Reynolds township raises Red Cross quota in 1900s drive
Reynolds township completes its Red Cross drive with a total subscription of 1068 dollars and 75 cents. A meeting to organize a Red Cross auxiliary is set for Thursday evening at Reynolds Evangelical church with a prominent speaker. Citizens are invited to attend. The list of donors includes J B Andes 8 dollars A 6 dollars Clifford Albee 5 dollars and many others across surnames such as Ewald Kersten Koch and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Township
Reynolds Evangelical Church
Andes
J. B
Albee
Clifford
George
Ackland Bros
Ackerson
Frank
Bunger, Harm
Bergman, F
Becker, William
Becker, Charles
Behrends
Barth, L
Bewker, D. N
Burkhardt, R. C
Brown, Bert
Clayton
William
Joe
Caton
Gonrad
Herman
Fredy
Canfield
Mrs
G. A
Cordes
John
Cleary
J. M
Carney
J. H
Drew
Danekas
Henry
Doede
Rev
Deug
Amos
Ewald
Ilia
C. M
Harry
Charles
Ralph
Ewald John
Dpeedba
Extrees
Fred
Frykloom
Gonnerman, F
Gonnerman
Good
Thomas
Teesee
Gehant
Gruben
Geyer
August
OY Gittleson
Henert
Justus
William G
George W
Jacob
Harold
Heinzeroth
Alez
Sarah Henry
Leo
Hawthorn
W. F
Kuyrkendall
Koch
Chris
Koch, Co
Sereeesees Esas Kretz
Klenke
Teeteson
Eeesereees
Kersten
Minnie
Clarence
Severe
Krahenbuhl
King
Kalkwarf
Conrad
Jacobs
Lichty
Bert
Moore
Meng
Mehlhausen
Myroth
Roll of Honor names fallen servicemen and affiliates
A long list of honored service members and associates including Heinrich Wallace Lloyd Thompson Henry Stephan Earl Pierce Raymond Allstedt Edward Roesler Sanford Hutchinson Paul Hurd Forrest Paddock Gale Sanders Dwight Hartzell Urban Hanson Wrae Durston Everett Newcomer Bremmer Hanson George Thomas Roy Hartzell Floyd Davison Paul Gilbert Roland Moore Clinton Billmire William Haenitsch John Foy Andrew Scharpf Wm Chapman Raleel Durston Jacob Scharpf Wesley Yenerich DeWitt Ellinwood Clarence Johnson Benjamin Schafer Mack Lyon Maurice Hurd Frederick Oesterheld Bennett Nettleton Paul Charters Otto Schade Albert Smith Earl Palsgrove August Klingebiel George Krehl Frank Chapman Wesley Attig Floyd Kuyrkendall Clarence Paddock Roland Whaley Charlie Sanders George Walters Landner Henry Vaupel John Oesterheld Klingebiel Harry Kersten Warren Plummer Roscoe Sanders Conrad Schawbacker Harry Vaupel Emmett Gibson Herbert Kersten Raymond Pyatt John Kersten John Willard Myrtle Albert Weinreich Charles Hotchkiss Reuben Crain Lovell Jerome Strayve Earl Bowman Vernon Shippee Elmer Slagle Lloyd Pettinger Raymond Losey Oliver Thomas Y M C A Frederick Richardson deceased.
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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
Everett D. Newcomer
Bremmer Hanson
George E. Thomas
Field Artillery
Roy D. Hartzell
Aviation
Floyd Davison
Hospital Corp
Paul E. Gilbert
Ordnance Dept
Roland M
Frederick W. Oesterheld Bennett Nettleton
Paul W. Charters
Otto W. Schade Albert Dan Smith
Earl H. Palsgrove
August F. Klingebiel
George W. Krehl
Frank Chapman
Wesley J. Attig
Cook Floyd Kuyrkendall
Clarence Paddock
Roland Whaley Charlies Sanders
George Walters
Paul E. Landner
Henry C. Vaupel
John Oesterheld
Coast Artillery
Wn. F. Klingebiel
Harry Kersten Warren Plummer Roscoe Sanders
Conrad Schawbacker
Harry Vaupel
Emmett
Chadwick Promoted To Hamilton YMCA Leader
Francis D. Chadwick, who left Rochelle last fall for Hamilton Ohio to be educational secretary of the local YMCA, has been chosen general secretary there. The Hamilton Republican News cites his wide school work experience and leadership in raising the department to a high standing among state associations. He succeeds Morris and has the board and staff’s confidence. William Ash was a Rochelle business caller Tuesday evening. Buy War Savings Stamps.
