Mrs Luella Main Dies in Moravia at 81
Mrs. Luella May Main died at 11 a m Monday at her Moravia home after her final stroke at 81 years seven months and 24 days. Born April 4 1865 in Dearborn County Indiana she moved to Iowa 77 years ago. She married Lewis C Main who died two years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Otha Hiatt Mrs Harold Argo and Mrs J N Cunningham eight grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and a brother plus a stepdaughter and stepson. Funeral held 2 10 p m Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev J G Davis officiating. Interment at Hillcrest cemetery.
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Luella May Main
Moravia
Main
Dearborn County
Ind
Iowa
Harvey
Maggie Platt
Lewis C. Main
Methodist Church
Otha Hiatt
Harold’ Argo
J. N. Cunningham
Mishawaka
Indiana
F. A. Boyer
Centerville
Mary Platt
Charles Platti
Guy Jones
Russell Maine
Turner Funeral Home
J. G Davis
Moravia Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Taylor Toilers Hold Regular Meeting at New Hops School-house
The Taylor Toilers met Wednesday night November 20 at New Hops School-house for their regular meeting. Jerry Pettibone called the meeting to order, Carolyn Boyer read the minutes, Betty Harsh was initiated and officers installed, and enrollment cards were completed. A roll call named breeders from Appanoose county. FP presented a Fuller film. Attendees included the Hiatts, Pettibones, Carters, Hershes, Don Pettibone, and visitors Loyd Carter Ivan Hersh, Tom Fuller, Earl Boyer, Judy and Kenny Fuller, with refreshments served. Next meeting is December 16 at Hiattville Hall for a Christmas exchange.
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Appanonse County
FP Moving Picture
Fuller
Virginia
Robert Hiatt
Jerry
Ann Pettibone
Bob Carter
Batty Hersh
Carolyn Boyer
Reader
Ernest Hiatt
Earl Boyer
Loyd Carter
Ivan. Hersh
Bill
Bob
Don Pettibone
Him
Tom
Sandra
Judy
Kenny
Ronnie
Mav-Fuller
Hiattaville Hall
Attend Cooperative Dinner in Ottumwa
A cooperative Thanksgiving dinner was held Sunday, November 24, at the Roy Underwood home in Ottumwa. Attendees included Mrs. Obe Burns, Leo Thompson family, Ruth, Mildred, Devere, Mary Evelyn, Dwight, Donald, Dole of Mystic, Russell Burns family, Charlene and Jimmie of Centerville, Sean Burns, Paul Dean and Karen Kay, Paul Burns, Dayne Taylor and family, Glen Burns and others from Ottumwa Moravia and surrounding towns.
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Roy Underwood
Ottumwa
Obe Burns
Leo Thompson
Ruth
David
Mildred
Devere
Mary Evelyn
Dwight
Donald
Dole
Mystic
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Centerville
Sean Burns
Paul Dean
Karen Kay
Paul Burns
Dayne Taylor
Glen Burns
Dorothy
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting At Moravia Community Building
The regular Taylor Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the Moravia Community Building on Friday evening November 29. A discussion period will be held and the movie Wheels Across India will be shown. Bring pie sandwiches and your own nervies. H H Hilton Township Director.
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Taylor Farm Bureau
Moravia
India
H. H. Hilton
New Carpets Donated To Moravia Methodist Church
Moravia Methodist Church aisles received new carpets last week donated by the C. A. Turner family in memory of Mrs. Turner who died in April.
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Moravia Methodist Church
Thec. A. Turner
Good Agriculture Better Community Meeting Notes
The adult evening school opens Monday December 21 at seven with a focus on the Use of Electrical Equipment and Services for the Farm Home led by Harold Beaty of Iowa State College. Alfalfa is highlighted with Monroe and Appanoose counties hosting annual banquets. the 20th banquet in Centerville featured Howard Hill of the Iowa Farm Bureau and prizes awarded to ten alfalfa contest winners from towns including Seymour Mystic Centerville Conterville Unionville Moulton and others.
