Campaign to raise fund for Fulton County war effort
Fulton County plans a war chest to raise one hundred thousand dollars annually for Red Cross and Liberty Loan work. Will Fuller of McAlester Oklahoma visited Wauseon sharing memories and wartime experiences while noting Oklahoma patriotism. The week of May 30 is designated for the national Red Cross drive, aiming to fund European and domestic relief with strong public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Red Cross
Will Fuller
McAlester
Ohio
Wauseon
Puller
John
Wauseon Small Boya
Iis
Son-Inlaw
the National Army
Cane Vike
United States
Europe
Crom Society
Atatintes
Red Comtes
A. K
France
Thal
Faller
Oklahoma
Fuller
Wauseoa
Tarney
Gasiepaanun
Columbus
Liberty Loan
Central Executive
Ane
Bank Desa
Harris
Metamora Telephone dispute ends as injunction dissolved
Judge Bowersox dissolves injunction against Ogden Mutual Telephone in Metamora area. Special grand jury indicts and arraigns related defendants. Court actions include divorce case decisions and a shooting indictment. War bonds and savings program notes appear amid local legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iudge Bowersox
Metamura
Howard
Court of Appeals
Forey
Bowersox
Ogden Matus Telephone Company
Metamora
Mut_amera Telephone company
Ogden Mutual Telephone Sarang
Mutamers
Ray & Jardill
Toledo
A. Everett
Delta
Marshall & Fraser
Piles & Paxson
F. 8
J. M. Ham
Wauseon
Emma Willams
Charles Williams
Wolf
Charles There
Mie
Robasser Wen
Local Military Board Holds Draft for Fulton County
The Local Military Board of Put eum for a stay at home draft received a telegram from New York Central stating the quota for Fulton County is 67 men starting May 25. The board may call 25 additional men if needed and trains brought new draftees to the area on Monday. Frank, Adjutant General's office chemist, is informed of the movement and the draft status as the process begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abennce
Spring in France A Letter From Our Boys in War Time
A soldier writes from France in April 1918 about daily life, YMCA support, and home ties. He mentions concerts, vaudeville, boxing, and a large new YMCA building with a stage, remarks on blooming trees and green fields, and notes on mail delays, Easter boxes, weight gain, and the hope of an early return cycle amid ongoing big tasks overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mary
Cael
Draven
Artest
New York
War Savings Stamps Lead In Fulton County Pledges
Fayette holds weekly pennant with per capita sales 36.29 while Delta Wauseon Swanton post offices, and local banks carry top per capitas. Schools and rural units lead in War Savings points. includes notes on local residents, teachers, and D A R officers in Wauseon chapter activities and plans to sponsor a French war orphan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Delta
Wauseon
Swanton
Peoples Savings
First National
Farmers and Merchants
Archbold
Metamora
Wau-seon
Lyons
Chesterfield
Fulton
Swan Creek
Bert Richardson
Gorham
Lottie Brown
Pettisville
Cora Beauchat
Daughters of the American Revolution
Meenent
F. E. Kenyon
Chas, Stotzer
M. L. Altstetter
3. W. Struble
M. A. Davies
Lola Knapp
L. HE. Deyo
W. W. Ackerman
F. L. S. Darby
Davis Johnson
Cedar Street Ordinance Reconsidered by City Council
Council met with full attendance including Mr. Henry Williams Jr. The Cedar Street ordinance, earlier defeated, was tabled for reconsideration and placed on first and second readings on suspension. Other actions include a summer closing hour amendment for pool halls and billiard rooms, a salary resolution for Public Affairs Board staff, Shoop Avenue repair plans deferred pending county work on Ottokee road, and a request to move a fire hydrant. Also on the agenda were a tree-cut petition on East Oak Street and traffic regulation amendments with a committee appointed to refine rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams Jr
Florida
Cedar Street
King
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Shoop Avenue
Ottokee
Eo Vig
Water Works Board
West Oak
North Fulton Streets
Fulton Street
Mott Roberts
East Oak Street
Ladies Coats Collection Promises Smart Streetwear
A vivid sale note highlights high grade coats for street or motor wear. Desirable cloths and colors mark the display as the season is young, presenting a timely opportunity to secure economical outer garments.
Red Cross Notes and Local War Efforts in Fulton County
General Pershing urges Americans to stop sending nonessential gifts to troops in Europe to avoid delaying mail and freight. The Red Cross reports quick hospital support after a French request and notes from the Lake Division News. Fulton County joins in with new Red Cross supervisor Mrs. Howard Lyon, and local clubs fund French war orphans. Archbold Chest Chesterfield Ottokee Metamora Ambrose West Barre Clinton Center list numerous garment and medical item donations. Tax assessors finish audit and pledge updated personal property listings in Fulton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
France
Europe
Red Cross
Pershing
Fulton County
Amerian Red Cross
Lake Division
Howard Lyon
Woman's Club of
Wauseon
Ottokee
Metamora
Ambrose
West Barre
Clinton Center
Ohio Sunday School Convention at Springfield May 28 to 31
Fulton County will send its largest delegation ever to the state Sunday School convention at Springfield May 28 to 31. W. Theobald of Archbold leads the effort. 20 delegates are allotted, double prior years, with speeches by leading Sunday school specialists and Senator Lawrence Sherman slated for Ohio Dry Day. Memorial day will be observed as Administration day at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fulton County
W. &. Theobold
Archbold
Columbur
Theobold
Columbus
Theobald
Lawrence ¥. Sherman
Illinois
Congress
Washington
Ohio
Lincoln
Frank L. Brown
New York
World's Sunday School Association
J. Gee
East Orange
N. Fees
Plehn to Continue Work at Lutheran Pastorate
A meeting of all congregations in the Rev. Herbert Plehn Lutheran pastorate adopted a plan allowing him to resume duties after leave. Congregants showed readiness for a peaceful dismissal if needed, signaling strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Plehn
Can- Sune Sorse
Mr. Plehn
Paly
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Fulton County War Chest
Mr. Puller
Red Crank
Wattecon
Vais
Tulsa
Metamora Telephone
Fulton County War Savings Committee
C. D. Perry
Cambridge
U. S
STON
D. B. Kimerer
N. A. A. E. Force
A. P
the Standard
National Baptist
Scott Brothers
Harold
Carey
the Baptist
Japan
Denison University
Roberts College
Constantinople
Columbia University
Germany
Artillery
Marine Corps
D. A. R. Officers
May
Fe Archbold
Eas Nie
Election Board
Fulton County Board of
F. A. Barber
Q. O. Eastman
W. L. Biddle
William Lambert
War Department
Secretary of War
Army
State Board of Agriculture
McCall’s
Poplin
Spencer-Edgar-Vollmer Co
Pythians
Bowling Green
Green Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ben of Wauseon Lodge
Milliken Opera House
Fulton CO
Adjutant General of
Seoas
Teewenn
Virn
Estes Leven
George Andrew Gillen
Mat Peubdicey
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