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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
The Strand opens New Years Day with The Unforseen starring Olive Tell, plus a comedy and travelogue. Frédrik the great magician appears at the Bijou tonight, showtime 7 15. War savings drives and local disorderly conduct fines cap a busy town notice page.
Washington December 29 United States destroyers Fanning and Nicholas are credited with sinking the first German submarine with bombs. The sub sank before capture as its crew deserted after the boat’s valves were opened.
The Luther League of St John’s Lutheran plans a New Year’s Eve watch party in the church social hall with an entry price of 20 dollars. Proceeds support church activities and youth programs.
Five Piqua youths in Battery 4 6th Regt C A C publish their World War I poem. Dated December 5 1917 with U S Army Postal Service stamps the piece laments volunteering over being drafted praises service and reflects on sacrifice and memory for future generations.
Questionnaires for numerous men in Piqua Ohio are undelivered at the local postoffice. The notice requests anyone with current addresses to report details to postoffice officials. Names include West Reser Barr Purdy Fieghery Palat Putterbaugh Lindsey Fellers Stover Magna Direco Battle Johnson Mitrone Burkett and others with street addresses and route numbers. Sent from Local Board No. 2 Erie Pennsylvania and listing Troy as cross reference.
Moose Lodge members and families are invited to an entertainment evening with a hangtet and dance Monday at the Moose hall in the Boal Block on North Wayne street. A year end treat awaits members. attendance urged for a memorable occasion.
Members of Warren Lorge No. 24 F. and A. M. are called to assemble in the Lodge room on Sunday afternoon December 30 at 1 15 sharp to attend the funeral of our late brother George H. Rundle Harvey E Burg W M and Co W D Armon Secretary announce the details of the service and tribute to the departed member.
Collector Gilligan outlines deductible business expenses for taxpayers in a series. It covers farm costs including land prep labor seed and fertilizer, cattle care, and repairs. but excludes livestock intended for breeding, permanent improvements, and personal expenses. Also lists deductions for merchants and physicians, and notes wages paid to minor children may be deductible only after majority.
Mrs Theresa Frances Jacomet wife of Aloys Jacomet died this morning at her home 1126 Covington Avenue of malarial fever. She had been ill four days and is survived by her husband four sons Edward Albert Karl and Robert and three daughters Laura Helen and Leonnie along with her aged parents Mr and Mrs Matthew Gerig of St Marys Indiana. A member of St Boniface church she helped in the Married Ladies Society. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at St Boniface church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Members of the Ladies Society to meet at her home Tuesday evening for prayer.
Mrs Sarah Thomas widow of John Thomas died at her home near Houston Friday evening at 6 o clock after six months of failing health. She leaves two sons David and Dr Frank Thomas and two brothers L G Giron and Henry Crow. Funeral from the house Monday at 2 pm with interment in Houston cemetery.
The Legal Advisory Board announces that lawyers should advise registrants rather than fill forms. Registrants are urged to study the questionnaire at home and fill it out personally before visiting the city building to submit the forms. The board emphasizes personal effort aids understanding and supports the government’s efforts.
The committee deems the situation gravely serious and urges the use of firm language to prompt swift reform. Officials say the questionnaire should be both effective and expeditious, aiming to identify gaps and enforce corrective actions without delay.
Advertised letters at Piqua include Betty Brown Thomas Freeman Mrs Hazel Til Madonna Rubin M J Lightfoot Florence McCabe Charles Mires Leah Simmons Howard Thompson and others. When calling for these letters please state advertised. W J Prince P M W
The six teen year old William N Jahnson, son of Mr and Mrs W L Johnson of 710 West Boone, died Friday at 5 40 pm. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at Park Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Peter Everett of Nenid officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.
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