Funeral Services For R. J. Atkins
Robert John Atkins born January 24 1866 in Ontario Canada died October 29 1947 at Smith Hospital Albia Iowa age 81. Nine months five days. Survived by wife Gertrude Graham Atkins daughter Irene La Hue three grandchildren great granddaughter and two children from former marriage. Funeral at Moravian Church of Christ with Rev J C Davis and Turner Funeral Home. Interment Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert John Atkins
John
Lydia Atkins
Caledonia
Ontario
Canada
Niagara Falls
Smith Hospital
Albia
Lews
Iowa
Gertrude Graham
Moravia
Irene la Hue
Billie Jean Musal
Bettendorf
Robert Bergeson
Davenport
Carl Lee la Hue
Patricia Musal
Amon
1.C.C.F. Lodge
State Center
Gedar Rapids
Atkins
Mr. Atking
J. C. Davin
Christ
Moravian Church of Christ
J. C. Davis
Clarence Schaffner
Turner Funeral Home
George Winsler
George Firkins
Carl Black
Lee Hiatt
P. K. Horner
A. C. Main
Chester Broshar
Charles Fulton
John Laws
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of Thanks from Mrs. RB. J. Atkins and Family
The Atkins family expresses sincere thanks to friends for assistance and expressions of sympathy after a great bereavement. They especially thank neighbors and others who sent floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. J. Atkins
Powell
Cecil Matherly
Halloween Birthday Party for Virginia Hiatt
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt hosted a Halloween birthday party for their daughter Virginia Hiatt turning 16 on October 28. Guests wore masks and enjoyed games songs and cake with candy. Refreshments included angel food cake and ice cream. Virginia received gifts and several friends attended including Ruby Cridlebaugh and Virginia Carter. some guests stayed overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Virginia Hiatt
Ruby Cridlebaugh
Jacck Broshur
Merton Rose
Marilyn Rone
Mackie Whicker
Jerry Pettibone
Jack Espy
John Wilson
Dick Brown
Marilyn Jacobson
Raby Cridlebaugh
Virginia Carter
Oneita Whicker
Fern Foster
H. L. Hilton
Robert and
Sandra
Oneus Whicker
Ruby Cridlebeugh
Regular meeting notices for 0.6.8 group in Bogue Lews
A regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 1 at 7 40 p m. Inquirers are asked to bring canned food for the O E S house in Bogue Lews. Initiation is planned for Friday November 14 at 9 30 p m. Marjorie Coulson W N attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
O.E.S. House
Bogue
Lews
Marjorie Coulson
Maple Grove and Nearby Schools Host Box Supper Programs
Maple Grove School will hold a box supper and program on Wednesday November 22 at 7 80. Gretchen Ashby the teacher asks ladies to bring boxes. Showers School near Moravia invites all to a program and box supper Friday November 7 at 7 30 p m with refreshments and candy. Robert Foster teacher. Fairview School near Moravia offers a program and candy social Friday November 7 at 8 00 p m with candy boxes or pie. refreshments. Daphne Wood teacher invites all to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Gretchen Ashby
Showers School
Moravia
Robert Foster
Fairview School
Daphan Wood
Library Board Starts Story Hour
The library board opened a Saturday story hour at 1 30 p m with Margaret Johnson in charge aiming to attract parents to bring their children next Saturday. The November board meeting was at 3 p m in the reading room with Mrs Fred Blumen presiding. Mrs Harry McCrory reported on the district library trustees and librarians meeting at Albin October 26. Mrs John Cannon of Albin donated Poetry Anthology from Inwa poeta and a year of Reader's Digest to the local library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Margaret Johnson
Brary
Fred Blumen
Stock
Harry McCrory
Albin
John Cannon
Inwa Poeta
Reader's Digest
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Carl Hiatt
A pink and blue shower was held at the W C Bivin home on Thursday Oct 30 in honor of Mrs Carl Hiatt. Prizes were won by Mrs Ben Williams Mrs Kenneth Hiatt and Mrs J F Day. Refreshments were served after gifts. Those present included Mrs Simp Hiatt Wilma Whicker Garnet Johnson Earlene Davis Lulu Hiatt Flora Hiatt and others. Several guests sent gifts in absentia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bivin
Carl Hiatt
Ben Williams
Kenneth Hiatt
J. F. Day
Mra. 0. C. Easter
Johnnie Whicker
Simp Hiatt
Wilma Whicker
Garnet Johnson
Earlene Davis
Lulu Hiatt
Flora Hiatt
Art Fox
Mable Robb
Unionville
Mra
John Robinson
Bette Day
Betty Jean Brown
Janice
Mamie Easter
Terry
Gladya Whicker
Vivian Piannebecker
Hazel Sanders
Orren Davis
Nadine
Large Crowd Attends Coulson School Program and Supper
