Norway Girl Will Wed Nevada Man
Announcement of engagement Miss Marcella Merritt of Norway to Leo Lemonds of Nevada. The event held in Ames for fifty relatives. Bride-to-be is a junior at Iowa State College. Lemonds is athletic coach at Shipley High School, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Merritt
Clarence Merritt
Nor Way
Leo Lemonds
William S. Lemonds
Nevada
Ames
Lee Merritt
Miss Merritt
Iowa State College
Lemonds
Shipley
Iowa
Iowa Marriages And Engagements Across Small Towns
Iowa couples wed and announce engagements in Decorah Clermont Iowa City Anamosa and Anamosa. Marriages include Dor pby Fisch er and Ervin Heiserman at St Pauls Lutheran Jan 23. Engagements include Marilynn Halverson to Dean Leonhardt.
Marriages Reported in Multiple Iowa Towns
The Presbyterian parsonage at Anamosa is referenced as the wedding locale. Mary Evelyn Kimpston and Pvt. James H. Riley wed in Troy Kansas on January 2. Albert R. Hill and Betty L. Luster married in McGregor on January 19. Kathryn Renk and Wilfred Joseph Donnelly wed January 24 in Monticello. Geraldine Meyers and Delbert Wilson married January 27 at Independence Lutheran parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Anamosa
West Union
F.R. Kimpston
Mary Evelyn
James H. Riley
Air Corps
Troy
Kan
McGregor
Frank Hill
Albert R. Hill
Betty L. Luster
Robertee
Monona
Monticello
Kathryn Renk
Earl Renk
Wilfred Joseph Donnelly
Mary Donnelly
Cascade
Sacred Heart Church
Rowley
Floyd ‘Meyers
Geraldine
Delbert Wilson
John A. Wilson
Independence
Diphtheria Prevention and Early Care Guidelines
Lona L Trott outlines how diphtheria often begins with a sore throat and a cough, stressing early diagnosis and prompt antitoxin treatment. Emphasizes routine immunization for children, bed rest, and avoiding heart strain to prevent lifelong complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famou Ily
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Womack Estate Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on January 13 1945 Georgina Vomacka was appointed Administratrix of the estate of Edward Womack in Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay immediately and those having claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County Town District Court. Attorney HW Kubicek represents the administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Edward Womackstate
Georgina Vomacka
Miss Birrer Bride Of Charles Falck
Strawberry Point Miss Lillian Mae Birrer and Allan Falck tied the knot Tuesday at Emanuel's Lutheran church in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both high school graduates, plan to farm west of Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
Lillian Mae Birrer
Fred Birrer
Allan Falck
Charles Falck
Lamont
Emanuel's Lutheran Church
Lawrence A. Stumme
John Gerdes
Judson Elliott
Robert Falck
Ann Cassidy
Cedar Rapids
Delena Weig
Sheryl Graesch
Russell Schuchmann
Paul Streicher
Alfred Kamoss
Army Officers Wives Dinner Rescheduled to Thursday
The Army Officers Wives dinner will be held Thursday instead of Tuesday as reported in The Gazette Sunday. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Gazette
Roosevelt,otel
Jewell Burks Weds Sgt Wilbur Pavin at Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Ward Burks announce the marriage of their daughter Jewell to Sgt Wilbur P Pavin of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs George Pavin Browns Valley Minn The ceremony was Jan 25 at 9 pm in Cedar Rapids Attendants included Ward Burks Jr Mrs Dayle Moyer Mrs Lois Cook Miss Belle Troxel Miss Jean Anderson and Charles Cook The couple departed for Abilene Texas where Pavin is stationed He recently returned from the European theater after two years of service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Burks
Jewell
Wilbur P. Pavin
Waterloo
George Pavin
Browns Valley
Minn
Cedar Rapids
Dayle Moyer
Lois Cook
Belle Troxel
Jean Anderson
Charles Cook
Valley Camp No 2136 R N A officers installed
