Local families gather for Sunday visits across towns
Residents and relatives from Martens, Miller, DeWall, and Ressler clans traveled to see kin this Sunday. Harold Rute returned from Alaska and visited relatives, while Hazel DeWall came home from Hanford, Washington. Several households hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ressler and extended families, with various dinners and social calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackman
Maurice Milly
Spendmiller
Des Moines
Orleans
Ric
Waterton
Gunt
Irving
Martens
Min ‘Hazel ‘DeWall
Hanford
Washington
Claus, Martens
Alice
Alaska
Bonnie Rutz
J. ‘Dewall
Visitors Bring News From Lenox And Lemon
Mrs. Robert Winnall daughter of James Olson Lenox South Dakota is visiting relatives in Estherville. She spent time with her grandmother Mrs. Andrew Olson and uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs E Holmes and plans to visit more kin before returning home to Lemon South Dakota. James Olson son of Mrs Andrew Olson. Mrs Lee Moore ran a business callin Estherville. Dr Whitlowe of Armstrong mentioned as in area Thursday. Janice Fessler left for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Ross Sidles Wallingford. Joe Madden Sr Halfa was in the area Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winnall
James ‘Olson
Lenox
S.D
Andrew Olson
Lemon
James Olson
Lee Moore
Janice Fessler
Ross Sidles
Wallingford
Joe Madden Sr
Halfa
Wallace C. Dick
Des Moines
H. D. Mereness
Colorado
Marshalltown
Dolliver
William Workins
California
Melvin Hunts
Orence
Maron
Fin Homie Ae
Johnson
Leonard ‘Harness
Newton
Otis Ayers
Dayton
Ohio
E. K. Ayers
Gladys Ayers
Geo. Hall
Ayers
Shirley
Fairmont
Minnesota
Gordon Persons
Judy
A. R. Eckhart
Persons
Eckharts
S. B. Reed
E. H. Erickson
Chevy ‘Chase
Maryland
Mary Mitchell
W. L. Peterson
Erickson
T. B. Richards
William Maron
Davenport
Paul McDermott
Art Maron
Grinnell
Mr. Maron
Local social notes with names from Gruver Iowa
Mrs Harry Sorenson and family from Waterloo visit in Gruver with husband's parents while Sorenson serves. Bernice Andrews stays with Doris Peterson. Mrs Pickett arrives Iowa City after clinic visit. Local officials and educators from Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union gather at Sanders home. district superintendents Hogan Chisholm Rankin and others attend. Des Moines Nuzum, author of Girls Basket Ball Rule Book, and local Graves family host gatherings at lakes and homes with relatives from Los Angeles Gruver area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sorenson
Janet
Jimmy
Waterloo
Soren
Sorenson
Sis
Bernice “Andrews
Doris .Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Pickett
Iowa City
South East
Extra
Iowa
H. E. Rankin
Hampton
Towa
Sam Nuzum
Des Moines
Nuzum
Sanders
Forrest Graves
James
Billy
Seneca
Paul. Sands
Myron Graves
Mra
Pam
Paul Graves
Tommy
Lakes
Roy’ Bergensen
Los ‘An- Ca Calif, Y
Bergensen
Eather Heryi
McKean
Gruver
Macy
Near
Eather
Les. Bergeisen
Mre
L. O
Los Angeles
Amsey
Cal- Bamacy
Dolliver Housewife Helpers Meet and Visits Noted
The Dolliver Housewife's Helpers club met with Mrs Gerald Richards Friday afternoon June 28. An entertainment program was arranged by Mrs Arthur Schnittger and Mrs Emma Evans. Guests included several non members. Many relatives and friends were mentioned visiting from Des Moines Marshalltown Newton Fairmont and Davenport. Several local residents were noted traveling or visiting family and attending extended stays in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Richards
Arthur Schnittger
Emma Evans
Mmes. M. C. Peterson
Ed Iverson
M. J.iverson
John Berge
W. L. Peterson
Francis McGuann
A. J. Oswalt
George Hall
Lee Hall
Lee Miller
Raymond Olson
E. M - Evans
Mmes
T.B. Richards
John Kano
Ed Rienhardt
Wm. Knutson
Alvin Stueland
Lawrence Nelson
Virgil Zwiefel
Lyle Wicks
Christie Richards
Marty Mitchell
Residents and visitors share summer social calls
