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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
4
The article guides families in making Christmas wreaths using common greens such as holly pine and ivy, plus fruits like crab apples and cranberries. It details frame options from coat hangers or salvaged wire, tying methods with twine or wire, and finishing touches with cones or berries.
The article describes Posadas in Mexico a nine day Christmas ritual with two groups the Holy Pilgrims and the Innkeepers. Mary and Joseph led by an angel travel through the house seeking lodging while the Innkeepers deny entry until Mary’s need is explained. The scene ends with prayers and an improvised altar followed by refreshments and revelry.
Sioux City and Lakefield residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Dick Roos guests in Orange City and Sioux City. Henry Bosman and family plus Mary Ellen Salmon dined with Wilbur Vander Tuig in Sioux City. Lawrence Haze joined Max Rossow in Lakefield Minnesota. visits to Glenn Krahling in Ashton Thursday. Norman Bell hosted Bridge Club Christmas party at Ray Brock home with dessert and gifts. Bernard Peters called on Mary Synkey of Treton at LeMars hospital, Synkey sister of Peters.
Weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Kay and Mr and Mrs Haze visited Vernon Kay's home in Heron Lake Minnesota. Other Sheldon residents Mr and Mrs Andy Wolthuzn and Miss Anna Sterk joined George Brinks for Sunday dinner. Also visiting were K Wolthuizen and daughter Leona, John Wolthuizen and family, Donald Van Meeren, and Mrs John Vos from Sheldon.
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