Local News Roundup of Furloughs Births and Assignments
Mrs. Ben Holt and daughter Bernice Hamm return from St. Louis with Set J. M. Kelley on furlough with his Texas parents. John H. Schulty and Eugene Jenning head to Washington state. Eugene R. Hotle on 15 day leave with family. Brugene Snider and Marguerite Brohm Snider welcome a son Arthur Dale born Jan 2 near Fairfield. Adrienne Wanerus Smith sails to Norfolk to join Staff Sgt. Stanley F. Smith at Camp Pendleton. Cpl. Samuel R. Weeks returns from Abilene for 15 day furlough. Sgt. Louis Larsen visits wife in parental home. new address Clyde B. Finke at Treasure Island. Arthur J. Witthoft and family visit from Salina with 14 day furlough. Mrs. Alma Hearne Holland travels to Nashville for sister’s funeral. Capons for sale by Leo Shelangoski. Fvt. Roger K. Banks with 82nd Tank Bn. at Camp Fannin on U. S. Army duty.
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Ben Holt
Bernice Hamm
St. Louis
Set. J. M. Kelley
Camp Swift
Texas
Cpl
Samuel R. Weeks
Army Air Base
Abilene
Dewey Weeks
Arthur J. Witthoft
Salina
Kan
Witthoft
Don Wylie
Camp Phillips
Allied plan targets German war centers in extended campaign
General Arnold outlined a broad strategy to strike war centers across Germany. He warned the offensive would require time as Allied forces pursue a widespread, persistent assault to dismantle Germany’s war production network.
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Germany
Arnold
Toll of influenza through history and early 1940s
The piece notes that Americans suffer about 400 million colds yearly, causing an estimated 500 million dollars in manpower losses. It recalls the 1918-19 influenza pandemic killed over 20 million globally and more than 548,000 in the U S, with outbreaks persisting in 1940 and 1941 in many regions.
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United States
Local Hospital Notes Admission and Birth at City
Mrs Walter Boyer of West Chester was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Howard Elsner of 742 East Washington are parents of a five pound twelve ounce daughter born this morning at 27.
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Walter Boyer
West Chester
Howard Elsner
East Washington
Washington County Veterans Letters Update
Short excerpts from letters received by Washington County Boys serving in the armed forces provide a glimpse into daily life abroad. The collection highlights personal notes, morale, and requests for news from home, preserving individual experiences within a broader wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Outing with Walt Jungbluth on an island mission
Russell C Knott writes from the Pacific theater about a day with Walter Jungbluth. He praises Walt as a fine officer, recalls a boat tour past coral reefs, sea sights, and a 55 inch barracuda, and notes sea sickness, weekly ice cream for the crew, and jungle travels with vine and tree rats on the island's raised floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell C. Knott
SK 2
C. E
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Walter Jungbluth
Walt
Pacific
States
Rusty
Tarzan
Funeral Services for Arthur Conrad 71 of Wayland
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Arthur Conrad age 71 of Wayland. A short service at Stacey Funeral Home and a 2 pm service at Wayland Mennonite Church were conducted by Rev. Muller with burial at North Hill Cemetery. He died Sunday in Cook County Hospital Chicago after a ten day illness. Surviving are his wife and four children Cloyce Davenport Baggio Chicago Kauffman Warland and Lauber southeast of Washington. Music by a mixed quartet. Casket bearers were Bert Bain Jake Richenberger Worrest Rich August Glanzman Louie Kauffman and Peter R Graber.
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Arthur Conrad
Wayland
Stacey
Wayland Mennonite Church
Muller
North Hill Cemetery
Conrad
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Cloyce
Davenport
Bessie Baggio
Hazel Kauffman
Warland
Mulching Materials for Winter Ground Cover
Garden notes advise using peat leaves cornstalks oat straw marsh hay bean straw and cranberry tops as winter mulch. Spread shrub branches and twigs on soil before adding leaves to prevent compaction and smothering hazards.
New Lineup for Demons Tonight at Fort Madison
Washington high school Demons unveil a changed lineup with Doran at center and Crull Maxwell at forwards while Prebys and Tanner are in the armed forces. Box, Pratt and Wayne Marshall may see action as coach Harp reshapes for Fort Madison. Officials are Lt. Swanson and Lt. Hass. game starts 7 30.
