Christmas and Birth Day Dinners Shared by Oliver Family
A family gathering at the home of Mrs. Jessie Oliver and Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver on Christmas day featured a cafeteria style dinner for 35, followed by organ carols, home movies with Donald Duck humor, and gift exchange under a decorated Avera tree. Attending were the Artz, Callihan, Dillinger, Smith, Langdon, and Hollon families from Columbia, Cairo, and near Brookfield, with W. S. Langdon hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Oliver
John Oliver
Hulen
California
Missouri
Hindacoe
Abs
George Artz
Billy
Hinda Ellen
Walter Artz
Fred
Bob
Keith
Ferne
Dinger
Sam Artz
Nicky
Rufus Callihan
Joe
Merle Callihan
Bill
Amber June
Clyde Dillinger
Earl Smith
Eeres Lek
Evalyn Khan
Bowyer Family Hosts Christmas Dinner and Visitors
Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Bowyer hosted Christmas day turkey dinner with relatives from near Keytesville Brunswick Humphreys and nearby areas. Attendees included Ray Bowyer Lola Rae Dixie Chas Lee Bowyer Ellis Clawson Velma Carol Joyce Fay Bowyer Raymond Ronald L L Arnold Kenneth Darrell Noble Crooks Jewel and W A Pew called in the afternoon as gifts were exchanged and visiting occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Ray Bowyer
Lola Rae
Dixie
Near Keytesville
Chas
Lee Bowyer
Near Brunswick
Ellis Clawson
Velma Carol
Joyce
Near
Humphreys
Fay Bowyer
Raymond
Ronald
L. L. Arnold
Kenneth
Darrell
Noble Crooks and
Jewel
W. A. Pew
Local Families Host Christmas Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and M and Mrs C B Fleming entertained with a turkey dinner on Monday evening December 23. Guests included Mr and Mrs C H Becker Kirksville Mr and Mrs Raymond McCrary and son James Lee near Chula Mrs Ivah Fleming and Mr and Mrs James R Williams and son Edward F Williams and Miss Virginia Bolling San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bolling
C. B. Fleming
C. H. Becker
Kirksville
Raymond McCrary
James Lee
Near Chula
Ivah Fleming
James R. Williams
Edward F. Williams
Virginia Bolling
San Francisco
Christmas Day Dinner Guests at Merril Peterson Home
Guests enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Merril Peterson home on Christmas Day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jennings and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Jennings and Mrs. Bertha Jennings J. C., Miss Erma Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Nevins and children, and Leland Kelley. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. James Morris and Jeny Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Peterson
L. C. Peterson
J.D. Jennings
K. W. Jennings
Bertha Jennings J. C
Erma Peterson
E. F. Peterson
Joe T. Nevins
Leland Kelley
James Morris
Jeny Sue
Holiday Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Skeen
A festive table features a capon with trimmings and a holly wreath centerpiece. Guests include Mr and Mrs Billy Skeen and daughter, July Kay, of Tren- gathered for a family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Skeen
Billy Skeen
Jwiy Kay
Tren
Christmas Day Dinner Guests In Knoxville Family Circle
Christmas Day guests of Mr and Mrs Hulbert Dixon Meredith Dixon and children Knoxville Iowa Mr and Mrs Marvin Dixon and children all of Knoxville Iowa Mr and Mrs Herbert Lambert and son Kenneth of North Salem Mr and Mrs Ronald Dixon and Mrs Dorothy Dixon In the afternoon all received nice gifts and visiting and ginging were enjoyed by all Mrs Hulbert Dixon received a nice candle bed making stand from their chi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulbert Dixon
Meredith Dixon
Marvin Dixon
Knoxville
Iowa
Herbert Lambert
Kenneth
North Salem
Ronald Dixon
Dorothy Dixon
Knifong Family Hosts Christmas Day Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs Orbra Knifong with daughter Rosaine entertained guests on Christmas Day for a one o clock turkey dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hubert Knifong of Detroit Michigan Mr and Mrs Stillman Knifong of Wichita Kansas Mr and Mrs Herbert Sayre and son Kenny Mr and Mrs Georgia Lambert and son Bobby Dean of Kirksville Mr and Mrs J W Knifong of Purdin. It was the first time the entire family has gathered for Christmas in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbra Knifong
Rosaine
Hubert Knifong
Detroit
Michigan
Stillman Knifong
Wichite
Kansas
Herbert Sayre
Kenny
Georgia Lambert
Bobby Dean
Kirksville
J. W. Knnfong
Purdin
Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Lea at Ware Home
Mr and Mrs W R Ware entertained with a Christmas Day dinner honoring Mr and Mrs L C Lea of Kansas City. A six o'clock dinner was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Lea, Mr and Mrs Keith Kirby, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Simmons and daughter, Mr and Mrs Guy Minor and son Roland, and Miss Elna Almond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ware
