Local and Personal Notes From Centerville Area
Dorothy Nowels and multiple residents were in Centerville on Tuesday and Monday. The column records visits by Chester Broshar, Maie Waughop in Otumers, Rev and Mrs A M Smith in Albia, A E Shull in Centerville, Gail Sherrard at Plano, C M McFatridge and son Bill in Albia, Wilbur Harris in Des Moines, John Gashwiler and children in Kirksville, Agnes person and her mother in Centerville, Wm Young and D Orelup in Centerville, Doris Moore visiting relatives near Melrose, Hattie Hammond, J E Sharp in Centerville, J M Wright visiting his sister in Centerville, Monte Oehler in Ottumwa, E F Oehler family nearby Moravia, Francia Oshler and daughter Susan visiting Moravia, Jake Day and Carol Lee of Ottumwa visiting Hiatt and Day homes, and T R Castle and Brasa Pabst in Albia as guests.
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Dorothy Nowels
Centerville
Chester Broshar
John Johnson
Mondae
Maie Waughop
Otumers
A. M. Smith
Albia
A. E. Shull
Gail Sherrard
Plano
C. M. McFatridge
Bill
Wilbur Harris
Des Moines
John Gashwiler
Kirksville
C. M. Melairidge
Agnes
Bre
Andera
Wm. H. Young
D. Orelup
Doris Moore
Melrose
Iss
Hattie Hammond
J. E.sharp
Monson
J. M. Wright
Will Hollingsworth
Monte Oehler
Ottumwa
E. F. Oehler
Francia Oshler
Susan
Moravia
Jake Day
Carol Lee
Lee Hiatt
J. T. Day
T. R. Castle
Brasa Pabst
Jay Att Sane
Sonnhori
Richard Miller
Alicia
Oliver Elswick
John Veach
Myntic
W. H Megrew
C. M
McFatridge
Billy
Sand
Lester Brain
Dorothy Lee
Donald
Frank Boyer
M. K. Blackman
Howard Carson
Ottum- Wasquey
Royce Pettit
Laurence Roland
George Irelan
Ralph Hall
Council Bluffs
Solwa
Henry Free
Hall
Kenneth Barghahn
Grinnell
E. F. Qehler
John Laws
Laws
T. H. Johnson
Mra
John Nowels
Lucerne
Pullman
Wm. Gardner
Hedvick Methodist Church
Mare Grabill
Ashmore
Shenandoah
Iowa
Sargent
Hastings
Neb
J. H. Schreiner
J. B. Sneed
E. F. Ochier
Sneed
Beck Island
Ill
Keith Zellars
Elizabeth
Donna Jean
Marsha
Fred Hammond
Richard Harp
Richard Marion
Everett Richards
Little Bear
Wyo
Heres Duvall
Hazel Webster
R. Wiebater
Moravia Moving Day Shifts Residents Across Town
This week in Moravia, families undertake moving day. Anna Easter relocates to Flora Jones property near the United Brethren church, while Dr. and Mrs. L M Williams move to hotel rooms. Fred Cousins and Carson Jordahl relocate to hotel upstairs and to Easter’s vacated southwest lot. EB Wilson planned to move into the Williams house on Milwaukee Avenue. L L Coulson moves to Milwaukee Avenue home, Curtis Burton family buys a new home from the Ryman McDanes estate, and Dale Perry relocates to Burton residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Anna Easter
Flora Jones
United Rethren Church
L. M. Williams
Fred Cousins
Tooms
Rs. Carson Jordah
Easter
EB. F. Wilson
Dr. Williams
Milwaukee Avenue
L. Coulson
Curtis Burton
Ryman McDanes
Dale Perry
Burton
Otterbein Guild Holds Meeting at United Brethren Church
The Otterbein Guild gathered for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the United Brethren church in Rosemary with Main leading the service and in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
United Brthren
Rosemary
Main
Dinner At Hiatt Home Honors Visitors
The Hiatt residence hosted a Sunday gathering for Mrs. Alice Smith and son Rudolph of Dinuba California and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Aurora Indiana who were visiting over the weekend. Attendees included Roy Boyer from Oceanside California and multiple local families and Dr. Frank Kaup of Des Moines with the Platt and Main families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Alice Smith
Rudolph
Dinuba
Calif
John @. Smith
Aurora
Ind
Smith
John Smith
Roy Boyer
Oceanside
Jake Day
Carol
Ottmwa
John VanDalin
Albia
Frank Boyer
Centerville
Frank Kaup
Des Moines
John Platt
Fay
Mary Platt
Charley Platt
Mary Lou Main
Sunday Socials and Family Visits Across Towns
Tuesday through Sunday, numerous families visited relatives across Albia Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines with dinners tea guests and weekend stays. Notable appearances include Mr and Mrs W H Megrew Des Moines at C M McFatridge home, Oliver Elswick with Alicia family, and Roy Boyer visiting from Oceanside California to see kin. Also reported are anniversaries births and church activities with various local households hosting gatherings and hosting guests.
