Service Men Return and Honor Roll Across the Front
First Lt. Robert W. Dillon completes Germany missions and enjoys a month’s leave at his parents’ home 1648 Avenue NE. Pfc Chester Shelton, evacuated to the U S May 17 after shrapnel wounds in Germany, is with his wife and sons Renny and Terry. Various service members including Robert M. Hinton, Warren H. Collins, Alfred P. Collins, Ralph Blair, Jack Lorence, LaVerne Schroeder, Paul F. Brundidge, Kenneth Frame, H. Richard Lahman, R. O. Butters, and Ralph R. Michael are listed with new postings, discharges, or leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W Dillon
Germany
Edgar J Dillon
1648 Cavenne NE
Carolyn Nelson
Chester Shelton
Infantry
United States
Mar Department
Renny
Terry
Sixteenth Street
Shelton
Paris
England
Warren H. Collins
Naval Training School
Ward Island
Corpus Christi
Texas
Alfred P. Collins
Camp Maxey
Cecil Collins
Viola
Ralph Blair
Hot Springs
Ark
Fort Snelling
Minn
Jane
B Avenue
Jack Lorence
Great Lakes
Shoemaker
Calif
John Lorence
Center Point
LaVerne E. Schroeder
William G. Schroeder
Belle Plame
Marfa
Army Air Field
Schroeder
Marana
Ariz
Paul F. Brundidge
Washington
Jesse F. Brundidge
Watkins
Paul Keffer
Seventeenth Avenue
Seaman Brundidge
South Pacific
Kenneth Frame
Mars
Mechanized Cavalry
India
Burma
China
John Frame
Second Street
R. O. Butters
O E. Butters
Ninth Street
Ralph R. Michael
Cook
Merchant Marine
Atlantic and Pacific
G E. Kemper
Fourtieth Street
New York
Jap Balloon Attack Plan Outlined by Forest Service
Washington AP report cites Lyle Watts describing how unmanned Japanese balloons carry incendiaries using an automated ballast drop and sandbag release. Balloons travel west to east at high altitude, using a fuse and multiple releases to target U S areas, with only defective balloons found on the ground. Watts notes air patrols and parachuting firefighters to intercept them while stressing wood lumber protection for war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Lyle Fo Watts
U. S Forest Service
Blue
Forest Service
Army
Watts
United States
Pacifics
Carrier Block Island Sunk by Submarine in Atlantic
The US carrier Block Island, sunk May 29, 1944, after three torpedoes from a Nazi U boat and a fourth into a nearby escort. Destroyer escorts Elmore and Ahrens rescued survivors. 73 officers and 601 enlisted were taken aboard. The Elmore damaged the U boat, which was destroyed after an hour. Four pilots missing after water landings. Captain F Massie Hughes, Selma Alabama, commanded Block Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Block Island
United States
Carrer
Hook Island
Heht
Barr
Nhkers
Comdr
Morwan Oh. Harris
Newport
Ro LL
Paine
Ahrens
Elmore
Rock Island
Casablanca
French Morocco
Mediterranean
F. Massie Hughes
Selma
New Block Island
Presbyterians Approve $27 Million Postwar Campaign
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States authorizes a campaign totaling 27 million dollars with 23.32 million for postwar expansion and 3.68 million for support of retired pastors. Newhall sees Casper Risdall as Standard Oil agent replacing Arnold Furler drafted into the army. Victor reports include Donald Paeper freed from a German prison camp and Joe LaRose wounded in the Pacific. St Johns alumni install new officers with Charles Michaiek as president and Evelyn Blomme as secretary treasurer. Earlville selects Paul Spence to represent the Earl Ne Methodist church at the Upper Iowa conference in Mt Vernon in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Victor — Donald Paeper
