Centerville and area social notes fill week
A long list of visits and travels across Centerville Albia Ottumwa and nearby towns. Numerous families such as Hudgens Coffin Wilson Wright Main Albert Callen Wakefield and Chambers are noted visiting relatives attending events and moving between Centerville Albia Des Moines and Iowa City with details on hospital stays graduations and a summer staff appointment. A community snapshot shows travel illness and local gatherings across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hudgens
Centerville
Jasper Coffin
Frank Wilson
Fern Wright
Albia
Don Carr
Colorado
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Mary Zerbe
J. W. Zerbe
Eddyville
Tom Cameron
C. E. Winslet
Marjorie
Elizabeth
Ottumwa
LaFawn Main
Des Moines
L. C. Main
Jimmie Albert
J. W. Albert
J. B. Kinion
Rex Kinion
Wm Parker Taylor Dies at 77 After Long Illness
William Parker Taylor son of Samuel and Elizabeth Taylor was born October 8 1859 near Pella in Davis County. He married Nancy Jane Ransom on March 5 1884 and spent 51 years in the Moulton area before moving west of Moravia in 1985. He died at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a period of ill health. He was a member of Beulah Methodist Church and valued his faith. He is survived by his wife Nancy Jane and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parker Taylor
Samuel
Elizabeth Taylor
Pella
Davis County
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Fairview Church
Beulah
Nancy Jane Ransom
Moulton
Moravia
Helen Wo
Honor Mrs Chambers At Kensington Club Birthday Party
A Kensington Club gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. Chambers home on June 8 honored Mrs. Alta Chambers for her birthday. Hostess committees included Mrs. Gerald Hunter Mrs. R. L. Ballew and Mrs. Everett Wynes. Guests listed include Rev C L Ellis Nancy Ellis Roy Scott Louise Oehler and many others. A pink and white cooperative dinner complemented a three tier angel food cake baked by Mrs. Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
J. ¥. Chambers
Alta Chambers
Gerald Hunter
R. L. Ballew
Everett Wynes
Gerald ‘Hunter
C. L. Ellis
Nancy Ellis
Roy Scott
Louise Oehler
Theo Miller
Francis Miller
Ernie
Scott. Tucker
G. B. Johnson
H. H. Pabst
Fishermen’s Haven Brims With Early Morning Visitors
Unionville reports a massive dawn turnout as lake access roads to Lake Wapello attract crowds by 3 30 am. Fishermen pull piles of fine fish while locals host social gatherings at the Minor Scott home and neighborhood churches.
Death of Mrs B E Turner of Udell Iowa
Mrs B E Turner born Cora Gorden Sept 28 1867 in Appanoose county Iowa died June 8 1987 aged 69 years 8 months 8 days widow of B E Turner married February 28 1887. Survived by husband three children Fairie Frank Flossie Vergie two brothers five grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church June 9 with Rev Charles L Ellis officiating burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora ¥. Gorden
W. 8
Susan Gorden
Appanoose County
Iowa
Udell
B. E. Turner
Fairie
Frank
Flossie
Vergie
Fairle Bell
Moravia
Towa
Superior
Wise
Flossie Wilson
Wisconsin
A. Gorden
J. G. Gorden
Centerville
Dorigg
Veryle Bell
Trenton
Mardeena
J. Lloyd Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chas. L. Ellis
Card of Thanks from Turner Main and Lovell Families
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after a time of sorrow plus appreciation for floral tributes. Names include B. E. Turner Otis Main Melvin Troy Mrs Stanley Larson of Rockford Illinois and Mrs Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Illinois with mention of J. M. Wright Lyrdan Main families and Mrs Wright providing care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Turner
Otis Main
