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MUSCATINE JOURNAL AKD DEC. 1944 With hose In Four Gaeta Brothers Are Serving Overseas CHARLES GAETA JOSEPH GAETA Charles. Joseph, Vincent and Oarxnelo Gaeta, sons of Louis Gaeta. 2005 Cedar street, are serving with the United States Army in overseas theaters of operations. Pvc.

Charles Gaeta, who entered service in June, 1941, is serving with an armored division Germany. Sgt. Joseph C. Gaeta is with the 20th Bomber Command in India and China. Sgt.

Gaeba entered the Army in May, 1942. P-'t. A. Gaeta, who is now with combat engi- i.ee:-.- in England, entered service in February of this year and I'vl. Cannclo J.

Gaeta, who entered the Army in May, 1944, is with an infantry unit in the Pacific. ARRIVES IN FRANCE Robert Greene, Muscatine, serving with an anti-tank division, attached tu an infantry unit, has- arrived in France, his wii'e, now residing at 732 East Sixth street, Davenport, has been informed. He entered the June 13 cf lhis year and trained at Camp Hood. Tex. IN Powell, seaman second class in the United States navy, has been transferred from Farragut, Idaho, to the U.

S. Naval Construction Reception, der pot at Camp Parks, Shoemaker, Cclif. His parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Powell, formerly of Muscatine. now reside at 732 East Sixth street, Davenport. REACHES INDIA Cpl. Carl Schenkel has arrived safely in India, according to word received by his wife, Mrs. Carl 224 Iowa avenue.

Cpl. Schenkel has been in service lor the and a half AWARDED WINGS E. Nordeen, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

M. Nordeen, 1007 Cedar street, has been awarded his silver wings and simultaneously earned the bars of a flight officer when the army air forces advanced pilot ichool at Williams Field. Ariz, graduated another large class of iliers. He formerly attended Mus- r-atine junior college. BACK FKOM OVERSEAS Maurice B.

Furlong, Mo. M. arrived home Christmas eve for a 30 day leave following 20 months of overseas duty. He entered the service in August, 1942, later taking.part in the invasion of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy. At the completion of his leave he will, report at Lido N.

for reassignment. years and- was stationed at F.t. Sam. Houston, before being transferred. to.

Edward O'Hare, Ace Pilot, Is Declared Dead Lt. Comm. Edward O'Harc, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H.

Wooster, 603 1-2 East Ninth street, hero of aerial action in the Pacific war theater for which he was awarded Congressional Medal of Honor, has been officially presumed to be dead, according to word received by Mr. and Mrs. Wooster. Lt. Comm.

O'Hare had been reported as missing: in action since Nov. 27, 1943. Official notification was received recently by Mrs. Rita O'Hare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Wooster, who makes her home at Coronado, Calif. Correction. Through an error the picture of a Muscatine man, Robert Fletcher, was used on the prisoner war page of the annual edition The man referred 'to in the article was Pfc. Robert J. Fletcher of Columbus Junction, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Hai'ry Fletcher. The Journal deeply regrets this mistake. ATTENDING SCHOOL Caj V. Christensen, seaman second class, whose home is at West Liberty, and who recently completed boot training at Farragut, Idaho, is now attending the U.

S. armed guard school at the naval repair base at San Diego, Calif. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Viggo Christensen of Atalissa.

Major Praises Attainments of Capt. V. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Verl Miller, Atalissa, have received a letter from Major General John K.

Cannon informing them that their son, Capt. Verl J. Miller, has been awarded the first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross. The message from Maj. Gen.

Cannon states: "I am happy to be able to tell you your son, Capt. Verl J. Miller, has been awarded the highly coveted first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross for outstanding achievement in action against the enemy. Only a few men who fly against the enemy so honored. "Capt.

Miller by his courage and devotion to duty has set an example which has made his comrades proud to serve with him. As the commander of the air force in which he serves I also take pride in his accomplishments and appreciate to have with me in the Twelfth Air Force such an outstanding air man." AWARDED WINGS James Edward Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Klein, 989 Newell' avenue, was awarded his silver gunner's wings and promoted to the grade of corporal when he completed his flexible gunnery course for radio men at the Yuma Army Air this week.

