Christmas Bells and War Time Reflections
A wartime holiday poem questions whether Christmas peace can reach those in conflict. The piece notes Captain Al Baldrige’s return on leave before Europe service and explains military government aims to govern liberated areas to maintain order. It also surveys European history, postwar labor concerns, and potential wage impacts during and after war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al” Baldrige
Wagh- Ston
Europe
Cers
Quered
Hitler
Baldrige views Balkan federation as path to order
Captain Baldrige argues that liquidation of corrupt Balkan leaders during war signals a chance for reform. He envisions a Balkan federation for mutual protection and eventual self government, while noting deep roots of division and lingering hatred hinder quick change. He praises a German language program for Civil Affairs trainees and expects its methods to aid future peacebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Baldrige
Balkan States
Mr. Baldrige
Czecho-Slovakia
Balkans
Balkan
Baldrige
Civil Affairs
Branc
Europe
Neig
Boys Away From Home Letters From Washington County
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces. Readers gain glimpses of daily life, duties, and sentiments from servicemen as they await return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal the Home Daily Newspaper
Washington County
Soldier in Iceland Describes Trees and Life Far From Home
Sergeant Warren Nor Ris of Wellman serving in Iceland writes to Stanley Vodicka in Richmond. He notes scarce trees, harsh winds, and barren scenery but good health, clothing, food, and sleep. He observes rising prices, modernizing shops, and local crafts while detailing pony meat prices and pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Norris
Wellman
Iceland
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
Tam
Cate
Danish pastry goods and quiet service reflections
A soldier expresses gratitude for continued service noting no new complaints and satisfaction with life in the current location. He recalls the idea that a soldier should have something to complain about, but insists things are proceeding smoothly with work and experiences in the coun.
Stringtown Christmas program delights pupils and families
Stringtown pupils and their teacher presented a Christmas program on Thursday with Santa Claus present. School dismissed for a week of vacation. Numerous local families shared holiday dinners and visits, including the Widmers, Davisons, Rinners, and Graber families, with extended relatives joining in Christmas celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
J. Rich
Santa Claus
Noah Widmer
Grandma Widmer
Lester Krabill
Washington
Lester Alliman
Homer Davison
Arthur Davison
Marvin Widmer
Chris Roth
Eicher
Lizzie Widmer
Kathryn
Harlan
Peter Widmer
Dave Graber
David Allen
J. C. Graber
Ethan Brooks
Margaret Wittrig
Geo. Herzog
J. J. Rich
D. W. Widmer
D.'s. Traber
Geo. Unkrich
Wilbert Graber
Raymond Rich
Roberta
Elmer Graber Friad
Harm Westen
Donald
Walter Westen
Cora Widmer
Joyce
Bertha
Inez Graber
Dams Hit Peak Generating Power Levels
The present maximum generating power of Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams is twenty million kilowatt hours per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coulee
Bonneville Dams
Primary Class Presents Christmas Program in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on Sabbath morning the U P Church primary classes staged a Christmas play What Does Christmas Mean narrated by Joan Maxwell with helpers including Donald Monson Janice White and Lucille Gault. Evening services featured a Christmas one act And The Angel Said by Betty Despain Jane White Maxine Rickey Dorothy Waters Joyce Gault and others. Various local residents and service members were noted visiting and returning from trips and furloughs as the community extended New Year greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
U. P. Church
Joan Maxwell
Donald Monson
Janice White
Lucille Gault
Patty Edgar
Mary Virginia Twinam
Russell Monson
Janet Curtis
Claire Curtis
Norman Waters
Dorothy Waters
Joyce Gault
Mary Cherryholmes
Jane White
Ruth Martin
Jane Maxwell
Wilma Wooley
R. M. McCracken
Union Young Peoples Society
Betty Despain
Maxine Rickey
Jimmy Young
The
Young People’s Society
Farm Production in 1943 New York Milks and Grows for All
New York farmers provided for every man woman and child in the empire state 126 quarts of milk 12 dozen eggs 214 bushels of potatoes 45 pounds of cabbage and 25 cans of vegetables in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire State
East Highland Socials And Family Visits Report
East Highland residents recount holiday gatherings and family visits. The Stolleys hosted a dinner for daughters and families while Lungquist absence noted due to Geo Lungquist illness. Prymek family joined Christmas Day activities with Hoffner family, and Swailes and Ruby visited Geo in Iowa City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mincer
East Highland
R. A. Stolley
Betty
James Lungquist
Lungquist
Geo. Lungquist
Eddie Hoffner
Jimmy
Henry Prymek
Paul Dvorsky
James Swailes
Ruby
Iowa City
Prymek
Marie Swailes
Hester
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Weeny Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News Hditor
North
Marion Avenue
Iowa
United Press
Wations
National
Iowa Sera Association
Des Moines
Hi’n
Peter
Stanford University
California
Cherokee Times
Harry Hopking
Teher
Centerville
Towegian
United States
Ankeny
al Baldrige
Germany
Joe Palooka
AY Ham Fisher
Weener
Dixie Dugan
MR. Smith
By Mevoy
Striebel
Mrs. Hacket
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Leona Mincer
Joseph
Richard Skala
Ralph Wielands
Cpt
Lloyd A. Wasson
Frank Minecer
Harold Rath
John Rath
Kenneth Garwood
Orville Evans
Joan
Earl Marshall
Frankiie J. Mincer
Austin Collins
Robert Cerny
Lloyd Wasson
Bernard Marshall
Joyce Anne Teslik
Oral Rath
Connie
Jennie Rath
Dale
Frankie Mineer
Alvah Heck Ane
Gon
Floyd
Frank Mineer
Leona
Gail Murdock
Esther Clifford
Bobby
Edd. Lewis
Vera
Edgar
Wm. Zeman
Ramona Marshall
Laverna Abrams
Ralph Wieland
George
Theodore Decker
Marie
Richard
Hal Cress
Edd Schlapkohl
Helen
William
James Dvorak
Jim
Johnny Dvorak
Navy
Ft. Jackson
U. S
Helen Swailes
Motor Service
Washington Co. Nat. Farm Loan Assn
Jeffrey Building
John Shields & Sons
Coats
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