Red Cross Roll Call Emphasizes Ongoing Duty and Growth
Chairman HH P Davison of the Red Cross War Council says next week's Christmas Roll Call is foundational for the Red Cross. He pledges continued support for soldiers and families, expanded home service, health education, nursing, and global relief through cooperation with other nations. Davison urges loyalty over money and outlines a plan to build a larger permanent Red Cross in peacetime.
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Red Cross
HH. P. Davison
Red Cross War Council
American Red Cross
America
Methodist Church News Highlights and Plans
The Sunday School attendance was fair and the flu situation improves so members are urged to attend next Sunday. The Sunday School Board will hold its annual meeting after prayer service next Wednesday for officer elections. Funds given to Armenian-Syrian Relief Fund instead of treats. The Auxiliary met with Mrs. W. W. Caldwell. prayer meeting planned for next Wednesday at 7. Everyone invited.
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W W Caldwell
Advance and Plainfield Christmas Concert At Mt Zion
Miss Elsa Clark pianist and Dale Clark cornetist with Threstle Clark join for a Christmas program at Mt Zion. Elsa performs a solo monologue with Threstle on piano forming a trio plus the siblings' duet work. The school promises a high quality program and Briton mash style.
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Elsa Clark
Dale Clark
Mt. Zion
Threstle Clark
Miss Elsa
Miss Threstle
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Seeks 1919 Members
The nation reads of Christmas Week Red Cross Drive from December 16 to 23 urging every household to enroll with a 1919 dollar membership. The program features posters, films, a masque by Percy Mackaye, a One-day enrollment plan, and a 100% service flag for firms.
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Red Cross
Granedverker
Nuisery
Nhatter
Rede Cross
IMS
Percy Mackaye
Robert Edmond Jones
American Red Cross
Campain
Rolf All
National Tuberculosis Association
Sunday School At Oelma Returns With 39 Attendees
Mrs Edd Washburn superintendent reports a strong return to Sunday School after four weeks away. Attendance 39 with offerings of 3.39 and 160 chapters read. All teachers and officers present except one. Majorie Lee Canada and Robert Emmert receive birthday offerings. Per capita tax voted out. Class led by Mrs Jennie Emmert. Sunday School remains at 11 a.m with preaching by Bro Clawson. Laints Auxiliary to hold two call meetings at the school house Thursday evening.
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Sunda School
Majorie Lee Canada
Robert Emmert
Jennie Emmert
Bro. Clawson
Look Out Basket Ball Tomorrow Night
Announcement invites attendance at a basketball game tomorrow night with admission ten cents.
Christian Church Sunday School Roster and Attendance Update
The Christian Church led by O V Rector and Wm Johnson reports Sunday School attendance at 72, with offering $2.55. Nominating committee includes Maggie Kibby John Welden and Rev Rector. Next Sunday School at 10 and services at 11 and 630. Aid Society met with Mrs Ida Weldon. officers elected for the year: President Maggie Kibby, Vice President Amy Detard, Secretary Grace Whitley, Treasurer Emma McClaine.
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Beaver
Maggie Kibbey
John Welden
Rector
Aid Society
Ida Weldon
Pres
Maggie Kibby
Amy Detard
Sec
Grace Whitley
Treas
Emma McClaine
Advance Christian Church Holds Every Member Canvass
The Advance Christian Church reports 85 present at Sunday School and a memorial service for Nathan Jones who died in France. Membership welcomed Ernest Hart and daughter Gwyndolen. The Every Member Canvass yielded 1680 for 1919 work, with total benevolence near 50 of 600 and church expenses around 100 short. 15 teams canvassed and church spirit praised.
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Nathan Jones
France
Ladoga
J T Jones
Ernest Hart Ard
Gwyndolen
A H Yager
G H Waters
Ohn Sandy
Ora McDaniel Lawson Brown
John Campbell
Look Out Barker Br Tomor Row Night
A terse public notice warns Barker Brig tomorrow night with admission set at 25 cents.
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Barker Br
Wall organizes Wet Exhibit and service flag display
Mark Wall plans a Christmas Wet Exhibit at his store with a fire display around the Community Service Flag. Residents are asked to bring camp photos and curios to Wall’s shop to enrich the exhibit. Mr and Mrs Chas Ray of Hoopeston Illinois visited relatives here from Saturday to Monday.
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Mark Wall
Wall
Chas. Ray
Hoopeston, Ill
Christmas Suggestions From Burrin Drug Store 1918
Christmas greetings accompany a catalog style notice for Burrin Drug Store offering CUT GLASS BOOKS BIBLES CAMERAS STATIONERY FOUNTAIN PENS AUTO STROP RAZORS GILLETTE RAZORS THERMOS BOTTLES FRENCH IVORY PERFUME Day Dram at $2.00 per ounce SMOKERS ACCESSORIES DOLLS TOYS and other items in a full holiday display.
Advance Telephone Co Seeks Prompt Bill Settlements
The Advance Telephone Co requests patrons settle all accounts in full by January 1 1919 so books may be balanced under government control and audited about that time. Do not fail to attend to this at once as it might cause trouble to both parties.
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Advance Telephone Co
Four High Quality Male Pigs Seeks Registry
John M Sand offers four fine male pigs of Black Poland type eligible for registry. These healthy stock animals are available to buyers seeking excellent breeding quality. Call soon to arrange purchase.
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War Council
Methodist Oe
CHERC
Roy Petes
Ora Beaver
Plainfield
Pei
Temple
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Klompin
Ares Oelma
Edd Washburn
Advance Christian
T. E.burrin
S.S
Geo. C. Henry
Lord
Burrin Drug Store
John M Sand
Oak
Florence
Ford
Nelson
Advance Hardware Co
State Bank of Advance
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