Grade School Roundup Across Classes
Grade two to eight entries describe class activities and events. First and second graders plan math games and a cardboard money project. Vernon Apple was absent on vacation in Wisconsin. Third graders begin Good Slame Posters. Fourth graders work on Eskimo project with Mary Ann Houzenga’s clay models. Seventh and eighth graders played Chestnut Park softball. Thomson beat 11 to 6. Marilyn Carpenter’s farewell party from geography club precedes her move to Clinton school. A student named Lola Grim was hurt while playing ball. Kenneth Goblin rang the school bell and then was caught by a weight-related mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Park
Thomson
Hemmer
Marilyn Carpenter
Clinton
Lola Grim
Kenneth Goblin
Rosalie Hand
Darlene Shoemaker
Freshman Class Plans All School Party Amid Class Rivalry
The freshman class held a meeting last Wednesday noon and plans an all school party for Friday October 1. Sophomores earlier humiliated the freshmen by forcing them to wear mismatched outfits and crepe paper stripes, while seniors held a class meeting on Monday at the eighth hour. The school lists two bass horns and a French horn as available instruments and Miss Feooll will arrange private lessons. Miss Ferrell offers free lessons for grade and high school children. Capt Sylvester W Alden left for Romulus Michigan after a four day furlough in Savannah accompanied by his wife and son and sisters in law Louella and Louise Weidman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester W. Alden
Romulus
Mich
Savanna
John
Louella
Louise Weidman
Detroit
Alden
Local Residents Share News Across Families and Visits
Thomson brief notes include Hattie Rawlins visiting country days with son Kyle Rawlins and family. Martha Groharing ill. Elmer Mosher and sister Jesse Groharing from Morrison called on Myrta Groharing. Numerous local visitors and movers, anniversaries and meals across Clinton Morrison Polo Dixon and Savanna areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Rawlins
Kyle Rawlins
Elmer Mosher
Jesse Groharing
Morrison
Myrta Groharing
Oliver Each
Sabula
Ella Stumphy
LaVona Potter
Klines
Clinton
Wm. Alldritt
Lena St
Irvin Renner
Mary Carolyn
Cordova
George Mort
Mort
Ed Andring
Harry Diehl
Diana
Charles Peck
Freeport
Otto Switzer
Des Moines Navy Fireman Injured by Nail Incident
Mrs. Lee Linder of Des Moines received word from her brother Dwight Atherton, a Fireman Second Class in the U. S. Navy, that he accidentally drove a nail through the middle finger of his right hand which remains sore. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stage and Mrs Weston Smith, with Mrs. Helen Wentling hosting Mr. and Mrs. Ray Olds of Clinton and Albert Ide of Fort Des Moines. friend David Stumbaugh of Clinton also present.
Fulton couple wed in Miss Bernice Klimstra’s Fulton home
Miss Bernice Klimstra and Allen Sikkema united in marriage by Rev. E Van Englenhoven in a single ring ceremony at Fulton home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John Klimstra. Bridesmaid Alvina Klimstra and best man Clifford Dykstra attended. music included Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. The couple will reside on the groom's farm with a short wedding trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Klimstra
Fulton
Allen Sikkema
Thomson
E. van Englenhoven
John Klimstra
Alvina Klimstra
Clifford Dykstra
Evelyn Wiersema
Mendelssohn
Fulton Community High School
Sikkema
Thromson
Jerry Sikisema
Ration changes update sugar stamps and fuel oil rules
Coupon 14 for sugar becomes valid Aug 16 and expires Oct 30, with coupons 15 and 16 good for home canning through Oct 31. Blue stamps U V W vary to Oct 20 for canned foods. red stamps X Y through Oct 2. Brown stamps in book 3 used after Sept 12 for meat butter cheese. Shoes stamp 18 valid through Oct 31. Fuel oil 5 coupons valid through Sept 30. 1943-44 changes start July 1 for summer storage tank fill. Gasoline basic A7 valid for 8 gallons. other area mileage and wood coupons noted. Inspection deadlines established. ration book 3 brown A stamps replace red stamps from book 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Morgenthau and Marshall on War Bond Savings
A Washington discussion between General George C. Marshall and Henry Morgenthau reveals how payroll War Bond allotments support Allied strategy. Morgenthau affirms public funds will back fighters until victory, urging workers to boost their payroll deductions above 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
George C. Marshall
Roosevelt
the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Morgenthau
War era furloughs and military notices across region
Local notices report Chadwick Priers and Pvt Clifford Shibly on furloughs from west coast camps to visit family. Other soldiers including Cpl Russell Lego awarded the Purple Heart and listed among wounded in the South Pacific. Multiple transfers and overseas arrivals noted, with provincial social gatherings and visits by family members amid wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Clifford Shibly
