I can add a bit to the question about the stores along the north side of the courthouse square in Leon. THis is a excerpt from a sort of autobio that I started writing for my kids: Starting at the NW corner and going east along the north side of the square was the Central Hotel in the back of which were a series of restaurants (Johnnie Boswell's Steakhouse was one of them in the late forties.) In fact after the busses stopped using Arch's Café they set their stop at The Central. Bill Sanger's barber shop was in the basement of the Central. Dad did dental work for him so I frequently had my hair cut there - a freebie. The US Post Office was in the Central building and when they built the new one you could buy the old boxes with their novel combination locks. Nub Harris' radio shop, Tallman's furniture store, Rippey's grocery store, the creamery and across the street east from the creamery was the county jail. It wasn't very secure. I have a photo taken from my dad's office (over the Strand Theater) at the time of the 1953 centennial celebration. It was intended to be a picture of the parade (and it is) but it also shows the old Central Hotel - and, up the street, Vaughn Smyth's photo shop. I'll send attached copies of that photo to Stacy and Darrell in separate messages. ... jack

Should have said South of Graham's Dept Store. Carroll, VA

The barber shop was beneath the bus depot. One of the two barbers was Harold Spencer; believe the other barber was Payton Hull. The bus depot took up much of the first floor of the hotel. The hotel entrance was on SW corner. During WWII, one could drink coffee for 5c at the bus depot, and many did because coffee was hard to come by. The windows that allowed looking through the grates were eventually painted over. (So I was told -LOL). The Creamery was Larson's Creamery (G. B. Larson). Over the years, that block housed "Rippey's, HYVEE, a radio and later TV repair shop, a floral shop and others that I cannot recollect. If someone does have photos of that block, I too would like to obtain copies; plus, a photo of the bakery shop that was located directly South of Stewart's Furniture (Last owner was Leo Monday ? I think. Later, it became the ISU office. Carroll, VA From: Janice Lund<mailto:genhelp@worldnet.att.net> To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:09 PM Subject: [IADECATU] Funny Memories Does anyone remember the barber shop that was under the hotel or near there? There was a huge grate you walked across and the "gentlemen" could really get an eye full if you didn't know the shop was down there. I remember we always walked around it. LOL My Mother was very proper and would never allow that! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net<mailto:dreckardt@cox.net>> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > STACY, > > In 1943 on the north east corner of the block was the creamery, to its > north > was Tailman Furniture, Rippey's United Food Market, two other business > that > I can't remember and the old hotel on the north west corner. I too have > been trying to locate a photo of the north side but haven't had any luck, > even contacted Bob Rippey's daughter earlier this year trying to locate > one. > > Jack Scott, can you help us out? > > Darrell/Omaha > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stacy Smith" <slsmith@grm.net<mailto:slsmith@grm.net>> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 2:59 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > >> Could someone tell me what use to be on the north side of the square? (I >> know that Pamida and United Food Market was there, but what else was in >> there before the building was torn down) And does anyone have any > pictures >> of the north side of the square before it was torn down? >> Thanks! >> Stacy >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net<mailto:dreckardt@cox.net>> >> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com>> >> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:47 PM >> Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 >> >> >> > Barry, I remember the UNITED FOOD MARKET on the north side of the > square >> > very well as my father, Virgil Eckardt, worked for Olin & Pauline Ripey >> who >> > managed the store from 1928 until he got his own store in Afton, IA on >> > January 4, 1943, just a few weeks ahead of this add. >> > >> > Darrell/Omaha >> > >> > >> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: <BRWest@aol.com<mailto:BRWest@aol.com>> >> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com>> >> > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:25 PM >> > Subject: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 >> > >> > >> > > from grandmother West's scrapbook >> > > Barry West >> > > >> > > As it should be >> > > Food has gone to war >> > > >> > > U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as >> > > well. >> > > Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh >> food >> > stuffs >> > > cannot be. 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from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Leon Journal-Reporter Feb. 20 1947 Small Home Destroyed by Fire Tuesday Fire, which started when a three-burner oil stove exploded in the small one-room house of E. D. Crabtree in northeast Leon. Completely destroyed the building at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. All contents in the house including Mr. Crabtree's clothing, were burned. Mr. Crabtree escaped fr om the fast spreading blaze with only the clothing he was wearing. He lived in the house alone. The house was owned by Steve Short of Leon.

