Kemp Buys Dill Residence and Local War News
Clarence O. Kemp purchased the C K Dill residence on Second Street with possession set for February 1 1944. Harold Rawhouser will move to the farm west of town March 1. A nephew of Mrs Nellie Abel was killed in a San Diego airplane crash on November 16. Sergeant Jay G Jones returned to Sheppard Field Texas after furlough. The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Columbus City Methodist elected officers. Clover Leaf Four H club held a postnuptial shower for Mrs Roger Peters. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lorence Jamison at University Hospital Iowa City. David Hull selling entire Holstein herd at Columbus creamery sale. David W Cassabauin listed as missing in Alaska since November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Clarence O. Kemp
C. KE. Dill
Second Street
Harold Rawhouser
J. W. Pence
Mr. Kemp
Nellie J. Abel
Rock Island Lines
Teddie Stewart
San Diego
Calif
Sergt
Jay G. Jones
Clennie Jones
Sheppard Field
Tex
Pfe
Allen M Jones
Las Vegas
Nev
Women's Society of Christian Service
Columbus City Methodist Church
Rena Pratt
Mabel Troxell
Bessie Armedale
Maud Boulton
Evelyn Foss
Clover Leaf Four
Columbus City Township
Roger Peters
F. H. Brockman
Peters
Evelyn Bell
Lorence Jamison
University Hospital
Iowa City
Donald Newhard
Anamosa
W. H. Grouwinkel
David Hull
Columbus Creamery
War Department
David W. Cassabauin
Alaska
Ladies Aid Presents Service Flag for 13 In Service
Pleasant Hill notes show 13 men listed as in service with Seaman 3-c Clark Miller present in uniform. Donald Bishop reported wounded in action in Italy. Community events include Thanksgiving turkey dinner for Clark Miller and various social visits across families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Karl Kephart
Pleasant Hill
Rev
Roach
Seaman
C Clark Miller
Donald Bishop
Italy
Wm. Miller
Clark Miller
Camp Bennison
Faragut Idaho
Lester Butterbaugh
Leslie
Delia Miller
Clyde Lambert
Don Butterbaugh
Donna Lea
Ainsworth
Mark
H. L. Wittrig
Aymond Wittrig
Kalona
Libbie
Ella
Elsie Musil
Lloyd Alison
Dney Hanan
Anderson Home
A. (. Roach
8. Bray
Joe McCoy Visits Mrs. Moorhead at Crawfordsville
Joe McCoy of Chapin teaching at Williamsburg visited Crawfordsville Sunday with his grandmother Mrs. Rose Moorhead and relatives. He traveled to Wayland to sing at a wedding that evening. The piece notes illness among pupils with 17 absent at the high school and a local death, Mrs. Ernest Meeks, reported from Iowa City. Three Meeks children are graduates. three sons serve in the military. Stanley Smith of Salem, Oregon, also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Joe McCoy
Chapin
Williamsburg
Rose Moorhead
Wayland
Iowa Wesleyan College
Dale Fuhr
Ft. Leonard Wood
Kenneth
Navy
Wayne
Marine Corps
Daryl
Alaska
Stanley Smith
Salem
Ore
Sunday Socials Reach Across the Neighborhood
A sequence of visits unfolds as John Ganon's home hosts Eld Kauffman and various families including the Caldwells, Scrantons, Raths, Hesseltines, Cannons, Pratt, Kepharts, Earnests, Andersons, Kepharts, Millers, Butterbaughs, and Hart. The group gathers Sunday and attends Jugenheimer's funeral in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ganon
Wilmer Kauffman
Eld Kauffman
Howard Caldwell
Frank Scranton
West Chester
Silas Caldwell
Howard Benn
L. A. Foss
Donald
Ray Rathmel
Lordsville
Ervan Hesseltine
Horace Hesseltine
Joe
Winfield
Chas
Cannon
Max
Donna Lynn
Glenn Pratt
Glenn Anderson
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Jake Earnest
Homer Kephart
Will Miller
Clark
Lester Butterbaugh
Leslie
Julia Dawson
Delia
Cotter Ladies Aid Meeting Led by Mrs Allen
The Cotter church ladies Aid held a missionary meeting with fifteen members present. Mrs Allen led an engaging lesson and a thank you offering of 11.50 was received during social hour. Westminster Guild hosted by Mrs F N Reppe with fifteen members and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thomas
Cotter
Ladies Aid
Allen
Westminster Guild
F. N. Reppe
Mary Booth
Mark Helen Smith
India
Arline Davis
Marie Duncan
Mida Thomas
Gerald Breneman
Rita Kay
Seneca
Omrie Peters
Meda Owens
Russell Owens
Pat Boyd
Iowa City
Roy Quinn
Viola Owens
Wm. Zager
Zager
N. G. Kessler
Kalona
R. L. Duncan
Clarence Walker
Esther Skuba
Davenport
Vincent Sku
