News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Pfc. Daryl W. Pearson, son of Mrs. Audra Pearson of Ainsworth, serves in an anti aircraft battalion in the Marine Corps. He recounts South Pacific duty and a recent stint in the Hawaiian group, noting few actions but snipers remain. Several servicemen receive new addresses, promotions, or leave, including Sgt. R. Francis Haney in the Marshalls, Pvt. Gerald Smith heading to a base, Cpl. Merle Shelman and Cpl. Eldon Conry transfers, and Lt. Robert Frink planning Alameda Base. Also listed are award notices for S/Sgt. John Knott, PFC Donald Klein en route to training, and Lt. Charles Jenkins earning the Air Medal for aerial feats in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl W. Pearson
Audra Pearson
Ainsworth
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Hawaiian
Eilice Islands
Tinian
Gerald Smith
Marine
Arnold Smith
U.S.M.C.R
Br. M. B
Parmia Island
South Carolina
Robert Frink
Moline
San Francisco
Calif
Alameda Base
Mra
Russell A. Frink
Navy Air Corps
Klein Brothers
Carl W. Klein
Webster Grove
Washington
Virginia
Georgia
Carl F. Klein
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Co. L. 87Th Inf. Reg
Fort Benning
Air Fighters Down 375 Jap Planes in Big Battle
Bob and his squad raked enemy zeros as only eight planes faced a larger Japanese force. Bob tallied three confirmed kills and a probable, boosting his total to five after another victory. Lt Frink, son of local residents, earned wings in 1943 and plans to return to duty. Lt Jungbluth returns on 18 day leave from the south Pacific with wife and twins in Elkhart, Ind. Pvt Leonard Witthoft assigned to Ardmore awaiting training. Walter Johnson, overseas two years, reports from California en route home after service in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Vrink
Pacific
Gilberts
Marshalls
Marianas
Bonins
Carolines
Bob
U. S
Frink
Russell Frink
St. Louis
Corpus Christi
Texas
Miami
Chicago
Walter Jungbluth
South Pacific
States
Rachel Negus
Kathleen
Carole
Elkhart
Ind
Jungbluth
C. J. Jungbluth
Walter Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Dublin
California
New Zealand
Wedding and church notices amid Penn home event
News Review notes Saturday afternoon ceremony at the bride’s Penn home and the stationing of Lieut Dale Vorheey at Oak Ridge. It cites radio broadcaster Ted Malone’s journey from England to France and announces Rev. John Belderwieden’s installation as Trinity Lutheran pastor Sunday at 3. The family consists of a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Oakridge
Tenn
Dale Vorheey
Washington
Ted Malone
England
France
John Belderwieden
Trinity Lutheran Church
Plan Recreation Center Opening
Columbus Junction reports the Columbus Youth recreation center will soon open with floors sanded walls cleaned and painted in the Cal Duncan building. A homecoming program at Oakland Presbyterian church in Marshall township Sunday Sept 24 includes addresses by two ministers and a noon basket dinner. Juanita Conehold recently enlisted in the Air WACs and left for Fort Des Moines for basic training. Harold Bliven a petty officer first class and Joe Roche spent the week with Bliven’s mother. Mrs. Mary Redlinger visits her sister in Sigourney. Chapter CX PEO Sisterhood met with plans and a program on flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus Youth Recreation Center
Cal Duncan
Maintreet
Oakland Presbyterian
Marshall Township
J. O. Hall
Winfield
L. B. Deedrick
Cairo
Juanita Conehold
Martin Conehold Ot Letts
Cotter
Air Wacs
Fort Des Moines
Harold Bliven
Joe Roche
TM 38
Louisville
Pearl Bliven
Mary Redlinger
Henry Klett
Sigourney
P_E.O
Louise McCleery
Margaret McKee
Helen Orr
Dorothy Ruth Huston
Washington County Women to Receive Graduate Nurse Degrees
Girls from Washington County will be awarded the degree of graduate nurse at the University of Iowa during a Sunday afternoon ceremony. The event underscores their successful completion of the program and marks a milestone in local nursing education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
University of Iowa
Earworm Control Tips for Corn Silks
The article suggests using high quality mineral oil applied to the ear silk via an oil can three to four days after silk appearance to prevent earworms. It also notes tying a tight string around the ear tip after pollination to block worm entry, suitable for small plots but not ideal for large commercial operations.
