Local notes from Centerville and surrounding towns
Local and personal notices list numerous visits, travels, and illnesses across Centerville Moravia Des Moines Oskaloosa and nearby areas. Highlights include Rev A M Smith in Centerville, Mrs Will Hicks ill in Moravia, Madge DuVall heading to Wyoming, Mr and Mrs K W Hurliman moving to Corydon, and extended visits among families in Ottumwa Oskaloosa and Green Top Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Centerville
J. D. Minnes
Will Hicks
Moravia
Marilyn Hiatt
Des Moines
Ray Erwin
Lute Hiatt
J. F. Powell
von Tracy
Mt. Pleasant
Olive Miltenberger
Elaine Palmer
Green
R. R. Pennington
J. L. Dodd
Town
Wm. Young
Fairfield
Stockport
Ilo Adamson
Gerald Morgan
Claude Wren
Oskaloosa
Agnes Epperson
Maude Andera
Chicago
Chas. Garner
Lawrence Roland
Lewia McKim
Unionville
Kate Rogers
Turner
Alva Hiatt
W. V. Murdy
Marion Keeton
Hiteman
Francis Oehler
F. Oehler
T. H. Johnson
Eula Nowels
Dorothy
Allen Hiatt
Maxine DuVall
Wm. K. McNabb
T. J. Zike
Drake University
A. W. Donahoo
Alvin
Wanda
Delbert Donahoo
Centervilla
Madge DuVall
Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Harold Mason
Richard Lee
Misa Juanita Smith
Allen Mazon
Ottumwa
Gore
Ray Bean
Cas Oines
Lee Hiatt
Mary Rosa Main
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Smith
Howard Love
Albia
Eldred Palmer
Baby
Greentop
Leonard Palmer
Russell Day
J. T.ay
Leila
Stella Albright
J. P. Day
Ira
Eva Rose
Billings
Mont
Alfred Carlson
Othe Lee DuVall
Madge DuVail
Wilbur Cloyed
Carl Cloyed
Near
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Claude Hawk
Harry Tisne
Warren Rouse
Carl Hdward
Rose Pembar
Will Long
Francis Kincade
Allie Weston
Grover Long
Helen Windblade
New York City
E. E. Ewing
Moulton
Edmond ,Hanson
F. Ochler
Paul Carson
Larry
Judith K
Cincinnati
Elsie Clester
Charles Pabst
Opal Crawley
Fred Hammond
Tom Crawley
Betty Bishop
Davenport
First Presbyterian Church
Beth Federlin
Zell Callen
Joan
John Callen
Ralph Freeman
Creston
Callen
Carl
Edward
Hilton
Harry Tisue
A. M. Graham
Ruth
Virginia Gibbons
Mr. Graham
Ellsworth
Nebr
C. M. McFatridge
Billy
Robert Megrew
Sigourney
Peggy Megrew
Deep River
H. A. Smith
K. W. Hurliman
Richard
Corydon
Pre-Nuptial Courtesies For Miss DuVall In Fuller District
Mrs Ralph Tuttle hosted a Thursday afternoon pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Maxine DuVall of Fuller district north of town as she prepares for her June 15 marriage to William McNabb. Gifts were opened and admired by attendees. Another shower at Mrs Gerald Morgan home featured Mrs Roy Winsler assisting with games gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Main
Agrlier
Alberta
Olive Miltenberger
Miltenberger
L. E. Stamm
Nampa
Idaho
New York City
Oregon
Moravia
Blakesburg
Unionville
Delmar Glick
Cucamanga
Calif
Gabe Johnson
Tune Tuttle
Ralph Tuttle
Chaste College
Ontario
Ala
Roe Rhee
Rollie McIdenough
Barbara.Burton
Doris Pennington
West Coast
California
Rhee
James Rhee
U.S. Navy
San Diego
K. P. Oleson
Turlock
McDonough
San Francisco
James Bosse
Mabel McDonough
Barbara Burton
Richard Buxton
Los Angeles
Doris. Pennington
Roy Thomas
San Bernardino
Fuller
Town
Misa Maxine DuVall
Wm. McNabb
Miss DuVall
Fuller School
H,eld
Gerald Morgan
Roy Winsler
Appanoose County Board Proceedings Summary
Appanoose County records show payments to Howell C W for rent and to Huratee Store for clothing and supplies. Mileage claims by Hyde Chet, attendance notes, and utility and printing expenses appear, with April rent recorded and several personal names listed among disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
C. W
Arent —-S
Hurat Dept
Hurtepee
Aluston
Marshall D
Hyde
Chet
Guets
Towa
Chitaen
Iowa
South, Utilities Co
Service & Supplies
Iites
Sowepina Printing Co
Trwin Paype Co
Clyde
Ve Ine Wien
Jockin
Wiliam
Ehold Nec
Mrs Coffin Hosts W M A Group Meeting
Mrs Coffin hosted the regular W M A group meeting on Friday afternoon with president Mrs Zell Salter in charge. A convention report was read, a book was requested for, and the program featured a talk by G Leo Gollsher on widening horizons in something. The session closed with prayer and a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B.ehaveh
Shae Charles Coffin
Zell Salter
G. Leo Gollsher
Pic
Untitled note on a June wedding and guests
A fragment mentions a renuptial event for Pauline Ahee and a June wedding in California. It notes a silver tea and guests from a distance. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Summer church schedule and camp opening announced
Church services begin at 10 00 am at Chuxeh School with superintendent VanZante. Morning worship at 10 50 am and evening worship at 8 00 pm with a Christ life presentation by Lloyd Ramaont of Unionville. Summer Camp at Cedar Falls opens Monday June 23. counselors Juanita Smith and others seek interested youths by Thursday contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuxeh
VanZante
Christian Endeavor
Lloyd Ramaont
Unionville
Christ
Cedar Falls
Mia
Juanita Smith
Grace Methodist Service and Sunday School Schedule
