Picnics and school news from Urbana Township
A school and community page reports a Miss Simpson led a picnic at Main's Grove with twelve girls and a pork and beans lunch. Seniors plan breakfasts and picnics, and a seventh eighth grade exam occurred. The report includes a second grade train trip to Mystic, a shower for local couples, and many local visit notes and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Main’s Grove
Mystic
Milwaukee
Hiner
Pleasant Grove News Notes and Farewell for Woodward Family
Pleasant Grove community items note visits by James Nathan Wilson and others near Moulton and Moravia. A Woodward farewell ice cream social is planned at the Wilson home as the family leaves for Wyoming. Moravia memories and best wishes accompany their move. A sunshine basket was sent to Elsie Long, who remains ill but improving. Alta Main to host a club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nathan Wilson
Joe
Dwain Horn
Moulton
Josie Charity
Cantril
Moravia
Lockman
Wilma Carol Robb
van Zante
H. N. Main
Virgil Crow
Centerville
Gene Garrett
Wilson
Denny Homerin
McCloud
Woodward
Wyoming
Elsie Long
Alta Main
Miller announces birth of Norma Lee Dawson
A baby daughter named Norma Lee was welcomed at the home of Mr and Mrs Lea Dawson on April 27. A double shower was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Icel Koehley with assistance from Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa Wood
Will Hutchison
Norman Hanes
Mra
Hanery Hiatt
Mar.deens
Deloria
Ry C. Hart
Moravia
Moulton
Mary Hanes
Udell
Misa Tleta Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Russell Alden
Maxine and
Howard
Carl Alden
Pearl Alden
David Caylor
Aaron Campbell
Ted Campbell
Keith
Freda Wood
Claude Paris
Wilbur Miller
Cecil Tadlock
Loewe
Mias
Lucille Coltrain
Kenneth Coltrain
Carl Coffin
Duane
D. L. Strunk
Betty
Russell Strunk
Frederick Koehler
David Earl
Marilyn Koehler
C. L. Waughop
Centerville
W. N. Miller
Duane Coffin
John Tadlock
Lee Dawson
Floyd Wood
Rey
Thomas
J. A. Tadlock
Cordell Ray
Ray Tomlin
Ben, Knight
Arlene
Helen
Connie Paris
Thelma
Wilma Daw
Lea Dawson
Norma Lee
Icel Koehley
Faber sale and club party honor community
The Faber sale drew a good crowd and pleasing proceeds. A regular club party at Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Free's Friday night brought 68 guests with games and visiting. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served, next party at Rodger Gideon’s on May 19. Sympathy extended to Lockman family for Mrs Wage Lockman’s death. Sunday visitors included Kenneth Free and Dele, Mrs J L Jones, Claude Hawk and family, Mrs Guy Roberts and children, Leo VanDorin with Dean Faber, and Mrs Clara Selby with Mrs Mary Clester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
Rodger Gideon’s
Lockman
Wage Lockman
Curtis Tomlin's
Dele
J. L. Jones
Claude Hawk
Guy Roberts
Keith Roberta
New Sharon
Leo VanDorin
Dean Faber
Clara Selby
Mary Clester
Community Notices From Centerville Area Socials
A recap of Sunday visits and social calls across Centerville and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Howard Besco and children at Quincy Besco's, Arch Herron and son James in Moravia, and numerous gatherings at friends' homes. Attendance at Sunday School lists M. E. and Christian both at 49, with many families visiting relatives, neighbors, and attending baccalaureate services in Moravia. Weight and birth details noted for Martha Lucile McCord, born May 4 at St. Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Besco
Quincy Besco
Arch Herron
James
Moravia
C. C. Long
John Sharp
Walt Blue
G. C. Smith
Tom McCrory
James Herron
Ray Brown
W. A. Brown
Harry Tisue
Pearl McCrory
Eva Brown
Harold Brown
Ralph Tuttle
Jack” Tuttle
W. A.brown
Lottie Swan
H. A. Lemaster
M.E
Christian
Belle Bressler
Anne Funkhouser
Ido Argo
Harold Argo
Eelise
Ray McCord
Centerville
Edward McCord
Martha Lucile
St. Joseph Hospital
A. J. Brown
Harry Brown
Russell Brown
Loyd Beaty
Ola’ Brown
Versal Hough
Carl Wetterlind
Billy
Red Oak
Algin Derby
Wyoming
Ray
Ralph Cline
