Dear Santa Claus Dear Santa Boy and girl requests
A collection of children letters to Santa listing toys and gifts desired. Requests include dolls, a dog, a doll house, games, a stroller, a BB gun, a pony play set, baby sister items, Barbie and Kissy dolls, a tricycle, a record player, and other toys. Names include Debra Reed, David Reed, Vickie Furnas, Lori Ann Lamp, Anita Lamp, Kathy Gorham, Mary Helen Gorham among others.
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Santa
David
Slike
Vickie Furnas
Sandra
DeeAnna
Dona Jean
Leslie Ridenour
Fire Destroys Devore Home Near Wapello
Wapello dispatch reports the William Devore farm home five miles south of town on Highway 61 burned Saturday night during the family’s absence at Fairview church program east of Newport. Firemen fought the blaze from 9:20 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. and checked it again at 4:45 a.m. The wooden frame house, including Christmas presents and nearly all belongings, was destroyed. the family of seven ages 7 to 42 lost their home and clothing, sewing machine, and desk, while other buildings were saved. Owned by James Bruner of Chicago, the family will stay at the late father’s Newport area home temporarily.
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Wapello
William Devore
Here
Highway 61
Fairview Church
Newport
Wapeilo
Fairview
James Bruner
Chicago
Devore
West Liberty Pythians Hold Christmas Party
West Liberty Pythians and Pythian Sisters Temple 189 Knights of Pythias and guests enjoyed a Christmas party at the hall. A 6:30 potluck supper was led by Pauline Misel JoAnn Jarvis and Dorothy Chelf. A Christmas tree and program were arranged with Frieda Sanders Vaughn Saunders and Frieda Sanders in key roles. Installation of 1962 officers led by Marie Buffurn will be held January 2 open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Pythian Sisters Temple 189
Knights of Pythias
Pauline Misel
JoAnn Jarvis
Dorothy Chelf
Frieda Sanders
M. E
Vaughn Saunders
Pauline Wolf
Marie Buffurn
Star School Christmas program lights up High Prairie
Students at Stax School performed a Christmas program Thursday afternoon featuring solos and group songs. Notable items included We Welcome You, This Is the King's Birthday, Our Tree, Toyland Town, and Silent Night. Recitations by kindergarten pupils and multiple student performers followed, with a ceremonial gift hour and refreshments after. Teacher Mrs. Gertrude Kohi led the program with Mrs. Estella Harbaugh at the piano.
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Douglas Eichelberger
Kenneth Reichert
Susan Eichelberger
Timothy Wright
Robert Herlein
Gregory Lindle
Bernard Kent
Presen
Mark Luge
Russell Shield
Barbara Kent
Jean Eichelherer
Barbara Edmonds
Diane Hoopes
Santa Claus
Santa
Kenneth Eichelberger
Jean Eichelburger
Richard Stange
Sheila Burriger
Estella Harbaugh
Gertrude Kohi
Five Day Forecast for Iowa Temperatures Dip Then Rise
Weather outlook shows temperatures averaging 3 degrees below normal from Tuesday through Saturday with normal highs 27 to 35 and lows 10 to 17. Warmer midweek, cooler end of week, and moderate to heavy precipitation including light snow tonight and Tuesday, and again Friday or Saturday.
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Iowa
Double or Grief in a Wily Card Game Tale
A bridge hand tale unfolds with East as dealer and North South vulnerable. A tense clash erupts as a double attempt spirals into a rout, South ruffing hearts and taking eight tricks while North clings to hearts and spades. The narrator laments aging judgment and the fatal double.
Horoscope Forecast for Many Signs and Merry Christmas Message
A broad daily forecast page notes generous acts and joy for all, with zodiac entries from Aries to Pisces offering advice on harmony, kindness, and social bonds. It closes with a Christmas cheer and a birth note predicting a child with a keen mind, urging value of friendships.
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Aquarius
Tan
Lo Ihoge
P.m
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Popsickles Model Barn Wins County Fair Prize
J Edwin Slolf, a farm lad from near here, created a miniature barn using 1475 popsicle sticks. The judges praised his woodcraft entry at the county fair, noting only the roof and base used nonstick materials.
