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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

9

Palo Alto County Retarded Children Christmas Program Summary

Sunday afternoon December 11 at the High School Auditorium hosted by Palo Alto County Association for Retarded Children. Mrs Colburns class performed a blue cap rhythm band with Jaytar Sticks triangles cymbals and bells then a playlet Santa and his reindeer sought Rudolph. Mrs Slagles and Mrs Hevingas rooms sang readings and the First Christmas story. Citizen of the Year awards to Carl Wizdahl Emmetsburg and Ruthven and Fred Lenz Curlew were presented. Special entertainment by Sackett Drew and Wienke. Teachers received gifts and Christmas treats were distributed.

Palo Alto County Association Carl Wigdahl Emmetsburg Wiz

Social club Christmas gatherings share gifts and smiles

The Freedom Township Birth day Club hosted a Christmas party at the Cardinal in Estherville with 500 won in prizes for Ed Domek, Robert Greschen, and George Varcoe, plus gift exchange and coffee. Fairfield Farm Bureau and Friendly Birthday Club held festive events with pledges, officer installs, carols, and hostess duties noted.

Freedom Township Estherville Ed Domek Robert Greschen George Varcoe Mike Lewers C. J. Miller Ruth Boyd Fairfield Club Fairfield Farm Bureau Club Alice Underwood Ella Thompson Ed Bredehoeft Florence Jacobson Iva Cody Kenneth Cody Elizabeth Hansen

Hofstads Observe 47th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Hofstad celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday December 11 Guests included Dot Hofstad and children Vicky Jeri and Ben Jerry Hofstad and Kay H B Holstad of Spencer brother of the groom Vicky a student at Augustana College Sioux Falls will visit relatives in Delaware Ohio before returning home for holidays

John Weber West Bend Barbara Jack Schmidt Chris Schmidt Humboldt Grave Emmetsburg Carl Hofstad Dot Hofstad Vicky Jeri Ben Jerry Hofstad Kay H.B. Holstad Spencer, Bro

Christmas Dinner for Rotman Presby Church Ladies

The Redman Club and The Mariner's Club held a Christmas dinner at Stub's Ranch Kitchen on Sunday December 14 with 18 members and six guests present. Mrs. Martin Miller served at the coffee service and decorations included a lighted Christmas tree and Yule candles. After refreshments and a social hour, members gathered at Mr and Mrs. homes for post-dinner visits.

Martin Miller Redman Club Mariner's Club Rotman Presbyterian Church

Social hour follows meeting at Mrs. Firkins home

Mrs. E. L. Firkins hosted a meeting at her residence with a social hour afterward. She served home made candy cookies and coffee to attendees.

Ayrshire Lutheran Church Christmas Program Set Dec 23

Ayrshire Lutheran Church plans its annual Christmas program for December 23. The Catholic Benefit card party occurred at Parish Hall Degd n. The Altar Society of the Sacred Heart held a potluck dinner gift exchange and program at 6 45 pm on December 14 at Parish Hall. Mrs. Blanche Rouse returned home Saturday from Iowa City hospital where she had been a patient.

Holdsinner Anna Munden T. Nock Ora Kelso Ayrshire Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Blanche Rouse Iowa City

Ayrshire Farm Event Honors School Homecoming Royalty

The Ayrshire community held annual homecoming activities at the Ayrshire school with a basketball game vs South Clay. Roger Schmidt led as master of ceremonies and royal candidates from the classes of 24, 34, 44, 54, and 64 were honored with red roses. Marge Kirschbaum and Joe Carr were crowned queen and king. A dance followed with Lynch and the Many Men providing music.

Silver Lake Farm Bureau Homemaker's Club Leslie Binder Forest Rouse Ayrshire Roger Schmidt Gary Moodie Elaine Loomis Dave Weber Mary Jane Heiman Brad Hoben Sharon Baueliner Joe Carr Loren Stephens Larry Herbers Marge Kirschbaum Sherry Bowman Joan Binder Donna Weishaar John F Heiman Lynch Bob Bowman Hugo Buettner

How to Get a Nice Red White and Blue Feeling

A brief guide offering simple ways to celebrate patriotic colors through crafts and casual decor. It suggests inexpensive, accessible ideas to evoke a red white and blue mood at home or for events.

Lithle Greer

Country Club Christmas Dance Planned by Members

The Country Club hosts a Christmas Dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with lunch served and music by the Accents. Chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis and co chairmen Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Chapman. Committee runners include Mr. and Mrs. Arden Bauck Mr. and Mrs. Howard Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Dale Reichert and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morrow.

Robert Davis LaVerne Chapman Arden Bauck Howard Richardson Dale Reichert Joe Morrow

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