Fatty Grandma's Journal 5.1

Fatty Grandma's Journal

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Floyd, Marsh & Kenneth Bettis went to Minnesota after a truck load of vegetables, Oct 31, about 10 O'clock. Back Nov. 1st at 7:30 O'clock

Floyd & Kenneth Bettis went to Minnesota Nov 6, Election Night. Got back Nov. 7 afternoon some time. Truck load of potatoes for Hiteman. 1934.

Floyd Bettis & Jess Hill went to Minnesota Nov 8, Thursday afternoon. Got back home 8 O'clock A.M. Fri. Truck load of potatoes and vegetables. 1934 Nov. 9.

Floyd Bettis, Jess Hill & Elmer Kline went to Minnesota Nov. 11, 1934. Got back Nov. 22, Thursday night.

Our first snow was Nov. 22 in the morning 1934.

Maxine Bettis went to Chariton Dec 1st, 1935. Came home on the buss Dec 5 - 1935. To visit Mr. James ? family.

Wendell Bettis hurt his knee in Ottumwa swimming pool, Ottumwa, Ia. Aug , 1936. Came home from Shepherds
Thur. Aug 20, 1936. Seen Dr. Jenkins.

Gene Longe came home Nov 28, Fri., 1936. Went back with Dr. Gutch Mon. morning Dec 2, to the Mercy
Hospital, Des Moines where she is taking nursing.

Justus Brown & Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis went to Kirksville, Mo. Nov 23. Went out to ? on Bobb's farm that
evening, Nov 24. A.M. came back to Bobb and Elva Love's at Kirksville, Mo. Came home the 24th eve.

Wendell Bettis took Delphina Cosner to her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clinton, at Russell, Ia.
Dec 21 on Sat. night to spend her Christmas vacation. Wendell went after Delphina Sun. afternoon, Dec 29 - 1935.

Gene Longe came home from Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Dec 30, 1935, to spend her New Years vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs., Lee Longe in Albia. Kenneth Bettis took Gene back to Des Moines on Wed. night Jan 1st 1936.

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Melvin Marsh Bettis took the Mumps on the left side Jan 31 - 1934. On Wed. had them on both side.

Wendell Emerson Bettis took the Mumps on Friday morning Feb 9 - 1934. Took them on the left side first, then right side. Fever ran as high as 105°. March 5 started back to High School. Out of school for 3 weeks.

Kenneth Wayne Bettis took the Mumps Fri morning March 2 - 1934 on left side. Kenneth started to haul coal
March 16 - 1934. 2 weeks after having the Mumps.

Richard Lavern Bettis took the Mumps Fri morning, March 2 - 1934 on left side. Richard had them on both side.
Carried some fever. Richard started to school March 14, on Wed, 1934.

Doloris Louise Bettis took the Mumps Sat March 3 - 1934 on right side. She had them on both sides. Doloris
started to school March 15, 1934.

Herbert Eugene Bettis took the Mumps March 6 on Tues. morning 1934 on right side. He had them on both sides. Herbert started to school March 19.

Don't know whether Kenneth Bettis had them on both sides or not.

Troy Four H Club boys put on program June 29 - 1934. Commercial Club rooms. Marsh Bettis leader.

Took Fred Whitmarsh to Anamosa Reformatory June 20, 1934.

Mr. Tommie Earmie(?) got hurt at Hilton July 10, 1934. Train hit his truck. Hazel Beitle husband.

Halloween party at Floyd Bettis home Oct 22, 1935.

Delphina Cosner came home with Marjorie Bettis Wed. Nov 27, 1935. Went home Fri. night Nov. 29.

Justus Brown & Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis went to Kirksville, Mo. Nov 23 on Sat. Came home Sun. Nov 24 - 1935.
Went out to see Eck and wife on the farm

Justus Brown got his big toe on left foot smashed Nov 27 - 1935. Chunk of coal hit it at Hiteman mines.

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D. E. Bettis	Died Oct 26, 1933	Buried at Clio.
Arthur Bettis	Died July 14, 1934	Clio, Ia. Buried at Clio.
Oliver Carming(?)	Died Feb 28, 1935	Ottumwa, Ia.
Mike O'Day	Died March 1st, 1935	Hiteman, Ia.
Eliza White	Died Feb 19, 1925	Dan White.
Mr. Frank Carrick	Died April 10, 1935
Mr. John Flattery	Died April 12, 1935
Mr. James Sinnott	Died 1935
Mrs. W. Press Clark	Died June	In Canada. Funeral June 5, 1935. Oakview cemetery.
Mollie Clark Richardson Bowman	Died July 6, 1935	In Albia.
Robert White	Died Sun eve July 28, 1935	At Iowa City Hospital. Funeral at the Murdock Funeral home at Newton, Ia. July 30, 1935.

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Ann? Griffin Jones	Died Sun Aug 18, 1935
Mrs. John Laurent	Died Dec 2nd, 1935	In Albia. Funeral Dec 4 in Oakview cemetery in Albia.
Mrs. H. J. Hope	Died Dec 13, 1935	Funeral Dec 16, 1935.
Mr. William Gardner	Died Dec 15, 1935	Billy Gardner.
Mr. A. C. McDongall	Died Dec 14, 1935
Mrs. Jo Lewis	Died 1935
Mrs. Sarah Linelson	Died Jan 2nd, 1936	John Linelson.
Mr. Z. N. Bay	Died Jan 3rd, 1936	Dr. Bay's Father.
Mr. Thomas Phillips	Died Jan 4, 1936
Mrs. Lawrence Johnson	Died Jan 5, 1936	Emma Sutton.
Mrs. Anna Swift	Died Jan 16, 1936	Oskaloosa Hospt.
Olive Shoder	Died April 12, 1936	Funeral April 14 in Albia.
Martha Miller	Died April 15, 1936	George Miller daughter.