Hazel Hellyer presented a school program and box supper to a full Coulson school on Thursday. A large crowd enjoyed contests and the program, then refreshments followed. Delmar Hiner received groceries and Billie Angel a jar of candy as prizes. Proceeds totaled 40 dollars for a piano and school supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel. Hellyer
Coulson School
Delmar Hiner
Billie Angel
Victory Medal Distribution to World War II Vets
War Department authorized veterans in Ap pan oose and Monroe counties to receive the Victory Medal. Veterans must present original discharge papers or similar authorization at the Army Recruiting Station in Centerville Court House. About 200 local veterans eligible. medals recently coined by the U.S. Mint and previously worn as ribbon bars at nonformal events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe
War Department
Army
Court House
Centerville
Katter
Spt
United States Mint
Wilson-Martin Nuptials in Nashua Iowa Farm Church
Janet Olive Wilson and Jack Mayfield Martin wed at the Little Brown Church Nashua Iowa in a 4 PM ceremony. Rev F L Hanseow officiated with Lloyd Manly as best man and maid of honor. The bride, a Centerville high school graduate class of 1946, works for Bell Telephone Ottumwa. The groom, Ottumwa high school class of 1942 and World War I veteran, works for Burlington Railroad. They plan a brief honeymoon and will reside at 721 West 4th Ottumwa after November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell M. Wilson
Unionville
Janet Olive
Jack Mayfield Martin
Willam Martin
North Benton St
Ottumwa
F. L. Hanseow
Little Brown
Nashua
Iowa
Lloyd Manly
Martin
Centerville
Bell Telephone Company
Mr. Martin
Sean
Burlington Railroad
West 4Th St
Purebred hog sale at Albia sale barn tonight
R A Faber and Sons present a purebred hog sale at the Albia sale barn this Thursday evening. Bert Drake notes strong results from the October 28 sale where U S Manele sold 12 head in under two hours. The Union offers sale bill and advertisement printing to reach a wide audience for planning notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
R. A. Faber & Sons
Bert Drake
U. S
Moravia Methodist Church service notices and solos
Moravia and Wesley Chapel announce Sunday School at 9:45 or 10:00 with preaching at 11:00 and 9:45 respectively. Nadine Winsler and Skippy Broshar perform solo, M Y F G at 6. Rev. Meredith from Des Moines attends as guest speaker. Union prayer program Friday at Christian Church chaired by Mrs. Vinnie DuVall. Community prayer night and Wednesday coop supper observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arace Methodist
Moravia
Sona
John C. Davis
M.Y.F.G
Nadine Winsler
Skippy Broshar
Methodist Co- Operative
Meredith
Des Moines
christian =Church
Vinnie DuVall
Wesley Chapel
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Card
Evangelical United Brethren Church pastors service times listed for Sunday and midweek events. Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 10:50 a m Youth Estionship at 7:30 p m Music and preaching at 7:40 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday inviting parishioners to attend and worship with God’s people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bakl Rabuck
Harold Mason
Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Jolinson as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 11:00 a m. Evening service at 7:30 p m with N Y PB S and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p m. Pastor A Hahn presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
PF. A. Hahn
M. H. Jolinson
N.Y
Church of Christ Service Schedule with Leaders
The Church of Christ briefs its Sunday activities with a 10 a.m. Sunday School led by H. B Lewid, Superintendent, followed by an 11 a.m. worship service. Junior Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. All events are led by Minister Clarence Schaffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
H. B Lewid
Kensington Club Meets at White Home Halloween Party
Kensington club members attended a luncheon at Caroline White’s farm home on October 23 with Emma Pabst as afternoon chair. Eddie Oghler, David Oghler, Teah Fox among guests. dessert that evening hosted by Caroline and Dess White. High scores awarded to Louise Oehler and Harry Pabst. Sunday School Class returned after a weeks vacation with a Halloween party on October 27 at the Methodist Church premises in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Lovely Farm
Caroline White
Emma Pabst
Eddie
David Oghler
Teah Fox
Caroline
Dess White
All Saints
Louise Oehler
Harry Pabst
Albert
Josephine Witherby
Davis
Methodist Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
Don Wolf
Ruth Wilson
Bert Turner
