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Editorials discuss religous zeal harming church character and warn against gambling and commercial excess. It notes the Alaska trip of Senator Harlan C Foster and his wife, comments on modern travel and development, and critiques political appointments and energy debates.
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Harlan C. Foster
M. Pleasant
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Ture
Iowa
America
Russia
Fosters
Alaskan
Foster
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Nina Bowers Circle Hosts at Van Meter Home
The Nina Bowers Circle of the Baptist church met at Mrs BoM Van Steter Priday's home. Eight members and one visitor, Mrs Acna Scott, attended. Led by Pose Gilbert, devotions referenced Mark, with prayers from the mission masons.
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Nina Bowers
The
Baptist Church
Bom. van Steter Priday Moernoon
Acna Scott
Pose Gilbert
Mark Foodead
Mission Masons
Singin
Silore Naga
Floyd Murdock
Edgar Hoover
White Cross
Foucall
Local Anniversary Observances for Earnests Voorhees Beaty Family
A birthday and anniversary notice notes Mr and Mrs Jacob Earnest and Mr and Mrs Carl Voorhees observing anniversaries today. Jimmy Beaty and his twin sister Jo Jo, children of Mr and Mrs Clifford Beaty, are also noted as observing.
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Jacob Earnest
Carl Voorhees
Jimmy Beaty
Jo Jo
Clifford Beaty
Friendly Bible Class Christmas Party Fetes Turkey Dinner
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church held a 6:50 dinner in the dining room. Turkey and trimmings were served by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sojka and Leroy Jugenheimer. Christmas decor and a lighted tree complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible Class
the Baptist Church
Itty
Ray Soj4ka
Leroy Jugenheimer
PTA Sponsors Party For St. James Students
The St. James school PTA hosted a Christmas party in the church social hall on Sunday afternoon. The event featured nativity displays, a decorated tree, carols, recitations, and stories by students Kathleen Mattes Celeste Peiffer and Sylvia McClure with Marge Fritz on piano. Santa distributed gifts to priests sisters and children as Mrs. Lester Merz led the planning with assistants Mrs. Horak Redlinger and Scranton.
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St. James School
Parent-Teacher Association
Stephen Wolfer
PTA
Kathleen Mattes
Celeste Peiffer
Syvivia McClure
Marge Fritz
Santa
Lester Merz
Paul Horak
Earl Redlinger
Robert Scranton
Birthday list marks fifth anniversaries for locals
The community notes fifth birthdays today with Lyle Kelsey and Mrs. Everett Miller among the names on the birth day list.
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Lyle Kelsey
Everett Miller
County Line Families Hold Christmas Party in Columbus Junction
Members of the County Line club and their families enjoyed a potluck supper and Christmas party at the Community building in Columbus Junction Saturday evening. Gifts were drawn from a grab bag and the evening ended with canasta and visiting.
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County Line Club
Columbus Junction
Decorating with Silverware for a Festive Christmas
Use silver hollowware to brighten Christmas decor with bowls or compotes filled with colorful tree balls and holly reflections. Pair or single displays, finish with holly accents, and consider silver gravy boats for grape arrangements with added ribbon on the handle.
Festive Christmas Candlesticks With Ribbons
A Christmas tip suggests using holly leaves in a tray and highlighting silver candlesticks with candlelight. Match ribbons to candle colors and tie fluffy bows at the base of each candlestick for extra festivity.
County Line Club Elects Officers for 1953
At the December meeting 15 members gathered at Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht’s home. New secret sisters were drawn and a $5 contribution was approved for county home officers. Officers elected: president Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht, vice president Mrs. Henry Wagenknecht, secretary treasurer Mrs. Orville Tappan.
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County Line Club
Herman Waeenknecht
Gail Shull
Pearl Miller
Herman Wagenknecht
Henry Wagenknecht
Orville Tappan
Children's Hospital
Iowa City
Lloyd Clark
Tappan
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Christmas Missions Magazine
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Washington Fruit Market
Professional Directory
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G. Gifford Morrison
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R. A. Stewart
Paul Shearer
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