Special Service Observed at St Marys Church Riverside
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was observed at St Marys church with three Masses at 6 730 and 1000 am. Seventeen candidates enrolled in the Young Men's and Young Ladies sodalities receiving Holy Communion in a body at the 730 am Mass and at an evening service. Visitors from Iowa City and Nichols visited local families during the week as a patient returned from Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hubert John Burphy
Ernestine Virginia Mary Bulger
Robert John Edward Bushek
Timothy Francis Joseph Colbert
Helena Marie Cooney
Edna Mae Hopping
Gladys Irene Mary Hopping
Shirley Jeanne Theresa Knebel
Edward Joseph Metz
John William Joseph Muller
Paul Theodore Rummelhart
Janelle Agnes Mary Ruth
Monica Jeanne Ryan
Mary Elizabeth Anne Shebek
Mary Rita Theresa Shradel
Dorothy Maxine Theresa Stransky
Eugene Francis Streb
Velma Rotenburger
Eugene Duffy
Iowa City
Miss Rotenburger
John Rotenburger
Tony Morgan
Dolores
Near Nichols
Morgan
Albert Dann
R. B. Pearson
William Knebel
Mercy Hospital
Ainsworth Notes and Socials From Riverside to Davenport
Ruth Norris reports on visits and family news including Adams of Omaha visiting his brother J K Harve, Orley Rath a gunner's mate aboard the U S Navy on furlough from Miami, Audra Pearson and daughter Lois shopping in Davenport, Joyce Linn staying with her parents near Atalissa, and Bobce Kurtz of Moline dining with the Kenneth Ornduff family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Adams
Omaha
Neb
J. K. Harve
Orley Rath
U. S. Navy
Miami
Fla
Riverside
Audra Pearson
Lois
Davenport
Joyce Linn
Atalissa
Bobce Kurtz
Moline
Kenneth Ornduff
E. W. Spessard
Women Postmasters Now Constitute Over a Quarter Nationwide
In the last seven years women have held 27 percent of all United States postmaster jobs. The figure highlights a significant shift in federal staffing and gender roles within the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pheasant Dinner At Hugh Morris Home Hosts Elmer Thomas Family
Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas and their daughters enjoyed a pheasant dinner recently at the Hugh Morris home, a pleasant gathering noted by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elmer Thomas
Hugh Morris
Carpenter Family Moves to Farm
In Wayland on December 7, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Neff and sons Larry and Richard moved to a farm two miles northeast of Washington. Carl Carpenter and family will move to the Neff home. Mrs. Lloyd Alliman left for Milwaukee to visit relatives. Local gatherings included Gleaner Sunday school pound party and meeting. Sugar Creek Sewing circle organized relief efforts and quilting. Clair Gray purchased Warren Anderson property. Mrs. Ella Hill visiting from Mt. Pleasant. Dallas Rediger left for Terry Montana camp. A C Wenger and Lyle Zehr attended business in Barlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Gerald Neff
Larry
Richard
Washington
Carl Carpenter
Douglas
Neff
Lloyd Alliman
Milwaukee
Wis
Mabel Cain
Gleaner
Albert Roth
Roth
Sugar Creek
Warren Anderson
Ella Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Will Neff
Dallas Rediger
Terry, Mont
A. C. Wenger
Lyle Zehr
Barlington
Anniversary Dinner for Hugh Conrads in Wayland
Mr and Mrs Hugh Conrad of Mt Pleasant hosted relatives and friends Sunday to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a basket dinner in Wayland. The couple’s sons Roger in Texas and Glen Dean in California are in the country's service as guests and well wishers from Wayland Mt Pleasant and Burlington attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Hugh Conrad
Mt. Pleasant
Pearl Mann
A. C. Sehriver
Iowa City
Sam Marsh
Washington
George Spangler
Marilyn
Winfield
David Wittmer
Rochelle
Burlington
Arthur Wyse
Lester Neff
Ezra Wittmer
Homer Davison
Erma Phyllis
Jimmy
H. C. Brooks
Barbara Conrad
B. H. Neff
John McMullen
Janet
Ralph Lamm
Lloyd Hill
Patty
W. ST. Hill
June Canby
Mae Canby
Glen Nehart
Beverly
J. N. Hileman
Conrad
Roger
Texas
Glen Dean
Calif
Scientific Marvel The Barnacle Facts
A tiny barnacle is described as born with one eye and six legs and grows to attach itself to ships, whales, rocks, or wood. It remains attached even after death and accumulates faster on anchored ships than on those in service.
