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Newspaper
New Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
3
The report covers Sunday and Wednesday visits among Bessman Reed Bahr and related families in Alden and nearby towns, plus club activities. The Bide A Wee club had a one o clock lunch with gift exchanges. Royal Neighbors held a Christmas dinner with many guests. Also included are resident visits, hospitalities, travel to Minneapolis and Des Moines, and plans for arrangements and holiday travel.
Mrs. Josephine Catlin announces the engagement of her daughter Marlys to Raymond B Boyenga son of H W Boyenga. The wedding is set for January 3.
Mrs Ellen Christensen of Popejoy will leave Saturday for La Pryor Texas for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Glen I Parker and family. Mrs Parker is the former Dorothy Haydock. Sara Walton and Richard Cousins will return home for Christmas from the University of Iowa Iowa City to spend holidays with their parents. Raymond Clift also to come home from the University of Iowa for the holidays.
Pioneer Garden club held its annual Christmas party and guest night on Monday evening December 15 at the Legion hall. At 6 30, twenty seven members and their guests were seated at candle lighted tables, a dinner was served by the committee, followed by games, stunts and Christmas carols led by Mrs. Inez Fuller, and an exchange of gifts.
On Sunday F A Sharar celebrated his birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Sharar in Pope Joy. A dinner was served featuring the traditional birthday cake.
Mr. Sharar received many gifts at a gathering attended by guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Sharar, Judy and Mike, Tim Mulford and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sullivan of Popejoy, and Mr. and Mrs. William Sharar of Williams.
Alden high school faculty and spouses gathered Sunday evening at Gloria Nelsons home for a pot luck supper and a Christmas party. Attendees exchanged gifts from a grab bag and shared seasonal cheer.
A government and junior class trip by school bus to Des Moines is planned for Monday, December 22. Students will observe the General Assembly in session at the state house as an educational activity.
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