasick Sunday.
Rain brings relief as dry spell ends in Blue Front area
The community celebrates a one inch rainfall last night easing a week of drought. Local visits include Flo Hiner, Raph Shelquist, Lucille Albia shoppers, and several Sunday gatherings at multiple homes. Mrs. Tigue remains bedfast. Sympathy extends to the Smith family on their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirele
Flo Hiner
Raph Shelquist
Lucille
Lyle Jones
Cerl van Zante
Homer Hamilton
F. P. Hamilton
Allle Peace Home
Ben Jones
Donald l and Lyle
Chance Lavely
Loren Hiner
Stevie Dinderman
Tlinois
Pearl River
John VanZante
Casa Hamilton
Tigue
Ralph Boyer
Ronald
Rolla Boyer
Baby
Faymon Illffama
Centersville
Ben Williams
Pearl Hiner
Ira
Exline
So and Sew Club
Eva VanZante Thureday
Smith
Local residents host Sunday gatherings and condolences
Salem residents visited friends including Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder and Mrs Leanne Pin and Dell Hellyer home. Sympathy extended to the bereaved of Ray Smith. Several in the area signed up for sugar in Moravia on Friday as Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and others participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gladfelder
Leannepin
Freeman Jolly
Dell Hellyer
Ray. Smith
Morayia
Lloyd Brown
Local residents attend family gatherings and visits
Dell Héllyer led a Canterville meeting while families like the Jennings, Charles, and Newtons hosted or attended events at various homes. Neighbors visited Ted Daxeer and Roy Sheldon residences, shared Saturday picnics, and stopped by the Perry, Ziremer, and McKern households on weekend afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass’ Bbelibon
Robert Jenning
Charles
Caviterville
Dell Héllyer
Canterville
Haze
Jean Lon
Clataréé
Hieeel
Helet
Boye
Next Perry
Guy McKern Hom
Guy McKenny
Newton
Elbert
STARTING YOUNG FORGED IN WAR MEMORIES
A fragmentary local notice highlights a Evans family gathering and a graduation for seven City students. It mentions Sergeant Major Chonota and the U.S. Army, plus Albert Carson of Marques Roo noted for four wars and Mrs. Carson spinning for soldiers in past wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thenas Bart
Ste Robert
Benee
Sill
Oklahoma
U. S&s Army
Albert Carson
Marques Roo
Germany
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Macey
Howard Goodwin
Ft. Dodge
Jesse Goodwin
C. L. Alden
Fred Stanley
Reta
Ottumws
A. B. Stanley
Ruth Stanley
Alvah Bailey
Laura Bailey
Irene Shawver
Fella
A. S Dykes
University Hospital
Nawai City
Arry Holmes
N. L. Harrington
Mark Harrington
Addie, Swaim
Drakesville
Paul Harrington
Jos Harrington
P. BE. Roach
Nancy
Holton
Kans
James Roach
Turner Funeral
Avia
Lows
Enon
Meelyea
Pampera
Mr. A. Griffin
Maple Grove
Harrison Scott
Walter Scott
Marjorie Scott
Maxine
Charlotte
Sly Joe
Ruth Brashar
Pauline
Maxine Charlotte
Lois Jean
Jack Scott
Billy
Betty Wilson
Mra
Huston Jand
Ryriday
Bud Walters
Clarence Dowd
Sundby
Nausea Callera
Marvin Gardner
Delbert Donahoo
A Vale Jones
Floyd
Charles A
Broshar Ri
Nogn Wits Haw
Deer
Mrs. Imang
Fred Delteman
Ning
Bea
Arnold
Banda
Grant
Merle
Bureau
Fairview
Salem
Krapfel Bldg
Midway
Monte’s Market
Sconzo Barber Shop
Dr. Brooks
M. P. Gleason
Optometrist
Bert
Neat Aid
Frank Rinehart
St Bellver
Ome
Meadles
Exéreians
Total Protection
Tole
Fire Department
Health Department
Cemateties
Bonda
Élephol
Sans Liseme
Gardner & Son Hatchery
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