L. C. Lea
Kansas City
Lea
Keith Kirby
Johnnie Simmons
Guy Minor
Roland
Elna Almond
Christmas Day Turkey Dinner Hosted by Mrs Harmon and Mrs Daniels
Mrs Fannie Harmon and Mrs Edith Daniels entertained on Christmas Day with a turkey dinner and trimmings. Guests included many families from Sweet Springs and nearby, who exchanged gifts and visited before departing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Harmon
Edith Daniels
Guy Head
Raymond
Albert Maggart
Kenneth
Truman Stephenson
Carl Head
Jerry
Gary
Roger
Guy Tornow
J. W. and
Dew
Harvey Zieg
Foss Family Christmas Celebration at Home
On Christmas Eve and morning the Foss household hosted a six o'clock turkey dinner and a tree bursting with gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Abbott, Marvin, Marlene, Myrle Foss, Gary, Linda, Robert, Harold Foss, Sherrill, and Karen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Foss
Harold Abbott
Marvin
Marlene
Myrle Foss
Gary
Linda
Robert
Harold Foss
Sherrill
Karen
Thurlo Family Hosts Christmas Day Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs R A Thurlo entertained Christmas Day with a one o clock turkey dinner. Those present to enjoy the dinner and day together were: Mr and Mrs C W Gooch, Mr and Mrs Eugene Thurlo, Mrs Hinda Rush, Mrs C A Bundridge, Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor and Leonard Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurlo
C. W. Gooch
Eugene Thurlo
Hinda Rush
C. A. Bundridge
Cecil Taylor
Leonard Dell
Local Visitors Gather for Day of Calling
Mr and Mrs Sam Falconer hosted a day of visiting with guests including Mr and Mrs Loren Welch of Blue Springs Mr and Mrs Arlo Truitt and daughter Lana Jane of Holden Mrs Mariett Sparks Mr and Mrs Levi Sparks and son Norris and Bert Falconer of Purdin Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Ronald Dixon Mr and Mrs Ellis Cordray Mrs Theo Arnold Mrs Harvie Drake Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams Donald and Cherrill Mrs Keith Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Falconer
Loren Welch
Blue Springs
Arlo Truitt
Daugher
Lana Jane
Holden
Mariett
Sparks
Levi Sparks
Norris
Bert Falconer
Purdin
Ronald Dixon
Ellis Cordray
Theo Arnold
Harvie Drake
Kenneth Williams
Donald and
Cherrill
Keith Williams
Rhodes Family Hosts Christmas Dinner In Local Home
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rhodes and son entertained Christmas day with a turkey dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Rhodes' mother Mrs. Crawford and relatives Gene and Bobby from near Carrollton, Harry Rhodes and Dickie of Milan, Moren Jenkins of Chillicothe, Wendell Simpson of Milan, W. R. Rhodes and Sandra of Trenton, Glenn Rhodes, and Mrs. Earl Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rhodes
Rhodes
Crawford
Gene
Bobby
Near Carrollton
Harry Rhodes
Dickie
Milan
Moren Jenkins
Chillicothe
Wendell Simpson
W. R. Rhodes
Sandra
Trenton
Glenn Rhodes
Earl Nickell
Christmas Day Guests Visit Mr and Mrs John A
Mrs Stanley the daughter of two granddaughters is listed among Christmas Day guests. Alfred Lambert and sons Welden and Arthur from Brookfield attend with Ona Lambent and her family. Mr and Mrs Harry Lambert and Mr and Mrs Herald Lambert with their son are present. Calvin Lambert and Miss Helen Lou Johnson are noted as afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Stanley
Alfred Lambert
Welden and
Arthur
Brookfield
Ona Lambent
Harry Lambert
Herald Lambert
Calvin Lambert
Helen Lou Johnson
Vincent Family Hosts Thanksgiving Guests
Mr and Mrs Loren Vincent hosted a turkey dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Orvis Vincent and relatives from Kansas City. George Taylor and Mrs Paul Lambert of Chicago attended, along with Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott of Chilli cothe. Leon Vincent and children joined for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Vincent
Orvis Vincent
Reles
Kansas City
George Taylor
Paul Lambert
Chicago
Harold Elliott
Chillicothe
Leon Vincent
McCormick Birthday Dinner Honors Guests
Mr and Mrs C L McCormick hosted a six o clock dinner on December 23 honoring Mr McCormick s birthday Holders present included Mr and Mrs Paul McCormick and Johnny Mr and Mrs J D Christy and Howard Lee and A D Peterson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McCormick
Mr. MccCormick
Paul McCormick
Johnny
J. D. Christy
Howard Lee
A. D. Peterson
Christmas Day Dinner at Jacobs Home Brings Family Reunion
