Christmas at the Churches Evengelical Church Pageant
A detailed account of a Friday evening Christmas program at Evangelical Church includes orchestra, choirs, readings, dramas, solos, and a children’s pageant. Numerous participants such as Dale Wilson John Hager Sylvia Frank Ruth Wilson Lorena Gonnerman and Addie Ballheim are listed with roles and class participants. The event features offerings, concluding with benediction and Santa themed segments.
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH
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Dale Wilson
John Hager
John Gonmerman
Sylvia Frank
Arlene Brew Worder
Dale
allen Quourn
Little Mothers
Arletta Gormerman
Ruth Bellinger
Ruth Wilson
Darwin Hager
Lorena Gonnerman
Mrs. Bowers
En-Der-Christ-Macht
Addie Ballheim
Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church presents an Orchestra invocation and a primary department exercises row with a series of Christmas songs and titled pieces by young performers including Dix ie Lees Cordray Marjorie Riggle Jean Schaible Merldine Maxine and Emrogene Elliott Esther Hems worth Harold Unger Corrine Osborn and others. Sacred Heart Church notices Mass schedule lists three celebrations by Rev Francis Habig on Christmas Morning at 9 20 10 30 and 11 00.
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Dixie Lees Cordray
Marjorie Riggle
Jean Schaible
Merldine
Maxine
Emrogene Elliott
Esther Hemsworth
Harold Unger
Corrine Osborn
Phedtineton
aoe SACRED HEART CHURCH
Francis Habig
Frankes celebrate twentieth anniversary and wedding of John G Frank
Mr and Mrs J G Frank marked their twentieth wedding anniversary last Sunday. Relatives gathered at their home after church for a picnic and social time. John G Frank wed Ella M Anton at noon on August 18 1907 in the Anton home with Rev L F Smith officiating. The couple began housekeeping on the Frank farm southeast of town later moving to La Porte City. They built a modern home near Main Street and now reside there. Also notice: Sam Fleisher and Otto Hoppe seek batcher job. phone numbers 66 14 or 40 51.
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Mya
J. G. Frank
Frank
John G. Frank
Ella M. Anton
Dee
bible
Kira
Wro- Anton
L. F. Smith
Evangelical church
Frank farm
La Porte City
Main street
D. W. Morgan
Presbyterian church
Clarksville
Sarah Jane Banwell
Banwell
Rev. Morgan
Harold Rockwell
St. Frane’s hospital
Waterloo
Rockwell
Cornelia Perigo
Frank Edgeton
G. F. Ponsford
Vinton
Arnold Girseh
L. C. Darvas
Spokane
Wash
JW. Momentelier
Stockton
Harry Muwlins
C. M
plesse
Burr Towne
Alice Lyle
Keota
Betty
Juha Keer
res.de Justices
tata
Waturing
W. WL. Lyon
airs
Hodges
Misa Esther King
Charles King
State Teachers College
teraum
speciata
Goodwin grocery store
J. W. Kober
Esther
Winthrop
Winthrop school
Misa Sylvia Kober
GOOD CHEER CLUB
laoge
Calvin Cogledon
Auburn
Wm. Wilson
George Weisert
Jaughter
Marguerite
Warry
Mt. Auburn
Engiedow
J. §. Ronk
Geraldine Jtonk
Marguerite Waisert
Santa Claus
La Porte City notes and community items
Merry Christmas promotions for candy and wood, local calls for trades, and social updates from La Porte City and surrounding towns. Reports include visits from Waterloo residents, church funeral in Clarksville, hospital news, home moves, holiday plans, and school sports chatter noting La Porte City high school’s basketball prospects as a regional rival to Vinton for spring tournament contention.
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Vinton Times
La Porte City
Soll
La Porte
Vinton
Gingzch Speaks Before Lions Club Meeting
The Lions Club held its regular Tuesday noon meeting with good attendance. Reports from several committees were heard and C B Cogviny entertained with a talk delayed by climate and other factors, led by Laon W W Little.
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Lions Club
C. B. Cog viny
alt imateendanc Laon
W. W. Little
Auto Accident Near Main Street In City
A two car collision occurred on Main Street Thursday when Adr beng dn son cohided 3 vin by Arthur Wil. Wilson Leis stopped his car in time to avoid a worse crash. The vehicle from the other car had broken wheels but no injuries were reported. Occupants escaped unharmed.
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Arthur Wil
daiven M. Toow
Wilson Leis
Tcon
Walter Fox
Postoffice Busy as Holiday Mail Flows In
Postmaster Geo Bunger reports a heavy Christmas mail rush with incoming and outgoing items. Rural carriers will continue deliveries while stores extend hours this week for shoppers. Various local notices include farm rentals, sales, and weekend visits as residents prepare for Christmas celebrations.
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Geo. Bunger
Porce
Cemetery Improvement Donations Listed for Fund Drive
A donor list up to press shows many contributors from diverse cities including Marshalltown Waterloo Chicago and Long Beach with amounts ranging from one dollar to sixty dollars. The piece notes gifts of cash and work toward cemetery improvements and cites M F Lizer as secretary treasurer, inviting further donations. It ends with a brief local update on Walter Fox’s recovery after a car collision.
Local Stores Offer Fine Stock of Christmas Wares
Local merchants showcase a strong selection of Christmas gifts in La Porte City with articles suitable for every family member. Tour the local shops to find items at competitive prices and support the community economy.
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La Porte City
Granted Patent on Motor Governor in Wminsman City
Wminsman resident received a patent the latter part of last week for a motor governor perfected months earlier. Demonstrated on a Ford engine, the device reportedly works perfectly enabling high speed engines for grinding and wood sowing tasks. Supporters expect substantial monetary returns from the invention.
