Fall Festival Displays Noted In Community Event
A lively Fall Festival showcased farm products led by Donald Whitehead with many prizes. Alta Main, Archie Herron, and Nellie DuVall displayed crafts and dolls, while Floyd Johnson presented 160 drawings in the Union office window. Maxine and Richard Smith exhibited 58 pitchers and 67 animals respectively, drawing widespread interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Whitehead
Mra
Alta Main
Archie Herron
Mats the’ Festival
Nellie’ DuVoaul
Warren DuVall
M. P. Main
Floyd Johnson
Floyd’ Johnson
Maxine
Richard. Smith
Richard
Welch
Army Induction Sees Clifford Stocker Depart Albia
Clifford Stocker son of Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker of east of Mo Tavig left Albia with a group of young men from the induction center on September 9 bound for Ft Des Moines. There is no current report on his destination or status. Word says Clifton Boardman, recently from Monroe County to Maine, has been discharged to Ft Leonard Wood in Rolla Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Mo- Tavig
Albia
Ft. di Moines
Clifton Boardman
Monroe County
Maines
Ft. Leonard Wood
Rolla, Mo
Ottumwa Grand Jury Service Briefly Ended
J L Dodd appeared in Ottumwa on Tuesday to serve on the federal grand jury. The grand jury term was light and only one day sufficed to complete it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Dodd
Ottumwa
Buain ‘Ore
Attending U B Conference Session At Muscatine
Attendees from the Attending U B Conference gathered in Muscatine for a meeting this week. Delegates discussed forthcoming events and regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Broviren
Muscating
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Harle and Mrs Sheldon
A birthday dinner honoring Mrs Harle and Belle Sheldon on September 14 gathered family and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stauber, Mr Ian on and Florence, and other Beam family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlei
Belle Sheldon
Sheldon
An Stauber
A By
Ianon
Florence
Finge
Marriage of Ruth Hinton to J Hodgson in Albia
Mrs GA Hinton of Albia announces the marriage of their daughter Ruth to J Hodgson son of Mr and Mrs Hodgson of Mazomaxid Wis. The ceremony was at the Christian church parsonage Albia Sept 3 at 7 80 performed by Rev Donald McKay. Attended by Jeanne Mikkelson and Robert L Smith. The bride wore a blue suit with brown accessories. They will reside in Albia until Hodgson completes study at Ames Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Hinton
Albid Dandance
Ruth
Harlow
J. Hodgson
Mra
Mikkelson
Robert L. Smith
Hodgson
Albia High School
Peoples National Bank
Albia
Ames
Moravia Fall Festival Draws Big Crowds Despite Rain
The Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute and Appanoose County Poultry Club Show completed its 36th annual event amid rain that curtailed Saturday plans. Governor George A. Wilson spoke Friday night to about 8,000 attendees, with Albia and Centerville delegations aiding attendance. Over 750 exhibits were entered, overseen by Lea Hiatt and assistants, as officials praised the overall success despite wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Johnson
Rl i
Moravia
George A. Wilson
Albia
Centerville
Lea Hiatt
Hiatt
Obituary: Mrs H Coulson Dies From Auto Injuries
Mrs H Coulson of near Jeanium dies at St Joseph hospital Canterville from injuries after Sept 2 auto crash. Anna Belle Main born Oct 14 1861 near Moravia, died Sept 10 1941 aged 79 years 10 months 24 days. Surviving husband J Coulson four daughters Sadie Rouse Fran ca Zabniser Edna Johnson Arlie Wilson, son Carl. 11 grandchildren. Funeral Sept 12 Moravia U B church with Rev Fisher and Rev Zike. bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Coulson
St. Joseph Hospital
Canterville
A . Anna Belle. Main
John
Sarah Thackery
Main
d-Yarm
Moravia
Brush
Old Salem Church
Savior
Salem Church
Jeanium
Mra
Sadie
Rouse
Albia
Francea Zabniser
Montrose
Colo
Edna Johnson
Arlie Wilson
Chariton
Carl
Moravia U. B
A. Fisher
Mystic
Asaiste
T. J. Zike
Elva Waughop
Grace Main
Forrest Main
Ben Jones Jai Neiees Angi
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
We express appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and acts of kindness shown during our bereavement for Lewis Rouse and family. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Webb Mr and Mrs Cohn and families, Mrs Ted Wilson and family, and Mr and Mrs Teo Fox for tributes and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau
Tee Lewis Rouse
Webb
Cohn
Ted Wilson
Teo Fox
Premium Winners Rural School Exhibits Across Grades
Rural school exhibits crown Hedge College and Enon with top junior awards in freehand drawing paper cutting and booklet work. Shanghai and Denny show strong entries in domestic science and pastry, with Enon and Maple Grove runners-up in multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennys
Enon
Shanghai
Jeradens
Hedge College
Ge College
Pape Miller
Miller
Ieracens
Maple Grove
Jenny
Ork
Denny
Winsler Fife Wedding at Lynch Residence
Miss Jéraldyn Winsler and Mr Max Leonard Fife unite in marriage at the Lynch home with Rev Ralph M. Smith officiating. Guests sing, a reception follows, and the couple plans a Sea Island Georgia honeymoon after Chicago departure.
