Christmas Dinner Socials Reach Havre Homes
Christmas celebrations fill Havre as Sam Wittmer and relatives host dinners for numerous guests from Kalona Washon and Washington. Members like Helen Gardner Oscar Coffin and Edna Westen visit, with surprise parties and multiple family gatherings noted across Wittmer Hunt Mason and Zieglowsky households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
Dec
Sam Wittmer and Sons
Pete Wittrig
Grand- Henke
Kalona
An Vernon Wittrig
Charles Cannon
Wash On
Howard Itting
Raymond
Helen Gardner
Nelle Coffin
Mason
Sam Wittmer
Joe Wittmer
Tyland
First Postoffice in St. Louis Marks Beginnings
The first postoffice in St. Louis began in 1804 with letters costing 25 cents per sheet and mail taking two weeks to reach Washington. The historic note highlights early U S mail service and the slow pace of 19th century communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bird Lovers Flock to Rossitten Observtory
Bird enthusiasts visit Rossitten Germanys ornithological observatory in the village drawing about 20000 students of birds each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossitten
Germany
Mabel Monson Hosts T T T Members at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes report Mrs Mabel Monson hosting Chapter L of T T T with a largely business agenda and refreshments. Out of town guests include Mrs Ruth Jones Neola Iowa Miss Alberta Cochran Fairfield and Mrs Ethel Loper Grandview. Ronald Duane born December 28 to Carlton and Mrs White and updates on John Humphrey and Mrs Ed Rees illness are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Mabel Monson
Chapter L of
Ruth Jones
Neola
Iowa
Alberta Cochran
Fairfield
Ethel Loper
Grandview
Lee Lease
Margaret Schmitt
John Wooley
Davenport
Bruce Lease
Carol Jean
Carlton White
Ronald Duane
John Humphrey
Columbia
Ed Rees
Friends Surprise Man on Birthday
Myral Smith was surprised when friends gathered at his West Sunset home Friday evening for a birthday celebration. The party featured Monopoly, pool, bridge and musical interludes, with Marvin Hunt's singing noted by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Baker
West Sunset
Myral Smith
Marvin Hunt
Homer Hunt
Roy
Ivan Hahn
Henry Zieglowsky
Evert
Walter Westen
Chester Spangler
Fred Spangler
Harold and
Allen
Clayde Hillhouse
Washington
Will Mitchell
Mitchell
Charles Jeffries
W. D. Booth
Frank Bailey
A. Sewell
Everette Reese
Winfield
Jean Schantz
Wilbur Schantz
Wilfred Smith
Edna Witting
Jake Wenger
Jake Schrader
Loren Horton
Gilbert Barr
George Barr
Wayland
Frank
Dave Spangler
Fred
Jessie Hahn
St. Louis
Roy Hahn
Phegly
van Duser
Missouri
Harrison
Texas
J. W. Hogue
Dallas
Jake Snyder
Art Schmechiel
University Hospital
Iowa City
C. T. McCoy
Cleo
Mary Frances
William Ruebsam
John D. Jones
Richard Pratt
Johnnie
Ernest Jones
Hayden Williams
Harper
Claude McCoy
Dutchey Fletcher
Cole Slaw Origin Tied to German Kohl Salat
The term cole slaw stems from kohl salat meaning salad in German. Its pronunciation aligns with kohl and slaw resembles salat. The dish has deep roots in Pennsylvania German communities.
