Roberts Reunion Held at Blakesburg Sunday
The 45th annual Roberts descendant reunion met at Blakesburg city park on Sunday July 25 with a cooperative noon dinner and prayer led by Mrs Lila R Tillmont. Officers elected for next year were Mrs Ernest Tubaugh president Ralph Roberts vice president and Lula R Tillmont secretary treasurer. The gathering noted missionary work by Robert Pitner Elder formerly Norma Jean Roberts of Decker Montana to Japan. A marriage and several births were reported along with two deaths, and plans for next year’s meeting set for the last Sunday in July at Blakesburg park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Abner Roberts
Blakesburg
Lila R. Tillmont
Delbert Roberts
Ernest Tubaugh
Ralph Roberts
Lula R. Tillmont
Robert Pitner Elder
Norma Jean Roberts
Decker, Mont
Japan
Gary Roberts
Unionville
Mary Miller
Wellman
Silvia Bawn Emerson
Julia and
Dale Emerson
Wendell
Wm. J. Hamilton
W. D. Roberts
Pam
Tony
Kenneth Goode
Kathy
Danny
Clara Cassill
Herman Swanson
Ottumwa
Blakesburg City Park
Albertson-Callen Reunion Held in Columbus Junction
The 18th Annual Albertson-Callen reunion gathered 67 people at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Clark in Columbus Junction Iowa on Sunday July 25 A picnic dinner was served at noon Orrin Callen of Albia Ia was elected president for the coming year Mrs Charles Turner of Moravia was chosen secretary treasurer Attendees included Earl Albertson Marla Kay Gary Fern Callen Haley J Rott Orrin Callen Bessie Callen Clara Speers Clinton Albertson Stewart Lynch and others from Albia Numa and nearby areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Clark
Columbus Junction
Albertson-Callen
Orrin Callen
Albia
Charles Turner
Moravia
Earl Albertson
Marla Kay
Gary
Fern Callen
Haley J. Rott
Bessie Callen
Clara Speers
Clinton Albertson
Numa
Stewart Lynch
Ronda
Ricky
Rod
Neighborly Visits Across Iowa Communities
The piece lists numerous families visiting and hosting in Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Muscatine Iowa City Milan Green City Moravia and Davenport. It notes afternoon visitors including Mr. and Mrs. E G Clayton and daughter of Davenport, reflecting a social roundup in local neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
Columbus Junction
Dwight Clark
Todd
Muscatine
Dale Clark
Jan Hedemann
Nancy Larson
Jim
David Clark
Debbie
DeAnn
Iowa City
Helen Albertson
E. V. Albertson
Milan
Wayne Bennett
Lois Terry
Jay Albertson
Green City
Charles Turner
Myra
Moravia
E. G. Clayton
Davenport
Turner Reunion Held at Albia Park in 1885
The Turner Reunion met Sunday July 18 1885 at Albia City park with 65 attendees. After grace by Mrs Lowell Turner a basket dinner followed. A business meeting elected Lowell Turner president and Mary Gillaspie secretary. Committees were named for grounds and food and many Turner relatives from Albia Moravia Indianola Fairfield and beyond attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Albia City Park
Grace
Lowell Turner
Ray
Edith Darby
Gertrude Shumway
Ivan
Harriet Shumway
Mary Gillaspie
Grounds
Robert Turner
Edward McCord
Paul Turner
Ruth McCord
Suzann
Orville
Moravia
Archie Thompson
Iconium
A. C. Vosburgh
Lloyd Bennett
Bussey
Dean Grosscup
Kevin
Springville
Wayne McKee
Beth
Greg
Indianola
Russell
Bales
East Moline
Harold Berger
John
Ted
Sam
William Orman
Blakesburg
Oskaloosa
Francis Fett
Des Moines
Raymond Coughlin
Mickey
Joan
Gene McClure
Ottumwa
Charles Custer
Mark
Randalls
Blanche Turner
May Barnes
Fairfield
Grover Gillaspie
Jerry Sherman
Pulaski
Rebecca
Michael
Joyce
Cedar Rapids
Boyer Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville
The annual E. H. Boyer family picnic gathered 70 relatives Sunday July 25 in Centerville City Park. Hostess was the George Boyer family and a cooperative noon dinner followed a grace by Carl Boyer. A decorated cake marked the reunion. The first gathering dated October 6 1935 at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. E H Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Boyer
