Wellman Savings Bank Names Officers at Annual Meeting
The Wellman Savings Bank held its annual meeting on January 11 with all officers re elected. RE E Yoder pres Roy Durian ex vice pres Rex Levert cashier Catherine Smith asst cashier Mrs Smith replaces Clarence Rowe whose family moved to Broadus Montana for health reasons Ronnie. Committees were read including examining finance relief education and social groups with multiple named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF. Mayer
Wellman
Wellman Savings Bank
E. Yoder
Roy Durian
Rex Levert
Catherine Smith
Ronnie
Betty Rampelberg
Chicago
Vic Rampelberg
Pfe
Matt. McKinney
Philadelphia
Arthur Gardner
McKinney
Gardner
John Bissey
S. E. Israel
Washington
Mrs. Guy Hosts Indian Creek Club Luncheon
The Indian Creek Club met with Mrs Hap Guy for an all day meeting in Sandy Hook. Eleven members enjoyed a covered dish dinner and officers were elected: Ralph Coroning president Lloyd Farrier vice president Herbert Everett secretary treasurer Harry Anderson entertainment chair with Ernest Salts and Wloah Farrier as helpers. The next meeting will be January 26 with Mrs Hl Ww Mineart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Indian Creek Club
Hap Guy
Ralph Coroning
Lloyd Farrier
Herbert Everett
Harry Anderson
Ernest Salts
Wloah Farrier
Ww. Mineart
Ainsworth OES Sets Committees
Ainsworth January 14 at a meeting of the O W S a request was read from the worthy grand matron asking each member of the order to give a 25 dollar contribution toward a fund for lodging and relief.
Edith Lyn Harrison and Sgt William Leatherberry wed in El Centro
Edith Lyn Harrison daughter of Mrs Alice Harrison of El Centro California married Sgt William J Leatherberry United States Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs H Leatherberry of Cherokee Iowa. The ceremony took place at St Pauls Episcopal Church El Centro. Leatherberry is grandson of W L Smylie of Ainsworth Nebraska and his mother formerly lived in Ainsworth. The Leathberrys reside in El Centro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lyn Harrison
Alice Harrison
el Centro
Calif
William J. Leatherberry
U. S. Marine Corps
H. Leatherberry
Cherokee
Towa
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sgt
Leatherberry
W. L. Smylie
Ainsworth
Set
Funeral Services For Gerald Simon Held at St. Mary's
Funeral services were held at 9 30 a m Thursday in St Marys church for Gerald John Simon infant son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Simon who died at home Tuesday born July 5 1943 Rt Rev Monsignor Ber hard Jacobsmeier celebrant with Louis Pailliotet and Reno Droll as acolytes casket bearers were Marvin Simon Lawrence Thomann William and Marvin Deutsch Burial at Mount Olivet cemetery Surviving are parents two sisters maternal grandparents and paternal grandmother Also note Pfe Cleldon F Grout stationed in England with the Army Air Forces and Lloyd Krotz of New Liberty visiting Riverside after Geralds death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olivet
Rudolph Simon
Janet
Lara Bell Simon
George W. Deatsch
Minnie Simon
Pfe Cleldon F. Grout
England
Army Air Forces
L. A. Grout
Riverside
Grout
Salem
Oregon
Lloyd Krotz
New Liberty
Gerald John Simon
Resin harvest from river copals by Congo natives
River copals and varnish resins are harvested from river beds by Belgian Congo natives. Expeditors trek long distances to reach beds where fossilized gum formed from forests. A year’s total take may reach about 17 000 tons.
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Belgian Congo
Mrs. Rice Hosts Y Social Club Gathering
Riverside event at Mrs. O B Rice home northeast of Riverside featured Johanna Colbert winning first honors and Mrs. I Skubal taking consolation in an afternoon of games. Lunch followed and guests included Johnny Colbert Margaret Libensuth and Rita Metz Margie Streb will host January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
O. B. Rice
Bance
Johanna Colbert
I ¥. Skubal
John Anny Colbert
Margaret Libensuth
Rita Metz
Margie Streb
Wellman Lodges Install Officers
Wellman January 14 1 O O F and Rebekah lodges installed officers for both orders. Names include Myrtle Blumenstein Meda Hall Lela Goodwin Evie Zilmer Hazel Enfield Nellie Groff Alma Huber Mae Wetrich Ruth Bringman Ida Nichol Tresa Yoder Melvin Yoder Glen Blumenstein Delbert Maxwell Jay White Bud Nickell Omer Green Milo Eckhardt and other officers. Guests attended the regular meeting with study on local chapter articles and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Rebekah
Rebekahs
N. G
Myrtle Blumenstein
V. G
Meda Hall
Ree
Sec'y
Lela Goodwin
Fin Lee
Olivia Sehlanbaugh
Treas
Evie Zilmer
Aileen Millice
Hazel Enfield
Glen Blumenstein
See'y
Woow
Wagkamon
Fin
See
Irvin Goodwin
Verlin Nickell
John Kinsinger
T. Ww
Zillmer
T. G
Merle Senfield
Milo Eckhardt
Love
Omer Green
A. Wetrich
Jay White
L. S&s
Vv. G
Bud Nickell
Rs. S
Delbert Maxwell
Merwin Rugg
Te Cat
Rex Severt
Thatcher Hosts Fellowship At Country Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Thatcher hosted the adult S S classes and Baptist Youth Fellowship at their country home south of town on Wednesday night. After an enjoyable evening of entertainment light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thatcher
S. S
Baptist
How to Roast Soybeans for Flavor
The procedure roasts soybeans after soaking overnight then rinsing. Simmer for an hour in fresh salted water, drain, pat dry, and spread on a shallow pan. Roast in a moderate oven at 350 degrees until brown, then salt while hot.