Joe LaRose
Pacific
Victor
St.Johns
Charles Michaiek
John Cahill
Evelyn Blomme
Earlyville
Paul Spence
Earl Ne
Methodist Church
Upper Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Nation Honors Mounting List of War Dead
Americans mourn the nation’s war dead on Memorial Day as parades and ceremonies mark 77th observances. Wreaths are planned for graves at Arlington and Hyde Park while Chicago and New York plan major parades honoring veterans and fallen service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Pacific Islands
Japan
Gettysburg
Flandersfield
Normandy
Iwo Jima
Italy
Okinawa
New York
Riverside Drive
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Luce cites Red Army desertions amid wartime talk
Rep. Clare Boothe Luce on a Blue Network broadcast claims thousands of Russian soldiers and dozens of generals deserted the Red Army to fight with the Nazis. She says 180 million Russians are imprisoned behind censorship and argues for friendship with the Russian people while noting a potential Russian Asia-Pacific campaign against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clare Boothe Luce
R-Conn
Red Army
Balkans
Mrs. Luce
America
Kremlin
Russia
Williamsburg and Iowa death notices for Van Hoene and White
Rites set in St Pauls Lutheran Williamsburg for Louis Van Hoene 72 who died suddenly of a heart attack. He lived in Iowa county 52 years and is survived by wife and three children. Frank James former Williamsburg resident died in Glendale California at 58 with multiple siblings and in-laws listed. Edith M Tims 64 of Tama died in Marshalltown Hospital with daughter and grandson as survivors. Miss Sarah C White 75, a long-time Chicago teacher, died May 25. services held in Williams burg area with two sisters as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Louis van Hoene
Iowa County
Clifford von Hoene
Atlanta
Albert Nimitz
Hemmingford
Nebr
Edward J. von Hoene
Glendale
Calif
Frank James
Willliamshoro
California
Willliamsburg
Durothy Andrews
Glenduis
FP. Butler
Ruth Wilkinson
Phoenix
Ariz
Bess Frank
Tacoma
Wash
Clark A. Jones
Chambersburg
Edwin Jones
Des Moines
Tama
St. Patrick’s
Edith MT. Tims
Marshalltown
Mark Svacina
Tipton
I. Z. Williams
Blairstown
McCormick
Cedar County
St. Mary's
Sarah C. White
Chicago
Mary
Nellie White
Lions to Hear Brown at Roosevelt Hotel Luncheon
Richard Brown, recently released from a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines, will address the Lions club at a Thursday noon luncheon in the Roosevelt hotel. He previously served as a civilian Navy employee in the Philippines for 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Brown
Richard Brown
Philippines
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Navy
Markets Closed in Holiday Observance
Memorial Day led to the closure of all domestic financial and commodity markets in New York. Trading did not occur as exchanges and related markets paused for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marion plans summer band concerts start June five
Mrs. Margaret Vesely announces a series of summer band concerts beginning June 5 at 8 p.m. in Marion. Rehearsals precede each show with members meeting at 6 45 p.m. in the Lincoln building. Regular practice slots are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Musicians are welcome, with a call for bass and baritone horns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion City
