Local Addresses and Military Transfers in Wilmaton Area
Local notices list military transfers and new addresses including T J Berdo at 43 Class 17 1 92nd C T D Alva Okla and Ssgt Donald K Proudfit APO 9396 New York City N Y. Also Pvt William R Miller Camp Reynolds Greenville Penn and Sgt George A Green APO 9210 New York City plus visits and hospital news from area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Berdo
Jefferson Barracks
Thomas J. Berdo
C.T.D
Alva
Okla
Raymond Dayton
C. QO
Dayton
Donald
K. Proudfit
New York City
N.Y
Vick Miller
William R. Miller
Camp Reynolds
Greenville
Penna
U.S. Army
Maxine Morrow
Ada Denison
Danville
J. B
Krenmyre
Woodward
J. H. Krenmyre
Ainsworth Methodist Church
John R. Guthrie
L. L. Moothart
Chatham Field
Georgia
Hospital Births and Discharges List Local Residents
James Painter was admitted Saturday afternoon as a medical patient at the hospital. Discharged: Ezra Kunkel, Ruth Ann George, Mrs Shrum Lewis, Gary Allen, Mrs Ralph Martin, Mrs Pearl Carlson. Mr. and Mrs Ralph Peiffer welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds nine ounces born at 9 45 last night. Mr. and Mrs Anthony Mondie welcomed a son weighing seven pounds four and three quarter ounces born at 1 15 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Kunkel
Brighton
Ruth Ann George
Avenue D
Shrum Lewis
Gary Allen
Keota
Ralph Martin
South Third Avenue
Pearl Carlson
Washington
Ralph Peiffer
Route Four
Anthony Mondie
North Avenue
Kalona Triumphs 85 29 Over Riverside In Wistful Battle
Riverside high school fell 85 to 29 at home as Kalona high school dominated late in the game. Grady led Kalona with 15 points including seven field goals, while Kos scored 15 for Riverside and Hartzler added 7. Riverside had led 8 6 after the first quarter before Kalona surged in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Jan
Riverside High School
Public School
Kalona High School
Kalona
Hershberger
Kalena
Grady
Dale Kos
Dean Hartzler
Kalons Juniors
I. G. White Woman's Relief Corps installs officers
The I. G. White WRC held a Saturday meeting with a 12:30 cooperative dinner at the Legion hall. Ada Bell Murphy joined as a new member. four of her sons serve. Officers were installed including C. E. Sisk as president and Mary Salladay as secretary. committee lists and duties were announced. future meetings set for the first Saturday of each month. The corps also received $2 from the Merry Maid club for the blood plasma fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
O.bb. Schmitt
Ada Bell Murphy
C. E. Sisk
Ben Coppock
Florence Dayton
Mary Salladay
Emma Garrett
Mabel Gray
Illie Murdock
Margaret Jarrard
Hayes
Gray
Garrett
Dawson
Murdock
Soppock
Val Fuhr
Pehalty
Mary Johnson
Moriarty
Robert Lowe
Hsther Hayes
Hihel Steele
Brinning
Red Cross
Lucy McGaffey
Schmitt
Pearl Whistler
Doctor Gray
Laura Graham
Dayton
Miss Schully
Hampsher
Ritz
Flower
Effie Murdock
Carrie Boileau
Marie Baker
Whistler
Lowe
Merry Maid Club
Keep Clothes Fit by Choosing Purposeful Fabrics
Guidance on garment care advises selecting fabrics suited to use, airing clothes regularly and using dress shields to protect fabric from perspiration and deodorant buildup. It emphasizes preventing damage and maintaining fit through proper fabric choice and upkeep.
