Friends Celebrate Virgil Vaughn Birthday Surprises
A group of friends surprised Virgil Vaughn for his birthday with gifts and a potluck lunch. Sunday his parents entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Mosbach and Jon of Whittemore, along with Carmi Vaughn and Virgil Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Vaughn
Ernest Vaughn
John Mosbach
Jon
Whittemore
Carmi Vaughn
Virgil
Sydney Beckerd
George Beckerd
Sydney
Carolyn Ives
Beatrice Ann Haynes
George Swan
Janis Sue Wilson
Susan Kay Jones
Carol Christiansen
Dale Erickson
Marilyn Tikenberry
Dick Ranney
Janice Rickard
Mac Leavitt
Mary Ellen Bruce
Billy Martin
Monica Miller
Carolyn Shelgren
Dick Lund
Jerry Amick
Sidney
George Miller
Christianson
Alta Hewlett
Robert Bruce
Benson Leavitt
Otis Cook
Ellwood Olerich
Richard Hodoway
Edward Lee
Pittsburgh
John Wilson
San Francisco
Calif
Garfield Go-Getters Plan Christmas Party And Install Officers
The Garfield 4 H Go-Getters met at Frances Chambers home on Monday November 20 with 10 members present and three visitors. Officers installed were Phyllis DeWolf president Althea McCullough vice president Betty Sinek secretary treasurer Marie DeWali music chairman Ruth Ives reporter with Ruth Ives acting installing officer A A Brinkman gave a memory book making demonstration and roll call asked what I am thankful for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club
Frances Chambers
Marie DeWalf
Althea McCullough
Phyllis DeWolf
Betty Sinek
Irma Lea McCullough
JoAnne Hanson
Louise Block
Lylas McCullough
Ruth Ives
JoAnn Shelgren
Ardy Johnson
Joice Akerman
A. A. Brinkman
Marie DeWali
Young pilot training for Eighth Air Force combat role
Second Lieutenant Donald L. Davidson, 27, of Rolfe Iowa, stationed at an England bomber base, trains for combat as co-pilot in a B 17 with the 493rd Bomb Group under Colonel Elbert Helton. His course covers POW procedures first aid at high altitude and rescue radio contact as veteran crews share 5 to 7 months of German bombardment experience. The unit, part of the Third Bombardment Division, aided the Regensburg blitz in August 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
England
Donald L. Davidson
Rolfe
493Rd
Elbert Helton
San Antonio
Texas
Germany
AAF
Fort Sumner
New Mexico
Davidson
Third Bombardment Division
England-Africa
Messerschmitt
Regensburg
Surprise Sunday call from Sgt Leone Chapman in Boston
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Chapman received a happy surprise Sunday morning when their daughter Sergeant Leone Chapman called from Boston where she spent the weekend with a friend. Sergeant Chapman of the Marines is stationed at Arlington, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Chapman
Sgt
Leone Chapman
Boston
Mass
Alaska to Rolfe: N J Bixler Heads Home
N J Bixler returns from Galena Alaska and expects to reach his Rolfe office by December 4. He has served the past three years in an administrative role connected with the Alcan highway project and has spent most time in Alaska. His last trip home was about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Bixler
Galena
Alaska
Rolfe
Alcan
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHEDULE
Pastor Emery L. Petersen leads services on Sunday December 3 with Sunday school at 7 15 a m and evening worship at 8 p m. Choir practice Thursday at 3 00 p m and a congregational meeting Friday December 8 at 8 p m in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
Methodist Church announces Crusade for Christ pledge day
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter leads a Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 15 morning worship at 11 15 pledge day for the Crusade for Christ. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Youth rally Monday at 7 plus 45 cent dinner. King's Guard meet Saturday. Choir practice Thursday at 8. Woman's Society Circle meets December 6.
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THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Crusade For Christ
Our Church
King’s Guard
Woman's Society
ERESBYTESAN CHURCH Services And Meetings Listing
F Schneck pastor announces Sunday worship at 11 am after 10 am Sunday school. Choir practice at 4 pm and junior choir at 8 30 pm. Christian Endeavor groups for ages 5 to 8 at 6 30 pm and 9 to 12 at 7 30 pm. Young People at 7 pm. Session meets at the manse Monday 8 pm. Senior choir practice Thursday 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Lutheran Church Services Announcement
J O Wangberg pastor announces Sunday school at 10 a m Bible class at 8 p m Luther League. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 p m at the church. Joint choir meets Thursday evening December 7 at the main Lutheran parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Helpful Bible Readings for Armed Forces and Families
This week lists daily scripture readings from service members and home supporters. Thursday 830 Psalm 91, Friday December 1 Matthew 6, Saturday December 2 John 3, Sunday December 3 Isaiah 40, Monday December 4 Psalm 46, Tuesday December 5 Romans 12, Wednesday December 6 Hebrews 11.
