Local social notes from Brompton and surrounding area
Brompton Wilma Boardman and Kathryn Militich visited Friday. Ben Jones and family dined with the Charles Hackett home Sunday. Edgar Wilson assists W A Wilson with farm work. Mrs Etta Schroeder Miss Nell Jennings Ottumwa and Evelyn Carter visited M E Boardman Sunday evening. Albert Fisher visitors at Bert Fisher home. Ernie Carter and family and Grant Lincox visited Herman Johnson home Sunday. Russell Darby and Bill Hoadley did business in Brompton Monday. Ethel Roberts Mrs Agnes Peck dined with O S Miller Sunday. George Militich attended Frank Spillman funeral in Albia Friday. Dweena and Deen Lee Robinson visited Erma Johnson Thursday. E McKay Mrs Lester Powell and children Wendell McKay and family visited Farson Sunday with Mrs McKay's mother. Curtis Burton and family and Preston Hiatt and family and Bill Hiatt were Thursday evening visitors at M E Boardman home. Lulu Tillmont Madge Hough visited Sunday morning at W F and E F Boardman home. Theodore Perry Mrs Patty McElroy and daughter of Alicia dined with J T Clark Sunday. Donna and Kenneth Powell Unionville Mo visited grandparents McKay last week. Edward Robinson family were Sunday evening visitors at Smith Giltner home. Frank Darby family Moline Ill visited M E Boardman home Monday. Mrs George Reid and children business callers in Albia Monday evening. Revolutionary Tire Policy ad promotes Gambles Crest tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Boardman
Kathryn Militich
Ben Jones
Charles , Hackett
Edgar Wilson
W. A. Wilson
M. E. Boardman
Etta Schroeder
Nell Jennings
Ottumwa
Evelyn Carter
Albert Fisher
Bert Fisher
Ernie Carter
Grant Lincox
Herman Johnson
Russell Darby
Bill Hoadley
Brompton
Ethel Roberts
Agnes Peck
O. 8
Miller
George Militich
Frank Spillman
Albia
Dweena
Deen Lee Robinson
Erma Johnson
E. McKay
Lester Powell
Wendell McKay
Farson
McKay
Curtis Burton
Preston Hiatt
Bill Hiatt
Lulu Tillmont
Madge Hough
W. F
E. F. Boardman
Theodore Perry
Patty McElroy
Alicia
J. T. Clarkson
Donna
Kenneth Powell
Unionville
Edward Robinson
Smith-Giltner
Frank Darby
Moline
Ill
George Reid
Memorial Day Socials and Church Notes in Ames Area
Memorial Day gatherings marked social life across Ames and nearby towns with numerous families hosting dinners and visiting relatives. Attendees included Leroy Thelogi family, Ida Argo, Dora Hellyer, Pearl Runnels, Mable Hiner, Harvey Baty, Will Kelsey, Clyde Beaty, Archie Thompson, Loyd Bonnet, Bert Vosburgh, Russell Boles, Edward McCord, and many others. Epworth Leaguers performed at the Methodist church, Rev. Lawson to leave for Idaho, and M E ladies planned an all day meeting with cooperative dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Leroy Thelogi
Ames
Ben Allem
Ida Argo
Jay Argo
Moravia
Dora Hellyer
Salem Cemtery
Dell
John McAninch
A. J. Brown
Osa
Howard
Chas
Argo
Bert Swift
Lincoln
Nebr
Glen Turner
Coy Swift
Ben Derby
Albia
Archie Thompson
Loyd Bonnet
Busey
Bert Vosburgh
Albis
Russell Boles
Rockford
Ill
Edward McCord
Pearl Kelsey
Centerville
Haver Free
Emily
Clyde Jones
John Brown
Ottumwa
Clarence Whitehead
Wayne Thompson
Chas Youngker
Souilia
Epworth Leaguers
Methodist Church
Misa Bishop
Miss Wineler
Lawson
Idaho
M. E
Kol
Roll McCord
Dwight
Clark Newby
Algin Derby
Laura Martin
Lester Derby
Albin
Sunday social at multiple Salem homes observing visits
