Farm listings sought near Moravia Iowa in 1955 era
Harry White Realty Exchange of Oskaloosa Iowa seeks more farm listings near Moravia including a two mile north Tuttle farm on Hi Way 60 and a southeast John Wilson farm on a surfaced road. They need larger farms and emphasize possession in 1955. Give Moravia Union a gift subscription with a free gift card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Moravia
John Wilson
Harry White Realty Exchange
Oskaloosa
Towa
Union Livewires Meet With Roger Boys
The Union Livewires held a Nov 18 meeting at Billy and Bobby Rogers home. Roll call ran on the 4-H pledge. They discussed buying a 4-H club and a U S flag. Plans for a December grab bag at Wilbur and Donnie Strunk home. Two members absent. cookies and cocoa served. Reporter Gale Alden.
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Union
Billy
Bobby Rogers
United States
Wilbur
Donnie Strunk
Gale Alden
Brushy social notes and events from Brush area
Mrs Arlo Fenton hosts and visits with numerous neighbors and relatives through a weekend of gatherings. The Pleasant Hill school children entertain parents with refreshments as the Ladies Aid conducts a quilting and devotional meeting led by Lois Martin with a Thanksgiving theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wray
Harry Wray
Maybeth
Basil Martin
Marvin
Duane Suiser
Stephen
Rex Wells
George
Curtis
Family
Harry Sulser
Corydon
Earl Fenton
Roy Sulser
Bird Fenton
Robert Scott
Arlo Fenton
Moulton
Claude Norton
Ida Fenton
Edna Vickrey
Centerville
Hattie Ely
Helen Taylor
W. J. Phelps
St. Joseph Hospital
Ruth Varese
Clell Curtis
Promise City
Orville Dove
Seymour
Henry Martin
Laren Atwell
Carl Thompson
Ivan Atwell
Emmons Atwell
Lorene
Florene
Laura Ferren
Louella Ferren
Donald Thompson
R. B. Thomas
Manchester
Leslie Lemley
Donald Hammond
Ottumwa
M. M. Teater
Arlo Fent
Ladies Aid
Inal Sulser
Lois Martin
Kathryn Martin
Verge Martin
Ethel Lemley
Flossie Walker
Fay Fenton
Gertie Atwell
Bessie Fenton
Jessie Elam
Georgia Atwell
Laura Martin
Jean Curtis
Jon
Flo Fenton
Irene Brandon
June Robertson
Gary
Lola Stover
Lois Mar
Bazaar planned for Nov 30 meeting with charity drive
Carmien Long, Marjory and Carolyn join hostess Isal sul ser for a bazaar at the next meeting on November 30. Mrs Jene Curtis to attend. Each person asked to bring an item to send to the orphans' home at the Nov. 30 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jene Curtis
Coulson By Mrs. Theo Miller
Mrs. Zell Pence reports her husband underwent surgery in Cheyenne and is recovering as well as could be expected. News items note multiple local visits and gatherings including the Caseholt home near Russell and revival attendees at Darby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Pence
Iowa
Cheyenne
Herb Boblenz
EK. R. Caseholt
Russell
Rural School News Highlights From Third District
Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont teaches as students celebrate Book Week and end term Friday November 19. Perfect spelling scorers are Jerrold Easter Eddie Cochran Doris Jean Hawk and Marsha McKern. Abalone shells from California spurred a science lesson on edible shells. The county library added 22 books. Doris Jean Hawk reports two deer seen near Indianola. Thanksgiving vacation planned for two days. County Wear intendent L E Johnson visited November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula R. Tillmont
Jerrold Easter
Eddie Cochran
Doris Jean Hawk
Marsha McKern
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Doris Jean
Jerry
Doris Jean Hawk Sant
Indianola
L. E. Johnson
County Wear
Union Offers Free Gift Card to Christmas Recipients
Union announces a free gift card program as Christmas gifts for eligible recipients. The plan outlines who qualifies, how to claim, and timing for distribution through participating branches and online channels.
Local visits and social calls from Ottumwa to Albia
Local residents shared visits and social calls across towns including Rockford Illinois to attend a funeral. Families welcomed relatives and friends at Sunday and Saturday gatherings, with several names and a Morava Eastern Star meeting announced for Friday evening.
Clover Leaf Club Meets at Penfield Home
The Clover Leaf club met on Nov 17 at Mrs. Fern Penfield. Members did setting quilt work and embroidery. Verna McAninch won the guess game. prizes were awarded to several others. Thirteen members attended and a noon dinner was served. Next meeting will be Dec 1 with Verna McAninch. bring embroidery hoops.
