Centerville Local Happenings and Thanksgiving Prep
Local notes recount hospital visit for Mrs. Lydia Boyer after hip fracture and a stream of weekend guests and family plans across Centerville Otumwa Ottumwa and surrounding towns. The piece lists visits by relatives from Des Moines Clinton Waterloo Spencer and Burlington with multiple church social events and a large Thanksgiving gathering planned in Otley and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Boyer
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dennis Wright
Des Moines
Larry Coltrain
Ben Williams
Warren DuVall
Max McDonough
Church of Christ, Scientist
Ottumwa
Claire Rauthe
C. 5
London
England
Ruth Gibbons
Clinton
Warren ,DuVall
Bryan Hart
Frank Main
University Hospital
Town City
David Tillmont
Waterloo
Fred Tillmont
Leonard Palmer
Bryan Karr
Martha
Otley
Pella
Palmers
Karrs
Chelsie Warner
Crowheart
Wyoming
Luther Caster
Huntsville
Delia McCrory
Dan Brackett
David Dohrman
Almont Main
Dixie Lee
New Orleans
Ira Boyer
Wayne Harshfield
Frank
Marion Wilson
Earlham
Mina Trimble
Tipton
Amy Lockman
Ernie Tucker
Theo Miller
Carrie Tisue
Guy Argo
Wess Hiatt
Charley Johnson
Kansas City
Missouri
Edna Hiatt
Edna MaeLuse
Hiatt
Albert Condra
Spencer
Kenneth Condra
Condra
Eddie Anderson
Margaret Breuer
Norman Anderson
First Evangelical and Reform Church
Burlington
Norman
Walter Spencer
Trenton
Paul Spencer
Pennington Hostess at E T C Club Meeting
Mrs. R R Pennington entertained the E T C club at her home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George Firkins in charge of entertainment. Mrs. Howard Carson won the mystery box and roll call featured a Thanksgiving Bible verse. Angel food cake with heavenly hash mints and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
E. T. C. Club
George Firkins
Howard Carson
Urbana Doers Meet With Sonja Foster
The November Urbana Doers meeting was held at Sonja Foster's home with members Sonja Archer Vance Leffler Sinclair Strong and six guests. President Nancy Vance led the session. Plans for a Christmas party were set. Sonja demonstrated dishwashing techniques. A Daily Food Program talk was given by Vance. Old records were returned and work begun for the new year. The group pledged allegiance to the flag and sang 4-H songs. Pop and cookies were served by Sonja and Mrs Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Doers
Sonja Foster
Sonja
Dorothy Archer
Nancy Vance
Eloise Leffler
Marlyn Sinclair
Virginia Strong
Missionary Junior Group Studies Africa Meeting
The Methodist Junior Missionary group met with Jimmy Smith on November 12 with 23 children present. They discussed Africa's size climate transportation food and homes, studied Mpengo of the Congo, read The Blessing of the Gardens, voted to send 5 to Korea for a child for one month, and created Africa themed crafts. Jay Rex Smith attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jimmy Smith
Cecil Coulson
Africa
Bert Turner
Mpengo
Congo
Korea
Mrs. Smith
Jimmie
Jay Rex Smith
Intermediate group meets at Calhoun home for Africa study
The intermediate group gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Frank Calhoun's home. Mrs. John Grenfell led devotions and, with Mrs. Calhoun, conducted the study of Africa. The group voted to send $5 to Korea for food and then enjoyed dates with ice cream and hot chocolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Calhoun
John Grenfell
Calhoun
Africa
Korea
Calf Housing Guidelines for Groupe Rearing
When raising calves in groups after they are a week old provide at least 30 square feet for each calf with no more than 100 calves per group.
