Classifications Under County Exemption Board In Progress
Jefferson County exemption board led by Hon. C. J. Fulton and others classifies all military age men not yet in service. About 66 questionnaires go out daily, with seven days to respond. Five classes and multiple divisions determine call priority, with clerical and agricultural exemptions handled separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
C. J. Fulton
W. W. Fordyce
R. C. Sayers
W. L. Long
Board of Exemption
Classification of wartime labor divisions and civic notices
The article lists wartime labor divisions from Class Four to Class Five with subgroups, detailing dependent relations and occupations. It notes a questionnaire response rate, with over 400 final records and many not returned, and includes local social items such as a Embroidery club hosting, Camp Fire Girls giving to charity, and a marriage announcement.
Robinson Arrested by Federal Officer in City
Federal Officer John Beman of Ottumwa arrested Zene Robinson for speaking against the government. Robinson, a Raney Tile Works employee, allegedly said President Wilson is no better than Jo Davis. His case is set for hearing in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beman
Ottumwa
Zene Robinson
Robinson
Raney Tile Works
Wilson
Jo Davis
Board of Supervisors appoint new officers
The Board of Supervisors organized for the new year with Cal vin Hoskins as a new member and Eli Blough elected chairman marking the county’s first Democratic chair in years. C. M. Redick was named justice of the peace to replace Charles Conlee, who left for Des Moines. Laura E. Chilcott was reelected overseer of the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Calvin Hoskins
John Bowermaster
Eli Blough
C. M. Redick
Chas. R. Conlee
Conlee
Des Moines
Amy
Redick
Laura E. Chilcott
Libertyville Social Roundup Highlights Local Holiday Gatherings
Local notices recount a Santa Claus luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill with guests including O. A. Swanson E. W. Stodghill S. K. Davis Fay Riggs and others. Epworth League social at Frank Glotfelty home, nurse Swanson leaves Creston after visit, and Mrs. Bert Cleasby hosts at dinner with Lt. and Mrs. Frank Pierson Hobart Myrick and families. Will Lewis buys J. O. Boyd property. Rebekah Club meeting postponed due to sickness. Mrs. Ella Hannahwalt and daughters depart Mt Pleasant. Sam Berry of Froid Montana visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hill
Messrs
Mesdames
O. A. Swanson
E. W. Stodghill
S. K. Davis
Fay Riggs
S. H. Watkins
C. W. Leppo
J. O. Boyd
W. A. Robertson
A. J. Riniker
R. N. Shimmer
Dwight Heston
Edna Pollock
Helma Hanawalt
Goldie
Bertha Hill
W A. Robertson
Epworth League
Frank Glotfelty
Nurse Swanson
Creston
Bert Cleasby
Frank Pierson
Des Moines
Hobart Myrick
Montana
Henry Pierson
Fairfield
Carl Riggs
Wray
C. R. Swanson
Albia
Will Lewis
Elsie Fordyce
Lucile Turnipseed
Rebekah Club
Ella Hannawalt
Helma
Lillian
Mt. Pleasant
Sam Berry
Froid, Mont
Funeral Today for Rev C T McCamp Bell
The funeral of Rev. C. T. McCampbell is held this afternoon at four o'clock. The remains will be taken to Muscatine for interment. Sergt. McCampbell of Camp Cady Deming New Mexico is here to attend his father's funeral.
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C. T. McCampbell
Muscatine
Sergt. McCampbell
Camp Cady
Deming
New Mexico
Miss Gladys Dempsey Injured In Auto Crash
Recovering from a Saturday night accident Miss Gladys Dempsey suffered facial injuries after the L. W. Newton car collided with a horse and buggy driven by Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Erickson the vehicle rolled over and the horse was killed all occupants were thrown out. The note about prepaid Journal subscriptions appears in the same text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dempsey
L. W. Newton
N. A. Erickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Class
Ent
Mise
May McClain
Thursday Embroidery Club
North Court Street
Camp Fire Girls
Helen Bean
Camp Fire War Chest
Red Cross
New Chicago
United States
U. S. Armory
District of Columbia
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild
D. M. Drummond
Bernice Bradfield
Harry Bradfield
Bruce Baird
Batavia
R. H. Polly
Esther Baird
Claude Whitmore
G. A. Spielman
South Main Street
L. S. Humphrey
Burlington
A. A. Humphrey
Richland
Humphrey
Charles
Iva Humphrey
Bertha Henrichs
Moline
Ill
Ray Spiel
Brighton
Guy H. Spielman
Camp Dodge
Libertyville
Orpheum Theater
Morris Abrams
Art Oxman
Roth & CO
Roth
Bya Anpenale
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