Valley Camp No 2136 R N A installed officers last week including Minnie Nurss oracle Mrs H J Bjorensen past oracle Iva Geis vice oracle Ethel Campbell chancellor Ellen Stevens receiver Lara Woolwine recorder Isabel Doty inner sentinel Mary Fisher outer sentinel Adelia Crane manager Adel Reynolds musician Emma Schindler marshal Mary Lindahl assistant marshal Cath leen Hill Faith Icel Henderson Courage Jessie Garrett Modesty Lottie Vajda Unselfishness Alice Gerber Endurance Anna McGowen flag bearer Grace Bohr drill captain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Nurss
Oracle
H. J. Bjorensen
Iva Geis
Ethel Campbell
Ellen Stevens
Lara Woolwine
Isabel Doty
Inner Sentinel
Mary Fisher
Outer Sentinel
Adelia Crane
Adel Reynolds
Emma Schindler
Mary Lindahl
Cathleen Hill
Faith
Icel Henderson
Courage
Jessie Garrett
Modesty
Lottie Vajda
Alice Gerber
Anna McGowen
Grace Bohr
Over the Back Fence commentary on beer hair and wardrobe
Naomi Doebel jokes about a friend with beer in public, hair care fads and taxes. An Illinois college advice column urges readers to inventory clothing, noting nylon stockings found during sorting and plans for wardrobe budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois College of Agriculture
Conserving Wardrobe Care Tips For Spring Replacements
Practical guidance on budgeting for clothing, prioritizing repairs, and extending garment life. Advice covers closet space for ventilation, hanging methods, use of padded hangers, rest periods between wears, belt handling, skirt folding, and avoiding hanging knitwear to prevent stretching. Includes tips to avoid unnecessary replacements by conserving existing items.
Mearl Reynolds Wounded Slightly in Belgium
War department telegram to Mrs. Reynolds of 858 Third Avenue SE reports Mearl M Reynolds wounded slightly in the ear while serving in Belgium. He says in a letter he is hospitalized in England. A paratrooper, he joined the army April 1943 and has been overseas since August. son of Mr and Mrs Willis Reynolds of Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie. Mearl M. Reynolds
Belgium
War Department
Third Avenue SE
Pie. Reynolds
England
Pic Reynolds
Willis Reynolds
Lisbon
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Linn County
Notice published in Linn County Iowa announces the appointment of JOE TOPINKA as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Toninka, deceased. Creditors are to promptly pay debts and file claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys Barnes Chamberlain Hanziik and Wadaworth assist.
Invitation for bids on nurses home furnishings Cedar Rapids Iowa
Sealed proposals for furniture furnishings and equipment for a Nurses Home and Training Facilities Building will be received by Sisters of Mercy Cedar Rapids at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa until 2 00 PM Central War Time January 30 1945. Bids opened and read aloud. late bids returned unopened. Plans and specs on file with Dane D Morgan Burlington Iowa and Sister Mary Mercy McDonnell Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa. A set may be obtained from Dane D Morgan for 10 refundable within five days after bids. Security requirements stated in documents. No bid withdrawn within 30 days. Sisters of Mercy reserve right to reject any bids and to waive irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Dane D. Morgan
F Do . Bank
Burlington
Mary Mercy McDonnell
F & M Bank Ride
Service Members Leave and Assignments Highlight MARKEY Family
Sgt Richard Reeder arrives in England with anti aircraft radio duties as his parents learn of his posting. Murray J Barnett, shipfitter 2/c, on 30 day furlough with his parents. David B Gould promoted from seaman 2/c to baker 3/c, visiting wife and daughter. Nicholas John Markey 21 earned aerial navigator wings and a flight officer commission at Selman Field, now on 15 day leave with his parents. brother Capt Joe Markey serves with an air task force in the South Pacific overseas for 26 months. Franklin graduate Markey attended Town State College at Ames before enlisting. MARKEY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas John Markey