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Harold Beaty
Iowa State College
Monroe
Appanoose County
Ppinoose County
Christian Church
Centerville
Howard Hill
Iowa Farm Bureau
Harold Holder
Dave Workman
Seymour
Delmont Moffitt
C. H. Walker
Mystic
Felkner Bros. and Son
Merle
Loofhourrow
J. H. McHolland
Everrett Knapp
D. N. Daniels
Conterville
Roe Ahee
Unionville
Doyle Anderson
Moulton
Halden Hosts Double Eight Club Card Night
Members of the Double Eight Club met Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Emil Halden. Prizes were won by T Luse Velda Condra Carl and Pearl Black Bert Turner and Marjorie Coulson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T J Luse Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs C Coulson. Refreshments were served by the hosts.
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Double Eight Club
Emil Halden
T. . Luse
Velda Condra
Carl
Pearl Black
Bert Turner
Marjorie Coulson
T. J. Luse
Harold Mason
Kenneth Condra
Carl Black
C. €. Coulson
SGT McDonald Spends Vacation in Luzon
Staff Sergeant George R McDonald Route 2 recently spent an eleven day leave in Baguio Luzon summer capital and playground of the Philippines as a guest of Camp John Hay Leave Center. He enlisted March 7 1946 and trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas before shipping overseas in August 1945. His parents Clyde McDonald live on Route 2. He was in Moravia High School in his fourth year when he entered the Army. Present station with the Air Service Group APO.
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George R. McDonald
Baguio
Luzon
Phlippines
Camp John Hay
McDonald
Army
Clyde McDonald
Camp J. T. Robinson
Arkansas
Philippines
Set
Moravia High School
Ae Air Service Group
APO
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Cooperative Supper and Birthday Party
The Moravia Rebekah Lodge held a cooperative supper Monday evening. Mrs Mildred Appler of Moulton reported on the Rebekah State Assembly at Mayon City where she attended as a delegate. Eight other ladies joined from Moulton for a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
Hiattsville Hall
Robert
Georgia
Moravia
Farm Bureau Meets at John Wills Home
Fifty three members attended the Union Farm Bureau meeting at Mr. and Mrs. John Wills home on Wednesday November 20. The program included installation of the girls 4 H club officers led by Mrs. F B Boyer and gifts for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Caster, formerly Betty Strunk. Refreshments and games followed in a social close.
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John Willa
Union Farm Bureau
Helgb
F. B. Boyer
Clifford Caster
Public sale dates for estate of John F Irmis administrator
Frank Swaim as administrator of the estate of the late John F Irmis will hold a sale of real estate Tuesday December 12 at 1:00 o clock. The sale covers the former homestead of the deceased in Moray.
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Frank Swaim
John F. Irmis
Thuyadey
Moray
Local Notable Names Gather for Social Receipts
A group of residents including Marilyn and Merton Rose, Hazel and Verneta Ballenger, Norma Hiatt, Clara Rick, Mary Turner, Virginia Carter, Jerry Pettibone, Phillip Whicker, Virginia Hiatt, Robert Hiatt, Wanda Hook, Wendel Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt, and Sandra attended the event with refreshments of popcorn balls apples and soda.
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Scott
Marilyn
Merton Rose
Hazel
Verneta Ballenger
Nor ‘Ma Hiatt
Clara Rick
Mary Turner
Virginia
Bob Carter
Jerry
Ann Pettibone
Phillip Whicker
Robert ‘Hiatt
Wanda
Wendel Hook
Ernest Hiatt
Sandra
Fur Buyer to Visit Easter Pool Hall Moravia Saturdays
A fur buyer will operate at the Easter Pool Hall in Moravia every Saturday. The notice confirms regular visits and outlines the recurring event for local residents seeking appraisal or sale of fur items.
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Moravia
Bowling Alley Scores Report From Angel Bowling Alleys
Scores from the Angel Bowling Alleys include last week league results for Gardner Hatchery Albia Outlaws East End Cafe Angel's Garage and Spencer Grocery. John Dille posted the highest individual score with 202, and the Albia Outlaws achieved the top three game team score of 2037.
