Local soldiers listed with transfers and visits in region
Local news lists Merle Turnipseed headed to Tucson with unit details and Davis Monthan Field address. Other reports mention Dr. and Mrs. Marion Anderson visiting Clinton relatives, Cpl Harold Sojka returning from furlough to Camp White, Earl Loveless returning from Des Moines, and the Peters and Robertson families hosting relatives from Macomb and Dublin with notes on addresses and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Turnipseed
Faye Turnipseed
Army Air Base
East Lake City
Utah
Tucson
Ariz
Marion R. Turnipseed
Davis- Monthan Field
Marion Anderson
Clinton
Wylie Anderson
Murray Smylie
Harold C. Sojka
Camp White
Oregon
Earl A. Loveless
Des Moines
Iowa
Dean Thompson
Macom
Ill
Kenneth Peters
Thompson
Peters
R. R. Robertson
Dublin
Cloyce
England
Cloyce C. Robertson
New York
N.Y
Robertson
Harry Whittaker
Martin Whittaker
Harry L Whittaker
Nashville
Tenn
Paul Deimerly
Bowling Green
Harvey
Charles Long, Jr
Jon
Charles Lane
Brighton
Lee Holland
Franklin Center Social Notes Hit Thanksgiving Gatherings
The community reports a busy Thanksgiving week with multiple dinners and visits. Families including the Brennemen, Sheets, McGraw, Bartholomew, and Hoyle clans shared meals and greetings, and Roberta Sheets and Roberta visited relatives. Lyle Wamondson returned on furlough for Sunday dinner with the Hoyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin Center
Tra. EB
Stateman
Stutsman
Henry Sheets
Roberta
Harold Sheets
Henry
Harold
Dennis Dunbar
Roberta Sheets
J. L. McGraw
H. J. Brennamen
Debby
Elvin Luers
Harold Fulton
Gilbert Mills
George Batholomew
Donald
Roy Wells
George Bartholomew
Glen Martin
L. McGraw
H. R. Wamondson
Lyle
Larry
Howard Hoyles
Demons Fall to Burlington in Opener 34 to 17
Burlington overwhelmed Washington Demons 34 to 17 in the Litt le Six opener. Burlington, faster and bigger, held a 12-0 run to start and led 18-6 at halftime. Crull sparked a brief third quarter surge, but Washington could not sustain offense as Proby and Bostwick added late points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
Burlington
Washington
Washington Demons
Boilen
Prebys
Proby
Bostwick
Crull
Burlinton
Washinton
Murphy
Eversman
Boecker
Wischner
Ashby
Platt
Meyer
Williams
Hurst
Tanner
Prebyl
Maxwell
Boileau
I Doran
Richland Keota N English Win Ke-Wash Games
Richland and North English opened the Ke-Wash basketball season with wins. Richland defeated West Chester 24 to 20, led 17 to 10 at halftime, and hit 10 of 12 free throws. Kalona fell to North English 16 to 13 while Keota beat Wellman 21 to 14. Brighton had an open date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Keota
West Chester
Wellman
Kalona
Teaion
Chester
Richland Boys
Hendrickson
Fred Bauer
Freshwaters
Brown
Brighton
Legion Auction Aims Proceeds at Remodeling Wellman
The American Legion held an auction Saturday to raise funds for remodeling the Legion building in Wellman. Nearby residents and families visited, with Thanksgiving gatherings noted at several homes. Violet W. Miller, now stationed in Washington after Waves training, and Robi Huffman, newly inducted, are among the highlighted names. An all day Mennonite church program and Union Thanksgiving services at the Methodist church concluded the holiday observances with Red Cross support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
The
American Legion
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Bertha Williams
Washington
M. A. Carl and
Clarence Wetrich
Violet W. Miller
Hunter College
N. Y
Anacostia
D. C
Naval Air Station
Clarence Miller
Australia
Robi. Huffman
Army
Des Moines
Leonard Geyer
Vinton
Nellie Dorrance
Menonite Church
Methodist Church
Ada Hillis
Baptist Church
Red Cross
Local Births and Admissions Reported at Area Hospital
Mr and Mrs Tillman Weav er of Wellman are parents to an eight pound fourteen ounce daughter born yesterday at two in the afternoon. Rex Hesseltine of route four was admitted as a surgical patient last evening. Mrs Leo Sharp of Kalona underwent an appendectomy this morning. John Clegg of Ainsworth was discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman Weaver
Wellman
Rex Hesseltine
Route Four
Leo Sharp
Kalona
John Clegg
Ainsworth
Farm Women to Get First Lesson On Farm Problems
Local extension service training school scheduled for December 7 at the YWCA from 10:00 a.m. to 4:09 p.m. Leaders from Jackson Washington and Franklin townships will discuss Solving the Family Food Problems with Mrs. A L Duensing Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mrs Ernest Meyer assisting. Dutch Creek township homemakers meeting follows December 8 at 1 30 p.m with a soybean demonstration and emphasis on Produce Conserve Share and Play Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Washington
Franklin Townships
