Local Happenings Chronicle Weekend Visits and Travel
Numerous Ottumwa area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Guests included families from Ames, Burlington, Des Moines, Chicago, Rockford, and California. Events covered range from plays and dinners to a Navy leave, travel plans to Chicago, and a birthday gathering at Promise City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Dean Wintermute
Virgil Johnson
Lyte Jones
Washington
Ilinois
Robert Gene McClurg
Ames
Daphne Hilton
Burlington
Beverly Beech
Marilyn Hiatt
Des Moines
Lee Hiatt
Carl Alden
Priscilla and Maretti
Bloomington
Ohio
Lee Benz
Janet Broshar
Sharon Walker
Maxine Firkins
Margaret Canara
Mary Schrodt
Irene Tadlock
Rex Overturf
Dean Helmick
Jerry Brown
Kenny Brown
Cedar Rapids
Jack Scott
Newton
Walter Scott
Billi O’hara
John Grenfell
Chicago
Ill
Donald Adams
Bloomfield
J. P. Day
Craig
Richard Veach
Guy McDanel
Rockford
Illinois
Jack McDanel
San Diego
Calif
Jack
Navy
California
Marvin Underwood
Ottumwa
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Dale
Max McDonough
Oskaloosa
Judges Council
William Shultz
Julia‘Lynn
Jennie Pollard
Roy Underwood
Kenneth Gat- UN
Russell Burns
Jimmie
Everett Hawk
Dayne Taylor
Mary
Moravia Garden Club appoints committees and plans fair
The Moravia Garden Club met September 26 at the park shelter for a cooperative dinner honoring Nellie Gladfelder who is moving away. Twenty one members attended as plans were made for Holiday Fair committees, workshops, and native tree planting with decorative reed work and horticulture tips for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Nellie Gladfelder
Moravia
Grace Veach
Victrene Mihalovich
Virga Boyer
Lois DuVall
Mabel Smith
Aleafa Hiatt
Margaret Cahien
Blanche Graham
Sibyl Whitehead
Nellie Williams
Eleanor Miller
Anna Rogers
Virginia McDonough
Earlene Davis
Bernice Ellison
Frances Burton
Lois Mason
Mary Ann Sloan
Mabel Hawk
Yverva McDonough
Lucille West
Maude Coffin
Ora Turner
Dorothy Boyer
Aleasa Hiatt
Verna McDonough
Booster Club
Garden Club
Mabel Vwawk
The Crewcuts Top Ballroom Attraction Choice
The Crewcuts selected by Ballroom Operators of America as the number one ballroom attraction after appearing at the Prom Ballroom. WDGY studio visitors include Ralph Marterle Pat Boone Betty Johnson Andy Williams and Toni Carroll. Jack Thaper happy with teen dance turnout at the Prom. Johnny Michaels Fan Clubs Unimited buzzing with mail. may hire a private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
WDGY
Ralph Marterle
Pat Boone
Betty Johnson
Andy Williams
Toni Carroll
Jack Thaper
Johnny Michaels
John
Notice of Final Report in Mollie B Main Estate
Final report filed by Arthur C Main as administrator of Mollie B Main Deceased in the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County No 8139 Probate. Hearing set for October 24 1956 in Centerville to approve the report and discharge the administrator. George A Milani is attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie B. Main
Arthur C. Main
District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
District Court
Centerville
Userein
Adm
George A, Milani
Chariton Ladins Ad Holds Regular Meeting
Chariton River Ladies Aid met Tuesday October 2 for an all day gathering with Laura Martin as hostess A cooperative noon dinner was served Bessie Fenton returned thanks The afternoon opened by president Ethel Lemsey with hymn singing Bessie Fenton led prayer They read Psalms 21 The day’s thought Children need love especially when undeserved Theod read So He Did It and Robert Moffett prayed Others reading included Dwala Laura Jean and Hazel The Bible quiz was enjoyed The meeting closed with Jassie Elam praying Roll call noted a lunch box hint Secretary Jean Curtis treasurer Gertie Atwell spoke The old convention slated for October 