American Flyers Hear About Airmen In Service
A report from Sergeant Darby Kenyon details American airmen in service and a return to his hometown this week. A local program included a vocal concert led by Mrs Florence Bennett and an Army band performance. A letter from Verneal France describes work after a 15 day absence and hope to return to duty. Boston Whites note mud conditions and a new wall in town as well as reports of French soldiers and ground actions near harvest time.
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la J. Darby Kenyon
Bussey
Fiorence Bennett
U. S
VonSteuton
Verneal
France
Boston
York
Marest
Dan
Altius
Agua
Clarence H. Leu
YANKS XMAS IN FRANCE AND FARM NOTICE
Daily entry recounts Christmas in France with tree decorating gifts and a full dinner. It notes rainy week, a field trip soaking clothing, and bringing home a horse for display. Also mentions a Father and Sons banquet planned for February with attendance notes.
Guard Duty and Christmas in a World War II Era Letter
Soldier Clarence Leu writes from Europe describing guard duty on the Luxemburg border, sightseeing a manor and church, and a Christmas aboard a base with meals and gifts. He shares news of friends, a front line past Verdun and St. Mihiel, and reflections on home in Fulton County while detailing camp life and a church mission note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivate
Clarence Hi
Lew
Fayette
Luxemburg
Doess
France
Belgium
Germany
Bat
Will Lay Water Mains In Wauseon Council Meets
City council discussed securing a permanent water supply with Ian Camp Company of Indianapolis and local representatives. Van Camp Company seeks a franchise to lay mains from their South Avenue well to their plant in Newcomer addition, to provide direct water for cooling milk and factory needs. Expert W. J. Sherman is conducting surveys and will report. no water shortage currently in Wauseon.
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Ian Camp Company
Indianapolis
Tehemeers
Theseen
Lvny
Watt
Ges
Air Ipes
South Avenue
van Camp Company
van Ip Soman
W. J. Sherman
Toledo
Wauseon
Ford
Wauseon Lumber Company
Hinman Milking Machine convention held in Wauseon
A convention of Hinman Milking Machine distributors gathered in Wauseon with A. V. Hinman and R. L. Hinman of Onida New York presiding. Represented states include Ohio Michigan Indiana and Illinois. Banquet by H C Funk and a reception for attendees at the Peoples State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman
Hinman Milking Machine Company
Wauseon
A. V. Hinman
R. L. Hinman
Hinman Company
Onida
New York
Middle
Peoples State Bank
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
D. W of Wauseon
Messera Hinman
Commercial
H.C. Funk
Fee Hawkins
Morenci
Mich. Lawon
T. Smith
Mr. Clemens
E. S& Ray
John Omler
Sens
R. F. Place
Sais Ae RL
Sais Ae RL. Sherman, Aurora, H We Kennelly
Saginaw
Mich
J. W
Valpario
Ind
Leonard Wirer
Damascus
Reisinger
Woodland
Barron
Howell
G. W. Ryan
Aurora
Hurl Stowell
Dundes Mich
L. Ruth
Creston
J. P. Myers
Inianapolis
Paud Hayes Home Soon From Illness Overwork Worries End
A letter from Paud Hayes to his mother and brother says he will be home soon, though detained in a hospital due to illness from overwork caring for sick and wounded returning to the states. He urges there is no cause for worry.
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Paud Hayes
Paud
Farmers' Week at Ohio State draws 4800 plus attendees
Report lists attendees from C.H Ward Ames Harmon Gasche and L. M. Dewey among others at the seventh annual Farmers Week in Columbus. The item also notes a damaging fire in Lyons and a diary letter describing a New Year trip from Ohio to Aix les Bains near the French border with Switzerland, including cable car and ski experiences, plus a later note on mail delays and a poem.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
C.H Ward
Banco B
Ames
Harmon Gasche
Mr. and
Mia
Erwin Rugelbold
A. R. Loar
Richard “Glickioe
L. M- Dewey
Metamora
Homer J. Kline
Arthur A. Kline
Swanton
Birthday Letter Honors Mrs Aldrich on Eighty Fifth Birthday
Mrs Julia C Aldrich sends greetings and thanks to Ton County friends after her eightieth fifth birthday dated January 7 1913 The message references family health a fond memory of teachers and a long past New York and New England migration It reflects on Detroit epidemics the grand-daughter Julia May and a 1919 birthday celebration with a ceremonial cake and candles The letter expresses gratitude for friends and restates faith in life beyond and duty in the new year 1919 with hopeful notes for those returning to normal life.
