Layette Shower for Mrs. Morris at Fairview Church
Mrs. Lyle Morris of Des Moines was honored Saturday night with a layette shower at Fairview Church of the Brethren basement attended by about forty ladies. Gifts flowed in from those unable to attend. The table featured tiny shoe nut cups and cakes with matching decorations. Mrs. Morris, formerly Carol Whisler of Udell, expressed gratitude for the gifts. Weekend visitors included Bessie Comer and Albert Bellamy. Hospital news notes Mildred Starcar’s illness. Local gatherings covered WSCS meeting, ILBS.U club, and Utopian club events with various hostesses and visits to Marvin Morris and Starks households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Morris
Des Moines
Fairview
Udell
Johnny Romans
Bessie Comer
Versaille
Albert Bellamy
Upland
Calif
Mildred Starcar
Frank Stajear
Moulton
Russell Alden
Kansas City
Carl Whisler
Dale White
Moravia
Marvin Morris
WSCS
Dale Reigel
Howard Alexander
Ellen Davis
Lester Smith
Ilbs.u. Club
Claudie Elligoyen
Utopian Club
Metta Harrington
Ross Starks
Mrs. McClurg
Mrs. Morris
Local Centerville Socials and Visits Highlight Week
The Brethren Church hosted events with Mrs. Jean Spring as hostess and Mrs. Ethel Hinegardner leading. Sue Moore spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Edna Moore in Centerville while Minnie Moffatt and Zola Saum visited locals. Multiple relatives and friends visited Centerville and surrounding towns, with nursing home calls and school duties noted, including Mrs. Minnie Moffatt, Ora Powell, Sherry Spring, and the Pfannebeckers visiting and hosting in Udell, Knoxville, and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Brethren Church
Jean Spring
Ethel Hinegardner
Sue Moore
Edna Moore
Centerville
Minnie Moffatt
Martha Hedgecock
Zola Saum
Sammy Moore
Butch Gardner
Hinegardner
Gus Pfannebecker
Ralph Pfannebecker
Lester Murdy
Moravia
Emma Ray
Luge
Ora Powell
Joe Gray
Golden Age
Sherry Spring
Glen Matthews
Lloyd Selix
Dewey Houser
Dewey
Knoxville
Houser
Hoffman family social notes from West Point Iowa
West Point society rounds up visits and gatherings as the Hoffman family hosts and visits neighbors. Mrs Leo Hoffman and relatives travel to Moulton for a joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installation while other local households host guests and attend meetings across Centerville Mys tic Albia and Seymour areas.
Local Residents Visit and Social Calls Across Town
A sequence of Monday through Sunday visits shows Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenning and Fred Argo at Roscoe Argo’s, Nancy Callen at Lloyd Callen, Mona Rinehart with Betty Haver, and Beatrice Chance at Lloyd Callen’s. Harold Kosman dined with Leo Hoffman, Julie visited George Rinehart, and many others stopped by homes including James Calhoun, Thayne Marts, DeWayne Robinson, Edward Haver, and Glena Wakefield audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Rosese
Bill Mahin
Albia
Leo
Kenneth Hoffman
LaVerne Fowler
Centerville
Verta
Rebekah
Lloyd Callen
Gene McCrory
Richard Hoffman
Des Moines
Carson
Unionville
Lloyd Johnson
Bob Sweden
Roscoe Argo
Edward Haver
Julie
Glen Wakefield
Mystic
Nancy Callen
Mona Rinehart
Betty Haver
Herman Systma
Henry van Wielden
Beatrice Chance
Clara Brown
Jennifer Dunham
Harold Kosman
George Rinehart
Gerry
James Calhoun
Thayne Marts
Eddyville
DeWayne Robinson
Carol
Mark
Rex Haver
Roy Rinehart
Urbana Center Social Roundup Recalls Proctor Visits
Local notes detail multiple Proctor family visitors and gatherings in Urbana Center and nearby towns. Notable entries include Mrs Mildred Proctor with Fletcher and Miller, Jim Proctor with Sam Proctor, and Larry Proctor visiting Bob Gillen. Other residents host and visit relatives on weekends and weeknights across Albia Marshalltown and surrounding households.
