Local Boys Killed in France Reported in Letters
Letters received Sunday confirm four local boys killed in France during the war. Families and towns react with shock and grief as details remain scarce.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1918
Page
3
Washington Boys Mourn Losses in France Casualties Confirmed
Letters from Company K 168th Infantry report the deaths of Orville Means Floyd Wallace Edward Claffey Allen Hanft and Leon Beatty in mid July battles in France. Harold Edmondson confirms Hanft’s death and burial, while Beatty’s death is officially listed. Other locals Palmer Wilson Frank Riece Dale Denison and Fred Randle write of the losses and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mees
168Th Infantry
Washington
France
Cenaer
Orville Means
Floyd Wallace
Edward Glaffey
Leon Beatty
Allen Hanft
Columbus Junction
Beatty
Edward Claffey
Company K
Means
Wallace
Hani
Ltter
Allen Kanft
Harold Edmondson
Hanft
Edmondson
Leters
Palmer Wilson
Frank Riece
Dale Denison
Fred Randle
Wilson
Claffy
Sim
Wayne Simerman
Harry
Swift
Frank Rice
Harry Ragan
Wes Ragan
A Woman's Heartfelt Kidney Pills Endorsement
Worry and overwork cause kidney trouble says Miss Sara Western of Belvidere Illinois. She describes crippling pain and lameness but after using Foley Kidney Pills she feels renewed and stronger, highly recommending the remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Western
Bel- Videre
Ill
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
M. E. Appointments Announced at Bloomfield Conference
At the M. E. District Conference in Bloomfield the yearly appointments were announced. Rev. J. A. Glendinning is returned to the local charge by unanimous local favor though his health prevented attendance. Other appointments include Fields in Ainsworth, Gard ner in Crawfordsville, Collier in Riverside, McBride in Kalona, Barker in Wellman, Grigsby in Oskaloosa, Lemott in Columbus Junction, Kremmeyer in North English, and Gilbert in District Sept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Bloomfield
J. A. Glendinning
Crawfordsville
W. N. Gardner
Riverside
Richard Collier
Kalona
C. E. McBride
Wellman
A. H. Barker
Oskaloosa
L. M. Grigsby
Columbus Junction
R. E. Lemott
North English
J. H. Kremmeyer
District
H. F. Gilbert
Not Quite So Uppish Ward Ben Davis Aprtes And Carrots
The item notes a shift in attitude toward Ward Ben Davis aprtes and carrots with cow liver for breakfast yesterday and rabbit stew planned for tomorrow. It reflects a changing outlook on previously despised things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Llouston Post
Appearance as a Veil of Skill Across Professions
A quotation-centered reflection notes that people in all professions cultivate a certain exterior to project a desired image, shaping public perception that the world is composed of appearances rather than true character. The idea echoes La Rochefoucauld on perception versus reality.
Nan’s feet go to bed during classroom seating
Nan sits on a small first grade chair with legs crossed. She jokes that her feet have ‘gone to bed’ after extending them, prompting a light moment with the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Similar Tastes Wed French Bride and Groom
A French bride and groom with matching tastes wed after a lighthearted exchange where both admit little affection for the other. The humorous remark reflects the light tone of the wedding notices in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudea
Government Urges Boys to Stay in High School
War department recommends students remain in school until called to duty or prepared for college. Letters from September 4 urge high schoolers over 18 to finish secondary coursework, while schools plan military training programs under government supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Calvin J. Smith
Washington
Ralph &. Perry
Committee On Educartion
The
Smith
State University of Iowa
H. C. Doreas
Mrs Will Vinton Dies After Long Illness at 66
Mrs Will Vinton age 66 died Sunday night at 7 30 at her home 427 South Ninth avenue after years of illness six months bedfast. Funeral set for Wednesday at two at the residence with Rev W R Stryker in charge interment Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by husband and children Mrs Mary Maxwell Mrs Ernest Garrett Edgar Vinton Mrs Ida Hays and Mrs Iva Simpson plus brother Rev C R Norton and sister Mrs Lucretia Greiner. She joined the Methodist church many years ago and was active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Vinton
South Ninth Avenue
W. R. Stryker
Woodlawn
Harriett Augusta Norton
Washinston County
Ohio
R. S
Harriett Norton
Crawfordsville
Washington
William Vinton
Wayne
Keota
Mary J. Maxwell
Ernest Garrett
Edgar Vinton
Ida Hays
Iva Simpson
Rev
C. R. Norton
Glendale
Calif
Lucretia Greiner
J. C. Vinton
Washington. Her Children Were All With Her At the Time of Death. Mrs. Vinton
Methodist Church
Y M C A Meeting Set At First United Presbyterian
Y M C A county chairman Hugh H McCleery arranged a Wednesday night service at eight in the First United Presbyterian church. John S Wilson and Rev John E Simpson will speak on Y M C A work in army camps. Wilson recently helped move soldiers to Camp Dix New Jersey. Simpson has worked in Norfolk Virginia and will visit his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. McCleery
First United Presbyterian Church
John S. Wilson
John E. Simpson
Wilson
Camp Cody
N. M
Cody
Camp Dix
N. J
Simpson
Norfolk
J. F. Simpson
Washington
John 8. Wilson
Harlan McCreedy
Kalona
Crawfordsville
New Mexico
McCreedy
Sixteen Arson Suspects Held in Federal Indictments
Fresno officials say sixteen men identified by US marshals as a gang behind a wave of industrial plant fires across California are in custody in Los Angeles Fresno and Sacramento facing secret indictments returned last Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
Unitd
California
Lost Angeles
Sacramento
Ice Cream Social at Eureka Church Friday Evening
Eureka church hosts a brief program and ice cream social Friday evening inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Church
Pyramids Named For Desolate Desert Appearance
A father explains to his son George why Egypt's pyramids are called pyramids. He says the name reflects how they appear amid the desert desolation. The exchange captures a simple, explanatory moment about ancient monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Egypt
