U. S. S. Myers Christened in Boston Ceremony
Mrs. Myers christened the U S S Myers at Bethlehem Hingham shipyard on February 15. The ship honors Merton Bernell Myers a 29 year old machinist's mate first class killed March 10 1943 in action. He earned the Silver Star for bravery aboard the U S S Eberle, salvaging a blockade runner amid explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Ralph Myers
Boston
Mass
Myers
U.S.S. Myers
Bethlehem-Hingham
Merton Bernell Myers
United States Naval Service
Dale
Ervin
Navy
Dale Myers
Ervin Myers
Miss Gilchrist Honored In Multiple Bridal Showers
Mary Gilchrist, a deputy in the Pocahontas county auditor’s office, was feted at a Wednesday shower hosted by Mesdames Gary Stein Wilfred Eberle and James Hobart. A 6:30 dinner at Lindeman cafe followed. A kitchen shower for Miss Gilchrist was held Thursday at Mrs. George Stockdale’s home with bridge games and prizes. Other news includes Wilma Fry joining Ben Franklin, Sgt Harold Zeman arriving in Africa, and various local visits and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilchrist
Gary Stein
Wilfred Eberle
James Hobart
Lindeman Cafe
Eberle
Gilchrist
Pocahontas County
George Stockdale
Stockdale
Robby Steinhilber
Ray Beck
A. O. Loots
A. C. Shimon
Danny O’brien
Frank Strathman
O.n.co. Bridge Club
Wilma Fry
Ben Franklin
Capt. DeHaan
Camp Carson
Colo
DeHaan
Pocahontas
Otto Alberts
Lutheran
Services for Elmer Evans Held at Fonda
Funeral rites were held at Fonda for Elmer Evans 88 who died at Pocahontas Wednesday at 4 30. He suffered a stroke two years ago and the immediate cause of death was complications following an attack. He is survived by one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Evans
Fonda
Pocahontas
Breth
Fonda clergyman led funeral for Clairmont resident
Funeral services were conducted by L. R. Wright of Fonda for er, Will Evans of Clairmont Iowa. Friday club members hosted a 1:16 luncheon at the Turner home with Mrs. A. H. Turner and Mrs. Kathryn Parker as hosts and Mrs. D. M. Grant of Hastings Nebraska attending as a non member guest. Robert Hronek a United States Navy seaman second class left Ames for San Diego after a leave with his parents James and Mrs. Hronek. he was formerly stationed at Jacksonville Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Turner
Kathryn Parker
Turner
D. M. Grant
Hastings
Nebr
Robert Hronek
U. S. Navy
Ames
San Diego
Calif
James Hronek
Jacksonville
Fla
Traditional Wedding With Simple Church Reception
The bride wore white slipper satin with a sweetheart neckline long sleeves and a full train. Her fingertip veil was net and she carried white carnations. Attendants included Miss Immogene Carlson maid of honor and Miss Violet Johnson bridesmaid in blue net over satin. Best man was Arnold Johnson with Roger Seagren and Rodell Johnson as attendants and ring bearer. A two course luncheon followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immogene Carlson
Violet Johnson
Arnold Johnson
Roger Seagren
Rodell Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Clarence Carlson
Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
Battershell Grocery Store
Mr. Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Anna-Marie Club Honors Two Members on Birthday
Mrs. William Codner entertained the Anna-Marie club Tuesday afternoon for the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Ralph Myers and Mrs. E A Matthiesen. A social hour and luncheon followed with gifts presented to the honorees. Guest Mrs. Ervin Myers received a gift. Mrs. R O Wainwright hosted the Past Grand circle Friday with a social afternoon and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna-Marie Club
William Codner
Ralph Myers
E. A. Matthiesen
R. O. Wainwright
Wainwright
Twin Four Club Meets at Dunn Home With Bridge Play
Mrs. S. L. Dunn hosted the Twin Four club at her Dunn home Thursday evening. Bridge competition yielded high score for Mrs. Helen Hoch stettler, and refreshments were served by the hostess at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Dunn
Twin Four
Helen Hochstettler
Poky Pals Host Potluck and Awards Evening
Members of the Poky Pals enjoyed a Thursday potluck at Mrs. Lawrence Seifred's home. Five hundred determined prize winners with Miss Henrietta Kramer earning high score, Mrs. Marian Hoffert low score, and Mrs. Leo Shelgren traveling prize. Hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Seifred
Henrietta Kramer
Marian Hoffert
Leo Shelgren
Guthrie Center Fundraisers Aid Bereaved Family
Don Holmes in Guthrie Center organized a local drive that collected 161 dollars and six cents for a family after the father's death. The gift supports the widow and her several young children as businessmen and citizens contributed to the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Center
Don Holmes
Havelock Grad Marvella Ralle Earns Hamilton School Diploma
Mr and Mrs Frank Ralle traveled to Mason City to attend Hamilton Business College commencement held at the Methodist church. Their daughter Marvella, in a class of 97, received diplomas for junior secretarial and general business courses. Frank Miles of Des Moines gave the address before about 800 attendees.
