Moravia figures in New York religious meeting report
Lester Brain notes Moravians Warnetta McConnell Annie Brain attending a national religious meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York aboard a chartered Iowa bus. Walden Smith editor of Mediapolis News also joins sessions in New York amid local political tensions. The Des Moines council discharge vote sparks bitter revolt as mayor Mills eyes forceful street action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brain
New York
Warnetta McConnell
Annie Brain
United Nations
Iowa
Walden Smith
Howard Smith
Mediapolis
Indispensable Man Replaced as Des Moines Reorganizes
In Des Moines the city government faces disruption but aims for greater efficiency and public attention to operations. Moravia notes minor troubles in the small community, while the Thorpe well company reports successful maintenance. The Union discusses advertising payments and limits on news space amid the tension between revenue and coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinés
A. R. Fenton
Thorpe Well Company
Des Moines
Thanksgiving Guests At Local Homes In Community Circle
Thanksgiving dinners visited by numerous families across the community. Names include Aubrey Christy and Barbara, Fred Christy and Barbara, Doyle Christy and Pauline, Oral Large and Dick, Bob Bennett and Darrel, Dan Benjamin and Bill, Frank and Ruth Bennett, Dutch Reedes, Bill Landgrebe and Randy, David Lippert and DeWayne and Linda Landgrebe, plus Lloyd Landgrebe residence hosting a weekend. Also noted are funeral attendance for Glen Overturf’s family in Otumwa and gatherings at George Rinehart home in Spirit Lake, with multiple other households sharing meals and hospitality during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Christy
Aubrey Christy
Fred Christy
Barbara
Doyle Christy
Pauline
Oral Large
Bob Bennett
Darrel
Dan Benjamin
Bill
Frank
Ruth Bennett
Dutch Reedes
Bill Landgree
Randy
David Lippert
DeWayne
Linda Landgrebe
Lloyd Landgrebe
Glen Overturf
Ottumwe
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou
George Rinehart
Spirit Lake
Gerald Davison and Sons
Fred Taylor
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Dorman Irwin
Aurey Christy
Lasell Christy
Seymour
Rex
Ronnie
Judy
Harold Dean Tisue
Waterloo
Charles Wakefield, Jr
Bob Scieszinski
Bobby
Jimmy
Larry Pfannebecker
Floyd Greene
Lloyd Brown
Song
Harold Young
Thanksgiving Day Guests Gather for Local Families in Des Moines Area
A series of Thanksgiving gatherings and Sunday dinners observed across Des Moines area families. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Date Callen and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walter and daughters. Mrs. Harry Phillips and Rosemary. and many others visiting or hosting in Monroe Ottumwa Hedrick and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Date Callen
Des Moines
Loren Walter
Harry ,Phillips
Rosemary
Janet
Glen
M. E. McDanel
J. R. Callen
Kenneth Coltrain
Maude Coltrain
Garland Houser
Centerville
Charles Coffin
Houser
Joyce
Jerry
Bil Bishop
Westmar College
le Mars
D. E. Bishop
Clarence Dowd
Donald
Ina Miller
Paul Miller
Monroe
Loren Walters
Connie
John
L. Johnson
Loren Shultz
Springfield
Ohio
Walter Scott
Margaret Stocker
Ron Tisue
Luthier Caster, Jr
Pam
Gabe Johnson
Virgil Johnson
Della McCrory
Ted Connett
Ottumwa
Connett
Gabe John‘gon
McCrory
Max Hiner
Lola Bowersock
Robert Bowersock
Kim
Hedrick
H. Sr. Coolidge
Highland Center
John Spencer
Edwin Spencer
Barnadette Bremhorst
Burlington
Paul Spencer
Paul Spencer Jr
A. E. Pence
Patsy
Dwight Glick
Rockford
Harry Glick
Troy Glick
Carl
Mrs. Glick
Near Hedrick
Kenneth Free
Lou Free
Rex Free
Marlin Smith
Don McKelvey
Don Free
Overland Park
Kansas
Linda Wade
Thanksgiving Time in Enon and Nearby Families
A series of local Thanksgiving gatherings and visits across Enon and nearby areas. Families including Van Dorin, Vance, Faber, Hawk, Shaw, Lemaster, and Cloyed share meals and attend services, with neighbors helping by cutting wood and paying respects at funerals. Several extended relatives visit relatives in Clinton Iowa and Ben Davis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Griffin
Dallas Fabers
Faber
Geraldine
Raymond Vance
Vance
Art McCombs
Harold Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Lawrence Dommer
Mike
John Kelly
Sam Boyer
Ben Davis
J. T. van Dorin
Lowell van Dorin
Louis
Carolyn
Gene
Ward Shaw
Albert Shaw
Ronnie
Clinton
Iowa
Leo van Dorin
New Hope By Genevia Donovan
Thanksgiving and social updates from New Hope include church supper at Wesley, births in Grand Haven, and multiple residents gathering for dinners, visits, and anniversaries. Notable items mention Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pettibone and families, plus travels to Chicago and Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Wesley W.s.cs