Orchids Fail To Thrive In U S Open Gardens
Orchids fail to grow in U S open gardens unlike thriving specimens in Middle America. The note contrasts regional horticultural outcomes and hints at climate or care differences impacting cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle America
Quieting Title Sought in Washington County Land Dispute
In Washington County Iowa Maynard L Goff and Keeva M Goff sue Simon P Teeple and others including county officials and various claimants over Lot Fifteen in W H Rousseau subdivision. The petition seeks a decree quieting title in fee simple and barring adverse claims with a court appearance by October 28 1944.
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Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington County
Iowa
Simon Pv. Teeple
Morgan Hart
Hiram A. Stone
Hiram Stove
Whar. H. Rousseau
William H. Rousseau
G. R. Stone
James M. Ferguson
Laura M. Ferguson
Eliza Springer
A. Anderson
Washington County Savings Bank
Myrtle Cavin
Myrtle Fisher Cavin
J. Fisher
Fred
Iowatown
W. H. Rousseau
Row City
Washington
Clerk of the District Court of
Court of Washington
George F. Morrison
West Chester P T A Seeks September Meeting
Chester P T A held its September meeting with president Mrs Fred Lads off presiding. Mrs Walter Bauer spoke on What Hagen of Discipline. J L Calkins announced the Russian Drive for clothing, Sept 24 30. Refreshments were served by the committee and each teacher received a rosy apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Fred Ladsoff
Walter Bauer
Hagen
J. L. Calkins
Homer Porter
Troy Forinash
Merle Eohete
Lyle Romin
Charles Greiner
Clyde Denison
Good Breakfast Shirred Eggs with Bacon
A simple recipe for baked eggs in individual dishes. Butter grease pans, line with bread slices, place bacon around edges, crack an egg into each, and bake at a moderate oven until the desired doneness. Finish with a dab of butter.
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SP Theatre 7
Franchot Tone
Ella Raines
Alan Curtis
Best Pictures
William J. Masson
C Y
Fleet Post Office
New York City
W. J. Masson
R. Francis Haney
Marshall Islands
Cpl
Merle W. Shelman
APO
New York
Ethel Shelman
Eldon Conry
Curtis Technical Training School
Camp Curtissair
Reno
Nev
A.B.S
R.A.A.B
Reno, Nev
Paul A. Dodder
Oklahoma City
Okla
H. M. Dodder
Sacramento
Will Rogers Field
John Knott
H. H. Knott
Mra. Knott
Knott
Army Air Corps
Mediterranean
Clarence E. Haifley
H. Haifley
Red Cross
Everette H. Snider
Chestnut Cavalry
Jett Hollis
Leland Ross
Camp Robinson, Ark
Ft. Ssh
Oklo
Marie Bozman
Everett Hozman
Columbus City
Lewis Linville
Hawaii
John A. Riley
John Riley
Navy
Pvt
Harold &L. Baoulton
George C. Boulton
Belgium
War Department
George M. Holland
Owassa
Mich
Africa
Sicily
Michigan
Hifta
Charles W. Jenkins
J. J. Jenkins
Italy
Army Air Forces
Iowa State College
Ames
John Shields & Sons
Methodist Church
Studio Girl
Fox
Anne Baxter
Michael O'Shea
Jimmy Lydon
Lynn
Ion Antonescu
Romania
Moscow
Antonescu
International
Leonard Witthoft
Army Air Field
Ardmore
Plan Recreation Center
U. 8
Morotai Island
Douglas MacArthur
Army Signal Corps
International Soundphoto
Tring Fredtac March
Alexis Smith
Donald Crisp
Alan Hale
Ate
Imney Smith
John Carradine
Bill Henry
Walter Hampden
Robert Bartat
Joyce Riynowd
State of
Maynard L. Goff and
Keeva M. Goff
Plaintilfs
Pennsylvania
Chester P.T.A
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