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Leon Journal-Reporter Feb. 20 1947 Young Mother Dies in Leon Mrs. Wilma Juanita Evans, 29, Of Leon, died at the Decatur county hospital Saturday afternoon from a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Monday in charge of the Rev. a. H. Schroeder. Interment was made in the Leon cemetery. Mrs. Evans leaves four little children ranging in age from six to tem. Her husband, Raymond Evans, died in 1940

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Leon Journal-Reporter Hospital News Baby boy McCarl, Garden Grove, born Feb.11 Helen Hedrick, Garden Grove, and baby girl born Feb. 11 Esther Keown, Lamoni Donna Petty, Garden Grove, and baby girl born Feb. 11 Marjorie Priest, Lamoni Zylphia Hammer, Lamoni LaVeta Potter, Leon, and baby girl born Feb. 12 Alice Gamble, Garden Grove, and baby boy born Feb. 12 Evelyn Wilson, Leon Ruth Hill, Lamoni, and baby boy born Feb. 12 Frances Martin, Leon Henry Schwalb, Grand River Wilma Evans, Leon D. B. Coontz, Garden Grove Mrs. J. W. Blackstock, Independence, Mo. Jackie Fuller, Lineville Russell Duffield, Lineville Edmond Felts, Davis City Wilma Deemer, Leon Jenella Hyatt, Humeston. Vena willis, Pleasanton, and baby boy born Feb. 17 Reva McKeenam, Allerton, and baby girl born Feb. 17 Crystal Halloway, Lamoni, and baby girl born Feb.17 Wanda Gannon, Davis City Rosalie Draper, Leon, and baby born Feb. 17 Dot Cole, Lamoni Clair Dale, Pleasanton Lucille Lillie, Leon Twin baby girls Turner, Van Wert

from grandmother West's scrapbook Leon Journal-Reporter Barry West (old dr. was at the birth of my fathers baby sister that died) Still active at eighty-one Celebrated Birthday by delivering Twin Girls to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Turner of Near Van Wert Late that NIght. By Idavee Crouse Father Time's stoplight still flashes green for Dr. M. Phelps of Van Wert, who celebrated his eighty-first birthday Monday by delivering twin girls to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Turner, who live near that town. He observed his birthday in a celebration that marked his fity-fifth year as a physician. The community club of Van Wert feted their only doctor with a public dinner held at the town hall on his birthday anniversary. Over 200 residents of the Van Wert community attended the dinner and heard the doctor relate how he almost left that town within six days after his arrival. "I arrived in Van Wert on Thanksgiving day 53 years ago," Dr. Phelps stated. "Six days later I received my first call to the country. It was six miles west of Van Wert. Pretty dark but I could follow directions. "My team pulled terribly hard over the mud ruts in those hills. I could hear a thump, then my buggy would spring forward. I thought I would never get to my patients. I had to stay all night and travel home the next morning over frozen ruts which were very deep. "If I's had the money in my pocket, I would have taken the first train out,. I wouldn't have stayed here another day." But dr. Phelps liked Van Wert which was much larger town when a railroad division center was located there, than it is today. Dr. Phelps began his career at Harlan, Iowa, where he practice for two years. He has practiced at Van Were since 1893 with the exception of two years he spent out west. "Yes, I started practicing in this area in the horse and buggy era." he related. "I used to know all the cow paths in this part of the country. I harnessed my horses three times in one night back in the early days on my practice." Horse and buggy Doctor The folks who listened to Dr. Phelps Monday night chuckled when he told how he used to drive two-wheeled carts over the hills to his patients. "I've had some rather trying experiences," he confessed. "I was going down a steep hill one night returning from a trip about eight miles out in the country, when the neckyoke broke, the tongue of my buggy went into the ground and the team pulled loose. I was left in the middle of the road with my medicine case and grips. This was borrowed team I had secured at the livery stable. My wife became pretty worried when the man who owned the livery barn telephoned my wife and asked what had become of me, that the team of horses I had been driving had shown up at 2:00 a. m. without the buggy. I had a long six-mile walk with those grips. My wife hardly recognized me. I was mud all over. "I guess I've delivered more than a thousand babies in these parts. I used to pull a lot of teeth, too, when I first started in practice here, because there was only one dentist in the county that I knew about." But the past years has found Dr. Phelps riding with someone in their car to see his patients. Leo Boatman, mail carrier, acted as master of ceremonies at the banquet MOnday night and Owen Bulkeley gave the tribute. Bassett Mallatt, who served as chairman of the dinner, spoke briefly to the group and presented the good doctor with a cash gift of $75.00 on behalf of his friends. He praised the physician who had mended so many broken bones, delivered so many babies and saved so many lives in that community. Dr. Phelps attended the University of Iowa and was graduated with the class of 1891. His father the late Rev. Stephen Phelps, of the Presbyterian church, was at one time a president of Coe College. Will celebrate golden wedding Dr. Phelps has stood his 81 years in fine shape. Working side by side with him for the past 49 years has been his faithful wife. They will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary May 6. His voice is still firm and his step light. His hearing is very good. His warm, friendly smile radiates hi fine disposition. Tears of joy gathered when he accepted the gift from his townspeople which was presented to him by Mr. Boatman Monday night. The doctor arrived home at 10:20 p.m. after the dinner held in his honor. Within five minutes he received the call to go to the Turner home west of Van Wert and it was the genuine Pleasue he delivered the twin daughters to Mr. Mrs. Turner.

