Local and Personal Notes From Centerville Area
Local and personal items record weekend and weekday appearances of residents and visitors across Centerville, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Plymouth, Albia, Moulton, Stockport, Chariton, Hedrick, Corydon and surrounding towns. Names include Rev R L Brown, Russ Spavin, James Hilton, Mrs Reich, Mrs Rollie McDonough, Mrs Fred Buckmaster, Mr George Railing, Mrs Charles Hiatt, Mrs Dean Hoffman, Dr R J Aiking, Fern Wright, Wm Young, Billie K, Mrs Earl Brain, Henry, Eula Nowels, Porathy McCrory, H L McCrory, Will Long, S A D Vinzant, Paul Broshar, Dale Perry, T J Zike, Cynthia Taylor, J J Taylor, Ronald Woolward, Cody Luse, Donald Gardner, Berry Halden, Maudetta, N R Ward, EB Winsler, Richard Harp, Wm Laws, Everett Mosier, John Allem, Marie Callen, Town State college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Brown
Centerville
Russ Spavin
James Hilton
Des Moines
A. Reich
Plymouth
Augusta
Galesburg
Rollie McDonough
Fred Buckmaster
Ottumwa
George Railing
Charles Hiatt
Dean Hoffman
Albia
R. J
McCrory
H. L. McCrory
Will Long
S. A. D. Vinzant
Paul Broshar
Dale Perry
T. J. Zike
St. Joseph Hospital
Cynthia Taylor
J. J. Taylor
Ronald Woolward
Near Hedrick
Cody Lu
Hr Paints
Zell Gallen
Kenneth Condra
C. A. Turner
Ralph Pfannebecker
Das Moines
Iowa
Eugene Main
Robert Hoffman
Vivian
J. H. Schreiner
Oskaloosa
J.H. Schreiner
P. D. Schreiner
Gretchen Luse
Billie
Lela
Clarence Stauber
Bloomfield
Belle Sheldon
Iconium
Doris Pennington
Alice Oliver
Wilbur Cloved
Centerville Park
Appanoose County
J. A. Winsler
N. R. Ward
Margaret Ward
Helen Hamilton
Dorothy Nowells
Pella
Euelah Bishop
Robert Reeves
Melcher
Betty
Bernadine Bishop
Robert McIntosh
Fairfield
D. E. Bishop
J. D. Minnes
Deena
Mary Lou
Betty Jean Brown
Pearl Broshar
Charles Main
Kansas City
C. N. Main
Harry McCrory
Kate
Nan McCrory
Moravia
Ida McCrory
Harley Tisue
Iris Hart
Lois Deikman
Hollis Rogers
Roy Argo
LeRoy School
Bert Lemaster
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Re. J
More
Hugo Johnson
Keith More
Harlan
Town
Andrew Scott
Ronald
H. K. Smith
Omey Lovell
Lincoln
Nebr
Charles Coffin
J. K. Lovell
John
Mac
Nancy Jane
Mae Lovell
Edgar
Delia McCrory
Neale Brackett
Cleo Barnes
Creston
Cleo
Heo
von Tracy
Excelsion Springs
Linda Lane
C. C. Coulson
Gus Luse
Gerald
Lavona Jones
Dea Mothea
T. J. Luse
Jones
Guy Jones
Lafayette
Minn
Walter Lemaster
War Lemaster
John Bickford
Harley Traues
Theo Millers
Hugh Meatridgea
Ray Lemasters
Alfred Sutton
Bobby
Waterloo
Rex Tisue
Warren Rouse
Harry Tisue
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Frank Hawk
Alberta Rouse
Ralph Spencer
Carl Edward
Zell Callen
Claire Spence
Chester “Woodcock
Snd
R.E. Cummins
J. F. Gray
Charles Buckslew
Dallas
Buckalow
Francis Gray
Mary Vanderwilt
Loyd Carter
Paris
Stella Carter
Atlanta
C. C. Jullera
Charles Enos Hiatt
Evie Runnels
Mia
Phyllis Underwood
Bonnie Blumer
Joan Callen
Goldie Ray
Joan Dille
Viola Hammond
Kenneth Petznick
Elmar Geis
John Francis
Mary Agnes
Leo C. Kaater
Karen
Donna Day
Afton
E. R
Chase Laws
Louisa Lawa
Princeton
Sarah Sandy
Ethel Vanderpool
Virgil
Helen Jean
Cécil Howdeshell
Wm. Laws
Richard Harp
John Laws
John Merlin
Dale
Phyllis
Mra
W. G. Lagle
Leon Oehler
Vesta Oehler
Laura Jean Martin
Garnet Johnson
Local families honor Mothers Day across Moravia area
A long list of visits and gatherings marks Mothers Day across Moravia and nearby towns. Families including Zell Callen, Guy McCannon, Louise Oebler, and many others hosted or attended dinners and fraternal visits with relatives in Centerville Ottumwa and Des Moines, plus hospital news and ongoing family events.
