Local News Briefs from Fairfield and Vicinity
Mrs. i G Richardson arrives from California and meets granddaughter Mary Susan Richardson. Pfc Rex Bain of Fort Bragg visits his sister Mrs Maynard Goff and will spend furlough with wife in Fairfield. Mrs Walter Lance and Mrs Ivan Marston attend graduation in Chicago and await transfer orders. Fried chicken dinner at Christian church on Oct 11. Eleanor Peiffer visiting from Cleveland, rationed at Stirling hotel. Pvt Harold E Moore leaves for Camp Gruber after a 15 day furlough with wife and parents. Rummage sale at Presbyter church basement Oct 13 and 14. Joe Howell returns home after hospital stay for a broken leg. Agnes Wheelan’s cousin Wilbert Lisinski funeral in East Pleasant Plain. Mrs Lydia Gideon moved home after nine weeks in care. Edwin M Hartman, Fort Lewis, Washington, on 15 day furlough with wife and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Bain
Fort Bragg
Maynard Goff
Fairfield
Wayne
U S W to Compile Addresses of Men On Wayland's Roll
Wayland October news notes an effort by the United Service Women to collect mailing addresses for all men listed on the local honor roll. The notice asks readers to leave addresses at Magdalene store immediately. Also mentions the Forget-Me-Not event scheduled for October 14 and lists local social updates and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.W
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
United Service
Magdetran
Forget
Me-Not Vale
Ezra Wenger
Virginia
Sam Wenger
Chicago
Varty Verry Richenberger
Church Men Hear Dr Mills Taylor on Mission Needs
Dr Mills J Taylor associate secretary of the United Presbyterian board of foreign missions told Washington church men that war heightened the call for foreign missions and spiritual focus. He urged action from the congregation and noted mission fields in Egypt India Ethiopia and the Sudan as strategic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills J. Taylor
United Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Washington Church
Taylor
United Presbyterian
Egypt
India
Ethiopia
Sudan
Church Brotherhood
Armed Forces
Anne Huisman
Brotherhood
Jessie Stewart
Clarence Logan
Births and hospital notes from Pleasant Plain area
Mr and Mrs Floyd Tucker Pleasant Plain welcomed a daughter last evening weighing six pounds ten and a half ounces Harold Rees Columbus was admitted for observation and dismissed this morning Sam Bowser West Chester received first aid for scalp wounds Mrs James Stancer West Chester had an appendectomy Ray Courtney Route Three was discharged yesterday afternoon Mrs Herbert Askea and daughter Barbara Kay 803 North Avenue B were discharged Mrs Arthur Davison and son Burdette Lee Route Four were dismissed this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tucker
Pleasant Plain
Harold Rees
Columbus
Sam Bowser
West Chester
James Stancer
West Cheser
Ray Courtney
Route Three
Herbert Askea
Barbara Kay
North Avenue B
Arthur Davison
Burdette Lee
Route Four
Junction Triumphs 27 0 Over New London In Iowa League
Columbus Junction high school defeated New London 27 to 0 in a Southeast Iowa league game at New London. Kistler scored three touchdowns and three extra points while Direks added one TD. Junction will play at West Chester Friday October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus’ Junction
New London
Iowa
Kistler
Direks
West Chester
Poultry Leaders Meet in Des Moines and Ames
H W Ramseyer president of the Iowa Poultry Improvement association attends an executive board meeting in Des Moines and will meet the supervisory board at Iowa State College in Ames. Visitors Mr and Mrs Glenn Roberson and Phillip Roberson of Wayne Illinois stay with relatives at the Robertson home. Delta Alpha class social officers corrected: Mrs O E Schmitt president and Mrs Vernon Crull vice president with S N Sorrell secretary and Nick Roth treasurer. Mrs N M Speidel re elected as class teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ramseyer
