Local Happenings Around Russell and Nearby Areas
Social notes list Mrs. Helen Tadlock visiting Russell with the Seler family and weekend gatherings across Polo, West Salem, Ottumwa, and Amana. Notables include visits by Eddie Jordan and Harold Cullers clans, Tulip Festival attendance in Pella, piano recital in Ottumwa, and Mother’s Day travel to Dixon. Several families from Des Moines, Hollywood Florida, Lyons Illinois, and Amana are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Tadlock
Claire Selers
Russell
Eddie Jordan
Polo
Ivan Harsh
John Pendleton
Hollywood
Fla
Madge Hough
Dwight Main
Tanya
Des Moines
Birdie Main
Chuck Main
Deloris Denson
Opal van Dorin
Amana
Gaylord Main
Glen Fowler
Harry J. Stocker
Stocker
Dixon
Glen LaMar
Shelvin Locke
Lyons
Ill
News of Interest From Salem by Hazel Hellye
Mrs Ed Clouse called on Hazel Hellyer Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs John Laws spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown. Mrs Phyllis Hiner and family from Rock Island TL visited. Mr and Mrs Rex Haver were guests Saturday with Edward Haver. Norman Polson of Colfax called Saturday afternoon. Other visitors included George Hellyer and Mrs Hellyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Clouse
Hazel Hellyer
John Laws
Lloyd Brown
Phyllis Hiner
Terry Rodriguez
Rock Island
Rex Haver
Edward Haver
Norman Polson
Colfax
George Hellyer
Local Social News Highlights From Des Moines Area
Lloyd Brown and Hazel Hellyer attend a Clare Ricelli shower at Mrs Delmar Dowds home. Mothers Day party hosted by Mrs Elbert Moore. Clarence Whitehead and Bobby visit Topeka for Jen nifer’s birthday. East Moline relatives with Renard McCord. Sun eve visits from Mardel Albertson. Don Whitehead visits Hazel and Dick Hellyer. Sympathy extended to Jack Hoffman’s family. Fern Catlen visits Edward McCord’s home. Gene Huff and Delbert Calhoun host others. Jason Huff visits grandparents. Des Moines trip for Hospital Auxiliary Tea. Hazel Hellyer at Rathbun Country Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Hazel Hellyer
Edward Haver
Clare Ricelli
Delmar Dowd
Elbert Moore
Clarence Whitehead
Bobby
Sandra’ Miller
Topeka
Kas
Jennifer
Orville McCord
East Moline
Til
Renard McCord
Mardel Albertson
Don Whitehead
Hazel
Dick Hellyer
Jack Hoffman
Fern Catlen
Albia
Edward McCord
Gene Huff
Delbert Calhoun
Jason Huff
Richard Tubaugh
Des Moines
Centerville
Rathbun
Birthday Celebrations Highlight New Hope Social News
Mr and Mrs Larry Hiatt and Chad plus Mr and Mrs Stanley Spencer and Chris visited Ralph Spencer for his birthday. Ivy Tarbell family attended a Beefalo dinner at the Centerville Elks. Eddie Donovan returned home from Centerville after visiting Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan. Deloris Ballanger and others were hosted by Loretta Crow Olive Tarbell and Robin Thursday. Eddie’s 78th birthday dinner at Black Kettle near Unionville included Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hiatt
Chad
Stanley Spencer
Chris
Ralph Spencer
Ralph
Amber
Justin Hallanger
Ballanger
Eddie Donovan
Centerville
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Ivy Tarbell
the Elks
Loretta Crow
Olive Jean Tarbell
Robin
Deloris Ballanger
Ivyl Tarbell
Mary Spring
Isabelle Fess
Junior Donovan
Black Kettle
Unionville
Eddie
Local Social Notes From Ottumwa Area Churches and Homes
