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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
1
Pledges totaling about $500 were made for the Young Men's Christian Association war fund in Mansfield. Meetings Tuesday featured Mrs Cecil Hultseh urging support, with strong local backing and cooperation from residents.
The record notes our quota of S40000 was subscribed with Wright County totaling 1500. Mountain Grove contributes 600, Mansfield 400, Hartville 400, Norwood 200. The local committee includes N J Craig C A Stephens W G Reynolds J O Carter and G W Preuin with GOW Freeman as treasurer. The group hopes to offload half the subscription this Saturday if possible.
The Mayor F A Riley calls a meeting of the citizens of Mansfield at the G A A Hall at 7 30 oclock Friday evening on an important matter. Mr Haven will address the gathering and citizens are urged to attend.
Mrs. Oscar Wright recently joined her husband at the Christian Church where a series of meetings drew large audiences and sparked several professions of faith.
At the Baptist Church the church is without a pastor as no successor has been appointed to fill the place of Rev. FY CL Neely of Seymour whose time has expired.
The pastor Reverend G W Helnes preaches at the M E Church on Sunday marking a regular service at the congregation.
Dr F W Riley, president of the Wright County Council of Defence, returned Saturday from Hartville where he had been conducting department work related to the defense effort. He delivered an address at Hartville Public School.
A special assembly led by Mrs Hultsehi and Miss Wammack showcased a three class high school contest to raise funds for pictures and statuary originally for the study hall. Students propose giving to the YMCA and seniors held a lab lunch to aid the effort while urging parents to keep children in school. Miss Jewel Hoover departs for Kansas City to attend the state teachers association and visit schools for observation.
Evening on Hempstead Plain Long Island marked the Rainbow division’s last night before sailing for France weathered by rain and mud. The Y M C A operates across camps in France and London with hostels entertainment and services for soldiers including meals beds and banking to raise funds for ongoing war support totaling 35 million dollars this November via Cleveland H Dodge as treasurer.
Soldiers gathered in a Y M C A tent from Des Moines and other towns writing home while receiving books magazines and religious meetings. The narrator praises the Y M C A as the world’s best loved trademark providing comfort training and friendship to soldiers before going over the top and upon return, stressing its role in maintaining home ties and moral support.
An advertisement urges relief from coughing with Ballard's Horehoundly- LOP claimed to soothe irritated lungs and restore easy breathing. Available in 25c 10c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Posou Drug Co.
Dry spell continues as Miss Barbara Wells visits Pleasant Knob school. Mrs Mary Dudley on the sits list. Jake Howards and Miss Aleth Borders attend Seymour event. Mrs J W Thompson entering the goat business. No 9 literary group meets every other Friday. Everyone invited. Luster Brown.
Local bounty restricts all persons from hunting trapping or shopping on the lands of J. M. Thirkield G W Miller A E Brown J P Voit and others until June 1. The notice urges compliance and safety for landowners and nearby residents.
Community fundraiser at Stephens Cafe Mansfield on Saturday night November 17 at 8 50 after church services. Proceeds support soldiers with Christmas cheer as Christlike aid. Ladies and girls urged to bring pies and purchase to help, under Christian Endeavorers auspices and Mansfield citizens. Avery lorry come.
The program discusses Our Denominational Foreign Mission Boards their history and deliverents. Leaders and members pose questions on why boards are needed formation of the board first fields and missionaries countries of work and lines of effort. A focus on youth roles and plans for young people.
A quiet Sunday wedding took place at Hartville the home of Jess Findley and wife. Miss Mabel Dugger of near Mansfield and Pred Anderson of near Mansfield were united in marriage. The ceremony was after 4 pm with a license secured earlier. Attorney W A Newton performed the service. The couple left for the bride’s parents’ home. The bride wore blue and is the daughter of Thomas Durrvurned wife. The groom is a young farmer, son of John B Anderson. Friends extend best wishes for a happy life.
Advertisement notes lowest prevailing rates for farm loans with no delays. Includes contact by Adv. Gro. B. Freeman.
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