Prior to his training in flexible gunnery, Cpl. Klein graduated from the Radio Operators and i Mechanics School, Sioux Falls, S. D. He is a graduate of Muscatine high school and attended Muscatine junior college Pvt. A.

Reaches France Wilton Arthur F. W. Giese has arrived safely somewhere in France according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Philson Lincoln. Private Giese entered the service in May, 1944 and received his training at Camp Wolters, and Camp Grtiber, Okla.

ON HOLIDAY TRIP Laurel Harms, radio -man first class in the: stationed at Treasure Island, daughter of and Mrs. L. Harms of 215 East Eighth street, is spending the holidays visiting Miss Martha Heller at Long Beach, and Mrs. George A. Ford at Los Angeles.

Mrs. Harms, who has been spending the two months at San is visiting Miss Heller at Beach also. Lfc C. R. Bright Wins Awards on Combat Service Columbus First Lt.

Charles R. Bright, formerly of Columbus Junction, and son of Mayme Bright, of Mt. has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Presidential Unit citation for extraordinary achievement while serving as the navigator of a B-17 'Flying Fortress on combat missions over Germany and enemy occupied Europe. Lt. Bright, a member of 91st Bombardment Group, veteran heavy bomber group with over two years service in the European theater of operations, participated in attacks on enemy targets ranging from support of the ground troops on the continent to the hammering of German aircraft factories, rail centers, and oil refineries deep in the heart of the Reich.

Lt, Bright, who has since returned to the United States, took part in the group's 200th aerial assault. Since then this veteran group, combat home of the "Memphis Belle," and first group to complete 100 high altitude bombing missions from this theater, boasts a total of more than 250 daylight trips over continental Europe. Lt. Bright was graduated from the Columbus high school in 1942. He was employed in the Benteco store in Columbus Junction before joining the air force in November, 1942.

Lieut. Russell R. Newell, who is stationed at Chanute Field, 111., visited the first of the week with his father, Hugh R. Newell, and other relatives and friends. Lieut, and Mrs.

John Huston of Chicago are expected, here Friday to spend the week-end with Mr. Huston's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Huston. Lieut. Huston is to report at Philadelphia next week for active service. Lloyd Lee Moran, who returned home on leave Saturday, Dec. 23, to visit his wife and family and his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Warnie Moran, has been granted a five day extension before returning to the east coast. Cpl V. Foster Tells Pythians Of Life in Iran A talk on life and customs in Iran given by Cpl. Virgil N.

Foster, who spent 26 months in Iran, highlighted the program at the meeting of the Knights of Pythias Friday evening. Second rank work was conferred and third rank also planned for Friday night was postponed until Jan. 5. Events of the lodge during the year included installation of 1944 officers on Jan. 14 and installation of 1945 officers, with Arthur Tutt, chancellor commander, on Dec.

5. An Old Timers' night was noted on May 19 featuring reminiscent talks by lodge members. Twenty-five year jewels were presented eight 25-yeav members. Visits were made during the year to lodges in Davenport, Milan, Clinton, Durant, Eldridge, West Liberty and Walcott with several of the lodges returning the visits. At a session in October severe-members of the Davenport organization were brought to the local lodge for third rank with the Milan, 111., lodge assisting the Muscatine and Davenport groups.

Grand Chancellor Eldon Morgan, of Rose Hill, made one of his visits to the lodge for the Sept. 29 meeting. Officers to serve during the coming year are Arthur Tutt, chancellor commander; Carl Spieth, vice chancellor; John C. Miller, prelate; Alfred Bohling, master of work; Charles Leu, keeper of records and seal; Charles M. Mason, master of finance; John G.

Gray, master of exchequer; Charles D. Coon, mos- ter at arms; Clyde G. Nyenhuis, inner guard; George Shoultz, outer guard; Ted McGlll. trustee; Floyd Whitlow, delegate to grand lodge; and Charles Leu, alternate. SOCIETY NEWS Miss Margaret Thauren and Bernard E.

