News of Nearby Towns Highlights Local Respects and News
In France Corporal Arthur D. Creger of Truro Iowa, nephew of station agent W. P. Creger, is listed among casualties. Reports detail Gertrude Colyn’s summer plans in Colorado Springs with brothers Tony and Leonard, visits by Mrs K Van Steenbergen and Dora to Monroe, and Rev. Enoch Hill attending Epworth League in Indianola with a Camp Dodge visit to his hospitalized son Paul. A June wedding unites Gerritt Kersbergen and Sadie Birkenholz with farewells to Jefferson Barracks, plus resident nursing news from Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa and Pella, and a large Eddyville gathering hosted by Will Aalbers and his mother with many relatives from Otley and Pleasant township neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Arthur D. Creger
Truro
Iowa
W. P. Creger
Gertrude Colyn
Colorado Springs
Tony
Leonard
K. van Steenbergen
Dora
Newton
Monroe
Lois Roder
Enoch Hill
Indianola
Camp Dodge
Paul
Gerritt Kersbergen
John Kersbergen
Sadie Birkenholz
Baptist Parsonage
Central College
Pella
Sarah Brunin
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Will Brunia
Eddyville
Will
Will Aalbers
G. Aalbers
South Eddyville
M. Aalbers
Jack Aalbers
DeVooda
Otley
J. Knoot
Givin
Gerrit DeVette
Anne Post
John Cornelissen
Pleasant Township
Lena and
Willie van Gemert
Albia
Aalbers Home
Local News Briefs From New Sharon
Tom Sheesley and Charles Dun gan enlisted in the mechanics division of the Army and plan to leave June 15 unless notified otherwise. T B Brom and Rufford Pethoven visited Morrison Illinois to see their former pastor Rev J A Vis. Brom and two daughters stayed longer. Maynard Awtry, visiting his mother Hattie Galbearth, expected to depart for Norfolk Virginia but was held for transfer guidance. John Lesher pleaded guilty to soliciting for immoral purposes and received a five year sentence to Ft Madison. Mrs Alex McCutchen hosted a chicken dinner for about twenty five family members in honor of Maynard Awtry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Tom Sheesley
Charles Dungan
Uncle Sam
Mechanics
T. B. Brom
Rufford Pethoven
Morrison
J. A
Vis. T. B
Rufford
Hattie Galbearth
Norfolk
John Lesher
Oskaloosa
Ft. Madison
Alex McCutchen
Maynard Awtry
Local notes from Eddyville Iowa and nearby towns
Mrs G W Verrips traveled to Wapello Iowa to visit her father C A Brown and sisters Pearl and Leona Brown. Pearl Whiteman returned from nursing a patient at Pella to be with her father J L Sipes who has been poorly. D Wormhoudt of Newton and sister Mrs A J Kuyper of Pella visited their brother I A Wormhoudt. Mr and Mrs H A Bauman and Mrs Edna Dennis of Pella visited W H Pickerell and viewed high water. John Wynberg of Wynberg Produce Co left for Sioux City Monday night to attend to business and return Wednesday. Mrs H Wormhoudt of Pella visits son J A Wormhoudt, after visiting Ottumwa. Mrs Martin Swintek, sick for weeks, shows slow improvement and can walk in yard. D A Van Zante spends weeks in east for general synod of Dutch Reformed Church at Newark NJ, with Prof Hoffman of ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
G. W. Verrips
Wapello
Iowa
C. A. Brown
Pearl
Leona Brown
Pearl Whiteman
Pella
J. L. Sipes
D. Wormhoudt
Newton
A. J. Kuyper
I. A. Wormhoudt
H. A. Bauman
Edna Dennis
W. H. Pickerell
John Wynberg
Wynberg Produce Co
Sioux City
H. Wormhoudt
J. A. Wormehoudt
Ottumwa
John Wormhoudt
Martin Swintek
D. A. van Zante
General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church
Newark
New Jersey
Washington, D.C
Prof. Hoffman
Prairie City News Briefs Include Robbery Chase and Accident
Prairie City notes a sheriff chase after an escaped thief who stole a Ford in Colfax and Gore, with pursuit leading to a second car theft. Also reported is a bicycle accident injuring Helen Scheffers, daughter of Reuben Scheffers, breaking her collar bone and injuring her leg, minor injuries to Goldie and Lee Pentico. Helen received medical care and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rovaart
Otley
A. van Peursum
Bickford
Pella
G. Intveldt
John Verought
Leo
Joy
Bussey
Gove
Prairie City
Colfax
Gore
Little Helen
