Urbana and vicinity social notes and church services
W V McAllister and family and friends spent Thursday at Whisler s. Booster club plans camping trip to Lake Wapello. Memorial services at Eslinger cemetery drew many former residents. Mrs Lizzie McAllister and others visited R A Faber s. Sunday School had 42 attendees. Local gatherings included visits from Ottumwa residents and Center church services. Fields and gardens grow grassy. farmers hope for clear days to finish corn cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. McAllister
Harvey Doty
Whisler’s
Urbana
Vaughn
Charles Faber
Lake Wapello
Othello Cary Jr
Lizzie McAllister
W. ¥. McAllister
Daty
R. A
W. A. Hunt
Ottumwa
Wilson Leonard
Marion Fisher
Henry Horn
van Dillan
John Fisher
Center
Lizzie McAllis
Robinson
Silas Robinson
Local Visit Notes From Salem Area Homes
Salem residents listed visiting and visiting guests include Mr and Mrs Edward McCord and son at Haver Free s Mr and Mrs B C Whitehead in Oskaloosa Friday afternoon and many family gatherings. Hazel Hellyer visited Emily Free at the Edward McCord home while Dell Hellyer and family spent Sunday at Bert Rinehart s. John McAninch and son called on Bert Nash and Fred Tarr joined Sunday dinners at Jane Murphy s with Edith Tarr and Mildred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McCord
Haver Free’s
B. C. Whitehead
Oskaloosa
Clyde Gladfelder
Newton Long
Guy McKern
Hazel Hellyer
Emily Free
Dell Hellyer
Bert Rinehart’s
John McAninch
Bert Nash
Fred Tarr
Jane Murphy
Edith Tarr
Mildred
Galloping Tea at Mrs Archie Thompson Home
McLennan and family attended a Galloping Tea at Mrs Archie Thompson's home Thursday afternoon. Centerville callers included B G Whitehead Haver Nash McCord Hellyer and Tarr families and others visiting Dell Hellyer. Dell Hellyer plans a new barn at Ray Rinehart residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred McLennan
Charles Youngker
Dell Hellyer
Hazel and Clark
Roberta Tarr
Harold Argo Ant Eloise
Robl
Dell Hellyer’s
Dale Perry
Carl Dicks
Leonard Perry
Ray Rinehart
Children’s Day and church notices from Vosburgh and North Bend
Attendance at Sunday School reached 94 with a Children’s Day program afterward. A Children's Day service is planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday with unknown start time. The Vosburgh homecoming is set for June 9 at the Vosburgh schoolhouse. Mr and Mrs Pearl Eugene Broshear and Mr and Mrs Harry Lemasters attended the North Bend Church program. Mrs Laura Dicks visited a Centerville doctor and Mrs Leenda Fleming is staying with Mrs Edgar Breese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlota
Carl Hamilton
Mystic
Methodist Church
Vos+burgh
Vosburgh
Pearl Eugene Broshar
Harry Lemaster
North Bend
Laura Dicks
Centerville
Leenda Fleming
Edgar Breese
Local social notes and visitors across Unionville and nearby towns
Sunday visits and callers followed by a string of local hosts and out of town guests from Unionville Albia Rose Hill Newton New Sharon and nearby areas. Notable events include Eva Browns birthday celebration and a Clover Leaf Club meeting with six members and four visitors.
Local residents host and visit across multiple families
Brompton Grant Sineox and wife join Irwin Sineox and kin for Sunday dinner at Herman Johnson’s. Dozens of local households from Eddyville to Ottumwa share visits and refreshments. Memorial services draw a large crowd at Eslinger Cemetery on June 8.