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Clover Leaf Club
Fern Penfield
Verna McAninch
Nona Dicks
Edith Callen
Glenna Dicks
Verd Moore
Helen McAninch
Helen Printy
Malinda Ann
Mabel Moore
Jan
Mildred Tarbell
Martha Massmtan
Vera Argo
Florence Dicks
Ethel Fenton
Franklin Happy Helpers Christmas Party planned
The Franklin Happy Helpers met at Connie McAninch’s home on Nov 18 at 7:45 pm. President Rosalie Sneeden led roll call and business, planning two Christmas parties with Franklin Farmers and installing Charlotte McAninch as an officer. Ten members, two leaders and five guests attended.
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Franklin Happy Helpers
Connie McAninch
Rosalie Sneeden
Franklin Farmers
Charlotte McAninch
Jim McAninch
Max
J. E. McAninch
Dick Brown
William Worthington Dies in Nebraska at 76
Mrs. Basha Foster of Center ville reports the death of her cousin William I Worthington at his daughter Estel Carriker’s home in Harvard Nebraska. He was 76, son of Mahlon and Hilda J Worthington. Survived by wife, one daughter, three sons Harold L Wichita Kansas Ivan G Anaheim California Eldred Hastings Nebraska one sister Hattie Rurup Utica Nebraska one brother Rolla Worthington Anaheim California six grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus many relatives and friends.
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Basha Foster
Centerville
William I. Worthington
Estel Carriker
Harvard
Nebr
Mahlon
Hilda J. (Garter) Worthington
Carriker
Harold L
Wichita
Kans
Ivan G
Anaheim
Calif
Eldred
Hastings
Hattie Rurup
Utica
Rolla ‘Worthington
Taylorettes Plan New Year's Work
The Taylorettes 4-H meeting at New Hope schoolhouse on November 17 1954 opened with the pledge to the American flag. Names were drawn for Christmas, a year plan outlined by leader Mrs Argo, treasurer reported, and songs followed. Roll call included Nancy Roblenz Charlene Burns Margaret Condra Sharon Nellie Argo Sandra Hiatt Dana Easter Ann Mihalovich Sharon Shirley Connie Walter Donna Underwood visitors Mr and Mrs Herbert Boblenz and son.
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Taylorettes
New Hope
Argo
Nancy Roblenz
Charlene Burns
Margaret Condra
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Sandra Hiatt
Dana Easter
W S C 8 Meets With Mrs Grenfell
The W S C 8 of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs John Grenfell. Mary Burns led devotion and read scripture. Members reported on Ceylon India and Pakistan. Refreshments were served by Burns Walter Buckmaster Grenfell. Ellery Queen mystery feature noted for Sunday reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mary Burns
Ceylon
India
Pakistan
Mearl Walter
Fred Buckmaster
Grenfell
Kensington club meets at Mrs Dess White's home
Six members of the Kensington club met Thursday afternoon at the country home of Mrs Dess White. Roll call was Bible verses. Mrs Art Fox led the meeting and dues were paid. Year books were distributed. Mrs Bishop read about the Thanksgiving bird. Mrs Guss Luse organized pen cil and guessing games with prizes going to Mrs Ray Charity and Mrs D E Bishop. The December 16 meeting will be at cooperative at 6:30 with a gift exchange. Hostess served pumpkin pie, whipped cream, cookies, and nuts.
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Kensington Club
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C.C
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Alea Development
Aca
COE Tall
Turner G& Son
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Meteredes
Aimee Moravia
Russell Burns
Family Havel
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Kenneth O’conner
Ann Mihalovich
Guy Argos
Harold Kirby
John Lee
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Unionville
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Sandra
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Theo Miller
Elva Bickford
van Lemaster
Bickford Will Cave
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Rural School News
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Rockford, Il
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Marcia
Kenneth Free
Lee Tadlock
Ray Tublugh
Drenda
Albert Tubaugh
John Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Irene
Naomi Sue
Anna Clark
Bertha
Dr. Potts
Albia
M. P. Main
Helma Tisue
Duane Veach
Delma Veach
Des Moines
Albert Veach
Bernard Branthouse
Newton
Veach
Fred Dotson
Robert Hutchinson
Don Cobler
F. K. Smith
Dona Gilland
Carolann Ostergren
Dickie Cobler
Bob Spaur
Bussey
Frank Swaim
Delia McCrory
Cleo Barnes
Deriver
Colo
Max Rodgers
George Turner
Loveland
Arthur Johnson
Miriam Messenger
Des: Moines
Howard Smith
Smith
W. A. Smith
Morava
Penfield
William Worthington
Nebraska
Tayloretties
Ellery Queen
Argentina
International Crime Files
American Weekly
Chicago: American
Gardner Hatchery
Wayne
Morevis
Newt Long
A al Bs
Drc
Ngtons
Lai A Fast
Berkline
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Turner & Son
Mersop
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