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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1918

Page

5

Social News Notes Friendship Visits Across Cities

Several residents travel for family and social visits in Zanesville Columbus Kingston New Moorefield and Bremen. Birth announcements include Helen Margaret born June 14 to Mr and Mrs James T Pickering Stewart. College and dance events draw guests from New Philadelphia Akron Canton and Huntington with Chi Omega activities at the Masonic Temple.

Lupi James T. Pickering Stewart Helen Margaret Mary Katherine Keplinger Mariam Williams New Philadelphia Chi Omega A. C. Rossi Elmwood Place Grace Kenaga Maxine Firestone Canton Katherine Cavanaugh Akron Lindly Hall Masonic Temple

Honeymoon Visit Leads To Motoring Trip Homeward

A honeymoon trip from the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Moore includes a brief stay by Sergeant Tompkins at Camp Sheridan, Montgomery. The Basom family Florence, Joseph, and James join a motor party with Elizabeth Hope and Seth Lewis heading to Cincinnati via Circleville.

Mrs. Gillette C. T. Moore Montgomery Ala Sergt. B. T. Gillette Ing Mrs. C. O. Moore Sergeant Tompkins Camp Sheridan Montgomery J. S. Basom Florence Joseph James Elizabeth Hope Seth Lewis Cincinnati Circleville Washington D. H Wellington Springfield Columbus

Athens Circle of Child's Conservation League Meets

The Athens Circle of the Child's Conservation League met Tuesday with Mrs. Charles DeMolet Jr. After the business session a social hour followed with knitting. Guests included Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Grimes Mrs. Robert Leofold and Dorothy Conner who entertained the children. The next meeting is June 25 with Mrs. Simon Brouwer and will include a picnic supper. All members and families are urged to attend.

Athens Child's Conservation League Charles DeMolet Jr League Chapman Grimes Robert Leofold Dorothy Conner Simon Brouwer

Mrs Hutchinson Hosts Park Place Reception

Mrs Hutchinson entertained at her Park Place home this afternoon from three to five o clock with a brilliant reception. Mrs Chidester and Mrs Ralph Benning greeted guests while Mrs I M Foster and Dena Irman Voigt assisted. Voigt Field daisies brightened the decor as seventy five guests called for a buffet luncheon.

Ph. M. Chidester Pittsburg F. M. Hutchinson Park Place Hutchinson Chidester Ralph Benning I. M. Foster Dena Irman Voigt Mary Poston Frances Foster Helen Goddard Marie Voigt

Kensington Morning Honor for Virginia Simpson Guest

Miss Helen McKay and Miss Lucile Coombs hosted a Kensington on the West Wing balcony in compliment to Miss Virginia Simpson of New Moorefield, the weekend guest. Twelve young women brought sewing and spent the morning with the honor guest, with a collation served and daisies decorating the porch.

Helen McKay Lucile Coombs West Wing Virginia Simpson New Moorefield Miss McKay

Germans Parade Allied Prisoners Through Rhine Towns

Geneva reports say American and British prisoners with French colonial troops recently captured by Germans are being paraded through Rhine town streets to impress local populations, with advices received in Basel from Strassburg.

Geneva Rhine Strassburg Basel

Flag raising in Lathrop features music and speakers

On Sunday at 10 o'clock a flag raising ceremony will be held in Lathrop. Music will be provided and bugle calls will accompany the event. Speeches are planned by I. M. Foster of Athens Rev Garrett of Broadwell and Prof Charles Miller of Amesville.

Lathrop Ohio I. M. Foster Athens Garrett Broadwell Charles Miller Amesville

Tracton Line Seeks Bio Increases and Higher Rates

Washington June 15 The Ohio Electric Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for increased fares to three cents a mile and higher class and commodity freight rates between its stations and connections, mirroring increases recently authorized by Director General McAdoo.

Washington Ohio Electric Railway Today Interstate Commerce Commission McAdoo

Will Punish Fish Killers for New Crime

Columbus Ohio June 15 James Heaver and Dr L H Ludwie Marietta Elmer Booth and Martin Harkins Zanesville arrested by the state fish and game department charged with dynamiting fish will also be charged by Federal officials with procuring explosives without a license Jasper 8 Kinslow government inspector stated today The penalty for this offense is 6000 dollar fine or a year in prison.

