Local Notes on Travel and Visits From Havelock
Mr and Mrs Jess DeVaul took Cpl and Mrs Wayne Philp to catch the train for Macon Georgia. Mrs Carl Barth returned from San Diego and Phoenix visits with son Craig in the air corps. Raymond Knittel of Seattle is home on leave to see wife Dorothea Reimer and son Jimmie. Mrs Rena Huseby and family plan Christmas at D J Wenck home near Sioux Rapids. Mr Wenck has had a stroke but can sit up. Velma Clayton George returns from San Francisco with husband transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess DeVaul
Ames
Cpl
Wayne Philp
Macon
Carl Barth
Myr Gulbarson
San Diego
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
Craig
Air Corps
Raymond Knittel
Seattle
Wash
Dorothea Reimer
Jimmie
Rena Huseby
Betty
Sonny
D. J
WAVES enlistment and local movements noted in Havelock
Miss Mavis Barger of Laurens has enlisted in the WAVES and expects call around January 15 after passing exams. Several locals travel or visit relatives including Lt Gladys Johnson returning to Camp Rucker and Sgt Angeline Kemmer joining the WACs. Twin births announced for Lloyd Wagner family at Pocahontas nursing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis Barger
Laurens
Havelock
Mavis
Byran
Lucille
Humboldt
Richard Forbes
Will Nowack
Ray Grover
Gladys Johnson
Axel Johnson
Camp Rucker
Ala
Joe Edge
Gibson Store
Sgt
Angeline Kemmer
John Kemmer
Buckley Field
Denver
Colo
Kemmer
WACS
Fort Des Moines
Henry Buck
Port Dodge
Eldon
Harry Winfry
Lake City Tenn
Gordon Leigh
Mary Schallan
Longmont
Elwood Miller
Estherville
Reporter Returns From Colorado Springs Visit
The writer describes an 11 day trip to Colorado Springs to tend a critically ill mother-in-law Mrs. Guy Bunce. The return allows resuming duties as city reporter for the Gazette at a good salary. The city with 50 000 people reported over 18 000 influenza cases, though said to be mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Guy Bunce
the Gazette
Choir Solo Highlights Mason City Community Singing
Marvella Ralle sang a solo at four o clock Sunday over station KGLO in Mason City as part of a Hamilton School of Commerce choir program. The choir performed three numbers at a Y W C A sponsored community singing event.
Auxiliary Meets for Christmas Party at Lena Brazier Home
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party for 16 members and one guest at Mrs. Lena Brazier’s home. Six pounds of candy were sent to the Veterans hospital and Harold Shimon in World War II. Poem read by Goldie Ralle. An all day January sewing meeting planned to make carpet rags. Lunch served. attendees included Mrs. Brazier and others from Pocahontas. W.S.C.S. Met at Methodist Church Friday. hostesses served lunch. Dale Westphal and spouse welcomed a son born December 15 at Ta te Krischel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lena Brazier
Veterans’ Hospital
Legion
Harold Shimon
Goldie Ralle
Brazier
Nellie Nickelson
Pocahontas
Teachers Leave To Spend Vacation At Their Homes
Pocahontas high school closes for its two week Christmas break after a holiday program in the gym. Faculty and students exchange gifts and faculty members plan holidays at listed homes in Iowa and nearby states. Supt. Grant and family host a post program supper. Star and Stripes reports Allen Chase downs a German plane over Italy in a staff narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Helen Hochstetler
Ela Fuller
Dexter
Ethel Magner
Estellin
S. D
Florence Hash
Corwith
Lucille Shadwick
Clinton
Helen Scholowski
Danbury
Catherine Thomson
Marcia Vander Laan
Laurens
Vander Laan
Orange City
Janet Donaldson
Minneapolis
Lois Reiboldt
Grand Island
Nebr
Beulah Buss
Holland
Allen Chase
Stars and Stripes
Ella Chase
Italy
Messerschmidt
Chase
Havelock Methodist Church Plans Christmas and Watch Night
Weekly schedule includes Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m The church posts a Christmas greeting from Pastor Wolcott and his wife The Watch Night Service is set for next Friday evening All are invited The Helping Hand Circle meets with Mrs John Whitman and Christmas exercises are held at the church Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
John Whitman
Havelock Church
Dinner and social with gift exchange at course event
The evening began with a course dinner followed by a social period and a gift exchange. After the close of the event punch was served to attendees.
