Nelsonville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrivals
Mrs Harold Mechem and son Joe visit Glouster this week. Various residents travel to Columbus Lancaster and Athens on business and for family visits. A nine and a half pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson in Columbus. An operation for guitre scheduled for Miss Mae Elliott at Grant Hospital. Community members host, visit, and travel between Nelsonville Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Easler
Lancaster
Palsgrove
Canal Winchester
Nelsonville
Co. C. Sharp
Columbus
Nelle Reuter
Logan
James Sheppard
Akron
Fred Freer
Nixon
Bertha Nixon
Lulu Parry
California
Pennsylvania
Gaynelle James
Missy Verna Hoffman
Chillicothe
F. S
Knox
Dr. G. Sheppard
Hoke Palmer
Athens
Chester Edgar
Great Lakes, Ill
Frank North
Oria North
Little Son
Camp Sherman
Cecil Davis
Fay Hammond
R. R. Stalter
Lucile
Bob Stalter
Joe Strickler
New Straitsville
Ben Staley
Walter Wilson
Marguerite Nelson
Frank Nelson
W. H. Grady
Louisville
Vivian Mae Grady
T. E. Wells
Harriet Pensyle
Frances Bennett
Helena
Katherine Stedem
George Silcott
W. H. Parks
Paul Parks
Iva Nash
Grant Hospital
Ralph Hostetter
Lew Pyle
Freda Pyle
Harry Furniss
Welsonville
W. Haynes
Inez Grace
Fred Phillips
Shawnee
Harry Mounts
Dorothy Stidwell
Carbonhill
Hazel Eddie
Harley Mitchell
Janice
William
Moline
Chicago
Leah Rudolph
Lil
Clark Higgins
Local Families Learn Sons Arrived Safely Overseas
Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley learned Burns M Coakley of the 308th Ammunition Train has arrived safely overseas. Mr and Mrs Wm Bumgardner heard from Harry Bumgardner of the 83rd Division about his safe arrival. Mr and Mrs Leslie Cox received cards from their son Ralph Cox. Cards also came from Guy Evans and Carl Fischer. The last three were with the 134th Field Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Coakley
Burns M. Coakley
308Th
Wm. Bumgardner
Harry Bumgardner
83Rd Division
Leslie Cox
Ralph Cox
Guy Evans
Carl Fischer
134Th Field Artillery
Police Court News: Reckless drivers fined in district court
The trial of Wm. Dishong and Wm. Doughty for reckless driving ended with convictions and fines of $25 plus costs each. Edward Jacobs was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. trial has not yet occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dishong
Wm. Doughty
Edward Jacobs
Miss Nelle Mathews Chaperones Maday School Class
Miss Nelle Mathews chaperoned her May day school class, guiding students through a brief event. Documentation notes the chaperone’s presence and the students’ participation in the ceremonial activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinie Rozst
Nelle Mathews
Maday School
of the
Mothers of the First Volunteers Quilt for Soldiers
The mothers met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Parks on East Washington. They spent the afternoon sewing and completing quilts intended for four soldier boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Parks
East Washington Street
Bereavement thanks for sympathy and floral gifts
The Murphy family expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy and floral offerings during their bereavement. Special thanks are extended to Rev. Mann and Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Bay, Mr. Stout, and friends who helped with automobiles. Robert Murphy and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Bay
Stout
Robert Murphy
Red Cross Friday evening workers list
The article lists the ladies who worked for the Red Cross on Friday evening, naming Mesdames C. O. Sheldon, C. J. Bartles, Martha B. Davis, Ethel Huffman, Grace Nixon, Roberta Ives, Esther Irvin, Sadie Wilson, and others, along with several Misses and Messrs. in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mesdames C. O. Sheldon
C. J. Bartells
John Zeller
Bertha Six
H. G. Mechem
J. Hellyer
Tom Russell
E. W. Allen
Etta Gray
Flossie D. Crawford
Martha B. Davis
Ethel Huffman
Lacey Belle Huffman
W. J. Sanders
Roberta Ives
Ed Knight
Cy R. White
Frank Johnson
John Hall
Ruth Chapman
Grace Nixon
Red Cross Headquarters Seeks More Helpers
Work at the Red Cross head quarters progresses smoothly as more women are urged to attend. Everyone is needed to assist in ongoing relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Birthday Party for Margaret Martin at Mrs Sanders Home
Mrs Lewis Sanders hosted a pretty Saturday birthday party for Margaret Martin with twenty-one little girls. Red, white and blue decor filled the porch and nine candles were lit on a large cake. Attendants included Mrs Joseph Wolker and others from Pomeroy and local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Sanders
