Ramblin family vacation plan plagued by accidents
Rey Ramblin and Don Wolf recount a pattern of mishaps around trips, with telephone cables cut or damaged near Washington and in Centerville on previous excursions. The piece blends local political notes with community life, praising Melvin Synhorst’s administration and sharing festival memories, a class reunion, and a driver’s test tale leading to a car purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles Jones
Wolf
Hilton Hustlers Plan Fall Festival Stand
The Hilton Hustlers met in the Hilton basement on August 18 with 20 members present. President Tommy Koffman led the meeting and the group recited the 4-H pledge. Edwin Clark reported on the refreshment stand run by 4-H of Franklin and Monroe for the Fall Festival, and members updated project records while Max Deethart displayed 4-H project pictures. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton
Tommy Koffman
Larry Chance
Bert Whitelock
Tommy
Alex Koffman
Patty Rogers
Donna
Jim
Kurl Rogers
Carl Rouse
Paul Wilson
Paul
Aileen Turner
John Murdy
Donna Woodward
Ronnie VanZante
Richard Mason
Richard Hawk
Larry Spencer
Edwin
Dewayne Clark
Edwin Clark
Franklin and
Monroe
Max Deethart
Fairview Notes From Mrs 5B and Local Visits
Fairview starts Monday September 1 as school opens. Numerous local visitors and family gatherings dominate the week with gatherings at Elmer Lockman Clifford Brocker and Warren Proctor homes. Birthday celebration honors Legi Robar at Moravia Park with many Lockman Stocker and Gilliland families attending.
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Fairview
Roy Gideon
Elmer Lockman
Gomer Stocker
Clifford Brocker
Buddy
Gary Stocker
Carl Hiatt
Sam Proctor
Warren Proctor
J. C. Lockman
Marve Lockman
Kathy
Moravia Park
Legi Robar
Siksrg
Richk Adams
Ponpies Mieh
Man recounts buy and long road miles with smile
The speaker notes paying Mr Harn about 30 percent above the original price and driving the vehicle 89,000 miles since purchase. Garrett smiles as he expresses belief in the vehicle, noting his confidence while he recalls the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harn
Garrett
Unionville and Nearby Social Roundup
Unionville locals report of visits from Lt. Joe Wilson of Pensacola and other kin. Fox hunting activities draw regional interest with an event north of Georgetown and a Fox Hunt planned for September.
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Joe Wilson
Pensacola
Fla
D. M. Wilson
Bhombey
Ottumwa
Georgetown
Donald Clark
Vicki
Centerville
Hattie Hop
Blue Front By Mrs John Van Zante at Eldon Fair Reunion
Mrs John Van Zante and Ben and John Van Zante attended the Eldon Fair last week. The Van Zante family gathered at Edmundson Park for a reunion. Nearby, Lyle Jones and daughters Nancy and Cheryl visited the Ben Jones home for a two week vacation. Kenneth Gordner of Newton and family spent a weekend with relatives.
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Ben Jones
John VanZante
Circle
Freda Hagerman
Jean Eaton
Mystery Box
Mra
Carl Vaneante
van Zante
Edmundson Park
Oskaloogs
Lyle Jones
Nancy
Cheryl
Kenneth Gordner
Newton
Gordner
Billeeead
Conrad
Iowa
Ame
Rebel Silat
Tumwey
Shelquist
Bobbie Shelquist
Bids Sought for 195 Tons of Treated Coal by School Board
Moravia Moravia Public Schools calls for bids by Sept 1 1652 for 195 tons of treated atokér coal to be weighed on public scales in Moravia and delivered to the school site. Bids must state the mine or mines supplying coal and the board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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Office of
Chester
Local social notes from Franklin and nearby towns
Residents and visitors milling through Franklin area homes share visits and dinners. Families including the Moffatts, Haver, Swift, Elliott, Cox, Argo, and Kitterman mingle with relatives in Albia, Moravia, and Socntum while attending birthday celebrations and casual gatherings.
Coulton Residents Gather For Weekend Visits
Mrs Theo Miller hosts Coulton gatherings with neighbors including Patay Mikela visiting Carolyn Whicker and Mikela's family. Families such as O Conner, Roblenz, Stocker, and Burns attend 4 H at Loren Walters and attend events in Centerville Newton and the county fair over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patay Mikela
Carolyn Whicker
Stella Sears
Kenneth O'Conner
Bill Lee
Herb Boblenz
Centerville
Gary
Sharon
Nancy Roblenz
Loren Walter
Dwight Stocker
Mikels
Dollar Day and Bible Festival Plans at Carrene Church
Carrene Evangelical United Brethren Church invites members to Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Rev TD Thatch of Trenton preaching August 31 on the Christian test. A special religious picture will be shown Tuesday night September 2. Committee news and the Revised Bible Celebration are set for late September.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Td, Thatch
Trenton
Thatch
Iowa Conference
Church and church notices with August 31 1952 services
The listings detail services at multiple churches. Rev W F T Evans and Mrs Winnie DuVall lead offerings at the Church of Christ with Sunday School at 11 and evening prayer at 7 30. Joe Griffin of Ottumwa speaks at Miller Baptist Church Fay Garner presiding with 1 30 Sunday School and 2 30 preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Iconium Methodist Sunday Services Call to Worship
The Iconium Methodist urges attendance at Sunday School at 9 30 a m and public worship at 10 15 a m with a sermon on The Value of Church Membership The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets with Mrs Edwards in Centerville Thursday August 28 at 1 40 p m The church family night supper and program postponed to Thursday Sept 4 with Dr Maberry scheduled to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
America
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Hilton 4-H Club News in National 4-H Magazine
Hilton Husky Hustler 4-H club receives national recognition in Larry Chance's Health Essay Contest in National 4-H News. Chance, 13, Albia, wins gold with a silver cup for Paul Wilson. Aileen Turner and Wilson elected health king and queen with photos slated for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Husky Hustler
Larry Chance
Albia
Paul Wilson
Aileen Turner
Boyer Reunion Sets program of songs and readings
The Boyer reunion continued with Mrs. Ron Woodward presenting a program of songs, solos, readings, poems, and choruses. Attendees included Mrs. Clara Morrison, Will Swaim, Mrs. C. G. Woodward, and many Woodward family members. The event closed with God Be With You and a benediction by Wm. Woodward.