OOPS!!! I meant to send to the list. I remember a creamery on the NE corner. Later there was the HY-VEE Food store there. Also, I think on the North side of the square was a cafe and Dr. Brown's office. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > STACY, > > In 1943 on the north east corner of the block was the creamery, to its north > was Tailman Furniture, Rippey's United Food Market, two other business that > I can't remember and the old hotel on the north west corner. I too have > been trying to locate a photo of the north side but haven't had any luck, > even contacted Bob Rippey's daughter earlier this year trying to locate one. > > Jack Scott, can you help us out? > > Darrell/Omaha > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stacy Smith" <slsmith@grm.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 2:59 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > > > Could someone tell me what use to be on the north side of the square? (I > > know that Pamida and United Food Market was there, but what else was in > > there before the building was torn down) And does anyone have any > pictures > > of the north side of the square before it was torn down? > > Thanks! > > Stacy > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net> > > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:47 PM > > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > > > > > > Barry, I remember the UNITED FOOD MARKET on the north side of the > square > > > very well as my father, Virgil Eckardt, worked for Olin & Pauline Ripey > > who > > > managed the store from 1928 until he got his own store in Afton, IA on > > > January 4, 1943, just a few weeks ahead of this add. > > > > > > Darrell/Omaha > > > > > > > > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: <BRWest@aol.com> > > > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:25 PM > > > Subject: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > > > > > > > > > from grandmother West's scrapbook > > > > Barry West > > > > > > > > As it should be > > > > Food has gone to war > > > > > > > > U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as well. > > > > Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh > > food > > > stuffs > > > > cannot be. Do your part-plan a big Victory Garden so we home folks > can > > > eat > > > > fresh fruits. > > > > > > > > Carrots 5c > > > > lettuce 13c > > > > oranges 33c > > > > tomatoes 25c > > > > cauliflower 29c > > > > celery > > > > 19c > > > > > > > > Fish frozen whitings 18c > > > > cheese windsor 2 lb 71c > > > > lard 18c > > > > peanut butter 29c > > > > cut herring 39c > > > > mince meat 27c > > > > oleo 31c > > > > cod fish 49c > > > > pig feet jar 23c > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > > > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > > > ============================== > > > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > > > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > ============================== > > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Does anyone remember the barber shop that was under the hotel or near there? There was a huge grate you walked across and the "gentlemen" could really get an eye full if you didn't know the shop was down there. I remember we always walked around it. LOL My Mother was very proper and would never allow that! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > STACY, > > In 1943 on the north east corner of the block was the creamery, to its > north > was Tailman Furniture, Rippey's United Food Market, two other business > that > I can't remember and the old hotel on the north west corner. I too have > been trying to locate a photo of the north side but haven't had any luck, > even contacted Bob Rippey's daughter earlier this year trying to locate > one. > > Jack Scott, can you help us out? > > Darrell/Omaha > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stacy Smith" <slsmith@grm.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 2:59 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > >> Could someone tell me what use to be on the north side of the square? (I >> know that Pamida and United Food Market was there, but what else was in >> there before the building was torn down) And does anyone have any > pictures >> of the north side of the square before it was torn down? >> Thanks! >> Stacy >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net> >> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:47 PM >> Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 >> >> >> > Barry, I remember the UNITED FOOD MARKET on the north side of the > square >> > very well as my father, Virgil Eckardt, worked for Olin & Pauline Ripey >> who >> > managed the store from 1928 until he got his own store in Afton, IA on >> > January 4, 1943, just a few weeks ahead of this add. >> > >> > Darrell/Omaha >> > >> > >> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: <BRWest@aol.com> >> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> >> > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:25 PM >> > Subject: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 >> > >> > >> > > from grandmother West's scrapbook >> > > Barry West >> > > >> > > As it should be >> > > Food has gone to war >> > > >> > > U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as >> > > well. >> > > Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh >> food >> > stuffs >> > > cannot be. Do your part-plan a big Victory Garden so we home folks > can >> > eat >> > > fresh fruits. >> > > >> > > Carrots 5c >> > > lettuce 13c >> > > oranges 33c >> > > tomatoes 25c >> > > cauliflower 29c >> > > celery >> > > 19c >> > > >> > > Fish frozen whitings 18c >> > > cheese windsor 2 lb 71c >> > > lard 18c >> > > peanut butter 29c >> > > cut herring 39c >> > > mince meat 27c >> > > oleo 31c >> > > cod fish 49c >> > > pig feet jar 23c >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - >> > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> > > >> > > ============================== >> > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >> > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >> > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> > >> > ============================== >> > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> > >> >> >> >> ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> >> ============================== >> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

