Christmas Services Across Several Iowa Churches
Church notices list Sunday School and worship times for multiple congregations including St. John’s American Lutheran Crane Creek and Trinity Bremer, with Christmas programs, parties, and confirmations. Activities span Dec 7 to Dec 17 with choirs, youth events, and Advent planning across St. John’s UCC, United Methodist Frederika, St. Matthew’s Readlyn, Faith United Tripoli, St. Paul’s, Grace Lutheran, St. John’s Lutheran Western Douglas, and related pastor announcements.
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ST. John’s American Lutheran Church
Crane Creek
Geo. J. Gundel
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bremer
Gary D. Georgi
ST. John’s
United Methodist Church
Frederika
James S. Pittman
ST. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Iowa
John Albrecht
ST. Paul‘s Lutheran Church
S. J. Meyer
Grace Lutheran Church
Tripoli
Glenn Kappelmann
Miriam Circle
Otto Rieck
Ruth Circle
Kappelmann
War, Peace, Conscience Task Force
Des Moines
Church Council
Lydia
Tripoli Nursing Home
Esther
Rebecca
Martha
John’s Lutheran Church
Western
Douglas James A. Mattson
Community Christmas Gatherings Reported Around Independence Area
The note lists multiple family visits and social events with guests and hosts in Independence Cedar Rapids Marion Tri poli Waverly Fredericksburg and nearby towns. Attendees include Walter Sells Clarence Bergmann John Dodge Stella Winkner Grace Howell Dale Mueller Sharon Drake Olaf Elofsrud Elton Snider Fred Wente Herman Mueller and others as pre Christmas and open house visits unfold.
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Walter Sells
Clarence Bergmann
John Dodge
Independence
John Sprague
Stella Winkner
Cedar Rapids
Grace Howell
Marion
Dale Mueller
Jerry
Sharon Drake
Debbie and
Shhelly
Elk Run
Charles Mueller
Elton Snider
Fredericksburg
Fred Wente
Duane
Herman Mueller
John McBride
Fred Brase
Florence Mack
New Hampton
Leland Timmerman
Tripoli
Earl O'Connell
Dean
Oscar Kreis
John Sassman
Clarence 1. Bergmann
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ft. Lee
Gustav Brase
Laura Brase
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Jay
Darrin Hagedorn
Maurice Aubrey
Mona Dodd
Clarence Hassman
Charles City Community Hospital
Lorenz Zander
Caroline Zander
Milvern Nursing Home
Otto Buenger
Lester Buenger
Logan
Brenda
Community Notes and Visits From Tripoli Area
Local social pages list numerous visits and gatherings across Tripoli and nearby towns. Highlights include family dinners, birthday milestones, hospital stays, and anniversary celebrations involving residents such as the Schmudlachs, Brases, Carl Abbas, and many others, with travel between West Union, Waterloo, Den ver, and Ames.
Bagley Couple Photo Shows Elm Tree Planted at Birth
Mr and Mrs I former Bagley resident had their picture taken beside an elm tree planted the day they were born fifty years ago. The tree has shown disease symptoms and may have to be removed to protect other trees.
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Mrs. I
Bagley Resid
Bagley
Mrs Doris Bonney Showcases Hand Painted Plates and Flowers
Mrs Doris Bonney displays dozens of hand painted plates and china dishes as part of her art hobby. Her exhibit features flower motifs and pictorial designs created over several years.
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Doris Bonney
Christmas Bells and the Christmas Spirit Debate
A reflective piece contrasts festive consumerism with deeper values. It questions where God love and peace fit in today, urging readers to seek spiritual meaning beyond holiday excess, while weaving in the Jingle Bells chorus and traditional imagery. The author calls for genuine caring and shared humanity this Christmas season.
Christmas Caroling Brings Town Alive on December 13
A holiday tale recalls a gloomy town finding cheer as German I and II students visit nursing homes on December 13 at 7:00 p.m. They will carol classic tunes like Stille Nacht and Odu Frohliche starting at Tripoli Nursing Home, inviting requests via Mrs. Riechenburg.
