Birth of the Christ Child as the ultimate Christmas story
A reprint proclaims the Christmas story from Luke as the number one news tale. It presents the nativity, Mary and Joseph, the manger, shepherds, angels, and the holy praise, in simple two-syllable language suitable for all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke
Cesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Christ the Lord
Christmas Gift Talk Reflects Joy and Guilt in Giving
In a round of party chatter the group considers Christmas gift giving with emphasis on children. They debate motives, stinginess, and the rise of greeting card culture while cherishing the timeless Nativity story and Whittier’s cradle song about the birth of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Whittier
Christmas Activities At Community Church
Union of the Queen Esther class held carols and read a Christmas article and prayer. Five dollars funded the projector, new calendar committee formed, and forty boxes were packed for shut ins. Various social updates followed including visits, dinners, and local news. Nativity and cantata programs were announced with offerings for a Kentucky children's home. Homemakers group planned sewing lessons starting January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Community Church Sunday School
Genevieve Packer
Walter Trapp
Church Projector
Bruce Hadley
Marguerite Schuler
Everett Bernard
Margaret Greenwood
Shutins
Jesse Wogan
Merte Stanfield
E. H. Biersborn
F. S. Schuler
Jack Westcott
Jacksonville
Fla
Jake Westcott
Mac Shearer
Marshalltown
Keith Hoy
Darlene Hoy
Walters
Paul Walters
Mr. Walters
Alice Jones
Myrtle Walter
Betty
Beaman
I. H. Wentzien
Michael
Gladbrook
Lyle Stover
Greg
Doug
Jo Ellen
Conrad
Dallas Williams
Cynthia
Marvin
New Providence
Harold Good
Albion
Floyd Speas
Elmer Risting
Ora Moreland
C. M. Schwab
Grundy Center
Allen Shearer
Des Moines
Maynard Cobb and Carrol
Eldora
Church of Christ Sunday School
George S. Good
Floyd Aswegan
Simon Siefken
Reinbeck
Community Church
C. N. Brace
BE. H. Biersborn
Dessie Scott
Norman Henness
Paul Billingsley
Union Township Homemakers
Union Town Hall
Herman Harris
Brad Smitherman
E. P. Lepley
Edith Glenney
Carroll Scha
El Dora’s Big Public Works Boost in 1891
Sixty five years ago El Dora the capital of Hardin county invested about 100000 this year in public improvements. The layout includes a new courthouse hotel Methodist church and Y M C A building plus water works. The Augusta Ohrstrom Concert Co offered an admirable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Hardin County
Y.M.C.A
Augusta Ohrstrom
Hardin County Abstract Co
Gifford
Earl Montz
Whitten
Montz
J. B. Starr
W. E. Rathbone
Hardin County Agriculture Society
A. L. Ragsdale
The
Christian Church At
Estherville
Christmas Past Reflections From Eldora News
This week’s column shares letters from Bob Meader of Rockwell City and local holiday notes. It recalls church events, social visits, school and sports updates, and 1901 to 1951 era items including weddings, pastors, and community gatherings in Eldora and Hardin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Meader
Rockwell City
D. M. Moser
Hardin County National Bank
C. McKeen Duren
Moser
Engineering
Iowa State College
Eldora
Iowa
Evergreen- Sherman society and visits cross December notes
Evergreen Sherman society notes show Mr and Mrs Elston Imsland as dinner guests in Hubert Gaard home Friday. Women’s Society of World Service held Dec 13 with president Dewey Eller leading. devotions by Mrs John Crabtree and Mrs Robert Clark. hostess Mrs Claude Davis. Arlan Eller and other Ames visitors joined Elston Imsland eventful week. Rey and Mrs Richard Miller attended the wedding anniversary of B L Clark in Point Pleasant area. Merlin Eller and spouse departed for Minneapolis to attend North- event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elston Imsland
Hubert Gaard
Women’s Society of World Service
Dewey Eller
John Crabtree
Robert Clark
Claude Davis
Arlan Eller
Elston Irisland
Eldon Bauge
Kenneth Severson
Ames
Snow Adds Inches to Ground as Storm Hits Town
Edgington Ave property changes hands with Frank Monaghen and Rudy Zietner as Fox purchasing the building, lot and all fixtures. A snow storm adds two inches to the three already on the ground, totaling five. Frostwork on three M. Z. Albers windows in Pierce Place forms a 12-HARD COUNTY INDEX scene. Otto Bahr wins Eldora lawn and house division for a manger scene with wise men and camels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgington Ave
Frank Monaghen
Rudy Zietner
Fox
M. Z. Albers
Pierce Place
Otto Bahr
Wasington Street
Eldora's
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Inder
Eldora’s Picture Newspaper
Eldora, Iowa
Iowa Press Association
Hardin
Herald-Ledger
Hardin County Index
Town Press
Coeee
PUE George I Advertising
Mer
Don McMillen
George R. Stauffacher
Katharine Piper
Dale Peshia
Bud Davis
Mechan
Ilisher
Stauffacher Business Promotion
Mgr. Doyle Felton Society
Grice Protheroe
Marcella Parker
Paul Mason
Jim Ruby
Gene Peshia
C.g
U. S
John
Jim
Mrs. Grellet Dillon
Bob
Iowa River Valley
Bobby Jean
Coe College
Cedar Valley
John Starr
Ben Franklin
New Legion Club
Merry Christmas
Western College
Lucille Fawley
Dysart
Dean Luhmann
Beckie
Rudolph Eller
Walter Eller
Edward Michaelson
Evergreen Evangelical United Brethren Church
Worship the King
Ed Michaelson
Will Wykle
Ralph Streyffeler
Richard Miller
Opera House
E. H. Marshall
Iowa Central
J. F. Black
S. A. Mossman
Minnie May Knight
Iowa Falls
H. M. Hale
Church of Christ
Genevieve Hardin
Grinnell
Iowa College
Hardin County Herald
Eldard Electric Light Co
Winchester Hotel
Judge Albrook
James M. Pierce
W. J. Moir
W. E. van Buren
Carl S. Newcomer
Baptist Parsonage
Theodore Crosser
Ella Moore
Green Mountain
W. EH. Stanley
Bobbie Hall
Harry Warrington
Laverne Paul
Eldora Methodist Church
J. D. Leonard
Lois Miller
J. G. Vermedah
Frances Adams
D. W. Dickinson
Leslie Pettigrew
C. R. Garland
Frederick Smith
Zearing
Richard Boyd
Waterloo
Santa Claus
American Legion
Hugo Fox
East
Art. Knowles
Joe Kramer
Jennings Hinshaw
Ann Kramer
Laverne Priske
Marcia Daggs
Elmer Anselme
Leonard Blair
Bill Dobbrunz
Heine Eckhoff
Marvin Jeske
Oscar Jeske
Richard Knott
Dale Lawless
Dave Reece
Lawrence
Martin
Mike Voy
Ed Wiesner
Lawn Hill Livestock Sales
NOBLE
Shoe Service
Evergreen - Sherman
Lovell Denniston Lumber Company
Creson & Son
Wood Service
Rea
Ford
Mportant
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