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Des Moines
Association
Iowa State College
Ames
Glenn Robertson
Phillip
Wayne, Ill
A. J. Robertson
Delta Alpha
Charles Wilson
O. E. Schmitt
Vernon Crull
S. N. Sorrell
Nick Roth
N. M. Speidel
Evangelist George W Kovacic to Speak at Tabernacle
George W Kovacic of Moline will deliver an evangelistic message at the Christian Tabernacle on Wednesday evenings at 7 45 public is invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kovacic
Moline
Christian Tabernacle
War Update Advances Near Aachen and Haaren
The American forces pressed toward Crucifix Hill northeast of Aachen and captured strategic heights one mile north of Haaren while closing on the town. Highway routes out of Aachen are cut as Patton's Third Army presses north of Nancy with Germans retreating to prepared lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haaren
Aachen
George S. Patton
Nancy
Y W invites public to souvenir exhibit at YWCA
The YWCA announces a Thursday evening souvenir exhibit in the Community room open 7:30 to 10 p.m. Volunteers will collect Red Cross donations. People bringing items should contact Mrs. W. B. Dupuis for space needs and bring items to the Y by 7 p.m. Each exhibitor is responsible for her piece. Items include a Garabaldi hat and varied international articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yw.c.a
Red Cross
W. B. Dupuis
Garabaldi
Peru
Royal Palace
Puerto Rico
Pardee and Montgomery Jr. wed in Grand Haven church ceremony
Ruth Tielman Pardee of Grand Haven Michigan and Harry Montgomery Jr of Chicago son of Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery were married in a single ring ceremony at 11 oclock in St James church Grand Haven The couple planned a short wedding trip and will be at home after October 15 at 6811 Paxton Chicago Illinois Montgomery Jr has roots in Washington high school and is a Coca Cola sales manager in Chicago The wedding followed a pre nuptial dinner and reception with family and friends attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Tielman Pardee
Grand Haven
Mich
Harry Montgomery, Jr
Chicago
Harry Montgomery
Washington
St. James Church
Julian Hatton
Rane Haven
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Helen
Montgomery
Paxton
Montgomery, Jr
Richart
Washington High School
Junior College
Coast Guard
Coca Cola Company
Miss Pardee
Herron welcomes Bonnie Jean in Moline
Mr and Mrs Homer Herron of Moline Illinois announce the birth of a daughter Bonnie Jean Saturday morning at Moline Lutheran hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces Mrs Herron the former Dixie Simons. Mrs T J Simon traveled to Moline Friday and Mr Simons returned Saturday night with her. Pvt Richard R Johnston of Camp Robinson Arkansas is expected on furlough with his wife and daughter Julie tomorrow afternoon. Pvt Donald Knight leaves tonight for Camp Shelby Mississippi after a 16 day delay. furlough spent with wife and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Herron
Moline,ll
Bonnie Jean
Lina
Moline Lutheran Hospital
Herron
Dixie Simons
T. J. Simon
Moline
Mr. Simons
Richard R. Johnston
Camp Robinson, Ark
Julie
Pvt
Donald Knight
Camp Shelby, Miss
Throw Rugs Recall Commemoration Moment
Two decorative throw rugs are described as part of a commemorative occasion. The items symbolize a ceremony or celebration, highlighting appreciation and memory. No further context or participants are provided in the text.