Manley Family Sends Sons From Columbus Junction Overseas
Three sons of the late Mr. and Mrs Oliver Manley of Columbus Junction are serving overseas. Sgt. W. N. Manley, Robert, and Harold spent a half day together on Sgt. Manley’s birthday as he writes of meeting friends from home. Also reported: Roundy on furlough at Curtis Field East St. Louis. Lieut. James G. Pierce and Mrs. Pierce with relatives. Johnston family welcomed a daughter born Nov. 24 at a Burlington hospital. Col. H. C. Gee leaves San Francisco for the Pacific theater. Max E. McGuire serving in Australia. Bass brothers Arthur and Jesse visiting from Camp Adair and New Orleans. Women’s War Savings chairman named in place of Mrs. Marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Oliver Manley
W. N. Manley
Robert
Harold
Set
Manley
Roundy
B. O Roundy
Curtis Field
Park Air College
East St. Louis
James G. Pierce
Rapid City, & C
Pierce
C. E. Pierce
Clarence Allen
Margaret
M. R. Allen
Here
Grandview
Muscatine
Charles Johnston
Camp Bowie
Texas
Johinston
Burlington Hospital
John Ston
Robert Lewis
H. C. Gee
Mabel Gee
San Francisco
Lacey Gee
Vernon
Tex
Pre
Max E. McGuire
Maudick. McCluire
U. S. Army
Australia
Cotter
Bass Brothers
Arthur KH. Bass
Camp Adair
Ore
Jesse G. Bags
Coxs
Sec
New Orleans
Or Ville. Bass
Conesville
J. FE. Henson
Women's War Savines
D. A. Marker
California
D. Avi Marker
Lina Bliven
Sam James
Jack
Lake Mills
Howard James
Cyril
Louisiana
Joe Martin
Hershey Hospital
Ruth Jennings
U.S.O
Jackie Moran
Camp Swift
J. E. Bell
Lawrence Tisor
Connie
Columbus City
Milan
Ill
Tisor
Columbus Community Club
W. H. Schrupp
New London
Main Street
E. W. McWilliams
Lester H. Bill
R. B. Block
Dayton
Ohio
Welsh Salem Presbyterian Church
H. N. Poston
Cambrian Cemetery
Albert Flambers
Chicago
M. B. and S. Railroad
Mary Eisele Celebrates 73rd Birthday at Family Dinner
Mrs. Mary Eisele marked her 73rd birthday with a cooperative family dinner in East Sunset. Attendees included relatives from Waterloo such as Laura Stafford and Betty and Cloyce Eisele, plus Mary’s husband Howard and son Guy. Local news notes mention illnesses, birthday celebrations, and visits across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Raymond
East Sunset
Mary Eisele
Laura Stafford
Betty
Cloyce
Jolly
Russel Allison
Patty
Waterloo
Howard Custer
Mary
Merle
Fred Eisele
Lee
Ernest Eisele
Dennis
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Lyle Lowe
Pearl Cornic
Mt. Union
Everette Sommer
Shannon Lantz
P. J. Graber
Ben Roth Home
Relatives Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary for P J Roth
In Wayland on Thursday evening relatives surprised Mr and Mrs P J Roth to mark their 40th anniversary. A large group attended with gifts and shared refreshments of chicken sandwiches fruit salad cake and coffee. The event recalled good weather from 40 years ago and honored the couple with appreciative remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
P. J. Roth
J. J. Roth
Ben Roth
Dan Orendorf
Ida Miller
Anna Gerig
Grandamother Orendorf
Amasa Miller
Milton Roth
Clarence Roth
Lloyd Roth
Henry Widmer
Orval
Allen Roth
John A. Schl
Riverside Notes Itemizes Local Returns and Visits
Riverside news lists William O Loughlin visiting his 80 year old father W J French in Rowan after an arm injury. William Knebel returns home from Mercy hospital Iowa City after ten days post major operation and is improving. Donald Meeks enjoys a furlough visiting his parents J L Meeks and family while his father remains hospitalized at University Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Wendell Winders of Rawcliffe, formerly Viola Petsel, visits Riverside with George Slawson at the home of Mrs John W Tener and family. Phyllis Shalla arrives from Pascagoula Mississippi for a two week visit with Milo Shalla family. Shalla has spent six months as timekeeper at Ingalls Ship Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