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Angel
Gardner Hatchery
Albia Outlaws
East End
Angel's
Spencer Grocery
John Dille
Canna Committee Asks Cooperation for Town Cannas
Mrs. Harry McCrory chairs a newly organized Canna Committee urging Moravia residents to cooperate in planting and caring for canna bulbs. The note encourages planning yards and gardens for next year, citing local pride in beautifying spots like Mr. Murdy's parking area and Moravia tulips. Contact the Moravia Librarian or Gardner's Hatchery for bulbs.
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Hotty McCrory
Ma Perkins
Mr. Murdy
Gardner's Hatchery
Harry McCrory
Bill Woodward
Farm Veterans Training Program at Centerville High
Veterans in Appangose County gathered with the Veterans Training Committee at Centerville High School to discuss the On the Job Agricultural Training Program. Eligible veterans may receive monthly compensation and extended schooling based on service months, with classes starting around January 2 in Dairy, Beef, Swine, Poultry, Crop Production, and more taught by local instructors. geïnteresseerde veterans should obtain Entitlement form No 1950 at the Centerville Veterans Office and contact Walter Hoover or Harold D Holder for details.
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Tthe
Centerville High School
Appangose County
Veterans Training Committee
Eran
Sre Tofet
Centerville Veterans Office
Walter Hoover
Centerville
Harold D. Holder
Stanley Party At Gardner Home in Town
Mrs Will Gardner and Mrs Bette Day hosted a Stanley party Tuesday evening at the Gardner home. Eighteen people attended and contests were enjoyed. Refreshments were served. The next Stanley party is planned for December 10 at Mrs Marvin Gardner's home with Mrs Maurice Walter assisting.
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Will Gardner
Bette Day
Gardner
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Eugene McCrory Leaves for Overseas Service
Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory learned their son Eugene is to leave Camp Stoneman California on November 12 for San Francisco to embark for Korea No further word has been received and it is presumed he is en route
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Harry McCrory
Spn
Eugene
Camp Stoneman
California
San Francisco
Korea
Grubbs Buys Johnson Property In Moravia Area
Mr and Mrs R A Grubbs have purchased the Wilbert Johnson residence in the southeast part of Moravia while the Johnsons move into the George Johnson home on Milwaukee Avenue, leaving the apartment in the hotel building. The transaction set Friday as the move date for the Johnsons.
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R. A A. Grubbs
Hays
Wilbert Johnzon Reaidanc
Pate
Moravia
Johnson
Geerge Johnson
Milwaukee Avenue
Women’s Society elects officers at Louise Wolf home
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Louise Wolf’s home with eight ladies present. Ethel Gardner elected president, Mae Hickman as vice president, and a slate of secretaries including Gladys Pennington and Gretchen Ashley. Program topics covered migrant work, literacy, Christian Center and Our Work Together.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Louise Wolf
Louemme Palmer
Mae Hickman
Christian Center
Hertha Broshar
Fannie Glick
Mattie Murdy
Stella Carter
Gail Tuttle
Childrens Work
Marjorie Gowlson
Spiritual Life
C. Davis
Mabel Smith
Kirksville Teenager Home From Hospital
Phyllis Lis Rabucsr returned from Kirksville Missouri hospital Tuesday after treatment and observation begun last Thursday. It is expected she will rejoin school on Monday as sophomore class members sent a sunghide basket and several cards.
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Balli
Kirksville
Moravia High School Teacher Orville Lair IIIs Absence
Orville Lair III a social science teacher at Moravia High School left Sunday for his home in Kirkaville Mo due to illness. Mrs Cody Luse has taken one of his classes while Mr Hickman and Miss Helen Piswman Brecor ducting Mr Lair s classes.