Grace Methodist announces services at Wesley Chapel and main church. Grace E LeRoy Pullman presides at 11:00 a.m. worship and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with Glen Garrett as superintendent. Epworth League at 4:00 p.m. and Virgil Dooley leads Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Garrett
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Unionville U E S Brings Fine Program To Moravia Lodge
Unionville Chapter O EB S visited Moravia Chapter Tuesday evening and presented the Traveling Star. Lorene Halden received the Star from Mrs Bowers who presided and explained its meaning. The program included piano solos, vocal and readings by local members, a quiz, and a social hour with refreshments. The Traveling Star will go to Albia Chapter Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
O. EB. S
Moravia
Stax
Bowers
Lorene Halden
Wayne Hinote
E. A. Place
Albia
Fathers Day Dinner Honored Andy Brown Family Event
Mrs Berg Brown of Iconium hosted a Sunday family dinner in observance of Fathers Day honoring Andy Brown. Attendees included children and spouses. Osa Brown, Birdie Main and Dwight, Russell and Lloyd Brown families. Vergal Hough of Eddyville. Lloyd Beaty and families. Rev Kenneth Hunt. Lloyd Rose and children. Faeene Main. Ray Harris. and Junior Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg_ Brown
Iconium
Andy Brown
Brown
Osa
Birdie Main
Aon
Dwight
Russell Brown
Lloyd Brown
Vergal Hough
Eddyville
Lloyd Beaty
Kenneth Hunt
Lloyd Rose
Faeene Main
Ray Harris
Junior Donovan
Moravia Pupils Attend Centerville Piano Recital
Several Moravia pupils of Miss Helen Loomis traveled to Centerville for an evening recital at the Presbyterian church. Included were Phyllis Zike Mary Lon McDonough Deena McDonough Carol Jolly Delma June Veach and Maxine Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Helen Loomis
Centerville
The
Presbyterian Church
Phyllis Zike
Mary Lon McDonough
Deena McDonough
Carol Jolly
Delma June Veach
Maxine ‘Smith
Rev Ott Leaves Teonium Circuit for Garrett Seminary
Reverend Clifford Ott, pastor of the Teonlurh Methodist circuit, received a leave of absence from the conference to pursue advanced study at Garrett Seminary. A young man, he earned many friends in the community whose good wishes accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ott
Teonlurh
Garrett Seminary
Ott
Farm parcels change hands near Moravia with two purchases
Buys Farm Glen Garett acquires 160 acres of the Forrest Hiatt farm northwest of Moravia. Frank Wilson reportedly buys 40 adjacent acres. The deal closed Monday and possession will be given next March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Garett
Forrest Hiatt
Moravia
Frank Wilson
Seattle Couple Visit Relatives With Noted Local Bills
A Seattle couple Mr and Mrs Chas Cummins and R H Cummins visited here last Thursday. The fragment lists numerous local service charges and goods including groceries medical services fuel rent and funeral related items, naming many individuals and shops such as Jennens Dry Goods Store and Koch Bros. The material reflects a ledger of payments and community ties with scattered references to Seattle origins and Oregon connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cummins
Seattle
Washington
Thursdale
R. HE. Cummins
R. Cummins
Oregon
West
Mora
Jennings
Christopher Gro
Jennen
Ak Clothing
the Funeral Home
Johnston
Irs
Cc. L
Jones
Bessie
Care & Keep
O. G
Kelley
Grace
Ketchum
Nora
Phane
Koch’ Bros
Koch
Broa
Labagh
Dr. N. W
Med
Cal Service
Lamantia
Joe
Lamb
Carl M
Larsen
Leffert
F.B
Lockman
Amy
Fk. Sins ‘ Oe
Lyons ‘Clore
Maddalosio
Valentino
Seles Banctianpreeed
Caaieso
Main Bros. Groceries
Miller
Harold
M. H
W. B
Biller
Titer
Rénaice, Decent Co
Monk
Mra
Tom
More
P. E
Hsehld
Nee
Morris, Charles
Fragmented 19th century ledger fragment lists businesses and names
A damaged OCR ledger fragment lists multiple merchants and stores such as druggists grocers and furniture shops. Names include Morris McGrann Penney Peters and Peterson Brothers with scattered monetary amounts and items like coal groceries clothing and cabinets. References to St Joseph’s Mercy hospital and local rents or purchases appear amid disjointed entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Charles
Minn
Eneatic Sentiel
Euppilea
Clare
Ins & Sus
Mes
A McGrann
I W
Houaghold
McGrann
J. W
New Black Coal Co
New Home Lew, Mach. Co
New Willows Coal Co
New Tock Valley
P Ney
Fe Co
Ing Cardanenn
Penney 3
C. Co
Dan Moines
Penney, J. Co
Inc
Pennington
Ben
Peoples F
Peterson Brothers
Wanted Man for Indigenous Patio Ne Job Liberal Prospect
An advertisement seeking an indigenous man for a liberal business, promising good profits in merchandise on Seoa. The notice emphasizes permissive terms and profitable opportunities, inviting qualified individuals to inquire.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nevuins
Appanoose County Board Proceedings
Mrs. Coffin
W. M. A. Group
United Brethren
Mike
Paato
Grace Methodist
E. LeRoy Pullman
Unionville U. E. S
Moravia Lodge
Chet Broshar
Teonium
Buys Farm
Gres Drug
Ringhine
Es ‘Apt
Rent Rites
Jacob
Roadaide Grocery
Roland
Rosénbaum
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hie Hospital
Cere
St. Joseph's
Keer
Scott's Grocery
Aroe
BBC
Dr. Hess
Monogram
Webbit
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