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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

7

Bloody Piave Victory Report From Italian Front

Italian forces repelled Austrian retreat along the Piave with heavy losses on both sides. Estimates place Austrian dead and missing over 200000 as they crossed the river under fierce Italian fire near Montello and Nervesa. Italian morale remained high, and Venice celebrated the victory.

Associated Press Montello Nervesa Rez Piave 91St Schuetzen Lampol Venice

Army and Marine Casualties Listed With Names and States

Washington reports the daily army and Marine casualty lists listing 91 names for action wounds disease and other causes. Officers and enlisted men from numerous states including New Jersey New York Massachusetts Ohio and Georgia are named along with a nurse and a chaplain among others. The lists specify killed in action wounded severely and missing in action with ranks from lieutenant to private.

Washington, D.C Army Marine Corps George A. Ball Monros N.C Robert H. Flansburg Lincoln Neb James B. Searr Hasbrouck Heights XN. J Harry Kieln Newark N. J Keron J. Ryan Waterbury Conn Frank W. Spencer Springfield Mass George L. Davison Pittsburgh Garner M. Herring Kiln Harry BE. Hi Kenn. W. Va Nathan Korngold New York City Harry McCredie August Schmidt Charleston S. C Rufus A. Shelton Honey Grove Texas George Tremblay Holyoke Robert BE. Wilcox Hendersonville N. C John Hamiston East Jaffrey N. H Jesse H. Moore Montezuma Ind August Beckmann Milwaukee Wis Homer H. Belvuius Fresno Cal Raymond Leo Hranshaw Weston Eugene Chagnon Nashua Amedeo R. Giasanella Louis Goldstein Sheffield Ala Eugene R. Griepentrog James M. Grifith Indianapolis James W. Harvey Stonington John Kapparos Marble Street Dubuque Victor Kilinski Morgan Herbert Lembeke Menomonie Falls Charles Lola Pleasant Point Theodore G. Miglas State Greece Robert C. Nails Jackson Miss George J. Oesterie Burlington Ray H. Parmeles Grand Rapids Mich Arnold George Peter North Menomonie Edward H. Quinlan Peter Yeager Turtle Creek Walter 5 Banker Worcester Ilford Niles Bessemer William B.mashburn Unadilla Joseph E. Palmer Broken Bow Hugh Barr Brooklyn Hart S. Hing Waterloo Samuel Thompson Chickasha Okla Katherine Dent Biloxi Willie C. Sharp Montgomery Dave Anderson Grand ‘Lake Ark Marion L. Overend Petersboro Ontario Herman J. Eckardt Woodbury Leon Frost Luna George Kock Arthur H. Lewing St. Louis Edmund T. Madsen Copenhagen Denmark Arthur J. Rindeau Webster Willard EB Hensley Morristown Daniel A. Sullivan Lowell John R. Canfield Cedar Grove Ralph ¥. Chaney Oakland Marion M. Collier Houston Ben Cone Detroit Frank P. Dorris Douglasville William C. Ferris New Baltimore Albert M. Hargrove Eastman Simon Hellman New Orleans Edwin J. Larsen Manistee Walter E. Lucas Shadyside Raymond Pellington East Montreal Charles D. Looger Glasford Andrew K. Axton West Brownsville Artie Bennett Clinton, i Fred ©. Cooper Casopolis France E. Dennis Burbank Arthur N. Fauble Cuyahoga Falls Wiley D. Fore Brookhagan Maurice B. Frock Hagers Walker W. Martin Marion Leroy Max E. Seal Cincinnati James ¥. Simpson, Jr Kansas City Roy H. Simpson Philadelphia Walter EB. Swanson Edwin J. Venn Clyde C. Voorhies Midlothian Ivan C. Walker Rockford George Bread Patson Ezra E. Teraze Dixte W. Va

Induction Orders to Be from Crowder After July 1

Special induction orders must come directly from E H Crowder Provost marshal general after July 4 and from him only. Waivers from dependents required before release for enlistment or special induction for deferment classes. Many registrants visited the local examining office seeking special induction or release to navy or marines.

E. H. Crowder Affternoon Navy

Men Enlist for War Duty in Navy Reserve

Navy second class seamen and fireman reserves listed with home addresses and duties at Great Lakes. Robert Stewart of 315 Vermont street a mechanic aviation. Robert C Seidler 322 High street a fireman second class public service department. Jack Martin 523 Western place mentioned in Dollar Day at Wang and Millers advertising promotion.

NAVY Toae Robert Stewart Vermont Street Aviation Great Lakes Robert C. Seidler High Street Public Service ‘Department Jack Martin Western Place

Waterloo to Provide Phonograph for American Wounded in France

Waterloo residents raise funds to buy a phonograph for American soldiers in a base hospital in France. Miss Mildred Williamson, the Waterloo nurse, notes soldiers long for musical entertainment while convalescing. donations from Red Cross workers target Paris purchase of the machine and records.