Margaret Vesely
Lincoln
Piano Recital by Miss Edna Roberts Pupils at Alburnett
Miss Edna Roberts presents piano pupils in a Sunday recital at 3 p.m. in the Evangelical Church, Alburnett. Participating pupils include Lora Ann Wassmer, Juanita Rae Newman, Carol, Audrey and Marilyn Tritle, Lois Andrew, Barbara Boddicker, Marilyn Wolfe, Marjorie Bloom, Dorothy Wagner, Max Anderson, Enid Schmickle, Ardis Aller, Freda Knapp, and Arlene Ritze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Roberts
Evangelical Church
Alburnett
Lora Ann Wassmer
Juanita Rae Newman
Carol
Audrey
Marilyn Tritle
Lois Andrew
Barbara Boddicker
Marilyn Wolfe
Marjorie Bloom
Dorothy Wagner
Max Anderson
Enid Schmickle
Ardis Aller
Freda Knapp
Arlene Ritze
Olinger Son Repatriated From German Captivity
Mr and Mrs George Olinger of Springville learn their son Pfc Roy L Olinger, captured Jan 2, has been repatriated. A signal corps message to the family Monday says he is in good health and expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Olinger
Springville
Pfc
Roy L. Olinger
Signal Corps
Funeral services for August W. Beyer held in Marion chapel
Services for August W. Beyer were conducted Tuesday in the Marion chapel by Rev. James v. Gable and Marion lodge No. 6 A F and A M. Burial was in Cedar Memorial Park. Pallbearers named. Also notes on servicemen, memorial day visits, and local engagements in Marion and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Beyer
August W. Beyer
Pcern Chapel
James v. Gable
Marion Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
Cedar Memorial Park
PB. C. Lassen
Earl T. Brockman
E. C. Ainley
John Mullin
Fred Holsinger
L. O. Dickey
Watches Stolen From Okinow Jewelry Store
Thieves broke a small corner of the east show window of the Okinow Jewelry store early Wednesday and stole seven watches valued at over 300 dollars. The theft occurred between 3 36 and 4 15 a.m. Patrolman Harold Barger checked the store at 3 30 a.m. and found no breakage. The loss was discovered at 4 15 by merchant policeman Harry Younker. Stolen items include four military type watches valued 52 50 each, two women's watches valued 30 each, and another woman's watch valued 37 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinow
Harold Barger
Harry Younker
Okinaw
Father Kills Girl Over G I Affair
In Kansas City a father Roy Davis 42 is sought after killing Lula Mae Davis 21 during a dispute over a soldier, Pvt. David Sharp 23. Davis shot Lula Mae then fired at himself or fled, while Mildred Davis 19 said Sharp was target of the quarrel and Lula Mae shielded him. Both families in protective custody as police pursue Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roy Davis
David Sharp
Sharp
Davis
Mildred
Lula Mae Davis
Lula Mae
Shap
Lost and Found Classified Items and Local Notices Mix
Card of Thanks to friends for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of husband and father. Numerous lost items listed: ring sets car key case purse watch glasses tricycle and more with contact numbers and locations around town. Also ads for rides, jobs, and services mixed with personal notices and business pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young. Harrison
Harrison Youngs and
Smulekoffs
Montrose
13Th Ave SE
Dial Arite
Jack
Gwendolyn
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Marshall Hinton
A W. Hinton
Sixth Street
Naval Hospital
Jacksonville
H. Richard Lahman
A. H Lahman
Fourteenth Avenue SW