William O'Loughlin
Rowan
W. J. French
William Knebel
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Donald Meeks
J. L. Meeks
Meeks
University Hospital
Wendell Winders
Rawcliffe
Viola Petsel
George Slawson
John W. Tener
Phyllis Shalla
Pascagoula
Miss
Fire at Bliven Home Damages Kitchen and Living Room
A late Tuesday fire at Mrs Lina Bliven’s residence caused damage to the kitchen and living room. The local fire company extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliven
Card Party Sponsored by Foresters at Forester Hall
Riverside December 9 Catholic Order of Foresters hosted a Sunday card party at Forester hall. Ten tables played pinochle and cue creme with Stella Heitzman top score in pinochle and John Knittel second. Ella Dautremont won Euchre with Herman Heitzman as consolation. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Order of Foresters
Forester Hall
Cuehre
Stella Heitzman
John Knittel
Euclre
Ella Dautremont
Herman Heitzman
Marine recruiting posters emphasize self sufficiency
Early marine recruitment notices urged applicants to come prepared with a good firearm a cartridge box and a blanket signaling a focus on self sufficiency and readiness for service.
January Meeting Planned With Mrs Lloyd Alliman
Tschantz and Mrs Don Rinner will attend the January meeting held with Mrs Lloyd Alliman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tschantz
Don Rinner
Lloyd Alliman
Mary Murphy Visits Mother and Sister in Chicago
Mary Murphy of Washington D C visited her mother Mrs Bess Murphy in Haskins for a week then traveled to Chicago with plans to see her sister before returning to work in Washington. The article notes local shopping trips, a Ladies Aid meeting, and several residents visiting, with one family moving to near West Chester soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Mary Murphy
Washington, D
Bess. Murphy
Chicago
Mary
Washington, D. C
Noel Bradford
Estalene
Bina
Jim Bean
Donald
Richape
Coon
Hla Coon
John Rath
M. T. Goon
Willard Jenkins
Jim Colton
Albert Webb
Lee Nicholson
Will Munro
West Chester
Marjorie’ Edwards
D. E. Edwards
Buck Edwards
Ronald
Janne
D. E
Marjorie
Marjori
Davenport
Harry Silewall
Leonard Strohm
Peggy
Wellington
I. T. Alfred
Coneville
John
Howard Keating
Ferne Alferts Wedding in Kahoka and Winfield Union
Mrs. R C Ferguson reports Ferne Alferts wed J dees Wright on November 20 1944 at Kahoka Missouri with a home in Winfield Iowa. Alferts formerly English teacher here and now in Winfield. Wright an agriculture instructor there. The article also notes funeral attendances for Mrs J C Miller and Jam Lemley and updates on Carl Walton's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
J. C. Miller
Jam Lemley
Washington
Carl Walton
Floyd Crayne
University Hospitel
Iowa City
Alice
Keith Wells
Whyt
Hazel Miller
Washington, D. C
Dean Niffenegger
Onawa
P. 4
Niffenegger
Ferne Alferts
J. J. Alferts
Clara City
Minn
Ferne
J. Dees Wright
Kahoka
Winfield
Iowa
Miss Alferts
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C. C. Kemp
Dill
C.S
Mrs. R. Moorhead
Cotter Ladies Aid
Mrs. Allen
Nap Crose
New Guinea
Attu
North Africa
St. Mary’s
Ing
Carpenters
Neft
Hugh Conrads
Mrs. Eisele
Riverside News
Tulagi
George Alfred Johnson
Coatesville