Santa Claus playtime and safe toy choices for Iowa kids
An old Iowa notice discusses selecting appropriate toys for infants and young children, stressing age suitability and safety. It highlights inexpensive yet useful options such as rattles and bright cloth toys, and notes colors should be fast and non toxic. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station with local mentions of Elbert Lockman and several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Community Visits and Family News from Scattersburg
Scattersburg residents Mr. and Mrs. George Scott and children, and Mrs. Burdett Cox, spent Thursday at Walter Harper's. Des Moines Vancleve girls are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Lockman, who note Mrs. Lockman has been ill this week. Ottumwa callers Thursday included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tomlin and Patty, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roberts and Janet Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lockman also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Burdett Cox
Walter Harper's
Vancleve
Des Moines
Elbert Lockman
Lockman
Ray Tomlin
Patty
Keith Roberts
Janet Lee
Ottumwa
Floyd Lockman
Local visits and trades round Udell Route 1 residents
Udell Route 1 residents report visits by Ivan Gibby Gerald Hiatt and families from Seymour, Moravia and Centerville. The Rumleys, Hiatts and Millers made hospital and trading trips to Iowa City and Centerville while others traded in Unionville and Hiattaville.
Rumley Family Visits Over Weekend
One day last week Harry Rumley visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edd Rumley Sunday and Monday night. Mrs. Bima Miller visited with Mrs. Mae Rumley and children.
Brompton Social News Mixed Visits Across Homes
Brompton residents and guests share evenings and Sunday visits at multiple homes including the Boardman, Fisher, Wilson, Davis, DeLong, and Leach households. Names appearing include L C Johannes, Le Donna Jean Vance, Archie Billings, Herman Johnson, Bert Fisher, Edward Fritz, W F Boardman, M E Boardman, Clarence Wilson, Fern Thompson, Roy Fisher, Otis Davis, Vera Sinclair, Vera Sinclair, Marjoria Ritter, Otis Stafford, Jake DeLong, Chaz DeLong, Q S Miller, Evelyn Collins, J E Stafford, A M Clark, Ottumwa visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E
Fern Thompson
M. E. Boardman
C. V. Heater
Albia
Ed Robinson
Marjoria Ritter
Vera Sinclair
Otis Davis
Roy Fisher
Chas
DeLong’s
Otis Stafford
Jake DeLong
Chaz
DeLong
Q. S. Miller
Evelyn Collins
J. E. Stafford
Jim Leach
A& M. Clark of
Ottumwa
Unionville Dinner Party Hosts Selix Family and Friends
A community dinner at John M. Selix home in Unionville gathered relatives and friends including Charles Selix of Paul Idaho and Centerville residents Mrs A R Crawley and Mrs J L Patrick. The note hints at Christmas preparations and asks readers for gift ideas or funds for children Willie and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Selix
Charles Selix
Paul
Idaho
A. R. Crawley
J. L. Patrick
Centerville
Elmer Selix
Frances
Lloyd
Doyle
Viola
Henry Selix
Verdeen
Lucy
Santa
Willie
Akates
Mary
Robert McBrullin
Batavia
Community Notes From Ottumwa Area Gatherings
Mrs Maynard More of Ottumwa visited her parents Mr and Mrs P E More along with Mr and Mrs Ben Davison and family of Cedar Lake Indiana. Charlie Selix of Paul Idaho visits his father J M Selix. Will Morrison returned from Chicago after two weeks with his son Dick and brothers James and Wayne Morrison and families. Local Masonic lodge elected officers W M A B Dukes secretary Hale W Hicks treasurer D A Tweedy. A pink and blue shower at Claud Underwood home honored Mrs John Underwood with 25 guests enjoying refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard More
Ottumwa
P. E. More
Ben Davison
Cédar Lake
Irid
C W. Whisler
Charlea Selix
Paul
Idaho
J. M. Selix
Will Morrison
Chicago
Dick, James
Wayne Morrison
Masonic Lodge
W. M
Dukes
Hale W. Hicks
D. A. Tweedy
Claud Underwood
John Underwood
Salem Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events
In Salem many residents shared visits and gatherings. Fred Argo and family spent Sunday with Will Haver and others. Albert and Newton Long with Jean hosted at Dorothy McKern’s School program and box supper Friday. — Clark Helyer listed as sick Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Argo
Will Haver
Ray McQord
B.C. Whitehead
Robert Jennings
Son
Albia
B. C. Whitehead
Leonard Perry
Bert Nash
Fred Tarr
Robert Tarr
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Aid
Guy McKern
Dorothy
Newton Long
Jean
Ray Hiatt
L. R. Perry
Elbert
Dorothy McKern
