Personal notices from Oelwein region list local moves and travels
Ray Leytham transfers to the Quartermaster Corps in charge of meat at New Castle Air Base. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Raftis and son Michael stay with L. J. Raftis. various residents commute, travel for work or refreshments, and retrace trips to Chicago, Des Moines, Waterloo, and nearby towns. Military updates include Connors and Marr flying to Waterloo, Richard Conner enlisting with Navy Reserve, and Sgt. Donald R. McCoy promoted to sergeant at Camp McKay. Visitors to Mercy hospital note Fireman Nic Leo’s improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Leytham
Quartermaster Corps
New Castle’ Air
H. J. Raftis
Michael
Des Moines
L. J. Raftis
Raftis
Montgomery Ward
City Laundering Co
Richard Swan
Chicago
Leo Adair
South Dakota
W. H. O’neil
Oelwein
Fiingman
North Frederick
O'Neil
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Albert Hintz
Eddie Steele
Lyle Palmer
C. R. Roose
Connor-Wagner Group
Missouri
J. K. Marr
Waterloo
Wichita
Robert Connor
Missouri Corporation
Warrensburg
Richard Conner
Connors
Clarinda
U. S. Naval
Boston
Ensign
W. King
Sedalia Army Air Field
H. J. King
Mgr
Clair Culver
Arlington
Nic Leo
Mercy Hospital
John Hosmer, Jr
le Center
Minn
Michell
S. Dak
Betty Hohl
Independence
Donald R. McCoy
Sgt. McCoy
Camp McKay
Miss
H. L. Gordon
Jane
P. D. Becker
Mercy Hospital Patients and Births Reported
At Mercy Hospital Mrs. Sarah Wellemeyer of Greeley is a medical patient and Mrs. Everett Allen of Hazleton is a medical patient. Patty McNerney returned home after ton sils removal yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Borland welcomed a baby boy born June 19. A license renewal office will be open Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday evening until 6 p.m. for the benefit of the shopmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wellemeyer
Greeley
Everett Allen
Hazleton
Patty McNerney
Roger Borland
Adv
Too Late to Classify Am Here in Des Moines Notice
Des Moines reader seeks to rent or sell a home at 527 4th Ave SE. Contact Mrs H L Gordon at 852 W for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
4Th Ave
H.L. Gordon
Death Takes Lester Lickiss
Lester Lickiss son of Perry Lickiss of Arlington died at his Arlington home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at the Arlington Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Lester Lickiss
Perry Lickiss
Arlington
Methodist
150000 Smokes Sent Overseas
The Delwein Moose Lodge reports funds raised to purchase 150000 cigarettes for Raleigh cigarette representative. Contain ers received contributions in many local stores. A detailed report will follow. The cigarettes will go to town boys overseas with a card from Oelwein, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwein Moose Lodge
Raleigh Cigarette
Contasiners
Town Boys
Oelwein
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce names six director candidates
The Oelwein Chamber of Commerce votes for six new directors with nominees Lester Boots J A Courtright Wiley Davis Paul Grassfield C M Howell Lawrence Liebe Kenneth McNerney Paul Neubauer Lyle Palmer Ralph Sprague Don Strang and R E Swan. Ballots due by 3 00 p m June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Lester Boots
J. A. Courtright
Wiley Davis
Paul Grassfield
C. M. Howell
Lawrence Liebe
Kenneth McNerney
Paul Neubauer
Lyle Palmer
Ralph Sprague
Don Strang
R. E. Swan
Chamber of Commerce
Billy Stone Reported in Iran Family Notes Reach Him
Mrs. W. A. Stone informs readers that son Gunner Billy Stone is stationed in Iran with the merchant marines. Since last November the family has received only three letters from him. A recent letter from Sea Paul says he met Billy there, though the two had not known each other before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stone
Redellion
Revisier
Iran
Gunner Billy Stone
Merchant Marines
Aleo
VFW District Official Installed in Ninth District
Jim Dittmer was installed as commander of the ninth district at the state VFW convention in Mason City. Max Singer of Boston served as installing officer, with the Minnesota state commander assisting. Waterloo was named the 1944 convention city. A war pageant featuring armed forces members and women’s reserves highlighted the gathering. Stamie Huffman and Andy BelJendier attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dittmer
Ninth
VPW
Des Moines
Mr. Dittmer
Marshalltown
Iowa
Waterloo
Stamie Huffman
Andy Bel- Jendier
Blusdell
Meeting to Make Surgical Dressings at Library Basement
Friday evening at seven, a gathering will prepare surgical dressings. Open to girls who will be seniors or older, with instructions to wear a hair net and no nail polish. Bring a clean dress for future use.
Fire at Oulman Home Damages Garage
The Oelwein Fire Department was called about 11 50 a m to extinguish a fire in a garage at the Denver Oulman home. A stove caused smoke and water damage, with heat reaching the house attic. Damage estimated at 700 dollars. firemen praised for quick work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Fire Department
Denver Oulman
VFW Aids in Drive for Seabees
The Navy asks VFW posts to recruit 100,000 skilled tradesmen for Seabee battalions. The effort centers on the Sea Task Force 4th and designates CAN DO Day to boost recruitment and support for building naval construction units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Navy
V. F. W. Kelp
Recruitment drive for wartime construction battalions noted
The article promotes joining construction battalions for air mobility and world projects. It highlights skilled trades such as mechanics, electricians, welders, and carpenters, citing high pay and allowances. Blaisdell-Barnes post No. 1725 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars supports the effort with literature and contact details at 10812 South Frederick St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistment
Battions
Blaisdell-Barnes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
South Frederick St
Seed depth study finds surface sowing better for clover
A tested comparison shows clover seed covered one inch deep yields fewer than half as many plants as surface sown seed. The result indicates shallow or no covering improves germination and establishment, highlighting seed depth as a key factor in clover planting success.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gene Pingree
Seabees
Ruth Pingree
Gene
Norfolk
Hilda Kopp
George "Morte
Maynard
Esther Ritchie
West Union
Gretchen Williams
Brandon
J. Hosmer
Linda
Paul Artis
Ben Ransay
St. Paul
Laura Learn
Elgin
Oelwein Wednesay
Chicago Great Western Railway
Oclwein
S Offtes C. G. W. Depet
HIVE
C. of
Billy Stone
VFW District
Oulman
Gamercenage
du Pont
Blue Rose
Zepher
Peir
Rollin
Life Brassiere
Neaveparent
Butler Coal Co
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