Created: Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:31 a.m. CST
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Weldon News

By Mabel Shay/Kathy Mason

We are experiencing December weather. This has been a cold windy week.


Michael and Tracy Shay hosted their annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 5. Many friends and relatives attended.


Rick and Joy Jackson were really surprised by their family and friends Dec. 5. Their daughter was taking them to Des Moines to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Guess what? They were welcomed by friends and family at the Weldon Community Center with a big party. Joy said, “There is nothing like good family and friends.”


Charles Pearcy and Kathy Mason went to Clinton, Mo. to spend Thanksgiving with Brent Mason’s family. McKenna Mason will be eight years old Dec. 8, Xavier Mason will be 3 Dec. 17. Brent Mason is coach for the basketball game Saturday.


Nell Wright of Osceola went to Fayette, Mo. to visit her niece.


Cindy Fisher inadvertently transposed the address in the request for mail to her grandmother, Lois Morgan. Her correct address is 1631 Thornwood Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265


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