Unit R Still May Be Awaiting Orders
The Burlington Hawk-Eye reports widespread talk that Unit A of the American Red Cross, based in Des Moines, Lee and Jefferson counties, is aboard a transport bound for New York, but official and eyewitness updates show the unit remains in France awaiting embarkation orders. Some members may go to Oxford Cambridge or Edinburgh for four years, with two years of college training qualifying.
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Burlington
Hawk-eye
Des Moines
Lee
Jefferson Counties
New York City
Clark
Fairfield
France
Maguire
Brighton
New York
America
Edward W. Wehman
Wehman
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Edinburgh University
Scotland
Munro Easy Winner in Mass Convention for City Office
The Citizen's ticket led by Mayor Munro for city posts won decisively at the mass meeting held at the Court House. Races included Mayor, Treasurer W H Guyer, Park Commissioner Dr Frank Fourt, and council seats with Deardorff Castile and others. balloting proceeded with high turnout and no objections. Independent candidates may be nominated later by petition.
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R.H. Munro
W. H. Guyer
W. C. Ball Park
Frank Fourt
J. F. Deardorff
Gus A. Castile
Harley Gossick
L. J. Nelson
A. D. Long
J. E. Cohagen
Court House
J. L. Rainey
Charles S. Lyon
A. H. Sumner
W. H. Conner
Oscar Herring
Munro
Ari Hse
Ueda Tas A'S
Ipo
J. E. Bowermaster
Local society notes highlight meetings and engagements
In Jefferson County events unfold with R N A regular meeting and Pythian Sisters supper at K P hall. Mrs Walter Hughes and Mrs Fred Spielman host Wednesday Bridge Club lunch. A birthday surprise for Mrs P J Brady, with out of town guest Eva Mullen. Dorothy Macy and Clarence B E Lauder wed at Christian parsonage and plan farm life near Fairfield. Loyal Sunday school class hosts Etta McClelland’s birthday observance with gifts and music. Mae Shelton and Theron Cochran wed at home, Cochran discharged from service. Westminster class hosts 35 at Presbyterian church with readings and music. Logan school pupils plan indoor picnic. N I K E club meets with J T Rodgers.
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R. N. of A
Pythian Sisters Kensington Club
K. P. Hall
P. J. Brady
Eva Mullen
Kansas City
Dorothy Macy
Clarence BE. Lauder
Fairfield
Christian Parsonage
R. H. Polly
Mrs. Lauder
Jefferson County
Mr. Lauder
France
Mimic Chautauqua at the Methodist church
An invitation to a Mimic Chautauqua show at the Methodist church on Thursday evening. The event promises entertainment and community gathering with local performances.
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Methodist Church
City scales to be ready for use on March 13
The city announced that the new public scales will be ready for use on March 13. Officials said the rollout will improve accuracy for local commerce and everyday transactions. Citizens are advised to check official notices for access points and hours.
Big Attendance Expected At Club Dinner Thursday
Advance sale for the Community Club March dinner at the Armory is strong. Two hundred covers are planned with possible expansion as Major Stellar of the Rainbow Division is guest of honor. Tickets or reservations must be made by noon tomorrow.
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Ottumwa
Fiwest
Ottumwa Commercial Club
Wapello
Farm Bureau
Commercial Club
Jefferson County
Victory Theater Opens Saturday in Mt Pleasant
The Fairfield Theater will reopen as the Victory Theater under new management. Elizabeth Wray and Pauline Beckwith have leased the property and renamed it, vowing to show only high class pictures. The venue is being redecorated with improvements, and the opening is set for Saturday March 15 with matinee and evening shows.
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Fairfield Theater
Elizabeth Wray
Pauline Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
the Fairfield
the Victory
Victory
Ottumwa Debates F H S Thursday
Ottumwa's affirmative debating team will meet the local high school's regative team tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. The local affirmative team will go to Burlington.
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Ottumwa
Burlington
Notable Orpheum Production Tonight at Mary Pickford Show
Manager Bennett presents Mary Pickford in Jo hanna Enlists at the Orpheum tonight. The production is described as of great merit and led by popular Mary. In international news, Berlin denies German recapture of Riga, stating forces remain distant on the Baltic coast.
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Bennett
Mary Pickard
Johanna
Mary
Riga
Copenhagen
Baltic
Berlin
Mrs Nellie Green Dies After Brief Illness in Home
Mrs Nellie Mae Green passed away at her home on Morth Depot street last evening about 5 30 following a brief illness of pneumonia. She moved with her family from Stockport to the city about two weeks ago. No funeral arrangements have been made. The Methodist prayer meeting in section K will be held this evening at the George Stephenson home on South Second street.
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Mae Shelton
Theron Cochran
South Second Street
Rev
C. L. Tennant
Mrs. Cochran
Cochran
Nellie Mae Green
Morth Depot Street
Section K
George Stephenson
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G. A. Castile
J. W. Price
W. C. Ball
John H. Loehr
J. E. Bowermanster
Walter Hughes
Fred Spielman
Mrs Hughes
Highland Avenue
A. W. Rakow
Westminster
The
Presbyterian Church
East Washington Street
Logan School
N. I. KE. Club
J. T. Rodgers
South Main Street
Victory Theater
Orpheum Tonight
Meyer
West Side
DR. Hess
Poultry
Stuckey-Gossick
A. V. Frazey
West Jackson Street
Fred Aldrich
T. B. Allender
Roth & Co
Ecru
Paris
Climax
Froth & Co
Guarantee Abstract Co
Richard C. Leggett
Pres
Home Electric Co
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