Havelock News Silver Wings For Lt Merele Johnson At Lubbock Field
Lt Merele Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson receives silver pilot wings at a ceremony at Lubbock Air Field Texas. He will soon pilot Army bombers and multi motor planes after transitional training. Several local residents are mentioned visiting and returning from trips and furloughs with updates on family members, weathered homes, and post office staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock Air Field
Texas
Merele Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Johnson
Army
Walter B. Dale
Paul Collins
Rock Rapids
Alice Keerles
James Wright
Maurine Spiker
Eldon Buck
Leslie Shimon
Rolfe
Albert Zeck
Ted Stover
Laurens
Gordon Leigh
Loryl
Nancy
Herbert Plantz
Pocahontas
Gordon
Fort Benning
Georgia
Lloyd Emory
Fern
Robert
Emmetsburg
Martha
Omaha
Martha Herschel
Remer Aden
Rena Huseby
Lake Okoboji
John Hacker
Stan Colee
Froh Home
George Dyiig
Harry Hilton
Milt
Woonsocket
South Dakota
Paul Voegtlin
Des Moines
Voegtlin
Irene Hawk
George Hawk
Lawrence Kemmer
Arkansas
Willard George
Fire at Coyle grocery store caused by oil stove explosion
Firemen responded to a noontime Sunday blaze at the Coyle grocery store from an oil stove explosion. Damage was slight. Henry Buck learned his son Lawrence, a U S navy member, arrived safely in New York. Dale Stover Rex Coyle Tyan Martens families and Dennis stayed with grandparents as weekend was spent at Lake Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
Henry Buck
Lawrence
U. S. Navy
New York
Dale Stover
Rex Coyle
Tyan Martens
Lake Okoboji
Dennis
Frank Schoofs
Milwaukee
Wisc
Joseph Schoofs
Mr. Schoofs
Rosann Strathman
R.N
Omaha
F. J. Strathman
Miss Strathman
Childs Saving Institute Exchange
Dan O’brien
Cpl. Shimon
Camp Forrest
Ames
Vincent Mayberry
Navy
Melilla Ann
J. C. Mayberry
Sac City
Seaman Mayberry
Chicago
E. H. Melcher
Gary
Sharon
Storm Lake
R. B. Dobbs
Pocahontas
Shirley Reiter
Melcher
Ben Driftmier
Anncortes
Wash
A. J. Shaw
Joe Bucher
Plover
Driftmier
Senator Shaw
Bucher
Isobel Kopriva
John Kopriva
W. D. Point
Pfe. George Point
New Guinea
Donald Krug
France
L. C. Krug
Picnic on Fourth at Cumming Farm Celebrates Family Event
The Cumming Farm Local group of 18 members and families held a July picnic at the George Alving farm with Mrs. Silvey Mrs. Rose Meier and F L Lund in charge. Kenneth Silvey and Howard Mackie led afternoon games and refreshments included ice cream cake coffee and lemonade. Mrs. Walter Bachman and Miss Evelyn returned Wednesday from a Lake cottage stay. Visitors at the county seat included Fred Hauswirth Charles Hauswirth Janet Mr and Mrs Charles Hilger Bert Smith and family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming Farm
George Alving
Silvey
Rose Meier
FL. Lund
Kenneth Silvey
Howard Mackie
Walter Bachman
Ivelyn
Hess
Tiday
Fred Hauswirth
Charles Hauswirth
Janet
Charles Hilger
Bert. Smith and Son
Cole
Fret Heffert
Mara Gist
Leroy
Dolores
Darrel
Bernard Auten
Pear Mieve
Heavy Rains Hit City Deluge Delays Attendances
Heavy rains swept the area on Thursday afternoon and returned Sunday morning, stalling outdoor activities and causing puddles across streets. No injuries reported as residents monitor forecasts for calmer conditions.
