Final Rites Held in Alden for Mrs H E Christensen
Funeral services were held in Alden for Mrs Henry Christensen born Oct 27 1891 in Eldora Iowa died Dec 25 1943 in Iowa Falls age 62. Interment in Alden Cemetery. She was a faithful Methodist worker married Oct 11 1905 and lived on farms near Alden before moving to Iowa Falls. Survived by husband three daughters Myrna Steinberg Eva Hankom Margaret Dunning son Raymond and four sisters and two brothers. Numerous relatives noted. Times for good printing.
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Scott Funeral
Alden
Henry Christensen
Raymond A. Roloff
Henry E. Christensen
Henry
Wilhelmine Glade
Eldora
Iowa
Iowa Falls
Myrna Steinberg
Eva Hankom
Margaret Dunning
Raymond
Ronald
Richard Hankom
Marlon Steinberg
Anna McAllister
Dows
Amelia Picht
Martha Christensen
Jowa Falls
Death claims a Buckeye township pioneer resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Lettow were held December 27 at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran in Buckeye with Rev. Leckband officiating. Burial followed in Buckeye cemetery. Born in 1854 in Germany, she and husband John A. Lettow emigrated to America in 1892, lived near Owasa, then moved to Buckeye township in 1899. She died December 24, 1943, at her grandson’s home, survived by multiple children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and two sisters. Pallbearers were six grandsons.
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Caroline Lettow
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church
Buckeye
W. Leckband
Zielke
Besswitz
Commern
Germany
John A. Lettow
W. C. Lettow
Ernest
Otto
John
Emil Vierkandt
Chas. Runge
Mra
Cleo Reynolda
Frank
Chicago
Ill
Geo. Albers
Alden
Albert Bahr
Wm. Ulrich
Mrs Yaw Visits Husband at Yale Training Center
Mrs Yaw spent ten days during Christmas vacation with her husband at Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina. Accompanied by her brother-in-law Robert Yaw of Iowa Falls they returned home Monday. He is transferred to New Haven New York for special officers training at Yale University. Mrs Yaw will finish the semester in Grinnell then join him at Yale later.
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Wm. Yaw
Seymour Johnson Field
N. C
Robert Yaw
Iowa Falls
Yaw
New Haven
N. Y
Yale University
Grinnell
Yale
This and That 1944 Hopes for End of War in 1944
The column predicts a hopeful 1944 with Eisenhower’s war end goal for Germany, urges continued effort, and notes postwar needs including supplies and repurposed equipment. It recalls John Adam Rink and comments on rationing, labor, and essential industry as the nation prepares for a long effort ahead.
Gas shortage blamed on two thirds of supplies in Africa
G F Bigelow notes gas constraints amid war effort and Eisenhower’s expedition in North Africa. He cites that two thirds of military supplies carried to Africa were petroleum products, suggesting similar heavy fuel usage by bomber commands from England. The column mixes anecdotes about romance, weather, and rural life while reflecting wartime concerns.
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North Africa
Eisenhower
England
Last Rites for Mrs Catlin Held at Methodist Church
Kittie Lee Catlin longtime Alden resident died December 26 1943 at age 77 8 9 born Maquoketa Iowa to Robert and Lucina Lee She lived in Alden since infancy married Edgar Catlin in 1885 He served as librarian for Alden Carnegie Library 1911 1943 and night operator for Alden Mutual Telephone 1914 1937 Survived by son Lee Catlin Larned Kan daughter Mrs James MicBride Alden six grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral at Methodist Church Rev R A Roloff officiated burial Alden cemetery attendees from out of town included Lee Catlin Larned and OC Frisbee Garner
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Kittie Lee Catlin
Robert A
Lucina Pritchard Lee
Maquoketa
Alden
Edgar Franklin Catlin
Lee Bronson
Juanita June
Dorothy Esther
Catlin
Alden Lyceum Society
The
Good Templers
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Alden Mutual Telephone Company
Lee Catlin
Larned
Kan
James MicBride
Scott Funeral Home
R. A. Roloff
Oc, A. Frisbee
Garner
Mrs Halberstadt Elected F E F Circle President
The F E F Circle met at Mrs A J Idso's home with devotions led by Mrs C G Sheaffer. New officers for the year were elected: President Mrs Frank Halberstadt, VPs Miss Mabel Olsen and Mrs James McBride, Secretary Mrs A R Idso, Treasurer Miss Mina Anne. The next meeting is Jan 12 at Mrs C H Warne's home with devotions led by Mrs Frank Dunning.
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F.E.F
A. J. Idso
C. Sheaffer
Frank Halberstadt
Mabel Olsen
James McBride
A. R. Idso
Mina Anne
C. H. Warne
Frank Dunning
U S W Meeting At Mrs Lawson Home
The U S W held a meeting at Mrs V C Lawson's home with Mrs Glen Sharar in charge as acting president. Members were asked for more quilts for the marine hospitals and an all day work meeting will be held soon to purchase material. Carpet rags are welcome. The unit was mentioned on the 10:80 Bob Burlingame pill board for sending Christmas boxes to service men. letters of thanks from the boys were read.
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U.S.W
V. C. Lawson
Glen Sharar
Marine Hospitals
Spokane
Wash
Brigg
Navy
Lyle Nott
Lyle
Wedding Notices and Cards Offered by Times Office
The Times announces wedding announcements invitations and visiting cards services. Customers may order announcements through the office with options for design typography and delivery schedules. Provides contact details and deadlines for upcoming nuptials.
