Ames Area News Gathers Local Wartime Notices
Local brief column from Ames area records a flood of wartime and homefront items. Names: Rey Eck, Art Trask, Harold Crase, LW Ranney, Wendell Clark, Peter Kraft, George Reed, John Newion, Emerson Smith, Henry Fischer, Pvt Emerson Smith, Pvt Robert Kappmeyer, Donald Gustafson, Mary Chapman, Ray Moldenhauer, T H Byrne, Oelwein and Fairbank residents, plus families in Waterloo Crawford Nebraska St. Louis and other places. News covers travel, visits, leave notices, mail, homefront marriages and illness, and a submarine safe status.
Mercy Hospital Admits and Births in Oelwein Area
At Mercy Hospital, patients admitted include James McFadden of Oelwein and Mrs Sarah McCunnii of Fairbank, with Effie Pattison of Arlington hospitalized for surgery and Alfred Davis of Stanley in medical care. Births record Lloyd Framd and wife of Fairbank a girl, and Clair J Kalb and wife of Oelwein a girl yesterday. Discharges include Mrs Ingvar Larson and baby of Oelwein, Rev Clingman of Oelwein, Robert Ash of Oelwein, and Gilbert Leonard of Arlington. A notice of an upcoming O E S meeting in Oelwein on December 21 at 7:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFadden
Oelwein
Sarah McCunnii
Fairbank
Effie Pattison
Arlington
Alfred Davis
Stanley
Lloyd Framd
FairLenk
Girt
Clair J. Kalb
Ingvar Larson
Baby
Clingman
Robert Ash
Gilbert Leonard
Judge Richter Takes Bench in 13th District Assignment
Judge G B Richter newly seated in the 13th judicial district presided at his first court session in El pago yesterday and heard cases in Waukon today with a West Union session planned. Sworn in by Governor Hickenlooper, Richter succeeds the late W L Eichendorf. A Waukon attorney since 1943 he served as chief of the legal division at the selective service in New York with rank of major and was discharged December 7 at Jefferson Barracks. He previously instructed at army camps in World War I. The district includes Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Richter
13Th Judicial District
Lench
Elpader
Waukon
West Union
Richter
W. L. Eichendorf
McGregor
B. B. Hickenlooper
Des Moiines
Waukon Atttorney
Army
New York
Jefferson Barracks
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Farelle
Howapni
Winneshiet
Mrs Thomas Sadler obituary from Dunkerton and Hazleton
Mrs Thomas Sadler of Hazleton Iowa and Dunkerton Iowa died Friday December 15 1944 at 4 pm in Dul ton Indiana aged 77 years 9 months and 9 days She was born in Reno Nevada in 1867 lived as a teacher and married Thomas E Sadler in 1883 They had four children John Beulah Lewis Harold and were joined by two brothers Roy and William Wright Her funeral was at Brant Funeral Home with Rev F C W higman officiating and interment in Hazleton cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sadler
Sarah Wright
John
Emily Wright
Reno
Dulton
Nevada
Thomas E Sadler
Hazleton
Iowa
John Sadler
Oclwevila
Dunkerton
Sadler
Celwein Methodist Church
Brant
F.C. Whigman
Russell Brant
City Four Square
Hazleton Cemetery
Whalen Rites Thursday At Grace Methodist
George Welter Whalen dies in Mercy Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in Grace Methodist Church with Rev. F C Witzigman officiating. Survived by wife Elizabeth and sons George Jr. and Kenneth. Body lies in state at Brant Funeral Home until service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Welter Whalen
Mercy Hospital
Grace Methodist Church
F. C. Witzigman
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Mr. Whalen
Elizabeth
George, Jr
Kenneth
Brant Funeral Home
Lions View AAF Training Film on Military Courtesy
The Lions club last evening saw an Army Air Corps film titled Military Courtesy shown with thanks to Clifford Avery and the Oelwein C A P. The emphasis was on saluting hierarchy, proper timing, and discipline for unit coordination, with Navy Commander Hal E Jones as a guest and January as the next meeting month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Corps
Clifford Avery
Oelwein C. A. P
Lions Club
Filma
Paule
Hal E. Jones
U. S. Navy
Dr. Olsen
E. E. Colomey
Jake Levin
Blaze Damages Ramos Residence in Delwein
Fire crews were summoned at 9 30 p m to tackle a blaze at Pete Ramos home 127 7th Ave NW. Significant damage occurred to furnishings in one room and to window casings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwein
Pete Ramos
7Th Ave. NW
CAP Enjoys Army Educational Film in Oelwein Squadron Evening
CAP members in Oelwein watched an army educational film on military courtesy and discipline. Staff officers and enlisted personnel demonstrated learned courtesies, sparking good-natured laughter. The Iowa Wing houses more films in its library for future use. Promotions occurred, with Pvt Trepio promoted to Private First Class and Pvt Lois Finders to Cadet Corporal. The next CAP meeting is January 3. Also notice for A F & A M Second Degree on December 19 at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelbwein
Jrandom
Iowa
Waterloo
Pvt
Trepiow
Lois Finders
CAP
Christmas Party Marks Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary sewing circle held a December gathering in Legion Hall last Friday with a 1:30 p.m. potluck luncheon and a banquet feel. The decorated hall featured evergreens, holly, lighted trees, a miniature piano tree, and tables spread with holly bowls and red candies. Mollie Schrack read scripture and led a prayer, followed by a radio program from station UNI T No. 9 Oelwein Iowa, quiz contests, and a gift exchange. Esther Finch and Ollie Schrack led decoration and program duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary Sewing Circle
American Legion Auxiliary Sewing Circle
Legion Hall
Mollie Schrack
U-N-I-T No. 9
Oelwein
Iowa
Esther Finch
Ollie Schrack
Christmas Club Meetings Listed for Tuesday and Thursday
oe de Perera lodge and various groups announce Christmas events. Co D A plans a Tuesday party with 25 cent gift exchange and fruit shower for Sisters. Southside PTA meets Tuesday at 3 PM in the Southside building. Junior Women’s Club hosts a Tuesday night Christmas party at Edith Johnson’s home. Baptist Philathea Class meets Thursday evening with Christmas sacks to be filled and a gift exchange.