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Wminsman
Trusman
Barbed Wire at Pastime Theatre thrills crowds
Pola Negri stars in Barbed Wire at the Pastime Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday drawing ovations as it portrays war from behind the lines through Mona a Normandy farm girl and a German prisoner. Also Bruce township Farm Bureau meets December 29 with a program including The Romance of Sleepy Valley, recitations, a county agent talk, social hour and refreshments.
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Paramount
Mona
Normandy
Installation of Officers of the Woman's Auxiliary
The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion installs new officers for the year. In a Monday meeting Mrs. Charles Loveless installed Charlen Kocher as President Clyde Jenks as first vice president Ida Fox as second vice president Wallace Franklin as secretary Louie Schreiber as treasurer Marry Perigo as chaplain Roy Hawkins as historian and V Konicek as sergeant at arms. The Legion met nearby and Auxiliary members served refreshments after the sessions.
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Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion
Charles Loveless
Charlen Kocher
Clyde Jenks
Ida Fox
accondicu
Wallace Franklin
Louie Schreiber
Marry Perigo
Roy Hawkins
V. Konicek
arma
American Legion
Annual Meeting of Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Held in Waterloo
The Black Hawk County Farm Bureau elected officers for the coming year at its Waterloo meeting. E E Mattingly became president, A G Largen vice president, A L Kreger secretary, Ora Howard treasurer, with Herry Craft named township director. Women’s officers were chosen as Mrs Ora Howard chairwoman, Mrs P L Friedley vice chair, and Mrs Albert Nielsen secretary. Succeeding president S O Smalling of La Porte City declined re election after three years. Also notes on poultry for sale from J F Gay, Buff Orpington cockerels priced 2.60 to 4.00 each.
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Black Hawk County Farm Bureau
Waterloo
E. E. Mattingly
Black Hawk tno
A. G. Largen
Cedar Falla
Sec
A. L. Kreger
Cedar Falls
Treas
Ora Howard
Cedar Falls township
Herry Craft
Spring Creek township
Christmas Parties Across Clubs Share Festive Cheer
Local country clubs and community groups held Christmas gatherings at member homes and clubs last Friday and over the weekend. Attendees included Mrs. John A. Gonnerman, Mrs. C. C. Hager, Arlene Huppert, Gretchen McQuilkin, Ruth Cooper, Lorena Gonnerman, and many others with readings, music, gifts, Santa visits, and a planned New Year’s reso lutions session for January 6 at Mrs. Earl Huppert’s home.
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Greer McQualkin
John A. Gonnerman
C. C. Hager
Arlene
Robert Huppert
Gretchen McQuilkin
Gretchen
Graden
McQuilkin
Ruth
Frances Cooper
Lorena Gonnerman
Dorothy
Donald Anderson
Earl Huppert
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Mrs. Gonnerman
Hark
Angela Sing
Mra
Tohn Gonnerman
Merlin Kober
Helen Frank Harlene Craven
Edward O'Brien
Harold Langford
Iron Good
James Vandersall
Clarance Gonnerman
METHODIST CHURCH
Bobby Stew
Pioy
Blorjorie Milne
Jack Frost
Shelby Foss Jr
Jack
Cecil Teeter
Harry
Carl Brust
Billy
Bobby Fultz
Jean McChane
Polly
Bessie Sawyer
Meg
Betty Hummel
Benediction
Sam Fleisher
Otto Hoppe
Betis
Monroe township
Benton County
Secor
W. R. Mowbray
C. E. Ashley
Mary Ballou
Dallas Lange
httte son
Misa Florence Abel
Doers
Treer
Wall
Marie Higtina
Dubuque
Mise Nelle Gannon
Emmetsborg
Jimmy Kelley
Ernest Nees
Kyron Anton
State College of
Ames
C. B. Gingz'ch
J.G. Kerr
Monroe
W. A. stowbray
Misa Alice Fenner
Minneapolis
M. P. Lizer
Des Mathee
Ivan Kennedy
tir
G. J. Kennedy
Martha
Eva Lewis
Wm. Bageristos
C.J. Powell
K. D. Miller
Ft. Dodge
SA. Wagoner
Galesburg
MM. F. Lizer
Geo. Thomas t
W. C. Monigold
S. T. Mears
Della Schaible
M.T.dinger
H. F Goodwin
Harry McQuilkin
ee tees
Emma Sheffer
Bert Beets
F debe
Memning
Clark Hoyt
A. A Mitchell
Augusta Kay
FW Buber
Dr. Verner
Hunt
Rochwater
Mona. Lee
Edth
Adama
Ft. Worth
Tex
D. B. Fegles
Henry Rain
L. N. Wright
Yelle Hult
Mas Mayme Sloan
Williams Ia
d Arthur
Mre
Hattie Smith
Rose McQuilkin
Long Beach
Cal
Hayes
Donald G. Brower
Chicago
J. C. Heath
Onowa
Dollie Geer Shirer
George Bellinger
S. V. Tedford
Tred Bo
A.M. Baker
work
A. D. McQuilkin
Dodgernsaee
Jane Clark
Bes
St. B
Ellen T. Osler
Robert J. “Thompson
Paris
France
W. L. Kline
Chris Schwartz
Vesta
Minn
Paula
Chas
Barlhelm
M. F. Lizer
Pola
Farm Bureau
Bruce township
Fred Rahn
everning
Sleepy Valley
W. J. Norris
J. F. Gay
John L. Young
Young
Ida Kahler
Merlin Fell
Oren Hoyt
Henry Hilmer
Henry Thede
Fred Jahn
Henry Bookmeier
THRIFT CLUB
Fred Wheeler
Wriday
Mmes. Wheeler
S. O. Smalling
Omar Bown
Roger Down
Howard Hubbard
Mmea
Wheeler
Roger
L. M. Ashley
Roy Pauls
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