Joseph William Markey
Blake Boulevard
Selman Field
Monroe
Franklin
Markey
Town State College
Ames
Army Air Forces
Joe Markey
South Pacific
Commendation for Cpl George A David in Belgium
Cpl George A David a cook with the anti aircraft coast artillery in Belgium received a special commendation for excellent performance under adverse and hazardous conditions. His parents Mr and Mrs Alex David of 1627 Fifth Avenue SE were informed. The commendation was given by his commanding officer and extended to his group amid the Aachen operation on the right flank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. David
Belgium
Alex David
Fifth Avenue SE
Aachen
Germany
New Service Life Gold Seal policy offers $100 monthly sickness or accident income
Omaha Nebraska notice promotes a $1 month combined Sickness Accident and Hospitalization policy called Gold Seal from Service Life Insurance Company. It promises up to $100 monthly disability, over $650 hospital benefits, $6000 accidental loss coverage, no medical exam, first day payments, and 10 days free examination by mail for ages 15 to 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Reliable Service Life Insurance Company
Service Life Insurance Company
Dept
Omaha 2
Nebraska
Wilford Eddins Wounded in Action in Luxembourg
Pfc Wilford Eddins seriously wounded in action in Luxembourg, reports to his wife and three children at 1043 Tenth Avenue SE. Eddins entered service April 26 1944 and departed the country October 22. He previously worked for Wilson and Company before enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Eddins
Luxembourg
Tenth Avenue SE
Eddins
Wilson and Company
Fulmer Couple Return From Furlough to California
Earl E. Fulmer a radio technician and his wife have returned to California after a 15 day furlough with relatives Mrs Lottie Fulmer of 1112 Seventh Street SE and Mrs Bertha Collins of 105 Tenth Street NE Fulmer will report to a radio school at Treasure Island Calif his wife works at the naval base in Oakland Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Fulmer
California
Lottie Fulmer
Seventh Street
Bertha Collins
Tenth Street
Fulmer
Treasure Island
Calif
Naval Base
Oakland
Pvt Fuad Razook Wounded in Action in Belgium
Pvt Fuad E Razook seriously wounded in action in Belgium January 2. Parents Rev and Mrs Sol omon Razook of 1009 Twelfth Avenue SE report. Overseas since last November, Razook entered service February 1943 at age 20. He has a brother in service Master Sgt Fred Razook at Fort Myers Florida. Razook wrote January 17 from a hospital in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuad E Razook
Belegium
Solomon Razook
Twefth Avenue
Razook
Pvt
Fred Razook
Fort Myers
Fla
England
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Norway
Delaware
Dorothy Fischer
John Fischer
Greeley
Ervin Heiserman
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Decorah
Roy Halverson
Marilynn
Dean Leonhardt
Martin Leonhardt
Doris Hanson
Gilbert Hanson
Clermont
Oscar Larson
Leo Ostie
Navy
Irene Ostlie
Castalia
New, London
Conn
Iowa City
Lola Bymer
Edward Bymer
John Clifton Moyers
John Moyers
Oxford
Unity Presbyterian Church
Agra Nissen
Erna
Robert Klinefelter
Susan Klinefelter
Jnl
Sara Park
Sara Par
St. SE
Ik Salon
B. Ban
Barney
1St Ave
Lona L. Trott
Red Cross Nursing Service
Lonal, Trott
HW. Kubicek
E. L. Luglan
Merchants Bank
Heinz
Miss Birrer
Jewell Burks
Sgt
Pavin
Naomi Doebel
Tuer Ir Broscope
Chicago Sun Syndicate
Towa
Joseph Toninka
Joe Topinka
Barnes, Chamberlain
Hanziik É& Wadaworth
Mary Mercy M Nnell
Cedar Rapida
Igwa
Richard Reeder
Stanley Reeder
Murray J. Barnett
Mediterranean
L. F. Barnett
Thirtieth Street
David B. Gould
Seaman
Baker
Bonnie le
Fifth Street SE
Cpl
Ted Houck
India
Esther
First Avenue
Houck
Sixteenth Street
Peter Pan Baking Company
Harry Houck
Jesup
George David
Cr L. David
Pfc. Endins
Rades
Pniont Council
Hladey
DIAL
Fourth Avenue SE
Tues & Wed
Rinso
Durkee
Libby
Barry
Tin
Harry L. Averill
A. L. Dare
Ninth Street
Harry Avarill
Fuad Razook
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