Mr. Homer Dotts committed suicide by hanging in the wood shed Sept. 14, 1936. Monday morning.

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Susanne Graham	Born April 7, 1935	Dorthy Owens & Forest(?) Graham.
Patricia Lou Swartz	Born July 6, 1935	Clinton Swartz.
Evelyn Lucille Johnson	Born Sept 3, 1935	Wayne Johnson.
Carol Jean McKissick	Born Nov 7, 1935	Floyd McKissick.
Max Merle Clark	Born Nov 7, 1935	Merle Clark.
Jesse Ernest McGilvey	Born Sept. 19, 1935	Geo McGilvey.
Rolland Earl Bettis	Born Nov 23, 1935	Died Nov 24. Funeral Nov 25, 1935.
Carol Jean Murray	Born Nov 27, 1935	Clarence Murray & Audrey Westworth.
Norma Lee Spears	Born Nov 26, 1935	Ester Swartz & Roy Spears.
Carol Jean McKissick	Born Dec 14, 1935	Mary Coulter & Carl McKissick.
Marilyn Ann Clinton	Born Jan 20, 1936	Verla Cosner.
Janice Jane Henderson	Born Jan 23, 1936	Elsie Ruttan.
Robert Henry L?	Born Jan 29, 1936	Lillian Bettis.
Robert Gayle Sammon	Born March 13, 1936	Opal Stewart.
Prethro	Born March 16, 1936	Edna Stewart.
Lloyd Glen Major	Born Feb 19, 1936	Hazel Estlack.
Jessie Melvin Lane	Born April 11, 1936	Elnora Gutcher.
Roselee Ann Stewart	Born April 19, 1936	Roberta Humphrey & Elbert Stewart.
Ronald Francis Lane	Born	Gladys Mahan.
Sharon Kay Graham	Born July 30, 1936	Dorthy Owens.
Mahan	Born Aug 21, 1936	Lou Shaw & Johnnie Mahan.
Shaw	Born Aug 13, 1936	Ruby Eaton & Roy Shaw.
Frankie Edward Gray	Born Feb 1st, 1937	Lowell Gray.
Philip Dwane Gray	Born Jan 9, 1937
Richard Lee Harper	Born March 19. 1937	Ottumwa Hospt. Arpha & Faye Harper.
Philip Lee Paine	Born March 23, 1937	Illinois Elnor Adams.
Janet Gene McCarty	Born July 2, 1937	Warth McCarty.
Janice Ann Stewart	Born June 19, 1937	Roy Stewart & Vera Spencer.
Fontinel	Born Sept. 4, 1937	Lyda Ruttan & Frank Fontinel.
Henderson	Born Sept 14, 1937	Grace Ruttan & Will Henderson.
Janice Ann Gray	Born Dec 25, 1937	Eugene Gray & Jane Maddison.
Paul Major	Born Dec 9, 1937	Roy Major & Hazel Estlack.
James Joseph Bates	Born Jan 12, 1939	Dr. and Mrs. J.J. Bates
Edward Lester Behnke(?)	Born Jan 6, 1939	Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Behnke(?).

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Dick Bettis family, Clio, Ia. Aug 20, 1933.

Randall Bettis, Des Moines, Ia. 1632 E Jackson.

Harley Bettis, Corydon, Ia. Nettie Belvel.

Mabel Bettis Shriver, Clio, Ia. J. Roy Shriver.

Gladys Bettis Jones, Lineville, Ia. Sears Jones.

Vernie Bettis, Clio, Ia.

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Jo Bettis family, Allerton, Ia.

Dee Bettis, Seymour, Ia.

Edna Bettis Parsons, Vinton, Ia.

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Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Bettis, Allerton, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bettis, Clio, Ia. Etta 82 years old.

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Bettis, Corydon,Ia. Arthur son Lottie wife.

Mrs. Nora Warrick, Oskaloosa, Ia.

Sherman Bettis, Kansas City, 1617 Myrtle Ave.

Mr. Winnie Bettis, Shenandoah, Ia.

Mrs. Eveline Bettis Burk, Mystic, Ia.

Mrs. Jane Bettis Curtis, 3006 Kensington Ave.

Shortie Young, Promise City.

Nellie Primer, Mystic, Ia.

Mrs. Nora Curtis, Dick's youngest sister, Kansas City, Mo., 1218 1/2 East Nine.

Mrs. Flora Bettis Woodward, Kansas City, Mo.

Eddie McEnville, Centerville, Ia.

Bettis Reunion held at Albia Fair Grounds Aug. 20, 1933.

Shortie Young, Promise City.

Rebecca Bettis married Henry Kariger. Second wife Cora. Kansas City Kansas. Rebecca girls, Opal Kariger married Luke Brown, Kansas City, Kansas. Alta Kariger married Frank Lane, Kansas City, Kansas, Curmmi (?) Kariger married Roy Stewart.Edd Kariger. Those 4 girls and Edd is Rebecca Bettis Kariger children. Rebecca is dead. Their mother, Hild Kariger, married Ernnie Ashley, Kansas City, Kansas.

Leland Bettis, Des Moines, Ia. Randall son. Lost his wife and baby about 3 years ago. This wrote Oct 28, 1933.

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Miss Esther A. Booth, 702 Iowa St., Knoxville, Ia. Red & Yellow.

Vernie Bettis, Allerton, Ia.

