Moravia School Election Monday Candidates and Poll Times
Moravia voters go to polls Monday from noon to 7 pm to elect Board of Education members Frank Lathen and Karl Tuttle seek reelection, John Dille runs unopposed for treasurer, with M H Johnson and Jay Oehler vying for three year Board terms. Zell Deahl and Walter Harper seek Appanoose County Board seats for Area 1 and at large respectively, limited to district residents.
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Moravia
Frank Lathen
Karl Tuttle
Board of Education
John Dille
M. H. Johnson
Jay Oehler
Lathen Hag
Tuttle
Zell Deahl
Udell
Walter Harper
Unionville
Appanoose County
Tlarper
Progressive Club Meeting at Ward Home
Progressive club members and their spouses gathered Thursday at Mrs. Norman Ward’s home with Mrs. Margery Tracy and Mrs. George Winsler assisting. Three bridge tables, high scores by Mrs. Chester Broshar and Karl Tuttle, and refreshments were served.
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Progressive Club
Norman Ward
Margery Tracy
George Winsler
Chester Broshar
Karl Tuttle
Curtis Burton
St. Charles
James Rhee
M. H. Elson
Corydon
Bill McClymond
Harry Woodward
Thomas Allan Robb
Ames
Youth Fellowship Group Party At EUB Church
Richard Goughnour hosted the Youth Fellowship group from the EUB church at the Monday evening monthly party at his parents home. Delma June Veach led a brief business meeting followed by games and moving pictures with Mary Rose Main, Joan Callen and Joan Dille assisting. Mrs. Pearson served St Patrick's season refreshments for 28 members and three guests, Rev. and Mrs. Earl Rabuck and Miss Mary Roberts.
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Richard Goughnour
E.U.B
Harry Pearson
Delma June Veach
Mary Rose Main
Joan Callen
Joan Dille
Pearson
Surprise Dinner For Mrs U S Hiatt
A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday in honor of Mrs U S Hiatt. The children brought a basket dinner to the home. A cake provided by Miss Doris Parker of Grinnell complemented the celebration with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt Lora and other Hiatt family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Hiatt
St Noion
Doris Parker
Grinnell
Kenneth Hiatt
Lora
Gus Hiatt
Clair
Otha Hiatt
Jean
Jolce
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Robert
Sandra
Harold Hudgens
Carl Hiatt
Farewell Party For Heckman Family
A farewell gathering was held Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heckman and Harold Harley and Leann as they plan to move to Maybell Colorado. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boyer Mrs. O G Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Main and Joanne Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woodward and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward and children. The Heckmans were overnight guests of Eugene Boyer and left for Colorado on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Frank Heckman
Harold
Harley
Leann
Maybell
Colo
Eugene Boyer
O. G. Woodward
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Bill Woodward
Frank Woodward
Heckmans
Aont
Colorado
Union Neighbors Meet With Mrs Harper
The Union Neighbors club met February 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs W G Harper for a cooperative dinner and a talk on Mexico. Members present included Mrs Dell Wilson Mrs C W McCarty Mrs C C Miller Mrs John Kelly Mrs Bardett Cox and the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10 at the Bardgt Cox home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighbors Club
W. G. Harper
Noom
Harper
Mexico
Consort
Dell Wilson
C. W. McCarty
C. C. Miller
John Kelly
Bardett
Cox
Bardgt
Centerville Hospital Reports Patient Undergoes Surgery
A shaky report notes Mrs Ray Pubsugh underwent an operation Tuesday at Centerville Hospital. She was reportedly in good spirits afterward. Local officials and staff provided brief updates on her condition.
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Ray
Centerville
Taylor ands to marry with mes Karl Fischer Taylor
The Teyhor Aids plan a meeting on March 4 with Mrs Kas Fisher and the hostess, all to take lessons. The notice urges voting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ands
Mer'y
Mes
Karl Fischer
Teyhor
Kas] Fisher
Lake Sesseurs
Uilble
Amateur Contests Shine at Moravia Theatre
A duet from Seymour and Missouri juried first in Moravia Theatre amateur contest. Mrs. L. M. Williams placed second. Mr. and Mrs. Lige Simmons took third with violin and guitar. Remaining contests are set for March 10 and March 17. Contact Moravia Theatre or Paul Turner in Centerville. Prizes: 8 dollars and a free recording for first, 5 dollars for second, 2.50 for third.