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Julia C. Aldrich
Palton County
Assuradh
New York
New Gland
Ohio
Detroit
Julia May
Resence
Christmas Box From Across the Sea
A loving note from Julia C. Aldrich accompanies a WWI era Christmas Box message of a mother’s prayer for her son. The poem, penned in 1918, expresses joy and distance bridged by thoughtful gifts and affection.
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Ani
Horace H. Armsby
Cadidate I
Oe Aef. Toth Go
Rd Squad
Pioneer Gone: John U Funkhouser Dies at Ridgeville Corners
Obituary for John U Funkhouser who died at home in Ridgeville Corners January 30 after forty four years on a German Township farm. Born December 27 1835 in Canton Barneid he came to America at 13 in 1853. He helped build the county from forest days to modern farms and church work. Survived by wife Anne Weber and four daughters his remains rest in the local Lutheran cemetery with family mourning and thanks for floral tributes and consoling words.
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John U. Funkhouser
Ridgeville Corners
German Township
Barneid
America
Thirtetn
Peseriege
Mande
Anne Weber
Fred
Royal
Train for Wounded and Red Cross Support Expanded
An Army train for wounded now travels with six commissioned officers and forty enlisted men, aided by Sanitary Corps veterans. The hospital train accommodates 480 stretcher cases and a larger Red Cross staff boosts comfort and care. Home service and War Risk Law guidance aim to ease soldiers’ discharges and family needs. A new auto sales firm, Fleming Hough, plans Buick Oaklands showings in a Wauseon room, while Mrs. R. W. Rowe’s NY hospital update travels with S. C. Rowe as a family member’s illness unfolds.
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Sanitary Corps
France
Oanel
Aires
Uncle Sam's Boys
Jon
Willderstood
Ee Home Service
Ihanter
The
Red Cross
Fred Fleming
J. Hine
Hough
Buick
Oaklands
Wauseon
Tuesday Club Hosts Hospital Tea and Evening Meeting
The Tuesday Club will host a hospital tea at Mrs. Ralph Boy's home on Tuesday afternoon and an evening session at Mrs. W D Van Rensselaer's home on Tuesday evening February 18th. Members are assessed a per member fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Boy
W D. van Rensselaer
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Linne
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American Mundred
Yank
Pathers and Sons
Aythan Parmers
Ein
Jtizens
Teletan
Fulton County
Europe
Darby
Wausnon Theen
Tionary Fores Roth
Bisa Bese Ee
Nortraf
la Kenyon
Fae
Ork
Were
Rome
Thane
Peyton C. Cry
Marth
Washington
Trafmin
Soliow
Spesete Totaa
Frankfurt Main
Verne
Smith
A. L Curtis
Gale
C. P. Huffman
I Street
Mrs. Hotliater
North Strat
Oak Street
Weber Te DA
Heckler
Malinta
Et Taft
del Patterson
Clartine Hollister
Williams
County
Coun- T Saratve Mail
Wilwweather
Danagin
Verdun
Chatea Thiipaine
St. Micteloat
Weil
Tuxemberg
Brother
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Ain
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Methodist Church
Upper Sanduats
Sanduskythio
Hart
Princess
Wauseen High
Edwards Gunmusinom
Ohio Wesleyan
Eesset
Bevan
Wauseen Floral Ce
Roosevelt
Ottokee
Legion of Death
Edith Storey
Metro
Aires Ee
Toledo Rede
Othe Methodist Episcopal Church
Aoe
T FP
Archbold
Tedrow
Eertion
Wauseon Volunteer Fire Departent
HC. Funk
Myron Border
Ford Roofing Products
N. Fulton St
Wauseon, Ohio
A. D. Moyer
Lyon
Lyons Grain and Elevator Company
Lyons
Eee Ae
Deltaerf
Ohio State
Ese Ee
McGinnis
Aix-les Bam
Switzerand
Alps
Culoz
Weill
Cour Diers
Ana
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C. A
Harry Thaw
Eywyn
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Royal Hotel
Mademoiselle
U.S
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Ambrean
Soraing
New Jersey
Kansas
Ill
Nice
Pioneer
John Paes
R. W. Rowe
Ps Semborkecen
Rowe Ares
Rowe
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