Unclear World War II Draft Registration Date Set
War situation at home and abroad announced a fixed date of June 5 for nationwide draft registration. Ten million young men are targeted to register for military service, signaling broad mobilization.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
3
General Pershing to Lead Fighting Force to France
President Wilson signed the conscription bill calling all men aged 21 to 31 to register on June 5 1917. Major General John J Pershing is named to command the first division to France as the nation marshals a mass war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
John J. Pershing
France
White House
United States
Pershing
Col. Roosevelt
Sergeant Ellwanger Leads Marine Recruit Examinations
Louisville native William G. Ellwanger, 22, a former private in the Marine Corps, now sergeant, conducts physical exams for recruits at the local Marine recruiting office. He served in San Domingo last year where 12 marines died and 24 were wounded, and has fought across Mexico and at Panama expositions before returning to duty in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Journal
Louisville
Sam
Sea
San Domingo
William G. Ellwanger
Marine Corps
Coleman Building
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Ellwanger
Marine Expeditionary Force
Dominican Republic
China
Sergt. Ellwanger
New Middletown
Harrigan County
W. P. Ellwanger
Shelbyville
Mexico
Huerta
Mazatlan
Vera Cruz
City
San Diego Exposition
Monte Cristi
Santiago
Hlwanger
Fouth
J. P. Pendleton
Samatillis
San Dominican
Eflwanger
Philadelphia
Arived
Washington
Cincinnati
Knight and Kost Couple Wed in Dayton Parlor Union
Host-Knight Miss Clara Kost and Mr William Knight wed Tuesday afternoon May 15 in Rev Edgar's Dayton Presbyterian parlor. They visited bride's Webster township parents George and Mrs Kost and now tour Derby Indiana relatives before returning to their city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kost
William Knight
Edgar
Dayton
Ohio
George Kost
Webster Township
Derby
Indiana
Optician to Visit Meyers Office Friday May Twenty Six
Dr. Hattell of Corydon will be at Dr Meyers Office in Lanesville offering eye exams and remedies for headaches and eyeaches. Call early to schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hattell
Optician
Corydon
Poultry Club Awards At Corydon School Term
Boys in the Poultry Club earned prizes for egg production net profit and record keeping in Poultry Husbandry and Home Gardening. First prize went to Claude Taylor for $2.00 cash, second to Foster Cook for a dozen young chicks, third to Lewis O Bannon, and fourth to Charles Bullett with $1.00. Thurman Chappell and Lewis Jones received poultry food. Prizes donated by Prof W D Bean and local banks and drug stores. A joint exhibit of garden and poultry products is planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Taylor
Foster Cook
Lewis O'Bannon
Eastman Kodak
Charles Bullett
Thurman Chappell
Mauckport Home Economic Club to Close Year Meetings
The Mauckport Home Economic Club will meet May 26 at 1 30 P M with Mrs James Beanblossom. Members must attend to close this year's work. Demonstrations and official reports are planned. A general discussion on greatest benefit of the year's study and suggestions for next year will follow. Members will respond to a roll call with patriotic sayings. Mrs James Beanblostom pres Mrs U M Hays pres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauckport Home Economic Club
James Beanblossom
James Beanblosstom
U. M. Hays
Knights of Pythias to Confer Knight Rank at Corydon
The Knights of Pythias Lodge in Corydon will confer Knight rank on six members next Thursday evening May 2. Refreshments will be served and all members are urged to attend. The lodge opens promptly at 7 30 p m. For thirst visit Foley's Confectionery for soft drinks and phosphates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Corydon
Cyclone Relief Fund treasury report totals and gifts
The Harrison County Cyclone Committee reports final funds and expenditures from the March 23 disaster. The treasurer and a nine member panel detail donations, payments, and recipients, noting directed gifts and self-funded data-gathering efforts. Total subscribed amounts to 5 777.05 with small unpaid balance and all disbursements itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Cyclone Committee
Resolutions of Respect for Walter G Brewster
The Glenwood Presbyterian Sabbath School notes the death of Walter Graham Brewster aged 23 and passes resolutions of sympathy. The church group reflects on his faithful service, grants copies to the family and minutes, and forwards notices to county papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School of
Glenwood
Walter Graham Brewster
Bia Neava
Graham
Mattie Wilson
BarbaraDuke
Edna Barger
For Sale Eight year old mare in foal from Coach horse
Eight year old mare in foal available from J E Ashton Elizabeth Indiana. Describes breeding with coach horse lineage and sale listing through local breeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coach Horse
J. E, Ashton
Elizabeth
Ind
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Porto Rico
United States of America
Robert Lansing
Germany
Paris
Startling Discovery
Russia
Nicholag
Hoosier State
Knight
Lanesville
P’s
Foley's
Maurice Griffin
Treas
Lew M. O'Bannon
Frank Self
W. P. Huff
Ben. S. Applegate
G. Keller
A. Bulleit
Cecil Miles
S. Bulleit
John W. Lyskowinski
Julius Rothrock
Milton W. Funk
Ott Wilson
Clem Bussabarger
Ee Heen
Joe McClaren See
Andrew Ehait Pead
Clarence Quebeman Seater
Anna Mae Davidson
Labor
Marjory Baxter
Carmile Rothrock
Nellie Barrow
Berea
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Ivan Carpenter
Igaac B. Steepleton
James W. Pindell
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