Yorel Study Club Meeting and New Officers Elected
Lucy Surfus thanks attendees for cards gifts flowers and visits from Mercy Hospital stay and home. Yorel Study Club met at Ruby's Inn with Berniece Adams hosting. Corinne Murray presented religious readings and prayers. Katy Spensler spoke on Christmas traditions and shared decorations. Margaret Spensler read about Federation topics. Book reports due by Jan 1. volunteer hours recorded. New officers elected for two years: Boggs president Sheri Peasley vice president Betty McCullough secretary Margaret Reeve treasurer. Next meeting Ladies Day Out on Jan 17 at Ruby's Inn. Dutch treat lunch then meeting. A child’s Christmas wish list is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorel Study Club
Ruby’s Inn
Berniece Adams
Corinne Murray
Katy Spensler
Germany
Margaret Spensler
Federation
Valera Sullivan
Boggs
Sheri Peasley
Betty McCullough
Margaret Reeve
IFWC
Baptists Plan Candlelight Christmas Program
The Baptist Sunday School children will present a candlelight Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend, hear the Christmas story, and join in singing carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Christmas Observed by Brevity Club
Brevity Club met at Betty McCullough’s home with 15 present. Erma Latham co hosted. Madge Hazen led a music and games program while gifts were handed out. Members shared Christmas goodies. The January meeting will be with Elaine Silcott on Jan 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McCullough
Erma Latham
Madge Hazen
Elaine Silcott
Kansas City Couple Welcome First Child Henry Tilson Jr
Peggy and Henry Tilson of Kansas City are the parents of a son, Henry Bundschu Tilson Jr., born December 12 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. It is their first child. Grandparents are Arden Keller of Humeston and John Tilson of Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Peggy
Henry Tilson
Henry Bundschu Tilson, Jr
Arden Keller
Humeston
John Tilson
Past Matrons Gift Exchange At Dec 12 Meeting
Past Matrons met at Ruby's Cozy Inn on December 12 for dinner and a grab bag gift exchange. Attendees included Helen Teater Irene Wools Arletta Moore Colette Rickert Corydon Jessie Pollock Allerton Dorothy Trisler Bernice McGuire Erma McDaniel Jewel Surbaugh Edna Holmes Peggy Gardner and Florence Graam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby’s
Cozy Inn
Helen Teater
Irene Wools
Arletta Moore
Colette
Rickert
Corydon
Jessie Pollock
Allerton
Dorothy Trisler
Bernice McGuire
Erma McDaniel
Jewel Surbaugh
Edna Holmes
Peggy Gardner
Florence Graam
Last Chance By Crystal Exley Christmas in Iowa 1985 Note
A warm holiday greeting from Mardell Fortune and sister Lucile notes snow in 1985 Iowa. They maintain homes, quilt for church, and welcome a new granddaughter and grandson by marriage. Relatives and friends are recalled while mentions of limited outings and a trip by Merle Boggs to Humeston appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Exley
Iowa
Southwest
Mardell Fortune
Lucile
Mardell
Merle Boggs
Humeston
Lucy Danner
Jerry
Obituary notices and family notes from local paper
Obituaries detail Ivan Earl Shriver 77 of Chariton died Nov 23 1985 service held Nov 26 at Fielding Funeral Home with burial at Chariton Cemetery. Shriver was a mechanic and long time resident with survivors including wife Babe and three sons plus daughter and many grandchildren. Also includes family greetings, visits, and holiday church notices with Christmas program details and a village round of well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Earl Shriver
Chariton
Fielding
Lynn Ryan
Shriver
Solar
Des Moines
Hy-Vee Wholesale
Indianola
Jay Bee Shriver
Fulton, Mo
Betty Goddard Stewart
Arvada
Colo
Christmas Visits and Recoveries Across Local Families
Humeston and Leon residents visit relatives in Iowa and Mexico while others return from hospitals. Lucille Petty leaves Methodist Hospital after a week for a heart condition. Orpha Smith recovers from eye surgery at Decatur County Hospital. Osa Davison hospitalized since Dec 12 hopes for early release. Ruby Johnson taken to Decatur County Hospital. Dale and Joy Ann McAlexander host a large Christmas gathering with family from Tulsa, Pleasant Hill, and Kansas City. Weekend visitors include Luke and Ermaline Roe and Phil Thompson family in Des Moines. Ernest Spensler celebrates his birthday with relatives. Decatur Carter and Leo Carter host lunch guests. Funeral services for Charles McPherridge held in Osceola. survivors listed. Des Moines tax school trip for Don Richard and Sondra. Lucy Surfus returns from recuperation in Oskaloosa. David Dale family visits grandma Trembly before returning to California after England Air Force duty. Evelyn Exley undergoes hip surgery and recovers at home.
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Herman
Rochester
Esther Williams
Alaska
Mary Davenport
Bill
Davenports
Ann Hitt
Jessie Hitt
Domitello
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minn
Ann
Jessie
Ray
Orpha Smith
Decatur County Hospital
Osa Davison
Wayne County Hospital
Ruby Johnson
Thelma Baker
Ron
Jan Howser
Kristi
Kari
Luke
Ermaline Roe
Phil
Susan Thompson
Rebecca
Rachel
Des Moines
Gerald
Marie Spensler
Ernest
Roberta Spensler
Harley
Rheta Sponsler
Margaret Carter
Decatur
Leo
Rowena Carter
Orva DeVore
Sandra
Chariton
Alma DeVore
Dale
Bernice Adams
Osceola
Charles McPherridge
Weldon
Mason City
Geneva
Charlotte Erickson
Doris Barger
Lapeer
Mich
Don
Sondra Richard
Debbie
Lucy Surfus
Oskaloosa
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Quad County Tire
Proctor Hardware
Willa
Silas Anderson
Mildred Sanders
Gilbert Garton
Mercy Hospital
Hoch
Yarl Williamson
Roe’s
Marie Davison
Wicks Mobile Home
Chevrolet
Rae Hughes
Tracy Vandell
Home
John Deere
Richard Oil Co
Yorel
Santa
Aaron Secrest
P.S
Dianna
Baptists
Brevity Club
Humeston Community Center
Extension Service & Yorkshire Inc
Lotus
Timex
Ship N Shore
KoKo
Prince
Princess Gardner
Ton Ai
Powersville, Mo
Beecher
Kate Shriver
Hannah Marie Watson
First United Methodist Church of
Ray Shriver
Derby
Roger Foster
Anthony
Angela
Cumming
Anna
Berg
Max Oswalt
Ann B. Motz
Mary
Blizzard Exley
Oranchak
Sonora
Calif
Nampa
Idaho
Lynn Bruce
Leon
Verne Bruce
Cuautle
Morelos
Mexico
Lucille Petty
Methodist Hospital
Lucas County Hospital
Joy Ann McAlexander
Doug
Ruth McAlexander
Sarah
Tulsa
Okla
DeeDee Reupke
Kurt
Pleasant Hill
Ron Roupke
Greg
Kathy McAlexander
Stacy
Andrea
Howard
David Dale
Scott
Stephanie
Steven
Elsie Trembly
Judy Trembly
Rania
California
England
Air Force
Evelyn Exley
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Snyder
Focus
Humeston School
R&d Automotive
Humelton, Iowa
Gan and
Laws Smith
Garden Grove School
Aten & Newell
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