News of Our Men Women in Uniform Christmas Guests
Avie News notes Christmas gatherings of service members and families. Mr and Mrs Ben Jackson and Jens visited her parents Mr and Mrs T F Atheberry. Irvin Jens and Gordon Dean May celebrated with Len Sell and Gail Dean May at Gordon and Gail Dean May. Christmas day hosted by George Howard with grandparents and relatives. Additional guests included A J Culver Mary Sawyers Trindall Margaret at WH Andrews Glenwood. Bernard Roenfeldt with daughter joined Mrs Ruth Sell and sons. Walter Thelps family and others visited Glenwood households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jackson
Jens
T. F. Atheberry
Irvin Jens
Len Sell Gordon
Gail Dean Mayheresy
Martington Primary
George Howard
A. J. Culver
Mary Sawyers
Trindall
Margaret
Myron Jones and Family
George Phelps
Glenwood
Alfred Goeluing
Brownville
Ned
Leonard Seeger
Carl Fulton
Lyle Gaynes
Edwin Serger
Anna Seeger
Ruth Kelly
Little Brick School
Ruth
Cliff Kelly
Hillsdale School
Harry Schroeder
Goose
Billie Jackson
Miss Wheeler
Heasoner School
Howard Gray
Omaha
Walter Hilton
Paul
Hiton Familly
Kenneth Asmussen
Hecrby Hammers
Albert Assmussen
Will Zanders
Dwight Buffington
Laura Shepard
Manna
Wid
Hyde Warren
Kinnerson Ware
Hudington
George Boward Wubetbaliiod
Otha Wedneadiy
Mr. Shey
Uid
Margaret Mud
Dorothy Bowman
Carson
Alton Alberts
Clay
George Rew
Myre
Frank Duvaat
Frank Choate
Hezel Choate
G. W. Brower
Ernest Brower
Sharon
David
South of Glenwood
Laura Kerney
Mike Joule Kearney
Mr. Taylor
Aire
J. Loukabill
Dick Bialth
Hustlows Sundey
Fred Varaadil
Roy Quimby
Russell Hawkins
Manch Umstead
Red Oak
Fritz Larsen
Fear Emerson
Dawson Hawkins
N. A. Sullivan
Chicago
Anna Crawford
Hastings
Jack Niday
Hoy Horan
Cleveland
Jim Clark
Roy Crawford
Pvt
Warren Crawford
Texas
Cpl
Wm. Crawford
Alaska
Chorge Hesh
Near
Essex
Rich Payne
Sidney
Nedra Messinger
Wayne Crawford
Wendel Crawford
Wr. Crawford
Ayr
Thelma
Rita
Wilde
Dora Moster
U/Set
Gerald Moster
Crawford
Jean Trively
Odell
Ore
Virgil Curtis
D. A. Norton
Malvert
D.C
Fern McClure letters from war frontline amid tents and talks
Fern McClure describes life with nurses in a Pacific theater hospital camp. She notes working on Psycho detachments, building a new hospital, treks through muddy terrain, river laundry by stone heat, and constant alerts while detailing bunk facilities, palm leaf roofs, and local workers. She asks for seersucker material and sends Christmas wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe Lo Place
Cates
Suel
Dad
Hillsdale Christmas observations and community gatherings
Hillsdale notes Christmas activities across the town. Local churches held programs led by teachers and students, with mothers and patrons attending. Families hosted holiday dinners as Cant Buffington's in France was reported, and multiple residents shared Christmas greetings and visits around town.
Christmas Family Dinner Gatherings Across Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Claud Williams hosted a Christmas day family dinner with numerous relatives visiting. Highlights include guests in town from Tabor Malvern Randolph and Randolph residents sharing meals and news. Messages from Europe arrive as Austin Walfe writes from France to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Williams
Guy Walfe
Austin
France
Ralph Jones
Tabor
Leella Jones
Malvern
Myron Jones
Jor Kilpatrick
Marie and
Joellen
Randolph
Dwight Buffington
Laura Shepard
Rollin Duffington
Prudener
Frank Siffington
Local residents share wartime notices and holiday gatherings
Immersed in wartime news Shenandoah families report a neighbor’s fall and self rescue after a broken window. Communications reveal soldiers Eddy Carr, John Maher, Leahy, Harmon, and Laughlin kin. Christmas visits span several households as relatives plan furloughs and travel to care for loved ones.
