Local notes from Athens area summer visits and arrivals
Miss Hazel Roach returns home from Troy where she taught domestic science. Columbus visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Snow from Athens to see their son Dr. D. C. Snow on Morris Avenue. Sheldon Wadley spends summer with his parents in Chillicothe. Elfie Winnie Maxwell and Myrta Ashworth visit Columbus relatives for the week. Mrs. O. G. Jordan returns from Akron after attending the Grand Temple session. Dr. Lott L. Baird faces critical illness in Parsons Kansas. Harvey W. Edwards discharged after serving in France with Veterinary Hospital 8. Rev. C. L. Strecker hosts relatives and Rev. Ryan of the Philippines for Centenary events in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. A. Snow
Columbus
Athens
D. C. Snow
Morris Avenue
Sheldon Wadley
Lloyd Wadley
Chillicothe
Chris C. Sheldon
Elfie
Winnie Maxwell
Myrta Ashworth
Homer Scott
O. G. Jordan
Akron
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Grand Temple
Harvey W. Edwards
D. H. Edwards
Mechanicsburg
Young Edwards
France
Veternary Hospital
Camp Sherman
C. L. Strecker
Cc. H. Wells
Portsmouth
Ryan
Philippines
Kansas
Colonial Dinner Honors Mansfield Guest at Colonial House
Mrs. T. W. Craig and Mrs. C. M. Roe hosted a dinner for 22 at the Colonial in green and white, honoring guest Mrs. A. C. Hand of Mansfield. Mrs. Lenna Slattery entertained 12 with a Majestic theatre party and an evening at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Craig
Athens Needle Club Enjoys Pleasant Afternoon Home Reception
The Ath- Needle Club met at Mrs. A. L. Johnson’s home on s Avenue and shared needle work and social chat. Thirty-five members attended in the heat and refreshments were served. Mrs. Ralph Woods and C. Reed aided hostess with hospitality duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Alpha Sigma Alpha Patronesses Host Picnic At Asylum Grounds
Patronesses of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority entertained the active chapter with guests last evening at a picnic on the asylum grounds. Nineteen active members plus alumnae Ruth Baker Louise Harb and Marian Richeson attended, with their husbands and escorts arriving by automobile for a moonlight ride after a bounteous picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Asylum
Ruth Baker
Portsmouth
Louise Harb
Chillicothe
Dean
J. J. Richeson
Miss Marian
Frederick Treadley
M. J. Walsh
Ralph P. Jennings
Glasses Do Not Denote Age In Eye Care Warning
An opinion piece warns that neglecting eye health is a major form of personal care failure and stresses the importance of using glasses when prescribed to protect vision. It argues age should not determine whether one seeks correction and urges proactive eye care.
Postal rate changes take effect July first
Wartime postage rates end July 1 with new first class mail and postcard charges. First class mail rises two cents per ounce or fraction. domestic postcards one cent each. Envelopes and newspaper wrappers see a 12 cent per thousand increase for Nos 5 and 13 sizes. Orders before June 30 lock in current prices to avoid delays.
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Batavia
Niagara Falls
Luhrig
Post Office
Doughboys From Archangel Cite Lack Of Clarity In War
One hundred twenty six American doughboys arriving in London hospitals from Archangel complain about unclear purpose of their mission. They describe living in swampy barracks since October causing a body rash and shortages of cigarettes made from tissue, moss, or tea leaves. Corporal Charles Meyer of Terre Haute Indiana voices their frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Archangel Front
Fifth Division
Michigan
Wisconsin National Army
Archangel
Charles Meyer
Terre Haute
Ind
Pacific Flight May Be Called Off
Washington June 14 A contemplated navy flight across the Pacific Ocean may be prevented if Congress reduces naval appropriation from 45 million to 15 million. Secretary of the Navy Daniels said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Ocean
House
Senate Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Deaths Funerals Lucinda McCall 61
Lucinda McCall age 61 died Friday at Athens State hospital after two years as an inmate. Remains shipped to Gallipolis this morning for burial by the New som Walburn Co. undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda McCall
Athens State Hospital
Gallipolis
Newsom-Walburn Co
Fiume Establishes Army War Commissioner
The national council of Fiume passed a bill creating an army and appointed poet Sembenelli as war commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
National Council of
Sembenelli
Alimony Sought in Common Law Marriage Case
Mrs. Lena B. Huffman sues in common pleas court for alimony from Homer I. Huffman treasurer elect of Union County claiming they formed a common law marriage on February 19. She seeks restraint on disposal of his auto business and Marysville property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Common Pleas
Lena B. Huffman
Homer I. Huffman
Union County
Marysville
Inquiry into postal service to be started
Congress moves to probe the United States mail system with hearings set to begin Tuesday before the house post office committee. The inquiry aims to uncover losses on parcel post and to assess overall postal operations amid widespread complaints. A sub committee will examine postmaster general orders affecting rural delivery. joint committee report expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House Post Office
Post Office Department
Postal
Steenerson
Moler Reports Food Relief Efforts in Constantia Roumania
Lieut. Arthur L. Moler with the American Food Administration writes from Constantia Roumania describing a 30,000 population city as a key seaport. He notes large flour shipments totaling tens of thousands of tons, aid reaching Bulgaria and beyond, and German destruction of towns and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Moler
American Food Administration
Constantia Rumania
W. E. Moler
Moler
Constantia
America
Europe
Food Administration
Peo
Bulgaria
Cross
Chillicothe Preacher Held for Shooting Merchant
Anderson Lewis White a 34 year old preacher was arrested in Chillicothe Ohio charged with shooting death of Arthur Lightle a 40 year old storekeeper at Potts Hill Ross County last night. The incident occurred in a grove near Potts Hill in the presence of White's wife with jealousy labeled as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Anderson
Lewis White
Arthur Lightle
Potts Hill
Ross County
White
Demobilization Timeline Set for World War I End
Secretary Baker said demobilization finishes when the last emergency service member in the AEF is discharged. All American troops will depart France by September 1 and be discharged about three weeks after returning home, per General March's outline. No word on wartime prohibition links or President Wilson's stance.