Firkins Opens Alleys for Bowling
Rex Firkins has opened bowling alleys in the Kanao building on the north side of the square with hours listed. Alleys open Monday Wednesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. and all day Saturday. Teams in the league will play Monday and Friday evenings. four teams expected. George Heliyer assists in managing the alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Firkins
Kanao
Thealleys
Wling
Firkins
George Heliyer
Altega
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Covered Dish Supper
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows and their families are invited to a covered dish supper at the I O O F hall next Monday evening September 22. This also marks the regular magane night for the Rebekah 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Band AuxiliaryTea Opens With Hostess Tea at Moravia
The executive committee of the Band Auxiliary will host a tea at Mrs D Orelups home on Friday September 19 at 2 30 PM to start the year. All band workers and supporters are urged to attend. Mrs Sam Cole of Moulton visited Moravia Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Orelup
Sam Cole
Moulton
Moravia
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Grant Sincox
The September seventh celebration observed the Golden Wedding of Grant Sincox born 1864 in Galena Illinois and Sadie Temperly. The couple married in Hazel Green Wisconsin and lived in Ball Butte Mont Foster and Moravia before settling near Albia Iowa. They plan to move to Albia after October first. They have two children and four grandchildren. Numerous friends and relatives attended at the Sincox farm near Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowegian
Grant Sincox
Sincox Farm
Galena
Illinois
Edwin Sincox
Iowa
Moravia
Sincox
Albia
Sincoxes
Herman Johnson
Bromnton
Exvin Sincox
Irma
Kenneth
Ralph Johnson
Clair Sincox
Russell Sincox
Des Moines
Hazel Carlson
Lois
Adel
Ed Lewis
Ed Searcy
Marilyn
Harley Smith
Ray Rendall
Aden
Bob
Ottumwa
Harold Ades
Bob and
Tom Lincox
Knoxville
Ep Wilson
Zell Wilson
LeRoy
Ernest Caster
Darrell
Floyd
George Darby
Harry Felton
Harry
Helen
Fred Blumenstock
Lincox
Elks Cadet Flight Training Targets Appanoose County Youths
Eugene Wilcox and Donald Ahee of Moravia were among six Appanoose county youths who passed the preflight exam for BH B P C Elks club teaching school for army flying cadets. The program offers a ten week course, start dates every five weeks, with cadet pay of 76 dollars monthly plus one dollar ration pay and furnished transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wilcox
Donald Ahee
Moravia
Appanoose County
BH. P. C. Elks Club
Centerville
Elks Training School
The
Elks
Marriage of Mildred Pugh Dwight F. Glick at Rockford
The ceremony took place at 4:00 p.m. Sunday September 24 at the bride’s home 915 15th Ave Rockford Til, with Rev D Kermit Pugh officiating. The couple plans a northern honeymoon after a reception for 25 guests. The groom is with Rockford Mitten and Hosiery Co and the bride has worked at J L Clark Mfg Co. Afterward they will reside at 915 15th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Pugh
D. A. Pugh
15Th Ave
Rockford
Til
Dwight F. Glick
H. E. Glick
Moravia
D. Kermit Pugh
Big Stone Gap
Virginia
Ibride
Johanna Hill
Helen Pugh
Marlen Pugh
Donald Coil
Edward Bradwell
