Old Timers Memories and Local Social Notes
A reminiscence by Wallace S. Murray recalls Philadelphia streetcars watermelons and old-time vendors. The column also lists local visitors, family gatherings, hospital runs, and community events across several households in Bentonsport Fort Madison and nearby towns.
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Wallace S. Murray
Alburtis
Philadelphia
U.S. Marine
Local social notes highlight Hyatt and Henderson visits
Monday night callers included Mrs Irene Hyatt and Maxine with Mr and Mrs Dean Henderson. Tuesday evening guesting involved Mr and Mrs Everett Bogle with Mr and Mrs Ralph Reynolds. Rex Hawk Dan ny Dean and Rae Ann visited Sunday evening with the Wil-.
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Kyle, Evans
Sandra
Henry Crom
Bloomfield Hospital
Ross Henderson
Paul Scurlock
Sandra Evans
Steven Evans
Kyle Evans
Alta Evans
Sandy Evans
Robert
Noel Evans
Davis County Hospital
Harold Birkland
Rex Hawk
Clifford Lawson
Helen Ruth Ware
Phillip
Kirksville
Wray Bassett
Ronald Lawson
Frank Hill
Alva McMains
Cloverette
Cloverette 4-H Club
Herbert McCullough
Dale McCullogh
Redman’s Museum
Bentonsport
Fort Madison
Harry Lyons
Eddie
Sherri
Greg
Alva McManns
Walter Briggs
Barbara
Keith Evans
Edna Crom
Lewis Shaffner
Seymour
LeRoy Mertens
Burlington
Richard Roberts
Robert Kinsler
Evin McCullough
Boyd Lyons
Lyons
Phillipine Islands
Pearl Spurgeon
Everett Bogle
John Gillil
Barbara Ann
Ronnie Jo
Otttumwa
Irene Hyatt
Maxine
Dean Henderson
Ralph Reynolds
Danny
Dean
Rae Ann
Wil
Unionville Residents Visit Relatives In Oma County
Agnes More and others travel between Unionville Gothenburg Ottumwa Muscatine Centerville and nearby towns visiting relatives and friends. The series of calls includes the Russell Alden and Robert Hammer homes plus a family reunion at Claude Underwood in Centerville with eight children present including a son Wayne from California after eight years apart.
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Harold Edwards
Gothenburg
Nebr
Russell Alden
David Underwood
Linda
Roxan
Elaine Harrington
Robert Hammer
Muscatine
Kay Lee Bond
Bloomfield
Metta Harrington
Sandra
Barbara
Steven Harrington
John Bollinger
Ottumwa
Richard Wills
Greenwood
C. C. Miller
Howard Alden
Clifford Ward
Udell
Lee Walker
Centerville
Ross Stark
Wayne
California
Coatsville Couples Attend Social Evening
Mrs. L. O. Mullenix and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kent were mentioned in a social item. The fragment notes their attendance at an event in Coatsville with brief unspecified details.
Ottumwa Tuesday Socials and Canton Shopping Notices
Mrs Elwina Mathers and children journeyed Tuesday to Ottumwa. Mrs L O Mullenix and several friends shopped in Canton Missouri Tuesday. Visits span Centerville Phoenix and Wyaconda as relatives gather for meals church services and family time.
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Ottumwa
Elwina Mathers
L. O. Mullenix
Lewis Lee Pickens
Herbert Campbell
Herbert Beeler
Canton
L. L. Dotson
Chas. Collier
Centerville
Cristie Melvin
Phoenix
Ariz
Leon Melon
Albino Robin Found at Don Jones Farm Near Ogden
A rare albino robin was discovered in a nest with three normal robins on the Don Jones farm near Ogden. Brian and Diane Jones rescued the albino after the other robins abandoned the nest in a machine shed.
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Don Jones
Ogden
Brian
Diane Jones
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