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Seymour
Missouri J
L. M. Williams
Lige Simmons
Moravia Theatre
Paul Turner
Centerville
Return of S Sgt Paul Stafford Body Arrives Here
Frank Swaim reports the body of S/Sgt. Paul Stafford will be returned here. Details indicate a military funeral plan and local ceremonies pending confirmation.
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Paul Stafford
Frank Swaim
Sgt
Study Group Meets With Mrs Ralph Shelquist
A Monroe Township Home Project study group met at Mrs. Ralph Shelquist northwest of Moravia for a county extension service program from Ames. Fifteen to twenty women attended due to illness. Demonstrations of the pressure canner, luncheon followed by talks on library use, color and design in the home, freezing fruits and vegetables, and poultry wrapping were presented by Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Lewis Rouse, and Mrs. Shelquist. Several members, including Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Claude Hawk, assisted with serving.
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Monroe Township Home Project
Ralph Shelquist
Moravia
Ames
Frank Wilson
Wilson
T. R. Gardner
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Claude Hawk
Ralph Davis
Mra
Gordner
Lyun
Lewis Rouse
Shelquist
Thage
Mery
Warreg Rouse Snd
Car Yuu Zuyte
Oyster Supper Honors Harry Woodward at Home
Mr and Mrs Bil Woodward hosted an oyster supper Monday at the Frank Woodward home in honor of the thirteenth wedding anniversary of Harry Woodward and his wife. The event marked a personal milestone and reflected a close community gathering.
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Bil Woodward
Aid Cole
Min
O. G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Ube
Harry
Hold Last Rites For Milo Phillips Main
Funeral services were conducted February 26 at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church for Milo Phillips Main born July 27 1864 near Moravia and died February 24 1948 at age 43 8 27 after a five year illness He married Mollie Tisue October 1 1885 and had a son Arthur Surviving are wife Mollie son Arthur three grandchildren a great grandson and numerous relatives Pallbearers were nephews and burial was at Moravia cemetery The Moravia business houses closed for the services CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers from Mollie Main Arthur C Main Charlotte Pehlke Robert Main and Donnie Main
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Milo Phillips Main
John
Sarah Main
Moravia
Salem United Brethren Church
J. Main
Franklin M
Mary Hiner
Lyman C
Jane Jones
Rose Gollaher
Charles N. Noble J
Annabelle Coulson
Arabella Jones
Lewis
Mia
Fannie Karn
Arthur
Madison
Wis
Don
Charlotte) Pehlke
San Rafael
Calif
Robert Main
Donnie
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hill Main
Archie Main
Forrest Main
Harley Tisue
Gue Tisue
Ralph Davis
Moravia Cemetery
Swaim
Tarbell Infant James Joseph Tarbell Rites Held
Funeral services for James Joseph Tarbell six months old son of Mr and Mrs Mansel Tarbell were held Tuesday at Turner Funeral Home Rev LeRoy Sparks officiating. He was born Sept 11 1947 and died Sunday morning. He is survived by his parents four siblings burial was in Biushy cemetery.
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James Joseph Tarbell
Mansel Tarbell
Iconium
Turner Funeral Home
LeRoy Sparks
Buria
Biushy
March of Dimes Drive Totals Revealed by Mrs Coffin
Mrs. Chas Coffin, chair at the Moravian Theatre drive, reports 24.06 from individuals 15.75 from theatre collections and 24.47 from Tuesday night benefit ball games, totaling 59.28. More contributions are expected and she asks The Union to extend thanks to helpers.
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Chas. Coffin
Davis and Woodward Host Sew and So Club Rush
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward hosted a Sew and So club rush party at the Davis home Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart and others. Six tables of took were played at Iblay with prizes for high score to Mrs Ray McAland and Ralph Turner. Join Wilaun won the traveling prize and a collage prize went to Mrs Frank Wilaun. Sandwiches and coffee were served during the evening.
