Soldiers Report Relocations From Wartime Posts
Neil Franklin returns to Leavenworth after acting yardmaster at Wilson Creek. John Castleberry, ill in Seattle, goes back to hospital after a back set. Carroll Briggs moves from Camp Lewis as enlistment nears. Richards to depart this week for the coast and Aviation Corps. Ward, in the 25th Engineers, enjoys camp life at Devens Mass. Franklin, Swain and McGuire head to a Texas camp after enlisting. Roswell McNett and Harrison Woodrow in Hawaii report an upcoming regiment move with address care to the adjutant general in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell McNett
Harrison Woodrow
Hawaiian Islands
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
Women of Washington urged to send delegates to Housekeeper Week
The Home Economics department calls on every community in Washington to send a representative to Pullman during January 7 to 12. Leaders from the State College discuss war home front duties with Hoover and other officials, stressing home preparation and information sharing to support national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Pullman
State College
Washington
Home Economics Extension Service
United States
Harvey Wiley
America
Germany
Extension Service
The
Hoover
Houston
Daniels
Doctor Hoxsey Sees News From Three Starred Sons in War
Dr Hoxsey receives letters from his three sons in the war. Edwin writes from Camp Mills New York December 10 that they are packing up and he cannot write for weeks. George writes from sea aboard ship en route to England and claims an uneventful trip with no seasickness and plenty of meals. The doctor wears three stars on his coat indicating three sons in service, with Harry the eldest in the artillery and location unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxsey
George
Edwin
Camp Mills
New York
England
Harry
Armenian Children's Benefit Card Party Realizes $20
A benefit card party in the Masonic hall for Armenian children raised twenty dollars. Cash Grocery contributed to refreshments and coffee while sandwiches were donated by Red Cross members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Red Cross
Red Cross Drive Promises Success In District
The drive for a thousand new members began this week and ends Christmas Eve, showing good progress says district manager L O Taylor. Women are leading the efforts as usual.
Local residents depart for travel and health visits
Neil Sears leaves Wenatchee lake country for Missouri expecting to stay until next spring while Prof. Osborne and his mother head to Portland for medical treatment. The E G B class of the M E Sunday school and friends enjoyed a Tuesday evening party at Miss Vivian Reynolds home with music games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Sears
Wenatchee Lake Country
Missouri
Osborne
Portland
Oregon
M. E
Vivian Reynolds
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Naxle Sales Company
DEP
Merry Christmas
Leavenworth Meat Market
Sampson Grocery
Neil Franklin
Wilson Creek
John Castleberry
Seattle
Carrol Briggs
Camp Lewis
Richards
Coast
Aviation Corp
W. S. Ward
25Th Engineers, Co. D
Camp Devens Mass
Valentine Franklin
Jas. Swain
Chas. McGuire
Texas
Pullman College
Ben Fit
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Rexal& Store
Frank Yama
G. N
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