George Hellyer and Quentin Hudson Cheer on Sports Youth
Portraits of two MHS sophomores, George Hellyer and Quentin Hudson, highlight early ambitions in sports and academics. George, a Cubs fan and future catcher, plans minor league tryouts and dreams of the majors with Gabby Hartnett as inspiration. Quentin envisions coaching and teaching history, enjoys Kay Kyser and Dizzy Dean, and expects to marry within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwin Hellyer
George Hellyer
Kay Kyser
Tommy Dorsey
Dorsey
George
Wrigley Field
Bill Lee
Chicago Cubs
Plymouth
South Middle
Gabby’ Hartnett
Hudson
Nick
M. H.S
Florence
Quentin
Quentin Leroy Hudson
Quentin Hudson
Dizzy Dean
Lou Gehrig
Dizzy
Rural School News Foster Iowa Seeks Christmas Program
Foster school notes mark the 13th week with Thanksgiving break and a Dec 22 Christmas tree program. Students earned 100 percent in spelling, explored bones in Hygiene, created pioneer home scenes, and tackled current events via newspaper reading. Donald Foster moved away to Watson school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Foster
Watson School
Esat
Albia
Jack Campbell
Switzerland
Alvin Williams
Thanksgiving on the first among Indian friends
A school note recalls a Native American Thanksgiving scene with children and fathers sharing a meal, giving thanks for crops. It notes Thanksgiving as the last Thursday of November and urges daily gratitude. The fifth grade studies safety for health with posters illustrating lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Community Notes From Stocker and Surrounding Towns
Fragments show visits by Blain Stocker and families near Ottumwa and Galesburg, Thanksgiving gatherings at McAlister and Coop homes, club meetings with quilting and embroidery, and church services led by Rev Degrout with guests from Lovilia. Mentions of Dykstra, Davis families, and neighbors exchanging greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Stocker
Stocker
Blain
Ottumwa
Everett Rowley
R. A. Faber
L. A. Anawalt
Ben Coop
W. V. McAlister
R. B. McAlister
T. E. Robinson
Joe Mathias
Galesburg
Mathias
Wm. Stocker
Avery
Jona Stocker
Mire
Miley Lockman
Berenial Coop
Tig Curl Coup
jSwnday
Mind More
van Esified
Family
Busuett
Prayers
Lawrepie Kelly
Local residents share meals and mourn at gatherings
Sunday and Monday visits spread among Stocker Sutton Faber and Faber families as W T Stocker’s funeral takes place. Nearby households host relatives and friends including Horn Fisher Wilson Davis DeLong Johannes Martin Reid and others. Urbana Center programs draw attendees while clubs meet with the Reid family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Daphne
Iona Stocker
John Sutton
Raul Lockman
W. T. Stocker
R. A .Faber
Dean Faber
A. C.fabe
Henry Horn
Sonny Fisher
W. A. Wilson
Evelyn
Charles Davis
Chas, Davis
J. E. Stafford
Chas. DeLong
LaDonna Jean Vance
L. C. Johannes
Charles Johannes
Albia
John Fisher
Urbana Center
L. C
Edna Horn
Son
Albina
DeWayne Robinson
Jim Reid
Local families gather for visits and Thanksgiving events
Hazel College and many area families, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Litka of Bigelow and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yale of Gaza, share Thursday night visits. Relatives and friends from Chariton, Centerville, Corydon, Albia, Promise City, Unionville, and nearby towns attended dinners, calls, and the alfalfa banquet, with church revival activity and a husking bee at the W. N. Miller farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Litka
Bigelow
Minn
Lee Yale
Gaza
Grant Sincox
E. C. Caster
Tom Evans
Chariton
Kenneth Johnson
Gus Johnson
Blakesburg
Zell Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Donald Foster
Nina Foster
Mr. Rowley
Grant Lincox
Ed Johnson
Albia
Herbert Lewis
Ray Sewall
Wilbur Miller
A. F. Bott
Corydon
Mary Palmer
Promise City
Bertha Miller
Jennie Felkner
Centerville
Frederick Koehler
W. N. Miller
Teel Koehler
Cecil Tadlock
Eva Miller
Eleanor Miller
Floya
Wood
Baptist Church
Iva Strunk
W. N
Noah Stocker
Carl
Gene Tubaugh
F. E. Boyer
Clifford Boyer
Sanborn
Ted Campbell
Carl Coffin
Duane
Lee Tadlock
Lorene
Grant Tadlock
Imogene
Basil
Larry
Joe
Irene
John Tadlock
Faith
Mary Hanes
Ladies Aid
C. E. Paris
Bob
Russell Strunk
Inez Campbell
Sunday services and local gatherings in Centerville area
Daughters Eleanor and the Miller couple attended Baptist services in Centerville Sunday evening. A Christmas program is being planned at the Miller church. Families and neighbors including Hinote Espy Gilliland Locke and Tomlin shared visits and meals across Centerville Moravia and nearby towns. A new baby arrived at the Proctor home and several residents reported illnesses and regular social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Wilbur Miller
Baptist Church
Centerville
Miller Church
Dick Hinote
Ruth Espy
Roy Gilliland
Bernard Hayes
Wood
E. Boyer
Elbert
Lockman’s
Dodd Swanson
Qry
iCenterville
Burdett Ward
Moravia
Lawrence Ward
George Scott
Burdett Cox
Curtis Tomlin
Walter Harper
Sam Proctor
Keith Roberts
Tomlin
Marie
Leo Taylor
Drakesville
Fred Coltrain
Daphan
Edith
McCumber
Burdett Ward Receives Harvest Help
Elmer Lockman gathered corn for Burdett Ward last week as a neighborly aid during the weekend harvest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erville Crlers
Elmer Lockman
Burdett
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MHS
Blanche Amides
Vivian Huffman
Barbara Hammond
Faeous Closter
Dorothy Kenton
Dorothy Lee Foster
Maxine Smith
Grace Argo
Wilma Boardman
Virginia Callen
Betty Luse
Marguerite Smith
Wayne Hiatt
Goldie Glor
Medora
Hawk
Codyne Luse
Lyle Jones
Margaret Burton
Pearl McKern
Doris Jean Luse
Josephine McDonald
Hakien Tisue
Junior Youngker
Gustaf
Mirade
Deinia Veach
Mary Rose Main
Mary Rose
George Tracy
Richard Smith
Gene Garner
Dorothy Housley
America
Earl
Moulton
Eugene
Darbyville
Richard
Chicago
Mothers of the Pilgrims
Rural School News
Turner
Iowa
Ambulance Service
Moravia Midwest Rendering Co
No. Side Sq
Brompton
Hazel College
Ella Lockman
Johnnie Trelan
W. T. Frelan
Ray Gilliland
Elbert Lockman
H. T. Gilliland
Lineville
Jep Lockman
Rodger Gideon
C. T. Slavin
Marfar
Texaco
Oehler Bros. Oil CO
Oehler Bros
McDonough Bros
L. N. Carter
Hinttsville
Chas
Argo
Carl Westerlind
Conium
Texaco Theatre of the Air
Columbia Network
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