George Speak Vows at Church Margaret Mary Thauren, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Thauren, 832 Pine street, and Bernard E. George, A. M. M.

of the United States Navy air corps, son of W.rs. Clara George, 709 West Fourth street, spoke their nuptial vows at a pretty ceremony at 8 o'clock this morning at St. Mathias church. Christmas flowers and seasonal decorations provided an attractive setting for the ceremony. The Rt.

Rev. Msgr. W. L. Hannon officiated, the single ring service being used.

A program of nuptial music preceded the ceremony with Mary Elizabeth Flannery serving as organist and Mary Rose Brown as vocalist. "Ave Maria," "On This Beautiful Mother," and Lord Rainbow Girls To Hold Initiation Muscatine Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, will conduct an initiatory ceremony at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Masonic temple. The Grand Cross of Color, an honorary degree, will also be conferred at this time. All Masons and Eastern Star members "are invited. Social Glance The academy of friendship of the Women of the Moose will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Helen Laugh-, lin, 1518 East Fifth street. All members are requested to be present. Members of the Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will have their annual. chicken dinner at noon Tuesday at the I. O.

O. F. hall. Games will begin at 2:15. Dn T.

M. Miller will be guest' speaker a meeting, of the Nurse Aide corps scheduled for .7:30 Tuesday evening in the home nursing rooms of the Hershey building. All members the corps are requested to be present. I Am Not Worthy" were offered by Miss Brown. Mrs.

Arlene Thauren, sister- in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor and Mteurice Furlong, of the United States Navy, was bestman. Carma Rose Thauren, niece of the bride was flower girl. Usherettes were Mrs. Robert De Riemacher and Miss Virginia Becker. The bride was lovely in a gown of white satin witih lace insertions and lace trim, fashioned with a long train.

Her finger tip veil was held in place with a coronet of seed pearls. The bride's flowers were an arm bouquet of white roses and chrysanthemums and she carried a gold rosary, a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Thauren was attired in pink taffeta, designed with sweetheart neckline and with a full skirt and she wore pink rose- buds in her hair. Her flowers were a shower arrangement of pink rosebuds.

Carma Rose Thauren's dress was of blue taffeta and she carried a basket of pink roses. A wedding breakfast for the immediate families was served following the ceremony at the home of the bride's mother. Appointments there featured the bridal colors of pink and blue. Mr. and Mrs.

George left later for a wedding trip to Chicago. For traveling the bride chose a tailored suit of soldier blue with brown accessories. Mrs. George is a graduate oC St. Mathias high school and employed by the Battars'on-Wessels company.

Mr. George enlisted in the United States Navy three a years ago, and recently returned after 14 months foreign duty. At the conclusion of a 30-days leave he will report back for duty at Norfolk, Va. Marriage Is Announced West Liberty of the marriage their daughter, Miss Janet Luse, and Nelson S. Davies, son of Mrs.

Anne Sotak of Philadelphia, is made by Mr and Mrs. Ivan LuSe of West Liberty. The marriage was an event of Dec. 24 at Burbank, Calif. Mrs.

Davies, a graduate of the University of Iowa, has been employed by Western Air Lines at Cheyenne, Wyo. Mr. Davies received his degree from the Academy of Aeronautical Sciences in New York City and is now located at Western Air Line's headquarters at Burbank. Mr. and Mrs.

Davies will make their home at Burbank. Minister, Wife Are Honored Sweetland Party The Rev. and Mrs. C. B.

Rayhill were honored on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary by the residents of the Swcetiand community, Friday evening at the Sweetland church parlors. A poUuck supper was served followed by games and music and a party gift was presented to the honored couple by Henry Sywassink. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Raub, Stanley and Mary Alice, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Sywassink and Herbert, Mr. anc! Mrs. Charles Shepard, Mrs. James Shepard and James, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Sywassink and Dwayne, and Mrs. Arthur Swanson, Kenneth and Gladys, GeorgeSauer, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kemper, Ruth, Mary, Edward, Martha, Paul, Doris, Gladys, Mark and Kather- Ine, Mrs.

Henry Doerfer, Marilyn and Willodene, Mrs. Tallie Derby, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Van Zandt, Mr. and Mrs.