Social visits listed for Tuesday to Saturday in Albia
Ronald Tisue spent Tuesday night with Donald Nash. Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCord spent Monday afternoon in Albia. Jamea Clarefice stayed with Mrs. Ray McCord. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts spent Saturday at the Joe Martin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Tisue
Donald Nash
Edward McCord
Albia
Jamea Clarefice
Ray McCord
Jess Gladfelder
Horton Potts
Joe Martin
Social Roundup of Ottumwa and Nearby Residents
Blue Front Mr and Mrs Ben Jones were Ottumwa callers Saturday Pauline Williams spent the weekend in Centerville Mr and Mrs Harry Hillman and Mrs Plants and Leslie were in Centerville Saturday Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and children Mr and Mrs Caas Hamilton and Helen were Oskaloosa callers Thursday Ray Lemaster was an Albia caller Saturday Jim Moore called at Cass Hamiltons Sunday morning Circle met last Wednesday at Lora Leckmans Fred Hammond was at Marve Leckmans Saturday Van Longs entertained the So and Sew club Saturday evening Mrs Elia Tisue visiting Cass Hamiltons Mrs John VanZante having dental work Lewin Rinehart and Roy Moffatt called at Carl Calhouns Sunday afternoon Several from this vicinity were shopping in Centerville Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jones
Ottumwa
Pauline Williams
Centerville
Harry Hillman
Plants
Leslie
Lloyd Brown
Caas Hamilton
Helen
Ray Lemaster
Jim Moore
Casa Hamilton
Cirele
Lora Leckman
Fred
Local Socials And Visits Round Albia And Surrounding Areas
Albia residents Marcella Sims and Grace Calhoun spent the week end together. Jack Firkins visited Mrs Lottie Swan and the Argo brothers at Koniaim, while the Shehan family hosted Inez Irene John and Ellen on Sunday. The Argo household and the McFatridge family exchanged calls in Albia and Centerville. A Willing Workers club meeting with rug making sewing and quilting took place led by Mrs Hugh McFatridge with visitors from nearby towns. Arlene Fenton and Irene Thomas joined basketball players heading to Thayer for a game. Amos Spring and family plan to move to Udell with a sale of machinery and stock Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Sims
Albia
Grace Calhoun
Jack Firkins
Lottie Swan
Argo Brothers
Koniaim
George Shehan
Inez
Irene
John
Ellen
Wes Scott
Fred Argo
Hugh McFatridge
Centerville
Jake Firkins
Fred Art Home
Clell Sheldon
Frances
Willing Workers Club
Harley Tisue
Mary
Daisy Moffatt
W. A. Simmons
Harry Lemaster
Belva Cridlebaugh
Udell
Colorado
Belva
Arlene Fenton
Irene Thomas
Thayer
Amos Spring
Local social notes from Udell and events
Douglas Salem and Maxine White of Udell spent the weekend at the D E White home. Rosalie Powell returned to school after a brief illness. Salem Ladies Aid met with Mrs John Gordy with most members present. next meeting with Mrs Horstman on December 18 for a Christmas exchange. Mr and Mrs Ben Glasgow of Udell visited at the Dennie Fenton home. Lester Gardens welcomed a new car. Friends express concern over a serious illness in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine White
Udell
D. E. White
Rosalie Powell
Salem Ladies Aid
John Gordy
Horstman
Ben Glasgow A 'Udell
Dennie Fenton
Lester Gardens
Kinser Valley Gossip Amid Shreds and Visits in Albia
Kinser Valley notes describe the G R Darby family visiting Ray Darby in Albia, callers at Harry Felton's, shredding by Howard and Russell Darby, and plans to shred at Ed Robinson. Local stock sales progress, visits to Willie Van Dorin, and trips with Grant Lincox and Zell Wilson. Grandma Darby improving after a head ache spell. Henry Sytsma attended a funeral in Albia, with fodder shredder help from Hazel Wilson and Mrs Lincox. Quiet week as winter nears, with a zero start Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Darby
Ray Darby
Albia
Harry Felton
Howard Robinson
Russell Darby
Ed Robinson
Willie van Dorin
Zell Wilson
Grant Lincox
Grandma Darby
Kenneth Johnson
Henry Sytsma
Miller
Hazel Wilson
Lincox
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Iowa
W. Tomlin’s
Gerald Irelan
Writa Stanley
C. T. Slavin
M. D
Ivan Gibby
Gerald
Near Seymour
Tom Hiatt
Will Moffatt
Unionville
Harry Rumley
Calvin
Laverne
Bonnie Lee
Edd Rumley
Moravia
Glen Clancy
Iowa City Hospital
Lloyd Carter
Hiattaville
Emma Miller
Jess Walker
Cleo
Joan
Glen. Clancy
Brompton
Salem
Frank Swaim
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Buick
Pontiac
Pennsylvania Motor Oil
DUCO
Centerville Motors
Franklin
Lewin Rinehart
Roy Moffatt
Carl Calhoun
Douglas Salem
Kinser Valley
Moravia Union
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