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Orville Lair III
Illneys
Orville Lair
Moravia High School
Kirkaville
Cody Luse
Mr. Hickman
Hickman
Helen PiSwman
Mr. Lair
Home from Hospital Robert Stoops in Critical Condition
Robert Stoops was brought home from University Hospital in Iowa City Monday. His condition is described as critical.
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Robert Stoops
University Hospital
Iowa City
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Notes
At Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Pastor J C Davis leads 10:00 a m church school 11:00 a m morning worship 7:30 p m evening worship Wednesday December 4 regular church night with cooperative supper and fellowship All invited Mrs C L Hartinger transferred from Winterset to become a Sunday School teacher in Moravia The note cites a time change at Wesley Chapel 8:30 a m worship 10:45 a m church school
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Rey
J. C. Davis
C. L. Hartinger
Winterset
Wesley Chapel
United Brethren Church Schedule Announcement
United Brethren notices show Earl Rabuck Psator leading sunday school at 10:00 p m with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m. Preaching and music at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p m. Invitation to worship with Wa.
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United Brethren
Earl Rabuck
Psator
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Iconium Circuit Church Services and School Sessions
Esther Babb pastor Yeonium Church School at 10 15 a m with Donald Whitehead superintendent worship 11 15 a m M Y 7 00 p m Fairview Church School 9 00 a m worship 9 45 a m Hilton Church School 10 80 a m Dortha Kenton superintendent evening service 7 30 p m at Claude Rogers home
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Iconium
Esther Babb
Yeonium Church
Donald Whitehead
Fairview
Hilton
Dortha Kenton
Claude Rogers
Church Events at Nazarene Church Schedule
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. dohhasa and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Pastor W. E. Burd.
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Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Dohhasa
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Endesvor
Sunday School at 10:00 with Horace Schaffner as superintendent. Communion Service at 10:50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. at the Harry DuVell home. Everyone welcome.
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Horace Schaffner
Christian Endesvor
Harry DuVell
Funeral Services For D. C. Main
Funeral services for D C Main were held at Moravia Methodist church Friday afternoon after he died November 19 1946 in a Rockford Illinois hospital following a long illness He was 68 going on 73 and survived by his wife Leota Wright Main four children and several siblings Interment was in Haines cemetery His life included farming teaching school and running a Moravia grocery, and he remained active in the church until illness prevented it.
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Moravia Methodist Church
D. C. Main
Rockford
Illinois
J. C. Davis
James Whitehurst
Methodist Church
Henneth
Robert Charles Gladfelder
Harold
Alec
Jay Main
Junior Lovell
Monroe County
Ill
Main
Leota Wright Main
Troy
Melvin
Ruby
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Jess Gladfelder
Oscar Main
Moravia
Earl Main
Knoxville
Lyman Main
Glick
Oyster Supper Held at Paul Spencer Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and Bons hosted an oyster supper Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens Gary Pfannebecker and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh and family in attendance.
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Paul Spencer
Bons
Chester Sanders
Harold Hudgens
Gary Pfannebecker
Ivan Harsh
Rex Tisue
Donnie
Billy
Bill Long
Leta
Larry
Rickie
Ronald Woodward
T. C. Club Card Party At Firkins Home
Mr and Mrs George Firkins Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond and Mr and Mrs John Horstman entertained the E T C club at a card party at the Firkins home Thursday evening of last week John Johnson won the high score prize.
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George Firkins
Fred Hammond
John Horstman
E. T. C. Club
Firkins
John Johnson
Kensington Club Dessert Luncheon Hosts Mr and Mrs White
The Kensington club met with Mr. and Mrs. Dess White for a dessert luncheon last Thursday evening. The group played rook with high scores earned by Mrs. B. F. Oehler and Mr. C. I. Turner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Witherby.
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Dess White
Kensington Club
B. F. Oehler
C. IA. ‘Turner
Albert Witherby
Wreck on Highway 601 Involves Buckmaster and Centerville Buick
Two cars were badly damaged Saturday near Moravia when a Centerville Buick collided with a Moravia Chevrolet coupe driven by Fred Buckmaster. Both drivers reported coverage through insurance.
