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Newspaper
Oxford Leader
Location
Oxford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented list shows numerous individuals and firms with payments for groceries, drugs, coal, printing, milk, and services. It includes registrations, jury work, insurance, transportation, and various public notices, reflecting county operations and vendor transactions.
On a snowy Christmas morning the Clark family welcomes a guest in Dick Roberts who lands a small plane to reunite Marion with her sister and bring the family together. Sam Sr. and grandparents praise the holiday as the youngsters cheer the unexpected flight and fellowship. The tale contrasts a farm famille’s longing with a dramatic airborne rescue that brightens the day. In a separate note, Widow Millie faces suitors Bob Ramsay and Jim Walden and a bold marriage proposal from Tom Noulton, who offers a practical, honest plan to share work and cooking at Christmas.
Miss Vera Kelley of Ottumwa visits family while many residents attend to weekly tasks and social calls. Several neighbors and relatives including the Harrises, Yenters, Livezeys, Schrader family, and others are listed with visits, sick lists, and casual gatherings around Oxford. The column ends with an offer to order magazines or newspapers.
Bills listed include Blackmar & Co SUPPHOS 94.00 Allen Clarence H weed commissioner 28.00 Aldous Flower Shop plants 8.75 Ayers F E Co lumber 94.80 Big Grove township trustee meetings 0 16.00 Barton Warner Co sup PHOS serceen 2620.00 RVOCEMIES 22.977
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