Social News Items From Athens and Nearby
Mr Orville Dailey of Albany traveled through Athens today en route to Columbus. Knitting sock directions are available at the Red Cross Rooms. Harris Wood John Jackson and Frank Patton of Nelsonville attended the Mohican minstrel in town Thursday evening. Ellis W West of Davenport Iowa visits Athens then proceeds to Camp Sherman Chillicothe. A July 2 wedding in Wheeling W Va united the couple in matrimony. Mr and Mrs Goodin plan to reside at the bride’s country home. Mrs E B Young sister of the groom is president of the traction line. A reception followed at the newlyweds home with relatives including Mrs E B Young and family attending. Mr Young was ill and absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Dailey
Albany
Athens
Columbus
Harris Wood
John Jackson
Frank Patton
Nelsonville
Mohican
Ellis W. West
Davenport
Iowa
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Wheeling
W. Va
Mrs Alfred Reed Receives Cablegram on Husband’s Safe Arrival
Mrs Orpha Graham Reed reports a cable from her husband Sergeant Reed 136 F. A. Headquarters Co. confirming his arrival safely overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Reed
Orpha Graham
Reed
F. A. Headquarters Co
Detroit College of Medicine Alum Reunites This Weekend
Mr. Wee Kim Lim, a graduate of Ohio University in 1916, attends a Detroit College of Medicine reunion over the weekend renewing college acquaintances with former classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Kim Lim
Detroit College of Medicine
Ohio University
Rambo Receives Cablegram of Son’s Safe Arrival Overseas
Mr. George Rambo of Jacksonville got a cablegram from his son George Jefferson Rambo in the 37th Division 136 Field Artillery announcing his safe arrival overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis plan to leave Monday for Minneapolis after a five week visit with Mrs. Drake and her husband at their country home near Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rambo
Jacksonville
George Jefferson Rambo
Russell Davis
Minneapolis
Minn
J. W. Drake
Athens
Lavelle Learns Sons Safe Arrival Overseas
John Lavelle received a cablegram confirming the safe arrival overseas of his son Francis Lavelle and fellow soldiers Paul Shannon William Walsh and Phillip Schloss. The men belong to the 186th Field Artillery and were part of old Company L in the 57th Ohio Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lavelle
Francis Lavelle
Paul Shannon
William Walsh
Phillip Schloss
186Th Field Artillery
Ohio
Illness and Death Bring Kin to Caldwell City
Mrs J C Robinson of Caldwell arrived last evening due to the illness and death of her nephew Dick Carr. Mrs Dick Carr and sister Mrs H W Karnes of Princeton West Virginia will arrive this evening. Mr Fred Foster an uncle with Mrs Foster and two children of Gallipolis will arrive Sunday afternoon.
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J. C. Robinson
Caldwell
Dick Carr
H. W. Karnes
Princeton
W. Va
Fred Foster
Foster
Gallipolis
Theatre Party Honors Visiting Friends at Athens
Mrs. T. L. Morgan entertained last evening with a theatre party at the Majestic and a luncheon at Fourches, honoring a group of her girlhood chums visiting Athens. Guests included Mrs. James H. Yocum Jeromeville Mrs. W. E. Long Dayton Mrs. W. W. DeeFarland Pittsburg Pa Mrs. Frank Logan Ocala Fla Mrs. Clyde Edmundson Mrs. J. R. Lostro Mrs. John H. Preston Mrs. Harry G. Stalder and Miss Helen Ullom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Morgan
the Majestic
Fourches
Athens
James H. Yocum
Jeromeville
W. E. Long
Dayton
W. W. DeeFarland
Pittsburg
Frank Logan
Ocala
Fla
Clyde Edmundson
Regular C W B M Meeting Installs Church Officers
The C W B M of the Christian Church held its regular monthly meeting in the Sunday School room. Officers installed were President Mrs. C W Gross, Vice-president Mrs. M M Russell, Secretary Mrs. E D Cooley, Assistant secretary Mrs. Guy Hewitt, Treasurer Mrs. Pearl Drake. The afternoonended with a social hour and a picnic supper for seventy five.
