Social News Briefs From Athens and Nearby
Miss Athens Snyder vacationing with relatives in Mansfield Ohio. Mrs L A Sprague recovering at 41 West Washington. Mr William Dr Cornell of Camp Sherman was Sunday guest of his mother on East State Street. Mrs Harriet Carr returned home from a month with Fred Foster family in Gallipolis. Captain W T Sprague of Camp Dodge Iowa arrived for a two week leave with family.
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William Dr. Cornell
Camp Sherman
William Cornell
Fast State Street
Harriet Carr
Mr. Fred Foster
Gallipolis
W. T. Sprague
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Private Millard Bryan Arrives Safely Overseas
Mrs. Millard Bryan of Athens R. D. 6 has received word that her husband Private Millard Bryan has arrived safely over sea.
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Millard Bryan
Athens R. D. 6
Local Social Notices from Millfield Area
Community brief listing visits and travel: Franklin D Carpenter in Pittsburg at grandfather Prof Evans for John Hancock School. Mrs L F Woodworth returns from Millfield with Mayor E C Woodworth and family. Harley Moler receives overseas news from Lieut Moter. Mrs Herbert Littler and son James back from Roseville with Mr and Mrs J H Patch. Meetings announced: W C T U Tuesday 2 PM with Mrs Roy Pilcher East Union St. Social Literary Club Tuesday 2:30 PM with Mrs W B Bartels. Lillie Class Tuesday 7 PM at Christian Church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Carpenter
Pittsburg
Evans
John Hancock
Columbus Woman to Return Home After Visit
Miss Beatrice Walsh of Columbus will return home Tuesday after a short visit with her sister Mrs. James Dyar. Mrs Dyar and her children Raymond and Albert will accompany Miss Walsh to Columbus for a visit.
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Beatrice Walsh
Columbus
James Dyar
Raymond
Albert
Telegram From Fort Sheridan Announces Clark Williarms Commissioned
Mrs. S M Williams receives telegram from her son Clark Williarms training at Fort Sheridan Ill for Structor of S A T C stating he has been commissioned as Second Lieutenant Among local mourners at the funeral of Mrs Horace Lawrence this afternoon were Mrs F White Mr and Mrs Albert Larson Mr and Mrs Larson Mrs Henry Brown and Mrs Sarah Lant of Coolville and others
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S. M. Williams
Clark Williarms
Fort Sheridan, Ill
Horace Lawrence
F. White
Albert Larson
Larson
Henry Brown
Sarah Lant
Coolville
Local residents plan brief midsummer trips to relatives
A. C. Jordan of Troy and Theodore Dean will vacation with their children in Columbus Upper Sandusky and Toledo before returning to Athens to visit relatives in Cheshire and Pt Pleasant. Prof. and Mrs. St Evans returned from six weeks in Cambridge Mass and Pittsburg Pa visiting their daughter Mrs Arthur H Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. G M Romine and two sons visit New Marshfield to spend days with Mrs Romine's parents Mr and Mrs J W Gibert. Mr Romine will take a show vacation from the city service department.
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Prof
Mrs. St. Evans
Rhys Evans
Cambridge
Mass
Pittsburg
Arthur H. Carpenter
G. M. Romine
New Marshfield
Hunters Take Early Start On Squirrel Open Season
Local hunters headed into the woods at dawn as rain blessed the opening of the squirrel season. The 16th fell on Sunday so activities began Monday under anticipated supervision. Clarence Reese and Deloss Wallace left Monday to join the OBU at Columbus with post arrival housing and army rules.
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Clarence Reese
Deloss Wallace
Columbus
Columbus Barracks
Gormley and Chavelier Enter Bliss Business College
Ralph Gormley and Horton Chavelier traveled to Columbus this morning and enrolled at Bliss Business College. They began classes and will study business subjects.
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Ralph Gormley
Horton Chevalier
Columbus
Bliss Business College
Inspector Hugh Gormley Spends Sunday at Home
State public works inspector Hugh Gormley stayed at his residence in this city Sunday. He had been stationed on a state project at Akron and returned to the city early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gormley
State Board of Public Works
Mr. Gormley
Akron
Jitney Operator Purchases Ten Passenger Studebaker Bus
J. W. Wheatley who runs a jitney line between this city and Hunterdon bought a ten passenger Studebaker bus for the business. He and John Crawford Jr. traveled to Columbus today to drive the new car through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wheatley
Hunterdon
Studebaker
John Crawford, Jr
Columbus
Albany Democrat on Liquor Board Member Engages in City Business
Frank Lowther of Albany, a Democratic member of the County Liquor License Board, transacted business in the city Saturday afternoon.