Margaret Martin
Margaret
Joseph Wolker
Heather Brown
Thelma Louise Carter
Pomeroy
Lawrence Fluke
Pearl Green
Pearl Barrows
Kathleen Barrows
Violet
Edith Bayless
Kathryn Hostetter
Rachael Wilson
Lillian Martin
Kathryn Ludden
Esther Marie Fluke
Evelyn Louise Fluke
Kathryn Hall
Sonoma Mounts
Grace Warick
Kathryn Louise Emish
Helen Kourt
Frances Newton George Edward Fluke
Earl Bowles
Frances Kour
St Martin, Jr
Miss Margaret
Benny Kauff Misses Camp Sherman Baseball appearance
Fans were disappointed as Benny Kauff did not appear with Camp Sherman at Pastime Park. The officer in charge refused to permit him to leave with another unit, despite assurances from local management. The 108th Ordnance Depot club from Camp Sherman is scheduled to play next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Kauff
Camp Sherman
Kauff
Nelsonville
Sherman
108Th Ordnance Depot Club
Pastime Park
Secretary Baker to Return to Europe for Inspection Tour
Washington July 17 Official circles indicate Secretary of War Baker will make another trip to France this year. Baker refused comment and speculation ranges from a personal representative role for President Wilson on war aims and peace to a simple inspection tour. A proposed inter-allied political council would complete joint wartime actions as Baker moves to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Baker
France
Wilson
Europe
Bethesda Quarrymen Seek Sugar Allowance
Quarry workers in Bethesda England apply for an extra sugar allowance due to the strenuous nature of their labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
England
War Talk At Noon Chamber Lunch Highlights Heroic Front Life
At the Chamber of Commerce lunch Private Herman, Chautauqua headliner, spoke on men and life at the front. He drew praise for courage and unselfishness, citing singers and cursers amid shellfire while his company went over. The crowd voted thanks as Supt. Morgan led singing of America, and next week Prof. Copeland will present a financial report on Athens public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Herman
Chautauqua
Daggett
Morgan
America
C. M. Copeland
Board of Education
Athens
Germany Ready to Evacuate Belgium Hertling Says
Amsterdam July 17 The German chancellor Von Hertling says Germany is prepared to quit Belgium once its colonies are restored and access is opened to the colonies. Wolff Agency dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Germany
Belgium
Wolff
Italians Rally in Albania as Cavalry Harasses Austrians
Dispatches from Rome report Stalian cavalry pushing into Albania and harassing Austrian forces. A coastal village was cleared by a navy squadron, with many prisoners taken.
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United Press
Rome
Stalian
Albania
Ohio National Guard 37th Division Overseas Command Change
Columbus Ohio July 17 reports indicate the Thirty seventh Division Ohio National Guard under Major General Charles B Farnsworth is overseas near full strength. Colonel John S Mallory placed in command at Camp Lee Virginia succeeding Farnsworth as he leads the unit abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Charles 8. Farneworth
John S. Mallory
Camp Lee
Farnsworth
Strange Happenings on Farm Attract Curious Vistors
Marion July 16. Sheriff Allom and local police investigated a spate of falling sticks tree parts and concrete pieces on Z A Clement’s farm west of town. Scientific investigators concluded a group of children played a prank prompting hundreds to visit the site to observe the so called strange happening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
James F. Allom
Z. A. Clement
Here
Walnut Wood Shortage Prompts Government Sales Request
Washington today appealed to all owners of walnut wood to sell any growing or cut stock to saw mills under government contracts. The request aims to secure more walnut for gunstocks and aircraft propellers amid war production needs.
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Washington
Bureau of Aircraft Production
Red Cross assigns bilingual nurses to French hospitals
The American Red Cross has placed one nurse and a bilingual helper in every French hospital treating American wounded from the front. The effort aims to streamline care for injured U S soldiers and ensure effective communication between staff and patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
Country rails at chemical manufacturing boom
A statement notes that the nation now produces nearly all goods along chemical lines underscoring large scale synthetic production and diversified industrial output.
