Christmas Night At Wesley Chapel Community Program
A small May evening gathering at Wesley Chapel drew about 50 attendees for a Christmas program. Rosemary Phillips gave the welcome, David West and family performed songs on guitar and accordion, readings, and a Santa gift exchange followed. Many locals attended meals and visited with friends and relatives after the program, with several plans to spend Christmas day with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Wesley Chapel
Rosemary Phillips
David West
Witter Wonderland
Families Spend Weekend in Ottumwa and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz and children visited Ottumwa with Herb s parents Mr and Mrs Carl Boblenz. Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Connor and children visited Stella Sears. Mrs Neil Miller and children of Newton joined Jay Argo and Theo Miller homes for the holiday. Attendees at the Darby Friday night program included the For Tee Merkle family Russell Burns family Kenneth O Connor and family Barbara and Madge Lee Merle Miller and Martha Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Boblenz
Ottumwa
Herb
Carl Boblenz
Kenneth O'Connerge
Stella Sears
Neil Miller
Newton
Jay Argo
Theo Miller
Darby
Christmas Visit and Wedding Gatherings in Local Area
Mae Willlie Cotten and sister Mrs Frank Shoemaker visited Monday then returned Tuesday noon by bus. Herb Boblenz family visited Russell Burns house Wednesday night. Glen VanDorin and Schildren visited Sunday with Cliff Whicker family. Mildred Thompson wed Sunday afternoon at a local ceremony. Jay Argo family hosted a Sunday dinner with Guy Argo. Coulson school pupils staged a Christmas program Friday afternoon with gifts from teacher Mrs Marvelee Clayworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae ’Wifllie
Cotten
Frank Shoemaker
Herb Boblenz
Russell Burns
Glen VanDorin
Schildren
Cliff Whicker
Charlené
Jimmie
Mildred Thompson
Guy Argo
Jay Argo
Coulson School
Marvelee Clayworth
Main Station Notices From Mrs John Foster
Attendance at Fairview church, Lyndon McDanel and family spent evenings at Johnny Marlin’s and at the art Bureau meeting at California schoolhouse. Kenneth Gladfelder visited Frank Gladfelder. Ed Points and children were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr and Mrs Wm Norton. Ron Woodward family visited Cody Luse’s. Geo McDonald and Bobby Joyce visited Cody Luse and relatives, returning Tuesday. Lee Benz and family were dinner guests with his parents, Chas Benz. Frank Bond family spent Sunday at Trenton Gladfelder’s. Wanda Cochran wedding noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phillips
Virgil Dooley
Centerville Methodist Church
Jim Herron
Kay
Virginia Carter
Loyd Carter
Carter
Don Pettiborne
Bert Meadows
Oskaloosa
Jim Blomgren
Frank Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Clyde
Darlene Gladfelder
Hay Harrison
Carl VanZante
Carol Brees
Max Rodgers
George Turner
Chet Kesler
Jane
Bowling Green
Ohio
Emery Hiatt
Orville Burton
Jerry ‘Goodwin
Margaret Burton
Des Moines
John Burton
Rockford
Bessie Neff
Blakesre
Moravia
Don Pettibone
Ed Schindler
Chicago
Bill
Howard Campbell
Minnie ‘Sharp
Irven Kalvig
Fred Dusablon
Lola Patterson
New Hope
David West
Lucile West
Santa
Ivan Harsh
Cecil
Lyndon McDanel
Johnny Marlin
Art Bureau
California
Kenneth Gladfelders
Frank Gladfelder
Ed Points
Wm. Norton
Ron Woodward
Cody Luse
Geo. McDonald
Bobby Joyce
Christmas gatherings and family visits across Iowa towns
The report lists dozens of relatives visiting and hosting events from Ames to Ottumwa and Centerville. It notes a wedding at Unionsville Parsonage with Rev. Gerason officiating and Rich Wiliting present. Several households share Christmas dinners, calls, and daily visits through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Torlin
Metnnaise
Unionsville
Gerason
Rich
Arthur McKern
Ames
Freddie Kennis
Ronnie
Davenport
Morrison
Creston
Jack McKern
Terry Lynne
Ottumwa
Clyde McKern
Vanda
Moulton
Chike Lamantia
Aneita
Hazel Hicks
Donnie
Centerville
Cliff Ervin
Rockford
Orman Lemonds
Albia
Robert Foster
Trenton Gladfelder
Belle Whicker
Iva
Clell
Lavern McDanel
Lloyd McDanel
Christmas Gatherings and Visits Across Community
Mrs. Lee Johnson hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder and Judy while J. P. Foster received callers Thursday evening. Bud McDanel and family joined Lyndon McDanel for dinner Sunday. Johnny Marlin and family and Lynn Fenton with Carl Tomlin attended a Sunday wedding and other guests joined Ted Miller and others. Kester Gladfelder and Lora Fenton hosted a pre Christmas dinner as well as Lee Benz's family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Johnson
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
J. P. Foster
Bud McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Johnny Marlin
Lynn Fenton
Carl Tomlin
Johnny Hutton
Ted Miller
Kester Gladfelder
Lora Fenton
Lee Benz
Christmas Carols In Centerville Highlight Weekend
A church event at Christal blo gram in Centerville drew local attention Sunday evening. Earlier, a group of young people sang carols Saturday night at the J. P. Foster homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Christian Chirette
Centerville
J. P. Foster Homes
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Jay Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Jay
Lois Martin
Jr. White
Trenton Wilson
Frank Turner
Wilson's
Carl Thoke
W. E. Donovan
Jesale Donovan
Mrs, Jr.Donovan
Mike
Patty
John Wood
Dick Ce
Poe
Limda
Ten
Clanton Dooley
David
Matt Watts
Beverly Fischer
Améa
George Turnner
Marybeth
Jim
Max Rodgera
Ter
Allan
Pearl Hiatt
Farm Bureau
Howard Harper
Walter Harper
Dire Brees
Sewal
Charles Burton
Joan Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Blakesburg
Burton's
Russell Warner
Gladys Harsh
Betty
Trenton
Happy Newssea
Peoples National Bank
Iowa
Gamble Store
Roy Rinehart
John Foster
Fairview Church
Stanley's
Davis Paint Store
McDonough’s Service
Max
Ralph
Moravia Dairy
Newt Long
Dr. L. M. Williams
Mina
Pullman Motor Co
FORD
Pullman Implement Co
Ford and Dearborn
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