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Newspaper
Batavia Herald
Location
Batavia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
1
Batavia beat Wheaton Tigers 42 to 41 in a fast rough game with 45 fouls 23 on Wheaton. Tomkins Lundeen and Brunick led scoring for Batavia while Wheaton's Benson and Patterson topped the visitors in a tense district contest.
Kane county resident Roberta M. Weaver of Batavia is among 16 winners of Pure Milk Association awards to help cover Farm and Home Week expenses at the University of Illinois February 8 to 10. Winners are chosen by university officials based on 4-H activities and expected benefit from the sessions.
Postmaster Jacob Feldman says two government men will assist at Batavia Post Office on February 15 16 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in preparing income tax before the March 15 deadline.
Batavia traveled to Dundee last Friday night and lost both games. In the varsity, Dundee led 14 7 after one period and 27 18 at halftime, then pulled away after Floyd Meyers fouled out. Broederoff led Dundee with 14 points while Batavia’s Benson had 9. In the opener Batavia trailed 14 5 at halftime and 20 16 after three quarters, finally losing 29 26 as Batavia failed to score from the field.
Batavia Lodge No 682 will sponsor a Valentine party and dance for lodge and chapter members along with spouses. The event on Monday February 14 at 8 30 p m features dances, entertainment, colored motion pictures and recordings, decorated hall, favors and refreshments with no admission charge. E A Parmann chairs the planning committee and promises a memorable evening.
Governor Dwight H. Green calls on Illinois housewives and meat dealers to boost salvage of used household fats for explosives and civilian needs. He notes fats are the nation’s top salvage material and warns that shortages threaten soldiers and sailors, urging patriotic cooperation and support for additional ration points.
A housewarming party honored Mr and Mrs John Bartelt longtime La Fox residents now in the lower apartment on South Washington Street About 40 friends from La Fox attended the Friday evening event games refreshments a quiz contest pitting women against men and a presentation table were part of the gathering Mrs Ralph Larson hosted a welcome party for Mrs Bartelt last Wednesday with the Larson couple having lived in the Bartelt home’s upper apartment for several years
A historical note on voters qualifying for primary elections, contrasting wartime patriotism with global brotherhood ideals. It highlights Boy Scouts as promoting patriotism and religious tolerance, noting the World Jamborees as a model for statesmen and the underground persistence of Scouting in occupied regions.
The Rebekahs held an installation on a Wednesday with Mrs Etta Nissler and Minnesota lodge staff conducting. New officers were named including Noble Grand Viola Rudd and others. Guests from Geneva Aurora St Charles and Elburn attended. Congregational church trustees elected J B Nelson as chairman and others to secretary and treasurer posts. Bethany Lutheran officers were re-elected led by Norman Johnson and Arvid Peterson.
Kane County Clerk Charles Lowry outlines registration rules for the April 11 primary. Registration is mandatory from one’s residence and hours are 9 to 5 weekdays, 9 to 12 Saturdays. last day is March 13, 1944. Transfers must be completed by March 14 1944. Absentee ballots may be requested starting March 13.
The American Home Department of the Woman's club met at Mrs. Gif ford Johnson’s home. Judge Lambert Ochsen schlager of Aurora spoke on Juvenile Delinquency. Mrs. Albert Lindberg reviewed brushing teeth with powder. Mrs. Harold Redfield read “Over the Bannisters.” Refreshments were provided by several members.
Mrs Arthur Johnson entertained her bridge club Monday evening at a Harrison Street home party on La Valentine.
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