Cedar Falls residents Verda Lathrop and Grace Lathrop of Adington join Mrs. Maude Florence of Thompson in a visit to Mrs. L. Weaver. East Moline trips, Spirit Lake visits, and local gatherings highlight a week of family, friends, and birthday celebrations. Peter Christensén to wed Dorothy Curran in Washington DC with navy service and training ahead. Mrs. Clifford White of Spirit Lake stopped by Estha Johnson and A. C. Bringle homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Dewie
Verda Lathrop
Cedar
Grace Lathrop
Adington
Maude Florence
Thompson
L. Ly ‘Weaver
Donovan
Artola Keinits
West Okob
Evelyn Hannah
East Moline
Spirit Lake
Peter
Dorothy Curran
Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Norfolk
Clifford White
Esta Johnson
A. C. Bringle
Local Social Roundup From Windom and Nearby
VRs and families from Jeffers Spirit Lake Estherville and Forest City gathered for visits and weekends. Mrs Viola Hedge hosted a birthday party in Milford with Mrs Myrton Spencer, while Helen Wieser Book club members met at Viola Wedge’s home for a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Eggestein
Jeffers
Minn
Joe Haugland
H. A. ‘Frederickson
Windom
Viola Hedge
Marie Stanwick
Lyle Sather
Estherville
Frank Wieskus
Myrton Spencer
Milford
Claude Rasmussen and Sons
Spirit Lake
Miss Druggs
Forest City
LeRoy Knutson
Mrs. Knutson
Mr. Groves
Forrest City
Helen Wieser Book
Tuttle
Minneapolis
Paul Poynter
The Beachhead Assault and Aftermath in Normansk Sector
A veteran recounts the Normandy opening in a harshly defended beach section. He details German defenses including a bluff with gun emplacements, hidden machine guns, trenches, and underwater obstacles. He notes heavy casualties, difficult conditions, and the tenacity of assault units that shattered the enemy front and advanced inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Corpamen
Crete
Ashers
Europe
Local Visitors and Travels Across Iowa Towns
Superior resident Mrs. Margaret Schuyler visits family in Davis City Indiana. T Walsh and Miles Post households host. Nevy Stward, Spirit Lake worker, heads to Sioux City for beauty culture school. John Rausch of Odebolt arrives on farm business. Mia Winger and daughter Josephine of Faribault Minn visit old neighbors near Superior. Harold Piers, Alaska highway worker at Fairbanks, visits Faenard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schuyler
Sargent Bluffs
T. Walsh
Miles Post
Davis City
Wayne Small
Earl Gordon
Misa Nevy Stward
Spirit Lake
Sioux City
John Rausch
Odebolt
Mia
Winger
Josephine
Fairbault
Min
ARMSTRONG SOLDIER HOME ON SHORT LEAVE
Pvt Ralph Blekfield of Armstrong returned to Georgia on a short furlough after losing his right leg eight inches below the knee by stepping on a mine in the Anzio area. His journey included hospital care in Africa, a hospital ship, a South Carolina hospital, and an Atlantic Georgia facility before returning June 20. He will undergo surgery to shape the stump for an artificial limb and later receive training and discharge after follow up checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Blekfield
Armstrong
Anzio
Blekfield
Africa
South Carolina
Atlantic, Ga
Georgia
D-Day Reflections From War Correspondents
About two thirds of the 28 correspondents in the assault group had seen action in other theaters. Veteran reporters like Bill Stoneman Don Whitehead Jack Thompson Clark Lee Tex O'Reilly and the author recalled waiting for orders fearing the next assignment and the high risk of not surviving the mission. Nervousness and tension rose as experience met imminent danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stoneman
Don Whitehead
Jack Thompson
Clark Lee
Tex O'Reilly
Myself
Cap t Dent Green Granted New Command Post
Capt Dent Green owner of Green Acres on West Okoboji lake is transferred to Parris Island from the New York navy yard. He assumes command of the post headquarters company, about 500 to 600 marines including headquarters enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent Green
Green Acres
West Okoboji Lake
Parris Island
Navy Yard
New York
Road Safety Echoes From Fading Traffic Problems
A brief editorial note reflects on a shift in driving habits noting fewer aggressive drivers and a calmer road scene than in the past. The piece hints at evolving norms and potential policy implications for urban traffic management.
