Leighton 4-H club Christmas gatherings and village notices
The Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H club met at Nancy De Cook home on December 11 with leaders and guests, singing carols and sharing a party. Members discussed record books, gave talks on nutrition and salads, performed demonstrations, and exchanged gifts around the Christmas tree. Nearby Scott township farm bureau meeting December 12 featured a cancer film, vocal numbers, a turkey dinner for 74, and a grab bag exchange. January meeting set for the farm bureau building in Oskaloosa.
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Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club
Nancy de Cook
Delores Rempe
Marinella Hoksbergen
Elsie de Jong
Betty Synhorst
Norma de Bruin
Karen van Heukelem
Scott Township
Rozella_ Robinson
Piani Ervin van Rheenen
Ray Heaton
Ike Henry
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa
Generous Iowans Sending Gifts to Hospital Children
Generous Iowans begin sending Christmas gifts to State University of Iowa hospitals for young patients unable to be at home. The December 15 report lists needs from unused cards to toys, scrapbooks, games, records, and dolls, urging donors to gift items they would want under their own tree.
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Towa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Brakes Fail as LeMars Driver Publishes Parking Lot Crash
Kenneth Wells of LeMars experienced a brake failure last week causing his car to mount a curb and crash through a plate glass window during parking. No injuries are reported, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Kenneth Wells
LeMars
Obituary of Arie Samson in Prairie City Iowa
Arie Samson died suddenly at his son Charley’s home on December 3 at 3 30 p.m. from a heart attack at age 72 3 21. Born to Adriannes and Clarina Samson nee Van Diejen he came to the United States in 1903 and married Anna Zylstra in 1904 at Leighton Iowa. Six children were born four sons two daughters with one son dying in infancy. Surviving siblings include brother Gerrit of Newton and sister Dicky in the Netherlands. 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceded by wife in 1949 and by eight brothers and three sisters. He belonged to the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella after funeral services by Rev. Simon De Vries. The family expresses thanks to Rev. De Vries and notes burial details and surviving relatives.
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Arie Samson
Charlie
Adriannes Samson
Clarina Samson Nee van Diejen
U.S.A
Anna Zylstra
Leighton
Iowa
Harvey
Christian Reformed Church of
Prairie City
Walters Funeral Home
Simon de Vries
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Thanking Neighbors and Friends for Kind Expressions
A brief note of gratitude to neighbors, relatives, and friends for flowers, cards, and expressions of sympathy and support during a time of loss.
Maggie Vander Meulen obituary in Hastings Nebraska
Relatives report the death of Maggie Vander Meulen on December 4 at a Hastings hospital after a two year illness. Born in Pella to G A Vander Meulen Sr, she was 91. Survived by nephews and nieces in California Nebraska and Pella. Funeral services were held December 6 in David City with burial in the John Vander Meulen lot at Edholm.
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Maggie Vander Meulen
Hastings
Nebraska
Pella
G. A. Vander Meulen Sr
California
David City
Nebr
John Vander Meulen
Edholm
Keep Ideas About Christmas Simple For a Small Child
A brief guide from Iowa State College staff suggests explaining Christmas simply as the birthday of Jesus. Mrs. Pauline Carroll avoids Santa Claus for her children, teaching that gifts, singing, and helping others reflect the holiday’s meaning.
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Santa Claus
Iowa State College
Pauline Carroll
Jesus
Bethlehem night tale and Santa in children’s dreams
Mrs. Carroll suggests a simple Bethlehem story for kids and letting them enjoy Santa from stories and department store appearances. She cites a boy who learns a family can be Santa after gifts reveal the spirit, avoiding blunt denial while keeping wonder and belief in play.
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Bethlehem
Santa Claus
Insulation Tip to Cut Winter Fuel Costs
Carroll Worlail extension agricultural engineer at Town State College advises inserting about two inches of insulation between ceiling joists to curb fuel costs. He stresses placing a vapor barrier between insulation and the ceiling to ensure effectiveness.
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Carroll Worlail
Extension
Town State College
Jingle Bells and Holiday Notes From Town
Brief town items list foreman Kenneth Betzer absent Monday and Nellie Matheny spending weekend in Knoxville. Mrs. Henrietta Wallace recovering from surgery and back to full time. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McClain in Des Moines visiting sister. Blanch Sampson and husband to Des Moines Friday. Edwin on three weeks Navy leave, soon to Norfolk. Kay Eeling shopped in Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Dirk De Jong and wife visited Prairie City on Saturday. Only five shopping days left until Christmas.
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Kenneth Betzer
Nellie Mathenypent
Knoxville
Henrietta Wallace
Gerald McClain
Des Moines
Blanch Sampson
Edwin
Navy
Norfolk
West
Kay Eeling
Oskaloosa
Dirk de Jong
Prairie City
Peter de Jong
South Central Conference Standing Update
Conference standings through Dec 13 include Knoxville 61 Valley 60 and Indianola 45 with other results: Winterset 41 Knoxville 51 Pella 41 Indianola 47 Tech 44 Albia 68 Lincoln 38 Valley 62 Indianola 49 Winterset 36 Indianola 35 Chariton 42 Lincoln 37. Upcoming games list Knoxville at Albia, Chariton Valley at Indianola, Ankeny at Indianola, Centerville at Valley, Indianola at Van Meter, Tech at Lincoln, Tech at Pella.
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le Knoxville
Albia
Chariton Valley
Indianola
Enterville
Knoxville
Ankeny
Centerville
Valley
van Meter
Tech
Lincoln
Pella
Winterset
Chariton
Pastor's car damaged by loose truck wheel hit
Rev. William Goetz of Tripolis was driving when a rear dual wheel from an oncoming truck broke free and struck his car head on. The impact caused about $250 in damage to his vehicle.
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William Goetz
Tripolis
Goetz
Nast Shapes Santa Claus Image for Modern Times
A noted cartoonist Thomas Nast created the modern Santa figure with a round snowy beard and fur trim. Since 1868, his illustrations for Clement Clark Moore’s poem helped standardize Santa’s look, including a sleigh and a pack of toys.
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Thomas Nast
Santa Claus
Nast
Clement Clark Moore
Saint Nicholas
Santa
Soils Meeting at Albia Attended by Marion County Men
A regional meeting of the Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners was held in Albia Iowa on Thursday December 4 1952. Attending were district commissioners district conservationists farm planners county extension directors and PMA chairmen.
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Albia
Marion County
The
Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Iowa
Iks
County
Exton
PMA
Soil Conservation Discussion Amid Iowa Meetings
During a morning session state officials including Othie R. McMurry and Wilma Bryant reviewed budgets and records with county clerks. The principal meeting heard Le Compte, Senator Elect, and directors from Tipton Ames and Des Moines discuss burden on the Soil Conservation Service and paying farmers to practice conservation.
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Jacob J. de Haan
Pella
Paul Brown
PMA
Forrest Kohrt
Ells
Wilma Bryant
Knoxville
Othie R. McMurry
Soils Conservation Committee
Wer. le Compte
Corydon
Iowa
State Soil Conservation Committee
Earl Elijah
Tipton
Tonstant
Maurice Soulis
Ames
Frank Mendell
Des Moines
Soil Conservation Service
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Henry Vander Werff
Adm
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