Narcissus and hyacinth bloom amid holiday reflections
A diary style note describes narcissus bulbs blooming in a warm east window and hyacinths growing, with five bud stalks. Santa Claus visits Riverside on Saturday with gifts for granddaughters Connie and Linda. The writer plans to spend winter in Chicago, babysit, and reflects on Christmas shopping and New Year expectations. Sentiments include holiday decor, stamps, a dining table cloth, and best wishes for 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Riverside
Connie
Linda
Eisenhower
Chicago
J. F. Moldenhauer
Jacob
Martha Moldenhauer
Felice
Meet to organize new Lions Club in Ainsworth
Ainsworth hosts a Lions Club kickoff with 58 members, aiming for 75. Henry Stettler elected president, Don Nelson secretary, Gary Stewart treasurer. Next meeting January 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ainsworth School. Refreshments served. prospective members invited.
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Lions Club
Ainsworth
Lion Club
Lion’s Club
Henry Stettler
Don Nelson
Gary Stewart
Ainsworth School
Stamp Corner highlights United Nations issues in 1970
The column reviews 1970 U N stamps including Peace Bell and Art at the U N series, definitives from Geneva, Cancer theme, silver anniversary Peace and Progress, and Sea Bed adhesives. It notes two Chinese year of the dog stamps with Pekingese dogs, Canada centennial issues for Northwest Territories and Manitoba, Australia rail commemorative, Mexico space station, Barbados Boy Scouts, and art stamps from Hungary and Yugoslavia.
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United Nations
U. N
Peace Bell
Geneva
Peace and Progress
China
Manchuria
Canada
Northwest Territories
Kenosauk
Manitoba
Central Geographic Post
Australia
Sidney
Pertla
Potpourri
Mexico
Barbados
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Inter-church Music Program Highlighted by Eicher Mennonite
Eicher Mennonite hosts inter-church music with a Christmas program planned. Local families, nursing home visits, and holiday greetings mark a busy week as community members share songs and fellowship ahead of the Dec. 23 performance. Notable visits include Roy Frey in Mediapolis and Jake Conrad in Washington.
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Willard Leichty
Leichtys
Jake Conrad
Toland
Washington
Jake
Maleta
Rachelle
Danny
Andy McGuire
Marvin Widmer
Marvin
Eicher
Christmas Notes From Wayland Mennonite Area
Community reflections from Wayland area readers mark holidays with church programs and family gatherings. Mentions include Fern Cliff Church Christmas recital, Allen Wagler relatives visit, and plans for a Sunday School program. Observations on old landmarks near Henry Nicholas place and several local home changes accompany Christmas greetings and memories.
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Wayland Mennonite
Fern Cliff
Allen Waglers
Henry Nicholaus
Clark Zickefoose
Maleta
Alvin Menkes Host Pre Christmas Gathering at Harper
On December 22 the Alvin Menke family of Harper hosted a pre Christmas gathering at their home. Those attending for the noon meal and gift exchange included Paul Clarahan and family Marion Clarahan and family Charles Clarahan and family from Iowa City Allan Bohr and family from Keota Donnie Menke and family from Lake City and Vic Menke and family from Harper. Albert Ollinger hosted a separate family gathering for Christmas with LeRoy Hotle and family Davenport Leo Ollinger and family Jerry Strabala Richmond Andy Morman Eldridge and Roger Mound Keota visiting in the afternoon and evening.
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Keota
Alvin Menke
Harper
Paul Clarahan
Marion
Charles Clarahan
Iowa City
Allan Bohr
Donnie Menke
Lake City
Vic Menke
Albert Ollinger
LeRoy Hotle
Davenport
Leo Ollinger
Jerry Strabala
Richmond
Andy Mormann
Eldredge
Roger Mound
Israeli Commandos Raid Ras Gharib With Air Support
Israeli commandoes backed by jet fighters raided Egyptian military positions along the Gulf of Suez near Ras Gharib, killing several Egyptian soldiers and capturing four. One Israeli was wounded. all aircraft and troops returned safely. It marked the third such raid in 10 days, with unusual air force involvement.
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Gulf of Suez
Suez Canal
Ras Gharib
Spring fashion offers vast choices in 1970s styles
The New York Couture Business Council promotes a wide range of spring looks from lean, active Hepburn-inspired lines to ultra-feminine gowns. Dresses regain prominence with the chemise evolving into clingy knits and crepes, while evening wear leans soft in point d esprit chiffon and Belle Epoque-influenced chemise shapes.
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Austine Lamar
Washington Evening Journal
New York
N. Y
New York ‘Couture Business Council
Katherine Hepburn
Gloria Swanson
Mildred Sullivan
The
New York Couture Business Council
Good health wish and health care guarantee offer
A brief message promises good health for you and freedom from financial worry in case of illness, presenting a health care guarantee as a reassurance.
Israeli Air Raids Across Egypt Escalate
A spokesman said Israeli planes attacked objectives in the area and returned safely to base after a two day raid sequence. Cairo called the earlier Christmas Day assault a complete failure as Israel conducted an eight and a half hour air offensive. The Thursday and Friday raids were the most sustained against an Arab nation, with Egypt reporting one killed and eight wounded as most bombs missed targets.
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Israel
Suez Canal
Cairo
Egypt
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