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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
2
A long column of letters and notes details servicemen and women, with updates on those in Europe and North Africa. It mentions Ray Maruge, Bardem, and Stace Barnlett among others, plus family news from Chicago and connections to Camp Roberts. The piece reflects wartime correspondence and hometown mentions, blending travel, postings, and personal updates.
Lt. Dick Thompson of Center Junction spoke to the Monticello Rotary about his World War II service as a South Pacific airman. He flew 48 missions averaging 1000 miles, logged 3800 hours, and described base locations near New Guinea, malaria challenges, and aircraft maintenance praise.
Dr. and Mrs. Karl M. Keyes hosted Carlton Cook and daughters Carol and Alison along with Kenneth Cook and Gilbert Hartlett and daughter Beverly from Miles. Otto Otten entertained Chief Jetty Officer First Class and Mrs. Oscar Benesh of Cedar Rapids. Petty Officer Benesh is brother to Mrs. Otten. Mrs. Charles Schneiter Jr. of Cascade visited her parents Jud and Mrs. Nichols, while Mrs. Clarence Doll and son Tommy of Onslow joined them Friday.
John L Renken 77 died Friday August 4 at his Wayne township farm home. Funeral 1:50 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Wayne with burial nearby. Born February 27 1867 in Wittmund Germany he came to the United States in 1884. Survived by wife Teithe Margaretha Eden two sons Lewie in the navy and Ede at home and a daughter Emma.
The Castle Grove Fortuna Find ers 4 H club met at Carol Caspers home with 18 girls on roll. Nedra Kromminga spoke on tool care. Mary Ann Schemmel demonstrated making a picnic basket. Nancy Deischer discussed nail care. Luncheon served by Carol Caspers and sister Lorna. Next meeting at Rose Stadtmueller and Jane Mardorf August 9. Stuart and Judy Sutherland visit grandmother Mrs Kitty Sutherland in Clinton.
Instructions for selecting ripe corn, trimming rejected ears, and preserving by canning or freezing. Details include preparation, jar packing, processing times for pressure canning at 10 pounds and boiling water baths, and quick tips like lemon juice addition and cooling steps.
The text discusses headspace in jars or cartons, a brine recipe using four level teaspoons of salt per quart of water, and instructions to cook vegetables in the brine to season and preserve color and flavor. It advises quick-freezing and storing until needed for use.
Mrs George Guyan fell in her home cellar last Saturday and cracked her collar bone. She was taken to John McDonald hospital for treatment and returned home Tuesday.
Reverend Glenn McMichael and son Glea with Jimmy Robinson depart Monday for the Wapsie Y camp at Central City for the Davenport Cedar Rapids district of Methodist churches. They expect to be away until Saturday. Rev McMichael serves as registrar and will teach at the camp.
Wayne township residents are vacationing with relatives at a mountain cabin in Estes Park. The July 26 group included Mrs. Herman Helgens and daughter Dorothy Miss Julia Toenjes John Siebels and Mrs. Warner Heiken.
Mrs. O. J. Rogers of Burlington visited the home of Mrs. John Krouse last Wednesday, sharing time and company.
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