Local Navy and Army Family News From Camp Chaffee Area
Lt and Mrs Roy Fields of Camp Chaffee Ark visit parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Porter. Robert H Moore on short leave on west coast marks five years in Navy since Oct 1941 Pearl Harbor to March 1942 then southwest Pacific with mobile hospital unit. Mrs Jessie Moore son Robert on leave. they lived in Ainsworth. Clarence Brown and family moved to a farm near Lancaster Mo. Frank Bell returns from Aurora Ill after funeral of Harry H Dickson. James Robbins with Robert Weathers go to Chicago for Nazarene conference opening tomorrow. Lewis C Baker new address 109 44 Camp Bennion USNTs Farragut Idaho. Forrest Edwards arrives in England. Bernard Edwards in Hawaii. Howard Snyder buys 728 West Monroe and plans March move. sells 415 South Second to Paul Bennell Kalona. Bennell family to move here for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Moore
Robert H. Moore
U. S. Navy
United States
Pearl Harbor
Southwest Pacific
Moore
Ainsworth
Howard Snyder
Maud Koehler
West
Monroe Street
Snyders
South Second Avenue
Paul Bennell
Kalona
Bennell
Hospital Discharges Follow Birth at Local Home
Mrs Samuel Murphy Ainsworth Harry Chamberlain 410 South Fourth Avenue discharged yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edward Brown 427 South Ninth Avenue welcomed a daughter born at 6 25 yesterday weighing five pounds twelve and a half ounces. Mrs Jack Trotman and daughter Tanya Ann route three Mrs Carl Stites and daughter Virginia Kay Keota discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Murphy
Ainsworth
Harry Chamberlain
South Fourth Avenue
Edward Brown
South Ninth Avenue
Jack Trotman
Tanya Ann
Route Three
Carl Stites
Virginia Kay
Keota
Miss Berend of West Chester Dies After Illness
Margaret Berend, 71, of West Chester died Sunday morning at Washington County Hospital after a ten day stay. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM in the West Chester Methodist church with Rev. H W Munster officiating, burial in Keota cemetery. She was born Sept 6 1872 in Keokuk County and lived in West Chester 44 years. She was a dress maker and member of the West Chester Methodist church. Surviving: sister Mrs Mary Ewald of Sigourney, brother John Berend of Mt Pleasant, plus nephews and nieces and many great nephews and nieces. four sisters and one brother predeceased. Funeral arrangements are by L A Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
H. W. Munster
Keota
L. A. Jones
Miss Berend
Keokuk County
William and
Angaline (Lehriner) Berend
Keokuk
Washington County
Birthday greetings across the Journal staff and community
Mrs. Madison Orr celebrates 85 in the Journal Three Quarter Century club while John Logue Wilson marks his birthday with two candles. Messages come from family and friends including Glenn L. Wilson and Loren Sutherland. Mr. and Mrs. Will Mitchell observe a golden wedding anniversary as Journal staff enjoy birthday treats from Joe Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Orr
The
Journal
Washington
John Logue Wilson
Glenn L. Wilson
James Bey
Bill
Bob Breitenbach
Charles Breitenbach
Moline
Edward H. Beranek
Riverside
James Logan
Lee Burham
John Wagner
Kleen Bower
Dean Schaeffer
Wellston
Loren Sutherland
Davenport
Mrs
Will Mitchell
Red Army Advances Break German Raids Across Dnieper
Soviet forces attacked two German pockets and drove a major breakthrough at the Krivoi Rog-Nikopol sector. The 3rd army breached lines along 105 miles, reaching the lower Dnieper and isolating five German divisions with heavy casualties and captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Ukraine
Dnieper
Dnieper Bend
Krivoi Rog-Nikopol
Lower
Local Address For Pvt William R Miller And Houseguest List
This item provides Pvt William R Miller's APO New York City address and notes weekend visitors at the Wheelan home including Roberta Wheelan Lou Ann Lehnore Pvt James Higgins and Lt Donald Wheelan. It also states the sale of 527 West Madison Street to Taylor Stout with possession set for March 1 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Miller
APO
New York City
N.Y
John Wheelan
Roberta Wheelan
Lou Ann Lehnore
James Higgins
State University of Iowa
Donald Wheelan
Normanfield
Norman
Okla
Miss Wheeland
Pearl Moberly and Glen E Lambert Wed in Tulsa
Pearl L Moberly of Tulsa Okla daughter of Mrs A E Moberly Riverside and Private Glen E Lambert Fort Dix N J were married Feb 1 at Tulsa in a single ring ceremony read by Justice of the Peace Hal Turner at four o clock A wedding supper followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Thorpe Mrs Lambert will work in Tulsa and Private Lambert returns to his army post
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl L. Moberly
Tulsa
Okla
A E. Moberly
Riverside
Glen E. Lambert
Fort Dix
Hal Turner
Melvin Thorpe
Bestow New Ranks On Camp Fire Girls
