Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • Page 13

Belmond Vets Begin Drive for Memorial Hall MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTEMarch 9, 19i6 MK. AND MRS. WM. HAACKE BRIDE ARRIVES FROM AUSTRALIA William Haacke Meets Wife After 17 Months Mrs. William Haacke arrived at Manly Friday and was met by her husband at the Rock Island station, it was a happy reunion of this couple who were separated 9 days following their marriage at Broken Hill New South Wales.

Australia, Oct 7, 1944. The bride before her marriage was Miss Patricia Mary Ivey daughter of Mrs. S. Ivey, and the was performed by the Rev. O.

L. Noske, at the Oxide Street Methodist church at 7 p. rn. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Charles Hanson, of Swatara Minn.

This was the first allied wedding to be performed in Broken Hill. After serving for a time in New Guinea, Haaclce was sent to the Philippines, and after a service of years received a medical discharge. He came to Manly and bought a nice home on Murray 666 liquid or Tablen act as a rafld Laxative and get al Cold Miseries internally 668 Nose Drops or Sarre begins to relieve stuffiness and coughing 47 it easier to breathe. Great rmrf fajt 1 1 1 1 1 1 i TA'A'J compare results Coutxn; UM at WOULD INCLUDE YOUTH CENTER Cost of New Building Estimated at $50,000 American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Belmond announced this week they have revised plans to raise 550,000 to build a veterans' memorial hall with a youth center and place for community activities. An expression of sentiment in the community revealed that most individuals would give for such an enterprise with the understanding that It is not reserved exclusively for the use of veterans Tentative plans call for a brick or hollow tile building 56 by 80 feet in dimensions.

A solicitation of funds will get underway March 15. The drive will cover the town of Belmond and the townships of Pleasant, Belmond, Norway, Iowa and Grant. County Will Receive Bids on Road Gravel Engineer C. P. Merten requested that 20,000 cubic yards of gravel be crushed and stockpiled at various Hancock county pits to be used for maintenance work on county roads during 1946.

The board will hold a public letting on this item at the courthouse in Garner March 25 at 1:30 p. m. U. S. W.

ELECTS Clell Kelly was elected president ot the United Service Women's club. Other officers are 1st vice president, Mrs. Ed Nolle; 2nd. vice president, Mrs. Franklin Petrie; secretary, Mrs.

E. L. Warman; treasurer, Mrs. Frank Erts, hill, and it was in readiness in the summer of 1945. About the time the wife was ready to sail, her father died in Australia, which caused a delay, and many delays since that time kept her from making the long trip, due to transportation.

Mr. Haacke established himself as brakeman for the Hock fcland out of Manly, and has worked steadily and hopefully since, having a sister, Miss Joyce Hanson, come from Minnesota as housekeeper during the long lonely months. The first meeting of this couple took place in May, 1942. They were then separated for years The couple are nicely situated hi their new home. Meetings Of North Iowa CARPENTER The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Olaf Anderson with pot luck lunch. RAKE The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday afternoon at the Mrs. Bert Russ home. regular meeting the United Service Women will be held at the community hall Tuesday at which time election of officers will take place.

CHESTER Mrs. John Leslie was to be hostess to the J. C. W. Birthday club Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Hattie Stevens was to be honor guest. March meeting of Allison chapter O. E. S.

will be held Thursday evening at the Masonic hall. Hutchins Bible study class will meet Friday afternoon, March 15, instead of on the scheduled date, March 8. Fertile units of the United Service Women will hold their next meeting Tuesday evening. THIEVES STEAL 500 LBS. BUTTER 100 Lbs.

Cheese Also in Loot at Co-Operative and Wright county officers are investigating the breakin and robbery of about 500 pounds of butter and 100 pounds of cheese at the Co-operative creamery. The thieves gained entrance through a window and then used a bar to gain entrance to the locked refrigerator room. County Sheriff Roy Wilson of Clarion was called. It was reported the thieves left no clews. Ray Snyder is manager of the creamery.

Osage Woman Sings in Famous St. Olaf Choir Northfield, Minn. When the St. Olaf Lutheran choir travels to the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis for the 18th annual joint concert with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Sundav afternoon, March 17, Margaret Birkedal, daughter of Mrs. Sara Birkedal of Osage, Iowa, be one of the GO members of this famed a cappella choir to sing under the direction of Olaf Christiansen.

BUYS TRUCK LINE Simmer of OUumwa, recenlly discharged army air officer, has purchased the Doudna truck lines at Osage from Vivian Doudna. His father was former owner and manager of the Leonard (ruck lines at Mason City. VOTE ON HOMES FOR SCHOOLMEN To Ballot on Purchase at St. Ansgar Election St. to the housing shortage a plan to purchase or construct a home for the? superintendent of the schools of the independent school district of St.

