Local Social Notes and Weekend Visits Log
Mrs Elmer Hockstock travels to Springfield Illinois to join her husband and plans weekend with Keith Williams in Sandusky Ohio. Numerous local residents host, visit, or travel including Rev Harl Rhoades family in Traverse City Michigan and citywide bridge club and birthday gatherings noted.
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Elmer Hockstock
Springfield
Ill
Keith Williams
Sandusky, O
Helen Hayes
Harl Rhoades
Traverse City
Mich
Clarence Galbreath
Erlanger
W. A. Williams
Howard Grimes and Sons
Bremen
John Pommert
Willowville Social notes and visits across towns
Willowville residents share vacation time with Miss Margaret Miller in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Vernop McComas visits Cumminsville with his brother. Cliff Pancher and Ray Fancher join W B Bolte family gathering Tuesday. Harry Himes moves to Eden Texas. Albert Danner and Thomas Murphy visit Hyde Park friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Jean
Marion Blick
Margaret Miller
Harrisburg
Vernop McComas
Cumminsville
Cliff Pancher
Ray Fancher
W. B. Bolte
Harry Himes
Eden
Texas
Albert Danner
Local Social Visits and Farewell Party Near Glen Este
Mr and Mrs Howard Duncan visited Lexington and Louisville including Fort Knox while Mr and Mrs John Duncan dined with son William and his wife in Norwood. Ed Stephaney called on Ellen Donovan. Paul Griffith from Connersville visited Thelma Shaw. Lee Altmeier hosted a card club picnic luncheon. Will Kurtinitis and children called on Will Isaack. Howard couple held a farewell party for their son going to the army. Louise Phillips spent Sunday with her mother. Sue Smythe vacationing in Chicago with Mrs Freitag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duncan
William
Norwood
Ed Stephaney
Ellen Donovan
Paul Griffith
Connersville
Ind
Thelma Shaw
Lee Altmeier
Jack Dudley
Dayton Way
Will Kurtinitis
Will Isaack
Howard
Glen Estee
Louise Phillips
Phil Sperry
Sue Smythe
Chicago
M. A. Freitag
Samson’s Strength Ends in Death After Hair Cut
A biblical figure story notes Samson’s famed strength vanishes after a haircut leading to his capture and death. The tale highlights the power of vows and the consequences of disobedience.
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Samson
Belfast-Williams Corner Funeral and Family News
Charles Seward dies after lingering illness at Bethesda hospital. Funeral led by Rev. Russell in Belfast with Monroe Funeral home in charge. Community extends sympathy to bereaved children and relatives. Miss Josephine Rapp visits sister in Goshen. Belfast Sunday school hosts shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tilings. Bettys, Cincinnati visitors, newborn twins, and local visits noted. Ira Fender returns home from Bethesda hospital recovering. Mildred Ann McCormick guests at Miss Elizabeth Agin in Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seward
Bethesda Hospital
Russell
Belfast
Monroe
Minnie Jones
Esther Hall
Cincinnati
John Jones
Albert Brunson
Louella Pierce
Christ Hospital
Jesse Tumbleson
Tumbleson
Wm. Burdsall
Shetterly
Ira Fender
Mildred Ann McCormick
Elizabeth Agin
Milford
Frances Jane Crosby Hymn Writer Born Blind
Frances Jane Crosby, blinded in infancy, penned about two thousand religious hymns over her lifetime, shaping 19th century American devotional music and worship.
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Blind
Frances Jane Crosby
Farmers Picnic Boosts War Effort Morale
The Grange, Farm Bureau, Cincinnati Producers and all participants support farmers in feeding the nation and aiding the war effort through the Clermont Go Farmers' Picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Grange
Farm Bureau
Cincinnati
West I Shall Do What I Believe to Be Right
A Republican primary campaign message pledges action to secure victory on August 11. The speaker asserts personal risk for the right course and appeals for supporters to vote and help. The text signals a partisan slogan and calls for collective effort toward election success.