Washington Lodge Regular Meeting Schedule
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as W M and A W Yard as secretary.
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Washington Lodge No
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard
Burlington Trailways and Bee Line Timetables Published
Local bus schedule lists Westbound and Eastbound routes from Washington with departures to Omaha Chicago Iowa City Mt. Pleasant and Knoxville. Tickets available at the Bus Depot and North Side Cafe. Depot at Congress Hotel.
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Burlington Trailways
Washington
Omaha
Chicago
Washington Oe
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
BEE Line Transit
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
Knoxville
Congress Hotel
Sullivan Bus Lines Put Washington to Iowa Route Details
Sullivan Bus Lines schedules show departures from Washington at 5 15 a m 1 15 p m and 9 15 p m bound for an Iowa ordnance plant and intermediate points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Bus Lines
Washington
Iowa
W.S.C.S. January Meeting and Youth Social Highlights
Crawfordsville reports the January W.S.C.S. meeting with 24 members one visitor and five children. Esther Hall story told by D. W. Githens, plans for Family Night, and refreshments by the committee. Union Y.P. society held a corn popping and molasses candy evening at sponsor Mrs. W. Wooley's home. Ora Marlatt's first birthday celebrated with war stamps gift. Methodist Youths Fellowship enjoyed a social at Glen Beenblossom home with games songs and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W.S.C.S
Rose Moorhead
Jean Rich
D. W. Githens
Esther Hall
San Diego
Calif
Mabel Anderson
Irene Bloomquist
Margaret Yeager
Florence Henss
Ruby Beauchamp
Katharine Williams
Union Young Peoples Society
W. ©. Wooley
Little Ora Marlatt
Ora Marlatt
Orris
Clarence Hering
Arthur Orris
Fred Orris
Ainsworth
Paul Howell
Columbus Junction
S. K. Orris
Dorothy
Ralph Orris
Clarence Herring
Virgil
Viola
Beenblossom
Methodist Youths Fellowship Society
Glen Beenblossom
Train schedule fragment shows multiple named trains and routes
A partial timetable lists trains such as Golden State Limited No 8 and No 4, Southwest Express No 11 and No 13, Californians Nos 43 and 44, and mixed trains No 28 and No 22 with departure and arrival times. It mentions agents L L Goodlan and F Anderson and lines for M and St P and P RR Co and west and east bound local services between Davenport Kansas City and Washington routes.
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C. R. Ba
Golden State Limited
Ratae
Southwest Express
Washington
Kansas City
California
F. Anderson
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
District Letters From Washington County Soldiers
Short excerpts from letters received by the county show updates from local boys serving in the armed forces. Messages describe daily life, distances from home, and encouragement to neighbors.
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Washington County
Purple Heart Awarded to Private Walter L Johnson
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Washington R R 4 announce their son Private Walter L Johnson has received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in the Pacific. In a letter home he says parcels arrived well and expresses thanks for the Christmas gifts sent by family and friends, noting the decent assortment of candies and useful items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Washington R. R. 4
Pvt
Walter. L. Johnson
Pacific
Pvt. Johnson
Soldier Letters From New Zealand and Home Share Christmas Cheer
LT. REX HAZEN writes from abroad detailing Christmas mail from family and friends, New Zealand visits, and hospitality in Wellington. He notes the Purple Heart missing piece sent home, mentions Marion Engle and Roger, and promises to write more from his U.S. Army post.
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New Zealand
England
Wellington
Dad
Pelts
Rex Hazen
U. S. Army
Foreign Service
Howard
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Atch
Whenh
Geo
Peter Lorre
Brenda Marshall
Raoul Walsh
Walt Disney Color Cartoon
Pluto
FOX
Irene Arthur
Mable Thompson
Latimer Davis
Vera O'Connor
Nora Spessard
Orville Thoma
Edith Richards
Audra Pearson
Orie O'Connor
Mary Lord
Eva Blankenhorn
Marie Colthurst
Gladys Coon
Lulu Moore
Eloise Vedt
Effie McCreedy
Louise Boileau
Mary O'Connor
Mabel Thompson
Mrs. Guy
Ainsworth O.E.S. Names ‘Committees
Richards
Phillips& Hlebner
John Shields
Gerald Simon
St. Mary’s
E. J. Perry
Cleveland
Ohio
Alka Seltzer
ADC
Harry Hopkins
Texas
Wendell Willkie
C. Nelson Sparks
Akron
Grand
District of Columbia
International
Mrs. Rice
Y” Social Club
Wellman Lodges
Yale
Eugene Pallette
Charlotte Greenwood
Edward Everett Horton
Tony de Marco
William le Baron
Mae Ke
America
Children OF Mars
Junder
Merry Melody
The
BEE Line Bus Depot
W. C. Bell
Winga’s Cafe
Ross Motor
Oskaloosa
L. Goodlan San
Leighton M.carthy
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
United States
Mary
Ile
Bee Roger
Poe
U. S
B. B. Hickenlooper
Mihereas
War Production Board
U.S. Victory
IB. B. Hickenlooper
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