Ansgar will be placed before the voters Monday. Proposal Includes a special annual lax to be levied for 5 years in the district, not to exceed 2V5 mills on (he dollar in any one year, home and site combined not to exceed 55,500. Two candidates have file'd their nomination papers for director. Dr. W.

L. Dockstader has filed to succeed himself for a 3 year term and C. A. Thacher, editor ojt the St. Ansgar Enterprise, will appear on the ticket for the same office.

O. H. Koch, who has been treasurer of the school board for a number of years has filed for reelection with no opposition. HOLDS ELECTION Rake Joint Telephone company held its annual business meeting electing L. B.

Erdahl, president; Harold Johnson, vice president; Henry Nerdig, treasurer, and Archie Anderson, secretary. FEED C. WILTS FRED J. WAGNER ALLEN D. PATTON AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR FRIENDS IN MASON CITY You, as a citizen and taxpayer have a vital interest in our Mason 'City schools.

As a voter you are entitled to know why any candidate seeks office and what he stands for. We are proud to submit the following for your careful consideration. We were persuaded to become candidates by interested citizens from all ports of the city, from a I different classes, and with various viewpoints United only in a common interest we are not under If elected we are committed: To provide the faesr possible educational opportunities to all the children of Mason City. By maintaining an adequate, capable teaching 2. By planning to provide adequate buildings and equipment where needed.

3. By promoting able, efficient and impartial administration. 4. By maintaining a feeling of trust between administration, board of education and school employees. 5.

By providing equal opportunity for promotion to school employees. 6. By supporting the teachers pension plan and improving it if possible. 7. By working for anything that will better the school program.

To seek the highest possible return on the taxpayer investment. By proper maintenance of school property. 2. By careful and efficient supervision of school funds. 3.

By fair treatment and co-operation with all interests in Mason City. We are aware, that our school system is a two to three million dollar institution; that the school administration is faced with increased demands and changing conditions that will require careful consideration, investigation and impartial decisions. We believe that serving on the Board of Education is a responsibility that should be shared, especially by public spirited citizens who have children in school, and that as far as possible each section of the city should be represented. If the above principles are in line with your thinking you can help enforce them by voting in the school election Mondoy, March 11. Vote Monday It Is Important FOB TRANSPORTATION TO THE POLLS PHONE 987 Here There Heckerson, who came to this community in 1895, was honored on his 83rd birthday Sunday when a group of relatives gathered at his home for a birthday dinner.

Mr. Heckerson received many nice gifts. and Mrs. A. A Schipull received a letter from their elder son, Pfc.

Everett, stating that he was stationed in Okohama, Japan. He is an M. P. Chester Hoi- comb is spending a week visiting in the home of her parents at Fernald. Darlene Claus, a graduate nurse of Cedar Rapids, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Claus and other relatives. Miss Claus was graduated in February. Pannkuk received his discharge from the navy and arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Anton Pannkuk. and Mrs. Raymond Nelson returned from Detroit, where they attended the wedding of Mrs. Nelson's cousin, Miss Bernadine Yegge and Donald Olson. Chisholm, son of Rose Chisholm, now of Mason City, has enlisted in the army air corps and is stationed at Sheppard Field, Texas.

Hutchins Miss Inez Eckels spent several days at Garner caring for her nephew, Chuck Greiman, while he was ill with measles. His mother, Mrs. M. F. Greiman, teaches in the Garner schools.

Dailey, son of Postmaster and Mrs. S. B. Dailey, is spending a week's leave with his parents, having completed his boot training at San Diego, Cal. and Mrs.

Curtis Morgan, east of town farmers, were surprised when 20 former neighbors near Goldfield came to their homo to assist them in celebrating their llth wedding anniversary. Hoy Rhea of Los Angeles, who came to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Pearl Zearley, will remain for some time at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ollie Adams, to help care for her grandmother, Mrs. Julia Pratl, who is seriously ill.

Mrs. Pratt is nearing her 102nd birthday. has been received of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William McElroy of Chicago.

Mrs. McElroy is the former Miss Ida Grifhorst of Kanawha. Myrta McMurry was elected president of the Popejoy Improvement club Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Frank Erts. and Mrs.

William Paulson and daughter, Genevieve, of Des Moines, have been visiting friends here. The Paulson family formerly lived here. Nora Charles A. S. Kennedy returned to the marine base at Cherry Point, N.

following a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy.

Sgt. Kennedy reenlisted in the marine corps about a year ago for another 4 year period. George Faber of Chicago visited for a few days in the home of Dr. and Mrs. H.

