Local society notes from Cherokee and Des Moines visits
Mrs Ethel Kramer and Mrs Wm Brady and son William James Brady of Cherokee visited at the George Brady home Sunday. Mrs Earl Heinze of Cedar Rapids visited until Tuesday with her brother George Scott. Mr and Mrs Clarence Ohlson of Mt Olive area welcomed a daughter born December 12 at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee. Mr and Mrs Grover Bell and HM2c Gilbert Bell on leave visited with relatives, while Betty Lou Bell and Vivian Jarvert spent weekend with H J Grote family in Des Moines. Grote is daughter of the Bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kramer
Wm. Brady
William James Brady
George Brady
Earl Heinze
Cedar Rapids
George Scott
Clarence Ohlson
Mt. Olive Vicinity
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Grover Bell
Gilbert Bell
Betty Lou Bell
Laurens
Vivian Jarvert
Albert City
H. J. Grote
Des Moines
Mrs. Grote
Mrs. Bell
Robert Sprinkle
Suzanne
This
George FE. Talcott
Williams
Earl F. Heinze
Cesar Rapids
Oliver D. Scott
New Orleans
W. H. Hitchcock
Family Notices From Williams and Nearby Areas
Mrs George Talcott of Williams visited from Friday to Monday at her brother George Scott s home. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Buddenhagen north of Aurelia on Tuesday December 12 at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee. Mr and Mrs Grover Bell and son Gilbert of the U S Navy were dinner guests last Thursday at Irvin Bell s near Galva. Mrs W P Dawson left Tuesday for San Francisco to spend the winter with her son Harry Dawson and family at 3155 Broderick St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Talcott
Williams, Town
George Scott
Arthur Buddenhagen
North of Aurelia
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Grover Bell
Gilbert
U. S. Navy
Irvin Bell
Galva
W. P. Dawson
San Francisco
Calif
Harry Dawson
Broderick St
Gilbert Bell
Linn Grove
Adolph Beese
Automobile Insurance and Far-Flung Holiday Visits
Gilbert Bell left Thursday evening to return to Norfolk after a six day leave at his parents home. Sunday guests in the Deyloff and Hitchcock homes included families from Alta Galva Newell Williams and Cesar Rapids with several relatives. Mrs Gustafson of Los Angeles visited the Parrott home and attended the Danielson golden wedding anniversary at Storm Lake before visiting Glen Stutz in Moline Indiana for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Bell
Norfolk
Grover Bell
Chas. E. Gustafson
Los Angeles
George Parrott
Glen Stutz
Moline
C. E. Danielson
Storm Lake
Local notes on hospital stay and military family news
Bil Trigg is recovering from appendicitis at Bates hospital after an operation on Tuesday morning. Mrs. A W Larson reports Pvt Vernette Peterson, previously missing since Sept 11, is now a German prisoner. he served since Dec 1943, trained at Camp Meade, Texas, and joined the 8th Army under General Patton overseas in July 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Trigg
Bates Hospital
A. W. Larson
Pvt
Vernette Peterson
Pvt. Peterson
John Chilgren
Aurelia
Camp Meade
Texas
8Th Army
Patton
Tornado Insurance Veteran Marvin Johnson Returns on Leave
Marvin Johnson a motor machinist mate third class arrived Thursday from San Francisco to spend a 21 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson. He spent 16 months aboard a troop transport in the south and central Pacific during four operations delivering Marines. He entered the navy in December 1942 and trained at Great Lakes Navy Diesel school Champaign Illinois and San Diego before serving aboard the troop transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Johnson
San Francisco
Calif
Sam Johnson
Marvin
South
Central Pacific
Navy
Great Lakes
Champaign
Ill
San Diego
Margaret Hench obituary notes long Iowa life
Margaret Adelia Hench born November 20 1880 in Seward Illinois died November 30 1944 in Aurelia Iowa age 64 years 10 days She lived in Diamond Township Aurelia Pierson and Los Angeles and remained active in church and community She survived by two sisters and two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral services December 4 at Wharton Funeral Home Aurelia with ministers from Diamond Center Pierson and Sioux City Burial Diamond Center Cemetery and several relatives attended from surrounding towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Adelia
Robert Henry
Viola Hench
Seward
Ill
Aurelia
Diamond Township
Cherokee
Margaret
Pierson
Los Angeles
Calif
Methodist Church
Diamond Center
California
Robert
Alice Waterman
Stratford
Hazel Timmons
Ocheyedan
