Local residents on business and returning travelers noted
Louis Kafka of Pleasant Plain Earl Kirkhart of Ottumwa Harley Carter in Des Moines yesterday Frank Boysell of Batavia in the city Mrs H H Miller and children Evelyn and Harry Junior guest of Mrs George Simons Mr and Mrs H P McLaughlin and sons back from Des Moines Mr and Mrs H E Snyder visit Plattsmouth Mrs Percy Easton returned from Des Moines Mrs Hattie Minster and Mrs Edna Woolsey spend afternoon Ottumwa Myrtle A Bone of Fremont visited sister-in-law Dr Clara M Bone Little Miss Gladys Stanford returns home from Brookville Mrs J D Ebert leaves for Ft Madison Bert West learns Mary West arrives in New York from overseas Ernest C Morman returns from Winterset Frank Abbott visiting campus after 18 months in France Charm King arrives in Newport Virginia from overseas
Pythian Sisters District Convention Opens in Ottumwa
Fairfield area Pythian Sisters attend Ottumwa district convention today. Fairfield temple handles the work. Visitors will dine at six and then enjoy dancing and cards. Attendees from the city include Mrs. Wm. Louden and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ottumwa
City
Wm. Louden
H. Cuddy
Mollie Liblin
E. Powel
D. F.bpratt
Ottumwa Plans Rainbow Division Welcome Parade
Ottumwa gears up for a large welcome for Rainbow Division soldiers from G Company and others. A permanent rainbow arch will flank Main and Washington streets near the union station, with a citywide 35 to 40 minute window for families to greet the returning troops as trains pull in from Fairfield. Major Edward Steller will serve as grand marshal, riding with Captain D A Emery.
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Ottumwa
G Company
168Th
Oskaloosa
Centerville
Main
Washington Streets
Union
Rainbow Division
Fairfield
Edward Steller
G. Company
D. A. Emery
Iowa National Guard
Victory Arch
Price of Peace big war picture shows here May 5
Fairfield hosts a five reel film titled The Price of Peace depicting America’s role in World War I. Sponsored by the county Liberty Loan organization, the free showing at Orpheum Theatre aims to compensate for earlier exhibits lost to local disappointment. Government funds cover express charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fairfield
Charles W. Wade
County Liberty Loan Organization
Orpheum Theatre
Social notes from George Strong Corps and clubs
In society items note the regular meeting of George Strong Corps No 21 W R C tomorrow at eight with new members to be initiated and plans for Memorial Day services. Mrs Don Teal hosted the O E S club at her West Jefferson street home with a fancy work afternoon and six o’clock dinner. Mrs George Ball and Mrs L S Bradshaw will host the Thursday Embroidery club tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Ball’s North Court street home. Last night was children’s night at Hawkeye Rebekah lodge with about 40 children in the North Side Odd Fellow hall, followed by dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong Corps
Don Teal
O. E. S. Club
West Jefferson Street
George Ball
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge
North Side
Odd Fellow Hall
Bartlett a Speaker in Grinnell College Contest
John Bartlett of this city, a Grinnell college freshman, was chosen as a speaker in the Spaulding Oratorical contest at Grinnell. Speakers advancing to the final round were selected from many contestants, with the Spaulding prize donated by H. D. Spaulding of Grinnell awarded to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartlett
Grinnell College
Spaulding
Grinnell
H. D. Spaulding
Savings Societies Drive for War Savings Progress Across Iowa
The Iowa War Savings committee sees war savings societies in towns and cities boosting Thrift and War Savings stamp sales. Plans propose hundreds more in industrial plants to foster employee savings and cut unnecessary expenses. Schools continue strong drives to promote thrift and stamp sales as the national effort revives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Iowa
Iowa War Savings Committee
Notice of junior play reservations at Jericho and Eastons
Seats will be reserved for the junior play at Jericho and Eastons for Friday night. Thursday morning at 8 o'clock and Saturday night Friday morning at 8 o'clock. 173-29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho & Eastons
Card of Thanks for Samuel Reed Death
We thank those kind during our bereavement in the death of our father Samuel Reed. Special thanks to the soldier pallbearers Geo Simmons and family A D Reed and family.
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Samuel Reed
Geo. Simmons
A. D. Reed and Family
Real American Actor Stars in The Gypsy Trail at Orpheum
Bryant Washburn appears in his first Paramount comedy The Gypsy Trail at the Orpheum Theatre today as a bashful lover whose earnest portrayal wins over the heroine. Wanda Hawley plays the heroine while Casson Ferguson portrays the roving gypsy temperament. Enduring his steadfast character, the film contrasts romance with roaming temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Washburn
Paramount
Orpheum Theatre
Wanda Hawley
Casson Ferguson
Rover
War Savings Stamps Promote Thrift Amid U.S. Prosperity
An early 20th century appeal stresses that America holds unprecedented money for investment. War Savings Stamps are urged as safe profitable government securities to support the nation and foster a thrift habit among citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Railroad Time Tables East and West Bound Services
A railroad timetable list shows East Bound trains including Overland Express 12:01 a.m. and Chicago Local 8:02 p.m. among others, plus Chicago Lim 2:29 p.m. and Fast Mail 1:18 a.m. Also West Bound schedules include Overland Express 6:47 p.m. and Fast Mail 3:23 a.m. with several local and freight notes.
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Overland
Chicago
Fast
Peoria
West Bound
Nebraska
Colo.Calif
Burlington
Rock Island
East Bound
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Oxfords
Beclare
Louis Kafka
Pleasant Plain
Earl Kirkhart
Harley Carter
Des Moisres
Frank Boysell
Batavia
H. H. Miller
Evelyn and
Harry Junior
George Simons
H. P. McLaughlin
Des Moines
H. E. Snyder
Plattsmouth, Missouri
Percy Easton
Mrs
Hattie Minster
Edna Woolsey
Wai Myrtle A. Bone
Fremont, Nebraska
Clara M. Bone
Gladys Stanford
Brookville
J. F. Stanford
J. D. Ebert
Ft. Madison
Danley
Bert West
Mary West
New York
Miss West
Base Hospital 12
Ernest C. Morman
W. T. Morman
Ed Davis
Winterset
Frank Abbott
Parsons
Abbott
France
C. H. King
Charm King
Newport
Virginia
Mr. King
Germany
Pythian Sisters
Bartlett
Reliance Mutual
Surance Ass’n
Polk Bldg
Wilson
Minden Bend
Demarsh
Studio
North Main
Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
Leggett House
Star Garage
Oldham Storage Battery Co
Cascara
Monty
Mr. Hill
John Z. Davies
Tripung
Orpheum
Screen Magazine
Ottumwa, Iowa
Extension School
Iowa State Teachers College
H. E. Blackmar
R. L. Gardner
A. C. Fuller
Cedargfalls
H. L. Redman
New Haven
Conn
Luis
MiLls
Miles
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