Chariton Valley Social Notes From Local Families
Sunday dinner guests included the Ivan Atwell family and neighbors such as the Thompson, Emmons Atwell, Dixon, and Atwood households with Rev. Atwood. Other gatherings featured Loren Walter family, Joyce and Connie from near Moravia, and visits among Tucker and Young households across Centerville and Des Moines. Moravia band members joined a Mount Pleasant marching contest trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laren Atwell
Ivan Atwell
Carl Thompson
Emmons Atwell
Lorene
Frank Dixon
Atwood
Bob Davison
Ralph Tucker
Loren Walter
Joyce
Connie
Near Moravia
Todd Young
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Hosts Weekend Visit
Shanghai Mary Lou Rinehart and relatives visited the Lloyd Landgrebe home over the weekend. Mrs Dorman Irwin called on Mrs Gerald Rinehart Friday afternoon. DeWayne and Linda Landgrebe attended with Myr and Mrs Lippert and Mrs Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
David Lippert
DeWayne
Linda Landgrebe
Lloyd Landgrebe
Dorman Irwin
Gerald Rinehart
Happy Helpers
Social Notes From Local Gatherings And Visits
On Monday night meeting at Mary Lou Rinehart and Sunday dinner guests at Wayne Christy included Oral Large, Dickie, Aubrey Christy, Fred Christy and Barbara, and Frank and Ruth Bennett with Bert and Gerald Rinehart and Mike. Delbert Calhoun hosted visitors Wednesday evening. Janet Nash visited Marlene Landgrebe Sunday afternoon. Gerald Rinehart hosted Sunday dinner with George Hammond and Dorman Irwin and Larry and Linda. Shanghai club met with Mrs Aubrey Christy on Wednesday, and family night was held at the Shanghai schoolhouse Thursday. Mrs Gilbert Callen visited Wayne Christy and the girls Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Rinehart
Wayne Christy
Oral Large
Dickie
Aubrey Christy
Fred Christy
Barbara
Frank
Ruth Bennett
Bert Rinehart
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Delbert Calhoun
Janet Nash
Marlene Landgrebe
George Hammond
Dorman Irwin
Larry
Linda
Shanghai Club
Shanghai
Gilbert Callen
Urbana Doers 4-H Club Holds Oct Meeting at Virginia Strong Home
The Urbana Doers 4-H club met at Virginia Strong's home on Monday Oct 1 with 16 members present. Linda Ward led the pledge, Nancy Ward reported as reporter, roll call asked what members want to learn this year, secretary read minutes, and new business planned a hayride and weiner roast inviting Monroe Busy Maidens. The meeting adjourned after the American pledge led by Carolyn Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Doers
Virginia Strong
Linda Ward
Monroe
Carolyn Archer
Nancy Ward
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club Holds October Meeting
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club met October 15, 1956 at Orville McCord’s home. President Donnie Argo led pledges, two new members Larry Lee Whitehead and Gerald Argo joined, and Halloween plans with Happy Helpers 4-H at Salem Church on October 30 were set. Refreshments were served by Orville McCord and his mother. attendees included Donnie and Gerald Argo, Dick and Tony Sweeden, Richard Perry, Larry Lee Whitehead, Dean Ammons, Conte and Max McAninch, with guests Gary Perry, Mrs Edward McCord and Martha. reporter Max McAninch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club
Orville McCord
Donnie Argo
Larry Lee Whitehead
Gerald Argo
Happy Helpers 4
Donnie
Tony Sweeden
Richard Perry
Dean Ammons
Conte
Max MecAninch
Gary Perry
Edward McCord
Martha
Max McAninch
Hilton Hustlers Regular October Meeting
The Hilton Hustlers held their regular October gathering continuing club activities. Attendees discussed upcoming events and plans for community engagement, with members urged to contribute ideas and participate in the schedule for the coming weeks.
Club meeting notes and officer installation
The 1956 meeting opened at 8:00 by president Ronald Van Zante. Enrollment cards for the new year were filled, the club agreed to pay half the banquet tickets. New officers were installed and John Young gave tips on filling record books. He showed slides from Japan. Members present included Dean Albertson, Raymond Clark, Gary Charity, Kenny Ellison, Robbie Kehrberg, Ronnie Kehrberg, Paul Koffman, Jim Rogers, Gary Rogers, Mike Lathen, David Murdy, John Murdy, Carl Rouse, Martha Rouse, Larry Spencer, Donald Tibball, Albert Turner, Charles Van Zante, Mark Van Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald van Zante
John Young
Japan
Dean Albertson
Raymond Clark
Gary Charity
Kenny Ellison
Robbie Kehrberg
Ronnie Kehrberg
Paul Koffman
Jim Rogers
Gary Rogers
Mike Lathen
David Murdy
John Murdy
Carl Rouse
Martha Rouse
Larry Spencer
Donald Tibball
Albert Turner
Charles van Zante
Mark van Zante
Karl Rogers
Busy Maidens Meet at Hilton Church
