Community Visitors Share Time Across Ottumwa Area
Mrs. Charles Hersberger checked into Ottumwa hospital while a series of visits unfolded at multiple homes. Ned and Rita Argo spent an afternoon at Harl Swift’s home, and Earl Swift with others visited the Ben Derby home. Clair Long and Earl Swift joined a Des Moines dinner at the Cater home as Kalene Flattery visited Doris in the Ottumwa hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hersberger
Ottumwa
Ned Argo
Harl Swift
Earl Swift
Ben Derby
Bert Swift
Lincoln
Nebr
Coy Swift
Keith Dicks
Vicke
Rickey Califorena
Ciay Rogers
Lloyd Ammons
Clair Long
Sunday Socials Reach Several Local Homes
Loyd Johnson and the VanWeldens visited the Rosesce Argo home on Sunday while Emmett Derby and Rita joined at the Larry Derby residence for birthdays. Roscoe Argo spent Tuesday with the Argo brothers. the Derby and Perry families plus Emery Hiatt attended Friday evening at Larry Derby’s. The 4H club met Monday with Maureen Derby. Easter prayers found the Eastlicks at Sam Eastlick’s home and Glen West with the Eastlicks Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Johnson
Henry VanWelden
Rosesce
Argo
Emmett Derby
Rita
Larry Derby
Melsine
Rosie
Roscoe Argo
Argo Brothers
Gary Perry
Juliet
Jeffrey
Emery Hiatt
Wayne Christy
Carol
Gary Miller
Waterloo
Delbert Calhoun
Morfi
Maureen Derby
Richard Eastlick
Sam Eastlick
Glen West
Guy Breese
Local News Highlights Easter Visits and Family Guests
Local residents share Easter gatherings and visits across towns. Mr and Mrs John Kelley return from Missouri and Arkansas with relatives. Several families from Albia Des Moines and Knoxville hosted guests, joined by Easter services, performances by Heritage Choir, and hospital updates for Emma Hayward and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
Missouri
Arkansas
Gust Wentland
Chesterton
Ind
Glen
Lake Pomme de Terre
Douglas Main
Olathe
Kans
Forrest Main
Mains
Douglas
Marshalltown
Palmers
Heritage Choir
Mid-America
Oskaloosa
Jimmy Main
Detroit
Mich
Eric Mains
Billy Mains
Michael Karns
Michelle
Salina
Kansas
Bill Woodward
Strong
Iowa City
Emma Hayward
Monroe County
Albia
Karl Tuttle
Kenneth Free
Jack Kaster
Albia Hospital
Local residents visit and illness notices brighten regional ties
Numerous named residents from Winter Haven to Centerville, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Chariton are listed visiting relatives, attending Easter gatherings, or staying with family. Health updates note Dennis, John, and other patients in hospitals with kidney stones and ulcers. well wishes are extended for quick recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Horn
Winter Haven
Florida
Ray
Des Moines
Harley Tisue
Denny Rosdail
Cedar Rapids
Max McDonough
Raytown
Don Johnstons
Gene Main
Eric Mains
Jim Reishen
Chariton
Dennis Kelley
John Kelley
Missouri
Boat and Snowmobile Registration Deadline Announced
Licensing officials of the Iowa Conservation Commission reminded owners to check expiration dates and register boats and snowmobiles with the County Recorders by April 30 to avoid penalties. Boat registrations occur every two years in odd-numbered years, while snowmobiles require annual renewal. Owners should bring old registrations to obtain new certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
Udell Happy Helpers 4-H aid Cancer Fund total 102.75
Udell township benefitted from a 4-H Happy Helpers drive that raised 102.75 for the Cancer Society. Members Mary Jane Mason Yolanda Groves Rosie Groves Roselle Guinn Margaret Bailey Nona Burger Charlotte Powell Joy Bryant and Mrs Frank Stajcar assisted, with memorials included. A job well done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Happy Helpers
