Local notes from Southwest City and nearby towns
J. L. McNabney visited his wife and daughter over the weekend. Ira Magers of Caldwell Kansas sent a 1.50 check and renewed The News. Lara Stith, home from Springfield Normal, visits her parents. Mrs. McCune of McCune Kansas visits L. T. McCune family. Andrew Gresham’s young son fractures arm after a fall from a horse.
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J. L. McNabney
The
Southwest City Republic
Bro. Mack
Ira Magers
Caldwell
Kans
Magers
Jasper
Lara Stith
Springfield Normal
Charley Stith
Andrew Gresham
Card of Thanks for Mary Virginia
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our daughter and sister Mary Virginia and for the beautiful floral offerings. J. F. Turner and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Tice.
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Mary Virginia
J. F. Turner
O. R. Tice
Have You Bought Liberty Bond This Week?
Liberty Bond sales lag this week the Third Liberty Loan trails last week True Jasper surpassed quota at 4 p m with 87 550 over. A farmer reportedly bought 4000 worth when he hauled last Friday a young man borrowed to buy a 200 bond.
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Jasper
Telegram Orders Halt Visit To Camponi phan Dons
Mrs C O Wine and Mrs Jake Wine were ready to go to Camponi phan to see their dons last week when a telegram arrived saying too late and warning not to come as companies at Coniphan moved, likely toward a coastal mobilization camp.
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C. O. Wine
Jake Wine
Camponiphan
Coniphan
Births Reported This Week by Local Doctor
Births reported to the News this week include a 10-pound boy born Sunday, April 14 to T. H. Miller and wife of Jasper. A boy born Tuesday, April 16 to Fred Johnston and wife, 7 miles southeast of Jasper. A boy born Wednesday, April 17 to W. R. Crockett and wife, 9 miles northwest.
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Dr. Knott
T. H. Miller
Jasper
Fred Johnston
W. R. Crockett
Zion Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services
Zion Baptist Church invites worshipers to its Sunday services with Sunday school each Sunday morning and preaching each first, third, and fifth Sunday. A new piano has been installed and is enhancing the music. Preaching is planned for Sunday, April 21. Everett Looney, pastor.
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Zion Baptist Church Announ
Everett Looney
W C T U Meeting Date Change In Jasper
Jasper W C T U will meet Friday afternoon April 19 with Mrs C O Wine instead of Mrs L U McCune as previously announced All interested in the temperance cause are invited Mrs C O Wine President Mrs L T McCune Secretary
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Jasper W.C. T. U
Mra. C. O
Mra. L. U. McCune
Mra. C. O. Wine
Prea
Mra. L. T. McCune, Secy
Subscriptions Renewed At The News Office
The News Office reports renewed subscriptions over the past week including Bert Quillin Mrs Geo Rex Oscar Fankin Mra J Zimmerman FI Hill AR McClurg JB Nealey 38 Gresham Louis Gresham Emery Tiller. Plenty of old newspapers are available at the News Office.
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Bert Quillin
Geo
Rex Oscar Fankin
J Zimmerman
FI Hill
AR McClurg
JB Nealey
Gresham
Louis Gresham
Emery Tiller
Patriotic Pie Supper A Fundraiser For Liberty Bond
The Epworth League of the MEF Church will host a pie supper at the Liberty Theater Friday night April 19 to raise funds for a Liberty Bond. A patriotic speech may be given, pies sold, and a spotted pig donated by George Karl will be auctioned to the highest bidder. All are invited to support, with youth and country helpers urged to participate.
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Epworth League of the
MEF
Liberty Theater
George Karl
Odd Fellows Jasper Lodge special work on April 22
Notice urges all members of Jasper Lodge No. 18 to attend Monday night April 22 for special work. T. H. Hammond, N. G., signs the bulletin. Also requests readers check their paper label or wrapper to ensure subscription is properly marked.
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Jasper Lodge
T. H. Hammond
N. G
Fire-Hydrant Collision Causes Amused Inquest
A humorous courtroom exchange follows a gruff exchange about mud guards as a fire hydrant unexpectedly skids into two individuals. The judge oversees the lighthearted incident highlighting accidental contact and safe premises.
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Jokum
Bunkum
Wheat Conservation Urged For War Needs And Potatoes Suggested
A wartime appeal urges cutting wheat use to 21 000 029 bushels monthly to aid Allies until next harvest. Potatoes are plentiful. readers should limit wheat to one and a half pounds weekly per person. Homes encouraged to substitute baked potatoes for bread. The aim is 60 day nationwide wheat conservation as a military necessity.
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Driny and Navy
London
Long on Conversation in Uncle Eben's Voice
A dialect anecdote centers on Uncle Eben noting that some men love their country as they love their families. He criticizes those who prefer conversation to work, suggesting such talk is a poor substitute for labor and duty.
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Uncle Eben
Glen Turner Returns to Topeka After Visit Home
Glen Turner arrived in Topeka Kansas on Monday morning after a short visit with his parents J. I. Turner and wife.
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Glen Turner
Topeka
Kans
J. I. Turner
Missionary Miss Benedict Speaks at M Church Services
Miss Benedict representing the Deaconess Training School at Kansas City delivered sermons at the M Church on Sunday morning and again at night, delivering addresses to the congregation.
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Miss Benedict
Deaconess Training School
Kansas City
M . Church
Mrs E L Thomas Sells North Main Home to Orman Schooler
Mrs. E. L. Thomas sold her North Main residence to Orman Schooler who plans to move in soon with his mother. Charlie Teeter purchased the Schooler cottage on Maiden Lane.
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E. L. Thomas
North Main
Orman Schooler
Charlie Teeter
Maiden Lane
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House of Curlee
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Merrill Cattle Fly Trap Co
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First National Bank
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F. Follmer
E. B. Jacobs
W. H. Waters, Jr
E. L. Crawford
A. Cash
Beldamer
W. DB. Cavenee
Leal
Duncan
Wilkerson
Missesa Bowen
Missy Bowen
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Goodyear
Carter
Dr. Hess
Schooler Drug Store
J. K. Schooler
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