War News From Italian Fronts Mid War Report
American forces push to seize Mt La Chi ai and Mt Porchia as an expanded ridge line forms north east of Cervero. British forces cross Teceia river and establish a Maggiore beachhead while snow slows the Adriatic advance. Germans pull back to an 8 mile front south of Pescara toward Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catecina Vacchio
Cervero
Mt. la Chiai
Mt. Porchia
5Th Army
Teceia
Maggiore
8Th Army
Fox Theater Opens in Washington Thirty Years Ago
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Fox Theater opening in Washington. The first show aired January 10, 1914, in a building erected by E. G. Fox and run by the Flectric Theater company. Clyde Pratt managed the Fox until 1922, after which Ralph Pratt took over and now operates both the Fox and State theaters with his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theater
Washington
E. G
Fox
Flectric Theater Company
George Pratt
Clyde
Ralph
Winfield
Clyde Pratt
The
State
Pratt Brothers
Miss Schlarbaum Dies Near Brighton
Ella Schlarbaum died at her Wayland area home after a week of illness. The body is at Stacy funeral home and will move to the home of her sister in law, Mrs. Alex Schlarbaum, for a 1:30 p.m. service Wednesday followed by a 2:30 p.m. Lutheran church service at Germanville. She was born January 17, 1869 in Merimac and moved to the Brighton vicinity about 50 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Ella Schlarbaum
Brighton
Stacy
Alex Schlarbaum
Germanville Lutheran Church
Miss Schlarbaum
Army and Navy Families Make Short Moves and Visits
Bill Steele transfers from Norman Oklahoma to Corpus Christi Texas at the U S Naval Air Training Center. Captain Fred Blick and Pvt Ruth Blick plan furloughs from Utah and Kansas respectively. The Skiptons plan to move to Shenandoah and take a new job at Spurgeon store. A group of Washington area air corps officers dined in San Antonio with several military families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Steele
Norman
Okla
William E. Steele
U. S. Naval Air Training Center
Corpus Christi
Texas
Fred Blick
Army
Army Air Base
Kearnsfield
Utah
Pvt
Ruth Blick
WAC
Fort Riley
Kan
Blick
Pierce
Charles Sehulty
George Bartholomew
Donald
Robert Palmer
Jimmy
Jackie Joe
Frank Skipton
Robert
Shenandoah
Skipton
Spurgeon
Lytle
Washington
Army and Navy Air Corps
San Antonio
C. J. Brown
Muroe
Calif
Donald Shepherd
Brooksfield
C. KB
Gene” Tucker
Randolph Field
Lawrence M., Whisler
Eagle Pass
Ellis Finke
Instru
Joan Brown and Lt Shepherd Wed in San Antonio Ceremony
Major and Mrs. O J Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Joan to Lt Donald E Shepherd son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shepherd of Washington. The double ring ceremony was held at Travis Park Methodist Church San Antonio with Rev Frank H Heberlein officiating. The couple will live in Austin Texas after a brief leave with the Shepherd family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
O. J. Brown
Muroc
Calif
Joan
Donald E. Shepherd
Frank Shepherd
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
Frank H. Heberlein
Travis Park Methodist Church
Major Brown
Brown
Shepherd
Washington High School
State University of Iowa
Brooks Field
J. C. Penney Co., Inc
Army Air Corps
Austin
Mrs. F. B. Miller Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon
Mrs. Frank B. Miller hosted a one o clock luncheon meeting for thirteen members and visitor Josephine Bailey. Frances Miller Nancy Patterson and Marsha Bailey served. Centerpiece featured winter fruits. Mrs. Boyd Erdo led a book review on We Can Not Escape History by John T Whitaker, discussing events from 1938 to 1942 and Pearl Harbor. Mrs. Baldrige shared California incidents and Miss Bailey spoke on German concentration camps and Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Miller
Nineteenth Century Club
Josephine Bailey
Frances Miller
Nancy Patterson
Marsha Bailey
Boyd 3Erdo
John T. Whittaker
Manchuria
Pearl Harbor
Berdo
A. E. Baldrige
California
American Red Cross
Birthday celebration honors Bette Snakenberg with family dinner
Bette Snakenberg, observed birthday yesterday, was guest of honor at a three course dinner hosted by her mother Mrs. Paul Snakenberg. The gathering included high school senior friends Shirley Dunlap Virginia Gibson Lila Holden Phyllis Brown Frances Falk Lois Mace and Margaret Ann Jungbluth. Mary Baldrige of Iowa City could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Snakenberg
