Petersburg News Roundup of Visits and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Raymond Gilbert and daughter visit Petersburg then return home from Estherville. Mr Knutson undergoes appendix surgery in Minneapolis and remains in Fairview Hospital. Piano recital held at Jackson armory with Petersburg students listed. Kathryn Jensen visiting nurse trainee from Ancher Lugpital in St Paul spends vacation with Jensen family. Local dinners and family visits noted across Jackson and surrounding area. Junior class play windy Willows set for Jan 12 directed by Mae Dawn Smith. Pvt Vincent Boecker on furlough from New Orleans duties. Nelson plans move to Chicago after selling farm. A Home Project meeting planned for defense efforts. Kathryn Haywood returns to Minneapolis for college. school reopens after two-week break. Supt and Mrs Sanders attend Des Moines meeting then travel to Ottumwa for New Year with son. VIR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Gilbert
Illinois
Henry Gilbret
Fred Johnson
Estherville
SA. Knutson
Kenneth Uden
Minneapolis
Knutson
Fairview Hospital
Petersburg
Ruth Peterson
Audrey Teterson
Verlan Kitson
John Naghy
Carole Knutson
Maynard Jackson
Naomi
Caryl
Masing Ehoting
Eddie Wieskus
Kathryn Jensen
Why ‘Sy
Ancher Lugpital
St. Paul
Nay
Partiial N A
Nalttress
Windy Willows
Mae Dawn Smiths
R. J. Elwood
Maple Hill
Young People's Society
Tack
Ess
Vincent Boecker
Win
Boecker
Bilhie Nels
Graver
Nelson
Chicago
Home Project
Charles Heinrich
de Gahes
Netra
Lawrence Rickoul Armstrong
Aptone
Kathryn Haywood
Simday
Howard Haywood
Sanders
State Athletic Association
Des Moines
Otia
Community News and Holiday Socials Report Snow and Gatherings
DOLLIVER locals recount New Year and Christmas visits to Van Horne and by Gerald Stow family. notes on heavy snow in eastern Iowa, New Year's dinners with Kleen and Hardecopt families, and birthday celebrations for Joan. church service details, Friendly Dozen gathering, prizes awarded, and social hosting at the Stows with neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Stow
van Horne
Birth of James Lewis Riche at Colemar Hospital
Mr and Mrs Irwin Riche welcomed a seven pound boy named James Lewis born Wednesday afternoon at Colemar hospital. Baby and mother returned home Monday. Mrs Tony Riche assists. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Madden of Fairmont, Minn. and supper guests Miss Margaret Goldsberry hosted by Mr and Mrs William Harvey Jr. plus Mr and Mrs Harvey Hipple visiting Orrie Myers. Don Krahmer and wife traveled to Milford on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Riche
Colemar
James Lewis
Riche
Tony Riche
Lawrence Madden
Fairmont
Minn
Martin Julius
Margaret Goldsberry
William Harvey, Jr
Harvey Hipple
Estherville
Orrie Myers
Don Krahmer
Milford
PTA and community group actions in town
Mrs. Wm. Recher was named representative to the general PTA on the Git) Scout Council at a Wednesday executive board meeting in the high school. Mrs. Dan Howard was selected treasurer to fill an unexpired term after Mrs. Royce Winkleman resigned. The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows will hold a joint installation Monday at 7:30 PM at the OOF hall, followed by lunch chaired by Mrs. Dorothy Weir. The Crescent Country Club meeting was postponed to a later date, with details to be announced. Miss Margaret Such will host the Wesleyan Guild of the Methodist Church Sunday at 4:00 PM at her north Eighteenth Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Recher
PTA
Execuive
Dan Howard
Royce, Winkleman
ODD Fellows Hall
Dorothy Weir
Crescent Country Club
Wade
Miss Smith
Margaret
Wesleyan Guild
The
Methodist Church
North Eigh
Il Street
Mrs Sackett Presents The American Way Tuesday
Mrs Edward Sackett of Spencer will present the play The American Way at the Woman's Club general meeting Tuesday evening January 28 in the city hall auditorium. The program starts 7 20 with the play at 8 00. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pth
Sackett
Edward Sackett
Spencer
Woman's Club
City Hall
Knights of Pythias to Install Officers Tonight
Knights of Pythias will install officers at the next regular meeting. Newly elected officers will be detailed, with expected attendees and club evening events. The ceremony will be held at the club hall and open to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Knights of Pythia
Local fraternal group names officers and roles
Fragmentary OCR lists commanders and guards including Robert Cox as commander and Jesse Cox as master of work. Other names include Chas Iseringer Frank den keeper Lee Evelathay C. J. Troglaway Les R. States Cui G. Anderson Ted Mathieson Harold L. Reed. Indicates officers for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cox
Chas
Iseringer
Jesse Cox
Frank R den Keeper
Lee Evelathay
Fine
C. J. Troglaway
Troo
Les R
Inase
Cui G. Anderson
Ted Mathieson
Harold L. Reed
Anniversary service planned for Rescue Worters Mission Cure year
A then unnamed representative announced the Rescue Worters Mission opened in Estherville with a hopeful anniversary program. Local churches planned involvement and a Sunday evening service with activities to follow. More details will be provided later as organizers invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo
Nyer
Alice Shultz to Receive Gold Medal in Home Group Contest
Alice Shultz, member of the Wide Awake 4-H Club and Emin County winner in a motion home grouse demonstration, will receive a gold medal. The award, presented by M.A. Balkema of the Strategolicys Department, was given for efforts including grounds beautification and related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Shultz
Jeen
M.A. Balkema
Youny Sagen
Strategolicys Department
Alice Scully
Ketherylde
Alice
Widewake 4-H Club
Sin
Loniust
Samong
rioheLy
Yous
Winnifred Phisat
Koesary
Clarksky
Walvreen
Mlinois
Expect More Money for Farm Families to Spend in 1942
Farm families will save more money in 1942 but higher living costs will trim gains. Miss Simmons, extension specialist, cites rising prices for clothing, goods, and housing as reflecting military demand and supply limits. Wool, cotton, and blankets are up, with some items 40 percent higher since 1949.
