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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1945

Page

2

Jaeger Fights With Gun Unit In European War Effort

The report notes Jaeger and the 213th field artillery unit aiding infantry on the front lines. It details detonation timing duties, battle actions, and crew performance as they engage enemy forces. Also covered are homefront notices about sons returning home or awaiting furloughs from the South Pacific and Europe.

Ple Kenneth Wo Jaeger Iszen Mrz Fanndeeger Cescade Mosticelio Vena 213Th Field Artiliery Bettehorn Utaehy WBC Mime Ifartryrmen Ty Clark Ans Matila Charlie Watters Tee Command Dbs Denver Taine

Local War Letters and Area Visit Notes From Monticello

Okinawa bound Lieut Glenn N Gerder writes his mother he is safe and well after leading waves ashore. He was promoted to first lieutenant in March and recalls Faster Sunday 1945. The piece also notes several visiting relatives and townsfolk including Mr and Mrs Paul Becker, Mr and Mrs George Waite, and Mrs Perrine at the hospital, with social updates from Monticello and nearby areas.

Mugene U.S The Express United States Kennedy General Hospital Ward & A Mast Memphis Tonn Clarence W. Aldrieh Mro Wol Aldmeh Monticello O'Reilly General Hospital Springfield Colmar France Doe Ve Phe Okinawa Glenn N. Gerder Anna Gerdes Etter Helen

Mrs. Howie Leaves for Augusta Visit Before Duty

Mrs O BR Howie departed last Monday for Augusta Georgia to visit her husband Lt O B Howie before he ships out for duty. Their daughter Sandra Kay stays in Monticello for now. Glenn McNeilly of Washington DC visited with his sister Mrs Charles Luett and family last week. Mrs J H Robinson of Des Moines came to Monticello to visit. Mr and Mrs Harry Maire and Marvin Lost Nation and Mr and Mrs Merle Knight and daughter Merlene Marion visited relatives in Monticello Sunday.

O. BR. Howie Augusta O. BB. Howise Sandra Kay Monticello Glenn McNeilly Washington Charles Luett J. H. Robinson Des Moines Luett Harry Maire Marvin Lost Nation Merle Knight Merlene Marion

Weekend visit to Cascade for Kremer family

Mrs. Margaret Niekol and her children spent the weekend at Cascade visiting Mrs. Niekol’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kremer.

Margaret Niekol Cascade

Dinners and Sermon Highlight Sunday in Martelle and Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Heinrich Prall and Mr and Mrs Herman Wolberts were Sunday dinner guests at the home of their daughter and family Mrs Louis Tapken in Martelle. Dr EF Gough of St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids preached at the local Methodist church and spoke of his Davenport district background accompanied by Mrs Geogh who dined with Rev and Mrs Glenn McMichael.

J. J. Loener G. Alexander Young Omaha Neb John Green John Hecker Portland, Ore Jean Marie Becker Cedar Rapids Heinrich Prall Herman Wolberts Louis Tapken Martelle EF. T. Gough St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Monticello Church Geogh Glenn McMichael

Adamses welcome daughter Diane Ruth at John McDonald Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dale Adams announce the birth of their daughter Diane Ruth at John McDonald Hospital on Monday April 16. The baby weighs five pounds seven ounces. Mrs Adams is formerly Ruth Fairbanks.

Dale Adams John McDonald Hospital Diane Ruth Adams Ruth Fairbanks

Mrs Ray Fairbanks Visits Relatives in Mason City

Mrs Ray Fairbanks of Mason City is visiting her sister Mrs Merle Buckner and other relatives this week.

Ray Fairbanks Mason City Merle Buckner

Camp Fire Girls Meet in Separate Sessions Saturday

Canowefi group led by Mrs. E. H. De Shaw planned a breakfast hike for next week and a ceremonial in the first week of May. Flitch-ta-kin group met at the library under Mrs. Ray B. Fuller with baby craft classes led by Mrs. O. E. York.

Canowefi Flitch-ta-kin Franklin Delano Roosevelt Canoweft E. H. de- Shaw Ray BR. Fuller O. E. York

Women’s Society circles meet with hostesses and guests

Two circles of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church held meetings last week. Circle No 2 was hosted by Mrs Ava Main with ten members and one guest attending. Circle Three met at Mrs C A Coxsee’s home led by chairman Mrs B E Abel with Mary Coxsee giving devotions and one guest present.

Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ava Main Charles Roill Ed Podhaski C. A. Coxsee B. E. Abel Mary Coxsee

St Matthew's Aid Society April Meeting Noted

The Ladies Aid of St Matthew's Lutheran church met at Luther hall on Wednesday afternoon. Rev H L Adm led the business and Mrs David Hanson and Mrs Emsas Zimmerman were welcomed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lizzie Berends. Birthday cake and ice cream celebrated by Mrs HL Adix and Mrs Hers Toretken. Twenty eight members attended with guests Mrs Lyman Malferad and Mrs Henry Peters.

Ladies Aid Society of St. Matthew's Lutherer Lutherhall H. L. Adm David Hanson Emsas Zimmerman Lizzie Behrends HL. Adix Hers. Toretken Lyman Malferad Wavertry Henry Peters

Bernde Fagan Hosts Dinner Honoring Return Home

Mr and Mrs Bernde Fagan hosted a dinner at their home to honor Robert Fagan who has been home on furlough. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Fagar and daughters Pantine and Anna Mre, and Mr and Mrs Wayne.

Bernde Fagan Sandar Nes Bernie Faran Dnmer Samdsy Ther Ann Robert Fagan Fucas Samnday Frank Fagar Pantine Anna Wayne

Community group names attend Tipton gathering

Chaplin 1c James Moore and wife and Mrs Moore Miss John son and Donna Mae Worsley of Tipton Mr and Mrs J T Shanahan and daughter Dubuque Miss Shirley Fortman Des Moines attend a local event with varied attendees from multiple towns.

Chaplin James Moore Moore

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