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Washington
Baker
France
General March
War Department
Wilson
Canada’s roads not tied up by strikers
Winnipeg officials report minimal disruption as only forty railroad workers walked out. Railroads say they can replace strikers with workers from the United States, despite threats to halt train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg
Man
United States
Bride's Joy Brings Mother's Quiet Tears
A brides scene echoes with happiness as the mother weeps softly, while the bride smiles brightly and shares a tender moment with her family.
Electrical workers prepare nationwide strike Monday
About 113 800 electrical workers in telephone and telegraph firms may walk out at 8 A M next Monday unless agreements are reached. Secretary Charles P Ford cited ongoing Washington talks and said settlements could cut the number. In sympathy another strike was ordered by Lulia O Connor for Pacific Coast operators with a nationwide action possible if no settlement occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Charles P.ford
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Washington
Ford
Atlantic City
N. J
Lulia O'Connor
Pacific Coast
Miss O'Connor
English Lord Pushes Germany in World League Pact
Lord Cecil urged Germany and Russia be admitted to the league of nations at a mass Albert Hall gathering. John R. Clynes backed German entry as 10,000 pledged support. Viscount Grey led the league campaign with other notable attendees and diplomats attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Cecil
Albert Hall
Germany
Russia
League of Nations
John R. Clynes
League of Nations Union
Viscount Grey
League
Cecil
Grey
Clynes
Cantenbury
Presen
Admiral Beatty
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Harry Johnston
Lord Glenconnor
Notice to Taxpayers Athens County 1918 Tax Dates
County Treasurer James E. Woodworth announces locations and dates to pay the last half 1918 taxes. Coolville Amesville Glouster Nelsonville dates range June 24 to July 18 at local banks. Bring tax receipts to ensure prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Coolville National Bank
Amesville
First National Bank Aoe
Citizens Bank Glouster
First National Bank
Nelsonville
James E. Woodworth
Athens County
Dream to an End by Charles Albert Chatfield
A poem urges action over idle thinking. It celebrates dreamers who progress from thought to invention, acknowledging errors as stepping stones and declaring that those who test and refine ideas give the race a future light. It ends by urging dreamers to seek recognition for their realized hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert Chatfield
Debs Transferred From Moundsville to Atlanta in Ohio Stop
Eugene V. Debs former Socialist presidential candidate serving a ten year espionage sentence was in Cincinnati for two hours during a transfer from Moundsville W Va prison to Atlanta Ga. He was escorted by two government officials and the reason for the transfer was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
Moundsville
W. Va
Atlanta, Ga
Debs
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Troy
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Lott L. Baird
Beta Chapter
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D. J. Evans
Arthur H. Carpenter
George Parks
N. Hoover
Frank B Gullum
Dana Starr
FE. R. Lash Jr
Clarence Roach
Loring Connett
Robert C. Hess
Ross Alkire
Sterling
Art. Francis
Norwalk
Jake Hartford
Toronto
Jamie Laverty
Wellston
Dewey Goddard
Harold Starkey
Geneva
Harold Gahm
Jackson
Flood Parker
Lancaster
Will W. Coe
R. P. Tompkins
Ohio University
Pacific
Continental Congress
Lieut. Moler
Roumania
SOUTH
Dalton
Dancing Academy
Lash
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Easley
Deasley Miling
Republic Motor
Republic
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Oldsmobile
Motor Auto Sales Co
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