Otto Callen obituary from Iowa to Illinois life story
Otto Callen of Maywood Illinois died December 10 1949 at St Lukes Hospital Chicago He was born May 7 1891 on a farm in Appanoose County Iowa the only child of John Andrew and Susan Callen The family moved to Centerville Iowa and he later settled in Maywood He is survived by his wife Laura two sons Wallace H Trenton Missouri and William C Elkhart Indiana four grandchildren and many relatives He was member of First Presbyterian Church Maywood and affiliated with the Masonic Order in Town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Otto Callen
Appanoose County
Iowa
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Chicago
John Andrew
Susan Callen
Centerville
Maywood
Ill
First Presbyterian Church of
Masonic Order
Laura
Wallace H
Trenton
William C
Elkhart
Ind
For Sale 1949 International pickup truck offer
Woodward Flumbing and Heating sells a 1949 International pickup with 7000 miles and invites trade for a cheaper truck or car. Also listed is a purebred Chester White male hog, long time vaccinated, from H. F. McFatridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Flumbing & Heating
Chester
H. F. McFatridge
Chariton Farm Bureau Oyster and Chili Supper
Chariton Township Farm Bureau members and families held their annual oyster and chili supper at the California school house on Friday evening December 16. Sixty one attended including Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Anderson of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cartwright of Centerville with son. County women’s chairman Mrs. Anderson spoke and Cartwright showed two films. The annual gift exchange and homemade candy dessert were enjoyed. organizers hope for larger turnout next month.
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California School House
Doyle Anderson
Moulton
Harold Cartwright
Centerville
Hilton Hustlers elect officers at Hilton church
The Hilton Hustlers met at the Hilton church on October 17. President Alex Koffman led the session and officers were elected: Alex Koffman president, Art Rogers vice president, Donna Rogers secretary treasurer, Tommy Koffman, Albia, Aileen Turner Moravia reporters, Keith Clark leader, Ralph Turner assistant leader, Aileen Turner reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Church
Alex Koffman
Art Rogers
Donna Rogers
Tommy Koffman
Albia
Aileen Turner
Moravia
Keith Clark
Ralph Turner
Busy Maidens Gather for Monroe Township Election Night
The Monroe Township Busy Maidens met Monday night October 17 at the Hilton church. President Donna Rogers called the meeting to order and led officer elections. Elected were Donna Rogers president Aileen Turner vice president Carolyn Hawk secretary treasurer Beverly Woodward historian Patty Rogers. reporters Aileen Turner Moravia and Albia. Five members were present with Aileen Turner reporting.
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Monroe’ Township
Hilton Church
Donna Rogers
Aileen Turner
Carolyn Hawk
Beverly Woodward
Patty Rogers
Albia
Moravia
Pleasant Hill Christmas Gatherings and Club Meet
Christmas Day gatherings fill Pleasant Hill with family visits and dinner at multiple homes. Families including Ham monds, Penfields, Tarbells, McAninchs, and Murphys shared meals, trimmings, and a Clover Leaf club Christmas meeting on December 21 with a gift exchange. Connie McAninch is reported to have measles. Next Clover Leaf meeting is January 4 hosted by Fern Penfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Moore
Billy
Joann
Flo Chambers
Ottumwa
Grey Penfield
Jack
Lewis Medland
Frank Tarbell
Vanchie Tarbells
Cass Hamilton
Jim McAninchs
Connie McAninch
Vanchie Tarbell
Clover Leaf Club
Roy
Gerald
Ernestine Argo
Frank
Mildred Tarbell
George
Mabel Hammond
Fern
Gertrude
Tommy Penfield
Martha Mansman
Edith
Gilbert Callen
Esther Murphy
Fern Penfield
John McAninch Sr
Kinser Valley activity and local notices in Moravia
Kinser Valley columns note a Friday eight o'clock forecast and southeast wind. Local items include the Briggs tractor demo in Albia, visits by the Russell Darby family, Christ mas dinners at Moravia and with Grandpa Wilson, and a dinner with the M. M. Darby family. Kathern Porter vacationing with Miss Hazel Griffin. Lost and found glove notices. Real estate and sale notices list Chet Broshar as broker with multiple Moravia properties and farm listings.
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Zell Wilson
Albia
Jake Huber
Blakes' Bark
Russell Darby
LeRoy Wilson
Christmas family gatherings and holiday entertainments
Pearl Kelsey and family plus numerous relatives and friends gathered for after Christmas dinners and holiday visits. Several households from Hammond Indiana to Minnesota hosted meals and Christmas events. Clara Massman hosted relatives for Christmas supper while others planned visits and school Christmas programs with Santa Claus present.
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Otto Callen
Burton Grocery
Harold and
Elizabeth
Harold
East Side Square
Chet Broshar Agency
Turner & Son
Moravia Produce Co
Icel
Paul
Jake
Chariton Farm Bureau
Hilton
Hustlers
Alieen Turner
Pleasant Hill
George Hammond
Kinser Valley
George R. Darby
Union
Chet Broshar
Henry Surber
Town State College Herd
Wayne H. Thompson
Route 2
Towa
Hard Road
Elect
Albia Rendering Co
A. M. Wilson
Tarkio
Sceme
Forrest Main & Sons
Peoples Abstract & Title Co., Inc
Centerville National Bank Bldg
Geo
D. Umphrey
Sec'y-Treas
Veach Drug Store
Rexall
Alaska
Mazda Oil
Gerbers
Kraft
Super Suds
Brazil
Iowa Cleaners
Pearl Kelsey
Jay Argo
Will Kelsey
John Wm. McAninch
Reece Lockwood
Ruth
Jimmie
Max McAninch
Jay Argos
Orlie Parrin
Bob Metcalfe
Hammond
Robert Blue
Peoria
Yeats
Minnesota
Clell Sheldon
Merle
Santa Claus
Clara Massman
Josie Allen
Chariton
Pearl E. Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Turner and Son
Turner Funeral Home
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