Afternoon Bridge Club Gathers At Lemmon Home
About forty guests attended an Evening meeting of the Afternoon Bridge club at Mr and Mrs J B Lemmon on East Washington street. The session was enjoyable and luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mrs Otto P Dede of New York City and Mrs Ray Lachtem of Rochester Minnesota. A fifty cent contribution was taken from each attendee to bolster the club charity fund whose use was approved during the war period and will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lemmon
East Washington Street
Otto P Dede
New York City
Ray Lachtem
Rochester
Minn
Wmren
Temperance program at Methodist church entertains large audience
A Thursday evening program at the Methodist Episcopal church titled When Uncle Sam sees Old Glory in Peril impressed about fifty children and their leaders Mrs Harry Kracaw Mrs Glendinning and Mrs Remps Hampsher. Janet Glendinning played piano as children presented tableaux and sang the National Anthem led by C A King. An offering for mission work abroad and at home was collected. Rev J A Glendinning gave prayer and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Uncle Sam
Harry Kracaw
Glendinning
Remps Hampsher
Janet Glendinning
C. A. King
J. A. Glendinning
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Highlights
The Methodist Episcopal group met at Mrs. W. R. Jeffrey’s home with Mrs. Jeffrey and Miss Myrta Jeffrey hosting. Devotions led by Mrs. R. E. Brown, remarks by Mrs. J. A. Grendinning and Mrs. H. E. Kracaw, and a program led by Mrs. S. W. Brookhart. Mrs. C. W. Busby discussed supporting a Bible woman in Jubbulpore, India with a new letter and photo, translated by Mrs. Holland. The gathering included readings on missionary work and a talk on tithing by Mrs. Ed Bawbrick. out-of-town guests Mrs. Ella Blackburn and Miss Eila Fowle attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Myrta Jeffrey
R. E. Brown
J. A. Grendinning
H. E. Kracaw
W. Brookhart
C. W. Busby
Jubbulpore
India
Johnson Girls’ School
Brookhart
Alma Holland
Ed Bawbrick
Keota
Ella Blackburn
Eila Fowle
Wellisburg
West Virginia
Rebekahs Elect Officers at I O O F Hall Meeting
At the regular Rebekahs meeting held last evening at the I O O F hall, officers for the coming year were elected led by Noble Grand Mrs. Bernice Lee View Grand Mrs. Sam Hout Secretary Mrs Mayme Rittler Treasurer Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer Plans were discussed for cooperating with the I O Q FB in June memorial day observances A social time followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Noble Grand
Bernice Lee
View Grand
Sam Hout
Mayme Rittler
Oscar Jugenheimer
The Love That Cares Cap. Review of Fox Short Story
A concise critique notes The Fox presents a four corner love tale with Madelaine Traverse, Tom Santschi, Frank Elliott, and Mae Gaston. The piece praises Traverse as a star, Elliott’s villainy, Santschi’s strong turn, and Gaston’s emotional exit, with observations on mood, suspense, and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelaine Traverse
Tom Santschi
Frank Elliott
Mae Gaston
Madelaine
Elliottt
Chaplin
Miss Traverse
World
Dustin Farnum Stars in The Light of Western Stars at FOX
Patrons at the FOX Theatre will see Dustin Farnum in The Light of Western Stars tonight. He plays Gene Stewart the bold border cowboy in a tale inspired by Zane Grey with Winifred Kingston as the leading woman. The film features scenic photography and thrilling adventures as Stewart bets he will marry the first girl who rides into town, with dramatic consequences unfolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOX Theatre
Dustin Farnum
United
Gene Stewart
South Western Border
Zane Grey
Stewart
Charles Swickard
Winifred Kingston
Commencement Held at Fairfield School
Fairfield Iowa June 7 The thirty sixth annual commencement exercises of the local high school were held in the auditorium with seventy three graduates. Dr John H Beveridge Omaha superintendent gave the address on Margins. Elizabeth Turney won first honors, Hattie Stewart second, Willard Daggett third, Louise Lamson fourth. School officials announced contracts for securing the Harry Jones and Mrs Royce properties adjoining the site and noted a potential new building and single floating plant. Citizens may vote on the proposition this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John H. Beveridge
Omaha
Elizabeth Turney
Hattie Stewart
Willard Daggett
Louise Lamson
Des Moines Regimental Band Tour Dates Released
The 168th Regimental band concert tour itinerary lists Des Moines June 10, Oskaloosa June 11, Ottumwa June 12, Fairfield June 13, Washington June 14, Mt. Pleasant June 15, Burlington June 16, Fort Madison June 17. An afternoon and evening show are planned in each city under Sergeant L F Morgans after opening concerts June 10 at the Coliseum. Roland G McCurdy and Hugh Bennett returned to Des Moines after booking the southeastern Iowa tour.
