07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
Fred Buckley of Camp Fremont in Menlon Park California and John VanGorkum of France are mentioned in the same context. The brief item places two individuals with military or international links in a shared note.
Private Jano Hodenhour Jr writes from Camp Dodge Iowa describing quarantine drill fatigue and new gear including uniform and rifle. He mentions ten thousand men on the same ground and hopes fellow soldiers are well and reunited. The note contains local notices about school directors and births and funerals in nearby areas.
John Van Gorkum reports from abroad about cold, funeral rites, and daily life with French neighbors. He notes a double military funeral, Taps, and burying a comrade, plus chores, travel, and a look at local hospitality and wine. He mentions colleagues, farms, and visits to Wolsey and Maurice as well.
Orange City visitors Henry and Peter Van Peursem and Miss Matilda Vander Brink called on locals. Sioux Center and Maurice residents visited, with notes on family moves and a furniture delivery. Several residents plan travel to Orange City, plus hay and timothy seed for sale and a correction about a prior WGTU goodbye message.
A brief notice from Durband Struble of Iowa offers Timothy seed for sale. The message notes a small quantity available and asks interested buyers to respond.
George Sehnitz and family are mentioned in local chatter. Mrs Van Roekel travels from Dakota to visit relatives. Miss Heusinkveld and Miss Frericks travel for surgical dressings instructions for soldiers. Mrs DeJong hosts a sewing afternoon to prepare a medical box for India, with a war item served.
School No 8 of West Branch Township invites all country people to attend a public sale and supper on the above date. Be present and come prepared to bid. Donations welcome for the PN Vos treasurer G A Tyler auctioneer.
A plea from The Publisher seeks help to cover restaurant dues and meet bills. The note thanks supporters for kindness and asks readers to consider aiding with the outstanding Times subscription or related debts to ensure continued operation.
Hy topic March 10 1918 urges balance in living. It warns against chasing wealth or pleasing everyone and advocates recreation with purpose. The speaker concludes with fear God and keep his commandments as man’s duty.
Mrs. Beckering and children visited Wm. Daven in Orange City. The Teachers Training Class met at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DeJong’s home. Sunny Side school children presented a program. Proceeds from ice cream sales benefited the Red Cross. Mrs. D. Kniken plans to move into a new Orange City house in July. Lions County Bank promotes Farm Records books for farmers. Mr. and Mrs. D. Brink hosted friends for an evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duver and several DeJong and related families.
The village caucus opened with H J D Jong chairing as 26 voters gathered. J C Emery won a tight race for clerk, J L Mieras and Gerrit Brink were renominated as assessor, P N Vos re elected treasurer, and councilmen Abe Levering Henry Warntjes Henry Borrink Con OHare were named. A potential second ticket may appear but details remain unclear.
The notice invites volunteers for surgical dressing classes at Red Cross rooms with sessions Monday evening 7 15 to 9 36 Tuesday afternoon 2 00 to 4 30 and Tuesday evening 7 15 to 9 30. Flat irons are needed and old fashioned irons with handles are preferred. Notify Mabel Heusinkveld if you have one to spare.
Hubert De Jong and family leave their seven years in the vicinity. Friends, neighbors, and the Sunday school class note the farewell with thanks for kindness shown during the stay. He and family will be remembered by a host of friends.
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