News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Staff updates from Camp Life as Wright reports on conditions and morale. He notes limited family contact since October and describes occasional letters and packages, along with fellow prisoner updates and forwarded messages through various channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miro
Frank A. Warignt
Montiedlia
Tishes
Wright
Germany
O.K
Mary Seriers
Berg
Bendiy Regerss
Local WW II News Briefs Highlight Commissions and Arrivals
Army and Navy personnel are featured with commissions and new assignments. Dale Mayberry receives a commission after training at Camp Roberts and OCS in Louisiana, with family details and prior service noted. Other sailors and soldiers, including Joseph Clement USNR and Roy A. Ricklefs, are reported on leave or new bases, alongside notes on Great Lakes boot camp and Camp Carson basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clement
Usnr
Mra. Lem Berlin
New Gaines
War Veterans and Family Notices From Local Obituaries
Fragmentary local obituary notes list veterans and relatives including Mrs Muller and son, and mention interment at Mount Calvary cemetery. References to Army service in France, naval service, and family ties to Dubuque, Los Angeles, and local churches appear in the shuffled text. Interment details and funeral attendance are noted for Mrs Theisen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Muller
Dubuque
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Man
T. Mary's
Muller
Local residents share holidays and hospital visits across multiple families
Capt Paul Hintz and daughter Mary Lau visit Omaha relatives and the Irving Hintz home after a weekend with Capt Hintz parents. Guests include Mr and Mrs W P Martens of Manchester and Afro Albert Heiken. Several relatives travel to attend funerals, hospital stays, and business plans across Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Missouri, with hospital stays noted for J C Schimidy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Coast
Roy A. Ricklefs
Phm
USNR
Rex H. Rickless
Philo
Tra
Ooceanview
Norfolk
Capt
Paul Hintz
Mary Lau
Omaha
Capt. Hintz
Mrs. W. Mintz
Irving Hintz
W. P. Martens
Manchester
Sto
Mrs
Ala. Cohn
Richlard, Via
Mere
Harry Staller
POW Edward Kromminga Reported Missing Then Prisoner
Edward Kromminga 21 son of FE L Kromminga Anamora reported missing in action Nov 11. Jan 1 word received he is now a prisoner of war in Germany. He is a bombardier in the air corps. He enlisted January 1942 trained in Florida and South Dakota went overseas July 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kromminga
FE. L. Kromminga
Anamora
Germany
Kromminga
Air Corps
Florida
South Dakota
Proper Care Spells Added Life For Linens Cottons
Homemakers are urged to adopt better linen care for linens tablecloths towels and cottons and rayons. Care tips include gentle handling washing in hot and cool water double rinses to avoid soap residue sun drying ironing with care avoiding creases and harsh rubbing proper storage in ventilated spaces and wrapping in paper to prevent mildew while keeping freshly laundered items accessible.
Eggs Provide Protein For Daily Ration
Dr Samuel Lipkovaky of the University of California ranks eggs as the top protein source in the diet during meat shortages. He assigns protein values with eggs at 90 versus milk 85 beef 69 and wheat 67, emphasizing eggs' importance in daily nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lipkovaky
University of California
Upholstery Scratch Repair Mixture Recipe
A home remedy suggests mixing equal parts linseed oil turpentine and cider vinegar to mend scratches on varnished furniture. Apply with a cloth, using a soft or no cloth as directed.
