Observations and notes on old newspapers and local updates
Albert Rouse brought the Ulster County Gazette of Kingston Virginia dated January 4 1800 to The Union office. It contains Washington funeral details from December 14 1799. A copy exists in Rochester Minnesota. A later clipping from December 21 1931 shows 17 years later hogs at 350 to 440 and cattle 150 to 1150, eggs 12 to 25 cents. The second Field Trial of the season is planned Sunday by the Appanoose Monroe County Coon Trunters Association. Citizens praised the mayor council marshal for last week cleanup. Mohawk Reflector 1948 annuals distributed. few copies remain. Caster is local employment service rep. farm labor is the top issue. Subscriptions paid by multiple residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rouse
Union
Ulster County
Kingston
Virginia
George Washington
Warren Rouse
Hiteman
Rochester
Minn.a
H. E. Glick
Chicago
Pastors honor Hilton Churchs 54 years rising stance
Hilton Church marked its 54 year history on May 9 1948 noting the service and celebrating the roles of 39 pastors who have led the congregation over the decades. Names listed include D C Smith W B Ireland C R Norton Hardy Ingham Lathem Ingham Artz Thee King J W Hamilton Ward Howe G D Cox Alvah Huff Young LeMott J F Denman Floyd M Garrett E C Howells Rice Stuckey T L Stottler Frank Hiddleson B F Swartz J C Austin R Rowe Leslie Cox L G Flick B W Smallwood E C Lepper L W Zerbe J W Stine E P Spurlock Clifford Ott Wesley Hustad Harley Bailey A M Smith Cecil A Wells Esther Babb S P Trostle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Church
D. C. Smith
W. B. Ireland
C. R. Norton
Hardy Ingham
Lathem Ingham
Artz
Thee
King
J. W. Hamilton
Ward
Howe
G. D. Cox
Alvah Huff
Young
E. C. Lepper
LW. Zerbe
J. W. Stine
E. P. Spurlock
Clifford Ott
Wesley Hustad
Harley Bailey
A. M. Smith
Cecil A. Wells
Esther Babb
S. P. Trostle
Memorial Poppy Crafted by Disabled Veterans
The American Legion and Auxiliary present a crepe paper poppy replica of the red field poppy that grew on WWI battlefields in France and Belgium. These Poppy Day flowers, worn to honor the war dead on May 29, are made by disabled veterans.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
France
Belgium
Recorder-A 8. Dukes for Treasurer- Laurence A Osborn
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County No 7244 Probate the estate of J W McDanel deceased reports final discharge hearing set for June 8 1948 at Centerville Iowa Executor Lyndon McDanel Attorney Harry S Greenleaf Clerk M G Luse Executor's Notice for Milo P Main estate dated May 11 1948 executors Molle B Main Arthur C Main George A Milani Attorney for Estate listing regular Union Farmerettes 4 H Club meeting May 14 at Naomi Wille home next meeting May 21 at Betty M Strunk home 17 visitors present refreshments served by Connie and mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
Iowa
Appanoose County
J. W. McDanel
Guy McDanel
Ryman McDanel
Gladys McDanel Townsend
Daphne MecDanel Hilton
Lyndon McDanel
Lloyd McDanel
District Court
Court of Aforesaid
Court House
Centerville
Harry S. Greenleaf
M. G. Luse
Towa
Milo P, Main
Molle B. Main
Arthur C. Main
Union Farmerettes 4-H
Naomi Wille
Verna Lee Harper
Pat Regan
Betty M. Strunk
Mary Kay McCarty
Nadine Kelley
Connie Paris
Charlene Fleming
Jane Ellen Brain
Marion Regan
Fern Kelly
Naomi Wills
Joyce Brain
Ramona Cox
F. E. Boyer
Winford McCarty
Connie
Nazarene Youth Fellowship Group Meeting Held Near Blakesburg
The Nazarene Youth Fellowship met Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher's home near Blakesburg. Mrs. F. A. Hahn led devotions and Mrs. Frank Woodward organized the entertainment. Bill Woodward led the business session followed by a social hour and lunch. Poppy Day funds will aid the American Legion Auxiliary’s work for disabled veterans and needy children of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
John Fisher
Blakesburg
F. A. Hahn
Frank Woodward
Bill Woodward
American Legion Auxiliary
W.5.w.s. and
Girla Missionary Guild
E.U.B
Zell Callen
Callen
Phyllis Rabuck
Charles Coffin
Earl Rabuck
E. G. Hawk
Mabel Coulson
Girls Missionary Guild
Fred Hammond
Bertha Coulson
Evon By Mrs. J. T. VanDorin Evon By Mrs. J. T. VanDorin
Spring news notes crops planted and school uncertain with Mrs. Fern Hudgens hoped to teach. Storm and lightning struck Lyle Hiatt’s barn but the team and most contents were saved. Local social visits, tulip festival trip, and community events fill the week with family and neighbor gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Walter
Wilma
Iconium
Floyd Johnson
Floyd McFall
Jerry
R. S. Fabers
Fred van
Guy Roberts
Dave Ward
Claude
Mabel Proctor
Drakes Iville
Ernest Horn
Mear Walter
Denny Drake
Mystic
Walter Minor
Carl Gillespie
Sylvan van Dorin
J. T
Moravia
Rodger Gideons
Gideon Home
J. C. Lockman
Troy
L. B. van Dorin
Leo
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
Gene Cloved
Prairie City
Mary Hoskinson
Mia
Birdie Main
Dwight