Reuben Scheffers
Goldie
Lee
Helen
Hollenback brothers home from Camp Dodge in U S service
The Hollenback brothers sons of Mr and Mrs Geo Hollenback in the Sanitary train returned home for a Sunday visit. Their parents are both blind. Dr H L Bridgeman of Columbia left for Chicago for the American Medical association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Hollenback
Geo. Hollenback
U. S
Camp Dodge
Hollenback Brothers
H. L. Bridgeman
Columbia
American Medical Association
Chicago
Herman Tucker
Boyd
France
Council
Mildred Gilson
Lois Shilling
L. G. Shilling
Des Moines
Fay
Gail
Lake Bridge Damage Prompts County Controversy
Cited late floods wrecked the Lake Bridge near Harvey, removing an approach and one span. Once condemned as unsafe, local residents halted demolition after protests. A cold June morning followed a week of hail storms in Iowa and Illinois, damaging crops from Columbia to Durham and Harvey, with barns, windows, and poultry losses reported at several farms and the Andersonville mining camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Harvey
Iowa
Ilinois
Marion County
Knoxville
Columbia
Durham
Ed McCoy
Tom Sherwood
H. A. Overton
Public land sale to settle estate in Polk and Jasper counties
Auction announces two Iowa farm properties to be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday June 29 1918 at 2 pm. Beaver Township Polk County 127 acres with limited structures and cropland plus a Jasper County lot of 119 acres near Mitchellville featuring a house barn and outbuildings. Ten percent down with balance due March 1 1919. Auctioneers F Henninger E E Henninger J D Malone with Noland Walnut Des Moines and Earl Walker Mitchellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Township
Polk County
Iowa
Dailey Crossing
Township
Range 22
Mitchellville
Jasper County
S. W
F. Henninger
E. E. Henninger
J. D. Malone
Grounde for Quitting Declares Sedentary Work Unsafe
A doctor advised Mrs Blunderby that her nephew lacks exercise and must quit sedimentary work entirely. The note frames a health warning as personal guidance from a medical professional to halt sedentary activity.
Automobile Men In Government Service
The Dieleman Auto Co. notes many automobile men are serving in important government roles, invited to Washington for positions of responsibility. Government honors their energy and ingenuity, praising the auto industry’s contribution to wartime transport and national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieleman Auto Co
Chevrolet
Washington
Capitol
Army
Navy
Why We Fight by Clarence L Speed as War Protest
Secretary of the War Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago argues Germany seeks world domination under Prussian rule. He cites Frederick the Great, Bismarck, and Kaiser Wilhelm, detailing alleged policies of terror, conquests, and ruthless warfare to urge continued American involvement in the war. He questions peace negotiations until the German rulers are defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Speed
The
Union League Club of
Chicago
Germany
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Rad Glwill
Belgium
Bismarck
Chamber of Deputies
Denmark
Austria
France
Kaiser
China
Attilla
Baron Luxbury
Argentina
Oran
Guazo
Bordeaux
United States
von Bethmann-Hollweg
F. C. Walcott
America
Provisions for Army Vehicle Purchases and Training Speed
Provisions are designated for the purchase and maintenance of automobiles used to facilitate military operations as well as to speed the details included in training, equipping, and transporting our newly mobilized forces.
Automobile Saves Time and Money in War Efforts
A wartime notice praises the automobile as an invaluable tool, stating it saves time, energy and money and enables more and better work. The remark underscores its growing importance in mobilized armies and home front efficiency.
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New Sharon
Eddy Ville
S. K. Noland
Walnut
Earl Walker
Mitcheville
Rania Oe
Joe
Steenbchepeaia
Childres Ee
Tne Gentaur Company
York
Teaubas
Castoria
Star Auto Company
Ipella Motor Company
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