Homemade Dolls Are Loved Best by Children
Iowa City reports that homemade dolls and animals delight children more than store bought items. Elizabeth Alden, University of Iowa associate professor, says handmade dolls offer personal care and a sense of achievement, encouraging patterns and scraps to craft simple, affordable toys.
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Jiowa City
Ero
University of Iowa
Elizabeth Alden
Institute of Child Behavior and Development
Miss Alden
Professor Alden
Winnie-the-Pooh
Dr. Doolittle
U. of 1
Origins of Christmas Cards From Lazy Briton to Henry Cole
A historical note traces Christmas cards to Sir Henry Cole who enlisted John Horsley to design the first three panel card. The central scene drew temperance protest, yet the practice persisted, shaping the early card as a social artifact with moral imagery and evolving symbols.
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Carla
Henry Cole
Sir Henry
Sounder
Victoria and Short Museum
John Calleatt Horsley
Royal Academy
Horsley
Bond Street
Phip
Vicki A Fuehrer Becomes a Bride at Cristian Church
Miss Vicki Alspon Fuehrer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Fuehrer of Cedar Rapids, wed Walter Okerlund of Des Moines at the Cristian church in Vinton. The Empire gown, bronze mum bouquet, and a colonial motif highlighted the ceremony. A reception for 75 followed. The couple will reside at 1519 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.
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Vinton
Cristian Church
Vicki Alspon Fuehrer
Sixth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Ted
Mia
Roseburg
Lee Mislletae
Okerlund
Miss Roseberg
Louis Prang
Boston
Towa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa Steel and Iron Works, Inc
Shower Honors Linda Stolba
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening honoring Linda Stolba daughter of the Bob Stolbas of 339 Twenty-fifth Avenue SW. Hostess was Mrs Richard L Groat of 124 Outlook Drive SW with co hosts to the 35 guests including Sue Groat and Mrs James Buttleman. Linda Stolba is the Dec 27 bridg e elect of Fort Long son of the Robert G Longs of 1244 Thirty third Street NE.
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Linda Stolba
Bob Stolbas
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Richard L. Groat
Outlook Drive
Sue Groat
James, Buttleman
Blalba
Fort Long
Robert G Longs
New Officers Named for May Blossom Order of Eastern Star
Chelsea reports the May Blossom chapter installs new officers led by Roy Tyan as worthy patron and his wife as worthy matron. Clarence Kenn serves as associate matron with Clarence Fisher as associate patron. Phillip Smith conducts, Marvin Walton assists, Entil Novak is secretary, and Ray Hines is treasurer.
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May Blossom Chapter
The
Order of Eastern Star
Roy Tyan
Clarence Kenn
Clarence Fisher
Phillip Smith
Marvin Walton
Entil Novak
Ray Hines
Old World Christmas Comes to Georgetown Market
Astrid Gusterman continues the Georgetown Christmas Market tradition begun by her late husband Stig Gusterman. Since 1959 the market echoes Stockholm’s Lucia and crafts, drawing residents and visitors to the town under the Continental Divide. After a hotel collapse last winter the business persisted with community support, honoring Stig with a December weekend gathering.
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Deensa Anderson
Georgetown
Colo
Astrid Gusterman
Stig
New York
Denver
Sweden
Gusterman
Stockholm
Goig
Stig Gusterman
Astrid
Gusfermans
Allversmith
Lucia Ple
America
Jyear
Lucia
Shel Gusterman
Adlrid Gusterman
Open House Planned for Slaters Forty Year Anniversary
Cecil and Mrs. Slater celebrate 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at First Baptist Church in Aurora. Hosts are their four children Sgt. Robert Slater Mrs. Leonard Roepke Aurora Mrs. Lyle Bare Dunkerton and Lance Cpl. John Slater. They have 16 grandchildren.
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Ifor Cecil
Wait Until January To Give Pets as Christmas Presents
Friends of Animals offers guidance on giving pets as gifts. Do not surprise the family, discuss whether a cat or dog fits, and ensure someone will care for it. Consider delaying until January after the holidays, spaying practices, health checks, and avoid wild animals.
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Friends of Animals
2 Humane Agency
Fon
Foa
Moa
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Nlarin
Colorado
Aylage Square
Boddicker Schools of Music
First Ave
Lindale Plaza
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Santa's
Specials
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Élpan Bermaran
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Cedar Rapids Lumber Co
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