Local news from hometown reports service members on furlough
Pfe James Leslie Meladden "Scoop" writes from Washington that he has left Iran by plane and enjoys warm weather. Several soldiers and family members arrive to spend furloughs, with overseas addresses listed for Cpl Joe J. McElhinney and Pvt William Hammer among others. Mrs Haddon James of Silver City arrives to be with brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
James Leslie Meladden
Washington
Iran
Fred Reid, Sr
Cpl
Joe J. McElhinney
South Pacific
William Hammer
Camp Roberts
Calif
Robert Hammer
Camp Santa Anita
B. B. Hammer
Haddon James
Silver City
N. Mex
Local Hospital Births and Admissions Report
Mr and Mrs Irvan Hesselline route two welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds ten ounces born at 8 07 last night. Mr and Mrs Clarence Lukavsky route two had a daughter this morning at 12 17 weighing six pounds seven and a half ounces. Mrs Marvin Yoder 602 North Iowa avenue was admitted last evening as a surgical patient. Mrs Frank Kos and son Frank Lynn 720 South Marion avenue were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvan Hesselline
Clarence Lukavsky
Route Two
Marvin Yoder
North
Iowa Avenue
Frank Kos
Frank Lynn
South
Marion Avenue
Military addresses and service updates amid Easter travel
The clipping lists service members and new postings including Pvt Boyd White at Camp Roberts California and S/Sgt Don Burger address updates in New York. It notes Lt Robert Baker and Pvt Maurice Koehler with new postings, plus families changing addresses and Easter family visits across Bettendorf Chicago and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd White
Inf
4Th Statoon
Camp Roberts
Calif
George Baker
Wendell
Robert W. Baker
Ostmaster
New York City
N.Y
Maurice Koehler
N.b.d.-U
Army Air Base
Portland
Oregon
Food Value Honey Containing Minerals and Vitae Mins
The brief notes that honey includes minerals and vitae mins, suggesting nutritional components listed within a short diet-related summary.
Dubuque Chaplain Awarded Silver Star for Tunisia Heroism
Washington dispatch notes Chaplain Albert L. Hoffman of Dubuque Iowa received the Silver Star and captain’s bars for saving multiple wounded under heavy fire on Hill 609 during the Tunisia campaign. Pvt George L McAvoy of Washington Iowa was among those saved and later hospitalized at Clinton Army Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Washington, D. C
Dubuque
Tunisia
George McAvoy
Washington
Clinton
Des Moines
Albert L. Hoffman
War Department
84Th Division
Hill
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
S. C
Father Hoffman
Ger
Hitler plans underground Nazi leadership after war
In April Magazine Digest Albert A. Brandt reports Hitler has chosen a deputy and outlines a plan for an underground Nazi movement following Allied occupation. Martin Bormann, 44, heads the party chancellery and war cabinet, coordinating preparations to maintain Nazi power and undermine democratic education in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hitler
Germany
Albert A. Brandt
Fealorer
Goering
Himmler
Martin Bormann
Junker
Bormann
Funttion
Family notices relay moves and travels in El Paso and Des Moines
Set and Mrs Frederick E Reid Jr live in El Paso Texas while he studies at Fort Bliss. Harold P Wolf now uses APO 23060 care of postmaster New York City NY. Mrs Lawrence Mally visited Des Moines to spend two days with cousin Marie Kyle in Silver City New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burger
Fred Burger
D. F. Lurger
New York City
N.Y
Set
Frederick E. Reid, Jr
el Paso
Texas
Fort Bliss
Fred E. Reid, Jr
Savoy Hotel
Cpl
Harold P. Wolf
N. Y
Lawrence Mally
Des Moines
Marie Kyle
Silver City
N. Mex
Miss Kyle
Iowa
Honor Bob Johnson On 16th Birthday
Bob Johnson turned 16 and was guest of honor at a surprise dinner at the Richard A. Johnson home. Mrs. Johnson served a two course meal for his schoolmates, with a decorated cake and dessert, plus stamps and a war bond as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Johnson
Richard A. Johnson
Whisler Family Hosts Dinner for Phyllis Galloway
Mr and Mrs P F Whisler and daughter Frances hosted a gathering at their home for Phyllis Galloway of Garden City Kaw Eighteen guests attended including Mr and Mrs Ray Whisler and the Earl Galloway The buffet table center was a potted Cytherea bulbosa The evening featured formal visiting music and games with the youngest and oldest guests sharing time together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Whisler
Frances
Phyllis Galloway
Garden City
Kaw
Ray Whisler
Earl Galloway
Cloyce Stewart
Don McLaughlin
Knights of Columbus Benefit Card Party Unites Community
The Knights of Columbus sponsored a benefit card party at K C hall with 15 card tables. Bridge high score went to Father Corcoran, pinochle to Ruth Houseal, euchre to Lester Kern. door prizes won by Marie Birka, Zack Pratt, and Mrs. Kate Smith. J M Kelly organized the event and members served refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Father Corcoran
Ruth Houseal
Lester Kern
Euchre
Marie Birka
Zack Pratt
Kate Smith
J. M. Kelly
Bridge
Masonic Temple
Richard A. Johnson
S. Third Ave
West Chester
W.S.C.S
St. James Circle
Elizabeth Casper
Catholic Daughters of America
Ian Calip
Thee Matsal
Rosemary Club
Alma Hearne Holland
George Horn
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
2Nd Kings
Good Will Club
P. BE
Babcock Valley Ladies Aid Society
Harry Hamilton
Red Cross
Iincoln P.T.A
Entertains Group At a Chili Supper
Marjorie Faulkner entertained a group of friends last evening at 723 East Second Street with a chili supper. The gathering featured games and socializing among guests Mary Catherine Redlinger, Marjorie Carlson, Esther Goodlander, Frances Porter, Phyllis Crayne, Doris Robison, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Faulkner
East Second Street
Mary Catherine Redlinger
Marjorie Carlson
Orville Yoder
Esther Goodlander
Frances Porter
Phyllis Crayne
Doris Robison
Eileen Hammen
Don Custer
Bill Perdock
Social calendar events and club meetings listed
Local organizations announce a busy midweek social calendar at churches temples and lodges. Includes Masonic temple benefit card party and bridge pinochle eight p.m. and multiple W S C S meetings with varying times and host addresses.
