Social Visits and Weeknight Calls Across Salem
Local residents logged multiple visits across Salem including Aubrey and Hazel Seals, Hoffman, Brown, Hellyer, Prater, Haver, and McCord households. Week included pancake day attendance, Sundry calls from Des Moines to Albia, and guests from Missouri, Bakersville California, and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Seals
Harold Hoffman
Lloyd Brown
Russell Brown
Hellyer
Ray Messamaker
Douglas Messamaker
Cary
Pearl Broshar
Hazel Hellyer
Helen Scott
Mansel Tarbell
Delmar Dowd
Hazel
Robert Kain
Des Moines
Terry
Kristie Rose
Missouri
Helen Ross
Rex Haver
Rose Jenkins
Bakersville
California
Shannon Seals
Edward Haver
Gene Hult
John Huff
Knoxville
Tim Seals
Lyle Cloyd
Torrington
Wyoming
Reggie Marlin
George Hellyer
Albia
Dean Grosscap
Naperville
Ilinois
Orville McCord
East Moline
Edward McCord
Mark Luse
Marion
Edna Mae Lase
Beverly Boyd
Jim Lase
James McCord
Fairfield
Shannon
Hazel, Sandeen and Gaynells
Ottumwa
Gene Huff
Glen Wakefield
Pern Callen
Bussey
Coast Guard cautions for duck hunter safety
The Coast Guard warns duck hunters of water hazards and hypothermia risks. Dress for cold weather, stay in or near the boat, avoid panicking, and use proper gear to prevent immersion incidents and increase chances of rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
National Health Insurance public meeting in Newton Iowa
The regional HEW office announces a public forum on October 11 in Newton to gather questions and comments from residents about a proposed national health insurance program. The session runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Emergency Service Center and offers one on one conversations with HEW representatives with no speeches planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Department of Health, Education & Welfare
Iowa
Emergency Service Center
South 2Nd Avenue
West
HEW
Enon Community News Riddled With Visits and Funeral Notices
U M W Missionary meeting at Salem Church and numerous calls. deaths and funeral services for Maria Nichols in Centerville. family gatherings at the Dommer and Faber households. youth hike in Grimes Iowa. Pancake Day events. sympathies extended to Bob Rogers family. Girl Scout activities and parade participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Faber
U.M.W
Salem Church
Dallas Faber
Ralph Davis
Bédle Squires
Marie Nichols
Cincinnati
Miller-Wherie
Centerville
Maria Nichols
Butch Martin
Mazarene
Grimes
Iowa
Lawrence Dommer
Phillip
Michael Dommer
Melissa
Lewis Dommer
Bendy Dormer
Benji
Merv
Fern Horn
Randy Dommer
Benji Dommer
Jerry Hawk
Randy
Lawrence
Phil Dommer
Carl Cox
Phillip Dommer
Mack Byard
Myle Cox
Bob Rogers
Bob Faber
Don Kiempe
Funeral
Orville Rogers
Connie Faber
Dallas Fater
Eddie Squires
Columbia
Bob Nichols
Red Oak
Lows
Bob Histt
Martin
Golden Age Manor
Veterans Benefits and Loan FAQs From a 1940s Guide
A reader asks if GI Bill education benefits count as income for pension, with deductible educational expenses allowed. Another asks about widow VA home loan eligibility after a service death. Guidance covers lost discharge papers, VA help, and NSLI loan cash value. A travel update notes Ernest Hiatt and Russell Shepard returning from a 4200 mile trip through 19 states and Canada, mentioning Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island, and a pacemaker for a relative, with mixed weather and metric mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
Russell Shepard
Canada
Niagara Falls
U.S
Vane Cline
Traverse City
Michigan
Mackinac
Mo Motor
Hiatt Family Travel Tales Across States During 18 Day Trip
Diary style narrative recounts Coulson vehicles journey through Michigan Indiana New Jersey New York Illinois and Iowa visiting relatives and landmarks. Describes museum visits state routes boardwalks locks bridges farming and crop notes with hometown greetings and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Museum
Dearborn
Michigan
Allegheny Mts
Velleyalong
New York
Nephew
Richard Hudgens
Staten Island
Lyfe McNair
Union Beach
New Jersey
Kokomo
Indiana
Dorothy Grigsby
Lockport
Illinois
Elmer McDanel
Miinsis
Iowa
Hiatt
Continental
Griffinsville and North Bend social notes mix of visits and events
Back from vacation, locals attend funerals, visits stretch from Ottumwa to San Diego. Centerville Pancake Day draws community turnout as neighbors roam between Centerville, Kirksville, Oskaloosa, and nearby towns. Multiple pairs of hosts and guests, church plans, and family gatherings mark a lively regional update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
Harold Huff
Eula Hancock
Ottumwa
Howard Close
San Diego
California
Olive Diehl
el Cajon
Lynn Lemiey
Centerville
Merrill Shepard
Russell Shepard
Lyndon Mefanel
Rallie Robertson
Gowrie
Ruth McNeil
Texas
Clint Albertson
Stewart Shepard
Lyndon McDanel
Alice Hixenbaugh
Dollie Huff
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Salem
Enon
Nadine Dommar
Vets
Veterans Administration
The
National Service
Repiax
Coulson
William Ff. Adler
Oplesseiriat
South Man Alba
Ed Hollis
Ernest Hil
Ernest West
Herb Boblenz
Verna Wakefield
Judy Ballanger
Dave Becker
Vic Bum
Kermit Giadfelder
Ron Tisue
Nelson
Clarence Hallanger
Ernie West
Carleta Stocker
Helen
Richard
Henry Boblenz
John
Nancy Kirsten
Huey’ Club
Huey’s Club
Hawk
Huey
Huey’ S Club
Fey
Goedtly Ae
Huey's Club
Stan
Centerville National Bank
Corterville
Fetiba
Vant
D & K Plumbing & Heating
Moravia
Bloomfield
Phil Schooley
Ron Seey
Jaspem Petefish
Griffinsville
North Bend
Daplin
Chariton
Doris Hampton
Emil Long
Lowell Shepard
Paul McNair
Chad
Liscombe
Josephine Moffitt
Inga Eddy
Josephine
Judy Govin
Oskaloose
Helen Read
Hope Tester
Mike O'Connell
Kirkaville
Misouri
Lynn’ Lemley
Richard Rhoorda
Mesa
Arizona
Masine Tharp
Unionville
Alma Printy
Casa Grande
Howard Phillips
Ambrose Anthofer
Granger
Don McClanahan
Helen O'Conner
Sharon Shepard
Jack Espy
Emil Halden
Floyd Blozavich
Pekin, Hilnots
Dwight Milburn
Itale
Belzer Ford
W. Albia
Al's Auto Sales
Osiaionny
Heli
TVG
Mustard SE
EG Book and Bible Shop
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