Bishop
Birthday Party for Olin Foster
A birthday party was held Friday evening October 31 at Olin Foster’s home. Guests enjoyed visiting and games followed by four birthday cakes. Attendees included V. C. Easter and family, Lester Cochran and family, Wands, Norma, Carolyn, Donna, Alta Mae, Eddie, Betty Jean, and Olin Foster family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmester
V. C. Easter
Patty
Jack
Lester Cochran
Wands
Norma
Carolyn
Donna
Alta Mae
Eddie
Ae Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Miss Mary Roberts Attends Funeral in Powersville
Miss Mary Roberts attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs. Exnery Hume held at Powersville Missouri on Tuesday. Mrs. Roberts spent Saturday night and Sunday at Powersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Roberts
Exnery Hume
Powersville
Missouri
Miss Roberts
Attend Cattle Sale by Hawk and Son at Knoxville
G Hawk and son Harold attended the Shorthorn cattle sale in Knoxville Saturday and delivered five head of Shorthorn heifer calves to Harry L. Paul at Haverhill, a purchase they had recently made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hawk
Harold
Knoxville
Harry L. Paul
Haverhill
Mrs Kate Broshar Leaves St Josephs Hospital
Mrs Kate Broshar, previously a patient for over six weeks at St Josephs Hospital Centerville, was moved last week to the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ed Purvis in Seymour to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Broshar
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Datugrhter
Ed Purvis
Seymour
Appreciation note and college cartoon editor appointment
Appreciation note from Malinda C. and Katet Broshur sh to thank those who sent cards letters and flowers during a hospital stay. Joby Burton is elected cartoon editor of the weekly newspaper for Town State College run by the Men's Dormitory Association serving Finley Hall Hughes Hall East Stadium and the surrounding barracks. He is a janitor in the College's Division of Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Purvis
Seymour
Iowa
Malinda C
Katet Broshursh
College Weekly
Joby Burton
Alis O. A. Burton
Moravia
Wweekly
Town State College
Finley Hall
Hughes Hall
East Stadium
Jobo Ie
Eudlege
World Community Day Observed By Local Churches
On Friday evening at 7 30 World Community Day will be observed at Moravia Church of Christ with programs from Church of Christ Nazarene Grace Methodist Evangelical United Brethren and others. The theme The World Is My Community. Sponsored by United Council of Church Women. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
United Council of Church Women
Bowling Schedule and Standings Reveal Local League Ties
The bowling slate lists matches at Spencer Grocery against Corner Cafe, High School versus East End Bowlers, and Mora via Bank with Albia Outlaws also facing Spencer Grocery. League table shows Outlaws and Spencers tied 1 1, Corner Cafe 4 2, East End 24, Gardner 24, High School 0, plus 250 Club members and players Russell Dille Rook Rueschau Fred Cousins with 225 Club members John Dille and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Grocery
Corner Cafe
East End
Moravia Bank
Albia Outlaws
Spenger Grocery
Gamez
Outlaws
Spencers
Bank
Légion — x
Gardners
Russell
John Dille
Rook Rueschau
Fred Cousins
Birthday Party for Eddie Oehler
Eddie Oehler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Oehler, celebrated his third birthday on November 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Mrs. Oehler and Mrs. Andy Masley served ice cream, cake, candy and pop. Attendees included Charles and Nancy Turner, Janice Pollock, Sharon Park, Bertha McGhehy, Max, Bobby and Ruthann Cottingham, Mary Margeret, Janice and Nancy Mosley. Eddie's grandmother, Mrs. B. F. Oehler, called later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Oehler
Jay Oehler
Oehler
Andy Masley
Eddie
Charles
Nancy Turner
Janice Pollock
Sharon Park
Bertha McGhehy
Max
Bobby
Ruthann Cottingham
Mary Margeret
Janice
Nancy Mosley
Sharon Park Hosts Halloween Party With Friends
Sharon Park entertained several of her friends Friday evening at a Halloween party. They were all in costume and went out Tricks or Treats. When they returned home games were played and refreshments were served by her mother Mrs. Mears Cottingham. Attendees included Joyce Martin, Carol Broshar, Lilly Bell Schaffner, Ruth Dudley and Mitzi Sawvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Park
Mears Cottingham
Joyce Martin
Carol Broshar
Lilly Bell Schaffner
Ruth Dudley
Mitzi Sawvel
Purple Arrow Society initiates Ruth Irene Gibbons at ISU