Robert Turner
Oskaloza
Harry Jennings
Udell
Ben Spurlock
Oskaloosa
Clark Newby
Rock Island
Long Beach
Calif
Howard Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Davenport
Carrie Turner
Ray Me
Community social notes and church event roundup
Afternoon visitors and calls fill a busy week with Mrs. Bell Sheldon and others hosting Mrs. Chas Argo and Mrs. Ray McCord. A Tracy area visit by Rev Spurlock’s party, M E Aid cooperative dinner, and a flower garden quilt for Mrs. Crum of South Dakota. A May Mother's Day service, May wedding of Nona Yeats and Merl Dicks, and a Bloomin gton pastor’s wife guest at an all day Christian Ladies Aid. Other items include quilting, church lawn work, a Centerville carnival, and multiple family hospitality visits and calls across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cord’s
Will Free
Chas
Argo
Ray McCord
Harve Beaty
Belle Sheldon
Marie Fry
Betty
Near Tracy
John Crum
South Dakota
Maude Whitehead
Aldia McCord
Nellie Thompson
Aid
Nona Yeats
Merl Dicks
Centerville
Christian Ladies Aid
Win Matsler
Bloomington
Carrollyn Beaty
Fenton's
Plano
J. E. Dicks
Leo Beaty
Billy and Dale
Ned Argo
Guelda
Bobby
Keith
Laura Jo
Earl Swit
Thelma
Carol Ann
Local visits and family notes from Udell Route 1 area
Sunday visits include Tom and Mrs Hiatt to Gibbs home near Seymour and Narlene Sanders with Bonnie Lee Rumley. Car ride to Centerville for carnival. Harry Rumley sought a doctor for Calvin afflicted by rheumatism after scarlet fever. Honoring Calvins thanks for school day treats. multiple calls by Wilsons and Sanderses around Unionville Centerville and Moravia. Sympathies extended for Larry Slauson burial at Denny cemetery. farming help by Edd Rumley to Harry Rumley. other social calls and show attendance noted.
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Donald
Earl Foster
Harry Rumley
Laverne Rumley
Unionville
Mearl Walter
Centerville
Jennie Hiatt
Emma Miller
Donar Sanders
Loyd Carter
Mary Putman
Will Moffatt and
Lee
Centeville
Tom Hiatt
Ivan Gibbs
Seymour
Narlene Sanders
Bonnie Lee Rumley
Carl
Earnest
Calvin
Jess Walker
Cleo
Joan
Calvin Rumley
Jas
A. Wilson
Claud Wilson
Narlene
Moravia
Nartene
Larry Slauson
Denny
Royce Sanders
Guss Hiatt
Edd Rumley
Harry
Mr. Rumley
Mrs. Rumley
Mrs Elmer Vance Leaves For Hartford After Visit
Mrs Elmer Vance departed last Friday for her Hartford Iowa home after several days with her parents Mr and Mrs O G Davis in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vance
Hartford
0. G. Davis
Birthday dinner honors Mrs Shaw in Brompton
Mr and Mrs John Dille and children Rollin and Joan with Mrs Mary Dille attended a birthday dinner Sunday for Mrs Mary Shaw near Brompton. Mrs Shaw celebrated her 77th birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dille
Rollin
Joan
Mary Dille
Mary Shaw
Brompton
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T. J. Zike
Main Grove
Patricia Amn
David
Frivlernoon
Mann’s Grove
Margaret
Town
Gates
Sdes
Urbana and Vicinity
Urbana Township
Faber
Coop
Reid
Flora Jones
Marion Faber
Leroy Harvey
Mra, Doty
M. V. McAlister
Vaughn
Chas. Faber
Salem
Martha Lucille
Horton Potts
Jexs Gladfelder
Charles Youngker
Cornell College
Dick, George
Clark Hellyer
Iowa
City
Floyd Johnson
Ronald Woodward
Quentin Hudson
Fred Tarr
Jennie Jennings
Neal Nash
Carl Dicka
Raymond Perry
Leonard Perry
Joe Martin
Newton Long
Elbert Perry
Guy McKern
Guss Luse
Gerald
Vone Jones
Charley Jones
Horton Petty
Dell Hellyer
Ted
Clarence Teater
Howard Teater
Ted Teater
J . Donald Whitehead
Ferrell Purvis
George Hellyer
Junior Youngker
Faber’s
John Charity
Pleasant Grove
Albia
Cholera Hous Albia Rendering Co
Peter
Harvey Jalap
Horse Breeders Attention
Frank M. Wilson
Moreyia
Phone
Enon
Mr. Pleasant
Iconium
H. K. Smith
Progressive Club
C. M. McFatridge
CG. CG. Coulson
Mrs. Donar Sanders
Frank Swaim
Moravia, Iowa
Ambulance Service
Albia Granite CO
F. M. McLaughlin, Prop
Albia, Iowa
Ford
Pullman-Selix Motor Company
Centerville, Iowa
Grace L. Bedinger
Appanoose County
Auditor
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