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Frank Lowther
Albany
County
Morgan County Woman Loses Satchel on Saturday
While shopping in this city Mrs. Lucy Fitch of Morgan County lost a hand satchel containing at least 200 dollars War Savings Stamps and valuable papers. She did not miss it until a short distance out of town on her way home and returned to town but the valuables were not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Fitch
Morgan County
Speeding motorists threaten fatal crash on highway
Fast driving between this city and Trimble nearly caused a serious accident Saturday evening. Two southbound cars raced, one skidding past a slower vehicle and another side swiping a car it tried to pass. A northbound car escaped harm by pulling far to the side. Authorities may enforce stricter speed rules along the road.
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Trimble
Eddie Polo in The Bull's Eye Seventeenth Episode
At the Original Theater tonight Eddie Polo stars in The Bull's Eye seventeenth episode with Universal weekly and comedy. Tomorrow Charlie Chaplin appears in The Champion a play meant to amuse audiences.
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Eddie Polo
Athens Encampment Meeting Notice
Athens Encampment No. 175 calls all members to attend. One candidate in the Golden Rule Degree named J. A. Brown serves as Chief Patriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. A. Brown
Former State Football Man Shot to Death
Joe H. Tilton, 43, a former Ohio State football star, was shot five times by William Walters. Walters told police he had been injured July 4 in Floodwood Athens County, spent time in hospital, then learned his wife was involved with Tilton.
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United Press
Columbus
Joe H. Tilton
Ohio State
William Walters
Walters
Floodwood
Athens
Tilton
Ensign Catchpole Killed in Seaplane Accident
Ensign Harry T. Catchpole of 1674 Amherst Street Buffalo New York was killed yesterday in a seaplane accident off Cape May New Jersey the Navy Department announced. No details were given.
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Ensign Catchpole
Washington
Ensign Harry T. Catchpole
Amherst Street
Buffalo
New York
Cape May
N. J
Navy Department
Jesse James Pleads Guilty in Athens Case
Millard Jesse James was arrested in Athens on Saturday night and brought before the mayor. He pleaded guilty and received a $5 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Jesse” James
Athens
Athens Rural School Board Advances District Programs
The Athens rural school board meets to advance improvements including using Rock Riffle as a rural community center, erecting a shop at White Hall as a one teacher Rural Model school, and personnel changes with Miss Watson to Mechanicsburg and Miss Frans to Plains. Supt. Vernon backs Salem as a first grade rural school. patron donations support Rock Riffle and White Hall work.
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Board of Education
Athens Rural School District
White Hall
Athens Township
8. K. Mardis
Miss Watson
Miss Blume
Mechanicsburg
the Plains
Lucy Frans
Amesville
Miss Kern
Washington, D. C
A. H. Vernon
Salem School
Miss Beckman
Rock Riffle
Enrollment surge at The Plains School shows growth
Opening week enrollment at The Plains School rises sharply from 1917 levels with about 200 students in grades seven nine by mid week. Sixth grade jumps from fifteen to forty three, Junior High grades lead the gains as the school expands with a unit plan, departmental teaching, and expanded subjects including music drawing manual training and domestic science.
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the Plains School
Plains Junior High
Athens County
the Plaine School
State Department
Plains
Wiser Use of Resources Urged for Nation
The Federal Reserve Board renews its plea for efficient resource use and calls for the nation to consume 24 billion dollars less than it produces next year. This requires saving 6 billion dollars more than last year, leaving two options: boost production or sharply cut consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
America
Americans Abused by German Prison Camp Guards
United States prisoners in German camps endure harsh treatments, with reports of withheld parcels, poor wound care, and cruel punishments behind the front. Evidence cites enforced isolation, lack of clothing, and delays in nursing aid, while British prisoners relay similar distress and fear of reprisals.
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The
Hague
New York Times
Germany
Somme
Bonn
Minden
America
Poet Rejected as Soldier in Buffalo Marine Office
Burt Gibbs entered the Buffalo recruiting office shouting that he wished to fight for democracy. He bowed and offered his poem filled plea while proclaiming his fame. The Marine corps deemed him physically unfit and rejected the enlistment.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United States Marine Corps
Burt Gibbs
Gibbs
Prithee
Call for 29 016 colored men to military service
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a call for 29 016 colored men qualified for general military service. They will entrain from September 25 to 27 at designated depots and assemblies.
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United Press
Washington
Bond Subscriptions Drive U S Economy Forward
Washington special notes that large government bond sales have boosted prosperity. The public buys five billion in bonds, providing a ready market for production and sustaining money circulation. Subscriptions translate to credit transfers, linking private spending to federal financing and economic growth.
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Washington, D. C
Mfny
Congress
Uncle Sam
Smile and Work for Liberty Bonds in Wartime Spirit
A wartime editorial urges the public to maintain cheer and resolve as sacrifice and thrift support the nation. It praises soldiers marching to duty and calls on citizens to smile while saving, investing in Liberty Bonds, and enduring hardships for freedom.