The Ganesheba Camp Fire Girls held meetings at guardian Mrs. George Dowell home. Trail seeker rank awarded to Marilyn Kelsey Marilyn Falk Marsha Bailey Carol Martin and Jane Whitehead. Wood gatherer rank given to Phyllis Hershberger JoAnn Wilson and Betty Logan with beads awarded at the Saturday afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganesheba Camny Fire Girls
The
Guardian
George Dowell
Marilyn Kelsey
Marilyn Falk
Marsha Bailey
Carol Martin
Jane Whitehead
Phyllis Hershberger
JoAnn Wilson
Betty Logan
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
A busy week of meetings and social events across multiple groups. Rainbow Girls, Daughters of Union Veterans, YWCA board, Fortnightly club, and various P.T.A. units host events from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at diverse venues, with speakers and co operative suppers. Attendance notes include location changes and hostesses named for several gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonie Tempie Daughters of Union Veterans, SR Be
APS Yee Ee Legion Ha
Y.W.C.A
MATER
Stateathirak
Sean Sinberas
Ste Y.W
Audrey Helmick
West Second St
Carolyn Hamilton
Mallinson and Spera Wed in Decatur Wedding
Betty Lou Mallinson daughter of W G Mallinson and Kermit Verle Spera son of Mr and Mrs William H Spera were married at 1 00 PM Sunday Jan 23 in White Hall Methodist Church. Rev B D Mallinson officiated with Eugenia Proctor and Mrs B D Mallinson as witnesses. The bride works at the Herald and Review and Spera recently left the army and is with A W Cash Co. They reside at 943 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kermit Spera
Herald and Review
Decatur
Ill
Betty Lou Mallinson
W. G. Mallinson
West Leafland
Kermit Verle Spera
William H. Spera
White Hall
B. D. Mallinson
Eugenia Proctor
Anniversary party honors Hoxworths 42 years married
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth observed their forty second wedding anniversary on Saturday. A surprise gathering of 32 Good Will club members and families brought a cooperative supper to their home and then enjoyed games and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hoxworth
Good Will Club
Hoxworth
Hold Gun Carefully Never Point a Gun at Anything
Public safety guidance urges careful handling of firearms. The adage warns against aiming at anything not intended to be shot, emphasizing responsible behavior and risk awareness.
Community Meeting Schedule at Local Church
Transportation from church at 1 45 pm features Thairie Flower Missionary society all day activities led by Earl Smith with co hosts Mrs Ezra Smith and Mrs Orva Seoty. Afternoon sessions include leader Mrs Clayde Knupp. OES holds regular evening meeting at Masonic temple. H J Cub meets in afternoon. Kiebekah club hosts evening events with Mrs Frank Patterson and Mrs Milo Steels. Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran closes day with Mrs Lowe Schroeder coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P.T.A
Pleasant Hill
Fred Wagner
Valentine
Bogrike
Oscar Sheets
West Chester
W.S.C
SN Ick
John Flading C
Thairie Flower Missionary Society
Earl Smith
Ezra Smith
Orva Seoty
Clayde Knupp
O.E.S
P.m
Masonic Temple
H.J. Cub
Frank Patterson
Ladies Aid of
Trinity Lutherum
Sunshine Club Farewell Courtesy At Thompson Home
Members of the Sunshine Community club and families gathered at the Clyde Thompson home Saturday afternoon for a farewell dinner honoring the Peter Lauber and Wes Meyer families. About fifty attended a cooperative noon meal with hostesses Mrs. Sam Warren Mrs. Henry Sutherland and Mrs. Edme Koehler. Guest participants included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klopfenstein Mrs. Carl Koehler and Mrs. Dale Cole. At the request an play Granny's Guile was performed by Khachel Wilcox Granny Bonnie Stout Susan Virginia Koehler Lessie Franky Sutherland Orie. The afternoon concluded with card playing and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lauber
Wes Meyer
Lauber
Farmerette Girls Buy Bonds Totaling Over $1100
The Farmerette 4-H club reported members bought 1128.55 in war bonds and stamps since last November. Darlene Sojka led the meeting with Darlene Sojka and Mary Catherine Knotek speaking on fire prevention and music material. Officers installed a new 4-H club, Twelve members answered roll with New Year’s resolutions, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerette 4-H Club
Darlene Sojka
Joe Knotek
Bernadine Soukup
Deloris Horak
Mary Catherine Knotek
Farmerette Club
Mining for Fuel and Roads Demands Massive Dynamite
The article notes that producing the surface material for an 18-foot highway requires a ton of dynamite per mile. It also states that refining a single 1942 automobile light model used a pound of dynamite and that millions of pounds are used annually for petroleum prospecting and increasing supply.
