Christmas through history amid American and English views
The article notes Christmas faced hardship across centuries yet persisted. It cites early American colonists who did not observe the holiday and an English Furilan comparing Christmas to pagan rites. Puritan writers in New England labeled Christmas celebrations as abominations and Bacchanalian feasts.
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Atlante
New England
Mts
William Prynne
Prynne
England
Europe
Lee
Charles Dickens
Maribeth McDermott Weds John McDonald at Christmas Themed Ceremony
Miss Maribeth McDermott and John McDonald wed at the First Methodist church in a Christmas setting. The ceremony featured flocked trees and white florals with Rev. Frohardt officiating. About 200 guests attended the reception at Geneva Country Club before the couple planned a Miami honeymoon and a new life in Iowa City.
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Maribor McDermott
John McDonale
Methodist Diarg
C. D. McDermott
Seneva Drive
Harold McDonald
Ollumna
Frohardt
Floyd Scart
Brussels
Carol Hathaway
Anne Robinson
John Kennedy
Town City
Ralph McDonald
Olumira
John Walker
Rhoades Lawson
Rockford
Ken Goswin
Joe Mullins
Dave Hennessey
Iowa City
Geneva Country Club
Linda Loper
Sharon Garvik
Richard Lord
Jane Schroeder
Linda Kautz
Nedra , Morgan
Judy Bishop
Sue Gaylord
Des Moines
Sharon Ridge
Janet Orr
Columbus Junction
Miami
Fla
Jani
Myrtle Ave
Towa City
McDonald
The
State University of
Towa
Kappa Kappa Gammia
Social Sora
Shower Honoring Barbara Fisher Held at Hayes Home
A miscellaneous shower celebrated Barbara Fisher's upcoming marriage to Harlan Hayes on December 23 at 7 p.m. in the Methodist church. Hosts Elmer Hayes and Maxine Hayes presided with guests from Denwelt, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Decatur, and nearby towns. Decorations featured mint green and white, an umbrella centerpiece, and gifts were opened after games and contests.
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Warllo
Elmer Hayes
Hom
Barbara Fisher
Harlan Hayes
Methodist Church
Maxsi
Hayes
Nelson” Graham
Ronald Campnell
Mediapolis
McDonald
Sophe J Mare
College of Medicine
Suz
Alpha Kappa Kappa
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Omicron Delta Kappa
Denwelt
Mich
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Towal City
West Liberty
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Decatur
White Shrine Christmas Party Held With Potluck and Santa
The White Shrine met for its December gathering Monday evening with a 6:30 p.m. potluck. About 64 attendees enjoyed carols as Santa distributed gifts. entertainment was led by Marian Day and a committee, with a singing group and a duet by Patricia Rensink and Kris Pagel. Officers night is planned for Jan 15.
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Santa
Marian Day
L. R. Welch
Elaine Pagel
Mildred McCleary
Beulah Lawrence
Anna Housé
Metzgers to Note 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Metzger of Rock Island observe their 25th wedding anniversary on December 26. The couple, formerly Florence Morgan, were married in Rock Island. They have three children: Raymond Jr a senior at Augustana College and Linda and Judy at home.
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Wapello
Raymond Metcer
Eighth Ave
Rock Island
Florence Morgan
Raymond Metzger
Raymond, Jr
Augustana College
Linda
Judy
Harry Gipples To Note 57th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Gipple plan a family dinner Dec 21 for their 57th wedding anniversary in Letts They were married at the Hildebrand home and have lived in Letts Since retirement he served on the Letts school board and town council She has long been pianist at the Letts Methodist church and active in multiple clubs He and Mrs Gipple have two daughters and three grandchildren with ties to Madrid and Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gipple
Letts
Gipple
Order of Eastern Star
George Crist
Warren Carlson
Madrid
Greidchldren
Jeanne Evelyn
Robert Carlson
Harry E. Crist
Near Letts
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Iowa Ave
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America
Mrs. Lee
Massachusetts
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Oklahoma
Maribeth McDermott
John McDonald
Jorn McDonald
Sunbeam
Finner
Tip
Model
Mora
Sunbeam Automatic Waffle Baker and Grill
Batte
Downstair
Unter
Easiar
Tierney
JH. McClearys
J. H. McCleary
Nebraska
Cranston
Robert Boyce
McClearys
White Shrine
Harry Gipples
Miller & Sons
H. J. Heinz Company
Heinz
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Ernest K. Reeves
Clarence Be, Frye
May W, Kindler
Elmer H. Wiebel
Albert F. Allen
Edna Russell
Gertrude M
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Mackenzie Julia M. Chris
Jeanne M. Barry
Jesse J
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Lucas
Phillip H. Thompson
William Burrows
Willian Ballenger
Harlan A. Plowman
Harry Nelson
Floyd,j. Tennell Leonard E. Coulter
German R, Cruz
Bert F.,paul
H.J. Heinz Company
Muscatine, Iowa
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