Mrs. J. J. Hutton Called By Death
Obituary for Kate McMurray Hutton born March 31 1865 near Main Station Iowa who died September 10 1924 after long illness. She married J J Hutton May 6 1884. survived by husband four children Mia Sylvia Main Hazel Scott. five grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at Fairview Methodist Church with interment in Fairview cemetery. lifelong resident noted for Christian service.
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Fairview Methodist Church
J. J. Hutton
R. C. Rowe
Unionville
Wolfe
Centerville
W. Zerbe
Moravia
Fairview Cemetery
Horton
Main Station
Kate
George
Lydia McMurray
Appsnoose County
Iowa
Fern
J. R. Hutton
Valley Junction
Mia
Sylvia Main
Town
Hazel Scott
Bernice Long
Carl
John Main
Kathryn
Fern Scott
Beverly Gene
Myrna Joyce Long
William Burns
Jane Vandyke
Mendota
Nellie Brown
Norman
Oklahoma
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hutton
Moravia Women Guests At Party In Albia
Mrs Everett Wynes entertained at an eight bridge party at her Albia home on Thursday afternoon honoring her sister Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakesly. Moravia guests included Mrs Louiss Oehler Mrs C T Slavin Mrs Theo Miller Mrs J B Sneed Elizabeth Sneed Mrs John Johnson Mrs Harry Pabst Mrs Clyde Wilson Mrs G H Johnson Mrs Fred Blumensam and Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Frank. High score went to Misa Cors Leach of Albia and Mrs Frank Belby of Marais held low score. A two course luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wynes
Albia
Gerald Hunter
Blakesly
Moravia
Louiss Oehler
C. T. Slavin
D. E. Bishop
Frank
Misa Cors Leach
Frank Belby
Marayis
D. &. Bishop
Lillie Martin
Ottumwa
Beulah Bishop
P. R. Stoltz
School of Fine Arts
Fred Dotson
Dave Cobbler
Freddie
Don Cobbler
Babble
Marilyn
John Bremhore
Mary E. Jones
Crawfordaville
Iowa
Mt. Plaasgnt
Mr. Smith
Bev
A. M. Smith
North Liberty
Laws
Fred Tarroom
C. O. Vosburgh
Buckye
Avizons
Donald Ar Aa Baharun
McLannan
Noranda
Quebec
Canwie
McLannen
Des Moines
Donald
Tarr
Sho
Herp
Fred Tarr
Tarr Iare
Surprise Party Honoring Mrs Dell Hellyer Birthday
A surprise party was held Friday evening September 7 to honor Mrs Dell Hellyer on her 43rd birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Free, Mrs Idx Argo, Mr and Mrs Harold Argo and children Grace Virginia Eloise, Mr and Mrs Leonard Perry Floriene Albert and Raymond, and Mr and Mrs Dell Hellyer with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Hellyer
Will Free
Idx Argo
Harold Argo
Grace Virginia
Eloise
Leonard Perry
Floriene
Albert
Raymond
U B Ladies Hold Missionary Meeting At Home
The local Woman's Missionary Association of the U B church met at Mrs Callen's home last Friday afternoon led by Grace Main. The New Year program titled Christ the ongoing companion of our way included opening verse prayer Scripture Luke 24 18 24 song Jesus is All the World to Me readings His own words and remarks. Hostess Irma Boston served refreshments after the business meeting followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Association of
U. B
Aarcare Callen
Stra
Grace Main
Christ
Companion of Our Way
Siva Main
Jesus
Louise Cabier
Margaret Callen
Emus Christ
Mary Johnson
Jeane
Irma
Boston
Reorganization of Fairview Sunday School Officers Named
The Fairview Sunday School reorganization lists officers and teachers. Supt Mrs Basha Foster, Sec Trena Vera Boshak, Pianist Mrs Velma Ewing. Librarians Ada Boyer Ruth Piant. Teachers Class I Mrs Bissie Gladfelder Class II Vera Kanter Class II Mrs Velma Ewing Class IV Mrs Shew Class V Mrs Bessie Boshak.
