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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
2
Forty ship ments of white bread are produced daily by field bakeries in a triangle area near training camps and front. The system includes large refrigerated storage, clothing warehouses, and a major equipment center with thousands of uniforms and shoes awaiting distribution to American troops.
German forces launch a major move from the Avre toward Montdidier and Noyon, aiming for a northern encirclement to Paris. They begin with 10 divisions but suffer heavy losses, leaving about 60 divisions available. French resistance slows center progress as reserves rush to the line, with a potential two-pronged enveloping plan from Montdidier to Chateau-Thierry.
Mr and Mrs Lemuel Bennett hosted over Sunday guests from Athens including Mr and Mrs Jesse Bennett and Mr and Mrs John Leoffler with daughter Mary Ada. Faye and Beryl Bennett of Athens visit relatives here. Nate Smith returned home from visiting his sons. Adria and Lucile Dowler spent Monday evening with Mrs Will Hall. C L Smith Frank Dowler and sons Howard and Joe visited the Stricklands and family in Athens. Wade and Fred Dowler attended the Porter’s ice cream social. Local folks attended the flag raising at 210 Mine Sunday afternoon. Virgil Gillett shows slow recovery from illness. Sam Howard of Hebbardsville visited C L Smith. H P Dowler and family made a business trip to Athens. Farmers busy with plowing corn and haying. Strouds Run and Peach Ridge cream route to start Tuesday June 11.
Olson 153 pounds fought Bowser 175 to 189 pounds in a drawless stage bout at the San Toy theatre. Olson won the first 24 minutes and 60 seconds with an arm scissors, Bowser took the second in 6 minutes 80 seconds, and the third in 3 minutes with a body scissors, proving the size gap was marked.
The jury wheel was tapped for additional petit jurors today. Names drawn include Wm Turvey York Worthy Parker Trimble Oscar Kittle Ames Grant Bolen Alexander Frank Gorham Bern Garrett Bobo Lee Elmer White Bern G W Beal Lodi Fred Coleman Rome Howard Rossetter Lee. They must report Thursday June 13 1918 at 9 oclock.
Alice E. Logotheti files for divorce from Nicholas J. Logotheti alleging marriage in Wheeling WV on November 4, 1912 and one child Frances K. Logotheti. She claims no property while he owns part of a restaurant and hotel on West Union Street Athens valued around 2500 dollars. She accuses adultery with Persa Patestides and others in Athens and elsewhere and seeks care of the child temporary alimony and support at final hearing.
London reports 941 casualties from German air raids on an allied hospital in three weeks. J I MacPherson announces in the House of Commons. The note lists chief wartime inventions including steamship submarine aircraft high power guns smokeless powder breech loading gun rapid fire gun revolver automatic pistol telephone wireless telegraphy automobile and poisonous gas.
The report notes that the submarine raid is likely to ease approval of coast defense appropriations in future Congresses, signaling heightened defense urgency and bipartisan support for funding.
Washington reports Senate military subcommittee members return from Buffalo Detroit Indianapolis and Dayton to say plants are shifting to quantity production. They praise progress and foresee a sharp improvement, noting Liberty motor output rising steadily to meet U S demand.
In Columbus a unique sign above the counting room door in State Auditor Donahey's suite shows the numeral 2 a helmet image and the phrase der kaiser. The sign combines a simple emblem with a German term in a local office setting.
Mr John Hartman was a business visitor on Hamley Run. Lydia McDonald and sisters Adda Geneva Hartman visited Floodwood with friends. Hartmans and Hankersons visited Nelsonville and Spice Lick areas. Enos Hartman stayed with friends at Carbondale. Hashman and Hankerson families hosted visitors. Getz and Sherman noted in transit and business. Power plant workers in Floodwood remain busy.
The Plains residents host guests and travelers. Harry Rollison visits his father. Dr. Nelson family guests at Orbiston return with son Don. Local families host relatives and travel to Athens Albany Camp Sherman Salem and Logan with multiple family outings noted. Robert Noble buys an Overland car.
Letters from Camp Sheridan Alabama indicate the 125th Field Artillery unit is packing to move somewhere. Corporal John Hibbard reports becoming a sergeant while the Machine Gun Company at Camp Lee is set to sail overseas soon. The note also mentions Orient rug colors symbolizing traditions and values.
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