Melvin
Troy
Stanley Larson
Rockford
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
J. M. Wright
Lyrdan Main
Main
Wright
Notice of Guardian Seeks Court Sale of Moravia Real Estate
In Appanoose County Iowa the guardian W C Bivin seeks court authority to sell Ersel J Blair's real estate Lot 29 and part of Lot 30 in Auditor's Moravia addition. The hearing is set for July 10 1987 at 9:00 A M in Centerville. Blair must appear and show cause why sale should not be granted. Hugh G Guernsey attorney for guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Love
Appanoose County
Ersel J. Blair
District Court
Iowa
W. C. Bivin
Moravia
Appsnoose County
Court Honge
Centerville
Appanooge County
W. C. Bmn
Guardian
Hugh G. Guernsey
Atty
Hiattsville Visitors and Local Family Gatherings Reported
Mrs Veda Davis and children from Spring Valley Minnesota visited Hiatt family in Hiattstown for four weeks with relatives. Local residents including Virgil Dooley Gus Hiatt families and Margaret Hiatt attended events in Moravia and Centerville. Evelyn Hiatt made a brief Morevia business trip while alumni parties and Sunday visits continued among Hiatt and Scott households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
U. S. Hiatt
Virgil Dooley
Pearl
Evelyn Hiatt
Harley Burton
Hiattsville
Centerville
Mra
Kenneth
Gus Hiatt
Veds Davis
Delmont Magiit
Hiatt Home Reunion Amid Muddy Roads Hosts Moravia Guests
A Hiatt family gathering honored Mrs Veda Davis with Gus Hiatt Earnest Hiatt Otha Hiatt and Harold Hudgens all from Moravia plus Miss Eria Taylor of Brownsdale granddaughter of the Hiatts. Despite mud the visit went well Lloyd Rose and children visited near Walnut City. The Children’s Day program postponed due to mud will be held this Sunday at 8 pm with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Celia Brain
Elizabeth Sneed
Iowa City
Memorial Union
University
Harry Burmeister
Fontanelle
Iowa
Burmeister
J. W. Halden
Ardis Callen
Ames
Taylor Township
Nellie Callen
Denver
Cole
Gerald Hunter
Nancy Jayne
John L. Chambers
J. F. Chambers
Harry Dissinger
Bouton
F. W. Blumenstock
Dissinger
Kenneth CC. Barghahn
B. F. Oehler
Barghahn
Jeff Patrick
Seymour
Sewal
Corydon
Blakesburg
G. B. Winsler
Frank Selby
Ottumwa
Winsler
J. F. Albert
Selby
Russell Swenson
A. S. Hiatt
Veda Davis
Gus. Hiatt
Earnest Hiatt
Otha Hiatt
Moravia
Harold Hudgens
Eria Taylor
Brownsdale
Minn
Jalae
Davis
Hiatt
Lloyd Rose
Logan Smith
Walnut City
Children’s Day Program At Teonium M E Church
A Teonium M E Sunday evening Children’s Day program featured piano solo, scripture reading, prayers, multiple recitations, and songs. Performers included Grace Argo, Junior Youngser, Lottie Swan, Carolyn Ann Swift, Dickie Brown, Richard Callen, Veletta Tarbell, Marie Derby, Bev erly Callen, Jimmie Newby, Gerald Rinehart, Bonnie Frame, Wayne Thompson, Roy Adams, Chas Youngster, Jack Firkina, Eloise Argo, Dick Newby, Betty Jean Brown, Archie Thompson, and other participants in a multi-act program ending with a closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium M. E. Childh
Grace Argo
Junior
Youngser
Lottie Swan
Carolyn
Ann Swift
Dickie Brown
Richard Callen
Little Sunbeama
Veletta Tarbell
Marie Derby
Beverly Callen
Billy Wetterlind
Gerald Rinehart
Jimmie Newby
Jesus Loves
Bonnie Frame
Wayne Thompson
Roy Adams
Chas
Junior Youngsster
Jack Firkina
Eloise
Argo
Dick Newby
Junior Rinehart
Hbetty Jean Brown
Archie Thomprson
Family Visits Highlight Week in Boyer Ridge Area
F A Boyer returns home after a Chicago visit with his daughter Mrs Craig Weathers. Irene Moffitt and relatives from Muscatine IA spend weeks here. Olin Foster and children visit Ira Boyer. Grover Kaster and families join Charles Brossard Jim Kaster and John Clark households for birthday dinner. Little Phyllis Kaster visits grandparents Win and Phyllis Kaster. Doris Slaten and baby of Rockford IL stay with John McDaniel as Chiff Kaster and family host others this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Boyer
