Ray Ramblin reports ideal fall weather boosts harvest
Soybean fields show good yield with reports of 43 bushels per acre at Ivan Harsh farm south of town and many fields averaging around 30. Corn picking begins locally as Monroe county mourns the sudden death of H C Peterson known for supporting 4 H and cattle markets. A Moravia sorority seeks members with a Halloween party Monday. call Mrs Dean Kaster to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Monroe County
H. C. Peterson
Pete
Moravia
Dean Kaster
Economic shifts through decades highlighted by meals and hats
The report notes 1951 worker hourly effort equaled 26 minutes for a pound of hamburger versus 18 minutes in 1961. It also cites cat accessory data with 1,166 hats in 1951 and 1,148 in 1961. Cattle imports rose to 1,217,000 head last year from 686,000 in 1960 61.
Thank You Note From Verta Hoffman
Verta Hoffman expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home stating they were deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verta Hoffman
West Point Social News Recap From Centerville Visits
Mrs. Leo Hoffman reports West Point visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McFatridge and Mrs. Elva Bickford calling on Wm. Bryant and Mrs. Mabel Tracy. Bickford stayed with Tracy. others visited Roscoe Argo, Hugh McFatridge’s and Ernie Kosman homes. Rex Haver and Rotarians hosted at Albia event. Hoffmans and Tammy joined J. B. Carson trip over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McFatridge
Elva Bickford
Centerville
Wm. Bryant
Mabel Tracy
Bickford
Tracy
Ben Pickerell
Roscoe Argo
Mabel Tracey
Carl Bennett
Lloyd Johnson
Mrs. Bickford
Wayne Clark
Rex Haver
Richard Hoffman
Tammy
J. B. Carson
Rathbun Dam plans move forward with 1964 start
Col. A P Rollins of the Army Corps outlined to Chariton area business leaders that $159000 in federal funds this year would finish pre construction planning, enabling Rathbun Dam work to begin in 1964 or 1965. The reservoir will span four counties and support flood control plus recreation, with an anticipated 920000 visitor days annually and local economic benefits from spent funds and land leasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Rollins, Jr
Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City
Rathbun Dam
Chariton Ares
Rollins
Appanoose
Monroe
Wayne
Lucas
Colonel Rollins
Rathbun
Chari
Congress
Corps of Engineers
Chariton River
Col. Rollins
National Fire Prevention Week Reminds Fire Safety
Appanoose County Health Nurse Mrs. Lorraine Ramos urges all readers to observe National Fire Prevention Week from October 7 to 18. She notes daily fire deaths and destruction in the United States and urges compliance with safety rules to prevent fires in homes, including careful cigarette disposal, safe heater use, and avoiding overloaded circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Ramos
Appanoose County
United States
National Fire Protection Association
U.S
Udell Social Roundup Hosts Many Visitors
Udell residents and guests gathered for visits and meals across several rural households. Families from Udell, Centerville, Granger, Diagonal, Unionville, Weat Grove, Cedar Rapids, Loving, and Albia joined in dinners, suppers, and a cooperative gathering at Cecil Morlan’s near Unionville. The Morlan get together saw multiple locals attend, and Rainbow installations drew attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Spring
Merle Housers
Beacon
Ralph Pfannebecker
Bonnie Minnick
Centerville
Granger
Town
Minnick
Lowell McElderry
Andy Paviic
Dewey Houser
B. D. Hinegardner
Larry Schlapia
Diagonal
David
Elaine Bronson
Vernon
Burgers
Carson Slay
Darlene Spring
Tade
Milton
Iowa
Morlan
Cecil Morlan
Unionville
Joe Moore
Alvin. Spring
Lorance Morlan
Udell
Bob Morlan
Weat Grove
Johnny Matthews
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Matthews
Harold Slay
Carson
Loving
Vernon Burger
Ronnie
Doyle Spring
Moulton
Rainbow
Lewis Domumner
Albia
Ben Glasgows
Glasgow
Martha
