Local families share weekend visits and hospital news
Lillie Belle Schaffner underwent major surgery at Smith hospital in Albia Wednesday evening. Moravia High School freshman Lillie Belle is linked with the Schaffner and VanDorin families as visits spread among Eaton Colorado and Centerville acquaintances. The notice lists numerous relatives and friends visiting, staying, and moving about from Moravia to Ottumwa, Blakesburg, Canthil, and beyond, reflecting a busy social scene across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Smith ‘Hospital
Albia
Moravia High School
Glen VanDorin
Glen Sharp
Eaton
Colorado
Harold Brown
Janice
Cass Hamilton
Ray Dorothy
Anderson
Aaron Campbell
Ted Campbell
Lester Sawyer
Mitzi
Janie
J. R.hoyer
Hillsboro
Frank Houser
Doris
Centerville
Mis
Birdie Main
Charley Johnson
Brownsville
Texas
Ronald L. Lockman
Goldie Lockman
Moravia
Wayne McDanel
Mervin McDanell
Miley Lockman
Ray Lockman
Amy Lockman
Ruby Whisler
Ottumwa
Milo Long
Joanie Sue
Drakesville
Charles Long
Arline Bodkins
Baby
Canthil
Norris O'Conner
Sheila
Matt Huber
Ted Fricke
Clarence Long
Goldie Long
Charles Davis
Gale Giller
Blakesburg
Rex Haver
Little Johnette
Bert Deahl
Hubert Campbell
Exline
John Hiner
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Camp Chaffee
W. B. Stone
Scarsboro
Local Society Notes From Ottumwa and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Anita Smith hosted guests from Queen City Missouri and Albia on Sunday. Mr and Mrs E G Hawk attended a Mutual Hall Insurance meeting at Ottumwa on Tuesday. Ira Boyer attended John Davis funeral services at Corydon last Thursday. Frank Rogers returned from Avoca and Des Moines visits with daughters and relatives. Jennie Pollard June Addins and others visited Ottumwa. Otha Taylor returned to work at the local telephone office after illness. Mrs Lola Bowersock of Hedrick spent the night with her daughter and Hiner family visits followed. Frank Chambers returned to Moravia after visiting John Chambers in Arkansas City Kansas. N R Ward and F A Miller of Centerville visited Memphis Tennessee and Hot Springs Arkansas. Lee Hiatt attended a D X dinner and meeting at Hotel Ottumwa Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laws
Paul Dicks
Parental Law
Max Hammond
Oakdale
Fred Hammond
Clara Crawley
Clara Irelan
Gus Johnson
Zelma
Blakesburg
Frank Swarm
Vess Hiatt
Clyde Hiatt
Centerville
G. L. Gollaher
Bob McGinnis
Barbara
Ralph Barnhill
E. V. McGinnis
Albia
Fred Gollaher
Nancy
Jerry
Ottumwa
John Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Irene
Naomi Sue
Harry Stark
Jerome
Starks
Jack McDonough
George Abell
Ellsworth
Garnet McDonough
Des Moines
Leo Dagle
Mary Lou McDonough
Frank Swaim
Delphia Duff
Rathbun
Jennie Pollard
Community Hall
Jim Hays
Near Blakesburg
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Otha Taylor
Dolphin Taylor
Edd Taylor
Howard Smith
James Weinman
Richard Smith
Indianole
Lester Proctor
Blakes
Burg
Ira Robb
Richard
Hartinger
Minneapolis
Pvid
Ies Ganer
Queen City
Cyrus Hall
Anita Smith
E.G. Hawk
Mutual Hall Insurance Company
Max Hiner
Mrs. Hiner
Hedrick
Frank Chambers
Moravia
John Chambers
Arkansas City
Kansas
N.R. Ward
F. A. Miller
Memphis Tenn
Hot Springs
Ark
Lee Hiatt
Hotel Ottumwa
Laforge
Frank Tarbell
Arlo Fenton
John David Sulser
Hurley Davis
Archie Davis
G. A. Vickroy
Ted Brandon
Roy Sulser
Carl Elgin
Mia
Duane Sulger
Stephen
Janine Kay
Larry
Tom Massman
Hattie Ely
Elaine Curtis
Jerald Fenton
Duane Sulser
Charley Cross
Plane
Harold Taylor
Betty Lou
Dwight Fenton
Boots Kings
Chariton River Ladies Aid Meet Embroidered Pillowcases