Mrs. James Ryan	Died Nov 20, 1936	Funeral Nov 22 at Chariton, Ia. Saints Church.
Mr. John Frosberg	Died Dec 3, 1936	At Hiteman. Funeral Dec 6.
Mrs. John Anderson	Died Dec 4, 1936	Funeral Dec 6 at Hiteman.
Mrs. William Wilcox	Died Dec 2, 1936	Clair Wilcox Mother.
Ancil McGilvey	Died March 26, 1937
Robert Williams	Died March 29, 1937
Rev. John Brown	Died Nov 22, 1937	Lizzie Harder companion.

Elmer Kline got killed Nov 23, 1937 in Michigan.

Mrs. James Spurgin	Died Nov 27	1937 Emma King.
Mrs. Miller	Died Dec 2nd, 1937	Mrs. Milt Walker Mother.
Mrs. A. L. Miller	Died Dec 2, 1937	Mrs. Herman and Mrs. Andrew Systma.
Mrs. John Goode	Died Dec 12, 1937	Adella Breeding maiden name.
Mrs. Scott	Died Dec 14, 1937	Dr. Scott Mother Grace Cooper.
Mrs. Mabel Forsythe Systma	Died Dec 28, 1937
Mrs. James Spencer	Died Jan 12, 1938
Mr. Pete Anderson	Died Jan 14, 1938
Mr. Oliver Clark	Died Dec 18, 1938

W. M. Gray got killed in wood saw Jan 6, 1938.

Dan White	Died March 16, 1938	Eliza Whitehead companion.
Miss Emma Scott	Died Nov 27, 1938	Moravia, Ia. Emmett & Jimmie Scott companions.
Lyle Kline	Died Dec 15, 1938	Will & Mina Kline son. Funeral Dec 18.
Mrs. Adkinson	Died Dec 17, 1938
Mrs. Vernelia Gutcher Griffith	Died Jan 6, 1939	Alfred Griffith.
Mrs. A. C. Bridges	Died May 14, 1938
Mr. A. C. Bridges	Died Jan 18, 1939
Mr. William Lawless	Died Dec 21, 1938
Mrs. Abbie Lawless	Died Dec 29, 1938
Mrs. Annie Phillips	Died Dec 27, 1938
Mrs. Ann Steinbach Anderson	Died Jan 5, 1939
Ethel Mae Chenoworth Grelee Jennings	Died Dec 22, 1939
Alexander Hynd	Died Jan 16, 1939	Jane McLoughlin
Marcus McDonald	Died Jan 12, 1939	Found dead.

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Eleanor Adams married 1935

Eleanor Adams went to Frankfort, Illinois Aug 29, 1933 to live with her Aunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martin and family and go to High School. Eleanor is in the 11th grade. Florence Halliday is her Aunt's name before she married. Started school Sept 5, 1933.

Mr. James Loyd Jones got hit with a truck or car Sept 12 about 9:30 P.M. Died one hour later at Miner's Hospital in Albia. Brought body home Sept. 13, 1933. Funeral at Christian Church Sept 14. Burial at Knoxville, Ia.

Ruth Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jones operated on Sept 2nd. Died Sept 4, 1933. Appendicitis.

Maxine Bettis operated on for Appendicitis Nov 17 - 1933 at Eight O'clock P.M. at Miner's Hospital, Albia. Dr. Gutch & Dr Bay, Mrs. Gutch gave Anesthetic. Maxine came home Nov 25 - 1933. Started to school Dec 4 on Mon. Floyd Bettis & Francis Grimes went to Miner's Hospital, Albia Nov 20, 1933. Operated on for Appendicitis Nov 21. Left Hospital Nov 29. Went to her Grandfather Chambers, Nov 30, Lovillia. Went home Same evening. Came to Albia Sat. eve Dec 2nd, went to her rooms.

Mrs. Otto Derby operated on for Appendicitis and Gallstones Nov 22, 1933 at Miner's Hospital, Albia.

Mr. Sherman Peppers operated on Nov, 1933 at Miner's Hospital for Hernia. Cancer found in back.

Mr. Bert Arnold took a Stroke in his store Jan 23, 1939. Found in back part of store.

Hiteman Smokey Hollow Mine closed down for good Feb 9, 1939. Evans Estate.

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Floyd Bettis house caught fire in the kitchen May 23, 1934. Burned every thing in the kitchen. Smoke and fire damaged every thing in the house. Renting from Rev. Conrad from Des Moines, Ia. Belongs to Augustina Pension
and Aid Fund, Des Moines, Ia. Adjuster came Fri May 25 - 1934.

G. R. girls had a party at the Floyd Bettis home May 11, 1934.

Marjorie Bettis had the 4 H girls May 19 - 1934.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis entertained Sun. April 29 - 1934. Mr and Mrs. Floyd Bettis and children, Kenneth, Maxine, Herbert and Doloris, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Bettis and children, Wendell, Marjorie, Richard and Melvin, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Peterson, Mrs. Ralph Gutcher and son Junior, Samuel Estlack, Justus Brown, Tommie Cosgrove, Ruby James.

Anis and Elnora Bettis was up to see Uncle D. C. Kenworthy and Anna May 10, 1934.

W. M. Peterson & Ethel at A. Bettis' for supper Jan 6 - 1935.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis Sun. dinner guests at Lincoln Bettis home at Allerton March 31, 1935.

Four men robbed the Hiteman pay roll April 10, 1935 on the Hiteman Road. Just East of Floyd Bettis home. Didn't get away with the money, $5800. They were all sent to Reformatory at Anamosa for not to exceed 25 years on good behavior. Leonard and John Evans was taking the pay to Hiteman.

Kenneth Bettis moved Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGee to Albia March 3 - 1940 on Sun. Finished on Monday A.M.
one load.