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Ralph Davis
Frank Woodward
Davis
Ralph Spencer
Chris Bogart
Nev
Lloyd Brown
Derry
Iblay
Ray McAland
Ralph Turner
Join Wilaun
Frank Wilaun
Recovery Hopes After Sister of Local Resident
Mrs Pabstill Mre AG Broshar of Watesloo and Highp Pubuit of Dea Muines were called to St Josephs hospital in Ceaters ills Sunday due to their father Mire Harry Putt. She has been ill for more than two years but many friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Envers
Bicycle Stolen From West Town Parked Bike Missing
Richard Goughrour reported a bicycle stolen from a location near town on a Sunday. He left it parked west of town while visiting a rural residence on mud roads. The Appanoose county sheriff's office is conducting an intensive investigation.
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Richard Goughrour
Appanoose County
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule
CuuncaeS Grace Methodist Church Moravia announces Sunday services with Pastor John C. Davis. Sunday School at 10:00. preaching at 11:00. Special music includes trombone solo by Charles Turner and a vocal duet by J T and Mrs Ray Forbes. M Y F Group at :00. Wesley Chapel service at 9:45 with Sunday School at 10:45 led by Kenneth Danials superintendent.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
John C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Golo
Charles Turner
J T
Ray Forbes
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Earl Rabuck, pastor offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship service at 10:60 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Music and Preaching at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors invited to worship with us.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
Church Services and Sermon Notes
Church of Christ announces minister Clarence Schaffner at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Eugene McCrory at 11:00 a.m. Worship service. This week’s sermon is from Matthew chapters 7 8 and 9. Read your Bible and come prepared.
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Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Matt
Nazarene Church Services Schedule and Thought
Church of the Nazarene presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson, Superintendent, followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. PS. 7:30 p.m. Worship Service and Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer and Bible study. Thought: Some folks have the right aim but never pull the trigger.
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Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H Johnson
Youth Fellowship Group Plans Friday Meeting
The Church of the Nazarene youth group will meet Friday evening at the Frank Woodward home with devotions led by Mrs Fay Pax ton and a lesson study by Mrs Henry Horn. L B Jordan and Beverly Woodward will handle entertainment. Attendance contest set by Sunday School starts March 7 and ends Easter Sunday. aims to boost participation. all not currently attending are welcome.
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Church of the Nazarene
Frank Woodward
Fay Paxston
Henry Horn
L. B. Jordan
Beverly Woodward
The
F. A. Hahn
Bill Woodward
Rural School News Highlights January Activities
Students returned to class January 5 after six weeks of tests and snow. Three new pupils joined Benjamin Benz in primary Wanda Benz in third Roberta Benz in seventh. A February Valentine party featured a handmade box by Kathryn McDanel Judy Boyer prizes won by Kathryn Mil ler and Roberta Benz refreshments provided by Le Witt Yenger and Mrs Foster.
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Billy Benz
Wanda Benz
Roberta Benz
Kathryn McDanel
Judy Boyer
Robert Foster
Patsy Miller
Vice
Billy Bena
le Witt Yenger
Robe Foster
Bugger School
Dud Boyes
Noisy Arlington party greets stork arrival
Mr and Mrs Gavige host a Sunday dinner in Arlington Virginia to celebrate the arrival of their thirteenth child. Guests included Mr and Mrs L E Gullshear and Georgy Vatlid Lis pients Me.
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Mrz
Gavige
Ue Cp
Arlington
Les Hebby
Georgy
Reelection Bid Tied to Record by K M LeCompte
K M LeCompte of Corydon announces reelection bid for the 4th District as a Republican. Elected in 1938 and repeatedly reelected, he chairs the House Administration Committee, aids farmers labor servicemen and veterans, handles cases for Iowans, backs REA, and has consistently led his ticket with a 12 550 majority in the last vote across fourteen counties.
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K. M. LeCompte
Corydon
Congress
Iowa
LeCompte
Stella Carter in Critically Ill at La Plata Home
Mrs Stella Carter remains critically ill in Centerville care after visitors from La Plata Missouri called Sunday. Niece Mrs Frank Houser returned home after assisting with bedside care for Mrs Carter and Mary Hoskinson. Family thanks friends for birthday cards and greetings sent Feb 26.