Iconium W S C S Meeting At Methodist Church
The Iconium W S C S met in November at the Methodist Church. Devotions by Verta Hoffman scripture by Maude Turner. Program by Phyllis Hiner Johnette Verta Hoffman Leta Haver Dorothy Pickerell. Refreshments by Maude Whitehead Marie Cole Blanche Argo Carrie Turner Laura Sweeden. Attendees include Iole Christy Sybil Argo Vera Firkins Grace Whitehead Jane Ann Maude Whitehead Flo Frame Nona Dicks Ollie Moffatt Dorothy Pickerell Phyllis Hiner Johnette Leta Haver Maude Turner Verta Hoffman Emily Thompson Marcia Clara Brown Maxine Sheldon Ester Perry Floy Derby Carrie Turner Dottie Swift Thelma Calhoun Freda Swift Dorothy Calhoun Carl Lee Ruth McCord Blanche Argo Marie Cole Marlene Addie Sheldon Theresa Brown Dr and Mrs Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium W. S. C. S
Methodist Church
Verta Hoffman
Maude Turner
Phyllis Hiner
Johnette
Leta Haver
Dorothy Pickerell
Maude Whitehead
Marie Cole
Blanche Argo
Carrie Turner
Laura Sweeden
Iole Christy
Sybil Argo
Vera Firkins
Grace Whitehead
Jane Ann
Addie Sheldon
Theresa Brown
Mrs. Edwards
Willing Workers Meet With Byrle McCombs
The Willing Workers club met Friday Nov 21 at Byrle McCombs home with all members present. They sewed, ironed, canned pumpkin, and prepared a quilt. Plans were made for the December Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Clara Brown won the mystery box. Guests included Raymond Perry Hugh McFatridge Lucille Exline Stella Argo Gertrude Shehan Bery Brown Olive Moffatt Dorothy Pickerell Maude Turner Verta Hoffman Colleen and George McCombs. The next meeting will be with Olive Moffatt on Wednesday Dec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Byrle McCombs
Clara Brown
Raymond Perry
Hugh McFatridge
Lucille Exline
Stella Argo
Gertrude Shehan
Bery Brown
Olive Moffatt
Dorothy Pickerell
Maude Turner
Verta Hoffman
George McCombs
Colleen
Busy Maidens Plan for Christmas Party
The Busy Maidens 4 H club met November 10 at Hilton hall with president Barbara Robinson presiding. Members answered roll by age, planned a Christmas potluck and a 25 cent gift grab bag, and voted to meet at Mrs Rouse's November 28 to plan yearbooks. Janet Walker demonstrated “How to Set a Table” and a county officers training school was announced for November 28. Present: Rosemary Maddison Doris Maddison Janet Walker Barbara Robinson Patty Rogers Donna Rogers Aileen Turner leaders Mrs Rouse Mrs Turner Reporter Aileen Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hall
Barbara Robinson
Janet Walker
Rosemary Maddison
Doris Maddison
Patty Rogers
Donna Rogers
Aileen Turner
Rouse
Turner
Vegetable storage tips for improved freshness
Cleaning out the cave or cellar used for storing vegetables helps extend their shelf life. A thorough clearing removes dust pests and moisture buildup, creating a drier environment that slows spoilage and preserves quality. Regular upkeep supports longer freshness and reduces waste.
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George Robinson
Roger
Sue
E. E. Albertson
Harold Clark
Jimmie Clark
Rockford
Charles Broshar
Arthur Lewis
Hugh Lewis
Clarence Caster
E. C. Caster
Clifford Caster
Glen Lamar
Junior Stocker
Dixon
Iowa
Harry Stocker
Edward Stocker
Lamont
Stocker
Ira’ Rebb
Plano
Clyde Lister
California
Mabel Main
Mystic
Helma Tisue
Roy Plants
James
Vern Newcomb
Paul Arki Clara
Marvin Yeager
Dean Fever
el Paso
Mes
Pennington
T. C
Waltz Studio
Deborah McMahon
Vera McMahon
Max
Jean
Vernon Hawk
Unionville
Ann
Ralph
Ted
Jack McDonough
Nancy
Robert
Dallas Faber
Bud
Gary
Clifford Stocker
John Hiner
Terry
Bill Hershburger
Albia
Urbana
Corre
Iconium W.S.C.S
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