Lost Calves and Family Gathering Notes
Lost or stray calves from our farm three black calves about 100 months old notify Burl Arnold. Free gift card to recipients of the Union as Christmas gifts. Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer entertained Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Chet Rogers of Santa Monica California and Mrs Georgia Frank of Trivoli Tennessee who visited sister Mrs W V Murdy and brother Frank Rogers. Other guests included Mrs Bob Stites and Will Blosser Moulton Mr and Mrs Murdy Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy Udell Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers and son Jim. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Bob Watkins Williamsburg Mr and Mrs Theo Murdy Moulton and Mrs and Mrs Wendell Murdy and boys. Mrs Chet Rogers showed slides of a Florida trip and other scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
Chet Rogers
Santa Monica Calif
Georgia Frank
Trivoli, T
W. V. Murdy
Frank Rogers
Bob Stites
Will Blosser
Moulton
Murdy
Lester Murdy
Udell
Jim
Bob Watkins
Williamsburg
Theo Murdy
Wendell Murdy
Chet Roegrs
Florida
Obituary of Hattie Jane Rurup of Utica Nebraska
Hattie Jane Rurup daughter of Mahlon and Huldah Easter Wor thington was born in a sod house at Orville Nebraska on March 8 1876 and died November 23 1954 at the Methodist hospital in Omaha She was a Aurora High School graduate rural teacher in Hamilton county and married Chas Louis Rurup October 29 1901 They had four children Leland Earnest May Giebelman Esther two sons and two daughters Funeral services were held November 26 1954 at the Utica Methodist church with interment in Utica cemetery She leaves two sons two daughters eight grandchildren five great grandchildren one brother in Anaheim California and other relatives in Moravia Centerville and surrounding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Jane Rurup
Mahlon
Huldah Easter Worthington
Orville
Nebraska
Hamilton County
Aurora
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Aurora High School
Chas Louis Rurup
Leland
Utica
Earnest
Columbus
May Giebelman
Esther Rieger
Beaver Crossing
Nebr
Methodist Church of
Eastern Star
Anaheim
Calif
Methodist Church
Chas. Burt
Utica, Nebr
Geo. Morey
York Nebr
Rurup
Moravia
Centerville
Bogarts Host Cooperative Dinner On Lew Hiner Birthday
Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart spent Friday at Bloomfield hospital with Mrs Gus Bogart. They hosted a Sunday cooperative dinner honoring Lew Hiner's birthday on December 11 and Mr Bogart's birthday on December 12. Guests included Lew Hiner of Oakdale Lola Bowersox Hedrick Basha Foster Gertie Boyer Cen terville Flo Hiner Delmar Billy Angel and Max Hiner. Max Hiner baked the birthday cake. Sunday evening visitors at the Max Hiner home included Lew Hiner Basha Foster Gertie Boyer Chris Bogart and Jess Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bogart
Bloomfield Hospital
Gus Bogart
Lew Hiner
Mr. Bogart
Oakdale
Lola Bowersox
Hedrick
Basha Foster
Gertie Boyer
Centerville
Flo Hiner
Delmar
Billy Angel
Max Hiner
Jess Hiner
Twentieth Century Club Christmas Meeting at Coffin Home
The Twentieth Century club held its annual Christmas meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Coffin’s home. Mrs. Ted Campbell led the opening session, and thirteen members shared Christmas customs from various lands. Mrs. Louis Schaffner recited the Christmas story, and carols closed the pleasant afternoon. A gift exchange occurred, and mystery pals exchanged gifts. guest Mrs. Ira Robb of Promise City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Charles Coffin
Ted Campbell
Louis Schaffner
Ira Robb
Promise City
Builders Class Enjoys Christmas Party
