Special Picture Event of 1951 in Our Community
A 1951 year in review highlights local service calls with Cpl Ambrose in Alaska after enlisting in 1950 and several draftees into the army air force and navy. The section notes a sectional tourney upset by Farragut, with Betty Swen scoring the consolation winner and the broader draft surge described as the largest since World War III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasyd “Ambrogs
Ity
Air Force
Ambrose
Anchorage
Alaska
Craft Law
Eaders
Army
Rural Women's Chorus and township meetings calendar
Calendar notes a Rural Women's Chorus at the Bureau office at 2 p.m. on the 4th, several committee meetings in Polk township and other townships, with gatherings at George Oxley home, Mrs. Paul Odson, and various local locations. Topics include meal planning, energy management, atomic bomb protection, and home furnishing training at the Bedford library basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buran
Ant Spegil Chisirmen
Polk
Meal Plain
George Oxley
Paul Odson
Nedaway
Grant Township
Fred
Jackson Township
Brenton
Bedford Libray
Mason Meadowlarks Meet In Holiday Club Notes
The Mason Meadowlarks held an all flag meeting with Joanne Rorebeck and Delt. M. Rolled. Members and one trader discussed a Christmas cast and color wheels for a picture study. They retired their program books for next year. Mrs. Htvin Wells spoke on the principles of sort. Mrs. Jen Shimter visited and spoke on De signs an C for Schemes. A Christmas meal with covered dishes followed. Next meeting led by Janet Akers on January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Meadowlarks
Joanne Rorebeck
Iin
Htvin Wells
Jen ‘Shimter
Aid
Janet ‘Akers
Civil Defense Volunteers Needed For Home Front Roles
The article outlines national civil defense needs across health, welfare, and support services. It calls for thousands of volunteers, including men for ambulance, orderlies, and supply roles, and women for nursing, clerical, and welfare tasks, with training courses available under professional supervision. It highlights radiological, chemical, and biological defense, blood collection, and documentation duties under the American Red Cross and federal administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagpers Neurvtic
American Red Cross
Federal Civil
Washington, D. C
Millaro Caldrell
Federal Civil Défense
Allersons
Civil Defense Health Service
Stants
Health Service
Welfare Service
Tialo
Cifes
Waubonsie Tourney Starts Here Monday
Local schools prepare for the Waubonsie tournament starting Monday. Navy brothers Edward Barchus Jr and John serve together on the USS Blate, with home port Norfolk expected July 9. Immunization centers are set with Dr. Hardin visiting Gravity Jan 24 for diphtheria booster shots, smallpox inoculations, and tetanus boosters, at 50 cents per shot. vaccine provided by the State Health Department. Participation is voluntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barchus, Jr
U.S. Navy
John
Norfolk
Blate
Edward
Edward Bardhas
Fleet PO
New York
County School Masters Club
Harry Cole
The
County Medical Society
Spick
Obituary for Mose D. Wilden in Taylor County
Obituary notes Mose D. Wilden aged 59 and 16 days, lifelong Adams County resident except the last year in Taylor County, married Clara Johannes in 1917, survived by wife, daughter Dorothy Ambrose, one son-in-law Burton, a granddaughter Shirley, three sisters, and a host of nieces and friends. Funeral held at Bedford Church, Corning, with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Also reports a Christmas party hosted by the BBB club at Morris home with potluck and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose D. Wilden
Kete
Taylor County
Adams Bounty
Tay County
Mars
Clara Johannes
A. Y. Cupp
Eir
Washington Township
Bron
Seagy
Dorothy Ambrose
Burton
Shirley
Cromwell
Ink E. Vogel
Nodaway
Annie ‘HeatheAngton
Willisea
Stell Anderson
Lincoln
Nebr
Cora James
Corning
Kate “Wren
Bedist Chu
Wedneyday
Nees
Ponte
KB. de
Iae Uy
Tobin Rigg
War
Brexoré
Piantat
Harvey ‘S Nen
Harold Nevius
Kenneth Farreps
Ross Bailiff
Chaucey Moore
Oarrell Allison
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Social hour dinner at the Hy Vene event
A Christmas dinner gathering at the Hy Vene featured elev Roll Gill and fellow members enjoying the evening. The next gathering is planned with Glen Bry on January 22, a Wednesday, as monthly rotat ion continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Vene
Elev
Roll Gill
Gay Guss Girls Plan Winter Party And Program
The Gay Guss Girls met at Frog Pond schoolhouse for a Christmas party and scheduled a skating party on February 25 at Lenox with a box supper and a program. Heather Wilhelm and Marilyn Cihak appointed to the program committee. Mrs Leek outlined next month work. Lori Oshak to explain the picture The Rest of the Fight Egg. Recreation Chair taught a 4-H game. Club enjoyed a grab bag lunch. Next meeting planned for February 14.
Gay Guss Boys Meet Sets Roller Skating Event
The Gay Guss Boys 4-H club met December 17 at Frog Pond School with 11 members. President Gene Murren led. A roller skating party at Len ox was planned for February 25 if attendance allowed. Committees were named: program Heather Wilhelm Marilyn Cihak Jim Curtis Jack Harvey. publicity Robert Andrew Shirley Curtis. A Christmas grab bag followed adjournment and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frog Pond
Gene Murren
Robert Andrew
Lenox
Heather Wilhelm
Marilyn Cihak
Jim Curtis
Jack Harvey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armet
Identilly
Ams
Town
Prenaté
Farragut
Glenwood
Betty Swen
Baskit
George McNees
Jud Beemer
Lester
Paul Greeley
Stace
Gravity Bears
Lloyd Akers
Navy
Guam
Pacific
Francis Fickess
Norman Morgan
U. S. Navy
Hawaii
Brice Johnson
Lewis Mercolm
Oliver Mothershead
Omnaba
Siebr
Francis Fi Xess
Mr. and
Mis Kes
Gravity’ High
Mason Wendowlarks
U.S
Waubonsie
Barchus Boy
Mesa D. Wilson
Tournexs
Iis
Tow & Xmps
Blockton
Tourne
Conway, Sextet
Clerafield
Prescott
Orioles
Bearettem
Clearfield
Blockton Bombers
Sharps
Veiths
Conway
Morris
BBB
Blythe Lucas
Fred Hunter
Mra ‘Aitken
Mig
Stew Lovitt
Chas. B. Norris
Mra
Rts
Jake Kerhan
Chft Fon
Leland Duncan
Katie Roberts
Eva Templeton Guid
Glenn Lavitk
Tree
Yatery Pal
Jackson
GAY Guss
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