Birthday Outing At Ada Scheeler Home
Miss Ada Scheeler entertained with a party on Franklin Street Wednesday evening. Games and music followed by ice cream and cake as Thelma Little, Margaret Scheeler, Marzella Webb, Margeret Lewis, Myra Higgins, Mildred Johnson, Ada Scheeler, Paul Allen, Burley Blair, Lonie Eaton, Edward Birge, Orval Steenrod, James Macccombes, Donald Dunkee, Clyde Rodda, Eugene Backus, Guy Mitholland, Walter Kovalaski, Frank Carey, Holland Dart, and Dewey Scheeler enjoyed a pleasant evening together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Scheeler
Franklin Street
Thelma Little
Margaret Scheeler
Marzella Webb
Margeret Lewis
Myra Higgins
Mildred Johnson
Paul Allen
Burley Blair
Lonie Eaton
Edward Birge
Orval Steenrod
James Macccombes
Donald Dunkee
Clyde Rodda
Eugene Backus
Guy Mitlholland
Walter Kovalaski
Frank Carey
Holland Darts
Dewey Scheeler
Stray bay mare and horse taken up at Poston Farm
Stray bay mare and stray bay bay horse taken up at residence of Emmett Coakley Poston Farm Nelsonville owner may reclaim by paying board and notice costs Pony and buggy offered for sale cheap by Chas Marsh 356 Poplar St on August 15 3p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Coakley
Poston Farm
Nelsonville
R. J
Citizens
Chas. Marsh
Poplar St
Advertised Letters Listing for August 13, 1918
Public notice lists letters advertised at the post office. Names include W. E. Allen Clifford Bunn Patt Deshenah Lena Marriner A B Mason James R F D Philips William Packard Coal Co Van Valkenburg Mrs A. The notice marks items awaiting pickup after August 13, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
W. E. Bunn
Clifford
Deshenah
Patt
Marriner
Lena
Mason
A. B. Stephenson
James
Philips
William
The
Packard Coal Co
van Valkenburg
Family Reunion at W O Barnes Country Home near Unionville
A large gathering of thirty guests enjoyed a noon dinner from baskets spread on the countryside lawn. Music, patriotic songs, games, and afternoon auto rides filled the day at the Barnes residence near Unionville. Attendees included Martha B. Davis Flossie De Crawford Converse Nelsonville Ivan Barnes James Moore and families Huse Barnes Mrs Hl M Singree and the host family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Barnes
Unionville
Martha B. Davis
Flossie de Crawford
Converse
Nelsonville
Robert Barnes
James Moore
Ivan Barnes
Millgrove
Huse Barnes
Hl. M. Singree
Arrived Overseas Report Reaches Mrs Jones
Mrs Richard Jones received word Thursday morning that her husband has arrived safely overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Funeral service for Mrs. Mar. Alice Miskell at Methodist Church
A large crowd attended the funeral for Mrs. Mar. Alice Miskell of Columbus, formerly of this city, with the Freemastern Star in full attendance. Interment followed at Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mar
Alice Miskell
Columbus
Fastern Star
Miskell
Greenlawn
Child Welfare Registration Seeks Timely Weighing and Card Return
York Township Mrs Henry Lancaster urges parents with children under six to weigh and measure them and return registration cards promptly. Ensure cards are filled in ink and left at the Y M C A for processing when officials call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Henry Lancaster
York Township
Local Residents Report Travels And Visits
Mr Fr H Mathews went to Columbus Wednesday bringing his wife home from Mercy Hospital. A card from Merrill Higgins announces safe arrival overseas. Miss Alice Juniper visits her sister Mrs L H Bannister in Toledo. Mr and Mrs Jack West plan Columbus as their future home. Mr and Mrs Dub Lawson and son and Mrs Sam Neace return from Fairmont West Virginia. Dorothy Vorhis Catherine Spencer and Helen Sharp arrived home from Toledo. Mrs T B Alexander spent Thursday at Sugar Grove with relatives. Marguerite Hawkins returns from Columbus guest of sister Mrs Parker Sniffen. Tuetle Perry visits sister Mrs Geo Schwenke at Logan. Mrs Bernitee Lowry leaves Thursday for Marion to make her future home. Mr and Mrs W L Hudson return from two days in Columbus. Mrs Lee Cox and son Dick leave for Youngstown to visit relatives two weeks. Mr and Mrs D A Rizer of Columbus visit E d Cooley and Mr Ed Gray returns to Franklin Ind after stay with Mrs Harry Mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. H. Mathews
Columbus
Mercy Hospital
Merrill Higgins
Engineers’ Division
Alice Juniper
L. H. Bannister
Toledo
Jack West
Dub Lawson
Sam Neace
Fairmont
W. Va
Lawson
Dorothy
Vorhis
Catherine Spencer
Helen
Sharp
Overland
T. B. Alexander
Sugar Grove
Marguerite Hawkins
Parker Sniffen
Tuetle Perry