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The
Christian Church
C. W. Gross
M. M. Russell
E. D. Cooley
Guy Hewitt
Pearl Drake
Girls Class Hold Reunion and Picnic Supper
The Sunday School class of First M. E. Church led by Mrs. H. A. Hatch hosted a reunion and lawn picnic with guests at Mrs. K. Dr. and Mrs. B. D. Evans home. Maria Grover gave talks and the class pledged thirty two dollars to the Methodist Orphans Home near Worthington. A marriage notice follows for Miss Winnifred Young and Mr. Dalis Goodin of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
H. A. Hatch
B. D. Evans
Fas Maria Grover
Methodist Orphans Home
Worthington
Your Eye Clinic Promise of Precision Eyewear
The article promotes an eye examination practice emphasizing scientific accuracy and small deviations from normal detection. It notes in-house lens grinding for quick glasses, invites customers to use their complete equipment and proven skill to ensure satisfaction in any glasses correction.
Parkerburg Social Note Announces Edwina Wilkinson to Wed Lieut Bean
Formal announcement from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wilkinson of Spring street states their daughter Edwina Wilkinson will marry Lieut Edgar E. Bean Jr. of the United States Army 124th Infantry at Camp Wheeler Macon Georgia. The couple’s families are prominent in Wood County Parkersburg Ohio and Chattanooga Tennessee. The wedding date is expected in the latter part of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Wilkinson
Edwina
Edgar E. Bean Jr
United States Army
124Th Infantry
Wheeler
Macon
Parkersburg
James C. Wilkinson
Spring Street
Tenn
Elect
Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
That City
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
St. Ogletorpe
Chattanooga
Military wedding of Moler and Walker at Chillicothe home
Lieut Harley Ldwin Moler stationed at Camp Sherman Chillicothe and Miss Greta Judith Walker were married at 11 this morning at the bride’s parents home 26 West Mulberry street Rev Dr A Y Wilcox officiated. The couple left for Buckeye Lake on a motor trip escorted by Mr and Mrs Fred Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Ldwin Moler
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Greta Judith Walker
M A
Fred Walker
West Mul Rry Street
A. Y. Wilcox
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred Crouch
Athens High School
Ohio University
Sigma Sigma Sigma
W. B. Moler
East State Street
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Were Wedded Mr James W Gibson and Mrs Elizabeth Black
Were Wedded Mr James W Gibson of Kansas City Missouri and Mrs Elizabeth H Black of Athens Ohio united in marriage July 15 1918 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Beverage in Cincinnati The ceremony was performed by Rev Owens of that city Only friends other than relatives present were Dr and Mrs Tunnison of Cincinnati The Gibson couple will reside at 1913 SK 6th Street Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gibson
Kansas City
Missouri
Elizabeth H. Black
Athens
Ohio
Ed Beverage
Cincinnati
Rev Owens
Tunnison
Gibson
SK 6Th Street
Dayton
Luncheon for School Mates Hosted by Mrs Lostro
Mrs J R Lostro entertained Wednesday at her North Congress street home with a luncheon for visiting school girl chums. Miss Nelle Fisher of Zaleski was a guest along with Mrs W W Mearland of Pittsburg and other friends. Red, white and blue place cards marked the tables. Covers included Mrs James H Yocum Jeromeville and Mrs W B Long of Dayton.
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J. R. Lostro
North
Congress Street
Nelle Fisher
Zaleski
W. W. Mearland
Pittsburg
James H. Yocum
Jeromeville
W. BE. Long
Dayton
T. L. Morgan
Club Members Tour Mrs Davidson's New Bungalow
Fourteen members of the U C D Sewing Club visited Mrs Bart Davidson at her new bungalow on the edge of Jacksonville. After a delicious dinner the group relaxed on the spacious porch and shared an enjoyable Thursday gathering.