Court House Gang Honors Two Officers Leaving for Service
The Court House Gang held an informal farewell party for Walter Schroeder and Marion George who resign to join the army and the National Bank of Washington. Thirty two guests, including county officers, deputies, Court House workers and families, gathered at Mrs Milford Andersons home on West Madison Street for friendly contests, games, and a one course refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schroeder
Marion George
Army and National Bank of Washington
Court House Gang
Court House
Milford Anderson
West
Madison Street
Birthday and anniversary notices from local paper
Mrs. Ella M. Wilson, member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, observes her 86th birthday today. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. O'Connor celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary. They recently moved to Washington from a farm north of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. Wilson
The
Journal
T. M. O'Connor
Washington
Ainsworth
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting notice
Announcement for a morning prayer meeting to be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the basement of the church located at 48t2. The event invites participation from the congregation and reflects the church’s regular spiritual schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Cheureh
Coal Laundering In 1942 Cost Over Ten Million Dollars
In 1942 about 120 million tons of bituminous coal were laundried to remove impurities and supply purer coal to customers, at a cost exceeding 10 million dollars.
Mrs. Harp Hosts T T T Meeting
Six members of Chapter Y T T T attended the business meeting at the home of Mrs. John Harp. Chapter president Mrs Glenn L Wilson presided and the evening was spent sewing for the Washington county hospital. Local members and two birthday boys were listed: Lena Jones Crawfordsville L R Carbee Charles Ruebsam William Dewees Kenton Mangold Fort Bliss Rita Ruth Brinning Wellston LaVerne Young Elmer Young and Raymond Crone. Two boys celebrated first birthdays David Elwin Sayre and Leland Keith Coakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T.T
Busines
John Harp
Glenn L. Wilson
Washington County Hospital
Lena Jones
Crawfordsville
L. R. Carbee
Charles Ruebsam
Washington
William Dewees
Pfe
Kenton Mangold
Fort Bliss
Texas
Rita Ruth Brinning
Wellston
LaVerne Young
Elmer Young
Raymond Crone
David Elwin Sayre
Delbert Sayre
Leland Keith Coakley
Byron Coakley
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Charles Grayson
Bettendorf
C. O. Davis
Rodney Davis
Edward Hynick
Eddie
Jos, Koenigsmark
Barbara
Vlasta Musil
Chicago
Musil
Dwight Prince
Warren, Ariz
Lloyd Little
Gob Brown
Alfred C. Brown
New London
Navy Hospital
Seattle
Ward
United States Navy
Bob
R. E. Brown
Marks
Little's Furniture
Hoffman
Itallians
Corp
James P. Fouche
Atlanta
Tex
Fouche
Rome
133Rd Infantry
Stephen Washington A
Mr. Johnson
Whisler Home
K. of C
Frairie Flower Missionary Society
Ims
Maurice Crawford
John Rittenhouse
O.E.S
Ruth Nichol
Duane Shalla
Iotburg Ladies Aid Society
Francis Cortum
Betty Schwarty
Ferne Leeper
Esther Hamilton
Tural Women’s Club
Leo Marie
Walnut Women’s Club
Clyde Nicola
Flower Exchange
School of Instruction
W.S.C.S. of
Methodist Church
Walter Longer
E. Madison St
Henry Berdo
James Prooks
A. C. Durst
BE. E. Ward
W. Mainst
Ralph Shannon
L. F. Harding
E. 8Rd St
W.S. Kyle
2Nd Ave
Schroeder
George
Launder Coal
Mrs. Harp
Zelan
Klein Klothing Ko
AIR Cleaner Clean and Service
G. E. Mace
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