French airman Glenn S. Sitterly injures in war flight
The letter from Glenn Sitterly of Spring Valley describes his crash near Rheims France and a sprained ankle and leg fractures after towing German machines from Strassburg. He notes a welcome by aviators, motor trouble near the Swiss border, and a resting period awaiting release. He mentions Belgian mission and affection for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ured Bysenemy
igg'Sitterly
Spring Valley
Rheime
Belgium
Jean
Hin
Amber
Stragste
Mrt
Foch
Eal
Mar
Rheims
Paris
Strassburg
Tie
Costermaun
Armis
France
Ale
Burg
America
Glenn
Grandson in Rainbow division writes joyous Thanksgiving letter
Mrs. Julia Humble received a joyous letter from Private Jack Humble of E battery 149th Field Artillery in Luxembourg. He describes moving through Lorraine Champagne and the Argonne front, enjoying meals and the hospitable Belgian towns, and notes being safe and happy abroad during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Humble
Lyle G. Humble
South Bend
Ind
Luxemburg
Humble
E Battery
149Th United States Field Artillery
Luneville Front
Bacarat
Lorraine
Champagne
Chalins
Chateau Thierry
St.- Mihiel
Vergun
Avecourt
Argonne Woods
Belgium
Our Community News Highlights And Local Notices
Rev Van Leer delivered an evening address about booster class membership and city progress praising local newspapers banks stores hospital and other amenities. Alumni owe 28.40 in dues and must pay soon. knitters prepare 25 sock pairs and 200 hemmed handkerchiefs for Red Cross project. Rabbits dominate local meat market with 25c dressed bunnies and widespread whooping cough cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Leer
Our City
Forevermore
Henry
Louis
Magdeline Phillips
Fastara
Atten
Drawing of three Victrolas at Ironmonger's drug store
Notice for a drawing of three Victrolas at Ironmonger's drug store at 2 p m on Saturday January 4. Tickets required and participants urged to be present. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironmonger's Drug Store
Marriage of Marie Gregory to Harry Snell in Princeton
Last Thursday in Princeton Miss Marie Gregory wed Harry Snell after a long wait by her friends. The ceremony at the Presbyterian Parsonage was performed by Rev Dusenberry with John Applen and Alta Vogelsang as witnesses. Mr Snell, formerly of Whitefield, now runs a Cadillac agency in Princeton and plans a Chicago honeymoon. They will reside in Princeton after April 15 and begin life as Mr. and Mrs Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gregory
Harry Snell
Princeton
Marie
Dusenberry
Presbyterian
Lauretta Mercian
Miss Marie Gregory
John Applen
Alta Vogelsang
Mr. Snell
Miss Gregory
Mr. Applen
Miss Vogelsang
Snell
George Snell
Sparland
Whitefield
Whitefield Corners
Henry Loewenstein
Sneil
Cadillac
Bureau
Chicago
Mario
Henry
Chinatown
Herbert Pace
Bride
Clark Hotel
South
Euclid Avenue
Shimel Taylor Matrimony in Chicago Cathedral
Roland W. Shimel of Putnam and Cassie Taylor of Chicago were wed December 22 at Holy Name Cathedral Chicago. Rev Horburg officiated at 1 PM and guests included Mrs Oral Newell, Mrs Edna Bush, and family members. They will live in Joliet after May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland W. Shimel
Putnam
Cassie Taylor
North
Clark Street
Chicago
Holy Name Cathedral
Father Horburg
M. Deprie
Oral Newell
Sparland
Edna Bush
Shimel
Ezra Hansen
Max Dezettal
Hulda Shimell
Mildred Taylor
Illinois road bond hearings seek public input on routes
State highway officials announce hearings to decide bond route locations for road improvements. Reconnaissance reports will guide final choices, with hearings for interested parties after notices and route descriptions are mailed. Federal aid aims to finance multiple routes including the Lincoln highway and Dixie road, pending war and labor constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Springfield
Ihighways
Department of Public Works
Iuildings
Atc
8S E Bradt
State House
United States
Illinois
Federal Department of Agriculture
Division of Highways
Chicago-St. Louis
Joliet
Lasalle
Peoria
Chicago
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
Brank
Hennett
Lenry School Notes Reflect Wartime Service and Christmas
The Grammar School thanks Miss Worley for her wartime service to seventh and eighth grades. Christmas activities include seventh grade fairies Frances Segraves Mary Coggshall and Frances Forbes and an eighth grade program with a tree from George Dietch. Corporal Hans Otto leads the new room setup for the two grades, while the board building a modern addition to the school. Gratitude is extended to Mr Onyan Clyde Bantor Mrs Ira Brown and several staff for support during 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley
Frances Segraves
Mary Coggshall
Frances
I. Forbes
Christ
Miss Young
Mra
Foyne
2. C. Forbes
Fowler
Ira Brown
Kraus
Ira Hupp
Hans A. Otto
Ne Army
Fort H. G. Wright
N. Y
Otto
Board of Education
B. Merdian
G Daniels
Grammar School
Onyan
Public Service Company
Hterature
Baféty
Clyde Bantor
Lacon
Havid
Hillabrand
Forrest
Devrey
George Henninger
Deeram
Brown
Chicago
Venona High School
People’s Hall
Frank Wolf
Fred Wolf
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Sith
Eva Matts- 4
Ts Coon
mrt-Quinn
Beesent
Cara
Quinn
Milas
Julius _eother
Joseph N
Kreuz
St. Hospital
Jack Humble
Minerva McKenzie
Grace Hartley
Edna Bell
Laura Wiler
Ala Vogelsang
William Wheeler
Red Cross
Mabel L. ‘Stermle
Pe Pee Shimel-Taylor
THE
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
H. G. Dusenberry Pissin
Margaret Riddell
J. ‘A. Williams
A. B. Smith
Ed B. Smith
H. F. Andrews
G. EH. Travis
H. B. Smith
Alden Hunter
James McAleer
Lucy Mateer
Leslie Downey
G. EB. Travis
Presbyterian Sunday School
AB. Smith
Jz A. Wi. Home
Esther Hunter
Mario Smith
Pang Pa
M. E
Methodist Church
Lawkudge Plain
Mary's Church
Runddys
St. Joseph's Church
M J Brennan
R2 Ry
Card
Thanicks
W. M. Drake
Ardis
Sarah
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