Community visits and gatherings span weekend in small town
New Hope er and Mrs. Fred Scott, Will ie, Katy and Neomi from Muscatine spent Friday through Sunday at the Robert Stott home. Grandparents hosted Willie and Katy for the week. Deloris Ballanger and Jesse visited Ottumwa, then with Jim Gardner. Ottumwa visitors Gerald Hates and others joined Ernest West, Gail Padget family hosted in Bloomfield Sunday. Various guests gathered at homes in Humeston, Centerville, and Des Moines venues for dinners, suppers, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scott
Wille
Katy
Neomi Fron Muscatine
Robert Stott
Willie
Deloris Ballanger
Jesse
Ottumwa
Jim Gardner
Gerald Hates
Ernest West
Danny Padget
Gail Padget
Bloomfield
John Main
Kermit Peek
Numa
Carlyle Long
Hayesville
Arthur Donovan
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Doyle McDanes
Deane Krewson
Sun
Wayne McDanel
Jay Wilson
Marsha Zapatil
Melissa
Marchena_ White
Lyle Goodwin
Murray
Karen McKelvy
Seymour
Andrey Johnson
Stanley Spencer
Chris
Edith Callen
Wayne Christy
Humeston
Bill Wy and
Des Moines
Christy’s
Loretta Crow
Centerville
Gary Thomas
Jyyl Tarbell
Anita Bryant
Mary Warner
Blakesburg
Frances Burton
Medispolis
Ralph Spencer
Floyd Miskimmins
Bill Long
Elsie Long
Bil Long
Susan Scott
Naomi
Hazel Scott
Beaste Donovan
Ivyl Tarbell
Robin
Ruth Tucker
Jesse Ballanger
Phil Griffin
Wayne Chusty
Dwane Krewson
Trenton McDanes
Lois Wilson
Ivy Tarbell
Keith Phillips
Jackie Pettibone
Jim Knapp
Kabrina
Larry Hiatt
Chad
Genevie Kalgig
Nina Faber
Elizabeth Anderson
Tina McIntire
Sherry Lippert
Robin Tarbell
Robert Allen
Ottumwas
Elaine Spencer
Saddie Club
Enon and Family Visit Highlight Kirksville Weekend
A social roundup from Kirksville and nearby areas details numerous visits and dinners over the weekend. The Dommer and Kiampe families, plus friends including the Faber and Squires households, gathered across Kirksville Columbia and Kalona with weddings anniversaries and hospitality noted amid casual, recurring hosting.
Birthday Supper Honors Nancy Wynman on 12th Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ed Coder hosted a supper in honor of their granddaughter Nancy Wynman’s 12th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Al Weatherwar Kathy Teresa and Bundy Mr and Mrs Clifford Burger Bruce Codex Linda and Doris Wyman. A delicious supper with ice cream and cake was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Coder
al Weatherwar
Kathy
Teresa
Bundy
Clifford Burger
Bruce Codex
Linda
Doris Wyman
Nancy Wyman
National UNICEF Day urges aid for deprived children nationwide
TV host David Hartman promotes UNICEF Day campaigns from the White House to Main Street. President Carter praises UNICEF, urging involvement through congregations, schools, and clubs. In Moulton Trick or Treat for UNICEF runs Oct 27 from 6 to 8 pm with Methodist and Christian Church youth groups as sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hartman
T.V
Good Morning
America
White House
Main Street
Unicef
Carter
United Nations
Good Morning America
UNI
CEF Day
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Moulton
Methodist and
The
Christian Churches
Ewing Family Sunday Guests Across Unionville
Unionville residents recount Sunday visits with the Ewing family including Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Ewing and daughters Jenifer and Susan. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ogden at the Brain home and Mr. and Mrs. Purdum hosting Parris Adams from Bloomfield. Harry Humley recuperating at home with visiting children. The note ends with a quip about early Spanish explorers and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Ewing
Jenifer
Paul Ewing
Roger Ewing
Donald Ewing
Marlene
Susan
Richard Ogden
Willard Brain
Harry Humley
Parris Adams
Bloomfield
Ned Purdum
Rodney Purdum
C.W. Swaby
Chicago
Difford Burger
Moravia vicinity nostalgia recalls school and town milestones