Maurine Hughes and Cpl Eckardt Wed in Kansas City
Maurine Hughes daughter of J. W. Hughes of Sedalia Missouri repeated marriage vows with Cpl Roy W Eckhardt son of Louis Eckhardt of Wellman. The ceremony took place Tuesday October 3 in Kansas City Kansas by Judge Clark E Tucker in the presence of Mrs Della Todd Betty Lou Todd and Mrs J R Card. The couple afterward dined at the bride’s uncle’s home and left for Wellman to spend the furlough with Eckhardt’s family. Eckhardt is in the Army Air Corps and stationed at S A A F Warrensburg Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Hughes
J. W. Hughes
Sedalia
Cpl
Roy W. Eckhardt
Louis Eeckhardt
Wellman
Kansas City
Kan
Clark E. Tucker
Della Todd
Betty Lou Todd
J. R. Card
Roy Todd
Eckhardt
Cpl. Eckhardt
Army Air Corps
S.A.A.F
Warrensburg
Birthday Party Marked Eighth Anniversary of Chapter Y
Mrs Glenn L Wilson hosted the regular Chapter Y meeting celebrating the eighth anniversary. Sixteen members attended, with charter member Mrs Carold Putnam present. A social followed a short program featuring piano solos by Mrs Boyd White and a reading by JoAnn Wilson Growing Pains. Jane Hays spoke about the T T T Camp near Buffalo and answered questions about Camp life and the national organization’s camp program. The evening included bridge and refreshments served by Mrs Robert Lytle at a decorated table. The birthday party committee was led by Mrs Putnam with assistance from Mrs Richard A Stewart and Mrs Richard Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn L. Wilson
T.T.T
Carold Putnam
Boyd White
JoAnn Wilson
Jane Hays
Buffalo
P.T.T
Robert Lytle
Putnam
Richard A. Stewart
Richard Young
Bradley Rex Goff Honored On First Birthday
Mr and Mrs Maynard Goff hosted a dinner honoring their son Bradley Rex Goff on his first birthday. The table held Bradley’s birthday cakes with guests including Mr and Mrs E O Bain and son Roger of Wayland Pfe Rex Bain of Fort Bragg NC and his daughter Janice Bain of Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Goff
Bradley Rex Goff
Bradley
E. O. Bain
Roger
Wayland
Pfe
Rex Bain
Fort Bragg
N.C
Janice Bain
Vague addresses tied to church notices
A fragment lists locations and names including Longwell at 317 W Jefferson St No 6, Mrs W F Bickel at 433 E Van Buren St No 7, all described as being “at the church” in a community notice.
Eighth Anniversary and Birthday Events Noted
Mr and Mrs Don Tibbetts celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary today. Kenneth Wayne Sabin son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Sabin of Keota has two candles on his birthday cake. Arlene Bernice Kallous observes her birthday today and her brother Carl John Kallous takes honors on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Don Tibbetts
Kenneth Wayne Sabin
Melvin Sabin
Keota
Arlene Bernice Kallous
Carl John Kallous
Birthday wishes for J A Harwood and Mary Wittmer
Special birthday greetings Are extended to Mrs J A Harwood and Mary Elizabeth Wittmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer of Wayland The note mentions Mary serving in SPAR SB and wishes are extended today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Harwood
Mary Elizabeth Wittmer
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Spar SB
John Haygreen Observes 14th Birthday in Pekin
John Haygreen son of Mr and Mrs G A Haygreen formerly of Washington now living in Pekin Illinois is celebrating his fourteenth birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haygreen
G.A. Haygreen
Washington
Pekin, IL
Community members send birthday congratulations today
A list of birthday congratulations includes Mrs. W A Bealer Mrs. Ralph Nicholson of Ainsworth Mrs. Clifford Thorne Eben Ashby of Pilot Point Helen Creswell former county welfare director Bob McFarlane Ed Chuck and Colleen Strum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A. Bealer
Ralph Nicholson
Ainsworth
Clifford Thorne
Eben Ashby
Pilotburg
Helen Creswell
County Welfare
Bob McFarlane
Ed Chuck
Colleen Strum
Miss Long Reviews Three Act Comedy
Thirty members of the Literature department met in the U W rooms for the October meeting chaired by Edna Mercer. Winifred Long reviewed a current comedy while social hour hosts served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.W