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Davidson
Miner duo ventures to distant shaft mine
A pair travels from a bank mine to a shaft mine along a shaded road beside Sunday Creek, entering the bank mine briefly before descending 130 feet and exploring 350 feet of passages to finish the day’s cut.
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Sunday Creek
Refused 10 Pay Selects Men Will Not Work
Canaanville Ohio July 20 The Canaan Coal Company's mine idled as seven selective draft men due to leave Tuesday were refused pay envelopes until regular pay day. After the bookkeeper refused the men learned of the rejection and refused to work, keeping the mine idle until the selectees receive their pay.
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Canaanville
Canaan Coal Company
Circus Show Cancelled and Town Casts Positives Record
Afternoon exhibition was halted as equipment failed to arrive while Munden and Sawyer arranged travel. Night performance proceeded after a sold out matinee with standing room only reports. A five year old boy narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by a car driven by Ernest Bryson. he was examined by Dr Koons and later allowed to attend the show with a minor head lump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Munden
Sawyer
United States
John G. Myers
Ernest Bryson
Mr. Myers
Drs. Crawford
Koon
Bryson
Koons
Soldiers Aid Part 10 Save Food At Camp Sherman
Columbus Ohio July 20 Soldiers at Camp Sherman conserve food under Food Administration rules. No sugar bowls bread not wasted and surplus bread saved by keeping in ventilated boxes with wire screens. Bread is cut just before use and served in stages to minimize waste. Crumbs and scraps dried and saved for reuse.
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Columbus
Camp Sherman
Food Administration
Glouster Council Meets in Brief Regular Session
Glouster Ohio council met with Mayor Williams presiding and Worthy Parker as new sclon the only absence. A few Fourth of July police bills were approved and minor matters discussed before adjourning to the first Friday next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ohio
Williams
Worthy Parker
Sclon
Coop and Lewis Circus Plays Athens Tonight
The motorized show by Coop and Lewis arrived late due to a rough highway between this city and Nelsonville. The exhibition management condemns Athens County highways as worsening while the Messenger notes the show in town as the best ever seen here. The parade was scheduled for noon but delayed by breakdowns on the poor road.
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Coop
Lewis
Athens
Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs FE F Selix announced
The funeral for Mrs FE F Selix who died at her home will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at the residence. Rev Dickson of the Church of Christ will conduct the services. Interment will follow in City cemetery with Undertaker kb R Andrews in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F. Selix
Dickson
Church of Christ
City Cemetery
Kb. R. Andrews
The Honor System At The Original Theatre Tonight
Governor Hunt of Arizona urges nationwide viewing of The Honor System as an attraction tonight at the Original Theatre. Endorsed by Supreme Court judges, Congress members, and clergy across denominations. Mrs. John M. Gordon spends the weekend in Columbus with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Arizona
United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
John M. Gordon
Columbus
Railways See Full Car Distribution Across Hocking Valley
One hundred per cent car distribution gains across the Hocking Valley and the T. and O. railways today. All mines are in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Congo Mines Faces Short Hours Dip at Z and W
Z and W report 85 percent service with both Congo mines active. One mine may run reduced hours soon, impacting output and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
The Clever Mrs Colfax at the Opera House Tonight
Julian Feltinge stars in The Clever Mrs Colfax at the Opera House tonight a picture of cleverness and interest that audiences will admire See it first show draws attention and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Julian Feltinge
Mrs. Colfax
School Sammies mobilize to redeem War Savings pledges
In Columbus Ohio on July 20 the School Sammies are assigned to promote War Savings Stamp pledges from June. State War Savings HQ approves the role to remind residents to buy stamps and urge higher purchases to support 3 000 000 armed servicemen. Local committees handle follow up and may use school groups to cash in pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Sammy Army of Ohio
War Savings
Ohio War Savings Committee
School Sammy
Circus Arrives At Fair Grounds For Evening Show
The Coop and Lent motor circus arrived during the night and performs at 8 o'clock this afternoon at the Fair Grounds with an 8 16 o'clock show to follow. Despite minor accidents the troupe drew a delighted crowd while labor shortages hinder management. The act previously played at Camp Sherman and Lancaster, drawing large crowds and prompting a return engagement in Lancaster next week.
