Social News Briefs From Local Churches and Visits
Mr and Mrs Sam Sommer return from Cincinnati visit and Miss Elizabeth Nelson and Miss Mae Poston come back from Nelsonville. The Christian Endeavor Society hosts a 7 PM reception at the church basement. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 PM in the church parlors. the Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 30 PM. Mr and Mrs A B Scott summoned to Parkersburg West Virginia due to the illness of Mrs Scott’s mother Mrs E W Leget, 84, at Mrs L F Krapps home. Mr and Mrs T W Craig and Iron Thomas with Mrs C M Roe return home from Oakland Maryland by motor. Craig to accompany them Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Nelson
Mae Poston
Nelsonville
Miss Poston
Henry Poston
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church
A. B. Scott
Parkersburg
W. Va
E. W. Leget
T. W. Craig
Little Iron Thomas
Higley Study Circle Opens Season With Active Plans
The Higley Study Club held its first meeting of the season with Mrs. George A. Coe as hostess. President-elect Mrs. Treadley outlined club work and stressed cooperation while topics on current events sparked lively discussion. Mrs. Richeson presented a paper on women’s roles in the war and conservation efforts, including peach seed conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley
Higley Study Club
George A. Coe
Treadley
James Whitcomb Riley
L. L. Deissie
Western Front
Fordyce Stewart
J. J. Richeson
Social Literary club studies France in annual meeting
Ll. C. To Study France reports the Social Literary club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. W. B. Bartels home. New president Mrs. W. Eler introduced by Mrs. H. A. Hatch. Officers named: vice president Mrs. W. Peters recording secretary Mrs. P. E. Hixson corresponding secretary Mrs. Clarence Roach treasurer Mrs. Robert Woodworth. Members shared current events and papers on Early French History and a Map Talk of France with musical solos by Mrs. C. C. Millikan and others. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
W. B. Bartels
H. A. Hatch
W. Eler
W. &. Peters
P. E. Hixson
Clarence Roach
Robert Woodworth
Hatch
Fred McKay
J. Maurice Hyde
C. C. Millikan
H. W. Cotner
B. M. Covert
Bartele
L. A. Amrine
Columbus
Knights of Pythias Conclave Meeting Notice
Special Conclave of Athens Commandery No 15 K P meets Thursday at 7 00 p m All Knights to attend Work in the order of the Red Cross Commander Fred M Hutchinson Recorder J A Palmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Commandery
Thursady
Order of the Red Cross
Fred M. Hutchinson
J. A. Palmer
Community notes from Athens area updates and move dates
A lengthy column lists visits and movements of local residents including Mrs. C A Wiseman and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Shumate, Beulah Keihl, Harry Coleman and family, Rev. O W Smith, Lieut B G Chapman, R H Bean, Mildred Rice, and others. Moves include Nichols to Presbyterian parsonage and Homer Rodehaver to Athena. Rev. Smith to Ironton. local social calls and a near accident involving Dallas Lockhart after a car strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wiseman
Athenge
J. C. Stewart
F. K. Colemand
Columbus
Mary Pearcy
Berea
W. Va
Amy Cornes
Ellis Shumate
Athene
O. W. Smith
Beulah Keihl
C. C. Calvert
Harry Coleman
Billie
Callie Brown
Coolville
J. B.’ Lawrence
Kate Hambel
Roger
Athens
M. I. Woodard
Portsmouth
B. G. Chapman
Camp Tobyhanna
F. W. Chapman
R. H. Bean
Mildred Rice
Stewart, R. D
R. W. Finsterwald
Nichols
Marietta
Presbyterian Parsonage
Homer Rodehaver
Athena
U. B
Ironton
J. D. Dixon
Nina Puller
BH. W. Spence
Eleanor
Nettie Spence
R. D
C. J. Bean
Perry Harper
Cincinnati
Little Dallas Lockhart
H. B. Lockhart
Phillips
Richwood
Ohio
Weather and local notes from Sharpeburs Ohio region
Good rains have benefited farms with growing pastures and hopeful crops if frost stays away. Local updates include Strode and Caldwell families at the McConnelsville Fair, Burns in Nelsonville, Dille returning from Columbus to help on the farm, Lawrence buying a farm near Bartlett, Burgess Randall visiting relatives, and several locals visiting Frank Bardin and Myron Kenney households. Rose Cook visiting Dayton, Mr Cook abroad in wartime, and school officials Root and Dinsmoor touring schools. Floyd Grimes reports being overseas with 84th Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strode
Charles Caldwell
Burns
Nelsonville
Ernest Dille
Columbus
Harry Lawrence
Iowa
James Love
Bartlett
Burgess Randall
George Fawcett
Frank Bardin
Rose Cook
Dayton
Myron Kenney
Cook
Root
Dinsmoor
Floyd Grimes
Floyd Grimes Is That He Is Overseas. His Address Is 84Th Division Co. C
Inf. A. E. FP
Rabies Claims Debunked in Australia New Zealand
A historical note asserts Scandinavian nations rarely see mad dog cases while Australia and New Zealand claim they have never recorded a rabies case. The statement highlights regional disease absence and contrasts claims across regions.
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Scandinavian
Australia
New Zealand
Cincinnati Cattle Market Report Sees Steady Prices
CINCINNATI Ohio Sept 19 Cattle receipts 1400 with shippers paying 13.00 to 16.60 and market steady extra 17.50 to 18.00. Hogs receipts 3500 with market lower and good grade packers and butchers at 20.10. Sheep receipts 1000 and market steady with extras 10.75 to 11.00. Lambs steady with extras 18.50 to 18.75.
