Beresford Soldier Ed Vision Writes From Fort Leavenworth
Ed Vision, son of Mrs S Vision of Beresford, writes from Fort Leavenworth Kansas about reception of cigarettes from Beresford friends and army life rumors. He mentions potential shipment to Fort Sam Houston and then France, expresses preference for service over camp life, and notes he is alone among Beresford friends. The letter appears in the Beresford News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Visnow
Ft. Leavenworth
Kanid
Visnow
S. Visnow
Beresford
Beresford News
Leavenworth
Ken
Ft. Sam Houston
Beresford Boys
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Monroe
Vision, Co
Signal Corps
Milnerville Notes Mixed with Local Doings and Events
Local correspondence recounts farming efforts amid frost nights with corn planting and market activity at Jefferson market. Social calls, visits to Sioux City, school events, commencement plans, and neighborhood guests fill the week.
Union Cee ke News Special Correspondence Parish Social at Wm Ericson Home
Regular service schedule at the Lutheran church described with Sunday forenoon service Sunday school after morning service and encore English service in the evening. The Luther League plans a post social at the Wm Ericson home next Wednesday evening May 23rd with refreshments and a promise of good value. The Akron Dutcher League exchange program drew a large audience and was appreciated. Local movement includes visitors from Sioux City Olof Ericson and Mrs Elmer Hult Bren journeying to Akron for housekeeping and remodeling at a modern home. The Brichon and Hultgren families shared Sunday dinner with John Sykes south of Akron as farmers begin planting and sewing season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Wm. Ericson
Akron
Vreugdenhil
Sioux City
Olof Ericson
Elmer Hult- Bren
O. M. Brichon
Torrigon
Brichon
Elmer Hultgren
John Sykes
Aid
Victor Anderson
Westfield Social Notes and School News
Mrs Ti M Doyle and daughter Tolsa were city shoppers Friday. The Ladies Aid met at A H Bily’s home Thursday. Several residents visited Sioux City and Vermillion over the weekend. The Grades program drew a crowded house with over 20 in net proceeds aiding lab equipment. Senior play On to Victory is set for May 18. May 26 hosts President's Day at M W Conway home. Baccalaureate will be led by Rev Harter on May 20 at Congregational church. Bonds for an $8,000 school addition were approved at Monday’s election. A new flag now flies over the school. Bake sale netted over $18. corn planting is the day’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Don Lawrence
Yohn
Jefferson Market
Red Cross
Ralph Hathaway
Sioux
Charlie Grobn
Bis
Colonel
Milnemen and Boys
Liberty Township
Millette
R.A. James
Elizabeth James
Galva, Lowe
C. A. Briggs
Sioux City
Alice
Hathaway
Charlie Briggs
Buys
J. C. Clark
Waverly
Charlie Knapp
Misa Koenig
Mesdames C. L
Elizabeth Koenig
Daugsters’ Club
Wit Miner
Richard
William
Mary Louise
Emil Jensen
Pavlik
Lonesome Hollow
Rasmus Jensen
Albert
Emil
Clyde James
T. B.cassen
Roy ‘Cassen
Hazel Cassen
Milnerville
Westfield
David Cassel
Roy Cassén
Marie Buys
Montagne’x
C.P. Knapp
Telatives
Akron
Chatsworth
Frank Moffatt
Ward
Nason
Chicago
Henry Jensen
Noah Hauser
Thoms
Sunnyside
Dale Hunter
Morningside College
Sunnyside High School
J. H. Gagnier
Ti. M. Doyle
Tolsa
A. H. Bi Lily
D. F.‘Cadnel
Nettie Johnson
Jack Cagsen
Irving Knudson
Akelron
R. H. Gilley
Igioux City
Blanche
Beaulieu
Nona Bankett
DeSmet
H. Spaulding, Jr
Monay
Hanes
Milton Hanes
Detroit
Mich
Burroughs Adding Machine Go
Louieville
Kentucky
G. B. Main
Florence
Broulette
Union Orchestra
Abs. Wm. Cunningham
Marie O'Neil
Grace Hopkins
Clara Chapman
West Hotel
H. B. Lilly
Jennie Lilly
Jennie Lily
A. D. Lilly
Mra
B. L. Mohr
South-America
M. W. Conway
Harter
Congregational
T. J. Martin
Helen
War. Cunningham
S. Maynard
Minnie
Carrie Butcher
Hazel Buchter
Omaha
Lawton
Elk Point
Baptist Church Delegates to National Convention
Pastor F E Volek leaves on Monday evening train for Cleveland Ohio as church delegate to the National Convention. He will visit Chicago with relatives. No services May 20. worship with other churches. Sunday school and Young People's meeting held on schedule. Prayer meetings May 17 and 24 led by Deacons Mellen and Warner. Woodrow Wilson letter writing urged to oppose legalized liquor traffic. Young Sunday school class plans aggressive useful aims with improved attendance.
