War era letters and local life in a wartime Union pages
In this period piece a school play impresses audiences while real estate ads rise. Letters from recruits at Great Lakes and Port Townsend recount training life, kindness for a grieving sister, and envy of town life. The piece notes war worries, service, and shared community sports and events.
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TNT
George Hellyer
Great Lakes
Chicago
John Garner
George
Company 171
Roscoe
Doris Simbro Wins County Spelling Contest
Frank Hamilton praises his daughter Doris Simbro for winning the county spelling match held in Queen last March. The event showcased local competitors in a district contest and highlighted Doris’s achievement in letters.
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Frank Hamilton
Doris Sinbrs
Ciuh Weed Ae
Queen
Mr. A ‘Rey la *Gimbeo
Red Cross Auxiliary Help Work Chart In News
Fragmentary text notes auxiliary help by the Red Cross, signaling readiness to assist in wartime relief efforts and community aid. Details are incomplete but imply organized support roles and local coordination.
Golden Wedding Of Mr and Mrs Rogers
Mr and Mrs George Rogers celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary Sunday at their home four miles southwest of Albia. Fifty three relatives attended a cooperative dinner with a large wedding cake in gold and white. Relatives named include Ralph Rogers of Wyomiffy Frank Rogers of Omaha Claude Rogers Bob Rogers Mia Walter Whitlock and Mary Koontz and George Rogata who wed in 1801 and now reside on the same farm. Gifts were many and honored the occasion.
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George Roger
Abia
Ralph Rogers
Albia
Ili
Mary Koontz
George Rogata
Tracy Buys Hamilton Farm In Monroe Township
Von W Tracy purchased the 120 acre Hamilton farm in Monroe township near Blue Front School. The Oct 15 deal ends a 90 year Hamilton family tenure dating to Joseph Hamilton’s 1852 purchase from the Kinsers. Frank Hamilton bought it in 1898 and lived there most his life aside from 20 years in Moravia.
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von W. Tracy
Frank Hamilton
Monroe Township
Blue Front School
Hamilton
Joseph Hamilton
Kinsers
Moravia
Franklin Township
Death of Kermit Russell Kincade Jr
The death of Kermit Russell Kincade Jr occurred Wednesday morning October 1. A 8 year old invalid born in California, he moved with his parents to the Centerville area where his father owned part of a local farm. He had been bedridden since infancy after a prior operation was declined. Readings by his mother provided him solace and education. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:30 in Centerville Methodist Church with burial at Main Station, Rev. Paul Hicks officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keiit- Ruasall Kincade
Ermit Kincade
California
Young Kincade
Kincade
Morrison
Centerville
Centerville’ Methodiat ‘Church
Main Station
Paul Hicks
State-Wide Immunization Drive In November
A state wide immunization campaign targets children against smallpox and diphtheria during the week of November 28. The effort urges parental action as diphtheria and smallpox remain dangerous for non immune persons of all ages. Families are advised to consult their family physician for vaccination.
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Towa
Sulen Uae
Farm Boys Attend Royal Livestock Show
Seven farm boys including John Gashwiler travel to the Royal Livestock Show with about twenty peers from Kansas China ethe to observe and participate in agricultural events at the expo located in Royal, likely showcasing youth farming skills and livestock disciplines.
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Royal Livestock Show
John 2
Gashwiler
Kansas
Dykes Dooley announces wedding of Frances Louise to Ray Jay
Frances Louise Dykes daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Dykes married Ray Jay on September 27 1941 at Union Hill Missouri with Rev George Swan officiating in the Christian church. Attendant was Jay Main uncle of the bride. Mrs Dooley a Centerville High School graduate and longtime Appanoose county teacher now teaching Long School near Pathbar. Mr Dooley graduate of Canterville High School and recently with Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank California. Mrs Dooley will remain here until term ends.