Ruth Irene Gibbons of Moravia, a freshman at Iowa State Teachers College, was initiated by Purple Arrow, the college’s women’s honorary society. The sponsor is Miss Edna Miller, Latin instructor. Willing Circle Club hosted a 4 Hardtime Party at the Clark home with refreshments served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciretu! Club
Wayne Clark
Purple Arrow Society
Ruth Irene Gibbons
Moravia
Iowa State Teachers College
Purple Arrow
Edna ©. Miller
Charley Garner Dies in Ottumwa News Note
Mrs. Amos McGhghy received word that her brother Charley Garner died at his Ottumwa home Tuesday night. Garner had lived in this community for 30 years and moved to Ottumwa 14 months ago. Details of funeral arrangements were not available at press time Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos McGhghy
Charley Garner
Ottumwa
Garner
Moravia Booster Club Plans Supper Meeting
Moravia Booster Club members will meet at 7:00 p m Friday evening for a supper at the Legion Home. Supper is to be served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Arrangements committee members are Bert Turner Howard Evans and Cecil Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Newlyweds Visit Here After Gulf Trip and Weddings
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk McQuilkin called at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Mc Danes last Thursday evening. They returned from a wedding trip to the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans and were en route to Red Oak to visit his sister and to Sioux City to visit her aunt. Her mother Mrs. Wilma Weatherly was to accompany them home to LaPorte City from Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk McQuilkin
M. E. McDanes
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Red Oak
Sioux City
Wilma Weatherly
LaPorte City
Halden Girls Farewell Party Held by Youths Fellowship
The Youths Fellowship group of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a monthly meeting at Miss Mabel Coulson's home. It served as a farewell for Patricia and Kathleen Halden who plan to move to Phoenix, Arizona. Delma June Veach led the business portion, a scavenger hunt followed, and refreshments were served. Treta and Leta Stevens assisted. The honorees received gifts. guests included Rev. Rey and Mr. Earl Rabuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Thurch
Mabel Coulson
Patricia
Kathleen Halden
Phoeenix
Ariz
Delma June Veach
Treta
Leta Stevens
Rey
Earl Rabuck
Halloween Bunking Party At Viola Hammond’s Home
Viola Hammond hosted a bunking party on Halloween night with guests Nellie DuVall Delores Bishy and Kathleen Halden attending. The informal gathering took place Friday night with a small group of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hammond
Nellie DuVall
Delores Bishy
Kathleen Halden
E.T.C. Club Held Afternoon Meeting
Mrs George Firkins hosted the E T C club on Thursday afternoon. Members answered roll call with How I Spent My Vacation. Mrs Albert Veach guessed the mystery box and Mrs Curtis Burton led the entertainment. Guest Mrs Webl Zanhizer of Montrose Cub attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firkins
E.T.C. Club
Albert Veach
Curtis Burton
Webl Zanhizer
Montrose, Cub
Hour of Prayer Meet Held at Local Church
The WS.0.8. group held a Wednesday 2 oclock hour of prayer at the church. Mrs. Davis led the service with strong guidance. A good turnout reported from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehuck
Davis
Buckmaster 80th Birthday Celebrated by Family
Mr and Mrs Max McDurough and daughter Janine Garnet Cal fen and Mary Low helped Grandpa Fred Buckmaster celebrate his 80th Birthday Tuesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDurough
Janine
Garnet Calfen
Mary Low
Fred Buckmaster
Home On Furlough Five-Set Royce Sanders Arrives
Royce N Sanders of Cha pute Field TL returned on a six day furlough to spend time with his parents Mi and Mrs Chester Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce N. Sanders
Chapute Field
Chester’ Sanders
Dedication Service At Plang Church Attended By Notables
Mrs J D Davis Meg duFatridge Georgiana ley Mary Lou McDunmph Jaiet Broshar Richard Smith and Boyd Paxsta attended the church rededication service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. ©. Davis
Meg. duFatridge
Georgianaley
Mary Lou McDunmph
Jaiet Broshar
Richard Smith
Boyd Paxsta
Teching
Sunday School Class Hosts Weiner Roast Dinner Guests
Garnet Callen and daughters Bil Woodward and members of peanu and Mary Loo entertained his Sunday school class with a dinner Sunday. Guests last Wednesday included Mix Arch Harding Ralph hide B the bunie as Myr and Mrs Medunoweh Mr and Mrs Jack Frank Woodward McDonough and family.
