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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
7
In a May 27 1918 letter from France Orland of Co C 166 U S Inf writes to sister Lucy Sams in this city. He recalls guarding and sleeping in the trenches during hard days of rain and long guard duties while hoping the war will end within a year so he can return home. He notes he is well fed and sends love to all.
The Mohican Presbyterian church youth group opens rehearsals for its third annual minstrel show to be presented in summer school. New pep music and up to date jokes headline the program. Training sessions meet at the high school assembly hall Wednesday at seven, with Miss Swaim assisting the boys.
Commissioner Saltzgaber announces the 1918 act amending the 1912 Sherwood law sets new monthly pensions from 30 to 40 dollars based on service length and age. Automatic increases apply to eligible pensioners. others must file under the May 11 1912 act to receive benefits. A special unit will process cases, but July 4 payouts at higher rates are impractical. No attorney fees are allowed.
A dress pattern description notes satin silk crepe gabardine serge and broadcloth fabrics as suitable. Fronts finished with vest portions. Skirt measures 2 3/4 yards at the foot, gathered over sides and back, sleeve shaping is new. Pattern cut in seven sizes from bust 34 to 46 inches and requires 6 1/8 yards of 36 fabric.
James Maxwell 75 a Civil War veteran of Company L 92nd O V I died at his home on Haat Mill street from Brights disease. Funeral at Clarks Chapel 10 am Wednesday. He leaves an wife four children sister trio and a well known family near Clarks Chapel. He served three years in the Civil War and was a comrade of Rev. M B Cooley who will preach.
The 211 local No 1531 plans a June 23 afternoon flag-raising on Sugar Creek hillside with Old Glory and a service flag. The Canaanville and Ladies Bands provide music, refreshments support the Red Cross, and speakers are being sought. Some members serve in France with Rainbow Division. event aims to boost home loyalty.
Agnes SK Foley has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Emily Helen Fink late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated June 1, 1918. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of said County. 6-3-3-0.t.w.
Charles Glenn files for divorce in Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio case No 116111. Hearing set for on and after July 25 1918. Attorney W B Bartell represents plaintiff.
Athens residents are invited to the Athens State Hospital Training School for Nurses commencement at 8 p m tomorrow in the hospital chapel. Five graduates will receive diplomas Alta Henrietta Anderson Alice Brown Cora A Thompson Fannie Odessa Pickens and Mary Anna Watts. The program includes an overture hospital orchestra invocation solo a address to graduates class prophecy comments violin solo presentation of diplomas Benediction. The faculty lists Dr O O Fordyce superintendent Dr R B Bushong Dr F A Osborn J R Crawley Genevieve G Crawley Florence G Terrill Agnes D Devlin.
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that the United States must raise enlisted personnel from 87 000 to 181 485 to man new warships. Admiral Benson and Rear Admiral Palmer detailed why upgrades are vital for offensive and defensive readiness amid expanding destroyer squadrons in European waters.
Sealed proposals seek sale of bonds by the Clerk of the Buchtel Village District School Board Athens County Ohio. Bonds total 8600.00 with seven bonds of 600000 and one of 100.00, bearing 5 percent interest, due in Nelsonville Ohio. Bidder must present a certified check and bid by May 1 1918 with details and conditions as listed.
Notice of sale in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. The real estate described lies in Lot 12, Town 12, Range 16, containing five and one hundredths acres. The sale is set for 1 o clock in the afternoon on a date in May 1918.
An advertisement for MR AUTO OWNER offers a carbon remover product. The blurry line notes a Farmington New Mexico contact and claims guaranteed automobile cleaning effects. The snippet mentions power and overnight operation and references Mr J W Cox.
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