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Floyd ‘Dykes
Hai
Frances Louise
Ray Jay
Union le
George Swan
Jay Main
Dooley ‘i
Centerville
Wad
Appa
Nooge
Pathbar
Dooley
Canterville
Intil
Teen
Juntil
Navy Day Observance Proclaimed For October 27
The twentieth annual Navy Day on October 27 was proclaimed by the President and state governors. The observance, started in 1922 by the Navy League, honors Theodore Roosevelt and the U S Navy. Recruitment efforts aim to load a train of recruits to the training station. Moravia reports 20 local youths in the Navy, with a push for public understanding of naval policy.
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Ipl
Navy League of the United States
League
Theodore Roosevelt
United States ‘of America
Clowe
Royal Navy
Roosevelt
Continental Congress
Navy
Union
Moravia
United States Navy
Amateur Hour Scheduled for Library Carnival
An upcoming library carnival will include an amateur hour on Saturday evening. Mrs. Fred Biumentogh invites all ages to perform, with prizes for winners. Rex Firkins will preside as master of ceremonies.
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Fred Biumentogh
Rex Firkins
Masons Set Third Degree at Antiquity Lodge
Masons will perform the third degree at Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M Thursday evening Oct 23. Brothers urged to attend and visiting fellows welcome. Also notes J S Swenson family from Ottumwa visited Frank Selby. J S Swensons plan a California winter visit with a son and family.
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Hall of Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
A. Burton
Russell Swenson
J. S. Swenson
Ottumwa
Frank Selby
J. S. Swensons
California
Library Carnival at Community Building Sets Weekend Event
The Library Benefit Carnival opens at 7 pm Saturday at the Community Building to raise funds for library operations. Highlights include a Carnival Queen election Madam Zambesa fortune telling and a mock store selling weekly farm products. Free stage entertainment features a farm orchestra halldnica and guitar. Special acts include Trip Around the World wire walking for women and men only. Kids enjoy balloons fish ponds confetti while adults find fish ponds and other booths offering hot dogs pie coffee popcorn candy and drinks. Committee members meet Wednesday to finalize the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Zambesa
Halldnica
Band Contest Postponed due to Rain
The state marching band contest at Fairfield was postponed from last Saturday and will be held this coming Saturday Moravia band competes in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Moravia
Norman I Firkins Promoted in Civil Service
Word comes that Norman I Firkins of Vallajo Cal has been advanced to supervisor of outfitting for all new ships at Mare Island. The promotion increases salary and responsibility. Firkins is the son of Mr and Mrs Geo Firkins of Moravia.
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Norman
T. Firkins
Vallajo
Cal
United States
Mare Island
Firkins
Geo. Firkins
Moravia
York College Representative to Speak at United Brethren
Rev A C Core field representative of York college at York Nebraska will be at the United Brethren church Sunday evening in charge of the evening service beginning at 7 30 p m He will discuss college matters and address attendees during the service and afterward in a brief gathering.
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A. C. Core
York College
York, Neb
United Brethren Church
Birthday Dinner Honors O D DuVall and Relatives
Myra and O D DuVall hosted a cooperative birthday dinner Saturday honoring O D DuVall. Guests included C L Brantley Evelyn Mitchell Elmer Brown and others from Newtown Galesburg Centerville and Ottumwa. The event featured bouquets and a decorated cake.
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Myra
O. D. ‘DuVall
O. D. DuVall
Neeainn
Evelyn Mitchell
Harris
Elmer Brown
McGrew
Mra
Edd Brown
Roy
Gene Brown
Newtown
Wm. K. McNabb
Gurnie
Wm. Wilson
Near Blakenburg
Harry DeVall
Forest Main
Steve Brown
All-High School Play Pleases Large Moravia Audience
The Moravia school gym hosted the all-high school play Foot Loose on Thursday evening. Dennis McDonald directed, and the cast, including Ruby Johnson Tom Robb Yvonne Harrison Valetta Tarbell John Burton Dick Newby Helen Crow Gene Lathen Wilma Boardman Jean Veach Don Orelup Loyal Welch Nola Harrison Jim Main, received a gift for the director. The school orchestra, led by Wilbur Harris, provided magic for the evening amid a smoothly staged performance.
