Social News Notes From Lima and Nearby
Miss Zella Foster ends visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lash Sr. and returns to Lima. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Robinett of Coffeeville Kansas visit Mrs. O. L. Johnson and family. Mrs. Lydia Brown visits sister in Gallipolis. Mrs. Conrad Josten and daughter Marie go to Wellston for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George McHenry return from ten days with relatives in Cleveland Washington D C and New Holland. Russell Fuller, Naval Aviation chief quartermaster, returns to Washington D C after visit home. Lieut W H Vorbau visits from Camp Oglethorpe Ga with wife at Hearn home. Mrs. Claudia Dinsmore and Miss Effie Bean return after a week in country with Miss Bean’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Foster
Mrs. E. R. Lash Sr
Lima
Lydia Brown
Gallipolis
Samuel Henke
Conrad Josten
Miss Marie
Wellston
George McHenry
Cleveland
Washington, D. C
New Holand
Russell Fuller
Naval Aviation
Washington D. C
Lillian Fulller
Washington
Bureau of Engines
W. H. Vorbau
Camp Oglethorpe, Ga
Claudia Dinsmore
Upper Arlington
Columbus
Effie Bean
Miss Bean
F. P. Dinsmore
Dinsmore
New Marshfield
Edna Swan Takes Teaching Post in Chillicothe Schools
Miss Edna Swan travels to Chillicothe Monday to begin a teaching position in the public schools. The Woman's Relief Corps plans a sewing session at the Red Cross Rooms at seven tonight and urges all members to attend. Mrs. Ed. McQuade and her two children from New Straitsville visit Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Swan
Chillicothe
Woman's Relief Corps
Red Cross
Ed. McQuade
New Straitsville
Thomas Watkins
Local residents visit relatives and travel for work
Mrs Linnie McKinley of Parkersburg and Mrs Leona Potter of Muses Bottom visit Mr and Mrs J C Swan. Dr and Mrs Robert Studer host guests from Chillicothe Findlay and Frankfort. Mr O L Morrison and Grace Cook depart for Florence Alabama for munition plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie McKinley
Parkersburg
W. Va
Leona Potter
Muses Bottom
J. C. Swan
Robert Studer
R. H. Studer
Chillicothe
Clara
O. L. Morrison
Grace Cook
Florence
Alabama
Morrison
Clark and Gleason United in Marriage at Saint Pauls
Miss Jane Clark and Mr John F Gleason wed Saturday at Saint Pauls Catholic Church with Miss Alice Clark and James Ferrell as attendants. The groom leaves for Camp Sherman Chillicothe. bride to reside with her parents Mr and Mrs John Clark in Ath ens. Both well known with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Clark
John F Gleason
Saint Paul's Catholic Church
Father Berry
Alice Clark
James Ferrell
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
John Clark
Athens
R. D
John F. Gleason
Hoisington Wenzell Nuptials Announced in Philadelphia
Mrs FE C Wenzell of East Chestnut Street announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Ensign Harold Hoisington of Columbus Ohio. The ceremony occurred July 11 at a relative’s home in Philadelphia. The bride, Ohio University alumna 1917, is Alpha Gamma Delta. the groom Beta Theta Pi member, formerly Athens High 1913 and Ohio University 1917. He served in the military since the war declaration with three France trips aboard the President Lincoln before training at Massachusetts Tech. The couple will reside with her parents this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. Wenzell
East Chestnut Street
Helen
Harold Hoisington
Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Lancaster High School
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Hoisington
France
Lincoln
Massachusetts Tech
Tom Family Hosts Formal Chicken Dinner Reunion
Mr and Mrs Wil Tom hosted a family reunion and chicken dinner at 355 West State Street. Attendees included Nancy Tom and family of Athens Elmer Tom and Carl Fay and Fay Alva Tom Nancy Reba and Raymond Strahl Naomi Earl Tom from Chicago Jessie Janis and others. One daughter D C Wooster of Marion Indiana was absent. Guests Chas Smith and Leona Masters also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Tom
West State Street
Tom
Nancy Tom
Alva Tom
Fay
Elmer Tom
Carl
Athens
Adam Tom
Nancy
Reba
John Strahl
Raymond
Naomi
Earl Tom
Chicago
Jessie
Janis
D. C. Wooster
Marion Indiana
Chas. Smith
Leona Masters
Ohio Grants 573 Registrants for Sept 19 Service
Ohio selects 573 of 7725 white registrants with grammar school education for general military service to be called Sept 19. Of these, 110 go to Akron University, 350 to Ohio Mechanical Institute, Cincinnati, and 103 to Toledo University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Akron University
Ohio Mechanical Institute
Cincinnati
Toledo University
Light is a new rubber coated balloon fabric
A novel balloon fabric named Light uses rubber coating in three thicknesses, achieving a weight under five ounces per square yard. The material promises lighter envelopes while maintaining strength for high altitude or sport balloons.
Germans Shoot Down Six Balloons Behind Front Lines
An Associated Press report from British Royal Flying Corps observers behind the lines describes six balloons shot down in one descent, with parachute escapes and a fatality at another station. The account recalls fires, Albatross fighter attacks, and shell shock among crew after a dangerous ascent.