Local Church Notices List Sunday Services and Events
A compilation of church schedules and activities for multiple congregations including Divine worship sermons, Sunday schools, fellowship meetings, and midweek programs. It lists times, pastors, and topics such as The Preacher Who Never Went to School and Marriage and the Home, with dates around mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Glenn W. McMichael
John E. DeLong
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
R. P. Young
Church of the Lutheran Hour
Young’ People’s Society
Anamosa Reformatory
Lutheran Hour
WMT
KDTH
J. B. Zimmerman
L Ladies Aid
Evangelical and Reformed Church
A. Mast
Women's Guild
Peniel Presbyterian Church
C. E. Burdine
Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church
Castle Grove 4-H Girls Meet at End-of-Year Session
The Castle Grove 4-H group met at Myre E J Schnier’s home on December 28. President Carol Casper called the meeting to order as ten members and two guests attended. Ruth Hintz became secretary. Norma Hintz spoke on soybean flour and Leona Smith on the flag’s history. Charlotte Deischer demonstrated table setting. Leona Smith aided with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Fortune Fund
Myre
E. J. Schnier
Carol Casperr
Ruth Hintz
Norma Hintz
Leona Smith
Charlotte Deischer
Iowa Poll Shows Public Desire for Greece Aid Policy
The Iowa Poll finds a strong preference for a hands off approach in Greece with 76 percent wanting Greeks to determine their government. Among those informed about the Greek crisis, 79 percent had read or heard about it while opinions split on Germany and postwar governance with 21 percent blaming factional fighting and 63 percent favoring preventing a communist government if Germany chose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Greece
Athens
George Papandreou
George
E.las
E.M.A
Democratic Popular Front
E.L.A.S
F.D.E.S
Germany
United Nations
Lovell Township Seal Sale Reaches $61.35 in Receipts
Lovell township Seal Sale chairwoman Mrs. Irving Hintz reports receipts of 61.35 through January 8, up about 13 percent from 1943 and the best returns since the sale began in 1930. Iowa Tuberculosis Association early reports show a 29.2 percent gain over the state. Mrs. Hintz thanks supporters and notes it is not too late to pay for seals. Christmas season drives TB work year round through the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Township
Irving Hintz
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Hintz
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Dale Mayberry
Dele
Joan Bi Meyberry
Cyrir
New Oreagaz
Avrdeen
Camp Roberts
Calif
Onslow High School
Williamsburg
Glandart Electrics
England
Robert Wilcox
United States Army
Eugene Chaloupka
Great Lakes
Robert C. Steiner
Mra
Carl Steiner
United States Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Camp Carson
Lorraine Lubben
ANC
Jeff
Colo
Army Nurse Corps
Lubben
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapidy
Hines White
John
Schrader
Stanley Behrader
Willesdiey
Ftoswell
N. Mex
Pirenta
Mae
Sehrader
Whoenix
Ariz
Winrichs Home
Sean
Idaho
Aliunha
Lloyd ‘Paytur
ACMM
Wid
Coe Vindtinge
Forienens
Mas
Meru
Roy Taylor Tolloyd
Amoutionn
Aliska
Whmns
Doden
Co. 1
Rothing, Ung. Mo
Cal
Kreenglye Frederick
Shover
Hoch Raton
Bet
Herssd Donn
Jeft Morndsy
Knox
UL x
Nurimeny G. Fiackg
United States
U. S. Army
Heenstt
Schnelger
Puc
Sehmeiner
U. S
Leonard Iverson
la Angeles
Heyre
Iverton
Archner
Arthur Peteregn
Goyan
Viet
Ong Famly
George KB
RS. Parker
Lee Sanford
Iowa City
The
University Hospital
Harvey Good
Anamosa
Vvette Sunday
George Good
Good
Caroline Schoenhuisper
Otis
J. I. Mills
Monticello
Melvin Sanda
Hawkey
Harry Badman
Interac
Chenie Artin
Viton
Ehoader
Ari
Faust
Peabert
Hneider
Betti Evens
Fran Napolean
Cerrar Craith
Gerald Daceeg
Pet Dee
Mirparet Sekol
Hernan Cordes
Hero Set
Delureni
Wis
Wad
Vernon Weer
Annimosa
Muerte Do
Muyene Wink Bets Visday
Dr. Prank
Watterson
Tuckon
Hinnon
Janes
California
Hilt
Mia
Henry C. Willa
Ione
Charles
Php
Quanquoton
Dog Scherrer
B. Mayt
Naval Air Station
Elizabeth City
N. C
Ruby A. Hart
Rutherford College
Navy
Naval
First Congregational Church
Homer B. Dalryrapie
Pilgrim Fellowship
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
Paxtur
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
H. A. Diers
Worsrnin
Castle Grove
Drews
al ‘Hough
Fleischmann
Fleischmann’s Yeast
Lexington Avenue
New York
N.Y
Meouticelle Eapness
Mackinaws
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