Miss Myra Malin and E C Newell wed in Davenport
Miss Myra Malin and Sergeant E C Newell were married October 7 1918 at 11 30 am in Davenport First Presbyterian Church by Rev J M Coffman. The couple, both prominent Columbus Junction residents, face wartime duties as Mr Newell serves in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Myra Malin
E. C. Newell
Davenport
First Presbyterian Church
Gazette
R. H. Malin
Coe College
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Thomas Newell
Tonisa
Law Department
State University of
Iowa City
S. H. Erwin
Wapello
Field Artillery
Newell
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Walker marks 66th birthday
A celebration Saturday October 12 honored Mr J A Walker on his 66th birthday with family friends and music readings and a dinner. The event also noted new officers for the Good Times club Chas Cherry president Gilmore Vincent VP Claude Rho deack secretary treasurer and Red Cross knitting chaired by Mrs Pringle Schwartz Briley and McKee with twelve members and one visitor Mrs Mervin Vage. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 14 at Mrs Will Maric’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Walker
Hans
Walker
Good Times Club
Riley Miller
Chas. Cherry
Gilmore Vincent
Claude Rhodebeck
Red Cross
Frank Pringle
Glenn Schwartz
Ben Briley
Sam McKee
Mervin Vage
Will Maric
DEDICATE SERVICE LIST AND LOAN FLAG
Local sales manager L H Wallace of the Fourth Liberty Organization reports the city has subscribed over its quota on the first day. The flag will be raised and dedicated with the war service list on the Temple building when ready. A joint ceremony is planned likely next week with a noted out of town speaker, music, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Wallace
Fourth Liberty Loan Organization
Red Cross Garment Department Plans Infant Layettes
The Garment department will operate Tuesday to Thursday to complete 22 infant layettes, with about 14 workers on average across five afternoons and Thursday evening last week. The room will open for pad making Tuesday under Miss Louise Cunningham, noting new cello cotton pads for absorbent use and a large gauze cutting effort totaling 1,120 pieces and 340 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cunningham
J. B. Crail
Scepang Keel Laid as Hog Island Ships Accelerate
The 43rd keel of the 7500 ton steel cargo carrier Scepang was laid at Hog Island shipyards in Philadelphia. The yard employs about 25,000 men and expects riveters to rise in demand. Riveter crews improve speed as learners earn 50 cents an hour during schooling and can reach up to 26 dollars a day with skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Scepang
Hog Island
Delaware
Beating the Submarine. Mediterranean Cruise and Naval Heroism
On board a fast French destroyer in the Mediterranean we visit a major port and meet British officers who praise shared qualities with the French. The article recounts anti submarine efforts, ship training, and a dramatic action aboard the sailing ship Kleber as it repelled a U boat, with all five defenders and several survivors later decorated for gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
France
Britain
Malta
Port Said
Suez Canal
la Rochelle
Kleber
Brittany
Maitreau-Cabotage
le Fauvre
Bieber
Jain
Plessis
Monnier
Isle of Croix
Dory
Minister of Marine
Lethan
Martin
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
Urges vigilance over blood strength and purity to ward off disease. Promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood medicine to revitalize blood and boost vitality. Advises visiting a drug store for a bottle and offers free medical advice via Medical Director, ay Specific Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trug
Ay Specific Co
Swift Liberatory
Atlanta
Visit to French aviation and munition centers during war voyage
A wartime travelogue describes visits to a French seaplane base, a famed dirigible base, and a large munition works. It notes the mix of personnel, the high output of shells, especially for 75mm, and the use of Senegal and Madagascar troops for transport. The party sails with destroyers and seaplanes escort, ending the day in a Riviera harbor before continuing east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Goodby
Great Britain
Senegal
Madagascar
Habor
Riviera
Vincl credited with curing Mrs Graf's bronchial asthma
Mrs Emma Graf of Darlington Pennsylvania says she suffered severe bronchial asthma and could hardly walk at times. She credits Vincl a constitutional remedy with beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese pep tonates and glycerophosphates for restoring her health and allowing her to sleep through the night. The ad notes Vincl is sold by Sherman Bros and druggists and also promotes Saxon Salve with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Maxwell
Ladies Aid Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Maxwell
Vera Palmer
The
Aid Society
Belgium
Rinas
Miles
Ortwerier
Geramny
Red
Will Trotter of
Ainsworth
P. E. O. Society
J. C. Mathers of
Haskins
W Haskins
London
Navy
Mercantile Marine
Aviation Corps
Advt
Eith
Gray
J. A. Harwood & Son
New York
Cleveland
Paris
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