Deer Hunter Delivers Notable Doe Near Louilla
Dick Johnson, a local hunter, brought home a two year old doe near Louilla, estimated 140 pounds after dressing. It stands as the only deer bagged by local hunters during the open season on Saturday and Sunday. A newspaper postcard from Wm Sullivan of Los Angeles hints at stricter driving-law tactics. A folder from H M Sims discusses railroad taxes and highway expansion aiding trucking, amid broad funding questions. The Iowa Rural Electric Coop reports 360 rural homes heated by electricity this year, average size 1,292 square feet, average heating cost $220 for a 10 month season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Johnson
Louilla
Iowa Rural Electric Coop
Iowa
Local Social Notes Highlight December Gatherings and Visits
Community members hosted and visited across Centerville and nearby towns. Families shared weekend stops, market outings, and calls while neighbors aided in a corn picker accident recovery. The PTA ten cent supper raised 100 dollars for the treasury as clubs planned holiday events.
Enon Community News Notes and Visits
Enon Nancy Carol Faber and Colleen Hawk spent weekends with relatives and joined a group of 4-H girls for a home furnishing demonstration in Ottumwa. Dallas Faber helped pick corn for Fred Van Dorin. The Bentziger family and others visited Russell Hughes and Gomer Stoker homes. Des Moines visitors Herbert Main and Mrs Birdie Main dined with the Glen Fowler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
Joanne
Ottumwa
Nancy Carol Faber
Carolyn Archer
Dallas Faber
Fred van Dorin
Richard Bentzinger
Russell Hughes
George and
Wilburt Johnson
Des Moines
Gomer Stocker
Herbert Main
Birdie Main
Moravia
Glen Fowler
Lorain
40th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Udell
Mr and Mrs R 8 Faber celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Monday with relatives from Moravia Albia Centerville and local families visiting games and gifts given to the honored couple. Refreshments were served by Mary Jo Faber and Mrs Dallas Faber. Joanne Hawk marked her 9th birthday with Enon school pupils attending. The Enon 4-H club met Monday evening at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Fowler
Udell
Faber
J. T. van Dorin
Flora Jones
Jep Lockman
Moravia
W. H. van Dorin
Albia
Floyd McFall
Centerville
Dallas Faber
Mary Jo
Marlene Faber
Joanne Hawk
Enon
Franklin News: Local Visits and Bake Sale At Centerville
Mrs Earl Swift hosts Franklin visitors including Mr and Mrs Glenn Turner and Blanche Argo. Mrs Pearl Free joins Wayne Thompson's household Friday. Stella Fuller Maude Turner visit Allie Argo. Clair Long Jeffrey and Duane Wilsons spend Sunday with Earl Swift. Nellie Thompson visits Wayne Thompson home. Thelma Calhoun Emily Thompson Dottie and Freda Swift assist bake sale at Centerville Friday. Hattie Miller stays with brother Roy Miller in Albia hospital.
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Glenn Turner
Blanche Argo
Pearl Free
Wayne Thompsons
Stella Fuller
Maude Turner
Allie Argo
Clair Long
Jeffrey
Duane Wilson
Earl Swifts
Nellie Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Thelma Calhoun
Emily Thompson
Dottie
Freda Swift
Centerville
Hattie Miller
Roy Miller
Albia
Murray enters Iowa governor race as Republican contender
Iowa State College economics professor William G. Murray announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the June primary. The 57 year old Ames resident seeks an extended leave from teaching to campaign full time. Murray highlights voter desire for issues and action, aiming to break the current Democratic governor and Republican legislature stalemate. He has held roles in debt conciliation, Farm Credit Administration, and education boards, and he is married with three children.
