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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
2
In Washington July 11 the Fuel Administration reports progress in expanding coal production. Efforts by Production Bureau speakers boost miner morale while urging longer work weeks. Deliveries begin for railroad coal cars and engines, enabling greater hauling capacity as demand rises.
Washington July 11 The Fuel Administration warns that rising demand from aircraft and overseas forces may force tighter gasoline shipments while current stocks suffice for war needs and in country use. It calls for immediate halt to wasteful car engine use and urges tighter distribution and conservation to avoid a shortage.
The National War Work Council of the Y M C A plans to recruit 4000 men for France before September 1 as part of a total goal of 1.6 million in the region. Pershing and Foch urged enlisting overage men for morale work, with New York seeking 1000 in a July window. Leaders urge businessmen to nominate reliable men to join as hut secretaries, ready for any task, and pass rigid physical checks.
Mrs. Strod Dunfee and daughters Virginia and Francis visited Torch while Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dunfee of Dexter were guests of Sid Dunfee's family. A Fourth of July picnic at Little Hocking drew many Torch residents. Elias Sharp was seriously hurt at the picnic when struck on the head by a baseball. Edwin McPherson took him to St Joseph hospital in Parkersburg for surgery to remove bone fragments and he is improving. Mrs. Ted McGrew and two Athens children are visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Watson visited Coolville Saturday. Homer Griffin and Highor Given drove to Coolville Tuesday for business.
Miss Woodfill of Indiana has taken charge of the Torch Third telegraph office to aid the war. The piece notes varied local movements, hospital updates, travel by road, and War Savings Stamp activity among Torch residents along with several visits and family news.
Miss Virgene Brill visits aunt Mrs. Fred McKay in Athens this week. Prof. James Pickering spends the week at Columbus. L. H. Smith and daughter Clarys visit Athens on Monday. Nate Sutton visits Athens for one day last week. Win Leeper and sister Elizabeth go to Zanesville Saturday evening.
The Coolville Camp Meeting Association in Ohio announces an August 22 to September 1 event with Gov James M Cox as the patriotic day speaker. Evangelist Rev John J Bailey D D of Anderson IN, musical director Hillary G Bailey and pianist Mrs Branche Kerr Brock will lead programs for children and youth.
Women in Argentina secure formal recognition across all professions, including engineering and law, marking a milestone in gender equality and professional inclusion nationwide.
The Plains society roundup lists Mrs W J Hawk as Tuesday guest of Mrs Ad Edgar in Athens. Flossie Williams visits Colonel and Mrs Locke. Mr and Mrs Charles Patton of Haydenville dine with Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins. Don Gabriel family move near Finneys and Merwin Stauffer will occupy vacated home. Colonel Locke and family visit Crooksville relatives. True patriotism will never need censorship.
The article urges women in Athens and Athens County to attend a free food demonstration on proper canning methods. Miss Julia Smith will lead the program at the Armory at 2 o clock Friday afternoon, under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and County Agricultural Agent, to save time, labor, and ensure safety.
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