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Coop & Lent Motor Circus
Fair Grounds
Coop and Lent
Camp Sherman
Lancaster
Glauster
Dugan proposes German prisoners to stop sinking ships
J B Dugan chief inspector of the public utilities commission urges Senator Pomerene to bring German prisoners to returning transports to deter U boat attacks. He says sinking a transport harms Germany, while railroads would feed house and guard prisoners for free if allowed to employ them in construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. B. Dugan
Public Utilities Commission
Pomerene
Germany
United States
England
France
Dugan
10000 Registered Men for Limited Service Called
Provost Marshal Crowder issues call for 10000 registered men to entrain July 29 to August 2. In Ishpeming Michigan searchers clear debris from the Actna Explosive Company nitroglycerin plant to recover a third victim after a late Friday explosion. Two bodies found. damage listed at 300000 dollars. guards patrol wreckage with no explanation given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Ishpeming
Mich
Actna Explosive Company
Hoover Seen as World Food Director Candidate
Reports from London say Herbert Hoover, American food director, may become world food director after a conference with food controllers of Great Britain France and Italy. The talks aim to unify food control and Hoover is expected to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herbert Hoover
World Food
Hoover
Great Britain
France
Italy
Miner Injured At Millfield Mine
Jasper Norris of Chauncey suffered a painful fall of slate at the Millfield mineyard. He was taken to his home for medical aid and is progressing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Jasper Norris
Chauncey
Chauncey News Briefing From Roundabout Ohio Town
A local note list includes Earl Shafer visiting Chauncey relatives and finding an old carved land tablet near Sand Ridge. Chauncey residents Oscar Six, near eighty and ill, shows some improvement. Brad Stalder buys land from Emma Lowery near Chauncey, eight acres cleared. Christian Endeavor led by James Way at Chauncey Church Sunday at seven, with a quartet. Funeral details note burial of B M Maynard at Chauncey Cemetery after Green's Run services. Out-of-town mourners and visitors for Maynard include Bowersecks, Bix, Six, Hedd, and others from Haydenville, The Plains, Lancaster, Nelsonville, and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Six
Chauncey
Six
Brad Stalder
Emma Lowery
West Virginia
James Way
Christian Endeavor
Chauncey Christian Church
B. M. Maynard
Chauncey Cemetery
Green's Run Christian Church
Clara Mace
Nelsonville
Wesley Six
Tere
Alice Louise Patton
Wess Bowerseck
Robert Bix
Lydia Six
Dan Bowerseck
Haydenville
George Hedd
Lancaster
Cecil Bowersock
Carbon Hill
John Barron
Bruce
Marion Graham
Salem
Hazel Bowersock
Goldie Reynolds
The
Plains
A. L. Preston
Clark Edward
O. BE
Millfield
Pomeroy
West
Athens
Maynard
Greens Run
Death claims Willa Wycoff at age 5 in Norwood Ohio
Willa Marie Wycoff daughter of Clarence and Faye Wycoff was born January 24 1918 in Norwood Ohio and died July 18 1918 after a short illness aged 5 years 5 months 24 days. Survived by her parents and many relatives friends. The family notes her delicate health and souls prayers describe a tender departure to heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Marie Wycoff
Clarence
Faye Wycoft
Norwood
Ohio
Willa
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Clarence Wycoff
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wycoff
Vernon Re-enlists Navy Man From Parkernburg
O. Buchtsi Bay reports July 20 that W. A. Vernon, four years in the navy, has enlisted again at Parkernburg and left with a party of recruits for Newport Rhode Island. He is the son of Grant Vernon of the locality and will stay at Newport until assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtsi Bay
Re-enilete
Buchtel
W. A. Vernon
Navy
Parkernburg
Newport
Rhode Island
Grant Vernon
Draft Age Players May Face Induction Changes