Extension Service
A. L. Duensing
Cloyce Stewart
Ernest Meyer
Valley Ladies’ Aid Society
Dutch Creek Township
Missionary Society Meeting With Mrs McLaughlin
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met in the afternoon with Mrs C W McLaughlin. Fifteen members and a visitor Harriet Clen denning attended. Devotions were led by Mrs Dave McLaughlin and topics covered education literacy and global outreach with remarks on Egypt India and illiteracy. A brief business meeting ended with prayers and a social hour hosted by Miss Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
C. W. McLaughilin
Harriet Clendenning
Dave McLaughlin
Mount Ararat
Noah
Leta Glenn
Clara Tate
Silas Ross
Colthurst
Jesus
J. A. Hawthorne
Elizabeth Beamer
Egypt
Christ
Ross
India
C. Harry Davis
J. O. Matthews
W. J. Masson
Grace Hill Society Honors Mrs Trodahl In Bethel Missionary Visit
Grace Hill Ladies Aid honored Mrs. Trodahl a missionary in Bethel Alaska as guest of honor. Eighteen members two children and four guests attended a handkerchief shower for the birthday celebrant. Jean Louise Trodahl sang This Little Light of Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Trodahl
Bethel
Alaska
Grace Hill Ladies’ Aid Societ
H. A. Engel
Trodall
Ed Libe
Rolcall
Joshua
Nelson Woodford
Daggett, Mich
Trodahl
Engel
Delegates Attend W.C.T.U. Institute
The Washington County W C T U held its annual Institute at West Chester Federated Church starting at 10 30 with singing Onward Christian Soldiers County president Mrs M H McDowell presided Themed Christians Unite for Total Abstinence Morning devotionals led by Mrs McDowell featured prayer and scripture Participants discussed educational outreach and the role of temperance in Sunday schools while noting wartime service and juvenile delinquency concerns Delegations from Wellman Kalona and Washington attended a noon sack lunch was served and the meeting closed with a benediction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
West Chester Federated Church
Christian Soldiers
M. H. McDowell
Elizabeth Erb
Wellman
Lucy Leet
Lou Bauer
J. A. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Mary Hofer
Des Moines
Ilda B. Wise Smith
Harriette McCullough
Lydia Stotts
Marshalltown
S. C. Peterson
Kalona
Arthur Peters
Peterson
Department of Religious Education
McDowell
E. D. Miller
Department of Soldiers and Sailors
Quincy Rice
Department of
Ada Hillis
Washington
W.C.T.U
Honor Dick Knupp At Farewell Party
A farewell party was held at the P. F. Whistler home for Richard Knupp who has joined the marine corps and will depart for San Diego California tomorrow night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clayde Knupp Mr and Mrs Lloyd Walker and several other families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Whistler
Richard Knupp
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Whisger
Clayde Knupp
Lloyd Walker
Louis Larsen
Wayne Knupp
David
Neill Trotman
Sarah
Jack Trotman
Roy Gordon
West Chester
Ray Whisler
Denmark’s middle path and social welfare legacy
Denmark has followed a centrists path in modern politics, pioneering social security and health legislation. With about 3.8 million people, the nation has few millionaires and few beggars, reflecting its broad social welfare reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
England
Denmark
Past Matrons Club Elects Officers
Members of the Past Matrons club and their families, about 20, enjoyed a cooperative supper at the Masonic temple. During the business meeting, officers for the new year were elected: Lauder Kennedy president, Paul Snakenberg assisted. Snakenberg vice president. Harrison Dodder secretary treasurer. Plans for the year were discussed and a Christmas exchange held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Paul Snakenberg
Lauder Kennedy
Snakenberg
Harrison Dodder
Birthday twins greet Raymond and Rita in Crawfordsville
Today marks the second birthday of Raymond Leroy and Rita Francine, children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard John Ston. Robert Edward Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis, also turns two in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnston
Raymond Leroy
Rita Francine
Robert Edward Davis
Alfred Davis
Crawfordsville
Birthday and anniversary observances noted in Rochelle
Mr and Mrs Meredith Chance of Rochelle Illinois observe a wedding anniversary today. S Sgt Hal E Williams in the Marine Corps stationed at Yorktown Virginia has a birthday today. Mrs Anna Williams of Grate Hill Virgo Turnipseed of Loup City Nebraska and Forrest Brinning of Wellston observe birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Meredith Chance
Rochelle, Ill
Hal E. Williams
Marine Corps
Yorktown
Anna Williams
Grate Hill
Virgil Turnipseed
Loup City
Nebr
Forrest Brinning
Wellston
