Local youths join army camps as West leads Funston group
Eighteen youths departed for Camp Cody on Wednesday while ninety one headed to Camp Funston on Thursday. Abraham E Johnson captained the Cody group and Thomas J West led the Funston group with other local enlistees named including Leon H Iverson and William R Stelzer among the listing. Red Cross work in Union Township totals pajamas and hospital items with volunteers urged to help. War Savings drive set for June 28 with quotas for Republic County and district No. 6 and guidance on stamps eligibility and reporting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cody
Ninty-One
Camp Funston
War Savings Stamp Campaign Hits Republic County
To the people of Republic County every adult must report at their school district next Friday and subscribe for War Savings Stamps. All stamps bought before then count toward the quota, including those purchased by children. Everyone is expected to attend. no one is exempt, and districts aim to reach the required quota with ready school boards eager to fulfill their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Assis
Republic County
J. H.sanders
Schoo Boards
Fire Destroys Barn on Mallory Farm Near Union Valley
A barn at the Dave Johnson farm near Union Valley burned Friday morning after the Mallorys left for work. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. A horse was saved by Miss Mallory who kept it out before the loft collapsed. The barn stood uninsured. contents were insured with Republic County Mutual and adjusted the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Johnson
Union Valley
Mr. Malory
Mallory
Republic County Mutual
Mutual
Reception honors Jennie Fulcomer’s guest list
Mrs. Jennie Fulcomer hosted a Wednesday reception at her home for the ladies of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed music, socializing, and refreshments. guests included Flenny Fulcomer Clarence Mahan Richard Jensen Vernon Holmes and others. Fred Ward injured his thumb during the event and is nursing a badly masked digit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Fulcomer
Loys
Flenny Fulcomer
Clarence Mahan
Richard Jensen
Vernon Holmes
Fred Olson
Fred Lundberg
Guet Bongon
Dave Corby
Ben Marshall
Eric Jo Kander
Harry Brown
Will Pulkomer
Paul Leweke
Tom West
Abe Johnson
Billy Wilson
Fred Ward
Local Items From 1918 Harvest and Service News
The item notes suggest weeds are under control in corn fields and weather favors crops. Robert Rickabaugh considers his future path possibly reentering military service after prior service. Eric Jokander passed navy exams in Omaha and must report July 10 for a battleship fireman role. Julius Olsen announces birth of son Julian Clarence on May 19, 1918. Local business figures aiding farmers include Tate Wires Granstedt Kreutzer Preble Hlardin Bledsoe. B F Henry helps at Farmers and Merchants Bank as T J West departs for Uncle Sam’s service, while Tom’s decade at the bank solidifies his standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Jokander
Omaha
Candidacies Filed for County Clerk and Treasurer renomination
Frank Reimen and Eugene Nelson seek renomination on the Republican ticket for county clerk and county treasurer. Both are serving first terms and praised for efficiency and diligent service. The notice also mentions War Savings Stamps and promoting savings bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reimen
Eugene Nelso
Tingstroms Move as Ray Goes to Active Service
Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom travel from Graetlenger Iowa to await news as Ray begins active military service after leaving a Rock Island construction company for duty in Fumston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Tingstrom
Graetlenger
Iowa
Ray
Rock Island
Mrs Angeline Jennings Plans Oklahoma Visit
Mrs Angeline Jennings wife of Private Henry Jennings now in France travels with her infant to visit aunt Mrs J P Munges in Gretna before heading to Oklahoma for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Jennings
Henry Jennings
France
J. P. Munges
Gretna
Joseph Jennings
Oklahoma
Purse Lost Near ScanDia Area
A black bill book with money was lost along the road near ScanDia. The owner asks for a safe return of the journal and offers a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oniles Wast
Scandie
Scandia
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Gulick’s
Gulick Mercantile Company
Republic Coun
T. J. West
Funston
Abraham E. Johnson
Leon H. Iverson
William R. Stelzer
Paul F. Leweke
John A. Johnson
Thomas J. West
Clarence H. Asegreni
Chan C. Cullers
Clarence G. Mahan
Etmeéer A. Olson
Vernon, Lee Holmes
Wiliam Wilson
Merton I. Youd
Francis E. Daniel
William Fulcomer
Gustaf Bentsen
Benard O. Marshall
Red Cross
Foloway
Ladis
The
Northeast
Central Union
J. J. Smith
W. B. Gulick
L. N. Hendrix
J. H. Sandell
Munden
Jim
Smith
Mr. Sandell
Eirza Rogers
Palco
Methodist Parsonage
Miss Rogers
Mrs. Hicks
National War Savings
County Educational Notes
Sid
Pup Ls
Late Board of Education
Mary Jansky
Arrow
Palm Beach
B. V.d’s
Truefit
Clothier
War Savings Stamp Campaign
Lst
Mrs. Fulcomer
Robert Rickabaugh
J. K. Melvride
Republic
Robert
Julius Olsen
Ab~ Flane, Texas
Julian Clarence
CG. A. Tate
E. C. Wires
Theo. Granstedt
F. W. Krejtzer
Paul Preble
Will Hlardin
QO. L. Bledsoe
B. F. Henry
Farmerg and Merchants Bank
Uncle Same
Tom
Reimen
Nelson
PURSE
William A. Brady
World Pictures
Mont
Elvidge Henry Hull Irving Cumms
Arthur Ashley Julia Dean Hubert Wilkie
Rasputin
All
Russia
Princess Theatre
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