Locals enjoy Thanksgiving family gatherings

The Wiltfang family gathered at the home of Ark and Jan Wong in Cedar Rapids for a casual, but delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Along, with the normal Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, they also ate homemade crab rangoon, breaded fried shrimp, rice and and a beautiful glazed ham. There were several desserts to choose from. They included pie, cherry cream cheese turnovers, brownies, almond crunchies and pecan rolo pretzels.

In attendance were Jason and Pamela Wiltfang, Bradley, Jackson and Ava of North Liberty, and Dan and Linda Wiltfang of Crawfordsville. It was definitely a day of Thanksgiving.

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Davis siblings and their families enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal at the United Church of Crawfordsville. The afternoon was spent playing games.

Those in attendance were Ernie and Jan Whiting of Columbus City, Chris and Angela McClain, Chayse and Alayna of Columbus Junction; Duane Lewis, Scott and Emily Boylan, Ryleigh and Avery, Scott and Jeanne Davis, Angela and Rebecca Davis, Sanford and Nancy Rugg, Uriah and Shannon Rugg and Sawyer, all of Crawfordsville, Chelsea and Clarissa Rugg of Washington, Levi and Alisha Kelley, Cecil and Leah of Wellman, Ryan and Carman Davis, Peyton and Paxton of Wayland, Marcus and Brittany Davis, Makinley, Brysen and Merrick of Mt. Pleasant, Randy and Jill DeYarman and Kayti, Gwen and Theo Henderson, all of Cedar Rapids.

WHITE CLOUD CLUB

The White Cloud Club members met Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for their Christmas Party at the home of Jolene Colthurst. A delicious lunch was enjoyed.

President Betty Lintz opened the meeting with inspirational readings. Pat Miller read previous meeting minutes and also the treasurer's report, which were all approved.

Roll call was answered with "what was your funniest Christmas present?" Interesting answers were given and it was fun to learn of those gifts of days gone by and some of the most current.

Betty Lintz received a Secret Sister gift.

A Christmas gift exchange was held as well as a cookie and candy exchange between members. A wonderful variety of treats were put on plates for members to take home and enjoy in the coming days. Each was also invited to take a plate of treats the hostess had made.

Fellowship of food and conversation was enjoyed by all.

As members headed to their homes Jolene gave each a loaf of bread to enjoy as a special Christmas gift.

There will be no meeting in January, and the February meeting place will be decided on at a later date.