News About Our Boys and Girls In the Service
Excerpts from letters and notices on service members in North Africa and Europe. George Edwards thanks readers for the paper and souvenirs from APO New York. Sgt Dean Gilbert reports England arrival and reunion with Henry Westendorf. Earling Adams at Great Lakes Naval Training Station thanks American Legion Auxiliary for stationery. Arthur Schutter spends 10 days with family in Garner before heading to New York City. Clyde Steffenson heads to Des Moines for Navy physical. Richard Larson is promoted to Sergeant and stationed at Fort Leonard Wood after furlough.
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Earling Adams
Great Lakes
George
Hicago
American Legion Auxiliary
Earling R
Adams
A. S. Co
U.S. N
Illinois
Arthur Schutter
Merchant Marine
Garner
New York City
Soldiers on furlough visit families and friends
Army private Donald Behrends arrived home for a ten day furlough to spend time with his wife and parents. Enroute East, Donald Sunde stopped Wednesday to see his parents Mr and Mrs Jonas Sunde. Donald is in the Air Corps and heads to the East Coast for a new assignment.
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Donald Behrends
Army
Donald Sunde
Jonas Sunde
Donald
Air Corps
Stores to Stay Open Wednesday Nights in Summer
Buffalo Center business places will remain open on Wednesday nights during summer to serve farmers who work long hours. Stores begin staying open next Wednesday evening, June 7. Memorial Day observances included a cemetery program at 10 a.m. and an address by Mr. Ray Murray. The American Legion plans to erect benches for future Memorial Day services.
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Buffalo Center
Ray Murray
The
American Legion
Winnebago Post 21 to Hold Tonight Meeting
Winnebago Post No 21 of The American Legion urges all members and ex service men to attend the regular meeting tonight Thursday June 1 at 8 30 p m in the Post room Geo A Carman Commander also a County Meeting is set for Forest City Thursday Evening June 8 with Dr Charles Logan addressing a joint Winnebago County American Legion and Auxiliary at 8 p m at the American Legion hall Speakers will include State Auxiliary President Mrs Ray Pell and local post and unit expected to participate in large numbers.
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Winnebago Post No. 21
American Legion
Geo. A. Carman
Forest City
Charles Logan
Winnebago County
American Legion Hall
Funeral Services for Gary JenSen Child of Spencer
Funeral services were held in Spencer for Gary JenSen seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin JenSen with burial in Spirit Lake Cemetery after he drowned in the local river. Attending were Mr and Mrs Theo Fisher and Mrs Lindy Quaine who had been living with her husband at Camp Stewart Georgia and visited the Schoon home.
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Gary
Martin Jen- Sen
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Theo. Fisher
Lindy Quaine
Camp Stewart
Georgia
Jerry, Schoon
Drake University graduate earns Class of 1915 citation
Marjorie Murray Hunzelman daughter of Des Moines residents Ray and Mrs. Murray receives her Bachelor of Arts from Drake University Liberal Arts in Des Moines on May 29. She is awarded the Class of 1915 Citation for notable service and usefulness to the university. She plans to move to California this month to be near her husband serving on a destroyer in the Southwest Pacific.
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Marjorie Hunzelman
Ray Murray
Des Moines
Liberal Arts
Drake University
Marjorie Murray Hunzelman
Hunzelman
California
Southwest Pacific
Am erican Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers Tonight
The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is held tonight at City Hall. A section of officers will be chosen, with hostesses Mrs. Grace Schmidt and Mrs. Ray Hill assisting.
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American Legion
Grace Schmidt
Ray Hill
Political Announcements for County Treasurer and Auditor
Henry M. Levison announces renomination for County Treasurer of Winnebago County in the Republican Primary in June 1944. Oscar G. Narum seeks renomination for County Auditor in the same primary, thanking voters for past support and seeking continued confidence.
County Attorney renomination bid in Winnebago County Iowa
Dudley Weible seeks renomination for County Attorney of Winnebago County Iowa in the Republican primary of June 1944 Jacob Grimstead endorses Weible and urges support. Also Jim Grimstead announces candidacy for State Senator District 41 Winnebago Worth Mitchell counties Republican primary June 1944.
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Winnebago
Worth
Mitchell
Jacob Grimstead
Winnebago County Recorder renomination bid in June 1944
To the voters of Winnebago County Iowa seeking renomination for the office of County Recorder in the June 1944 election. The notice emphasizes continued public service and accountability based on the candidate's prior term.
Lundberg Seeks renomination for Winnebago Clerk post
H G Lundberg announces candidacy for renomination as Clerk of the District Court of Winnebago County Iowa at the Republican primary in June 1944. He thanks voters for past favors and asks for continued support. The message also includes a sheriff’s note thanking supporters and pledging friendly, honest service.
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District Court
Winnebago County
Iowa
H. G. Lundberg
Save Corn Sell Corn Critically Needed War Time Message
Wartime appeal urges saving corn for military and civilian use. Industry leaders report plant closures due to corn shortages. Promotes BIG GAIN MINERAL STOCK FOOD as a protein supplement to maximize gains while conserving corn. Endorses supporting war industry by selling the corn you save.
Republican primaries 1944 campaign note from local candidate
A campaign message thanks supporters for past favors and seeks continued backing for Joseph T. Peterson, candidate for State Senate 41st District, Winnebago Worth and Mitchell counties, in June Republican primaries. The note urges support for legislative work and mentions area businesses John & Jerry's and painting campaigns as examples of public improvements.
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Africa
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Afira
Texas
Robert R. Edwards
Desa Gilbert
Henry Westen- Mot
Port of Debarkation
England
Henry Westendorf
Red Cross
United Service Women of
Dean Gilbert
86Th Civil
APO
Care
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Navy
Clyde Steffenson
Les Moines
U.S. Navy
Richard Larson
Fortemard Wood
Missouri
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Henry NM. Levison
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Oscar G. Narum
Irvice
J. F
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Theo, Klemesrud
John H. Huber
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Thornbury
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Dutch Harbor
Franklin
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YMCA
Supreme Court
WRU
Community Oil Company
Tribune
L. W. Leibrand
TerVeer Produce
Pfister
Amos Wempen
C. W. Benskin
Wesley
W. J. Awe
Jordahn
Joe Smith
Charles T. Peterson
Lloyd Larson
Hamilton Hatcheries
Bancroft and Titonka
Fine Automobiles
W. E. Ley
Lakota
C. B. Olson
John Deere
U. S. Air Force
Germany
Ike Harms
Murphy’s
Bennett Bruhns Milling
Aggo Janssen
Joseph T. Peterson
Mitchell’s
Aries
Supno
Leo Elthoy
John & Jerry’s
Mr. Weible
Weible
Board of No
A. J. Hill
Forest City, Iowa
Ben Buren
Leland
Westco
U. S. Maritime Service
Leland, Iowa
Fred C. Gilchrist
Republican
Gilchrist
National Congress
Case Committee On Agriculture
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