Birthday Announcements Spur Small Local Celebrations
Frankie Miller turns nine today as does Betty Jean Martin in Keota. Mrs. Hubert Walker and daughter Carol share Dec 4 with Mrs. J. C. McKay Barbara Musil and Gerald Chance. Lt Edsall Brown stationed at Camp Stoneman will have his birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Miller
Frank Miller
Betty Jean Martin
Floyd Martin
Keota
Hubert Walker
Carol
J. C. McKay
Barbara Musil
Gerald Chance
Earl Chance
Edsall Brown
Camp Stoneman
Pittsburg
Calif
Bain Anniversary to be Observed Tomorrow
Mr and Mrs Claude Bain will mark their wedding anniversary tomorrow with family gatherings and local congratulations from friends and neighbors in their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Claude Bain
Birthday cake for Barbara Wallace features three care dies
Barbara Jean Wallace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orin A Wallace Jr, will have a birthday cake adorned with three care dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Wallace
Orin A. Wallace, Jr
Meetings Tomorrow With Notable Figures
Readout lists several attendees for tomorrow’s meetings including C. W. Davis Phil Antonoff Clem Chalupa Robert E. Waggonner Frank Bailey and Ada Hollings for planned discussions and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Davis
Phil Antonoff
Clem Chalupa
Robert E. Waggonner
Frank Bailey
Ada Hollingsworth
Fleet Mrs Harvey 1944 Noble Grand Of Rebekah Lodge
At the regular Rebekah lodge meeting Mrs. Paul Harvey was elected noble grand for the coming year with Alice Wulf presiding. Officers were filled and plans set for a Christmas party with committees named for treats gifts and children's gifts while a $5 donation was approved for the 1.0.C.F. home in Mason City for the children there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Paul Harvey
Noble Grand
Alice Wulf
Paul Delmerty
Oral Mayo
M. M. Lee
Carl Hancher
Ralph Zeck
Floyd Murdock
Clarence Brown
Seth Carris
L. R. Baker
Milo Steele
Theodore Kiesey
Paul Deimerly
Libbie Musil
Juanita Fenn
Jesse Campbell
M. D. See
C.F
Mason City
H. F. Wagner
Nellie Miller
Community Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups
The social calendar lists meetings and events across departments and groups. Includes Literature and Music departments, Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, Daughters of Union Veterans postponed to December 13, nursing group supper at 502 West Main, Christ mas party post-dinner, St James PTA, Friendly Social Club postponed, Pythian Sisters elections at KP hall, D.A.R. event hosted by Mrs Olive Coddington at 608 Marion Ave, Handcraft department at 2:30, Christmas display, Snowball Social Club in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitins
Dupuis
Boyd White
Order of Rainbow Girls
Wash. Co
Ruth Church
W. Main St
St. James P.T.A
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Daughters of American Revolution
Olive Coddington
W. A. Erbe
Marion Ave
Fred L. Stewar
Women's Guild Meeting At Mrs Westen Home
The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Everett Westen's home. Twenty two members three guests and children attended with Mrs Harold Wilson presiding and Rev Milo Phillips leading devotions. A Christmas gift exchange followed and refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Finke and daughter Alice Marie. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs Cloyce Zieglo wsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild
The
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Everett Westen
Harold Wilson
Milo Phillips
Roy Finke
Alice Marie
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Emma C Anderson Mission Study Group Elects Leader
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group met at the Methodist parsonage with 12 members. Mrs Fred Mauthe led devotions and reported a bank offering from California by Chinese missionary Mr Lee. Mrs Mary Genkinger spoke on The Cubans in Florida and noted five Cuban churches in Key West, Miami and Tampa plus community houses. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Fred Mauthe leader and Mrs Hebner assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
Fred E. Miller
Methodist
Hebner
Fred Mauthe
California
Lee
Mary Genkinger
Florida
Methodist Church
Cuba
Miami
Tampa
Wesley
W. R. Gross
The
Methodist Woman
W. N. Atcorn
Mary Elizabeth Inn
San Francisco
Calif
Benn
Event closes with refreshments served by Mrs Grant Humston
The article notes that refreshments were served by Mrs Grant Humston and her committee following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Humston
Old Boxes Save Metal for War Use
Old citrus wire bound boxes can be salvaged for metal with reuse of a quarter of annual 18 million boxes yielding about 2% million pounds of metal for war needs.
