Changes in Homes and Churches usher in new era
The text notes a Methodist church near completion of a furnace installation and predicts starting work next week on a coal furnace with stocker and automatic controls. It also recounts a family wedding in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day, detailing the Kaster family names and the V initial pattern. The piece muses on home life improvements and evolving domestic habits with humor and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
James Kaster
Los Angeles
Kaster
Bessie Boshak
Her
Heating Up Moravia Churches Start Modern Systems
In Moravia two congregations the E U B and the Methodists are installing new heating systems. The E U B church plans an automatic oil heating system with work expected to complete soon.
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Moravia
Methodists
Iconium WSC Schedules Oyster and Chili Supper
The Iconium women’s society met at the church on November 19. They planned an oyster and chili supper for December 8 and Christmas events including a dinner on December 17 and a program on December 20. The program committee members led readings on Scientific Knowledge of Foods. Refreshments followed. Several named members attended, including Marie Cole Blanch Argo Maude Whitehead and Carrie Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium W.S.C.S
Marie Cole
Blanch Argo
Maude Whitehead
Carrie Turner
Emily Thompson
Clara
Theresa Brown
Stella Argo
Vera Moore
Vera Firkins
Sybel Argo
Grace
Blanche Argo
Freda
Carolyn Swift
Maxine Sheldon
Linda
Beryle McCombs
Beth Ann
Verta Hoffman
Marie
Marline Cole
Ruth McCord
Leta Haver
Addie Sheldon
Maude Turner
Florence
Nona Dicks
Ice
Taylor-Ettes Hold Meeting at New Hope
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met at New Hope Schoolhouse on Wednesday evening November 18 1953. Mary Schrodt presided as pledge was given to the American flag. Madge Lee was music chairman and Mary Ellen Condra recreation chairman. Mothers attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club
New Hope
Mary Schrodt
Madge Lee
Mary Ellen Condra
Donna Underwood
Charlene Burns
Margaret Condra
Donna McElderry
Nancy Roblenz
Sharon O'Connor
Sharon Argo
Shirley Anne
Walter
Dana Easter
Charleen Burns
Sharon Walter
Logan Walter
Guy Ateray
California PTA Meeting at Schoolhouse
The California school PTA held its November meeting Monday evening with guests Mrs Lula Tilkin Eva Long and Linda from Centerville. A lower grade book report by Donna Cochran and a Christmas planning segment were featured. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Clark MecKern and Mrs George Brozovich. The next meeting is December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
California
Lula R. Tilkin
Eva Long
Linda
Centerville
Donna Cochran
Clark MecKern
George Brozovich
Thanksgiving Day Guests and Local Notices in Fairview
Thanksgiving day guests at the Gene Boyer home included many local families in Fairview. George Irelan died suddenly Thursday. funeral held Saturday afternoon. Burdette Ward and others hosted oyster soup. several Mercer and Proctor families shared meals and visits. FOR SALE Paper for banquet and dining tables offered by Union Office.
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Gene Boyer
Eugene Tubaugh
John McGee
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Noah Stocker
Lyle
Frederick Koehler
Marilyn
Donna
Joyce Harris
Elvin Stocker
Johnny
Bill Irelan
George Irelan
Irelan
Fairview
Burdett Cox
Dale
Rowena
Oskaloosa
Norman. Ward
Larry Brooks
Danny
Burdette Ward
Gurney Mercer
Orval Mercer
Virgil Mercer
Dorothy
Lester Mercer
Paddy Hicks
Otha Mercer
Cyril Mullins
Warren Proctor
Louie Reinhard
Virgil Reinhard
Sam Proctor
Richard Proctor
Union Ofice
Thanksgiving gatherings fill many Iowa homes
A long list of local visits and meals throughout Thanksgiving week shows Opal Harris and family, Milton Stocker relations, and numerous Proctor Coltrain and Mullins households sharing meals, visits, and hospitality across Fairview, Albia, and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Roger Crews film showings and several birthday recognitions. Families divided by trips and Friday gatherings reflect a tight community network.
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Hig
Opal Harris
Joyce
Joanne
Milton Stocker
Bill Hershburger
Albia
Burdett Cox
John Irelan
Farm Bureau
Fairview
Kenneth Coltrain
Roger Crews
Otha Mercer
Carsen
Genise
Cyril Mullins
Everett Gardner
Donald Small
J. R. Small
Hubert Helmick
Richard Proctor
Jane
Laverne Nelson
Howard Proctor
Carl Proctor
Ron Woodward
Cody Luse
George McDonald
Kansas City
Curtis Tomlin
George Nott
George Scott
Coral Mullins
Marilyn King
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Dwight Selix
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Lowe
Frank Swaim
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Carole Broshar
Janet Charity
Robert Kaster
Fern Kelley
Keith Lindley
Joyce Martin
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Phillip’ Miller
Ann Pettibone
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Charlotte
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Martha Potts
Barbara Robinson
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Rosalie Sweeden
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DeLoris Hiatt
Sandra Hiatt
Paul Mihalovich
Kay Overturt
Larry Pfannebec
Bill Rose Codttaes
Nancy Vance
Iconium
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Taylor-Ettes
Iowa State College
7. R. Small
Marve Lockman
Lorett Thompson
Lora
Kathy
Marion Proctor
Ramona
F. EB. Boyer
Gaylord
Ivan Walters
Edith
Lina Jean Heimich
Duane
Rochester
Minn
Richard Coltrain
Janie Ward
Duane Proctor
Ric Ichey ‘Florists
Zowa
Firestone
Cristy
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Westene Frigitel
Thane Bane
Vane
Firestone Motor King Battery
Fieene’ Cyne Cars
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