Moravia area notes and visits across Iowa towns
Local and personal items list visits and travel across Moravia Centerville Ottumwa Fairfield Stockport St Louis and Des Moines. Residents like Rev A M Smith Hazel Webster and many families are mentioned with trips to Parsons college Albia Simpson college and Town to Teachers program, plus hospital and reunion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Genterville
Mra
Roy Wineler
Satuhtety Jeraldyn
Ottumwa Tuesay
Mrz
Wr. Young
Bille K
Fairfield
Stockport
von ‘Tracy
Ton
George
St. Louis
Staley
Centerville
Rs. J. W. Halden
Hazel Webster
Albia
Chas, L. Ellis
Elliott
Tows
Moravia
Josephine McDonald
Teachers College
J. F. Powell
Clyde Histt
Seymour
Bruce Watts
Ottumwa
E. Watta
John Millemon
Willie Millemon
Emma Ood
Henry Ithian
Hal Wanghop
Mias Maie Wanghop
Roy Fisher
Mary Louise
Blakesburg
John Dille
Lester Murdy
Udell
W. V. Murdy
Obie
T. Day
Ida McCrory
Roydams
Claude Hawk
Lois
Carolyn
Richard
Harry Tisue
Theodore Murdy
Moulton
Leonard Palmer
T. J. Luse
Jerry
Des Moines
Guss Luse
Gussuse
Hall Swaim
Gorham, Til
Frank
Swaim
W. M. Allen
Cal! del Santo
Chicago
Fier Arents
John Ra
Jake Day
Itumwa
W.‘C. Bivin
Sam Hudgeng
Birfie Main
Christian Church
Iccnium
Nai - Mira
Zike
Indew
T. J. Zike
Derby
Elmer Roland
Gonor Billie
Hartford
Myr
Allen Griffith
Neighbors Help With Work At Gordnersee
A group of neighbors and friends gathered at the T. R. Gordner home to cut corn. By noon 160 shocks were finished and the men returned home. Several neighbors helped with haying on the Gardner farm later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Hoffman
Eric Caster
Gayward McDanel
Winston DuVall
John Johnson
R. F. Kaater
Albert Brain
Donald Dowd
William Gardner
Eighbankors
Jeeiually
Warren du- Vall
Winnie McIntire
Harry du- Vall
Homer Utterback
Fred Blumer
Gardner
Wilson home from corn convention in Lake Delavan trip
R C Wilson returned to Moravia from a 41000 mile trip to Lake Delavan Wisconsin for the DeKalb hybrid seed corn dealers convention held September 4 and 6. He noted corn prospects for 1940 similar to last year with state by state variations and spoke on breeding and development highlights including demonstrations and corn grown from several foreign sources. He enjoyed a 24 hour Lake Michigan cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lake’ Delavan
Wisconsin
Towa
Lellinois
Ilinoia
Indiana
Ohio
Wilson
Mexico Pawn Shops Lend on Looks in City
A 1910s style notice describes the National Pawn Shop of Mexico in Mexico City offering loans based on appearance rather than income. It claims daily business across the nation, with patrons from all regions, and mentions the term Mama as slang for the peso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and District Conference
Cavrelles Grace Methodist marks Sunday services at 10:00 a m church school led by Glen Garrett at 11:00 a m worship and 7:30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship Choir practice Friday. Wesley Chapel holds 9:36 a m service. Ottumia District Conference meets Tuesday September 16 at Montezuma Methodist Church focusing on Religious Education with Dr Frank Lindhorst directing. All Christian Education workers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
LeRoy Pullman
Glen Garrett
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wesley Chapel
Ponaele Virgil
Poley
Ottumia
United Brethren Church services and notices
The United Brethren church announces a schedule with Church School at 10 00 a m led by Carl VanZante superintendent worship at 10 50 a m and evening services at 8 00 p m with a 7 00 p m Christian Endeavor. It is the last Sunday of the conference year and several arrests must be handled before the conference sitting on Sept 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl VanZante
Christian Endeavor
Brackett-Clark Wedding in Cambridge Baptist Church
