Campfire Girls and Primary News from Wahanke a
Wahanke Campfire Girls met April 30 at Marlene Mosby’s home with one guest, Joan Kay Boylon from Glen Ellyn, Db. A farewell dinner for departing girls set for April 11 and a drive to collect old Tags and paper were decided. Primary News covers reading lists, new books, autobiographies by students, and various class activities. Junior and Senior items include Who’s Who notes, a senior class play, and light, humorous school updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahankea
Marlene Mosby
Joan Kay Boylon
Glen Ellyn
Bob S
Herrice
Beverly
J Onie
Shirley F
Dorothy
Rod
Artalee
Violet
Gabby
Vernon
Geraldine Tate
Ford
Paul
Letha
Margie
Gene
Glen
Change of address notes and Easter greetings from Texas soldiers
In Texas Paul Larson recently inducted into the army shares his new address Pvt Paul BR Larson 37698330 Co A iTeth Bo 97 Regt Camp Hood Texas. Lyte A Light reports another change of address Unit B Dk E 414 Nor folk Virginia. Easter greetings reach Mrs Hazel Olson Clermont from son Leslie in Italy describing his cablegram message and speedy reunion. Clarence L Nygaard Pfe 37444975 115th General Hospital Camp Ellis Hingis Missouri drives an ambulance from Camp Ellis. Sgt Keith B Thoma and wife spend furlough in Warrensburg Missouri his new address Sgt Keith B Thoma
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Texas
Paul Larson
Paul BR. Larson
Co A
iTeth Bo
Camp
Hood
Norfolk
Virginia
Hazel Olson
Clermont
Leslie
Italy
Tme
Gunder Nygaard
Clarence
Camp Ellis
Pfe
Clarence L. Nygaard
115Th General Hospital
Hingis
Freedom of Worship Reflections From Child’s Psalm Misread
A five year old misinterprets The Lord is my shepherd questioning the value of God, illustrating how young children find religious concepts distant and intangible. The piece argues that children lack the emotional and intellectual framework for true worship despite learning prayers and attending services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
God
Promotions and assignments in Elgin area WW II updates
Snugrets SAAF and local Navy promotions are noted with Pfc Mertin Hellum in Cambria California addressed to Det. 12 Sydn D and Glen Schupbach advancing in the Navy. Michael Blockhus Jr. visits Camp Pickett, Virginia for a home leave with Elgin relatives as a wartime community bulletin includes a discussion on freedom of worship and child development.
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Pfc
Mertin B
Hellum
Det
Sydn
Cambria
Calif
John Helluim
Elgin
Glen Schupbach
Anna Schupbach
Michael Blockhus, Jr
Camp Pickett
Virginia
M. J. Blockhus
Letter From Mountain Woman to Son in the Army
A mountain mother writes to her son in the army about his father starting a new job after 48 years and the family’s slight improvement with weekly $17.85 payments. She mentions sending for a Sears Roebuck purchase to fix up the home with a new bathroom and some houses.
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Sears Roebuck
Rear Bathroom Progress Story From A Plain Folk Home
A narrator details makeshift bath fittings with a long tub, a small sink, and a foot washing device that dispenses fresh water via a pull chain. Two lids arrived with the bath unit, repurposed for breadboard and picture framing, while the family praises the friendly sellers who included writing paper and wished readers to take care of themselves.
Frugal Cost of Glamour Hits Home
A humorous remark notes how every husband endures the expense of maintaining wives' fashion and beauty routines. The quip implies appreciation for the effort and money spent on stylish appearances and grooming.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Purple and White Tattler
Elgin Schools
Hazel Gilbertson
Kay Christian
Bernice Blockhus
Dick and Jane
Jim and
Judy
South America
United States
Christ
Janice Gehrin
Janice
Pontiac
Steamboat Rock
Wadena
Getor
Roddy McDowell
Alice Faye
Ameli
Bargild Ione Torkeson
West Union
Plymouth
Harry James
John Payne
Betty Grable
Tane
O. K
Elgin High Gang
Perry
Evan-_ ite Frieden
E. HS
Karen Kiple
Betty Christian
Marilyn Falbore
Garner
Washington
Weil
Gamer
Milwaukee| Journal
Georgana Falb
Jane Falk
Betty Christen
Kathleen
Rosella Strong
Beverly Larson
Eva Mae Dennler
Jerry Pinney
Elva
Mse
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Keith Thoma
Warrensburg
Iowa
Sensone
Ome Weirene
Snugrets Saaf
City Hall
Municipal League
Protection of Life and Property Fire Department
Eec
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack'Fallows
Eddie Bracken
Betty Hatton
Morgan’s Creek
Dennis Morgan
Irene Manning
Desert
Alka- Eta
Alka Seupeer
RUBY
EAGLE
Raven Post
Boesa
Fa Belek
Sgad
Strom Leather
Cosney Hood
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