Bridge Luncheon Hosts and Holiday Decor Details
Mrs E R Donahoe hosted a Wednesday 1 15 luncheon for the contract club at her home with guests Mrs Alfred Miller and Mrs S E May. Christmas decorations adorned the home and tables and Mrs Alfred Miller won the guest prize. Miss Mary Hynish of East Dubuque Ill is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs P G Hynish for the holidays. Miss Patty Mae Mitchell of Omaha has returned home to spend the holidays with her parents, she attends Duchesne College in a medical technician course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Grant
Pocahontas Public School
Alfred Anderson
E. R. Donahoe
Alfred Miller
S. E. May
Mary Hynish
East Dubuque, Ill
P. G. Hynish
Patty Mae Mitchell
Omaha
D. A. Mitchell
Duchesne College
Poky Pals and Mothers Hold Christmas Party at Hoffert Home
The Poky Pals and their mothers gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Marian Hoffert’s home for a Christmas party. They played 500 with Mrs. Wilfred Eberle winning the high score among the club members and Mrs. Myles Ollinger finishing low. Among the mothers, Mrs. Joe Bartosh won the high prize and Mrs. Mike Flaherty the low. A gift exchange and grab bag followed, with lunch served by the hostess and helpers Adelaide Weishaar and others. Attendees included Mrs. Bartosh, Mrs. Weishaar, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Nieman, Mrs. Weishaar, Mrs. Hronek, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Flaherty, Mrs. Fergen, and Mrs. Walter Flaherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Hoffert
Wilfred Eberle
Myles Ollinger Low
Joe Bartosh
Mike Flaherty Low
Adelaide Weishaar
Lorena Hoerchler
Bob Reiter
Rose Weishaar
Elder Peterson
Charles Nieman
John Weishaar
Mary Hronek
Tony Wagner
Edward Burke
Mike Flaherty
Loren Fergen
Walter Flaherty
Meeting of W.C.O.F. Receives Santa Claus Gifts
The W.C.O.F. held a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. H. B. Eike’s home. Mrs. George Schott won the high score prize and Mrs. Leo Wolken claimed the draw prize after a 500 game as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus distributed gifts found around a lighted display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.O.F
H. B. Eike
George Schott
Leo Wolken
Santa Claus
Marcella Bartosh
Ruth Hike
Christmas Tea Benefits Local Club From Festive Evening
A holiday gathering featured a Christmas tree and refreshments served by the hostess and committee members including Mrs. Jimmie Baxtosh Miss Veronica Lampe Mrs. John Lampe and Mrs. Merle Yocum assisting with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Baxtosh
Veronica Lampe
John Lampe
Merle Yocum
Women’s Society of Christian Service Elects Officers
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Fred Hudson's home for a 1:30 pm potluck. Officers elected were Mrs. Floyd Shaw president Mrs. A C Carmichael vice president Mrs. J H McMichael secretary and Mrs. Alfred Anderson treasurer. A holiday program followed with selections "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bells" performed by a sextet directed by Mrs. J R Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Fred Hudson
Floyd Shaw
A. C. Carmichael
J. H. McMichael
Alfred Anderson
J. R. Grant
Dauphin Couple Welcomes Daughter Born December 18
Mr and Mrs William Dauphin are parents to a daughter born Monday December 18 at the mother's home. Mrs Alfred Anderson and Mrs 8 L McIntire hosted the Past Matrons annual Christmas party at the Anderson home Tuesday afternoon with luncheon and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dauphin
Alfred Anderson
8. L. McIntire
Anderson Home
Sacred Heart High Chorus Leads Christmas Program
Mrs. Jeanette Kauffman attended as present matron while Mrs H D Coombes of Canon City Colo concluded a visit with Sen and Mrs A J Shaw. The Sacred Heart high school mixed chorus and grades presented a Christmas program Friday night at Holy Name hall before a packed house. The show featured colorful plays carols drills and vocal selections with a parish shower for the Sisters connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Kauffman
H. D. Coombes
Canon City
Colo
Sen
A. J. Shaw
Sacred Heart High School
Holy Name Hall
Masons Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
The A F P A M held a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. Officers were elected with Ray Dobbs chosen worshipful master, Tom Nix senior warden, Eugene Patrick junior warden, and John Carlson elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F P
A. M
Odd Fellows Hall
Ray Dobbs
Tom Nixon
Eugene Patrick
John Carlson
Treas
Local News Snippets Messy OCR Patch
A garbled clipping lists names and events including Miss Eileen visiting relatives, Donahue and Rigby in Chicago offices, Fry family moving to Pocahontas, the Meg hontas parents of a newborn, Howard 1 and a Fort Dodge hospital birth, and George A. Reath of Fullerton Lumber Store with continued note on Page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen
James Donahue
Rigby
Miss Donahue
of & Co
Chicago
Pred F. Fry
Pocahontas
Betty
Clyde Meghontas
Pocahontas Nu
Mrs. Howard
Theraw Hospital
Fort Dodge
George A. Reath
Fullerton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Havelock News
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Howard Gibson
Eugene Daniels
Adrian Logan
Dale Westphal
Dale
Ta ‘Te Krischel
J. B. Sheldon
Cora Lighter
Ivey
Hoffert
Best
Santa
Carl J. White
Fass Uieetings
Lathrop Produce
Masons
Urer
John Pascal
Ninotinas
Greenland
India
Thompson Brothers
Central States Electric CO
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