Happy Helpers 4-H
Cancer Fund
Udell Township
Mary Jane Mason
Yolanda
Rosie Groves
Roselle Guinn
Margaret Bailey
Nona Burger
Charlotte Powell
Joy Bryant
Frank Stajcar
Cancer Society
News of Interest From ENON By Mrs. Nadine Domine
Sunday dinner guests at the Dallas Faber home included Harry Clark of Monmouth Illinois Joe Griffin Judy and Johnny of Ottumwa Ida Griffin of Albia Don Klampe and family Bob Faber and family. Gene McDanel broke his leg Friday while swinging and was treated at Monroe County hospital before returning home. Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan and Barbara and Janice Caltrain attended Easter Breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Faber
Harry Clark
Monmouth
Til
Joe Griffin
Judy
Johnny
Ottumwa
Ida Griffin
Albia
Don Klampe
Bob Faber
Gene McDanel
Monroe County Hospital
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Barbara
Janice Caltrain
Local Social Roundup Noting Visits and Travel
Neighborhood residents share visits and hospitality over the weekend and week. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Neil Penfield hosting. Mrs. Gloria Oldham and Mrs. Lamoine Yates visiting. several trips to Arkansas and Missouri. Mrs. Kelley hospitalized in Houston Missouri. multiple dinners, suppers, and family gatherings with the Dommer, Cox, Hoffman, Logan, Main, and Wright households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Penfield
Loren Walter
Cary McCoy
Gloria Oldham
Indiana
Lamoine Yates
Mervin McDanel
Fern Horn
Larry
Valerie
Eva Mae Wright
Laurence Dommer
Laura Zintz
Barbara McBride
Nadine
Norma Faber
Herschel Kelley
Barbara
Brenda
Diana
Phillip
Randy
Stanley
Vera
Nancy
Lawrence Dommer
John Kelley
Kelley
Arkansas
Missouri
Houston
Union TWP Social Notes Highlight Easter Gatherings
Mrs Burdett Cox hosts and visits with neighbors including Jim Logan Steven Nyle and Mae Harper. Dentists and sunrise services Easter activities are noted along with timber work near Sigourney and Sunday church events at Unionville and Robinson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Godby
Burdett Cox
Rs. Burdett Cox
Nyle
Centerville
Cox
Jim Logan
Steven
Jim
Mae Harper
Gail Etheridge
Carl Tomlin
Curtis Tomlin
Raymond Lockman
Joe Wilson
Dale Cox
Kenneth Wright
Burdett
Dale
Bryan
Kevin
Sigourney
Jim 1Ogen
Marla
Claire Robinson
Unionville
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Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia
Buell Taylor
Mary Martin
Wool
Arthur
Andy) Andrews
Albia Square
Hwy
John J. Corso
Acco
Wilbur Miller
Dave Olson
Highland Park State Bank
Euclid
Dan Mihalovich
Hammond
Yamaha Organs
Everett
Cable-Nelson
Yamaha Pianos
American Systems & Industries
Metro Drive
Minneapolis
Minn
Singer Tolch
Overland Park
Verl Perkins
Iowa
Franklin
Zenith
T.V
REGAL
Lay
Martha White Bix MIX
Hershey’s
Zephyr
Nadine & George’s Dial Fine Foods
E3618 News
Enon
Nadine Domine
Pittsburgh Paints
Turner Lumper
7 Company, Tnc
Moulton
Nyle Cox
Eva Maye Wright
Jack Hoffman
Bills
Deena Lee
Bill Hoffman
Russell
DeWayne Robinson
Don Robinson
Frances Robinson
Dick Sandifer
Minnesota
Mrs. Herbert
Brad
Noah Stocker
Bloomfield
Carrie Boyer
Gaylord Main
Union Twp
Lead County
Claude Hawk
Agent National Bank
Satur
Satan
Sutani Teerye Wreusellt
Elmer Wood Co
Moulton, Iowa
Parkay
Spencers
Kraft
Kraft Cheese
Behnke’s
Dial
Rath Wieners
Albia Cleaners
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Thurs
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