Kensington club guest day honors Mothers Day at Turner's home
The Kensington club held a guest day at Mrs. C. A. Turner's home last Thursday afternoon. Committee members included Mrs. R. L. Brown and Mrs. J. L. Johnson. The gathering featured a brief program and a pleasant social afternoon honoring Mothers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
C. A. Turner
R. L. Brown
J. L. Johnson
Cycle of Life pageant at Methodist church tea
A pageant titled The Cycle of Life and a social tea were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon. Cast of characters included Babyhood by 17 month old Carrol Lee Day. School Days by Barbara and Jo Ellen Broshar. Sweet Sixteen by Jean Veach and Codyne Luse. College Days by Roweng P.. Bride by Mrs. Wilbur Harria. Mother by Mrs. Garrett. Grandmother by Mrs. Freeman Jolly. Mrs. C M McFatridge led the program with Mrs. D 3B assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Carrol Lee Day
Mrs. Day
Barbara
Jo Ellen Broshar
Jean Veach
Codyne Luse
Roweng P
Wilbur Harria
Garrett
Freeman Jolly
C. M. McFatridge
Classified ads blend seed corn and assorted items for sale
Multiple item notices from Moravia Union list seed corn from Gardner Hatchery and Illini soybeans from E G Hawk and Walter Gideon, farm equipment, livestock including Hereford bulls, a 1939 Oldsmobile, a Tenor saxophone, a Kerosene refrigerator, and a found license plate. Also pasture rental, rag buying, and a trade offer. Names include Gardner Hatchery Mearl C Dicks W S Norton Ava G Simpson Ted Broshar Walter Gideon and Mrs Van Long. Phone numbers and ad dates appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
Gardner Hatchery
W. S. Norton
Oldsmobile
Ava G. Simpson
Mearl C. Dicks
Olds
Alti
Pageant Tea Promoted by Local Committee
Bishop and Mrs. R. L. Brown introduced the characters with a devotional period and poem. Mrs. Cody Luse led piano, while Mrs. H. K. Smith and her committee oversaw the dining room where tea was served after the pageant. The affair was sponsored by the...
Mrs VanZante Hosts So and Sew Club Meeting
Mrs Eva VanZante hosted the So and Sew club last Thursday with two new members, the Halgerman Indies from York Nebraska. The afternoon included needlework and games with prizes to Ruth Wilson and Louisa Jones. Guests Helen Homerin and Jo Hilen of Albia attended. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will be with Margaret VanZante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva VanZante
Halgerman Indies
Jay Farm
York
Nebr
Ruth Ilson
Louisa Jones
Velda Brown
Margaret VanZante
Ronald Lee
Hattie McCloud
Alta Main
Ruth Wilson
Alberta Garrett
Gilbert Les
Will Haagerman
Caroline Haagerman
Helen Homerin
Jo Hilen
Albia
Margart VanZante
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarber
Perfex
Coco-Cola
Oxydol
Nadine & George's
Hershey's
Hershey
Canned Weiners
Wheaties
Blue Barrel
Courcue
United Brethren Tt
J. Zike
Carl VanZante
Church of Christ
Bible School
HN. Utterbsek
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist
Glent. Garrett
Wesley
Betty and
Alvin Hiatt
Tacy and Dale
Everett Conger
Denvery Colo
John Calen
Gardner’ Hatchery
Illini
Hawk
Ted Broshar
Moravia Union
Iliini Soybeans
Walter Gideon
Sax
van ‘Long
Acme
Chet Broshar
Ward
Folger’s Coffee
Omar Oven
Turner & Son
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