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Tripoli
Riechenburg
Janet Marie Jordan: THS senior with Navy plans
Virginia Minnesota's Janet Marie Jordan, a THS senior, studies General Business American Government and Art IV. She plans to join the Navy after graduation and become a registered nurse. Janet enjoys drawing reading and guitar and has paintings on display in the school showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Minnesota
Wendell Jordan
Janet Marie Jordan
Janet
THS
Navy
KWWL
Janet Jordan
The Music Mothers Organization Outlook at THS
The article describes The Music Mothers as a group formed from Band Mothers and mothers of vocal students. It has over 100 members, supports THS music programs, and meets monthly. Officers for the year include Evelyn Schnieders as President, Anna Mae Bergmann as Vice President, Mardell Kirchhoff as Secretary, and Glenyce Boeckmann as Treasurer.
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Music Mothers
Janice Bergland
Evelyn Schnieders
Anna Mae Bergmann
Mardell Kirchhoff
Glenyce Boeckmann
Christmas Concert by Senior High bands and choirs
The Senior High Concert Band, Stage Band Mixed Chorus Girls Glee and Music Company present a Christmas program at Tri poli High School gym at 7 30 p m on December 11 with no admission. The program features a mix of vocal and band selections from Christmas classics to modern numbers.
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Tripoli High School
Dennis Lambert
Brian Potter
William
E. Rhods
Children of the Heavenly King
Babe of Bethlehem
Star In the East
Shepherds In
Judea
Ballet Parisien
Jacques Offenbach
Dick Feno
Sid Ramin
Bobby Christian
Mark McDunn
Bethlehem
Jingle Bells Calypso
Alfred Burt
Alleluia
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Frosty the Snow Man
Ebersole
Kuyper
Lilliputians Arrive and Sing in School Gym
Patricia Panther recordsDecember diary entries about hundreds of tiny people arriving at the gym on Friday December 1 singing Christmas songs while students stare in horror. By Monday December 4 she learns they will depart soon and fear rises about their return next year.
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Patricia Panther
THS Music Group Continues Fundraising Drive
The Music Mothers keep busy planning to raise funds for band robes blazers chorus robes and band uniforms and to support students attending the Dorian Festival. The piece highlights ongoing efforts to improve THS's musical atmosphere.
Seniors Plan Ahead for Class of Seventy Three
The Class of 73 met November 30 to discuss graduation plans. Jostens salesman presented announcements, books, and jewelry options. Emerald and mint colors with a yellow rose theme were chosen. President Joel Hurmence formed a motto committee.
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Josten’s
Joel Hurmence
Graduation Plans Delayed at Bible College
The institution states graduation events will not occur this year and will be postponed to next spring, indicating a change in the academic calendar for its students.
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Bible
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Alcm-Alcw
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Artesian
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Richard F. Gronewold
Luther League
St. Matthew’s
Byron Bunge
Wartburg Seminary
Ronnie Stahlhut
Brotherhood
The
Faith United Church OF Christ
Ohlendorf’s
Truman Stahr
Tillie Stahr
West Union
Arlie Rausch
Treloar
Oran Community Hall
Emil Schmudlach
Otto Schoenfeld
Horton
Harold Schoenfeld
Tonia
Walter Crooks
Sonia
Roy Schmudlach
Lillian Bergman
Denver
Truman _ Stahl
Esther Pleggenkuhle
Effie Wagner
Sunrise
Merle Mack
Richard Buenger
Rueben Engert
Paul Engert
Clarence Johnson
Wayne Bravener
Ruth Ann Engert
Steve Gaede
William Katzenburger
Hillsdale
Tina
Stanley Bockhaus
Sara Beth
Robert McCracken
Jane
Mother
Art Jahnke
Sumner Community Hospital
Clara Hildebrandt
Ralph Drewis
Amanda Harris
Michael Patterson
Clarence Coan
Mary Coan
Harielle
L. W. Bockhaus
Ray McKeown
Martha O’connell
Charles City Hospital
George Abbas
Latimer
Carl Abbas
Keith Carroll
Childdren
Bill Bogue
Paul Carroll
Ames
Elmer Matthias
Dale and
Neil
Victor Matthias
Rake
W. R. Pratt
Mr. Rieck
Robert
Paulner
R Robert
An Brase
Mel Bohner
Bremer County
Fairbank
Duane H. Bockholt
Waverly
Eldon Kratchmer
God
Santa
North Pole
Ma Lavern Tegtmeier
Yvonne
Gay Tegtmeier
Sid Great American
Ver
Dragon
Roy
Sidney Gay ‘Tegtrieier
Music
Lilliputians
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