Primary echoes shape fall race in Ramblin County
In Monday’s primary, voter turnout surprised, with Norris winning his home county by about four to one and Lundy carrying Monroe County. Davis County also gave him support, while Hollingshead did well in Monroe and Carter surpassed both Hollingshead and Kramer in the final tally, drawing new opposition lines for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Norris
Lundy
Monroe County
Davis County
Algo
Hollingshead
Monroe
Carter
Kramer
County Auditor Farnsworth under fire over ballot wording
A voter accuses County Auditor Farnsworth of printing errors on ballots, alleging they say nominate one instead of elect. The piece notes Monday's election does not place a candidate in office and that victory in November by both parties is required for success. A small audience attended a Tuesday telephone hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth
Memorial day community notices in Keosauqua area
Recap of social and club events in Keosauqua and nearby areas. Attendees include the Hughes Faber and Ward families, 4 H Better Grooming contest winners Mary Proctor and Diana Faber, and many residents visiting relatives, church events, and Memorial Day gatherings across Unionville Albia Udell Chesterton and Mt Sterling.
Centerville Social Visits Reported Across Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker visited at the Carl Cloyed home. The avid Glen Fowler and family attended a dinner at the Glen Sanders home in Centerville. In the afternoon they called at the Frank Houser home near Centerville. Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes and Sheryl were Monday evening supper guests at the Richard Bentzinger home. Nancy Carol Faber is helping out at Bible school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle McDanel
Russell Hughes
Richard Bentzinger
Keosauqua
Alan Hughes
Billy Ward
Mervin McDanel
Urbana Doors 4-H
DeWayne Sinclair
Homer Berry
Margaret Herring
Mary Proctor
Diana Faber
Burdette Ward
Linda
Nancy
Janie
Dallas Faber
Nancy Carol
Norma Lee
Nadine
Jeanne Hawk
Carol Crist
Fred VanDorin
Faber
W. H. van Dorin
Albia
Gomer Stacker
Christian Church
Lawrence Dommer
John Kelly
Debbie
Dianne Kelly
Mervin
Unionville
Lula Koehler
Anna Walter
Unionville Methodist Church
Sheryl
William Peacock
Ida Griffin
Albla
Bobby
Fred Strong
Sam Bentzinger
Mt. Sterling
Doyle MecDanel
Gano Nagahoad
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Mary Jo Faber
Marlene
Jean Avon
Sovilla
Lewis Dommer
Gust Wentland
Paula
Chesterton
Ind
Alva Fowler
Udell
Glen Fowler
Lois
Lorraine Fowler
R. S. Faber
Harold Prough
Claus Johnson
Gomer Stocker
Carl Cloyed
Glen Sanders
Centerville
Frank Houser
Nancy Carol Faber
Bible
West Point Social News Recap From Local Homes
Richard Hoffman dined at Roscoe Argo’s house Thursday. Kenneth Hoffman recovering after tonsillectomy at Centerville hospital. Mrs Rex Hagerman had minor surgery and rests at Hagerman home. Lloyd Callen attended Church of Christ memorial at Keomah. Harold Hoffman of Marion visited Leo Hoffman Friday to Saturday. Roscoe Argo visited Leo Hoffman Saturday. Rex Hagerman visited Sunday evening. Clayton Sheldon family visited Fred Argo Sunday. Nellie Haines of Cushing Oklahoma visiting Roscoe and Fred Argo, then Des Moines trip. Beverly Hedlund David Callen and others picnicked Sunday. Fred Argo called at Leo Hoffman Monday. Harold Kosman was an evening caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoffman
Roscoe
Leo Hoffman
Fred Ammons
Lloyd Callen
Fred Argo
Harold Kosman
Shanghai Social Roundup at Local Homes
Mary Lou Rinehart reports a busy weekend of visits and gatherings across area families. Neighbors including the Fentons, Hamptons, Rineharts, Overtuffs, Christys, and Taylors shared meals and afternoons in Ottumwa, Centerville, and nearby towns. A Stanley party drew 27 attendees, while Chicago visitor Forest Brown stopped by Bert Rinehart’s.
