Centerville Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Local and personal notes recount numerous Centerville residents visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Names include Donald Gardner, Mrs. J B Sharp, Mrs. F A Reich, Mrs. Paul Broshay, Mrs. G B Johnson, and others with weekend gatherings in Ottumwa Des Moines Glenwood and Kirkville. The log also notes illnesses, travel to Des Moines, and small social events such as club meetings and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gardner
Centerville
Wm. Young
F. A. Relch
J.B. Sharp
J.;.b. Sharp
F. P. Hawk
W. P. Donahoo
Frankee
Blakesburg Thursay
Paul Broshay
Sath' Hudgens
G. B. Johnson
J. E. Sharp
Tom Cameron
Glenwood
Santa Claus as seen by children in verse
A playful poem explains that the Santa children imagine is often their parents. It notes the reliance on fur, red nose, sleigh, and gifts, and cautions kids not to build airy fantasies. Composed by J. T. Hiatt from Moravia, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
J. T. Hiatt
Moravia
Butter entry by Al Johnson earns top score in storage contest
Al Johnson of Tenold entered a 20 pound tub of butter in a national cold storage contest in Minneapolis Minnesota last spring. It was rated 95 when stored in June and five months later in November it was removed and scored again at 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Johnson
Tenold
Minneapoli
Minnesota
Fruit Trees Reach Milwaukie After Lewelling Wagon Train
In 1852 the Lewelling brothers guided 700 young fruit trees across plains and mountains to a site near Milwaukie Oregon. About 300 survived to maturity, contributing much to Oregon's cherry stock and fruit tree heritage. The effort highlights early agricultural efforts by Henderson and Seth Lewelling and their careful watering through six months of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewelling
Milwaukie
Ors
Henderson
Seth Lewelling
Oregon
Automobiles and early car design on strength and aerodynamics
A historical note discusses how early cars balanced strength and weight, noting that smoothing exteriors barely reduced air resistance at modest speeds and that reinforcing square bodies would add mass. It mentions the tradeoff between weight and efficiency and hints at street sidewalk tolls linked to a local creator's experiment with a dime payment system.
Relatives Honor R H Kaster Birthday Celebration
Relatives gathered at Averill Kaster home to honor Robert H Kaster’s birthday with dinner baskets. Attendees include numerous Kaster family members and spouses plus friends and neighbors who joined in the birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kaster
Averill Kaster
Robert H. Kaster
Hannah Gladfelder
James M. Kaster
Woof Kaster
Joel Kaster
Verle
Anna Kaster
Rex
Grover. Kaster
Arlena
Jean Veach
Ray Lockman
Phyllis
Virgil Kaster
Cliff Kaster
Patty
Chas
Broshar
Carol
John Sufficool
Stt
Vérdon Kaster and Sons
Earl Exline
Leon Ochler
Dixie
Paul
Cliff Pfannebecker
Larry
E.R. Kaster
Hoyt McKern
C.C. Kaster
Dwight
Robert
Farm Bureau meeting hosted by Mrs Betts portraits
A Farm Bureau gathering with Mrs. Betts as hostess was held in Independence township on Wednesday December 6 with a noon meal. Mrs Hiatt spoke on milk as a family food and shared a Good Housekeeping article by Dr. Walter Eddy. Mrs A G Smith left for Washington DC after visiting local families and will stop in Waukesha and Chicago on the way home. A post Thanksgiving dinner at the Theo Miller home on December 3 drew relatives and friends including the Millers of Albia, the Millers from Ames and Iowa City visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Swaim