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Vance Coulson
Lewis Main
la Plata
Stella Carter
Mary Hoskinson
Entertains Past Matrons at Dille Home Social
Members of the Past Matrons era were entertained Tuesday evening at the home of the president Mrs. John Dille. After the business meeting a social fine was enjoyed. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
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John Dille
Weekend visits touch Cedar Rapids area families
Franklin Ry and Mrs John Moffatt and Mrs Everett Stansberry hosted and visited relatives across Cedar Rapids. Other guests included Mrs Lee Waphen and children, Mrs Frank Starcevic of Rock Island HL, and Parental John Moffatt at times. Dozens of locals like Rex Haver Mes Flo Frame Scou ium, Hugh McFatridge and Coy Swift visited homes and shared meals, with several calls between Moffatt and Bickford and Argo families.
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Everett Stansberry
Cedar Rapids
Lee Waphen
Frank Starcevic
Rock Island
John Moffatt
Clell Sheldon
Frances
Ottumwa
Loig
Charlotte Scott
Thayne Marts
Rex Haver
Francis Frame
Flo Frame
Scouium
Hugh McFatridge
John Bickford
Moravia
Coy Swift
Fred Argo
Roscoe Argo
Mrs
Bill Carter
Roy Moffatt
Will Moffatt
Vosburgh Items from Centerville Social Notes
Wayne Thompson and his mother Mrs Nellie Thompson visited Centerville Tuesday. Mrs Virgil Calhoun of Lincoln Nebraska is recovering well after an operation last week. Emmett Derby and Larry, with Mr and Mrs George Hateman and others, spent the weekend at George Sheehan’s. Busy Bee club met with Mrs Rostoe Argo with several members present. Mrs Robert Turner learned her late nephew Jamie Tarbell died Sunday at Centerville Hospital. Sympathy extended to the Tarbell family. Albi and Myrovia callers visited Mrs Glen Turner Thursday afternoon. Quiet social news from the community includes visits, dinners, and gatherings through the week.
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Wayne Thompson
Nellie Thompson
Centerville
Carl Calhoun
Virgil Calhoun
Lincoln
Nebr
Emmett Derby
Larry
George Hatemand
Ellsworth Kline, Jr
George Sheehans
Busy Bee Club
Rostoe Argo
Robert Turner
Jamie Tarbell
Jne
Mansel Tarbell
Carl Callouh
Donald Spit
Jin
Sheehans
Glen Turner
Myrovia
Albis
New Veterans Class to Start Pending Instructors Approval
According to Jack Cowan Area Supervisor Veterans Administration a new class of veterans may begin once a half time instructor is approved by the local school board and the State Department for Vocational Education. A waiting list of 12 veterans seeks enrollment for institutional on farm training and may be sufficient to launch the class. Any veteran not yet in contact with M H Elson should apply now. veterans will be notified when the class starts.
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Jack Cowan
Area
Veterans Administration
State Department For
M. H. Elson
Moravia to Have Pasteurizing Plant
Moravia will gain a milk pasteurization plant planned by Newton Long who has purchased a lot and will start building as weather permits. The site is the former Reich Lumber Co. location east of the Easter residence on Wabash avenue. Long will collect milk pasteurize and deliver to stores and homes. A state law taking effect in early 191% prohibits selling milk unless pasteurized.
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Moravia
Newton Long
Mr. Long
Reich Lumber Co
C. Easter
Wabash Avenue
Long
Lowa
Kletzing College Hosts W A Spring Guest Speaker
W A Spring president of Kletzing College University Park Iowa will be guest speaker at the Andes morning on March seven at ten fifty in the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Spring
Kletzing College University Park
Towa
Evangelical United Brethren Churchandes
Good Agriculture KES A Better Community By M Hi Elson
The local F F A Chapter will not sell certified seed potatoes this year due to high wholesale prices and transportation costs. Funk's garden seed will be available soon and distributed to gardeners for early plantings at no price increase. An advertisement offers livestock minerals at a good price, same as last spring, with ingredients endorsed by the Iowa Extension Service for health growth and reproduction.
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M. Hi. Elson
F.F.A
Funk
FVE A
Iowa Extension Service
Unionville News Log From Mrs Verner Hawk
Unionville notes report a Liberty schoolhouse fire near town caused minor damage after a spark on the Whitney roof. Attendance fell due to bad roads. People mentioned include Walter Harvey, Mrs Lester Hypking, the Purdus family, and the Sanders and Stufflebeam households. Several residents traveled, visited Centerville, or planned moves to Colorado.
