Letters from Soldiers Overseas Retold From Akron Men in France
Postarmistice letters recount front line memories and homeward hopes from Akron soldiers Edward Wisnow John von Hagel Lee Stoutenburg Alvin Manning and Charlie Switt. They describe battles near Nancy Metz Verdun St Mihiel and Marne fronts, life in camps, gas and shell dangers, and longing for home and Christmas in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Germany
New York
United States
Brest
France
Pvt
Lee Stoutenburg
Expd
Henry Manning Chronicle From World War I Letter Home
Private Alvin A. Manning writes from France to his father Henry Manning and Albie, recounting recovery from gas exposure in October 1918, returning to his company after hospital stays, and the arduous march with duties moving trains and vehicles while the family waits for more news.
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I. H. Kerr
LeMans
France
Argonne
Verdun
Luxemburg
Germany
Tours
Leonid
Liverpool
Southampton
le Havre
Wilk
Alvin A. Manning, Co
Henry Manning
Alvin A. Manning
Mather
Albie
Tyret
lMranve
Ale
Vermilion A
Pointers on Furnace Firing for Soft Coal
A bulletin from Iowa State College Ames outlines efficient firing of soft coal in heating plants. Fire small amounts at intervals rather than large charges, break lump coal to fist size, and keep part of the bed uncovered to burn off gas with proper air inletting. Open ash pit damper and fire door briefly after firing to prevent cooling and wasted heat.
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Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Notice of Dissolution of KLAUER SWANSON COMPANY
Notice is given that at a stockholders meeting held at the Akron Iowa office on December 23, 1914 the KLAUER SWANSON COMPANY was dissolved by unanimous vote of all stockholders owning all shares. Secretary H J Klauer and President H L Klauer signed the dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klauer-Swanson Company
Iowa
Akron
Flymouth
THI Klauerswanson Company
Lly
Klauer
Church of Christ Services Schedule and Christmas Treat
Regular services next Lord's Day include Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. YSP. CG. B. at 6:30 p.m. with further preaching at 7:30 p.m. The church to conduct funeral services for an old friend. Br. Howe unable to attend last Lord's Day but will preach both morning and evening Sunday. Children will receive the Christmas treat during Sunday morning Bible school. Business of importance to follow the morning services. Let every member be present. CHURCH CORRESPONDENT.
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Br. Howe
Bible School
Methodist Church Notes Regular Sunday Services
Regular services next Sunday at the Methodist church with Sunday school at 10 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 o'clock A cordial welcome to all M KE Spahr Pastor.
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Epworth League
All
M. KE. Spahr
Baptist Church Services for December 28
A cordial invitation to worship at the Baptist church with services on Sunday December 28. Morning worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Evening worship with sermon at 6 30 p.m. Night service at 7 30 p.m. Holy Bible verse quoted Psalm 122 7 1. Contact Frank Edmond Volck Minlater at phone 130.
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Bible School
Psa
Frank Edmond Volck
Minlater
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward H. Wisnow
A. I
Ace
Masters Electrician Air Service
8Th Aero Squadron
Lo Vismen
Tool
Suiverais
Algo
Nancy
England
Metz
John von Hagel
A. von Hagel
Anna
Mardle
Henry
Mary
Uncle Sam
Lamoureux
Frank Morehead
John Tabben
Meske
Maidie
Raphia
Co. A
A. PF
Lee Stautenbury
Co. G
Tth Infantry
A. B. Fy
Hf. AR. Stoutenburg
Register-Tribune
Marne
Belleau Wood
Fritz
Loo
Iva
Hlave
Leon
Ani
Irish Sea
Winchester
Winchester Cathedral
Thomas Thethher
Great
Arthur
City
Napoleon
Channel
Annex No. 3
J. H. Kerr
Bourges
M. Swift
Lona
Mother
States
Dad
Arkie Heuck
Bate
Armis
Verne
Cpl
Charlie M, Switt
B.S
Jhurch OF Christ Services
Methodist Church
Baldwins
Greenings
Paul Wendt
DR. Kerr
C. G. Ellsworth
J. J. Aalfs, Auctioneer
E. H. Youngstrom
MO. Thatcher
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