Ruthven Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Held
The Ruthven American Legion Auxiliary met December 7 with 27 members present. They voted a 5 dollar appropriation to Retarded Children Ruthven Public Library and Leonard Wood Memorial. New members Laura Hansen Mildred Taylor Katherine Leh mkuhl Nancy Rouse initiated. entertainment by Jeane Behrendsen Iva Pederson. Santa visited. January program will focus on legislation national security and civil defense. Hostesses Joyce Jondahl Altavene Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven American Legion Auxiliary
Ruthven Public Library
Leonard Wood Memorial
Laura Hansen
Mildred Taylor
Katherine Lehmkuhl
Nancy Rouse
Rose Geelan
Mildred Largey
Pat Schnell
Elsie Wichman
Ruth Hansen
Peg Sassmart
Jeane Behrendsen
Iva Pederson
Deanna Whiting
Santa Claus
Joyce Jondahl
Altavene Jones
Ruthven Junior High Teams Fall to Emmetsburg
Ruthven junior high boys and girls hoops teams lost to Emmetsburg on December 11. The boys were defeated 19 to 31 with Ruthven leading 12 to 9 at halftime, while the girls trailed 6 to 18 at halftime and finished 19 to 34.
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E’burg
Ruthven
Emmetsburg Catholic
Ruthven High students sell candy after home games
After Ruthven High School home basketball games, students began selling candy on December 10 following the Ruthven Everly contest. The activity centers on student fund raising and school spirit.
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Ruthven High School
Ruthven-Everly
Community fundraiser to raise funds for eight track tape player
A community effort seeks support to fund an eight track tape player and related items to ensure the success of upcoming parties. Candy sales will continue for an extended period to aid the drive.
Ruthven School presents Christmas Cantata Star Of The Silent Night
The Ruthven school music department staged a Christmas cantata Dec 12 featuring mixed voices. Roy E Nolte composed Star Of The Silent Night with performances by Robin Jones Pat Geelan Cheryl Samek Deanna Drum Lois Kunz and others in solos duets and choir numbers. The program opened with a piano prelude Gasu Mambino and closed with Mark The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night a cappella. T A Christiansen directed opens the holiday season for Ruthven area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven School
Doug Pickrell
Prince
Hills of Judah
Lois Kunz
Marcia Barber
Deanna Drum
Cindy Logan
Julie Brown
Winnifred Geelan
Robin Jones
Debbie Miller
Shepherds Watch
Pat Geelan
Craig Henningsen
Delray Bredehoeft
Cheryl Samek
Winifred Geelan
Child Divine
James Oppedal
Jeff Rosacker
Mark
T. A. Christiansen
Ruthven
Lions Club Bulb Sale Supports Eye Bank and Scouts
The Ruthven Lions Club conducted a bulb sale with Boy Scouts assistance on December 6. Ten cases sold with one remaining, proceeds to National Eye Bank Ruthven summer recreation fund and Boy Scouts for their canvass role.
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Ruthven Lions Club
Boy Scouts
Main Street
National Eye Bank
Ruthven Summer Recreation Fund
Social Center Officers To Serve Two Terms
The Social Center board minutes show officers and committee heads will serve two years. Elected for another year are Chairman Marie Hansen, Vice Chairman Jeane Sehrendsen, Secretary and Treasurer Marie Stewart, and others including Barbara Hansen, Albert Clasing, Irene Schnell, Ruby Powers, Carmen Markley, Abe Zielstra, Wayne Shellabarger, Marcia Barber, and several committees. Mrs. Douglas Green was appointed housekeeper. A new guest registration book and donation list will be added. Next board meeting is January 10 at 9 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hansen
Jeane Sehrendsen
Marie Stewart
Barbara Hansen
Albert Clasing
Irene Schnell
Ruby Powers
Carmen Markley
Abe Zielstra
Wayne Shellabarger
Marcia Barber
Conrad Johnson
Paul Powers
Frank Coleman
Lenora Osterhus
Julie Souhrada
Joyce Jondahl
Pat Schnell
Ruby Schurg
Douglas Green
Night of the Black Toad chosen for district contest
Ruthven Consolidated High School selects The Night of the Black Toad as entry for district one act contest set for January 22. Cast members Shawn Steffen Jackie Frederick Delray Biedehoeft Jim Pederson Gwen Johnson Doug Pickreil cited for strong performances in this 1800s suspense drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven Consolidated High Schools
Shawn Steffen
Jackie Frederick
Delray Biedehoeft
Jim Pederson
Gwen Johnson
Doug Pickreil
Bill Rosacker
Cindy, Largey
Rhonda Simonson
Winnifred Geelan
Calamity Sai
Linda Oman
Bobby Sox
Patty Brown
Susan Davis
Lois Kunz
Steve Johnson
Social Center Attendants Schedule With Dates
The center lists attendants including Louise Parker on Dec 17 and Abe Zielska on Dec 18. Santa visits Dec 18 from 16 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to HH 5 p.m. Other dates show Mildred Largey Dec 20, Anna Rauhauser Dec 21, Lenora Osterhus Dec 22, Beulah Smith Dec 23, and Mr and Mrs Cart Larson Dec 24.