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Dennis McDonald
Moravia
Mr. McDonald
Wilbur Harris
Ruby Johnson
Tom Robb
Yvonne Harrison
Valetta Tarbell
John Burton
Dick Newby
Helen Crow
Gene Lathen
Wilma Boardman
Jean Veach
Don
E. T. C. Club Hosts Autumn Guest Party
The E. T. C. club held an autumn themed guest party at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home. Committee in charge included Mrs. Zell Callen Mrs. George Firkins and Mrs. Roscoe Pennington. Six tables of rook were played with Mrs. Fred Hammond winning the club prize and Mrs. Catie Whicker the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Zell Callen
George Firkins
Roscoe Pennington
Fred Hammond
Catie Whicker
Box Supper Aids Lincoln School Pupils
Mrs. Lulu Tillmont reports a well attended box supper at Lincoln school Streepy given by her 35 pupils on Tuesday evening. After box sales and contests, pie and coffee were served. Proceeds totaled $23.80.
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Lulu Tillmont
Lincoln School
Streepy
Enon and Miller School Events Prompt Oct 23 24
Enon school hosts an ENON Program and candy supper on Oct 23 at 7 30 pm with special music by Jessadine Laws and others. Miller school offers a similar program and candy social on Oct 24 at 7 30 pm with Doris Pennington and Margaret Burton organizing and asking ladies to bring boxes.
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ENON
Enon School
Jessadine Laws
Fedhas
Miller
Doris Pennington
Scott School
Margaret Burton
Box Supper and Program at Shanghai School
A box supper and program will be held at Shanghai school located 1% miles south of Iconium on October 24 at 7 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Dorothy Hiner, teacher.
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Shanghae
Shanghai School
Iconium
Dorothy Hiner
Library Extends Saturday Evenings Open
At a recent Library Board meeting the library was authorized to open from 7 30 to 9 00 PM each Saturday to aid farmers unable to visit during the day. Volunteers will act as librarian: Mrs Harry DuVall in October Mrs Charles Coffin in November and Mrs Fred Blumenstock in December.
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Harry DuVall
Charles Coffin
Fred Blumenstock
Reception for Rev and Mrs Tallbott at United Church
A reception was held in the United Church dining room for Rev and Mrs George Tallbott, newly appointed minister. The program featured vocal numbers and recitations, with talks from the couple and a group singing led by Mrs Claude Wren. Light refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs Harvey Main, Mrs Ray McCloud, and Mrs E G Hawk.
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United Threw Church
George Talbott
M. K. Blackman
Talbott
Ted
Claude Wren
Harvey Main
Ray McCloud
E. G. Hawk
Getting Good Response To Red Cross Solicitation
Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, local Red Cross chairman, reports a splendid response to the drive. In Moravia and surrounding areas about $120.00 has been given to date with a few districts still to report and funds available in town. A fuller report is expected next week.
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C. M. McFatridge
Red Cross
Moravia
Birthday Observed For Milo Foster And Bernard McCarthy
A cooperative dinner at the Foster home west of town marked the Oct 21 birthdays of Milo Foster and Bernard McCarthy. Guests included many relatives and friends from Centerville, Coatville, LaZelle, Moulton, Cincinnati, Exline, Virgil, Sasktand and Sasktand, plus three grandsons serving in the military.
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Milo Foster
Bernard McCarthy
Foster
Town
Bernard
McCarthy
Justin
Washington
Delmar Wilson
Arline
Centerville
R. E. Stites
Vivian Jean
Jenne -Lee
Coataville
Fred Lindley
LaZelle
Keith
Wayne
Karen
Moulton
Wilson
Stites
Lindley
Carl Carole
Walter Wilson
Sherry Dudley
Albert Newland
Cincinnatti
L. M. VanDorin
Russell VanDorin
Judith
Ira
Ciell
Darlene
Exline
A. W. Kincade
J. P. Foster
Ted Broshar
Virgil
Floyd
Pauline
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Charles
Gene
Robert Foster
Twila
Ferne
Grover Easter
Arlene
Billy
Clyde Gladfelder
Appanoose Co Husking Contest Sets Friday Start
The 1941 Appanoose county corn husking contest organized by Leo Bowdish will be at the Orvilla Lain farm near Mystic at 10:46 Friday morning October 24. Twelve or thirteen entrants include Bud Walter Udell Leo Benz Centerville Doyle Hampton Moravia Bur Brochua Unionville Ted Corder Moulton Jay Shubat Nume Ora Rinehart Delmont Moffatt Dart Long Merrill Shepard and George Lain plus possible contestants from Davis County.
