The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 21, 1945 Mrs. Griff THOMAS and small son, Carroll, are ill with mumps.--Barclay notes.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday March 21, 1945 Tech. Sgt. and Mrs. Philip TRUE announce the birth of a 7 pound 2 1/4 ounce girl, born March 16, to whom they have given the name Evelyn Jean. Mother and infant daughter are in Stormont hospital, Topeka. Mrs. True before her marriage was Miss Evelyn JOHNSON. Sgt. True is serving in the armed forces overseas.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday March 21, 1945 Born to Mr. and Mrs. William GERAGHTY, a son, March 13, to whom they have given the name of Wayne William--Barnes Hospital.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday March 21, 1945 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard ROACH, Tuesday, March 19, a son.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 14, 1945 Sidney MORRIS, Jr., returned to Ottawa Monday after spending the weekend in Osage City with his grandmother and aunt, Mrs. Amanda MORRIS and Miss Emily JOHNSON. While here he attended the Regional basketball tournament.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday March 14, 1945 T-Sgt. nad Mrs. Robert N. HEYLER announce the birth of a 6 pound, 7 ounce son born at St. Francis hospital, Topeka, March 1. He has been given the name of Robert Wallace. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. HEYLER, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mr. W.D. GREEN, formerly of Osage City.

The Journal Free-Press Wednesday March 14, 1945 South Lyndon items. Mrs. James NICOLAY visited Mrs. Lawrence Nicolay Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W.R. ELLIS visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed WOLF. Mrs. Lloyd NICOLAY spent Thursday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Nicolay and family.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday March 14, 1945 Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. RICHART, of New Haven, Conn, announce the birth of 7 pound, 9 ounce boy, born on Friday, March 9, to whom they have given the name of Mark Charles. Dr. Rickart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rickart of Osage City and is an instructor in Yale University.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 14, 1945 Mrs. Nellie SIMMONS and Mr. and Mrs. Bob AMOS, of Topeka, were visiting here Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Simmons.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 14, 1945 Attacked by Cow. H.O. SIMMONS of the Simmons Dairy is confined to his home in the northwest part of town, suffering with a fractured collar bone in two places and plenty of bruises caused when he was attacked by an angry cow Wednesday of last week. Mr. Simmons entered the feed lot about 5 o'clock in the morning when it was yet dark and the cow headed straight for him, knocking him down and walking over him. Luckily when he was knocked down he gave a yell and frightened the cattle and the other cows ran and she joined them. It will be some time before he will be about as usual.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 14, 1945 Sgt. Charley L. ADAMS, of Atwood, Kans., recently was awarded a second Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on the Fifth Army front in Italy. He is a member of the 338th Infantry Regiment of the 85th Cluster Division. Sgt. Adams is the son of Mrs. Annie Adams of Colby and a brother of Mrs. Carl HALBERG of Burlingame

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 7, 1945 Mrs. James NICOLAY and children spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nicolay and Charles.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 7, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. G.C. LOHMEYER entertained the following relatives for Sunday dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Rees LEWIS and daughter, Anna Grace, and Mrs. Mary SMALL, of Arvonia; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lohmeyer and daughter, Beverly Sue, of Burlingame and Bob Edwards, and son, Bobby, Jr.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday March 7, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Ted DAVIS living south of town were visiting and dinner guests Sunday in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Davis, at their home on south Sixth street. Mrs. Harvey WRIGHT received a letter from her husband, Pvt. Harvey E. Wright, who is serving with the U.S. Army overseas, in which he enclosed some English money. The piece of paper, Pvt. Wright wrote his wife, has a value of $2.00 of American money.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday February 28, 1945 All Riverside items. Mrs. Willis EVANS was an Emporia visitor Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Willis EVANS and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Hezzy BIBBEE and daughter near Lyndon. JOhn THOMAS of Kansas City, was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. THOMAS.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday February 28, 1945 Casebier--Smith. Miss Betty Allyce CASEBIER the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Casebier, of Reading and Sgt. Richard H. SMITH, son of Mrs. Edith Smith, of Endicott, N.Y., were married February 14 at Kansas City, Mo. Sergeant Smith, who is in the Army Air corps, has been stationed in Kansas City the past several months. He left February 15 for Greenwood, Miss. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of the Reading high school and has been employed the past three years in war plants in Wichita and Kansas City.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday February 28, 1945 A large crowd of friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn SMALL gathered at the community hall Sunday noon for a basket dinner and short program as a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Small and baby who are moving this week to their new home near Strawn. (Marais Des Cygnes.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday February 21, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Walter HANSEN and son, Evans Hansen, went to Pauline Saturday where Mr. Hansen received medical attention at the Army Air Base hospital. Mr. Hansen continues to gradually improve from his recent back injury.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday February 21, 1945 Gus LOHMEYER has purchased the L.W. SILVEN property, corner of Fourth and Lincoln streets, and will move his family to Osage City soon. E.A. SCHRADER, who has been quite ill for a few days is improving. Jess EVANS who is with the Armed Forces in Virginia spent the first of the month with his wife and children at Colby. Last Sunday they came for a short visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. SAFFER and Mr. and Mrs. Sam EVANS. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Evans and family left early Monday for Virginia where he will resume his work and his wife and children will live there temporarily to be close to him.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday February 21, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Walter ELLIS and Deloris had as their guest Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Rap PHELON and Edward.(South Lyndon.) Miss Wanda LEWIS teacher of District 52 gave a Valentine program Wednesday afternoon. After the program refreshments of cookies, fruit salad, and cocoa wer served. Most all the ladies and small children of the district were present to enjoy the program.(North Miller.)