Milledgeville notes from Mrs. Harold Taylor with the Chariton River Ladies Aid meeting led by Mrs. Dwight Fenton for an all day session April 15. The day featured poem readings, songs, and a Bible verse prompt about planting or sowing. Attendees listed include Lois Martin, Fay Fenton, Jessie Elam, Velma Fenton, and others. Rev. Laforge preached. Community mentions include birthdays, visits, and planting tips for Iowa potatoes and fruit tree pruning guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Ladies Aid
Dwight Fenton
Edna Vickrey
Lois Martin
Fay Fenton
Jessie Elam
Velma Fenton
Georgie Atwell
Laura Martin
Helen Cozad
Irene Brandon
Jean Curtis
Exie Fenton
Bessie Fenton
Florence Martin
Karen
Helen Taylor
VaLaDee Sulser
Stephen
Wanda
Fenton
Ethel Fenton
Laforge
Arlo
Udell Social News From Mrs H Spring Time
Mrs Helen Rouse drove to Cincinnati to visit a seriously ill Mrs Lena Carson. Rex and Ruth Albertson hosted friends at the Lionel Spring home. Merna Henshaw went to Bloomfield on business. Zola Saum visited Ottumwa with relative time. Myrtle Wilkinson oversaw Miss Saum's absence. Elmer Elschlager and family joined Ora Powell for Bible school and dinner. Shirley Morlan stayed at Alvin Spring. Dean Fever of El Paso, Illinois visited. The Sprou ses learned of a birth of triplets to Robert Israel in Monroe. one son died at birth. George Morlan stayed with Don Burgess in Cedar Rapids. Lionel Spring and Doyle visited Lloyd Selix's. Anna Thistlewaite and Mary Harrett returned to their homes. Cooperative dinner at Rex Albertson’s included Ottumwa guests. Edna Moore visited Joe Moore for Sunday dinner. Alvin Spring hosted Dixon and Morlan families. Harold Leonard born to Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Heckman. WMS Brethren church held devo tions with Helen Rouse hostess and var ious leaders. plans for a mother-daughter banquet in May were discussed. Refreshments served to many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rouse
Cincinnati
Lena Carson
Rex Albertson
Lionel Spring Home
Merna Henshaw
Bloomfield
Zola Saum
Ottumwa
Myrtle Wilkinson
Miss Saum
Elmer Elschlager
Centerville
Ora Powell
Shirley Morlan
Alvin Spring
Dean Fever
Elpaso
Lester Murdy
James Sprouse
Robert Israel
Monroe
Isavela
George Morlan
Don Burgess
Cedar Rapids
Lionel Spring
Doyle
Lloyd Selix
Anna Thistlewaite
Mary Harrett
Hinckley
Illinois
Henry Krantz
Udell
Henry Hoover
Elmo Todd
Clara Butler
Ralph Day
Chet Bolard
Bil Hoover
Jack Exline
Albertson
Edna Moore
Joe Moore
Gene Dixon
Cecil Morlan
Jill Morlan
Unionville
Harry Wilkinson
Roscoe Riggs
Fairfield
Bennett Woods
Winfred Heckman
Harold Leonard
The
Brethren ‘Church
Helen ‘Rouse
Margaret Henderson
Edna Deeter
Tapie
Della McConnell
Ruth Dorsey
Alice Spring
Hazel Powell
Ruby Hedgecock
Kinser Valley Estate Actions and Local Happenings
The administrator sold late Mrs Amy Cloughs town property to a party named White with possession given at once. Des Moines resident Laura Darby attended a cousin’s funeral. Roy T Darby settled Aunt Clough estate and visited family. LeRoy Wilson finishes a machine shed. Ervin Long builds a barn. County graders smoothed roads. oats gain from recent warmth and dampness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Clough
White
Gene Tubaugh
Omega School House
Laura Darby
Des Moines
E. G. Hawk
Charley Johnson
Texas
Roy T. Darby
George Darby
M. Darby
Zell Wilson
LeRoy Wilson
Ervin Long
Franklin Community Notices Highlight Local Visits
Franklin residents and relatives gathered for weekend and weekday visits across the town. Mrs. John Moffatt hosted and guests included the Starcevic, Elliott, and Scieszinski families. Ed McDonald, Bernard Kitt erman, and others helped with wood cutting and shared dinners at various homes.
