Enlistment notes and community notices from local papers
From Davenport enlistment details of Chick Clark to Des Moines examination and possible training on the 15th. Ellery Foster returns from Dallas as aviation instructor at Love Field. Wartime sentiments critique War Savings Stamps. Reports include canning factory prospects, storm damage in Concord township, a rattlesnake incident near Jasper Hall, Earl Griffith’s Camp Cody furlough and upcoming wedding, a neighborhood ice cream social, and a heartfelt obituary for a local figure in Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Clark
Davenport
Des Moines
Sigourney
Keota
Silent Prayer Bell to Ring Weekdays in Kalona
Kalona residents are urged to pause daily at 12 noon for one minute of silent prayer for the success and safety of Allied forces and soldiers. The Kalona News notes Dr. E E Stutsman has joined the army medical corps after returning from New York and will serve when called, with his family likely relocating to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
E. E. Stutsman
New York
Army Medical Corps
Sam
Local drug store proprietor in military service hospital operation
M. J. Wilkinson, owner of the town drug store, has entered the military and been sent to Camp Pike Arkansas for an operation. He had suffered long before enlistment and will undergo the procedure this week with his wife traveling to Camp Pike to be at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Schoch
Jasper Hall Farm
Joe
M. J. Wilkinson
Camp Pike
Ark
Death of R. A. Schultz in Ottumwa Hospital
R. A. Schultz, longtime Sigourney resident and former manager of Paul Lumber Co, died after surgery complications at Ottumwa Hospital last Friday. He had been in the city only a week, was ill unexpectedly, and funeral services were held this afternoon at the M. E. Church with burial in West Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ssPourney
R. A. Schultz
Ottumwa
Schultz
Sigourney
Paul Lumber Company
M. BE
West Cemetery
Sigourney News
Morning Sun Mourns Fallen Soldier Fred A Hays
Corp. Fred A. Hays of Morning Sun was killed in action in France on July 28. He, 23, enlisted over a year ago with the Rainbow division and served with colleagues including Willson Caparoon Leeper and Scott. His death follows the earlier loss of his sister Roberta, who died after returning from church. The family received the notice from Washington Thursday evening and other locals expressed sympathy.
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France
Morning Sun
J. B. Hays
Washington
Corp. Fred A. Hays
Corp. Hays
Herad
Dr Earl Speaks at Chautauqua Sermon On Christ Is All
A sizable audience braved rain and mud to hear Dr John A Earl president of Des Moines College deliver a forceful sermon on Christ is All. He stressed salvation in Christ and His inclusive love for sinners. Local ministers assisted and Dr Frank A Gageby presided. Hymns were printed and sung by the congregation led by C A King with Miss Mary Hunter on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
John A. Earl
Des Moines College
Christ
Chris
Karl
Frank A. Gageby
Presbyterian Church
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Farl
Gageby
Regan
C. A. King
Mary Hunter
Wilson rests with Col. House at Manchester luncheon
President Wilson spent a quiet Sunday in Manchester mass walking to Col. P M House summer home where he and Mrs Wilson had luncheon. Colonel and Mrs House were the president's dinner guests during the day.
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Col. House
Manchester
Mass
Wilson
Col. P.M. House
Fairfield Faces Severe Coal Shortage Amid Shipping Delays
The Fairfield fuel survey reports 1,363 respondents with 29,347 tons used last year and only about one quarter of needed fuel on hand. It warns of a winter shortfall of 16,730 tons and calls on residents to place orders and accept available coal types as Iowa potentially cuts Illinois supplies.
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Fairfield
Local Fuel Administration
Southern Illinois
Northern Illinois
Iowa
Fairfield City
Fairfields
Illinois
Franklin County
Lll
Crowder Praises Draft Board Work in Senate Letter
Provost Marshal General E H Crowder writes to Senator Chamberlain praising local draft boards for their role in Selective Service. He cites massive registrations and enrollments, notes broad cooperation with national headquarters, and urges recognition of boards rather than personal honors.
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Washington County
Dent
House
Senate
Plane Rescues Wrecked Tanker Crew Off Hatteras
The captain and crew of a tank steamer sunk by a U boat near Hatteras reached Norfolk after rescue by a hydroplane. Ten sailors died and seven were injured, with the survivors taken to hospital.
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Norfolk
Hatteras
Auto School Recruits Settling In At Iowa City Armory
Nearly 200 recruits enter the second term of the government service auto mechanics program at the university armory in Iowa City. They undergo inspection and equipment, with a sixty day course covering concrete work, radio operation, blacksmithing, and auto mechanics. Questionnaires will assign men to duty by best adapted branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Auto School of Mechanics
University Armory
Itching Eczema Cure Through Blood Cleanser S S S
Severe eczema described as burning and torturing skin itching. Local salves fail. experts say cure lies in cleansing the blood. S S S promoted as the right treatment, with free medical guidance from Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Ellery Foster
Dallas
Texas
Love Field
Wellman
Brighton Enterprise
Here
Concord Township
Herbert McCormick
Mossberry Farm
Columbus Safeguard
Earl Griffith
Camp Cody
Earl
Miss Teeter
Crawfordsville
Clyde Maxwell
God
Valley of the Shadow
Richland Clarion
Ray B. Lemley
DR. Earl
Fuel Commission
Big Task
Crowder
National Army
Congress
Guarentee
Weingarten Bros., Inc
Chicago
Bine Benaste
Dusuile Sable
Lesher
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