Local families gather for events and graduations across towns
Exline and Kalamazoo cousins share time Wednesday afternoon with Mearl Walter. Weekend visits include Ray Avera and Baccalaureate services in the high school. Kansas City trip for Max McDonough and Florida plans follow. Several gatherings mark birthdays, garden clubs, and graduation celebrations at Faith Baptist Bible College and Missouri Valley College with multiple family groups attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Inez Campbell
Sylvan van Dorin
Mearl Walter
Jack Fox
Lacey Walker
Toledo
Ray Avera
Max McDonough
Kansas City
McDonough
Bal Harbour
Florida
National Council of State Garden Clubs
Don Johnston
Marsha Shrader
Tommy
Bette van Dorin
Vicki
Bob
Mike Butler
Fairfield
Bob van Dorin
Zell Callen
Wayne Lichty
Waterloo
Ivan Harsh
Town and Country Garden Club
Tom Thompson
Centerville
Margaret Kincade
Karl Rogers
Ankeny
Charles Forman
Belton
Tex
Leonard Hall
Marilynn
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club Meeting Scheduled Tour
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club met at the Moravia community building with eleven members present. They pledged allegiance, discussed junior and senior camps and a club tour to view projects. The June 22 date was set. Gretchen Peterson spoke on Selection and Care of a Brush, Brenda Johnson on Which Paint for the Job. Hosts were David and Diane Rogers. Reporter Harold Rowety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Moravia
Gretchen Peterson
Brenda Johnson
David
Diane Rogers
Harold Rowety
Moravia Graduation Reflections by Supt Wells 1971
Supt Wells speaks to Moravia community about graduation emotions. He notes joy for seniors entering new life and sadness at leaving school and family. He urges appreciation for teachers and school governance, wishing graduates success and reminding them of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Wells
Moravia
Van Buren County Arts Festival Planned for June
Van Buren County launches a three day summer arts festival June 25 to 27 centered in Bentonsport with exhibits by professional and amateur artists. Dwight Kirsch will conduct a four day artists workshop, Bill and Pat Medley will headline a free June 26 concert, and a flea market, gallery displays, and tours of Bentonsport landmarks accompany displays across Keosauqua and other towns. The event features Paul Shumaker art in Keosauqua Library, Indian artifacts, and a June 27 fly in breakfast. communities plan horse shows, antique sales, cave tours, and street dances. Artists may exhibit by sending $5 to Clyde Roberts by June 1. Robert Webb appointed chair of MAPP communications committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren County
Bentonsport
Keosauqua
van Buren County Development Association
Dwight Kirsch
Des Moines
Kirsch
Des Moines Art Center
County Association
Iowa Arts Council
Bill
Pat Medley
Parsons College
Wendell Mohr
Des Moines River
Vernor School
Dickerson Pottery
Mason House
Midwest
Main Street
Paul Shumaker
Keosauqua Public Library
Shumaker
Davenport
George Shane
Farmers State Bank
van Buren Voices
Highway 1
Iowa Archaeological Society
New
Bonaparte
Farmington
Shimek State Forest
Stockport
Morris Park
Dale Clark
Watson Indian
Workman
Birmingham
Douds
Douds Stone, Inc
Milton
Irene Thomas
Cantral
Selma
Pittsburg
Phil Stong
Mt. Sterling
Lebanon
Clyde Roberts
Lowa
News from ENON Residents Visit and Graduations
Callers Sunday at the Mervin McDanel home included David Strong Babe and Lyle Henderson Eva Mae Wright Vera Nancy Marvin Wright and Jewell Walker Also Al Bulza and Ray Lockman Pat and Pam Lockman hosted five girls at a bank party for birthdays Mrs La Moine Yates helped with the new baby Congratulations to Vera Wright Barbara Coltrain Norma Faber and Michael Dommet on high school graduation Jacquiin McDanel visited by Jack Hoffman and family Rev Robinson Ottumwa Keith Helmick and family Trenton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin McDanes
David Strong
Babe
Lyle Henderson
Ottumwa
Eva Mae Wright
Vera
Nancy
Marvin Wright
Jewell Walker
al Bulza
Ray Lockman
Pat
Pam Lockman
N. J. Nasalroad
David Godlys
Theresa Lockman
Grand Cross of Colors
la Moine Yates
Mervin McPdanel
McDanel
Vera Wright
Barbara Coltrain
Norma Faber
Michael Dommet
Mervin McDanel
Jacquiin MrDanel
Jack Hoffman
Robinson
Keith Helmick
Trenton
Local families share visits and services this week
McDanel and family with Ed Q'Dell. Mrs. Laurence Dommer and Eva Mae Wright visited Thursday with Mrs. LaVern Horn and children. Laurence Dommer, Herschel Kelley, Russell Kelley, and LaVern Horn hosted. Larry and Valarie dined with Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley on Wednesday. Linda Colling of Centerville joined the Dame Dommer and attended Sunday evening baccalaureate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valarie
Mrs. John Kelley
Linda Colling
Centerville
Laurence Dommerdame
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Charley Drake
Exline
Hazel Cline
Kalamazoo, Mich
Its
Mearl
Debbie
Annette
Lake Rathbun
Mina Doud
Ina Miller
Ruby Cloyed
John Johnson
Odile Clark
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Eric Main
Dale Sievers
Loren Walter
Lacey Park
Milo Walker
Brent
Debra Welch
Ted
Faith Baptist Bible College
Debra
Mrs. Welch
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
John Guthrey
John, Jr
Marshall
Missouri Valley College
Kile Guthrey, Jr
Charles Guthrey
Harold Clark
New Sharon
Ida Mangle
M. Patrick
Gleason
Opt
Iowa
Jes LU News
Robert Webs
M.A.P.P
Robert H. Webb
Lic
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Midcontinent Area Power Planners
MAPP
Webb
Mappa
Mary
State St
Enon
Nadine Dommer
Dr. L. den Hartog
Optometrist
N. Main
Ford
van Dorin Implement Co
Allis Chalmers
NEW Idea
Morrell Pride
Ibs
Jonathan Apples
van Camp
Allen
West Side
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