Francis Burton
John William Burton, Jr
John Burton
Grand Haven
Mich
Ivan Harsh
Bill
Bob
Ivan Shields
Mt. Ayr
Raymond Zinn
Lamont
Irven Kalvig
Kalgig
Mt. Pleasant
Jay Wilson
Ben Martin
Centerville
Ora Rinehart
Elsie Long
Mia
Jack Long
Vanessa
Amos McGrighy
Bill Long
Lee Hiatt
Russell Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Dorothy
Genevaleve Donovan
Junior Donovan
Ted Broshar
Jerry Pettibone
Carol Stocker
Joyce Rinehart
Theo Miller
Jack Hiatt
Bobbie
Kansas City
Margaret VanZante
Ronald Lee
Lute Hiatt
George Turner
Jim
Loveland Cole
Marybeth Rodgers
Steven
Debra
Frances Burton
Tamburitzan
Ernie Tucker
Genevieve Donovan
Cote Cousins
Donovan
Donald West
Freeman West
Albia
Caro Brees
Trenton Wilson
Bays
L. E. Jordan
Polo, Mo
Lucille Carter
C. C. Cullers
Kirksville
Lynda Wood
Thanksgiving Supper Attended by Hiatt Family
Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt were guests at a Thanksgiving supper hosted by Carl Van Zante and family Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senevie Donovan
Lute Hiatt
Carl van Zante
Thanksgiving and visiting around Udell area families
Residents hosted and visited over the holiday weekend with numerous local families. Mr and Mrs Lorance Morlan and relatives gathered at Alvin Springs. extended visits from El Paso Texas and Lincoln Nebraska were noted. Dennis M Glasgow Udell 90 funeral services held at Miller Funeral Home Centerville with survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Zola Saum
Ora Powell
Walter Whisler
L. G. Potters
F. T. Bennett
Marvin Yeager
Lester Murdy
H. B. Spring
Alvin Spring
Gloria
Sherry
Kansas
Willard
Obituary notes and Thanksgiving gathering details
James Creech of Sigour journey with 28 grandchildren and 80 great grandchildren referenced among relatives and friends. Sympathy extended to the family. Mr and Mrs Elmer Elschlager of Centerville visit Laurence Powell and Marlyn for Thanksgiving dinner with Mr and Mrs Ora Powell and Marlyn listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Mid
James Creech
Sigour Jney
Elmer Elschlager
Centerville
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Laurence Powell
Franklin Farmers 4-H Meet At Argo Home
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club met at Dennis and Gerald Argo’s home for a pledge, Christmas drawing, and a supper with the Helpers 4-H club invited for a gift exchange. New members Gary Adams and Tommy Penfield joined. Tony Sweeden and Larry Whitehead led demonstrations next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers 4
Denny
Gerald
Gary Adams
Tony Sweeden
Dean Ammons
Orville McCord
Tommy Penfield
Richard Perry
Larry Lee Whitehead
Connie
Max McAninch
Dennie
Gerald Argo
Teader Roy Argo
Allen Ammons
Roy Argo
20th Century Meets With Mrs Craver
Mrs C W Craver hosted a gathering with notes of 20th century style in the event described, featuring conversation and social exchange reflecting a mid century social circle. Attendees included notable local figures and community members in a cordial salon setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century
Tigntieth Century Club Meeting Hears Thanksgiving Verse
The Tigntieth Century club held a meeting with roll call by reciting a Thanksgiving Bible verse or poem. Members voted to donate $2 to the Christmas decorating fund. Mrs. Melissa Felton presented an article on the Jameson fire and the equipment used to extinguish it on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigntieth Century Club
Melissa Felton
Mest
Administratrix Appointed for Paul McClurg Estate
Mary McClurg is named administratrix of the Paul McClurg estate in Appanoose County Iowa by the District Court on November 26 1956. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance and all debts must be paid to the administratrix through Guernsey and Powers, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Appanachhe County
Iowa
Paul McClurg
Mary McClurg
Guernsey & Powers
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Orr
Moravia Cinton
Moravia
Towa
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Ray Mills
Des Motmege
R. E
Dick" Cooper
W. Washington Centerville
Shanghai
Mary Lou Rinehart
Church of the Nazarene
John van Gent
Talsed
East Main
Enon
Mra
J. T. VanDor
New Hope
Genevia Donovan
Beauty
Reed
GEM Shop
Cloyd Hollingshead
Weak Ride Square Albis
Franklin Farmers
Argo
C. W. Craver
Auto Service
Amos McGiighy
Kiddie’s
C —Moravia Band
Mystery Farm
McClurg Implement Co
Allis-Chalmers
Moravia Farm Service Petroleum Products
Turner & Son Furniture — Hardware — Lumber
Gardner Hatchery
Dewey’s Place
Phillips 66
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