The Kingdom Builders class met at Grace Methodist church with about 30 attendees. Rev John Gren fell conducted the business meeting in president Ron Woodward absence. Entertainment was by Vern and Clair Thorson and McDanel couples. Gift exchange and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Ron Woodward
John Grenfell
Vern Thorson
Clair McDanel
Junior Garden Club Christmas Meeting at McDonough Home
The Junior Garden club held their Christmas party Saturday at Mrs. Max McDonough’s home. Members listed include Rosetta Helmick, Carol Sue Helmick, Marie Van Dorin, Jo DuVall, Mary DuVall, Linda Davis, Janice McDonough, and officers Mrs Tra Boyer and Mrs E G Hawk. Guest Joyce McDonough attended. A safety note advised storing leftover chemical weed killers above freezing to prevent crystallization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Rosetta
Carol Sue Helmick
Marie van Dorin
Mary DuVall
Linda Davis
Nancy
Donna Tomlin
Janice McDonough
Tra Boyer
E. G. Hawk
Joyce McDonough
Appancose County Allocation Set for 1955 Cost Sharing
Appancose county receives 103800 for government cost sharing and soil and water conservation in 1955, announced by Doyle N. Anderson, county ASC chairman. The total rises 27900 from 1954. Funds cover farm practices next year with minor technical and sampling costs. Statewide allocations total 8972000 from national funds, based on farmland, productivity, erosion, drainage, and prior ACP practice value. Initial request period ends December 10, with farmer requests accepted year round as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle N. Anderson
ASC
Iowa
National Fund
Santa Letters From Wishful Kids
A string of child friendly requests to Santa from several youngsters. Each letter asks for toys such as cowboy outfits, dolls, guitars, phonographs, bikes, sleds, trains, skates, animals, and even goats, with mentions of siblings and the wish for Santa’s helpers to be well. Characters include Charles Tadlock, Dale Lindley, Naomi Sue Tadlock, Derrik McDanel, Maribeth Johnson, David Ahee, Marvin Lindley, Ricky Ahee, Connie Walter, and Richard Ray Woodward.
Pioneer toy maker Otha Main dies at 69 in Oskaloosa
Otha E Main 69 died at home in Oskaloosa on Thursday night heart attack was listed as cause. He founded Krazy Ike and Krazy Tire toys from 1920s era Oska loosa Manufacturing Co later sold. Survived by wife Ruth daughter Phyllis son David four grandchildren and siblings Funeral held December 9 at Wilcox Garland chapel with Rev Floyd Q Davidson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha E. Main
C Avenue East
Osklaoosa
Robert Straughn
St. Paul
Minn
Main
Oskaloosa
Charles
Knapp Electric Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Mallory
Oskeloosa
Mr. Main
Krazy Ike
Oskaloosa Manufacturing Co
First Congregational Church
Ruch
Phyllis
Straughn
David
Chicago
Forest Main
Moravia
Maude Smith
Naples
S.D
Merle Gackle
Elva Waughop
Centerville
Frieda Mason
Sioux City
Wil Cox-Garland
Forest Cemetery
Floyd Q Davidson
Mice Population Surges in Iowa Homes This Year
A near record number of mice infests homes across Iowa this year, alarming residents and pests control firms. Experts cite milder winters, abundant food, and expanding rodent habitats as drivers, with residents urged to seal entry points and use preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
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Burl Arnold
Guernsey
U. S
Chet Broshar
Lic
Moravia Union
tiIt
Swaiw’s
R. A. Faber
Blakesburg
Spencer's
Town Cleaners
Albia
Henry Lurber
Chet! Broshar
Swaim’s
Leonard Palmers
Chet Broshar Agency
20Th Century
Garden Club
Link Sausage
Wadine & George’s
Santa Letters
Santa
Charles Tadlock
Marvin
Dale Lindley
Naomi Sue Tadlock
Derrik McDanel
Maribeth Johnson
David Ahee
Marvin Lindley
Ricky Ahee
Rudolph
Connie Walter
Larry Woodward
Richard Ray Woodward
Billfords
Paris
POLIO
Coulton Insurance
Deshue
Plata
Turner & Son
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