County Wide Church Institute at Centerville
County Sunday School council of Christian Education in the Presbyterian Church hosts a December 7 1934 church work institute in Centerville. Morning sessions begin at 9 15 with devotional led by Christine Hanson and present programs by Rev D Wolfe and state workers. An optional covered dish lunch at noon precedes an afternoon session featuring teaching methods for children and adult renewal, with a 4 00 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Sunday School Council of Christian Education
Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Christine Hanson
D. Wolfe
J. W. Zerbe
Clyde Enskine
Lucile Whitney
Forest Mail
Sylvia Sloan
Hugh Wood
Mail deadlines by region for December package delivery
Postal guidance outlines cutoffs to ensure parcels arrive by Monday December 24. It lists regional mail dates across Pacific Coast Western Near Western South Western and Eastern states including New York Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware New England and neighboring states with date ranges in mid December for final mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
South Western
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Caldoherd
Louisana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
New
England
Towa
Missouri
City Funds Exhausted and Warrants Await Action
City funds are exhausted leaving authorities to consider next steps on warrants. Officials cite budget gaps and delayed revenues as the cause and warn residents of potential impacts on services. The situation remains fluid as decisions hinge on interim financing options.
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Centerville Area
Local residents shared Thanksgiving with relatives in Centerville Moravia Keokuk Des Moines and other towns. Families hosted dinners and visits included the Gumm Spurgeon Edwards Dan iels and Kinkade households while the Presbyterian class and Home Missionary Society planned events and a Christmas party for area children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Singley
Ella Kapp
Centerville
Austin Stuckey
Leonard Stuckey
Presbyterian Church
Marguerite Berry
Katherine McLennan
Moravia
J. H. Jackson
Beatrice Willett
Shirley Poole
Farmington
Iowa
Mel Martin
Sam Cole
Charles
Dale Russell
Keokuk
Marvin Richardson
Moberly
Wabash Hospital
J. P. Jennings
Wilbur
Margaret
Lydia Blosser
Ralph Blosser
Des Moines
Joseph Kinkade
Town City
Ed Ringer
Pittsburg
Penn
J. F. Kinkade
Fred Kissack
Forest
Sallie Allen
B. B. Buirchett
Bloomfield
A. C. Merritt
Deane Burk
Kellerton
Claude Minnyan
Owen
Robert
Hollis
Grand River
Jas. Sparks
Oris Davis
Leroy Spurgeon
Marie Spurgeon
Pleas Grey
Albert Grey
Sarah Weber
Carl
Frank Davis
Udell
Home Missionary Society
Methodist Church
M. S. Edwards
Jas. Edwards
M. W. Poffenberger
Chas. Stansberry
W. J. Dever
C. E. Jarvis
East 2Nd St
H. M. Adams
Wilbur Kingery
Laurine
Ivan
Florence
David
Bernice
Chubby
Harold Vandorn
Roy.Lenz
Joyce
Chester Engle
Claira
Fern
Calvin Evans
Bob
Joe
Newt. Anderson
George
Marcelle Gumm
Wanetty
Ralph Spurgeon
Chris. Lindsey
Iona Edwards
Jimmy Searl
Hazel Evans
Pauline Spurgeon
Marguerite Lindsey
Mabel Berg
Tom Evans
Keith Gregory
Joe Vandeventer Jr
Dick Bogle
Bill Brinegar
Paul Smith
Manchester
P. E.D
Kate Bovard
Marian Carson
Double Car Crash and Mule Struck in Thursday Night Snow
A Thursday night snow storm caused a double accident near the Gordon school house. Basial Swain of Drakesville hit a wagon carrying stock, then another car struck a mule near the Wallace home. Visibility was poor, lamps unseen. Swain may compensate Wallace for losses. The injured mule survived with minor bruises as another car suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon School House
Glen Wallace
Basial Swain
Drakesville
Austin Yates
U. S. Smith To Address Public Forum
The Public Forum meets Monday at 7 30 P M in the High School auditorium. Admission is free with a collection to cover expenses. Doctor A S Smith former president of Iowa Wesleyan University speaks on Christian colleges and general education. A quiz panel will pose questions and audience Q A follows. Doctor E G Williams of Des Moines has accepted for January 28 with subject to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor A. S. Smith
Iowa Wesleyan University
E. G Williams
Beaver Avenue Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Tribune
Legion And Auxiliary Hold Evening Meeting
The Legion and Auxiliary will meet tonight at their hall on Thursday. Auxiliary members should bring a small gift for a Des Moines war orphan. The local Auxiliary clothes the girl and the gifts will be sent directly to her in a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Des Moines
GAY DIVORCEE PROMPTS Colonial Theatre Run At Reduced Prices
The Colonial announces the film Gay Divorcee featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Flying Down To Rio with the Carioca. It will show Friday Saturday Sunday with a Sunday matinee at 2 30, prices 16c adults 10c kids. Also David Holt stars in You Belong To Me with Lee Tracy and Helen Mack and Buck Jones Red Rider chapter 1. Phone us the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Moulton
Paramount
Omaha
The
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Rio
Peterson
David Holt
Lee Tracy
Helen Mack
Buck Jones
Red. Rider”. Co
Mont Cole Dies After Prolonged Illness in Moulton
Mont Cole of Moulton Iowa died at home on West 7th street after a year of poor health and weeks in bed He was 76 at death born November 3 1858 near Hutchinson Kansas He lived much of his life in Moulton and served 22 years as Justice of the Peace He married Jessie Ogden in 1884 the couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1934 They adopted a daughter and had two grandsons Funeral services were held at the Moulton Methodist Church December 2 with interment in Oakland Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Cole
