British Counter Attack Reached In Ypres Sector
United Press reports a British advance in the Ypres Wytschaeis area as Tommies consolidate new positions and dig fresh trenches. German counterstrikes are anticipated but have been weak, with British artillery and mine warfare demoralizing the foe. The Ypres salient, now in British hands, pressures German forces toward Lille, straining German strength elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Ypres-Wyitschaeis
Ypres
Massines-Wytsciaere
Germany
Aswers
Lille
Sunday Worship and Church Notes in Piqua
A scan of multiple Piqua church announcements lists German and English services at German M B Church and Grace Evangelical, with Sunday school times, sermons by Rev. Matthaei and Pastor Grauser, union services at the Presbyterian church, and evening programs including topics on Life's Work Completed and Worldly Mindedness. Additional items mention Parkview Baptist, Boniface, Zion Reformed, and Zion parish activities with mass times, vespers, and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Wayne and
Young Streets
Cle
Plock
D. Matthaei
Hamilton
Brother Redinbaugh to Share Mission Experiences in Chicago
Brother Robert Redinbaugh will recount his experiences in the Chicago missions. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to attend all services and to come and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Redinbaugh
Chicago
Marys Church Service Schedule and Notices
Marys Church under John B F Cogan lists morning mass at 6 30 low mass Holy Name communion junior and senior divisions children mass 10 high mass sermon Gospel XLV 16 14 Corpus Christi procession and benediction after mass evening service 7 30 devotions Sacred Heart litany benediction Bible school 9 am superintendent R M Franz. No preaching services in morning or evening prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 You will find the Baptist church a good place to be on Sunday.
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College Streets
C. B. Oda
Presbyterian Church
Zion Reformed Church
Frank WW. Gath
Homelike
Leon Koester
Christ the Wonderful
SY. Marys Church
John BF. Cogan
Sacred Heart
Bible School
R. M. Franz
The
Baptist Church
Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park Preview
Nine thoroughbreds race in the thirtieth Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. The Finn carries top weight and is the favorite with jockey Pickens aboard. Other entries include Stromboli Rutwell Boots Ed Crump Spur Borrow Chiclet Daddy's Choice Airman and Rain. Weather notes follow with a weather and community appeal.
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New York
Belmont Park Track
East
H. C. Haillenback
Finn
Pickens
Stromboli
Rutwell
Boots
Loftus
Ed Crump
Buxton
Spur
O’brien
Borrow
Robinson
Chiclet
Keogh
Daddy's Choice
A. Collins
Airman
McAfee
Draft push in Co. C recruits for wartime service
June 16 is the final day to avoid the draft. Co. C recruiting urges enlistment in the Third Regiment with claims of a wartime service period and a monthly base pay of $30,000 with gear. Recruiting tents to stay open in Tippecange and Troy. Nesbit and Fish, notable Troy High athletes, are expected to join soon.
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Co. C
Lis
Tippecange
Troy
Nesbit and Fish
Troy Luigi School
Nothing Goes But Actual Circumstances Says Turkey
Columbus reports actual circumstances drive selective service decisions. Provost Marshal Turney says exemptions have limited value. those misled by exemption questions should await final board review and not seek immediate corrections. In other news a Bulgarian laborer was killed at Ralston Steel Car plant by a falling car door. Ohio railroads oppose a 14.5 percent freight-rate hike until utilities prove it eases congestion. carriers claim capacity could rise without higher rates if terminals are improved.
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Columbus
Marshal Turney
Turney
Selective Service Boards
Wort
Ohio
Eugene Shaw Gomes Forward to Quartermaster Corps
Eugene Shaw, employed at the E. C. Scott jewelry shop, passed the examination before Corporal Maynor and will enter the quartermaster corps. He plans to depart for Toledo Aronday afternoon and has years of prior experience in the brigade department, pending assignment.
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Eugene Shaw
E. C. Scott Jewelry Establishment
Maynor
Shaw
Quartermaster’s Corps
Toledo Aronday
Lane 7
Frank Wyatt Seeks New Post In Toledo
Frank Wyatt, formerly of this area, took an examination in the regular ring and is set to join the engineers corps. He has been employed recently and will enter a new department, with plans to report to duty as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wyatt
Wyatt
Engineers Corp
bin Daston
Health Advice for Liver and Uric Acid Remedies
A health column advises quitting alcohol tea and coffee to aid liver function and reduce fatigue. It recommends lemon water, morning exercise, weekly wood laxative, and Anuric for uric acid related rheumatic pain. Also notes a BPOE lodge meeting on U S Liberty Bonds and a local moon sighting report.
Merchants Back Plan to Cancel Returned Goods Privilege
In New York the big merchants endorsed canceling the returned goods privilege after a Council of National Defense recommendation. A. W. Shaw criticized the policy as costly, noting merchants lose money on sacred foods after inspection.
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New York
Jane
Yan
A. W. Shaw
Council of National Defense
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Piqua
Grace BH. E
Clarence S. Grauser
Block
Wolk
Jung
Sia
Thbyterian Church
Liberty Row
Orris
R. H. Morpin
Everett Taylor
Brother L. Johnson
Finance Society
Shelton
Robert Vans
Nicklin Avenue
Church Park
SY. Boniface Church
Piqua Baptist Church
David Whitmer
Saginaw, Mich
Joshua Whitmer
Whitmer
Tim
Washinton
Pri
Turkey
Eugene Shaw Gomes
Toledo
Fritsell
Roy Dow
Toner
Pettiford Beauty Shop
Hemm Bros
Main ST
W., M. Grantier
M. J
Piqua Lodge
Lole- To
Jeorporal
Wnd Oliers
Park Avenue
College Street
United States
Piqua National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Piqua Savings Bank
Hes
Boston
Atlantic City
Washington
Penns YS van TA Eines
Nentwes
Colorado
West
Gunselt
Neuro Pharmacal Company
Wapakoneta, Ohio
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