Local News Briefs From Ottumwa and Nearby Communities
Mrs. Roy Caviness and children from Ottumwa returned home after visiting her parents the DeLongs. Several birthdays are noted including Barbara Godwin and Mrs. Schlatter. Cadet Helen Calloway left for Halstead Kansas for nursing training after a New Year’s leave with her parents. Lloyd Duane Bender is welcomed by Kalona parents. L T McKeene departs Fort Sill after a Christmas furlough. Lt. Col. W G Eldridge on 25 day leave after European theater duty plans return to Jefferson Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Caviness
Karen
Karla
Keith
Kenneth
Ottumwa
M. ¢. DeLong
Helen Calloway
Halstead, Kan
W. G. Eldridge
Jefferson Barracks
W. S. Eldridge
Washington
Local residents discharged from facility today
Mrs Rolla Thornton of 14 North Iowa avenue Mrs Wen peth Jennings and son Ronald Dean of 608 North Avenue D Mrs Everett Roberts and daughter Charlotte Elizabeth of Ainsworth were discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Thornton
North
Iowa Avenue
Wenpeth Jennings
Ronald Dean
North Avenue D
Everett Roberts
Charlotte Elizabeth
Ainsworth
Ardennes Front Shifts as Allied Push Near Bastogne
A German communique says Americans press toward Houf falize while the 38th army threat to the western salient grows, prompting a Nazi pullback west of Bastogne. Allied reports note loss of contact with a Nazi armor unit as Patton’s 3rd Army prepares to strike the southern flank. London reports a 1000-strong air raid on German concentrations behind the front, with heavy losses on both sides in yesterday’s air battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houffalize
38Rd
Bastogne
Patton
Ardennes
Liege Anth
Antwerp
London
Karl von Runstadt
Bnlge
Belgium
Liuxenbourg
Family News And Obituary Notes From Columbus Junction
Lt William B Newnam from Hobbs New Mexico visits parents and other service members and relatives are listed. Judge William H Tucker 58 Aberdeen Washington formerly of Columbus Junction dies in La Jolla California after wintering there. Jane Ann Pierce born December 28 to Lt James G Pierce and wife at base weather station. other servicemen and families spend weekends with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
William B. Newnam
Hobbs
N. M
Newnam
Kenneth Thomas
U. S. Navy
Chicago
Hugh Thomas
Dorothy
Cotter
Donald Newhard
SPI
S. D
Jane Ann
Pierce
C. FE. Pierce
Cpl
John Sanford
Alaska
Cpl. Sanford
Explorer Magellan First European in Marianas Region
The account notes that Ferdinand Magellan, an early European explorer, is recognized as the first known European to reach the Marianas region, marking a historical maritime milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magellan
The
Marianas Islands
Dowell Speaks at United Presbyterian New Year Dinner
Despite bitter cold 230 members attended the United Presbyterian Church New Year dinner. Staff Sergeant Douglas Dowell briefly described bombing missions over Europe aboard a B-17, including a raid on a Frankfurt ball bearing plant. church greetings from servicemen, and notes on wounded in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Congregation
Richard McCleery
Harriet Coulter
Ladies Aid Society
Roger Sherman
Carolyn Hamilton
Douglas Dowell
Army Air Force
Europe
England
Air Corps
George Kerr
Armed Services
Glenn Eldridge
Washington
Kerr
Robert Lane
Springfield
France
Iowa lawmakers approve state aid for schools
Iowa legislators answered yes on a questionnaire about state aid for schools. Of 69 responses, 48 from House members and 21 from Senators favored aid, with four undecided. Democrats all supported, Republicans largely supported with varied conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
House
U.S. Armed Forces Reach 11.9 Million Members by Nov. 1
A Senate committee report shows the United States military strength at 11.9 million as of November 1, with 8.1 million in the army and the rest in the navy marines and coast guard. The figures were compiled for War Mobilization Director James Byrnes and trace back to 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Yan
Senate
James Byrnes
Harvey Relatives Celebrate Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
Harvey relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Welte home for a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Fr E Welte and Mrs Wanda Bowden. The afternoon featured bingo prizes and a long distance New Year greeting from Pvt Richard T Harvey at Ft Benning to his wife and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Benning
T. M. Harvey
