Death of Sgt Nels Christensen at Fort Hood Texas
Charles Sheperd Mire reports the death of Sgt ET Nels Christensen, 37, from a heart attack at Fort Hood Texas early Monday. Born in Clarksville, he pursued a military career. Burial was at San Antonio Military Cemetery. Survivors include son Chris and daughter Teresa in Denver, his mother Martha Christensen of Walla Walla, father Eskild Christensen of Temple, and sister Beverly Priester of Walla Walla. Eldon Hirsch Sr. and spouse return from a six week visit with relatives.
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Nels Christensen
Texas
Clarksville
ET Nels Christensen
Fort Hood
Tex
San Antonio
Chris
Teresa
Denver
Colo
Martha Christensen
Walla Walla
Washington
Eskild
Chris) Christensen
Temple
Richard
Beverly) Priester
Walla Walla, Wash
In-Laws Gather for Family Notice in Des Moines Area
Saer in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Forry of West Des Moines announce relatives including sister Mrs M L Courbat and family, Isabell Land O Lakes Fila, Pomeroy and Mrs Florence For ney of St Paul, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cook of Long Beach California.
Hospital Note ROELWING Brief Update on Patient Return
Mrs. Herman Brohwing has been discharged from Waverly hospital after major surgery and returned home on Tuesday.
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Roelwing
Herman Brohlwing
Waverly Hospital
Sheila Lyno Severs Born to Mr and Mrs Severs
Mr and Mrs Wm Severs welcomed a daughter born March 14 at Waverly hospital. The newborn, named Sheila Lyno Severs, adds to the family.
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Wm. Severs
Waverly Hospital
Sheila Lyno
85th birthday observed for Mrs Albert Heints
Mrs Albert Heints celebrated her 85th birthday on Wednesday March 14 with evening visitors at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Franklin Schuknecht Greene Mr and Mrs Marion Reints Waterloo Mr and Mrs Charles Reints Mr and Mrs Richard Reints Nichole Kimberly Vinnie Reints Shell Rock and Mr and Mrs Herman Wedeking. Congratulatory calls came from her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Nathan.
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Albert Heints
Franklin Schuknecht
Greene
Marion Reints
Waterloo
Charles Reints
Richard Reints
Nichole and
Kimberly
Vinnie Reints
Shell Rock
Herman Wedeking
Nathan
Friendship Club centerpieces at all day meeting
Friendship Club members held an all day gathering Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Louis De Bower. A cooperative noon meal preceded a business session, then members crafted ceramic table centerpieces. Hosts served a tray lunch to a group of society members and guests.
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Friendship Club
Louis de Bower
Bernard Wygle
Raymond West
Robert Litterer
Rex Knapp
Darwin Niehaus
Jeff
Brian
Herman Kruse
Darren
Larry
Rita Kay Lahr and Michael Wika Wed in Immanuel Church
Rita Kay Lahr and Michael Wika were united in marriage on March 17 at Immanuel United Church of Christ with Rev. R. Topp officiating. Maid of honor Marlys Klammer and best man Edmund Rafalski Jr. stood beside the couple. A reception followed at the bride’s home. the groom will work in Chicago, where they plan to live.
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Mr. Wika
Chicago
Mrs H S Pulis Transferred From Waverly Hospital
Mrs H S Pulis was moved last week from Waverly hospital to Allison Manor Home, indicating a transfer within local care facilities.
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Allison Manor
Locals Share Weekend Visits and Homecoming News
Clarksville residents report returns from Florida and Wisconsin travels. Miss Vinnie Reints resumes home life in Shell Rock after a week with her sister in law. Mrs. Eli Uhlenhopp and Mrs. Al Sinram visit Allison Manor relatives Friday. Wayne Coon of Janesville spends weekend with his mother. A group from Dysart and Waterloo, including Mr and Mrs Charles Eggleston, stop by Mrs. Charles Shepard’s home Sunday evening.
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Jess Lindley
Zephyrhills
Fla
Vinnie Reints
Shell Rock
Albert Reints
Eli Uhlenhopp
al ‘Sinram
Allison Manor
Wayne Coon
Janesville
Wise
Beaney Coon
Jim Eggleston
Thea Kay
Margaret Mary
Dana
Dysart
Charles Eggleston
Marvella Stecker
Waterloo
Charles Shepard
Openings remain for Iowa Coast Guard Hawkeye Company
Iowa youths may join the Hawkeye Company of the United States Coast Guard as 37 openings remain after 23 recruits. Recruits sworn by Governor Robert D. Ray on July 18 will receive the state flag and begin nine weeks of training. Petty Officer Tom Kokes is the local contact in Des Moines.
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United States Coast Guard
Hawkeye Company
Iowa
Coast Guard
Robert D. Ray
State of
Ecology Crusade
Hawkere Company
Tom Kokes
Des Moiines
Federal Building
Walnut Street
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Miller & Marsh Real Estate
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