H. Stewart. Gondcll Mrs. S. Malzar, Mr.

and Mrs. Malzar and children of Nebraska City, visited Thursday in the home of relatives, the Theodore Kemps. Ardis Flanigan began this week to work at the Searle drug store during the noon hour. Allison Irma DeBower accepted a position at the orphan's home at Waverly. She was formerly employed at the local O.

P. A. office and at the county treasurer's office. and Mrs. Fred Bear received word that their son, Robert, is now employed as a clerk in a postoffice at Menlo Park, Cal.

He was recently discharged after 4 years of service. Frederick Grelk and daughter Susan of Mason City are guests at the home of D. J. Darling. Nora A.

W. Duesenberg returned home from the Park hnsniial in Mason City where she had been a patient for 2 weeks following a major operation. Rev. Milton Nothdurft of St. Ansgar preached in the Methodist church in Chester Friday evening at a lenten service.

and Mrs. R. 'J. Carr visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Tis Streveler in Rowan. Father and Son banquet will be held in the Methodist church parlors Monday evening, with Jack Shelley, war correspondent and manager of news department of radio WHO, Des Moines, as speaker. Frances Chilson has go.ie to Chicago where she hopes to get her discharge from the WAVES. Davids and son, and Marienus Davids have gone to San Diego, where they will visit Bert and John Davids. The latter expects to return i home with them.

and Mrs. Ted Humphrey sold their household goods Wednesday afternoon and will move to Riceville for the present. Verlyn Friedow received word that her husband Verlyn Friedow, has arrived at the west coast and expects to be home so6n. J. J.

Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lowe of Hayfield visited with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Albert Anderson. PFC.

LEROY HARMON TELLS OF DEATH OF KENSETT Gl Letter From Buddy to Mother Gives Details of r' Luther Harmon nL has through the National Legionnaire further information concerning the death of her son, Pfc. LeRoy Harmon who was killed in combat serving with the 95th infantry of in rrS aU 3rd the Alsace-Lorraine district. The war department issued the Paul H. Madden, ShreveporT La who was in the same platoon wuh LeRoy, brings news of the soldier's death. Madden's letter states that Harmon joined Ca.

A Nov. 4, 1944 and continues: IE. However, within a we were moved to (he front. The night of the 13th we pulled out of our pos.ition and moved several miles up the line. During the night, we received orders to make ly the next Corning (Nov.

14). It wa our first actual attack upon enemy positions. The country was hilly and we had to cross several hills and gorges. As we were making our way down the last slope, we were fired on by several machine guns. "Our platoon was on the right flank and received none of the initial bursts.

The woods was pretty thick and you couldn't see too far in any direction. There was, however, a house in a clearing to our front and we believed that one of the machineguns was in this house. Our lieutenant rar across a road leading to the house Several men followed him, one at a time. Harmon was the seconc one and as he stood up and ran there was a burst fired by a machine pistol, and he fell. "Everyone opened up then on the house, and immediatejy the occuoants surrendered.

"The platoon medic was already at Harmon's side, giving first aid, and he was still alive They moved him to a sheltered position, (the Germans had he- Kun a. barrage) where he could be jiickcd up by our litter bearers that were fnllowine us. We moved on against a fort that was our ob jectivc. "We took that fort, but found that we were surrounded and cu off from our troops. The Germans, had moved back into the gorge before the litter bearers had reached most of the wounded.

We lost quite a few men that day in the same manner, one of which was found later in a' German hos pital when we captured Metz almost a week later. I believe that Harmon had died before the Germans get him to a hospital "This entire action took place near the town of Gravalotte France, which is a few miles west of Metz. If there is anything you would like to know, please fee' free to write me. I received my discharge last November and am now attending college." Installs Dry Cleaning Business at Ringsted N. Andersen, who recently purchased the west building of the Petersen hardware store, is installing a dry cleaning unit.

He also will carry shoes anc men's clothing. This will be the first time Ringsted has ever hac a dry cleaning THINK A MINUTE Newspapers report: A crying baby, in a Chicago suburb, was found by police in a filthy crib, clad only in a little shirt, and suffering from various physical conditions. The 21 year old mother was arrested as she returned home at 6:30 A. M. after spending the night in a tavern.

Girl hit in an argument with a man in a Des Moines tavern early Sunday morning was dead on arrival at Hospital. Car zigzagging at high speed near downtown business districi in Los Angeles struck two pedestrians, killing one, seriously injuring the other, then crashed into a truck. Police described the driver as "in a drunken 'condition." Two teen-age escaped inmates of Boys Industrial School at Lancaster, confessed beating a waitress to death with a brick at Canton, Ohio. They told the Sheriff they were drunk at the time. Btrtrax.

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