Athelstan News Reported by Mr Verna Jenkins
Athelstan notes hospitality among families from Ottawa Kansas and surrounding towns. The piece lists visits and gatherings including weddings, weekend trips, and relatives in Blockton Bedford Shenandoah Des Moines and Bedford, with several couples and children named among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athelstan
Verna Jenkins
Ivan Streebin
Ottawa
Kans
Glen Stroburg
Zelda Sickels
Streebin
Mary Poore
Blockton
Vilas Morris
Gary Scroggie
Bedford
Jilleen Morris
David Bell
Des Moines
Stacy
Jimmie Morris
Roy Morris
Ottis Byrns
Sharon
Ankeny
Eva Byrns
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Nellie Maxwell
Gretchen Cordell
Dean Cordell
Elmer Osborn
Eva Burns
Dean Cobb
Frank E. Sickels
Ted Roam
Sheridan birthday surprise for Mrs. Churchill prompts family visit
Mrs. Dall Churchill’s birthday was celebrated with two carloads of relatives arriving at her Sheridan home. Guests included Bil Pullen, Alva Wyckoff, Lana Wyckoff, Rex Wyckoff, and Gus Shimer, with a large heart shaped cake baked by Alva Wyckoff. The day featured about 30 birthday cards and gifts, plus calls from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Young
Glen Dowis
Will Dowis
Laura Stephenson
Denver
Ethel Scott
Roy Curry Jr
Hale
Robert Curry
Lexington
Sheridan
Harlan Safley
Merle Riley
Parnell
Curry
Lorien Boyd
Theodore Reith
Cecil Churchill
John Young
Harold Snow
Vicky
Delbert Biehle
Guy Lincoln
Roy Highfield
Gravity
Earl Finch and Son
Blockton Legion Auxiliary Meets Amid Americanism Month
The Blockton Legion Auxiliary held a February meeting with officers presiding. Pledge and prayer observed, and the Preamble and flag etiquette discussed. Certificates of Merit awarded for membership, with reports read and approved. Valentines sent to a sponsored child and to Crippled Children's hospital. thanks received for gifts to Woodward and mental health institute veterans. Smorgasbord planned. Sunshine Sisters Scrabble meet with prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blockton Legion Auxiliary
Anne Meek
Mildred Norris
Genevieve King
Glenwood
Crippled Children's Hospital
Iuwa City
Woodward
Lucille Livingston
Mental Health Institute
Jennie Newkirk
Sunshine Sisters Club
Elsie Cline
High
Gladys Coxlew
Debbie Brown
Susie Dillon
Opie Gunson
Woodwind Quintet Formed by BCHS Band
A BCHS band woodwind quintet chosen by Mrs Bill Armstrong includes Jean Pullan flute Janet Caskey clarinet Elena Kinney French horn Martha Larson oboe and Sandy Cornell bassoon. They will practice Tuesdays at 7 pm and prepare Pavanne from American Symphonette No 2 by Morton Gould and Rondo Serioso by J B Senaille for contest and Thursday Club presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Armstrong
BCHS
Jean Pullan
Janet Caskey
Elena Kinney
Martha Larson
Sandy Cornell
Pavanne
Morton Gould
J. B. Senaille
Appreciation Note from Mr and Mrs Dukes
Ora and I thank friends for kindness during illness. We appreciate visits flowers cards and good wishes. May God's richest blessings be upon you. Mrs. Ora Dukes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Thank You Note From Mrs. Charles Perdew
Mrs. Charles Perdew thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home. She prays May God bless each and every one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perdew
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Elmer Fitcher
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Kansas City
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McCalla
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M. F. Older
Cleo Bownes
Cleta
C. C. Jenkins
Leonard Rusco
Creston
Bill Jenkins
Byrns
C. L. Stephenson
Charley Dawson
Zola Freemyer
Taylor County Motor Company Award
Ion Ford
Blockton News
Martha Seckman
Arvin Cossins
Maryville
Robert Finch
Willisea
Cleo Seckman
Doyle Payton
Eldon Thomas and Sons
Clarinda Auction CO
Clarinda, Iowa
George & Clark Crawford
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MGR
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Alfalfa
Per Bushel
Wes
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Iowa
Mutual Finance Co
Square Clarinda
Kissinger
Gladys Spurgeon
James A. Campbell
Liberty
DR. C. E. Nichols
Optometrist
James A. Lucas
Robert D. Nassen
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J. B. Martin
Coachman’s Inn
Jons
A. Elton Jensen
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Drs. Wm
Kathryn Harris
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