Bechtel Dies After Heart Trouble In Ohio Township
Aaron D Bechtel 67 died at home four miles east of the city after heart trouble and gall stones illness He was born September 4 1850 in Coshocton County Ohio and married Mary Jane Taylor in 1874 He left five surviving children and a second wife Hannah Ledgerwood In 1912 he joined Mt Olive Baptist Church and lived a faithful Christian life The Mutual Improvement Circle hosted the Elnora Study Club for Flag Day with a patriotic program at Mrs N F Barkleys home with readings music and a framed group photo afterglow bonds and greetings from various club members were shared.
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Aaron
Bechtel
Aaron D. Bechtel
Cosehocton County
Ohio
Abraham
Rachael Bechtel
Pennsylvania
Mary Jane Taylor
Henry Taylo
Nancy Pew
Coschocton
James
Evansville
Zulu Lines
Linton
Jacob
Name Place
Fay Owen
U.S Marines
Phillipine Islands
Hannah Ledgerwood
Ava
Mutual Improvement Circle
Elnora Study Club
N. F. Barkley
Two Pounds Sugar Ban Limits City and Rural Purchases
Government restricts sugar sales to two pounds per week for city customers and five pounds for rural customers as advised by county food administrator Fred A. Stewart. Extra sugar for canning is allowed but not for everyday use. buyers should purchase an additional 25 cents worth daily for non canning needs.
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Fred A. Stewart
Nickel a Week Red Cross Drive Seeks Continued Support
Citizens who pledged a nickel weekly to the Red Cross are urged to continue giving. If a week is forgotten, double the next. some supporters have given more. A shipment of hospital garments and bandages was sent to Washington. Women are asked to help sew and contribute for the soldiers.
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Red Cross
Washington
Family Sunday Visits Reported Across Local Homes
Robert Brooks and family spent Sunday with Oscar Harper and family. Alvey Callahan and family visited Bill Riggins. Mr and Mrs J A Allishodse called on Mr and Mrs BD W Resler. Maggie Harper was with Oscar Harper and family. Herschel Resler visited Arthur Long. Ray Chestnut of Burns City stayed with his brothers Jesse and Walter. Curtis Overton and family called on Geo Coyle. J H Resler of Washington visited D W Resler. D W Resler, ill recently, showing slow improvement. George Hackler and wife visited James Overton and family. Denver Harper and Alfa Brooks went to Washington for work.
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Ray Chestnut
Burns City
Brothers
Jesse and
Walter
Curtis Overton
Mrs Geo Coyle
Wadswoore Injured As Auto Flips North of Rogiesville
Dyal Wadsworth son of David Wadsworth of Rogiesville was severely injured Sunday about eleven when the car he drove rolled over pinning him under the steering wheel. The occupants were thrown clear. others escaped with scratches.
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Dyal Wadsworth
David Wadsworth
Rogiesville
Dval
Dean Evans
Herschel Burris
Carl Osborne
Earl Fout
Eaglesville
Wadsworth
Miss Thelma Jobe Visiting Friends in Terre Haute
Miss Thelma Jobe of Terre Haute is here visiting friends and enjoying time with local acquaintances. No further events or dates are provided.
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Thelma Jobe
Terre Haute
Freed Writes From Philippine Island
A soldier named W. O. Freed writes to his mother from a Philippine island to describe heat, daily routine, and a Sunday dinner. He notes waiting for mail, and shares small comforts like mashed potatoes gravy ice cream and sunbathing on deck with bunk mate. He promises to write if he mails from the transport.
Birthday Surprise Delivers Stradivaria To Mrs Kutch
Last Tuesday marked Mrs. M. P. Kutch birthday with a surprise from her husband a splendid 169 Stradivara delivered to their home by the Qodou Drug Company dealer in high grade instruments and records.
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M. P. Kutch
Qodou Drug Company
Run Over by Wagon Injures Local Youth
Raymond Ledgerwood son of M B Ledgerwood was injured Wednesday morning when he fell from a wagon loaded with about 500 feet of green lumber. The front wheel passed over his chest causing severe pain but no bones were broken. He was treated locally and sent home four miles east of the city where he is recovering.
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Raymond Ledgerwood
M. B. Ledgerwood
Young Ledgerwood
Red Cross Notes and Odon Chapter Report
The Red Cross room operates weekday afternoons with calls for volunteers and home sewing. Odon Chapter reports specific item totals including 321 hospital garments 42 hospital supply articles 42 pillows 142 socks and 19 sweaters plus receipts and expenses totaling 468.16 with a 114.11 balance under Mrs J M Winklepleck secretary.
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Red Cross
Baker
America
Eaglesville
Daviess County
Odon
J. M. Winklepleck
Sec’y
Class Entertained by Mrs Myers for Hope and Willing Heart
Mrs B E Myers entertained the Hope and Willing Heart Sunday School class of the A.B. Sunday School at her home last Monday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs J T Hobson. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Hobson received a purse filled with money. Mrs John Speder visited Camp Taylor with her husband who is in training there.
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B. E. Myers
Hope and Willing Heart
A.B. Sunday School
J. T. Hobson
Hobson
John Speder
Camp Taylor
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A.D. Bechtel Dies
Madison
Harry Tolliver
Marjorie Anderson
Alpha Bowman
Zella Ackerman
Otis
Wiliams
Douglas Barkley
Margaret Hayes
Eugenia Anderson
Paul Helm
Rex
Joyce Bowman
J. W. Gillaspie
Lyons
J. W. Anderson
Beatrice Hayes
Ophia Slinkard
J. E. Courtney
Greencastle
Shiloh
Robert Brooks
Oscar Harper
Alvey Callahan
Bill Riggins
J. A. Allishodse
BD. W. Resler
Maggie Harper
Herschel Resler
Arthur Long
J. H. Resler
D. W. Resler
D.W. Resler
George Hackler
James Overton
Denver Harper
Alfa Brooks
Wadsworee
Alto Accient
Christian Bndeavor Union
U. B
W.H. Todd
Perry Key
Ruth McCoy
Sallie Austin
H. W. Key
J. L. Bateram
R. P. Stocker
Jno
Ben Stotts
France
Italy
Reavis
Nebraska
General Pershing
Lansing
Congress
Indiana
Ways and Means
Homer Hart
Washington D.C
Ethel Sommers
The
Journal
Freed
Phillippine Island
Marine Guard
Canacao
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W. O. Freed
Red
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