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Ron Woodward
Paul Dean
Frank Woodward
Cherlene Burna
Paul Dean Burns
Karen Woodward
Karen
Paul Burns
Woodward Boys
Clara Morrison
Will Swaim
C. G. Woodward
Craig Weathers
Forrest Moffitt
Home
Ella Criddlebaugh
Ronnie Woodward
Mia
Floris Bear
Irene Moffit
Harley Woodward
Harley
Frank
God
Names of Woodward and Kinfolk Across Towns
A fragmented list of individuals and families including Woodward, Boyer, Burns, Weston, Ledd, Townsend, Weldon, McDanel, Swaim, Tadick, Tadlock, Martin, Bear, Purvis, Moffitt, Oehler, and Lundgren. It mentions Centerville, Bloomfield, Plano, Mystic, Ridgeway, and Ridgeway Illinois with multiple households and children listed.
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Woodward
Mr Woodward
Allie Boyer
Carita
Ira Boyer
Boyer
Sind Mes
Russell Burns
David Weston
Larry
Centerville
Ledd
Burns
Gertie Boyer
George Boyer
Pearly
Raddie
Shirley Townsend
LeRoy
Bloomfield
Jerry
Melvin Weldon
Tracy
Mra
Lloyd McDanel
Richard
Frank Woodward
Frank Swaim
Almont Main
Mary Rose
Forrest Moffit
Floriece
Lee Tadick
John Tadlock
Sarah Sandy
Vesta Oehler
Joyce Martin
Terry Martin
Allen Bear
Childern
Plano
John Mcldanel
Ferrell Purvis
Linda Sue
Delmont Moffitt
Mystic
Wm. Woodward
Phyllia
John Preston Lundgren
Ridgeway
Ill
FFA Group trip to Lake of the Ozarks details
Friday August 15 at 4 30 am a group of 13 boys led by the F K A advisor Mr Strautman and bus driver Harley Woodward left for the Lake of the Ozarks. They returned Sunday afternoon after a cruise on the Larry Don speed boat rides and fishing. Members included Robert Easter Charles Jennings Philip Whicker Joe Tadlock John Proctor Lavern Massman Gordon Massman Richard Tomlin Rex Overturf Jim Archer Raymond Cantrell Jack Wilson and Ronnie Tomlin the future member.
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My. Strautman
Harley Woodward
Lake of the Ozarks
Toon
Bagnal Dam
Larry Don
Penny Arcade
Robert Easter
Charles Jennings
Phillip Whicker
Joe Tadlock
John Proctor
Lavern Massman
Gordon Massman
Richard Tomlin
Rex Overturf
Jim Archer
Raymond Cantrell
Jack Wilson
Ronnie Tomlin
Wilson Reunion Attendees Listed From Moravia Event
A Trenton Wilson home near Moravia hosted a reunion with attendees from several towns. Names include John and Sheila Johnson Tucson Arizona Don Raines Shirley Donna and Billy Lon Howard Fairfield D C Furrer Donna Jean Max Indianola Mrs 0 A Kluckhohn Lake View Dean Marshall Spirit Lake Craig Cloyd Des Moines Paul Miller Patty Miller Kathy Mystic Jr White Centerville Leonard Wilson Ronny Adda Lou Seymour Fern Wright Dana Moulton James Rousseau Lovilla J Logan Cain James Wilson Nelson Miller Elizabeth Thomas Albia Loren Walter Shirley Connie R C Wilson Cart Cloyed Zell Wilson LeRoy Dick Johnson John L Johnson Alice Wilson Clarence Miller Clarence Dowd Delmar Jay L Wilson J R Callen Frank Wilson E G Hawk Trenton Whison.
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Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Moravia
John Win
Johnson and Sheila
Tucson
Arizona
Don Raines
Shirley
Donna
Billy
Lon Howard
Fairfield
D. C. Furrer
Donna Jean
Max
Indianola
Sid
0. A. Kluckhohn
Lake View
Dean Marshall
Spirit Lake
Craig Cloyed
Des Moines
Paul Miller
Patty
J. Logan Cain
James Wilson
Nelson Miller
Elizabeth Thomas
Albia
Loren Walter
Connie
R. C. Wilson
Cart Cloyed
Zell Wilson
LeRoy
Dick Johnson
John L. Johnson
Alice Wilson
Clarence Miller
Clarence Dowd
Delmar
Jay L. Wilson
J. R. Callen
Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Trenton Whison
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