Weekend Visitors Gather at Bair Home in Unionville
Unionville honors graduates as W P Bair family hosts relatives from Chicago and New York including Marian Dunbar and Betty Bair. Guests from Blakesburg and Centerville join the celebration with extended family, while Miss Margaret Wilson journeys to Cedar Rapids for visits and work. A post-nuptial shower honors their daughter Write, bride of Gerald Wrel, with plans and modest wedding readings described amidst a bustling family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bair
Marian and
Dunbar
Chicago
Betty Bair
New York
Grinnell
Cedar Rapids
Billy and
Loyd Jerome
Centerville
L. E. Ransom
J.H. Plitt
Des Moines
Alb. Stanley
Write
Gerald Wrel
Mav Garver
Esther Elder
Lois Kocher
W. 4
Agnes Mote
Agnes Hull
Nemnai Scott
Bothey
Bie
Sally Irene and Mary and other shows at King Theatre Albia
The King Theatre in Albia presents June 8 and 9 with Alice Fay Fred Allen Tony Martin and Jimmy Durante in Sally Irene and Mary. June 10 and 11 feature Gene Autry in Red River Valley with Leo Carillo and Edith Fellows in Little Miss Roughneck. Additional June bills include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with Robson and Tommy Kelly June 12 and 18, Akim Tamiroff and Anna May Wong in Dangerous to Know June 14, The Tones family in A Trip to Paris June 1 and 11, plus Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer in Tonight's Our Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fay
Fred Allen
Tony Martin
Jimmy Durante
Sally
Irene and
Mary
Gene Autry
Red River Valley
Leo Carillo
Edith Fellows
Jung
May Robson
Tommy Kelly
Tom Sawyer
Akim Tamiroff
Anna May Wong
Tones Family
Paris
Claudette Colbert
Charles Boyer
Local Society Notes Honor Hostess and Attendees at Bridal Event
The event featured refreshments served by the hostess with Elenor Wilson and Agnes More assisting. The bride received many gifts as a long list of attendees included Mrs. Jas. A. Wilson, Mrs. Lois Kocher, Mrs. Amanda Miller, Laura More, Elsie Bair, Anna Walter, Clara Wilson, Mildred Hinote, and many others. Additional items mention travels of Mrs. Ola Stanley and Mrs. Clyde Marney, visits and trips by Rev. and Mrs. Frank A. Smith, and Mt. Pleasant high school commencement attendance by Robert Wilson, with the family connections noted throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenor Wilson
Agnes More
Jas. A. Wilson
Lois Kocher
Amanda Miller
Laura More
Elsie Bair
Anna Walter
Clara Wilson
Mildred Hinote
Delini Harrington
Effie Montgomery
Belle Andrews
Nell Gates
Sarah Arnold
Myrtle Harrington
Naomi Scott
Julu Kochler
Gladys Wood
Beatrice Bowers
Catherine Cross
Mabel Kobb
Nellie Tweedy
Geraldine Harrington
Darlene Underwoo
Hdra Mae Strunk
Margaret Hinote
Opal Crawley
Agnes Hull
Naomi Holmes
Raby Underwood
Inez Scott
Carrie Cross
Agnes Ogden
Larue
Cross
Patty Joe Ogden
Gertie
Elder
Ruby Mae Cross
Esther
Mac Garner
Etta Brain
Maybelle Brain
Ethel Willson
Maze V. Dukes
Ola Stanley
Bert McSweeney
New Judson
Ind
Clyde Marney
Clyde Jr
Joy Berniece
Topeka
Kans
Colorado Springs
Fred Felkner
West of
Centerville
I. R. Cook
Frank A. Smith
North Takota
Baptist Bible School
Jas A. Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Wilson
Scattersburg Resident Relocates to Idaho for Work
Scattersburg resident Lawrence Swanson left Tuesday for Idaho where he has em ploy ment. He and his wife and son had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Gilliland and H T Gilliland. Marie Tomlin visited Thursday night with Marjorie Boyer. George Scott was quite ill Friday. Bernard Hayes helped with chores. A new girl Helena Trene arrived at the Tadlock home. Elmer Lockman was a business caller in Blakesburg Friday. Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin and Richard spent Tuesday forenoon at Tomlin's. Mrs and Mrs Raul Lockman were Sunday visitors at Elbert Lockman’s. Marjorie Boyer spent Saturday night with Marie Tomlin. Mr and Mrs Phil Hinote and children of Unionville visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Gilliland. Mr and Mrs E G Boyer and Clifford were dinner guests at G Tubaugh's and attended Memorial services at Eslinger in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Sineox
Irwin Sineox
Herman Johnson
Leo Flahive
Alberta Berto
Edith Vance
Eddyville
M RE
Boardman
Ralph Boone
