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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1965

Page

6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deloris Ballanger Ivan Harsh Freeman Hoover Olive Jean, Tarbell Jay Phillips Wilbur Phillips

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