Marsh Bettis took A. Bettis, Marjorie Bettis & Mrs. A. Bettis to Ottumwa March 5, 1940 to see Dr. Rambo.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis, Floyd, Edna, Kenneth & Dolores Bettis went to East Moline Sat. eve March 16. Came
home March 17 - 1940 to visit Thomas Cosgrove family.

Marsh Bettis took Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis to Chariton, Ia. March 24, 1940.

WB G. Went to Chariton March 19 - 1940 Shepherd - Laing.

Kenneth Bettis moved Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGee to Albia, March 3, 1940.

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Lincoln Bettis and Daughter Mae Bettis came back to Iowa to visit relatives June 6, 1931. Left Albia June 10,
1931.

A. L. Bettis got knocked down with a car Nov 30, 1935 Wed. After Dec 4, he took very sick. The Dr. said no bones broken. the Dr. said it was his heart, and he had a leakage of the heart. The Dr. doesn't give much hope. We got a letter from A. L. and Susie Dec 17 - 1935, about A.L., they live at Ainsworth, Neb. They wired Mae about her father being sick at once. Anis Bettis got a telegram Dec 24, 1935, from Mae Bettis stating her father, A. L. Bettis had passed away Dec 23 - 1935, at Ainsworth Nebr. A. L. Bettis funeral will be Dec 26 - 1935.

Mr. Dick Bettis, Clio, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bettis, address - Allerton, Ia. June 10 - 1931.

Mr. Lincoln Bettis address, Ainsworth, Neb., 400 North Main, June 10 - 1931.

Miss. Mae Bettis address, Americans Falls, Idaho, June 10, 1931.

Mrs. Ralph McKissick, Kirkwood, Ill., June 10 - 1931

Clark Hartley committed suicide Sept. 18, 1932. Shot through head.

Train wreck up at Donnley by Knoxville, Jan 12, 1933. 5 killed, 30 hurt

Stella Ruttan came to our house. Stayed all night May 10, 1933.

Frank Wilkinson sent to ? Maddison Nov 16, 1933.

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Floyd Bettis and family went to Robert Love April 30 - 1933, on Sun. Came back same evening.

Dick Bettis, Jo Bettis and wife was here July 30 - 1933.

Justus Brown & Wendell Bettis went to Harley Bettis at Corydon, Ia. July 30 - 1933.

Justus Brown, A. Bettis and Elnora Bettis Aug 13 - 1933, went to Corydon to Harley Bettis, then to Jo Bettis at Allerton, Ia. Eat diner with them. Went to see Lincoln Bettis and Wife at Allerton. Then went to Dick Bettis and Mabel Shriver & Hubby at Clio, Ia. Then went to Arthur Bettis, wife at Clio, Ia & daughter Nora Warrick from Oskaloosa, Ia, and their son Alva and wife from Corydon, Ia. Then we went to Garden Grove to see Mr. Hill a hound man. Then we came home. Ha. Ha.

Sun May 6, 1934.

A. Bettis and Elnora Bettis & Justus Brown went to Allerton, Ia. A. Bettis & Elnora Bettis went to Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Bettis for diner. Justus Brown went to Mr. and Mrs. Jo Bettis for diner. In the afternoon we went over to see Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bettis at Clio, which Mr. Arthur Bettis is very sick. When we came home we stopped and seen Mrs. James Ryan and Isaac and baby, 6 months old, and Mrs. Belle Brink in Chariton, Ia. Mrs. Ryan isn't very well.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shriver, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Bettis & Mr. and Mrs. Jo Bettis came over to Lincoln Bettis in the afternoon to visit with us.

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Wendell Bettis program at High School, Oct 18, 1934. Be Yourself.

Gene Longe operation for Tonsils, June 19, Wed., 1935 - at Miner's Hospital in Albia. Came home June 21,
Tues.

Gene Longe went to Des Moines June 27 - 1935

Gene Longe went to Des Moines Mercy Hospital to learn Nursing Aug 15, 1935.

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Marjorie Bettis went to Ottumwa Aug 4 - 1935 to visit Dana Shepherd family. Returned Aug 11, 1935, Sun Eve.

Dick Morgan and Marsh Bettis Big Caterpillar went through the bridge 1 1/2 miles Eddyville, Aug 6 -1935.

Sun. afternoon guest at Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis home July 20 - 1935. Miss Emma Scott, Emmett Scott of
Moravia. The latter daughter and children, Patricia and Bobby of Waterloo.

Wendell Bettis went to Des Moines Fair Aug 21 - 1935 with Rouse on Grain Judging.

Wendell came home Aug 24 on Sat. eve.

Kenneth Bettis went to Des Moines Fair Aug 25 - 1935 on Sun A.M. as Health Champion of the county. F. B.
Kenneth came home Aug 29, Fri eve, 1935.

The 4 H boys and girls went to Des Moines State Fair Aug 28, 1935 on Wed. Returned Aug 29 at 2 O'clock A.M. Mrs. Floyd A. Bettis went as leader.

Kenneth Bettis, Maxine Bettis, Wendell Bettis, Herbert Bettis, Marjorie Bettis, Doloris Bettis, Richard Bettis and all the other 4 H boys and girls went in trucks.

Mr. Floyd Bettis went to Des Moines State Fair Aug 30 with Homer Clark folks, 1935.

Marsh and Marie Bettis went to Oskaloosa Fair Sept 5, 1935.

Delphia Cosner and Marjorie Bettis hitch hiked to Russell Fri., Aug 30 - 1935 to see the former sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Bobb Clinton. Came home Sept 1st Sun. Wendell Bettis and Harlan Forggy went after the girls.

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Took Mrs. Edd Maddison to Mt. Pleasant March 2nd, 1936 in evening. Sheriff Goodwin, Maxine Thomas and
Charlie Maddison went with her.

