Community Notes From Searville and Surroundings
Grantlinderows and families visited the Ralph Ryerson home while the Lutheran Youth Fellowship met at Linden Church. Missionaries LeRoy Togatz and family spoke from Mine sota, England. Local gatherings included a Christmas program at Forest City Immanuel Church with grandchildren Brent and Brenda Boekholt in the cast. Several trips to Spencer, Minneapolis, and visits from relatives in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Bancroft pepper the week, with a piano recital and farm sale presence noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Hope
Searville
Ralph Ryerson
Lutheran Youth Fellowship Group
Linden Church
LeRoy Togatz
Minesota
England
Lester Holland
Rock Falls
Wisconsin
Ronald Moan
Rochester
Minnesota
William Bockholt
Merle Bilyeu
Minneapolis
Arnold Purus
Selma Anderson
Seteka
Amelia Swingen
Luella Bengston
Forest City
Bilyeu
Debbie Hanna
Alroy Hanna
Corp
Michael Brock
Vietnam
Hanford Brock
Britt
Woden
Vernon Hansmeier
John Ree
Evergreen School Pageant and Community Christmas Notes
A parish pageant featuring a liturgical procession and school narrations is described alongside a busy round of local holiday gatherings. Families, including Ronald Gold and guests at the Hansmeier home, share meals and gifts as church groups meet for Bible study, festive dinners, and club Christmas parties. Donations to Salvation Army and Children’s Home in Council Bluffs are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Chuck Wagon Cafe
Adolph Hanna
Laura Robinson
Linden Ladies Club
Fred McGrath
Forest City
Engel Olson
Salvation Army
Council Bluffs
Harvey Hagen
Orris Lura
Mason City
Leonard Lura
Juice
Curtis Lura
Christi
Fenton
Dennis Hagen
Ventura
Emil Finer
Peter Holland
Larry Will
Community Notes From Clear Lake Area Gatherings
Social roundups record visits and events around Clear Lake Forest City Ringsted Crystal Lake Britt and Lake Mills. Rebekah Circle hosts and Bible study events recur with officers named, while multiple Sunday and Thursday dinners show neighbors and families sharing meals and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Vernon Hanna
Rebekah
Grant Mission
Allan Hanna
Arvid Hanna
LeRoy Robinson Visted
Earl Gulbertson
Forest City
Sylvia Hanna
Nettie Stenerson
Lake Mille
LeRoy Robinson Wen
Ringsted
Orville Gjerde
Willard Eisenman
Ed Brown
Crystal Lake
Grant Mission Aid
Allan Hatma
Norson
LeRoy Robinson
Heiko Meyering
Elmer Larson
Harold Eisenman
Walter Logeman
Keith Lemme
Frank Prussman
Sexton
Albert Siemen
Alvin Hantna
Robert Grant
Gail
Hampton
Madeline Grant
Sandy
Britt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. and
Mrs. Rollin Jutting End
Royal's Service & Repair
Chuck—Royal
Rob
Post Office
Les—Dick
Alvin
Isabelle Lornie
Darrell
Clip & Curl Beauty Salon
Virginia and
Judy Harringa
Zilpha Steffenson
Phyllis Rhubse
Ella Frerichs
Freda Hugo Janis Torkelyon
Jackie Pitkin
Tackle Deboer
Linda Winter
Pat Albers
Darla Hofbauer
Bob, Mable and
Stuart Wamsley
Grantlinderows
Glenda’s Beauty Salon
Mrs
Darel Kramer and
Brenda Reyer
Tna
Buffalo Center
Veterinary Clinic
Jay
Rush
David v. Grimes
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Michele Otte
Jonathan Pilgrim
Baby Jesus
Paul Otto
Kie Blenhauer
Merna Mauss
Christine Gjerstad
Dale Gjerstad
Lorraine Meyering
Carla Helmerservice
Jesus
Two Little Eyes
Winter
Richard Gjerstad
Cathy Steffensen
Tracy Heidecker
Handy Melz
Michael Mauss
Jay Heydlauff
Mark Oakis
Jodi Sapp
Julie Meyering
Ivan Heidecker
Todd Jensvold
Heth Hofbauer
Monte Steinfeldt
le Ann Hagenson
Mary Schmidt
Mary
Manger
Christ
Hynmin
Crown Unday School
Ith
Grarlethere
Bob DeVries, Sr
John Alexander
Clarence Andersen
Robert Armstrong
I. L. Baaken
Linda
Bode
Larry Shirk
Lake Mills
Mary Tel
Albers Electric
Edwin Pat
Mike
Winter Furniture and Funeral Service
George
Evelyn
Randy
Bart—Kirk
Jandy
Wm. Betels Home
Kramer Jewelry & Style Shop
G. A. Kramer
Darut
Nox
Leibrand Livestock
Elmer
Tim
Marv
TV & Appliance
Mrs. Marvin Heyes
Ast
Chistmas
Aukes
Loren Aukes
Merry Christmas
Bosma TV
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