Wedding and social notes from Moravia region events
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free attended the wedding of Marie Van Dorin and Denny Baughman at Grace Methodist church in Moravia. Numerous locals visited and celebrated birthdays, meals, and gatherings with families including the Ballangers Tarbells Phillips Kal ing and Donovan. Activities included a Retail Promotion meeting, cookie wrapping for Battle Creek Michigan, and a surprise birthday dinner at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
Marie van Dorin
Denny Baughman
Grace Methodist
Moravia
Grace Dooley
Elsie Derby
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Nelson Ballanger
Fred McBride
Clarence Ballanger
Ivy Tarbell
Wendell Phillips
Keith Phillips
Howard Phillips
Mystic
Carl Tarbell
Deloris Ballanger
Green Circle
Olive Jean Tarbell
Battle Creek
Mich
Towa
Michigan
California
Lois Wilson
Gladys Harsh
St. Joseph Hospital
Ivy Tar
Mews of Interest From UDELL by Mrs Howard Burkland
Weekend visits and Sunday gatherings feature Chariton families at the Spring parental home. Attendees include Jerry Willis and son Mark, Glen Gravett, Ruby Hedgecock, Mae Morlan, Dennis Turner, Lionel and Doyle Spring, Kandi Spring, Minnie Replogle, Mary Cormeny, Alice Simms, Rev Man ning, Everett Guffey and Erie Veach visiting Earl Kelley in Unionville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Willis
Mark
Chariton
Alvin Spring
Glen Gravett
Moulton
Ruby Hedgecock
Purvis Hedgecock
Mae Morlan
Bloomfield
Dennis Turner
Darren Slay
Lovilla
Lionel Spring
Doyle Spring
Kandi
Minnie Replogle
Mary Cormeny
Blakesburg
Alice Simms
Manning
Everett Guffey
Erie Veach
Unionville
Earl Kelley
Salem News of Hazel Hellyer Highlights Local Gatherings
Social notes from Salem recount Friday evening visits among the Calhouns Hellyers and McCannon families, Sunday dinners, and a path of informal get togethers at the Gene Huff home. The community extends sympathy to Richard Allen and Clint Robb. Maude Whitehead trips to Ottumwa for a check up. wedding attendance and UMW activities are noted among local families in Moravia and Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Calhoun
Karl
Hazel Hellyer
Lloyd Brown
John
George McCannon
Gene Huff
Richard Allen
Clint Robb
Clarence Whitehead
Grace Methodist
Marie van Dorin
Donnie Baughman
Maude Whitehead
Ottumwa
George Hellyer
Hazal
Dick Aeer
Robinson
Gene
Bobby Whitehead
Hom
Bobby
van Dorin
Ballie
Moravia
Edna Robinson
Donnie Robinson
Glen Overturf
Edward McCord
Iconium
Fern Callen
Albia
Ames McCord
Kay
Keith
Fort Madison
Community Note of Local Visits in Centerville Area
Mr and Mrs Edward McCord and Mr and Mrs Dick Brown plus Brad hosted and visited in Centerville and Albin. The Haver and Wakefield households shared Sunday meals and evenings with Rex Haver and Julie, while Ed ward McCord and Lloyd Brown families attended gatherings, reflecting small town social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McCord
Ralph Turner
Clarence Whitehead
Lloyd Brown
Hazel Hellyer
Terville
Centerville
Albin
Dick Brown
Brad
Edward Haver
Julie
Rex Haver
Ain Wakefield
ENON Community Notes Social Visits and Clinic Updates
Mrs Nadine Dommer reports frequent visits among Enon residents. Guests include Butch and Dallas Faber hosting at Unionville and Center ville hospital patients Troy Lockman and Don Klampe, with multiple Dommer and Knapp family gatherings over the weekend.
Local Social Notes From Vosburg Community
Sibyl Whitehead attended garden club at Janet Fox home while Clover Leaf club met at Mansell Tarbell residence. Lori Hartz and Sheryl Hartz joined 4 H skating party. Bill Messamaker and Ray Messamaker welcomed Harvey visitors. Birthday dinner honored Larry and B F Whitehead with family attendance including Russell Brown and Brad.