A flurry of gatherings marks a weekend in the Ottumwa area with anniversaries and visits. Larry Carson and Phil and Ellen Tarbell attend celebrations at Unionville Baptist Church for Mr and Mrs Burdette Cox 40th anniversary. Several residents visit friends and relatives in Ottumwa Centerville and Moravia including Elaine Spencer Chris and Edith Callen at Albia High School Swing 77. Friends and family gather at various homes and restaurants to honor milestone anniversaries and host open houses, with numerous names listed as attendees or hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Carson
Cincinnati
Ivyl Tarbell
Burdette Cox
Unionville Baptist Church
Larry Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
Elaine Spencer
Chris
Bonnie Helmick
Rose Faber
Connie
Larry
Carol Ann
Elizabeth Anderson
Edna Downard
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Jay Wilson
Mardeena White
Doris Wilson
Ivan Harsh
Audrey Johnson
Rick and
Dean
Ruby Ford
Des Moines
Alan Wilson
Kendall Ware
Dave Zapatil
Edith Callen
Ottumwa
Deloris Ballanger
Willing Workers Missionary Meeting
Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church
News of Interest From VOSBURG- By Mes. Dick Brown
Local social notes list numerous visits and gatherings across Vosburg and nearby towns. Names include Velma Herteen, Betty Kaus, Clara Brown, Leta Haver, Vera Moore, Vera Moore’s Clover Leaf Club, and Roy Argo among others, with activities from tea and parties to fishing trips and dinners at local inns and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
Mes
Dick Brown
Velma Herteen
Betty Kausalik
Roscoe Argo
B. F. Whitehead
Clara Brown
Leta Haver
Truxton Dicks
Joe McDonnell
Lake Rathbun
Beryl Brown
Ida Childs
Roland
Tom Hartz
Dorothy Calhoun
Stella Argo
Centerville
Edith Callen
Glennie
Phyllis Dicks
Ernestine Argo
Margaret Tarbell
Vera Moore
Mildred Bradley
Dean Bradley
Michele
Des Moines
Roy Rinehart
Otturmwn
Red Lyon Inn
Sibyl
Dr. Berg
Denny Argo
Scott
Teresa
Russell
Dike
Phyllis Hiner
Johnette Rodaguez
Rock Island
Mr and Mrs Whitehead Attend Eddy Brunt Home Party
Mr and Mrs B F Whitehead attended a party Monday evening at the Keith Brunt home in Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Whitehead
Keith Brunt
Eddy
Graduation Honors Brunts Daughter Melinda
The event celebrated Melinda Brunts high school graduation, honoring her achievements and recognizing the family's support during her education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Melinda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Cullers
West Salem, Ill
Loyd Carter
Lulu Sanford
Mrs. Olin
Foster
Pella
Olin Foster
Turner
Oravia, Iowa
Salem
Hazel Hellye
Grismore Sewing Centers
Elina Factory
Demonstrator
Valentine
Pia Grendelmeier
Zurich
Switzerland
van Dorin Implement Company
Allis-Chalmeis & New Lea Bikeone
New Hope
U.S
America
Albia High School
Pops
Larry Whitehead
Doug
Danny
B. F. Whitehead Home
Eugene Jackson
Merie Johnson
Edna Cary
Audrey
Thelma Withrow
Nick Dicks
Waukee
Paul Dicks
Roy Argo
Guy Argo
Argo
Montour
Don Polson
Ray Messamaker
Wayne Messamaker
Mike Bruntmyer
Doug Messamaker
Burdett Cox
Russell Brown
Moravia
Lloyd Johnson
Marie van Weelden
Babe Kernes
Harry Jennings
Henry Conway
Gerald Argo
Melinda and
Bryan
Carlisle
Tom Teno
B. FE
Everette Agans
Honey Creek Park
Sibyl Whitehead
Margaret Calen
Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Dikney
Vrsified Services
Su Renee
South Main
Main St
Car
Plymouth
Real Sharp
Coronado
White Star
Hoover
Rogers
West Branch
Kenmore
Stevens
Roseville Pottery
Bethel McDonald Estate
Square Moravia
Singer Sewing Machine
Stam Ware
Sarm Dal Ponte
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