Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1917 — HAS OPERATION TO JOIN ARMY [ARTICLE]

HAS OPERATION TO JOIN ARMY

Charles Harris of Mt. Ayr, son of Edwin Harris, the grain dealer, and a brother of Miss Addie Harris, a teacher in the «■ Rensselaer schools, is a patient at the county hospital followinglkn operation performed Thursday morning. Several months ago the young man made an effort to enlist in the army, but because of a silght physical defect he was rejected. He was also drawn early in the draft, but was again rejected for the same cause. However, he was advised by the examining physicians that the cause of his rejection could be removed by a slight operation. Being desirous of joining the army and serving'his country alongside his fellowmen he came to Rensselaer and submitted to the operation. It was a success and upon his recovery he has announced his intention of again offering himself enlistjmejxt— Wheatfield from Friday until Sunday afternoon. John Ramp and sister Tillie called on Albert Dolfin and family Sunday .morning. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dolfin spent Sunday evening with James Blankenship and family. True Culp and family spent Saturday’ and Sunday with Charles Beaver and family. Mrs. George Foulks and Mrs. W. B. Fisher helped Mrs. Earl Foulks cook for shredders Friday. Mrs. Charles Ramp and son John and daughter Tillie ate Sunday dinner with Fred Saltwell and wife. Mrs. Lilly Mitchell and Mrs. Vesta Hamilton visited with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Gallagher, of Wolcott. Mrs. Frank May and Mrs. W. B. Fisher and Mrs. Lilly Mitchell helped Mrs. George Foulks cook for shredders Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nanninga and daughter, Mrs. Nicola, K. Ettema