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Liberty
Whitney
Wits
Huw
Sehwul
Iday Inerning
Walter Harveys
Davies
Union
Parnui
Iilendance Wits
Lester
Ber Hia
Centerville
Frank LoeKujau
Thyds
Colorado
Oink
Blemuis
Gerald Purdus
St. Louis
Ned Purdun
Azul
Russel Sanders
Myo
Glen Sanders
Ucentervilly
Shulflebewin-Butterson
Ebnest Stufflebeam
Pho
Ghursly
Aha
Alden Gnu i
Merk Bo Dhe Boyle Crashe
Geoud
Junior High Girls Win and Boys Lose in Week of Games
Moravia grade girls won two by 32 4 against Unionville and Mystic with Hiatt scoring 18 and Dille 17. Boys lost to Unionville and Mystic by small margins as the team relied on reserves. Tournament action looms with Moravia to meet Moulton, and Mystic and Unionville players lead scoring. Benefit games raised $14.47 for the infantile paralysis fund.
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Unionville
Mystic
Moravia
Hiatt
Dille
Hammond
Broshar
DuVall
Sawver
Schaffner
Bisby
Adame
Turner
Martin
Hawk
Paxston
Moulton
Mr. Forbes
Haw
Adams
Mystic Bame
Kaster
Wilson
WV. Watt
J. Kaster
Luse
Wolf
McDanel
Bishlop
Scott
Mystic Gorman
Unionville Wyldes
Udell
O'Clovk
Wingler
Tracy
ETC Club Hosts Rook Party At Hammonds Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Hanimond Mr and Mrs George Firkins and Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer hosted a rook party for ETC club members and their husbands at the Hanimond home Thursday evening. Four tables played with prizes won by Mrs Frankie Hiatt and Mos Harold Hudgens. Hostesses served cherry pie a la mode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hanimond
George Firkins
Paul Spencer
ETC
Hanimond
Frankie Hiatt
Mos
Harold Hudgens
Van Dorin buys Reed Farm in Moravia area
George Van Dorin purchased the Slacre Reed farm, also called the Lincox place, last week. The property borders the Foster community farm owned by his parents Pred and Mrs Van Dorin. The Van Dorns, now living in Moravia, plan to move to the farms this spring.
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Slacre Reed Farm
Lincox Place
George van Dorin
Pred van Dorin
George
Moravia
Methodists Hold Church Night Supper
The monthly church night and cooperative supper was held Monday evening at the Methodist church parlors. Due to weather conditions only a small crowd attended. During the social hour Bill Bishop and Wayne Wolf played a trumpet duet with George Tracy at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bishop
Wayne Wolf
George Tracy
Hagerman Couple Move to Farm Near Mura Via
Mr and Mrs Arlin Hagerman of Jaco Neb are moving to a farm they bought northwest of Mura Via Weather and road conditions slow their trip as they plan to relocate from Nebraska to the new farm Local report notes the delay but confirms the move is proceeding once travel is feasible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlin Hagerman
Jaco, Neb
Mura- Via
Hagendian
Mure
Fosters Observe Sixty Year Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Foster observed a sixty year wedding anniversary with a quiet day at home and greetings from friends and relatives who sent flowers and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Foster
Birthday Observance Noted by Local Families
Observances marked by Dului Bickford Lis Tilh and others as families honor an anniversary. Mrs Hugh Mifatridge and Mrs E Kuntels attend, with plans for a small gathering and birthday tribute on the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duliu Bickford
Hugh MiFatridge
E Kuntels
Bickford
Eddie
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Ward Home
Heckman
Bospipal
Eid
Stafford
Basil Cowell Post
American Legion
Harry Woquwakus
Milo
Mollie Main
Arthur C. Main
Charlotte (Main) Pehike
Robert W. Main
Donnie A. Main
Tarbell
Cuuncaes
Rural School News
Showers School
Verner Hawk
Hammonds
Geore van Dorin
Reed Farm
Nebraska
Fosters
Salhanniversary
Skahef
Visilaws
Homer Brown
Aibia
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