Vernon Shepard, Lucy and Sue, and the Misses Carol Martin, Reva Holtz, Arlene Miller and Mary Ann Bancks. Large Community Party Sponsored By Grange Group A large crowd was in attendance at the community party sponsored Friday evening by the Bloomington 'Grange at the Grange hall honoring Pvt. Paul Satterthwaite, PFC. Gilbert Walker and Robert Walker, Jr. Pvt.

Satterthwaite has just completed his basic training at Camp Hood, and PFC. Walker recently returned from service overseas. Robert Walker, will leave in the near future for induction into the armed forces. The evening hours were spent socially and with dancing. Short talks were given by the honored guests and two special guests, Bruce Morrison and Clayton Havemann who have both been in service overseas.

A gift was presented to Robert Walker, Jr. by the Grange. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening with the honorees and their families seated at a table attractively decorated in seasonal colors. Serving on the refreshment committee were Mrs. Virgil Irwin, Mrs.

Bartus Busch, and Mrs. Elmer Windman. FOR CASH up to S300.00 See Muscatine County Finance Co. Over Weber's Cigar Store Phone 2477 MRS NELSON DAVIES Christmas Party Is Enjoyed By Musserville Class Members of the Sunday school class of the Musserville Methodist, church taught by Mrs, John Tiedemann enjoyed a Christmas party Friday evening at the home of Miss Marian Snider, 909 Nebraska street. A supper was served at 6:30 followed by group singing, games and contests.

Prizes ere awarded to Rosemary King, Florine Cozad, Loretta Rock, Dorothy Raushenberger and Corrine Cozad. Members of the class presented a gift to Mrs. Tiedemann and a gift exchange was held. Refreshments were served by Miss Snider, Mrs. Elsie Snider and Florine James.

Those present were Florine James, Florine Cozad, Loretta Rock, Corrine Cozad, Rosemary King, Doris Matthess, Dorothy Raushenber- ger, Phyllis Longstreth, Mrs. Elsie Snider and the hostess. Zion Lutheran Society Reviews Red Cross Work A review of the Red Cross efforts of the Ladies Aid society of the Zion Lutheran church was announced following their closing meeting the year. During the 27 work meetings held by the group, 199 'wool pieced afghans were made, 15 of which were of bed size, the others lap robe size of 40 by 60 inches. One knitted afghan was also made.

The large bed size quilts and 179 lap robes were donated to the Red Cross. Forty yards of outing for the quilts was donated to the group and 390 yards were purchased with donated and with money provided by the Ladies Aid. Members of the Aid held meetings at least twice each month during the year with an average attendance of 20 persons at each meeting. If You Want To Know how to arrange for a service priced in keeping with your means, have a talk with us. PHONE 805 MUSCA TINC.

IOWA Social Meeting Is Enjoyed By Drop In Members Members of the Drop In class of the United Brethren church met Friday evening a the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Herwig, 706 East Eighth street, for a potluck supper and business meeting followed by a Christmas party. Plans were made at the business meeting, 1o redecorate the class room with Mrs. Leta Waters and Mrs.

Irene Herwig named to purchase materials. Mrs. Irene Herwig was chosen as greeting card secretary. A social time was enjoyed during the party hours and a gift exchange was held. Special guests were Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Baker, of Davenport, Mrs. Edith Goddard and Dennis, of Oelwein, and Cpl. and Mrs. Thomas Dilley, of Abilene, Tex.

The next meeting of the class will be held Jan. 03, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Corder, 1017 Oak street. GREEN VALLEY 4-H CLUB OFFICERS PLAN FOR COMING EVENTS Officers of the Green Valley Hustlers Four-H club met Thursday evening at- the home, of Anna and Laura Shelter to plan the program for the coming year.

Later in the evening a-social "time was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Members of ibp club participated in a Christmas party recently at the home of Jean Mc- Fadon. A gift exchange was held and a gift was presented to Mrs. Harvey Johnson, leader of the club. The next meeting of the group will be held Jan.

6 at the home of Effie and Laura Ellen Martin. BALLOTING HELD AT AUXILIARY MEETING Seventeen candidates were balloted upon when the members of the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a special meeting Friday evening at the V. F. W. club rooms.

The next meeting of the organization will be held Jan. 12. JMiss Morrig J. Clark Take Vows. Marriage vows of Miss garet Morris, daughter of Mr Mrs.

