Local Happenings and Birthday Greetings Across Towns
Mrs. Ralph McDonough Mrs. Jack McDonough and Mrs. Garnet Brain spent Friday in Ottumwa. Mrs. Flo Hiner and son Delmer Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bogert attended the funeral at Cedar Rapids for Mrs. Arnold Jayne. Brenda Fisher’s tenth birthday was celebrated at a dinner hosted by Kenneth Condra and the Gerald Argo family. Mrs. Sadie Railing received birthday wishes during open house for her 94th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strunk of Marshalltown visited with grandparents Forrest Main and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Jack McDonough
Garnet Brain
Ottumwa
Flo Hiner
Delmer
Chris Bogert
Cedar Rapids
Arnold Jayne
Mildred
Main) Hiner
Loren Hiner
Fedar Rapids
Gerald Argo
Kenneth Condra
Guy Argo
Margaret Fisher
Gerald
News of Interest From New Hope
Gladys Harsh reports social visits in New Hope near Muscatine with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and others. Families including the Stewarts Grants and Harshs share birthdays weddings and club events while attendees enjoy a musical and Booster club activities at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
Gladys Harsh
Wedding Bells and Local Updates in Kirksville Area
ENON reports Mrs. Irwin Lincox at Grimm Smith hospital in Kirksville on Sunday. Several locals attended the wedding of Teresa Lockman and Ron Weber Saturday evening. Kenneth Coltrain and families enjoyed ball games in Corydon. Sympathy extended to Annie Vickrey’s family. Gary Coltrain joined the band in Des Moines for a Drake football game. Linda Collins visited the Laurence Dommer home. Mrs. Laurence Dommer visited with Mrs. LaVern and Valerie. Ray Lockman hosted dinner with the Norris O’Connor family. Dallas Faber home guests included Mr. and Mrs. Butch Martin and Larry and Connie Faber. Nadine Faber visited Laura Zintz Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darias Faber
Don Kiampe
Laurence Dommer
Phillip
Teresa Lockman
Ron Weber
Kenneth Coltrain
Corydon
Annie Vickrey
Gary Coltrain
Des Moines
Drake
Linda Collins
LaVern
Adell News Notes Family Visits and Local Tragedy
Purvis Hedgecock and Larry Hedgecock hunted pheasants near Delta and visited Ottumwa relatives on the way home. The community mourns Ansel Glasgow of Cedar Rapids, son of Mrs. Henry Glasgow, with his funeral at Miller Wehrle Home. Other mentions include Thelma Starr, Zola Saum, Audry Kelley, Donnie Simms family, and Burkland relatives sharing visits and time in Numa and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis Hedgecock
Larry
Delta
Purvis
Thelma
Orren Starr
Ottumwa
Zola Saum
Audry Kelley
Henry Glasgow
Ansel
Cedar Rapids
Miller-Wehrle
Donnie Simms
Numa
Alice Simms
Howard Burkland
Richard Ogden
Agnes Burkland
Patel
Howard Burklands
Dim Bear
VOSBURG Social Notes Prompt Moravia Chorus Visit
Mrs Rick Brown reports community events in Vosk burg with attendance at funeral services for Clara Spates and Moravia high school chorus musical. Several residents visited and visits to friends occurred including Glennie and Phyllis Dicks and others at the Paul Dicks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Cristy
Joyce
Carol
Edith Callen
Clara Spates
Glennie
Phyllis Dicks
Icel Broshar
Weekend Social Roundup From Des Moines to Osage
Des Moines residents Linda Sheldon and Terry Gerritt attended Drake Louisiana football game while visiting Clayton Sheldon's home. Harvey couples spent Saturday evening at Ray Messamaker’s home and Sunday dinner guests joined at Don Arendt’s Gib son Iowa. Families traveled to Albia Ottumwa Pleasantville and Black Kettle for meals and 4H supper at Iconium church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sheldon
Terry Gerritt
Des Moines
Clayton Sheldon
Bill Messamaker
Harvey, Ia
Ray Messamaker
Don Whitehead
Black
Mansel Tarbell
Tom Hartz
Sheryl
Lori
Wayne Christy
Joyce
Carol
Iconium Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forrest Main
Halberson
Handorf
O. E. Palmer
Janet
Marshalltown
Dr. L. den Harteg
Optometrist
Dial
Centerville
Iowa
Kenneth Free
Paul Stewart
Dennis
Leanne
Muscatine
George Berri
Ivan Harsh
R. C. Huston
Albia
Genevie Ealing
Bessie Donovan
Grace Dooley
Nadine Wood
Knoxville
Lois Wilson
Deloris
Ernest West
Nelson Ballanger J
Jesse
Lyle Cloyed
Springfield
van Dorin Implement Company
Allis-Chalmers
NEW Idea
Moravia
Albia Sale Barn
International
LELC
Lh.c
L.H.C
LHC
John Deere
J.D
Mid-West
J. D. Mower
I.H.C
Ottawa
Mrs
R- C. Visser
Ste
Ballanger & Peterson
Paul Machead
Kurt
Lusch
Javistian Church
Irwin Lincox
Grimm Smith Hospital
Kirksville
ENON
Nadine Dommer
Adell
Vosburg
Rick Brown
Mildred Argo
Vera Firkins
Clara Brown
Johnnie Laws
Paul Dicks
Argo
Doug
B. F. Whiteade
Glennie Dicks
Sally Whiehead
Randy Whitehead
Bruce Davis
16Th St
Investors
Yndicate Life
Loren Hardingex
Alble
Sale
Coca-Cola
Pillsbury
Libby
Delonte
Crisco
Miracle
Pfresh Tomatoes
Taco Shells
Fillsbury Biscuits
Can Cove
Richelieu
Weta Coffee
Kails
Allen
West Side
Folger’s
Market Dial
Jim Rees
Pleasantville
Doug Messamaker
B. F. Whitehead
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