Blitzkrieg Drives Westward From Egypt To Tobruk
A British Near East command offensive against Italian forces in Western Egypt has captured Sidi Barrani and other bases, cutting communications to Tobruk. In five days, 36,000 Italian troops and five generals were reported captured, with large stores seized. Italian reports note heavy fighting near the Libyan border as the British advance toward Tobruk continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
British Near East command
Egypt
Sidi
Barrani
Sid Barrant
Tobruk
Libya
Suez Canal
Biltzkrieg
Sid Barrani
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Mediterranean Sea
France
Sitler
Germany
Greece
Elbasan
Epirus
Valona
Durazzo
Britsh
Albania
Laval
Marshal Petain
Franc
Pierre Plandin
Hitler
CANARVON CASTLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Graf von Spee
CANARVON
Christmas Cheer and Small Town Wit in Lime Springs
A lively column recounts lighthearted local anecdotes from Lime Springs. Jokes about automatic defrosting, a jockey’s Derby tale, a dog sleeping on an inner spring mattress, and a tractor failed to pass a revolving door scene mingle with civic notes on snow removal and seasonal cheer.
Ewalt Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed at Harmony
A surprise 25th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Burleigh Ewalt was held at their Harmony home on December 1. Guests, many from the Mouw and Williams families, shared refreshments and a wedding cake as best wishes were extended, recalling the couple’s December 22 1915 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh Ewalf
Harmony
Edd Moun
Mrs. Ewart
Edd Mouw
Harry Mouw
H. H. Lubbers
D. H. Bowers
E. H. Halwey
Gordon Williams
Esther Mouw
Christmas Greetings From Lime Springs Firms
Best wishes for Christmas from thirty seven Lime Springs firms are contained in this issue. We are proud of the spirit and friendly attitude of all these business men and ask that you peruse these greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Springs
Death of Jamestown farmer Henry Haviland Robinson
Henry Haviland Robinson of Jamestown township died Monday evening at 8230 o clock aged 48. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Larson funeral chapel Lime Springs with burial in Saratoga cemetery. He had married on a farm south of Lime Springs and moved last spring to Le Roy. He suffered rheumatism for years and was born in Denbigh North Wales. A shotgun accident on a tractor near La Porte City injured Lawrence Rathjen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Lime Springs
Henry Haviland Robinson
Jamestown
township
Henry
Le Roy
Denbigh
North Wales
Buriat
Saratoga crotctery
Saratoga
Masonic Awards and Officer Elections Reported
Buttons were presented by lps, three longtime members honored. Mr. Phillips absent. Mr. Cray spoke on Masonic principles and meeting freedom in democracies. Mr. Davis discussed the lodge’s early years. Election names: W. R. Williams Worshipful Master, Jas Shoemaker Sr. W, Charles Fish Jr. W, Loren Johnson Treasurer, Gordon Williams Secretary. Past year leader A A Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lps
Phillips
Cray
Davis
W. R. Williams
W. M. Jas
Shoemaker
W. Charles Fish
W. Loren Johnson
Treas
Gordon Williams
Sec
A. A. Hendrickson
Snowfall Delays and City Snow Removal Efforts
A heavy weekend snow blanketed the area with 12 to 13 inches from Saturday night through Monday, slowing travel and leaving icy streets. Trains ran about two hours late Monday, while Lime Springs crews used five trucks to clear main roads for Santa Claus events and a Saint Nicholas program, drawing a good crowd despite travel difficulties. The report also lists the slate of grand and petit jurors summoned for January 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Springs
Santa Claus
Ralph McFarland
Jamestown
Riceville
George Peter—Cresco
Georgina Barnes—Cresco
Pat Fogarty
Howard
Elma
Clase Kapler
Vernon Springs
Leonard Schora
Albion
Lotsalth
Cresco
Earl Billington
Aston
Alta Vista
Stanley Nelson
Paris
L. J. DeWalle
Ann Kotha
Chas. Thomas—Chester
Kenneth Jones
Forest City
Sims Springs
Mildred Rathert
Florence Shafer
Kee St Stevens
Afton
Ale
Cresco to Build REA Plant. Youth Jobs Planned