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Fairview Sunday School
Ludillette
Arm
Basha Foster
Sec
Trena
Vera Boshak
Velma Ewing
Ada Boyer
Ruth Piant “Shocker
Bissie Gladfelder
Vera Kanter
Shew
Bessie Boshak
Local Happenings Across Moravia and Surrounding Areas
Centerville resident Chas Coffin was in town Saturday while Mary Pence visits Wyoming to see her sons. Numerous locals travel for family reunions, visits, and business, with residents from Albia, Ottumwa, Chariton, and Des Moines noting trips, school plans, and PTA activities.
United Brethren Albia Conference with Out-of-State Speakers
The U B Conference in Albia runs Sept 16 to 23 with four out-of-state speakers led by Bishop A B Statton of Kansas City Missouri. Other contributors include Dr C T Deever Dayton Ohio and Rev J W Owen Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Statton
Kansas City
United Brethren Church
Albia
C. T. Deevar
Dayton
Ohio
Christian Education
J. W. Owen
J. R. Overmiller
York
Nebr
York College
Deever
Phillip C. Deever
Conference State Board
Fred Riggs
Miller Memorial Church
Des Moines
E. L. Shaffer
Castle Church
Statton
Pioneering Blakesburg Matron Mrs Dale Passes at 81
Mrs James Dale Margaret Dalley of Blakesburg Blakesburg Iowa born March 16 1853 in Monroe County united with James Date in 1871. She died Sept 5 1834 at her son Newton Dales home Ottumwa Iowa aged 81 years 5 months 2 days funeral held at Blakesburg M E church with Rev White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dalley
Monroe County
Iowa
James Date
Blakenburg
Dale
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newton
W. O. Dale
Ottumwa
Newton E. Dale
Chillicothe
Blakesburg
M. E
A. ¥. White
Finley Baptist Church
C. H. Chader
Blakesbury
Coffin Reunion Defies Weather With September Gathering
The Coffin reunion met at Charles Coffin’s home on Sunday September 2 with thirty present. Officers were reelected including president R R Pennington secretary and treasurer Mrs Chas Coffin. Letters from absentees were read. Attendees included Jesper Coffin A B M Pennington Kathryn Elmer Des Moines and Centerville locals. Next reunion set for first Sunday in September 1935.
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Charles Coffin
R. R. Pennington
Chas
Coffin
Mra
Jesper Coffin
A. BM. Pennington
Kathryn
Elmer
Des Moines
Alice Sanders
Chas. Crow
John
Centerville
Paul Coffin
Carl . Coffin
Duane
Daphen
Doris
Chas. Coffin
Mary
G. J
Houser
Leonard Wilson
Frank Wilson
John Allen
Grandson of Moravia man dies in Colorado事故
Kenneth Vargas, 25, grandson of Mrs Mary Clester of Moravia, died at St Vincent hospital Pueblo after a skull fracture from a mu cking machine accident at the east portal tunnel of the Twin Lakes water diversion project. Brother Kernalt and sister Mrs M H Boggs were with him. mine inspector Richard Murray will investigate. The Platt Rogers construction crew paused work briefly.
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Colorado
Kenneth Yargue
Mary Clester
Moravia
Elsie Clester
Kenneth Vargas
Pueblo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
East Portal
Twin Lakes
The
Lakes
Vargas
Kermalt
M. H. Bogge
Twin Lakea
Boggs
Platt Rogera Construction Company
Richard Murray
Yargue
Yaron
Cooperative Dinner At Homerin Home In Albia
A cooperative dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Denny Homerin in Albia on Friday evening. The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnson, their daughter Lois, and Paul Smith of Nalpes 3 D. Mrs. Johnson was remembered as Vera Smith. Attendees included Mildred McCloud, Lois Davis, Juanita Smith, Ora Calten, Marie Oehler, Harald Mason, the Johnsons, Lois, Paul Smith, and the Homerin couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Homerin
Albis
Alvin Johnson
Lois
Paul Smith
Nalpes
Johnson
Misa Vera Smith
Mildred McCloud
Lois Davis
Juanita Smith
Ora Calten
Marie Oehler
Harald Mason
Alvin Johnaco
Pleasant Surprise For Mrs Kincade On Birthday and Anniversary