Glen Fowler
Vosburgh Items Celebrations At Local Families
Mrs Emmett Derby reports Busy Bee club members and families gathered Monday at Roscoe Argo home to celebrate her birthday with ice cream and cake. The Calhoun family and Jia Sheehan joined for birthday dinners and visits through the week with Elmer Kelope’s relatives also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Roscoe Argo
Argo
Carl Calhoun
James Calhoun
Delbert Calhoun
Jia Sheehan
Donald Calhoun
Elmer Keloge
Dinner at home of Mr. and Mrs. Purvis
A cooperative dinner at the Plano home of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Purvis on May 9 honored Mr. and Mrs. Lena Tennant and Linda of Ft. Morgan. May birthdays and the Purvis anniversary were noted. About 50 guests attended with a lengthy list of Purvis and Hiatt relatives. Lunch included chicken noodles and assorted cakes and desserts. The Tennants began their drive home to Colorado Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Purvis
Plano
Lena Tennant
Linda
Ft. Morgan
Cole
Fennant
Anna Mae Hiatt
Inezza Hiatt
J. T. Hiatt
Art Floyd
Forest Purvis
Eli Hiatt
J. T
Ellen Hiatt
Gertie Boyer
Edd Purvis
Earl Purvis
Herald
Gerald Purvis
Dalton Darrah
Laura Purvis
Floyd Purvis
Judy
Mrs. Tenant
Colorado
Boyer School Closes After Community Celebration
Large crowd attends Boyer School closing day on Wednesday May 12 with a noon co op dinner and pupil program led by Vanda Norma Carolyn Donna Cochran Robert Kaster Jack Kaster Wendell McDanel and Miss Betty Jean Foster Health inspection and spelling prizes awarded to pupils with perfect attendance prizes for Wanda Norma Carolyn and Jack Many former Hover attendees listed among attendees including teachers and local families. reporter Betty Jean Foster notes community ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer School
Vanda
Norma
Carolyn
Donna Cochran
Robert Kaster
Jack Kaster
Wendell McDanel
Betty Jean Foster
Wanda
Donna
Roberts
Jack
Hover
Ira Boyer
Velma Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
Olin
V. C
Maxine
Lyndon
Lloyd
Kathryn McDanel
A. C
Russell
Paul Burns
Virgil
Vernon
Kaster
James Kaster
Darlene
Allie Boyer
Lola
Leon Burns
Karen Kay
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Ralph Jarvis
Lloyd Davison
Olin Foster
Lloyd McDanel
Richard
Hubert Benge
Larry Weston
A. C. Easter
Lyndon McDanel
Lester Cochran
Alta Mae
Eddie
New Hope Residents Reach Weekend Social Circuit
New Hope and nearby towns buzz with visits and gatherings. A long list of names from New Hope to Mt. Ayr and Des Moines attend dinners, family visits, and a large basket dinner at New Hope school house. Attendees include the Harsh and Hiatt families, Chambers, Chambers guests, and many neighbors sharing Sunday meals and Saturday outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wynes
Frank Chambers
Pearl Hiatt
Mr. Chambers
Moravia
Alice Wilson
Ralph Hiatt
Ivan Harsh
Mt. Ayr
Ora Harsh
Vern
Harsh
Massachussetts
Victor Harsh
Des Moines
Ivan Shields
Ayr
George Hiner
Glen
Elsie Martin
Ronald Woodward
Bill Long
Orren Brees
Sewal and Myr
Kenneth Brees
Mystic
Lute Hiatt
Karl Fischer
Beverly
Ruth Winters
Ames
Bert Meadows
John
Margaret Burton
Orville Burton
Charles
George Turner
Jimmy
Don Pettibone
Wayne Jacobs
Alice Wood
Forrest Jacobs
Junior Donovan
Judy
Mike
Dick Wood
Will Donovan
Genevie
Dorothy
Flossie Wilson
Ifamily
Roy Scott
Centerville
Loyd Carter
Virginia
Bobby
Pella
Chester Sanders
Hattie Hixon
Junior Donovan Will Donovan
Ira Robinson
Albia
Robinson
Poppy Day Observed Since 1921 by Legion Auxiliary
The annual observance of Poppy Day commemorates veterans and honors fallen servicemembers. The American Legion Auxiliary established the tradition in 1921, linking the poppy to remembrance and national tribute across the United States.
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United States
American Legion Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. F. and
Janice Bisby
Appanoose
Monroe
Appanoose-Monroe County Coon Trunters Association
Mohawk Reflector
Mr. Forbes
C. C. Kaster
Iowa State Employment Service
Mr. Kaster
James McAninch
Charles Fulton
Joseph W. Johnson
Ralph Turner
Frank O'Conner
Clayton Sheldon
Clair Spencer L. R. Tarr
John Cleaver
Fred Blumer
Fred Christy Kenneth Free Lyle Hopkins
Lyle Hopkins
John Horstman
Clarence Wilson
Lewis Rouse
Clarence Caster Watson Roland Wayne H. Thompson Cody Luse Lewis Dommer
Hilton
Erro Flynn
Barbara Stanwyck
Adele Jergens
Marc Platt
Dukes
Laurence A. Osborn
Board of Supervisore
Dewey H. Bear
R. C. Wilson
George A. Milani
M._G. Luse
Union Farmerettes
Nazarene Youth Fellowship
Evon
Mrs. J. T. VanDorin
MR. and
Mrs. Purvis
Boyer
New Hope
W. E. Jeins
Banks
Gambles Moravia
North Street
Mrs
Jake Day
U. 5S
Mangle
Mac
Northeast Corner Square
Moravia, Iowa
Mr. Hilton
Turner
Ambulance Service
Monroe County
Coon Hunters Association
Unionville Road
Tubaugh Bros. Farm
Easie
McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering No
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