Local Appenings Highlight Community Visits and Events
Local residents report visits from Hedrick Centerville Centerville and Ottumwa guests. Illness and travel notes include a sister in Centerville, a nephew in Iowa City, and Mrs Ida Powell's discharge from Rochester hospital. Community gatherings feature Farm Bureau in Centerville, a church conference in Albia, and a Progressive club dinner at the M E Church with bridge and bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brain
Hedtick
C. GC. Waughop
Centerville
Wm. Laws
Ava Simpson
Gaet Sherrard
Cody Luse
R. L. Brown
Iowa City
Oliver Elswick
Albia
A. W. Cooper
Russell Swenson
Ottumwa
Frank Selby
John Dodd
Fred Blumenstock
Lyle Hopkins
Chas
Coffin
Farm Bureau
Viola Hammond
Allie Ward
Theo Miller
Ward
H. E. Watts
W. F. Horner
J. W. Halden
Geo Johnson
Johnson Home
Stella Reich
Cedar Rapids
Donald
Daisy Yeater
Ardis
Iris
Des Moines
John Brunn
Ames
Phil Brunn
Lisbon
Carlton Spencer
Ogden
George Talbot
Merrill
Glen
Herman i Clingensmith
Washta
Tracy Yeager
Cambridge
T. J. Zike
von Tracy
Progressive Club
M. E
Tracy
Wm. Young
Character Education Address at Fairfield Methodist conference
Summary of Miss Agnes Samuelson's address on Character Education urges parents and teachers to prioritize action over mere thought, stressing integrity and the shared responsibility of home, school, and church. It highlights use of leisure time, positive recreation, detection of delinquency, and guiding youth through modern tools like auto, film, radio, and press to prevent moral decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Agnes Samuelson
Fairfield
Church
Kingdom of God
Dillinger
Education must form character through home church and school
The speaker argues education should cultivate character, not priced lessons. There is no quick fix, only making the right choices desirable. A coordinated effort is needed among home, church, and school to teach life values.
Notice To Bidders Farm Shops addition plans Moravia IA
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the secretary of the Independent School District of Moravia in Taylor Ap panoose and Monroe counties Iowa for building materials needed in the Farm Shops addition to the school. Bids must be filed by 7:30 p.m. October 10, 1938. Dated September 28 1938. Chester Broshar Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Moravia
Taylor
Appanoose
Monroe
Iowa
Towa
Chester Broshar
Notice of district court action over Centerville land rights
In Appanoose County Iowa a district court action seeks to confirm J A Seals as absolute owner of the west half of Lot 16 and adjoining Lot 15 in Blocks 3 and 8, Range 7, Original Town of Centerville. Defendants and unknown claimants are urged to appear by November 2, 1938, or a default judgment will be entered. The petition alleges open adverse possession for more than ten years and seeks bar of all rights of others. Attorney Harry B Greenleaf appears for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Packard
Mary A. Pewthers
James 8. Pewthers
William Tissue
W. R. Berry
M. L. Town
Wilson Creed
Samuel A. Allen
Ruth A. Allen
Joab G. Brown
Riley Brown
George W. Burk
H. P. Thomas
Centerville
Appanoose County
Towa
James S. Pewthera
Samuel
A. Allen
District Court
J. A. Seals
Iowa
United States
Said
Theron
Harry 8. Greenleaf
Hiattsville Residents Visit and Local Meetings
Hiattsville area residents including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dooley of Centerville and Virgil Dooley hosted and visited with neighbors on Wednesday and Sunday. U S Hiatt and Paul Hiatt families were at various homes, with others attending the colt chow in Albia and meals at local hosts. Maurice Walter assists Virgil Dooley, while W A Rose party from Memphis Me. visited Lldwyd Rosebowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dooley
Centerville
Virgil Dooley
U. S. Hiatt
Bert Meadows
Loyd Carter
John Hiatt
Fulton
Iowa
Paul Hiatt
U. S
Maurice Walter
W. A. Rose
Dorothy
Czrin
Kermit Rose
Lisaéutine Tucker
Memphis
iLdwyd Rosebowie
Tuckee
CarcaeS Bible School and Church Services Schedule
CarcaeS Bible School begins at 10 a m with Irene Main as superintendent. Communion follows at 10 50 a m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday all day at the church with winter luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Irene
Ladies Aid
Salt of the Earth sermon at Methodist church
The sermon at the Methodist Episcopal Church centers on the theme The Salt of the Earth. The morning service explores how disciples must act like salt, preserving and improving the world, with scripture and moral application explained by Minister R. L. Brown. services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Jesus
Church of Christ Bible Class and Services
Church of Christ Bible Class Bible Study Thursday evening. Bible School each Lord's Day morning. Communion services immediately afterward and services at night. Interesting meetings ongoing. Everyone welcome. Come and join us. W. G. Lagle, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lagle
United Brethren Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Year Kickoff
United Brethren Church sets Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 46 a m led by M K Blackman, worship at 11, and evening services at 6 30 and 7 20 p m at Salem church. Woman's Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs Mary Hoskinson's home as officers and teachers prepare for the new conference year with Bishop V O Weidler of Kansas City visiting on Sunday October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Blackman