Mrs A W Kincade was surprised by relatives and friends on her 48th birthday. It also marked the couple's 49th wedding anniversary with cake baked by Bessie Bouhak and Nellie Gladfelder. The afternoon included attendance at a Salem homecoming with guests enjoying fried chicken and other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kincade
Mrs. Kincade
Jess Gladfelder
Bessie Bouhak
Nellie Gladfelder
Salem
Surprise Hiatt family dinner honors U. S. Hiatt clan
A noon banquet welcomed Ernest Hiatt Virginia and numerous relatives including Paul Doris Clyde Carl Mary Margaret Billy Colleen Harley Wingant Margaret Dorothy William Allie Hiatt Otha Velde Phyllis Tre Jean Mildred and Vivien among others. Guests assembled for a large family gathering with many Hiatt connections and guests from extended kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 5
Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Paul Hiatt
Doris
Clyde Walker
Mra
Carl Walker
Mary Margaret
Billy
Colleen
Harley
Wingant
Margaret
Dorothy
William
Allie Wingant
Otha Hiatt
Velde
Phyllis
Tre Jean
Mildred
Carl
Clair
Herold Hudgens
Vivien and
Richards John Gaston
Bill Harden
Reedmen Win Catball Pennant in Five-Inning Shutout
Reedmen clinched the Moravia kittenball league title by beating Beery’s 6 to 0 Monday evening in a five innings game. Reed’s led most of the season but slipped to second after a string of losses. Orelup’s and Beery’s remain tied with one game left to decide final standings and likely play next week.
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Reed
Moravia
Beery
Orelup’a
Beery's
Pet Reed
Orelup
Rinehart Reunion At Argo grove near Iconium
The annual Rinehart reunion was held Sunday at the Argo grove north of Iconium. Attendees included numerous Rinehart relatives from Albia Ottumwa and nearby. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Dick Holman of Onkalonia. Everyone enjoyed a fine time and plenty of food.
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Rinehart
Argo Grove
Iconium
Frank Eaton
Ottumwa
Roy Rinehart
Minnie Rinehart
Jeanette Rinehart
Albia
Charley Tarbell
Ray Rinehart
Hert’ Rinehart
del Hellyer
Coy Swift
Lew and
Frank Rinehart
Kenneth Johnson
Dwight Ronnells
Robert Turner
Mika Mary Rinehart
Dick Holman
Onkalonia
First Festival Draws Big Crowds Despite Rain Threats
Weather was cloudy over the two day festival yet large crowds attended. Entries filled a park tent and two outside tables. Moravia band and local acts provided entertainment while two speeches were given by John B. Smith and Mayor Wycoff. Premiums favored merchandise from local merchants with numerous firms listed as donors. Ribbons and prizes covered crops and produce including corn, oats, wheat, potatoes, apples, and more. Largest crowds and longest marriages noted along with various other contest results and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Electric” Theatre
Dr. Atkins
Atc
John B. Smith
Democrat
Wycoff
Bowers & Yeager
Moravia Clothing Co
C. H. Rhegport & Co
Turner & Son
W. T
W.B. Cumming
E. Scott
Lee Huffman
C. W. Duvall
C.W. Purcell
Josh Burton
C. M. Doral
G. 8. Darby
E. Wilson
Waight
T. J. Scott
Bessie Burns
Lewia Main
G. P
Bain End
Andy
H. Q.oss
J. W. Hal
Rainfall and storm dampen Moravia outskirts
Rained again as Moravia and nearby areas received heavy showers early Wednesday with 2 to 8 inches of water measured by observers and reports of hail. An electrical storm accompanied the rain but caused no damage. The sun appeared later forenoon as preparations for the Fall Festival proceeded.
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Moravia
Waa
Wedneedap Forencon
Death of Mrs. Esther M. Woodcock in Albia
Esther M. Woodcock, born December 27, 1878 in Monroe county Iowa, died September 7 1984 at home in Albia aged 65 years 8 months 10 days. She was married to Ralph Woodcock Dee in 1912 and had two daughters Naomi and Ruth. Survived by her father L C Rouse three brothers Albert Lewin Earl and daughters. She was active in Mt Pleasant Baptist and later in Albia Methodist church both in Big Sister class and Ladies Aid. Funeral services from Albia Methodist Church were held Sunday with Rev E A Moore presiding. burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery west of Hilton.
