Sacred Christmas Concerts at the Churches United Evangelical Programs
Christmas services span three churches with distinct programs. At Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m. service includes organ, choir, readings, and anthems. United Evangelical Church hosts an evening program with orchestra, songs, recitations, and Santa Claus. Methodist Church features a Sunday evening sacred concert with a long choir and Junior Choir lineup and multiple musical numbers. The Young Peoples Literary Society at Methodist holds a meeting December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sule
Leopard
F. A. Graham
the Shepherds of
Glen Cluts
Paul Zies
Clarence Kersten
LeRoy Schafer
Orlin Venerich
Clarence Heibenthal
Arletta Krag
Helen Mall
Ella Petrie
Bethlehem Star
Gates
Herald Angels
Richardson
Winder
United Evangelical Church
Myrtle Reitz
Vernon Heibenthal
Florence Schafer
Raymond Kersten
Kathryn Attig
Santa Claus
King of Kings
Methodist Literary Society
The
Young Peoples Literary Society
John Absher
Vernon Knapp
Melinde Wiener
Elma Krug
Loala Quick
Esseeeee Cerns Russell Knapp
M. E. League Room
Roll of Honor list of service members
A roster of names from multiple branches including Heinrich Wallace navy Lloyd Thompson heavy artillery Henry Stephan heavy artillery Earl E. Pierce Marines Raymond Allstedt Cavalry Edward Roesler heavy artillery Sanford Hutchinson Paul Hurd 2nd Artillery Band Forrest Paddock Army Gale Sanders Army Dwight Hartzell Navy Urban Hanson heavy artillery Wrae Durston Navy Averett D. Newcomer Army Bremmer Hanson Army George E. Thomas Field Artillery Roy D. Hartzell Aviation Floyd Davison Hospital Corp Paul E. Gilbert Ordnance Dept Roland M. Moore Ordnance Clinton Billmire Ordnance Dept Emmett Gibson Ordnance Dept William Haenitsch Ordnance John E. Foy Ordnance Dept Paul W. Charters Sergeant Otto W. Schade Albert Dan Smith Earl H. Palsgrove August F. Klingebiel George W. Krehl Frank Chapman Carl Marxman Wesley J. Attic Floyd Kuyrkendal Clarence Paddock Charles Sanders George Walters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich Wallace
Navy
Lloyd Thompson
Henry Stephan
Earl E. Pierce
Marines
Raymond Allstedt
Cavalry
Edward Roesler
Sanford Hutchinson
Paul Hurd
Forrest Paddock
Army
Gale Sanders
Dwight Hartzell
Urban Hanson
Wrae Durston
Averett D. Newcomer
Bremmer Hanson
George E. Thomas
Field Artillery
Roy D. Hartzell
Aviation
Floyd Davison
Hospital Corp
Paul E. Gilbert
Ordnance Dept
Roland M
Paul W. Charters
Otto W. Schade Albert Dan Smith
Earl H. Palsgrove August F. Klingebiel
George W. Krehl
Frank Chapman
Carl Marxman
Wesley J. Attic
Floyd Kuyrkendal
Clarence Paddock
Charles Sanders
George Walters
Nation's Training Camps Stand Firm in Winter Weather
The Council of National Defense reports 89 camps nationwide for the Army Navy and Marines. Sixteen National Army cantonments, sixteen National Guard camps, seventeen Regulars stations, seventeen Navy stations, three Marine camps, twelve aviation camps, and medical and engineer camps. Great Lakes Naval Station near Chicago houses the largest training center with capacity for about 17,000 men.
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America
Council of National Defense
National Army
Sacramento
California
Davenport
Iowa
National Guard
Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Panama Canal
Aviation Corps
Aviation
New York
Evanston
Great Lakes Naval Station
Death of Mrs Tilton and Mrs Herwig Cast Sorrow Across Community
Obituaries recount the deaths of Mrs. W. B. Tilton at her son's home after a long illness from cancer aged 67. She left two children and was to be buried after services at the Washington Grove Christian church. Mrs. Nellie Herwig, 22, died of anemia and toxemia at home in Bradford township. She leaves a husband Wesley Herwig and her parents, with funeral arrangements set for Bradford and Franklin Grove. The issue also notes weekly subscriptions, church notes, and a Christmas program and offerings for Home Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Tilton
Fred Tilton
Tilton
Laban
Susan Tilton
Lafayette Township
Fred Wilton
Dolie Peetz
Wahington Grove Christian Church
Wesley Herwig
Nellie Eloris Herwig
Charles W. Wagner
Franklin Grove
Bradford Township
G. A. Walter
United Evangelical Church
Bradford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Red Cross Appeal Urges Across Community for War Aid
The article urges universal Red Cross membership to support soldiers and civilians in France Belgium Serbia and Poland. It promotes a 1 dollar annual fee plus optional 1 dollar for a year of Red Cross Magazine. It frames the appeal as a Christmas charity and emphasizes wartime sacrifice and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
France
Italy
Roumania
Russian
Poland
Europe
United States
American Red Cross
Providence
Red Cross
The
Red Cross Magazine
Belgium
War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps Promoted by Postmaster
Postmaster Joseph A. Roesler announces sale details for War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps aimed at small investors. Certificates cost five dollars but pay four twenty to twenty four in December and January and are redeemable with registration like Liberty Bonds. Stamps at 25 cents each accumulate toward a five dollar certificate, with a card to track totals. Sale available through city and rural carriers or Ashton post office. A church concert and Epworth League event follow, with fundraising for Armenian children in need. A correction notes a candy price typographical error from 10 cents per half pound to 10 cents per pound, sparking customer inquiries. Attendees for a funeral from Dysart arrive to honor Mrs Wesley Herwig.
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Illinois
Minnie Kersten
Steward
M. H. Lindeman
Dysart
Iowa
Philip Geyer
Mason City
William H. Vender
Ashton
Ill
Joseph A. Roesler
Sam
Roesler & Son
Red Cross 1918 Membership Drive Planned for Lee County
A major Red Cross membership drive begins Sunday January 6 aiming for 10 000 members in Lee County with Ashton township expected to contribute about 500. Directors meeting in Dixon outlined plans and flags and membership cards are sold at local stores. Members listed include Ralph J Dean Alice E Dean Robert R Dean Kathryn Jennings John Drummond Emma Drummond Bert Reed Sadie Reed Katie Pierce Mildred Bemis Otto Moore Ethel Moore. Continued on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lee County
Dixon
Ashton Township
Ashton
O. W. Griffith
Ashton Auxiliary
Charters’ Store
Ashton Bank
Gazette Book Store
Ralph J. Dean
Alice E. Dean
Robert R. Dean
Kathryn Jennings
John Drummond
Emma Drummond
Bert Reed
Sadie Reed
Katie Pierce
Mildred Bemis
Otto Moore
Ethel Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist
United Evangelical Program
Presbyterian Church
Death Angel
United Evangelical Notes
Meybelle Wagner
F. W. Landwer
Nellie Griffith
Ashton Postoffice
Genevieve Randall
Epworth League
Gottlieb Kelby
John Gleim
Holtz
John Burhenn
Adam Herwig
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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