Waiting at Fort Riley for Assignment in Mail from Johnny Loos
Johnny Loos writes from Fort Riley Kansas to friend George about awaiting an assignment. He mentions missing home and sending a new dress, notes training with rookies, and having a birthday day off. He describes the camp, its size, multiple camps Forsyth White Funston and Ott Riley, and that he has not been to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Loos
Fort Riley
Kansas
George
Forsyth
Whiteide
Funston
Good Old Ott Riley
Funeral Services Held for Harold Henry VanGerpen
Funeral services for Harold Henry VanGerpen were conducted at noon Thursday June 8 at home followed by services at the Reformed church officiated by Rev H F Senne Interment was in Olena He was the child of Mr and Mrs Henry Van Gerpen born September and died June 5 He left behind his mother and father two sisters Elaine and Lila two brothers Peter and Arnold grandparents and other relatives The family mourns the brief life of the child with religious reflections and prayers for peace in heaven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Henry anGerpen
H. F. Senne
Arge
Olena
Harold Henry VanGerpen
Henry Vanmen
Jesus
Elaine
Lila
Peter
Arnold
van Gerpen
Dahlman
T Thirdeen
Lord Jesus Christ
Selective Service Classifications Take Thursday’s Board Review
The Selective Service Board met Thursday night despite rain and reviewed more than one hundred cover sheets for registrants seeking re classification or reconsideration. Classifications included 1A for multiple individuals, 2A for several, 2C for many, and 4F for Lynden Person, with a note on extensive 2A reclassifications and a peculiar dependency report claiming new dependents after father in law’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Forest City
Scarville
Harry Haroldson
Russell Engelby
Glenn Fjelstad
George A. Carman
Leonard Rake
Ivald Jonson
LeRoy Quaine
Louie Steen
Benjamin Segerstrom
John Hartman
Clyde Buckley
Ernest Brue
Marvin Thompson
Orvin
Clarence Leegard
Elmer Tollagson
Thelford Brekke
Alion Tweeten
Harvey Olsen
George Russ
Carl L. Larson
Alvin Erdahl
Fred Hippen
Kenneth Evenson
Fred Westendorf
Fred Frerichs
Mark Tweet
John Bruhns
Leonard Lubben
Eugene Engelby
Donald Palmer
Allen Rauk
John Okland
Lehman Tweeten
George Hofbauer
Fred K
Edgar Charlson
Charles P. Church
Neil Elwood
Maynard Nielsen
Richard Hugelen
Floyd Munson
Thomas Gabby
Herman Nelson
Vernie Bell
Lloyd Goettell
Willard Langerud
Orle Severson
Donald Gamble
Marlin Wuerflin
Merle Severson
Efferd Lindroth
Oliver Aske
Orville Severson
Melvin Lamping
Clyde Hutchens
Donald Hunt
Leo Lovick
Scout Outing At Lake Okoboji Ends Week Of Camp
Twenty one Boy Scouts from Troop share a Lake Okoboji week long camping program supervised by Rev. Maberry. Scouts cook, clean, and manage their own grounds while advancing in the Scouting program. Attendees include Feldick, Fredericks, Gilbert, Fredericks, DeVries, Elman, Albers, and others. The article also notes a film showing at the Iowa Theatre and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okoboji
Maberry
Harris Feldick
Ass't
Teddy Fredericks
Harry G. Gilbert
Dewayne Louts
Dick DeVries
Merlyn Elman
Merle Albers
Jack
Ronald
Gene Fredericks
Roland Huisman
Richard Mylan
Donald Bechtel
Alvin Schoon
Keith Thompson
Dick Deitl
Jimmy Johnson
Raymond Nelson
Billy Becker
Dennis Gibson
Pete Schuler
Lake Mills Woman Elected Auxiliary President
A joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Forest City club house last Thursday elected Mrs. Hans Thompson of Lake Mills as Auxiliary President. Rose Schleifer of Buffalo Center was named Vice President, with Mrs. Clarence Burdick and others elected as Secretary and Treasurer. Officers were installed by Mrs. Anna Erickson. Local attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
American Legion Club
Forest City
Logan
Lease
Wesley
Foret City
Thompson
Hans Thompson
Lake Mills
Rose Schleifer
Buffalo Center
Clarence Bu
Reversed by Rain Poem Reflections on Drought and Flood
A reflective poem by Ray Murray recalling past claims that irrigation and tile drainage had drained the land. Now floods fill rivers and many fields resemble lakes, prompting the question of what excuses critics offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murray
Corn Freeze Order to Close Soon
County AAA chairman Clarence B Helgren warns farmers to contract corn promptly to access free shelling and transport or the 5 cent service charge. State AAA chief A J Loveland says lifting depends on deliveries and purchases, with 51 million bushels pledged by June 3 across 125 Midwest counties. Down payment is 50 cents per bushel with balance on contract completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEA
