Social visits and hometown gatherings around Davenport and Ft Madison
The column lists numerous extended family visits over the 4th of July weekend. Guests include Jim Miller, Richard Miller, Leta Huffman and daughter from Davenport, Lee Kelly from Burlington, Dale Downard from Ft Madison, plus the Vess Hiatt and Theo Miller households. Other notes mention Connie Boblenz at Lake Darling camp, and various Sunday gatherings among Hiatt, Ballanger, Hughes, and Clines families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Anderson
Jim Miller
Richard Miller
Leta Huffman
Davenport
Lee Kelly
Burlington
Dale Downard
Ft. Madison
Guy Argo
Vess Hiatt
Connie Boblenz
Lake Darling
Cynthia Callen
Clara Lemaster
Theo Miller
Nelson ‘Ballanger
Raymond Hughes
Inest Hiatt
Sandra
Kenneth Hiatts
Frances Burton
Margaret Goodwin
Linda
Kelli
Theo Miler
Nelson Ballanger
Otis Ballanger
Delbert Calhoun
Richard
Karl Lee
Amy
John
Clarence
Floyd Hiner
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Orville McCord
Karl Lee Calhoun
Donna
Terry Rose
Teonium
Hazel Hellyer
Gerald Rinehart
Gary Perry
DeLoris Hiatt
Gary
DeLoris
Raymond Perry
Dell
Hazel
Clark Hellyer
Bert Rinehart
Gary Jennings
Robert Jennings
James McCord
Martha McCord
Edward McCord
James
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Mike
Jimmy
Frank Rinehart
Mary Loy
Dell Hellyer
Don Richards
Don Whitehead
Dick Brown
Monroe Hospital
Albia
Richard and
Kar Lee Calhoun
Sandra Whitehead
Ardys Carpenter
Jane Ann
Elbert Perry
Carl Calhoun
Clyde Hart
Hugh McFatridge
Clark
Bloomfield
Kari Lee Calhoun
Amy Hiner
For Sale Office Supplies at Union Office
For sale adding machine paper staplers and many office supplies. Union Office phone 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Office
Shanghai By Mrs. Bert Rinehart Shanghai
Community notices list numerous family gatherings and guests across Glen Overturf, Overturf and Christy households. Recurring names include Overturf, Christy, Rinehart, Landgrebe, and Taylor, with picnics, dinners, and a goodbye for Rex Overturf before service. Additional visits to Albia and Centerville noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Bert Rinehart
Local visits fill week with family gatherings
Hospital return on Wednesday followed by time at Wayne Christys. George Hiner and Glen visited Bert Rine on Monday. Earl Taylor and family with Floyd Green and girls spent the Fourth at Fred Taylors. Girls visited Wayne Christy and family Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Christy
Wayne Christy
Fred Christy
Aubrey Christy
Gerald Davison
Harold
Donald
Harold Young
Peggy
Sheryl
Jerry Spent
Fred Taylor
George Hammond
Gerald Rineharts
Lloyd Landgrebes
Ted Heimstra
Dora Joy
David Lippert
Carl Landgrebe
Ralph Stickler
Gerald Rinehart
Dell
Hazel
Clark
Dick Hellyer
Donna
Terry Rose
Mary Lou Rinehart
Bert Rineharts
Patty
Barbara
Arthur Burtons
Lloyd Brown
Fred Taylors
Oval Large
Bert Rinehart
Albia
Bill Hoffman
Centerville
Glen Overturf
Mike Overturf
Centerville Park
Rex Overturf
Kenneth Landgrebe
Lloyd Landgrebe
Vera Firking
Bloomfield Hospital
Wayne Christys
George Hiner
Glen
Earl Taylor
Floyd Green
West Point Social Rounded by Visiting Friends
West Point residents hosted and visited themed gatherings from Tuesday to Monday weekend. Leo Hoffman hosted multiple neighbors including Rex Hagerman and Kenneth while others joined Bussey parade viewers and Ottumwa and Chariton trip participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Mrs
Leo Hoffman
Fred Argo
Rex Hagerman
Sheryl Jean Brown
Kenneth
Will Hagerman
Lloyd Callen
Gene DeCrory
Ottumwa
Marvin Callen
Bussey
Albia
Chariton
Richard
Centerville
Unionville
Donald Jones
Larry
Mary
Will Peterson
Marvin
Claude Hawk
Community social notes from Union Township and surrounding areas
Union Township and nearby residents are listed visiting and hosting events. Families including Boyer, Cox, Proc tor, Mullins, Harper and Kelly share dinners, workshops, and get togethers across Union Township Des Moines and Mt. Grove with notes of guests and hosts such as Mrs. Cora Tubaugh, Mrs. Ella Cridlebaugh, and Mrs. Anna Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Cox