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Frank Ralle
Mason City
Hamilton Business College
Marvella
Frank Miles
Des Moines
Havelock High School
Y Club
New Books Donated to Grace Bloomer Library
Grace Bloomer reports donations to the public library including volumes This is Your America by Roy Pressler of Eagle Grove and Electrical Amusement and Experiments by C. R. Gibson. Traveling library items include Santa Claus in Santa Land Harold W. Trout Comrades of the Storm Rene Dusty Star Baker World Within Worlds Benson Wakefields Course De La Roche Tron Duke Tunis. Magazines Washington Digest World Outlook and The Methodist Woman are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bloomer
Public Library
America
Roy Pressler
Eagle Grove
C. R. Gibson
Santa Claus
Santa Land
Harold W. Trout
Rene
Baker
Benson
de la Roche
Tunis
Washington News Digest
World Outlook
Methodist Woman
Farewell Surprise for Mrs. Fred Meier by Cummins Friends
A group of about 40 Cummins farm locals surprised Mrs. Fred Meier at her home as she prepares to move to a farm once occupied by the Ostbergs. The evening featured songs, stunts, and games, with Mrs. Meier receiving a silver purse. Kay Whitmore of Rolfe spent the weekend visiting at Walter Knight’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meier
Cummins Farm
Kay Whitmore
Rolfe
Walter Knight
Joint W S C S Meeting Postponed by Bad Weather
The Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting was postponed and held Saturday at Mrs. C C Cole's home with Mrs J C Barth assisting. Mrs Will Goodchild led the study and Mrs Gus Henningsen led devotions. A lunch followed served by Mrs Cole Mrs Harold Brechler and Mrs Rex Cole. Emil Gehrt visiting Spencer family. others attended events in Rolfe and a birthday at Mrs Wenck's. Wayne Philp promoted to sergeant technician fourth class at Camp Macon Georgia. wife with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
C.C. Cole
J. C. Barth
Will Goodchild
Gus Henningsen
Cole
Harold Brechler
Rex Cole
Emil Gehrt
Martin
Spencer
Otto Maltzahn
Henry Graver
Miss Lavera
Dale Spiker
Marlene
Rolfe
Elmer Sandvig
Dan J. Wenck
Sioux Rapids
Rena Huseby
Betty
Sonny
Wenck
Wayne
Charles Philp
Camp Macon
Georgia
Kill Kare Klub Meets at Mrs. Freddie Klein Home
Mrs. Freddie Klein hosted a Kill Kare Klub gathering Wednesday afternoon. After the business meeting a social hour followed with Mrs. Don Gibson in charge of entertainment. Lunch was served by Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Arnold Barth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Klein
Kill Kare Klub
Don Gibson
Klein
Arnold Barth
Snowstorm Delays Not Schools As Drifts Reach Five Feet
Five inches of snow fell Thursday with drifts up to five feet. Despite the storm, schools reopened next day. City snow plows cleared streets and all roads remained passable. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs George Wa.
Christmas Cards and Family News From Nearby Kin
Letters report nine Christmas cards received from a daughter Lt Peters in England and news of Lt Whitman stationed in Topeka Kansas. Mr and Mrs Ray Graver visited Peeghontag while Gurney returned home to his sister. Earl Sandy’s son Dean released from Panhandle hospital in Idaho after mumps and foot injury. Dean expected to go home on furlough.
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Ters
Peters
England
John Whitman
Whitman
Topeka
Kansas
Ray Graver
Graver
P. M. Micki ‘Ney
Peeghontag
Gurney
Herg
Gama H. D
Siiter
Earl Sandy
Dean
Pangut
Idaho
Farewell Courtesy for Mrs Stoulil Held Near Stoulil Farm
Thursday afternoon Mrs Byron Throp hosted neighbors at her home for a farewell courtesy to Mrs Will Stoulil as she moves to the Stoulil acreage near Phantas. The event featured visiting, a gift for the honoree, and lunch. Mr and Mrs Frank Overmire, caretakers of Mrs Stoulil, will stay at the Stoulil farm. Mr and Mrs Carl Barth and Charles Mann were called to Pr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Barth
Charles Mann
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U. S. S. Myers
Merton Myers
B. G. Steinbrecher
J. M. Eichler
Joan
Lieut. Steinbrecher
Chicago
Norfolk
Atlantic
Miss Gilchrist
Merie Yocum
West Africa
Melvin Almquist
S. Madsen
Cecil Madsen
Humboldt
Leo Wolken
Charles Schott
George Mileschik
Whittemore
Henry Holder
Mrs. Schott
Will Evans
Clairmont
L. R. Wright
H. S
Robert Madsen
Lt. Madsen
Arthur, Ia
Madsen
Arthur Hauk
Roswell
New Mexico
Clovis
Army Air Force
Franklin Strathman
Cresco
F. J. Strathman
Josephine Posakony
Lorraine Wolfe
Elizabeth Wolfe
Cecil Wolfe
Clarence Smrkowski
North Camp Park
Delores Carlson
Archie Johnson
Elsberg Lutheran Church
G. A. Benander
Ted Menkelein
Mendelssohn
Dunn
Mrs. Seifred Entertains
Havelock News
Fred Froh
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Havelock
Ottosen
Byron
Lucille
R. W. Forbes
Leonard Meredith
W. A. Lizenby
Rockwell City
Janet Parris
Butler Parris
John
Sutherland
Andrew Meredith
Helen
Richard
Meredith
Mary Parris
New Guinea
America’s Guardian
Guardian of America
B & B Dairy
Rolfe, Iowa
Kare Klub
George Wa
Baby Reynolds
Brooklyn
Misa Reynolds
Webb
Iowa
Food For Victory
Hagan Bros.farm
Chester
Kenneth Ha
Ele Lona
Hagan Ulations
Central States Electric CO
Hagan Brothers
Alpha America War Bonds Weed
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