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Appanoose County
Leo Bowdish
Orvilla Lain
Mystic
North Bend
Ted Corder
Moulton
Jay Shubat
Nume
Ora Rinehart
Delmont Moffatt
Dart Long
Merrill Shepard
George Lain
Davis County
Monroe Co Huskings Contest Near Lovilia This Saturday
The John Beary farm six miles west of Lovilia hosts Monroe county corn husking contest Saturday October 26 starting at 8 a.m. Entrants include Geo Kasper Albert Dykstra Jack Sporgind Beary and Lady Kristoff with Rural Young People sponsors. Leo Beary chairs the committee along with John Cernich Earl Jones and Andrew Golob. The county winner earns a trip to the Hedrick district contest on October 28 by the county Farm Bureau.
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John Beary
Lovilia
Monroe County
Géo.Kasper
Albert Dykstra
Jack Sporgind Beary
Lady Kristoff
Leo Beary
John Cernich
Earl Jones
Andrew Golob
Hedrick
County Farm ‘Bureau
Iconium Resident Charles Hiner Dies At 70 At St Joseph Mercy
Iconium resident Charles C Hiner died Thursday morning October 9 1841 at 10 45 in St Joseph Mercy hospital Centerville after a 10 day illness He was age 70 born near Teanium March 17 1871 son of John W and Samantha Hiner not married farming was his occupation Survived by two sisters Mrs Murphy Iconium and Mrs Schultz Ottumwa Funeral services were held Monday October 12 at 2 80 oclock at Iconium Methodist church Rev Ball officiating Interment in Iconium Cemetery
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Charles C. Hiner
Iconium
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Centerville
Hospita
Iles Hiner
Teanium
John W
Samantha Hiner
Murphy
Schultz
Ottumwa
Hiner
Iconium Methodist Church
Ball
Poultry Meeting At The Rowles Farm Near Albia
A Poultry and Eggs for Defense meeting will be held Monday afternoon November 8 at the Wendell Rowles farm two miles southeast of Albia. Extension poultry man Vernon will lead discussions on winter egg production emergency housing orderly marketing and food value of poultry and eggs. Farmers interested in poultry problems are invited to attend.
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Poultry Ip
Poultry and Eggs For Defense
Wendell Rowles
Albia
Vernon
Extension Poultryman
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Gail. Bennett
Gail
Donald Lockman
J.T. van Dorin
Donald
Troy Lockman
George van Dorin
Coast Guard
Port Townsend Tr
Port Townsend
Ethel
Jimmie
Soap Creek
Lowa
Omaha
Nebraska
Inebraska
Washington State
Rockies
Paige
Doris Simbro
Ty Spelling
Hel
Wikith Red Cross
Golden
Mr. and
Mrs. ‘Rogers
Tracy
Monroe
Kermit Russell Kincade, Jr
Dykes-Dooley
Masons
O. D. DuVall Home
C. C. Lovell
Charlotte
Vaughn Riley
Galesburg
Ill
Harles Coffin Home
Mia
Gaxland Houser
Joyce Ellen
W. V. Murdy
Mrs
Vern Newcomb
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. Leonard Palmer
Hobbs
N. M
Elaine
Walter Scott
J. E. Sharp
Scott
Freeman Jolly
Clelland
Sasktand
Tih
Alred Carlson
Ernie Pusker
Veleits ‘Tarbell
Appanoose Co. Husking
Monroe Co
St. Joseph Hospital
Rowles Farm
T. Harn
Des Moines
Ernest Kurtzweil
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