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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
1
Christmas is described as more than a Yule log, holly, tree, or gifts. It is not just cheer, home feasts, or friendship but Christ, the Christ of justice, charity, freedom, and peace.
The piece blends a New Year prayer and notes on mumming a Yule custom from England, tracing its survival to modern dances and treats. It mentions Santa in Bayard with a community draw awarding multiple prizes and Kristy Esslinger's name appearing early among participants.
A shy child finally drew and won a $10 certificate while a daughter of the Esslingers drew for a prize. The Scranton Journal notes Earl and Maude Wampler will mark fifty five years of marriage at Christmas, recalling simpler times.
St Patrick and St Joseph churches announce confessions on Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 pm and Mass at Midnight and 8 am on December 25 in Bayard Jamaica. Jamaica confesses Tuesday 10-12 and 6 am December 25. Mr and Mrs Orville Morena hosted December 18 with guests Mr and Mrs Clarence Stroud, Mr and Mrs Glenn Allen, and Mr and Mrs Erven Pohl. four couples share December wedding anniversaries and joined in cards and refreshments.
On Friday evening December 13 Mr and Mrs Estell Peckumn hosted Jane Peckumn for her seventh birthday with cake and ice cream. Guests included Janet Gilson as well as Jane's grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Anderson of Audubon joining Sunday dinner.
The Helping Hand class met December 12 with Mrs Winfred Barrett. A short program preceded a gift exchange. Refreshments were served to 13 members by the hostess.
Ada Peters receives visits from Mrs Harold Lindberg and Scott of Lanyon and Mrs John Carlson of Fort. Georgia Pangborn becomes a resident with her son-in-law Don Brown and daughter. Bayard High students, Loyal Women class, and White Cloverettes 4H Club visit with fruit, cookies, and a Christmas program.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Christmas Eve service at 7pm led by Pastor Theodore EH Offermann and Christmas Day service at 9am. A Blessed Christmas to all.
United Methodist Church in Bayard invites all worshipers of the Christ Child to join Christmas Eve service at 7 pm led by Pastor Ora L. Reep and Church School Superintendent Fred Schoonover including both churches in the family service.
Ascension Lutheran in Coon Rapids announces worship at 10 30 am on Sunday December 29 with Sunday School at 9 15 am ALCW Board meets Monday December 30 at 9 am and Church Council meets Thursday January 2 at 7 30 pm A twelfth birthday party honors Mary Lynne Poole with family guests including Gerald and Mrs Raymond and Mr Poole Ice cream and cake were served. Mary Lynne Poole celebrated at home after hospital visits by Mr Poole's family.
The Greenbrier GoGetters and Greenbrier Boye 4H clubs installed officers for 1969 at a November meeting. Officers named include Deena Hedges and Maurice Davis presidents, Beth Allen and Ed Fitzpatrick vice presidents, Sherri Nell Graven and Randy Hedges secretaries, Kathleen Wolf and Randy Hedges treasurers, Ann Davis and Doug Dzuris historians, Ann Fitzpatrick and Randy Bielenberg Bagley reporters. Maurice presided at the initiation of Dennis Graven, Jerry Brown, John Davis and Brad Bielenberg, with Mrs Wayne Ander admitted as an honorary Girls Club member. Randy Graven gave a piano solo and Jill Bryan showed Denver trip photos. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Dale Bower of Des Moines and Mrs Carroll Greenlee visited Tulsa from Saturday to Tuesday for the installation of their niece, Dee Ann Dwyer, as worthy matron of Morning Star Chapter No 508 OES Tulsa. Dwyer is Wayne Bowers daughter. her husband Charles served as an installing officer. a reception followed.
Wolf Christmas hosts Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wolf and their family held a Sunday dinner on December 22. Attending were ten children and 22 grandchildren along with relatives from Belton and Bates City Missouri, Kansas City and Alexandria Missouri, Marshall and Scranton Missouri, Adel Iowa, and Des Moines Iowa.
Lula Albright hosted Christmas at the Jefferson State Bank home room on Sunday December 22. Eight of Lula’s nine children attended along with numerous relatives including the Albright, Stone, Kunkle, Clark, Hostettler, Enslow, Dareld, Zook and Dwight Clark families from Guthrie Center, Bayard, Extra, Omaha and Bellevue.
Bayard school personnel including faculty board janitors secretaries and spouses and guests attended a Christmas dinner at the Jefferson Country Club on Friday evening December 20. Gifts were presented to Supt D B Stubbs and Principals Robert Templeton and Jack L Lloyd.
To Illinois Mr and Mrs B D Laughery went to Normal to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dale Cramer Robbie and Deric. They stayed Friday to Sunday as guests of the family.
Andersons from Ellensburg Washington left December 24 for Los Angeles to visit Ar delle Esslinger and attend the Tournament of Roses parade and Rose Bowl game. They were driven to Des Moines airport by Don Esslinger and family and plan to visit Everett Brideson in Sacramento before returning to Washington.
Mr and Mrs Mark Jacobsen hosted Sunday evening honoring Merle Shawd father of Mrs Jacobsen on his birthday. Guests included Merle Kent Shawd Jeff Mike Libby Sue Merle C Shawd and family. After a Christmas gift exchange Mrs Jacobsen served lunch and a birthday cake.
Mrs E A Battles hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs C L Wallace of Bagley mother of Mrs Battles for her birthday. Guests included Mr Wallace, Mr and Mrs Ray Corsant, Mr and Mrs Tivel Carroll, Jim of Bagley, and Mrs Ai P Battles.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Anderson of Ellensburg Washington and Bayard were Wednesday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Sheehy at Jamaica. Mr and Mrs Don Esslinger Kristy and Kathy entertained Mr and Mrs Anderson at the Steak House in Beaver Friday evening.
The Iowa Board grants funds to Iowa State University for 4H meat evaluation clinics. Planned 6 to 12 sites will host about 100 4H members each to assess 16-20 animals on hoof and rail, teaching live and carcass evaluation, market grades, and career opportunities in meat production. Under direction of William Zmolek and Robert Rust, the programs run in summer across Iowa.
The 21st annual Fertilizer and Ag Chemical Dealers Conference runs January 14–15 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines. Four half day sessions cover Pest Control Distributing Fertilizer and Services Production of Feed and Forage for Livestock Fertilizer Needs and Practices. Sponsors include ISU botany and plant pathology entomology department Iowa State Extension Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association. Pre registration from county extension offices or ISU Ames. fee $2.
The article advises men who frequently eat out to control heart disease risk by choosing lean meals, avoiding gravies and fried coatings, trimming fat, using oil and vinegar on salads, and selecting fruit or gelatin desserts rather than rich sweets. It also notes housewives can apply similar fat controlled shopping and meal planning at home.
Judge Harry H Porter of the Circuit Court of Cook County urges extra care for holiday travel amid winter weather. He cites reduced visibility and traction, advising slower speeds longer following distances and frequent rests. He also stresses tire choices chains sand and proper lights defroster and wipers in good condition.
Warren D Raney, extension director, says the 1969 Farmers Tax publication is now available at Greene County extension. The 48 page booklet explains federal income tax basics for farmers, with sample return blanks and guidance on farm expenses inventories self employment tax and credits.
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