And I always thought his name was "Old Doc Phelps"! I used to think it was funny--my great grandmother referring to him that way. Doubt I would ever have remembered that if I hadn't read it here. -Sherry > [Original Message] > From: <BRWest@aol.com> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 5/26/2005 6:47:49 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] Dr. M. Phelps of Van Wert Feb. 20, 1947 > > from grandmother West's scrapbook Leon Journal-Reporter > Barry West > > (old dr. was at the birth of my fathers baby sister that died) > > Still active at eighty-one > Celebrated Birthday by delivering Twin Girls to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Turner > of Near Van Wert Late that NIght. > > By Idavee Crouse > > Father Time's stoplight still flashes green for Dr. M. Phelps of Van Wert, > who celebrated his eighty-first birthday Monday by delivering twin girls to > Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Turner, who live near that town. He observed his birthday > in a celebration that marked his fity-fifth year as a physician. > The community club of Van > Wert feted their only doctor with a public dinner held at the town hall on > his birthday anniversary. Over 200 residents of the Van Wert community > attended the dinner and heard the doctor relate how he almost left that town within > six days after his arrival. > > "I arrived in Van Wert on Thanksgiving day 53 years ago," Dr. Phelps stated. > "Six days later I received my first call to the country. It was six miles > west of Van Wert. Pretty dark but I could follow directions......

Hi James. I prefer to say outside of Decatur but I know what and where you mean. If you don't get any takers on this send it back to me around the 1st of August.....mac ----- Original Message ----- From: James Wallace To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:41 PM Subject: [IADECATU] Decatur County, Iowa question Hello, I am wondering if there is someone out there who might be available to go to Palestine Cemetery, outside of Leon, Decatur County? My 3rd great grandfather Levi Sherman James, May 31,1830 - June 9, 1875 is buried there & I won't be able to make it there for a number of years; Would someone be available to photograph his gravestone? I am willing to pay for the photo (digital or film). He was a member of C company of the 11th Iowa Union Infantry in the civil war. Hoping someone might be able to do this. Many thanks, James Wallace - Mjwall@charter.net ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

STACY, In 1943 on the north east corner of the block was the creamery, to its north was Tailman Furniture, Rippey's United Food Market, two other business that I can't remember and the old hotel on the north west corner. I too have been trying to locate a photo of the north side but haven't had any luck, even contacted Bob Rippey's daughter earlier this year trying to locate one. Jack Scott, can you help us out? Darrell/Omaha +++++++++++++++++++++++++ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stacy Smith" <slsmith@grm.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > Could someone tell me what use to be on the north side of the square? (I > know that Pamida and United Food Market was there, but what else was in > there before the building was torn down) And does anyone have any pictures > of the north side of the square before it was torn down? > Thanks! > Stacy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Darrell Eckardt" <dreckardt@cox.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:47 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > > > Barry, I remember the UNITED FOOD MARKET on the north side of the square > > very well as my father, Virgil Eckardt, worked for Olin & Pauline Ripey > who > > managed the store from 1928 until he got his own store in Afton, IA on > > January 4, 1943, just a few weeks ahead of this add. > > > > Darrell/Omaha > > > > > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <BRWest@aol.com> > > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:25 PM > > Subject: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > > > > > > > from grandmother West's scrapbook > > > Barry West > > > > > > As it should be > > > Food has gone to war > > > > > > U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as well. > > > Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh > food > > stuffs > > > cannot be. Do your part-plan a big Victory Garden so we home folks can > > eat > > > fresh fruits. > > > > > > Carrots 5c > > > lettuce 13c > > > oranges 33c > > > tomatoes 25c > > > cauliflower 29c > > > celery > > > 19c > > > > > > Fish frozen whitings 18c > > > cheese windsor 2 lb 71c > > > lard 18c > > > peanut butter 29c > > > cut herring 39c > > > mince meat 27c > > > oleo 31c > > > cod fish 49c > > > pig feet jar 23c > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > > > ============================== > > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > ============================== > > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Barry, I remember the UNITED FOOD MARKET on the north side of the square very well as my father, Virgil Eckardt, worked for Olin & Pauline Ripey who managed the store from 1928 until he got his own store in Afton, IA on January 4, 1943, just a few weeks ahead of this add. Darrell/Omaha ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ----- Original Message ----- From: <BRWest@aol.com> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:25 PM Subject: [IADECATU] United Food Markets Leon Mar. 18, 1943 > from grandmother West's scrapbook > Barry West > > As it should be > Food has gone to war > > U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as well. > Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh food stuffs > cannot be. Do your part-plan a big Victory Garden so we home folks can eat > fresh fruits. > > Carrots 5c > lettuce 13c > oranges 33c > tomatoes 25c > cauliflower 29c > celery > 19c > > Fish frozen whitings 18c > cheese windsor 2 lb 71c > lard 18c > peanut butter 29c > cut herring 39c > mince meat 27c > oleo 31c > cod fish 49c > pig feet jar 23c > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A CLARA CUNNINGHAM THAT MARRIED A MR. BOLYARD ABOUT 1880. THEY MAY HAVE HAD ONE CHILD. MR. BOLYARD APPEARS TO HAVE DIED BY 1899 AS CLARA REMARRIED AND IS LISTED AS A WIDOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. SHIRLEY IN OK.