Funeral, examinations mark PT Pleasant notes
A large turnout attended Roy Boyce funeral in New Richmond on Tuesday afternoon. Howard Hamilton and Adrian Gerling passed army entrance exams and will report on July 21. Mary Ellen Dunbar visits Cincinnati relatives. Helen Stoecklin and Betty spend evening with E L Armacost family. Glenn Pattis funeral held at Summerside M E Church. Cincinnati visitors and local shoppes noted. Thompson family moving back from Cincinnati this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Boyce
New Richmond
Howard Hamilton
Adrian Gerling
Mary Ellen Dunbar
Frank Galbreath
Cincinnati
Helen Stoecklin
Betty
E. L. Armacost
T. B. Peterson
Glenn Pattis
Summerside
M. E. Church
Jennie Galbreath
Wm.Woodruff
Wm. Storer
Carthage
Mabel Wren
Nell Salt
Joe Hamilton
Eugene Clark
Williamsburg
Wm. Miller
Thompson
Milford area social visitors and stays noted
Miss Kay Lee Torrence of Milford visited Miss Barbara Lanham last week. Several Milford residents hosted or visited relatives from Cincinnati Felicity Norwood Dayton Kentucky Laurel Norwood Felicity and Arkansas. Names include Lanham Judd McCue Shin Kle Marksberry Beach Judd and others along with local hosts and Sunday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Lee Torrence
Milford
Barbara Lanham
Jewell Fancher
Lillian Stairs
Felicity
Jeannine Lanham
Rosalie Judd
Junior Lanham
Richard Long
Everett
Jobee
Dayton
H. F. Jobe
Dan McCue
Cincinnati
Cassius Shin Kle
Summerside Family News And Local Sickness List
Summerside hosts Mr Carmel and Mrs Jones returning from New York visit with Caldwell family. Sick list includes Mrs Rilea and Mrs Gray. Misses Mary and Edna Schnei der visited Detroit cousins Miles Beatty Kaiser family. Community shares sympathy with Mr Pattison family on the loss of Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Jones
Caldwell
New York
Laura Rilea
Edith Gray
Mary
Edna Schneider
Detroit
Mich
Miles Beatty
A. F. Kaiser
Maple Trees in the United States Rich in Variety
The article notes at least 13 kinds of maple trees grow across the United States. It highlights regional diversity among maples and hints at their distinct characteristics and habitats within U.S. landscapes.
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United States
Whitlock Buys Green Farm In Cincinnati Area
Mrs Leon Liston returns from College Hill to visit her ill sister Mrs Harry Lytle in Cincinnati area. Families from Pleasant Ridge and Owensville enjoy weekend gatherings and birthdays. June Leek visits Akron while Kroger No 2 Health Camp at Fair Oak hosts Cincinnati children on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whitlock
Cincinnati
Coney Sunday
Jack Gagnon
Christ Hospital Cincinnati
J. E. Lytle
Clarence Lytle
Hannah Lytle
H. C. Horn
Maud
Owensville
H. Horn
June Leek
Grayce Honaker
Akron
Fair Oak
Greenberry Church to Host Evening Service Sunday
Greenberry M E Church will hold preaching services Sunday evening July 19. Mrs Jenny Jester from Williamsburg visited Alan Stewart and family. Mrs William Jones is on the sick list and hoped to recover soon. Effie Irwin visited Eva Perry on Monday. James Whitney visited Friday. Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Joseph Stewart’s home with 16 members and guests. Adjourned to August 6 for a picnic at Blue Sky Park. Burl Jordan and daughter visited Cary family. O'Brien family moved to Rev and Mrs Strickland’s home. Neil McMullen visited relatives here.
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Greenberry M
Blue Sky Park
Burl Jordan
Cary
O’brien
Strickland
Harmony Parish WSCS to attend Clover church service
Sunday visitors and gossip note multiple local households. The Harmony Parish led by Rev. Jack Ellsberry includes an all day service at Clover M E church. Members and neighbors, including families from Williamsburg and Norwood, are mentioned in casual community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Bolender
Franklin
Blue Racer and Green Racer Description
The blue racer is another name for the blacksnake a common eastern North American colubrine snake. West and southwest specimens show an olive green body with greenish white to bright yellow ventral surfaces. This explains names blue racer yellow belled and green racers.
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North America
Canada
Florida
Local families share Sundays across households
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Vearil visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. James Vearil on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Jester spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Jester and their sons. Clarence Stewart visited Saturday in West Carrollton.
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Elton Vearil
James Vearil
Emmett Jester
Emerson Jester and Sons
Clarence Stewart
West Carrollton
Fluorescent Aisle Carpets Aid Moviegoers
Aisle carpets coated with a UV dye that glows only under invisible ultraviolet light guide patrons through modern theaters. The dye enhances lighting and navigation in dim cinema aisles.
Lost War Bond Drive War Bond Cheer in Tokio Press
A wartime column notes crowds in Tokio as war bond sales rise and American buyers influence morale. The piece hints at propaganda tactics and ongoing bond promotions during the conflict period.
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Tokio
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