Still in Hospital as Diagnoses Remain Unclear
Latest reports from Denzil Johnson's family say his condition in University hospital Iowa City is largely unchanged after nearly four weeks. He has had blood transfusions and penicillin with little improvement while doctors continue to seek a definite diagnosis. Mrs. Johnson remains with him at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denzil Johnson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Seaman Frederick E. Sheeley Died In Pacific Service
News from Pocahontas reports Seaman Second Class Frederick E. Sheeley aged 18 died November 19 aboard the U S S Kitty Hawk in the Pacific while on duty. He attended Pocahontas Rural and High Schools, enlisted in December 1943, trained at Farragut Idaho, and had been on active duty since June 1. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Howard Sheeley
War Department
Frederick E. Sheeley
U.S.S. Kitty Hawk
Pacific
Seaman Sheeley
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Shirley
Jill
LeRoy
Dates Set for Boys 4 H Training School
District wide 4 H training schools are planned for January with two day fairs in nine districts. Pocahontas county’s meeting will be in Spencer on January 24 25. Topics include soil conservation personality development war time health crop projects and youth in post war. Officer training demonstrations party plans and banquets are scheduled delegates limited to one per local club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Spencer
No Special Sessions Scheduled After Fall Leader Meetings
The note states that no special sessions will be scheduled for them since separate leader meetings were conducted this fall. It emphasizes a consolidated approach following the autumn discussions and avoids additional gatherings.
Harvest Awards Highlight Iowa War Harvest Certificates
Iowa farmers completed harvesting over one million acres of corn and two million acres of soybeans amid labor and equipment shortages. Pocahontas county leads in War Harvest certificates, with 1,626 recipients statewide last year and renewed eligibility for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Veteran Voter History and War Bond Appeal
Seventeen times Millie Curtis of Waverly has voted in presidential elections. An 85 year old man recalls voting for the first time in 1880 when James Garfield won. Our army needs big guns and more ammunition. Do your part buy war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Curtis
Waverly
James Garfield
OPA pledges timely toy pricing to curb Christmas costs
Ray E. Walters, Regional OPA Administrator, labels rumors of pricing delays for new toys as false. He notes a surge of applications, doubled from last year, and says OPA has tripled toy price staff to approve in time for Christmas. Automatic 20 day approvals are in place but not all manufacturers filed complete applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Walters
OPA
Walters
Washington
Price Administration
Card of Thanks and United Service Women meeting notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy from the Hartiger Hartiger Pollock and family. United Service Women of America Inc announce a meeting on Thursday November 30 at 2 00 PM in the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Hartiger
H. Hartiger
R. B. Pollock
Jo Ann
United Service Women, of America, Inc
Legion Hall
War Bonds and Barnyard Odds and Ends
Community advertisement notes urging purchase of war bonds and warnings against cashing bonds early. The piece mentions Berwind Briquets for cold houses, hog self feeders to save feed, drain tile orders for spring, and a spike in demand due to labor shortages. It also lists farm gates in 8, 14, and 16 feet and bale ties available, with remarks on petty wartime sabotage beliefs and a note about love and divorce anecdotes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Y.W. Federated Club
Wilson
Young Women’s Federated Club
Lillian Wilson
Helen Lund
Enid Brinkman
Kathleen O’donnell
Mary Frances Jones
Dorothy Parker
Evelyn Kaiser
Mrs. Benson Leavitt
Bridge
Women’s Association
Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church
Hortense Siefkin
George Heald
J. H. Brinkman
Harmon
Lee Harmon
Woman's Club
O. B. Fuller, Sr
Rolfe Woman’s Club
O. B. Fuller
A.L.D. Club
M. T. Blessing
E. P. Lomen
Australia
Sister Kenny
Grant Pollock
L. R. Davidson
Garfield Go-Getters Report
Eresbytesan Church
F. Schneck
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Fred E. Sheeley
Pacific Area
County Rural
Stanley Colee
France
Colee
Earl Colee
Havelock
Set
Earl Freeman
Camp Maxie
Sgt. Freeman
Gilbert Freeman
Jess Freeman
Carl MacVey
Rockwell City
Grace Marie Schoofs
FCA
Joan Lorge
Mary Ann Schroeder
Nelson-Crouse
Lorraine Nelson
Vernon L. Crouse
U. S. Navy
John R. Kirby
Elmer Crouse
Ware High School
Elaine Eich
Luke Hammes
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
George F. Wessling
Hammes
W. J. Hich
Sacred Heart High School
Woolworth
M. H. Hammes
Ph. M. U/e
Harvest Awards
Climax Manufacturing CO
Climax
Paul
Henry I. Wickre
Emil Hillman
Board of Supervisors
Griswolds
Gilmore City
Roy A. Johnson
Rawleigh
Palo Alto
West Calhoun Counties
Dept
Freeport
Til
Green Flower Basket
McIntire Funeral Home
Critchett Piano Company
Des Moines
Roy L. Simonson
Gerald Foust
Little Genius
McCormick
Wesley Lehnus
Poland
William
Jim Kerns
Fred Kerns
Packard
David Henderson
China
Meyerson
vAta Thompson
S. E. Grove
Plover
Town
Phin
Kelley
Bose
H. BF. Olerich & Sons
Tore
Clarence Hock
Gilmoy City
Fullerton Lumber Company
Mason
Eddie J. Aden
Pocahontas Hog Supplement
Thompson Bros
Pocahontas Rendering Works
HeeHaw News
J T. Grant & Son
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