Red Cross star and news from Port Benj and city events
Snappy About Town notes Charley Gross, a former linotype, as a top draw for Red Cross and ambulance corps. St James Episcopal Church suspends Sunday school until further notice. A Friday band concert drew a large crowd in fine weather, with trombone selections pleasing locals. Western Union bonus payments delight staff as manager Louis Hollis heads to Cleveland for Signal Corps exam. Will Sear returns from Detroit to his hometown. Cartoonist Scott gains praise for Detroit recruiting cartoons. Samuel Robinson of Troy suffers a ceiling accident at the Do and T printing office. Mrs. Robinson injured, treated with stitches. Warren Kemp becomes deputy grand master of Odd Fellows for several area lodges. Tippecanoe Milling mill sale to McCarley family noted. new owners vow milk-product manufacturing after overhaul. Mulberry Street residents report a serious incident nearby.
Red Cross Work Details Made By Home Folks
The American Red Cross through its Military Relief department plans for surgical dressings Hospital Garments and bedding with unlimited supplies. Local chapter led by Mrs W Oletson and chairmen Mrs Chas E Stuart Mrs L M Josh Mrs Edgar Todd Mrs Win Tart outline church scheduling day chairs and trained instructors. A Red Cross Workshop at St James church will assemble seven dressings initially with more to follow. Knitting units aim to supply twenty submarines using sweaters mufflers helmets and wristlets each unit needing a chairman. Volunteers urged to join at the Red Cross Work Shop with knitting directions provided for sweaters mufflers wristlets and helmets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Department of Military Relief
Bureau of Red Cross Supply Service
Red Cross
The
Head Cross
W.ole Autson
Chas. E. Stuart
L. M. Josh
Edgar Todd
Win
Hf Tart
St. James
Hed Cross
A. Brooks
J. J. Roe
Alys
Foster Stickler
Pigqua
B. Rae
Wanted in neighborhood tailed pursuit and church notice
Suspicious man roams a Troy neighborhood since last Sunday night eluding officers. Residents armed themselves but the suspect did not appear. A German Methodist church issue seeks 100 persons and a bring‑one call. Robert Hallis jailed for intoxication and fined $5 expect payment. Mike Trowel also fined $5 with payment suspended after arrest for intoxication. Alma Weekerman improving after appendicitis operation at Memorial hospital by Drs Beachier Kunkle and Prince. her mother Mrs Henry Weekerman, down seven weeks, can sit up a little each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy News
Robert Hallis
Troy
Mike Trowel
Columbus
Young Street
Alma Weeekerman
Memorial 'Hospital
Beachier
Kunkle and
Prince
Eekerman
Menry Weekerman
Priority Shipment Bill Passes House Under President Authority
Washington June 30 the priority shipment bill advances as president retains power to demand preferential transport for wartime needs. The measure already cleared the senate and, as amended, removes anti strike provisions to shield shipments from interference by violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
NOTICH MACCABEES Picnic and sports event at Jones Pont
The Maccabees chapters of Piqua Sidney and Tockington plan a basket picnic on July 4 at Jones Pont with boating and bathing sports. Prices will be listed for all activities and refreshments will be served at the Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Sidney
Tockington
Jones Pont
Orion in ancient text and modern beach opening
The article discusses Orion referenced in Job and folklore, describing the hunter's myth and neighboring constellations. It notes Cleveland on June 30 as two city beaches prepared for the opening of the bathing season despite earlier conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Wes Nharand
Cleveland
Soldier Boys Are Songsters
notes on soldier culture from June 30 in Indiana describe singing as soldiers pastime from trenches to rest. mentions camp songs like Battle Song of Liberty and Carmen Ohio among Ohioan and Kentuckian troops. reports Meteors vs Dayton Quick-Steps game details and July 4 doubleheader with lineup notes and practice call and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Boys
Banks of the Wabash
Woosters
Kentucky
Glenn
Uncle Sammy
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Piqua's Finest Theatrestran
Matinee Daily
Meero
Mabel Talliaferro
Mel
Sidney Drew
Eutlire
Adeer Noon
Ronday
Pauline Frederick
Brederick Wilh
Yorms Society
Great Pourtil
Goly
Pagramulnolaly Walmadgi UN Eeil Lattolenwis
J. Selanick
Charley Gross
Linotype
Fress
Star
Reeminlg
Port Benj
Warrison
As Poses
St. James Episcopal Church
Western Union Telegraph Office
Louis Hollis
Western Union
Signal Corps
Will Sear
Detroit
Scott
Electrc
Wayne Street
M Samuel Robinson
Do and T. Preetign
Alrs. Robinson
Warren Kemp
Odd Fellows
Tippecanoe City
Pleasant Hill
West Milton
Brandt and
Gasstown
Tippecanoe Milling
Sherby
Monroe Building & Loan Association
W. McCarley
Max W. McCarley
Gallipolis
Deni
Prs
Mulberry Street
Big Four Railroad
Iow
Saturdy
Mone Ture
Chars
Ch Henrick
Dainty Fern Delacey
Marsier
Broadway
Dee
Home Folk
German Methodist Church
Notich
Soldier Boys
Benjamin Harrison, Ind
Germany
Meteors
Dayton Quick-Steps
Stain's Park
Truss
Dayton
Marcos
Ivorite Stove
Range
Glover
Bolden
Mott’s
Williams Mfg.co
Claveland
Ohio
Lucas Drug Store
Wayne and
Water Streets
Avorit Theatre Re Ee
Ruth Roland
Fruth Bekind
Allmoy
Snegercred
Piqua Savings Bank Company
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