West Coast
Milledgeville Area Weekend Socials Noted
Sunday visitors to the Howard Robinson home included Chadwick and Bert Straub and Claude Meehling with son Lynn. Numerous journeys and gatherings occur as families travel to Geneseo, Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Ennis, and Omaha for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Straub
Claude Meehling
Lynn
Howard Robinson
Milledgeville
Ben Stadel
Geneseo
Gottlieb Stadel
Relaxation and Recreation for Working People
A discussion on balancing work and rest emphasizes relaxation as essential for health and productivity. Citing Chauncey Depew as an example, the piece urges varied recreation, better sleep, and inner calm to reduce stress and sustain long labor. Approved by the Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Chauncey Depew
Illinois State Medical Society
Local social notes from Fulton and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs John Faber and Julyn hosted visitors at the Albert Faber home in Fulton. The Home Ee club met in the church annex with sixteen members. Kathryn Cooper spoke on combining foods and nutrition. Several residents and guests from Clinton Morrison Freeport and Mt. Carroll visited, and dozens of families shared meals and greetings during Sunday and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Provant
Los Angeles
Calif
Handel Bros
Chicago
Carroll
Will Spencer
E. R. Mest
Arthur Miller
Alice Bailey
Frank Spencer
Coleta
Fred Vandershal
Otto Miller
Morrison
Harry Spencer
Milledgeville
M. A. Ortell
Charles Hartman
Martin Sturmer
Lena Sturmer
Herbert Spearman
Albert Queckboerner
Everett
Mt. Carroll
Kyle Turney
Orville Smith
Dixon
Louis Salzman
Walter Plock
H. H. Plock Home. Mr. and Mrs. George Manning
Jack Kahlke
Davenport
Charles Queckboerner
Alice Swartz
Annette Clements
Swartz
Grace Trader
Savanna
Alfred Hartman
Ernest Rosenow
Dwight Spearman
Billy
George East
Cordova
Donald Martin
Earl Isenhart
Vernon
South Pacific
Maida Spencer
Anna Mae Bradley
Bellmont
Wis
Elmer Zugschwerdt
Marjorie
Omaha
Neb
Zugschwerdt
Eldora Diestelmeier
L. B. Spencer
William Bickert
Howard Mackey
C. J. Miller
Olin Mohrmann
Barbara Jean
Rock Falls
George Mohrmann
Duane Linker
Junker Hill
Ind
Wm. Linker
John Faber
Marlyn
Fulton
Albert Faber
Leroy Foss
Donald Adolph
Fair Haven
Ee Club
Church Annex
Kathryn Cooper
Marion Smith
Ivan van Kampen
Helreshimer
Mus Lee
Irma van Kampen
Elmer Hook
Fame
Doyer Hook
Julyn
Henry Bielema
Thomon
Walter Severance
Clarence Appel
Potter'’s
Wisconsin
Raymond Carroll
John Gaar
Helen Gaar
Junella Gaar
Freeport
Fred Groharing
Farragut
Idaho
Leroy Foltz
Scot
Scot Roberts Home Were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schwarz and Donna Mae of Andover, Ja
Fred Schwarz
Melvin Johnson
Lyndon
Kenneth Shanafelt
Clinton
Elmer
Rush Carroll
John Carroll
Elden Hickey
Renewal kerosene rations extended under OPA amendment
Domestic users may renew rations for up to a year with no issuance dates on coupons and reduced paper work for the rationing board. Maximum commercial cooking ration rises to 80 gallons monthly for the first seven people, up from 24 gallons for six or seven. Approval for gutters and fittings in two story or less dwellings now via War Production Board under Order M-126.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
V Rationing Board
Rationing Board
War Producting Board
National Housing Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eg Lees
Lir
T. Vac
Gerber’s
Ralston
Vernon Apple
Mary Ann Houzenga
Thomson Briefs
Harry Lester
Charles
Fred Milley
W. A. Marshall
Sheffield
Harvey Marshall
L. E. Sheller
Frank Boylan
Polo
Ross Boylan
Jake Stickell
Chadwick
Hobart Holland
Irene Schick
The
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Marion Wheeler
Lorraine Young
Claude Grim
Mayme Dyson
Lester Grim
Lanark
Dyon
Grim
Frank Badtke
Here
William Baker
Lester
Ralph Irion
Near Morrison
Harold Witt
Ration News
Moline
Morgenthau - Marshall
Power of Payro
U.S. Treasury Department
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Chadwick Priers
Harlan Guinther
Farracut
Lloyd Morris
Cpl
Russell Lego
Hime
Flave Lego
Lego
Roy Rife
Kenneth Rife
Melvin Rife
U. S
Ivan Fossett
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Donald Schleuning
Fort Jackson
D. C
George Schleuning
J. E. Wilburn
Howard
Marine Corps
Freda Schreiner
Lizzie Spinka
Wm. Schmaling
Donald Asay
Joyce
Doris
Hal Smith
Phineas Bashaw
Bertha
Irvie Lego
Lee Emyre
J. D
Chadwick Briefs
Jones
Joe
Mary
Argola
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Robert Gelwicks
Bradley
Charles Sack
Detles Behr
Verne Kauffman
Vive
Elmer Lotz
Jimmie
Cecil Green
George Bickelhaupt
Herbert Bradley
Sharpe
Bloomer
Nigel
Floyd Kness
Morison
Howard Kness
Clinton Pent
Adam Kress
Kenneth Krempel
iMtock
Herman Aude
Ray Moyer
Carol
Joan of
Sterling
Pillsbury
Wmeric Alver
Pillsbury Best Dealer
Mr. Farmer
Nome
Martin Senour
Potter Brothers
Argo
Thomson Irve Martindale
Mgr
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