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Varna Thanksgiving News Notes and Local Visits
Varna residents recount Thanksgiving with Evar Carlsons in Venona and Katharine Dorea Smith's weekend with grandparents in Magnolia. Local events include a food drive at the W. L. Christy place, charity sales at the Varna Opera House, and community gatherings hosted by Colson and Held families. Ongoing health concerns, school activities, and Japanese art sales from the Varna schools are also reported, along with visits by residents to Peoria and Chicago for business and relatives.
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Varna
Evar Carlson
Venona
Katharine Dorea Smith
Magnolia
Vivan Haws
W. L
Varna Opera House
W. Co
Charles Colson
Lofgren
Ethel Warner
Frank ‘Sneeden
Peoria
Sthe Colson
P. Wi
Dart
St. Rose
Broaddus
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Cliff ‘Bullman
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Chicago
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Mies
Jennie Mc
Alfred
P. W. Held
Frank McCuskey
S. Potter, Jr
AL. V. Ricketts
Chillicothe
C. E. Ricketts
Oland
Opera House
Bessie
Iva Krantz
Lostant
Donald Smith
Japanese Art and ‘Picture Company
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wilson Francis
Helen Smith
Mildred Griggs
Decatur
Violet
Esther Boyle
Montepin
W. L Mills
Ruth Bumgarner
Champaign
Anna
Matie
Jerad
Julian
Thorwald
Hiram
Holstein
Wig “Griffiths