Lloyd Stafford
Moravia
L. C. Johannes
Larry DeWayne
Charles Johannes
Albia
J. E. Stafford
Rosalie Elaine
Chas. DeLong
Clifton Boardman
Richard Burton
Business College
Ottumwa
Edgar Wilson
Russell Darby
Ed Robinson
Clarence Wilson
W PF. Boardman
Deena Lee
Dweena Robinson
Ona Boardman
L. E
Fern Thompson
Union
Eliora
Miss Thompson
Cedar Falls
O. S. Miller
Harris Stafford
Ames
Kenneth Stafford
Ankeny
A. C. Stafford
Des Moines
Mary E. Stafford
Paul Stafford
Bert Neff
Eslinger
Dillard
Springhill
Ellis Robinson
Geo. McGilvery
Lawrence Swanson
Idaho
Roy Gilliland
H. T. Gilliland
Marie Tomlin
Marjorie Boyer
George Scott
Bernard Hayes
Grant Tadlock
Helena Trene
Elmer Lockman
Blakesburg
Reading at Enon Bitle School and community notices
The fragment reports 34 attendees at Enon Bitle School with Dweena Robinson delivering a reading next Sunday. It mentions services at Eslinger cemetery, an address by Attorney Hunt, news of a grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Roberts, visits by Faber family, and multiple local names and gatherings around Sunday School and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitle
Dweena Robinson
Eslinger Cemetery
Attorney Hunt
Troy Roberts
Mervin Fred
Wendell Roberts
Loner Rock
Tuau
Faber
Padtey
W. H. Van'Dorin
LB. VanBusin
J.v
Max Beekioun
Rodger Giveth
Dewy Faber
Ray
W. i Donahoo
Bo Coop
Estinger
T. Wartsui
Forday
Je Teiblin
Helping Hand club gathers for quilting and social visit
Richard visited after Sunday School with Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Ward. Mrs. A. C. Faber hosted the Helping Hand club on Thursday with 24 members including visitor Vera Van Dorin. They pieced a Star quilt and embroidered pillow slips, served banana pie and cookies, and planned next meeting with Mrs. R. A. Faber. June 1 marked Mrs. Rodger Gideon's birthday amid muddy roads and a 65-person relatives gathering with ice cream and cake. LeRoy Harvey and family from Oskaloosa visited at the A. C. Faber home, and Mrs. Curtis Tomlin and Mrs. L. B. VanDorin reported fried chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Curtis Tomlin
L. B. VanDorin
LeRoy Harvey
Oskaloosa
A. C. Faber
Centerville Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Fuller and Mrs J J Allom visited Centerville on Thursday. E B Land of Ottumwa made a business call in the area last week. Mrs James Long joined the Monroe county chorus in Sigourney on Thursday. The Raymond Jones family spent Saturday in Albia. Centerville hosts Mr and Mrs M G Smith on Sunday with many relatives visiting. J J Ullem and Jess Smith assisted with grinding at Ultem's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Allom
Centerville
E. B. Land
Gerald Long
Carlysle Long
Albia
James Long
J. J. Allem
Willard Cloyed
George van
Dorin
Troy Lockman
Junior Smith
Everett Mosier
J. J. Ultem
Jess Smith
J. J. Ullem
Bible School trip and local visits in community
Douglas Salem Mildred Cridlebaugh and Leona Starks left for Detroit for a two week Bible School trip. Lester Gorden and family visited the Gus Gorden home Sunday evening. R E Bear and family called at the Alva Cridlebaugh home Thursday evening. Community members attended an anti saloon league meeting at the Christian Church Sunday. Friends brought music from Ottumwa for neighbors. Local residents Lee Walker Bill Horstmans and Balak Cridlebaugh were in Centerville Saturday morning. Measles affected several in the community last week. Mr and Mrs Ross Starks visited Mrs Ida Davis Sunday after visits by the Gordens and their daughters Margie and Anna in Centerville Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cridlebough
Leona Starks
Detroit
Michigan
Lester Gorden
Gus Gorden
R. E. Bear
Alva Cridlebaugh
Christian Church
Harley Burton
Ottumwa
Lee Walker
Bill Horstmans
Balak Cridlebaugh
Centerville
Ross Starks
Ida Davis
Margie
Anna
Local families share visits this week
Franklin Elen Shehan spent Friday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wes Scott. Several relatives called at the John Moffat home Thursday evening. Henry Elliott and family visited John Muffitt home. Visitors included Mrs Joe Firkins and Jack at Fred Tarr home. Additional notes mention Alicin callers and Rex Haver gatherings with multiple families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Shehan
Wes Scott
Henry Elliott
