Christmas Gatherings and Local News in Pleasant Plain
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hook and several relatives shared Christmas dinner at the Zaharris home. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Peck on Christmas day. Local residents hosted and visited relatives with several trips and sick lists noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plain
Clarence Hook
Charles
Ralph
Tony
Ignus Ghozialla
Adam Zaharris
Walter Peck
Clem Benda
Ben
Albert Shelangoski
Vincent Shelangoski
Ila Hook
Pleasant Hill Christmas Affected by Weather Delays
Pleasant Hill notes say a box supper at the Pleasant Hill school was canceled due to roads and snow. Teachers and pupils held a Christmas exchange Friday. Mrs. Earl Kephart, correspondent reports flu illness and travel disruptions across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Earl Kephart
Will Stafford
Velma
Aaron Stafford
Christmas visits and family gatherings in Verdi
Dan Gates spent the weekend with his brother Hi Gates. Mr and Mrs Glen Dunbar and children had Christmas dinner with the James Robertson family of Richland. Gertrude Emery is spending her Christmas vacation with her brother Rev Wayne Emery of Nodaway. Mr and Mrs Will Bealer and son spent Christmas with Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Probst
Mike Lewis
Stanley Baird
George van Gundy
Peoria
Will Bealer
Geo. Graham
Sherville
Iowa
Will Bealers
North Liberty
J. W. Nebergall
Leslie Gates
J. W. Netergall
Glen Dunbar
Anthony Eberle
Tom Sterling
Cedar School
Walnut School
Harry Wentworth
Sabatini's Maldita tale grows tense with pirate plots
In the Maldita camp, Major Leach dismisses revenge talks as buccaneer quarrels while de Bernis proposes a fair show of hands to settle a murder. Priscilla questions his past as he contemplates a future without piracy, seeking a gentler path and discussing loyalty, honor, and a possible love that could redefine his life.
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Tom
Leach
Shore
de Bernis
Monsieur de Bernis
Priscilla
Maldita
Morgan
Caribbean
Henry IV
France
Toulousain
Jamaica
Christmas Dinner and Visits In Stringtown Area
Local families including Widmers Rich Mast and Graber gathered for dinners and visits through the week. Quilting groups formed with numerous women aiding Helen Rich, while illness touched Jean Schanitz and several children. Stringtown pupils enjoyed a two day Christmas vacation with Miss Vera Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Edd Widmer
Noah Widmer
J. W. Widmer
J. J. Rich
Cedar Rapids
Jo Henry Mast
W. W. Jarrard
Washington
Graber
Clara Hebel
Grace
Harlen Cummings
Ethan Brooks
Rex Swan
Bertha Graber
Wilbur Schantz
Helen Rich
Ora
Orpha
Mabel Graber
Adeline
Hertha Graber
Emerson Witting
Dan W. Widmer
Paul Mast
Rev. Miller
Otto Suter
Joe T. Wenger
Esther Wenger
Arnold Rinner
Edd Rinner
Marjorie Jane
Clarkauer
Edgar Smith
L. H. Rinner
Jean Schanitz
John Alliman
Emery Leihts
Paul
Merrimac Social Notes Busy Week in Community
Mrs Carl Amerior reports on neighbors caring for flu cases at Boyd Lantz home. Local residents, including John Hyde, Jim Tucker, Earl Smith, Elmer Reshley, Harold Amrine, and Ben Crile, are mentioned with illnesses, chores, and visits. Family news includes Ina Crile improving after serious illness and various trips to Fairfield for shopping and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Edd Cri
Boyd Lantz
Johnnie Baldoster
Lon Hyde
Fairfield
John Hyde
Jim Tucker
Lloyd
Lantz
Earl Smith
Will Brann
Elmer Reshley
Will Cochran
Harold Amrine
Carl Amrine
Doss van Winkle
Ina Crile
Ben Crile
Maggie Bureer
Roy Eshelman
Amrine
A. N. Amrine
Lester Kientzs
Glen Shafer
Harry Anderson
Lillian
Roy Esnelman
Docksheiman
Will Brannon
Joe Grabers
Trenton
Olds Community Notes Include Funeral Absence and Christmas Events
Coach James Laper missed school after his uncle Martin Breuer died at a nearby pumping station. The Legion Auxiliary hosts a children's Christmas party at the schoolhouse with Santa present. Readings include The Messiah at Mt. Pleasant with Nina Miller Astberg and Marjorie Olson as soloists. The Woman's Guild plans its last meeting of the year December 29 at the church. Christmas program led by Mrs Garrick with devotions by Mrs Carper. Olds School dismisses early for a one week break. Olds basketball teams miss two games due to illness and travel to Cotter tonight after vacation. Ray Nicola family visits A M Anderson home over Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Laper
Martin Breuer
U. S
Burlington
The
Legion Auxiliary
Santa
Olds
Mt. Pleasant
Nina Miller Astberg
Marjorie Olson
Woman's Guild
C. R. Garrick
Art Carper
G. R. DeVarman
C. J Shepherd
Donald Jones
M. Hermanson
Lorain Boshart
Goshen
John Boshart
Marie Huston
R Garrick
Cotter
Be A Jaywalker Follow Crosswalk Rules
Pedestrian safety urged to reduce deaths and injuries with jaywalking penalties. National figures show 14 500 pedestrians killed last year, about half of automobile deaths, 5 080 from jaywalking and 118 590 injured. The Model Municipal Traffic Ordinance requires crossing only in marked crosswalks and yielding right of way to pedestrians on green signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
National Conference On Street and Highway Safety
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Pleasant
Alex Gevok
Missouri
Raymond Coffin
Albert Coffin
Max Peck
Alex Gevock
Herman Supatia
Matt Knopp
Vince Gevock
Lester Coffin
Roy Kephart
Flenner
C. W. McLaughlin
Ed Chalupa
Fred Kephart
A. E. Kephart
Sam Sivaforces
Swan
Rafael _Sabatini
Rafeel Sabatini
Major
Priscia
Clamant
Orever
Rafael Sehetius
King Features Syndicate
Lee
Ray Nicola and Sons
A. M. Anderson
United States
P. M. Harman
Motor Vehicle Department
Illinois
Chinchilla
Coats
Dave
Ek Tie
Hee
Dave On
Lambroidered
Hana Appliy T
Ray
Yukon
Montgomery Ward & CO
Washington, Iowa
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