Riley Provanece
Des Moines
Ainsworth
Richard Harvey
Floyd Harvey
Harvey Waggoner
Anna
Paul Harvey
Paul Deimerly
Duane Daering
Patricia
Susan Kay
Nora Faulkner
Marjorie
Elizabeth Gingery
W. J. Taylor
Charles Denison
Ward Williams
Laura Kehoe Weds Navy Aide Hubert Romine in Pensacola
Laura Mary Kehoe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Kehoe of Wellman marries Hubert S. Romine A.M.M. 1-e of the United States Navy in a single ring ceremony at eight o'clock Friday morning in the Our Lady of Loretta chapel at the Naval Base Pensacola Rev. John O Leary officiates. Attendants Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hesse. The bride wore a blue two piece dressmaker suit with white accessories and red rosebud corsage. Mrs. Kehoe wore a brown suit with aqua accessories and pink carnations. The groom is an aviation machinist mate and a Wellman High School graduate. They will reside at 606 West Monroe street Pensacola Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Anne Nuber
R. N
Iowa City
D. A. Huber
East Jefferson Street
Washington
Pfc
Robert L. Pearson
Chanute Field
Ill
W. E. Pearson
West Chester
A. F E. Diddams
Huber
Mary Helen Huber
William Dusenbery
Miss Huber
Mrs. Pearson
Washington High School
Mercy Hospital
Pfe. Pearson
West Chester High School
Washington Junior College
Champaign
L. J. Kehoe
Wellman
Laura Mary
Hubert S. Romine
United States Navy
Pensacola
Fla
John O'Leary
Naval Base
Naval Base Chapel
Our Lady of Loretta
Julius Hesse
Kehoe
Romine
Wellman High School
Washington County
Navy
West
Monroe Street
Pensacola, Fla
J. H. Wheelan
Roberta
RR. D. Clark
United States Naval Reserve
H. S. Clark
Arenzville
Quonset Point Naval Air Station
Quonset Point
R.I
MN. B. McBlain
Miss Clark
Ao Pit
Womens Uso
Greenwich
R.J. Ensign
Clark
State Universe of
Iowa
Theta Sigma Phi
Daily Iowan
University of Tineiset
Yeggy Weds Sgt Robert J White in Riverside Church
Luthiera Agnes Veggy of Riverside became the bride of Sergeant Robert J. White of Iowa City in a 9 o'clock Saturday morning ceremony at St. Mary's church Riverside. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier officiated with a mass following. The couple's attendants included Hilia Veggy and Jack White. The reception was held at the bride's parents' home. The bride, a nursing graduate, and the groom, in the U S medical corps, plan a short honeymoon before duty resumes January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary’s Church
Luthiera
Agnes Yeggy
Robert J. White
Iowa City
Bernard Jacobsmeier
Jakobsmeier
Reno Drell
Jack Mul Jer
Hiia Marie Veggy
Jack White
St. Mary’s High School
Bernadine Veggy
Patricia Stransky
Luius Veggy
St. Mary's High School of
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Dovenport
William White
United States Medical Corps
National Guard
Birthday Milestones Noted Across Community
Mr and Mrs Earl Bickford celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary. Francis Maurice Libe age 4 and Sandra Jean Knight age 4 observe their birth anniversaries. Richard Stanley Tibbetts turns 6. Additional well wishes go to Mae McGovern Laurence DeWitt Joe Widmer Harry Paschall and Joe Schlatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Earl Bickford
Francis Maurice Libe
Francis Libe
Route Three
Sandra Jean Knight
Clyde Knight
Brighton
Mae McGovern
Laurence DeWitt
Washington
California
Joe Widmer
Stringtown
Harry Paschall
Crawfordsville
Joe Schlatter
Net estimate contrasts in military casualty accounting
The figures show 700000 as a base amount with 11900000 cited as a net estimate after subtracting 1500000 for discharged and killed, reflecting adjusted totals.
New Year's Babies From Washington County List
Washington county newborns with January birthday today include Lynn Jay Cochran son of Vaughn Cochran West Chester Carolyn Jean Kern daughter of Anthony Kern Kalona Henrietta Stewart daughter of George C Stewart Franklin D Wenger son of (illegible)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Lynn Jay Cochran
Vaughn Cochran
West Chester
Carolyn Jean Kern
Anthony Kern
Kalona
Henrietta Stewart
George C. Stewart
Franklin D. Wenger
Social calendar outlines weekly club meetings in Kalona
The notice lists numerous local group gatherings from Tuesday to Saturday. Activities include Pythian Sisters, Junior Fortnightly, Ladies Aid societies, Odd Fellows and Rebekah events, Masonic installations, public affairs luncheons, craft and needlework groups, and missions. Details cover hosts, locations, and special notes such as changes in meeting nights and potluck requirements.
