Thanksgiving Holiday Reminiscences at Rockford and Surroundings
A long list of Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings across Moravia Rockford Des Moines and nearby towns features Mr. and Mrs Ralph Robinson Mr Dale Deroy and families visiting in Rockford Ill Mrs Ralph McDonough with Omaha trip and Des Moines visitors Phillip Ritchison from Des Moines stays weekend Others share dinners with Rex Angel Clarence Tinee Mearl Walter and various relatives plus notes on Holiday Fair breads and local visits including Illinois and Missouri stops and family pilgrimages across several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robinson
Moravia
Dale Deroy
Alpia
Donnie Burton
Rockford, Ir
Ralph McDonough
Andrew Rot
Omaha
Nebr
Phillip
Ritchison
Des Moines
Billy Angel
Waterloo
Rex Angel
Clarence Tinee
Delmar
Arnold Bower
Irene Bower
Coon Rapids
Osceola
Jack McDonough
Richard Mason
Oskaloosa
Harold Mason
A. G. Mason
Garnet Brain
Flo Helms
Clarence Johnson
George
Railing
Leo Dagle
Richard Raymies
Matge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
Lula R. Tilimont
Kathryn W McPheron
New London
Mental Heath Institute
Vi Marie
Debbie VanDorin
Mearl Walter
Wisconsin
Maurice Walter
Marsha and
Marchelle
Grace Whitehead
Hoovers
Uhelenhakes
Lyle Cl
Pital
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece and
Jaren
John Grenfell
Livonia
Mich
Russell Tubaugh
Belle Plaine
East Lansing
Joy
Butterfield Hall
Michigan State University
Chas Haluska
Chicago
Ill
Jerry Boblenz
R. R. Pennington
Iowa State College
Ames
Dwight Blumer
Randy
Moulton
Dennis Heiden
Brandon
Albia
Daniel Fullerton
Winnebago
John Admire
Brazil
Fred Blumer
Clell Blumer
Wayne Blumer
Francis Macuaire
Ernest Kincade
Karl Rogers
Kristy
Jeff
Stanhope
Lester Gordon
Olin Foster
Rex Foster
Gary
Mary Ellen
Ottumwa
Carl Tomlin
Forrest Main
Russell Strunk
O. E. Palmer
Marshalltown
Kenneth Martin
Canton
Janet
Schneider
Robert
Misty
Sheela
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Ray Charity
Kenneth Hayes
Susan
Detroit
Harvey Hayes
Lees Summit
Ray Avera
Sallie
Annette
Donald
Gen Blackman
Des Moises
M. K Blackman
Elbert Moore
Pearl Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Hiner
DeWayne Moore
Jan
Russell
Bill Moore
Suzanne
Julia
Douglas
Lloyd Clark
Tom
Danny
Cindy
Thanksgiving Socials Across the County
Local families gathered for Thanksgiving and weekend visits with relatives including the Hedgecochs, Burklands, Sprouses, and Dotsons. Mrs Laura Hayworth spent winter in Des Moines with her sister while others attended gatherings and a Centerville 4-H meeting.
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Franklin Family Homes
Mrs Earl Swift hosts Thanksgiving with Glen Turner Ken Calhoun and Donald Calhoun in attendance. Carol Calhoun undergoes surgery at Monroe County Hospital Saturday evening. Various relatives, including Argo Kel logg Derby Perry Martins and Ammons families, share meals and visit. Linda Ammons competes in District Speech at Ottumwa and aims for State in Ames.
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Glen Turner
Kenneth
Donald Calhoun
Coy Swift
Carol Calhoun
Monroe County Hospital
Ned Argo
Earl Swifts
James Calhoun
Elmer Kellogg
Larry Derby
Gary Perry
Carl Martins
Shirley Calhoun
Allen Ammons
Ames
Lloyd Ammons
Emmett Derby
Linda Ammons
Ottumas
Neil LaMar
Kansas City
Emery Hiatt
Clair Long
Jeffrey
Duane Wilson
Mark
Kevin
Earl Swift
Merle Dicks
Chariton
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Many Homes
Residents recount Thanksgiving visits and hospitality with relatives and friends in multiple households. Bertha McCord and Mrs Fay Scott, Truxton Dicks with Florence Dicks, Nellie Thompson with Wayne and others, plus gatherings at Whiteheads, Firkins, McCoys, Shel don, and Tarbells reflect a communal holiday spirit.
Thanksgiving visits listed for local families
Steel and family spent Thanksgiving at Mrs Fay Scotts. Andy leaves December 13 for the service. Sally Whitehead called on Nellie Thompson Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tarbell and family were at Edward McDonald Sunday evening. The Penfields Mehrhoffs and families shared Thanksgiving supper at Chriss Mehrhofft. Neil Penfield and Tim visited F G Penfield Sunday afternoon. Nellie Thompson visited Fay Scott Saturday. Tarbells spent Thanksgiving at Johnny McDonald in Albia. Nell Penfield Tim and Roger Talbot were at Jim Knapp’s for supper Saturday. Linda Whitehead called on Don Whiteheads Thursday evening. Richard Penfield and Deanna visited Jack Penfield Sunday evening. Sandra and Bobby Whitehead called on Don Whiteheads Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Scott
Truman Tarbell
Johnny McDonalds
Albia
Nell Penfield
Tim
Roger Talbot
Jim Knapps
Linda Whitehead
Don
Thanksgiving Guests Share Meals Across Harsh Families
The article lists numerous Thanksgiving gatherings in Cedar Falls Maplewood and Center V ille with families named Harsh Wood Shields Wilson Long and Burton. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Richard Harsh Mr and Mrs Robert Harsh Renee Marion Watts Genevie Kaling Bessie Donovan Frances Burton Margaret Goodwin Linda Kelle Ivan Shields Jay Wilson Bill Long and Nelson Ballanger. The text notes Friday and Sunday visits and a tax meeting in Center ville on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harsh
Cedar Falls
Robert Harsh
Renee
Maplewood
Ivan Harsh
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
John Wood
Marion Watts
Frances Burton
Margaret Goodwin
Linda
Kelle
Ivan Shields
Jay Wilson
Alan
Marcia
Richard
Bill Long
Nelson Ballanger
Centerville
Jay Wil
Thanksgiving and family gatherings in Centerville area
The report lists numerous local social visits and meals. Mrs Deloris Ballanger and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh attended a farewell for Mr and Mrs Freeman Hoover. The Tarbells hosted a pitwa supper in honor of Jay Phillips who will enter the armed forces December 1. Several families shared meals with neighbors through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloris Ballanger
Ivan Harsh
Freeman Hoover
Olive Jean, Tarbell
Jay Phillips
Wilbur Phillips
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