Wlliamsfield
Chandler
Roswell Airfield
N. M1
Dillon
Poe
Euumatis
Topoteoe
United Stes
Presbyterian Drive
Newhall
Casper Risdall
Standard Oil Company
Arnold Furler
Nation
The
Associated Press
Luce
Iowa
Marion News
Pfc. Olinger
Lloyd Klopp
Seabees
Marion
Nancy
Stephen
Pvt
Joseph Mostek
Tuesay
Memphis
Sylvester Mostek
Walter E. van Fossen
Jimmie
Springfield
Ill
H. P. Price
Castle Bros
Mark Tilton
Theodore
Ronald
de Kalb, NL
F. E Williams
Robert Hutchinson
Ames
Earl Grant
Savanna
Grant
Elura Fowler
Irene Schultz
Bailey's Milk Bar
L. C Low
Jane Low
Sigourney
Memorial Day
Dewey Kuiken
Delmar
C. V. R. DeJong
Eric L. Clitheroe
Rite
Coe College
Marion Lions Club
R. V. Cafe
Violette Jacobs
Joyce Ann Martin
W. G. Mitchell
Anamosa
Mitchell
Marion Lodge
Seaman
Don Kensinger
Great Lakes Training Station
Lorinda Lee
Vern Dahna
Iowa City
J. C. Millers
W. L. Morgans
John Heddingers
Walker
Gretchen Mentzer
Marion High School
Iowa University
Walter E. VanFossen
Guy B. Berlin
R. J. Gallagher
Avoca
Richland Center
Wis
Jack Gallagher
Loras Academy
Dubuque
G.I
Ewe
Probasco
Palace Theater
Los Angeles
Oldsmobile
Knox Kentucks
Los Amreies
Third Ave
Hunter
Hetherington
Vincent’s Jewelry
Richards
Becburs
Richards Laboratories
10Th Ave
Circle Seven
St Paul's Churcn
Schaefer
Kresge
Paris Academy
Dial
Sands Printing
2Nd St
Excelsis
Granlers
C. G. Hover
Misrk
Masseuse
Gabrieleen
3Rd St. NE
Barone
Vely DY Bea
Pirst
Bishop's
Cashman Plombing
Tony Ae
Reliable Man
Sparta Machine
J. T. Thomas
Ray Leeper
Harry Davis
Cali
Ronnie Dial
Rane
H R. Butters
Paul
Jack Fordice
Earl's
Morris Fur ‘Shop
Kutchera Sodding & Fuel Co
Novak
3Rd Ave
Towa Radio & Prigeration
Ave
Wagner Refrigeration Co
C. W. Ziesman
Millburn
10Th St. SW
Charlie's
5Th St
I. Kirkpatrick
Leo J. Smith
L. Hardy
2Nd Ave
NOBLE
CE - Mar
Marion Blvd
Twin Towers Cafe
Swisher Pavilion
Tom Owens
Drive Inn
Duffy's Riding Academy
Cold Stream Ave
Kingston Ballroom
Frank Waldron
Silver Leaf Room
Magnus Hotel
Conway Stables
Vernon Rand
Dia
Dad's Glub NO
Guy St. Rad
Tom Owen
Hi-Way
Stanwood
Brownie
Marian
TIRE
DEE Stables
Pairfax
Wark
Gazette
VPP Papel
E H Skinner
Tait & Wagner
Third Avenue
Fiente
Anply C. Markham
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
TTER
EGG
Jersey
Faitet Products CO
Pittsburgh
Boya
Ora
Mgacis Gas Electric Co
Amy Gazette
Milwaukee
Howard Bly
Rse-J
H. E. Chase
Cohen's Purniture Co
1St St
Balesrean
Larzon Roofing and Insulation Co
Clermont
Towa
Parm
Cairy Farm
Withers West Parm
Ateins
Towa Caching’ CO
Century Engineering Corp
Third ST. SE
MR. Jackson International Harvester Co
106
And
Ulmer
Ito
Handler Motor Co
Good Wages Troy Laundry CO
Torney
Wi44
Rizsht Man Lynch Transfer ‘& Storage Co
Iman
Standard Tire CO
Lat St. NE
Persor
Ins &I
Fish
Caldwell
Rawleigh
Presbart
L. H Sidwell
Redorter
Dyjaart
Bindler
Dishwashers Hotel
Atts Srose
Vernon
Castry
Waithesses
Ares Wees
Lewige
Ce Pheer
Watkins Dales
Remwa
Ginza
Ant
Sat Gameen
Eisse
Lestady
Wwe
Mr Widen Pateawresi
Patek
Mmamhar Widger
Amen Mae
Aed
Sears
Milwaukee Railroad
Marron
Hansford Foundry Dept
Iowa Steel & Iron Works
12Th Avg
National Oats Co
16Th St. NE
Allen Motor CO
Cuty Wilson & CO
Ird Street
Ind Ave
Help
Teneonmna
Ade
Taha
East Wastangis
Lowe Cite
Proost State University of Fowe
Taisrers
Aris Kung
Exment Mascaees
LaPlant-Choate
Rai
Beas Fund
Oss
Tarsay
Lee Biggs
Regalalitih
Sonias
Dave Sime Waht
Bet & Blend
S Peery
Cedar Barts Wal Ras
LBM
Arfelyy
6Th Ave
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