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Fort Madison
Washington High School
Prebys
Tanner
Armed Forces
Herman Doran
John Harp
Charles Crull
Paul Maxwell
Bob Bostwick
Hal
Lyle Box
Boileau
Wayne Marshall
Wayne Pratt
Ted Swanson
W. L. Hass
Iowa City
Navy Patrol Boat Sinks After Collision With Freighter
Coast guard cutters stood by to aid survivors from a U S patrol boat that sank about 60 miles southeast of Cape May New Jersey after a collision with a merchant ship. The navy said word of the crash came from the merchant men at 1132 p m last night but efforts to contact them failed.
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Cape May
N. J
Coast Guard
Here
4Th Naval District
Funeral Services For J. F. Gingerich Held at Wellman
J F Gingerich 73 died at daughter Mrs John Bisseys home Jan 2. Funeral at East Union Mennonite church Jan 7 with burial in Sharon Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie Ropp and children Ora Ed Clark Wellman and Dr Walter Gingerich Arkansas. R W Pinnell and others officiated.
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Wellman
J. F. Gingerich
John Bissey
East Union Mennonite
Powell
Minnie Ropp
Canada
Kalona
Ora
Ed and Clark
Walter Gingerich
Arkansas
Fisher
R. W. Pinnell
Denner
Sharon Hill
Earnest Bell
Wellman Methodist Church
Moore
Ferne Gray
Pvt
Donald
U. S. Army
Australia
Pfe
Richard
Hammer Field
Calif
Pleasant Hill
Rotary Club
Gobble Inn
Jimmy Adams
Lloyd Durst
Iron Tools in Bible Times Likely From Ore Not Meteorites
The article notes ancient iron tools and iron chariots mentioned in the Bible. It argues the iron likely came from ore rather than meteorites, since many artifacts contain carbon indicating smelting by early metallurgists. Some meteorite iron could exist but was probably rare.
Rough Wool Microscope Insight on Wool Texture
A writer notes wool fibers appear rough and scaly under a microscope, unlike silk, explaining why woolen coats attract dust and odors. The remedy is thorough brushing and frequent airing to keep garments fresh.
Microphotography Opens Vast Archive Uses Across Fields
Microphotography has many applications including V-mail for servicemen abroad. Newly developed films capture fine detail so accurately that classic works like Gone With the Wind could be reduced to a tiny roll of film the size of a five cent spool.
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V-mail
Conserve Wrapping Paper Warns Davenport Retailers
Davenport manager William Ogden of the WPB warns retailers to conserve wrapping paper bags and twine as 1944 first quarter pulp output is cut to half of 1942. He urges use of government paper conservation, outlines steps to reduce new wrapping, urges customer reuse, and avoiding burning waste while handling exchanges.
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Davenport
William Ogden
Ogden
Pinochle Party Hosts At Masonic Temple
Nellie Dodder Mrs Howard McBride and Mrs 8 B Watson led the committee for the O E S pinochle party yesterday at the Masonic temple Four tables played with prize winners Grace Sigafoose and Boyd Foster Refreshments were served after the games The next pinochle party is set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dodder
Howard McBride
8. B. Watson
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Grace Sigafoose
Boyd Foster
Knight announcement for K. P. Lodge meeting
Announcement that K P Lodge members in the rank of Knight are called to a meeting on Monday January 10 with refreshments and urging all members to attend.
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K. P. Lodge
White Cloud Social Club Meeting in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on January 7 the White Cloud Social Club met with Mrs. Evan Evans. twelve members and three children attended. New Year resolutions were read, letters from soldier boys thanking for Christmas boxes were shared, and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Robert Howell. Daisy Huber hosted another event, the Wednesday Study Club, where Doris Cherryholmes spoke on What We Didn't Know About Russia and Ida Wooley discussed The Burma Road. the group noted Our Allies and conducted routine business.
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Crawfordsville
White Cloud Social
Evan Evans
Robert Howell
Huber
Daisy Huber
Doris Cherryholmes
Russia
Joseph Davies
Moscow
Ida Wooley
Burma Road
Mexico University Opens Doors in 1953
The University of Mexico first opened its doors on June 3, 1953, marking the start of its academic program and campus operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico University
the Unversity of Mexico
Simmerings Celebrate 24th Wedding Anniversary at Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Ed E. Simmering entertained at a New Year dinner Saturday night to mark their 24th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McKeown, Mr. and Mrs. John Simmering and son Erwin, Charles Schen, Helen and Hazel Simmering.
