Local Briefs From Ottumwa and Surrounding Areas
Local notes report illnesses visits and travel. Mrs J E Johnson is very ill at home on West Burlington street. Numerous residents and relatives are mentioned visiting Ottumwa Davenport Chicago Des Moines and other places. An infant died from whooping cough and pneumonia and funeral services were held at Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
West Burlington Street
Vesta
Bernice Lewis
Peru, Neb
Anna Hardenberg
West Grimes Street
Ed. Lathrop
Evergreen Cemetery
The
Lutheran Church
Samuel Lewis
Alice B. Bookeer
East Burlington Street
Ernest Walbridge
Chicago
Ill
Wedding of Mr Fred Bennett and Miss Cecil Barker
The ceremony took place at 7:30 PM Saturday in the Baptist church with Rev A R Toothacre officiating. The couple, from Ottumwa Iowa and the city respectively, wed in a quiet service highlighted by a ring ceremony. Bennett, a Morrell Packing truck driver, has left for Des Moines with the ammunition train. the bride will live with her parents during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Bennett
Morrell Packing Company
Des Moines
New Recruits for Company M Enlisted in Ottumwa
Lieutenant Robert Fulton enlisted Herman Westphal Oscar W Johnson Oscar Coffman and Myron L Bates for Company M at Ottumwa to be ready to march to Des Moines. Westphal eager to go, parents followed to Ottumwa to confirm enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Herman Westphal
Fairfield
Oscar W. Johnson
Brighton
Oscar Coffman
Myron L. Bates
Perlee
Evening theater party at the Orpheum
The girls formed a theater party at the Orpheum and enjoyed a Watermelon feed with a joyful gathering. This morning they shared a delicious breakfast together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
City street oiling petition process announced
Notice to all residents that oiling of City streets requires a petition signed by a majority of property owners on the street to be oiled. Petitions must be filed at the City Clerk’s office, Paul Coleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Coleson
War Department shifts Second Officers Training Camp site
The War Department changes the location for the Second Officers Training Camp from Iowa Fort Riley to Fort Snelling. Rollin Wilson serves as Branch Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Iowa
Fort Riley
Fort Snelling
Rollin Wilson
Park children warned to stop running on square nights
Mayor R. H. Munro urges parents to curb children running in the park and between parked cars during band concert nights and avoid noise as guardians will be held responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Munro
Mary Jane Bread 18 Ounce Loaf Sale Prices
Local grocer J. D. Seathorn lists 18 ounce Mary Jane Bread at 9 cents. Card shows two phone numbers for the grocery and meat market with a street address ending in 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Seathorn
Farm machinery makers face material shortages and possible government takeovers
The industry is short of materials this year pushing prices high with expectations of a larger shortage next year. Officials may seize plants for war production, so any machine that can be restored and maintained should be serviced immediately.
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Oxford
Hontircland
A. B. Pray
H. W. Medes
Mrs. Elga
Hartman Ice Cream Co
Fairfield Butter Co
Mabel Clinkenbeard
Davenport
S. J. Morris
Ruth Morris
Mt. Pleasant
Nelse Peterson
Mrs
Andrew Peterson
Rebecca Goddard
Addie Jolly
Jay Chance
Frank Dimmitt
Clifford
J. Waterman
Washington
BE. A. Howard
City
F. N. Simmons
Co. M
Ray Hemmings
New London
Pearl Hemmings
Mary Teal
Birmingham
Wanda Barnes
Eva Deal
Mt. Union, Ia
W. L. Wright
Cora Kelly
Moline, Ill
F. P. McGahan
Malissa J. Fisher
Stella, Neb
J.A. Raines
H. A. Mitchell
Eva
Warren
E. F. Hibbs
Wichita
Kan
A. R. Scott
Frank Ricksher
Iowa State Savings Bank
E. G. Wheeler
Earl
Keota
Ed. Glotfelty
Donnelly, Minn
C. M. Glass
D. L. Glass
L. C. Graber
Oxford Junction
Vertie
Edna Armstrong
Delzell Green
Dj Bea
C. M. Junkin
Birthday Club
E. A. Howard
C. J. Taylor
South Fifth Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. J. Johnson
East Adams Street
Johnson
Wanda
7Rnes
South Second Street
Charles Lyon EY Moyee
Paap
Fairfield Pure Ice Company
Dean Taylor
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