Local Heroes Killed and Wounded in Europe Front
Pocahontas families report casualties from World War II. Staff Sgt Cyril J Vosika 30 was killed in France on June 12 after enlisting in 1942 and going overseas in 1944. Cpl Donald Hohensee 28 wounded in France, in quartermaster corps. Mervin Forey killed in action June 8, bomber pilot. Cpl William P Schumann 238 killed in North Burma June 22, served since 1942. Survivors include parents siblings and spouses. others attend business in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Lt Col George Malcolm departs for west coast after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hohensee
Walter Hohensee
Pocahontas
France
Cpl
Hohensee
War Department
Quartermaster Corps
Mervin Forey
Ed Forey
Cedar Rapids
William P. Schumann
Varina
Burma
Cpl. Schumann
Patricia
Laverne Schumann
C. G. James
Darrell Stahly
Nickie
James
Stahly
Iowa City
George Malcolm
West Coast
Sandra
Des Moines
O. P. Malcolm
Malcolm
Marine Air Force
St. Thomas
Islands
50-50 Club Evening Awards At League
The 50-50 Club played 500 Friday evening with Setfred and Mrs Paetersen earning the high score pin. Mrs Robert Reiter and Al Sedlacek won consolation awards. Mrs Stoner served lunch to close a pleasant event. The Rev J R Kirby and Mrs Kirby with Methodist youth left Monday for Lake Okoboji to attend the Intermediate Youth camp. Virginia Johnson Gene Seger Jerry Codner accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Harding
Siouxals
South Dakota
Hobart
Paul Larson
Rugene Byetta Bass
Haseal Thomerens
Wayne Arnold
Don Gibson
Gorden Leieh
Vincent Stoner
Setfred
Paetersen
Robert Reiter
al Sedlacek
Stoner
J. R. Kirby
Methodist Church
Lake Okoboji
Virginia Johnson
Gene Seger
Jerry Codner
A/S Perry returns to Minot V-12 unit at State Teachers College
A/S James Perry ends leave with parents and sister Mrs Maurice Zurcher in Laurens. He returns to Minot North Dakota to rejoin the V-12 unit at the State Teachers College. Mrs Floyd Muller hosts the Friendly Day circle at the Methodist church with several guests and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perry
Maurice Zurcher
Laurens
Minot
North Dakota
State Teachers College
Floyd Muller
Methodist Church
Muller
R. E. Gruver
G. A
H. D. Gruver
Lake Minnewashia
Jessie Boysen
Mary Boysen
Dale Cupp
Clarion
Savanah, Mo
Local Club Events And Social Attendance In Pocahontas
Mrs. Oscar Johnston hosted Golden Hour club with three guests. prizes awarded for 500 and guest Anne Redmond of Ames. Other gatherings included Friday club contract games at Mrs. A H Turner’s. Golf club auxiliary at the club house. F C A games at Miss Donabel Hotevec’s. A. Boyanovsky and Jos Hudek purchase of local homes. visits by Msgr. Monaghan and Catherine Monaghan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnston
Golden Hour Club
Joe Poduska
Mary Hronek
Edward Albrecht
Clare
Anne Redmond
Ames
Miss Redmond
Arthur Albrecht
Edward Monaghan
Golf Club
Dorothy Pritchard
Plover
George Stockdale
Loren Oleson
Town Pump
F.C.A
Donabel Hotevec
Jerry Hotevec
Boyanovsky
Msgr
P. T. Monaghan
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Mike Monaghan
Waterloo
Ed Seifred
Monaghan
Catherine Monaghan
Remsen
P. J. Homan
Joan Lorge
Mary Ann Schroeder
Picnic Honors Miss Reiter on Courthouse Lawn
A Monday birthday picnic supper on the courthouse lawn honored Miss Katherine Reiter. Attending were Misses Geor gine Fry Dorothy Fry Irene Johnson Shirley Reiter and Mrs Arthur Albrecht and Mrs Robert Reiter. After the meal a theatre party followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Reiter
Georgine
Dorothy Fry
Irene Johnson
Shirley Reiter
Arthur Albrecht
Robert Reiter
Midsummer Recital Gifts Highlight Local Social Calendar
Enjoyment filled a midsummer recital at Mrs. I H Brokaw's home with gifts for Miss Reiter and a list of attendees including Lavonne Crawford Jane Peterson Chloe Taylor Mabel Shank and many others. Ne ws notes also report service members visits and postings from Camp Forrest Ames and New Guinea with families hosting dinners and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Brokaw
Lavonne Crawford
Jane Peterson
Chloe Saylor
Mabel Shank
Shirley Ralle
Betty Ann Hudek
Grace Shaw
Faye Seger
Lowell
Joanne Schroeder
John Bouma
Gail
John Pascal
Jack Hufford
Sherril Hammer
Diane Hronek
Dickie Dunlop
Laura Jean Rutgers
Virginia Johnson
Albert Hudek
Billy Carmichael
Gloria Cundiff
Joyce Hanson
Charlene Gower
Gloria Mosbach
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Camp Quest Delegation
Pastor John Drake Wolcott leads a group of 10 Havelock youths to Camp Quest at Methodist camp on West Lake for a week long trip returning next Sunday afternoon. The Okoboji Bible conference gathers at the same camp from July 30 to August 6 with talent lineup to be announced.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
Camp Quest
Methodist Camp
West Lake See
Wartime ration changes update tire and fuel rules
Ration timetable shows certificates no longer needed to recap truck tires and to purchase inner tubes. Periodic tire inspections for passenger cars are discontinued, with car owners keeping inspection records. Local boards issue tire replacement certificates after inspection. Vehicle and gasoline coupons details cover A through R issues with validity through dates in 1945. Sugar and canning provisions permit limited additional sugar and home canning, with Spare stamps required for first-period and second-period applications.
State Lab Finds Signs of Rabies in Animals and Humans
State Health Department reports June findings of rabies indicators in dogs a sheep and a fox at Keosauqua and nearby. five persons have begun Pasteur treatment after bites from a stray puppy. Officials urge caution toward biting animals and note rapid death once rabies progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Towa City
Pasteur
Health Department
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Edmond
Okla
Francis Smith
Cyril Vosika
Entertain
Janet Lou Bouma
Dorothy Grosvenor
Charles Carmichael
Miss Reiter
B & B Dairy
Health Dept
Sherwin-Williams
ARTE
Webb’s Drug Store
Rolfe, Iowa
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