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J. Edwin Slolf
Akes
Christmas Get-Togethers At Oakville
Oakville hosts multiple Christmas dinners and visits with families across nearby towns. Notable gatherings include Robert Murray’s Oakville dinner with Elmer Murray and Knouse families, the Lyle Kallenbergers at Sharon Murray’s Wapello home, and Dick Whitaker visiting from Mayfield Ky. others plan holidays with Shipmans, Berkholis, Vincent, Hardin, Swafford, Lange, Kraner, Msmilton, Hamiltons, Fox, Cline, Wieshmeyer, O’Brien, Webb, and local relatives in Burlington and New London.
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Oakville
Robert Murray
Elmer. Murray
Beryl Knouse
Gary Knouse
Burlington
Lyle Kallenbergers
Sharon Murray
Wapello
Sam Murray
Dick Whitaker
Mayfield
Kentucky
Levi Whitaker
West Shipman
Wayne Shipman
Elmer Shipman
Fred Mohlie
Don Shipman
Emogene Brown
Feli
Bloomington
Minn
Tol
Gordon
Berkholis
Ed Hahn
Joanna
William Vincent
Ted Hardin
Robert Swafford
Clarence Lange
New London
John Kraner
Alo
Don Msmilton
What Cheer
Town
Leo Morton
Hamilton
J. C. Fox
Willis Cline
Join Wieshmeyer
Sperry
John O'Brien
Jeffer Decorah, Jr
Ronald Webb
Molly O'Brien
Christmas program dazzles Wilton church crowd
Wilton Methodist Church hosted a Christmas program featuring recordings and songs from beginners to primary groups, plus a student play. Several young participants performed solos and ensemble pieces, including A Little Bell, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Away In A Manger, and The Spirit of Christmas, with a manger scene and a one act play Scrooge's Niece.
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Susan LaCrosse
All
Faily Rhodes
Robin Zinger
David King
Ricky Cooling
Beth Zinger
Janelle Jensen
Pamela Shotwell
Billy McClk
Christ the Lord
Terri Schneckroth
Rocky Wagaman
Judy Guy
Cheryl Menneyse
Patty Barkalow
Dorothy Ward
Billy Saubdman
Rose Diehl
Craig Scott
Jesus
Wayne Tank
Yeti
Mary
Peggy Campbell
Joseph
Tom Gordy
Shepherd
Jimmy Ayres
Sally Snider
Jag Tank
Randy Risinger
Ali Bobby Glenny
Bobby Lambdman
Ronny Torrence
Johnny McClean
Gil
Becky Marolf
Judy Ward
Susan Hartley
Bruce Meisinger
Scrooge
Helen Phelps
Miss Scrooge
Ricky Duffe
Tim Zinger
Sharon Zinger
Shirley Ayres
Bonnie Bonnie Campbell
Bob Scott
Shepherd's Stall
Doris Loder
John Scott
Elizabeth Ward
Eegitt Pues
Stolen Motor and Tools From Timms Home
Police report theft of a seven horsepower gasoline motor electric motor water pump a bench grinder socket wrench set a box of tools and other items from Mrs Harry A Timm 1909 Cedar Street description of a man seen on property noted. Explorer Cabinet to hold winter holiday dance for explorer scouts January 5 7 30 to 11 30 p m at Masetine Elks club reservations via district cabinet representatives by January.
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Harry A. Timm
Cedar Street
Don Conrad
Tipton
Explorer
Hoover District
Explorer Cabinet
Lance
Masestine Elks Club
Christmas Dinner Guests Fill Muscatine Homes
Extensive list of Muscatine area families hosting Christmas meals on December 25. Names include Ross, Froehner, Garvin, Fuller, Haller, Allbee, Richter, Noble, Barnhart, Yerington, Fletcher, Schmidt, and many relatives visiting from Davenport, Iowa City, Ames, and beyond. Families gather across multiple addresses with varied guests and out-of-town travelers for holiday dinners.
