Oklahoma City Prodigy Martha Thompson Returns From Berlin
Miss Martha Thompson, 16, Oklahoma City music prodigy, arrived in New York April 4 after studying in Berlin three years. She described wartime shortages in Germany, denied reports of mistreatment, and said she is glad to be back in the United States as Congress debated entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
W. E. Thompson
W.eb. Harris
Miss Thompson
Berlin
Germany
New York
Nellie Thompson
Ladies’ Music Club
Vigo
Spain
Thompson
Gerard
Alphonso XII
Congress
United States
Keokuk man organizes kennel for Effervescent Order
Co. C. Boyd of Keokuk Iowa representative for the Effervescent Order of Little Yellow Dogs was in the city yesterday organizing a local kennel. A large class of candidates was organized last night.
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Co. C. Boyd
Keokuk
Iowa
29th Convention Closes Elects Iowa State Officers
The 29th Iowa State P E O convention closes with new officers for the coming year. Appointments include President Mrs Louise J Henley Grinnell First Vice President Mrs Mae A Frantz Burlington Second Vice President Mrs Maria Kirby Fairfield Recording Secretary Mrs Myrtle Arnold Clarinda Corresponding Secretary Mrs Lucy Engelbeck Des Moines Treasurer Mrs Fannie Carrier Newton Organizer Waterloo Mrs Carrie Buechele The next gathering will be in Centerville May 1918 with Chapter D as hostess Mrs Kirby confirmed as representative for Chapters A B and C at the Supreme convention in Omaha October A notable address by Mrs Spaulding Grinnell on Child Conservation was delivered. Officers were installed at the closing session and Mrs Herring gave a farewell address with Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise J Henley
Grinnell
Mae A. Frantz
Burlington
Maria Kirby
Fairfield
Myrtle Arnold
Clarinda
Lucy Engelbeck
Des Moines
Fannie Carrier
Iowa
Spaulding
P E O Convention Pays Tribute to Ona Ambler
The text recalls Ona Ambler as the first initiate of P. E. O and the Original Seven, noting the Sisterhood’s age at convention close. Two girls observe yellow decorations for Pumpkin Center and the upcoming Uncle Josh Stewart event, with Mrs. Rogers inquiring about music training at Parsons College Conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Ambler
Josh
Stewart
Fairfield wedding unites Miss Gladys Lewis and Floyd Gaines
Miss Gladys Carolyn Lewis and Floyd L. Gaines wed at 8 p.m. in Fairfield on West Burlington street, with Rev Anspach officiating. Seventy guests attended as Miss Nellie Burnaugh served as bridesmaid and Paul Ferrer as best man. The reception featured pink and white decor and a menu in matching tones. The couple will reside in Fairfield after gifts from friends. Other items note Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary event, Jefferson County Hospital Unit plans, Booster club officers, and campus notes.
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Samuel Lewis
West Burlington Street
Gladys Carolyn Lewis
Floyd L. Gaines
Bank of Ferns
Anspach
English Lutheran Church
Nellie Burnaugh
Paul Ferrer
Iva Erickson
Mabel Gantz
Elizabeth Collins
Marian Fulton
Pearl Tucker
Pauline Woelhaf
Burl Stephenson
Reva Elder
Belle Rail
Miss Burnaugh
Miss Lewis
Fairfield High School
Mr. Gaines
Fred M. Gaines
Chicago
Gaines
A. G. Rail
Belle
Birmingham
Lester Burnaugh, Sr
Libertyville
John Ward
Delta
Lester W. Burnaugh
Ridgeway
J. F. Clarke
Jefferson County Hospital
Chapel
Red Cross
France
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Maree
Martha Thompson
F. E
Newton
Waterloo
Carrie Buechele
Ces
College
Fairfield Hospital
Kensington
Booster Club
Calvin Scovel
Evans McClure
Armour Wilson
Carleton Waters
Ists
C. E. Anderson
J.C. Thorne & Son
Roth & CO
Roth @Co
Fairfield Theater
Thos. H. Vnce Production
Frank Keenan
Jim Grimsby
Enid Markey
Miss All Eyes
SKY Monsters
Zoe Rae
Bunco Hill
Orpheum
Orpheum Orchestra
Jesse L. Lasky
Sessue Hayakawa
Vaudeville
Howason & Swaybell
E. K. Lincoln
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