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1948
Ottumwa Courier, Floris Bits
1948
On Hunting Trip-
Mr and Mrs Crete Hastings and Mr and Mrs Paul Wilkinson were in Tama county Sunday on a pheasant hunt.
November 17, 1948
Floris Women’s Council to Meet-
The Women’s council of the Christian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ralph Williams, west of town. Mr and Mrs Glenn Harward of Denver, Colo., left today after a week’s visit with relatives. Miss Barbara Jeanne Harward who is attending college at Iowa City, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Glenn Harward. Mrs Selma Morris of Waukee was a week-end visitor with Stella Parker and Ethel Harward. Mr and Mrs Hollis Wilkinson, Sharon Kae and Stephen spent the week end in Galesburg at the Garold Wilkinson home. Robert Hancock of Dubuque accompanied Doy Foster by Ottumwa were hunting in the vicinity Sunday, and were breakfast guests at the Charles Harward home. Mrs Ruth Hancock has been visiting the past week at the parental Orville Rodefer home, returned to Davenport Sunday, with her husband Osa Hancock, who was a weekend visitor. Rex Hart who has been a surgical patient at the St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa, returned home.
First Shipments of Corn in Years-
The Whitacre produce firm is buying and shipping corn out of Floris. The first time in years for this to be done. Warden Bolwar is building a new frame garage at the east end of Main street in the same location where he operated a garage 15 years ago. Fred Davis and his German bride were guests at the Wayne Speer home Wednesday night, going to Bloomfield Thursday morning, to visit at the Harold Jones home. Davis formerly of Floris, was discharged from the army at Ft Devens, Mass. November 1.
November 20, 1948
Christian Women Meet at Floris-
The women’s council of the Christian Church changed its meeting place from the Mrs Ralph Williams home and met with Mrs Zell Irelan Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ruth French became a member. Mrs Flora Fiedler had charge of the lesson and program. Mr and Mrs William Fuller of Dubuque arrived to visit his mother, Mrs Lillie Fuller, and brother, Perry. Mr and Mrs Earl Sherman and daughter, Sherry, returned after 2 days visit in Burlington, with their daughter, Mrs Marion Simpson, Mr Simpson and their daughter, Mary Anna. Mr and Mrs Frank Eaton of east of Floris went to Iconium Wednesday for a visit with her aged father, Algia Derby. Charles Whan has bought the Robert Pendrod property east of Paul Wilkinson, and will sell the property where he now lives.
November 22, 1948
Bible Study-
The Bible study club of the Baptist Church will meet at the community hall, with a birthday dinner at noon in honor of Mrs Margaret Eaton. Mr and Mrs Earl Raridon of east of town are both employed at the Nockonwood factory in Bloomfield, driving to work each day. Charles Baird is installing a water system in the Ray McReynolds dwelling, east of the depot, which is occupied by the Glenn Reed family.
Road Maintainer Operator Injured-
Mose Smith, operator of the road maintainer for Lick Creek township, was injured Friday when struck just below the knee by a tap which he had knocked off with a sledge. The accident occurred as he was repairing the blade of his grader.
November 24, 1948
Join In Thanks-
The Christian Church will be host to the annual union Thanksgiving service conducted by the Davis County Ministerial service. A negro quartet from Rust College in Mississippi with provide the music. Mr and Mrs Paul Jones and Charles, Richard and James spent Sunday at Woodburn with Mrs Alice Mefford, grandmother of Mrs Jones. Tom Raglin was honored at a dinner Sunday at his home on his 85th birthday. Those present were Mr and Mrs Glenn Cochrane, Mrs Alice Cochrane and Mrs Gladys Brown and sons, Jimmie and Keith, of Macon, Mo.
Dean McClure, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Van McClure, east of Floris, underwent a tonsillectomy at Bloomfield. Stanley Swinney, a student at the University of Iowa, arrived Wednesday evening to spend the holiday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Irvin Swinney of the Dunnville community. George French Jr., and Herbert French, sons of Mr and Mrs George French, and their families have moved from Joliet, Ill., to Greenville, S.C.
November 29, 1948
Mr and Mrs Ralph Whitacre were hosts at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Clinton McGoldrick of Glenwood, Mo. Mr and Mrs Gus Jones entertained their children of Ottumwa, with fourteen of them present. Larry, seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ansel Fite, of east of town, is ill with Scarlet fever. Miss Beverly Kousenk of Union Grove, Wis., visited from Wednesday until Saturday with Miss Mary Elizabeth Barker at Midway.
Visits Parents-
The Rev James H Sloan made a short visit at the parental E G Sloan home Thursday as he had to return to his home at Muscatine to give the Thanksgiving message of the Ministerial association over station KWPC.
November 30, 1948
At State Meeting-
Mr and Mrs Charles Chickering, Bobbie, Donnie and Phyllis, Grover French, Jack French, Albert Guthrie, June McCarroll, Maryetta Gillin, Sara Belle Hale and Clinton Hale were in Des Moines Friday. Mr and Mrs Louvinis Cooper of Davenport were calling on Friends here Saturday, they are former residents. Mrs George French left Friday, for a visit with her father, Frank Sly of De Soto, and her brother, Carl Sly, and family at Granger.
December 1, 1948
Guests at Floris-
Guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Eaton, east of town, included Mrs Eaton’s sister, Mrs Frank Martin, and sons, Thomas, Basil, Carl, Bruce and family of Melrose. Mrs Hollis Wilkinson and Mrs Wayne Speer, sisters, were honored at a surprise birthday dinner, at the home of Mr and Mrs Hollis Wilkinsons. Mr and Mr and Mrs John Jones of Marshalltown were visitors at the Paul Jones home.