Edna Mercer
Karl Mohr
Winifred Long
A. E. Atchison
Leila Anderson
Carol Forgey
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Scheduled
A morning prayer gathering for Presbyterians will convene at 9 30 Wednesday at the church located at 2038t2 The notice also mentions a related sale event titled Watch the Far Sale with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Surface mound storage pit for vegetables
A method to store vegetables by layering straw on the ground, adding six inches of straw then six inches earth, building to about three feet deep. Add more straw and earth as winter approaches, with a straw tuft vent for aeration that is sealed once winter begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Birthday Dinner Honors James Cook On West Second Street
James Cook celebrated his second birthday at a family dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Milford Cook on West Second Street. Mrs Cook prepared a chicken dinner at noon and the table featured a birthday cake with two candles. Guests included the honoree’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Krotz, Delores Krots Delbert Krots Mr and Mrs John Krotz Marlyn Donald and Bobbie Krotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Milford Cook
West Second Street
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Hbis
Rhys
Wolf’s Flower
I. G. Richardson
Califonia
Harold M. Richardson
Long Beach
California
Mary Susan
Mrnd
Walter Lance
Ivan
Christian Church
Wed
Eleanor Peiffer
Elmer Peiffer
Cleveland
Ohio
Stirling Hotel
Harold E. Moore
Camp Gruer
Okla
O Baby
John R. Moore
Feltives
Moore
Camp Robinson
Air
Presbyter Church
Joe Howell
Ralph Howell
Agnes Whieelan
de Lohberger
Iss Whieelan
Wilbert Linski
East Pleasant Plain
Lydia Gideon
Bethel
Andaughter
Walterager
Madison Streets
Gideon
Washington County
Edwin M. Hartman
Fort Lewis, Ash
Elatives
U.S.W.A
A. B. Magdefray
Bert Moorehouse
Doris Graber
Milburn Gerig
Clarence Wyse
Biloxi
Miss
O. D. Boshart
Dr. Wyse
Chris Wyse
Jackie Alliman
Lloyd Alliman
Pottsville
Clair Sodergren
Albert
Frank Magdefray
C. W. Schlatter
H. H. Hulme
Melvin Roth
Mills Taylor
Clarence Kauffman
Delbert McGuire
James Magdefray
Sodergren
Everette Erb
Denver
Colo
John Martin
Martin
Iowa City
Ella Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Bara Wittmer
Brooks
Harry Brooks
Charles City
Charles Brooks
Louisville
H. C. Brooks
Eli Spiedel
Harold Shepperd
Olds
Harold Spiedel
Brighton
H. L. Wyse
Donnie
Darlene
Willard Hauenstein
Donna
Everette
Little’s Furniture
Junction
Chester
Washington Fruit
Mit
the Tabernacle
Y.W
Ruth Pardee
H. Montgomery, Jr
C. V. Grall
St. James Circle
Baker
White Shrine
Noble Grand Circle
Will Kos
St. Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
Isabelle
Rosalie Combs
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Alma Hearne Holland
Merry Maker Club
Charles Ashby
Priscilla Club
H. M. Shaver
W.S C.S
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Clark Bauer
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Rosemary Club
Raymond Whisler
Diane
Elizabeth Irwin
Helen Levis
Just Us Club
Laden Eine
S. W. Easter
Lincoln P.T.A
Catholic Daughters of America
K.C. Hall
Harmony Club
Cestie
T. M. Harvey
Good Will
P. Finch
St. Mary's Circle
Emil Peiffer
Rebekah Club
Clive Gray
St. Rita Cirely
Grant Humble
S. Marion Ave
Independent Club
Sam Witting
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Walnut Women's Club
Martin Wilson
Country Club
Y.W.C.A
JO Phew Td
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Eva Mouser
Nellie Booth
Robert Benson
H.H. Club
Spencer Reed
Friendship Club
Grace Shaw
Alvin Shaw
Rural Women's Club
Grant Humston
Baptist Church
Cy Bush
Lois Turnipseed
Sunset Park
Walter Jarrard
Will = Richards
Maurice Crawford
Russel Goodin
Kk. BE. Stutsman
Arthur Prall
Marion Ave
W. L. Rukgaber
E. Mainst
Frank
Stephen Washington
Cpl. Eckardt
B. Rex Goff
Miss Long
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Charles Kennedy
Washington, Iowa
Dan Brindley
City Hall
Tulper
This
Heelmans
East Side Square
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