Moravia Social Visits and House Moving Mixed in Week
Mr and Mrs John Bickford of Moravia visited Hugh McFatridge s home on Sunday. Dewey Arnold family moved into a Coy Swift property. Carl Calhoun and son Kenneth and Everett Stansberry helped them Saturday. James Flattery and John Moffatt visited W H Stephens Saturday forenoon. Mrs Roscos Argo spent Wednesday at Harry Lemaster s home. Mr and Mrs George Shehan visited Wes Scott Friday. Mr and Mrs John Moffatt Daisy and Roy visited Henry Elliott s Mystic home Tuesday. Mrs Roy McFetridge and daughter Janst of Cedar Rapids called at Hugh McFatridge s Sunday and spent the night at Everett Stansberry s. John Moffatt called at Geo Shehan s Sunday forenoon. Dell Hellyer and family visited Bert Rinshart Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson visited Sunday at Roscoe Argo s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bickford
Moravia
Hugh McFatridgs
Dewey Arnold
Coy Swift
Carl Calhoun
Kenneth
Everett Stansberry
James Flattery
John Moffatt
W. H. Stephens
Roscos Argo
Harry Lemaster
George Shehan
Wes Scott
Daisy
Roy
Henry Elliott
Mystic
Roy McFetridge
Janst
Cedar Rapids
Hugh McFatridge
Geo. Shehan
Dell Hellyer
Bert Rinshart
Mrs. Lloyd Johnson
Residents Attend Clyde Sheldon Sale And Visits
Several locals attended the Clyde Sheldon sale last Wednesday. Various neighbors including Dwayne Stansberry, Dewey Arnold, Mrs George Sheban, Earl Swift, and the Smyser family visited homes Sunday and Wednesday. Several families cared for ill relatives and hosted gatherings at the LaMar, Stephens, and Dicks residences during the week.
Local Socials and Visits Around Monroe County
Enon and Maurice Walters hosts an oyster supper with Merle Walters family while Mildred Henderson visits Cen ter ville relatives. Various gatherings include a Food For Freedom meeting in Albia and a miscellaneous shower for Eddie Pollard. Delegates attend a rural youth pageant at Hocking school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walters
Merle Walters
Mildred Henderson
Centerville
Parental Roberts
Kenneth Free
Geo. Reid
J. T. VanDorin
Food For Freedom
Albia
Eddie Pollard
Dallas Faber
Gerald Roberts
Garrett
Ome
Hilda
Warren Whisler
Harry Felton
Monroe County
Hocking School
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
G. Hawk
Howard Whisleree Warren
S. W
Mrs
Dallas
March Mud and Work Plans in Rural Diary
A penned rural diary reflects on March mud and shifting farm work, noting leave after illness for Roosevelt era sailors, weather swings from zero to 85, fuel shortages, bread baking quirks, powder rationing, and neighbors visiting in Albia Blakesburg and Burlington. The writer muses on spring timing, planting plans, and household tasks amid war-time constraints.
Social Roundup From Brompton to Albia Area
Mrs M E Boardman visited Mrs John Fisher Saturday evening. Floyd Bates to join the army. Floyd’s dinner honored by Roy Fisher. Jimmie Reid saw Gene Garrett Sunday. Ed Robinson visited Moravia Wednesday. Evel Collins visiting Elwood Stafford. Archie Billings called on Glenn Garrett. Roberta Berg of Des Moines visited His C Ee and family. Mr and Mrs Russell Darby hosted Hassall Pista day dinner. Bafford made a business trip to Ottumwa. Rosalie and Karen Stafford with grandmother Mrs Charles Delong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Boardman
John Fisher
Lucy Fisher
Floyd Bates
Frank Selak
Don Blawick
Albia
Roy Fisher
Jimmie Reid
Gene Garrett
Ed Robinson
Moravia
Evel Collins
Elwood Stafford
Archie Billings
Glenn Garrett
Roberta J Berg
Des Moines
C. Ee
Mr. Land
Mee Jones
E. F. Boardman
Wits
Fran
Russell Darby and
M. M. Parby i
Bafford
Rosalie
Karen Stafford
Charles Delong
Valley Visitors and Calls Across Albia and Moravia
Kinser Valley residents Kinser Valley G R Darby and Mr and Mrs Zell Wilson were business callers in Albia. Whister was a business caller in the valley Tuesday morning. Harry Keenan was buying cattle. Floyd Canter called on LeRoy Wilson Sunday. WC Lee was in Albia Monday. Mir and Sere Fat Wilsch and son LeRoy and Floyd Caster were Sunday visitors at Eph Lage F home in Moravia. Mr Russell Darby and gon aiale were Sunday visitors at M M Darby home. Zell Wilson Eph Wilson and R Darby were business callers in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Darby
