Social Visits Across Centerville and Surrounding Towns
Udell Mrs O A Gorden and son Floyd visited the Johnny Gorden home in Centerville. Floyd Whisler and family L B Saum and daughter Zola spent Sunday at the Earnest Schoech home in Blakesburg. Beatdica Brizéndine and Lutille Exline spent Sunday with Ruth Spurgeon. Verde Fowler Reva Moran Darlene and Hattie Jane Whisler attended the B Y P D conference at Libertyville. Marie Spurgeon, student at Kirksville, spent the weekend with Ross and Ruth Spurgeon. a doctor was called for Mrs Sarah Mason who has been ill for weeks. Utterback family visited near Moravia. Chas Benz family visited relatives in Moulton. Earl Foster family spent Sunday at Walter Ward’s. Josie Miller of Ottumwa spent the weekend with BE Miller family. Iane McWilliams of Centerville visiting Catherine Cooley. Frank Stufflebeam of Ottumwa spent weekend with George Stufflebeam. Harold Clark family spent Sunday afternoon at Walter Clark’s. Beatrice Brizendine of Centerville spending a few days with Lucille Exline.
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O. A. Gorden
Floyd
Johnny Gorden
Centerville
Floyd Whisler
L.B. Saum
Zola
Earnest Schoech
Blakesburg
Beatdica Brizéndine
Lutille
Exline
Ruth Spurgeon
Verde Fowler
Reva Morlan
Darlene
Hattie Jane Whisler
Libertyville
Marie Spurgeon
Kirksville
Ross Spurgeon
Sarah Mason
Utterback
Moravia
Chas. Benz
Moulton
Earl Foster
Walter Ward
Josie Miller
Ottumwa
BE. E. Miller
Iane McWilliams
Catherine Cooley
Frank Stufflebeam
George Stufflebeam
Harold Clark
The
Walter Clark
Ome
Severs Attend True Vow Keepers Celebration in KC
Mr and Mrs John Severs of Moulton joined 160 couples married over 50 years at a Kansas City celebration titled True Vow Keepers on June 18. They received a coffee urn for traveling the greatest distance. The event featured old time songs speeches and readings with photos of the Severs appearing in Kansas City newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Severs
Moulton
Kansas City
Severs
Reunion of Class of 1927 at Moulton High School
The 1927 Moulton High School graduating class held its first reunion Sunday June 26 1952 at the Christian Church parlors. Despite heavy rain attendees included Marie and Leroy Spurgeon Walter Elliott and others. The next reunion is noted for 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Christian Church
Marie Spurgeon
Leroy Spurgeon
Walter Elliott
Wm. Hutchinson
Lester Hutchinson
Dewitt Alexander
Zelma Campbell
Vera Jordan
Jean Siler
Paul Hamilton
Doris Brown
Jamnita Childs
Community Callers and Visits Around Moulton
Central Arch Heron of Moulton called at the Bud Henson home Wednesday morning. Sherman McClurg spent Wednesday at the Ottis McClurg home. Ralph and Bud Henson were business callers in Moulton Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Graves and family spent Wednesday evening at the Ralph Henson home. Mrs. Golda Henson and family called Thursday at the Ralph Henson home. Charlene and Geneng Henson of Des Moines visited their uncle and aunt, the Ralph Hensons, last week. Reva Fay Arthur and Ronald Lawson were Lancaster visitors Saturday night and Carl Johnson family visited the Flavy Lawson home Sunday. Bud Henson called on his uncle Bob Henson Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Heron
Moulton
Bud Henson
Sherman McClurg
Ottis McClurg
Ralph
James Graves
Ralph Henson
Flavy Lawson
Art Lawson
Golda Henson
Laura Barnett Lou
Jack
Pay Aileen
Ronald Ranald Lawson
Char
Reva
Fay
Aileen Lawson
Bert Horn
Near Numa
Chas. White
Bob Henson
Weekend Visit Brought Garrison Family to Des Moines
Des Moines visit included Mr Ararat George Garrison and son Lonnie Lee with the Harry Anderson family. Local notes report William Stufflebeem suffers lung injury, a pedestrian chain of events near his home after veering off the main highway into tall clover. Community news lists trips to Ames for 4 H Club convention, visits from Cen terville residents, and church Sunday School reminders for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garrison
Lonnie Lee
Des Moines
Harry Anderson
William Stufflebeem
William
Virgo Staley
Opal Houser
Georgia Linden
Ames
Christine Henshaw
Centerville
Rex
Kermit Staley
George Gregg
