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Batavia Herald

Location

Batavia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1944

Page

8

Community Notes Highlight Local Achievements and Visits

Pvt Joseph Stephano returns home from Burbank to Chanute Field en route to Illinois. A family reunion honors him while Mrs C W Clements visits her sister Mrs David Olson hospitalized in Elgin. Moose women plan open meeting with speeches by Batavia and Mooseheart librarians and new member initiations.

Joseph Stephano Burbank Calif Chanute Field Rantoul Ill C. W. Clements David Olson Olson Elgin Women Little Joe Belgium Germany 848Rd Division Lizzie Tobey Evanston Allen McDaniels Wilmette L. R. Hill M. L. Reichart North van Buren Street Sharon Youngstown Columbus Ohio Herbert Arthur Albert Hunt Geneva Lutheran Church Carl Glad Clara Hunt Corp Herbert Rowcliffe Cornelius Schrauth

Miss Eloise Alexander Weds Wallace Freedlund in Aurora Chapel

Miss Eloise Hortense Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Alexander 409 Calumet Ave Aurora married Wallace Alfred Freedlund son of Mr and Mrs John Freedlund 168 Houston St in a Sunday 4 pm ceremony at Wesley Methodist chapel Aurora Rev Olin Clark Jones officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Lorraine Alexander best man Arnold M Pierson. A reception for 150 followed with a five tier cake and flowers. The couple reside in Geneva after a short honeymoon. he works at Operadio Mfg Co and she at Watson Insurance. Coronet Norman Freedland unable to attend overseas.

Eloise Hortense Alexander Leslie V. Alexander Calumet Ave Aurora Wallace Alfred Freedlund John Freedlund Houston St Wesley Methodist Mises Edna Freedland Norman Freedlund Lohengrin Mendelssohn Lorraine Alexander Arnold M. Pierson Batavia LaVerne Reinhold Freedlund Alexander Freedlund William Fairbanks Parker Pearson Edith Lancaster G. E. Troll Geneva St. Charles DeKalb Wheaton Chicago Oak Park Downers Grove Champaign St. Anne Indianapolis Wisconsin Norman Freedland California Los Angeles Calif Watson Insurance Agency Operadio Mfg. Co Fox River Valley Hamilton St

Bethany Lutheran Elects New Officers in Meeting

The Brotherhood of Bethany Lutheran church elected Arnold Pierson as president Carl A. Christenson as vice president Richard Benson as secretary and Albert Hassell as treasurer at a Tuesday evening gathering Pastor G A Doolittle of First Methodist spoke citing an engaging talk Refreshments were served by Walter Johnson Elmer Anderson and John Christenson.

Brotherhood of Bethany Lutheran Church Arnold Pierson Carl A. Christenson Richard Benson Albert Hassell G. A. Doolittle First Methodist Church Walter Johnson Elmer Anderson John Christenson

Girl Scout News Builds Troops and Community Support

The Girl Scout council reports 12 members present at a Tuesday meeting with two new Brownie troops. Bata via now has 16 troops and 27 leaders, the largest in the city. Eight troops registered this year. Troop 14 meets at Odd Fellows hall Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm led by Mrs. Oxe and Miss Wolf. Brownie No. 13 meets at K P hall with Rose Pierce. High school troop of 12 meets in Home Economics building led by Miss Klug. A talk by Marie Wallis, Aurora Girl Scout secretary, on Homemaking inspired the group. The next meeting is Thursday December 7. A ceremony honoring Juliette Low and the America of Tomorrow was held at the Girl Scout cabin.

Carl E. Christenson Pfc Carl Christenson France First Baptist Church Fred Womack Park St Nels Nelson George Schroeder Kathleen Reichart New York City Coast Guard New York Italy Girl Scout Council Batavia Rose Pierce K. P. Hall Miss Klug Marie Wallis Aurora Girl Scout Cabin Girl Scouting Juliette Low

Kenosha Parents Evening Learn What Children Learn

Miss Marcia Sperry of Kenosha Wisconsin was home for the weekend. The Grace McWayne P T A meets next Thursday evening November 16 with a main feature: parents learn what their children learn. Q and A will follow as parents gain insight into modern teaching methods.

Grace McWayne P.T. A

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