Moravia Visitors Share Sunday Gatherings Across Towns
Moravia area residents hosted and visited during a weekend gathering. Delbert Henness from Ottumwa and spouse visited Clayton Sheldon. Don Whitehead and family shared Sunday supper at Earl Purdum’s in Moulton. Lester Yeaman of West Des Moines spent Sunday evening with Doug Messamaker. Paul Dicks and Fonda attended youth meeting and pizza party at Chariton River Baptist church. Wayne Christy and Edith Callen dined with Stanley Spencer, and the group later called on Mrs. Dale Post and her new baby son near Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibyl Whitehead
Janet Fox
Wayne Christy
Edith Callen
Clover Leaf Club
Mansell Tarbell
Lori
Sheryl Hartz
Bill Messamaker
Harvey
Ray Messamaker
B. F. Whitehead
Larry Whitehead
Chariton
United Methodist Womens Meeting
Maxine Sheldon
Clara
Theresa Brown
Maude Whitehead
Vera Firkins
Stella Argo
Dick Brown
Brad
Edward McCord
Paul Dicks
Lamont
Russell Brown
Mildred Argo
Ottumwa
Joyce Christy
Janice Adams
Shirley Scott
Centerville Hospital
Linda Sheldon
Des Moines
Clayton Sheldon
Stanley Spencer
Chris
Doug
Larry
B. F
Griffinsville N Bend News Highlights
Mrs Daphne Shepard reports Griffinsville N Bend Sunday School attendance 29 with one visitor Scott O Connor. Church insulation completed and gas furnace in use. Mr and Mrs Russell Shepard hosted dinner guests Tuesday at Guy McDanell and Jim Walker. Bill Long and family plus Susanne O’Connell and Chad dined with Emil Longs. Merrill Shepard Stewart and hosts at George Lains Wednesday evening. Gene Huff and Harold Huff shared an afternoon. Howard Phillips family visited Wendell Phillips for Keith’s birthday. Bob Mitchell family joined Lynnley family for Anissa’s birthday. Scott O Connor stayed with his aunt over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott O'Connor
Russell Shepard
Guy McDanell
Jim Walkers
Bill Long
Cheryl
Dennis
Ary
Julie
Susanne O’connell
Chad
Emil Longs
Merrill Shepard
Stewart
George Lains
Ernest Hiatt
Gene Huff
Harold Huffs
Howard Phillips
Wendell Philips
Keith
Bob Mitchell
Lynnley
Anissa
Land Peet Steven Shepards at Dean Lain Home
Keith Lain and family spent Sunday at the Dean Lain home while Saturday involved planting and a meal with Cindy Rine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Peet
Steven Shepards
Keith Lain
Dean Lain
Plant and
Samaey
Cindy Rine
Franklin News Notes From Mrs Swift
Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson joined Mr and Mrs Earl Swift for a Des Moines trip Thursday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons attended funeral services for Mrs Olin Howie in Albia. Mr and Mrs Ben Pickrell attended funeral services for his brother in law Oliver Franklin in Ottumwa. Gordon Aleas of Knoxville visited Charles Hersberger Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Wilson
Earl Swift
Des Moines
Lloyd Ammons
Olin Howie
Methodist Church
Albia
Ben. Pickrell
Oliver Franklin
Johnson Funeral Home
Ottumwa
Gordon Aleas
Knoxville
Charles Hersbergers
Daily Social Notes From Area Families
Dorthy Pickrell visited her mother Mrs Joe Doser on Sunday. Dorothy Calhoun and Stella Argo attended W S C S Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Earl Swift spent Sunday at Clair Longs. Mr and Mrs Leo Means and family with Mr and Mrs Don Garrett and families spent Sunday at Charles Hershberger’s. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson Marie Van Welden spent Sunday at Roscoe Argos. Gary Miller and three friends spent Sunday with Karl Calhoun. Jimmy and Dorene Hersberger attended a 4H skating party Wednesday evening. Pearl Runnells spent Friday and Saturday at Delbert Calhoun’s. Mr and Mrs Larry Derby and family spent Friday evening at Gary Perry’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorthy Pickrell
Joe Doser
Dorothy Calhoun
Stella Argo
Earl Swift
Clair Longs
Leo Means
Don Garrett
Charles Hershbergers
Lloyd Johnson
Marie van Welden
Roscoe Argos
Gary Miller
Karl Calhoun
Jimmy
Dorene Hersberger
Pearl Runnells
Delbert Calhouns
Larry Derby
J Family
Gary Perrys
Monroe Busy Maidens Meet at Moravia Community Building
The January meeting of the Monroe Busy Maidens convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Moravia Community building with vice president Lonna Bolin opening and leading the pledge to the American flag. Roll call began with “what gar-” and continued as members shared updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Moravia
Lonna Bolin
Community notes from Iowa 4-H meeting hosted by Koffman trio
The group discussed plans and donations to the Iowa 4-H United Service Fund after handling old and new business. Secretaries and treasurer presented reports while Mrs. Koffman, Mrs. Shelquist, and Mrs. Bolin distributed materials. Michele and Marsha Koffman hosted nine members and three leaders with Brenda Johnson reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa 4-H United Service Fund
Koffman
Shelquist
Bolin
Michele
Marsha Koffman
Brenda Johnson
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Association
Moravia Union
Town
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
New Hope
Bruce Davis
South
16Th St
Hospital Dial
Iowa
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
Eee
Udell
Howard Burkland
Salem
M. Patrick Gleason
Moravia Farm Service CO
Moravia, Iowa
Enon
Nadine Dommer
Butch Martin
Dallas Faber
Jack Martin
Troy Lockman
Bloomfield Hospital
Don Klampe
Richard Dulaney
Jim Knapp
Katrina
Nell Penfield
Loren Walter
Bob Faber
Connie
Linda McDanel
Jackie
Laurence Dommer
Phillip
Michael Dommer
Lewis Dommer
Orlando Bailey
Christine
Barbara Moore
Randy
Vosburg
Deana
Ieel
IBS
Mardinmges
Aibia
I DS
Nowace Oece
Griffinsville N. Bend
Daphne Shepard
Franklin
King Theater
Eve
Nicholas & Alexandra
Clint Eastwood
Joe Kidd
Jowa
Iowa Press Association
Clayton Leeper
SOL
Tee
Farm Security
Manarlene Canty Ae Icent
Claude Hawk
National Bank
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