Thanksgiving Reflections on Gratitude and Heritage
A column recounts the Thanksgiving story from Plymouth with the Pilgrims and Indians, ties it to America’s founding principles, and urges a spiritual, non material focus. Pastor Avery Wetzig and M. R. Elman emphasize gratitude, grace, and living by faith during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
George Washington
Avery Wetzig
Paul
God
Father
Lord Jesus Christ
America
M. R. Elman
Military addresses and names list in a compact roll call
A dense OCR fragment listing numerous military personnel ranks, units, service numbers, and addresses across venues including Camp Lejeune Virginia Beach Philadelphia New York and Key West. The item reads like a roster of individuals such as Maj Oliver Sheldon Capt Warren Mitchell Lt J Kroack and others with associated APOs FPOs shipyards and garrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Sheldon
USNH
Camp Lejeune
N. Carolina
Sheldon
Maj
Oliver May
Clarissa Road
Chelmsford
Mass
AIC
Richard N. Thomson
A.F
T.as. Stewart
A.P.B
Tenn
M. J. Jensen
Saratoga
Naval Shipyard
Philadelphia
Jutting
Randal
10Th St
Joseph
Kroack Co
San Francisco
Calif
Focus on Fallen and Serving: Local Servicemen Addresses
The Tribune continues its annual listing of local servicemen and servicewomen with Christmas card and gift reminders. Readable addresses include many names and units such as USS Canberra, US Naval Station, Fort Polk, McConnell AFB, and Fort Leavenworth, spanning California to Kansas and Idaho. Families are urged to check for accuracy and send notes of support during Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
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G. M. Carman
The
Tribune
G. A. Carman
Alan Wabben
US Naval
FPO
San Fran
Calif
Gene A. Weringa
Inf
APO
San Francisco
Harold R. Bruns
Aug
South
Mountain Home
Idaho
Duane P. Helin
Co. E.sth
BCT
Fort Polk
Louisiana
Gary R. Aukes
Box
McConnell Air Force
Wichita
Kansas
Dale Koppen
M.P. Co
Fort Leavenworth
Frome Tribune Carnival Queen crowned in 1958
Diane Wessels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wessels and an eighth grader, was crowned Carnival Queen for 1958 at the school carnival last Friday evening. Wilbur Becker opens a Fix-It shop in the Robert Van Hoose building north of the Claassen Barber Shop, offering wide appliance repair services.
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Frome Tribune
Diane Wessels
Irvin Wessels
Wilbur Becker
Robert van Hoose
Claassen
Hot Lunch Menu for December 2 to 6
The schedule lists daily meals from Monday December 2 to Friday December 6. Includes beef gravy with potatoes and sandwiches on Monday, hot dogs with fries on Tuesday, vegetable beef stew and peanut butter sandwiches on Wednesday, creamed turkey with sides on Thursday, and macaroni and cheese with salads on Friday. Milk accompanies all days.
Fort Dodge families relocate amid local notices
Ken Shafar and family moved from Fort Dodge to the Miff Wessels farm on Mill Road. The Wessels moved October 22 to the northeast section of town. Dr and Mrs Gjerstad honored with a coffee party as he returned from Viet Nam and married in California on October 31.
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Ken Shafar
Fort Dodge
Kenneth Shafar
Miff" Wessels
Mill Road
Gijerstad
Anh Gjerstad
Paul Gierstad
Myrtle Gjerstad
Gjerstad
Vietnam
California
Local Thompson gathering lists many residents in attendance
A social report lists numerous Thompson area residents including Mr. and Mrs. Belgem, Mr. and Mrs. Gjerstad, the Torkelsons, and others such as Myrtle Gjerstad, Ronald Jacobs, David, Scott, Mary, Tommy, Susan, Bonnie, and Kristin with travel notes mentioning a return to Kansas on November 27.
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Kansas
Myrtle Gjerstad
Mia
Ronald Jacobs
David
Scott
Roger Halverson
Mary
Tommy
Susan
Bonnie
Thompson
Lewis Dengen
Norris Gjerstad
Richard
Dale
Douglas
Darrel Gjerstad
Kristin
Danny
Nerlyn Torkel
Thanksgiving Visit at Minnie Jutting Home
Tuesday to Saturday guests for the Thanksgiving holiday include her son-in-law and daughter Rey and Mrs Robert DeYoung and grandchildren Tommy and Dawn from Schenectady New York.