Identification of Bugs in Last Issue Photo
A reader asks who identified the insects in the PBin photo from the latest issue. The caption states Lt Bales by the photographer were not properly identified, leaving uncertainty about the photographer and the bug species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt Bales
Services Held For Mrs. Ida Powell Of Moravia
Ida Jane Powell born Oct 28 1865 near Moravia daughter of O A and Martha Hiatt elder of eleven children spent most of life around Moravia with travels west and to Canada and Mexico she died Nov 1 after lingering illness funeral services were held Nov 8 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Davis of Grace Methodist Church officiating interment at Moravia Cemetery beside husband and son she is survived by her mother sister four brothers and several relatives from Centerville Des Moines Oskaloosa and Seymour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Jane Powell
Moravia
O. A
Martha Hiatt
Wesley Chapel
J. F. Powell
California
Canada
Mexico
W. H. Callen
Centerville
C. A. Hiatt
Frank
Wess
Lute
Turner Funeral Home
Ae Davis
Grace Methodist Church
George Winslet
George Firkins
Carl Black
Dwight Hiatt
Merrill Hiatt
Hiatt Butler
Carl van Zante
Lee Hiatt
Russell
Birthday Party Honors Cecil Matherly at Roy Matherly Home
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Roy Matherly home to celebrate Cecil Matherly's birthday. Music and singing followed by opened gifts, fruit salad and cake as refreshments. Attendees included Lyle Hatti, Charley Foster, Easter and daughters Frances and Diana, Joe, Mary Cox, Fran Walter, Stella Bennett and baby, Art Van Dorin family, Roy Matherly and daughters Maxine and Vera Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Matherly
Cecil
Lyle Hatti
Charley Foster
Barbara Foster
Orel
Easter
Frances
Diana
Joe
Charley van Dorin
Mary Cox
Fran Walter
Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting at Centerville Church
The County Farm Bureau hosts its annual meeting Monday night November 10 at Centerville Christian Church starting 7:30 p.m. President K E Owen will preside and officers for the coming year will be elected. Nominating chair Robert Warren will present candidates and floor nominations will be allowed. Wayne Tyler will deliver the main address and note the membership pass beyond 125000. Refreshments will follow. members and families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Tyler
Iowa Farm Bureau
Tyler
AM Paria Bureau
YAYLOK Albce TO ME WITH LUCILLE CARTE Hue
Ambiguous text fragment mentions Albce and Lucille Carte with unclear action. No clear person, date, or event to confirm a factual narrative or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Carte
Reeveses Celebrate First Child Larry David Born Mire
Mr and Mrs Robert Reeves of Junp Cet welcome a son named Larry David. The family announces the birth with pride, noting the mother Beata Beetiep is from EB Buabop Nev and the parents are pleased with the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reeves
Junp
Cet
Larry David
Mire
Keses
Beata Beetiep
Bos
EB. Buabop
Nev
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Atkins
Firseene Dees
Krentdorf
Wilma Barker
Mia
Ma Brackett
Albis
Gabe Johnson
Morac
Shirley Jean Ofvia
Alma Davis
Retten- Floris
Mrs
Cgulson
White Home
Olin Foster
Jimmy Hickmas
Supt
LV. Hickman
I Maery
Luse
Donna Tomlin
Mes
Curtis Tomlin
Ronald
Judy
Carolyn Boyer
Wid
Buri Boyer
Christian Church
Circle Club
G. W. Hoot
Genene
Indiana
Moravia Church
Moravia Booster Club
Halden Girls
Plang
Weiner
Ida Powell
Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting
Ray Tubuseh
St. Hterville
Jeviperade
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!