Riverton Club and Community Notes Highlight Holiday Plans
Sunshine Circle met Nov. 27 with 13 members and 3 guests. Christmas party planned in Shenandoah Dec. 12. Residents report travel and visits, cake decorating demonstrations, and local gatherings. Willard Hays family and others attended events in Riverton and Shenandoah. Planting of Nativity display moves to Main Street. Multiple residents listed with weekend visits and health updates.
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Sunshine Circle
Ray Athen
Roland Athen
David Welchans
Lon Livingston
Shenandoah
F. D. Stocker
George Kish
M. E. Cupp
Dallas
Texas
Thurman Swuens
Willard Hays
Stanton
Ralph Porter
Christmas tea in Tarkio by extension group
The Atchison county women’s extension group holds a Christmas tea in the Tarkio community building tomorrow after noon starting at 1 35. Claude Templeton will give an illustrated talk on travels to Southeast Asia and Mrs James Frede of Rock Port will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison County Women’s Extension Group
John Woolsey
Tarkio
Louise Noellsch
Westboro
Rock Port School Holiday Events and County Civil Defense Appointment
Fairfax notes report a coyote bounty collected and a first in months. Rock Port High School hosts a covered dish supper for football families, a square dance, and a Christmas observance with a vesper by the choir. Gift exchanges, a play, and a Christmas ball follow on December 21 with a princess crowned. T.E. Carlson named Atchison county civil defense director to coordinate all civil defense activities. County ACP program details explained at December meetings. Rock Port Boy Scout troop to hold Christmas party with awards, slides, gift exchange, and refreshments. Turnips grown by Clair Hughes of Portsmouth reach 50 bushels with several heavy specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton Rustlers
Pamela
Patsy Shull
Pamela Shull
Floyd Plumb
Patsy
Rita
Dwyla Butts
Brenda Miller
Kish
Bock Port High School
Rock Port High School
Atchison County
William Gebhards
ASCS
Rock Port
Memorial Building
Maurice Forhbis
Watson Newsupdates on travel and local sports
Airman First Class and Mrs Joe Case and children left Omaha for New Jersey then England for a three year base assignment. Watson basketball team defeated Riverton 33 30 while girls lost 35 30. Thanksgiving programs and family visits dominate local notices as families host guests and attend events in Rock Port Farragut and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kellison
Sidney
Clarence Parkison
Lyman
Parkison
Jim
Vera Walker
Pat
Ola Parkison
Riverton
Rita Reeves
Hamburg
Mirs
Don Eggers
Harley Owens
Keith Ward
Dennis Ward
Robert Allshouse
Farragut
Bob Harris
Thayer, Ia
A. Reed
Max Reed
Leighton Reed
Paul McMullen
Carl- Welchans
LeRoy L. Sammons
Ricky and
Kelly
Carter Lake
Helen Sammons
Joe Case
Omaha
New Jersey
England
Pat Cradie
John Hoff
Jack Martin
Bad Martin
Willis Barnhart
Dick Workman
Jo Ann Kingery
Wamburg
Kenneth Resselk
Gailsburg
Jack Zialkowski
St. Joe
Morris Garst
Raymond Liesman
Rock Port
Mabel Lips
Nora Townsend
Charley Christian
Linda
Ernest Hudson
Watson
Watson Grade School
Bill Harmon
St Louis
ASCS
Local Businesses and Agencies Listing Summary
A roster of regional firms and services includes Ferguson Sinclair Storz Supply Co. Palmer Casey and Moody Inter-State Nurseries Hamburg Hatchery Coslett Insurance Julien Hotel Frederic Ashler Fender Harmes Agency and more such as Roy Wanamaker Iowa State Bank Rash Funeral Home El Monte Motel and Jerry's Skelly Service. The list names suppliers banks insurers hotels and service providers across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Bank
Bob's Pool Hall
Western Auto
Hamburg Clothing
Stoner Drag
Simnon
Hdwe
Elect
Flamburg
Soleman Standard Service
Brookshier Battery Service
Dooley Motors
Deb’s Tavern
Ferguson Sinclair Station
Wiis
Pepsi Cola
Nelson Bros
Geyer
D-X
Beck Enterprises
Rash Funeral Home
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Riverton. News
James Booker
Mina Johnston
Kimber Shull
Clyde Spooner
Harry Schoonover
Dale Johnson
Glen Randolph
Fullerton
Nebr
Lyman Young
Kenneth Parkison
Frederica Chrestensen
Jane
Floid Cruse
Missouri
Northwest
Glen McCloud
Squaw Creek
Mound City
Opp
Langdon
Winnie Bertram
Bank of Atchison County
Maxine Dalrympie
Ernest Ezra Clopine
Robert Berryman
Berryman
H.P. Savage
Coyote
George Carter
James Leon
Ricky
Frank Chaney
LeRoy Sammons
Leon Gardner
Airs
James Gardner
Carl
James
Géroy-L.sammons
Leon
Fender-Harmes Insurance Agency
Main St
Iowa
Merchant
Legion
K-T
Power and Light Co
Reed’s
Bailey’s
Hamburg Builders & Supply
Conoco State Line Oil Co
Fairfax
Predator
T.E. Carlson
Fairfax Community
Clair Hughes
Portsmouth
Santa
Moody’s Sundries Athen Implementiiig
Hamburger Ian Geyer
D-X Service
Good Seed & Grain
Hamburg Builders Supply
Glenn Implement Conners” Inc
Hamburg Floral & Gift
Grayson’s Barber Shop
Beachs Watch Shop
Harvey Bang
Edwin Getscher
Ralph Beal
Hamburg Casket Co
Johnnie’s Lanes
George Lecken
Klein Feeds
Cole’s
Pepsi
Herman Salzman
Brookshier Battery
Zutz & Zutz
Limerly Hardware
Stoner Drug Linnen Hardware
Hamburg Oil Zack Hatchery
Reeds Garage
American Legion
Hamburg Concrete Case Standard Service
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