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Blessed Hope Church Christmas Program
Blessed Hope Church celebrated the birth of Christ with the Sunday School children performing a short play.
Photos courtesy of Sarah Pohlmann.
Presbyterian Church celebrates Christmas
The children of the Vinton Presbyterian Church performed their Christmas program, playing the roles of the angels, wise men and others in the story of the birth of Jesus.
Photos courtesy of Jeff Holmes, thank Jeff!
Thank You from the Hansen Family
Our sons, Alex, 23 and Elliot, 17, began living in a group home in Marion during October. The opportunity came up for them to live together and be closer to their school and day program.
Their adjustment has been easy and they continue to be as happy as always.
We would like to say “Thank You” to family, friends and our community for loving our boys, saying Hi to them, shaking their hand and just letting them know they are thought of. Aaron Koppen named to President's List at LETU in Longview, Texas
Aaron Koppen of Shellsburg, Iowa was named to the President's List and recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments for the Fall 2010 semester.
LeTourneau University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Robert W. Hudson said being named to the President's List is a significant academic achievement and honor.
Donations for Lester and Donna Geiger
As many of you read, Lester and Donna Geiger of Rural Brandon, lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire on Wednesday.
If you would like to help this couple out, we will be passing on donations to them.
Just address your envelope to:
Vinton Today "Geiger's"
P.O. Box 7
Vinton, IA 52349
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Stories from the past
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could. They regularly made use of everything.
One common practice was to make underwear out of old cotton flour sacks or feed sacks. Of course the brand logos remained on the newly created undergarments. There were many widely circulated jokes during the era about this practice.
Life during the Great Depression
Just a short story that might give you a chuckle:
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.
They regularly made use of everything. One common practice was to make underwear out of old cotton flour sacks or feed sacks. Of course the brand logos remained on the newly created undergarments.
Another great-granddaughter for Roxy Roster of Vinton
Cassandra Marie Daringer, 8 lbs.., 3 oz., was born Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:40 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois.
She joins her parents, Neal and Nichole Daringer, along with siblings, David, Cody, and Abigail.
Cassandra is the granddaughter of Renea Roster of Waterloo, Iowa and the great-granddaughter of Roxy Roster of Vinton, Iowa.
Shhh! Garth Beatty Surprise Party
Please join us for a SURPRISE 70th birthday party for Garth Beatty.
It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall of the Vinton Presbyterian Church.
Meeting Santa at Farmers Bank
Santa Claus was in Vinton again on Friday, hearing from children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton, during their annual holiday open house. Christmas activities continue throughout the area; see the Events page of Vinton Today for more information,.