Brighton Teachers Leave on Christmas Vacation
Brighton schools close for Christmas with staff traveling to homes in Winfield Pleasantville Fremont Centerville and Washington areas. A P E B O chapter B party and a luncheon by the Woman's Society fundraise nearly one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Crile
Brighton
Gertrude Schwartz
Winfield
Loreda Kemp
Pleasantville
Bertha McDowell
Fremont
Mrs. Fisher
Centerville
Myra van Nostrand
Washington
EB. O
L. A. Horton
Schwab
Alaska
Frank Switzer
Fairfield
Edgar Rotzinger
Harold Derby
Richland
Wm. Stockman
Jefferson Barracks
Armed Forces
Ralph Dougherty
Brighton Post
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
District Court of Iowa in Washington County notifies all interested that the purported last will and testament of Orian C. Pfeiffer dated November 28, 1944 has been filed. A hearing to prove the will is set for January 2, 1945 at 9:00 A.M. at the Washington County Courthouse before the District Court or the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Orian C. Pfeiffer
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Local Court Clerk Notice From 1944
December 26, 1944, seal of the district court with R. R. Noonan named as Clerk of the District Court.
Card of Thanks to Soldiers at Christmas
Max W. Sclatther of Battery C 2nd C A Bn Fort Story Virginia thanks all who sent letters cards and gifts at Christmas and wishes a Happy New Year from the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max W. Sclatther
Battery C
2Nd C. A. Bn
Fort Story
Virginia
Easter Star officers elected in Columbus Junction
Emma Beckman chapter officers were elected with Neil Pence as worthy matron and Dr E W McWilliams as worthy patron. Installation is planned for January. Horton Nichols formerly of Columbus Junction died last week. his brother Glen C Nichols remains in the community. John Pence celebrated his 14th birthday with a guest dinner. The December Louisa County Medical Association meeting took place at Dr J W Pence’s home following a turkey dinner. Children received treats at a Community Club Christmas program on Main Street. College students Janelle Pence, Jacklyn Pence, and Dean Marsh will return home after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butters
Columbus Junction
Emma Beckman
Order of Easter Star
Neil Pence
E. W. McWilliams
Laura Edmondson
Randolph
Edith Marshall
Marie Duncan
Helen Smith
Lois Oss
Horton Nichols
Spokane
Wash
Glen C. Nichols
John Pence
Jack Pence
Louisa County Medical Association
J. W. Pence
Community Club
Janelle Pence
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Jacklyn Pence
Dean Marshall
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
James D. Kelmick
Iowa Editor Clare Marshall Dies After Illness
Clare Marshall editor of Cedar Rapids Gazette dies in Rochester Minnesota hospital after about a month of illness. He had been in Rochester since December 11 and served on the state rehabilitation committee. He spent Christmas with his son S/Sgt James B Helmick at Fort Benning Georgia. S/Sgt Helmick served two years overseas as platoon guide in a rifle company of the 87th division before returning home in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Marshall
Cedar Tepids Gazette
Rochester
Minn
Marshall
James B. Helmick
Ft. Benning
Helmick
87Th
United States
Kay
Brighton
Jack Peace
J. M. Marshall
Muscatine
Cpl
Leslie Evan Shahan
Beatrice Shahan
Paris
Anna Anne
Jean
The
WAVES
Cedar Faill
Hunter College
N. Y
Betty Moore and Robert L. Thomas Wed in Columbus Junction
Betty M. Moore and Robert L. Thomas were married at the Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction with a double ring ceremony attended by about 75 guests. The bride, a Columbus high school graduate and Iowa Wesleyan alumna, teaches in Cotter school. the groom, an A M M 2/c, is on leave from the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Betty M. Moore
Robert L. Thomas
Richard Thomas
Presbyterian Church
E. RR. Mitchell
Margaret Conklin Sans
Mary Fitz Simmons
Howard Davis
Arthur Hugh
Phyllis Fulton
Rabel Larson
Ila Rees
Marian Cecil
Betty Davis
Mildred Harbison
Columbus High
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Cotter
Letts
Navy
Pre-Nuptial Party for Miss Wagler in Wayland
Wayland December 23 A pre nuptial party was hosted for Miss Wagler with Elmer Roth Mrs Mahion Wyse and Mrs Glen Richard in attendance at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wagler
Wayland
Elmer Roth
Mahion Wyse
Glen Richard
Treatment of Fence Posts for Longevity and Protection
The article advises soaking fence post parts below ground in creosote or applying a double coat, then painting with asphalt to prevent rot and insect damage. If upper bark is removed, posts may be painted any color to protect and dress up the property.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ben Brinton
Russel Norton
France
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club
Adam Kasowski
L. E. Helmick
P. E
Pleasant
S. P. Norton
Junction News
Grandview
HW Four
Concord Township
Harold McCormac
Blind Baumer
Maud Wagner
Crawfordsville
H. J. Boutson
Henry Stouse and
Gaughier
Prairie Flower Church
John Deere
International Corn Planter
John Hay
Walter M. Kyle i
Deel Brown & Bruty
Lonee I
Hitehead
Joe Barnes
Pvt
Robert EF. Buckman
Conesville
Infantry
Germany
Mrs. Richard
Dorothy Waegler
Clarence Wenger
Meva Kay
Wesley Richard
Progress Club
J. Wesley Pritchard
Melvin Naylor
Lawrence Schaffer
J. RR. McKirahan
Everette Hileman
Clen Gisel
Schicks Hospital
Clinton
Lyle Zehr
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Betty Moore
K. L. Thomas
S. Iowa
P. L. Etter
Pittsburgh
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Galloway Farm
Rock Island
Ainsworth School
Ath
Shee
Shropshire Ewes
Emerson Gang
Emerson
International
Jesse Meeks
Cloyce Stewart
Orrin Dolinson
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