Five years ago Janice Ballanger was named Homecoming Queen and Al Wood Homecoming King. Mohawks beat Seymour 29 14 with 130 yards in penalties. Sugar on sale at Allen's grocery five pounds for 55 cents. Delmont Moffitt ran for the 93rd district House seat. Mr and Mrs Clell Davis celebrated their 50th anniversary. Superintendent Wells invited parents during American Education Week. Also notes on elm removal costs, school funds, rural mail, and local civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Ballanger
al Wood
Seymour
Allen's Grocery
Delmont Moffitt
House of Representatives
Clell Davis
Wells
Moravia High School
Local Socials Tour Ottumwa Area And Des Moines Trips
Mr and Mrs Larry Derby visited at the Emmett Derby home in Ottumwa on Monday. Theresa Brown accompanied her parents to Des Moines Tuesday. A Tupperware party at Grace Whitehead drew many area ladies. Various family visits and church events are listed, with multiple appearances by the Argo, Calhoun, Whitehead and Schweinebart households. An Albia marching band member earned a Not rating at a state contest in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Derby
Emmett Derby
Ottumwa
Greg Coelbank
Albia
Theresa Brown
Paul Jordan
Des Moines
Grace Whitehead
Glennie Dicks
Edith Callen
Ernestine Argo
Odette Schweinebart
Sibyl Whitehead
Dorothy Calhoun
Steve Argo
Gertrude van Sickel
Floyd
John Hiner
Amy Hiner
Centerville Manor
Ida Childe
Roland
Iowa
Tom Hartz
Mildred Argo
Beryl Brown
Rose Espy Glens
Seattle
Washington
Clara Brown
Dick Brown
Brad
Joe Mitchell
Albis
Iconium Church
Verna Harts
Giconie Dicks
Stella Argo
Golda Deak
Centerville
Roscoe Argo
Hire
David Miller
Marshalltown
Jennie Loft
Newton
B.F. Whitehead
Morevis
Sibyl
Joe Renner
Blairstowse
Truxton Dicks
Dean Snook
Dechy
Ed Navin
Melrose
Russell Brown
Gary Perry
Frankie Brown
Red Oak
Marie Morgan
Gary Miller
Waterloo
Delbert Calhoun
Angie Ammons
Lloyd Ammons
Bert Schweinebart
Brad Brown
Albia High School
Lews
Val Lerma
Danny
Scottie
Tama
Paul Dicks
John Laws
Roy Argo
Rick Brown
Everette Agans
John Spencer
Jim McAninch
Ocala
Florida
Mike Bruntroyer
Joe
Ray Messamaker
Mike Moon
Kari Calhoun
Verdi Argo
Oskaloosa
Roy
Mary McFatridge
Velma Herteen
Alble
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Kiampe
Jim
Dallas Faber
Butch Martin
Kirksville
Melinda
Eddie Squires
Columbia
Rod
Bob
Bob Faber
Ruben Faber
Butch Manin
Aoniversary
Lawrence Pommer
Phillip
Mike
Enon
Nadine Dommer
Melissa Dommer
Lewis Dommer
Julie
Janice Kelley
Bill
Edna Ward
Michael Dommer
Randy Dommer
Benji
Lawrence Dommer
Jackie McDanel
Ray Lockman
Matt Huber
LaVerne
Ray Lockmen
Gene McDanel
Phillip Dorma
Chester Klampe
Don Klampe
Kalona
U.M.W
E.W. Wolski
South Main
Alba
Albia . Inc. AL Towa
Ben Peterson
Jehs Peterson
Brad Petersont
Paul Murehead
Gree Morehead
Dave Born Jowes
Happy
Unionville
New World
Movers & Con
Welding Road Service
Simmons Garage
Moravia
Iowa State Cyclones
Klee
Iowa State
Oklahoma
Earle Bruce
Klee 'M Stereo
Bitumwa
Kenneth Coltrain
Farm Bureau
Fairfield
Morayia
Shreiner & Evans Hardware Store
Robert K. Beck
Rays Ramblins
Carlo Bolenda
Elliott Reid
George & Nadines
Mil
Waukee Road
Atwater Kent
L.L. Smith Piano Co
Waughop Motor Co
Ford
Fred Tarr
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Normal Training Club
Doris McDanel
Earl Boyer
Sec-Treas
Beryl Comett
MH. Goeldner
Kenneth Reich
Vosburg
Lloyd Johnson
Marie van Weelden
Babe Kernes
Lloyd Brown
Diane
Attica
Rex Argo
Glen Ammons
Homer Stewart
Wayne Messamaker
Doug Messamaker
Familly
Bill Wiand
Raymond Suitor
John Schweinebart
Brooke Laws
Wayne Allen
Julie Cregain
Dale
Mark Ammons
Alan Ammons
Raymond Sutton
George Rudloff
Ottumwe Hospital
Miets Argo
Thelma McDanel
Mrs. Geraid Argo
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Brian
Pat Mason
Chariton
Rey Messamaker
Mike Breuntmyer
Mike Bruntmyer
Ellis van Sicks
Ottumwa Hospital
Bob Potts
Lita
Appanoose County
Rathbun Dam
CS Realios
Van’s Agri - Mart Fertilizer, Lime & Associated Products
E. F. van Sickel
VanDorin
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