Social Visits and Health Notes From Scattersburg
Scattersburg residents including Maxine Lockman and W T Irelan share several visits this week at Irelan and Lockman homes. Ray Tomlin and Patty Tomlin plus Cordell were at Wm Tomlin's Monday. George Scott visited Walter Harper's on Tuesday. The Irelans stopped by the Raymond and J W Lockman home Friday. Lon Lockman has been unwell recently. Dr A Adams visited relatives Thursday night and Friday. Carl Tomlin and family Dean and Elian spent Sunday at the parental Tomlin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Lockman
W.T. Irelan
Ray Tomlin
Patty
Cordell
Carl. Tomlin
Dean and
Elian
Tomlin
Community Notes From Brompton and Surrounding Areas
Sunday visits marked the Brompton scene as Mrs Fern Stafford and Mrs Geo Reid joined Mrs O B Miller. W F and E F Boardman visited the M E Boardman home. Ottumwa bound Elmer Smith and family plan a move to the O G Barnhart farm. Eva Boardman and Mrs Ed Robinson visited ill Mrs C S Miller. Al Z Thompson and T Thompson were in Albia. Otis Stafford and Milton Stocker families shared Sunday meals. Henry Horn and son dined with the Chas Horns. Chas DeLong hosted the J B Stafford party. Erma Johnson stopped by the M E Boardman home and Edna Horn with Charles visited Ida Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Ottumwa
O. G. Barnhart
Eva Boardman
Ed Robinson
Miller
L. E
Thompson
Albia
Otis Stafford
Milton Stocker
Henry Horn
Chas, Horn
J. B. Stafford
Rosalie
Chas, DeLong
Erma Johnson
M. E. Boardman
Edna Horn
Charles
Ida Fisher
Moravia area social visits and wedding near Monroe
Moravia residents and families visited at multiple homes on Thursday and Wednesday. The wedding of Eva Mac DeHall to Floyd Cowman occurred Friday evening at Pleasant Hill Church near Monroe with a large crowd. many gifts and post ceremony socializing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
W. P. Davis
Carl van Zante
Ronald Lee
Lute Hiatt
Albia
Leslie Planta
Carl Derby
Lloyd Brown
Ralph Davis
Helen
Helen Hamilton
Merrit Boyd
van Long
Laslie
Aerry
Centerville
Matt Watts
Casa Hamilton
Eva Mac DeHall
Floyd Cowman
Pleasant Hill
Monroe
Jerry
Carl Darby
Lovie
Glasclow
Local Health News From Urbana Area
Urbana and vicinity report Mrs Ansil Chidester showing improvement after hospital stay. Lingle McAlister underwent x ray imaging following recent operation. Family plans light activities with sister Mrs Engen as recovery continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mga
Ansil Chidester
Lingle McAlister
Nore Mener Sa
P'Lote
Sanday
Engenie
Ann Ton
Riegitcar Anont
H. King
Merv
Otis Stafford
Salem area social notes and illness updates
Salem residents and families are expressed in a wide range of social visits church attendance and illness news. Several households including the Gladfelders Perry Jennnings and Potts were seen in Centerville Albia and Newton Long areas. A funeral for Mrs Will Horner was noted and sympathy extended to bereaved families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puhtor Youngbery
Corenéil College
Pred Tarr
Jesa Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfeldons
Hazel
George
Clark Helyer
Quentin Hidaon
Numa
Dell Hellyer
Centerville
Robert Tarr
Willi Horner
Robert Jennings
Fred Tarr
Horton Potta
Albia
Elbert Perry
Guy McKern
Newton Long's
Fed Teater
Will Horner
Carricks
Raymond Perry
L. R. Perry
Harry Jennings
Robert Jenning
Ted Teater
Theola Pent
Horton Potts
Newton Long
Jean
Jess Gledfelder
California Townsfolk Gather for Weekend Visits
California area residents share a Sunday and weekend of visits. Mx James Nash and family visited Harley Tisue. Pauline Townsend, Charlene Townsend, Medora Hawk stayed with parents Lyndon and McDanela. Dee IES Shirley Townsend delivered Sunday papers. Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene visited Ken Pith Madfalawa. Paul Boyer and family spent time at Pearlie Boyer’s. Gerald Hawk stayed overnight at Lloyd McDanel's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nash
Roy
Argo
Ernestine Stauber
Harley Tisue’s
Pauline
Charlene Townsend
Medora Hawk
I Lyndon. McDanel
Dee Ea Ies
Shirley Townsend
Ernest Hiatt
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Kenpith
Madfalawa
Paul Boyer
Pearlie Boyer
Gerald Hawk
Lloyd McDanel
Cogitations From a Snowbound Return Home
A diarist recalls writing under pressure after returning from hospital to care for a mother. She details late night work, drafting articles, and the challenge of leaving the desk to avoid missing deadlines. A dramatic tale of snowdrifts, a perilous road to Ottumwa, and a sobbing, comic moment ends with a moral on pedestrian right of way.