Dorothy Crowder
Thelma Carr
Moravia Fall Festival tops 400 visitors registered
More than 400 out of town visitors attended the Moravia Fall Festival last weekend, with registration at the Community Building sponsored by the Moravia library board. Registrants included numerous individuals from Iowa and distant states, plus several Centerville residents and local couples traveling for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dick Coons
Tuscon
Ariz
Charles King
Jack Long
Rock Island
Barbara Hammond
Elgin
Ill
Mina Adama
Bobbie Adama
Kirksville
Eliza Majors
Novinger
Jeraldyn Winsler
Chicago
W. B. Firkins
Lee Firkins
Kansas City
R. F. Main
Hysham
Mont
Iowa
George A. Wilson
L. B. Chase
Hilbert Roberts
Rita
Keith Roberts
W. M. Shaw
Mae Waring
Mra
A. M. Pennington
Rasasong Erwin and
Shirley
Des Moines
Allie Morris Smith
Knoxville
W. R. Day
Day
Frank Farr
J. L. McCrory
Fairfield
C. BE. Main
W. H. Hiatt
Mintig Shoemaker
Oskaloosa
W. B. Karr
Otley
Lowell VanDorin
Louis
Carolyn
LeRoy
Pearl Runnells
Paul
Russell Day
Vic Barnett
Alfred Dudley
Ed Argo
Laura Jo and
Guelda
Hazel Criswell
Delia Garmon
Ude Taylor
Ottumwa
Howard Brock
Leora
Joan
Hiteman
Gladys Keegan
Drakesville
Salem Homecoming Date Announced at Moravia Church
The annual homecoming will be held at the Salem United Brethren church west of Moravia on Sunday September 28 with further program details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Brethren Church
Moravia
Moravia Post Office Interior Renovation Noted
The Moravia post office shows a refreshed interior as renovations wrap up during a calm period. Albert Brain, Gertrude Brain, and Mr and Mrs Sidney began they trip to Wye for a visit with Brain and friends, marking a small community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ibase Yattice
Albert Brain
Gertrude B
Brain
Sidney Arted
Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Swaim
Union
Bert Drake
Swaim
Ga Bon
Ameona
Phoenix
U. B. Conference
H. Coulson
Donald Whitehead
Howard Hakins
Idea Eee Howing
Donald Lw Walkhead
Chrng Bogert
Chris Bogart
Fred Coltrain
Winsler
Fife
Lynch
Pbresérice
Jéraldyn Winsler
Roy Winsler
Max.Leonard Fife
Pearl D. Fife
Kirkaville
Rey
Ralph MM, G. Smith
George Windler
Myre
Jean Kati Broshar
Waterloo
Kenneth Jacobs
Clias
Missouri State Teachers College
Pi Kappa Delta
Michael Reese School, of
Sigma Zeta Science Fraternity
Pi Kappa Delta Forensic Fraternity
Phi Sigma" Epsilon
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
U. S
Pacific Coast
American Airlines
Christian Church
Sea Island
Georgia
Pearl D
Vers
Journey
Rose
Mary Blosser
F. E. Bean
Lloyd Eveland
Don Hunter
Frank Miller
Don Wehrle
Rubye Winsler
W. G. Davis
Newtown
Monte Oehler
Roy Wright
Sig Horn
Tom Kerby
D. McMillian
T. Cerdone
Oakland
Calif
Dean Smithburg
Sioux Falls
M. D
Wm. Allen
Cal DelSanto
J. D. Minnes
N. R. Ward
Margaret Ward
J. A. Winsler
George Winsler
Georgianna
Chester 3Roshar
Janet Lee
C. BE. Winsler
George D. Lynch
Mary Rose Main
Svaumner Farm
Pugh-Glick
Iva Turner
Harris
WHO
Farm Bureau Organization
Atbia Legion Post
Albians
Missouri
Phantliis
Adams
F. F. Martin
Bridgewater
James Warrender
Cherokee County
William Holmstrom
Geneseo
Alten Hiatt
Emma Wood
Henry Arthian
Millboro, S. D
Will Wood
Jacob Ritter
John Taylor
John Needham
Colin Senior
H. G. Hargis
Salem
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