Salem Church
Woman's Aid
Mary Hoskinson
V. O. Weidler
Kansas City
Moravia area church notices and local happenings
Attendance at church Sunday morning was fair and a larger crowd was hoped for. The evening League service was well attended and engaging. Several items mention a new minister’s reception at Moravia, farm displays in Urbina township, and local visits. Enon school did not win prizes but performed commendably at the Albia Festival. Families moved homes and local gatherings are planned including a Ladies Aid meeting and prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium
League
Fairview
Hilton Hilton
Moravia
Eunice Calhoun
Albia
Lloyd Rose
Robert Burton
Lucile Carter
Don Pettibone
Ladies Aid
Enon
Urbina Township
Soap Creek
E.G Hawk
Claud Hawk
U. B
Allua
Fete
Local families share Sunday visits and sorghum activity
W B VanDorin family J C Lockman and sons R Faber and families visited Rodger Gideon’s Sunday. Mrs Verdie Doty visits daughter Mrs Howard Whisler. J T VanDorin home Sunday visit. I B VanDerin g and Louis delivered sorghum in LeRoy Saturday and visited parents Sunday. Irvin Criss former Edith Dale in Mayo hospital Rochester Minn after tumor operation. Anna Dale plans Town City exam. Dallas Faber sold sorghum in Oskaloosa. Geo Scott and Curtis Tomlin attended Albia colt show and horse sale. Scott j and children visit Tomlin home. J T VanDorin hosting Helping Hand club Thursday. Kenneth Free and Dale visit Hav er Free home. Mrs J L Jones visits Mrs Mary Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BH. VanDorin
J. C. Lockman and
Faber
Rodger Gideon’s
Verdie Doty
Howard Whisler
W. T. VanDorin
J. T. VanDorin
Irvin Criss
Edith Dale
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Anna Dale
Dallas Faber
Oskaloosa
Geo. Scott
Curtis Tomlin
Albia
Scott J
Mra
Tomlin
Richard
Helping Hand Club
Kenneth Free
Dale
Haver Free Home
J. L. Jones
Mary Chester
Appanoose County Board Proceedings September 6 1938
The Board met with all members present and approved numerous claims and expenditures including contracts, supplies, and services for the Appanoose County Farm Bureau Commerce and town projects. Notable items include Elk, Lot acquisitions in Moulton, salaries for officials and staff, registrar payments, and various vendors such as West Disinfecting Co., J. Reeves, Sayres, and Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General App. Co. Farm Bureau
Approp
Asan. of Commerce
An.ommerce
Elk
Mavltan Fa Sthdin
Albert Fowler
Geo
R. Ross
Kal Wea
Gealice
Bee
Board of Educ
Zi T
Migee
Orig
Moulton
Gorden
W. J
Opha Kirby
Halden
Beulah
Hays
W. B
Hickman
Dr. C. S
Hoover
J. A
Huston
Mary
SA. Co
Irwin Paper Co
Jennings-Christopher
Johnson
L. E
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Link
R.C
Marchant Calculating Co
jMet
Mitchell, Jasper
D. A. Koch Bros
Mullinix
F. C
Peatman
A. M
Powers
E. P
Pure Ice Co
Sayres
Gerald
Sal
Seals
F. P
Jesse Dooley
Flem Thomas
Roscoe Wales
Ralph Talbot
Posse
Shaw
Everett
Keys
Smith
John
Stamos
Harry
Star Printing Co
Sturdivant
Maxine
Talbot
Ralph
Thomas
Flem
Manor
M. L
Q. BH. Tweedy
Peter Sidlés
Lester E. Best
J. E. Yates
H. H. Henderson
Wales
R. C
Pris
Crim
Webb
Arnold
Jim Luce
John Reeves
West Disinfecting Co
West
E. O
Brody's
Moise
Carlson
C'ville Baking Coy
C'ville Impleemnt Co
C'ville Sheet Metal Works
Equip
Apra
Clark’s Groc
Cochran
Otis
Lester Breese
C. M. McFatridge
Wheeler Type
Zion Office Supply Co
Adams Oil Co
Brody’s Store
Daughtery & Benge
Daughtery & Casteei
Dorahue
Dr. J. C
Foster
J. H. Or
Leta
Fuller's Mach
Hurst’s Dept
U. Co
Kauzlarich
Andy M
Rpre
Penney
J. C
Radovich
Rudy
Rosenbaum
L. Groceries
Susettovich
Pete
Standard
Soybe
Strode
Bill
Swift & Co
Venell
Wray
Lee
Fore
Dug
County accounts and notices from Appanoose County
A dense ledger style item lists numerous names with expenses, payments, taxes, and orders from Appanoose County officials including coroner and attorney fees, road payrolls, nursing aid, and concrete materials. It notes a deed conveyance to Ernest Elswick and property description, plus a partial continuation promised in a later issue. Classifieds advertise farming inputs, rooms, rental houses, and services with local contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zore
John
Cameron
F. C
Evans
Howard
T. G
Orden
W. J
Gorden
Johnson
Hugh
Milani
Geo
Pure Ice Co
Allanson
Harry E
C. A
Harris
J. H
Peatman
A. M
Saccara
Victor
Shanks
Clyde
Gunter
Frank
R. A
Prop
Agnes O'Leary
Limestone Concrete Materials Co
Dixon Const. Co
Limestone
Morlan
Steve L
Checker
Fox
Jack
Patrol
Harris & Colgan
Pleasant Township
T. S
Moulton
Harrelson
West
Hoover
County Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Iowa
Ernest Elswick
Wentworth
Centerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chet Broshar
Samuelson
Yeach Drug Store
The
Rexall Drug Store
District Court of
Hiattsville
Carcaes
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
Church of Christ Bible Class
United Brethren
KE. P. Spurlock
Pastor
Appanoose County Board
Freeman Johnson
Moravia Hotel
MacCauley
Albert Veach
W. G. Harris
Homer Road
M. F
Walter Bailey
Geo. Richmond
Orval Kinney
Elmer Stevens
C. F. Houser
Ate Strickler
Dave Richmond
C. T. Slavin Phillips Station
Broad Sows
Forrow
G. Davis
Ben Blumer
J. P. Coffin
Russell
Gardner Hatchery
Buster Brown
C. T. Foglesong
Turner &Son
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