Unionville Aid Society Meeting and Local News
Weather disrupted Unionville gathering as Mrs Gladys Underwood and her mother hosted Methodist Aid ladies. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emil Dean and Hazel Dean of Emmett Idaho. Ottumwa guest Miss Helen Finnigan and Centerville visitors were noted. Several local residents faced illnesses, injuries, or military enlistment. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson presiding and refreshment duties shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Underwood
Methodist Aid Society
Emil EB. Dean
Hazel
Emmett
Idaho
Helen Finnigan
Ottumwa
E. V. Stewart
Clyde Marney
Della Harrington
Mia
Dayton Gates
Ruth Allender
Centerville
J. H. Plitt
L. E. Ransom
Geraldine Harrington
Ruth Alender
Mattie Raison
Lulu Koehler
Thelmar Montgomery
Wilg Hammett
F. D. Cayley
P. A. Bair
St. Joseph Hospital
Edarsood
Valley Notes from Kinner Valley Farm Report
Local notes from Kinner Valley detail farm tasks and visits. Residents report grain grinding, wood cutting, and feed preparation. Community members Earl Rowley, Clifford Caster, Kenny Johnson, and Ted Wilson’s daughter illness are mentioned along with hospital news for Rose Harmon in Albia and Eph Wilson in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rowley
Bart Boardman
Leo Darby
Rusell Darby
Rose Harmon
Albia Hospital
Clifford Caster
E. C
Caster
Song
Leo
Floyd
M. M. Darby
Ervin Lincox
C. D. Cubit
Kenneth Johnson
Ted Wilson
Sytsma
Chariton
Dea ‘Moines
Eph’ Wilson
Albin
John
Thattle Rascal
Guy Hawk
Colorado
E. C. Caster
Hawks
Local families host gatherings over weekend
Hazel and Willie Van Dorin with relatives visited Jep Lockman home Friday while Herman Johnson and family called at Grant Lincox Saturday. The Caster and Arnold groups spent Sunday at homes of Lincox and Clough. Mildred Wilson ill near Chariton. LeRoy Wilson visited relatives Saturday. Dallas Faber and Pollards were in the Valley Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie van Dorin
Kenneth Johnsen
Clair
Lincox
Leo
Clifford
Clarence Caster
Dallas Faber
Hilda Whisler
Bob Lester
Ed Pollard
Phyllis Arnold
Jep Lockman
Sylvan van Dorin
Kenneth Johnson
Herman Johnso
Guy Hawk
Colorado
E. C. Caster
Herman Johnson
Grant Lincox
L. B. VanDorin
James van Dorin
Willie VanDorin
Weel
Andrew Anderson
Cage
Anderson
Mildred Wilson
Chariton
LeRoy Wilson
Albin
Lester Pollard
Amy, Clough
George Clough
the Valley
Moravia and Centerville Eighth Grade Exam Tales
Residents report eighth grade exams at Moravia and mentions of students including Carolyn Walter LaVerne Rumley and Calvin Rumley. Parental visits and local trading noted in Unionville Centerville and nearby homes. Social visits span Thursday through Sunday with relatives and a show attended in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Walter
Moravia
Mra
Earl Foster
Centerville
LaVerne Rumley
Unionville
Eddy
Calvin
Mia
Jess Walker
Cleo
Joanie
Donar Sanders
Narlene
Donald
Emma Miller
Harry Rumley
Will Moffatt
Four Wives and other features at Program King Theatre Albia
