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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

5

Social News from Columbus Area Christmas Travel

Local residents and relatives spread across Ohio and neighboring states for the Christmas holidays. Individuals include Mr a. . 10Uug and son Calvin in Columbus, teachers and instructors returning home, and families visiting relatives in Chilli, Carey, Steubenville, Coshocton, Goshen, and Raleigh Others note a White Shrine meeting rescheduled and officers to be initiated and elected. Sgt John Overmeyer returns after nine months in artillery service at San Francisco and Ft Monroe.

John Overmeyer San Francisco Ft. Monroe

Residents Attend Funerals Visits and Notices in Local Scene

Mr E D McAdoo of Bellefontaine attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Jane Cox at New Marshfield and stayed with his parents before returning home. Mrs Kate Conaway and sister Miss Jennie Alexander visit in Bellefontaine for Christmas week and winter residence. Miss Mary Ness leaves for New York City to attend concerts and a modern language teachers convention in Poughkeepsie. Ernest Bolton, S A T C member at Ohio State, discharged and en route to Albany to his parents. Mrs George Harvey of Denver visits en route to Washington D C. two sons serve abroad. Mr and Mrs Harvey have sons in service in France and the States. Theuntenant and Mrs Oscar Fulton return from Camp Meade with discharge. plan Christmas in Ironton with Mrs Fulton's parents. Sunnyside PTA meeting reports good attendance and five new members. knit blocks for afghan for Ladies Rest Room and close with brief remarks.

E. D. McAdoo Bellefontaine Mary Jane Cox New Marshfield Mr. McAdoo T. H. McAdoo Kate Conaway Jennie Alexander Roseville T. W. McAdoo Inez Alexander Conaway Mary Ness Ohio University New York City Poughkeespsie Ernest Bolton Ohio State University Athens Frank Bolton Albany Young Bolton State George Harvey Denver Colorado E. E. van Dyke Washington D. C Theuntenant Oscar Fulton Camp Meade J. B. Fulton Ironton Parents Teacher Sunnyside Parents-Teacher Association

School Children Present After Hours Program of Carols and Dances

After regular hours a school program featured grammar grades singing Christmas carols and primary grades performing folk dances as part of the holiday event.

Scout Christmas Party at Armory Draws 175 Scouts

The Armory hosted a Scout Party Thursday evening with 175 Boy and Girl Scouts attending a Christmas play party. Guests wore favors, danced a Swedish folk dance, and viewed lantern slides on Christ. Gifts from a large Christmas tree were distributed, with many booby prizes and candy stockings shared before 10 pm.

Armory Miss Richeson Mr. Olson Mr. Morgan Christ Marie Swaim Maria Grover Mariam Richardson

Two Wives to Men Who Beat the Huns

London reports a rise in bigamy as magistrates impose harsher sentences. The piece notes men returning from war are seen as heroes and some seek additional wives without hesitation.

London

Hay Market Prices From December 20 Report

Today’s market lists No 1 timothy baled 27 No 2 timothy 26 No 3 timothy 25 No 1 clover mixed 25 No 2 clover 14 Oats straw 9 rye straw 12.

Timothy

Grain Prices Reported in ToledoOhio Trade Column

Toledo Ohio December 21 parish notes list cash prices for grains and forage including oats rye barley clover and timothy with monthly values and futures for December through March reflecting market quotes and seasonal variation for buyers and sellers.

Toledo Alsike Timothy New

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed as Corn Leads Decline

Chicago grain prices show corn leading a mixed move with December at 1.47 and February at 1.3614 while January and March futures hover around 1.38 to 1.355. Oats and pork futures also listed with varying contracts and prices.

Chicago

Made in Germany lies circulate in Canada statement says

Canada reports Made in Germany rumors aimed at undermining food conservation. The Canadian food controller says stories lack foundation yet spread widely to erode public trust in food controls. A note urges individuals to ignore false tales and cooperate with officials. A machine can groove staves for barrels at high daily capacity.

Canada United States Food Administration United States

Canada Reborn From War Brings New National Brilliance

A Toronto overview of Canada after World War I notes immense losses and a rising spirit of industrial and financial strength. It highlights soldiers deaths, wounded, and the cost, while praising Canada’s brains, efficiency, and capacity across arms, industry, and finance. The piece cites rapid industrial growth, credit to other nations, and plans for postwar reconstruction. It also mentions a Canadian commission led by Lloyd Harris to secure European reconstruction orders.

Toronto Canada Europe Mons Lloyd Harris Washington

Night Owls Dig For Smoke Fund

Regular roomers at the Virginia Hotel in Seattle arrive after midnight. Landlady Mrs. Clarke fines each late guest and donates the collected money to the Our Boys in France tobacco fund.

Seattle Virginia

Apple named Victory triumphs on Eastman orchard

In Buxton Missouri Elmer Eastman labeled a large apple Victory after raking the trees. The harvest produced nine barrels with apples about fourteen inches in circumference, all of similar size.

Buxton Elmer Eastman

Uruguay to establish major veterinary college led by US expert

Uruguay plans a large and well equipped veterinary college, headed by an expert from the United States, aiming to elevate its animal health education and research capabilities.

Uruguay United States

Dolan's beef and restaurant closes after 48 years

New York report says Dolan's beef and restaurant in Park Row near Nassau Street closed as owner Peter J. Meehan sells the landmark. The site will become a bakery and quick lunch room.

New York Dolan Park Row Nassauticlans Tia Peter J. Meehan

Letters From Mean In Service From Belgium To France

A collection of wartime letters from soldiers including Corporal Chester Lightfritz in Belgium and others in France and Spain describing front lines, injuries, homebound prospects, and the fighting impact on civilians and families back home.

France Harry Armitage Chester Lightfritz Belgium Hans

Letter From Peter Hudwell Aboard In England

Peter Hudwell writes from England that he is getting along fine and hopes to be out of the hospital soon. The missive to Mr and Mrs Bart Hudwell provides a brief update on his health and plans for recovery.

Jacob Hahn Trimble Viivain Henry Hahn American Red Cross France New York Bart Hudwell Peter England

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Social -News A. . 10Uug Calvin Columbus Ida Devore Whipple Faye Lash Girard D. C. Landis Clayton Mansfield Ernest Sams Chillicothe Mrs. L. N. Huff Annette Carey Mrs. Huff J. W. Flowers Marysville John B. Price C. J. Flowers Leta Custer Burning Springs W. Va Myrtle Mitchell Muncie Ind N. K. Alderman Steubenville William Munslow Helen Reynolds Coshocton George Reynolds Bob Ryan L. G. Worstell Lawrence Goshen Judge J. S. Drake Worstell Mrs. Drake J. H. Gibson Aura Gibson Releigh South Carolina 8S. G. Lehman Toledo Grain Germany Dominion Emmet A. Cotton Woolley & Rowland Lawyers BANK Illinois Hallmark Elgin Hamilton Seth Thomas New Haven Edward Howard R. D Alexander Howard Verdun Air Service Spain Paris Union Harry Up the Cline Pharmacy Co Lash
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