Centerville
George Boyer
Grace
Carl Boyer
Reunion Minutes Note Family Gatherings and New Secretary
The Boyer family reunion minutes recount Essie Purvis reading the prior session, Chloa Foster elected secretary, Gene Boyer giving scripture, Rex Foster leading a prayer, and all singing. Seven weddings, six births, and two deaths since the last reunion are listed, with next year hosted by the Charles Boyer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
E. H. Boyer
Essie Purvis
Chloa Foster
Gene Boyer
Rex Foster
Carl Boyer
Ronnie
Rickie
Russell Burns
Clem
Cindy
David Hawk
Jim Burns
Robert
Dorin Wailes
Marla Wright
Vera Boyer
Rosemary Burkland
Dana
Paula
Charles Quick
David Weston
Gary
Mary Ellen
Lester Gordon
Gertie Boyer
Leon Burns
Linda
Ubrana Doers 4-H Achieves At Union Chapel Show
The Ubrana Doers 4-H club held an achievement show at Union Chapel church on Friday July 23 with judges Mrs Wilson and Mrs Kellner. Leaders Mrs Augusta Van Dorin and Mrs Dorothy Darby awarded blue ribbons for seniors intermediates and juniors across sewing outfits and accessories amid a long list of participant names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubrana Doers
Union Chapel Church
Wilson
Kellner
Wm. Gutcher
Mary McAnally
Ede. Springs
Mary Ellen
Sandifer
Caren
Vera Lefffler
Randy
Darrell
Lucille Grinstead
Chris
Patty Faber
Clifford Caster
Joni
Augusta van Dorin
Dorothy Darby
Cathy Faber
Lorraine McAnally
Mary van Dorin
Jepron
Sandi McAnally
Carolyn Faber
Junior division style show highlights at club fair
A Junior division style show in the afternoon featured participants Patty Caster Cathy Sandifer and Carolyn Faber modeling blue outfits. Carolyn Faber won the event representing our club with reporting by Carolyn Faber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Grinstead
Cindy Grindstead
Phyllis Leffler
Cathy Sandifer
Patty Caster
Carolyn Faber
Happy Helpers Win Big At 4-H Achievement Show
The Happy Helpers 4-H club held its annual achievement show at Iconium church on July 28, 1965 starting at 1 p.m. Judges were Dorothy Potts and Clara Belle Mosley. Ellen Cooper was chosen candidate for style review in the intermediate group. Entries total 62 with multiple divisions and blue red and fair awards across associates juniors intermediates and seniors. Demonstrations included sewing and cutting, with Donna Hawk Elaine Christy Carol Calhoun and Ellen Cooper presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H
Iconium Church
Dorothy Potts
Clara Belle Mosley
Ellen Cooper
Barbara Christy
Elaine Christy
Donna ‘Hawk
Donna Hawk
Carol Calhoun
Be Ware Be Calm Be There Demonstrations At Church
Nancy Crabtree demonstrated on Think and Marcia Thompson showed Be Caring. Judges received gifts. refreshments served to guests and members. The Happy Helpers met at 5 p.m. at Iconium church with 1k members responding to roll call. Club donated $2 to Cancer $2 to Care and $2 to the Church. Treasurer report was $29.46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Crabtree
Marcia Thompson
Happy Helpers
Iconium Church
FFA Meeting Held at Moravia High School
The monthly FFA meeting was held at Moravia High School at 8 30 p m on July 19. President Russell Bettis called the meeting to order with twenty two members present. Roll call noted. Members discussed entries for F F A projects to county fairs and planned an ice cream social on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Moravia
Russell Bettis
F.F.A
Moravia FFA Members Plan Safety Plates Sale
Members discussed safety plates for tractors to improve night visibility and decided to purchase and sell them to local farmers. A film on new equipment and how it works was shown. Gerald Hawk reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
F.F.A
Gerald Hawk
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Paris
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Theo Vighout Ihe
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