Salem residents including Mr. and Mrs. Newton Long and Jean visited John Zimmer’s home and Mrs. Dora Hellyer and Mrs. Susan Callen hosted Osceola guests. Numerous families such as the Rineharts, the Nashes, the Mains, and Tarrs were present for calls and meals. Hazel Hellyer helped with cleaning. Evening callers included Milo Main and the Potts family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Long
Jean
John Zimmer
Dora Hellyer
Susan Callen
Osceola
Iowa
Lew
Frank Rinehart
Dell Hellyer
Bert Rinehart
Kate Brown
Lois
Roy Rinehart
Minnie Rinehart
Albis
L. R. Perry
Bert Nash
Dorothy McKern
Neal Nash
Jess Gladfelder
Wanda Main
Lyman Main
Hazel Hellyer
Susie Tarr
Fort Madison
Robert Tarr
Gus Luse
Gerald
Vone Jones
Horton Potts
Milo Main
Cisir Potts
Albia Social Roundup of Weekend Visits
Hedge College Mrs C G Davis and Dorothy shopped in Albia Saturday afternoon. Several families including the Morisons from Chicago, the Davises, Luse, and Main households visited relatives Sunday. Dora McDanel planned a Des Moines trip, and many guests called on the VanDorin and Lockman homes Sunday evening.
Moravia Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits
Moravia residents report Sunday calls and weekend visits among neighbors and relatives. Ivan Harsh and family spent time at the Watts home while Juanita Smith visited Herold Mason. The Browns hosted and were visited by several locals including Mrs. Cass Hamilton and Helen, and others stopped by Albia and Centerville for calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Watts
Juanita Smith
Herold Mason
Lloyd Brown
Ella Tisue
Hollingshead
Cass Hamilton
Helen
Centerville
Clarence Willigmag
Harold Mason
New Hope Residents Welcome Weekend Visitors
Sunday and weekend gatherings brought guests from Newton Persia Blakesburg and Des Moines to local homes. Names include Cobba Harris Rose Burton Turner and Howell families with several VISITORS and a Thursday bridge club gathering.
Visitors and relatives gather at local homes in weekend notes
Oskaloosa residents spent the weekend with relatives and friends. Dorothy Rose and family from Memphis Mo visited W A Rose’s household, while other guests included Eunice Calhoun Lementine Tucker and Lula Burton at the Hiatt and Burton homes. Additional calls and Sunday visits covered Donavon Brackett and Roy Scott households as well as Des Moines visitors Hal Carter Marceline and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Frank Hiatt
Keith Rose
W. A. Rose
Dorothy
Memphis
Lloyd Rose
Marilyn and
Merton
Eunice Calhoun
Lementine Tucker
Osval Burton
Lula Burton
Bessie Donavon
W. E. Donavon
George Howell
Clyde
Alfred
Don Brackett
Albia
Delmont Moffitt
Roy Scott
Hal Carter
Marceline and
Russell
Des Moines
George Turner
WFE
Donavan
Glen Hoover
Pauline
Bessie Neff
Orval Burton
Burton
Ed Neff
Plano
Russell’ Warner
Blakesburg
Elsie Martin
I Frank Chambers
Local Social Notes With Family Visits And Birthday Event
Burlington residents Coulson and Curtis Duke visited Monday with Mrs. Duke’s sister Mrs Glen Anderson and family. Lynn Hilton hosted relatives for James’ birthday Sunday. Lloyd Cline and children from Rockford Illinois were weekend guests at Jim Cline’s home. Ernest Hiatt and Virginia and Richard were Sunday visitors at the Cline home. Nellie Callen of Denver and R C Hiatt of Centerville called at J R Callen’s home Sunday. George Franz of Lake Wapello spent the weekend at the Glen Anderson’s. Betty Luse hosted Taylor Township 4 H Hustlers Friday afternoon. 23 members and guests attended. Picnic at Glen Anderson’s Sunday. Virgil Johnson and sons visited Centerville Monday morning. Claude Wren family visited Forest Mericle’s home Sunday. Maxine McDanel attended Lynn Hilton’s birthday dinner Sunday. Callens visited W H Callen and family in Centerville Saturday. Gertrude Anderson is visiting relatives in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Duke