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France
Royal Flying Corps
Associated Press
Terra Firma
Cer
Ens
Otary
German Prisoners Escape From Camp Sherman
Two German prisoners escaped from the stockade at Camp Sherman while working in a corn field near Chillicothe. They traveled about three miles before being captured by military police, ending the escape this day in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Chillicothe
Fifty Fifty Rule Change In Wheat Use Proclaimed
Effective September 1 the new eight to twenty rule requires substitutes equal to one fourth the weight of wheat flour purchased. Victory Mixed flour blends with barley corn or rye are defined and sold without substitutes at regulated prices.
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United States Food Administration
Victory
United States
Bankers May Seek Deferment From Army Service
Washington September 5. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced bankers and others in essential employment may apply for exemption claiming their work is necessary to the nation. Men in Red Cross and similar organizations and those in public health may also be deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Red Cross
German Crown Prince Says War Is About Existence
United Press dispatch from Berlin quotes the German Crown Prince saying the war is one of annihilation by the enemy, but Germany intends to hold its own, not be vanquished, and fight for existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Amsterdam
Berlin
Cline Ice Cream Offers Nickel Return for Empty Packers
The Cline Ice Cream Company will pay five cents for every empty packer returned to its plant on Thursday and Friday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline Ice Cream Company
Enroll Doctors Urged for Volunteer Medical Service Corps
Washington outlines a plan by Dr. Franklin Martin to enroll every legally qualified physician including women in a volunteer corps. The system classifies doctors not yet in service to match needs with minimal hardship, with four tentative classes and civilian service recognition. State boards will screen applicants and forward recommendations to the central governing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin Martin
General Medical Board
Council of National Defense
Martin
United States
Army
Navy
Cive
Centra
Hail Hail the Gang's All Here In France Arrival
Gary Indiana notes greet arriving American troops in France as thousands of 1918 tourists enter the country. French children sing the familiar refrain “Hail hail the gang's all here” learned from early expeditionary forces. The line passes from one contingent to the next as they arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
France
Take 60 Huns Without Shot Near Vesie Front
Sixty Prussian machine gunners were captured by American forces near Fismette north of Fismes without firing a shot. The prisoners, from a company in line less than a month, reportedly planned surrender at the first opportunity. Americans say the Prussians deserted their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesie
Fismette
Fismes
Time Tables Are Popular on the Steam Road
In Portland a machinist from the road house asks for the new employees time table. The train master notes every railroad worker from engine wipers to superintendent desires the United States Railroads Employees Time Table to show they are serving Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Road House
Jim Hill
United States Railroads
Uncl
Fisherman Finds Gem Inside River Clam Near Stevens Point
George Platt of Lake City Minnesota while fishing on the Wisconsin river nine miles from Stevens Point pulled a clam and found a pearl valued at about 500 dollars by jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Wis
Wisconsin River
George Platt
Lake City
Minn
London Scientist Reveals Glass Surface Oxidation Lens Breakthrough
A London scientist finds that oxidizing glass surfaces reduces reflection, enabling lenses that transmit more light than standard lenses. The advancement promises brighter optics and clearer vision for optical devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yanks Blocked Drive Near Chateau Thierry in June Fight
A Navy Department released eyewitness letter from a Marine officer describes American divisions including the marine brigade defending near Chateau Thierry during early June. The account details French withdrawal, American rifle and machine gun fire, and a crucial stand that helped halt German advances, with named acts of courage and key actions around Belleau Wood Bouresches and subsequent advances through June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chateau- Thierry
Marine Brigade
Navy Department
Barnett
Paria
Thomas Holcomb
la Vaie Chatel
Champtilon
Lucy-le- Bocage
Belleau Wood
Sibley
Sixth Marine Regiment
Holcomb
Robertson
Bouresches
Duncan
Osborne
Dunlavy
Timmerman
Hughes
Overton
Rock Plateau
Ballamy
Midcomb
Labor Urges Immediate Peace Talks and Representation
Derby, England, Sept. 4. The Labor Congress adopted resolutions calling the British government to start negotiations for peace to end German occupation of France and Belgium. The congress also demanded labor representation at the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
England
France
Belgium
Labor Congress
Congress
Labor
War Industress Board Orders Mail Subscriptions Only
The War Industress Board bans mailing to unpaid subscribers and ends phone orders. Renew before expiration to avoid missing issues. watch your paper label for status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industress Board
New Coal Spraying Process Melts Ashes in Boilers
A newly devised method sprays pulverized coal directly into steamship boiler fire boxes. The intense heat melts the ashes, causing them to run away from the work area. The development promises cleaner, more efficient combustion and reduced buildup in boiler passages.
Record of Ward Family War Service in North Carolina
Sheriff R H Edwards reports John Ward of Goldsboro has thirteen sons in the Ninth and Tenth U S cavalry and seventeen daughters doing war work. Ward, born April 1 1886, has four wives and a record of many children including quadruplets. Of the sons in service seven come from the first wife, five from the second, and one from the present wife. One son served and now lives in Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
John Ward
Goldsboro
United States Cavalry
R. H. Edwards
Wayne County
Ward
Edwards
Wilson, N
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