Took Clay Elsworth to Mt. Pleasant March 6, 1936.

Took Mabel Johnson Forsythe Systma to Mt. Pleasant Sept 18, 1936.

Took Clifford Morris to Mt. Pleasant Jan 3 - 1938.

Brought Clifford Morris home from Mt. Pleasant, 1938.

Took Mrs. Ralph Gutcher to Mt. Pleasant Nov 16, 1939.

W. S. Morris took sick Oct 8, 1937. Took his bed. Died June 4 - 1938.

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Fine Hustlers Boys Club Feb 21 - 1933 meet at Mr. Floyd Bettis home on Kenneth & Herbert Bettis.

March at Mr. John Mahan March - 14 Irvin 1933.

The club boys had a weennie roast at Marsh and Wendell Bettis July 18 - 1933 and ball game and judging stock.

The Four H Club boys meet at the Mr. Marsh Bettis house June 12 - 1934, A.M. Wendell Bettis.

The boys and girls Four H Club gave a party at the Floyd Bettis House North west of Albia Dec 11 - 1935 in
honor of Mr. Doyle Smithers who was back on a short visit.

Justus Brown got is big toe on his left foot hurt Nov 27 - 1935. Went back to Hiteman Mines to work Dec 5 -1935

Marsh Bettis, Marie A. Bettis and Elnora attended Mrs. Anna Swift funeral at Iconium Jan 19 - 1936 at the
Methodist Church.

Wendell Bettis visited the Hiteman High School Jan 8, 1936.

Delphina Cosner came home with Marjorie Bettis from school Mon. Jan 13 - 1936 at noon. Delphina and Marjorie went over in the afternoon to visit the Hiteman High School. Delphina stayed all night with Marjorie. Went to school next morning with Marjorie Jan 14 - 1936.

Lorraine Shepherd operated on for appendicitis Jan 22, 1936, Ottumwa.

Junior Bateman has Pneumonia, Jan 22 - 1936. Dr. Bay.

Dallas Tucker	Born June 13, 1913
Dallas Junior Tucker	Born Dec 2nd, 1937	Vera Bettis Mother.

Mr. Larson had landscaping at the Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bettis home Oct 25 - 1940. There were several there.

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January Married 1929

Ora P. Haywood, legal, Hamilton & Mrs. Alice Lefever, legal, Albia.

John Bakalar 26 Ho King and Mary Van Gilder 24 Hiteman.

February

William Martin Giltner 21- Albia and Dorla Bernell Smith 17 Albia.

Robert Hines, 20, Melrose & Susanna Feehan, 17, Melrose.

Arthur Martin, 27, Melrose & Grace Summers, 22, Melrose.

March

Charley Summers, 24, Melrose & Leona Martin, 19, Melrose.

William J. Mahan, 17, Albia & Vera Billings, 18, Albia.

April

Thomas H. Dearinger, 28, Albia & Katherine Morris, 29, Albia.

Stanhope Sanderson, 29, Chicago, Ill. & Emma Hutchinson, 25, Albia.

Elmer Hill, 22, Hiteman & Eliza Bell Sutton, 21, Hocking.

Earl L. Sanderson, 24, Osceola & Eleanore Lehane(?), 20, Albia.

May

Leonard Sheehan, 21, Albia & Dorthy Huffman, 18, Albia.

Earl Scott Alexander, 23, Albia & Helen Margaret Canning, 22, Albia.

June

A. L. Clark, 36, Albia & Marie Cruise, 31, Albia.

John Cecil Sullivan, 33, Lovillia & Anna Clair Brothers, 28, Hiteman.

Louis M. Allen, 29, Albia & Mita Genevieve Carhartt, 24, Albia.

Blaine E. Miller, 33, Albia & Celma(?) E. Wilkin, 31, Albia.

D. Frank Parry, legal, Albia & Lulu Godfrey, legal, Albia.

July

John W. Griffin, legal, Albia & Grace Hazel Grant, legal, Albia.

August

Cecil Hawkins, 232, Melrose & Alice Anderson, 23, Albia.

James John ?, 24 West, St. Paul, minor and Margaret Ann Durbala, 25 Red Wing, minor.

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October Married

Edward Spavin(?), legal, Albia & Ethelinda Kate Tomlinson, legal, Albia.

Walter L. Morrisey, 26, Albia & Colette Riordan, 20, Melrose.

James H. Spurgin, 25, Albia & Cora Fisher, 18, Albia.

November

George John Thorneyer, Canton, Ohio & Ruth Miller, Albia.

William Malone, 25, Hiteman & Nora Dineen, 20, Melrose.

December

George Beadle, Albia & Hazel Richardson, Albia.

L. H. Houghtoling(?), Kearney, Neb. and Lu Ella Murfin, Albia.

Glen Chedister & Gertrude Shaw married Apr 19, on Sat, 1930.

Roy Shaw and Ruby Eaton married June 1st, 1930.

Harold Gardner and Evelyn Estlack married Dec 14, 1930.

Russel Hackett and Edith Gardner married Dec 17, 1930.

Bushick and Peterson married April 29, 1930.

Floyd Albertson and Jolet Estlack married April 19, 1931.

Jarrel Lower and Elnora Estlack married Dec 24, 1931.

Frank Fontinel & Lyda Ruttan married Feb 20, 1932.

Theodore Henderson & Elsie Ruttan married May 18, 1932.

Freemont & Hazel Bennett married Oct 18, 1932.

Doyle Sparks and Alfreda Bettis married March 28, 1932.

Frank Kametz(?) and Cora Ferris married Oct 8, 1932.

Victor Mann and Mary Hartsuck married July 4, 1932.

Lester Beever and Barbra Jones married Sat. eve April 15, 1933.