Columbus Ohio James Heaver L H. Ludwie Marietta Elmer Booth Martin Harkins Zanesville State Fish and Game Department Jasper Kinslow

Edward J Bush Found Dead Near Home

Edward J Bush aged 63 who had been missing since last Monday was found dead hanging from a tree limb near his Portsmouth Ohio home. He apparently tore his shirt into strips to make a rope before taking his life.

Portsmouth Ohio Edward J. Bush

Banks raise real estate loan rates in Toledo

In Toledo on June 14 banks announced an immediate hike in real estate loan interest from 6 percent to 7 percent. The move affects borrowers seeking property financing in the area.

Toledo

Radicals Under the Eye of Uncle Sam in Canton

Federal agents mingle with prominent Socialists at a Canton Ohio state convention. A visiting delegation to Alfred Wagenknecht and C. E. Ruthenberg at the county workhouse was refused entry as Thursday remained the only visiting day.

Canton Ohio Alfred Wagenknecht C. E. Ruthenberg

Government survey eyes raising volunteer pay to salaries

Washington June 14 a government survey considers paying the $1-a-year volunteers substantial salaries. The volunteers previously took nominal compensation under a law barring government service without pay.

Washington

Buchtel Mine 31 Flags Up With War Notes

Buchtel Ohio June 14 The men of mine 31 held a flag raising in fine weather Attendees included many ladies King's orchestra played Mrs J W Murphy of Orbiston raised the flag She has three brothers in the service two in France one in New York W T Evans gave the opening address Squire Donley spoke and Supt Sweezey delivered the closing remarks with wartime notes

Buchtel Ohio King’s Orchestra J. W. Murphy Orbiston France New York W. T. Evans Squire Donley Supt. Sweezey

Marriage exemptions narrowed under wartime draft rules

Washington outlines drastic draft rule changes: marriage cannot exempt from service except for men who came of age after June 5 1917 and married before Jan 15 1918. Local boards must reclassify cases and allow dependency claims for children born or unborn before June 9 1918.

Washington Congress Provost Marshal Crowder

War officers check registrants for recent marriages

Adjutant General George H. Wood seeks the number of the latest registrants who have married. A list from Probate Judge Phillips shows marriage licenses issued since March 1, 1918 for 13 individuals with ages 21 and dates ranging from 1917 to 1918.

George H. Wood Phillips Ralph ©. Peters Wm. Mingus Floyd B. Shafer Clarence Edgar Raymond Smith Charles W. Shockner Victor Orndorf Homer Harvey Bryan Watkins G. Frank Schiebohm Russel K. Cox Amsy F. Britts Clement McBride

First Class Graduates at College High School Commencement

The first annual commencement of John Hancock High School, part of Ohio University, was held in Ewing Hall with a college orchestra, reverent invocations, and speeches. Mabel Kenney spoke on Gallantry of France and the value of American aid, while Wilbur Emish traced liberty struggles through history to modern ideals. State Superintendent F B Pearson delivered the clas s address, urging striving for the highest and best, with diplomas awarded to named graduates before benediction.

John Hancock High School Ohio University Ewing Hall W. D. Stires Mabel Kenney France University of Paris Wilbur Earl Emish United States Israel Egypt England William of Patrick Henry F. B. Pearson Presbyterian Church Wm. EB. McVey Alston Hills Vinton A. Andrus Freda Marie Bowen Carl Charles Buck Wilbur Hart Emish Joseph Harold Giesecke Geraldine Coe Hope Anna Mabel Kenney Lora Marvel Kenney Claire Linton Frederick George Link Henry Wheatley Link Margeret Anna McGucken Mary Josephine McGucken Bessie Ann Mulligan Inez Catherine Ruth Ralph M. White W. D. Stiers

Peru Seizes German Vessels Interned at Callao

Peru's government through its military has taken possession of the German ships interned at Callao Peru, following its break in diplomatic relations with Germany last October over the sinking of Peruvian barks.

Peru Callao Lima Germany Brokse

Pershing Orders Safety Razors for Overseas Forces

General Pershing requests safety razors for AEF troops to ensure a clean shave. Alongside blades, soldiers will receive a toothbrush, comb, hairbrush, soap, and towels. He has not commented on Chaplin style mustaches, but a clean shave is said to boost vigor.