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Ed E. Simmering
Stanley McKeown
John Simmering
Erwin
Charles Schen
Helen
Hazel Simmering
Valley Ladies Aid Meeting Notes Plans and Appointments
The Valley Ladies Aid met for an all day session with 14 members and two guests. New member added. Mrs Homer Mayer led the business meeting as reports from secretary and treasurer were read. Committees named include flower chair Mrs Nick Tinnes social chair Mrs Duane Daering service chair Mrs Harry Hamilton. Plans for Jan 10 lunch at Jim Thompson sale and Jan 16 Washington church meeting with basket dinner and guest speaker Dr Marcus Bach were made. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Jim Deal.
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The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Carl Daering
Milo Phillips
Homer Mayer
Nick Tinnes
Flower
Duane Daering
Harry Hamilton
Jim Thompson
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Oetjen’s Home
Eight members of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid with two visitors met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. F. J. Oetjen’s home. Rev. EB Stuempfig opened the session, with Mrs. Floyd Murdock as chairman in the president’s absence. Reports were read and approved, committee reports given, and Christmas remembrances from boys in service noted. The 7th commandment was discussed by Rev. Stuempfig. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Murdock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
F. J. Oetjen
EB. L. Stuempfig
Floyd Murdock
Stuempffig
Murdock
Merry Makers Club Holds Family Dinner
Nine members of the Merry Makers club and their families were entertained yesterday at the Ed Kleinberg home for the club’s annual dinner. A cooperative chicken dinner was served at noon and cards and a brief business meeting followed. Officers for the new year include Mrs. Ed Kleinberg president, Mrs. Don F. Smith secretary treasurer, Mrs. Orva Scott, and Mrs. Clayton Bear, flower committee.
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Merry Makers Club
Ed Kleinberg
Don F. Smith
Orva Scott
Clayton Bear
Mrs Libe Hosts H E O Club Meeting
Mrs Earle Libe hosted eight H E O club members yesterday afternoon. Roll call featured a current event. Mrs Floyd Olds was named assistant secretary. Mrs Bert Spangler and Mrs Walter Alderson were appointed to compile the 1944 program. A quiz on food waste closed the afternoon. Mrs Bert Spangler to host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Libe
H.E.O. Club
Floyd Olds
Bert Spangler
Walter Alderson
G H M Club Holds Meeting At Blattner Home
Mr and Mrs Victor Blattner hosted the G H M club for an evening of pinochle at their home. High score prizes went to Pearl Parcell and Mrs Robert Wiley, low score to Mr and Mrs Sam Munson, and traveling prize to Mr Parcell. A brief business session followed, with refreshments served.
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Victor Blattner
G.H.M. Club
Pearl Parecell
Robert Wiley
Sam Munson
Parcell
John Sampson
Max Cook
Brief Meeting of Chapter J P E O
Mrs Stella Latechem hosted the regular Chapter J P E O meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs J M Lloyd presided and introduced Mrs George Rudiger who presented a Harper's magazine review as the program.
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Stella Latechem
Chapter J
P.E.O
J. M. Lloyd
George Rudiger
Harper's Magazine
January Meeting of Public Affairs at Fortnightly Club
The Public Affairs department of Fortnightly club held a cooperative luncheon at the YWCA social rooms. Fifteen members ate at one o'clock. Maud McCreedy presided in Mrs. Leslie Gates absence. Anna Dawson reviewed Time of Peace by Ben Ames Williams and led a general discussion.
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Public Affairs Department
Y.W.C.A
Maud McCreedy
Leslie Gates
Anna Dawson
Ben Ames Williams
Birthday greetings mark several local residents’ anniversaries
Mrs. Inez Martin of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club celebrates her 83rd birthday. Marjean Mae Zaiger turns five as four other local figures including Bruce Rup ert Rice and John Krotz observe birthdays. Recipients include Mrs. Francis Feltz Cleo McCoy and others in Crawfordsville East Highland Olpe Kansas and surrounding areas fastening a day of well wishes.
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Journal
Inez Martin
Washington County
Marjean Mae Zaiger
Bruce Rupert Rice
Frank Rice
John Krotz
Francis Feltz
Cleo McCoy
Crawfordsville
Jean Siegle
Emme Smith
Anna Rath
East Highland
H. H. Reister
Alvin Richardson
John McKune Jr. marks 17th birthday today
John McKune Jr. observes his 17th birthday on this date. The event highlights a family milestone with local notice of the occasion.
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John McKune, Jr
Friendly Circle Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Sheetz
Mrs Merle Sheetz hosted an all day Friendly Circle meeting with a cooperative luncheon. Fourteen members and two visitors attended as vice president Mrs Charles Greiner led a brief business session in the president's absence. Mrs John Sherman to host February gathering.