Zell Wilson
Albia Frida
Whister
Harry Keenan
Floyd Canter
LeRoy Wilson
Lee
Albia Monda
Mir
Fat Wilsch
LeRoy
Floyd Caster
Eph Lage F
Moravia
Russell Darby Ang
Aiale
M. M. Darby
Lockman Wee
He Evel PE
Eph Wilson
R. Darby
Albiz
Lee Hiatt sale noted with attendance by W. E. Donovan
Fragmentary report notes Frank Hiatt attended the Lee Hiatt sale about six weeks ago on a Monday. A fragment mentions Mre Hiatt but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Donovan
Frank Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Mre Hiatt Pees
Notice Of School Election In Moravia Iowa 1942
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent School District of Moravia in Appanoose and Monroe counties Iowa that a school election will be held at the Community Building on March 5 1942 from 12 noon to 7 pm. A director for a three year term will succeed Dr Slavin and John Veach whose terms expire March 16 1942. The Treasurer for a two year term will succeed P D Schreiner. Date February 18 1942 Chester Broshar Secretary February 26 March 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareby
Moravia
Appanoose
Monroe
Iowa
Mayuler
Niger
Yanta
C/T.’ Slavin
John D. Veach
P. D. Schreiner
Chester Broshar
Administrator's Notice for Dulre Rogers Estate in Iowa
The District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appoints Chester Broshar as administrator of the estate of Dulre Catherine Rogers deceased. Creditors must file claims legally authenticated with the court and debtors must pay the administrator. Dated February 20 1942. Attorney Charles L Johnston Feb 26 March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Appanoose County
Iowa
Dulre
Catherine Rogers
Chester Broshar
Wayside Glen Norton and family call at Will Norton home
Families plan moves March 1 and nearby residents announce relocations. John Sharp will move to his recently purchased farm. Chance Lavely will relocate to Moravia. Rex Tigue family vacates. Harry Tisue moves to his farm. William Norton learns from daughter Mabel Harvey in Moline Illinois that she is recovering from an appendectomy in Public Hospital. Clyde Norton from Bettendorf seeks rental for his farm to Vernon Easter. Dora Fae Norton visits Claude Rogers home after Sunday School. Mrs Ernie Kincade visits her son and his wife Francis Kincade. Allie Weston visits Ernie Kincade home. Charles Smith and Wm Brown are Moravia callers. Oscar McGaghy visits sister Mrs Richard Bigenbothem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Norton
Will Norton
Allie Weston
William Norton
John Sharp
Chance Lavely
Moravia
Rex Tigue
Chance Avery
Bess
Harry Tisue
Mabel Harvey
Moline
Clyde Norton
Bettendorf
Family News From Salem and Nearby
Salem notes report social visits and health remarks as families such as Fomny Mein Leanne Main and Earl Main of Knoxville share time with friends including Jess Gladie Will Haver and George Bintye. June through July visits include Mrs A E Derby Vern Sheldon Hubert Jennings and Chysley with discussions of illness and travel among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomny Mein End
Leanne Main
Earl Main
Knoxville
Sunda
Jess Gladie
Will
Ain Ir
George
Lia
Platt Raniet
Bert
Nash
Perr I
Gary Dean
A. E Derby
Temily
Or A. Vern Sheldon
Famil
Reanaie
Hubert Jennings
Gan Chysley
Bert Te Hglyer
Helen Aes
Tenterville
Local Socials Note Recurring Visits in Rural Community
Sunday gatherings marked by several in the vicinity visiting the Dell Hellyer and Newton Long homes. Mary Lou Rinehart spent two days at Dell Hellyer, while Mr and Mrs McKern and family were at the Guy McKern home. Edward records and family attended the Clyde Sheldon sale on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou Rinehart
Dell Hellyer
Edward Records
Farmil
Newton Long
Jean
Bibert Perry
Guy McKern
Mi McKern
Mrs. Vernal Easter
Centerville Socials Include Farewell for Lyle Hopkins
