Old Fashioned Basket Picnic Planned July Fourth
District Council of Defense activities at Kottsville Sunday set the stage for a big Red Cross picnic at Knotsville Grove on July 4. Committees are organizing a war dinner, ice cream, cakes, pies, and pop sales to benefit the local Red Cross chapter with a patriotic program and recreation planned. Attendance expected from all county sections, details to follow in these columns.
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District Council of Defense
Kottsville
Orangeema
Red Cross
Knotsville Grove
The
Knottyville
Local residents share visits and trips in Griffintown area
A stream of visitors and travels unfolds through Griffintown and nearby towns. Mrs Theo Gerkins of Gratton Duffey Delaware and Mrs Hattie Johnson of Akron spend a pleasant visit with Florence Hall in Morgantown before she heads to attend school in Akron. Mr and Mrs Cooper and children house guests, along with Miss Metta Sinclair, motor to engagement activities. Several residents travel to Washington D C for government posts or visits, while others take in picnics at Broaddus College Hill and enjoy weekend gatherings with friends and family.
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Theo,Gerkins
Gratton
Duffey
Delaware
MreHattie Johnson
Akron
Ohio
Mise Florence Hall
Morgantown
Frank Wans
Gail
Everet Kembig
Kingmont
Rema
Washington D. C
Philippiten
Broaddus College Hill
Brsey Cooper
Helen
F Maxine
Lor
Metta Sinclair
Warder
Leons
Nora
Marion County
Rector Farm
L. D
Washington, Positon
Must Wor More Pra Plant In Fa Etan June Event
A fragment from a June entry reports a mining event in Manongah and mentions Baw with local activity described as ongoing today. The readable text is sparse and the exact details or participants are unclear.
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Faetan
Manongah
Patriotism Sermon Preaches War Unity at Church Service
Rev J Talbert Keenan delivers a patriotic address from Andrews M H Church and Sunday School, urging support for the Allied war effort and the defense of democracy. The speech references biblical themes, warns against Prussian militarism, and calls for national sacrifice as Americans prepare for possible conscription and wartime industry.
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J. Talbert ‘Keenan
Andrew's
M.H
Newell Dwite Hillis
Kaiser
Alexander ‘the Great
Julius Ceasar
Theodoric
Frederick ‘the Great
Napoleon
England
France
Italy
United States
Germany
Lincoln
Armandas
Tyre
Sidon
Kaiser William
Bill Ohenzollern
Belgium
Mnea
Lusitania
Rarchale
Shaw
Ani
Detectives Arrest Forger In City Case By Agency
The William J. Busnes International Detective Agency working for the American Bankers Association arrested a man using the alias James W. Ramay after he passed a $17 bogus check on a local member. He confessed before two witnesses and admitted passing another $16 worthless check as F. W. Yong of Jenkins Kentucky. He had arrived from Weston last December and worked at several places including the Tygarts Valley Glass plant and Carr China Company's pottery.
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BURNS
William J. Busnes
International
American Bankers Association
James W.ramay
Ramzy
F. W. Yong
Jenkins
Weston
Tygarts Valley
Carr China Company
Pittaburrirgency
Returns From Camp Visit Bring News to Gratton
Margaret Carr and her brother Henry Layman and wife returned from Fort Has cock New Jersey where they visited Dea Carr's son Charles who is training for the benefit of the mothers who have sent their boys there. Mrs Carr says the Gratton boys are wet and happy. Miss Wattle Tartrett of Plemin ton was a business visitor.
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Margaret Carr
Henry Layman
Fort Hascock
N. J
Dea
Carr
Charles
Gratton
Simpson and community organize patriotic defense effort
Simpson and the local community formed a defense organization at a meeting led by W A Weavers and secretary Chas W Steele. Attorney Martin spoke on the council's role with county and state cooperation. Officers elected include Rev W Hemrick as chairman Maud Evans secretary and committee members H C Davis J Hoffman J T Chenoweth Geo Radibaugh and Chas Withers.
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Simpson
Community of Defense
Feftman
Aéeling’ Way
W. A. Weavers
Freq
YMCA War Work Budget Details and Plans
A 112 million dollar YMCA led war effort is outlined for the coming year covering US, France, England, Italy, Russia, and allied needs. Items include 29 million for U.S. work, 42 million for American troops in France, 2 million in England, 9 million in France, 2 million in Italy, 1 million in Russia camps, 2 million for allied needs, 20 million working capital, and 6 million for war industry workers. There are over 600 YMCA centers in France providing goods via army exchanges under YMCA control. The piece also notes political updates on Senate actions and postal policy debates.
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Germany
England
Frange
United States
Cuba
America
Europe
New York
Washington
Y. M.c.n
Amerijean
France
Irench
Campa
Russia
M.C.A
Infuriated Mother Salem Obie Slays Four Children
Mrs Paul Simons a 29 year old Salem woman killed four of her children by slashing their throats with a razor and seriously injured herself in a family tragedy reported today in the Obie column.
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Salem
Paul Simons
Committees Form for War Stamp Meetings Across Wards
A list of ward committees and meeting places for war savings stamp drives is announced. Members design to prepare venues at post office basement, high schools, and various stores, with chairs named such as Charles W. Steel and J. H. Sparlow. The notice instructs substitutes if needed and urges timely cooperation.
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Pirat Vaid
Louis ‘Schroeder
D. C. Peck
Lee Evans
Gene W Ford
J-Lee Evans
B. W Anvil
Lila Love
Hattie Forman
Civil Service Root
J. H. Sparlow
G. L. Jolliffe
William .Morgan
J. E. R.ellis
C. G. Wyckoff
Escaped Berlin Professor Fells of Conditions
June 25 Copenhagen report notes fatigue among German soldiers and widespread hardship at home. Prof Nicola, former Berlin physiology professor, escaped to Denmark and speaks on deteriorating conditions and prolonged Western front stalemate.
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Copenhagen
Ny Nocolat
Univernity of
Berlin
Germany
Nicola
Fen
Vale DlaRes
Yorik Ios Go
Denmark
Nicoll
Tive Amie
Festival and fundraiser near Wihwitisehoo described
A community festival and music event described as a benefit for the Cross committee is announced with invitations and expected attendance. The narrative notes economic concerns and local issues, mentioning German papers and county rate raids, while discussing plans for the day and anticipated outcomes.
Fragmented 1914-15 German War Dialogue Chronicle
Fragmented OCR style text discusses German and Allied leaders, cites Richard von Kühlmann and von Kuentmann, mentions Belgium and overseas aims, and notes tensions between Germany and France with claims of 'new worst role' and dark pages in war history. Names and dates are uncertain. context implies a 1914 1915 era diplomatic debate.
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London
Jusie
Richard von
Kuehlmant
Berlin
Guy
Biligium
Belgium
Germany
Warating
von Kientmann
Dron Kuehlmann
Dne-Cam
Deppertwe
Russia
France
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