Local Residents Share Social Visits This Week
Callers visited the Glen Turner and Blanche Argo homes Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Brown and Mrs. Luccille Exline helped Stella Argo hang paper on Tuesday. Roy Moffatt called at Ed McDonald’s Friday. Henry Elliott and family joined Roy Moffatt for supper Sunday evening. Roscoe Argo and Mrs. Argo spent Friday evening at John Exline’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Turner and
Blanche Argo
Clara Brown
Luccille Exline
Stella Argo
Roy Moffatt
Ed. McDonald
Henry Elliott
Johnny
Rozella
Carolyn
Junior
Roscoe Argo
John Exline
Vosburgh Club Meeting Details and Fundraising Event
The Happy Helpers club met Wednesday with Thelma Calhoun and all members present. They picked out nutrients and Rosie Derby won the contest prize and birthday gift from her secret pal. An angel food cake baked by Maxine Sheldon won by Thelma Calhoun in a silent auction to raise money for the club treasury. A candy sale is planned in two weeks with Maxine Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers Club
Thelma Calhoun
Rosie Derby
Maxine Sheldon
Dottie
Coy Swift
Olga Turner
Rena
Lloyd Ammons
Maxine Clayton
Andy Pavlick
Ben Pickeretl
Wayne
Emmett Derbys
Art Derby
Drivers with Experience Led 1951 Auto Crashes
A 1951 report shows ninety seven percent of drivers involved in automobile accidents had at least one year of driving experience. The finding underscores risks even among seasoned motorists and prompts calls for improved training and safety awareness.
Ottumwa Socials Highlight Local Visitors
Ottumwa residents noted visits from Mrs. Frank Eaten and Mrs. Forrest Eaten. Mrs. James Calhoun and her children called Thursday evening with Hattie Miller. Cpl. John Shehan from Camp Sheridan stopped by for a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Shehan.
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Moravia Theater
Percy Kilbride
Marjorie Main
Pa & Ma
Ford Service
General Motor
Brices Motor Co
FORD
Milledgeville
Iowa
Mra. H
Kinser Valley
George R. Darby
Gus Luse
Franklin
John Moffatt
Ben Derby
Bernard Kitter
Mary Kay
Leo Scieszinski
Frank Starcevic
Olive Moffatt
Joe Lucas Jr
Ed McDonald
Bernard Kitterman
Ray Moffatt
Wood
Mr. and
Mrs. Coy ‘Swift
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia, TA
Pt Too Old Service
Amos McG Hghy
GUY Harris Seed and Feed Store
13Th
Washington
F. L. O'Conner
Saleaman
Moravia Union
Gardner Hatchery
Sun.-Mon
Randolph Scott
Technicolor —Plus
Purple Heart Diary
Frances Langford
Web
Thurs
Vivien Leigh
Marlon Brando
Desire
Ourself
A McCormick
Farmall Super C
Garigall
Veach Implement Co
International Harvester
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