Letters From Our Boys In The Armed Service
Letters from Henry B Westendorf now private first class at Fort Sheridan Illinois and Adolph Winter detailing maneuvers in Louisiana and Arizona plus memories of home. Edward Pic Edward E Winter 948th Ord M V P Co Atlanta Ord Depot Atlanta Ga shares news of travel convoy duties and thanks Buffalo Center friends while noting oats harvest in Georgia and furlough rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Westendorf
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Adolph Winter
Louisiana
Arizona
George
Rizona
Buffalo
Rudolph Winter
Care
Los Angeles
California
P. S
Buffalo Center
Georgia
Towa
United States
Atlanta
Quartermaster
Edward Pic
Edward E
Ord
Funeral Services for W. B. Gilbert Held Saturday
Funeral services for William B. Gilbert who died June 17 1943 after a stroke were held at the Buffalo Center Methodist Church with Rev A T Maberry in charge. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Bertha Loper and Ethel Walder, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was 76 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gilbert
Methodist
A. T. Maberry
Graceland Cemetery
William B. Gilbert
Michigan
Mary
Andrew Jackson Gilbert
Buckley
Iinois
Hattie Butler
Ridgeville
Illinois
Bessie
Bertha
Ethel
Peoria
Buffalo Center
Will
Joe Walders
Blue Earth
Minnesota
Hugh Walder
Eilmore
Dave Gilbert
Forest City
Gee, Lopez
Topeka
Kansas
Frank Satchel
Cissna Park
Selective Service Board Classifications and Duties 1943
The June 17 1943 Selective Service Board meeting classified registrants. Deferments and farm worker issues were addressed, with numerous classifications from I A to IV F. Army Air Navy entries were announced, plus schooling options for farm boys during winter and notes on holiday policy and forthcoming departure events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Herbert Joos
Robert Cox
Jenn A. Bergland
Eldon Nappe
Arnie T. Bra
Joe Kort
Eugene Lovik
Herbert Nessa
Samuel Michaelson
Frank Frederick
Peter Peters
Elmer C. Reinertson
Loyal H. Marx
Gordon V. Johnson
Rolf S. Lund
U. S. Army
Vernon J. Anderson
William Donald Behrends
Vernon Osheim
Lars S. Brandl
Peterson
James Roulson
Virgil Skellenger
Frederic Whalley
Air Corps
Bruce Anderson
Don Eymann
Vincent Mattison
U. S. Navy
Kenneth Osbrink
John M. Smith
Curtiss Randall
Air Service
Navy
Salvesen
Briggs Halverson Wedding in Los Angeles
Helen Lois Briggs wed Harold Halverson in a Monday evening ceremony at the Wilshire Wedding Chapel Los Angeles. Attendants were Mrs Lina Ohlsen and George DeBoer. The bride formerly taught in Buffalo Center and Waldorf College alumna. The groom works as a tree surgeon in Los Angeles. They reside at Rose Anna Apartments 1000 South Grandview Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lois Briggs
W O. Briggs
Swea City
Iowa
Harold Halverson
Los Angeles
California
Charles C. Jessee
Wilshire
Lina Ohlsen
George DeBoer
Buffalo Center
Halverson
Rose Anna Apartments
South Grandview Street
Prominent Buffalo Center Lady Dies at Home
Mrs. J. J. Guyer, a respected Buffalo Center club and church leader, died Sunday evening at home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Schut ter funeral home and Congregation church with Rev. Alec Russell of Colwell officiating. She is survived by her husband, two children Marian Goodrich of Baton Rouge and William C. Guyer of Swea City, plus three grandchildren. The piece also notes community updates, 4-H camp plans, and local staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
J. J. Guyer
Schutter
Alec Russell
Colwell
Iowa
Graceland Cemetery
Marian Goodrich
Baton Rouge
William C. Guyer
Swea City
John Wheeler
Forest City
Anton Rank Appointed Acting Postmaster
Anton Rank has been named acting postmaster following approval from the U S Postal Department in Washington He has served as assistant postmaster to the late H E Biel for three years Rank will serve in acting postmaster role until civil service exams for the position are held this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women’s Unit
D. D. Monlux
Methodist Church
Herschel Thompson
Algona
Minnesota
Illinois
Anton Rank
H. E. Biel
U. S. Postal Department
Washington, D. C
Rank
Civil Service
John Huber Attends Iowa Supervisors School
John Huber supervisor of district No 3 Winnebago County joined county supervisors in Des Moines for a state wide school of instruction conducted for all Iowa supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huber
Winnebago County
Des Moines
Iowa
Farmers Seek Evening Help As Haying Hurdles Mount
Wet weather delays plowing and haying as harvest nears. Town residents are urged to volunteer for evening work in fields, with pay unionized by the labor office. Farmers expect to cover chores early and share driving tasks, while high school students and part timers may assist. Emergency labor listings are in the farm labor advertisement pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Jensvord
Jensvold
Baarson Kuch enreuther wedding secret revealed
LuVon Kuch enreuther married a charming young woman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Baarson of St James Minnesota. The ceremony occurred February 21 1943 and the couple will reside in Buffalo Center after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LuVon Kuchenreuther
LuVon
Oscar Baarson
St. James
Minnesota
Rexall
Estherville
Kitchenreuther
Buffalo Center
Dolmage Hospital Notes
Mrs. Andy Wallace was dismissed Thursday after a major operation. Mrs. Earl Jorgenson and baby son of Lakota were dismissed Thursday. Mrs. John Rode of Titonka was dismissed Thursday after treatment. Mrs. Louise Boyken of Woden admitted Thursday for treatment and dismissed Friday. Mrs. Dale Packer and infant son Dale Garrett of Ledyard were dismissed Tuesday. Mr. Anton Heitland of Overland Missouri dismissed Monday after a major operation. Mrs. Geo Wallentine of Lakota dismissed Monday after treatment. Mrs. Jay Hamiln admitted Friday for treatment and dismissed Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Wallace
Earl Jorgenson
Jay Hamiln
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Service Women
John & Jerry’s
Borrowed Time
Congress
Selective Service
Rake Post
American Legion Fest
American Legion Hall
Briggs-Halverson
Dolmage
G. E. Loper
J. W. Walder
Reformed Church Ladies Aid
Reformed Church
ARMY
F. Whalley
Okoboji
South Dakota
North Dakota
Rosemary Koppen
Life Guard
YWCA
Boone
Thelma Frandle
Lincoln Lively Lassies
Gwendolyn Kiewier
Buffalo Boosters
Dorothy Finer
Grant Gleaners
Winifred Harlson
Forest Hust
Lers
Maxine Knudtson
Mt. Valley
F. W. Colby
Clauson-Hanson Department Store
Hanson Furniture Store
Larson Clothing Store
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