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Newspaper
Batavia Herald
Location
Batavia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
1
Girl Scouts observed their 32nd anniversary with a banquet last Saturday at 6 30 p m in the 1 sh school auditorium. About 350 attended with troops from multiple churches and groups presenting skits songs and numbers. New officers and committee chairs were announced and baby welcomed at Community hospital in Gen t.
The Congregational church hall hosted a fashion parade sponsored by the American Home Department of the Woman's club. Models included Mrs. Lyle Nelson, Mrs. J. B. Nelson, Mrs. A. E. Lindberg, and others with Mr. Charles Bird assisting. Entertainment featured Lorraine Koubenec, Janice Lundberg, Edith Lundberg, Gertrude Smith, and Evelyn Bartman.
The Vasa lodge gave a surprise shower to Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson whose home was destroyed by fire. They received many gifts and cash from coworkers, employers at the Body company, Bethany Lutheran church members, and local friends. The Batavia union hosts Kane County W C T U March 22 at First Methodist church with a 10 o'clock meeting and a noon covered dish luncheon.
The Royal Neighbors announce an Old Time Dance at K of C Hall on March 31. A caller will lead two step march waltz and square dances with modern tunes. Doughnuts rolls coffee and drinks will be available at a nominal charge, no advance tickets.
The sorority held a dinner last Wednesday at Julia King s Tea Room welcoming pledges Mary Emily Nelson Doris Dredge Marion Carlson Ell anear Birgers and Helen Carlstein of North Aurora as new members.
Batavia hosts a Red Cross benefit game featuring Peddy's Dairy versus Camp Campbell's Army Engineers in a preview of the national pro tourney. Lieut. Bernard Milroy of Batavia stars for Camp Campbell. Tickets cost 55 cents and proceeds aid Red Cross relief.
Sgt. Fred W. Tokatsch, brother of Mrs. Albert Hosbach, has served two years in the army with one year spent in India where he is now stationed. His address is Sgt. Fred W. Tokatsch 36328576 APO 689 C/o Postmaster New York NY.
Batavia High School announces its senior class will stage a mystery titled Thru The Night on March 30 and 31. Set in the garden room of Sandymere the Atlantic coast mansion, the plot follows a rich family as murder unfolds and is later recanted.
Four sons of Mr and Mrs Guy Conde serve in the armed forces with Gerald in New Guinea reporting a visit with Ba tavia fellows. He is now a mail clerk helper in a replacement depot in San Francisco. Ensign Edward Conde serves in the U S Navy and Major Conde in the Army recently met during a four day leave in England and Ireland, while S2 Robert Conde serves in the Navy in Mobile Alabama.
The Conservation Department of the Woman's Club was hosted Monday at Mrs. Chester Lindgren’s home with assistance from Mrs. J. B. Nelson and Mrs. O. S. Wolcott. Kenneth Swaby of St. Charles gave a talk on pansies and ran a victory garden question box. A nominating committee of Mrs. Edwin Stanney, Mrs. Walter Wood and Mrs. Oliver Wolcott was announced. Piano duets by Mary Benson and Lorraine Koubenec and new member J. Harold Blair were noted.
The Town Hall Players plan a three act mystery drama The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley at Batavia High School auditorium on April 18 and 14. A portion of net proceeds goes to the Red Cross. Charles Boehner of Aurora directs with long drama experience. Sixty one members and guests attended a meeting to hear parts read by volunteers. Additional tryouts were held March 10 at 8:00 PM in American Legion rooms.
In three weeks 724 men and women contacted six Fox Valley offices in Batavia Aurora Geneva St. Charles Elgin Dundee to find war work. Offices provide job lists, immediate interviews, arranged appointments, training paid on learning, cafeterias or canteens, telephones, and ride-sharing options.
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