Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs James Johnson
Mr and Mrs James Johnson of Athens Route 1 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their country home on December 10. All their children attended and gifts included several gold pieces. Attendees named include L. W. Johnson Grove City Bert Johnson Columbus A L Johnson and Geneva Columbus Jay Johnson Barron Six Shawnee Mildred Johnson Albany J W Johnson Darrel Johnson Gladys Johnson Mary Strauss G Selby Vernon Johnson and F S Selby Athens. A noon dinner was served.
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James Johnson
Athens R. D. 1
L. W. Johnson
Grove City
Bert Johnson
Columbus
A. L. Johnson
Geneva
Jay Johnson
Barron
Shawnee
Mildred Johnson
Albany
J. W. Johnson
Darrel Johnson
Gladys Johnson
Mary Strauss
G. Selby
Vernon Johnson
Selby
Athens
Good Times Seen Ahead as War Work Ends
New York reports on Dec 26 say peace time gains will bring prosperity. Dye making and building trades are expected to boom when restrictions lift and Europe needs materials. National Council for Industrial Defense notes 34 states see widespread hiring for returning soldiers and displaced workers. Ohio reports surplus labor but at least fifty veterans start daily. Officials foresee more work for women as contracts remain active.
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New York
United States
United Press
Europe
National Council For Industrial Defense
Ohio
State Restores Workers at Gallipolis Hospital
Ohio state employees who joined the service will regain their positions. The State Board of Administration wired approval to Dr. George Kincon at Gallipolis State Hospital, after he discharged six workers for protesting when a discharged soldier was reinstated.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio
State Board of Administration
George Kincon
Gallipolis State Hospital
Ghoghods To Make Orphans Have Real Xmas
Girl Scouts from Athens High School under Miss Maria Grover coordinate a Christmas gift drive for the Children's Home. Students canvass Court Street stores for toys books seats and clothing for forty eight orphans. Gifts will be wrapped Saturday morning and delivered to the Home in the afternoon with each troop contributing a complete item for the feast. Mohican class donates brick ice cream.
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Court Street
Athens High School
Maria Grover
Athens
Son William Richards In Belgium Sends Word Home
Mrs. Mary Brit of Buchtel received a letter from her son William Richards of Company M 862 Infantry stationed in Belgium. He reports he is safe and well after going over the top and hopes to return home soon. He notes Belgian towns show ruins and expresses a wish to see the Athens Messenger, having not seen a copy since leaving.
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Mary Brit
Buchtel
William Richards
Co. M
Belgium
Athens Messenger
Remarkable Cold Remedy Claims Quick Relief
A tenacious old remedy for colds and bronchial irritation is advertised as fast acting and dependable. The product promises rapid relief after one trial, with prices listed at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars, and is promoted as a staple in the medicine cabinet.
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Foley’s
J. D. Enterkin
Winston, Ga
Fremme
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief for Bilious Biles
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy. It claims to cure biliousness headaches and stomach issues by clearing bowel congestion and improving comfort. The sales pitch notes the price as 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Christmas Boxes For AEF From Paris Cable
Christmas boxes with chocolates cigars tobacco and chewing gum will be sent to every member of the American expeditionary force in France by 1300 Santa Clauses of the Y M C A. French children will be the soldiers guests on Christmas in France.
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Timited Press
New York
France
Paris
Red Cross Membership Drive Gains After Peace Hope
Provost Marshal General Crowder says peace brings increased Red Cross work. He issued the statement today tied to the organization’s membership campaign as relief and aid efforts expand nationwide.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Crowder
Red Cross
German Mine Explodes Killing 15 in Guise Bridge
A German mine planted in a bridge at Guise exploded, killing 15 and injuring 25. The Guise dispatch to The Morning News notes the blast occurred more than a month after the armistice was signed, though the exact date is not given.
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Paris
Guise
Mafin
Probate Court Notices in Athens County Ohio
Filings suspended for legal publication and exceptions until January 14 1919 at 9 a m. Administrators and executrix listed with final accounts filed between October and December 1918 for estates of Clark Marshall Williams Roach Brobiski Grosvenor Chesser Wolf. Judge H T Phillips. 12-20-3ot.
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Athens County
Ohio
J. Howard Cline
Mary FE. Clark
John Wilson Marshall
David Marshall
G. H. Evans
David H. Williams
Fred Woodhouse
Peter F. Wolf
H. T. Phillips
First maple syrup of 1919 arrives in Chardon
In Chardon the season's first maple syrup of 1919 is on hand, a record for the district. Fifteen barrels of sap were collected from 250 trees amid favorable warm weather. A note mentions about 500 scientists worldwide studying Xrays and a Dutch leader seeking to unite them into an international body.
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Pate
Foley
The
Kerr Hardware Co
Kerrs
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Messenger
Umited Press
Beasley’s
Easley
F. J. Beasley Milling Company
the Quality Mills
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay St
Lash
Stedman
Turkey
F. C. Stedman Company
Athens, Ohio
Ole Eo
Lostro Auto Sales Co
Nelsonv
Nelsonville
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