Ottumwa Social Roundup Recaps Local Visits and Gatherings
Ottumwa residents hosted and visited family groups across midweek and weekend. George Hammond hosted. Gerald and Bert Rinehart with Mary Lou attended. George Hiner hosted Tuesday. Floyd Green and family joined Fred Taylor's Saturday. Lloyd Landgrebe and family plus Kenneth Bil and David Lippert households attended Sunday dinner. Gerald and Bert Rinehart and Mary Lou joined Dell Hellyer on Friday. a son visited Mat Padavich home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Morday
George Hammond
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
Bert Rinehart
Mary Louapént
George Hiner
Floyd Green
Fred Taylor
Lloyd Landgrebe
Ronald Landgrebe
Kenneth Landgrebe
Bil Landgrebe
David Lippert
Familly
Mary Lou
Frank Rinehart
Dell Hellyer’s
Dale Fenton
Mat Padavich
Salem social notes from Hazel Hellyer column
Mrs Delbert Calhoun and sons spent Monday evening at the Dell Hellyer home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown spent Monday evening at the Raymond Ferry home and Wednesday evening at the Delbert Calhoun home. Bible school at Moravia. many locals attended events and visits noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Calhoun and Sons
Dell Hellyer
Lloyd Brown
Raymond Ferry
Delbert Calhoun
Hazel Hellyer
Amy Hiner
Gerald Rinehart
George Hellyer
Karol Ann
Della Jennison
Ardys Carpenter
Paul Runnells
Pearl Runnells
Ottuumwa
Raymond Perry
Jack Perry
Ray Swanson
Moline
Beryl*Perry
Jimmie
Woodhull
Les Derby
Fred Sheldon
Albna
DeLoris Hiatt
Mike
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou
Frank Rinehart
Edward McCord
Robert Jennings
Des Moines and Ottumwa Guests Share Weekend Visits
Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Leroy Wycoff and Mr and Mrs Mannie Rose and family joined others for Sunday dinner. Terry Rose visited Calhoun and Brown families Friday and Saturday. Ottumwa visitors Mr Eugene Jackson and Paul joined Amy Hiner family Sunday. The McCord Hiatt and Hawk households hosted Friday events and Sandra Hiatt stayed with Martha Hiatt Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Wycoff
Mannie Rose
Des Moines
George Hellyer
Karol Ann
Dell Hellyer
Terry Rose
Calhoun Boys
Richard and
Karl Lee Calhoun
Richard Perry
Lloyd Brown
Andy
Osa Brown
Robert Jennings
Lloyd Browns
Eugene Jackson
Paul
Ottumwa
Amy Hiner
Edward McCord
Orville
Martha
Sandra Hiatt
Bert Vosburgh
Busacy
Sandra
Jim McAninch
Claude Hawk
Franklin Social Notes Taste of Weekend Visits
Mrs Earl Swift hosts and visiting friends fill a busy social line up with calls and dinners. In Ottumwa and nearby, families such as Brown, Derby, Turner, and Rinehart share gatherings at homes and a picnic at Red Haw park near Chariton.
Centerville Social Notes Mention Derby Family Gatherings
In Centerville on Saturday Mrs Emmett Derby and children visited relatives, with Keith Derby of Burlington overnight at the Emmett Derby home. Mr and Mrs Kenny Brown joined at the Lee Benz home, and activities included a visit to Hatl Swifts. Monte Derby is spending the week with the Larry Derry family in Keota. Mrs Rosie Derby attended an Stanley party at Lorraine Rinehart’s Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Hiatt
Emmett Derby
Larry, Darby
Centerville
Keith Derby
Burlington
Kenny Brown
Lee Benz
Hatl Swifts
Monte Derby
Larry. Derry
Keota
Wang
Rosie Derby
Lorraine Rinehart
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Anion
Moravian Union
Moravia
Iowa
H. K. Charity
Béltora Publishers
Rays
Ramblin’s
Caryl Richard Permanents
Myna
Gardner Hatchery
Navy
Gary
Mra
Carl Tisue
Howard Smith
Sunes Beri
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Iowa Dairy Promotion Association
Ieaarance Exchange Lidg
Enon Mrs. Dallas
West Point
Mrs
Shanghai
Mary Lou Rinehart
N. J. Stoker
Hattie Hammond
Earl Taylor
Danny
Fired Taylor’s
Harold Davis
Glen Overturf
Myra Overturf
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Bob Sciazincki
Charles Wakefield
Wayne Christy
Aubrey Christy
Fred Christy
Pauline
Nancy Christy
Hazel
Clark
Hawkeye
Adams
Lincoln and
Harasay
Sudan
Miller
Plymouth
Winpower
Kelly Ryan
Salem
Ralph’s Shoe Store
Ray's Shoe Store
Franklin
Earl Swift
Bernice Rinehart
Maude Turner
Marlene Rinehart
Rita
Glenn Turner
Mia
Duane Wilson
Mark
Clair
Long and
Jeffrey
Earl Swifts
Wayne Thompson
Don Richards
James Calhoun
Red Haw Park
Chariton
LeRoy Brown
Beryl Brown
Kenny Browns
Fern Callen
Pearl Free
Glenn Turners
Larry Derby
GEM Shop
Albis
R. W. Baird
Stevens
Richey Florists
3Rd St
We Miler Ear Assay
Monty
Reddy
Towa Southern Utilities
Umm
Kenneth E. Owen
Paul Mehrhoff
Buster Hargis
Russell Burgher
J. E. Ferren
Harry Robertson
Paul Thomas
W. B. Hays
Emil Long
Kermit
Kincade
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