George Hellyer Writes From War Zone On Moravia Union
Letter from George E Hellyer SC-1c at Naval Seaplane Base Gen Masa San Francisco dated May 10 1945 describes reading the Moravia Union aboard ship cooks quarters and daily life. He notes the war turning and hopes to return home, mentions a softball win and hot jungle conditions, plus a humorous sighting of a lizard and a long sign-off to Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Smith
George E. Hellyer
Gen. Masa
Naval Seaplane Base
Navy
Care F. P. C
San Francisco
California
Howard
Moravia Union
Europe
Howard Tt
George Hellyer
Dayton Dotson Recalls London Bombing Experience in War’s End
Sgt Dayton Dotson writes from England after the war in Europe ends, describing London bombings, rocket bombs, and the danger faced by civilians. He recalls a near hit near his billet, how bricks and debris fell, and how he helped others while thanking England for its spirit and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Fred Dotson
Sgt
Dayton Dotson
England
Europe
London
Hitler
Grace
United States
Kinser Valley Community Notes From Kinser Valley By George R Darby
Kinser Valley community updates include Zell Wilson and LeRoy Wilson visiting, assistance with farming tasks by Russell Darby and Earl Boardman, and strawberry picking with Mrs Zell Wilson canning jam. LeRoy Wilson visits Albia and Jefferson Barracks exams noted. Corn planted ten days earlier is emerging. Families Zell Wilson G R Darby Eph Wilson visit St Joseph hospital Center ville to see Mrs Fern Wright and Frank Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Wilson
Cormeny Boys
Leo VanDorin
LeRoy Wilson
Jack Campbell
Albia
Ervin
Long
Russell Darby
Earl Boardman
Mardeena Wilson
Mra. Zellyn
Russell
Darly Boardman
Balinger
Homer Hamilton
Ted Campbell
Jefferson Barracks
G. R. Darby
Eph Wilson
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Fern Wright
Frank Swaim
Moravia Union Orders Fine Printing Services
The Moravia Union announces availability of fine printing services for all needs. Local businesses and individuals can commission high quality typography, composing, and page layouts with quick turnaround and competitive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Hiattsville Community News Highlights
The Virgil Dooley family attended the Methodist church program in Moravia. Mary Beth Turner spent the week in Centerville. Several families including Cyril McDanel, Homer Utterback, Lloyd Rose, Ernest Hiatt, and A. S. Hiatt hosted or visited relatives over Sunday. A Children’s Day program is set for Wesley Chapel on June 10. W.E.C.S. meets June 14 with Genevie Donovan. Multiple visits to Centerville and Centerville Farm Bureau event noted along with gatherings at the homes of the Hiatts, Meadows, and Pettibone family relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Dooley
Moravia
Mary Beth Turner
Centerville
Cyril McDanel
Homer Utterback
Moulton
George Scott
Lloyd Rose Saii
Ernest Hiatt
A. S. Hiatt
Gua Hiatt
Eslinger
Wesley Chapel
Unday
W.E.C.S
Genevie Donovan
Harley Burton
Bobbie
Bert Meadows
Young People’s Farm Bureau
Mary Meadows
Madelyn Rose
Auction Notice for Moravia Property Bid
Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County Iowa announces bid 26.00 on Lot 80 North 20 at Moravia Town. Property to be sold by public auction June 11 1945 at 10:00 a m in the courthouse Board Room Centerville Iowa to highest cash bidder. Successful bidder must pay current taxes in addition to bid. Dated June 1 1945 Grace L Bedinger County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
Appahoone County
Iowa
Moravia
Appanocse County
Court House
Centerville
Grace L. Bedinger
New Hope Residents Share Weekend Visits
Margaret Burton spent the weekend at home while Gerald Hunter and children and Richard Ballew visited the parental J F Chambers home for Decoration Day. Numerous relatives and friends gathered, with many spend Sundays at various homes and trips to Albia and Centerville.