Garden of Thanks for Kind Deeds After Bereavement
The Timmons and Waterman families express gratitude for the sym pathy and deeds shown during their recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs Lee Timmons Rev and Mrs J G Waterman MD and Mrs Leroy Hench convey their thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Timmons
J. G.’ Waterman
Leroy
Society Notes Highlight Winter Club Gatherings
Mrs Mildred Thomson hosts Monday Bridge Club with I Kroll from Storm Lake and Carl Andersons. Victory Club marks Mrs Herb Grienke birthday with bridge prizes and a Christmas gift exchange. P L E F Club holds Christmas at Mabel Johnsons with prize contests and lunch. Mrs Mildred Thomson hosts Annual Christmas Bridge Party with high and low scores and gifts. Pinochle host Libke wins high as others place. Mrs Parrott hosts a one o clock lunch in honor of Mrs Julia Gustafson of Los Angeles. Maple Maley Hatchery event includes a brief after dinner meeting to discuss better flock production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Evening Bridge Club
Victory Club
Herb Grienke
Mabel Johnson
Mildred Thomson
Low
Roy Matzdorff
P.L.E.F. Club
Frank Sexton
Fred Fassler
Bridge Club
L. E. Christensen
Fred Jordan
Fritz Mueller
Mueller
Ralph Mongan
Albert Libke
Carrol Sansen
John Peterson
Geo. Parrott
Julia Gustafson
Los Angeles
Calif
Homer Robar
George Glowe
Muriel Anderson
Edwin Axelson
Herman Nelson
Clair Parrott
A.H. Vogel
For Sale Circulating Coal Wood Heater
Local listing advertises a circulating coal wood heater for sale. Henning's Cafe lists MUSIC RECORDS and SPENCER LA MUSIC SUPPLY as contact points offering instruments and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henning’s Cafe
Spencer
Music Supply
Social Roundups and Card Evening Gatherings
A 1945 social note records a spiral evening of card playing with flock owners attending. Listed attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Corrington, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lehnhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Radke, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Booth, Mrs. Charles Bruce, Miss Lorraine Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Beeghley, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winterhof, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Poulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick
Robert Taylor
Vere Corrington
John Miller
Ed Lehnhardt
Fred Radke
Wm. Booth
Charles Bruce
Lorraine Bruce
Clyde Beeghley
Harry Winterhof
Henry Poulson
Diphtheria Rise Noted in Iowa Tops 1943 Total
Iowa health officials report 182 diphtheria cases so far this year with a sharp November December rise. Only two deaths, cases up from October. Thirteen counties contribute to the rise, including Woodbury Page Chickasaw Black Hawk Clinton Delaware Van Buren Benton Muscatine Polk Sioux Wapello Buena Vista. Immunization is urged to prevent further cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Iowa
Health Department
Woodbury
Page
Chickasaw
Black Hawk
Clinton
Delaware
van Buren
Benton
Muscatine
Polk
Sioux
Wapello
Buena Vista
Thompson Receives Distinguished Service Award in Chicago
C H Thompson Cherokee County extension director for eight years was among four Iowa directors honored by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. The award was presented December 7 at a banquet during the association’s Chicago meeting. Thompson’s career began in 1928 in South Dakota with 4-H work. He led drought measures in Plymouth County 1931–1936 and has since focused on weed control soil erosion and youth programs including 4-H and a Young Married Couples group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
C. H. Thompson
Cherokee County
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Chicago
Iinois
Thompson
South Dakota
Plymouth County Extension Service
CCC
Also Mentioned on This Page
AuReLia Theatre
Aurelia, Iowa
Ray Mill and
Ruth Hussey
Donald Crisp
MR. Winkle
Fire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
Automobile Insurance
Lester Kolpin
Alta
Richard Kolpin
Geo. Oatman
Newell
H. H. Deyloff
Lutefisk
Lockin Agency
T Set
Charles Dale Owens
Carp Butler
N. C
Freeday
A. C. Will
Sgt. Owens
Will
Tornado Insurance
Margaret Hench
Society
Sentinel
E. C. Kindwall
Poland
China
Forrest Hultgren
O. W. Larson
AETNA
Farmers National Bank
Lester Lohr
Peterson
Robbins Hatchery
Towa
Katzman Auto Wrecking Co
Flory
C. Thompson
Maple Valley
White Rocks
New Hampshires
Maple Valley Hatchery
A. H. Vogel
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