Evelyn Brackett daughter of Mrs. Hazel Brackett and Samuel Clark son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clark of Cambridge were married last night at 9 50 in the Cambridge Baptist church parsonage by Rev J M Jones. They were attended by Mr and Mrs William E Combs. The bride wore a white lace frock with blue handkerchief and rosebud corsage. The matron of honor wore a light tan frock trimmed in red and carried a roses bouquet. Mrs Clark attended Cambridge schools and Mr Clark attended Cambridge schools and has served with the National Guard. The couple plan to live in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, I
Evelyn , Brackett
Hazel. Asplund
Cambridge
Samuel i
Clark
National Guard
Camridge
Local social notes and a crane of accidents in Moravia area
Franklin and Moravia communities share a week of visits as families like McFatridges Sheldon Moffatts and Shehans swap calls. Roy Sheldon and relatives move away, while electricity worker Robert Worrell from Postville is injured by 2700 volts. Also listed are arrivals, reunions, and local notices from families including Argo Calhoun and Courbat, with several Friday and Sunday gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Worrell
Postville
Hintt Reunion Brings 147 to Cen Turville Park
The Hintt reunion met Sunday at Cen Turville Park with 147 natives and friends attending the annual event. A dinner followed the program, and officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Boyd Catter, Vice President John Hiatt, Secretary Pabye Bravatredeuret, and Killen Bia Feinditider. The 96 year old Hintt, lwwhd, was the oldest attendee. Those from a distance included Mr and Mrs D A Hiatt Harvard Nebr Mr and Mrs Henry Hiatt Vengo Nebr Mr Helhelm-Biitmenstackard Re e in Hibbing Minn Mrs Aalsona Wil ison and Jane Buckeye Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centarville
Ain
Folleig
Dinnét
Naindis
Killen Biaie
Peiawiog
Old Acsie
Wood Dicth Hinkt
Lwwhd
D. A. Hiatt
Harvard
Nebr
Henry Hiatt
Vengo
ihelm-Biitmenstack
Hibbing
Minit
Aalsona
Wil Ison
Jane
Buckeye
Zona
Harris Reunion marks 20th annual family gathering
The Harris family held its 20th annual reunion near Knoxville Iowa on August 31 and September 1 1941 with two marriages five births and one infant death since the last reunion A business meeting elected officers Eva Hiatt president Geo Johnson vice president Arlyne Johnson secretary and Russell Dobbs treasurer A program was given and many family members attended including Hiatt Phillips Duncan Burns and Dobbs from Newton Des Moines Alden Minn San Diego Cal and other towns The next reunion is planned for September 1 and 2 1942 at the home of Mr and Mrs E V McGinnis west of Hilton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lawrence Roland
Regina Lee
Ong
Minn
George Firkins
Gertrude Brain
Washington, D. G
Albert Brain
Lyle Jones
Bernadine Bishop
Fairfield
Atten Parsons College
Jones
Arthur Brown
Washington, D. C
Brown
Ge Insurance Department
Henry Hiatt
Julesboro
Colo
Dell
Hiatt
Harvard
Neb
Allen Hiatt
Grace Argo
Donald Darby
Simpson College
Miss Argo
Darby
Simpson
Albia Junior College
Cecil Coulson
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
H. K. Smith
Maxine
Richard
Hugo Johnson
Mary Hoskinson
F. ‘Main
W. QO. Hiatt
Atlanta
Charles Youngster
Phoenix
Arizona
B. C. Whitehead
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Albert Veach
Duane
Dick Newby
Cedar Falls
Town State Teachers College
Moravia
el Paso
Texas
Wallis
Mary Firkina
Jenaldyn Winsler
Chicago
Fanchen Winsler
Michael Reese
Max Fifa
Winsler
Garnet McDonough
D. K. Orelup
John Robinson
Lester Bradshaw
Delmar
Nellie Rupe
Ottumwa
Dinher Gueats
George Irelan
George Irelan Home. Mr. Irelan
Alice McReynolda
Bradshaw
Othinwe
A. G. Broshar
Jean Kathrye
Marilyn
Gerald
Waterloo
Sunisy
Jean Kat
Mis
Harris
Orval Harris
Knoxville
Iowa
May Verdin Duncan
Ike Hoeve
Dean Duncan
Ruth Cary
Dorothy Jean Harris
Gretchen Jane’ Beital
Charles Grant Harris
Kenneth Lee Burnet
Nancy Carol’ Hoeve
Chas. Grant Harris
Ellis Harris
Eva, Hiatt
Geo. Johnson
Arlyne Johnson
Russell Dobbs
F.C. ‘Hiatt
E. E. Phillips
Oskaloosa
J. A. Duncan
Elvis
Alden
Harry Harris
Persia
Lows
Newton
Mia
Janet
Carl Schultz
Vernon
Mra
E. YV. McGinnis