Kalona Community Club Observes Monthy Meeting
Kalona Iowa residents report the Kalona Community club held its regular monthly meeting at the town hall. Local families note visitors and travel plans including Doris Skola heading to Denver then Woodland and Long Beach, and Helen Peterseim home for vacation. Other items mention hospital care for Russel Reece, John Francis O’Loughlin’s engineering degree, and the Lemley family funeral in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lahey
Kalona
Iowa Falls
Verne
Arhart
Erlis Lemley
L. R. Lemley
Doris N. Skola
Denver
Colorado
Woodland
California
Long Beach
Helen Peterseim
C. C. Randall
Brandon
Russel Reece
Oakdale
John Francis O'Loughlin
College of Mechanical Engineering
Ames
Rufus Gingerich
Sandy Hook Christmas Gatherings Across Local Homes
Christmas observances unfold across Sandy Hook with families hosting relatives and friends. The report lists numerous visits and gatherings at East Pleasant Plain and surrounding homes, noting travels to Des Moines, Chicago, Muscatine, Moline, and Winfield.
Mattson Family Terror Witnesses Crime Amid Wedding Reception
Terrified witnesses describe the Kidnaped Mattson boy family scene as Muriel and Virginia Chatfield, a house guest, watched while Dr and Mrs Mattson attended a wedding reception with William Mattson present.
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Mattson Boy
Muriel
Virginia Chatfield
Mrs. Mattson
W. W. Mttson
Center
Tacoma
Wash
Charles
Mattson
William
Engagement Announced Between Silbert Stout and Carol Arthur
At a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. Fred Gerlock in Moline the engagement of Silbert Stout, formerly of this and Brighton communities, to Miss Carol Arthur of Pembine Wisconsin was announced. The wedding is planned for soon after New Years.
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John Lowe
O. M. Farrier
Fred Gerlock
Moline
Silbert Stout
This
Brighton
Carol Arthur
Pembine
Wisconsin
Christmas Visitors Share Meals Across Dublin Homes
Dublin residents welcomed family and friends for Christmas with dinners and visits. Mr and Mrs John Mangold Jr hosted relatives from Wellman and Des Moines among others, while numerous neighbors dropped by for afternoon calls and holiday chatter. Several local teachers and families joined in school visits and a Christmas gift exchange at Center school.
Visiting His Father During Christmas Vacation
Richard Pringle visits Davenport for part of his Christmas vacation to spend time with his father and relatives. The piece lists multiple households sharing Christmas meals and holiday visits across Young America and Davenport with many local families attending dinners and gatherings.
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Richard Pringle
Levi van Dyke
Davenport
Christmas Visits And New Year Wishes In Local Homes
Lonnie Sullivan spent over Sunday at the W. E. Augustine home. Several families from near West Chester and Harper shared a cooperative Christmas dinner at the Walter Wolfe residence. Mr. and Mrs. H L O Loughlin hosted Christmas dinner with Enid Kurchmann and relatives visiting. Dorothy and Enid stay with Mrs. O Loughlin for vacation. John Carris hosted dinner with Cloyce and Richard Pringle at Keota. David Cox returned to Richland after visiting Levi Van Dyke and others.
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Christmats
Johnny
Martin West
Fred
Augustie
Albert Zieglowsky
John Simmering