Lou Shaw and John Mahan April 30, 1934.

Jane Maddison and Eugene Gray May 10, 1934. Dr. A. E. Moore.

Vera Bettis and Dallas Tucker Feb 15, 1936.

Margaret Anderson and Donald Maddison Sept 2nd, 1936.

Mrs. Hilma Plants and Wm. C. Tissue married Oct 4, 1938.

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Married

Ralph E. Orr & Winifred M. Klingensmith Dec 21.

Roy Tibbals and Edith Bessco Feb 20, 1935.

Albert Thomas & Dorthy Elizabeth Repp Sept 29, 1934.

Evelyn Lorraine Thomas Born Feb 21, 1935. Albert Thomas.

Myrtle Gray and Sidney Moore March 15, 1935.

Martin Roberts and McMillian Oct 17, 1935.

Margaret McGilvey and Floyd McKissick.

Jesse Melvin Lane Born April 11, 1936. Elnora Gutcher.

Ronald Francis Lane Born June 20, 1936. Gladys Mahan.

Evelyn Swartz & Cecil Crane married August 3, 1936.

Elnora Swartz & Jack Spurgin married 1936.

Spurgin Born July 30, 1936.

Hazel Grimes and Troy Dean Hall married Oct 30, 1937. Wendell Bettis there. Zella Grimes and Grover Golden witnesses.

Pauline Lee and Homer Van Noy married Dec 15, 1938. Unionville, MO. They were attended by Miss. Francis Nixon of Albia and Henry Ellis of Centerville. Miss Marjorie Bettis and Mr. John Stephenson went with them to Unionville, MO. to see them married. Homer was the son of Mrs. Grover Van Noy of Centerville, Ia. Pauline Lee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Lee, Albia, Ia.

Van Noy Baby Born 1940 Pauline Lee.

Sept 12, 1940. Maxine Morrison, Gibb.

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Mr. Davenport	Died Fri Oct 4, 1940	Altoona, Ia.
Mrs. Matt Burk Sr.	Died Oct 1940
Mrs. Nellie Jamison Anderson	Died Nov ,1940	Funeral in Oakview Cemetery in Albia Nov. 5, 1940. Companion Axel Anderson.
Mr. Dave Neighbor	Died	Funeral Oct 26, 1940 in Oakview Cemetery.
Mr. Alf Hjort	Died Oct 29, 1940
Mr. Sperry	Died Oct 26, 1940	Mrs. Chenoworth.
Mr. John Steinback	Died Nov 1st, 1940
Mr. John Hollingshead	Died Nov 29, 1940

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Robert Love Jr.	Born May 21, 1892	Ina Love Husband.

Ina Farr Love was born Feb 18, 1901 in Adair Co. Passed away April 28, 1932. She was 31 years old.

Bob Farr Love	Born May 14, 1926
Richard Eugene Love	Born Jan 22, 1928
Eck Love	Born Aug 4, 1897
Bob Love	Born Febr 25, 1873	Robert Love.
Robt. Love Jr.	Born May 22, 1892
Lelah Ellen Carter	Born July 12, 1904	Eck Love Companion.

Ina Farr Love the only girl and the youngest in the family. She was laid to rest on the 29th of April, 1932, in Bunkerton, Mo. Cemetery. That is about nine or ten miles North of Bob Love Sr.'s

Jo Ellen Homerin	Born Jan 5, 1939	Denny Homerin, Helen McCloud.
Herbert Joseph Whitlock	Born Jan 15, 1939	Geo Whitlock, Marie Clark.

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R. D. Williams and Ethel Ingeburg Larson, Feb 8, 1932.
Louis Freed and Edith Williams, Nov 2nd, 1929.
Paul Parson and Leona Williams, June 6, 1932.
J. Lane and Eleanor Gutcher, April 7, 1934.
Lois Bateman and John Frew, Aug 13, 1914.
Alexander Love and Lelah Carter, Aug 4, 1934.
Frances Lane and Gladys Mahan, Sept 10, 1935.
Maude Colwell and Alfred Hamilton, Jan 3, 1939.
Violet Woodcock and Everett Rouse, Jan 30, 1939.	Earl Rouse son.
Doris Anderson to Ralph Frank, Rock Island, Feb ,1939.	Ding Anderson Hiteman.
Ellen Lahart and Joseph J. Flattery, Oct 10, 1939.
Ellen Winslow and Vincent Kelleher, Oct 10, 1939.
Gene Longe and Stewart, Dec 25, 1939.
Celina Kolling and John Judge, Feb 3, 1940.
Charlotte Davis and Harold D. Davidson, Dec 25, 1940.
Ruth Williams and Philip Morgan, Sept 13, 1939.
Katherine Crane and Jack Grimes, Jan 29, 1940.
Maxine Tyrrel and William Hart, February 10, 1940.	Dewy Tyrrel's daughter.
Irene Gray and Bill Frye May 25, 1940.	Herbert Gray's daughter.
Lodema Burlingame & Edward M. Ballard, June 5, 1940.	Richard Bettis there.
Alfreda Anderson married June 30, 1940.	Linus Anderson.
Ruth Williams Morgan baby Born May 7, 1940
Josie Sammon married May 23, 1940.
Maxine Morgan married Fred Walton April 28, 1940.
Geraldine Stutson married John Head May 30, 1940.
Verna E. Adams married George Slofkosky June 8, 1940.
Lucille Coltrain married Ernest West.
Dorthy Dicks Married Wallace Boswell May 2, 1940.	Albert Dicks, Edna Turner.
Richard Purdue married May 4, 1940.	Rev. Perdue son.
Betty Melcher married Frank Keating, July 1st, 1940.
Mary Sebben married Willis Colwell June 20, 1940.
Leora Estlack married Walter Anderson May 18, 1940.
Maude Colwell Hamilton married Sam Bennett, 1940.

