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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
4
Peter Scott Jr writes from a base hospital in France about meals, comfortable bed, the caring Red Cross nurses, and a medical stay after toe injury. He teases how he plans revenge on the enemy, notes weather, censor limits, and jokes about shaving duties to cheer comrades. He signs off wishing health to Sherm and Anita folks.
From Gil Robinson in Garrison North Dakota he asks friend Sherman to change the record address to Garrison. He notes the flu is still present though milder and mentions the deaths of John C Voorhees and John Steinmetz. He sends Christmas wishes.
Lieutenant John Burkhart writes from Base Hospital Camp Sam Houston Texas to a friend Sherm. He describes a long illness since Aug 14 and praise for Red Cross workers. He plans leaving Saturday for Camp Pike Arkansas as assistant Depot Quartermaster with a October 10 1918 commission. He mentions his wife and baby arriving, prior stint at Corpus Christi, and a friend killed in action on October 28. He asks not to publish the letter yet and hopes to write a formal piece someday.
Letter from Jimmy Byrd at Camp Morrison Virginia to SHRM recounts promotion to First Sergeant in a recruit company of 18 to 20 year olds, pride in Army life, fear of losing the men upon release, observation of wounded soldiers at the dock, and a closing note at taps to his friend Sherm.
Mr and Mrs Guy Barrickman of Santa Barbara California send a simple Merry Christmas wish via a tiny ecard. They express a long standing hope and extend holiday greetings to Sherm.
Charlie H Graham writes from Jacksonville Florida that the Record arrives late but still reaches him. He notes warm weather and leisure with pay day spent, sending regards to the home folks and wishing everyone there is well.
From Fort Collins Colorado Hiram and Mollie Moore send season’s greetings. They note they are well happy and too old for the flu and extend kind regards to the recipient and their family with heartfelt wishes.
Senator C A Russell confirms receipt of a letter and sends a $1.50 check to cover subscriptions through January 1, 1919. He discusses the Hell-Fire Gang of the I W W and fires in Aberdeen and Brown county, mentions travel plans to Tampa Florida for the winter, and notes a land purchase by Senator Bruce near Tampa while expressing good wishes to the recipient and family.
Harvey Wilbourn of Co. A 349 Infantry writes Anita folks from France noting good health and a gain of about twelve pounds. He recalls trench life and gas masks, a German patrol, a rumor of no more cats, and flu affecting Anita residents. He hopes division moves toward the U.S. and signs with festive wishes.
Harold Hoyt writes from France with American Expeditionary Forces praising Iowa and its Fourth Liberty Loan record. He sends greetings to family and friends, noting many Iowa boys accompany him and express eagerness to achieve a strong contribution like the state did in prior drives.
Regular Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 7 30. Sunday afternoon canvass at 2 aims for every member to be pledged. Pastor Chas N Odell urges full participation and monthly follow ups.
The pastor outlines Sunday services for the next month focusing on world problems and postwar recovery. The Methodist Minute Men will participate and reports from a recent Group Council at Atlantic Methodist Church are noted. A memorial service for Charles Donohoe is set for Sunday afternoon January 19.
The United Evangelical Church advertises Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M with the Junior League at 2 30 P M The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 P M led by Miss Leah Forester The Womans Missionary Society leads the 7 30 P M service Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 P M The 1910 Sunday School re organization names Br S Henderson as superintendent Wells Ferguson as assistant superintendent Paul Pickford as secretary George Ferguson as assistant secretary Harley Wise as treasurer Merle Wilson as librarian Jessie Dean as assistant librarian Leah Forrester as organist and Margaret Johnson as assistant organist Pastor Charles Pickford extends a cordial welcome Elijah Birge and wife of the Atlanta vicinity were in the city Monday and neighbors note.
Chris L. Way sold his farm near Bridgewater and bought land near Osakis Minnesota, moving his family there last week. Mrs. R D Vernon called at the RECORD office and notes spring road work from the Odd Fellows building to the Rock Island track to improve passability.
Mrs Nellie Eneix returns home after nursing Mrs Safe Koob and the new baby. Cap and Caps for girls on sale at 69 cents. The Birk family recovers from a flu outbreak affecting the household.
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