Hia
Craig Weathers
Chicago
Misa Irene
Moffitt
Muscatine
Iowa
Olin Foster
Ira Boyer
Grover Kaster
Mra
Charles Broshar
Jim Kaster
Vera
John Clark
BR. H. Kaster
Win Kaster
Phyllis Kaster
Doris Siiten
Baby
Rockford
Ill
John McDanes
Chiff Kaster
Sunday Visitors At Gladfelter Home
Sunday visitors at the Frank Gladfelter home included Rev Herman Smith and wife with children, visiting the Belle Whicker household for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gladfelder
Herman Smith
Faroredl
Belle Whicker
Salem Sunbeams and Hustlers Hold Foint Meeting
A special 4-H club meeting at Mrs. Lloyd Rose’s home on June 7 featured practice of Greek Sleeves and Rally Day songs by the Salem Sunbeams and The Hustlers. The Hustlers orchestra rehearsed their rally day tune as refreshments of fruit salad with whipped cream and angel food cake were served by the hostess and Mrs. Virgil Dooley. Attendees included Wanda Cridibaugh, Artie Stevens, Arlene Fenton, Deloria Beat, Marilyn Starks, Carolyn White, Glee, Ardis and Reba Callen, Ruby and Margaret Hiatt, Virginia and Ruth Gibbons, Hallien Tisue, Mary Argo, Rosemary and Roberta Mata, Josephine McDonald, Codyne Luse, Eloine Easter, Juanita Anderson, Betty Luse, Margaret Burton, Eloise Walter, and leaders Mrs. Ada Daniels and Mrs. Virgil Dooley. Visitors were Miss Blanch Graham, Mrs. Jay Argo, Mrs. G. A. Burton, Mrs. Edith Packard Davis, and Pearl Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Sunbeams
Lloyd Rose
Virgil Dooley
Wanda Cr
Blanch Graham
Jay Argo
G. A. Burton
Edith Packard Davis
Pearl Kelsey
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Wilbur Worrel
West Grove
Howard Abernathy
Jake Day
Jas
Easter
University Hospital
Misa Dorothy Nowela
Margaret Burton
Russell Warner
Blakenburg
Forrest Wakefield
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Frank Callen
Lincoln
Nebr
Raymond Plants
Iowa State Teachers College
Madge Hough
Lera Behrens
J. C. Behrens
Williamsburg
Warner Muir
Lois Jean
Winds
Wm. Morgan
Clarence Cropper
Water
W. A. Johnson
Zell
Callen
Marie
Joan
Shelbina
Mexico
Jackie Winsler
Keosauqua
Ida McCrory
Helen
Dorothy
Dean McCrory
A. E. Dille
Rolin Dille
Roy Dille
Hyannis
Nebraska
Roy Callen
John Callen
Will Johnson
Joe
Johnson
K. C. Barghahn
H. A. Smith
Mitchellville
J. W. Whicker
Fred Tillmont
W. R Benson
Hert Turner
Charles Ralph
C. A
T. R. Gardner
Iven
Birdie Main
Irene
Opal
Gaylord
Eugene
Dwight
Herbert
Stella Carter
The
United Brethren Church
Doris Main
Louisa Jones
Donald Tarr
Thal Grove
Fred Tarr
Buckeye
Arizona
Liivestock
Parker
Lowell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Leo
Drakesville
Elisa
Mable Hawk
Bloomfield
Ralph
Maxine
Rexine
Mildred
la Cerne Faylor
la Valle
Rex Hawk
Mary Bickford
Tulsa
Okla
Tom Joiner
Cynthy Hornaday
John
Lute ‘Taylor
Grand Meadows
Dick Ogden
Luther Childs
H. G. Broshar & Son
Frank Swaim
William Parker Taylor
Honor Mrs. Chambers
Unionville
Lake Wapello
Fisherman's Haven
Everett Barton
George Smith
Walter Scott
Valley Junction
Scott
P. L. Veitch
Ruth Allender
A. L. Lyon
Edna Dukes
Houtesses
Will Allender
Chariton
Flora,Jr
Marjorie Gibson
Gibson
W. L
Keith Bair
P. A. Bair
Minnesota
Ola Stanley
Writs
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Stanley
Mary Huninett
Sarah Travers
Will McSweeney
Washington
Dekota
Teonium
Boyer Ridge
Foint
W. BE. Histt
G. L. Gollaher
Daii Haystacker
J. J. Taylor
Old McCormick Binder
Alfred Carlson
E. F. Oshler
Wien
Chet Broshar
Dr. Hess
Sal Dew
Read
Veach Drug Store
Rexall Drug Store
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