The Program King Theatre in Albia presents February screenings including Four Wives with Priscilla, Rosemary, Lola Lane, Gale Page, and Jeffery Lynn on Feb 7 and 8. Pays of Jesse James with Roy Rogers on Feb 9. Hunch Back of Notre Dame with Charles Laughton on Feb 11 and 12. Our Neighbors the Carters with Fay Bainter and Frank Craven on Feb 18. Balalaika with Nelson Eddy and Ilse Massey on Feb 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prigcilly
Rosemary
Lola Lane
Gale Page
Jeffery Lynn
Roy Rogers
Jesse
Charles Laughton
Victor Hugo
Notre Dame
Fay Bainter
Frank Craven
Carters
Nelson Eddy
Ileus Massey
Balalaika
Unionville Snow Affects Weekend Activities
Bonnié Lea Rumley and her grandmother Milley visited Saturday night while Jess Walkar and Jésa worked to open the road between Harry and Jess. Donar Sanders and Emma Miller had hogs butchered in Moravia at the Main butcher shop on Thursday. Roads remain partially closed, with the mail carrier delivering only part of the route and returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Bonnié Lea Rumley
Milley
Rumley
Jésa Walkar
Betwen Hary
Jess
Jese
Donar Sanders
Emma Miller
Moravia
Mra
Tyan Gibbs
Tom Hiatt
Mearl
Loren Walter
Ray Tomlin
Max
Harry Rumley
Berniece
Edd Rumley
Local families gather in Centerville and Mystic social rounds
Franklin Carl Calhoun and Mrs. Coy Swift visit ill aunt Mrs. Mary Kingery in Centerville. George Shehan Irene John Ellen guest at John Moffatt home. Daisy Moffatt Delmont Turner visit Henry Elliott home in Mystic. Numerous calls, social visits, and club hemming at Willing Workers with next meeting planned for Feb 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Calhoun
Coy Swift
Centerville
Mary Kingery
George Shehan
Irene
John
Ellen
John Moffatt
Jake Firking
Jack
Lotid Swan
Argo Brothers
Daisy Moffatt
Delmont Turner
Henry Elliott
Mystic
George Shehany
Ottumwa
Jake Firkins
Hugh McFatridge
Roy
Eays- Swift
Derby
Willing Workers Club
Maude Turner
Gertrude Shehan
Johnny
John ‘Moffatt
Doyle Stansbarry
Earl Swift
Coy
Albia
West Scott
Karl Swift
Jim. Shehan
Don and
Carlyle Self
Lloyd Callen
Hedge College Visitors From Wyoming Briefly Here
Hedge College notes page records Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin visiting from Wyoming to stay with parents Mr and Mrs Fred VanDorin and relatives. Mrs John Johnson traveled to Des Moines with Mr and Mrs B C Wilson to visit Mrs E F Wilson patient at Methodist hospital. Mrs G E Luse visited Mrs Edna Dyphion Saturday afternoon. Mildred Wilson, elder daughter of Ted and Mrs Wilson, mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen VanDorin
Wyoming
Hia
Fred VanDorin
John
Johnson
Mya
Dea ‘Moines Fridey
Sea
F. J Wilson
Methodist Hospital
G. E. Luse
Edna Dyphion
Mildred Wilson
Ted Wilson
Local notices from Chariton area move and illness updates
A move to Chariton notes illness with pneumonia easing by writing time. Wilton grandson Wilbur Cloyed joins township assessment with B F Lor as George Cloyed Carl Cloyed and son. Centerville callers visit. Frank Lathen spent time with Lusé family. Patricia and Larry Bishop visit grandfather Lonnie Long. Ruth Johnson home from Simpson College for weekend. Several families share meals and visits across Wilson, Davis, and Davie households. Mrs KE Wilhon reports no health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Shere