Milford Pilot Led First Squadron Planes in Invasion
Col. Gilbert Meyers of Milford led the first squadron of RAF planes to land in France after the initial invasion. Meyers has figured in recent weeks for his special work in the European area, according to news releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Meyers
Milford
France
Colonel Meyers
Milford Mail Reports Post Drum and Bugle Corps Posts
The Milford Mail notes personnel changes and new postings for the post board and drum and bugle corps among other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mail
Sailboat season underway in Iowa on popular lakes
Sailboating gains popularity on Iowa waters with over 300 boats spread across Okoboji and Clear Lake systems. Two yacht clubs host weekend races, offering free spectator entertainment. Boats range from Moth to E class, with U boats holding 27 mph speed record. Contact Verne Petersen or Harold E Cole for information. Lt. Col. E Jago, the first state conservation officer employed during service, has received terminal leave and is re employed. his assignment covers Buena Vista Cherokee and Pocahontas in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Okoboji
Clear Lake
Seq
Verne Petersen
Harrold E. Cole
Lake Custodian
Arnolds Park
Jowa Trapper Wins Thousand Dollars in National Contest
Clifford Walker of Ogden Iowa won the $1000 first prize in Sears Roebuck annual fur handling contest. His $875 skunk skin was judged the best cared for pelt purchased during the 1943 44 season. The award comes as Iowa fur handling improves under state Conservation Commission and fur buyers educational efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Walker
Ogden
Iowa
United States
State Conservation Commission
Towa
Recognition Service for servicemen at morning worship
Young people serving our country are urged to attend a recognition service in the hall or church. Morning worship begins at 9 46 with the theme When Peace Shall Come Again. Sunday school and Bible classes at 11. Adult confirmation Monday 8 30. Girls Chorus Wednesday 8 30. Ladies Aid July 6 at 2 30 with hostesses Mesdames Waldee Larson Bryan Larson. Bible study and prayer session every moment at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallor
Ladies Aid
Mesdames
Lars Waldee
Homer Larson
Wayne Bryan
Norman Larson
V-R
Christian Church
Babakkuk
Church of Christ
Immanuel Lutheran Church Picnic At Turtle Lake
The annual Sunday school picnic is set for this Sunday at Turtle Lake. There will be no Sunday school or church services in the forenoon. Congregation invited to bring a picnic dinner and join at noon for a program led by Pastor Hinderaker on the theme When Peace Shall Come Again. Mission Society meets Sunday night at 8 with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Lake
Mission Society
Alice Madison
Harold Johnson
Lawrence Hanson
V-R
First Presbyterian Announces July Services and Camps
Joseph F. Kennedy, Pastor, outlines July activities at First Presbyterian. Quarterly Communion Sunday at 11:00 a.m. with baptism on request. Women's Council off in July and August. Choir to sing as final service until further notice. Registrations open for Junior High Camp July 8 15 and Young People's Conference July 17 28. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Regular worship remains unchanged. Visiting friends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Women's Council
Young People's
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Set for June 25
In all Christian Science churches the subject will be Christian Science with the Golden Text from Isaiah and a Lesson-Sermon drawing from the Bible and Science and Health. Scriptural reads of Jesus healing the paralytic and a note on restoring spiritual power of Christian Science to heal minds and bodies per the Bible and Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Churches
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Jesus
Estherville Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and July 4 Service
The Estherville Lutheran A. Mathre pastor announces next Sunday offerings including Sunday school at 10 and evening worship at 8. Activities include Willing Workers, choir practice, women's prayer, Ladies Aid, and midweek devotion. A patriotic Independence service for uniformed personnel is set for July 2. Sermon topic covers Habakkuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Stearns
Art Aananson
Ladies Aid
Wesley Sutton
A. H. Schultz
W. R. Anderon
Oscar B. Mytre
Oscar Mythre
Union State Line Services July 2 Morning Drills
Union State Line holds Sunday service at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Ladies Aid meets Wednesday July 12 hosted by Mesdames Henry Herbrandson Ed Egertson Lester Petersen and Mollie Herbrandson with hostess duties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Mesdames
Henry Herbrandson
Ed Egertson
Lester Petersen
Mollie Herbrandson
Methodist Church to light Memory candle and honor service members
Cecil J. Semans, pastor, announces next Sunday’s service at 11 am with the Memory candle lit by a wife or mother of a service member. The sermon will be Christ and Human Freedom. Sunday school starts at 10. Camp Quest institute July 10-16 costs $2 plus group costs. intermediates encouraged to attend. a cabin is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Quest
Extension College
Estherville
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JACK
Grover
Etersburg
Norman
Dedaly
Erhle Pyle
Joe Louis
Capt
Earl ‘Jago RE
E. @. Jago
Jowa
Wallingford Lutheran Church
L. G Hinderaker, Pallos
Immanuel Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
First Presbyterian
Joseph F. Kennedy
Chiurenes
Lutheral Church
A. Mathre
First Christian Church
Fred D. Sawyer
Mark H. Scott
Union State Line
Joe
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Mars. Farmer
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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