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Glittering decor evokes era
"A Flemish Fantasy"...is the name of a flower-decked tree that brings holiday spirit into the Dodge House front parlor. The tree is decorated with dainty nosegays and lacy ribbons, while gold-colored Christmas lights provide a warm glow. The tree…
Glittering decor evokes era
Taking A Look...at the elegant dining room table ready for Christmas visitors is Dodge House director Dawn Mosher. The large punch bowl that occupies the place of honor on the table is on loan from a local resident. Two gleaming silver candelabras…
Glittering decor evokes era
Holding A Christmas Bouquet...this statue joins in the spirit of the season at the Dodge House. Victorians were fond of statuary, and this little figure stands guard in the dining room. Christmas wreaths and greenery also help lend a festive air to…
Glittering decor evokes er
Dainty Snowflakes and Flowers...decorate the tree in the Art Nouveau room on the second floor of the Dodge House. The ornaments are entirely handmade from "quilled" paper and although fragile-looking, they are actually very sturdy. Nonetheless,…
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
Wheat Tassles [sic] Frame...the wooden angel atop Mrs. James Gaffney's Scandinavian tree, and do so spectacularly.
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
Details of Ornaments...show they are, indeed, wheat and rye straw fashioned into various shapes with patience and little red bows.
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
The Goat...is a traditional symbol of Christmas in Scandinavia, perhaps because of its Santa-like whiskers.
Forest of Christmas tree
Attracting children...is the nursery at the Dodge House is this tree trimmed with dolls, gingerbreadmen and other toys. It was decorated by Beth Pechacek and her family and is called We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
Victorian Yule flavor at house
The Festive Table...of the Dodge House Dining room is loaded with fancy glassware and the silver tea service that was used by the Dodge family. The table arrangement and oversize centerpiece were done by Mrs. William Utley, a member of the Dodge…
The Rush Isn't Over Yet
General Delivery Clerk Henry Christensen, 210 Greenview Drive, prepares to stuff a load of mail into a rented box at the Council Bluffs Post Office. Although this year's volume of Christmas mail was down slightly from last year, postal authorities…
Tumptn stays in Sweden, but A.L. girl has another visitor
A present from home . . . for Louise Brising was this handcrafted wooden Christmas tree. --Nonpareil Photo.
Christmas customs
Christmas customs : Discussing the customs of celebrating Christmas in their homelands are American Field Service Exchange students Kare Hellerslein of Norway, Gerd-Rainer Hienstorfer of Germany, Luiz de Queiroz of Brazil, Miriam Casas of Peru, and…