Wilton
Wilbur Cloyed
Monros Township
B. F
George Cloyed
Carl Cloyed
Wilbur
Centerville
Frank Lathen
Guess Lusé
Patricia
Larry Bishop
Lonnie Long
Ruth Johnson
Simpson College
Indianola
John Johnson
Frank. Wilson
Jas
John and Paul
Alice Wilson
E. ¥. Wilson
Jess Smith
Carl Dean
Edna Dyprion
Wendell Cloyed
Albin
Arthur Davie
Moulton
C. G. Davis
Mra
KE. F. Wilh
Pleasant Grove Snowbound Community Notes and School Impacts
Snow and cold crippled travel in Pleasant Grove as roads were opened only by grader after days of isolation. Family and neighbors shoveled and rebuilt routes, keeping school in session with limited attendance. Missed funerals and telegrams marked the week as residents endured harsh weather and distant travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrew
Union
Clifford
Paxston
Verral
Merritt Boyd
Agai
Biddle
Alta Main
Ray McCloud
Wm. McCloud
York
Neb
Pleasant Grove
Guy
Argo
Wilson's
Gwendolyn Lemaster
Homer
Darrell
Lazelle Ulirich
Martha Sue
Garrett
Gene Garrett
Thomas Allen Robb
Robb
Frank Hamilton
Local social notes from Albia area events and visits
Notices recount visits and health notes from residents including Flossie Lemaster, Ray Lemaster, and Mrs. Ray McCloud. Colleague Frank Wilson and the Albia vet's calls, with trips by Mr. and Mrs. Garrett of Columbia Iowa and Delta Colorado visitors. Weather and road conditions may affect a club meeting hosted by Alta Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Lemaster
Vernon
Lemastert
Ray McCloud
Toth Garrett
Columbia
Glen
Frank Wilson
Albia
Jetinary
H. N. Main
Dehty Horsterin
Jo Blien
Local Social Notes From Centerville Families
Centerville area residents report visits and gatherings through the weekend. Mr and Mrs T L Gladfelder and Clyde attended events, with extended family visits to Lyn Hilton George Boyer Lyndotr McDanel Cody Luse and Grover Easter. Des Moines trip for George Hiatt noted and Hannah Gladfelder returns home after time with Guy McKern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
Centerville
T. H. Gladfelder
Lyn
Ihat
Willie
McDanel
Lyn Hilton
Cody Luse
Robert Luges
Codyne Luse
Freeman Jolly
Mary
Lou
Boyer
Pearl
McKernzi
Carl Tomlin
Guy McKern
Frank ‘Gladfelder
Kester
Hannah Gladfelder
Surprise Fire Alarm Sparks Ham Breakfast For Volunteers
A Glenwood fire alarm rang at five eight in the morning as volunteers assembled at the station house to find three members had prepared a ham and eggs and biscuit breakfast for the crew. A separate Alton yarn tells of Chick Homan walking to a call to Hoopers after being left behind. Also noted is a Knoxville rider bitten by a saddle mare believed rabid, a rare incident in local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brompton
Fern Stafford
Geo. Reid
W. F
E. F. Boardman
Urbana and Vicinity
Salem
California
and Vicinity
Kinner Valley
Udell
Chester “Sanders
King Theatre
Town
Franklin
Hedge College
Iowa
Forgat Wilson
Knoxville
E. N
Catterlin
Charley Johnson
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