14 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
A bright fireball lit the sky on May 31 spanning about 100 miles with muffled reports afterward, sparking wide speculation of bombs. People across towns wore gowns from windows and prayed or warned of the end times as the event was observed from southern regions to Omaha Nebraska.
Sherman Township reports 8 and 6 June 5. The notice records a long list of young men aged 1 to 31 slated for military service with pledges of government support and warnings of arrest for slackers. Names include Denzil Allen John Adriannes Brink Oliver Bernis Buckley Gerrit Bakker and many others.
The Women s Christian Temperance Union met at the Dick Vander Berg home last Friday. Mrs A H TePaske of Sioux Center spoke on Red Cross work and encouraged support. The group decided to take up Red Cross efforts through the union with others invited to contribute. Officers Henry Desong president Vander Ploeg treasurer Mrs John Crowley secretary.
A somber report recalls a serious Saturday afternoon mishap involving Clarence Warntjes and other boys during after school recreation. The fragment mentions climbing trees and rough play before an accident disrupted the outing, with no full details available in the text.
Notice announces Maurice Iowa stockholders annual meeting rescheduled from June 1 to June 23 1917 at 10 am. Board promises excellent entertainment with speakers and music. invites families and neighbors to attend. Dinner to be brought.
June 11 council session heard W C T U petition to ban public dances. Public sentiment leans against dances while youths defend them as exclusive events. Opponents cite whisky, rough characters, and disorder. Maurice Dancing Club cards require boards for admission. Council tabled and will reconsider at next meeting.
A Sabbath page carries a relief appeal for Armenia and Syria amid famine and disease. The American Committee includes Taft Hughes Mott and Chamberlain, with funds guaranteed for direct aid and overhead. The field committee consists of consuls and missionaries, supplying regular reports. Previously acknowledged stands at $178.00.
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