Clarence B. Helgren
County
Triple-A
Helgren
A. J. Loveland
Commodity Credit Corporation
Loveland
United States
North Atlantic
Dolmage Hospital Dismissals And Admissions Summary
Dolmage Hospital notes list multiple patient movements including dismissals and admissions over several days. Mrs. Wallace Swanson and infant son were dismissed. Mr. Ralph Stenerson admitted for major operation. Doris Hipp of Woden admitted for minor operation and dismissed. Edwin Jacobson admitted and dismissed for minor operation. Marlene DeBoer admitted for major operation. Mrs. Lyle Schuler of Chicago admitted for major operation. Mrs. Burton Kenyon and baby son of Forest City dismissed. Mrs. Leonard Hoffman and infant son dismissed. Henry Jurgens dismissed after treatment. Mrs. Harold Elman and infant son dismissed. Mrs. Cecil Rugh and baby son of Bricelyn admitted and dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Swanson
Ralph Stenerson
Doris Hipp
Woden
Edwin Jacobson
Marlene DeBoer
Lyle Schuler
Chicago
Illinois
Burton Kenyon
Baby Son
Forest City
Leonard Hoffman
Miss Ann Winter Enters Bond Queen Contest
Miss Ann Winter daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Winter becomes the second entrant in the Bond Queen contest marking another entry in the local pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Gilbert
Harvey Gilbert
Garendolyn Kiewist
Wm. Kiewist
Ann Winter
Jake Winter
5th War Bond Sales Here Pass $30,000
Winneago county bond committees opened the 5th War Loan Drive and report progress across the county. Buffalo Center has invested a little over $30,000 with hopes the quota is passed before week end. residents are urged not to delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneago County
E. &. Sapp
Drive For Buffalo Center
Citizens of
Buffalo Center
County Health Office Reopens For Summer Season
Mrs. Bernice Schrank, new County Health Nurse, has completed a preventive medicine and public health program at the University of Minnesota and returns to her Forest City office. Office hours are 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. daily weekdays, with Saturday until noon. Appointments by request only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Schrank
University of Minnesota
Forest City
Illinois couple wed at local Reformed church in German Valley
Miss Gloria Bawinkle of German Valley Illinois became the bride of Mr Henry Miller also of German Valley Saturday evening June 10 at the local Reformed Baronage. Rev H F Senne performed the ceremony. Miller is a brother of Mrs Senne and operates a farm near German Valley. The couple remained until Tuesday for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Bawinkle
German Valley
Illinois
Henry Miller
H. F. Senne
Miller
Lubben Family Reunion Held In Lube Home
The Lubben family reunion was held on Sunday in the Lube Lubben home with many relatives attending from Woden Forest City Buffalo Center Mason City Omaha and Mason City. Lydia and Arlene Lubben are on vacation. Arlene Lubben has accepted a bookkeeper position at Northern Lumber in Mason City starting July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubben
Lube Lubben
Alfred Yahnke
Fred Yahnke
Lois
Grandma Lubben
Henry Folkerts
Ben Aykes
Woden
Thomas Lubben
Burdette Anderson
Erwin
Lester Prewitt Appointed New County Red Cross Chairman
The Winnebago County Red Cross met at the Buffalo Center school house on Monday evening June 12. Lester Prewitt of Forest City was named County Chairman to fill the vacancy left by Dudley Weible who has entered the Navy. The notice also mentions a showing of The Song of Bernadette at the Yowa Theatre tonight and a sale of paints at John and Jerry’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County Red Cross
Buffalo Center
Lester Prewitt
Forest City
Dudley Weible
Navy
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Henry Vangerpen
Heaven's Gate
Mrs. Southey
BOY Scouts OF Troop
Bernadette
Iowa Theatre
Carrie Hill
Fairmont
Minnesota
Jay Hill
Buffalo
New York
Arthur Hill
Rapid City
South Dakota
Ray Hill
Trode Steinmetz
O. L. Price
Frank Schleifer
Lena Glorfeld
Roy Hum
Geo. A. Carman
Buffalo Center Band
Army Air Corp
Medeley
the Navy
Iowa
Knights of Youth
Maria Elena
Fulton
Crawford
Buchtel
Fogelberg
Romberg
Holmes
Tuscarawas
Leland
Lake
Scarville Oe
Center
Eden Senses Steel
Forest
King
Lincoln
I Linden
Mt. Valley
Newton
Norway
NEW County Red Cross
Yowa Theatre
John & Jerrys
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