Hello, I am wondering if there is someone out there who might be available to go to Palestine Cemetery, outside of Leon, Decatur County? My 3rd great grandfather Levi Sherman James, May 31,1830 - June 9, 1875 is buried there & I won't be able to make it there for a number of years; Would someone be available to photograph his gravestone? I am willing to pay for the photo (digital or film). He was a member of C company of the 11th Iowa Union Infantry in the civil war. Hoping someone might be able to do this. Many thanks, James Wallace - Mjwall@charter.net

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Rites Held Sunday for Mrs. Gurley George Mrs. Gurley George, 78, of Leon, died at the Decatur county hospital Friday evening from pneumonia. Mrs. George was a charter member of the Leon Daughters of the American Revolution chapter and was a member of the O. E. S. for thirty-seven years. Besides her husband she leaves a son, Vaughn Smyth, third class petty officer in the navy stationed at the Great Lakes naval training station, Chicago, and a daughter, Miss Ruth George, Leon. Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral home at 2:30 p. m. with interment in the Leon cemetery and son arrived the day before her death.

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Jess Adair Dies Jesse Adair, 60, and employee of the Graham Coal & Grain company here for mayn years, died Friday. Funeral services were held at the Slade Funeral home Monday at 2:oo p.m. with interment at the Leon cemetery. Besides his wido, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Bondaletta Price, Port Huron, Michigan, and Ora Jean Adair, Leon; five sons: Corporal V. Leroy Adair, army pictorial services, overseas; mile L. Adair, Desoto, Kansas; Fred A. Adair, Port Huron, Michigan; Coye D. Adair, Leon; Wilbur W, Adair, Port Huron , and a adopted Son, Robert L. Adair, Kansas City, Missouri.

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Sgt. Warren H. Allen Killed in Plane Crash (a cousin Ray West) Bomber Crashed Near MacDill Field, Florida Rites were held at Stewart Funeral Home Wednesday with interment in Leon Cemetery. Warren H. Allen, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs Frances Allen of Leon, was one of five soldiers killed Thursday when a medium bomber crashed near Lutz, tem miles north of Tampa, Florida, while on a routine flight from MacDill Field where he was stationed. There is a photo and more information **** ***** ***** **** Pfc. Karl L. Sinclair of Leon Reported 'Missing in Action' (there is a photo) Four others are missing One missing in Coast Guard, One in Navy, Brings the total to Eight missing in County Pfc. Karl L. Sinclair, 25, of Leon was the last to be reported missing in action, following the Rommel push in North Africa Feb. 17. More information in the article

from grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West As it should be Food has gone to war U.S.A. is not only the world's arsenal, but its bread basket as well. Canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be shipped overseas-fresh food stuffs cannot be. Do your part-plan a big Victory Garden so we home folks can eat fresh fruits. Carrots 5c lettuce 13c oranges 33c tomatoes 25c cauliflower 29c celery 19c Fish frozen whitings 18c cheese windsor 2 lb 71c lard 18c peanut butter 29c cut herring 39c mince meat 27c oleo 31c cod fish 49c pig feet jar 23c

I have a picture of the Cemetery at Grand River taken on Memorial Day a few years ago. I tried to upload it to the web site but it just won't work for me. Who may I send this to be put there? Hazel