So and Sew club meets as Lois Shelquist leads
Thursday meeting of the So and Sew club with Lois Shelquist presiding. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Lute Hiatt and others at the Carl VanZante home. Sunday dinners were hosted by Ralph Shelquist and Ben Jones with multiple visitors from Ottumwa Russell and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Lois Shelquist
Lute Hiatt
Carol Brees
Donley
Carl VanZante
Roy Bergason
Ottumwa
Ralph Shelquist
Pearl Lavely
John VanZantes
Ben Williams
T. R. Gardner
Albis
Ben Jones
G. M. Talbott
Shirley
Clair Sellars
Russell
Wendell Murdy
John
David
T. R. Gordney
Centerville
Circle
Gordner
Boyer Ridge Social Notes and Visits
Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer and family spent Sunday afternoon at the Ira Boyer home. Many neighbors and relatives from Pueblo and Centerville area visited each other at various homes, sharing meals and reporting small town events. The B Y P A treasure hunt at Frank O Conner home and local activity around the Boyer family were noted with plans for Ivan Moffitt's upcoming service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Boyer
Ira Boyer
Trenton Gladfelder
Lennie Scott
Pueblo
Colo
Frank O'Conner
Carl Boyer
Karen
Manse Tarbell
Isal Irwin
Allie Boyer
Lola
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Karen Kay Burns
Olin
Leo Houser
Lester Cochran
Paul Sweden
Willie Germann
F. E. Moffitt
John McDanes
William Whicker
Tone Scott
Averil Easter
June Pfannebecker
Craig Weathers
F. A. Boyer
Clara Morrison
Salem
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Ira
Boyer
Richard
Ralph Boyer
F. A.boyer
Centerville Land
Seymour
Delmont Moffitt Jand
FLA. Boyer
Grover Easter
Avenil
Ronald McDanes
Richard Goughnor
F. A
Versil Kaster
Virgil Kaster
Averil Kaster
Corp
Ivan Moffitt
Salt Lake City woman granted 20 day furlough
Clara Morrison was a Sunday dinner guest at the F. A. Boyer home in Salt Lake City, Utah, during a 20 day furlough. A reference notes she will soon return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Clara Morrison
F. A. Boyer
Adeli Route 1 By Bonnie Rumley
Mrs. Glen Clancy attended the Centerville show while Norleen Sanders visited Bonnie Rumley. Residents share visits with Rumley, Clancy, and Sanders families, attend shows, and decorate cemeteries at Eden and Denny on a midweek afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Clancy
Centerville
Norleen Sanders
Bonnie Rumley
Earl Foster
Ernest Foster
Harry Rumley
Burness
Douglas
Bonnie
Edd Rumley
Woorleen Sanders
Eden and Denny
Kermit Cross
Unionville
Bill
Jack Clancy
Doner Sanders
Norleen
Donald
Travis
Glan Clancy
Donald Sanders
Tom Hiatt
John Moffatt
Near Iconium
Will Moffatt
Chester Saunders
Bonnie, Burness
Douglas Rumley
Coner Sanders
Luella Mishler
Frank
Mrs. Sanders
Miller Family Social Tights News in Centerville Era
Local notices recount church piano practice and annual recital by Miss Helen Loomis, plus family visits and hospital updates. Names include Miller Andrews Tadlock Paris Boyer Woodward and others across Centerville Udell Knoxville Maquoketa and Seymour with events from funerals to graduations and sheep losses to wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miller
James Wood
Centerville
Keith
Jerry Lee
Burton
D. L. Strunk
Jerry
Knoxville
Jo Long
Eleanor Miller
Maquoketa
Iowa
Fred Hahn
Claude Paris
Mra. Hill
GC. A. Andrews
Venetah
Art Allen
Presbyterian Church
Helen Loomis
Harry Woodward
Gene Boyer
Union Neighbors Club
Claude Paria
Robert Seale
Daughters
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Dave Caylor
Merlyn Davis
Arthur Dean Andrews
Near Seymour
C. H. Andrews
Ross Clark
Udell
Will Miller
Center‘villa
Ray Tomlin
Iva Strunk
Rosa Knight
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Ship
May
Admiralty, Islands
Ruth Allender
Will ‘Allender
Chariton
Bloomfield
E. O. Spilman
Mra
Maynard More
Deanna Lee
Laura Roach
P. EB. More
Ed Hanrahan
Rosemary
Betty
Jane
W. L. Hull
E. V. Steward
Bruce Jones
Essie Whisler
Tack Shelley
Tobe Stuteross
Eleanor Wilson
Vernon Stotler
Oak Park
Larry Stotler
A. My
Gilbert Herman
Morrison
Kinser Valley
George R, Darby
Brad
Hiattsville
Lloyd Rose
The
Moravis Union
Albla, Iowa
New Hope
Margaret Burton
Gerald Hunter
Richard Ballew
J. F. Chambers
Frank Hiatt
W. E. Donovan
Delmont Moffitt
Nancy Jo
Judy
Roy Scott
Henry Watts
Loyd Carter
J. F
Chambera
Edna Neff
O. A
Don Pettibona
Carl Coffin
Duane
Nadine Wood
Lynda Kay
Donovan
Orville Burton
Charles
Margaret
Bert Neff
M Bs
Ivan Harsh
Matt Watts
Jim Herron
Kay
Loyd' Carter
Virginia Carter
Mildred Wynes
Frank Chambers
Fred Hiatt
Genevie
Dorothy
Dickie Wood
John VanZante
Neher
Bond
Boyer Ridge
Betty Jean Foster
Adeli
de Luxe Studio
Benton Avenue
ATS Theatre
Joseph Cotten
Thurs
Hotel
Berlin
With
Faye Emerson
Texas Renegades
Tim McCoy
Robert Lowery
Sun
Philip Cornalbo
Chester Morris
Ambulance Service
Ponnstale
Angel’s Garage
Rex Angel
Nina’s
W. C. Bivin
R. C. Hiatt
Moravia, Iowa
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