Carl Zieglow
Martin Westen Ant
August
Charli Albert Zieglowsky
John Simmering Jr
Carl Zieglowsky
Miss Nee Graber
John Lolling
Ann Jan
Theodore Olt
Albert Rein
Walter Radeer
Ruth
Emden Hartsburg
Earl Gardner
Don Wiley
Florence Griber
Martin On Home
Roy Freadaneeth
Margaret
Rank
Frank Pratt
Ted
Leroy
Frakes
Joe
Tor
Fairfield
Cloyd Gardner
Wilbur Shantz Morris Stone
Wayland
Wittmer
Hise
Will Frakes and Son
Zack
Washington
Christ
Frank Pratte
Phillip Georges
Raymond and
Harold
John Paer
Henry Lanning
Lloyd Humston
Ben Shea
Raymond van Dorin
Kenneth
Dorothy Johnson
Boyd Foster
Frank Pringle
Culture Club
Charles Harris
Keola
Helen Rhodebeck
John Cherry
Wayne Dickinson
Dickie of
Rubio
Edith Stalder
Brighton
Clarence Jackson
Edgar Porter
Harve Porter
Leland Pringle
Burl Pringle
Jean
Rank Pringle
John Porter
Richard
Ernest Nelson
George Nelson and
Harold Godwin
Mra
Fred Werner
Junior
Ruth Humston
Frank Embree
Helen
Dayton Eden
William Sell
Harry Dodson
Clifford Eden
Davenport
Lake Eden
Doe Engle
Lonnie Sullivan
W. E. Augustine
Gerald Graff
Shirley Ann
Near West Chester
Nick Times
Roscoe
W. C. Robertson
Artford
Leroy Richardson
Keith Augustine
Lee Sanders
Patty
D. C. Robertson
J. W. Vandyke
Harper
Walter Wolfe
H.L. O'Loughlin
Harlan O'Loughlin
Enid Kurchmann
What
Dorothy
Enid
H. O. Loughlin
Cloyce
John Carris
Keota
David Cox
Richland
Levi van Dyke
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Myral
Smith
Harry McConnelson
Homer Kephart
Charlie Jeffries
Willtehel
Edna Westen
August Zieg Ky
Wit
EF. G. Jugenheim
Oscar Jugenheimer
Oshington
Les Hazlett
Mt. Vernon
Homer Hun
Marvin Dale
Dor Marie
Virginis Lee
Lee Hunt
Ains
Man
Smith's Home
Cele
Community Club
Sandy Hook
H. W. Mineart
Elmer Harlen
Edgar Rotzinger
Albert Saunders
Davis
Gibson
Dse
R. L. Dunbars
Dan
Hap
Maurice Gowey
Wes Engel
Patricia
C. E. Farriers
Sam Hesseltine
Lila
Mineart
East Pleasant Plain
Glen Farrier
Roy Kneer
Kneer
A. EF. Farrier
Lloyd Farrier
Carl Corpman
Jake Seethout
Nelson's
Des Moines
Charles Barrows
Chicago
Wm. Dunbars
Randolph Kelsey
Dale Jones
Bobby
Claire Dunbar
Faith
Roy Hesselring
Muscatine
Gladys
Lamansky
Martha
Sioux City
Ethel
San Francisco
Taylor Stouts
Bill
Cox and Billy
Paul McClintie
John McClintie
Rich
Donald
Peter
Hubert Grace
Cecil Heston
Ray Barnes
Raymond Richards
Archie Farrier
Merle
Allen Lauderdale
Conesville
M. Farrier
Ernie Stout
Mrs. Gerlock
Dan Hesseltine
Harold DeWolf
D. L. Dunbar
Ed Hissong
Frank McKay
Charley
Charles Crandel
Geo. L. McDaniel
Ainsworth
Sands Store
William Mattson
Muriel Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Dublin
H. J. Mangold
John Mangold, Jr
J. S. Mangold
Francis
Lucille
J. D. Dennison
Wellman
Don Crone
Warren Stewart
Paul McGraw
Sandra
Lou Bauer
West Chester
Roscoe Robertson
Charlie Mayer
Victor
J. L. Mayer
Geo. Augustine
Orlena
Mr. Singleton
Walter Holle
Hugh
John
George
Will Wolfe
Eric Genkins
Howard Mangold
Bernece Sheetz
Roy Randall
Tom Randall
Clarence Randall
Milo Weaver
Waldo Miller
Evelyn Tinnes
Janet
Leroy Tinnes
Nora Tinnes
Nick Tinnes
Jake Southout
Ada Dennison
John Mangold
Blanche
Bessie Nelson
Jalie Seethout
Isabelle Combs
Center School
Nona Tinnes
Marshalltown
Mercy Hospital
Verna Mangold
Marion Engle
Karen
Edward Engle
Dale
Alvin Strum
The
National Bank of Washington
Washington County
Howard L. McCleery
Oxydol
Golden Bantam
P&g Soap
Hitest
Wheaties
Bie
Shankless Th
Thomassen
East Side
Puae
James I
Dewit
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