Paul Snakenberg
Shirley Dunlap
Virginia Gibson
Lila Holden
Phyllis Brown
Frances Falk
Lois Mace
Margaret Ann Jungbluth
Mary Baldrige
Iowa City
Navy air corps tent instructor meeting in San Antonio
Lt. Whisler of the navy air corps near Corpus Christi and Captain Tucker met in a San Antonio hotel lobby. Ensign Winker joined the group for dinner in the same hospitality setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Air Corps
Corpus Christi
Texas
Whisler
Captain Tucker
San Antonio
Ensign Winker
Elect Mrs. A White President of Club
Crawfordsville news notes the Social Hour club elects officers for the year with Mrs. Alice White as president and Mrs. Grace Williams as vice president. Secretary treasurer is Mrs. Florence White and the group knotted a Red Cross comfort at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mabel Monson
Red Cross
Alice White
Grace Williams
Florence White
Emma J. Anderson celebrates 90th birthday in home of daughter
Mrs. Emma J. Anderson, part of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, marks her 90th birthday at her daughter Mrs T L Brookhart's home. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Also noted are three Washington-born children now living elsewhere: Richard Clark Mast of Portland Oregon, Dennis Brayton, and Barbara Ellen Coy of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Anderson
The
Journal
T. L. Brookhart
Pittsburg
Washington
Richard Clark Mast
T. M. Mast
Portland
Oregon
Dennis Brayton
Maurice Brayton
Barbara Ellen Coy
Leon Coy
Wellman
Twin Baumgartner twins mark 20th birthday today
Eda and Adam Baumgartner celebrate their 20th birthday today as the twin children of Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner. Janice Faulkner of Muscatine and her cousin Virginia Hasty of Des Moines also have birthdays today and have long enjoyed birthday dinners together. Janice is nine years younger than Virginia. Mrs John Godwin and daughter Mrs Emmett Hayes observe birthdays today. Shirley Ann Flander has a birthday today and her mother Mrs John Flander will observe hers January 12. Others greeting today include Mrs T R Benn Mrs J O Sexton and Mrs P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda
Adam Baumgartner
John Baumgartner
Janice Marie Faulkner
Muscatine
Virginia Hasty
Des Moines
Janice
John Godwin
Emmett Hayes
Shirley Ann Flander
John Flander
Merry Mixer Club Meeting with Mrs Thrapp
The Merry Mixer club met Wednesday with ten members and one guest, Mrs Clarence Johnson. Members shared Christmas memories, gifts were exchanged, an auction of 15 to 50 cent articles was planned for the next meeting, and a cooperative dinner for members and families was set for January 19 with Potatoes creamed chicken and coffee provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Charley Thrapp
Clarence Johnson
Laurel Statler
Merle Thrapp
Lloyd Phillips
Albert Huff Camp Meeting Announced at Congress Hotel
The annual meeting of Albert M Huff Camp No 26 Spanish American War will be held at noon Tuesday January 1 in the Congress hotel. All comrades are urged to attend directed by Dr W Harvey commander 28012.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Huff
Congress Hotel
Dr. W. Harvey
Lt and Mrs Stutsman Honored at Dinner in Iowa City
Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman hosted a dinner at 628 West Main for their son Lieutenant Robert Stutsman and his wife. Eleven guests attended, with Dr. Sherman Watson of Iowa City winning the high score in bridge. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Watson attended with seven months old Ralph. The couple planned to depart tomorrow afternoon from Iowa City for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stutsman
West Main Street
Robert Stutsman
Lieutenant Stutsman
Sherman Watson
Iowa City
Watson
Ralph
Stutsman
Iowa’City
California
Calcutta’s Population and Historic Capital Status
Calcutta's 1 percent million population figure includes Calcutta proper with its commercial section Maidan and Howrah across the river. Founded in 1690 by the British East India Company, Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Maidan
Howrah
British East India Trading Company
British India