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Troy Boys Four H Club meeting at Mr. Billing's July 17 - 1934. Marsh Bettis leader.

Girls Four H Club meeting at Mr. John Mahan July 20 - 1934 and ice cream social. Mary Amos leader.

Mr. and Mrs. Jo Bettis of Allerton, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Bettis and children, Wilma and Arlene of Seymour, Ia.
was at Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Bettis' Sept 2nd, 1934. Also Floyd Bettis and family and Marsh Bettis and family.

Floyd Bettis got robbed at the Sinclair Oil Station Mon. morning about 3 O'clock, Sept 24 - 1934 of $25.00 of
the station's money. $9.00 of his own money

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Bettis, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Bettis, Clem Ailane (?) and children, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bettis and children, Kenneth, Maxine, Herbert, Doloris, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Bettis and children, Wendell, Marjorie, Richard and Melvin, and Justus Brown was at the Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Bettis home Oct 28 -
1934.

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Sun., Oct. 14 - 1934, Guest at the A. Bettis home; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bettis and children, Kenneth, Maxine, Herbert and Doloris, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Bettis and children, Wendell, Marjorie, Richard and Melvin, Justus Brown, Bernice Bateman, Junior and Margaret Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith and family, Donald, Harold, Russell, Virginia, Joseph, Evan, Mr. Edd Rinemuth, Mr. John Stevens from Batavia, Ia., Matt & Ethel Chelar, Raymond and Fran K., Mrs. C. A. Anderson and son Harold and daughter Mrs. Frank Hamilton were here Fri., Oct 12, 1934. Guest at A. Bettis.

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Floyd, Marsh & Kenneth Bettis went to Minnesota Oct 31 - 1934, Wed. Morn. Came back Thur. eve about 7:30 O'clock, Nov 1st. Truck load of vegetables.

Kenneth Bettis went to Illinois with Vick Boshke Oct 20 - 1934 on Sat. night. Got back to Albia Tues. morning
at 7 O'clock Oct 23. Kenneth got see ? Adams Oct 23.

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Charley Vanbushirk and wife, his son and wife, single son and single daughter were at Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
Bettis' Aug 22 - 1934 from Oklahoma.

Lincoln Bettis and attorney from Allerton, Ia. Aug 23 - 1934 on Thur., were at the A. Bettis home. Went down to the Mid West Packing Plant to see Anis at Albia, Ia.

Oscar Beck was at the A. Bettis home Aug 24 - 1934 on Fri. from Oklahoma. Mr. Wyatt Hintori (?) brought him out here.

Evelyn Coglan visited at the Floyd Bettis home, July 12-13 - 1934 from Chariton.

Althea Bettis visited at the Floyd Bettis home from Corydon, Ia. Came Aug 5 - 1934 from the Bettis Reunion and returned Aug 11. Aug 6 she came down to Marsh Bettis and A. Bettis a little while. Then Aug 10 for a while. Maxine and Herbert came with her on horseback.

Floyd Bettis, Herbert Bettis & Harley Kline went after peaches Aug 12. Came back Aug 13, 1934, Monday morning at 5 O'clock.

Maxine, Marjorie & Doloris Bettis went to Des Moines Mon. Aug 27 - 1934 for a vacation. they went with Floyd Anderson Bettis.

Roy Warrick came home with Floyd Bettis Aug 5 - 1934 from the Bettis Reunion and stayed all night. Went to Oskaloosa, Ia. Aug 6. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bettis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Bettis and family, Justus Brown, Roy Jr. Bettis and Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis went to the Bettis Reunion at Corydon Aug 5, 1934 in the Floyd Bettis truck. Roy Warrick & Althea Bettis came home with the crowd to Floyd Bettis'.

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Floyd Bettis took his truck and a load of boys to Ottumwa, Ia. Oct 7 - 1934. County agent Hamilton went with the leaders and Four H Club boys. Marsh Bettis leader of the Four H Club boys from Troy. A group of 50 Four H Club boys went through Morrel's Packing Plant. On the return trip they stopped at Mrs. Frank ?. Seen a curious table that contained 18,000 different pieces of wood. It was quite a treat for the boys to see this table.

Marjorie run nail in her right foot June 13 - 1934, Wed. Fainted June 14 in the morning. She was soaking her
foot in hot water when she fainted.

Kenneth and Maxine Bettis went to Mt. Pleasant June 9 - 1934 on Sat. Came back home June 16 - 1934 on Sat.

Neighbors and friends and relatives had a kitchen shower on Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Anderson Bettis and family
June 4 - 1934. Served ice cream and cake.

Edna Bettis, Marie Bettis & Elnora Bettis attended the Ladies Aid from Hiteman Methodist Church June 13 -
1934, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Samuelson and Anna.

Emma Scott, Robb Stoops and Jimmie Scott was at Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis' home June 1st, 1934.

Marjorie and Doloris Bettis went to Dana Shepherd, Ottumwa, July 7 - 1934 on Sat. with Aunt Ivey Couglan (?). Came home July 11 on Wed. Lorraine and Beth Shepherd came home with the girls. Went home July 20 -1934, Fri. 7 O'clock.

Raymond Chelar came home with Wendell Bettis July 6 & 7 from thrashing. Went home Sun. eve July 9, 1934.

Maxine and Doloris Bettis had the Four H Club Girls July 12 - 1934. Mr. Floyd Bettis home.

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Marjorie took 3 day Measles, March 22 - 1935.

Herbert Bettis took 3 day Measles, March 25 - 1935.

Maxine Bettis took 3 day Measles, April 5 - 1935.

