Red Cross shows wide reach in Miami County drive
The Miami County Red Cross drive reports 7,003 members countywide with outside Troy and Piqua adding over 4,000. Concord township leads in percent quota, Elizabeth and Bethel show strong gains, and many districts near or over their goals with final tallies awaited later in the week.
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Red Cross
Miami County
Troy
Tiqua
Concord, Township
Anna 2. Fessler
Concord
Newberry
Staunton Township
Messrs. Cromer
Rehmert
Newberry Township
Mr. Little
Rev
Varis
Covington
Air
Chaflin
Bradford
Lostereck
HS Anola
Ross Knoop
Lostereek
Mr. Knoop
Casstown
Bethel
Senseman
Oll Red Cross
Staunton
Elizabeth
Brown
Newton Township
Ressel Campsien
Don’t Abuse Your Stomach Promotes Pepsinco Digestant
An advertisement touts Pepsinco as a safe efficient digestive aid to prevent after effects from meals. It claims the product acts like gastric enzymes, cures souring food breath heartburn bloating and headaches, and urges readers to buy a small package at their drug store.
Nurses Make Homes Fit for Babies
An article extols infant welfare nurses who visit poor city homes to prepare nurseries, clothe and bathe newborns, and advise mothers. They transform dirty rooms into safe basins of care, aid fathers in finding work, and push for more nurses to raise the nation’s health standard during wartime.
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Sveak
Council of National Defenses
Washington
Red Cross Gains Support in Union Townships
Union township shows rapid Red Cross support after an educational campaign. Nearly all homes display insignia, with adult membership around 11,000 outside Piqua and growing Junior Red Cross participation. Over half the local population enrolled, reflecting wartime mobilization.
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Amity
Red Cross
Piqua
Saint
Red Cra News
Army
Troy
Boosters Help Gauge Chapter Fundraising Shortfall
The Placa Chapter auditors report difficulty tallying Boosters funds due to unclear renewals and new member counts. Officials fear reaching the P20 target would keep total membership near 4,500, below the planned goal.
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Cates
Chaptey
War Drive And Local News From The Barracks And Beyond
Thirteen soldiers are stationed at the Wayne Horces propellor works, a lively group enjoying their stay. Citizens are urged to invest in War Savings Stamps to support the war effort and curb luxuries. A suit reaches $80,000 involving Loli M Sprouse, administratrix, over alleged abuse of a private federalized soldier. Dog tag issuance exceeds 800, with many more dogs untagged in the county.
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Wayne Horces
Loli M. Sprouse
Seymour Spruse
Columbus
Sprouse
Elks Bid Farewell To Robins On Moving
Ab Robbins and Mrs Robbing celebrate a farewell banquet hosted by the Elks as friends and neighbors bid them goodbye upon their move to a new home and a lead in Indianapolis. Local members praise Mr Robbins for popularity and service while wishing success in future endeavors.
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Robbins
oMr
Mrs. Robbing
Thanks and tribute to neighbors and friends
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and rivals for kindness after a death in the family. Mentions appreciation for Rey and Cogan for consoling words and acts. Includes signature Mrs. Foun Watery.
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Iishond
Rey
Cogan
Three youths to face charges over park tree mutilations
Three youths accused of mutilating trees in the park will be brought before authorities to explain their actions. The incident involving multiple trees has prompted a police inquiry and potential charges.
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Treos
Monroe County Common Pleas and Probate Actions
In Monroe County Common Pleas Court, suits seek $166.80 on a promissory note with $60.80 interest paid. land ownership and claims by Mary C Forman C Johnson Kunz Johnson & Company are noted. In probate, J A Davy, assignee of Henry Bright, reports cash receipts of $851.73 and notes of $1,940.93. A W Clark appointed administrator of Leander Clark’s estate. Marriage licenses issued to listed couples. multiple arraignments occur for alleged railroad car break-ins with detention in jail. potential coal supply shortage threatens court house heating and lighting.
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Common Pleas Court
Monroe Building Ant? Loan Association
Sit Aggainst
Mary Helfrich
Monroe Township
Mary C., Forman
C. D. Johnson, Kunz, Joanson & Company
J. A. Davy
Henry Bright
A. W. Clark
Leander Clark
Volunteers Of America Share 32 Christmas Baskets In Piqua
Volunteers of America distributed thirty two well filled baskets containing chicken and wholesome food to the poor in Piqua and surrounding areas. The note thanks Gol and local supporters and mentions upcoming meetings on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday nights led by Capt Anid and Mrs Fp Hopkins with public attendance encouraged.
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Volunteers of
America
Gol
Piqua
CONTE
Anid
Fp, Hopkins
Mayor Bell presides as six prisoners face court
In the morning police court session Mayor Bell handled six defendants. Charles Ebberts and James Tierner paid $5 in costs and were taken to the county jail. Ralph Sipes and Frank Berry pleaded not guilty after a preliminary hearing on assault and battery, held to the grand jury under $400 bond, and sent to Troy jail. John Barrett and Bill Brown were fined $5 each.
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Richard McQue
Arthur Shores
Herbert Strum
Flint
Mich
Clay
Harmon
Baltimore and Ohio
Troy
Bell
Chas ,Ebberts
James Tierner
Ralph Sipes
Frank Enrry
Burney Hinders
Rot
John Barrett
Ag Sidney
Bill Brown
St. Paris
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Concord Wins
Elizabeth Town
Ship
Frank Thompson
Thompson
Charles Trastle
Stailey
Aia Chien
Union Township
Union
New Des Cent Sapia Qi
Concordio
AL RB
Fessler
Horace
Cramer
Izaheth Ree
Rank Thompson
Ewberry
A. F. Little
Bethel Sumner Senseman
Newton HA
Lagi Monroe Chas
F. Perkins
James A. Scheip
J. QR
Eichelbargoy
Union Co
Troy O. Ee
Tae
The
Placa
Warren Craven
Charles Feller
Failon
Crete
Lay
Bidek
Wba Rodm Na
Morrest
Iitidison
Greenville
Beromn
Tonivzia
José
Rockefeller, Jr
ELKS
Lydic Robbins
AY Oren Case
Vnbev Apolis
Clydiy Robbis
Taiv
Tibet
Piqua Tostle
Wales
Rohdins
Busille
Western Union Service
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Cd
Cullings
Prohais Court
L. &. St John
John EE. Warvel
Artilissa Shanbarger
Hols
William R. Priend
New Carlisle
Lena Shook
Pleasant
Albert Heaton
Carpenter
Levy A. Cisco
Lena
Pence
Coret House
Sheridoe
Warnete
Phuc
Volunteers OF America
Postcr Cgert Doegs
Phink Fugvers
Visu
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Syo
Ephone
Vigna
Telephone Exchange
Hwman
Anea
Deanet
Central
Central Union Telephone Oo
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