Wadena residents share gatherings and notices
Wadena and area residents attended oyster supper for Mrs Hicks birthday. Families and friends visited, including Alden Gell and daughter from West Union. Obituary notes Frederick Minger, 73, longtime Illyria township resident, died December 18, with services at St. Joseph church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Minger
Hlyria
Minger
Christian
Barbara Minger
Messerli
Illyria
Mary Ellen Clapper
Anna
Francis
C. M. Aylesworth
Strawberry Point
John Minger
Wadena
C. H. Wilson
Lima
Ella Rush
West Union
D. P. Cregan
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Ladies Aid to Elect at Mrs Crowe’s Home
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a December 28 gathering at Mrs Will Crowe’s home starting at 2 PM. Mesdames Hangartner Dibble and Appelman assist. R V Brandt leads a Silent Night program. Officers will be elected and installed, with Jan meeting planned. Members urged to attend a Sunday edit at 10 AM. Gift policy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Will Crowe
H. T. Hangartner
H. Dibble
C. Appelman
R. V. Brandt
Louie Olson
Adolph Frederick
Ice Sa
United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule Card
Sunday school at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 8 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at George Jennings home. Sunday school executive meeting Tuesday at W F Moore house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
George Jennings
W. F. Moore
Christmas Visits and Socials Dot Monticello Area
Mr and Mrs Tom Benson from near Highland visited late week with Mr and Mrs Fred Bigler and others. P E C social at West Union hosted by Mrs F W Schneider. Mrs E W Appelman wintering with daughter in New Hampton and plans Christmas in Clermont. Donald Gress returns to Cedar Falls after visiting his parents. James MecAlvin of Chicago to visit relatives over holidays. Union Sunday school to present a Christmas program with a tree and songs. Inga Larson returns from Minneapolis to spend holidays with sister Anna and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuane
Farm Bureau
Thore Thompson
L. L. Garr
Postville Hospital
Ben Conner
Anton Kohls
J. CG. Jerdee
Elsie Marie
Decorah
Seward Swenson
Ed Wickham
Tom Benson
Highland
Fred Bigler
L. L. Carr
Wm. Larrabee
F. W. Schneider
West Union Last
E. W. Appelman
Jon Kerwick
New Hampton
Clermont
Donald Gress
Willis Gress
Cedar Falls
James MecAlvin
Chicago
Wm. Larabee
James McAlvin
Waterloo
Union
Inga Larson
Minneapolis
Anna
Old Saint Nicholas and the Christmas Spirit
A Boston Herald piece reflecting on Saint Nicholas as Santa Claus, tracing origins to Nicholas of Myra and evolving names, and affirming the holiday as a time for childlike spirit, goodwill, and peace shared by people of all ages. It emphasizes kindness, tolerance, and unity at Christmas across nations and generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Nithulaa
Nicholas
Saiat
Myra
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Old Russia
Encyelopedia
America
San Nicolaas
Buttt
Saint Nicholas
Sants Claus
Kris Kringle
Whriatendom
The
Boston Herald
First Christmas Card Appears From 1943 Era
London star writer notes a 1943 issued Christmas card printed for Sir Henry Gole, first director of the South Kensington museum. The card, reproduced with other efforts to celebrate the nativity, ranges from Cologne ivory reliefs to Eric Gill woodcuts. The piece reflects a return to medieval austerity and mentions a hearty meal motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria and Albert
London Star
Henry Gole
South Kenington Museum
Cologne
Eric Gul
Clermont Study Club Met Honors War Era History
The Clermont Study Club gathered at Mrs. Wm. Larrabee Jr.'s home to discuss World War I era history. Mrs. Garr presented Life and Letters of Walter Hines Page, Mrs. Crowe analyzed Wilson's War Message, and Helen Phelps read from Dere Mable. Larrabee hosted birthday refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Study Club
Wm. Lerrabee Jr
Walter Hines
L. L. Garr
E. L. Crowe
Woodrow Wilson
Helen Phelps
Dere Mable
Streeter
God Gift to Humanity Christmas Lesson 1932
The International uniform lesson for Christmas 1932 centers on Luke 2 8 20 and the shepherds as first to hear the Messiah news while angels Gabriel and the visit to Mary Elizabeth and the babe in the manger are noted. The shepherds bring gifts symbolizing the origin of Christmas giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Mary
Manger
Gabriel
God
Elizabeth
John the Baptist
Heavenly
Santa Claus Across Nations At Christmas Eve
The piece notes Kris Kringle named Santa Claus varies by country. In Lithuania Christmas Eve visits differ. Germany and Norway hide gifts in remote spots. Holland calls him Saint Nicholas, then Santa Claus after Dutch migration. Sweden’s Bata Claus appears like America but does not use the chimney, entering rooms at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Anta Claus
Germany
Norway
Holland
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Sweden
Bata Claus
America
Che Christmas Man
Shepherds and Wise Men in the Nativity Accounts
The text debates whether the shepherds visiting the newborn Jesus are the same as the magi seen by the star in the East. It notes that only Matthew mentions the magi and only Luke mentions the shepherds, while Mark and John omit both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Matthew
Luke
Mark
John
Candle care and holiday gift tips from a quirky note
A fragmented advice piece suggests using a candle to keep a wick upright and burns longer, with mentions of candles and decorations staying grease-free. It also references cash Christmas presents and a January sale, noting the recipient will enjoy shopping.
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Donald Leonhart
Dyersville
U.B. Christian Endeavor Society
Glen Frey
Max Jennings
Forest. Moore
Harry Johnson
Gertrude Frey
United Brethren Sunday School
Bethlehem Echoes
Ivan Moore
Wil Flauher
Ames
Lizzie Schrock
Howard Mason
M. A. Klingman
Ed Raftis
Pleasant Ridge
Emily Erickson
Marvel Messerli
Luman Fox
Volga City
B. A. Jennings
Dale Broughton
John Fay
Robert Whittenbaugh
H. O. Rundell
Ellen Lawler
Charles Aylesworth
Clint Rush
Weat Union
Fred Minger
Presbyterian Church
Ole Johnson
Alfred Johnson
Teelena Olson
John Erickson
Ralph Reed
Roy Leonhart
Ladies Aid TO Elect
United Brethren Church
Llermont
Merry Christmas
John Hansen
Wadena, Iowa
Ymua
Jackie
Cooper
Conrad Nagel
Lewis Stone
Carrow
Geome
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J. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
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