Overseas Soldiers Expected Tonight
Corporal Howard Freshwater, Bobe Kurtz, Clinton Scranton and Rob Shuster of Washington and Leslie Lewis of Wellman are due home tonight from Camp Dodge after serving in France. Freshwater, Kurtz and Lewis fought with Company K, 168th Infantry, in much of Rainbow division action. the others arrived in later replacement units. Frank Kurtz spoke with the group in Des Moines Monday, noting they are well and eager to be near home. More than 1,700 soldiers arrived at Camp Dodge on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Freshwater
Bobe Kurtz
Clinton Scranton
Rob Shuster
Washington
Leslie Lewis
Wellman
Camp Dodge
France
Freshwater
Kurtz
Lewis
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Frank Kurtz
Des Moines
One of the First Rules Noxing Healthful Exercise
The Chicago News argues that noxious behavior is a healthful exercise and warns against hygienic care in choosing an opponent, reflecting a dismissive stance toward prudent safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago News
County meet entries surge as four schools ready track showdown
Four schools Washington Kalona Wellman and Crawfordsville enter forty six competitors for the sixth annual county high school track meet to be held Saturday. Keener of Crawfordsville leads field in several events as teams prepare in a tight, balanced competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kalona
Weilman
Crawfordville
Crawfordsville
Washingon
Wellman
Ka Jona
Altho
Atletics
Keener
Brown
State University
Ames Mets
Huxford
Y. M Cc. A
L.grady
Howard McGuigan
Hunter
Swift
Carson
Sprague
Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
A local notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Lemmon’s Pharmacy advertises the remedy as a preferred option for weakening illnesses in children and helping growth through better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon
Methodist social recreates county fair amid church basement crowd
The B E C class of the Meth odist church held a lively basement social with a county fair theme. Committees led by Louis Fifer and Will Harwood organized attractions from a snake charmer to a hamburger stand, with wives assisting, two guessing contests, a picture show, and a festive midway procession for the large, enthusiastic group of young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Louis Fifer
Will Harwood
Owen Hayes
Will Schulty
Homer Stephen
Craig Dodds
Frank Williamson
Lyons Lion Show and Exotic Acts Thrill Local Crowd
Visitors toured a Lyon spelled lion show with acts including the Spud family Snake Charmer and Crazy House plus men and women only attractions. Refreshment stand ran hot and the cash register overflowed with nickels and dimes while the band and barker drew praise. An aeroplane ride capped the evening with several taking the flight without mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Spud
Enthusiastic Queen Esther Circle Meeting at Peterson Home
The Queen Esther Circle of the M. E. church met at the home of Misses Ruby and Pearl Peterson Monday evening. Although attendance was small, members showed strong interest as Mildred Morton spoke on Indian, Mexican and Spanish work and shared motor trip experiences from the West last summer. Refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
M. E. Church
Ruby
Pearl Peterson
Altho
Mildred Morton
West
Child Music Study at Fortnightly Club Meeting
The Fort nightly music department met at Miss Carolyn Hamilton home with Miss Rhua Armstrong as leader. E J Harmeier opened with a paper on piano instruction for children and Barbara Miller and Helen Mauthe performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hamilton
Rhua Armstrong
E. J. Harmeier
Barbara Miller
Helen Mauthe
Father McCreedy
Jane Godfrey
Jane
Esther
Dolly
Jimmy Wells
Carolyn McCleery
Roll Earl
Robin
Rob
Early 20th Century Toy Parade Recital Noted
In Redbreast and other songs like Good Morning Merry Sunshine and See the Fishes in the Brook the recital featured old fashioned children's songs presented by Mrs. Plumly, following a prior group of pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redbreast
Postponed Box Supper at Gray School
Announcements list several April 25 events including a box supper at Gray School with pupil program and a teacher Cecile Belville. Invitations extended to all, with ladies asked to bring boxes and attendance details noted.
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Gray School
Cecile Belville
Woman's Home Missionary meeting at Mrs Mauthe's home
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at 317 BE Madison St Friday April 25 at 2 30 p m Lenten offering will be taken. Reports from delegates to the Muscatine district convention will be presented. An invitation is extended to Zimri Rebecca lodge members at 7 00 p m to hear Grand Master J M Hazlet and attend the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
F. R. Mauthe
BE. Madison St
Muscatine
Zimri Rebecca Lodge
J. M. Hazlet
All Odd Perlows Meet at Hall Wednesday Evening
All Odd Perlows are requested to meet at the hall on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. This notice urges attendees to arrive promptly and participate in the planned gathering.
Choir practice and social events announced for local churches
Full attendance is desired for the Presbyterian choir practice Thursday at 7 30. An annual election will be held. The Baptist Ladies League hosts a guest day social Friday at 2 50. Attendees are asked to bring needles and thimbles. each member may bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hughes
Epworth League
League
Presbyterian Church
Ladies League of the Baptist Church
Katramanos Visit Spotted en Route to Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs George Katramanos spent the night at the John Siamoe home while traveling from their Mo'lne Ti residence to Oskaloosa, according to local news reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Katramanos
John Siamoe
Mo'lne Ti
Oskaloosa
To Whiten Wax With Repeated Water Soak and Light
The procedure calls for bleaching wax by soaking in water then spreading into thin layers and exposing to light until the color vanishes. Repeat until the wax remains pure and white.
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Iowa Ave
Cuauhtemoc
Magnetic Springs
Ohio
W. P. Littlefield
Iowa
la Cuauhtemoc
L. M. Copeland
Chandlers Valley
P. O. Box
Chandlers Valley, Pa
W. R. Buck
Chandlers Valley, Penn
W. Polattlefield
Francis L. Darling
Boyne City
Michigan
Mr. Littlefield
la Cuauhatmee
Evelyn District
Otto Brooks
Omaha
Nebraska
60Th & Leavenworth Sts
Omaha, Neb
Bradford
Penn
L. B
Worthy
Texas
R. R. Box
J. W. Littlefield
Mexico City
Mexico
L. W. Florea
Superior Court
State of Texas
Babinal, Texas
la Curuhtemoc
A. Brooks
Kirkland, Wash
Seattle
Wash
Yours Very Truly, H. M. Frost
F. & M. Bank Building
White Way
Navy
Warren Cash Grocery
Shelton
J. H. Baird
Will Raymond
4Th Ave
Earl Smith
Mutual
E. L. Barthelow
E. G. Gardner
Singer Sewing Machine
Herrick Refrigerator
FP. N. Gass
West Main Street
R. E. Brown
Ella M. Wilson
Timothy Hay
James Maddock
Win Smouse
Journal
Chris Horning
Young
Monson
Graber
Howard
Fry
Patterson
Jones
Cors
Mall
Godfrey
Messenger
Zillmer
Grady
F. Spenser
Duke
Steninger
Cherryholmes
McGuigan
Krascaw
Green
McConnell
Rhoades
Perrin
Maxwell
F. Spenner
A. Spenner
Spevacek
Lemley Duke
Minner
Tre
Busby
Lemley
Miller
Sherman Brothers
Adyt
S. S. S. Club
Geo, Reed
the Baptist Church
Ray Lemley
Genevieve Westermark
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