Choir and community rally raise funds at opera house
A large congregation gathered at the opera house in the township and county to raise $82,100 for wartime needs. Henry Orchestra opened with inspiring gongs as speakers including Clarence Heyl and Mr. Jacobs paid tribute to the fallen and implored support for Allied efforts.
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Mitters
Clarence: Heyl
Lorney
Peoria
Cary E
Jacobs
Heyl
John
Pershing
Lafayette
France
W. B. Patton
Leas
John Pixley
Mr. Patton
Demobilization Plans Mapped For U S Soldiers
Plans to return American troops within two years after the war proceed on a selective basis. Longest overseas and industrially needed men will be sent first, with shipping limits and police duty extending the timeline. Treasury funds will finance peace via another Liberty loan as about 5 million soldiers abroad transition to camps and industry.
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Britain
Baker
Treasury
McAdoo
United States
Dedication Service Marks Flag Raising at Presbyterian Church
At the Presbyterian church last Sunday a double flag dedication honored a church and a service flag for seventeen members called to service. The event featured Junior Red Cross bearers, a pledging ceremony, choral music, and a sermon by Rev. Dusenberry on America as Opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Leslie Rolley
Eugene Jenness
Paul B. .Dusenberry
Lloyd Jones
Leroy King
Paul Jones
Harrison H. Gregory
Raul' Marshall
Fred Knight
Ed Hall
Fred Ford
Leon' ‘Thompson
Ivan Garland
Roy Kirby
Kenneth King
Erm Jenness
Walter Bayne
Red Cross
Our City
Mesdaniel
T.floyd Monter
Alden Hunter
H. G. Dusenverry
Mailing Regulations Change for Christmas Parcels to Allies
The Postmaster General announces holiday parcel rules allowing gifts up to eleven pounds sent to allied soldiers and Red Cross and similar organizations without export licenses. Packages must be fully addressed with sender name and marked Christmas or Holiday Package and prepaid at international parcel post rates. Applies to Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico with a December 1 cutoff in those regions.
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Washington
Pia
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Europe
International Parcel Post
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
American Expeditionary Forces
Draft Call Cancellations and War News Highlights
The notice states all draft calls and entrainment for induction are cancelled pending new instructions after Germany signs an armistice. Trains to camps ordered back and previously inducted registrants may be discharged if not entrained. Also reports Baruch lifting wartime construction restrictions and local theater notices amid postwar reflections.
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Army
Germany
Growder
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
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German air raid event and battery noted in history page
November 14 marks a pul day in a world history feature. The item references German air activities and a battery, situating it in a broader historical timeline.
Delirious Patriotic Parade Ends War Victory Celebration
Early Monday at 6 o clock Rev Father Brennan urged peace as bells rang. A city parade formed at 1 30 pm with Henry band leading from Edward street to the school. Speakers praised peace and Ireland's freedom as the crowd cheered Stars and Stripes, ending with three cheers for victory and a playful Kilser Bill prank.
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Father Brennan
Moise
Pace
Edward Street
Henry
J. K. O'Neil
Watercott
Henry Band
O'Neill
van Léer
M. B. Church
Father Brannan
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Ireland
Séripes
Dusenberry
Presbyterian Church
Germany
Ana
George Hamieer
Harry Stoner
A. J. Lindgren
Herbert Paca
Clyde
Edward
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Jewish Welfare Board
American, Library Association
Marshall
Schaler
Brennan
Nat
van Leets
America
Father Schatier
Poy Pe
H. G. Dusenberry
Emerson
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Illinois
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Busthéas College
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Abet L. Stelmle
Press Correspondient
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Kaiser
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