Cadet Ruth Brower to Return to Iowa City for Training
Cadet Ruth Brower returns to University Hospital in Iowa City for nursing training after spending New Year’s weekend with her mother Mrs Homer Brower and sisters. Cadet William P Harvey has returned to his Moody Field base after visiting his parents. Harvey will move from primary training at Shaw Field to advanced training at Moody Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brower
Iowa City
University Hospital
Homer Brower
William P. Harvey
Preston
Moodyfield
Paul Harvey
Harvey
Shawfield
S. C
Moody Field
Birthdays Highlight Mrs Wenger and Moothart Family
Mrs Homer Wenger of Way land is noted in the classifieds. Yesterday marked the seventeenth birthday of Paul Moothart son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moothart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wenger
Wayland
Paul Moothart
Mrs
Lloyd Moothart
Roberta Wheelan-Ensign Clark Weds at Navy Chapel
Roberta Wheelan-Ensign Clark married RR. D. Clark in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony at the Quonset Point naval air station chapel Rhode Island. Lt. M. N. McBlain officiated. attendees included Mary Lou Clark and Jack H. Smith. The couple planned a New York wedding trip after a reception at the USO in East Greenwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Wheelan
Ensign Clark
Navy Chapel
Kerrs Entertain Young People at New Year's Party
The George Kerr family hosted a New Year's open house at the United Presbyterian parsonage Sunday evening for about four young people invited by Rev. Kerr. Attendees came after evening worship for Bible games, contests, singing, and a brief program. A call to Pfe. Robert Lane in Springfield Missouri was fulfilled. many spoke with him. The night included slides from Tarkio Youth conference and pictures, with refreshments prepared by Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Cloyce C. Stewart. A devotional service near midnight extended into the new year with group singing and Bible readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
United Presbyterian
Pfe. Lane
Tarkio
Kerr
Cloyce C. Stewart
Builder
Christmas Dinner Guests From Highland Center
Highland Center residents led by Rev and Mrs John Green plus their sons joined Christmas dinners at several local homes. Families including Murphy Nicholson Campbell Krotz Soukup Rabbenoll and Lewis gathered in Washing ton and Brighton for festive meals and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
John Green
Letts
Ralph Nicholson
Samuel Murphy
Floyd Martin
Betty Jean
W. R. Murphy
Witham
Wm. Murphy
Washington
Herbert Campbell
Stacy
Brighton
Joe Krotz
John Krotz
Dickie
Jimmy Soukup
Charles Soukup
William Lewis
Edwin Lewis
Burke McCreedy
Jimmy
Don Rabbenoll
Moth
Class Has Supper At Baptist Church
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church met at the church last evening for a New Year party with 2 percent present. Decorations were candles in Christmas colors. Supper was in charge of Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mae McClure, and Mrs. John Little. The class president led a brief business meeting and games followed under Clara Faulkner. A letter from an executive at Sebick hospital thanked the class for a Christmas gift. The January meeting with Rev. and Mrs. A Trenerry is set for Jan. 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Williams
Mae McClure
John Little
Clara Faulkner
Sebick Hospital
A. Trenerry
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is scheduled for 9 20 on Wednesday at the church located at 2742.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Prape
Christmas greetings and family gatherings across Riverside area
The notice lists numerous households celebrating Christmas and hosting relatives in Riverside and nearby areas. It notes theater tickets, Christmas days, visits to Wilbur Chalupa and John Quinn homes, Supper guests with Robert Shafer, Delbert Holmes, Burke McCreedy, and a Christmas program at Ainsworth M F church. Family exchanges and New Year wishes conclude the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Krotz
Riverside
Joe Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Hubert Quinn
John Quinn
Robert Shafer
Jons City
Delbert Holmes
Dale
Burke McCreedy
Ain
McCreedy
Proper Care for Wool and Nylon Sweaters
Hand wash sweaters made of wool nylon or blends. Squeeze suds through fibers gently but quickly. Avoid prolonged squeezing rubbing or agitation in a washer as it causes matting and shrinkage of wool. Careful handling is essential.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clint Kelley
Spurgeon
Clint
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Alice Hunter
Mary Shields
Clifford Hunter
John Owen
U. Ss. Naval Hospital
Great Lakes
Faye Taylor
Allerton
David McLaughlin
Colleen
Barbara Godwin
Davenport
Dan Moriarty
Harry Payne
Barbara
John Shebeeck
Max Boone
Mrs. Boone
Monroe Bender
Lloyd Duane
L. T. McKeene
Fort Sil
Oklo
Paul Lewis
Charles Hill
Theresa Adams
Enos J. Fountain of
Cedar Rapids
L. J. Fountain Home
Little’s Furniture
Wm. B. Newnam
Hobbs, N. Mex
T. Ww. Harwood Insurance Agency
Elry Sto
Dowell
United Presbyterian Church
U.S
Clara Huber
Pearson
Laura M. Kehoe
Hubert Romine
L. A. Yeggy Weds
Robert White
Richard Stanley Tibbetts
Don Tibbetts
Evening Journal
BEE Line Transit, Inc
Allied Mutual
Paul R. Horak Insurance Agency
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Ball
Louis Larsen
B. J. Holmes
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Dale Darbyshire
Carl Sehneider
B. G. Holt
Public Affairs Dent
Felaasen
William Matucha
Valley Lacies Aid Society
Carl Mayer
Linger Longer Club
George Bartholomew
Joe Embree
Harmony Club
James Brooks
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Iverson Woodford
Daniel
Nebekah
Hall
Noble Grand
Rebekah
Odd Fellow
F. Hall
Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
All Eastern Stars
Congress Hotel
Leslie Gates
C.C.C
Lafe Stout
Howard Stewart
Friendly Circle Club
Eli
Lyle Romine
Lemmen
Rebekah Lodge
Emma C. Anderson
W. B. Dupuis
T. L. Brookhart
J. FE. Kunatlhi
Presbyterian “Ladies Aid Society
Hos
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Gunes
John Zieglow
Society of U.P Church
P.m
Carrie Anderson
W.R.C
Noch Sto Als
Kerrs
Baptist Church
Spencer Tracy
Signe Hasso
Anna Seghers
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