Parties Given for Two Service Men
Clarke F. Miller 2/C of Camp Bennison Farragut Idaho and Pfe Chris D. Erlenbush of Camp White Oregon, home on furlough, were honored guests at three Pleasant Hill neighborhood parties. Host Howard Benn entertained Monday with pinochle, visit, and a candlelight buffet. Centerpiece featured white V shapes with AR M and NAV, surrounded by soldiers and sailors and red white blue candles. Guests included Miller, Erlenbush, and multiple local families. Similar gatherings followed at Howard Caldwell home and another hosted by William Miller with the same invitees and guests. Decorations were patriotic and activities included pinochle games and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke F. Miller
Camp Bennison
Farragut
Idaho
Pfe
Chris D. Erlenbush
Camp White
Oregon
Pleasant Hill
Howard Benn
William ¥. Miller
Vincent Belieil
John Ganon
Clyde Lambert
Ed Chalupa
John Msrlenbush
Howard Caldwell
Silas Caldwell
Virginia Ucter
Birthday Celebration for Joan Maxwell at Lisle Maxwell Home
Sixteen members of Craw fordsville union youths gathered Thursday at the Lisle Maxwell residence to honor Joan Maxwell on her 16th birthday. The surprise party included piano entertainment, games like Pinchee-No Laughee, gift opening, angel food cake with strawberries, and a lingering chorus of Christmas carols led by Manda Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Young People’s Society of
Crawfordsville
Lisle Maxwell
Joan Maxwell
Joan
Mary Cherryholmes
Wilma Wooley
Maxwell
Mission Circle Holds December Meeting at West Chester Baptist
The Mission Circle of West Chester Baptist Church held a regular Wednesday afternoon gathering led by Mrs. Ellen Dayton. Attendance was good. reports were presented, devotions shared, and a lesson read. Gift boxes yielded 4.22 dollars and members worked on a guest comforter while Lucy Leet helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
West Chester Baptist Church
Ellen Dayton
Lucy Leet
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court Iowa Washington County case 7841 an instrument dated August 5 1936 purporting to be the last will of Margaret Brown deceased has been filed opened and read. A hearing is set for December 10 1943 at 9:00 A.M. at the Washington Court House to show cause why the will should not be probated. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court issued December 4 1943. Deputy Marietta Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Margaret Brown
Agust
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
R. R. Nooman
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Wolf Floral CO
Little’s Furniture
Haas
Town
Hamilton
Oakville
Art Bielefeldt
Burlington Boys
Baldus
Mason
McLaughlin
Fa Pauls
G Metz
Anderson Williams Meier
Hinghest Howells
Vacha
Pauls
O Marshall
Doran
G Batterson
Pratt Stewart Turner
Richland, Keota N
C. F. Mayer
Raymond Webber
John Henry
Betty
Pfiefer
Grace Hill Society
W.C.T.U. Institute
Dick Knupp
Russell Plecker
T. F. Barker
Alcorn
R. E. Shannon
Miller
William Miller
Sam
Pat Swift
Della Miller
Seaman Miller
Etta Gulse
Mt. Pulaski
Pte
Erlenbush
Mission Circle
R. R. Noonan
Marietta
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