Community Notices From Centerville Area
Miller and Koehler families visit Stocker and Marilyn Koehler at St Joseph hospital. F B E Boyer and Carl Alden attend Centerville Methodist church. Claude Paria hosts birthday dinner for Lenora Paris and Ernest West with Coltrain Lockman Ivelan Walter Gideon and family. Herold Hickman leaves for Des Moines for service test. Lois Cross visits Vaneita Robb. Claude Paris visits Lafe Paris in Bunch. Arlene and Peggy Paris stay with Roberta Coltrain. Eli Croft moved by Claude Paris to Morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Koehler
Donna Lee
David
Nash Stocker
Marilyn Koehler
St. Joseph Hospital
F. BE. Boyer
Carl Alden
Centerville
Claude Paria
Lenora Paris
Ernest West
Ezra Coltrain
Ella Lockman
John Ivelan
Walter Gideon
Betty
Herold Hickman
Des Moines
Lois Cross
Vaneita Robb
Claude Paris
Lafe Paris
Bunch
Arlene
Peggy Paris
Roberta Coltrain
Eli Croft
Community Social Notes From Coulson Area Week
Mrs Ernest Hiatt reports visits in Centerville at V W Munn and Ernest Hiatt homes while families share evenings. The Goulg on school reports four attenders as chicken pox curbs activities. Several local couples and families, including Hiltons, Millers, Luse, Jolly, Campbell, Tucker, Fischer and Carter, hosted and visited each other across Sunday and midweek gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
H. L. Hilton
Centerville
V. W. Munn
Hiatt
Karl l Pischer
Merle Miller
Daphen Hilton
Centervilla
Goulg
Rural School News Highlights Six Weeks Tests
Lillian Tomlin leads honor roll with straight A's and perfect spelling. Wendell MecDanel starts new primer Fun with Dick and Jane after completing three pre-primers. Christmas program December 24 welcomed parents. gifts and treats noted. Visitors over the period include Lyndon McDanel Gladfelder Tomlin and Foster families, Supt. Johnson, and others. Read the want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Tomlin
Dean
Lillian
Wendell MecDanel
Jane
Mr. Johnson
Lyndon McDanel
Ronald
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Charles
Judy Kay
Carl Tomlin
Robert Foster
Jesa Gadfelder
Johnny Hiner
Kathryn McDanel
Josephine Mc
Unimportant Cogitations by Inez Faber
A reflective diary-like column recounts a Satur day chores clash with reading The Robe. The author muses on virtue, family tasks, upcoming Sundays, and a stray note about 18 pigs arriving in a litter, blending domestic trivialities with idle aspirations.
Local Social Roundup From Centerville and Nearby
Miss Hazel Hellyer visits Roberta Arr. Mrs. Newton Long returns home after operation at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mrs Edward McCord and Martha Turner plan a South Bend visit. James Nash and Janet visit LeRoy friends. Horton Potts family attend Moravia basketball tournament. Raymond Perry Gary visit Fred Sheldon home. George Hiatt and grandson visit Ellen Platt. Edward McCord Robert Jennings attend Centerville bond meeting. Multiple small social calls and visits across local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Hellyer
Helen Taylor
Roberta
Newton Long
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Edward McCord
Martha
Carrie Turner
South Bend
Ind
James Nash
Janet
LeRoy
Town
Horton Potts
C. C. Jones
Dell Hellyer
Clarence Whitehead
Moravia
Raymond Perry
Gary
Fred ‘Sheldon
George Hiatt
Ellen Platt
Faye
Robert Jennings
Bond
Charley Argo
Harley Tisue
Jess Gladfelder
Ella Platt
George Hiatt |Ome
George Argo
Cass Hamilton
Bert Rinehart
Clyde Galdfelder
Goa
Darlene
Jessa Gladfelder
Elbert Perry
Leonard Perry
Hazel
Minnie Rinehart
Albia
Ralph Turner
Ed DeHall
Jimmy McAninch
Connie
Ralph Davis
Helen
Grover Gillaspie
Mary Lou
Guy McKern
Jean
Mra
Ted Teater
Theola
Rayamond Perry
Enon Club Notes and Local Visits Report
Enon Telephone Line No. 38 held a meeting at the schoolhouse Friday night. Residents and friends visited and hosted relatives in Centerville and nearby homes. Several families were noted as spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lockman, the Fabers, and the VanDorin and Hawk households. School absences due to colds were mentioned for the Hawk children. A club gathering is planned for Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. VanDorin
Enon Telephone Line No
Sthool House
Marjorie Williams
Merylo Henderson
Centerville
Deena Ones
Gerald Roberts
Forrest Main
Carolyn Walter
Marvin Gardner
Dale Free
Rodger Gideon
J. G
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo
Claude Hawk
Dan Spears
Warren Rouse
L. B. VanDorin
Hawk
Colda
Ed Robinson
William McCoy
Centerville and Albia Social Roundup Counts Local Moves
Centerville and Albia residents hosted and visited during the week with gatherings at the Dell Hellyer and Raymond Perry homes. Names include Gladfelder Perry Teater Long and McKern, with multiple visits by families to share birthday celebrations and Sunday calls.