A joyous Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jacobs featured well filled baskets and a turkey dinner with trimmings. Dowell Creason and family provided music as relatives gathered for conversation and a traditional get together with several Jacobs and Gender family members visiting from Linnieus and Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jacobs
Estella Jacobs
Dowell Creason
A Shoemaker
Carl
Ethel Gender
Thelma Lee
Sharon Kay
Li Nneus
Bev Creason
Agnes Gender
Jerald
John
Junior Jacob
Duane Williams
Dewell Creason
Forrest Jacobs
Kirksville
Christmas Day Guests At Schrock Home In Iowa
Christmas Day visitors to Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Schrock included Mrs. Eugene McKay of Golden City and several family members. Mr. and Mrs. Will Kenley hosted a turkey dinner with relatives Roy and Fred Smith Noel Tully Mildred Taylor and children Marjorie and Jerry attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Schrock
Eugene McKay
Golden City
Leon Kenley
Gary
Laredo
Francis Schrock
Rosalie Schrock
Saraleu
Marilee
Will Kenley
Roy Smith
Fred Smith
Noel Tully
Mildred Taylor
Marjorie
Jerry
Mrs Henry Taylor Hosts Christmas Dinner With Guests
Mrs Henry Taylor and Mr Lealand Norvell entertained with a six o clock turkey dinner on Christmas evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vernon Norvell and Darrell, Mr and Mrs George Taylor, Mr and Mrs Paul Lambert, Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott, Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor and Miss Alta Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Taylor
Lealand Norvell
Vernon Norvell
Darrell
George Taylor
Paul Lambert
Harold Elliott
Cecil Taylor
Alta Hanley
Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Nickell at Nickell home
Friday marked Mrs. W. P. Nickell birthday with a seven o'clock dinner at the Nickell residence. Attendees included Mrs. Minnie Fanning Mrs. Wiley ee Fanning Mr Gayle Fanning Mr and Mrs Clayton Harris and daughter Mr Mrs R. E. Harris and Mary Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Nickell
Nickell
Minnie Fanning
Wiley — Ee
F. Ar Fanning
Gayle Fanning
Clayton. Harris
R. E. Harris
Mary Ruth
Warren Family Christmas Gift Exchange Delights Children
Guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Warren gathered for Christmas dinner with their children and grandchildren. Santa visited after dessert, delivering presents to all from a beautifully decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Warren
Paul Warren
Aaa Warren
Ervin Barrows
Aaa
Santa
Christmas Dinner Gathered Hoselton Family at Home
On December 24 Della Hoselton hosted a Christmas dinner for his children and grandchildren. Attending were Gale Thurle and wife and son Henry Arthur. J. T. Hoselton with sons Ray and Paul. Edgar Hoselton with son Earl Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hoselton
Gale Thurleson
Henry Arthur
J. T. Hoselton
Ray and
Paul
Edgar Hoselton
Earl Keith
Birthday celebration for Mrs Tom Mullins noted
December 22 event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Oca Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. John Mullins honored Mrs. Tom Mullins with a noon dinner and an angel food cake baked by Mrs. John Mullins. Mr. and Mrs. W. E Powell of Linneus visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oca Garrett
John Mullins
Tom Mullins
W. E Powell
Linneus
Christmas Day Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Gotch
Mr and Mrs W J Gotch and Oral entertained guests on Christmas Day with a very turkey dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Gooe and Mr Pew, Mrs J Bartow, Mr and Mrs S J Bartow and son, Mr and Mrs H R Carster, Mr and Mrs T J Bartow and sons Gale Russell and Gene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gotch
Oral
Ray Gooe
Pew
J. Bartow
S. J. Bartow, Jr
H. R. Carster
T. J. Bartow and Sons
Gale, Russell
Gene
Mrs Brinkley Hosts Christmas Day Guests
Mrs. Ann Brinkley and her son John welcomed guests on Christmas Day including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brinkley and their children, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hollen with their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brinkley
John
Clyde Brinkley
Oscar Hollen
Family from near Linreus Mentioned in Report
The brief reads that dren, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hagan, and son Jackie, reside near Linreus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
W. M. Hagan
Jackie
Near Linreus
Bundies Celebrate Christmas Day With Extended Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Bundies and their son Glenn hosted a Christmas dinner for Rex Bundies Floyd Kelley Woodrow Keithley Ralph Creason and families. Guests arrived for fellowship and a joyous holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bundies
Glenn
Rex Bundies
Floyd Kelley
Woodrow Keithley
Ralph Creason
Dinner Visit Chronicles By Local Families