A. L. Morris, of Porunf and Leland J. Clark man first class of the States Navy son of Mr. Harold J.

Clark 415 West street were exchanged at 8 Friday evening at the Episcopal church. The ley M. Fulhvood, rector, ofltedj at the double ring service I the presence of immediate famfs the couple. Mrs. Marian ganist, played Perfect during the ceremony ar Navy hymn at the close.

Attending the couple Miss Virginia McCormick, Island, and Ralph Triml. Portland, Ore. The bride, given in by tlie father of the brid was attired in a street dress of pale green with ing accessories. Miss McC wore a suit dress of aqi with matching accessories, wore corsages of white ro: the! ere 1 A of om, ch lick olue ioth and chrysanthemums. Mrs.

Clark, a former of Muscatine. attended catine schools and gr from the Portland high Mr. Clark attended the tine high school, entering tlser- vice in August, 1943. leave here Jan. 8, to to duty at the naval base aJGal- veston, Tex.

Tri Class Plansl For Social Meeting Plans have been made bj the Tri class of the First Fresby- terian church to have a Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, in the church parlors. A white elephant exchange will be held. Hostesses for the event win Helen Harbaugh. Vera Fisher, Clara Levitt, Edith Schroeder and Bessie Babbitt.

Grace Lutheran Club Arranges Schedule The schedule for the year was announced for the Mothers' club of the Grace Lutheran church following a meeting held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Elmer Hall, 414 West Third street. Meetings were planned for the last Thursday in each month with the exception of August when no meeting will be held. The schedule: Jan. 25, Mrs.

Hazel Speith and Mrs. Nellie Honts, program; Mrs. Betty Griffin and Mrs. John England, hostesses. Feb.

22, Mrs. David Funk and Mrs. Myrtle Hall, program; Mrs. Marie Gamble and Mrs. Lenora Young, hostesses.

March 22, Mrs. Patty Lange and Mrs. Nellie Marker, program; Mrs. Harden Semler and Mrs. Ethel Knott, hostesses.

April 26, Mrs. John England and Mrs. Ann Yingling, program; Mrs. Mary Docring and Mrs. Florence Barger.

hostesses. May 24, May breakfast. Mrs. Golclie Waltman. Mrs.

Gladys Sohn, Mrs. Hazel Speith and Mrs. Nadine Carlisle, hostesses. June 28, Mrs. Betty Griffin and Mrs.

Dorothy Grosjean, program; I Mrs. Nellie Honts and Mrytle Hall, hostesses. July 26, picnic. Mrs. Florence Riswold and Mrs.

Ona Fearson, hostesses. Sept. 27, Mrs. Nadine Carlisle and Mrs. Ona pro Mrs.

Ann Yingling and "Mrs. lie Harker, hostesses. Oct. 25, Hallowe'en party. David Funk and Mrs.

Ona son, hostesses. Nov. 22, Mrs. Florence Ri and Mrs. Mary Doering, pro: Mrs.

Dorothy Grosjean and Patty Lange. hostesses. Dec. 27, Christmas party installation of officers. Re officers will be hostesses.

Serving on the memb committee are Mrs. Ann Yiii Mrs. Myrtle Hall and Mrs. Griffin. Mrs.

Goldie Waltiv in charge of the flower fur Fultons to Celebrate 55th Anniversary Date Id id Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fallen, 403 East Sixth street, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Jan. 2, members of their family as guests. Mr.

and Mrs. Fulton were married Jan. 2, 1890 at the home of ths bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

VV. Derby, of near Wilton Junction, with the Rev. D. A. Watters officiating.

They have three children, Ray W. Fulton, of Bettendorf, Mrs. Myrtle Niclson, of Davenport, and Charles R. Fulton, of Muscatine. They al have 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Fulton are lifelong residents of MuscatT county, living on a farm near Muscatine until moving to tbeir present address in November 1939. MR. AND MRS.

FRED B. 1001 Lincoln Blvd. Muscatine, Iowa Wish to Thank the Many Friends of I P. F. C.

ROBERT N. REYNOLDS Ward 3-C U. S. Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Pa. For Their Mony Gifts and Greetings at Christmas.