Floris will have Street Lights-
Floris is being wired for street lights by the Iowa Southern Utilities Co., of Ottumwa. Mrs Iles Heady and daughter Janet, of the Dunnville community are at Granite City, Ill., visiting Mr and Mrs Glenn Wyatt. Mrs Wyatt is the former Kathaleen Hinkle, sister of Mrs Heady. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Miranda were his son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs T C Sprauge of Buffalo, and son, Robert Miranda, of Davenport.
December 3, 1948
Davis Re-Enlists-
Fred Davis, discharged 4 weeks ago, has re-enlisted in the air force and left for Denver, Colo., for his assignment. His wife is staying at the Wayne Speer home for the present. Ira Goodwin returned home Tuesday after spending two weeks with his daughter in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs Rosa Benge, 81, fell Sunday evening at her home east of town, and fractured her leg above the knee. Ralph Whitacre was the buyer of the Orville Rodifer property that was sold at auction for $2,000. There was a large crowd, and personal property sold well.
December 8, 1948
Coming from Guam-
Mr and Mrs Earl Sherman received work from their son, SK/3 Gerald Sherman, who has been stationed in Guam, that he will arrive In Settle about December 15 and be home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Marion Simpson and daughter, Mary Anna, of Burlington, spent the week end at the parental Earl Sherman home. Mr and Mrs Orville Rodefer went to Des Moines and purchased a large trailer house. The went today to Ft Madison, where Rodefer has employment in a garage. Mrs Anna Comer returned Monday after a two week visit at Mercer, Mo., with her sister, and at Mystic with her brother and Aunt.
The Christmas party of the Spider Web club is being held today at the home of Mrs E R Humble, north of town. At the AAA meeting at Floris, the Lick Creek Township committeemen were all re-elected for 1949. They were Glenn Smith, chairman, Floyd Downing, and Iles Heady.
December 15, 1948
Drive to Denver-
Fred Davis of the air force at Denver, came Friday after his wife. They left by car for Denver. Tommy Whitacre, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Whitacre, cut a gash in his eye lid while playing with a cardboard. It took 4 stitches. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkinson returned Tuesday night from a 2 weeks visit with Mrs Wilkinson’s brother, Jack Clark, at Pasco, Washington. Jeff Benge is staying at the home of his sister, Mrs Charles Baird, and Mr Baird, while his wife is in the hospital with a fractured hip. Bob Wilson of California was calling on friends and relatives here Sunday. He was born and reared here about 30 years ago. He is visiting his sister, Mrs Earl Jones, and his brother, Charlie Wilson, and his daughter, Miss Mercedes Wilson of Ottumwa. Mrs Effie Benge’s daughter, Mrs Ida Fisk of Bloomfield became ill Sunday night and was taken to a hospital in Ottumwa. Mrs Elva McReynolds has closed her home for the winter and has gone to Ottumwa to stay with her son, Everette Christy, and his wife. Mrs Sarah Hale has also closed her home and gone to Ottumwa to stay with her daughter Mrs Cecil Mefford. Mr and Mr Hollis Wilkinson and Sharon Kae and Stephen left Wednesday night to spend the holidays at Harlinger, Texas. They were to be joined at Bryan, Texas, by Mrs Wilkinson’s brother, Joe Thompson, and wife.
Return to Cheyenne-
Harry Snyder of Cheyenne, Wyoming, left Saturday after several days with his grandmother, Mrs Minerva Christy, who has been bedfast since last June. Mrs Sarah Orman is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs Cyrus Christy, west of Floris.
December 16, 1948
Womens Church has party at Floris-
The Women’s council of the Christian church held a guest day luncheon at the home of Mrs Crete Hastings. Mrs Trissie Fisk had charge of devotions. Judy Dixon, small daughter of Mrs Hilda Dixon, is unable to attend school because of a heart ailment. Mrs Flora Fiedler, accompanied by her sister from Ottumwa, flew to St Louis, because of the critical illness of another sister, Miss Alma Hancock. Osa Hancock is hospitalized for fractured ribs received in a fall while working at Bettendorf. He is the son of Mrs Iva Hancock of Floris. The Spider Web club served lunch at the Clarence Pilcher sale. Mrs Clay Smith and Bernadine Frymoyer entertained at a bridal shower honoring Miss Mary Elizabeth Barker of Midway, whose Marriage to Herbert L Moyle, of Union grove, Wis., is planned for December 24. Mrs Selma Morris of Waukee is a holiday guest of her sisters, Mrs Stella Parker and Miss Ethel Harward.
December 21, 1948
Stanley Swinney Home-
Stanley Swinney, a student at the University of Iowa, arrived home Friday, and accompanied his parents, Mr and Mrs Irvin Swinney and sister Jeane Marie, to Denmark, Iowa, Sunday to attend a family Christmas dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Roxberg. Mr and Mrs Kris Hootman, of Rock Island, Ill., spent Saturday at the Reo Hastings home. Mrs Hootman is the former Ruth Hastings, sister of Reo. At the telephone meeting Saturday, the following were elected: S E Hining, president; Glenn Wilkinson, secretary; Glenn Smith, treasurer, and Mrs Iva Hancock, switchboard operator. Miss Alice Harward of Moline, Ill., and Miss Olive Harward of Kansas City are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr and Mrs Ross Harward.
December 24, 1948
Mary Elizabeth Barker wed in Baptist Parsonage-
Miss Mary Elizabeth Barker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley E Barker, of Bloomfield and Herbert L Moyle, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Moyle of Union Grove, Wis., were married Friday, December 24, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev Harold Day, pastor of the North Court Baptist church in Ottumwa.
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