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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
4
Jamaica adopts a new telephone dial system after the old network was cut off December 15. Jamaica Fire Department rushed to a grass fire at the Jim Mc Dermott residence west of town shortly after 2 30 pm on Monday but the blaze remained out of control.
Bruce F Towne served coffee and doughnuts in celebration of his seventy fifth anniversary at Towne Grocery on Saturday. An open house included a prize drawing with several gifts. Ethan Towne of Fairfield and his wife joined as weekend guests and helped with the event.
The snippet lists travel and leave notices for residents including Richard Fox on furlough, Bill Overman from the Navy, and family movements to Missouri Colorado and Virginia. It notes deaths in the Walker family, relatives visiting after illness, and Christmas plans. An American Legion and Auxiliary Christmas pot luck was held with a program by local children and a Santa visit.
The auxiliary president receives a gift presented by the organization, highlighting a ceremonial thank you within the group.
Eighteen members of the C D Sewing Club attended a Christmas dinner at Alvin Carlson home near Madrid Tuesday night of last week. Prize winners in pitch were Mrs August Meinecke and Lew Anderson high, Mrs Anderson and Lee Hunt low, and Mrs Herb Bauer door prize. A grab bag was held.
The Stitch and Chatter Club held a Wednesday noon pot luck at the home of Zella Van Gundy. Ten women and seven men attended. After the business meeting a gift exchange followed.
Social notes detail visits among Vernon VanGundy and Carl Dueland families. Todd VanGundy celebrates a third birthday. Earl Walker and family honor Mr Severns on his birthday. Other gatherings include Christmas tea at Joan Olson’s and multiple dinner and guest visits across Gowrie Coon Rapids Newton and nearby towns. Guests include Dale Stubbs Kate Stubbs Don, Mary Jo Allen Nickie Hanson, Virginia McDermott Roberta McDermott and Buena Vista College student Ron McNeill.
Mr and Mrs Cart Dueland were weekend guests in the Richard Dueland home in Atlantic. The Mon Ami bridge club held a Christmas luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs Sheldon Kempf.
Mrs Estell Peckuma led a fundraising drive for the Iowa Children’s Home with a total collected amount of $53. Involved community members aided the drive to support the home’s programs and residential care.
Fragmentary notes describe the Towa Children’s Home Society in Bayard with mention of contributions and a tax related reference. The text is incomplete but indicates fundraising and civic participation.
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