Contact Lenses Grow in Popularity in the United States
The piece notes about 10,000 people use contact lenses in the United States. Advances in designs fitting techniques and solutions improve comfort and wearability allowing longer use without discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peanut Origin Traced to South America
The article notes that peanuts are among many foods originating in South America highlighting its regional roots and culinary heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
I G White Woman's Relief Corps Holds February Meeting
The February meeting at the Legion hall drew 28 members. The president led a business session reporting $121 in relief and reading general orders. Donations came from Union Dale Aid $3, Past Noble Grand $10, and Merry Maids $3 for the blood plasma fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
William Sartor
Union Dale Aid Society
Noble Grand
Merry Maids Club
Washington Bithday Ward
Marie Baker
Mrs. Campbell
Effie Murdock
Louise Reaney
Mrs. Elder Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Meeting
Mrs. Orville Elder presided at the Saturday gathering of the Nineteenth Century club with a 1 PM luncheon at the State cafe. The program at Mrs. Elder's home featured a review of Marquand's So Little Tone presented by Mrs. Frank B. Miller, under the club president Mrs. A. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Elder
Nineteenth Century Club
State Cafe
Missionary Society at Anderson Home
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Sunday afternoon for the February meeting at Mrs. Bayond Anderson's home with twenty members and visitor Mrs. W A. Atchison. Mrs. I J Colthurst led devotions on Grace of Living and Working Together while Mrs. Silas Ross supervised the prayer cycle. Mrs. Dave Anwyl led a program on Rural Homes of India highlighting Christian homes' impact on weddings, servicemen, education, economy and evangelism. Mrs. W J Masson spoke on Christian Fellowship and Mrs. Elizabeth Jieamer on Church Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Bayond Anderson
W A. Atchison
I. J. Colthurst
Silas Ross
Dave Anwyl
India
W. J. Masson
Elizabeth Jieamer
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Santa Claus
God
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Roy Fields
Camp Chaffee, Ark
Edgar Porter
Clarence Brown
Lancaster
Frank Bell
Aurora
Harry H. Dickson
James Robbins
Robert Weathers
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago
Nazarene Church
Lewis C. Baker
Camp Bennion
U.S.N.T.S
Farragut, Idaho
Hal Edwards
Sgt
Forrest Edwards
England
Cpl
Bernard Edwards
Hawaii
Little’s Furniture
Ration News
Brown V & W
Armonur
W. Chester
Margaret Berend
Washington County Hospital
Journal Office
Joe Sweet
Pearl Moberly
Pfe. Lambert
Camp Fire
Alma Hearne Holland
Milo Sorden
Iowa Ave
Edna Mercer
Anna Mae Paskett
Noble Grand Circle
George Jarrard
St. James P.T.A
American Home Dept
J. D. Dayton
Billie
Harry Sowden
Sowden
China
L. C. Willits
Fourth Ave
W.F.W
K.c. Hall
Ann Judson
Baptist Chatch
Ducile Lorgey
Betty L. Mallinson
Hoxworths
Sunshine Club
Thompson
Sunshine Community Club
Clyde Thompson
Suri
America
Mace Motor
G. E. Mace
DORKS
C. V. Grall
I. G. White
R. C
Mrs. Elder
Missionary Society
Anderson Home
Chas. George's
Marie
Ewell
Rothschilds
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