Dallas
Bobby
Maude Williams
Albcia
O.D. Harris
Bob
Anna
Mae
Lee Hiatt
E.V. McGinnis
Hilton
Card Of Thanks From The Gordner Family
The T. R. Gordner family thanks friends and neighbors for their help during Mr. Gordner’s sickness. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gordner
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice Promoted for Sept 16
Auxiliary notice announces a Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening September 16. Guests Friday afternoon included Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Johnsan, Mrs. Clyde Wilson and daughter Jane, and Mrs. George Firkins and daughter Maxine, visiting Mrs. J. E. Sharp in Cen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aka
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
G. B. Johnsan
Clyde. Wilson
Jane
George Firkins
Maxine
J. E. Sharp
Cen
Notice of Administrator for Isaac Leach Estate
The Dis trict Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed an administrator for the estate of Isaac Leach deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance at the court. Sept 11-19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Iowa
Isaac Leach
Valentine & Valentine
Airy
Woman Plowmen Face Corn Belt Plowing Match Sept 20
The Corn Belt Plowing Match in Moravia Iowa on September 20 features Mrs Halmatorn challenging in the women’s division alongside 85 competitors. The event offers 600 dollars in prizes plus trophies and equipment displays. spectators estimated at 20 000. Local coordinators include Myiand Mrs Wm Young and Billie K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awillam
Holgasthom
Getiéaco
Herb Plambeck
Iva
North
Moravis
Halmateorn
Ghemabiane
Corti
Torl
Halms Stron
Fiat
Dite
Halmvdtromans
Clasa
Ason
Meriden
Iowa
Rayvite
Towa
Leo
Drake
Memphis
Missouri
Eharhplow
Fotter-Gon
Leo Drake
Stotland
iSestland County
Moravia
Guest Day And Missionary Meeting Notes
The Womens Missionary Society of the United Brethren held a Guest Day at Mrs. W. P. Davin home Friday afternoon with Mrs. Hopking leading a Bible study on Ruth and Esther. New lesson themes for the coming year were introduced. Mrs. Nile and several members assisted as hosts and attendees included Mrs. Glode, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Meta Francia Miller, Mrs. Troy Adds, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Missionary Society of the United Brthrénary BC
W. P. Davin
Buethéns
Hopking
Forrest Main
Tha Hook
Esther
Bach Témaber
John Nile
Gldude “Wras
Gerald Morgan
Meta
Francia Miller
Troy Adds
Ld. Mason
Mainiwae
Transfer Moves Chambers Family to Omaha Territory
The John L. Chambers family formerly of Wichita Kansas are now living in Omaha Nebraska. Charhbera a district manager for the Buick automobile company has been transferred to the Omaha territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Chambers
Wichita
Kansas
Omaha
Nebr
Charhbera
Buik Automobile Company
Omaha Territory
Spencer Visit With Pence Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer of Chariton spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’ Spencer
Chariton
J. D. Pence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union
AO Nee Ed
Gordners
Harlan
Ed Luppens
Near Britt
Acklay
John Abbens
Nantje Tiddens
Hardin County Court House
Bernnie Craig
Clarinda
Frank DeBower
Norton’s Corners
Cat
Raeittens
Cavrelles
United Brethren
T J.zike
Franklin
Hugh McFatridge
John Bickford
Roy Sheldon
John. Moffatt
W.H. Stephens
Fred Arg
George Shehan
Irene
John
Ellen
Roscoe Argo
Herman Sytsma
Albin
Edgar Breese
John Moffatt
Henry Elliott
Mystic
Vern Sheldon
Fred. Sheldon
Beryl Perry
Don
Inez
Ellen Shehan
Earl Swift
Donald
Darlene
Carl Calhoun
Donald Dean
Jim Shehan
Thelma
Carolyn Ann
Wolfe
Albis
Charlen Adams
Phylis Jean
Norris Callen
Ae Gordon
Courbat
Ar- Courbat
Faery
T. R. Gordner
H. H. Pabst
Ogeares
Luit
Pagel
Aieplace
Myi
Wm. Young
Billié‘k
Dorothy Nowela
Ceile
Chet- Broshar
NAVY
Sperry Corporation
Thomas A. Morgan
Sperry ‘Corporation
U. S Navy
Morgan
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