Local social notes list visitors and arrivals in Ottumwa
Mrs Daisy Keltner visited relatives in Ottumwa on Thursday. George Byard of Idaho and Mrs E V Simons of Washington are guests in the area. R E Carrauther of Des Moines and Miss Agnes Fitzgerrald of Burlington are seen in the city. Capt Robert Fulton returns to Camp Dix after visiting relatives. Several other residents including Miss Alice Atchison and Miss Erma Culp visit relatives or attend events. The Oratorio Society meets at Ewing Hall for Sunday duties. Dorothy Labarr visits with J J Bettendorf relatives as Albert Nelson arrives from France.
Centenary canvass not yet fully completed at Methodist church
The Centenary canvass at the Methodist church is not finished with solicitors still at work. Those who have not subscribed by tomorrow afternoon should submit portions at Sunday school. E A Young serves as treasurer and canvass chair. partial reports are urged Sunday morning and completed lists should be turned in promptly.
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E. A. Young
Yeomen Gather for Big Armory Event Tonight
Yeomen stream into Fairfield for a large class adoption at the armory and a banquet in Yeoman rooms. Exercises start at eight with Mrs. Florence Sargeant in charge and speeches by Geo. M. Frink. Des Moines delegations, whistling solos, and a Castle degree drill precede a public program and banquet tonight.
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Armory
Yeoman Rooms
Fairfield
Florence Sargeant
Charles Clapp
Geo. M. Frink
Des Moines
Florence Loehr
Francis Hutchinson
John J. Dennison
Earl D. Frink
Castle
Friends of
Yeomanry
Order
Yeoman
Orpheum
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Eldon
Batavia
First Methodist Episcopal Class Schedule and Sun day School Note
The First Methodist Episcopal class meets at 9 15 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m They join the college at the baccalaureate service in the morning and the high school for the class sermon in the evening There is no evening League service A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday with A K Harper leading New Chicago Mission holds Sunday school at 2 30 pm The cheerful Sun day school folk are praised There is no evening service at the Mission Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening The month’s average attendance was 84.
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Methodist Episcopal
A. K. Harper
Chicago Mission
Community worship schedule and necromancy talk noted
The notice outlines church events and classes including Sunday services at 11:00 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., and midweek meetings. It mentions no morning or evening worship due to college and high school baccalaureate services. A Wednesday testimonial meeting and a talk on Ancient and Modern Necromancy is announced.
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Agassiz
Elijah Concert Tops This Year’s Classical Programs
The highlight of the season is the Elijah performance slated for Monday night. Don’t miss the acclaimed program featuring orchestral and choral mayhem that promises a stellar presentation.
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Elijah
Miss Courtney Gave Excellent Vocal Recital in New London
Miss Thora Courtney soprano soloist in New London gave a highly pleasing recital in Barhydt chapel on May 29. Her natural talent and study with Professor Mountain marked her as an artist. Highlights included Serenata by Tosti and Il Bacio by Arditi with a strong quartet finale. Accompanists were Miss Caldwell, Mrs Mercer, and Miss Goff. The program featured diverse numbers from Mendelssohn to Mascagni and Wynken, Blynken and Nod.
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Thora Courtney
New London
Barhydt Chapel
Miss Courtney
Professor Mountain
Tosti
Arditi
Bey Messrs. Marself
Mountain
Hansen
Case
Courtney
Miss Caldwell
Seiler
Rachmaninoff
Courtney Angel’s
Courtney Viloin
Mercer
Marie
Mascagni
Mr. Ball
Gladys Goff
Spaestes Tosti
Foster
Senior chapel and valedictory exercises at Barhydt chapel
College notes invite all old Orios and Elzevirs to attend the senior chapel on Tuesday next week and the valedictory exercises at Barhydt chapel on Wednesday June 4 at 8 00 p m Old Orios are urged to attend the Orio banquet at Leggett House immediately after.
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Barhydt Chapel
Leggett House
Barhydt Chapel Hosts Monday Night Musical Trio
The chorus organ and piano will make a great combination Monday night at Barhydt chapel. Come early to get a good seat.
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Barhydt Chapel
Knight's Templar to observe Ascension Day service
Knight's Templar Gethsemane Commandery No. 59 will hold an Ascension Day service this Sunday June 1. Sir Knights are to meet at the asylum at 2 30 p m dressed as Knight's Templar and march to the cemetery to decorate the graves of deceased Fraters with flowers.
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Gethsemane Commandery No
Knight’s Templar
F. S. Cummings
E. C
Card of Thanks from the Bryan Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during the illness and death of our loved one. Mrs. John Bryan and family.
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John Bryan
Liberty Bonds Wanted in Fairfield Iowa Ad
Liberty Bonds WANTED We will pay $100 per share cash for first 314% bonds. Highest price paid for all Liberty bonds. The Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co Fairfield Iowa. The best seats will go early Monday night. A word to the wise is sufficient.
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Liberty
Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co
Fairfield
Iowa
King Honors Airmen Hawker and Grieve at Buckingham Palace
London May 29 Harry G Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Grieve reached London after rescue at sea following a failed Atlantic crossing attempt. King George bestowed the Air Force Cross, first recipients of the honor, amid a large cheering crowd. Hawker’s Sopwith started from St Johns with 340 gallons of gasoline. half used when they landed at sea. Grieve praised wireless guidance for future aerial navigation.
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Thurso
Scotland
Mary
King George
Buckingham Palace
George
Hawker
Grieve
St. Johns
Government asks Texas to permit Carranza troops to hunt Villa
Washington reports the government urged Governor Hobby to reverse his refusal to let Carranza troops pass through Texas to pursue Villa bandits in northern Mexico. Hobby had switched from assent to decline after Texans protested potential border raids like Columbus New Mexico. Mexican authorities expect U S cooperation in fighting Villa, creating a delicate diplomatic situation.
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Washington
Hobby
Texas
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
State Department
United States
Joy Kills Soldier's Mother In Chicago Parade
Private Joseph Scheffel of Company E 132nd Infantry received his army discharge after his mother died viewing the Chicago parade. Capt Norman B Wood secured his immediate release and he departed for Chicago.
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Camp Grant
Rothford
Joseph Scheffel
One Hundred and Thirty-second Infantry
Prairie Division
Chicago
Norman B. Wood
Scheffel
Stop Hun Political Moves in Coblenz Area
Third army headquarters ordered American military police in Coblenz and Treves to tear down political posters immediately and to prevent political meetings. The action follows a British report of demonstrations in Cologne and covers patrols in the occupied zone.
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Coblenz
Widow of Grover Cleveland Elected Vice President in New Jersey
Mrs Thomas J Preston of Princeton widow of Grover Cleveland was elected first vice president of the New Jersey association opposed to suffrage for women at its annual meeting in Newark. Mrs Garrett A Hobart widow of the former vice president was chosen second vice president.
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Newark
N. J
Thomas~.j. Preston
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey Association
Garrett A. Hobart
Detroit Vote on Streetcar Strike Plan
Detroit citizens will be asked to vote on a proposed solution to a threatened street car strike. The street railway commission recommends mailing ballot cards to all registered voters, proposing municipal ownership of the lines to settle the dispute if approved by the common council.
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Detroit
Street Railway Commission
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