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Minnie Jutting
Rey
Robert DeYoung
Tommy
Dawn
Schenectady
New York
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Buffalo Center Tribune
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Wimmer
Cayman
M.A. Elman Office
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Pauline Carson
Jerry Gerdis
Joe Kline
Alan Carson
Winnabaga
Kossuth
Adadsonie
Buffalo Center
Iowa
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Maronat Newspaper
Pilgrim Fathers
Bradford
Massachusetts
Plymouth
Roy Potter
South Lane Drive
Lakewood
Ohio
Jack L. Smith
Damp Neck
Virginia Beach
City
Dennis
Cushman
Public Works Dept
N.A
Key West
Florida
A/IC
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St. Panama ‘City
Virgil Lewis
Duluth
Minn
Douglas Brager
Jef. House
Usachs
Ft. Hamilton
Brooklyn
N.Y
Larry H. Becker
Hdg
69Th Artillery Group
Mark Hamilton
84Th Artillery
Herman J. Haager
Eerin
Eugene G, Sarno
Royal's Service & Repair
Larry Sapp
J. Dennis Richey
Twertey
Derald Berg
White River
Kevin Heyer
Vernon Burkhart
Naas
Chas Field
Beeville
Texas
Robert Hamilton
Harlen D. Steffensen
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Coral Sea
San Fransico
David J. Cushman
In A
Bradley A. Larson
Usarv Agre
Pio
Henry D. Meyering
Eugene T Kelso
Supply Sq
Gary C. Peterson
Gary Risius
Apt
Leavenworth
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Oliver Street
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Hillside
Thomas Ray Berhow
Fleet P
Paul L. Carson
14Th
FMS
Thomas M. Addy
Dennis D. Bosma
Scty, Wg. Supt
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A.P.O
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EAR Bagge
Roger D. Gordon
Usnausec Grundy
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G. Stonebraker
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E.E.M.T
Dept
Guam
FVP
Cali
Duane G. Wempen
Sgt
Dwight J. Dorenbush
CMR No
Travis A.F.B
Gray
David L
Cherry Ave
Long Beach
Stéphen T. Kiewier
V.A.Q
Air Frame
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Alameda
Wabben
W. 5
S.R
NTC
San Diego
el James C. Haisman
5Th AG Co
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Colo
AMN
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Lowry Afb
Mike Day
Fifth Army Band
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Kathleen Jutting
Fort Sam Houston
Gene R. Haager
Corpus Christi
Stanley Band
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B.R
Stafford
Virginia
Gerzema
Kent
N. Union Ave
Ozark
Alabama
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Dennis’ L. Hippen
Lee Villages
Fort Campbell
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Lakota, Iowa
FDIC
Tribune Files
Harold Frerichs
Onno Frerichs
U. S. Navy
Des Moines
James Rhode
Here
Steinberg Grocery
James
Buffalo Township Farm’ Bureau
City Hall
Francis Berhow
Farling Adams
KGLO
Mason City
Central College
Pella
Lillian Jutting
Willis Limberg
Jeanette Jurgena
John Tapper
Atwood
Steinberg Mercantile Company
Elmer Leibrand
LeRoy Moss
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Thomas J. Larson
U.saral
Dapo
Seattle
Wash
Arnold E. Sachs
Maint
Fort Lewis
Clarence Pease
Bud Elwood
Bobbie Johnson
Gordon Frette
M. O. Skitle
Rochester Hospital
Mike Betels
Martin Bronleewe
Matt Fowler
Sparks Bros
DeVries Sale Co
Eagle Feldeannt
Larry
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Sheryl
Leste Belgem
Linda
Bobby
Lance
Henry Torkelson
Chrysler
DODGE
Valiant
Whiteis Auto Company
Forest. City, Iowa
Foye
Inftato ” Center
Towa
Wolverine
Wilson Clothing Ffalo Center
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