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Dorothy
Taya
Vege Uxtensiacy
Tate Nutt
Na Lins
Mons
Msn
Prives
Eods
Willie
Dinpurkany
Etka Etiputen
Miss Simmons Potets
Mov
Duitine
Wilder
Miss Simmons
Officers Installed In Impressive Ceremony
Local pageant recounts a Wednesday evening installation of officers at a Eastern Sut lodge. Notables include Mrs. Sanborn as installing matron, with Mrs. Ora Loving chaplain and other named members receiving pins and bouquets. Refreshments followed a brief business meeting hosted by multiple committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilieese Fone
Ora Loving
Marshall
Fivelyn Jo Yims
Adah
Vera Amdahl
Ruth
Ruth Berg Esther
Ruby Nichols
Martha
Mar. Viet Sidles
Fleda
Janet Degen
Warden
Blanche Sorenson
Sentinel
William Torefer
Nancy Clark
Sanborn
Arlene Clark Wade
Cresap
Ao Howard
Bernice Clark
L. J. Crim
Joertson
K. Z. WeDonald
Gertrude Nivher
Fa Scrum
Seward Dilan
M. T. Marton
Romaine Sondrol
Pearl Clarksinh
Geraldine Buckley
Coast Guard seeks petty officers amid expansion drive
Des Moines reports notes from Coast Guard command indicating demand for petty officers as the service builds an extensive program. Training offered at schools like Capital Radio Engineering Institute and Pensacola Aviation training, with enlistment ages widened to 17 to 36 and pay starting at 21 dollars monthly plus uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ureed States
Coast Guard
Samuel M. Surrett
Coast Ibyerd Recru
Des Moines
Washington, D.C
Thi Dispatch
Capital Radio Engineering Institute
Sverry
Pensacol
Sv Aman
Unis
Brian
Waill Club To Hold Gardston Meeting Tonight At Hotel
Waill group meets at Gardston hotel this Thursday evening with a 6 30 dinner in the Blue Room followed by a business meeting and program. Miss Emma Gaarde and Miss Artrude Atohr lead arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanye
Gardston
Waill
Gardston Hotel
Emma Gaarde
Artrude Atohr
Chiege
Melvin Scott Builds a Strong Pig Production Record
Melvin Scott reports a solid pig breeding operation with net profits from litters and total expenses summarized. The record highlights breeding sows, feed costs, and balanced rations contributing to strong marketable litters and steady revenue.
Delivery of Mail Vital to Early Iowans
A fragmentary account records mail delivery challenges for early settlers in Iowa. It notes delivery by horse, wage, steamboat, and flatboat with postage costs, envelopes, and separate sheets, reflecting the rough operations of the postal system in early times.
Indoor portraits and lighting tips for natural expressions
A guide on achieving natural portraits indoors with careful lighting and camera setup. Emphasizes prep, making the subject comfortable, and capturing multiple shots for varied expressions. Includes practical tips on lighting positions, posing, and equipment use. Written by John Van Guilder.
Early Des Moines County Post Offices and Pioneers
A fragmented item discusses early Tawa and Gibson’s Ferry posts in Des Moines and Muscatine counties, naming postmasters Humble and others. It notes a 1836 establishment at Gibson’s Merry, later Augusta, with cabins serving pioneer settlers and references receipts and accommodations for neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klug
Didacue
Genie Davenport
Rock Island
Ener Lewe
Burlington
Gibson's Merry
Des Moines
Montpelier
Muscatine County
Gibson's Ferry
Laater
Augusta
Pioneer Lewans
Presidenc
Humble
Crook
Davis County
Iowa
Tawa Post Office
Tay
Tawa Journal of History and Politics
Patriocest
Mls
Fo Sa
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U. S. Navy
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Melvin Scott
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