GOP presidential candidates share stories of family and faith. Offstage, their sharp edges reemerged

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — A trio of Republican presidential candidates shared stories of family and faith before hundreds of voters in northwest Iowa on Saturday, having congenial individual conversations with their hosts not long after dueling at the campaign’s latest fractious debate. But off the stage at a small Christian college in Sioux Center, the rivals’ sharp edges reemerged.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy leaned on their families to drive home their origin stories, without other candidates interrupting, at the event held in a rural, conservative corner of a state that holds the leadoff contest on the election calendar in about a month.

Later, DeSantis and Ramaswamy both went after Haley, a further sign that her opponents see her as a growing threat in the 2024 race where former President Donald Trump, who skipped the event, is the front-runner in polls of Republicans nationwide and Iowa, where the caucuses are set for Jan. 15.

The Minster village council met in regular session on last Monday. It was proposed that the salaries of the several officers should be in force according to the following schedule. Mayor $100 per year; clerk $130 per year; treasurer $60 per year; Councilmen $2 for each attended meeting; Deputy marshal $45 per month, street commissioner $15 per month; fire captain $24 per year; fire department janitor $45 per year.

High School Notes: The Juniors have elected Henry Dickman, Evangeline Dine and Clara Sommer as their committee to asses the progress of their Xmas program.

Four Sisters of the

Precious Blood, nuns, three of whom are teachers at Minster and one at Wapakoneta filed their declarations of intention to become citizens of the United States. All of the women renounce allegiance to the powers of Germany.

75 Years Ago Dec. 3, 1948

The Minster chapter of Future Farmers of America, representing the state of Ohio in the national FFA Chapter contest for the year 1948, was awarded a “silver” rating at the recent Kansas City national convention, one of 14 in the United States to attain the honor. Roman Baumer, the Minster chapter’s news reporter, accepted the award for the local school group.

Hundreds of German families will have their merriest Christmas this year – the best in at least a decade – because a dozen Shelby Countians have been translating heart tugging letters. The most-needed items have been sent in Christmas packages, medicine, food, clothing, candy and other articles.

KofC Plans Complete for 5th Yule Party – Plans have been completed by Charles Bowerman and his committee for the fifth annual Christmas party at the KofC Wonderbar. More than 500 persons, an overflow crowd, are expected.

50 Years Ago Dec. 6, 1973

New Bremen’s Tour of Historic Building has been set for Sunday Dec 9. The walking tour will be basically centered on Main Street and Franklin Streets and will be sponsored by New Bremen Historical Association.

A first will be taking place this week during the Fort Loramie – Minster basketball game. The Norseman Cable TV will videotape the game for later broadcast over their cable reception area.

Hegemann’s Resort on State 363 off St. Rt. 119, Minster, Ohio north shores Lake Loramie – Now Featuring Smorgasbord (all you can eat) Saturday 6 to 19 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prime rib our specialty. Newly decorated dining rooms and cocktail lounge. Booking Holiday Parties 1 to 100.

2000 to 2007 Newspaper recently added to Minster Historical Society Website.

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2007 Dec 6, 2007

Flyers takes home State title.

Lego League starts at Minster Schools