Christmas at East Liberty Featuring Musical Service
East Liberty held services Sunday with Rev. Turner delivering the sermon and Miss Phyllis Turner singing My Father's House. A Sunday school program followed, and a decorated Christmas tree and color lights added to the holiday spirit as many local families gathered for meals and reunions at nearby homes including Stilles, Hendersons, Laughlins, and Laughtons with multiple relatives noted among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Phyllis Turner
Mia
Kenneth Henderson
Barbara
Richard
Marilyn
Karen
Reuben Stille
Silver City
R. K. Henderson
James Henderson
God Janet
Wualda Alexander
Emerson
Harold Yerry
Bobby
Joe Donner
Malvern
Sam Norton
Paul Benedict
Phyllis Ann
Fred Abel
Ronald
Maine
John Bartholomew
Roger
Tabor
David Moore
Mary Allgren
Ray
Leland Williams
Will Sbater
Dorothy
Frances
Edo
Donald
Junior Laughton
Hastings Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Attendents
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lockabill hosted Christmas day in honor of Jake and Mrs. Lockabill's 63rd wedding anniversary. Numerous relatives from Percival Burlington Malvern Shenandoah Glenwood Carson Red Oak Denver and Hastings joined, with extended family gatherings at several homes across the area. Church notices and holiday wishes closed with plans for a New Year service and prayers for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockabill
Jake Lockabill
Jas. Parkison
Percival
Kenneth Parkison
Burlington
Ruth
Dick Smith
Malvern
Gene Hagelund
Shenandoah
D. C. Niday
Dale Simpson
Lester Tarland
Glenwood
Paul Osgian
Carson
Pearl Merchant
Red Oak
Herman
Caulo
Set
Harold Niday
Harley Niday
John Niday
Hastings
Leola Templeton
Clark Templeton
Hurley Templeton
Misa Edna Maddovks
Crete
Neb
Deane College
W. H. Madedovks
Roy Proctor
Edward
Whi. Lutz
Evelyn
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Avie
Lt. Maddocks
Ada
Agnid Aira Bor
Haeweok
Tartinellen
Wretminerer Abbey
St. Mauls
Vicondilly Circus
Baxter
Basta
Bam Dannee
Ile
Towls Bau
St. Paul's
Serviers
Elmo
Cp Ban Knight
Germany
Dee
Ryan
Merry
Neristina
Ban Knight
New York
Phe Laader
Hue
Ian Hutchings
Camp Howze
Tex
Dra Hutchings
Pietty Big Spring
Paul BE. Piaab
Everett Phirinh
Hig Spring
Bombardier School
Department of Training
Malph C. Rockwood
Malvern High School
Gheain i. Martha
Ft. Crook
Fie
Niswingk
Com.ulyston Fh Naveaber
Migslou, Tex
Big Spring
Cols Hayes
AAB
Donald Borgen
Lendey
Christus
Damith G. Pargotn
Camp Wolters
Redistribution Center
Aginde-Taestle
Tag
Beau
Hasthires
Porves Redistribution Station
Harv Springs
Ark
Lnstallation
Oby Othe Army Service Forces
United States
Hillsdale
Hillsdale Sunday School
Imogene S. E. Mills
Dick Maher
Clyde Addy
Lea
Albert
Marie Laughlin
Jimmie Laughlin
Kathe Carr
Moroy
Edward Carr
Camp van Doren
Miss
England
John Maher
Sacrampenta
Cal
Will Remrain
Fred Harmon
Springfield
Fred
Lydia Harmon
Linyd Shilling
Haw
Karr
Miami
Fla
Great Lakesraining School
Win
Otley
Jimdale Laughtin
Mes
Jas
Unley
Matt Laughlin
CG. C. Maher
Mike Martin
Gerald
Michael
Patrick
Willamesburg
Frank Maher
Joe Martin
Tommie Martin
Jerry F. Maher
L. EK
Gutschenritrer
East Liberty
J. BE. Handerson
Louie Lea
Eugene
Orville
Virginia
Dickey
Freddie
Fay Butterfield
Near Henderson
Roy Henderson
Near Macedonia
Walter Stille
Alys Henderson
North of Hastings
Lafe Hayer
Everett &. Hayer
Ft. Logan, Coty
Donald Kellogg
Adnan Irene and
Darrence
Vern Hayes
Vernon Freese
Carl Hayer
Gerald Mosler
Lawton
Oklo
Fairbury
Paul Hilton
iLeader
Joe Haden
Malvern Leader Office
Elmer Krogman
Andy J. Berkhimer
Mitch
Elton Clay
Gamble Store
James Mackrill
Towa
Ben Breeding
Harvey Schoening
Mineola
BBR
Charlie L. Wilson
Piper Sale
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