Local Social Notes Include Bets, Visits, and Sales
Mrs end ae B Paris and Hes javelin players attended Bays event with Mrs trick and Mire, plus daughter from ithariay and Batanda. Mary Coffin family now in Sound ay. Bertha Miller and Mrs Sam Hudgens in Moravia. Neighbors and relatives visited James Jones and W.N. Miller’s family. Sarah Jienes of Udell visited Monday with sister Mrs James Wood and family.
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Paris
Hes
Ina
Ines
Ant
Ithariay
Batanda
Weister
Mary Coffin
Bertha Miller
Sale
Hudgens
Moravia
Nash
J Boyd
James Sorghum
James Jones
East
W.N
Miller
Jonéa
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekly Gatherings
Mrs Meadown wednesday and Mrs Vizzinis Pettibree attend a meeting with Pearl Seo and Mrs Justus Dosey. Guests Dick Wilson family and the Harah family share refreshments. Mr and Mrs Keith Rose and sons visit Ottumwa. Lloyd Bretar and the Hiatt family spend weekend at the Seay home. John Chanthers relates news and families discuss school events and a teacher's meeting in Cen ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadown
Ottumwa
Harley Burton
Ivan Harah
Rosis Seren
Rock
Dick Wilson
Mre
Harah
Keith Rose
Arid Sons
Ottiinwa
Gant
Rose
Memra
Lloyd Bret
Denny
Cenee
Notice of Final Report in Estate Case
The District Court of Iowa announces that Isaac Peach estate administrator seeks final report approval. At 9:00 A.M. on October 6, 1942, in the district court chamber, heirs and interested parties may appear to show cause why the final report and discharge should not be granted. Robert Valentine, administrator, requests discharge from further duties and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Laveh
Olli
Viel Étitine
Isaac Peach
Valentine i& Velontitte
District Court of
Iowa
Marietta
Ollie Leech
Laster ‘Leach
Robert Ota
Ita
Artor
Valentine & Valentine
Everett area social calls and visits noted in local notices
A flurry of social calls and visits from residents of Everett, Centerville, and nearby towns is recorded. Dorothy Hazelett and Darlene Arnold were callers at the Everett home Saturday, while Mrs. John Moffatt hosted guests on Thursday evening. Numerous relatives, including Arthur Arnold and family, Dewey Arnold, and Rozella, visited homes and hospitals, with other callers noted at the John Moffatt and Hugh Moffatt households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hazelett
Darlene Arnold
Everettee
John Moffatt
Centerville
Hugh Saiiedige
Dewey Arnold
Daigghpene
E. K
de Arnold
Aloes
Kansas
Cie
van John Ik Ford
Moxayia Banda
Pight
Hugh
Toba Moffatt
Weather, War News, and Small Town Ramblings in Iowa
A diary style reflection from Blakesburg Iowa covers early snow rumors, home memories, and wartime awareness. The author recalls living nearby Moravia and Blakesburg, notes shortages and rationing, and describes a return trip by bus with sailors and families saying goodbye at stations.
Sunday at Melcher With Mrs Gray and Famlies Visit
Sunday at Melcher featured Mrs Gray, Paes grandson Charles C stationed at an army camp in Utah, home for a visit. The R E Cummins family cared for barb wire. reports note spring grass and fence fires likely to cause more damage. Repairs and safety concerns were mentioned as fires and arson risks loom over spring farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher
Mra. Gray
Paes
Charles C
Utah
R. E. Cummins
Mrs Miniver hailed as one of the ten best films of all time
The English family drama Mrs Miniver, set during the 1940 London blitz, is acclaimed as one of the ten best movies of all time. The production emphasizes resilience amid war, portraying daily life under bombardment.
New Hope Hops Quilt Gathering at Don Pettibone Home
A Wednesday New Hope quilting event hosted by the Pettibone family featured ladies appliqueing quilt blocks. Guests included Mrs Karl Fischer Mrs Edna Neff J T Je Ben Hiatt Nanny Jo Moffitt and others. Local residents visited from Paris Mo and Wichita Kans with extended family in attendance and community guests enjoying pumpkin pie sandwiches coffee and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Karl Fischer
Edna Neff
J. T
Je Ben Hiatt
Jo Moffitt
C. Cullera
Paris
Loyd Canter
Martha Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Ida Powell
Martha Boats
Mra. Powell
George Turner
Don Pattibone
Margaret Burton
Ivan Harsh
Mystic
Ify
New Hope
ieee Carnsepont_ Sand
Irgin Byn Ungda
Marybeth Parnes
Mrgc
J. F. Chambers
Ghughtars
John L. Chambers
Wichita
Kans
Fecent
Dick, Wilson
Jay Wilson
Dick Wilson
Lulu Burton
Muscatine
Chicago
Lee Hiatt
John Wood
Dickie
Grace Dooley
W.E. Donovan
Evenin
Mra
Ivan Hersh
Frankie
Zell Wilson
Ae Mr
Myai
Delmont ‘Moffitt
Judy
Roy Scott
Nancy Jo
Ted Campbell
Carl Coffin
A. Hiatt
Centerville
W. E. Donovan
Genevie
Dorothy
Junior Donovan
Ted Broshar
Weekend Visits Spread Across Ottumwa and Des Moines
Brompton Max McCoy dined with his sister Mrs W J Anderson. Kenneth Johnson of Ottumwa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Johnson. Mrs Laura Reid and Mrs Alberta Garrett called on Mrs M E Boardman Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs A J Billings and daughter Janella Maxine of Ottumwa visited M F Boardman. Mrs Roy Fisher of Denver is visiting at Charles Horn’s. Mr and Mrs Glenn Garrett and family visited PT N Garrett near Knoxville Sunday. Mr and Mrs C A Billings of Ottumwa spent the weekend at Charles Horn’s. Mrs M E Boardman spent Tuesday night at Archie Billings’ in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and Earl and Wilma Boardman of Des Moines spent Sunday with W C Bivin. Bert Fisher were business callers in Albia Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McCoy
W. J. Anderson
Kenneth Johnson
Ottumwa
Herman Johnson
Laura Reid
Alberta Garrett
M. E. Boardman Thuradey
A. J. Billings
Janella Maxine
M. F. Boardman
Roy Fisher
Kinser Valley: Wilain family visits and neighbors share news
The Zell Wilain family visited Wien home and others connected with the community attended events and swapped updates. Dauntless chatter covers visits in Albia and Criterville, scrap iron drives, weather notes, and farm labor plans as residents discuss dinners, sheep, and upcoming gatherings.