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Louise Parker
Santa
Abe Zielska
Mildred Largey
Anna Rauhauser
Lenora Osterhus
Beulah Smith
Cart Larson
Ruthven Seventh Graders Stage Fashion Show
Ruthven seventh grade home economics class directed by Miss Patricia Emmons presented a fashion show for the third grade on Dec 9 at 2 30 PM. Thirteen girls modeled garments made from man made materials and plant fibers, with notes on availability care expense and handling. The audience and teachers included Miss Janice Swanson and the class will begin a unit on cooking soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Patricia Emmons
Janice Swanson
Rhonda Eaton
Darcy Hansen
Patty Hanson
Beverly Krough
Donna Martin
Carla Meyer
Rhonda Meyer
Geri Molitor
Janet Rosacker
Becky Buehler
Diane Sikora
Jan Thompson
Pam Toland
Jeri Hemmingsen
Julie Langner
Cindy Simington
Church notes outline area worship and classes
Ruthven United Methodist Zion Lutheran Seventh Day Adventist Sacred Heart Catholic Lost Island Lutheran list weekly services and study groups for several churches including times for Sunday school worship communion catechism choir and youth groups with monthly and weekly schedules indicated.
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Lost Island Lutheran
Krishen Persaud
Olson Golden Anniversary Celebrated at Ruthven
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson of Ruthven marked their 50th wedding anniversary on December 5 with an open house at Zion Lutheran Church. Hosts were their children Don Eaton and Fred Olson Jr. Additional family and friends from multiple towns attended and shared greetings and a memory table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Olson
Ruthven
Zion Lutheran Church
Don Eaton
Fred Olson, Jr
Sioux City
Opal Simpson
Algona
Walter Hinrichs
Olson
Coleen Eaton
Marcia Eaton Rudd
Des Moines
Dorothy Hauswirth
Havelock
Lisa Olson
Elizabeth Eaton
Angela Olson
Ruth Ann Gleirich
Rodman
Pastor Christensen
August Riedker
LeMars
Mabel Dietrich
Fenton
Spirit Lake
Esthervilla
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Olsans
Woman's Club Plans For Santa's Visit
Ruthven junior women's club held a Dec. 13 caroling meeting at Marcella Eaton's home with co hosts Jeanette Nelson and Bev Heisler. They finalized plans for Santa's visit to Ruthven on Dec. 18 and sponsor a letter to Santa and an original art contest for all Ruthven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Marcella Eaton
Jeanette Nelson
Bev Heisler
Santa
Carmen Markiey
Pat Graham
Andrew Melson
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Legion Auxiliary
Social Center
Palo Alto
United States
Emmetsburg Publishing Co
Main Emmetsburg
Iowa
RFD
Pat Brown
Rosa Kunz
Sue Kropf
Joan
John Bredehoeft
Kent Pickrell
Jim Qoppedal
Jeanette Motitor
Cindy Largey
Joan Haar
Linda Whiting
Lori Rosacker
Linda Burris
TORO
Sandy Claus
Wigdahl Hardware
United Methodist
Fred Samek
U.M.Y.F
Um.y.f
Robert Leach
Sacred Heart Catholic
Father Wingert
School of Religion
Ear of Corm
Richard
Chuck Nelson
Arnold Fisher Whittemore
Fred Olsons
Woman’s Club
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