Geo. Schwenke
Logan
Bernitee Lowry
Marion
E d Cooley
Erect
Ed Gray
Franklin
Ind
Harry Mounts
Marriage notice for Helen Leedon and Gilbert Love in Covington
Cards announce the marriage on March 19 in Covington Kentucky of Mrs Helen Leedon of Columbus and Gilbert Love of this city. The groom is from a well known local family, son of Mr and Mrs John Love of Short Street. They are now guests at the bridegroom’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Helen Leedon
Columbus
Gilbert Love
John Love
Short Street
Sroom
Mathews Son Heads to Akron for Six Week Vulcanizing Program
Harry Mathews, son of Mr and Mrs Fe H Mathews, left yesterday for Akron to train in a United States vulcanizing school for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mathews
Fe. H. Mathews
Akron
United States
Multinational Red Cross Unit Forms in Honolulu
A Red Cross unit in Honolulu unites Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and American women to assist wartime relief efforts. The diverse group reflects broad community participation as they organize aid, sew garments, and support local servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Honolulu
Bert M Thompson Announces Independent Candidacy
Bert M Thompson states he will run for Athens County Representative in November on an Independent platform aligned with Republican principles. He calls for a cooperative market system, fair wages, union labor support, expedited DAY OHIO and U S A efforts, fair treatment for Ohio University, reduced rural school supervision, and state aid for local boards to improve teachers and equipment. He plans to explain his platform publicly as opportunities arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert M. Thompson
Athens County
Ohio
U.S. A
Ohio University
County Board of Education
Chauncey Hosts Visitors From Chauncey area and Iowa
Chauncey residents Mrs. John G. Myers and her little son Norman visited with Mrs. Myers' parents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner this week. Mrs. C. H. Wilds of Anderson Iowa and Miss Merta Humphrey of Columbus stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bradfield last week. They proceeded to Harrisonmyisle for a brief call with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Myers
Little Son
Glouster
M. J. Gardner
Chauncey
C. H. Wilds
Anderson
Iowa
Merta Humphrey
Columbus
C. H. Bradfield
Harrisonmyisle
Red Men Lodge Social At Chauncey Draws 300
The Red Men's lodge Chauncey hosted a large social for members and guests with over three hundred attending. Ice cream cake and pie were served. A Pocahontas lodge women’s auxiliary is planned for Chauncey soon. Mrs E L Saffell and her children from Bucyrus visited Chauncey with her parents. Nanette Bloom of Cincinnati stays with cousin Lena Wilson in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men's Lodge
Chauncey
Red Men
E. L. Saffell
Bucyrus
J. A. Drake
Nanette Bloom
Cincinnati
Lena Wilson
Ice Cream Social Hosted by Camp Fire Girls
Chaungey Camp Fire Girls plan an ice cream social on the M. ly. parsonage lawn Friday evening led by Miss Kedytha L. Trickett and Miss Irene Arthur. The public is invited to support by buying ice cream and home cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Chaungey
M. Ly. Parsonage
Kedytha L. Trickett
Irene Arthur
Miss Evans Visits Columbus and Friends
Miss Mary Evans returned from a visit with friends at Columbus and other points. Miss Ruth Law entertained her Sunday school class of girls of the Christian Church. Mr and Mrs Goodson moved into a Main street property bought from Mr and Mrs F R Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evans
Columbus
Ruth Law
Chauncey Church C E Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Christian Endeavor Society at Chauncey Christian church met Wednesday evening for a business and social session. Ruth Wharton Irene Watkins Gladys Bradfield Dorothy Watkins led talks on standards socials and contests with several musical items. 23 members attended with refreshments served by Mrs James S Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
the Chauncey Christian Church
Ruth Wharton
C. E
Ewes
Charles Bradfield
Irene Watkins
Pear
Wharton
Gladys Bradfield
Gladys Watkins
Dorothy
Jamé
T’wenty
Chauncey Visit Raises Family Ties Across Towns
Millfield guesting with Mr and Mrs Geo Learned and Mr and Mrs Keaton of Fostoria join Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Brad Stalder and kin. Miss Ida Hayden’s guests include Miss Clara Dorr of Columbus and Miss Rose Maurer of Buchtel. Kilpatrick family from Chauncey in Toledo visiting sister Mrs W B Koons and family.