Ft. Des Moines
Will Stufflebeem
Maxine Bradley
Charles Fuger
Jay Leonard
Elmer Yeager
Brownie Claims Potato Grower Lead Over Hutch
At the Alva Powell and J A Brown homes a contest on potato growing produced claims that Brownie has won over Hutch. Brownie exhibited fine specimens last week described as large and smooth early potatoes. Joe Callen, another local gardener, insists his produce is even better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Powell
J. A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Joe Callen
Gardner
Letter From Subscriber Praises Local Citizens Skills
A reader laments loss of small engine jobs at the Moulton round-house and notes several prominent locals will be jobless until Wabash conditions improve. Clyde Stites is highlighted for his musical work. readers hope he stays and helps nurture young talent to restore Moulton’s musical standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Clyde Stites
Stites
Reed Family Returns From Pleasantville Visit
Mr and Mrs Trenton Reed and their son Gerald returned Tuesday after visiting a few days at Eddie Thompson's home in Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Reed
Gerald
Pleasantville
Eddie Thompson
Colonial Has Fine Programs Booked Tonight at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial opens with Edna May Oliver in Lad ies of the Jury a comedy about a mixed jury that dis agrees and ends not guilty. The film features a strong supporting cast and satire of jury dynamics. Also premiering The Lost Squadron stars Richard Dix in an aviation romance with stunt action and a developing romance set amidst peril and wrecked planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May Oliver
RKO Radio Pictures
Colonial Theatre
Miss Oliver
Lowell Sherman
Ken Murray
Rosco Ates
Cimarron
Kitty Kelly
Guvin
Big Boy
Williams
Kate Price
Cora Witherspoon
George Humbert
Lost Squadron
Hollywood
Richard Dix
Dick Grace
Aes
Air Ng
4-H Club Tour Opens County Livestock Fields Today
The two day event runs today and tomorrow with a caravan of 48 farms in Appanoose County. Co. Rgt. Leo Bowdish announces the tour led by Victor Ross Wendall Nichols and W. E. Young with F. P. Reed as state leader. Members and parents meet at 8 at the courthouse. a basket lunch is planned and kittenball games may be staged during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Rgt
Leo Bowdish
Victor Ross
Centerville
Wendall Nichols
W. E. Young
Exline
F. P. Reed
State Livestock Club
State Extension Department
Appanoose
Post Office to Close All Day on July Fourth
Postmaster J M Garrett announces no rural or city mail delivery on July Fourth. General delivery windows closed, box service continues. Businesses may close part of the day and firms will decide hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Garrett
County Democrats Plan Convention in Centerville
Democrats of Appanoose county will meet in the court room at Centerville Saturday to select a candidate for county coroner and state representative. Delegates to the state and judicial conventions will also be chosen. The convention opens at 11 o'clock Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Centerville
Centerville B and P W Met in Moulton
The Business and Professional Woman's club of Centerville met in Moulton at the Christian church parlors for a Tuesday evening gathering. Teckla Swanson led the business session, with a program including violin by Halliene Dillon, Grace Stearns story of our flag, Bernice Brown pianologue pieces, and community singing. About sixty members attended, and 300 yards per mile will be used on today’s resurfacing project as Primary No. 149 moves from Moulton to the town’s four corners north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moulton
Christian Church
Teckla Swanson
Jenifer Greene
Halliene Dillon
Grace Stearns
Swanson
Bernice Brown
Four Corners
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Udell
Beatrice Brizendine
Lucille Exline
Walter Reed
Ralph Reed
Isaac Fry
L. E. Johnson
C. E. Drake
Arkansas
E. Wood Co
Mr. Ararat
Brownie
Hutch
Colonial
Centerville B
P. W
Merriast
Adies
Idna May Oliver
Jill Esmond
Filmcom
Tanga
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