Miss Ruth V. Bileiler Weds Pfc. Lawrence R. Elsing
Miss Ruth V. Bleiler married Pfc. Lawrence R. Elsing in a quiet Nov. 27 ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in Iowa City. Elsing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Elsing, has served over two years in the army with six months overseas and is on a 45 day furlough before reporting to Camp Cook, California. The couple will honeymoon in California and reside there until his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth V. Bileiler
Lawrence R. Elsing
Benjamin Elsing
Sauk City
Methodist
Iowa City
Mamie Bleiler
Elsing
George G. Bleiler
Camp Cook
Calif
California
Monroe Woman's Club hears Mrs Guess tell Ameri story
About 30 members attended the Monroe Woman's Club meeting in the public library green room. Mrs. Perle G. Ullman, program chair, led the program as Mrs. Guess described the Ameri journey, climbing the mountain and the details of internment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Woman's Club
Perle G. Guess
Ullman
Public Library
David D. Ruehlman
Department of Literature
Guess
Clarence Engerbretson Dies at 47 in Gratiot
Clarence Engerbretson of Gratiot, age 47, died after years as a local resident who ran a filling station and trucking concern. He was a Mason in good standing with surviving wife, two daughters LaVerne and Vivian, brother Walt er, and sisters Mary Griffiths Josephine Berkwin and Hazel Griffith. Masonic funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at Lane C. Siow funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Clarence Engerbretson
Engerbretson
Masonic Lodge
LaVerne
Vivian
Walter
Mary Griffiths
Josephine Berkwin
Hazel Griffith
Correcting Common Language Misconceptions
A healthy youngster walks and runs about 15 miles daily highlighting human endurance. Humans have walked on leather for 4,000 years as a curiosity. The terms tortoise and turtle are often interchanged but refer to distinct groups.
Annual Mothers Party by Monroe Girl Scouts
Annual Mothers Party hosted by Troop 3 Monroe Girl Scouts and leaders Miss Helen Burkhard and Mrs. John H. Bruni in Lincoln school scout room. Girls performed a playset titled The dance of the snowflakes and sang carols after presenting a gift at a Legion auxiliary meeting. Refreshments were served from a festively decorated table with candles and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Helen Burkhard
John H. Bruni
Lincoln School
American Legion Auxiliary
Santa Claus Attends Leyenda Club Christmas Party
Santa Claus surprised the Wednesday Leyenda club at Mrs. B. H. Lynchs home 1423 15th avenue and handed out gifts. He played the piano during carol singing. A pot luck dinner followed and Mrs. John Ball read the story Our Bethlehem Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Leyenda Club
B. H. Lynch
15Th Avenue
John Ball
Bethlehem
Christmas Program At Orangeville Woman's Club
The First Baptist church choir of Freeport performed at the Orangeville Woman's Club annual Christmas meeting. Club members collected gifts for Park Ridge School for Girls. Refreshments followed the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
First Baptist Church of
Freeport
Orangeville Woman's Club
Park Ridge School
Kay Schuele Hosts Second Birthday Party
Kay Schuele entertained at a party honoring her second birthday yesterday. Guests included Shirley Counselman Johnny Maurer Janet Jacobs and David Babler. Butch people could not attend and Sammie’s refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Schuele
John Schuele
Shirley Counselman
Johnny Maurer
Janet Jacobs
David Babler
Sammie
Local Official Pays Mrs. Fred Faeser and Receives Refreshments
A brief note records payment to Mrs. Fred Faeser, who resides at the same property, followed by the serving of refreshments at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Faeser
Universalist Ladies Aid Holds Christmas Program
Members of the Q B Club enjoyed a Christmas program. Mrs Jacob J Gruenewald senior presented gifts and a picnic supper followed. Mrs F W Galle led devotions as the regular meeting of the Universalist Ladies Aid convened Friday at a planned program with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. B. Club
Jacob J. Gruenewald
Universalist Aid
Sentuse
Universalist Ladies Aid
A. Oo
F. W. Galle
Leathernecks Question Confucius Home in Tsingtao
Hal Boyle reports marines in Tsingtao China debate the purpose of their stay. He notes the port city’s industries and geography while Marines joke about their mission and the need to leave. The piece blends observation with light humor on Confucius and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Tsingtao
China
Confucius
Shantung Peninsula
Shanghai
Yellow Sea
Yellow
Mt. Everest
Shantung Province
Tai Shan
Riviera
Community Moves and Visits Across Iowa and Illinois
Twin Grove families relocate to Illinois farms with the Visgers vacating for Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Moellenberger. Several residents drive to Rockford, Beloit, and Madison for visits and business. Neighborhood social ties show frequent hosting at the Beightol and Camron households as trips to Nebraska and Freeport occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Visger
Illinois
Ervin Moellenberger
Visgers
C. M. Fritz
Sophia Kubly
A. J. Buri
Andrew Bell
Dickie
Rockford
Floyd Chambers
J. H. Beightol
Jane Randall
J. M. Boyer
Juda
Tommy McMillan
Beloit
Wade Raymer
Nebraska
Ray Haase
Monroe
Franklin Camron
O. W. Steckler
Dennis
E. C. Barton
Madison
Geo. Junior
Sweeny
Freeport
Saae Franklin Roenneburg
Alvin Camron
Sam Matzke
EB. C. Barton
Verl Boyer
Guy
Fairfield Ladies Aldo ciety Meeting at Emma Bacon Home
Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bolender attended the Fairfield Ladies Aldo ciety all day meeting and party held at the home of Mrs. Emma Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Glen Bolender
Fairfield Ladies
Emma Bacon
Shipwreck Survivor Recalls Shark Attack and Mirage Illusions
The survivor recounts companions falling from a raft to sharks after a brutal voyage. Mirages convinced them the Juneau lurked beneath, while a seagull’s neck was wrung for a few bites of food. The boatswain’s mate perished attempting land, and a Mexican crew member was fatally eaten by a shark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Shark
Buddy
Sailors Tell of Survival After Five Days Lost at Sea
A lone survivor recalls praying as a navy patrol plane found him on the ninth day. A destroyer then guided to the group where six others endured skull fracture shrapnel wounds and exposure under a blistering sun for five days. A patrol plane dropped a life jacket with rations and a rescue message.
Niece and Sister in Law Mrs Mayer Funeral Attended
Browntown Mrs C L Crags Mr and Mrs Minor Baier and Mrs Rose Carter of Waverly Indiana attended the funeral Monday of their niece and sister in law Mrs Clarence Mayer. Mrs Edward McDaniel and daughter Gladys visited her brother Arthur Tree who was ill at the home of his sister Mrs Will Geigel in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Baier
Rose Carter
Waverly
Clarence Mayer
Edward McDaniel
Gladys
Arthur Tree
Will Geigel
Monroe
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Arad
W. R.schuetze
Leathernecks
Bill Edward Martin
Richmond Hill
N. Y
Twin Grove
J. J. Beightol
Tarry
Browntown
C. L. Crags
Dean
Montgomery Ward
Ben Pearson
D'Orsay
Gry
Rottler
Rottler’s
Shep
Sorrocco
Hummels Coventry
TOY Department
Dent
Res
Viet
Bottler’s Variety Store
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