Burlington
Denver
Colo
R. C. Hiatt
Centerville
J. R. Callen
George Franz
Lake Wapello
Glen ‘Anderson
Misa Betty Luse
Taylor Township
Hustlers
Glen Anderson
Virgil Johnson
Junior
Vernon
Claude Wren
Forest
Mericle
Maxine McDanel
Lynn Hilton
W. H. Callen
Gertrude Anderson
Ottumwa
Local Social Roundup From Blakesburg Area
Bladle Rex Angel of St. Charles Ul and relatives visited Fern Wright's Sunday. Chas McCurdy of Blakesburg joined Pearl Hiner visitors. Carl Tomlin, Robert Foster families and others spent time at various homes including Van Long, Luia Miller, and Ted Miller. Several residents, including Max Hiner and Miss Exima Young paleo, are mentioned with weekend visits and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Angel
St.Charles
Pearl Hiner
B. Shoemaker
Sandra
Chatanooga
Tenn
Basil Weir
Allen Boller
Atlantic
Fern Wright
Chas. McCurdy
Blakesburg
Chris Bogart
Jess Hiner
van Long
Theo Miller
Francis
Ted Miller
Curtis Hutton
Lula Miller
Max Hiner
Carl Tomlin
Robert Foster
Johnny Foster
A. W. Logan
Harold Wright
Moulton
W. Wright
A. G. Turner
Geo. Hiatt's
Jerry Williams
Margaret
John Miller
Luia Miller
Ray McCloud
Roy Brinkley
W. F
Showers
Exima Youngpaleo
Des Moines
Paul Miller
Ernest Hiatt
Herbert McDouel
Clarence Dowd
Teun
Judy and
Tamily
Maxine McDenel
Rathbun
Erpest Hintt’s
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Area
Omega Mr and Mrs Fay Paxston, Milton Stocker and family and Charlie Walden visited Sunday at Clint Paxston's. Clifford Clea and Fairy Stocker spent Sunday evening at Fay Paxston's. Burdett Ward called at the parental L Ward home Sunday morning. Mildred Roberts and Betty Hiatt visited Mrs Roger Gideon Monday afternoon. Doyle McDanes and Gomer Stocker with Fairy called on Mrs Ray Coltrain Sunday afternoon. J R Lockman visited relatives at Moravia Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Paxston
Milton Stocker
Charlie Walden
Clint Paxston
Clifford
Clea
Fairy Stocker
Burdett Ward
L. Ward
Mildred Roberts
Betty Hiatt
Roger Gideon
Doyle McDanes
Centerville
Gomer Stocker
Fairy
Ray Coltrain
J. R. Lockman
Moravia
Understanding Iowa Children Breakfast Nutrition Advice
The article argues modern breakfasts fail the word breakfast by lacking protein foods like milk eggs and meat. Old fashioned meals with eggs milk and bread provide better protein. Cereal should be well cooked and served with milk. avoid sugar. Emphasizes early rising, shorter breakfast time, and protein efficiency for children. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Memorial weekend visits and harvest plans reported
Enon residents and relatives gathered for a weekend at the Selby Gillespie home and nearby farms. The notes list numerous visiting families, including Faber Harvey Roberta Roberts, and mention Arthur Shaw leaving for Blackwell Oklahoma for wheat harvest work. The fragment ends with more social references and a late evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Selby
J. v. VanDorin
Eslinger
B. B. VanDorin
J. J. Selby
R. A. Faber
LeRoy Harvey
A.C. Faber’s
Win
Barnes
Charles
Tom Mainard
Virgil Johnson
Howard Fuckhouser
John Louis
Joyce
Carol
Hilbert Roberta
Des Moines
Keith Roberts
Lovilis
Arthur Shaw
Blackwell
Obio
Joby
Laithbury
Cs Dai Sante
van Adler
Jir
Flop
Hawk
Sandy
Waite
Ideo Ene
Farmer theme and community notes shine in local piece