Shanahai News Notes and Social Gatherings
Mrs Bert Rinehart and family share weekend visits with neighbors and relatives as many Oakwood residents travel to Arizona for the winter. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Argo, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Christy, and extended family at multiple homes. Community activities feature a Shanghai club meeting with Hazel Rinehart and a church cleanup by several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Argo
Arizona
Aubrey
Christy
Fred Christy
Wayne Christy
Mary Lou Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Gerald Rineharts
Jay Massman
Centerville
Ottumwa
Paul
Arthur Burton
Tom Barns
Montross
Oregon
Don Whiteheads
Floyd Lowe
Unionville
Fay Scott
George Rinehart
Gerald Rinehart
Satpadi
Bert Rinea
Don Whitehead
Marvin Tharps
Bloomfield
Local families gather for weekend visits in rural Iowa
The column lists numerous Albin and Chariton area residents visiting kin and friends across Iowa. Names include Coulson, Miller, Lemaster, Anderson, Downard, Cline, Ballanger, Boblenz, Hiatt, Argo, Kelsey, and Durst, with social calls, dinners, weddings, and hospital stays noted from Ottumwa to Hampton and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Pence
Albin
Wyo
Omaha
Floyd Lemaster
Iowa
W. ©. Anderson
Bob. Anderton
John’ Downard
Jessie Miller
John
Brazil
Lloyd Cline
Ernest Hiatt
Faye Cline
Jimmie
Susie
Linda
Pauline Zintz
Delores Ballanger
Greta Ogden
Chariton
Jay Clayworth
Jerry Roblenz
Centerville
Centerville Junior College
Donald Simmons
Nelson Ballanger
Connie Bob
Pat Kelsey
Kenneth Hiatt
Herb Boblenz
Jim Argo
Douglas Durst Club
Ottumwa
Aewerst
Ottumway
Union Township Social News In Fenton Area
Mrs Dale Reigel and Sharon visited Carrie Royer. George Scott Gary visited Walter Harper with Bill Downing and Todd. Dennis Kelley Jeff joined Tom Pettibone family for dinner. Carrie Boyer visited Noah Stocker at Blakesburg and Cora Tubaugh later. Burdett Cox Rowena Nyle hosted supper with Carl Cox and BE Schroeder Ottumwa. Margaret Fenton sp ent night with Bill Dowjoing Todd. Dennis Kelley relatives featured in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kelley
Mel
Mite
Hetachel Kelley
Laveen Horn House
Swati
Iowa
Hubert Morton
Find
Burdett Cox
C. C. Miller
B. A. Morrison
Centerville
Dennis Kelley
Jeff
Burdett Ward Houe
Dale Con
Bryan
Dale Reigel
Sharon
Carrie Royer
George Scott
Gary
Walter Harper
Bill Downing
Todd
Fenton
Tom Pettibone
Carrie Boyer
Noah Stocker
Blakesburg
Cora Tubaugh
New Hope Community Social Notes in Illinois and Iowa
Mrs. Gladys Harsh hosts and visits with relatives across Illinois and Iowa. Guests include Genevie Kalvig, Eddie Donovan, Dick Wood, Starley Kalvig, Marie Kalvig, Henry Schmidt, Ivan Hetzha, Virgil Kaster, Forrest Jacobs, Max Watts, and others. Social gatherings recur from Woodstock to Le Grange to Albia and Centerville with dinners, suppers, and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevie Halvig
Eddie ‘Donovan
Woodstock
Hilnois
Dick Wood
Janet
le Grange
Starley ‘Kalvig
Marie ‘Kalvig
Chicago
Henry Schmidt
Des Plaines
Tlinois
Ivan Hetzh Ahd
Virgil Kaster
Albia
Forrest Jacobs
Genevie Kaling
Max Watts
Omaha
Nebraska
Ivan Harsh
Ira Boyer
Loyd Carter
Jim Herron
Bessie Donovan
John Wood
Millie Becker
Mary Herron
Elko
Nevada
Bob Greene
Centerville
Jay Wilson
Max ‘Watts
Richard Harsh
Hattie Watts
Marion
Mel-rose
Richard Goughnour
Medispolis
Loyd
Carter
Lee Hiatt
R. C. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Union
Iows
Appanooge
Ray Ramblin
Peterson
Mae Art
ARS
rAuto
Claude Hawk
West Point
Mrs
Leo Hoffman
Randio
Ohell
Udell P.T.A
Yearling Sale
Oskaloosa Sale Barn
Bay Tubaugh
Richard Tubaugh
Kentucky
Af.rica
Alfred. Burkland
Ind
Bob Burkland
Donald Burkland
Williams Clothing Company
Shanahai
Coulson
Theo Miller
Union Township
Marlys
New Hope
Mrs. Gladys Harsh
Dr. L. Deri Hartog
Optometrist
Gardner Hatchery
White Elephant Sale
Moravia Park
Band Mothers
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