Remembering Dick Lura a Teacher Sheriff and Friend
A Jim Klobuchar tribute recalls Dick Lura a devoted teacher Edina East and Carver County deputy who died with Ronald Kalkes in a Chaska crossing collision. His widow Lois Berkland reflects on his laughter, farming, church life, and plans for a master’s degree as their family mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Klobuchar
Minneapolis (Minn) Star
Dick Lura
Lois Berkland
Reuben Berkland
Fenton
Ronald Kalkes
Carver County
Chaska
Earth
Edina-East
Dick Lara
Iowa
Luther College
Becorah
Gaylord
Emmetsburg December church and club activities and events
A schedule of local church services dinners and social events from December 20 to 28 including Ruth Circle potluck at St Pauls, Ayrshire School Board dinner, Past Matron's Club meeting, Christmas party at Emmets purg Care Center, senior center events, Christmas programs, candlelight services, an open house for the Emerys, and a final note on a festive frosting recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ayrshire
West Bend
Vivian Bargman
Belva Schmidt
Emmetspurg Care Center
Palo Alto County
Senior Citizens’ Center
Emmetsburg
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church
United Church of Christ
United Methodist Church
Lloyd Emery
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Biblical Animals in Bethlehem Stable and Holy Land Domestication
A historical overview explains oxen donkeys sheep and goats in biblical times and their roles in life Passover lambs and the Garden of Eden theory. It notes Noah era wildlife at Hai Bar in the Negev and the symbolic lamb of God while detailing camel imagery with the Three Wise Men voyage.
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Bethlehem
Holy Land
Christ
Asia
Jesus
Negev
Eilat
Hai Bar
Christmas Worship Service At Rodman Sunday School
On December 23 the Sunday School will present a Christmas service of worship followed by a fellowship hour sponsored by the Mariners. The December 20 confirmation class meets at 5 30 p m in the church basement. Santa Claus visits Rodman on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard van Horn
Clifford Shriner
Worthington
Minn
Louise Shriner
John Shriner
Henry Pedersen
Palo Alto County Hospital
Enmetsburg
Santa Claus
Rodman
First Christmas Observed in England 521 A.D
In England Christmas is said to have first been observed as a holiday in 521 A.D. when King Arthur celebrated his victory in retaking York.
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England
Arthur
York
Nimble Bible Goats and Their Caprinae Lineage
The nimble goats of Bible times belong to Caprinae in the Bovidae family alongside oxen antelopes sheep and goats. Goats and sheep share a close relation and the male goat is beard regulated.
Camels in Bethlehem Scene Highlight Regal Travel Beast
The text describes camels as integral to the Nativity, noting their regal bearing and desert travel traits. It explains the camel’s long gestation, single offspring, height, and yearlong nursing, plus product uses such as hair, hide, manure, and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph’s
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Egypt
The Bethlehem Rose Legend of the Shepherd Girl
A Bethlehem shepherd girl lags behind as the shepherds approach the manger. An angel shines bright and scatters white roses before her, which she gathers and places at the manger’s feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth-lehem
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minneapolis Star
Cleby Cobindas
Decorator Loing
Syria
Palestine
Babylonia
Ural Mountains
Europe
Kurdistan
Tigris-Euphrates
Mt. Ararat
Isaacht Brathat Zoo
Jerusalem
Phota Micha Bar-Am
Ken
Frosn Rodman
Frank Shriner
Smith-Corona
Remington
Carlson Craft
Mrs
Carl Nauss
Ervin Berkland
Mrs. Selmer Nelson
Mery Hauenstein
Colleen Berkland
Federal Reserve System
Taca
Jésus
Christias Carol
Robert Davis
Encyclopedia OF Bible Life
the Miliers
Harper & Row
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