The article blends a Wordsworthian tone with moral farming counsel praising the diligent and condemning laziness. It lists visitors at a Sunday ice cream gathering including Mr and Mrs L B VanDorin and family, notes a move of Mrs Jones, and reports Mrs J J Smith's serious illness with relatives visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
J. C. Lock
Man
Arthur Shaw
Lucile Serietiere
Melgudy
R. S. Faber
L. B, VanDorin
Louis
J.T. VanDorin
Leo
Clara Selby
D. T. Jones
Jones
Agricultural Editor Praised by Cedar Falls Gazette
On March 16 1880 Cedar Falls Gazette issued its first number with Peter Melendy as editor of Field and Garden a two column weekly. The piece lauds his horticultural knowledge and leadership in Iowa promoting agricultural fairs stock breeding and community societies while infusing his column with literary charm and Victorian optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
The
Gazette
Peter Melendy
Iowa
Towa Fine Stock Breeder'a Association
Implement, Grain, and Produce Company
Dubuque
Horticultural and Literary Society
Cedar Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Rotary Club
Black Hawks County
Luella M. Wright
Red Cedar Valley
Melendy
The Hustlers Meet With Miss Burton
The 4 H club The Hustlers met at Margaret Burton home Monday evening May 17 with nineteen members present. The meeting opened with roll call and the program included songs Braided Bugs health talk conservation talk buying curtain material and talks on lighting. Rev and Mrs Donahoo attended Memorial Day services at Jay and Eslinger cemeteries and stayed with their niece Mrs Ben Coop. Mrs G B Johnson visited Des Moines Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlers
Margaret Burton
Lord Jesus
Johnny
Juanita Anderson
Rosemary Main
Margaret Hiatt
Doris Bell
W. P. Donahoo
Jay and
Eslinger
Ben Coop
Tax Sale Notice for Iconium Real Estate in Appanoose County
Oliver Elswick is notified that Lots 1 2 7 and 8 in Block 6 Range 18 Town of Iconium, Appanoose County Iowa were sold for 1982 taxes on April 1 1984. The sale certificate is now owned by J R McCord and redemption must occur within ninety days after service of this notice. A Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not made. Dated May 19 1937. J R McCord May 27 June 3 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Elswick
Appanoose County
State of
Iowa
Iconium
J. R. McCord
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Moravia Union
Congress
H. K. Smith
Gamble's
Gambles
Turner
Ambulance Service
Veach Drug Store
Tconium
Anna Potts
William Burns
Gay McKern
Roberta Tart
Bert Shew
Robert Jennings
Harry Jennings
Ray Rinehart
George Hellyer
B. ©. Whitehead
Ray McCord
Ted Teaters
Theola
Will Haver
Salem
Moravia High School
Hedge College
C. G. Davis
Wendell Croyed
Roy Adaims
Edna Dyphion
C. B. la Mar
Dick Morison
Chicago
Bert Luise
0. G. Davis
M. P. Main’s
E. F. Wilson
Fred Hartzer
Fred Hart and
Ray
Don
O. G. Davis l
John L. Johnson
Flora Jones
Jep Lockman
Fred VanDorin
Willie VanDorin
Foster
Dorin Wales
P. H. Cobba
Newton
Harry Harris
Persia
Lowell Harris
Dorothy Rose
Marilyn Rose
Ernest Johnson
Joe Stanley
Maxine Tucker
Buster Martin
Junior Donavan
John Wood
W. E. Donsvey
Harald Turner
Max
Georgie
Sim Howell
Mystic
Cecil Howell
Gen. Turner
Vew Hersh
Purvis Hedgecook
Dan Pettibone
Anne and
Jerry
Endure
Ted Broshar
Elmer Phillips
Coulson
Omega
Understanding Iowa Childrenn
Enon
Fer Yu
Letha Blumer
Harold Smith
J. J. Smith
Miss Burton
G. B. Johnson
Big Company
Southern Utiuthes Company
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