Advertising copy on services and profits from Ottumwa ads
Display advertising prepared by Associated Advertisers Box 640 Ottumwa invites readers to study ads for services and profit. Automotive Repair FOR
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Associated Advertisers
Box 640
Ottumwa
Moravia Social Roundup Features Local Visits and Club News
Mrs Vera Proctor and others attended a Moravia basketball game Friday night. Mr and Mrs Ray Fisher and Mr and Mrs Jim Russell of Chariton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs R A Faber. New club officers include Theda Van de Pol as president and Mary Ellen Sandifer as vice president. Next meeting Feb 1. Visitors to the Vances include Frank Rand and son from Des Moines and Raymond Vance with Craig for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Proctor
Josie
Jim
Martha Sinclair
Diana Faber
Moravia
Ray Fisher
Jim Russell
Chariton
R. A. Faber
Marjorie Sandifer
Theda van de Pol Pres
Mary Ellen Sandifer
Lucille Grindstead
Theda van de Pol
Marvin Vance
Frank Rand
Des Moines
Raymond Vance
Craig
Franklin By Mrs Earl Swift supper guests and gatherings
A sequence of social visits is recorded with Franklin residents hosting and visiting relatives and friends. Names include Rev Glenn Lochhead James Calhoun Earl Swift Loyd Ammons Ben Pickrell Roscoe Argo Sam Eastlick Gary Perry Larry Derby and Emmett Derby among others, across several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lochhead
James Calhouns
Coy Swift
Sam Eastlicks
Jeffrey Long
Earl Swift
Clair Long
Loyd Ammons
Dale
Mark
Claude Rogers
Ben Pickrell
Roscoe Argo
Centerville
Larry Derby
Maureen
Gary Perrys
Joe Doser
Leonard Wasko
Carol
Bob Eastlick
Sam Eastlick
Emmett Derby
Gary Perry
Julia
Emery Hiatt
Bill Eastlick
Kenneth Brown
Union Livewires January Meeting Minutes
The Union Livewires met at eight o'clock at Joanne Main's home with Mike West presiding. Members present included Bob Rogers, Wilbur Strunk, Gary Roberts, Richard Coltrain, Lois Strunk, Donald Strunk, Mike Ahee, David Rhee, Ricky Rhee, Larry Coltrain, Billy Bob West, Roger Kelly, and Sherman Kelly. Kenneth Coltrain spoke on wise spending, Richard Coltrain reported on the Leaders and older members meeting, and after adjournment Mrs. Main provided cooking and fruit punch for members and visitors. Reporter: Donald Strunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Livewires
Joanne Main
Mike West
America
Bob Rogers
Wilbur Strunk
Gary Roberts
Richard Coltrain
Lois Strunk
Donald Strunk
Mike Ahee
David Rhee
Ricky Rhee
Larry Coltrain
Billy Bob West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Unionville News
Layette
Udell News
W.M.S
Brethren Church
W.m-S
Chevrolet
Buick
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
R. W. Baird
Osteopathic
Over Stevens Drug Store
Iowa
West Point
Mrs
Kenneth
Bill Tolbert
Seymour
Robert Jenning
Fred Argo
Urbana Center
Mrs. Vaughn Faber
Howard Proctor
Tom Proctor
Warren Proctor
Sam Proctor
Marion Proctor
Mildred Proctor
T. J. Fletcher
Wilbur Miller
Don Rhee
Sam Beaty
Jack
Loyde Beaty
Denny
Chas Butler
Doug
DeWayne Sinclair
Richard Douglas
Guy Bates
Josie Proctor
Larry Proctor
Bob Gillen
Milton Mahon
Chester Gillen
Junior Leffler
Verlin McAlister
Max Leffler
FORD
General Motor
Briggs Motor Co
Haynes Ave
Red Centerville
Sovra
Southern Utilities Company
Electrical Contractors
Earl Elliott & Son
Super Sweet
Fick’s
Harris Feed & Seed
Reddy
Gardner Supply Co
March OF Dimes
Apes
Franklin
Oles
Zephyr Cleaners
Winsler
Watson Floral Co
Jim Irelan
van Buren
H. H. Hines
Phillips
van Heusen
E. Bank St. Centerville
Albia Block & Construction Co
Clinton
Eard St
Notes Hat Shop
Verl
Hardy
Berkshire & Hanea Hose
Corner Square
Munn
Cassady
Coleman
N. Main Albia
Badies
Gift House Stamps
Baby Nestls
South End Drug Store
Phil
Tony
Fashion Shop
R. C. Hiatt
E. van Buren
Green Centerville
Limeston
L& Www Construction Co
Plano
McCreary Sales Co
R.F.D
Jack Morris Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
W. Jackson
Albia Motor Co
Rambler
N. Clinton
Nursing Home
Spencer's
Allen’s Grocery
Albin
Hardinger Dairy
Washington
Gardner Hatchery
jPhons
Lose Nursing Home
The
American Nursing Home Association
E. Washington Centerville
G. A. Hannum
Optometrist
Albis
Fry
Mobil Gas
Service
Call
Albia Cab
Bentun Ave
Abia
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