News of Interest From Coulson by Mrs. Ernest Hiatt
Social notes record visits and illnesses in Coulson with mentions of the Hiatt and Barker families. Guests include Perry Mikels and Tena at Golden Age Nursing home and numerous calls on Betty Cridlebaugh recovering from leg surgery. Flu and colds widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Mikels
Tena
Golden Age Nursing Home
Ernest Hiatt
Ernest Wests
Eva Tucker
Valee McKinley
Ottumwa
Wesley Church
Betty Cridlebaugh
Betty
Francis Turner
Ronald Barker
Russell Shepherds
Allen Barker
Iva Smith
Promise City
Guy McDanes
Allen
Colin Seniors
Dale Downard
3. D
Bill Anderson
Edna
J. D
Elizabeth
Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Miller
Ruth Alfrey Swinney dies after long illness at 61
Ruth Alfrey Swinney born January 18 1910 in McAllen Kansas died February 8 at Centerville hospital after a cancer operation. She grew up in Plat Missouri later moving to Iowa with relatives. Married Lester Swinney April 8 1946 in Darby community. No children. Survived by husband two brothers Raymond and Lee in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Alfrey Swinney
George Alfrey
Bessie Hyattt
McCallen
Kansas
Centerville Hospital
Plat
Iowa
Alfrey
Darby
Lester Swinney
Lester
Raymond
Lee
Missouri
Card of Thanks For Flowers and Help During Sorrow
Lester Swinney expresses gratitude to everyone who sent flowers and offered help during a time of sorrow, noting appreciation for the support.
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meeting Recalls
The Missionary Society of the Chariton River Baptist church and Ladies Aid met at Mabel Moore’s home on Tuesday afternoon February 9 for their regular gathering. The meeting opened with group singing Anywhere with Jesus and was led by President Jean Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Chariton River Baptist Church
Ladies Aid
Mabel Moore
Jesus
Jean Curtis
Worship Service Sets Theme on God's Will and Ours
The service featured scripture readings from Isaiah 55 6 9 and Acts 22 3 11, with prayer led by the reader. Roll call cited a Bible verse containing the word speak. Janice Young joined as a new member as discussions for summer camp plans followed. Attendees included Judy Martin Myrtle Cross Sandy Mitchell Carol Martin Jean Curtis Isal Sulser Florence Martin Bob Young and host Mabel Moore. Officer elections will occur at the next meeting to be announced. Coffee and donuts were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Young
Judy Martin
Myrtle Cross
Sandy Mitchell
Carol Martin
Jean Curtis
Isal Sulser
Florence Martin
Bob
Mabel Moore
Unionville Baptist Fellowship Night At Ken's Smorgasbord
Members of Unionville Baptist held a Sweetheart Banquet at Ken's Smorgasbord Bloomfield with music by Mike Stockton and Phil Wright. Rev Eldon Weaver of Altoona spoke, and slides of couples' dating and wedding pictures entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Church
Ken
Bloomfield
Mike Stockton
Phil Wright
The
Baptist Church of
Altoona
Eldon Weaver
Pastor
Edwina Lobb
Bob
Helen Herman
Richard
Phyllis Pauley
Dan
Elaine Hargrave
Ron
Lori Boyer
Ray
Geraldine Stockton
Elmer
Shirley Kelderman
Mark
Francis Wilcox
Eloise Burns
Weaver
Louise Lippert
Clyde
Dorothy Melick
Herold
Beth Davidson
Ollie
Janet Wright
Dave
Penne Manus
David
Marilyn Carter
Milo
Enid Walker
Dean
Weanetta Romerman
Jack
Helen Brazil
Marvin Francisco
Kathy Kirk
Janice Gifford
Debbie Spurgeon
New supply Typing paper for Moravia Union Office
A local office advertises 500 sheets of typing paper in full ream packs at 90 cents each for the Moravia Union Office. The notice specifies bulk purchase by the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Auxiliary Plans Americanism Dinner in Centerville
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Blanche Kincade's home for February. President Andy Mosley presided. They announced the Americanism dinner in Centerville on Feb 24 at 6 30 with a cooperative meal. attendees bring a dish and service. Members to call for rides and a $5 donation was approved for a veterans hospital TV project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Blanche Kincade
Andy Mosley
Lonna Bolin
Betty Cridlebaugh
Centerville
Mosley
Jay Oehler
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Town City VA
Wendell Murdy
Franklin Farmers 4-H Plans Calf Halters Sale
Eight members of the Franklin Farmers 4-H club met at Cecil Cooper’s home for a regular meeting. They discussed money making ideas and decided to purchase rope to make calf halters for sale after practice. Mark Ammons spoke on Water Faucets and Jim Cochran spoke on water. Mr. Wilson led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cooper
Franklin Farmers
Mark Ammons
Jim Cochran
Mr. Wilson
Absence of Lloyd Ammons Noted After Hospital Recovery
Absence of Lloyd Ammons at the party on February 10 is noted as he recently left the skating hospital and is recuperating at home with his family. The event involved a Franklin-hosted gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ammons
Franklin
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Dr. L. den Hartog
Optometrist
N. Main
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
Jones Gg
Star Pany Ark Quality Products
Clayton Leeper
Washington
George Washington
Christ
Wilbur Mills
Unionville Baptist
Legion Auxiliary
Bert Turner
Don Bolin
Marvin Gardner
Darrell Cooper
Roy Matherly
OS Club
HENS
Jaode Seed
Fann Seavick
CRAIN
Earl Hedgecock
Appanoose County
Randox
Monsanto
Randox T
Monsanto Ouis
Nzoos
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