Farmers pledge to buy Liberty Bonds in next campaign
Farmers across Ohio commit to purchasing Liberty Bonds amid criticism of slackers. State Grange branches and most Farmers' Institutes have adopted resolutions pledging full participation at the upcoming offering.
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Columbus
State Grange
Man Trades Bond for Stock Hopes for New Deal Pact
The fragment states a man exchanging a Liberty Bond for a share of stock believes perseverance could lead to a future that earns him the state housing allotment valued at $25.
Little Journey to Room 48 Athens Hotel on Dr Blankner Visit
Two week session in Room 48 at the Athens Hotel with Dr Frederick Blankner features talks on stomach liver kidneys and other ailments plus a painless tooth extraction method. The notice urges readers to visit before September 24 and lists several local references praising his care.
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Athens Hotel
Frederick Blankner
Dr Blanker
Blankner
Blankners
Dr. Blankner
Blanrer
H. M. Slaybach
R. D
Mr. Slaybach
Hall
Edmund Leighty
R. D. No
Judge Dye
Galway Castle Torpedoed with Heavy Civilian Casualties
British steamer Galway Castle of 7988 tons was torpedoed and sunk. About 1000 aboard, more than 800 saved, 189 missing including 120 passengers and 33 crew. ninety third class passengers, all women and children, lost. The ship drifted two days in lifeboats under a captain and volunteers.
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London
Galway Castle
Uner
Coal hauler Lloyd Sullivan tops mine work record
Lloyd Sullivan of Buchtel Ohio claims the highest coal haul inside the Athens and Hocking Coal mine at New Pittsburg. In a 7% hour shift he moved 211 tons with a horse and asks who can beat it while promoting wartime effort and asking what others are doing.
Silk Crepe Blouse Inspires Elegant Fashion Piece
A silk crepe blouse in deep rose with hand painted batik turquoise accents is described. Short sleeves feature silver bead tassels and edged charms, pairing with chiffon or metal cloth skirts for versatile wear.
Local Creameries Set Price Averages This Week
Local creameries report sour cream at 64 cents and sweet cream at 17 percent testing, with testing noted as 17 per cent. Prices reflect weekly market figures and milk product quality testing.
Pittsburg Livestock Prices Fall on Mixed Cattle and Hogs
Pittsburg Pa September 16 cattle receipts 126 cars with top bids 18.00 to 19.00 per cwt. Sheep and lambs 16 cars prime wethers 12.25 to 13.00 and spring lambs 10.00 to 18.00. Hogs 60 cars market lower with prime heavy 20.75 to 21.26 and pigs 18.00 to 20.50. stags 13.50 to 14.50.
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Pittsburg
Choice
Market Summary of Cincinnati Cattle and Hog Receipts
Cincinnati Sept 16 meat market reports show cattle receipts 3700 with prices 13.00 to 17.50, hogs 4000 with good packer and butcher demand at 20.60, sheep 0 with lambs at 18.90, market levels varied and extras noted.
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Cincinnati
Market quotes for corn oats and pork in Chicago
Chicago prices show corn at 1.55 percent for September and 1.63 for October. Oats quoted 0.71 for September and 0.72 for October. Pork prices listed at 39.00 for September and 39.40 for October.
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Chicago
Lil
Grain Prices Reported in Toledo Market
Toledo grain prices list closes with corn cash 61.66 oats 72. Rye 1.59 barley 1.05 Alsike futures Oct 17.75 Dec 22.50 Timothy new 5.75 old 5.15 Oct 5.60.
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Toledo
Ohio
Salvation Army Seeks War Purpose for Poll Tax
Wichita Salvation Army solicitors collect poll tax receipts from businessmen and others following a Kansas Supreme Court ruling that some cities need not levy the tax. Receipts will be presented to city officials when refunds are issued to fund overseas war work.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas Supreme Court
Salvation Army
Ohioan Lieut Col Bri. J. Atkinson Leads Famous Regiment
Lieut. Col. Bri. J. Atkinson an Ohioan formerly of this city commands the renowned gas and flame regiment of the United States Army. Recently promoted from major, he is among the youngest officers to hold such a high rank. He is stationed at Fort Meyer, Virginia. A new combination tooth saw performs cross cutting, ripping and mitering for rougher construction work.
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Canton
Bri. J. Atkinson
United States
Atkinson
Fort Meyer
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Mansfield
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West Washington, Street
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E. C. Woodworth
Millfield
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James
Roseville
J. H. Patch
Roy Pilcher
East Union Street
H. M. Taylor
Mr. Charles Taylor
Chillicothe
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Long Island
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