WAC Recruiting Policies Explained for Enlistment
Learn how the new WAC recruiting policies affect you and whether you qualify for a special Army job. Find full details at the nearest U.S. Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General, Room 4415, Munitions Building, Washington, D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
U. S
Adjutant General
Sunday Socials and Moves Across Iowa Towns
Fredric spent Sunday with her brother in a close knit weekend of family visits. Helping Hand club met with Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts. women sewed a quilt while men cut wood. Several residents traveled between Cen serville Ottumwa and Xenia Ohio. Numerous visits filled Sunday with relatives, including the Harveys, Walters, and Fabers. W H VanDorin traveled to Rochester Minn to be with a ill relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Club
Guy Roberts
Marjorie Williama
Deena
Censerville
Meryle Henderson
L. B. VanDorin
Faber
Mary Jo
Oskaloosa
LeRoy Harvey
Xenia
Ohio
Seari Walter
W. L. Rector
Ottumwa
Howard Whisler
Essie
Walter Whisler
Harry Felton
Jimmie
Lloyd Brown
Claude Hawk
M. E. Fellowwitl
Centervile
Rebecca Martin
Numa
Harold ‘ Hawk
Rodger Gideon
Fred Coltrain
Local Social News From Brompton Area
Mr and Mrs C L Jones were dinner guests at George Reid home on Sunday. Reid Jr visited George Reid home over the weekend. C L Jones also visited M E Boardman home Sunday evening. Karen Stafford spent part of last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles DeLong. A J Billings and daughter Janella Maxine visited at M E Boardman home Sunday. Large crowd attended the gate last Thursday at John T Clark son farm. Elwood Stafford family were Sunday visitors at Charley DeLong home. Mrs Howard of Bloomfield is …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Boardman
C. L. Jones
George Reid
Ed Robinson
Centerville
Reid, Jr
Karen Stafford
Charles DeLong
A. J. Billings
Janella Maxine
John T. Clarkson
Social notes record visitors and guests at local homes
Helping care for Mrs Harold Howard and baby daughter Char lene Elaine. F Boardman and daughter Wilma, Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and son were dinner guests Sunday at the W C Bivin home. Mr and Mrs C L Cary and Mrs Minnie White were visitors Friday Isyanine at the M BE Boardman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Howard
Charlene Elaine
F. Boardman
Wilma
Russell Darby
W. C. Bivin
C. L. Cary
Weekend Visits and Health Notes in Ottumwa Area
Frances Shelquist, an employee at Morrells in Ottumwa, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelquist. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams of Centerville visited the Ben Williams home. LaZelle Williams has felt unwell recently. A doctor was called Saturday for Mrs. Ben Jones, who is better now. Homer Hamilton joined Sunday dinner at Chris Bogart's. Margery Tracy and the Murdy family, with children, spent Sunday at the Hen Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanZante
Francis Shelquist
Morrells
Ottumwa
Ralph Shelquist
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Ben Williams
LaZelle Williams
Ben Jones
Homer Hamilton
Chris Bogart
Margery Tracy
Wendell Murdy
Hen Jones
West Point Social Notes From Local Families
Mrs Lloyd Brown and Mr and Mrs Carl Derby hosted and visited across Albia and Centerville. Dorothy Brown stayed with Phyllis Laws while Arlen Hagerman spent Sunday with Will Hagerman. Carl VanZante aided John VanZante in hauling on Saturday. Mrs Elbert Perry recovered at St Joseph hospital with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Carl Derby
Albia
Glen Derby
Ben Derby
Dorothy Brown
Phyllis Laws
Arlen Hagerman
Will Hagerman
Ralph Davis
Carl VanZante
John van [Zante
Centerville
Elbert Perry
St. Joseph Hospital
Carol Brees
Carl Vanaan
Helen McAninch
Hiattsville Family Notes From Centerville Hospital Update
Mrs Ella Criddlebaugh underwent major surgery at Centerville hospital Tuesday morning with slow recovery. Evelyn Hiatt spent the weekend at the Pearl Hiatt home as relatives gathered for visits. Glenn Kerry a seaman from Albia joined family at the Rose home for Wednesday supper. Virginia Pettibone and Madelyn Rose attended a State School of Instruction in Centerville on Wednesday. James Culbertson and sons Ray Roy and Larry from Illinois visited Cyril McDanell’s home for the weekend. Burdette Utterback remains in the same condition with ongoing notices. Ernest Hiatt and family and Otha Hiatt and family spent Sunday at US Hiatt. Bert Meadows, Frank Chambers, John and Ella Hiatt, Jute Hiatt and families joined Friday’s gathering at the Pearl Hiatt home. Virgil Dooley and son Lester were at the Ernest Hiatt home Sunday. My and Mrs Roy Scott also visited George Scott’s home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rose
Ella Criddlebaugh
Centerville Hospital
Evelyn Hiatt
Pearl Hiatt
Glenn Kerry
Seaman
Land
Albia
Virginia Pettibone
Madelyn Rose
State School of Instruction
O, BE
Centerville
James Culbertson
Ray
Roy
Larry
Illinois
Cyril McDanell
Burdette Utterback
Ernest Hiatt
Otha Hiatt
U. S
Jute Hiatt
Don Pettibone
Lloyd Tiose
George Scott
Virgil Dooley
Lester
Roy Scott
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Corydon
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Dain Manufacturing
Ottumwa, Iowa
Inez Faber
Salem
Frank Swaim
Morayia
Ambulance Service
Enon
Clyde
Gladfelder
Dellellver
Ming
Frank Gladfelder
Judy
Trenton Gladfelder
The
Fredric
Coward Whisler
Aubrey Walter
Jerry
Mearl Walter
Carl Gillaspie
Walnut City
W. H. VanDorin
Rochester
Minn
Edward Anderson
Kenneth Free
Dallas
Flora Jones
Brompton
West Point
Turner Funeral Thoie
Hiattsville
L. H. Robinson
Graham Property
Gardner Hatchery
Tuisia
America
P. D. Schreiner Spencer Produce Swaim’s Eee & Coulson Moravia Telephone Co
John D. Veach
Turner & Son
Chet Broshar
Oehler Bros
Swift & Co
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