Mildred Williamson Waterloo George Scott Fourth Street West Misdred Williamson Miss Williamson Red Cross J. W. Weatherill Hammond Avenue Williamson Paris

West High Graduate Earl King Dies of Wounds Abroad

Earl King 20, West High School class of 1917, died from wounds received in battle overseas. He served with Black Hawk county volunteers in Co B Waterloo and later Co B 168th infantry Rainbow division. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J O King and younger brother Verne. he had been over the top thrice and his squad earned medals. Mrs King away in Gladbrook and Marshalltown. father in Sioux City.

Earl King 168Th Infantry West High Earl King West High School

German Minister Promises to Follow Proclamation in Mt Vernon

Rev Lorenz of a German church met Judge Platt to discuss Gov Harding's order that main services be in English. Lorenz, unable to preach well in English, offered a congregation vote, but the judge ruled it non discretionary. Lorenz pledged loyalty and to abide by U S government requirements.

Mr. Lorenz Mt. Vernon Township F.C. Platt Advocate Court Service League Gov. Harding Pratt Council of Defense Judge Platt Lorenz

Social events honor bride to be in wartime style

Miss Mire Marsh hosts a South Street gathering for Miss Neva Welker ahead of her marriage to Reuben Rath with a yellow and white color scheme and intimate guest list. Out of town attendees include Miss Kennedy and Mrs Vernon O Welch among others. several local clubs host gatherings the next day at various homes and churches.

Mire Fam M. Marsh South Street Neva Welker Reuben Rath Edith Kennedy Buffalo N. Y Walker Amriett Maceeachron Florence LaTier Miss MacEachron Miss Kennedy Miss Welch Vernon O. Welch Monticello. Lr Welch H. B. Maynard Eugene Noyes Clifford D. Ham Llewellyn Boggs E. A. Boggs Marjorie Hude

British Raiders Sampling Foe Garrisons Abroad

British raiders press the Germans between Flanbers and the Somme testing new garrisons and examining camp strength behind lines. In one action 21 attackers and 10 machine guns seized southwest of Ar rasaml with six prisoners. German gas shells appear in forward areas as British trench bombardments continue.

Associated Press France Flanbers Somme Arrasaml Bailleul

Community groups host meetings and events in local notices

Social clubs and women's groups gathered yesterday for meetings and Red Cross work. A surprise silver wedding anniversary was hosted by Eagle Center Home circle. Suffrage School in Oskaloosa drew about 50 state workers with 100 expected. dignitaries spoke as classes opened in Penn College. WCTU meets tomorrow at Willard hall for sewing and a patriotic program. SONS of Veterans and auxiliary met with state and local commanders present. Miss Elizabeth Yagesy presented piano pupils in recital.

S. C. White U. S J. A. Clark Ann Lizer Cclub H. W. Schultz Red Cross B. B Byrnes Park Peter Bremenschenkel Eagle Center St. Mary's Sewing Circle Suffrage School State Board The Equal Suffrage Association Oskaloosa Penn College Dean McKay Domestic Science Department State College Chicago Ida B. Wise Smith Cedar Rapids Poupils Elizabeth Yagesy Allen Street

Among the Churches Saint Pauls Mrs Walter Dewey Hosts Mrs Lasher

St Pauls Mrs Walter Dewey entertained Sunday school class last evening in honor of Miss Phyllis Lasher who leaves this week with her mother to Salt Lake City. A program of music was given by Miss Ruth Gillis Pie and Lasher. Refreshments were

St. Paul's Walter Dewey Phyllis Lasher Salt Lake City Ruth Gillis- Pie Lasher

Red Cross Auxiliary Meeting Updates

Laura Webb Red Cross auxiliary will not meet this week. Auxiliary B meets tomorrow at the Galloway club for work. The Catholic Woman's auxiliary meets Thursday at Ix of C hall Sacred Heart hall and St Marys hall. members to come prepared to sew. St Mark's Red Cross auxiliary holds an all day meeting Thursday.

Willard Hall D. T. Beckey Laura Webb Red Cross Ausiliary B Galloway Club Catholic Woman's Auxiliary of Red Cross C. Hall Sacred Heart Hell St. Mary's Hall St. Mark's Red Cross

Conserving Sugar and Canning Without Waste

The women’s committee outlines sugar conservation and fruit crop preservation. It promotes substitutes such as corn syrup honey and sorghum, methods for canning with reduced sugar, and making sauces jelly or syrup with minimal sweetening. includes practical canning steps and pectin tests.

New Orleans

Receipt of Cards Permits Workers to Resume Baby Survey

The city canvassing for a baby registration campaign resumes after cards are received. Workers will visit homes until completed with two cards left per child under five. Mrs. J. E. Ridenour leads publicity and posters distribute bold colored scenes of children in health and strength.

J. E. Ridenour Ean

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