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Newspaper

Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1917

Page

3

Phi Delta convention ends with parade in Sidney

Snappy About Town reports the National Phi Delta fraternity two day session in Sidney ending with a midnight parade on Court House square. A free Bijou Theatre lecture by H C Martin of Dayton on The Fall of Babylon is announced and War Savings campaign quotes McAdoo as vital to funding the war. Piqua Press offers Christmas gift subscriptions while urging readers to check paper labels for arrears.

The Phi Delta Fraternity Sidney Court House Square Bijou Theatre Associated H.C. Martin Dayton Babylon Piqua

John Waters Dies In Railroad Accident Near City

John Waters, 30, an employee of the Favorite Stove and Range Co., was killed by a Pennsylvania train while walking along tracks near the city. Found by two men and died before aid arrived. Survived by wife, two children, parents in Versailles, eight siblings, and step family. Funeral held at Forest Hill cemetery after coroner ruled accidental death. Waters belonged to Moose lodge.

John Watern Favorite Stove and Range Co Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Yards Waters Covington Avenue Washington Pike Moose Lodge Shiph Forest -Hill Cemetery

Miami Conservancy Board secures machinery for field protection

Engineer C. H. Locher told directors he has secured sufficient machinery nationwide to begin the vast field protection project at the earliest weather window. He noted west and south factories are tied to contracts for seven to ten months, but equipment obtained will allow work to start as soon as conditions permit. George Wack of Camp Sherman will spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wack.

C. H. Locher Miami Conservancy Board George Wack Camp Sherman Mrs Frank Wack

Be Ready for Digestion With Pepsinco

Before you get up from the table take Pepsinco. A healthy stomach needs no Pepsinco but signs of indigestion like fullness after eating bloating sourness heartburn or dyspepsia point to needing help. Get a small package from your druggist today and save your stomach.

A Christmas Letter From Ed J Granger

Ed J Granger reflects on friendship and moral duty in a Christmas letter. He asks if friends have kept the altar fire of friendship and urges acts of kindness now, dreaming of a better world beyond material ambition as he wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ed J. Granger E. J. Granger

Will Meet in Dayton For Jewish Religious Education

The annual meeting of the Jewish Religious Education Society of Ohio will convene in Dayton next Monday. About one hundred delegates are expected to discuss Sabbath school work and the maintenance of Jewish moral and educational enterprises.

Jew Ish Religious Education “Seer of Ohio Dayton

Three-Day Extension Noted for Conference Proceedings

The event will continue for three days with Dr. Julian Morganstern of Cincinnati serving as president of the state association.

Julian Morganstern Cincinnati State Association

Convention Draws Salesmen From Across North America

The semi annual gathering of Superior Underwear and Athletic Underwear sales force spans the United States and Canada with many in war service. Attendees discuss business conditions, salesmanship, and consumer relations at a dinner at the Piqua Club. Attending representatives include J H Callander Wilkinsburg PA F Brown Wilkinsburg PA W H Gathman Seattle WA H W Nixon Denver Co MO R C Wisk Chicago IL A B Hill Dallas TX H W Morninstar Chicago IL M W Burkhalter Dallas TX Jr Geo F Haslanger South Bend IN H H Goldsterry Glasgow MO E R Dille Southgate IA Frank L Sawyer Des Moines IA Roy Grieve New York NY Lester D Watrous Winfield KS F C Conlin Toledo OH C W Beal Toronto Ont J Dwight O Ferrall LL A Conlin Clarence Mendelsohn A T Hill Jr were absent in army service.

Superior Underwear Company Athletic Underwear Company United States Canada Piqua Club J. H. Callander Wilkinsburg South Bend Ind H. H. Goldsterry Glasgow E. R. Dille Southgate Frank L. Sawyer Des Moin Ia Roy Grieve New York Lester D. Watrous Winfield Kans F. C. Conlin Toledo C. W. Beal

SUGGESTIONS FOR DAILY MEDITATION

Monday I align my mind with God as the Source of wisdom. Tuesday I seek that God’s wisdom expresses through me. Wednesday God’s judgment deems all his works good and I judge accordingly. Thursday I avoid worry about evil and focus on omnipresent goodness. Friday I hold to the Spirit rather than the letter of the Law. Saturday I resolve to live by Christ’s teaching. Sunday my understanding is quickened by the Spirit of Truth.

God Christ

Election of Officers Warren Lodge No. 24 F. & AL M

Warren Lodge No. 24 F. and A M elected officers last evening with W M Harvey E Burg S W Frank J Smith J W Walter P Benner Treasurer Geo H Rundle Secretary C C W De Armond S D Frank L Marshall J D Ernest J Simpson Tyler 80 W Dankworth S S P Irvin J S Chas W Wiser Trustees J B Whitlock Cyrus Hodgson J H Harry Clark. Miss Jessie Brown to spend Christmas day in St Marys as guest of relatives.

W. M.—Harvvey BE. Burg S. W Frank J. Smith J. W Walter P. Benner Treas Geo. H. Rundle Secy W. de Armond Frank L. Marshall J D Ernest J. Simpson Tyler W. Dankworth P. P. Irvin J. S Chas W. Wiser Trustees J. B Whitlock Crrus , Hodgson J. H. Harry Clark Jessie Brown St. Marys

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