Webb, Iowd
Richard Harp
Wm. Laws
Ottumwa
Helen Carter
Centerville
M, Ky Blackman
Fred Hammond
Blanche
Graham
C. M. McFatridge
Bill
Kirkaville
Fos Omer Aikens
Jean
Austin Jay
Carl Pfannebecker
Dorothy Nowels
John
Ella Hiatt
Hiattsville
Allen Hiatt
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
C. C
Wyoming
Vone Jones
Gus Luge
Mel Patrick
Seymour
G. W. Kimmbelman
Des Moines
Doris ‘Pennington
Wilbert Hiatt
Donar Sanders
Alice Sanders
Zell Callen
Joan
Oalla Whickler
Lawrence Roland
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Myr
Leonard Palmer
Elaine
Greentop
Palmer
Pocock
C. 9
Priz+er
Albia
J. F. Powell
J. F. Powell. Dr. and Mra. Noorden Slavin
Tipton
Iowa
Slavin
C. T. Slavin
Wabash Avenue
Creston
H. N. Smith
A. M. Smith
H. K. Smith
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Birdie Main
Gaylord
Dwight
Herbert
Mra
Glen Fowler
Udell
Howard Brocker
Leora Marie
Hiteman
Oral Easter
Fred Cousins
Will Blumer
Blakesburg
T. I. Lockman
W. P. Donahoo
Forrest ,Gearhart
Freida
Saundra
Inlaw
P. D. Schreiner
Fred Gallen
Theroperty
Calen
Gay Harrison
Fremont
Kate Rogers
Mesdames F
A. Reich
H. ©. Watts
J. W. Halden
Reich
Ur .G. Smith
Washington,d. C
20Th Century Club
J. L. Dodd
Mesdames Carter
Dodd
Zike
Ch&. Pabst
Gus Pabst
Veterans Hospital
Chicago
Bob Massman
Rockford
Ill
Rook
Cecil Coulson
Pearl Eugene Broshar
Lucile Johnson
Anna‘Callen
Hattie Ellen
Underwood
Dorothalee Foster
Wilma
Boardman
Anna Callen
Pfannebecker
Pete Johnson
Clair Callen
William Callen
Farm Bureau
Independence ‘Ownship Waa
Kee Iatt
A. G. Smith
Washington, D. C
Theo Miller
Chas. Miller
Margaret Miller
Richard Miller
Nancy
John E. Miller
Ted Miller
Kim Tharp
Ames
Francia Miller
Iowa City
Mary Argo
Bill Sutton
Missionary Meeting at United Brethren Church
At the Davis home last Friday afternoon Mrs. W F P Davis and Mrs Albert Vench co hosted a missionary gathering. Mrs Zell Calen presided over the business session and led the roll call with Bible verses while Mrs John Dille directed the lesson program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Davis
Albert Vench
Davis
United Brethren Church
Zell Calen
John Dille
Christmas Meeting Opens With Carols And Readings
Mrs A O Main played a medley of Christmas carols on piano to open the gathering. Mrs Lyle Hopkins told the Christmas story as members read responsive Bible passages from England Italy America and Australia. Mrs M K Blackman led carols while Mrs Z Callen read an African poem Nativity.
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A. 0
Lyle Hopkins
England
Italy
America
M. K. Blackman
Callen
Community Christmas Social Recalls Lessons and Refreshments
Mrs F gave the message Living Together in God's Family and Mrs A C Main read A Champion of the Poor. Mrs John Ke read The Closing and 4 spent. At social hour the Christmas exchange delighted attendees. Hostess and helpers Mrs Harold Mason, Mrs Juanita Smith, and Mrs Ralph Dayia served refreshments.
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Mr. F
A. C. Mains
Johfi Ke
Christmaas
Harold Mason
Juanita Smith
Mte
Ralph Dayia
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Turner&Son
Santa Claus
I Reynolds
Mrs. Betts
W. M. A. Meeting
Chet Broshar
The
Peoples Life
J. F. Smithburg
Roger Gideon
Fred Dotson
O. T. Poulenc
Mx. Harris
O. T. Fogles
Mm Clon
James Stewart
Jean Arthur
Mr. Smith
Washington
the Arizona Kid
Roy Rogers
Victor McLaglen
James Cagney
Priscilla Lane
Bill Folds Fountain
Penn
Magazine
Twine
Veach Drug Store
Rexall Store
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