Town News Items and Local Visits From Otumwa
Local items note Virgil Burns visiting Ot tumwa Saturday and multiple social calls. Mrs W P Davis spent the weekend with friends in Albis. Henry Oehler visited relatives in Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs P H E Smith of Salina Kansas carded at A C Dowd home. Grier Ware of Centerville visited Te Oebler and Rev and Mrs A M Smith in Eldon Mora relatives. Sim Howell broke an arm along Ford cratk route earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. P. HE. Smith
Salina, Kansas
A. C. Dowd
Grier Ware
Centerville
Te. Oebler
Rev
Mra. A. M. Smith
Eldon Toys
Moravia
Sim Howell
Moravia Social News Highlights Sunday Visits
Farmalla shared by families as Oska loosa visitors drop by Moravia homes. Otha Main and J D Charity noted as improving. Vivien Sneed of Moulton hosted by J B Sneed. Hazel Dowd returns from Centerville. Funeral of Mrs. W E Miller at Unionville attended by N R Ward and J A Winsler. Swenson and Selby families among Sunday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Otha Main
Oskaloosa
G. ©. Waughop
Moravia
J. B. Sneed
Elizabeth
Moulton
Russell Swenson
Ottumwa
Frank Selby
Community notices and visits in Moravia area
Centerville visitors attend Gypsy Smith evangelistic meeting while Moravia residents host and welcome guests. Local officials and clubs hold meetings with reports of social events, travel to Lynville for a 50th anniversary, horse sales at Milwaukee stock yards, and multiple hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy DuVall
Milwaukee
Church Activities and Christmas Program Notes
The Church of Christ holds Bible School at 10 pm with Communion and preaching at 11 am on the topic Communion. Christian Endeavor meets at 730 pm with officers Loe well Van Dorin John Laws Bonetti Lagle and Mrs John Dille guiding next Sunday’s topic Gods Christmas Gift to the World. Evening service at 730 pm covers The Old Path of Modern Christianity Which. Choir practice and prayer meeting Tuesday. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Thanks for helping with last week’s bazaar and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Loewell van Dorin
John Laws
Bonetti Lagle
John Dille
M. E. Church Notes on Services and Events
Sunday services held with strong Epworth League attendance and a successful Communion. Gypsy Smith meetings in Centerville drew crowds. a recent play required aisle seating. Kings Heralds program attracted more attendees than expected. Services planned for Wesley, Moravia, and Enon next Sunday with morning choir and evening specials. Women's Home Missionary Society meeting at church parlor Wednesday December 18.
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Epworth League
Centerville
King’s Heralds
Wesley
Moravia
Enon
Stecia
Womens Home Missionary Society
Parfora
Viniture
Christmas charity leads ex-lover to rekindled romance
Harriette Dunham seeks Red Cross aid for Christmas gifts but is rebuffed until a store manager intervenes. In a twist, Wilbur Adams, her former lover, reveals himself as the manager and matches a charity gesture. Twenty years after their split, they marry and live happily ever after as she redeems her past with a Christmas charity drive.
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Barriette Dunham
Harriette
Wilbur Adams
The
Red Cross
Abe
Wanda
Gix
Har- Mette
Barrlette
Miss Donham
Misa Dunham
Barriette
Wabtur Adam
Egyptian Palm Tree Symbol Preceded Christmas Tree Origin
The record notes an ancient Egyptian palm tree symbol used long before Christianity. It describes a palm tree that "put forth branch every path" and a branchy spray with twelve shoots, used during winter solstice to symbolize a completed year. The passage references Egypt as a distant counterpart to the German origin tale of the modern Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Egypt
United Brethren Church Sermon Encourages Youth In Service
A church message urges members to live Christlike lives and take the higher view. Last Sunday saw strong participation, with a filled young people’s nook and plans for ongoing services. D Winfield Thompson invites all to join the 6 30 p m youth service next Sunday for spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Vone Jones
D. Winfield Thompson
Iconium Circuit E church services and times
Lepper, pastor, Hilton and Teeniam Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching on alternate Sundays. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:90 p.m. Maine Fairview Sunday School at 2 p.m. Preaching Sundays 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Church
B. C. Lepper
Hilton and Teeniam
Maine- Fairview
Christmas Mood Fills Streets With Yuletide Glow
A fragmented Christmas poem evokes a bustling holiday scene in town. Shoppers fill the thronged markets while shop windows glow with holly and festive displays. The verse notes the seasonal cheer and the communal spirit of the great day.
Origins and evolution of the word carol
The word carol shifted from ring dances with singing to a lively tune evoking dancing. As Christmas became a time for merriment and religious songs, carols used simple phrases and merry tunes to convey religious themes.
Classified ads farm loans best terms available
Farm loan advertisement repeats with contact name Chet Broshur followed by a rental request. A renter seeks a five or six room house in town and asks to inquire at the Union office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Broshur
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Farmalls
Virgil Burns
M. P. Main & Son
W. P. Davis
Albis
Henry Oehler
Oklahoma
E. F. Oehlar
Marie and
Francis
Juanita Smith
Farmalla
J. D. Charity
Vivien Sneed
Hazel Dowd
D. K. Qrelep
Gon. Don
Theo. Miller
M. H. Goeldner
Paul Kenneth
Goeldner
Albin
Sawyer
Tbs
Graham
Ae Thompson
Lhe
Alexander’s Grocery and Produce
Frank Swaim
McFatridge
Coulson
C. M. McFatridge
O. J. Fix
G. W. Bogle
Port Huron Machinery Co
J. W. Halden
H. E. Watts
Lynville
Iowa
Frank Pooley
Marion
Verna Michener
Lyle Michener
University Park
Jaws
Charles V. Michener
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Tfeme
C. E. Hoskinson
E. S. Carter
Frank Houser
E. T. C. Club
Lester Brain
Beas Everman
7. M. Wright
Rockford, Ill
C. C. Main
Rolla Wright
Chambers
Kensington Circle
Bishop
the Geographic Magazine
F. J. Raymond
Blakesburg
Church OF Christ
M. E. Church Notes
United Brethren Church
Iconium
MT. Saddith
New York Times
Martets Chotcoat Greatures
Bethlehes
Constant Vichlance
Chef Broshar General Insurance
Greenebaum
H.G. Broshar & Son
Dotson’s Cafe
Dotson
Prestone
Oehler Bros
Atwater-Kent Radios
Mass
Taxpayers League
Court House
E. L. Hogue
Jas. A. Bradley
C. A. Bailey
C. R. Weeden
Matt R. Sawyers
Frank 8. Payne
Joe Price
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