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Iowa State College
Aman
Iowa
William G. Murray
Murray
State Board of Regents
Clyde Herring
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Ames Board of Education
American Farm Economics Association
Gamma Sigma Delta Fraternity
U. S. Department of Justice
American Appraisal Institute
Mildred C. Furniss
Ames
Presbyterian Church
Waterloo Presbytery
New Hope By Genevid Donovan Wesley Chapel M
Community group at Wesley Chapel met for worship and recreation on Wednesday evening. Evelyn Daniels served ice cream bars and cookies. Local families visited each other this weekend at various homes including the Bill Long and Lee Hiatt households. The Wesley Christmas program is scheduled for December 22 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Evelyn Daniels
Wesley
Emma Ewing
Bill Long
Ivan Harsh
Bil
Bob
Bill Callen
Ottumwa
Russell Warner
Blakesburg
Doris Boblenz
Frances Burton
Dinner guests at the Bob Fivans home
Mr and Mrs Bill Lorig and family were dinner guests Sunday at the Bob Fivans home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lorig
Bob Fivans
Clover Leaf Club Meeting With Verna McAninch
The Clover Leaf Club held a regular meeting with Verna McAninch as hostess on Wednesday November 20. Members present included Mildred Tarbell Fern Penfield Vera Moore Edith Callen Verda Argo Helen McAninch Ernestine Argo and Helen Printy. Guests were Jesse McAninch Vicky Argo and Shawn Printy. The noon meal was enjoyed by Roy Argo Wayne Christy Pat Printy Jim and John McAninch. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4 with Fern Penfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Verna McAninch
Helen Printy
Mildred Tarbell
Fern Penfield
Vera Moore
Edith Callen
Verda Argo
Helen McAninch
Ernestine Argo
Jesse McAninch
Vicky Argo
Shawn Printy
Roy Argo
Agricultural Extension Council Members Named
Eighteen members serve on the Appanoose County Agriculture Extension Council with each township supplying a representative. Newly elected for two years beginning January 1, 1958 are Jr. R. Bauman Curtis Sebolt Harold Meeker Ted Close Delmont Moffitt Mark Allen Mrs Dan Mihalovich and Kenneth Coltrain. Members holding over for one year are Mrs K B Owen William Vinzant Mrs Clarence Rhodes Mrs Walter Daniels Glen McCullough Lawrence Powell Lloyd Selix and Glen McNair. Vermillion township has a vacancy due to Mrs Clyde Eddy resigning to become Home Economist for the county.
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Appanoose County
Agriculture Extension Council
Jr. R. Bauman
Caldwell
Curtis Sebolt
Franklin
Harold Meeker
Wells
Ted Close
Johns
Delmont Moffitt
Walnut
Mark Allen
Chariton
Dan Mihalovich
Taylor
Kenneth Coltrain
Union
K. B
Owen
Lincoln
William Vinzant
Bellair
Clarence Rhodes
Center
Walter Daniels
Sharon
Glen McCullough
Washington
Lawrence Powell
Douglas
Lloyd Selix
Udell
Glen McNair
Independence
Vermillion Township
Clyde Eddy
December Taylor Toilers 4 H club meets at West home
The December meeting of the Taylor Toilers 4 H club was held at David and Donald Wests on Monday evening. The program included a discussion on selling electric flyers and a demonstration on how to drive a nail by Donald West. Russell Burns led the session and a roll call linked to New Years Regulations was planned for next month. Refreshments were served. A reporter note suggests a Union subscription as a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Toilers
David and
Donald West
Jerry Roblenz
Russell Burns
David West
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Moravia Union
C. R
H. K. Charity
Appanioose
Monroe Counties
United States
Raw Ramblin
Wm. Sullivan
Los Angeles
H. M. Sims
Pat
GEM Shop Claya Hollingshead
Jowoeler Albis, Towa
Ora Powell
Minnie Replagle
W. W. Duty
Bruce
James Corbett
Mexico
Hannibal
Joe Moores
Earl Powell
Floyd Bankson
California
Woodrow Duty
Joe Davenport
Robert White
Lonnie Silliman
Robert Silliman
Hallie
Tommy Doggett
Harold
Alvin Spring
Lloyd Whisler
Leppert
Unionville
Wm. O'Donnell
Joe Moore
Timmy
Tommy
Harold Spring
Chet Carl and Sons
Helping Neighbors Club
Weber
Karen
Linda Moore
Iona Dotson
Sherry
Robert Morlan
Missouri
Caroline Moore
PTA
Country Home Club
Cliff Ogden
Earl Swift
Turkeys
Veach Drug Store
R. W. Baird
Stevens Drug
New Hope
Genevid Donovan
Loyd Carter
Lee , Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Russell Hiatt
George Turner
Joyce Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Hattie Watts
Marion
Max Watts
Marvin Kelley
Omaha
Nebr
Trenton Wilson
Bob Evans
Long Home
ASC
Knoxville
Jim Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Anne Brede
Gieselle
Lute Hiatt
Jim Turner
Frank Turner
Bert Meadows
Turner Funeral Home
Texaco
Texaco Fuel Chief
Waence
Owner Bros. Or Co
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