Richard Proctor
Linda
Joe
Cyril Mullins
Walter Harper
Judy Gladfelder
Burdett Cox
Rowena
Mary Joyce Mullins
Cox
Judy
Harpers
Ramona
Dale Cox
Carol Mullins
Glenys Fenton
Deg Moines
Mike Dommer
Herschel Kelly
Randy Dommer
John Kelly
Dennis
Sherman Kelly
Mt. Grove
Hubert Hart
Kellys
LaVern Horn
Des Moines
Anna Woodward
Boyers
Community Notices From Appanoose County Fair Prep to Local Visits
Wednesday night Kay Fenton stayed with Paula Cleaver and Thursday visits continued with several families. Sunday gatherings included Burdett Cox and Nyle at John and Bill Treian, plus Burns reunion attendees in Moravia. Patty Rogers sustained a broken leg after a pony incident and was taken to Davis County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Fenton
Paula Cleaver
Paula
Kay
Harold
Margaret
Marlys Fenton
Otha Fentons
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Donald Sandifers
Rex Angels
Deena Hoffman
Mildred Kelly
Carrie Boyer
Appanoose County Fair
James Farnsworth
Harold Fentons
Cyril Mullins
Unionville
Kenneth Coltrain
LaVern Horn
Becky
Russell Kelly
Webb Mullins
Kermit Staley
Mary
Bill Proctor
Carol Main
Jack Hoffman
Ed Robinson
Hoffman
Dean Andrews
Albia
Burdett
Rowena
Nyle Cox
John
Bill Treian
Herschel Kelly
Debbie
Diana
Moravia
Judy Gladfelder
William Nortons
Judy
Cox
Carl Cox
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Dwight Main
Des Moines
Claude Paris
Charles Swaims
Noah Stocker
F. E. Boyer
Walter Harper
Robert Haw
Ottumwa
Otho Mercer
Becky Wilson
Elaine Harrington
Linda Underwood
Lake Darling
Myrtle
Jean Harington
Patty Rogers
Orville Rogers
Davis County Hospital
Salem Notes From Ottumwa July 4 Celebrations And Local News
Local social roundup covers picnics at Wildwood park Ottumwa Bible school attendance at Teonium and Dell Calhoun hosting. Multiple family visits, weddings, and army notes plus club demonstrations on wool care and garment mending. Reporter Peggy Rogers.
Union Farmerettes Meet At Kathy Johnson Home
The Union Farmerettes met at Kathy Johnson’s home on June 19, 1959, with eight members present. The roll call listed a time saver for clothing care. Becky Wilson and Peggy Rogers demonstrated two demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Roberts
Rowena Cox
Linda Proctor
Kathy Johnson
Joanne Main
Becky Wilson
Lois Strunk
Peggy Rogers
Vern Johnson
Union Farmerettes
Local youths discuss project plans in June meeting
On June 16, 1959, talks were given by Ronnie Kehrberg Bob McGinnis Bob Kehrberg Kenny Ellison David Murdy Raymond Clark James Murdy Paul Koffman and Mike Lathen. The roll call listed members present including Ray Clark Bob Kehrberg Kenny Ellison Ronnie Kehrberg Paul Koffman Mike Lathen David Murdy Gary Rogers Karl Rogers Carl Rouse James Murdy Jim Rowley Alan Clark Bob McGinnis Albert Turner Larry Woodward Richard Woodward Mark Van Zante and Charles Van Zante. Albert Turner reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Kehrberg
Bob McGinnis
Bob Kehrberg
Kenny Ellison
David Murdy
Raymond Clark
James Murdy
Paul Koffman
Mike Lathen
Ray Clark
Gary Rogers
Karl Rogers
Carl Rouse
Jim Rowley
Alan Clark
Albert Turner
Larry Woodward
Richard Woodward
Mark van Zante
Charles van Zante
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. N. Catterlin
Optometrist
Iowa
Glen Overturfs
Russell Overturf
Harold Dean Tisue
Sonny
Bob Scieszinski
Charles Wakefield
Kay Overturf
Rodger White
Karen Woodward
Richey Florists
St., Albia
Fat Lamb Market
the Rath Packing CO
Waterloo, Iowa
Union Township
Moravia Booster Club
Boosters
Russell Day
Soap Creek Telephone Company
Art Sanders
Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company
Paradise
Salem
Ralph’s Shoe Store
Albis
Ray’s Shoe Store
Cunterville
Hilton
Hustlers
A & A Shoe Store
Twine
Plymouth
Kelly Ryan
Winpower Wagons
Wayne - Kent - Hubbard
Hubbard
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Goode Mill & Elevator Phon
Reddy
Freezer
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