Gathered visits across Centerville area in past week
Scattered notes show Hopkins, Gilliland, Hiatt, Lockman, Tomlin, and Hawk families visiting relatives in Centerville and Ottumwa over the weekend. Maxine Lockman recuperates from appendicitis at St Joseph’s hospital, with several kin stopping by. A large family dinner honors a 69th birthday at Kenneth Free’s home, while others enjoy church and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hopkins
Evelyn
Hopkins
Marve Lockman
H. ‘T. Gilliland
Mae
Centerville
Donald Hiatt
Trenton McDanes
Maxine’ Lockman
Centerville Hospital
Sam Shepard
M. A. Lockman
Ben. Blunter
Elbert
Winter Social Notes From Maple Grove Community
Maple Grove updates recount winter weather and visits. Mrs Kats Broshat stays weeks at Ted Broshat home while Betty Wilson and the Scott girls spend Sunday afternoon with Scott family friends. Billy Wilson with Dwight Blumer, sorghum at Walter Scott home, Gabe Johnson sick, John and Floyd Broshar, Maxine Scott weekend at home, De Winters at Burl Arnold’s, Johnsons at Bill Brown dinner for Roscoe Brown enlisting in navy. John Broshar at Showers school teachers meeting Friday. Virgil Johnson family, Ralph Robinsons, Bill Barnes family, Ostermyer family at Gabe Johnson home. Clair Woodwards moving away. Grant Tadlock picked apples for Mrs Watts Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kats Broshat
Ted Broshat
Betty Wilson
Scott Girls
Billy Wilson
Dwight Blumer
Walter Scott
Gabe Johnson
John
Floyd Broshar
Maxine Scott
Oime
Bill de Winter
Burl Arniold
Virgil Johnson
Dong
Bill Brown
Roscoe Brown
the Navy
John Broshar
Mra
Ralph Robinson
Bill Barnes
George Ostermyer
Clair Woodward
Grant Tadlock
Watts
Snow delays and local visits mark small town week
The report notes an early snowfall causing damage to a soybean field and several social calls around Cass Hamilton, Ben Jones, and Donald. Mary DeCook visits her brother John Van Zante in Pella. Mr and Mrs Jones visit Sunday afternoon. A pending ceiling on butter prices is hinted as likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Bearshiek
Ee Oes Broshae
Myatic
Gerrit Hasselman
Dl Olath
Viola
Pella Puesta
Doin van Zan
Ben Jones
Cass ‘Hamilton
Herson
Tonka
Bare
Mary DeCook
Pella
John’ van, Zante
Donald
Wandell Murdy
Moravia Public School Introduces Requisitioned Purchase System
Notice to merchants states the Moravia public school launches a new system for purchasing articles by students. Merchants must not sell without a requisition order. The board of education requires requisitions attached to statements and m onthly bill presentation by the first of each month. Some merchants complain about unclear account handling and late payments.
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Moravia
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Frank'swaim Moravia
Midway Centerville
Ward's
Russell Brown
Roscoe Argo Ome
Arthur Arnold
Popul
Albis
Marth
Sissy
Blakesburg
Navy
Army
Marines
Gardner Hatchery Prong
Brompton
Kinser Valley
Zell Wilain
Wien
Surlay
B.C
Egan
Willian’ Burns
E.C. Caster
Ipton
Ilson
Carl
M. M. Darbby
M. Darby
E Fo
Maurice Walter
Aubrey Walter
Larry
Cane
C. T. Foglesong
Criterville
Dallas Faber
Kenneth Free
Faber
Mary
T. van Dorst
Fred van Dorin
Vere
Old Foster
Lena Goin
Bloomfield
Scattersburz
Ean Kaber
Clarence Caster
Woodward
Richard
Carolyn Hawk
Tisue
Harold Hawk
Claude Hawk
Lola Pers
Ottumwa’ Saturay
Lester Powell
Bilart
McKay
Albia
Griffin
Russell Hindman
Shirley Ann
J.T. van Dorin
Ornday
Haver. Free
Aauiottas
Emily
Ida’ Argo
Iconium
Josie Charity
Lou. Free and Family
Ottumwa, Jr
Francis Miller
Merle Walter
Emmett Scott
Bein
Auderktor
Tone
Chester Broshar
Towa
Maple Grove
Board’ of Education
Feaulaleions
William H. Young
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