Community groups schedule midweek meetings and events
The Wednesday agenda includes the Ladies Auxiliary to the Locomotive Engineers meeting at Mrs. Wm Hartman's home with a 25¢ gift exchange. B R T and Auxiliary Christmas party at V F W ball with Santa. Oelwein Lodge 294 L O O F regular session and dance. Thursday features Hazleton P T A at 2 pm, Lutheran Ladies Aid at 4 30 pm with officer elections, Royal Neighbors meeting with supper and gift exchange, Minerva club lunch and Christmas party at John Laundry's home, Lawnsdale Club Christmas party at Marie Hartman’s lot, and other gatherings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomotive Engineers
Wm. Hartman
B. of R. T
Oelwein Lodge
Hazieton P. T. A
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Royal Neighbors
American Legion Hall
Minerva Club
Als. John Laundry
Lawnsdale Club
Marie Hartman
Oelwein Chapter QOE and LSB Meetings Planned
The Oelwein Chapter of the QOE will meet Thursday evening with initiation and officer elections in the business session. A short program follows the closing. On Friday the LSB of LF and BE will meet for the business meeting and Christmas exchange hosted by Mrs. Mingie Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
QO. E. 5
L. S.B
L. F
BE. Wilh
Mingie Briggs
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Gelwein
Weday
Rey Eck
Ames
Towa Staite Co
Mar
Art Trask and Son
Charles
Leas Johnson
Harold Crase and Son
Navsi
LW. Ranney
Duschess Cher
Esterday, Wos
John Xewion
George Reed
Larry Haran
R.A
Wendell Clark of
Stanes
Peter Kraft
Scott
Christinss
Caixy
George A. Reed
Alondas
Bob Richbalzh
tJohn
Abert Kerns
Gelhem
Emerson Smith
Fort Dal X. J
Henry G. Fischer
Stras
Point
Oehrem
Mrs. W. W. Whely
C. C. Maker and Son
Few Dares and Frien
Mabel Vaslor of
Lamont
Devix
al Aiello
C. W. Keppe
Miner
Carl Enger
Maynard
Celwe
Mrs. Robert
Coiers Returope
Wengegan, IL
Cing Une
Jaizen Dahl
Telerant of
West Ordlwe
Florida
John Sprague
Aurora
Callus
Oelycia
Ailis Sheeley
Ree Moore
Tor
Pining
Dahl
Paul Weishap
Angeles
California
Louis Davidzon
W. L. Fletcher
den- Colorado
Oelsem
Kenneth Finders
Lee Finder
Ray Moldenhauer
Genevieve Nelson
Pic
Raymond Riddenneuer
Engand
E May Chapman
Mrs
Russell Bagnall
Er. V. Murphy
Walter
I Crawford
Nebraska
Robert Kappmeyer
Camp Wolters
Texas
C. W. Ekauppmeyer
Mr. and Airs
C.B. Boots
Paul M. Bosts
Fl c
Guixy
Pacific
Presumi
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Donald Gustafson
This Ciy
Campo Wolters
Donald
Henry Gustafson
City
Fort Meade
Marsland
aNark Polark
T. H. Byrne
St. Louis
Mrs. Byrne
Oelang Fairban
Byrne
St. Paul
Tillie la Pierre
Miss . Mone la Pierre
Sgt
Ove Hansen
Mildred Foriman
St Caes Hospital
W. Simons
Diana Grassfield
Amrs
Paul Grassfield
Norman Grassfield
Waverly
O. E_ S. Thursoar
B. M.adr
Thrift
Ladies
Wodern Shoe Shop
Oelwein Daily Register
Awachive
Judge Richter
G. W. Whalen
Lions
Ramos
Ness
Hintz Bros
Oe de Perera Lodges
Paul H. Kinsman
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Boxtling CQ
Waterlo
Merry Christmas
Tts
Elsa Downs
Ross Downs
George Edwards Harvey Fox
Alvin Kiel
L. C. Reimier
Harold Smith
Kenneth Wilson
Lawrence Liebe
Ford Headquarters
Ford Ferguson Farm Implements
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