Little Girl Ponders Playmate’s Secret Name
Dorothy visits a new neighbor child and, after tiring play, blurts out that Allene must be a boy because her mother cannot tell. The remark reflects a child's playful misinterpretation of gender in a domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Allene
Profitless Activity in Uncle Eben's Cautionary Tale
A rural saying from Uncle Eben laments wasted effort chasing trivial tasks like ukulele playing and a setter pup, arguing no money is earned when a man neglects his own pocketbook. The line underscores practical wisdom about prioritizing work and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Marines Parade Colors For Seventeenth Regiment At Quantico
The Seventeenth Regiment of Marines led by Col Smedley Butler receives a standard of colors from Secretary Daniels at Quantico Virginia where they train before joining the Devil Dogs in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seventeenth Regiment of Marines
Smedley Butler
Sting
France
Daniels
Quantico
Glendale Red Cross Meeting and Fortnightly Gatherings
Glendale Red Cross helpers plan a meeting with Mrs. C. C. Dodds on Tuesday September 10 at 1 30. Please bring dish towels for army boys. The Household Economics depart men No 3 will meet with Mrs. D J Ross on Tuesday for the first meeting of the year with full attendance desired. The Grace of Ladies Aid society holds a ten cent social at the Community building Wednesday afternoon with members bringing guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Red Cross
C. C. Dodds
D. J. Ross
The
Grace of Ladies’ Aid Society
Odd Fellows Call Meeting for Initiatory Degree
All Odd Fellows are urged to be present Tuesday evening September 19 at 8 p.m. Work in initiatory degree. Refreshments served after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Order of the Eastern Star Meeting This Thursday
The Order of the Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening September 12 at p m at the Masonic hall. There will be balloting by order of Worth Matron 7613.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Order of Worth
Ladies Aid Society Plans All Day Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs Charles Floatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Hickok
Coe College
Colenso Hotel
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Charles Floatt
Huns Again Bomb Heep tal
American and French wounded carried the more seriously injured to safety as German planes bombed a Franco American hospital marked with Red Crosses about twenty miles behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fortnightly club to hold meetings this week
The evening section of the Household Economics department will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday with Mrs F L Stewart urging good attendance. The first division of the economics department will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Lem Cherry. The Levington Auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs Hattie Griggs home Thursday afternoon and the Furcka Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Alice Grosveup Thursday afternoon September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L. Stewart
Lem Cherry
Levington
The
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Hattie Griggs
Furcka Ladies Aid
Alice Grosveup
SoS Club Plans Meeting With Mrs Wyatt Marbourg Thursday
The SoS Club will meet with Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg on Thursday at two o’clock to discuss upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg
Cedar Township Knitters Meet With Mrs. Shalla
Cedar Township knitters plan a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Joe Shalla. The session will focus on relief work and charity knitting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
Joe Shalla
Brighton Township Knitters Meet With Mrs Lewis Duke
The Brighton Township Knitters plan a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Lewis Duke. The event details read as a local club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lewis Duke
Fordham University to train 8500 men for army commissions
United States authorities took Fordham University in New York under government control. About 8,500 men aged 18 to 45 will undergo a training course leading to army commissions, and a large ambulance corps will be established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fordham University
New York
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Postpones Dime Social
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid society postpones the dime social to next week at the community building. Readily available details include the event venue at 7612.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies Aid Methodist Church to Hold Friday Meeting
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold their business meeting Friday afternoon at the church located at 7613.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Sculptor Houdon and the St. Bruno Statue Story
The article recounts French sculptor Houdon who created the St. Bruno statue in Rome and visited America in 1785 at Franklin's invitation to cast Washington's likeness. It notes the Richmond, Virginia statue hailed by Lafayette as the best likeness of the American Patriot and recalls the Trappist vow of silence and the pope's remark on the statue's potential speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bruno
Rome
Houdon
Franklin
America
Washington
Richmond
Lafayette
Order of Trappists
Clement XVI
Princess Mary Leads Royal Scots Honorary Roles
Princess Mary has been named honorary commander and colonel in chief of the Royal Scots (Lothian) regiment. The unit carries the Blenheim victory on its colors, a history dating back at least a quarter of a century before that famous 1704 milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
George
Queen Bhery
Royal Scots
Blenheim
Ratification of Russo German Supplementary Treaty
Amsterdam reports the exchange of ratifications for the Russo German supplementary treaty. Russian and German representatives completed the exchange, according to an official dispatch from Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
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