Richard Bettis took 3 day Measles, April 8 - 1935.

Melvin Bettis took 3 day Measles, April 8 - 1935.

Junior Gutcher took 3 day Measles, April 12 - 1935.

Took Irene Myers to Iowa City Nov 4 - 1937. Lewis Myers daughter.

Richard Lavern Bettis went to Des Moines Oct 18 - 1940. Football game.

Melvin Marsh Bettis went to the Corn Husking Bee out South of Albia on the Spencer farm Oct 18 - 1940. Miss Ruby Vandalin (?) took the children

Wendell Emerson Bettis helped Uncle Sam Estlack paint on his house, Oct 15-16-17, second coat.

Albert Hartley, Mrs. Hartley and Bertha Cook called at the A. Bettis home Oct 30 - 1940 from California.

Melvin Marsh Bettis Sun school party Oct 23 - 1940 in the Methodist Church basement. He won a prize. Fancy hat.

Wendell sick with throat trouble April 14-15-16 - 1935.

Richard Lavern Bettis operated on for appendicitis April 29 - 1935. Dr Bay and Dr. Chester, Dr. Jenkins gave
Anesthetic. Richard Bettis came home from the Miner's Hospital at Albia May 6 - 1935. Miss. Marverude Nurse.

Marjorie Bettis had the Four H girls at her home May 25, 1935, on Saturday.

Mrs. Floyd Bettis had the Farm Bureau Ladies at her home May 31 - 1935 on Friday.

Kenneth & Herbert had the 4 H Boys Club May 21, 1935, Tuesday. Wendell Bettis helped serve as host.

Kenneth and Herbert had the ? Hustlers 4 H Club boys May 21 - 1935. Wendell Bettis helped serve.

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Melvin Marsh Bettis took the Mumps Jan 30 - 1934 on Tues. night.

Wendell Emerson Bettis took the Mumps Feb 9 - 1934. He went to High School. Went to see the nurse and Dr. Chester in the morning about 9 O'clock. Mrs. Floyd Bettis brought him home from High School Fri. morning. Wendell started with high fever. Took relapse Feb 16 on Fri. 103° fever. Marie talked to Dr. Jenkins. 105° when Dr. came. Fever 105° Sat afternoon Feb 17 -

Dr. Jenkins came to see Wendell Tues. morning about 1:30 O'clock, Feb 20 - 1934. Fever 104 3/4°

Dr. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moore Methodist Minister came to see Wendell Sat. eve about 5 O'clock Feb 17 -1934.

Mrs. Will Brown, Lucille Spencer, Warren Rouse & Kenneth Bettis went to Mt. Pleasant Fri. afternoon April 20 - 1934. Got back in Albia on Sun night about 6 O'clock, April 22 - 1934.

Floyd Bettis Edna, Doloris, A. and E. Bettis went to Des Moines Mon. April 30 - 1934. A. & E. went to visit their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bettis and family. Mrs. A. Bettis went down to visit Mrs. C. A. Anderson April 16 - 1934. In the afternoon I went to visit Mrs. Anna Walker and Mrs. Henrietta Tucker. Mrs. Ralph Walker brought Mrs. A. Bettis home

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bettis & Mr. and Mrs. A. Bettis went to Clio, Sun July 8 - 1934 to see Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bettis. Which Arthur has been in bed since Feb 19 - 1934. So serious ill.

Emmett Vandalin operated on for appendicitis June 25 - 1934.

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Rev. Purdue	Died Aug 29, 1934
Rev. Cadwell	Died Aug 28, 1934
Mrs. Shaw	Died Aug 28, 1934
Mrs. Mae Dykstra Noble	Died Aug 29, 1934
Mrs. C. H. Stewart	Died Nov 4, 1934	Aunt Emma. Auburn, New York.
Emmett Menefee	Died Nov 13, 1934	Ruth Stokes.

Maxine Bretrell Bettis Baptized April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday.

Melvin Marsh Bettis Baptized April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday.

Gene Longe Baptized April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday.

Florence Hedrick Baptized April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday.

Maxine, Melvin, Gene & Florence Baptized by Dr. Rev. A. E. Moore.

William Kerisey(?) Bell Died March 16, 1937. Got killed in automobile accident in Montana. Funeral
March 23, 1937. Funeral March 23, 1937. Burial in Oakview cemetery Albia.

S. W. Wilson	Died March 17, 1937	In Iowa City Hospital.
Thomas Hickenlooper	Died March 25, 1937	Albia.
Mrs. John Love	Died March 26, 1937	In Albia. Burial, Union Chapel.
Mr. John Swanson	Died March 22, 1937	Chicago, Ill. Burial in Albia.
Foster league Charley Anderson	Died March, 1937	Burial Albia.
John Hultner	Died April 15, 1937	Burial Albia.
Mr. William Richy	Died June 23, 1937
Lorin Fonts	Died June, 1937	Dearinger - Lorrin.
Mrs. John Dennis	Died July 25, 1937
Mrs. Mary Nicholson	Died July 26, 1937
Mrs. Esther Johnson	Died May 14, 1937	Guss Johnson.
Sygard Swanson	Died May 11, 1937
Raymond Ruttan	Died May 16, 1937	Washington, Ia. Auto accident.
Mr. Fasold	Died July 10, 1937	Professor of Albia High School.
Morris Coulter	Died July 9, 1937
Mr. Evan Williams	Died July 26, 1937
Mr. C. P. Johnson	Died Jan 22, 1932

Junior Gutcher went away from home June 18, 1939, and John Atkinson & Junior Gutcher came back home June 20, 1939.

Mr. & Mrs. Buster Moyle baby

Died Feb 16, 1935

Stewart infant.

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