Cresco prepares an REA building project with a $26,000 outlay on ground purchased east of the city, aided by $700 from local business leaders. Approval comes from the Rural Electrification Administration. Cresco is named among twelve Iowa towns receiving National Youth Administration projects. Frank H. Stritham buys Cresco photo studio from Mr. and Mrs. Converse after 18 years of operation. Marriage licenses issued in Cresco this week include Lford Monson with ental Streit and other pairs from Rochester, Minneapolis, and Elma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Creseo
REA
W. J. Webster
highway No. 9
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, D. C
National Youth Administration
Iowa
cites
Co. L. Converse
Frank H. Stritham
Pocahontas
Converses
Lford Monson
ental Streit
Rochester
Minn
George dohman
Frances Ingram
Minneapolis
Wallace Kutzbach
Velma Prinz
Elma
Donald Doole
Rachel
Santa's Assistant Arrives This Saturday at Engle Crescn 34 35
Santa's helper is scheduled to visit this Saturday at residence 34 Engle Crescent and 35 John Ferkinstad Cresco. The item list and timing are to be confirmed with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferkinstad
Cresco
Lime Springs Girls Fall to Chester 35 9 in Varsity Showdown
The 5S girls lost their second season game to Chester 35 9. Starting lineup included M Price A Hunter W Williams L Jones B McMaster J Johnson. Halftime score 21 3. Lime Springs boys defeated Chester 25 20 with R Jones Wentworth Solih L Munkel J Rabenberg leading the way. They head to Elma Friday for an expected exciting game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G ris
Chester
M. Price
Hunter W. Willams
L. Jones
B. McMaster
J. Johnson
Little Cedar
Lime Springs
R. Jones
Wentworth
Soliha L
Munkel J. Rabenberg
Elma
Beth
Priscilla Lane
Lonefellow
Miles Standish
Art
Santa Claus to Visit Lime Springs With Candy Bags
Santa Claus and his assistant will return to Lime Springs Saturday at 2 PM with Christmas bags for children. Candy nuts and gifts available. tickets for free merchandise draw at 3 PM, cash purchases only. Second draw on Dec 24 at 2 PM with grand prizes. Church anniversary observed despite weather. sermon on perseverance and progress, with offertory support and hopeful future outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lime Springs
Santa
awerchandise
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
L. W. Moench
Cresco
Enrollments Open for CCC Camps in Howard County
The CCC enrollment quota for January week one is ready. Boys aged 17 to 22 years 8 months, in good health, unemployed and seeking work, qualify for training in trades at CCC camps. After a basic course, they may transfer to a specialties camp for advanced work. Mayor A J Cray notes snow shoveling neglect leading to sidewalk cleanup costs charged to property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
CCC
Baird Lomas
Fred Osenga Killed at Bejou Minn
Simon Osenga travels to Bejou Minnesota for funeral of his youngest brother Fred age 29 fatally injured when a gasoline barrel exploded no details on the accident Fred formerly lived in Lime Springs and died on a farm near Bejou survived by father Andrew senior and three brothers Peter Andrew Jr and Mrs Geo Rietsma of SBelou Mrs Joe Vander Plaats of Ruston and Simon of Lime Springs Iowa services and burial planned at Betou J B Cunningham named as Iowa State Fair secretary succeeding A R Corey who remains as assistant Herald will publish Friday next week due to Christmas schedule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Osenga
Bejou
Minn
Fred
Lime Springs
Betou
Andrew Sr
Peter
Andrew Jr
Geo. Rietsma
SBelou
Joe Vander Plaats
Ruston, Minn
Simon
Iowa
Betoi
Also Mentioned on This Page
James E. Cassidy
ByM.N.X
twhco
Aute
Evan Parry
EWALTS
ney
H. H. ROBINSON
Lawrence Rathjen
La Porte City
Ewin, Milford, I
Charles Romans
Beverly Nelson
St Paul, Minn
T. H. Gonten
Grand Jury
LJ. A. Beaumaster
Tom Price
Lime
Springs
J. E. Hodina
Engle Crescn
Loneborg
Evelyne Price
Jean Johnson
Bborts
Jack Rabenberg
John Peter Ludens
Nagel
Will
A. J. CRAY
FRED OSENGA
BEJOU, MINN
J. B. CUNNINGHAM
Wood B. Cunningham
Cresco farmer
A. R. Corey
Des Moines
Corey
Cunningham
MERALD
Herald
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