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Francis D. Chadwick
Hamilton
Ohio
Hamilton Republican News
Chadwick
Morris
Chautauqua Week 6 July 13 War Service Program Unveiled
Local leaders announce a patriotic Chautauqua program with speakers from the Western Front tale of war and a Junior Chautauqua encouraging thrift stamps. Notables include Samuel Cranston Benson and Andrew H. Hornley, plus community singing led by Dean McCutchan.
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Adve
Woodlow Wilson
Belgium
France
Samuel Cranotsn Benson
Hell
America
Andrew H. Hornley
Washington
Dean R. G. McCutchan
Freda Hiatt
Chautauqua
Red Cross
Franklin Grove Camp Meeting Opens Next Thursday
The Franklin Grove camp meeting begins next Thursday with a strong program. Local businesses close for the event as a Main street procession led by the Franklin Grove band moves to the grounds for the flag raising. Notables Rev. J. S. Ladd Thomas of Austin and Adjutant General Frank L. Dickson of Springfield speak in the afternoon, with Ashton delegation efforts noted. The day includes Fourth of July celebrations with Ashton and Franklin Boys and Girl Scouts, band music, games, and contests. Rev. Frye will address the patriotic gathering at the tabernacle, followed by talks by Medill McCormick and Senator Adam Cliffe, with the community orchestra in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grove
Main Street
J. 8
Ladd Thomas
Austin
Frank
Ashton
Franklin
Tabernacle
Frye
Medill McCormick
Adam Cliffe
Merchants Rating Plan and War Stamp Drive in Ashton
A Chicago based Merchants Rating and Credit Association expands through the county, promising universal black on white ratings for prompt debt payments. In Ashton, War Savings Stamp day is set for Saturday at the town hall with a committee to receive subscriptions and tally sales to Dixon.
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Lee ‘County
United States
A. P. Gerling
Merchants Rating and Credit Association of Chicago
Merchants Rating and Credit
Merchants Rating and Credit Association
Ashton
Town Hall
Dixon
Children’s church program and Red Cross election notice
Recitation Baptismal Service and school performances listed for Sunday June 23 at 10 30 with songs readings and exercises by students including Donald Stephan Kenneth Sanders Edwina Berry Janet Ogle and others. Red Cross election announced for Ashton Auxiliary Monday June 24 at eight at the school building and church notices follow with War Savings Stamps message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Harte
Donald Stephan
Kenneth Sanders
Wilbur Hilliard
Edwina Berry
Janet Ogle
Evelyn Messer
Leonard Sanders
Conrad Pfeifferer
Mary Jeter
Alice Pfeiffer
Marian
Orville Rogers
Ralph Faber
Fern
Richard Hart
Gladys Meist- Meister
Leonard Glenn
Hazel Sanders
Myra Griffith
Lois Fee
Helen Hart
Rose of Sharon
Harold Cox
Pelee
Jesus
June
Alice Berry
Kenneth Moore
Rose
United Evangelical Church
Ashton
Bradford
E. K. Yeakel
Patriotic Meeting Tonight With Major McPherson of Britain
A large patriotic rally is planned on the school lawn this Thursday evening in Leg County. Major McPherson of the British Army will speak on the horrors of the war in France, with Lafayette Band providing music. If rain, the address moves to the school hall.
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Major McPherson
France
Lafayette
McPherson
Leg County
Community Sunday School Plea and Firm Change
All members of Class No 6 are urged to attend Sunday school at the M E church next Sabbath with June 3rd activities at Franklin Grove camp ground. Men are particularly urged to be present as the event aims for 1000 participants. A firm change occurs as J A Roesler & Son becomes J A Roesler & Kersten with Oscar Kersten joining.
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Franklin Grove
J. A. Roesler & Son
B. A. Roesler
Oscar Kersten
J. A. Roesler & Kersten
Ei. A. Roesler
Freeport
Food Administration Rulings Canning Sugar and Save Beef for Soldiers
The U S Food Administration urges strict wheat and meat economy to support soldiers. Citizens should limit wheat to 1 1/2 pounds per person weekly and avoid beef, using pork, milk, cheese, eggs, and fish instead. A 25 pound canning sugar allotment is set with a certificate. extra sugar requires Local Administrator approval.
How to Have a Good Time at Miss Griffith Event
Miss Ellen Griffith leads a 6 30 p m session on joy as a fruit of the spirit in a broad sermon style. The message contrasts Christians as attractive signs in darkness with those lit by inner joy. Guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs George Gaffin Mr and Mrs Fred Gaffin and Miss Gussie Kerns of Leaf River at the George Batchelor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Griffith
George Gaffin
Fred Gaffin
Gussie Kerns
Leaf River
George Batchelor
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Reynolds
Reynolds Church
Frederick A. Richardson
F. D. Chadwick
Hamilton, Ohio
William Ash
Rochelle
Muupt Credit Rating Plan
Lee
Gldren
School Park
Food Administration
U. S
Christian Endeavor
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y. i
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