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Debra
Lory Reed
P. S
Lori Ann
Mom
Dad
Anita and
Lori Ann Lamp —O
Sarita
Kathy Gorham
Mary Helen Gorham
West Liberty Pythians
Star School
Mulberry Ave
B. Jay Becker
Tors
North
South
Diusday
Alles
Taurus
Gemini
Moon
Leo
Lion
Wing
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
F.D.C. Loans
Tue
Dubuque
Consult
Federal Discount Corp
Sycantorn Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Wilton Church
Robert J. Ross
Demarest Avenue
Clifford Brocket
Rock Island
Richard Brocket
Letts
Cathy
Pat Brocket
Lets
Judy Eube
Robert Brocket
Raymond
Larry
Melody
Billy
Bobby
Pat Ross
Muscatine
Louis" Frochner
404
West 8Th
Richard Fahy
Tommy
Peggy
Diane
Myr
Lyle Froehner
Muscating
Welden Froehner
Frayne
Charlie
Davenport
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Igenneil Froehner
Terry
Houston
Texas
Eddy
Bob Jones University
Homer Bailey Ae
Art van Bochave
Edward Bekker
Sharon Longstreth
Ray C. Garvin
Wilsow
Darrell Garvin
Darall Lee
Tina
Dean Garvin
Randy
John Marshall
Mitch
Rory
Richard A. Fulder
Lucas Street
Robert Connell
Jenny
Jeffrey
Richard C. Fuller
Dianne
Duane
Denise
Richard A. Fuller
Gary D. Ziegler
Town State University
Ames
Orville A. Ziegler
Monroe Street
Vernon Franklin
Robin Road
Wayne Lyle
Keola
Hayden Davis
Cotter
L. Johnson
Blue Grass
Loven Johnson
St Paw
I. A. Sanders
I. M. Sanders
H. M. Plett
H. Bu Plett
Harold Ogilvie
Geneva Drive
Thomas Ogilvie
Satrday
Paul Semper
Cindy
Jimmy
Harold W
Nick’ Gailvie, Jr
Debbie
Jessie Pain
Veda Watson
Harvey G. Albee
Jane
I Mary Place
Floy Allbee
Wenneth, Albee
Harvey G. Allbee, Jr
Seattle
Washington
Joseph Gillespie
Burnside Avenue
E. W. Packard
Conway, Ark
Gillespie
C. H. Gillespie
Carden, Ark
Jack B. Hill
Famly
Laura Hill
Scott
Kenneth Schrours
Main
Dale
Joyce
Jerry
Iowa State University
Des Moines
Bernard C. Roths
No. 5
General Drive
Adam C. Roth
Austin
Dennis Roth
Towa
City
Gertrude Dennis
Iowa City
John Feldman
Laurie
Minds
Raymond C. Toussaint
Lorence Howard
Nebraska Street
Victor Boyce
Morning Sun
Maynard Howard
Robert Howe
Eliza, I
Donald Howard
Linda
Donnie
Kristy
Stevie
Roger
Grandview
Albert. Workman
Mrs
Wiliam Emmett
Waverly
Virgil Ross
Ruth
Charles
Steahr
Chuckie
Hillis Cromer
Vinton
Mike
Jack Workman
Tom
Robert Schmidt
Donald Schmidt
Jesse Haller
Beverly
Johnny
Christina Karr
Haller
Bridgeman
John Haller
Verna Pierce
Rose Slater
Floyd Vander Ploeg
Lucas
Aubrey Loeschen
Mark
Spencer
Terry Loeschen
John
Pred Vander Ploeg
Clarence Vander Floeg
Jana
Egythe Haifleigh
Hazel Schwanke
Midred Maifleigh
Raymond Richter
Stockton
Richter
Joseph A. Richter
Montpelier
Joseph F. Richter
New Boston
Darlene Richten
Joseph ‘A. Richter
Darlene, Montefelier
Raymond, Dewayne
Pon Marshall
Cedar
Miami, Fla
Don Schoenthal
Sandy Amann
Ron
Roscoe Marshall
John Noble
Jefferson
Lloyd Noble
Beuy
James Noble
William Noble
Waterloo
Kenneth Heath
Weldon Barnhart
Clifton
Michelle
Walter Barnhart
JoAnne Barnshart
Richard Castle
Eugene
Ronnie
Aledo
Herman Theobald
Craig
Gary
Henry Rahlf
Wayne
Weldon Barnharts
Henry Rahlf, Jr
Hurschel Fletcher
Orange
Dean Fletcher
Cary
Richard
Cracker
Ida Springhorn
Mable Terry
Robert Yerington, Sr
Robert Yerington, Jr
Don- Dickie
Roy
Lloyd Dealer, Jr
Christy
Canton Schmidt
Mable Paul
Route 2
George Thayer
Mesa
Phoenix
Aviz
Nancy
Judy
Glen Whiteley
Charles Thay
Neil Fifer
Iowa Avenue
Thomas J. Fifer
Lakewood
Ohio
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