Pershing Charley Chaplin

Submarines Sunk in Atlantic Convoy Encounter

Letters from Wellesley College unit aboard a steamship say three submarines were sunk during a recent overseas voyage. The Virginian coast battle details describe a clash with a German U-boat near the Cape region, with heavy gun action and a quick Keemun retreat for quarantine.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Atlantic Virginia Keemunn

Hayes calls for united Republican effort to win the war

Columbus Ohio June 15 Will H Hayes Republican national chairman told the state Republican advisory and central committee that political parties must be kept out of war management. He outlined three aims to win the war pursue peace with victory and plan reconstruction while Senator Harding presided over the meeting. Officials weighed a large Ohio Republican primary rally amid mixed opposition.

Presa Columbus Will H. Hayes Republican Advisory and Central Committee United States Harding Hays Hayes Republican Party Ohio

Kindergarten Club Of Ohio University Takes Second Annual Truck Ride

The Kindergarten Club of Ohio University held its second annual truck ride starting at nine o'clock Thursday. They traveled through Sugar Creek Chauncey and The Plains with refreshments after the ride. Party members included Miss McLeod Miss Roberts Ruth Thomas Ethel Lewis Ada Hard Hazel McKinstry Florence Carr Frieda Meighen Ellen Weler Jane Evans and Edna Arundel. The Detroit post office now has 20 women mail carriers in service.

Ohio University Sugar Creek Chauncey The Plains Miss McLeod Miss Roberts Ruth Thomas Ethel Lewis Ada Hard Hazel McKinstry Florence Carr Frieda Meighen Ellen Weler Jane Evans Edna Arundel

Denver Officer G M Randall Dies At 76

Denver born Maj Gen G M Randall 76 retired died here today famed Indian fighter in army annals. He served in Civil and Spanish-American wars and was the first American military commander of Alaska. Burial will be in Zanesville Ohio.

Denver Col G. M. Randall Alaska Zanesville

Six Brothers Await Call As War Vets Father Notes Pedigree

J W Walker a Poca district farmer visiting Charleston reports one son in the National Army and six more registered awaiting call. He is father to 20 children, 16 of whom are living, as six brothers await orders.

Charleston W. Va J. W. Walker Poca National Army Walker

Cincinnati Markets Summary for Produce and Poultry

Market notes show eggs firm with prime firsts at 33 1 20 to 32 cents and 28 cents for firsts. Live poultry steady with fowls over four pounds at 26 1 2 cents per pound and broilers about 46 to 50 cents, with under 4 pounds lower.

Cattle and Hog Market Update From Cincinnati Sale

Cincinnati June 15 cattle receipts 557 with heavy steers around 14.00. calves market lower with extras at 16.50. Hog receipts 2588 with good packers and butchers at 16.65. Sheep receipts 860 with market slow and extras 9.26 to 12.50. lambs unchanged.

Cincinnati

Hog receipts climb as market rises in Chicago

Chicago reports hog receipts at 7 000 with the market 25 to 50 cents higher. Cattle totaling 3 000 and sheep 7 000 are active amid firmer prices.

Chicago

Market Futures Report From Toledo on June 15

The Toledo market lists cash corn at 1 60, oats 78 to 79, rye 1.90, clover 18.00, with Oct at 13.50 and AL sike at 12.00. Timothy priced at 3.60, Sept 4.27, and Oct and Dec at 4, with March at 4.20.

Toledo Timothy

Commodity futures quotes for corn oats and pork

The market report lists corn prices for June July and August at 1.45 1-4 1.47 with oats for June July and August at 76 70 7-8 and 65 6-8 and pork for July and September at 41.85 and 42 respectively.

Chicago

Columbus Hay Market Report

Timothy baled prices at Columbus Hay Market show No 1 timothy at 17.50 per unit and No 2 timothy at 16.00, with No 1 light mix ed at 17.00. The brief listing notes bid prices for baled hay in the area.

Timothy

Pittsburg Stock Market Report Cattle Steady Hog Prices Steady

Pittsburg Pennsylvania June 15 cattle market unchanged hogs show medium and heavy yorkers at 17.00 to 17.10 dollars light yorkers and pigs at 17.25 to 17.40 dollars the feel of the market remains steady with no significant price changes.

Pittsburg

Australian Drowns in Hast River Escape from Ship

Forty New York bound Anzacs leaped into the Hast River to visit Broadway after officers denied leave. Most returned safely to the vessel, but an 18 year old Australian drowned in the dash from the ship while escaping. The group had been held aboard for weeks without permission.

New York Broadway

Bricks of Cline's Ice Cream For Sunday Dinner

Butte Montana ore once deemed valueless now fetches $32 a ton. The report notes a surprising revival in local materials tied to Sunday meals and regional commerce.

Cline Butte Mont

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