Death Notice and Local Obituaries Across Wellman
Obituaries and notices detail the death of Frank Leffler a cheerful painter who had not been well lately. The Christian Tabernacle mourns two devoted members Rodney Sage and Frank Leffler. Community updates include health, wartime marriages notes, graveside rites for Major Latta, and various local family moves visits and church events in Wellman and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leffler
The
Christian Tabernacle
Rodney Sage
Mr. Leffler
Funeral Services For Mrs L Moffitt Held in Wellman
The funeral for Laura Moffitt, who died Thursday at her daughter’s home, was held Sunday at the Methodist church in Wellman. Rev. Rk. W. Pinnell conducted the service with Powell Funeral Home overseeing arrangements. Born November 2, 1871 in Town County, she married Edward Moffit in 1846. he died in 1933. The couple lived in Wellman for many years before her death. she had lived with her son Leigh after her husband’s passing.
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Charles Allen
Europe
Gien Allen
Lou Huffman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
EK. Horner
Marion
Rachel Chapman
Walter Wallace
Oskaloosa
Dlifford Yoder
Leo Gislain
Methodist Church
W. A. Curl
A. J. Helmer
Jean Helmer
Wellman
E. H. Beck
Greeley
C.F. Mayer
Laura Moffit
Dewey Hoefert
Methodist
Rk. W. Pinnell
Powell
Moffitt
Town County
Edward Moffit
She &Be
Leigh
Manag
Wheat usage in prewar and wartime US figures
In prewar years the United States used about 720000 bushels of wheat annually while wartime demand rose to about 1300000 bushels per year. The extra wheat supported livestock feeds and alcohol manufacture.
Iowa rural schools face mass closures next fall
Des Moines May 24 1 000 small rural schools may not reopen next fall due to teacher shortages. Paul B Norris rural education chief cites wartime impact and weak training programs as the cause as smaller schools lose teachers to larger districts and other jobs.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Lopa
Iowa Little Red
Paul B. Norris
State Department of Public Instruction
Taxation Clashes in District Education Debate
The passage notes money's abundance loosening farmer reluctance to fund a larger district. It cites goals of improved schooling for children and the challenge of recruiting teachers as central issues in the education district expansion debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mers
Birthday dinner honors C C Niffenegger in West Chester
Mrs. R C Fergusor reports a May 22 gathering at C C Niffenegger’s home to honor his birthday. Attendees include Rosco Niffenegger and families from Kalona and nearby areas. Others shared cake, social time, and memories during a neighborhood celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Fergusor
West Chester
C. C. Niffenegger
Rosco Niffenegger
Kalona
Keith Stewart
Peggy
Ricky
Ivan Niffeneveger
Gail
Shirley
Patty Jean Hotle
Betty Griges
Corinne Nicola
Priscilla Porter
Washington
Hursday
Sidney Seaberg
Ile
Burlington
Sidney
Sarah Brubaker
Clinton
Charles Kelle
Charles Keller
Brubaker
Keller
Clifford Mullen
Pearl Mullen
Mayme Madill
Robert Thompson
Lawn Raking Aids New Growth and Seeding
Raking removes clip pings and fallen leaves that form a mat on the lawn. This mat smothers grass during winter, while thorough raking scarifies surface soil to expose bare spots, improving soil absorption of nutrients and preparing a good base for reseeding.
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FOX
BilLy P Jayne
Iader
Sherlock Holmes
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Glaeer Hazard
C. W. McLaughlin
University Hospital
Sam McKee
Elm Grove Cemetery
Latta
Fred E. Miller
Jimmie Pangborn
Henry
Diantha
Grandma
H. C. Hull
Moffit Produce
Champion Hill
G. E. S. and
Rebekah Lodges
Chas. Long
Deney Hoefert
Leigh Moltit
Cuslift
Masonic
Wellman Cemetery
Floyd Wilson
John Henry
Keota
James Morrow
Santa Monica, Calif
Vella Maplethorpe
George Trieseliiman
Mrs. S
Kiah
Norma Kempf
Colo
Lloyd Durst
Beck
A E.C. Club
Gardner
Bud Mulcahy
Kkalona
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
Tra
Dr. Salsbury
Cru
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Bennett
Anmond
Bing Crosby
Bitty Grable
Bob Hope
Fibber Magee
Molly Frank Sinatra
Vivian Blaine
Harpo Marx
Harry James & Orchestra
Oakwood
Jimmy Smith
Connie
Sim's Shoe Store
Sue Ellen
Gilman Sn
E. C. Smith
Ed Squires
Home
Will
Mamie Conger
Hattie R
Wuaa Cramer TL
Scientific Socie
Peter Pan
ARES
Uzly Ey
Omron Aorry
Coffee Maxwell House
Kellogg’s Pep
Eke
National Orange
Seit” AC
Clapp’s
ESA
Snosheen
He A
National Pan Rolls National Cinnamon Rolls
National Plain Rye Bread
FCN Oo Ehol
Pork & Beans
Campbell's
Kadota
Larsen
Dearborn
Yale
Pillsbury's Flour
Hershey’s Poe
Mississippi
California
Philadelphia
Iour
Hazel
Little BO Peep
Cou
Nce Casuals
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