Getting Into The Christmas Spirit
An article reflects on the Christmas story from Luke. It notes the census leading to Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth, the donkey journey, roughing it for days, and ending at a manger outside Bethlehem. It urges contemplation and gratitude for blessings at Christmastime.
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Caesar Augustus
Christ
Roman Empire
St. Luke
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judaea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Palestine
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Jerusalem
Retirement Santa: A Small-Town Chamber Job in 1964
In July 1964 I left the school for my first post retirement role as Santa Claus, chosen by the Chamber of Commerce. I retrieved a mothballed red and white suit from Rexall Drug and set up a chilly shed near the square as headquarters, with a heater and chair added later. Children and parents sought me out on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and I became a visible seasonal figure.
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Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Rexall Drug
Gosselink Builders
Letters to Editor and Santa and Christmas in Pella
A reader comments on timely voting cost editorials and civic participation in Pella. The piece blends a critique of editorial focus with anecdotal memories of Santa visits, Christmas wishes, and local recreation events, noting Paul Bradigan's resignation and Southenders’ responses.
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Pella
Santa
Paul Bradigan
Nick
South Pella
Scrooge robber robs Vander Kolk home during holiday
A Christmas crime disrupted Peter Vander Kolk family as a thief stripped their home of valuables including a $7 savings bank for Leo, 12. Mrs. Vander Kolk vowed stricter security after the incident, aiming to lock the door on departure.
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Peter Vander Kolk
Leo
Jail Breakers Escape Two Days Before Recapture
Two bootleggers escaped from Marion County jail for a brief period before sheriff and deputies recaptured them. Also recapped are notes from a 20 years ago Messiah concert at Douwstra Chapel directed by Robert Rittenhouse with Henry Cox as concert master and soloists Edith Le Cocq Thomas Bosveld Darlene Van Zomeren and Allen Wortman. A 10 years ago entry recalls vandalism at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home grounds with a blue spruce eight feet trimmed and later used as a Christmas tree by Wilson Duven. Also listed are 5 years ago church service at First Christia Reformed Church conducted by CROSS and a Snap-On-Tool contest won by Chuck Blom plus a candlelight service.
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Marion County
Robert Rittenhouse
Douwstra Chapel
Henry Cox
Edith le Cocq
Thomas Bosveld
Darlene van Zomeren
Allen Wortman
van Dyk- Duven
Wilson Duven
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Beverly A Barton
Dick Barton
Ernie Visser
Henry Fischer
Lola van Weelden
Ohio
Cass
Iowa
Maron
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Jasper
Elsewnere
Pella Chronicle
Franklin St
MWC
Michael E. Sullivan
Ted
Zylstra
Home Auto
Marion County Mutual
IMT
Tulip City
Washington
Klyn Tire & Battery
Merry Os Thas
Tony’s Auto Parts
Tony-Bob-Hank
Dave
Carolyn
VanDyk Real Estate
Franklin
Ssnicy Ven Iitmertstiew Non
Bob's Automotive
Rick
Rick Waits
Monroe
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