Army and Navy Notes from the Frontline Letters
Soldiers write home from camp and battlefield life. Kenneth Witmyer and Frank Ford head to Fort Sam Houston. John Fass reaches Camp Greene amid rain chaos and a painful initiation. Leon Madlem reports a safe return from a major battle. John Stiffel is wounded lightly, Burnell Imhoff gassed but OK. Charles Frederick recalls over the top charges, shellfire, and German captivity. He carries a Testament and vows change after war, undeterred by future talk of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fass
Camp Greene
N. C
Fass
Machem
John Stiffel
Burnell Imhoff
Charles Frederick
Bocies
Henry Sturgis
Charles
French Girl in Lititz Letters From World War I Soldier
Letters from Harold Weidman of Co K 316th Infantry describe a five year old French girl living with billet families beside the front. He expresses willingness to adopt if her father is lost and shares updates on life in France including meals, signs, and news boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Weidman
Co. K
Ammon Weidman
France
Lititz
Charles Hammer
Ambulance Corps Near Front Attends July 4 Baseball Win
Ralph Diehm of Ambulance Co 111 writes from France to sister Bertha Diehm that units are on the move. Comrade Robert Behmer met local boy John Stiffel in Rainbow division, signaling Ambulance Corps proximity to the front. Diehm played in a July 4 baseball game, his team winning 3 to 2 over an undefeated nine. Also notes meetings with Paul Badorf and Jay Evans. An exam for Lancaster post office clerk and carrier will be held October 5 1918 in Lancaster Pa. residents eligible. entrance salary 1000 dollars per year. applications via R H Steffey, local secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Pennsylvania
Lam
Coun
Ralph Diehm
Bertha Diehm
Robert Behmer
Ralph
John Stiffel
Paul Badorf
France
Jay Evans
Lititz
Diehm
Lancaster
R. H. Steffey
Advertising rates and the true cost of ads
An editorial note explains that advertising cost goes beyond space price and stresses that effective ads are not captured by the ledger’s cost column. It invites readers to call or visit to learn how right advertising delivers value beyond listing rates.
German Patriot Speech Urges Resolve and War Bond Support
In a Wartime meeting, speakers Wissler and Graybill urged firm resolve against German militarism. They warned against peace talks, urged continued sacrifice by civilians, and promoted war savings stamps to back the American Expeditionary Forces led by General Pershing. Local notices advertise upcoming estate sales in Lititz area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wissler
Berlin
Germany
Wissler
Graybill
Golden Eagle
General Pershing
France
Kaiser
Pershing
United States
Public Sale Register lists forthcoming sales and details
Public Sale Register notes sales bills printed at the RECORD office and free notice in this paper until sale week. On Thursday Sept 12 in Warwick township a 12 acre limestone land tract with a 44% story frame house and barn, by Abram B Lands. Also on Thursday Sept 12 in Penn two along East Petersburg to Lititz road, a 23 acre limestone tract with weather-boarded log house, frame kitchen, bank barn, by Harry B Shenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Township
Lititz
East Petersburg
Samuel
Swart
Litith Turnpike
Mechanicsville
Nettsville
Penn Two
Harry B. Shenk
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Warwick Township Pa
The executor of Cecilia B Conrad dec d will public sale on September 28 1918 at Rotheville Lancaster County Pa of a 1 acre 11 perches tract with a two and one half story frame house a summer house coal house barn hog sty chicken house fruit trees and grape vines. The sale starts at 2 pm with terms announced. Call Charles Keen or the executor to view beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hothaville
Levi BK. Weldler
Cecilia
Conrad
Orphans’ Court of
Lancaster County
James H. Webber
Warwick Township
Owl Hill
Kissel Hill
Lititz
Valle
M. M. Plautz
Monroe Gable
Harry Vergey
M. Myer
Cecilia B. Conrad
Rotheville
Christian C. Hoyer
J. G. Usner
Charles B. Martin
Chester N. Adams
Charles Keenroad
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Army and Navy Notes
Kenneth Witmyer
Frank Ford
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Quartermasters’ Department
Leon J. Madlem
Co. D
Rainbow Division
Leon
Farmers National Bank of
J. H. Breitigan
East
Harrisburg
United States Army Quartermaster’s
New Cumberland
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Saline
Kansas
M. K. Hoke
Moline
Penryn, PA
Ambulance Corps
William Mathers
West Main Street
Ralph Cole
B. Kirschbaum Co
Lititz Clothing & Shoe Store
South Broad Street
Lititz, Pa
Dissinger’s
War Township
Uwil Hill
M. G. Frederick
Winstey
James
Ebber
Lititz and
Lexington
Harry Binkley
Krumnerville
Oscar Hackman
Steiner
John T. Hackman
Oscar Hackmian
A. F. Steiner
M. G. Pfrederick
H. N. Snavely
M. G. Schaerter
O. N. Derr
Levi B. Weidleh
Toder
West End
Mechanicsburg
Durham
Houck H.N
Publi
Ephrata
Hale
Lebanon County
Geo. S. Demmy
Leber
Ohio
Os. W. Baker
Illinois
H. D. Pioso CO
Eto Lancaster
Everitt
Idonovan
Victor
Columbia P
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