Jack Lewis
Bill Elliott
Danny Latrille
John Moffat
Elliott
Wenerl Coulson
Charlene
George Shehan
John Mufffitt
Jake Firkins
Jack
Fred Tarr
Jim McGee
Everett Stansberry
Jons Shehan
Jim Shehan
Yoats
Clell Sheldon
Inez
Irene
John
Ellen
Fred Duckett
Frank Swan
Dark Newby
Dickie
Jimmie
Rex Haver
Harry Jennings
Ruscoe Argo
Russel Brown
Betty Jeen
Rickie Wnth
Derby
Ralph and
Rex
Rex Haver Toine
Valley Social Notes Span Cattle Trade and Visits
Kinser Valley Bert Mark loaded two loads of cattle for the Ottumwa market. Friday, C. V. Heater and grandson were business callers in the valley. Dr. Ornduff of Albia tested cattle here midweek. Dave Chidester shipped a calf to Ash Grove. Reuben Faber’s visited Wm. Van Dorin’s. The Cut Goudy family called on Ivan Hoadley and John Robinson. Zell Wilsons picnicked on Bunker Hill then attended Eslinger cemetery services. G. R. Darby and family and others visited Moravia and Unionville area for telegraphy work and a fish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mark
Ottumwa
C. V. Heater
Dr. Ornduff
Albia
Dave Chidester
Ash Grove
Reuben Faber
Wm. van Dorin’s
Cut Goudy
Ivan Hoadley
John Robinson
Zell Wilson
Bunker Hill
Donald
Harry DuVall
Moravia
John Johnson
Fern Wright
Iconium Sunday School Attendance and Church Officers
The Christian church program by the chil dren featured songs readings and exercises with all participants contributing. Epworth League leaders were noted and officers elected for the next year including Wayne Thompson Grace Argo Charles Youngker Clarence Whitehead George Hellyer and Emily Free. Various local visits and guests were listed from Centerville and nearby towns along with family attendees and callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Christian
The
Christian Church
Charles Youngker
Epworth League
Wayne Thompson
Grace Argo
Clarence Whitehead
George Hellyer
Emily Free
Mark Brown
Albin
Kate Brown
Lois
Centerville
L. L. Funkhouser
Robert Turner
Jane Murphy
Ray McCord
Purvis
Ruby Whitehead
Carrie Turner
Fred Tarr
Community Notes From Tarbell Area Visitation and Events
Robbert Turner and Chas Tarbell family news. Will Free visited Des Moines relatives Thursday. Local visits include A J Brown Osa at Dora Heldger’s, Cinda Fleming at Edgar Breese home, Paul McCord Joann with Lyda Argo, and Taylor Murphy gatherings. Eckert Kathryn Argo from Fort Dodge visit grandparents Harry Bressler, plan summer stay. Nettie Hellyer at Promise City shows no improvement. Veon Tarbell visiting sister Mrs Robert Turner. June 12 16 church and M E Ladies Aid events announced. children’s program led by Clara Brown Emily Free Virginia Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brown
Emily Free
Virginia Argo
Methodist Church
Eckert
Kathryn Argo
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Mis
Harry Bressler
Nettie Hellyer
Promise City
Veon Tarbell
Robert Turner
Gamble's Manager's Sale Specials Highlight Low Prices
Specials cut prices at Gamble Stores include Fly Spray 84 cents per gallon 20 quart Cold Pack Canner 98 cents Grade A Barn Paint 1.29 per gallon in 5 gallon units. Mr and Mrs Gus Luse son Gerald Mr and Mrs G C Jones and Mrs Vone Jones were dinner guests at Horton Potts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Gus Luse
Gerald
G. C. Jones
Vone Jones
Horton Potts Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Urbana and Vicinity
Salem
Turner
Ambulance Service
Mr. Pleasant
Harry Sanders
Unionville
Tom McCrory
Brown
Edward Points
Homer Stuart
Maude Colwell
Harry Robinson
Edward
Arthur Points
Harold Brown
W. A. Brown
Lonnie Long
C. CG
C. CG. ‘Smith’s Monday Morning. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Smith
Nora Nichols
Eva Brown
Eva
Charles Foster
Loren Buckingham
Rose Hill
Ralph Steckler
Newton
Charles Brown
New Sharon
Homer Brown
Ed Brown
Country Air Mystic
Clover Leaf Club
Vernie McAnineh
Howard Teater
Mildred Argo
Freda Swift
Billy
DeWayne Moore
Callen
Bert Sheldon
John William McAninch
Fred Ducketts
Frank Swans
Clark Newbys
Maxine Frame
Vern Tarbell
Rosalie Beaty
Earl Bourdman
Chester Sanders
Royce
W. C. Bivin
Carl
Moravia High School
Brompton
King Theatre
Enon
Douglas Salem
Franklin
Janesville, Wis
Kinser Valley
Iconium
C. T. Slavin
M. D
Sudan
John H. Goode
Neil Produce
Potts’ Men's Shop
Albis, Ta
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