Foresters group meets in Holy Name hall for December
Pocahontas New St. Joan of Arc court the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters met in Holy Name hall Friday evening for their December meeting with Mrs. George Milefchik presiding. She led a rosary and reported a theater party and a gathering at the Amick home. A total of 2,200 coffee strips were sent in. January will feature a guest party. Merlin and Marlin Johnson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson, were promoted to airman second class after enlisting October 9, 1956 and stationed at Labrador since May 14. Grace Schoofs arrived December 21 from Chicago to visit until December 30 with her host family. she is a registered medical records librarian at UI’s Research Center.
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St. Joan of Arc Court
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
Holy Name Hall
George Milefchik
Roy Eichler
Amick Home
Merlin and
Marlin Johnson
Adolph Johnson
Labrador
Grace Schoofs
Chicago
F. Joseph Schoofs
University of Illinois Research and Educational Center
Sumner Farmer Suffers Left Ankle Fracture
Edward C. Higgins of Sumner was injured when a loose elevator shaft struck his left ankle and knocked him to the ground. The incident details a fracture and immediate medical attention followed.
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Edward C. Higgins
Sumner Farmer
Lutheran Ladies Aid hosts and plans year ahead
Mrs. James Skow and Mrs. Orville Andersen hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs. Olson presiding. Committees were announced, next gathering set for December 27, a 50 cent gift exchange planned, and missions funding kept at last year’s level.
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James Skow
Orville Andersen
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Henry Olson
Skow
Minneapolis
Mys
O. Andersen
Olson
Glenn Nelson
Harry Jensen
James Gregerson
Mike Madsen
Walter Christensen
John Madsen
Andrew Christensen
Paul Thorn
Ruth
Naomi
Butch
Philip Beam
Marines
San Diego
Calif
Wm. Philips
Jacksonville
Fla
Lawrence Fredrickson
Lutheran Hospital
Fredrickson
Roberta Foley
Fredricksons
Baker
Will Brown
California
Jenifer Helen
Roy Cape
Church Activities Schedule For Sunday And Week
Sunday services begin with church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Holy Communion observed. Junior Hi W I meets 6 30 at Reatha Wilkin s home with new officers to be elected. Senior Hi W meets 5 30 with Rose McIntire. Wednesday 2 15 PWO Circle sessions hosted by multiple members with programs. 7 30 Adult class on What We Believe. Thursday 7 30 Choir practice. Saturday 10 11 30 Youth Communicants class.
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W.I
Reatha Wilkin
Rose McIntire
PWO
L. A. Hansen
Ed Shelgren
Ed Savery
Everett Rickard
Harold Carlson
Herman Wilkin
Wayne Lund
Lena Vaughn
Forrest Grant
E. Phillips Brinkman
John Ricklefs
Robert W. Nielsen
Earl Ives
The Lutheran Church Announces Weekly Services
Irving N. Tange, Pastor, invites the congregation to Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45 a m Morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m Prayer service at 3 30 p m Luther League at 5 30 p m The note asks forgiveness for past shortcomings and expresses hope for greater community service in the coming year It also thanks the Rolfe Arrow for cooperation in printing announcements and information.
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Irving N. Tange
Luther League
Rolfe Arrow
Start the Year Right in Your Church
An editorial urges readers to begin 1958 by choosing a church and greeting the year with sober thought. It notes Methodist services and welcomes, suggesting Bible study at 10 and worship at 11 on the first Sunday morning.
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O. M. McQuary
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
Roger Turley expresses gratitude to many friends for cards gifts and visits during his illness. He thanks the community for support and well wishes.
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Roger Turley
Thank You Note From Guy Kerns After Hospital Stay
A patient thanks friends for the cards gifts and calls during and after a hospital stay. He expresses gratitude and signs with his name Guy Kerns.
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Guy Kerns
Christmas thanks from Mrs Bertha Flinn
Mrs Bertha Flinn thanks readers for the Christmas cards and kind remembrances that helped pass lonely hours and wishes everyone a nice New Year.
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Bertha Flinn
Expressions of thanks for sympathy and memorial gifts
The Luther Thompson and Mrs. L. W. Larson families thank friends and relatives for sympathy after a loss. They appreciate flowers, plants, food, books, and money gifts for church, cancer fund, and a nurse memorial loan fund, plus Pastor Tange’s support and many prayers.
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Pastor Tange
Luther Thompson
L. W. Larson
Thanking Carolers and Groups for Christmas Kindness
Mr and Mrs W L Cook express gratitude for Sunday carolers on the 29th and for a Christmas fruit box from W S C S. They note such kindness makes the world seem good and bless the donors.
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W.S.C.S
Mrs. W. L. Cook
Christmas Choir at Metho dist Church
Young parishioners of the Methodist church filled our home with joyful carols as their voices rose to the night sky. The recording stands as a lasting witness to the season and its spirit. A messenger next from
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Methodist Church
Our House
Christmas Greetings From Wilson Family
A note of thanks from J. A. Johnson describing the Wilson family’s Christmas visit. The message mentions greetings from the W.S.C.S. and a young lad with a smiling face who delivered a pleasing gift, both eye catching and tasty. The writer records the memory for posterity and expresses deep appreciation for the blessed event at their house.
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W.S.C.S
John
Wilson
J. A. Johnson
Community thank you note highlights donors and clubs
A grateful message thanks all contributors for money and food donations. Special mention goes to the Lions Club and the Progressive Club, with Mrs Isa belle Davis and Mrs Emma Amick receiving particular acknowledgment for their support.
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Lions Club
Progressive Club
Isabelle Davis
Emma Amick
Ronnie Sandvig Wins Webb's Drug Flying Platform Contest
Ronnie Sandvig thanks voters after winning the flying platform in Webb's Drug Store boys and girls contest. He credits Webb's for hosting the event and expresses appreciation for the support received.
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Webb
Ronnie Sandvig
Christmas Thanks Overflow With Gifts and Kindness
A grateful note thanks all who remembered us at Christmas with gifts fruit and money. The family expresses sincere appreciation for the generosity shown during the holiday season.
Mrs. Anna M. Christensen thanks Rolfe friends
A short note from Mrs. Anna M. Christensen expresses gratitude for cards prayers and gifts received during a three week hospital stay and after returning home She notes ongoing weakness but recovery and wishes friends a happy New Year and good luck.
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Rolfe
Anna M. Christensen
Stanback Tablets Promise Faster Cold Relief
Stanback offers a prescription type powder formula for relief of cold discomforts. It combines pain relieving ingredients aimed at faster relief of headache neuralgia and aching muscles from colds and also reduces fever. Snap back with Stanback.
Yearend thoughts and household hints from local notices
A reflective yearend column offers holiday greetings to customers and friends. It includes tips on ice removal, coal supply delays, insulation using Zonolite, and a few light anecdotes about Santa Claus and names, aimed at guiding home and business readers through winter.
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Tennyson
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Ducommun
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Elmer A. Ducommun
Laurens, In
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Fuller Bldg
T. J. Raynes
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F. H. Molyneux
Methodist
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Optometrist
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J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
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Pinkham
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Loxterkamp
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Humboldt
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