Grandpa toy maker recalls modest Christmases of yesteryear
Howard Wittrig, a hobby shop owner who builds wooden toys, reflects on his grandparents and Christmas memories. He recalls a rocking horse at age three, a bobbing donkey, and new overalls that his brother cut into knee-less shorts. He notes thrift, homemade sleds, organ gifts, a pine limb tree, and simple family dinners. The Wittrigs celebrate 58 years of marriage on December 22.
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Howard Wittrig
Mr. Wittrig
Television Schedule Snapshot and Program List
A scattered listing of TV programs and times across channels including Hazel M. Lincoln Bewitched Barefoot Time of Hope Immortal News Dick Cavett News Family Affair Jim Nabors Movie News Movie Government Going Places Consultation W Tomorrow Chicago Symp Antiques Speak Freely Headlines Consort Was Y4 PAL rhea News Capt Kangaroo Lucy Show Family Affair Love of Life Havel world Turna Splendored Guiding Light Secret Storm Edge of Night Gamer Pyle Mike Douglas Whntstones CHS News Interns Headmaster Movie Theatre Sunrise poet Kangaroo Dr Max Hillbillies Modern Woman Dragon and Toad Motor Mouse Lancelot Link Jerry Lewis Double Deckers Hot Wheels Sky Hawks Hardy Boys Bandstana Upbeat McHales Navy Come Stars P Wagoner Kk Challenge ABC Sports
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Tomorrow News
Jamer Pyle
Dr Wax Truth
CBS News
Rhea
Kangaroo Lucy
Jack Lalanne
Heart
Havelorld
Guiding Light
Secret Storm
Pyle
Mike Donglas
Dragon & Toad
Motor Mouse
Lancelot Link
Jerry Lewis
Double Deckers
Hot Wheels
Sky Hawks
Hardy Boys
Bandstana
McHales Navy
Come Stars
P. Wagoner
Challenge
ABC Sports News
Legislative committee chairmen continued from page 1
Lordville Winkelman is reappointed in Judiciary. DeKoster, DeKoster reappointed. Thordson and Hamilton new in Law Enforcement. Lam and Varley new in Rules. Conklin and Crossley reappointed in Schools. Sullivan and Holden, Holden reappointed in Social Services. Potgeter and Fisher reappointed in State Government. Walsh and Goode new in Transportation. Shaff and Den Herder reappointed in Ways and Means. Ranking members mostly Republicans. Gaudineer named ranking on Senate Rules.
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Lordville
Winkelman
Lucas J. de- Koster
R - Hull
Charles Pelton
R - Clinton
DeKoster
Harold Thordson
R - Davenport
Howard A. Hamilton
Tipton
Clifton C. Lamborn
R - Maquoketa
Andrew Varley
R - Stuart
W. Charlene Conklin
Waterloo
Charles Crossley
New Hartford
Charles K. Sullivan
Sioux City
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Holden
A. Potgeter
Steamboat Rock
Raymond Fisher
Grand Junction
Fisher
John M Walsh
Dubuque
Dewey Goode
Bloomfield
Cantata Sunday at Prairie Flower Church
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church choir directed by Mrs. James Rossen presents the cantata Born A King by John W. Peterson Sunday at 7 p.m. Soloists include Mr. and Mrs. James Frier William Mouser and Mrs. David Hess Pastor David Hess narrates with Rita Jones on organ and Mrs. Robert Cave on piano A time of fellowship and refreshments follows in the church parlor Nursery care is provided for preschool children public invited.
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Prairie Flower Baptist Church
James Rossen
Born A
King
John W. Peterson
Christ
James Frier
William Mouser
David Hess
Rita Jones
Robert Cave
Hunt comes home to fox mauled in farmer's sitting room
In LUDGERS HALL England organizers of a local hunt apologized to retired farmer Frank Mole after 20 hounds chased a fox into his home and mauled it to death in the sitting room. They offered to cover any repairs.
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Ludgers Hall
England
UPI
Frank Mole
Washington Evening Journal contact and rates notice
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Washington
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VFW Auxiliary notes December activities and summons
The VFW Auxiliary met at the Post Home with President Mrs. Charles Walker presiding. District President Mrs. Anna Belle Ricketts inspected the Auxiliary. Rehabilitation chairwoman Mrs. Dave McGaffey reported $126.70 in value of clothing and supplies given to the needy, plus requests for children’s clothing and more items. She detailed 14 Christmas cards sent to Senior Citizens, visits to six seniors, and distribution of 66 magazines, four books, and two puzzles. The group seeks empty cigarette packages and asks for donations to Mrs. McGaffey. Eighty-six members have paid 1971 dues. others should pay to Mrs. Sam Weeks by December 31 to keep cancer insurance in effect. The first district meeting is set for Saturday in Washington January 16, with the Auxiliary meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Mrs. Carl Kelley and Mrs. Omar Black contributed to the birthday fund. Mrs. Willard Gray won the attendance prize. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Harold Haifley and Mrs. Omar Black. The Social Service chapter night of Women of the Moose was opened by Senior Regent Judi Curl, with Vern Clark of the Washington Community Action Center explaining Day Care and Head Start services. A Christmas party for County Home residents is planned for December 23 with entertainment and caroling led by Mrs. Howard Curl. contact number 653-3302 for refreshments volunteers. The regular meeting night for coworkers is Thursday, December 17, due to holidays. The Publicity Committee will run the coworkers Christmas party with a grab-bag gift exchange after the meeting.
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VFW
Post Home
Charles Walker
Anna Belle Ricketts
Oakville
Dave McGaffey
Farm Bureau
Carl Kelley
Omar Black
Willard Gray
Harold Haifley
Stewart Staff Dinner Includes Notable Guests
The Stewart Elementary teaching staff shared a dinner at Captain's Table on Tuesday evening. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sproule, Mr. and Mrs. Schlapkohl, and Mr. and Mrs. Kinzler. Attendees were invited to the Sproule home for further gathering and a baby shower for the Sproule baby followed.
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Stewart Elementary School
John Sproule
Kelly Schlapkohl
al Kinzler
St James pupils plan Christmas program
St James School students will present a Christmas program in the school gym on Friday December 18 at 7 30 p m The program will tell the Christmas story using the Gospels Christmas hymns and tableaus The public is invited.
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St. James
St. James School
Christmas Party at Sue McClure Home by 4 H Group
The Starliners 4-11 Club held a Christmas gathering at Sue McClure's home with caroling, a year-end club history read by the historian, and upcoming year programs. Leaders received poinsettia plants and girls exchanged gifts, including pipe cleaner mice. basketball practice was scheduled for Tuesday and the following Monday.
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Starliners 4-11
Sue McClure
Meeting at Ann Moss Home Scheduled for January 28
The next gathering is planned at the residence of Ann Moss on January 28. Nearby residents are advised to note the time and location.
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Ann Moss
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