Haldens Entertain Kensington Club
Mrs George Halden hosted the Kensington club at her home on October 28. The meeting featured a talk by Mrs Harry Pabst on the origin of Halloween, with Mr and Mrs Halden entertaining members and their husbands at dessert. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emil Halden and daughters Patricia and Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halden
Kensington Club
Harry Pabst
Mrs Woodward Honored At Shower
Mrs Cody Luge and Mrs Doyle Hampton hosted a pink and blue baby shower for Mrs Ronald Woodward at the Gody Luge home due to bad roads. Guests included Codyne Luge Ruby Johnson Margaret Ward Dorothy Nowels Dorothy Lee Brain and others. a gift laden baby carriage was presented and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs
Chothy Lee Brain
Doyle Ipton
Ronald Woodward
Gody Luge
Doyle ‘Faropten
Cody Luge
Codyne Luge
Ruby Johnson
Margaret Ward
Dorothy Nowels
M. Long
Dorothy Lee Brain
Doyle Hampton
Ronald Woodwards
Jerry Allien
Helen Hamilton
Grace “Argo
Wanda Cridlebaugh
Margaret Burton
W. H. George
Wilbur Harris
Gail Sherrard
Daphne
Death of Mrs Henry Free 86 in Moravia Iowa
Mrs Ellen Free 86 died at granddaughter's home in Council Bluffs Iowa where she had lived 12 years She was born December 28 1854 in Brownsburg Indiana She married Henry Free April 8 1881 in Indiana They moved by covered wagon to Irconium later Moravia four grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive Her husband died July 22 1981 She was member of Moravia Church of Christ Funeral held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia 2 30 p m Thursday October 80 burial in Moravia cemetery led by Rev E Pullman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Free
R. H. Hall
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Brownsburg
Ind
Shes
Henry Free
Indiana
Irconium
Moravia
Card of Thanks for Ellen Free Funeral
The Halland family thanks friends in Morayia and vicinity for kindness and assistance at our loved one Mrs Ellen Free s funeral. Special thanks to the singers the pianist the minister and the pall bearers for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morayia
Ellen Free
Ralph H. Halland
Condras Entertain Sunday School Class Hosts
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra with Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk hosted the United Brethren Sunday School Home Builders class. A party featured games, unmarking, refreshments, and a wish for another gathering next year. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Troy Adams, Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family, Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk, Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Claude Hawk
United Brthren
Troy Adams
Carl VanZante
Lloyd Brown
Harold Hawk
Dean Hoffman
Progressive club dinner and bridge party at Broshars
Members and spouses enjoyed a coop dinner and bridge party at Mr. and Mrs. Chester Broshar's home last Thursday evening. Prizes went to Von Tracy and Mrs. Iph Donough for high score while Allen Hiatt and his wife hosted others. The gathering included six o'clock dinner guests the McCauleys and a visit to their nephew Hal Carter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Chester Broshar
von Tracy
Iph Donough
Allen Hiatt
Ork
Dea Moines
Ned McCauley
Hal Carter
Dala Schreiner
Marilyn
Moville
J. H. Schreiner
Dale Aad
Kenneth Behreiner
California
Albia
Ralph Hall
Council Bluffs
Henry Free
Mt. Legeant
Avampson
Al- 2
Tryo
Oet Wepe
T. R. Gordon
Red Cross Drive Nets $136.15 in Moravia and vicinity
The Red Cross drive in Moravia and nearby districts raised 136.15 led by Mrs. McMetrics and organized by Mrs. McFatridge and team. Biddle district contributed 16.50 the highest, with many names listed as donors from Coulson Maple Grove White Cove and New Hope districts. Condra and Tisue families moved into the Harry Tisha property in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
McMetrics
McFatridge
Teturna
Biddle
Loc-pgh
Daria
Coulson
Theo Miller
Levi Goulgon
John Steveng
Callen
E. O. Tucker
Kim Cline
J. R. Callen
H.L. Hilton
Robert Luse
Showers
Carl Tomlin
Grover Easter
J.P. Foster
Dewitt Yeager
Hannah Gladfelder
Frank Gal
Kenneth Condra
Harry Tisha
Town
Tisue
Condras
Classified For Sale Westinghouse Iron
Classified notice offering a Westinghouse iron for sale. Item can be seen at Frank Swaim store, with contact Rey G. M. Ralkot for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welt Westinghouse Iron
Frank Swaim
Rey
G. M. Ralkot
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Bill Hartin
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H. L. Pullman
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Charles Broshar
Bertha Moore
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Swift & Co
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