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Des Moines
I A
168Th Regimental
Oskaloosa
OtUlumna
Fairfield
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Fort Madison
Rainbow Band
L F. Morgans
Colliseum
Roland G. McCurdy
Hugh Bennett
Des Mainnes
Woutheastern
Iowa
Riverside Keeps Red Ball Highway Route
Riverside officials secure to keep the Red Ball Route through Riverside, Ainsworth, and Crawfordsville. A Riverside committee met with Robert N. Carson of the Red Ball Route to oppose moving the highway to Kalona and Washington and to push adding the current route to the county primary system. Carson praised Riverside’s support but lamented inattention by nearby towns to marking the highway.
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Riverside
Ainsworth
Crawfords Ville
Kalona
Washington
C. S
Cummings
William Griffin
Robert N. Carson
Iowa City
Carson
United States
Crawfordsville
Church Services And Bible Classes Announced
Public worship scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Ralph K. Atchison of Rimersburg Pa will preach. Bible class at 10:00 a.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Rev. D J Masson is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph K. Atchison
Rimersburg
D. J. Masson
Soldiers to meet Pierce over bond edition
A delegation of soldiers and sailors from Council Bluffs will travel to Des Moines next Wednesday to press publisher Pierce of the Iowa Homestead on a special edition attacking Iowa bond selling and the Des Moines bureau of military affairs. The visit follows a provocative speech by Colonel Matt Tinley and includes Lt Col Tinley, Capt Bonham, and John W. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Blufps
Des Moines
Mel Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Iowa
Corneil Bluffs Bureau of Military Affairs
Pierce
Matt Tinley
168Th Infantry
Chateau Thierry
John W. Henry
American Legion
Council Bluffs
James C. Bonham
Mr. Pierce
Auto Accidents Kill 21 In Three Months
Iowa state highway commission reports 21 deaths from auto accidents during January February and March. January saw two deaths, February five, and March fourteen as roads improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Horses Frighten Now at Airplanes Not Automobiles
In Rockwell City on June 7 a horse drawing a buggy was frightened by an airplane, throwing Mrs. Guy Corsen and her two children from the buggy. Mrs. Corsen suffered ligament tearing in an arm, the older child had a head cut, and the younger child was badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
John Jones
Samuel Smith
A. D
Guy Corsen
Alvin York the World’s Greatest Soldier Emerges
Dr. J A Witherspoon of Vanderbilt recounts how Alvin C York, an elder in the Church of Christ and Christian Union, faced religious scruples over service. York sought exemption but chose to fight, guided by biblical authority from officers and his faith, later capturing 132 German prisoners and disabling 35 machine guns in the Argonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
J.A. Witherspoon
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Alvin C. York
Dr. Witherspoon
Vanderbilt
Qchurch of Christ and Christian Union
York
Pall Mall
Rev. C. Co. Pile
Camp Gordon
Witherspoon
Danforth
Buxton
Argonne
United States
Columbus
Truant Pup Leads To Lost Knickerbockers
In Rumford Re Brade schools a dog that ran away with a boy’s knickerbockers caused the boy to miss morning classes. The truant officer learned the cause and the garments were found only before the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford (Re.) Brade
Edith Cavell Buried at Norwich Cathedral After Abide with Me
The body of Edith Cavell, nurse executed by Germans in Brussels, returns to England for burial in Norwich Cathedral. A vast crowd, soldiers and nurses honor her with a royal ceremonial procession, reflecting deep national reverence and Christian meaning in her last words about patriotism and forgiveness.
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London
Brussels
Edith Cavell
Westminster Abbey
Brussells
England
Nurse Cavell
Norwich Cathedral
Victoria Street
Coldstream Guards
Abbey
Church of England
Saul
Cavell
End of the Argument Says Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben recalls deciding a lengthy quarrel had to end or there would be no end to it. The remark captures a frontier tone and practical wisdom from a bygone era.
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Uncle Eben
Jad Salte Kidney Health Claim Advised
An old public notice promotes Jad Salte as a remedy to cleanse and activate kidneys. It warns of backache and bladder issues and encourages daily intake of four ounces in water before breakfast to prevent complications.
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