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Merle Sheetz
Friendly Circle Club
Donald Sheetz
Gordon Sherman
Charles Greiner
John Sherman
February Meeting Highlights and Hosts
The February meeting concluded with afternoon refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Don Applegate assisting.
Social calendar features clubs and lodge events this week
Friday brings Rebekah lodge at 8 p.m. and Fast Matrons club supper at Masonic temple. Saturday hosts 19th Century club luncheon and RU Aacneseearee Legion hall co op dinner with dish to pass and initiation. Monday Bible department at 2:30 p.m. Public library. Tuesday V F W Auxiliary meeting and reviews at Judson Circle Baptist church.
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Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Fonitehini Masonic Temple
Frank
Miller
W.R.C
Judson Circle of Baptist Church
Alfred Treverry
A. J. Bielefeidt
Burma
Ithian Sisters and Families
K. P. Hall
Tatapoochan Group Elects Officers
The Tatapochan group of Camp Fire girls held a four o'clock yesterday meeting at Mrs George Dowell's home. Roll call was answered by the few members present. During the proceedings the group elected officers.
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Tatapochan
George Dowell
Honor Mrs. Smith At Farewell Party
Mrs. P. E. Wanerus entertained eight guests Wednesday evening at a combined birthday and going away party for her daughter Mrs. Stan F. Smith who left for Norfolk Virginia to join her husband Sergeant Smith. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lloyd Scott Mrs. Guy Troxell and Anna Waggoner. A two course luncheon followed the games and the guest of honor received gifts.
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P. E. Wanerus
Stan F. Smith
Norfolk
Sergeant Smith
Irs
Lloyd Scott
Guy Troxell
Anna Waggoner
Pansy Hill Club Holds Luncheon and Brief Meeting
Nine members met yesterday at Catherine Flynn’s home for a cooperative luncheon. Club president Mrs. Ernest Was ern led a short business session and presented a home project lesson on nutrition. The next gathering is the annual dinner with families at Charles Wilson’s home.
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Pansy Hill Club
Catherine Flynn
Ernest Wasern
Charles Wilson
Mrs Mae Spessard Hosts Kensington Club Meeting
The Kensington club met at Mrs Mae Spessards home on January 6 with large attendance. Officers for 1944 were named: President Mrs Mae Spessard Vice President Mrs Lucy Simkins Secretary treasurer Mrs Ida Hunt. Sunshine friends names were drawn and a one course luncheon was served.
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Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Mae Spessard
Sunshine Friends
Lucy Simkins
Ida Hunt
Local business meeting elects officers for year
Col leen Godwin was elected president with Patricia Weldin as vice president Janet Sweet as secretary Carla Guther as treasurer Biddy Johnson as play ist and Joanne Trovsovsky as scribe. Meeting closed with a song and a candy treat served by Mrs. Dowell.
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Colleen Godwin
Patricia Weldin
Janet Sweet
Carla Guther
Biddy Johnson
Joanne Trovsovsky
Dowell
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Italy
Bob
Wolf’s Flower
John H. Schulty
Eugene Jenning
Washington State
Eugene R. Hotle
Mrs
W. H. Hotle
Brugene Snider
Fairfield
Arthur Dale
Lady Broke
Adrienne Wanerus Smith
Stanley F. Smith
C.A
Camp Pendleton
Virginia
Sgt
Louis Larsen
Fort Dix
Lloyd Walker
Mrs. Larsen
Minden
Nebr
Clyde B. Finke
General Delivery Bk. K
Treasure Island
Capons
Leo Shelangoski
Alma Hearne Holland
Nashville
Tenn
S. W. Brookhart
Myrtle Poole
Della Brookhart
Roger K. Banks
I.R.T.C
Camp Fannin
Vicks
Demons
NAVY
C. F. Mayer
O.1c.s
White Cloud Social Club
Ent
CG. V. Grall
Valley Ladies
Mrs. Daering
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Libe
H.E.O
Pittsburgh
Auto Parts
West Madison
Blattner Home
Glenn L. Wilson
John Kiene
Olpe
Kans
Club
Don Applegate
Motor Service
aBisie Gingaburner
Public Library
James
T.A
V.F.W
P.m
K.C. Hall
American Home Dept
John A Stewart
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Noble Grand Circle
Helen Heilman
Wean
Tostay
New Haven
Tatapoochan Group
Mrs. Smith
Little’s Furniture
Judy
Mickey
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
MGM
Tommy Dorsey
Kay Kyser
His
the Fox
Washington
Spy
Ellen Drew
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