Community Tidings and Holiday Gatherings In Marion
The Wharton Gazette notes a December family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parton and relatives from Marion and neighboring towns. Camp Fire Girls elect leaders Meredith Wolfe and Kathy Lockwood with a carol visit to Gerrans nursing home and a Christmas supper. Others travel to Rose Bowl, Richland, and California for holiday events. local clubs announce rifle meetings and memorial services for John C. Schultz.
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Earl Parton
Thirteenth Avenue
Parton
Herbert. Kaufman
Winston, Mo
Nelson Parton
Marshalltown
Dick Straley
Neil Wood
Wilbur Parton
Frances
Eugene
Marion
Bob Sundburg
Carl
Camp Fire
Meredith Wolfe
C. M. Lockwood
Kathy Lockwood
Judy Mohrman
Maurice Jacobs
Gerrans Nursing Home
B. W. Schenken
Harvey Gipp
California
Schenkens
John Schenken
Downey
Calif
Gipps
A. L. Barngrover
Long Beach
Barngrovers
Christmas greetings and holiday visits in local communities
Furloughing soldier Pfc Ronald Knapp arrives from Fort Sill for a 15 day leave at the Harold Hand home. Christmas Day guests include the Brockmans Edison family and Lehman family in various towns. Visitors come from Ames Des Moines Marengo Cedar Falls and Davenport. A West Marion Garden club Christmas party is planned. Local families host relatives with season wishes from Dickey's Foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ronald Knapp
Fort Sill
Okla
Harold Hand
Prayers for Peace Observed in Land of Jesus on His Birthday
Christian pilgrims in Nazareth joined midnight mass at St. Joseph's church as Father Peter Eichelberg quoted Psalms praying for peace. About 3,000 locals and diplomats attended while tensions kept many from Jordan. Bethlehem services were broadcast to the Holy Land with crossers limited at the gate. Jordan had moved to ease its travel limits for some nationals.
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Nazareth
Israel
Ins
Land of Jesus
Jesus
St. Joseph’s Church
Peter Eichelberger
Washington, D.C
Jerusalem
Jordan
Middle East
Bethlehem
Holy Land
Christ
Mandlebaum Gate
Nativity services amid travel limits in Holy Land
Pilgrims face Jordan travel bans and limited Bethlehem processions. Father Emilio Pascottini urged peace and urged nations to pray for harmony as Vatican officials note Jordan restricts access, while Vice-consul Eugene Bird attends Bethlehem nativity services in an official capacity.
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Harold B. Phillips
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Susan
Mesa
Ariz
Lt. Fontaine
Sherman Fontaines
Rifle Club
American Legion Junior Rifle Club
Legion 1
Carol
le Anna Kemp
Wallace Kemps
Sandra Wolfe
Linda Vavra
Connie
Jerry Osborn
Mark Mathews
DeWayne Sparks
Jim Langridge
Sue
Sara Bateman
John Evenson
Steven Kepler
Richland
Winfield A. White
Mary and
Clark
Mrs. White
F. W. Smith
Andrew George
Albert Flickinger
Northview Drive
Claude Pollock
Cedar Rapids
Alma A. Henderson
In Oak Shade
Knapps
Howard A. Knapp
Karen Knapp
Ralph Anderson
Iowa Falls
Laura Ann
Barbara
John
Paul
Darrel Gire
David
Douglas
Charles Hite
Alburnett
Judy Lynn
Ralph Hilmer
Douglas Court
Santa
Jack and Jill
Eleventh Street
Ricky Failor
Phil Gross
Vicki Herren
Kathy Kenneally
Margaret Boquist
Patti Davis
Bonnie Jo Hogan
Donald Kading
Johnny
John Kading
Carl Kading
van Horne
Paul Ohlen
Blairstown
Jerry J. Mann
Glenn ‘Chadle
la Salle, Ill
Howard Gardner
Linda
W. D. Donahugh
Vernon Brockman
Mrs
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John and
Jeanne
Harry Lehman
Jack Lehman
Olive Emmons
Marengo
Nelson Geiger
Cherry
Larry
Beth
Brenda
Ames
Henry Chicoine
Mary
Mark
Yvonne
Des Moines
C. O. Meyer
Dr. Meyer
Earl T. Brockman
Mr. Brockman
West Marion
Clinton Moyer
Patricia
Melanie
Susie
A. C. Moyer
DeWayne Fintel
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Fintel
J. M. Bailey
Florence Bailey
Harry Lehmans
Valparaiso Technical Institute
Valparaiso
Ind
Metta Whitcomb
Bert Whitcomb
Springville
Mabel Elkin
Davenport
Robert J. Elkin
Bud Connell
W. H. Newman
Central City
Charlie Norkus
Willis Pastrano
Chan- Floyd Emmons
Mr.'nell
Gaza
Egypt
Esther Ribler
New York
Jack Lavie
State Department
U.S
Cana
Galilee Mountains
Emilio Pascottini
Bethlehem Grotto
Bethhlehem
Eugene Bird
Smith Shoe Service
Noinvw
Sunjay Hinzars
Old Mo
Kroehler
Serta T.V
Saaso
Hollywood
Burton Dixie
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Crosley
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