Moves and Names Across Local Farms Near Moravia
The report notes Blue Front Maying day routines and multiple family moves. Lockmans shift Tuesday to a Moravia area farm, Jay Vinetmet’s rent the Lockman property, Ray Lamanter’s move near Albis, Bert Rinehart’s arrival, Van Long’s new home today, and local residents LaZellé Williams and John Van Zante. Enid Lorig helped Heeta Hamilton celebrate a birthday on Monday March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maying
Nore
Marve
Lockman
Moravia
Jay Vinetmet
Ray Lamanter
Albis
Bert Rinehart
van Long
LaZellé Williams
Margaret van Zante
Ronald Lee
John van Zante
Enid Lorig
Heeta Hamilton
Moves and visits fill Blakesbury weekend
Fairview Howard Epking and John Her teen were in Blakesbury Saturday. The Willard Swasick family moved to a farm east of Unionville. Edd Taylors moved to the Swasick farm. Kenneth Blumer family moved from Bear farm to Angler farm near Unionville. Mrs Clint Irelan and Max spent Wednesday at W T Trelan's. Mr and Mrs T Fletcher spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edd Taylor. Edd Taylor hurt his shoulder Wednesday while helping Bert start his car. Clint Irelan and Carl called on Hot Irelan Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bob Jamilson, Mr and Mrs Hiatt Selby of Galesbury Til spent Saturday at the Bert Drake home. They returned to their home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Epking
John Herteen
Blakesbury
Willard Swasick
Unionville
Edd Taylor
Swasick
Kenneth Blumer
Unionville My
Clint Irelan
Max
W. T. Trelan’s
Taylor
Bert
Clint
Irelan
Carl
Bob Jamilson
Sunday Gatherings and Visits Across the Gladfelder Family
Community notes recount numerous Sunday visits among the Gladfelder and related families including Boyers and Tomlins. Activities include moves, visits to Morivia, Centerville, and Cody Luse's residence, with a choir gathering and a covered dish supper. Harold Boyer departed for Montana.
Local Social Visits and Moves Across Salem Area
Salem residents and guests shared social visits and relocations last week. Families including Perry Hellyer Rinehart and Nash attended gatherings, with moves noted to the Anna Potts place and Neal Nash’s home. A basketball tournament in Bloomfield drew the Hellyer group and others, including Albert Crocker, to a Wednesday evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Perry J
L.R. Perry
Gerald Rinehart
George Rinehart
Hazel Hellyer
Elbert Perry
Anna Potts Place
Carl. Dicks
L. R. Perry’s
Dell Hellyer
George
Bert Rinehart
Monay
Robert ‘Jennings
Koosang Team to Play and Local Social Notes
Team of Koosang to play. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts were in Centerville Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Haver were visiting in Iconium Tuesday. Mrs. Jess Gladfelder was in Centerville Friday. Mrs. Dell Hellyer and family tended a basketball tournament in Centerville Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koosang
Horton Potts
Centerville
Will Haver
Iconium
Jess Gladfelder
Dell Hellyer
Local Folks Share Weekend Visits and Moves
West Point residents recall Sunday at Roscoe Argo and a move from Harold Mason to Vernal Robb’s place. Carl Derby and family, Ralph Davis and others helped shift livestock grain and hay. Farewell party for Harold Mason hosted by Carl Van Zante with Merry Mixers. Battle of the sexes ends with men smarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Derby
Roscoe Argo
Rubye Hiatt
Margaret van Zante
Edward McCord
Ralph Davis
Leslie
Carl van Zante
Lloyd Brown
Harold Mason
Vernal Robb
Elbert Perry
Harold
Helen Davis
W. P. Davis
Jerry
Centerville
Rook
Edna Nash
Ronald Lee
John van Zante
Enon Helping Hand Club holds final all day meeting
Enon Helping Hand club concluded its last all day gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Tomlin hosting last Thursday. Members quilted and embroidered towels while men cut willows. Visitors included Mrs Folra Jones Mrs Kenneth Free Dale Mrs Claude Hawk and Richar. E G Hawk bought Albert Brain farm and over 100 lambs plus two triplet sets. Local residents attended many visits and social events amid a period of illness and recovering spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Folra Jones
Kenneth Free
Dale
Claude Hawk
Richar
E. G. Lincox
Clair
Rose Harmon
Homer King
E. G- Hawk
Albert “Brain
L. B. VanDorin
Avery
Betty Hiatt
Roger Gideon
Joanne
Cliff Neff
Geneth Free's
Hilbert Roberts
Rita
Wendell Roberts
Guy Roberts
San Diego
Calif
Wendell
Burdell Roberta
Pleasant Grove Notes Bring News of Moves and Visitors
Pleasant Grove social notes report the Robb family moving to the Daggett place south of Moravia last Friday. Clifford Paxaton and Harvey Main assisted moving, while Ray Lemaster relocated to Buffalo Wallow. Frank Wilson sprained his knee with no fracture, needing indoor rest. Neighbors Bert Rinehart and Harold Mason arrive, with Cross and Lockman helping in local chores.