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Moravia
Buick
Centerville
Fred Buckmaster
Attendance at American Legion stag party tops sixty
A large crowd attended the American Legion benefit stag party on Monday evening with between 50 and 60 people taking part in an evening of card playing and socializing.
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American Legion
Roberts Discharged After Service at Sampson
Hilbert Roberts received his honorable discharge from military service on November 14 after being stationed at Sampson New York. He is now at home in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert Roberts
Sampson, New York
The
Survive
Des Moines
News Wanted at The Union Office
The Union invites readers to send news items by any safe method including in person, mail, or phone. Readers are encouraged to contribute local happenings, notices, or brief items for publication in the community paper.
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 note
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252, A. PF. and A. M. to be held Monday evening deg 2 lat 7 80. Visiting brothers welcome. Trenton Wilson W M J D Milnes Secretary.
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Rogular Meeting of Antiquity Lodge No
A. PF
A. M
Prayer for the Church in Changing World
A sermon by Rev J C Davis calls the church to observe a day of thanks and prayer. He urges baptism in Jesus life and spirit, asks for Christ like tenderness for the heavy laden, and prays the church may be valiant to give up life for humanity and rise to a higher glory.
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J.C. Davis
Jesus
Croge
Local Happenings Chronicle A Large Social Mix
Local notes list visitors and family gatherings across Albia and nearby towns. Highlights include Virgil Johnson and Hiatt Selby guests of the Gillaspias, a burn injury to Terry Wayne Kaster, and travel updates from Main, Shephard, and Main families. several residents visit Ottumwa Des Moines and Windsor Missouri for medical care, family visits, or funerals, with ongoing illnesses and caregiving duties noted.
Moravia Boys Win Two From Melrose
Moravia beat Melrose in a doubleheader as Melrose sent both its first and second boys teams to Moravia. The second game tied 27 to 26 after overtime. Moravia’s first team then won 34 to 19. Next home game is Thursday December 8 against Numa.
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Melrose
Moravia
Numa
1946 47 Basketball Schedule and Thanksgiving Visits
A compact schedule listing the 1946 47 basketball season and a series of Thanksgiving visits and social calls. Families and individuals including Mrs A M Smith Maxine Simpson College Des Moines Burlington Center ville Centerville Atlantic Washington Seattle are mentioned among visiting relatives and friends across Iowa and neighboring states.
Coulson Family Notes and Local Visit Reflections
Billie McDanes returned to H L Hiltons after a week in hospital and shows improvement. Ernest Hiatt and family joined a 4 H meeting at New Hope school. Ernest Hiatt and H L Hilton attended a Moravia ball game. Francis Miller family spent the weekend with Theo Miller. Minta Shoemack visited C B Callen and family. Ernest Hiatt and family dined with James Cline in Moravia. Marilyn Rose stayed Thursday night with Virginia Hiatt.
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Billie McDanes
H. L. Hilton
Ernest Hiatt
New Hope School
Ernest Hiatts
H. L. Hiltons
Moravia
Francis Miller
Theo Miller
S. Minta Shoemack
Callen
Suday
James Cline
Marilyn Rose
Virginia Hiatt
Williamses welcome daughter at Ottumwa hospital
Mr and Mrs James Williams announce the arrival of a daughter at 2 a m on November 26 at Ottumwa hospital. They also note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bor on November 21 at St Joseph Hospital in Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Ottumwa Hospital
Bor. Re
Bt. Joseph Hospital
Center
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Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting
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Trenton Wilson
W. M
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Virgil Johnson
Hiatt Selby
Russell Gillaspia
Terry Wayne Kaster
Orph Kaster
Frank Main
Mt. Ayr
Mary Hoskinson
Burl Shephard
J. N. Cunninham
Mary Lou Main
University of Indiana At Bloomington
Lewis Main
Lester Bullin
Chicago
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J. B. Oehler and Son
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Albia
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Richard Davis
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Avon
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Howard
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Howard Smith
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Maxine
Simpson College
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Burlington
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Emler
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