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F. E. Volek
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Mellen
Warner
Tima Ga
Wan
Union
The
Baptist Church
W. W. Tyrrell
M. 2
Washington
Ming ‘Young
Big Springs Baptist Church Mission Conference Planned
A Swedish and English language mission conference at Big Springs Baptist Church runs Friday to Sunday the 20th with services in both languages, guest ministers, and a free afternoon conference at 2 30. Rank Edmond Volcke is listed as minister with contact 120. Attendees urged to join the program and Bible School lesson.
Church of Christ Services Reach New Bible School Record
The Church of Christ reports a new Bible school record last Lord's Day and invites attendance for upcoming services. Highlights include a 10 a.m. Bible study, 11 a.m. Home Mission service, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and the evening sermon War Again at War. The pastor notes absences on May 17 and in June for lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
W. R
Bagementa
L, M, Dorredn
Births Reported in Akron and Nearby Towns in May 1917
A series of birth notices from Akron and surrounding areas list a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ziegler on May 9, 1917 in Akron. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Aug Briak south of town on May 10. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Knute Quali north of town on May 14. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Frant west of town on May 16.
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Ed. Ziegler
Akron
Aug. Briakson
Knute Quali
Northweath
Blaine Frant
Farmers' Response to Wilson Call in 1917
RK Cook reports in Holland City Michigan that farmers pledge vast wheat production to support the war effort. They vow to supply pork and beans, load freighters, and aid Allied armies, insisting effort stems from love of country and a belief that divine aid is needed for harvest success. The piece frames farmers as ready to endure hardships to win peace and aid Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bown
Ana
Jeaiser
Armiss
Belgium
A. RK. Cook
Holland City
Mich
Piano Buyer Alert From Jones The Piano Man
Local ad promoting a repassioned Vore and Sone piano repainted to look new. Large sums previously paid by Mano. Offer includes favorable balance terms with small monthly payments. Contact Jones The Piano Man at 20 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mano
Jones the Piano Man
Atrest
Sioux City
Jawa
For Sale Cheap Ranches in South Dakota and Iowa
For sale now three ranch properties described as cheap with black loam soil and clay subsoil suitable for corn alfalfa hay wheat oats and buffalo grasses. References to buyers Will R Walpole Philip South Dakota Henry Willer Akron Iowa and CobbBill claim savings from the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Gallon
Will R. Walpola Philip
South Dakota
Henry Willer
Akron
Towa
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John Deere V. A
John Deere Plow Co
E. E. Sherman
Akron, la
Sopyrichtes
Stearns-Knight
Chalmers
Henry J. Callaghan
Dorothy Knud
Hanford Station
Nicobuis
Aia
C.J. Johnson
Big Boings
Tlrnbt Hulteren
Éhiaven
Win. Ellogon
Western
Title Bon
John Sellberg
Ton Prist
Inet
Dodtonens
Tino Gasambh
Orhaha
Li D
Tric
G. As Lindgren
Tle
Alcester
Sellberg
Ceeke News
J. B. Cunningham
Adotinei
Hans
Herrick Rofinger
FORD
Ernest Ostrom
Iowa
Edmond Volcke
BIG Springs ‘Baptist Church
R. A, Arlandor, Paator
Good Ranchqw
Alfalfa Bandy
Haakon County
Biguva
Cobb
Bill
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