9 was discussed Honorary member Mrs Atwood named Verge and Lois Martin received birthday gifts Secret pals gave Florence Martin a Guess What prize and Bessie Fenton won the pencil game Work focused on piecing quilt blocks and tearing rug rags Next meeting set for two weeks with Helen Cozad hostess Attendees listed including Bessie Fenton Ethel Lemley Verge Lois Martin Jessie Elam Lucille Georgie Gertie Atwell Florence Kathryn Martin Jean Curtis Dwaln Swan Irene Brandon Hazel Tucker and Laura Martin Visitors Margarette Karen Kathy Martin Shirley Atwell and Michael Lee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Ladies
Ald
Laura Martin
Bessie Fenton
Ethel Lemsey
Jesus
Ethel
Robert Moffett
Dwala
Laura Jean
Hazel
Jassie Elam
Jean Curtis
Gertie Atwell
Mrs. Atwood
Verge
Lois Martin
Florence Martin
Helen Cozad
Ethel Lemley
Jessie Elam
Lucille
Georgie
Florence
Kathryn Martin
Dwaln Swan
Irene Brandon
Hazel Tucker
Faye Fenton
Margarette
Karen
Kathy Martin
Shirley Atwell
Michael Lee
New Social Security Hours at Albia in October
Beginning October 10, a representative from the Ottumwa social security district will visit Albia twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The increased service, as stated by district manager Richard A. Deck, aims to aid Monroe County residents in contacting a social security representative and filing for federal old age and survivors insurance benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alba
Ottumwa
Albia Post Office
Appanoose County Supervisors Proceedings Fragment
Proceedings show contracts approved for surfacing and grading in Appanoose County with Mott Construction and Porter and Magnall. A lease agreement dated 25 September 1956 covers a basement space in Centerville with rental terms and default remedies, plus a note on Eldridge R. Johnson and the Victor trademark history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Mott Construction Company
Porter & Magnall Coupee Co
Rusrtee
J.E. Ferren
ITAX
Brockus
Callie
Moulton
Dixon
Blanche E
Oak Park
Platter Portrait Nipper the Victor Dog
Nipper the fox terrier born near Bristol in 1884 inspired a landmark advertising image. Franjeer Barraud, his master's brother, adopted him after the master died. Barraud transformed the sight of a listening dog into a famous trademark for the talking machine era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge R. Johnson
The
Victor Company
Nipper
Very
Victor
Bristol
England
Franjeer Barraud
Barraud
Frances
Mark Barrauds
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Roy Fisher
Herman Johnson
W. A. Wilson
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Clara Wilson
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Charles Coffin
Pabst
Charles Stonerook
McCool
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Clarence Stonerook
Lewis and
Larry
Oakland
Nerces
Bertha
Mabel Coulson
John Stevens
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Campbell
Zell Callen
Larry Tadlock
Mary Rose Main
Davenport
Almont Main
St. Louis
Pierson
Fred Callen
Ann
Ricky Callen
Melissa Felton
Bill Callen
Charlie Frisby
John Veach
Aranas Pass
Texas
Pelican Lake
Wisconsin
Aransas Pass
Joellyn
Amos McGhghy
Turner Funeral Home
Emioravia
GEM Shop
Troyea Hollingshead, Jeweler West Ride of Square Albla
Moravia Garden Club
Chariton Ladins AD
Lins
the Board of Supervisors
Porter & Magnall Construction Co
Green Circle
Reed
Bertha Leah
McDonald's Putman
Cincinnati
William Anthony
Earl Exline
Glen Johnson
Walter Harper
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Continental
Jessor
Appanoose
Lessee
Platter
Lita
Cee
Moravia Union
FESO
Gardner Hatchery
Stow
Alka
Ryth Choir
Turner & Son
Warpa
Warp Bros
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Tered
Ingawapt
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