War time supply and home front notes in Woodford area
A fragmented report covers wheat pledges in Woodford County totaling 732 500 acres, logistics for fuel and munitions for soldiers, and local efforts to support Liberty ships and aircraft. It notes railroad and post office activities in France, civilian accommodations in Washington, and a Red Cross event with speeches urging American aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isha
Peeda
Pura
Geeda
Waver
Spd
Woodford County
Ralph Maynard
Maynad
T. F.mcevern
Illinois
Florencevone
Fout
Smith-Hipta
Iitral Post Office
A. Ezf
Tours
Paris
Mallon Plaza
Civil Service
Rainbow Division Key to Turning Back German Drive
Howard Wyberg of Princeton writes of the Rainbow Division’s role between Rheims and Verdun in July 1918. The 42nd fought with the Alabama boys and others from Iowa Ohio Alabama and New York in hand to hand and shell combat showing resilience as they halted the German advance. Wyberg describes moving to the front from radio school and the peril of shelling while signaling through a front line ride on a two speed troop train. The narrative highlights American tenacity, the Rainbow Division’s mobility and the French reaction to American troops.
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Howard Wyberg
Princeton
Rheims
Verdun
Illinois
42Nd
Iowa
Ohio
Alabama
New York
Rainbow Division
Tyon
Huns
Los Angeles
Pyte
H. R. Wyberg
H. Q
Det
Engrs
Two Die in South Varna Collision Killing J W Skinner
A crash 234 miles south of Varna killed J W Skinner and Fred Kaatz in a Moline Knight. Edward Lenz and sons Gerhardt and Ernest were in the other car. several others injured. Local brokers note too much speed as likely cause. Body departures and obituaries noted in Varna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Vardea
Varna
J. W. Skinner
Fred Kaatz
Edward Lenz
Gerhardt
Ernest
Gerhardt Lenz
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Lenz
Varn
LaRosé
Toluca
Buick
Moline
Moline Knight
Joe Vianna
Jose Moreski
Batiste Salvetti
Pedro Selenka
Batiste Stablan
Smith
Carrie May Greenlee Dittman death and funeral details
Carrie May Greenlee Dittman of Henry passed away September 28, 1918 in Peoria from pneumonia at St Francis hospital after marrying Walter J. Dittman on December 27, 1916. She was active in St John’s church and the Eastern Star. A baby girl was born September 16 prior to her death. Funeral services October 1 at St. John’s with burial at Henry Cemetery and a card of thanks from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie May .Greenlee
Henry
Charles Greenlee
Schodis
Our City
St. John’s
Order of Eastern Star
Walter J. Dittman
Peoria
St. Francis Hospital
St. Jon's Church
Bowen
St. Paul's Church
Misses May
Atta-Vogelsang
Althea Allinson
Inez Anderson
C. F. Hallfarth
Eastern Star
Edna Bell
Maria Gregory
Rebecca McAlster
Velma Rowe
Frances Smith
Mara Brown
Saunders
Dittman
Redmond
James Whalen
Percy Whalen
Harry Parker
Maroney
William Brush
Arthur Anglesea
Marjorie Duke
Ferry Hall
Chicago
Clarence Duke
Henry Cemetery
Allen B. Smith
Forty Hours Devotion Resumes at St Marys Church
Forty hours devotion opens at St Marys Church with high mass and procession. Rev Cassimir Miller delivers sermons. Bishop Dusenbury confirms forty nine pupils. List of confirmands includes Richard Kapraun and many others from Henry and Lacon. Methodist and Presbyterian service notes follow with pastor appointments and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Cassimir Miller
Ottawa
Ill
M. Dusne
Peoria
St. Paul
Ireland Fey
Methodist Church
G. B. Tilton
M. B van Leer
Epworth League
Belshazzar
Orcchestra
Local Happenings Highlight War Efforts and Community News
A condensed roundup covers a green house project by George J. Ward, a commission for Russell Hunter as lieutenant in the quartermaster corps, and grandson Frank Bartlett injured in France. It notes monument stock purchases by Hall Mellan, life insurance for troops, and savings efforts by the U S Food Administration. The piece also details a dedication service flag event, county committee selections, and a long list of draft numbers with county recipients from Marshall and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd Shorts
Tanville
George J. Ward
Russell Hunter
Elmer Hunt
Chillicothe
Quartermaster Corps
Uncle Sam
Franca
Hall-Mellan
Rushville
Astoria
R. Mellon & Sons
Peoria
Galva
United States Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Boston
Putnam County
Washburn
Amandus Ludeman
Marshall County
Chester B. Schecter
LaRoge
Charles H. Carmichell
Lacon
Charles Elmer Sutlitt
Varna
Robey Bovik
Chauncey P. Ball
Toluca
Frank B. Morgan
Henry
James F. Thompson
John W. Antrim
John L. McManus
Bradford
Stefano Blanchi
William E. Harrison
Venona
Fred J. Adolphson
Chester A. Payne
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F. Hall
Hennepin
Hammil
Alfred Munks
Carrie Cunningham
Rossie
Hammill
Elmer
Alfred
Mra John-Stout
Redhapter
Paxson
Milton Paive
Nigtee
Plorence
Eich
Ees Cunningham
Wells
Sion
Lucy Crum
Middletown
Logan County
Lateer
Carrie May
Greenlee Dittman
J. W. May
Bourdette
Vera May
Whitefield
Republican
Lata
Whitefield Loan Committee
Charles. Meter
Battle Creek
Mich
Penn - Presbyterian
H G. Dusenberry
DB. E Williamson
J 8. Benson
D.S Mc. Caslin
Eureka
H. B. van Leer
Hugh H. Hungerford
Publc
Christian Endeavor
Old State
Marguerite Snow
James Cruze
Irving Cumming
Sidney Brady
Mitchell Lewis
Frank Farrington
Lilla Chester
Luella Worley
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