Washington report says professional baseball players of draft age must work or fight immediately. Draft regulations may be expanded soon to include theatrical performers and moving picture workers among those required to seek new jobs or face induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ban Goes On Lights
Resumption of the lightless night to save fuel will take effect next Wednesday. All outdoor illumination except necessary street lighting will be discontinued four days weekly in New England states New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia and on two days weekly in the rest of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States
Mississippi bill on education children ages seven to sixteen
The Mississippi Legislature approved an education bill with local option implications. It applies to children aged seven through sixteen and outlines required provisions for participating districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Straw Het And Overcoat Difference In Two Hours
The phrase contrasts a straw hat with an overcoat as distinct items. It notes that the interval described is about two hours, suggesting a brief time window for comparing or completing tasks related to both items.
Cincinnati Produce Prices and Poultry Rates T
Cincinnati Produce lists steady live poultry and fowl prices with various weights and grades. Firsts and seconds cover different per dozen or per pound rates, including fowls and broilers, with roosters listed separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Cattle Market Report July 20
Cincinnati cattle market report shows receipts 566 cattle market slow with shippers unsettled. Calves sold at 15.76 to 16.00 dollars. hogs receipts 4060 and prices up to 18.50 for good packers and butchers. lambs 18.60 to 18.98 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Market Report Pittsburg Live Stock Prices
Cattle market unchanged. Sheep and lambs unchanged. Hogs active with prime heavy at 18.50 to 18.75, mediums and heavies 18.25 to 18.35, roughs 16.00 to 16.50, and sows/stags 12.00 to 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grain and pork quotes from Chicago daily market
Chicago market notes list corn prices for July August and September, oats futures for July August and September, and pork quotes for July and September with specific figures. The July corn price is 1.49 and August 1.50 with 11.62 for September. Oats show 73 6-8 in July, 70 in August, and 7-8 in September. Pork trade shows 45.36 in July and 45.45 in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Toledo Grain Market Highlights Today
Toledo Ohio July 20 grain prices show corn cash at 1.76 per bushel oats 0.79 Rye cash 1.70 clover 16.60 Oct 14.35 Dec 14.22 1 2 Alsike Oct 12.70 Timothy 4.20 Rept 4.75 Oct 4.35
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Alsike
Timothy
Deferred Draftees to Meet in Plains Pittsburg and Factory
Township captain Gill calls a meeting of deferred draftees in the Subdistricts of The Plains Pittsburg 10 and Factory next Tuesday at 6 p.m. All deferred draftees are urged to attend. Mr. John Brannon of Dover visits over Sunday with Mrs. Brannon at Mrs. E. R. Walker’s home on President Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Pittsburg
Gill
John Brannon
Dover
Sailor salutes as ship goes down with crew
Point O'Woods New York July 19 Sailors tell of a San Diego quartermaster who stayed at his post on the bridge as men were sent to boats He faced the shore and saluted the hundreds of comrades afloat before going down with his ship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point O’woods
N. Y
San Diego
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Dalis Goodin
B. M. Covert With
Mr. Covert
Edgar E. Bean
Glouster News
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HMS 10
United Prose
Guauncey Notes
Earl Shafer
Glennis Daugherty
Ed. Daugherty
Andrew Jackson Farm
Sand Ridge
O. Db. Jack
Sae
Mr. Six
C. E
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Baby Grand
Chevrolet
Moler Auto Sales CO
Chicago Grain Market
Toledo Grain Market
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