Local Happenings Mention Many Visitors and Events
Saturday and Sunday gatherings include Mrs. Doris Main with guests such as Dr. James Main and Jerry Main family from Fairfield, cantata by Nazarene Church under Jerry Main, and pre Christmas dinners. Several families visited, traveled to Oklahoma and Germany for holidays, with multiple local residents noted. Health updates include Nellie Hill's surgery and Fred Davis in hospital, while Dale Reigal recovers from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Main
Russell Strunk
James Main
Merritt Strunk
Christina
Jerry Main
Fairfield
Bill Wilson
Albia Manor
Nazarene Church Choir
Olatha
Kans
Rev
Bob Swanson
Oklahoma
del Brede
Schelswig
Glesele Brede
Ross Larsonas
Towa City
Hugene Blomgren
Jimmie Blomgren
Desi Moites
Jerry Pettibone
Bob Mitchell
Plano
Tom Pettibone
Jay Long
Mary Meadows
Maurice Rump
Guy Vincent
Gene Vincent
Stacy
Shawn
Pella
Jon Volkert
South Siour City
Neb
George Watson
Timothy
Waukee
Carl VanZante
Shawnee, Kans
Charles VanZante
Mark VanZante
Kansas City
Wetzlar
Germany
Mark
Moravia
Dwayne Burger
Vernon Burger
Nellie Hill
Harry Herman
Davis County Hospital
Fred Davis
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dale Reigal
Unionville Social Notes From Mrs. Clifford Burger
Mr and Mrs Willard Brain Mr and Mrs Dean Easter Kandi Sherri and Matthew and Jan visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor in Des Moines Also Mr and Mrs Clifford Burger and Mrs Vernon Burger visited Mr and Mrs Fred Nungesser in Zim-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Brain
Dean Easter
Kandi
Sherri
Matthew
Jan
Charles Taylor
Todd
Tammy
Des Moines
Clifford Burger
Vernon Burger
Fred Nungesser
Zim
ADELL News Notes Social Activity From Local Families
Local residents recount a flurry of visits and gatherings from Omaha, Des Moines, Knoxville, Centerville and Des Moines. Hospitality centered on Hedgecock and Burkland families with birthday celebrations, church youth events, and a Purvis Hedgecock gathering. Jewel Burkland hosted friends at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church activities and babysitting duties complemented weekend outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hedgecock
Omaha
Nebr
Bob Ellis
Des Moines
Challice Hedgecock
Michael Peel
Marguerite Whisler
Alice Simms
Ruby Hedgecock
Arlie Pittman
Moravia
Raymond Houser
Harry Jennings
Ted Hedgecock
Mike Hedgecock
Grace’ Tabernacle Baptist Church
Dan Whisler
Centerville
Jewel Burkland
Claude Lowe
Howard Burkland
Avon Open House Brings About 200 Ladies to 1976 Party
The Avon Christmas gathering at Doris Jean Woodward's on December 18, 1976 drew about 200 guests who enjoyed coffee and cookies all day. Ruthless humor and a wonky door prize drew laughs as Ron Woodward personally handled gifts. Betty Charity won the door prize Betsy Ross decanter while Donita Havard earned a prize for using the most Avon articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Doris Jean Woodward
Ron Woodward
Betty Charity
Ron
Donita Havard
Avon contest prize winners and farthest distance attendee
The passage details Avon sale prizes won by Lois, Joyce, Betty, Barb, and Rhonda, plus a farthest distance award to Joyce. It notes tallying Avon articles, a large purse goal, and humorous incidents with sacks and phone calls during open house. Matthew is mentioned as a shopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Hiatt
Avon
Lois
Toyce
Texas
Joyce
Betty Arnold
Barb Allen
Prize for the Lady with the Most Fun Goes to Casey Dowd
A community event ended with Casey Dowd winning the prize for the most fun. She, aided by her four daughters, enjoyed the day as she joked about leaving for Centerville and deciding if she was coming or going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Casey Dowd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson Leonard
Gary
Charity
Julie
Jayne
Ottumwa
R. E
Dick” Cooper
W. Washington
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Albla and
Unionville
AOU
van Dorin Implement Company
Renany
Sylvan
Dean Mau
Carelyn
Curtis Donald
Adell
Avon Xmas Party
Rhonda
Rhonda Dowd
Angel's Cafe
Mrs. Webb (Shorty) Mullins
Mrs
Gary Rogers
Agg Sts
OUR
Barsaiy
Welch
Ieese
Mrs. Grimes
Philadelphia
Allen
West Side Cf
Diol
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