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Alberta’ Garrett
Robb
Daggett Place
Moravia
Clifford Paxaton
Lyle Hopkins
Harvey Main
Albia
Colin Long
Marjorie Ann
Water
Joe
Mr. Long
Eddie Main
Forrest Hiatt
Bert Rinehart
Harold Mason
Bob Cross
Frank’ Wilson
Donald Lockman
Glenn Garrett
Maple Grove Rainy Time Moves and Visits
Local notes record moves to Delia McCrory farm and Mrs Sharp farm on Thursday and Wednesday. Horse sale at Centerville with Harry Glick and John Scott in attendance. Neighbors visit, woodcutting, school election looming, and birthday gatherings noted. Ice cream served at visits, and several families listed with Monday to Sunday activity in Maple Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Hopkins
Delia McCrory
Ted Groshar
Robert DuVall
Alta Comer
Beulah
Glen Burns
Jessie Hopkins
Obe Burna
Glen
John. Comer
Steve McKern
Beulah Comer
Reva DuVall
Grant
Tadlock
Peggy Hopkins
Marjorie Scott
Walter Scott
Jack
Walter Jr
Gabe Johnson
Betty Wilson
Obe Burns
John Comer
Robert
DuVall
Clarence Dowds
Ted Miller
Emer Arnold
Willie Donahoo
Delbert Donahoo
Donald
Delmar Dowd
Enid Long
Helen Hamilton
Clarence Dowd
Ottumwa
Audubon Board Considers Auto Closings by Temperature
The Audubon county board of education discussed a plan to auto close rural schools each morning when temps fell below a set threshold. They noted disagreement between thermometers countywide and warned the plan could cause confusion.
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Audubon County Board of Education
Unionville Honors G N Brain At Unusual Birthday Party
George N Brain celebrated a 72nd birthday of a 17th birthday with greetings, gifts, and a 20 pound turkey at a Unionville gathering. The event featured three cakes from relatives and a large guest list including Neale and Ahrens families, plus a post nuptial shower for Paul and Mrs Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Brain
Hollywood
Mary Jones
Mabel Brain
Maud Coffin
Marguurite Ahrens
Honores
Moravia school seniors count days before year ends
Emily Free reflects on senior countdown to summer, tests, plays, and memories as students anticipate last weeks. Homemaking notes report a bread-baking demo in Centerville with three girls earning flour and a dollar each. Upcoming events include ABC girls party, class assemblies, and a March basketball schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Free
Fairy Morris
Betty Lou Smith
Francis Tisue
Ceiterville
ABC
Glee Club
Glee
Moravia
Jean Venci
Ruby Johnson
Edward Brown
Codyne Luge
Margaret Burton
Tom Zike
Crop and feed emergency loans open in Appanoose county
Emergency crop and feed loans for 1940 are available to farmers in Appanoose county. Applications are received at the Farm Bureau office by Carl W. Danielson, field supervisor. Loans target small cash needs and require security liens on crops or livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Farm Bureau
Carl W. Danielson
Farm Credit Administration
Appanoose
Farm Credit
Traveling Clothes Rack Returns After 12 Years
Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Rogers moved from Letts in 1928 and left a clothes-rack in the parsonage. They moved to Mediapolis to serve the Methodist church and found the rack waiting there, having somehow anticipated their move and now back in their congregation after 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Rogers
Letts
Mediapolis
Car Stolen From Alton Recovered In Fifteen Minutes
Peter Franaton reported a new automobile stolen in Alton and the police recovered it within fifteen minutes. Finley Murphy of Dickens allegedly took the car, skidded into a ditch just outside Alton, and was promptly picked up by a highway patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Franaton
Alton
Finley Murphy
Dickens
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Mina Lane
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Salem
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Alma Goodwin
Bunch
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Harve Shank
Brighton
G. M. Brain
Etta Brain
Clara Wilson
P. E. More
Floyd Caylor
St. Josephs Hospital
Eddie Place
E. A. Place
St. Joseph's Hospital
Joyce Brain
Willard Brain
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Loyd E. Ransom
Jas. A. Wilson
Neale
G. R. Clancy
Maggie Erskin
James McGraw
Brazil
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Horstman Oil Station
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Runells
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Moravia Junior High Boys
Rey. Brown
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Phyllis Histt
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Parent-Teacher Association
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MHS
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Whicker
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Marquette
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