Busy Maidens club met at Hilton hall on Oct. 8 with Marilyn Turner giving How to cook cereal and Martha Rouse presenting The basic seven. Roll call listed breakfast items and introductions. Elaine Free joined as a new member. Martha Rouse named Moravia news reporter and Becky Whitlock Albia news reporter. Meeting plan set for the third Monday monthly. The October 22 4 H Banquet was discussed with tickets issued by leaders Mrs. Warren Rouse and Mrs. George Whitlock. November meeting to be at Becky Whitlock’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Turner
Martha Rouse
Busy Maidens Club
Hilton Hall
Becky Whistlock
Jeanne Turney
Elaine Free
Moravia News
Becky Whitlock
Albia News
Warren Rouse
George Whitlock
Happy Helpers Meet With Mary Lou Rinehart
The Happy Helpers 4-H club met at Mary Lou Rinehart's home on October 8, 1956. The retiring president led the meeting and new officers were installed including Connie McAninch as president and Mary Mosley as vice president. Five new members joined, and Halloween party committees were formed with recipients named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Mary Lou Rinehart
At & O'Clock
Connie McAninch
Mary Mosley
Martha McCord
Janice Mosley
Linda Pearl Whitehead
Donna Jean Hawk
Nancy Mosley
Shirley
Roseann Calhoun
Nancy Gardner
Doris
Community Names Readers and Hosts at Event
Jean Hawk, Mary Lou Rinehart, Roseann and Shirley Calhoun, Linda Pearl Whitehead, Janice, Mary and Nancy Mosley attended with two guests and two leaders Mrs. K. C. Potts and Mrs. Dick Brown. Reporter Janice Mosley documented the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hawk
Mary Lou Rinehart
Roseann
Shirley Calhoun
Linda Pearl Whitehead
Janice
Mary
Nancy Mosley
K. C. Potts
Dick Brown
Proceedings Of Appanoose County Board Of Supervisors 1956 Oct 1
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Walter Harper Glen Johnson and Earl Exline present. They approved General Fund and Poor Fund disbursements including salaries to Walter Harper Glen Johnson Doris Cummings and others and payments to Morlan A G and hospital services, printing, supplies and repairs. Public and county office expenses such as postage, insurance, and miscellaneous items were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Walter Harper
Glen Johnson
Earl Exline
General Fund
Blackmar Co
Appa, Co. Tele. Co
Ball
Charles E
Bollman
Fern S
Sctvieveacre
C’ville Nat'l Bank
Tonging
Reseceeseeesersee
Cummings
Doris
DeMarchi
Pete
Exline
Earl
Farnsworth
Verl K
Fenton
R. L
Ferren
U. Co
S. U. Co
Towegian Printing Co
Jenkins-Fergemann Co
Johnson
Glen
Moravia Union
Morlan
A. G
Seri
Morris
Moulton Tribune
Niemeyer Bros., Inc
Peatman Plumbing O
Phillips, Keith
Powers, E. P
Atty
Expense
Royal Typewriter Co
Ruggles
Ernie
Samson
C. E
Bargér Bertha cash relief and numerous small payments
A lengthy table lists cash relief payments to individuals such as Bargér Bertha and Gabriela Bubniak, plus medical, drug, groc, and labor charges for many others. It includes fees to clinics, stores, and services, with entries like Eagle burial, Hy-Vee groceries, Owl Drug Store drugs, and Davis medical bills. The Moravia Union notes a county farm fund and various suppliers, repairs, and provisions, totaling multiple hundreds in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s
East End
Clark's Grocery
Clark's Tech
Hottlegas
Connor
Davis
Bruce
Dental
C. M
Carl
Cash
Glenn
Donahue
J. C
Eagle
G. L
Edwards
R.R
Elgin
Bob
Elledge
E. K
Groc
Exline
Minnie
Fenton
R. L
Finks
Claude
Franklin
Callie
Gavronsky
Oscar
Goughnour
Eva
Hargis
H. G
Co. Treas
Hayes, George
Hoogendorn
Dr. J
Hudson, Arthur
Hughes Produce
Groe
U. Co
LS U. Co
King
Cora
Koch Bros
Larsen
E. A
Lazzaretti
Joe
Leffert
F. B
Long
David E
Miller
Charles
Miller-Wherle Funeral Home
Red & White
Ritter
E. F
Ryan
Kendall
Scott
Shaeffer
Mrs. David
Simmons, Claude
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Davis Paint Store
Albia
Iowa
Franklin Farmer
Hilton
Hustlers
Hilton Hustlers
Lord's Acre
Fairview
Church of Brethren
Unionville
Ladies of Fairview Church
Church Farm
Church
Milo
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Division of Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Hilton Church
The
Centerville Monument
E. P
Bill” Johnson
King Theater
Bill Haley and His Comets
Spratt
Jack
Thomas
State Dept
Social Well
Rerm
St. Joseph's Mercy
South End
Louise
Tometich
Danna
U. S
Watts
Raymond, Laor
Western Union Telegraph Co
Telegram
Wood, Elmer & Co
Wright, Lettie
County Assessor Fund Appa. Co. Tele. Co
Smith Grocery Store
Eroe
Boone Blank Book Co
Clie Nat'l Bank
Hargis, H. G
Appa. Co. Tele. Co
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Palmer, A. N. & Co
Rand McNally_ Co
Sasssenrensa Boots
Scott, Foresman Co
World
Ba County Farm Fund Acres-Blackmar Co
Appa. Co. Tele Co
Bradley, L. B
C'ville Nat'l Bank
C'ville
Clark
Ted
Colonial Bread Co
Culligan Sof Co
Belvice
Davis Impl. Co
Dotts Plumbing
Francis
Treas
Jensen's
Euziarich
John
Main St
Pullman Motor Co
Leben Machine Shop
Starcevich
Paul
Waughop Furniture Co
Hay i Keck Motor Service
R. E
Dick” Cooper
Washington Centerville
Cameron
Albla
Lee R. Benz
Lee
Taylor Township
Boyd O’brian
Boyd
Centerville
Studebaker
Swift
City Council of
Chamber of Commerce
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