Local Braden Community Names Read in List
The Braden community names include F. Whisler, Mrs. Winnie Chalupa Greiner, Betty Jean Snakenberg, Mrs. A. R. Krause and Wilbur Schantz in the reported roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Whisler
Winnie Chalupa Greiner
Betty Jean Snakenberg
A. R. Krause
Wilbur Schantz
Braden
Social Calendar Prominent local clubs and meetings listed
Monday evening programs include the Literature department at 7 45 at the Y W C A with an east entrance. St James P T A meets in the afternoon. Ann Judson Circle reviews Burma Surgeon at 7 30 p m Mrs A Fred Trenerry and Mrs A J Bielefeldt. Pythian Sisters hold a coop supper at K P hall 6 30 p m bring table service. V F W Auxiliary meetings at K C hall. American Home department sessions with film How to get the most out of your refrigerator. Past Noble Grand Circle at 8 p m. Alma Hearne Holland Susie Johnson Rosemary club Lincoln P T A New Haven Ladies Aid all day with pot luck dinner and soldiers boxes. C D A business meeting at 8 p m K C hall. World Will club White elephant exchange Linger Longer club. West Chester Methodist W I C S 3 4 M2 Rural Woman's club annual meeting Thursday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James P.T.A
Ann Judson
Baptist Church
Alfred Trenerry
A. J. Bielefeldt
Burma
Pythian Sisters and Families
K. P. Hall
V.F.W. Auxiliary
P.m
K.C. Hall
American Home Dept
John A. Stewart
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
el Nasak
VW Ua
Bag East
Noble Grand Circle
Helen Heilman
Alma Hearne Holland
Susie Johnson
S. Marion Ave
Fred KE. Miller
S&ehom
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Delcie Cuddeback
C.D.A
Yaned Pee
W.I.C.S
West Chester
J.E. Coffey
Woman's Guild Meeting At Zieglowsky Home
The Woman's Guild of St Pauls Evangelical and Reform met at Mrs Cloyce Zieglowskys home Friday afternoon with sixteen members and six children present. Rev Phillim led scripture John 1 1 14 before a business meeting led by president Mrs Everet Westen. Officers reported financially and volunteers assigned to the flower committee. Cards and letters from service members were read and the gathering closed with the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The February meeting will be at Mrs Anna Landas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Guild
St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Phillim
Everet Westen
Walter Westen
Harold Wilson
Charles Zieglowsky
Anna Landa
Gane-she-ho Girls Elect Officers At Meeting
The Gane-she-ho Camp Fire Girls met Saturday afternoon at Mrs George Dowell's home for a business session. Officers elected include Patty Dupuis president Mare lyn Cook vice president Jane Whitehead treasurer JoAnn Wilson secretary Betty Logatscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowell
Patty Dupuis
Marelyn Cook
Jane Whitehead
JoAnn Wilson
Betty Logat
Community notices from local church groups and clubs
Family dinner at noon at Clarence Jackson home with two dishes to pass and table service. O E S cooperative supper for members and husbands at 6 30. Masonic temple meeting and coffee served. Installation officers gather at 8 p m. Ruth Nichols Missionary society and Mrs Clovee Stewart host at 2 p m. Transportation from church at 1 45 p m. Rebekah club meet at 2 p m with viewing. Prairie Flower Missionary Society all day meeting hosted by Dora Wiley and two co hosts. Co operative dinner at noon Friday Friendship club at 2 p m with Mrs Ben Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jackson
O.E.S
Ruth Nichol
Rebekah Club
Ed Sorrell
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Dora Wiley
Claytor Bear
T. C. Reeves
Co-operative
Dinmter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
William D. Hotle
A.P.O
N. Y
Joe C. Driver
Garden City
Gerald Dettwiler
East Main Street
Driver
Dettwiler
Leona Dusenberry
Davenport
Inlaw
Lewis Dusenbery
George A. Green
James Painter
van Buren Street
Ration News
Armour's Stock Yard
I. G. White
W.R.C
Little’e Furniture
Cc. V. Grall
Joan Brown
F. B. Miller
Chas. George’s
A. White
T. R. Benn
J. O. Sexton
Mrs. Thrapp
Elsie Glassburner
G‘y
Y.W.C.A
WeanesGay
Rosemary Club
John Cherry Lincoln
P.T.A
Rural Woman's Club
Woman’s Guild At
Zieglowsky Home
Little’s Furniture
America
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
Coke
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