Local Social Notes Highlight Gatherings and Notices
A jumble of names and events from a Circa 1941 social page recalls Saturday nights with Mr and Mrs Reynolds and others at Centerville. An adjacent notice announces administrator Charles I Johnston handling the estate of William P Donahoo with July 17 1941 appointment and creditors to present claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Appalloose County
Iowa
William P.donahoo
Harles I. Johnston
Charles
Johninton
Local Social Roundup Ties Centerville Area Visits
Community residents and relatives from Centerville Mystic Rathbun Moravia Albia and nearby areas spent days with family and friends through the week many calling on the Riley Callen and Coulson households and attending services and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Miller
Theo’ Miller
L.E
Luse
Cray Coulter
Sona
Gary
Michae
Centerville
Rileys Callen
Francia Miller
Earl
Fischer
Riley Callen
Greg Land
Dale
John Packard
Harry Phillips
Clyde Beaty
Mystic
Miller
Neva
Guy McDanel
Moravia
Frank, Battiabone
Joe Sconze
JoAnne
Rathbun
Lloyd Lark
L. E. Luse
Centervillé
Robert Lise
Theo Miller
Austin Jay
Guy McDanes
Jackie
Carl Foster
Ernest ‘Hiatt
Jim Cline
Russell
Lester Strunk
Social calls and visits across families in Ottumwa area
Friday and weekend social rounds include Frankin family and neighbors visiting Coy Swift Earl Swift John Moffatt and Mary, Wilbert and Kenneth Stephens calling on W H Stephens family. Ottumwa guests Carolyn Ann returned home with Ned Argo and Mary Moffatt joined summer school at Fairfield. Continuous mentions of Lamarr Shehan Moffatt Led and others visiting Batt, Batt home, Udell families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emphett Derby
Larry
Roy Sheldon
Donald
Darlene
Coy. Swift
Ottumwa
Carolyn Ann
Ned Argo
Mary Moffatt
Fairfield
John Moffatt
A. X. Lamarr
George Shehan
Lois Swift
Wil Moffatt
Udell
Henry
John
Onella
Mestic
John of Batt
Fatt
Batt
Visitors and Scout Trip Highlight Crowded Rural Social Page
A long list of local families hosted visitors from Los Angeles Cleveland and OsKaloosa, with many staying for gatherings and a Boy Scout camping trip at Lake Wapello. The article notes L G Wisgerhof sterns arrival, Mrs Zoe Saum assisting, and a W S C luncheon hosted by Mrs Ted Campbell, plus a rural auxiliary meeting with 600 delegates and quilting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantelix
L. G." Wisgerhof Stern
Marengs
Kes
Wisgerhot
Andiary
Centerville
Dukes
Oskaloosa
Carriera
Dakes
Bakes
F. N. Harrison
Oskaloose
Ted Campbell Pers
Methodist Church
Misses Barbara Burton Doris Penington Trip to Western Coast
Barbara Burton and Doris Penington described their United Union trip to the western coast. They drove 8,400 miles from Moravia June 14 to July 21 with Mrs Roe Rhee and Mrs Rolla McDonough. They visited Barbara's aunt in Sidney Nebraska and Salt Lake City landmarks including Temple Square and the tabernacle organ recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Burton
Doris “Penington
Barbara
Doris
Mra. Roe Rhee
Rolla McDonough
Moravia
Car Davia
Sidney
Nebr
Salt Lake City
Capitol
Temple Square
Tabernacla
Tabernacle
Salt Lake
Far-Flung California Trip Ends With Family Reunion
Cash Waldron recounts a summer journey from Wells Nevada through Reno Sacramento Stockton and Los Angeles to San Diego Tijuana Santa Catalina and Torrence. The 110 degree desert heat, grand canyon sunrise, visits to Angelus Temple and studios, and encounters with stars like Barbara Stanwyck and Bette Davis marked an educational and enjoyable excursion ending with return to Kansas City July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Salt Desert
Wells
Nevada
Reno
Sacramento
California
Stockton
James
A Angeles
San Diego
Los Angeles
Barbara
Richard
Angelus Temple
Amy McPherson
Coliseum
Hollywood Bowl
United Services Organization
Barbara Stanwyck
Robert Taylor
Tyrone Power
Bette Davis
Jane Ithers
Hollywood
Paramount
Twentieth Century-Fox
MGM
San Bernardino
Doris
Roy Thomas
Tijuana
Exico
Santa Catalina
Wrigley
Wrigley Chewing ‘Gum Manufacturers
Torrence
Richard Gardner
Boulder Dam
Painted Desert
Grand Canyon
New Mexico
Gallup
Pueblo
Lawrence
Kansas
Navy ranks listed for crew positions in ship listing
A transcription lists several naval ratings including Bombaight mechanic Boatswain Quartermaster and Musician, indicating a mix of specialized and general duties aboard the vessel. These roles reflect traditional sea service responsibilities and skill sets aboard ships.
Brothers Reunite in Minnesota After Sixty-Year Gap
Of Duluth Minnesota and William Waldron of Waukon met again after sixty years apart, reuniting brothers in a poignant family moment highlighted by the long separation and anticipated shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
William Waldron
Waukon
Brothers
Giant Puff Ball Appears in Grinnell Field
Gus Keisund of Grinnell inspected his crops and found a enormous puff ball mushroom in his corn field. The ball measured about twice a basketball in size and weighed a little over 18 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igiant
Gus Keisund Grinnell
Brave Harlan swimmers flock to new pool in chill
Despite brisk weather 1060 swimmers turned out at the new Harlan pool last week. The event showcased strong turnout as residents braved the cold to enjoy the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
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Huff
Sarnday
Amily
Ferrell Paria Sa Sundinyevefits
Sarah Hiner
Mas Brankeaze Vlaial Biter
Leta
Clark Newby Ati Plente
Keith Criddlebaugh
J. W. Proctor
P.H. Wood
Belle Baker
Catherine Hiatt
Wilber Lewis
Helen Hull
Swaim
Sb. Beam
O. B. Swaim
Will Stufflebeam
Lake “Wapells
Coulson
Hutaday
Fedday
Wayne, Hiatt
Dale Callen
Albcia
Robert Luse
Hetty
L. A. Luse
Riley, Callen
Frilay
Mr. Greshless
Tom Criddlebaugh
Otis
Ballanger Homie Monday Ave
Hing
Franklin
Oona
E-N. Catterlin
Frank Swaim Moravia
Owa
Capi
Frakes
Vee Mernett
Hes
Midwest
Cash Waldron
LST
Stenographer
Pharmacist
Metalsmith
Baker
Aviation
Carpenter
Oo Welder
Bombaight
Water Tender CO
Emene
Hawaii
Alaska
Latin America
South Seas
New York
NAVY
Ivan J. Walter
M. Patrick Gleason
Krapfel
Majestic Theatre
10WA
Brooks
U. S. Navy
Naval Academy
Annapolia of
Pensacola
United States
Americana
Leee
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