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Times Office
Ordination Service for the Rev C Elliott Gardner
The ordination service for the Rev C Elliott Gardner at Memorial Congregational church featured a council from Webster City association, a paper on his faith, and a unanimous vote to proceed. A dinner followed, with an organ recital and an ordination sermon by Rev Frederick M Meek on "Under Orders" stressing ministers as ambassadors of Christ and guardians of faith in a changing postwar society.
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C. Elliott Gardner
Memorial Congregational Church
Webster City Association of Congregational Churches
Bangor Theological Seminary
Bangor
Maine
Gardner
Betty Alden Society
Frederick M. Meek
Plymouth Church
Des Moines
United States
Ecrutiny
God
Sharar Family Hosts Oyster Supper Before Navy Departure
Mr and Mrs L F Sharar hosted an oyster supper Monday night honoring Harold Sharar who left the next day to enter the navy. Guests included Harold and Jack Sharar, Mr and Mrs Fred Sharar, Glen Sharar and family, Dale Sharar and Dennis, Gene Sullivan and family, Mrs Laverne Sharar and son, and J D Rankin.
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L. F. Sharar
Harold Sharar
Navy
Jack
Fred Sharar
Glen Sharar
Dale Sharar
Dennis
Gene Sullivan
Laverne Sharar
J. D. Rankin
Letters From Alden Boys 10 The U S W Organization
Letters from Alden boys in service thank the home front for Christmas packages. Pfc Leonard Hoffman from New York writes from Africa about shivering nights on guard and two shifts of work repairing shoes and clothing. Kenneth Williams from Las Vegas sends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes. Robert Silke notes warm thoughts from home despite distant weather. Don Baths writes from the South Pacific praising the packages. Albert Collins from San Francisco says the package is the first since arriving overseas and expresses gratitude.
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Alden
Africa
Mediterranean
Iowa
Pfc
Leonard Hoffman
P.M
New York, N. Y
Kenneth Williams
Las Vegas
U.S.W
Albert Collins
San Francisco
Surgical Dressing Work To Resume Friday In Alden
War work in Alden resumes with surgical dressing sessions in library rooms from 7 to 10 pm on Fridays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 7. After starting June 15, work moved upstairs, reaching 14,903 bandages folded and packed by 63 registered workers, with more volunteers needed and a Times name list forthcoming.
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Alden
Times
Kong
Rankin Stover Wedding in Des Moines Chapel
Ruth Geraldine Rankin daughter of Alden residents married Arthur James Stover of Des Moines at the First Methodist church in Des Moines on Wednesday December 22. The candlelight ceremony was conducted by Rev Clifford Bacon with attendants Jeanette Kauffman and George Davis. The bride wore a red dress with gold accessories and white rose corsage. Mrs Stover is a 1941 Alden high school graduate. the groom attended Norwalk schools. They will reside at 6209 SW 8th Ave Fort Des Moines.
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Ruth Geraldine Rankin
James D. Rankin
Alden
Arthur James Stover
Des Moines
First Methodist Church
Clifford Bacon
Jeanette Kauffman
George Davis
George Peet and Buddies Have Fish Thanksgiving
Tarawa Thanksgiving story by Staff Sergeant Fred Feldkamp notes king mackerel replacing turkey for marines. Corporal Thomas S. Ranlett of New Orleans caught the fish and hosted a reefside fry under cocoanut palms. Among guests was Serg. George E. Peet of Alden Iowa, Tarawa veteran.
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Fred Feldkamp
Marine Corps
Tarawa
King Mackeral
Thomas S. Ranlett
New Orleans
Cocoanut Palms
Serg
George E. Peet
Alden
Iowa
Christmas seal bangle sale by grade pupils very successful
The Christmas seal bangle sale by grade pupils in Mrs Mitchells room was very satisfactory netting 33.25, about 13.00 more than last year. Defense stamps were awarded to top and bottom groups while TB pencils went to winners in remaining groups. Mrs Schalk urges those with goal contributions to send them in to finish the report.
No Trespassing Signs Offered For Sale By Times Office
Large red card signs printed with no trespassing warning are for sale at the Times office. The heavy board signs feature bold lettering and are marketed to deter trespassers on property. Buyers include homeowners and small businesses seeking clear durable notices.
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Times Office
Buddies column from Alden Service Organization notes service letters
Readers from Alden celebrate Christmas furloughs and thank the Alden Service Organization. Veterans Robi Klein Laverne Rippentrop and Lyle Nott share camp life at Camp Lejeune New York to Spokane and navy insignia gifts. Cpl Robt Fred Furst reports arriving in New York on Christmas Eve.
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Alden Service Organization
Alden
A.S.C
Robi. Klein
Laverne Rippentrop
Doc
A.S.O
New York
Cpl
Robt
Red Furst
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H. E. Christensen
John Morelan
Bob Morelan
Fairbault
Minn
Tester Oswood
Hansell
Lee Pippin
Cecil Oswood
Lulu Wachter
Town Falls
H. Calkins
B. W. Oswood
Nuff
Gernany
Pacific
John Adam Rink
G. F. Bigelow
Gals
Parson
E Vera
Vivien
America
Biloxi
Gulf of Mexico
Gecrees
Davis
Beauvoir
F. Halberstadt
F E.F. Circle
Alden Boys
U.S.W. Organization
U. S. W. Organization
Robert Silke
South Pacific
Geraldine Rankin
Arthur Stover
George Peet
Buddies
AIR & Land
Alden Times
Camp Lejeune
N.C
U.S.M.C
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