War letters from home reveal overseas addresses and hospital needed
The document lists new overseas addresses for soldiers in England Belgium and the Pacific. It notes hospital status captured in letters from Pvt Thomas Tanner Pfc Albert Spangler and others. It also describes Christmas Red Cross parties for London orphans and the emotional impact on troops and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Tanner
Pvt
Thomas W. Tanner
England
Tanners
War Department
Belgium
Thomas Eland
Margaret Wykert
Columbus Junction
Camp Wolters
Texas
Judith
John Wykert
T. L. Land
Letts
Glenda Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Winnie Churchill
London
Glenda
Red Cross
States
Santa
Santa Claus
Riverside Locals in Brief News Items
Clay Wingler torpedoman third class is on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Wingler and family in Riverside. Henry Klein sold his farm southeast of Riverside to William Winger and moved to Iowa City to live with his son Fred Klein and family. Mr and Mrs Pert Brown of Davenport stayed with Lewis Moberly southeast of Riverside for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Clay
Oun Wingler
Torpedoman
Bdward Wingler
San Francisco
Calif
Pacific
Leyte
Henry Klein
William Winger
Iowa City
Fred Klein
Pert Brown
Davenport
Lewis Moberly
Local Guard Crafts Wind Mask in Belgium
Sgt Pershing Wadsworth of Hockmart Ga fashions a wind mask from a scarf to battle harsh weather near Odeigne Belgium. Signal Corps radiophoto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing Wadsworth
Hockmart
Odeigne
Belgium
Signal Corps Radiophoto
International
Ladies Aid Groups Elect Officers at January Meetings
Group meetings of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society elected officers for the coming year at several sessions. Groups 1 and 3 met at Mrs. Crone to elect leaders and officers, and Group 2 re elected leaders at Mrs. Fuhr’s home. Group 4’s gathering included devotions, an auction that boosted bazaars to 102.65, and installation of officers with Florence Woodford présiding. Delegates were chosen, committees named, and an essay contest proposed for West Chester schools. The 1st group set a February social at Federated church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Groups
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Frank Crone
Glenn L. Wilson
Crone
Carl J. Roberts
Tom Rickey
Heddare
Jo- Ann Wilson
Whiel
Bulky
Vale Fuhr
Archie Buwer
John Hughes
Bessie Wead
Hower
Mae Hopengarener
J. P. Wilson
J& C. Carris
Group 4
C. Ss. Letamon
Isiah
Gille
Ri. K. Dougherty
Thomas Gerdes
J. H. Hunter
Fred Neiswanger
Elsie Bratten
R. J. Dawson
Dan Holcomb
Ernest Jones
Dougherty
Nels- Warner
Emma Cherry
Washington
Florence Woodford
Pearl Smith
West Chester
Emma Ralston
Effie Vansickle
Fearl Smith
Mollie Tierney
Louise Hayes
Ida Hough
Retha Hough
Maude Waterhouse
Eva Robertson
Alma Dansee
U.S.O
Lane Schultz
Blanche Robertson
Leslie Hayes
Claudia Poore
Bo Niffeneggar
Dot Bauer
Retha Hioukh
Laura Schultz
Ae Kiva Robertson
Flossie Robertson
Lorena Lynn
Sadie Doseberg
Ella Brimning
Eva Coffey
Flora Ross
Federated Church
Schick Hospital
Clinter
Install Officers of J. W. Baker W R C
Eighteen officers and members attended the J. W Baker Woman's Relief Corps meeting Thursday afternoon. The secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved, auditing committee found the books in fine shape. Red Cross committee received $5 from White Way club for Blood Plasma fund. A rising vote of thanks was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Baker Woman's Relief Corps
Red Cross
White Way Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOX
Vell O Wu Bey
Hanes
David B. Pearson
Medieal
Aviation Engineering Battalion
Geberfield
Dale F Kiesey
Fort Monroe
Virginia
A. FE. Spangler
Town
Pfc
Albert R. Spangler
Netherlands East Indies
G. W. Manuasier
Chanute Field
Rawtowl
Ilewaa
Marfa
Manassier
Bernard J. Walcomb
Marine Corps
Gene Halcomb
Wriggs Street
Fairfield
Iowa
Holcomb
Charles J. Wulff
Julius Wulf
Leo L. Embree
Europe
Holland
France
Ethel Sherman
Cpl
Merl W. Sherman
Luxembourg
John F. Perdock
Clana
Hondo
Redistribution Station
Hot Springs
Ark
Merle A. Simpson
Albert Simpson
John P. Wheeler
Army Ground and Service Forces
Simpson
Special Services Branch
Hot Springs Redistribution Station
Robert F. McLaughlin
A. Alf
T. A.C. Regional Hospital
Ward
Orlando
Pla
Dwight W. Hayes
APO
John EB. Jones
Asa B. Jones
East Fourth Street
Frederick
Frederick News
Cpt. Jones
Ashford General Hospital
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Jones
Eighth Air Force
Harold J
Weir
Matt Welir
Keota
John PP. Randolph
Raymond Wannenberg
Mediapolis
James J. Dvorak
Set. Dvorak
Frank Wall
Marion Wall
Germany
Dee
TeSet
Maurice Meyer
American Red Cross
Corporal
Jacqueline Berke
Tom Dowis
Richard Bb. Dowis
7Th Army
S Sgt
Dowis
Ralph R. Edwards
W. D. Edwards
Edwards
Centerville
Rey, O. J. Vix
Ainsworth
Charles Fix
U. S. Army
9Th
John Nye
Lester L. Worley
D. Worley
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
James Richard Kauffman
William Kauffman
Columbus
Juneiton
Central Pacific Area
Montpelier
Fred E. Reid, Jr
America
Hue
Walls Green
East Polk Se
Apter
Catton
Ts Af
Bb Norton
Evoready
FOR
Automotive Service
Ross Motor Service
Istate
W. J. Norton
Volga
Dennis Morgan
Eleanor Parker
Dane Clark
HELL
Fay Emerson
Pouehe
Warner S
Travel
Ruth LA
Pioneer Drug Store
Dodder
J. W. Baker W.R.C
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