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Ohio
Hogs Prices Fall at Pittsburg Livestock Market
Pittsburg on September 19 reports hog receipts at 25 cars with a lower market. Prime heavy quoted around 29.40 down through mediums 20.65 to 20.76, heavy and light workers 20.65 to 20.75 and 20.00 to 20.25. Pigs 20.00 to 20.25, roughs 17.50 to 18.50, stags 13.50 to 14.00.
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Pittsburg
Grain prices steady in Toledo cash markets
On September 19 in Toledo Ohio the corn cash price stood at 65 cents per bushel and oats at 0.74 dollars per bushel. Rye quoted cash at 1.59 dollars. clover and alstime prices for various futures shown. timothy prices listed for new and old contracts with September and March figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Chicago Grain Futures Prices Report
Chicago grain brief lists corn and oats futures with September October and November contracts. Prices shown include Corn Sept 1.54 and Oct 1.62 with Nov 1.49, Oats Sept 0.72 Oct 0.73 and Nov 0.74, Paris Sept 49.50 Oct 41.10 Nov 41.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Onts
Paris
Bulgarians Seek Help From Hun Armies In Macedonia
United Press reports Bulgaria asked Germany and Austria for reinforcements to repel an Allied offensive in Macedonia. The Central Powers said they would consider the request but could not commit now, while negotiations continued for sending Turkish army corps into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Amsterdam
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Macedonia
Cologne
Picnic and visits span several towns in Nelsonville area
A large Nelsonville group enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Hocking Grove with numerous family members. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Hoch, Mr. and Mrs. Figley, and Miss Mattie Grimes. Travel via motor took them to Zanesville, Wheeling, Maryland and Pittsburgh, with many local relatives hosting and visiting in between.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Chas Nelson
Ralph Tarks
Margaret Nelson
Nelsonville
Hocking Grove
Hoch
Howard Figley
Chauncey
Mattie Grimes
Agnes Davis
W. Bulock
Columbus
Nora Graves
Zanesville
Wheeling
Maryland
Pittsburg
Vera Whitlatch
Wilma
Chas. Olson
Ray Barker
West Virginia
Ed Barker
James Burchfield
Poston
Harper Matheny
Cincinnati
Lydia Beachout
Flora McHarg
Ray Moore
Camp Sherman
Chas. Moore
White Hall
No.10
the Plains School
Moore
No. 19
New England
Amesville
Grant Michael
Russell McHarg
Myron Rizer
Derrell Moore
Irene Gabriel
Athens
Inventor Patents Folding Trellis With Multiple Forms
An inventor has patented a folding trellis that can be arranged in several forma and extended or contracted as desired.
Ohio University Reopens Registering ROTC to Train Officers
About 789 students enrolled at Ohio University as the office reopened with 196 in the ROTC record. Several men, some from Fort Sheridan, wear R O T C collars and return on furlough, with plans to enter officer training camps within months. Coach Banks moves to Drake University as athletic director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Cable
U. S. Army
Navy
Fort Sheridan
Iichois
Henry Wheatley Link
John ©. Zeigler
Charles L. Woodworth
Banks
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Drake University
Ohio
Clark Williams
John Williams
Jack Galbraith
Jesse F. Dateman
Perry
Paul F. Shadrach
Weekend Guests and Travel Notes Across Carbondale
Carbondale scenes include relatives visiting Logan and Saint Cloud visitors from Pieda Doolittle returning to St. Cloud Minnesota after summer with local parents. Guests include Prank Purgreon Rowena Enderlin and Harmon of Chillicothe with Enderlin family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daugherty
Logan
Pieda
Jeasie
Lottie Doolittle
St. Cloud
Mla
Prank Purgreon
Misa Rowena Enderlin
Mra. Harmon
Chillicothe
Prestiey Enderlin
Misees
Gladys Partlow
Doras Nye
Athens
Harry Kelley
Mayd Moshier
Finn
Ruecell Branscomb
Clarence Featherstone
Eens
New Invention at Port Royal Marines Station Bazooka Unveiled
A new Marine invention called a bazooka is described at Port Royal as a simple device made from two gas pipes and a funnel. The article notes the bazooka’s striking effect and mentions the Marine Corps Jazz Band as the only unit worldwide to boast one.
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Port Royal 8. C
Marine Corps
Powdered putty colored and mixed with water invented
A new powdered putty has been developed that can be colored as needed and activated by mixing with water before use. The invention promises easy preparation and customizable shades for construction and finishing projects.
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Social News
Sam Sommer
Bessie M.gorsiene
Stouteville
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Ll. C
Alice Stevens
North Lancaster
Guysville
Sharpeburs
Clyde Shaver
Downington
Bean
Charlies Bean
Alice Mendenhall
Cline’s
C. A. Mandenhall
Emma Woodyard
Jacksonville
Charles Bean
Cannis Bails
J. B. Woodyard
Joe Haning
Harley Russ
Pomeroy
Burlingham
Sharps School
Red Cross
Hildren
Waelters
Carbondale
John Thomas
Clifton Grace
Bischof, Brady and Others
F. L. Preston Company
Kupres
Koppenheimer
Scott Haney CO
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