Locals Share Weekend Visits Across Counties
A flurry of weekend calls and visits tied Centerville Seymour and Ottumwa area families. Mr and Mrs John Stevens hosted Miss Mabel Coulson while Des Moines sports show attendees included Harold Mason and Cari Van Zante. Several relatives gathered in Ottumwa for hospital news and birthdays, with Cedar Rapids and Belle Plaine connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevens
Leslie Cook
Centerville
Mabel Coulson
Harold Mason
Cari ‘van Zante
Des Moines
Moulton
Nell Utterback
James Wilson
Paul Wilson
Roger Harris
Seymour
Frank Wilson
West Coast
Kenneth Condra
Dennis
Guy McCannon
Hear ‘Numa
Monroe County
Albia
Richard Hawk
Larry Martin
Cedar Rapids
Max Martin
Claude Hawk
J. A. Ogden
Eunice Ogden
Knoxville
Gail Burton
Moravia
Preston Hiatt
Iron Mountain
Wyo
St. Charles
Missouri
Bill Davis
Nancy
Gering
Nebr
Carl Davis
Dale
Wya
Floyd Allen
Albert Tubaugh
Ruaeell Tubaugh
Belle
Stanley Shepard Relocates to Albia in Grifinsville-North Bend
Stanley Shepard moved to Albia on Friday to work for the telephone company. Several relatives and friends, including Ruth McNair, Flossie Walker, Monica Shepard, and Ora Rinehart, visited or hosted gatherings across Ottumwa, Centerville, and nearby towns. Birthday celebrations and family visits occurred at multiple homes, with extended kin from Idaho and Oregon joining local reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Shepards
Albia
Telephone Company
Stanley Shepard
Fred Shepard
Ruth McNair
Flossie Walker
Ottumwa
Ruth
Mary Louise Fox
Lawrence Ball
Aica
Idaho
Minnie Walker
Lulu Shepard
Daphne Shepard
Lynn Lemleys
Bob Mitchells
Des
Moines
Nevella Shepard
Helen Bear
Centerville
Monica Shepard
Monica
Burdette Tharps
Roger DeVore
Princeton
Glen
Piano
Herbert McDanel
Oregon
Kelly
Floyd Herrs
Clint Albertson
Dollie Huff
Harold Huff
Allerton
Ora Rinehart
Bob Taits
Arthur Shepard
Howard Phillips
Leonard Besicks
Bloomfield
Dean Shepards
Lowell Shepard
Ora Rineharts
Gerald Foster
Jim Walker
Russell Shepards
John Sharp
MoTravia
Ora Boneharts
North Bend Homemakers Club Meets at George Lains
North Bend Homemakers Club met Thursday evening with George Lains. Dollie Huff led the business meeting in Josephine’s absence while members discussed the annual trip. Penny s of Friendship were collected. The group enjoyed card games, sandwiches, coffee, pop, and chips. Present were Glen McNairs, Lynn Lemley, Harold Hulls, Russell, Lowell Shepard, Merrill Shepard, Jim Walker, John David Bohms, and the Lains. A Happy Birthday was sung for Dollie Huff, and the next meeting is at Jim Walkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Carter Anniversary Observed With Ice Cream and Cake
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar hosted a supper with relatives as Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Carter celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with friends delivering ice cream and cake. Several families from Centerville and nearby towns visited, toured, and shared meals during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Loyd Carter
Lee Hiatt
James Carter
Richard
Lute Hiatt
Ralph McDonough
R. C. Hiatt
Carter
Robert Harsh
Renee
St. Louis
Missouri
Ivan Harsh
Marion Watts
Melrose
Nelson Ballanger
Victor Zintz
Jay Wilson
Jim Herron
Lyle
Theo Miller
Don Pettibone
Mary Meadows
Siege Albertson
Walter Hanson
M. M. Doggett
Centerville
Cecil Schrodt
John Beaton
Grover City
California
Kenny Long
Kenny Lindley
Carl Tarbell
Keith Hoffman
Ida Griffin
Albia
Dallas Faber
Don Klampe
Genevie Kaling
Beasie Donovan
Nina
Susan
Homer Phillips
Kay
Ivy
Tarbell
Alan
Linda
Marsha
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
R. C. Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Junior White
Janice
Terry
Jerald Ballenger
Roy Tarbell
Olive Jean Tarbell
Robin
Charles Tarbell
Weekend social visits noted in Ottumwa area
Saturday Bruce Thompson spent the weekend at the Wayne Thompson home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy and girls visited Gilbert Callen. Mr and Mrs Russell Brown visited his uncle John Free in Russell Sunday afternoon. Fern Callen spent Sunday afternoon and overnight at the Wayzte Thompson home. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Merle Dicks home were Mr and Mrs Ned Argo and Mr and Mrs Casey Beaty of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drenda
Devana
Darrin
Oskaloosa
Donna Pfannebecker
Randy
Maria
Albia
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece
Jaren
Carl Pence
Monmouth
Lela Spencer
John Spencer
Paul Spencer
Ralph Davis
Earl Maack
Tucson
Ariz
Grinnell
Iowa
Maack
Lucile Suckow
Emery Hiatt
Mo Tavia
Versal Hough
Dean Hough
Charles
Eddyville
Birdie Main
Osa Brown
Glen Fowler
Bruce Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Wayne Christy
Gilbert Callen
Russell Brown
John Free
Russell
Fern Callen
Wayzte Thompson
Merle Dicks
Ned Argo
Casey Beaty
Ottumwa
Sunday Visits Tie Local Families Together
Mrs. Florence Dicks joined the Truxton Dicks for Sunday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sheldon hosted the Sheldon family for Sunday evening. Girls spent Sunday evening at the Aubrey Christy home. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson spent Monday in Marshalltown consulting an eye specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dicks
Truxton Dicks
Clayton Sheldon
Addie Sheldon
Wayne Christy
Aubrey Christy
Wayne Thompson
Marshalltown
Vosburg Social and Visits Reported in WV News
Glennie Dicks hosted Clover Leaf Club gathering with several neighbors. Families including Brown, Argo, Sheldon, and Dicks were noted visiting or hosting. Emily Thompson attended a church study course and Marcia Thompson went to a Spanish convention in Fairfield. Several couples spent time in Ottumwa and Delmont Moffitt hosted supper guests from multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennie Dicks
Clover Leaf Club
Russell Brown
Dick Brown
Brad
Roscoe Argo
Emily Thompson
Iconium Church
Craig Sheldon
Muscatine
Clayton Sheldon
Clara
Theresa Brown
W.S. C
Maxine Sheldon
Nora Dicks
Doris Christy
Edith Callen
Neil Sheldon
Albert Kluver
Truxton Dicks
Lake View
Iowa
Ottumwa
Marcia Thompson
Fairfield
George Scott
Gene McGuire
Delmont Moffitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Patrick
Gleason
Opt
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer's Inc
Griffinsville
Jerold Luse
New Hope Newa
Loyd Carters
Morrell Meats
Link Sausage
Morrell Pride
Wagner’s
Dad
Charmin
Polger
French Fries
Jonathan Apples
Allen’s Grocery & Market
West Side
van Camp
Tone
Prunes
Folger
Vet's
Vosburg
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