Mapie Grove Mi and Mrs J L Dowd and Betty visited Centerville Saturday. Prank Glick’s fitness news and recovery hopes noted. Donald and Nina Dowd also in Centerville with Nina arriving late. A large dinner gathering at Walter Scott family included Alec Main June Bennie Atina Laura Marion Jerry Mona. John Scott and John Broshar helped move cattle and horses for Lyle Hopkins. Clarence Dowdian and Eugene Main with John Broshar left for a farm project near New Sharon. Mrs Eugene Main and Carol Ann visiting with ex parents. Ted Broshar Walter Scott and Gaibe Johnson attended Sheldon State event. Mrs Felton informed of her brother’s son Robert Smith in a situation. A farewell party for Lyle Hopkins held with neighbors, pie and coffee. Gene Huston family moving into Hopkins’ vacated place. Betty Wilson visited Scott girls. Billy Wilson with Dwight Blumer. Ralph Robinson and Donnie called at Walter Scott home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glick
Donald
Nina Dowd
Centerville
Nina
Antee Netti
Alec Main
June
Bennie
Atina
Laura
Marion
Jerry
Mona
Walter Scott
John Scott
John Broshar
Lyle Hopkins
Clarence
Dowd
Ian
Eugene Main
New Sharon
Carol Ann
Thoré Broshar
Ted Broshar
Walter’ Scott
Gaibe Johnson
Sheldon
Felton
Robert Smith
Grant Tadlock
Harry Glick Lara
Gene Huston
Betty Wilson
Scott
Billy Wilson
Dwight Blumer
Ralph Robinson
Donnie
Sunday Socials and Church Attendance Note Community Visits
Attendance at Sunday School and church noted with 59 attendees. Families including the Boyers, Proctors, Tomlins, Gladfelders, Luses, and Woodwards visited various Centerville and nearby homes. A trip to Centerville featured a Church of God program with the Blackwood Brothers quartet from Shenandoah Iowa. Additional visits occurred at multiple homes across the community, with several overnight and weekend gatherings mentioned.
FSA Borrowers Begin Soil Conservation Drive
Farmers across Iowa, led by Farm Security Administration and Iowa State College Extension, adopt soil conservation practices in 1941. An average of 11 farmers per county, totaling 1107 statewide, anchored topsoil at risk of washing away, under George A. Heikens leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mississippi
Soil Conservation Service
Iowa State College
George A. Heikens
Farm Security Administration
Towa
Iowa farmers expand conservation practices in 1941 report
W F Coddington FSA Supervisor notes a jump in conservation efforts across Appanoose County with 1941 figures showing increased acres planted and practices on 16 farms. Growth in participation suggests neighboring farmers will adopt improved methods as Lineweaver emphasizes the need for coordinated effort and new guidance from a streamlined bulletin Keep Feed Eating from Iowa State College to aid hogs cattle poultry and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Coddington
FSA
Appanoose County
Iowa State College
Linéweaver
Neighborhood Meetings in Monroe County Seek War Food Goals
Farmers across Monroe County will hold neighbor hood meetings over the coming weeks to tackle food production issues under war demands. County Agent G A Lineweaver outlines area meetings to discuss farm activities, livestock and feed budgets, and how to meet production goals amid wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
G. A. Lineweaver
Albid
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foravia Union
Thloravia
Congress
H. K. Smith
Franklin
Gardner & Son
Clyde Sheldon
Dwayne Stansberry
George Sheban
Earl Swift
Charles Smyser
Myrie and
Boyd
Smyser
John
Ellen Shehan
Neil LaMar
Roy Moffatt
Rex Haver
Edward
Phyllis
Jackie LaMar
Thelma
Carolyn Ann
J. E. Dicks
W. G. O’'Hara
James Calhoun
Jim Shehan
Sun,lay
Enon
Franklin Roosevelt
Navy
March
J. ¥. Chambers
Newman Daniels
Roy Scott
Orval Burton
S Frank Hiatt
Allen Hiatt
Frank
Hiatt
Lute Hiatt
Rosemary
Roberta
Jimmy Main
Betty’ Lane
Helen White
Rval Burton
Edna Neff
Brompton
United
Kinser Valley
Moravia Independent School District
Wayside
Salem
Mapie Grove
J. L. Dodd
Betty
Saturay
Paul Boyer
Doris Proctor
Charles Quick
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Trenton Gladfelder
Carl Tomlin
Church of God
Blackwood Brothers
Shenandoah
Lee Johnson
Lloyd McDanes
Mary Lou Boyer
Hannah Gladfelder
Newt Long
Cody Luse
Codyne
Ronald Woodward
Karen Jean
Guna Luse
Earl Exline
Grover Kaster
Oska
Leslie Elledge
William Whicker
Janet Louise
Bella Whicker
Trenton Gladfell
Copterville
C. T. Slavin
Frank Swaim
M. Patrick
Gleason
Optometric Eye Specialist
Krapfel Building
Majestic Theatre
Brooks
Baaia
Tad Brestern
Plymouth
Pontiec Fordor
Eradio and Heater
Dwight Selix Motor Company
Wi Mayes Avene
Gantorville
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