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Powell hosted a one o'clock dinner with Mr and Mrs Delorum Thorp and son Mr and Mrs Evert Dowdy. Mr and Mrs Chas Smith and Karol visited, and Imogene and Karol remained for a week's stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Powell
Mrs. Delorum
Thorp and Son
Evert Dowdy
Chas. Smith
Karol
Imogene
Saturday Dinner Guests Include Powell Family Friends
Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Powell were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of Chillicothe, Mr. and Mrs. Delorum Thorp and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and Karol, and Mr. and Mrs. Evert Dowdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Powell
Herman Smith
Chillicothe
Delorum Thorp
Roger
Chas. Smiths
Karol
Evert Dowdy
Jolly Janes Club Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mrs Stufflebean
The Jolly Janes Club held its annual December 18 meeting with 23 members one visitor and eight children present. The hostess Mrs Andrew Stufflebean arranged a decorated tree and gifts were exchanged. A club member in hospital received flowers and wishes for a speedy recovery. Refreshments of popcorn popcorn balls oranges and doughnuts followed before everyone left wishing a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Janes Club
Andrew Stufflebean
Willing Workers Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs Sylvia Skeen
The Willing Workers Club held its December 20 Christmas meeting at Mrs. Sylvia Skeen's home. Eight guests including one man and a child attended for Sylvia's dinner with holly centerpiece decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Sylvia Skeen
Sylvia
Van‘cover
Washington
St. John
Lary Cumbo
Fber
Our Happiest Christmas Club Welcomes Lacey Cumbo
Members discussed Christmas time good deeds and gift exchanges. They planned a box toss to benefit the County Home and scheduled a follow up meeting for January 8, 1947 with Mrs. Cecil Cotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey Cumbo
Cecil Cotter
Mrs Roy Ball Hosts Happy Workers Club Meeting
Twenty homemakers attended the Happy Workers Extension Club gathering with Mary Ball as hostess for an all day event. A cafeteria lunch was served to five men and four children. The vice president led the meeting in the ill president's absence. The program included Christmas carols and devotions by Chaplain Minnie Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Extension Club
Mary Ball
Amata Walker
Edna Morris
Othel Haggy
Minnie Harris
Christies Exchange
Lucille Morris
Lansing
Michigan
Doris Brantner
Lenore Knight
Edna Knight
Carrie Morris
C. R
Bittersweet Club Holds Christmas Meeting and Gift Share
Mrs Clara Oertwig hosted the Bittersweet Club Christmas gathering with twelve members and four children. They sang carols, read the Club Collect, and heard a member letter on tree trimmings. Contests went to Opal Lutwig and Eelieve Gooch. gifts and treats were shared. Next meeting January 8 at Merle Richardson's with an apron exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Oertwig
Sweet Genieve
Eelieve Gooch
Virginia Falconer
Miss Carroll
Opal Lutwig
Merle Richardson
Gransville Homemakers Meet at Mrs Elliott Home
The Gransville Homemakers held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Elliott on December 26, with a noon hour activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville
Lawrence Elliott
4 H Club Meeting Notes and Christmas Gifts Mentioned
The group held a dinner in the dining room then gathered for a business meeting led by Mrs. Joe Shreckhise. Reports covered the 4 H recognition party at Lin neus High School Auditorium and plans to sponsor a new 4 H club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shreckhise
Frank
Everett Brown
Linneus High School
Lesley Yagel
Leota Yagel
True Blue Club Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mrs Morris
The True Blue Club gathered at Mrs. Edgar Morris home for a full day Christmas meeting with noon dinner. Members counted nineteen present along with visitors Mrs Bertha Tate Laura May Gooch Marilyn Brown and three children. The group planned a January 8 meeting with Mrs Owen Sayers and voted $2 for Christmas Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Edgar Morris
Everett Crockshanks
Lilburn Gilmer
Jess Bruce
Orville Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hollon
W. S. Langdon
Columbia
Temple McKenney
Cairo
Ernest Langdon
Shirley
Near Brookfield
Junior Langdon
Near Cora
Mrs
Mrs. Roy Ball
Happy Workers Club
Gransville
Quartette
Frank Cassity
Santa Claus
Ross Lyons
Merle Wohler
G. H.C
Thomas Coulter
Browning
Jersey
Guernsey-Jersey
H. N. Thurlo
Poland
China
John Deere
Mrs. Fay Grice
Hugh Campbell
ED Sayers
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