Moulton
West 7Th Street
Mr. Cole
Simeon Cole
Carolina Cole
Hutchison
Kans
Iowa
Montrose
Ft. Madison
Jessie Ogden
Gorman Hansen Wed In Thanksgiving Morning Nuptials
Clarence Hansen and Vivian Gorman wed on Thanksgiving morning at 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs L C Gorman in Moulton. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev C E Cooley. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen of Centerville, and the bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Gorman of Dean, will reside in Centerville where Hansen is manager of the N G N store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gorman
Moulton
Clarence Hansen
Vivian Gorman
Centerville
Dean
Hanson
Moulton Friends
Follow Up Meeting At Mrs Whicker Home
Washington township Farm Bureau ladies held a followup meeting at Mrs O O Whicker November 27. Bad roads kept several from attending. Leader Mrs Whicker and Mrs Bertha Wallace taught rug making with rug pattern drawing, noon cooperative lunch, and brading and weaving wheel or circle rugs. Attendees included Mrs O Q Whicker Mrs Lowell Young Mrs Maude Young Mrs Lucille Reynolds of California Mrs Inez Ransom Mrs Lewis Taylor Mrs Marque Henderson Mrs B S Jamison Mrs Bertha Wallace and Miss Ruby Wood. Class No 9 of the Christian church met with Mrs Delay Weather all Mo a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Washington Township
O. O. Whicker
Lowell’ Young
Maude Young
Lucille Reynolds
California
Inez Ransom
Lewis Taylor
Marque Henderson
B. S. Jamison
Bertha Wallace
Ruby Wood
Sunday school and services at local churches
At The Churches Presbyterian Church Sunday school at 10 00 am with Marguerite Berry as superintendent and classes for everyone. Church Of God also holds Sunday school at 10 00 am. Preaching Saturday night 730 and Sunday 1100 and 730 pm with Sister Amel Kimes in charge. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 7380. Public is invited to attend all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Marguerite Berry
Church of God
Amel Kimes
Christian Church Seeks Service Details For Lord's Day
The church lists services on the usual schedule for Lord's Day with Women in charge of the evening service. The official board meets at the parsonage tonight. The Mary Dillinger Guild Bazaar is set for Saturday in the church parlors. Endeavorers held a strong meeting last Sunday with Marjorie Davin leading. A benefit show Hello Everybody airs at Colonial Theatre Monday night December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christ Jesus
Carlis
Mary Dillinger Guild
Endeavorers
Marjorie Davin
Colonial Theatre
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
The church holds 10:00 Sunday School led by Hugh Wood with a note on attendance. 11:00 services feature a pastor sermon and special music. 6:30 Hamilton and Senior Leagues, 7:30 church service with orchestra directed by Clyde Stites. Midweek prayer Wednesdays at 7:30 with choir rehearsal at 8:15. Weekly orchestra practice Fridays at Stites residence. Pastor O. E. Cooley leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hugh Wood
Hamilton
Clyde Stites
Stites
O. E. Cooley
Small Attendance At Legion Athletic Show
The Legion athletic show at the Colonial Theatre Monday drew a sparse crowd and receipts failed to cover expenses. Joe Reynolds beat Earl McDanel in the opener, Daniel s and Engle boxed to a no decision, Stewart and Crim halted after two rounds, Knapp and Cramer staged a wrestling exhibition with Cr amer taking the first fall in 14 minutes and Knapp the second in nine. Referee J. M. Garrett and timekeeper Dr. G. W. Davis presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Colonial Theatre
Joe Reynolds
Earl McDanel
Joe Daniels
Jess Engle
Farmer Stewart
Cole Crim
Arthur Knapp
Centerville
Babe Cramer
Queen City
Cramer
Knapp
J. M. Garrett
G. W. Davis
Special Program At Christian Church Presents Japan Theme
A church program titled Introducing Japan, produced by a cast of thirty two, will be shown at the Christian church Sunday night. A prologue sets the scene for a meeting on the Japanese question and the second scene features Japanese speakers describing their work. Music and costumes accompany the vivid portrayal and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Christian Church
Farmers Face Meat Shortage Delays On Saturday Night
Roadside residents suffered as truck routes from Centerville to Moulton took three hours. Main arteries delayed workers leaving outlying roads to struggle for supplies. Local merchants stayed busy as farmers in town sparked urgent business chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moulton
Snowstorm paralyses Moulton as 20 inch dump hits
A historic blizzard battered Moulton and surrounding areas with about 20 inches of snow, driving drifts up to eight feet and halting rail and street traffic. Centerville and Brownsfield reported heavy totals as crews cleared roads, restored walks, and struggled to deliver mail and papers amid blocked routes and car mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Moulton
Centerville
Brownsield
Star Route
Light Company
FERA
G. L. Bovard
White Hall
Milton
Bovard
Carrol .Horn
Irip
Bill Jennings
Des Moines
Forest Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Wide Church Institute
C’ville
U. S. Smith
Legion and Auxiliary Meet
Strettak Ast
Cate
Gorman—Hansen
Mrs
Delay. Eather
Legion Athletic Show
Moulton Center OF
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!