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Esther M. Woodcock
L. C
Ronella Rouse
Monroe County
Towa
Albia
Ralph Woodcock Dee
Naomi
Ruth
Albi
L. ©. Rouse
Albert
Lewin
Earl
Mt. Pleasant
Albis Methodist
E. A. Moore
Mt.Pleasant
Hilton
10th Annual Brown Reunion Held at Albia
The 10th annual Brown reunion was held at Albia city park on Sunday September 9 with 64 relatives present. A basket dinner at noon, afternoon visiting, games and photos followed. Attendees included Everett Gillaaple Foster Hiatt Rob inson Brown Callen Woodcock Miller and many others from Albia Lovilia Oskaloosa Moravia Indianola and Moravia.
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Albia
Everett Gillaaple
Newton
Chas
Foster
Lovilia
Mra
Alvin Hiatt
Adda Robinson
Oskaloosa
Bad Brown
Ab Ross
Glen. Brown
Sirs
Orrin Callen
Familly
Ross Bailey
Stella Brown
Abia
Mire
Wm. Brown
Andy Valter
Bird Woodcock
John
Callen
Oss
Card of Thanks for Moffatt Family Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our father Jacob Moffatt. Grateful for the beautiful flowers from Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Bunnels, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stevens, Elmer, Will, and John Moffatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Moffatt
J. W. Bickford
Chaz Bunnels
W. H. Stevens
Elmer, Will
John Moffatt
Pairings for Kittenball Tournament Schedule Published
Pairings announced for the Kittenball tournament sponsored by the local Post. Friday schedule includes Walnut City vs Moravia at 1:00, Albia vs Mystic at 2:00, Rathbun vs Moulton at 8:00, Toonerville East of Alhia vs Centerville Colored Team at 4:00. Saturday features morning winners matches at 9:20 and 10:30, with 2:80 consolation and 8:40 final. Games at the local ballgrounds with a 10 cent adult admission per half day session.
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Tukeday
Sie
Amaticnin Legion
Walnut City
Va Moravia
Albia Va Mystic
Rathbun
Moulton
Toonervilla
Alhia
Centerville
Mord Avia
Albia-Myasthe
Rathbun-Moulton
Toonerville
Admirnion
Ida Grove High School hires new general acls instructor
Donald Tarr, who had signed a contract with Monroe schools, has been released from that contract to take a teaching position as general instructor at Ida Grove High School. Mr and Mrs Tarr visited his parents this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Tarr
Leach
Monroe
Iowa
Ida Grove High School
Classified Poultry and Seed Wheat for Sale
Classified notices advertise poultry wanted with phone contact 2112 and seed wheat for sale. E G Hawk lists high test feed wheat and 25 head of Poland China spring shoats brood now. Also a yearling hog jack offered by J ase.
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Hawk
Poland
China
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Beaers
Mrs
Fairview
Chas, Coffin
Mary Pence
Wyoming
Frank Springer
H. B. Watts
Sheriff Roscos
Frank Selby
D. W. Halden
H. G. Firking
Stillwell
Hamilton
W. A. Smith
Aldia
Adeth Schoech
Luella Hudgens
Roy Dovall
Berry Halden
Chariton
Thomas Proctor
Samuel Proctor
Near Fairview
Iieltor
Elizabeth Sneed
Indianola
Lyle Beery
Hanking
M. B. Tisne
Joe Slack
Slack Cafe
Frank Ridner
Finols
Lyte Beery
Kenneth Petznick
Frank Ford
Creston
Kenneth Schreiner
Waterloo
H. G. Broshar
J. H. Schreiner
Progressive Club
H. K. Smith
Mise Cora Loeb
Bertha Loeb
Ida Loeb
Dwight Humeston
Peggy Humeston
Ray McCloud
G. N. Main
John Millerson
Emias Wood
Henry Arthian
Maggia Cox
Lorence Gordner
Indieas
Simpson College
Donald Gardner
Laws Wesleyan College
Mt Pleasant
J. W. Albert
Anc
E. D. Kennedy
Won
Keith
Annabeth Keemer
Tame
Gondey
Tama
Lows
James Dale
Homerin
Moravia Union
Reedmen
Wm. Bawa
Mystic
Woodcock
Chet Broshar
Smith & Veach Drug Store
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