January 4, 1918- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester went to Rochester Wednesday afternoon on a short visit returning Thursday.
Byrl Sylvester left for Winona Friday to attend a party given by a company of friends.
Byrl Sylvester, who has been enjoying several days furlough at home, departed Monday morning for Minneapolis to resume his studies. The best wishes of a host of friends go with him in his new field of labor.
January 11, 1918- G. F. Sylvester was reelected Supt. of the Sunday School. (NOTE: Congregational Church.)
Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Caldwell of Marble arrived Friday afternoon on a few days visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester.
January 18, 1918- Dr. J. P. Caldwell, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester for a few days, departed for his home at Marble Saturday. Mrs. Caldwell will remain for a longer visit.
Mrs. E. L. Sylvester left for Rochester Thursday afternoon on a short visit.
January 25, 1918- Mrs. J. P. Calwell Jr. sang two sacred solos at the Union Service held in the Christian Church Sunday evening. The audience was large and attentive.
February 8, 1918- Travelers in Opera House February 11.
The 16th Annual Banquet of the Travelers Club was celebrated Monday evening February by 43 members and 30 invited guests in the library…
From 7 – 7:30 o’clock a social time was enjoyed at the Opera House which had been tastefully decorated with flags and bunting and ferns with a large picture of Lincoln at the right of the stage. …Play "Somewhere in France"
Tableaux – "Spirit of Democracy" England – Mrs. G. F. Sylvester.
The Travelers take this means of thanks for all who responded so generously toward the fund to be given to the YMCA and to all those who took a part to help make the evening a splendid success.
Mrs. J. P. Caldwell and little son, who have been spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, departed for her home at Colraine Friday. She was accompanied to Minneapolis by her mother and together they will spend a few days with Byrl Sylvester.
February 15, 1918- (Writeup on banquet of Travelers by 43 members and 30 invited guests.)
February 22, 1918- Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schwanbeck, and Mrs. Geo. Black left Tuesday morning on a trip to So. Texas to enjoy a few days of the balmy southern climate and to inspect the much talked about country.
Play by Philomathean Literary Society Wednesday February 16 at 8 o’clock.
"Over Here".
Beryle Wallace – Marion Sylvester.
March 1, 1918- Old Settlers Meeting. Secretary – E. L. Sylvester.
March 8, 1918- Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schwanbeck, and Mrs. George Black returned last Thursday from their trip to Texas. They have had a very enjoyable trip but are not overly enthusiastic over the Rio Grande country. It was uncomfortably warm while there.
March 15, 1918- H. S. Glee Clubs – Opera House Friday March 22 "A Nautical Knot."
Park Sylvester wishes to thank the Civic League for the beautiful sweater and socks sent by the ladies to Camp Dodge. Park was in the latest draft and met the other boys from Plainview at the camp.
The Plainview Banks were nearly swamped for Thrift and War Savings Stamps

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