Wont Oppose Peace Points Wilson Made
Baron von Burlan cites no major difference between Allied and Central powers principles. He notes President Wilson's four July 4 points as largely acceptable aside from some exaggerations. He says Obdurate Allied demands on Alsace Lorraine Trieste Trentino and German colonies seem insurmountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Amsterdam
Baron von Burlan
Vienna
Alsace-Lorraine
Triest
Trentino
Teachers Are Given Life Certificates in Columbus
Life teaching certificates were granted today by the state department of education to 1200 teachers in Columbus. Among those named are Athens High School teachers Mrs. Marie C. Burns and I. F. Stewart. Marietta teachers Mable E. Cline and Gladys M. Martin. Marietta elementary instructors Callie M. Becker Emma Best Grace H. Clogston Anna Gates Martha FE Monroe Elizabeth A. Neptune. Athens teachers Lucy B. Evans Mary H. Shields. and Athens Elizabeth G. Garber in music for specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Department of Education
Athens High School
Marie C. Burns
I. F. Stewart
Marietta
Mable E. Cline
Gladys M. Martin
Callie M. Becker
Emma Best
Grace H. Clogston
Anna Gates
Martha FE. Monroe
Elizabeth A. Neptune
Athens
Lucy B. Evans
Mary H. Shields
Elizabeth G. Garber
Cibok Sues for Legal Separation over Alleged Adultery
John Cibok petitions the Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Susan Cibok. He cites marriage in Alleghany County in 1903, four children ages 13, 11, 9, and 8, and alleges desertion after moving from Ohio to Athens County then Terre Haute Indiana. He claims Susan abandoned him, lived with Stephen Vareas, bore a child with him, and resides in Vincennes Indiana. He seeks divorce and custody of Mary and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cibok
Court of Common Pleas
Susan Cibok
Alleghany County
Pennsylvania
Mary Cibok
Andrew Cibok
Michael Cibok
Athens County
Terre Haute
Ind
Stephen Vareas
Fareas
Ohio
Vincennes
Indiana
Mary
John
Belgium Receives New US Loan As Allied Aid Totals Rise
Belgium was granted a new credit of 1,680,000 by the United States government. This increases total US loans to Belgium to 133,480.00 and to all allied nations to 6,268,270,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belgium
United States
Raids Free Hundreds of Men for ID Checks in Toledo
Hundreds of young men without registration cards were taken to the police station during raids by justice department agents and police. About 300 were captured in the first hour, with Chief Herbert stating estimates of up to 1000 to be examined. Many claimed their cards were at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Department of Justice
Herbert
Draft resisters surrender after ranger shooting incident
In Lufkin Texas on July 16 three draft resisters and eight men accused of harboring them surrendered and were turned over to state rangers following the shooting death of Ranger Dudley White during an attempt to arrest one of the resisters.
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Lufkin
Tex
San Augustine County
Dudley White
Yankees five times throw the Huns back
Paris reports the Champagne front as excellent with German assaults on Prunay repulsed five times. The American sector near Rheims is confirmed, with fighting ongoing and a belief the German push will not last long. Prunay lies seven miles southeast of Rheims.
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Yankees
Paris
Champagne
Prunay
Rheims
Mainde Massiges
War time canning guidance for housewives and sugar use
Under war conditions the Food Administration advises housewives to can enough fruits and vegetables to make the family independent of factory canned goods. Sugar will be saved for canning, no sugar should be diverted to other uses, and the government will not buy or accept home canned goods. Uniform large purchases are needed for export quality, and canning by households reduces transportation costs and supports cantonments and Europe. A sample main dish uses stuffed tomatoes with cold fish and celery dressed with boiled dressing.
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Food Administration
Army
Navy
Iin
Cantonments
Europe
Cottage cheese sandwiches gain in popularity and ideas
Cheese usage has risen to nearly double from last year as a ready to eat filling. The guide suggests club sandwiches with cottage cheese combined with lettuce or watercress and mayonnaise, plus variations with tomato ham apple orange onion bacon cucumber and fruit pastes.
A Balad for Sunday Supper Menu
A simple Sunday supper menu suggested by the United States Food Administration aims to save labor and keep meals pleasant. The plan features a green pepper and potato salad with corn muffins fruit cup wafers iced milk and layered potato onion rings with lettuce and mayonnaise dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Wilson to take over nation’s wire systems today
Washington reports that Wilson will assume control of the nation's wire systems today or tomorrow with Postmaster General Burnson likely in charge and appointing wire director David J. Lewis a former congressman and wire control expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Washington
Wilson
Burnson
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Freight ship Oosterdamijk Sunk After Sea Collision
At Atlantic Port on July 17 a Swedish captain reports a collision at sea between two army service ships. The freighter Oos terdijk, once part of the Holland merchant fleet, sank after hitting the transport Jacinto. Jacinto rescued all crew and proceeds slowly to port under its own power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Atlantic Port
Oosterdijk
Holland
Jacinto
Lenine to break relations with Entente over Murman landings
Amsterdam July 17 reports Premier Lenine is about to declare severance of relations with Great Britain and other Entente members in response to the landing of allied forces on the Murman coast, according to German dispatches.
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United
RES
War Measure Calls for Child Health Screening in Hebbardsville
Abe Jordan sought treatment at a bus hospital. Parents of children under six are asked to bring them Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 at Mr and Mrs William Burdette home to be weighed measured and examined by the Promotion of Children's W committee as part of a war effort. Elmer Dent of Middlesport and Dorothy Dent visited A B Dent family. M E Church holds Sunday services July 1 at 2 30 PM with Sunday School at 1 30 PM. attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Jordan
William Burdette
Elmer Dent
A. B. Dent
Misa Dorothy Dent
M. E
Ohio University summer school enrollment rises to 1739
Nearly every Ohio county is represented with 1739 students this year up from 1716 last year. The male count is 199 fewer than last year at 152, while girls total 1587. Seventy five come from West Virginia and nine Ohio counties lack representation. A camera is advertised at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Ohio Uni
West Virginia
Ohio
Carroll
Pul Geauga
Lake
Medina
Ottawa
Age
Putnam
Wyandot
Athens
Washington & Hocking
Fairfield
Meigs Perry
Belmont
Noble
J Son
Knox
Muskingum
Pi Way
Scioto
Licking
Vintag
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