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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1918

Page

2

Chase Home Welcomes Aviator Lowell Chase on Leave

Lieut Lowell H. Chase of Love Flying Field Dallas arrives at his parents farm home Hickory Grove south of Albany for a ten day leave from the United States Aviation School. Neighbors and relatives gather each evening for greetings and a Sunday reception with music, patriotic displays, and memories of his civil engineering studies.

J. P. Stewart Mora Ee Hall Dorris Bur Chase Lovell H. Gon Chase Tate Cornet Marat Lowell

Village honors local service with patriotic flag project

In Guysville Rome township a wartime flag project gathers residents led by Isaac Brewer to honor local servicemen. Dozens pledged to contribute materials and support. the flag will hang permanently in the community, with room to add more stars as service continues.

Athens Guysville Olis Rome Ital Mall Isaac Brewer R P. R. McLaughlin Dr. BE. D. R R. J. Chapman L. M. Chap B. R. Hayes J. P. Riley R. M. Nun W. Bean D. W. Bean W. R. Mer O. H. Willard C. D. Barnhill Pierce C. D. Gaston R. Chalfant Bean D. Bean A Bean O. A V. Finsterwald C. D. Stewart J. W. H. Stewart BE. J. Ham ¥. Chesser C. T. Minerd T. Higherty B. Daugherty M. C. Gibson C. Windsor France R. R.wendsor O. M. Archcraft A. Ashcraft S Robinson G. B Dunfee J . W. M. Bean H. Wyatt G. Z Masonic Fe Brewer Vilat Giewart Hare

Columbus boy Ronald Fuller seeks military service after enlistment attempt

Ronald Fuller, a Columbus native and Ohio University graduate, faced repeated rejection due to ear injury. He ran Bakersfield Junior College athletics and military training, then enrolled with the British army in Los Angeles. British officers found his birth place inconsistent, and the Canadian Recruiting Mission barred him, leaving him unsure where to serve.

Ronald Fuller Columbus Ohio University Athens Bakersfield Calif Los Angeles Chicago Fuller Manchester England California

Greedy Teutons Crowding Natives Out in Jersey

London reports rapid German penetration in Romania after the peace treaty. German merchants and politicians move into districts. Germans become overbearing in Jersey prompting the royal family to flee to a village retreat in Bicas.

London Germany Romania Jersey Bicas

Former Athens County Woman Dead in West

Mrs. Hannah Minch, 78, wife of John Minch formerly of Athens and Athens County now living in Spokane Washington, died recently while visiting family. The cause is pending. she leaves a daughter Mrs. Joe La Mar of Spokane, six grandchildren, a foster daughter Mrs. Warren Williams of Canaanville, and many friends. Mr. Minch moved to Washington twelve years ago and was away on a trip when the telegram arrived.

Canaanville Hannah Minch John Minch Athens Athens County Spokane Wash Minch Washington Joe LaMar Warren Williams

Five Subs Sunk by Allies on Way Over

Passengers aboard an English liner report Allied forces destroyed five German submarines in European waters. The convoy included a British freighter with 7000 American soldiers. American and British destroyers and gun crews reportedly sank the subs during two convoy crossings off the British Isles and in fog, with one U-boat hit by depth charge and others by shell fire.

Atlantic Europe Orissa British Isles United States

Letters From Men In Service From Paris Island 1918

A serviceman's letter from Dwight P Williams at Paris Island describes waiting for assignment with about sixty others, daily routines, outdoor film showings, and meetings with acquaintances. He shares views on Marines, a clipping about "Once a marine always a marine," and notes on mail delays, weather, and chow.

Ollowing Inwight Williams M. Williams South Congress Street Paris Island Boston Grand Opera Company Washington D. H Craigs Athens Cochran Overholtzer O. U. Clark 90Th Giouster 66Th Ser-geant Augusta Philippine’s France Clark

We All Go In Together to the Movies Tonight

The writer notes collective enjoyment of cinema while serving in the 36th Engineer A. B. F. A. P. O. 736 unit. He recalls rarely watching films at home but now attends regularly, finding it quite interesting and enjoyable. Signed Frank Vaught, Big Brother, Co. Y.

Della Graham Salem James Bowersock, Co 84Th Engineers Ben Big Brother Frank Vaught. Co. Y

Universal Military Training Why Not A Call For Better Clerks

Barnetta Brown argues that disciplined military training vast improves mind and body, transforming dull clerks into alert workers. She asserts training builds character, obedience, and open-air exercise, claiming it as the best preparation for life and business success.

Residents and Visitors From Latrobe and Nearby Areas

The item lists residents and visitors connected to Latrobe including Kathleen Johnson, Miss Mildred Fitch, Miss Grace Morrison, and families of Gaskin, Morrison, and Kellers. It notes Mrs. Carrie Thompson and Franklin visiting Coolville, Br. A. Gaskin and family in Marietta, Norma Keller returning from Parkersburg, and W. EB. Batchelder family traveling from Columbus toward Alabama.

Kathleen Johnson Sebring F. D. Shanks B. A. Gaskins Charles Smith Parkersburg C. E. Kellers W. EB. Batchelder Columbus Alabama

Beginning the Christian Life Lesson at July church services

Sunday School session titled Beginning the Christian Life covers John 1 85-51 and Acts 16 13-34. The note references church activities for Sunday July 7 and outlines the lesson theme for attendees seeking spiritual guidance.

First M. E. Church Sunday Schedule

Morning Sunday school at 9 with sacramental service. church service at 10 30 led by Pastor Dr. B D Evans. afternoon prayer and social worship at 2 30. Epworth League at 6 30. evening church service at 7 30.

M. E Epworth League B. D. Evans

Reverend White to Speak on Temperance at Presbyterian

Hon James A White of Columbus will preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning delivering a current address on temperance. An unusual youth meeting follows at 6 30 led by Prof Laughlin with Miss Claudia Crumpton speaking at Central High Birmingham. Dr Gard opens Sabbath School at nine with Prof Stewarts class to follow and Sunday evening the pastor discusses The Puritan Spirit Do we Need It Today.

James A. White Columbus Presbyterian White Prof Laughlin Claudia Crumpton Alabama State University Central High School of Birmingham

Christian Science Sunday Service at Masonic Temple

The Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. in the Masonic Temple with the subject God and a Golden Text from I Chronicles 17:20. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. and a Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.

Masonic Temple

Episcopal Church Service at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State Street hosts Holy Communion at 10 45 a m conducted by Rector W D Stiers.

Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd Carpenter and State Street Holy Communion

Morning services at First Christian Church

The church schedules morning worship at 10 80 with Sunday school at 9 and evening services at 6 30 and 7 30. Prof E L Hall of Hiram College will fill the pulpit for the summer and preside at services, with E H Curtis district superintendent of the Ohio anti saloon league attending the morning service.

First Christian Church C. EB E. L. Hall Hiram College E. H. Curtis Ohio Anti-Saloon League

Central Avenue M E Church Sunday Services Notice

Central Avenue M E Church lists morning and evening services with Sunday school Epworth League and pastor Rev G Bowden preaching. All invited to attend. New Wheaton Market reports first load of wheat arrived with Henry L Harding paid 2.08 per bushel. Toothnote ad for Dr W Murray dentist in Athens.

Central Avenue M. E Epworth League G. Bowden Indianapolis Henry L. Harding

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