Production managers named to boost coal output nationwide
Washington Aug 16 Jas B Nesle director of production announces 28 production managers for main coal fields. They will lead district campaigns and report to the mines production committee. Each week lists show absenteeism and effort. managers include J J Roby Eastern and Central Ohio J R Pritchard Southern Ohio and R I Price Big Sanday Elk Horn W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Jas. B. Nesle
Fuel Department
J. J. Roby
Ohio
J. R. Pritchard
R. I. Price
Big Sanday
Elk Horn
W. Va
Great Allied Drive Aimed In 1919 War Plan
Washington officials outlined a multi stage war end plan with a 1919 Allied drive after mass conscription. 2,300,000 available for France by June 1919 and 4,000,000 total in Europe expected. Crowder aims to register 13,000,000 men next month to fill draft quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General March
Senate Military Committee
France
Europe
Resen Camer
Germany
Crowder
Cruwner
Young Men 21 Since June 5 Must Register August 24
Washington announces all men who reached 21 since June 5 must register August 24 at local draft boards. Provost Marshal General Crowder said exemptions do not affect this deadline and individuals needing orders should contact their local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Portland judge orders double time for overtime on public contracts
Circuit Court Judge Morrow in Portland Oregon ruled a contractor must pay double-time for hours beyond eight on public contracts even though the laborer accepted overtime at the regular rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Portland
Ore
Millfield Social Notes Include Visits and Celebrations
Miss Bernice Sanders returns home after a six week visit in Pittsburg and Swissvale Pennsylvania. Numerous local residents visit relatives in Beaumont The Plains Columbus and Athens. A Ladies' Club gathering at Mrs Daugherty’s features several guests including Loretta Stout and Miss Garfield Jimes. Vergie Breeding marks her thirteenth birthday with a surprise party at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Sanders
Pittsburg
Swissvale
A. W. Russell
George Russell
Roy Howard
Beaumont and
the Plains
Willard
Wilma Wallace
Nelsonville
Geo. Fitzer
Columbus
Caryl Dent
Athens
John Bowman
Margaret Johnson
Loretta Stout
Laura Campbell
Audrey Fitzer
Millfield
Linda Morrison
David Smith
Glouster
McKinley Omen
Ben Davis
Clarence Misner
Fern Parsons
MacConnelsville
Caryl Norris
Vergie Breeding
Market Prices for Cincinnati Produce and Poultry
Today’s markets show steady eggs at 87 cents a dozen with firsts at 36 to 38 cents. Live poultry remains steady with fowls over four pounds at 27 cents, under four pounds at 27 cents, broilers over 1 1/4 pounds at 30 cents, under 1 1/4 pounds at 38 cents, and roosters at 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices
Cincinnati Ohio Aug 16 cattle receipts 1600 head unchanged calves extra 16.75 to 17 hogs receipts 4200 head good choice packers and butchers 19.25 sheep receipts 36 head extra quoted lambs market higher extra 18 to 18.50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Grain futures and cash prices in Toledo and Chicago
Toledo reports cash prices for Corn 1.82, Oats 68 percent, Rye 1.58, Clover Oct. 16.80 and Dec. 16.75, Alsike Oct. 14.80 Dec.15 and March 16.95, Timothy 4.45 Sept. 4.80 Oct. Dec. 4.42. Chicago prices list Corn Aug 1.60 percent, Sept 1.61, Oct 1.62, Oats Aug 69 percent, Sept 70, Oct 71.25. Park Sept 43.65, Oct 44.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsike
Timothy
Chicago
Park
Military Training at Ohio University
The War Department promotes college based service through the Student Army Training Corps at Ohio University Athens. Enlistment grants a uniform six drill hours and four academic hours weekly with military credit. Students may finish college before active duty, attend summer camps with paid travel, and be prepared for officer or technical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens
The
War Department
Student Army Training Corps
Student
Army Training Corps
United States Army
Army
Navy
Ufe
Ohio
Committee On Education and Special Training
Washington, D. C
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Coes
Lana
John Bardin
James Sharp, P. M
Barnes
Moore’s Grocery Meat Market
Y County
Bert Thompson
Lotes
Pune Gele
Fred Cunningsham
Tles
Carpenter
Nelsonvilla
PSS Millfield
Evan Willa
Victrola Records
Evan Williams
Tlarry Lauder
Victor Records
Home Furnishing Company
West Union Street
Chas. Mills
P. P. Claxton
U. S
America
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