Appeal for Clothing for Belgium Relief Work 1918
An urgent appeal dated September 28 1918 requests garments, piece goods, leather and blankets for relief work in Belgium. They seek durable garments for men women and children including woolen hats caps sweaters baby cloths ticking sheets and shoes while avoiding flimsy materials rubber items and non clothing goods. Send by Friday to the Armory. Buy Liberty Bonds. Deputy Recorder Resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brussels
Liberty
Resignation of James Houghton and temporary appointment noted
James Houghton, deputy recorder, resigned to join the U S Ordinance Department after passing the exam with a high average. Mary Tatmwan Hatfield is appointed temporarily to fill the vacancy due to a clerical labor shortage caused by the draft law, a popular move in the county. Buy Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Houghton
Houghton
U. S. Ordinance Department
Mary Tatmwan Hatfield
Charles Tatman
John Tatman
Two More Colored Men Called to Service for WWI
Two colored youths, Harland Alexander of Batavia and Russell Willis of New Richmond, have been called to serve and will depart September 26 for Camp Custer Michigan. A call of 85 white men to report October 7 to 11 for Camp McClellan Alabama is issued with examinations to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland Alexander
Batavia
Russell Willis
New Richmond
Camp Custer
Michigan
Camp McClellan
Ala
Pomona Grange Program Details for Clermont County Meeting
Clermont County Pomona Grange will meet with Cecelia Grange No. 248 on September 28. Morning session includes reports from subordinate Granges and work in the sixth degree. Afternoon features instrumental solos and vocal duets by Amelia Grange and others with T. A. Pinkham listed among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Pomona
Cecelia
Gladge Moabacker
Ievins Ton Monroe Grange
T. A. Pinkham
Mosbacker
Miss Trost
Cic
Isererreres
T. A
Pinkham
PADOR
Amelia Grange
Bethel Grange
Letter From a Soldier Aboard Ship in 1918
Bergin G. Furlong of the 52nd Engineers writes from mid ocean in June 1918 to Hore folk detailing seasickness, smooth seas reflecting polished water, porpoise sightings, meals aboard labeled chow, peeling tasks, canteen access, and hopes of reaching port. He notes letters from home are valued and asks friends to write, while promising to stay in touch when possible. He ends with arrival in harbor and a pleasant view of France.
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Mid- Ocean
Hore
Pacific
Harbor
France
Bergin G. Furlong
Help Wanted to Furnish Ancor Soldier Boys House
The note calls for items from a piano to chairs to improve the Ancor house for soldiers. Contact Mrs E BR Justice, chairman of the child welfare committee of the Council of National Defense, as the effort will be organized via a track call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancor
E. BR. Justice
Council of National Defense
Clermont County Normal School Opens in Batavia
The Clermont County Normal, second largest in the state, enrolls 22 bright young ladies with no gentlemen as they left for service. Mrs. Hazel Snider of Columbus will teach, and the term starts with high expectations for success due to teachers with Normal training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Hazel Snider
Columbua
Give Till It Hurts The Great War War Bond Call
A patriotic exhortation urges readers to contribute to the Liberty Loan as a civic duty. It contrasts buying comforts with supporting soldiers overseas and declares that giving does not harm whereas withholding does. The appeal asks readers to heed Uncle Sam and act now with willingness to sacrifice.
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Uncle Sam
Clermont Baptist Association plans church visit schedule
At a September 17 meeting of Clermont Baptist Association officers and workers, a plan for three-member visitation teams to each church was outlined. October visits include Amelia October 6 with Caldwell, Bredwell, Hunt. Lindale October 6. Nicholsville October 6. Bethel October 13. Newtown and Wilhameville visits follow. an associa tional institute at Amelia October 25 27 with an all day meeting October 27 and basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Baptist Association
Amelia
Max Caldwell
New Richmond
Ellwood Donham
Lindale
Robert Rudolph
Bethel
M. C. Bredwell
W. Patchell
Stonelick Valley
Nicholsville
W. H. Bradford
Withamsville
Harriet Ludlow
E. E. Hunt
W. H. Reynolds
Bredwell
Bethel Church
Bradford
Bradford, Mrs. Ludlow, E. E. Hunt
Newtown
Reynolds
E. W. Patchell
Wilhameville
Robert Allbaugh
Broadwell
Clermont County W C T U Meeting Plans Annual Convention
The 21st annual Clermont County Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention will meet at Bethel's Christian church on Monday September 30 1918 with State president Mrs Florence D Richard as speaker. Program includes reports devotionals elections addresses and round tables. County agriculture notes report apple buyers from Darke county contracted for nearly 2000 barrels of Clermont apples. Also discussed nitrate fertilizer prospects and a seed corn selection push with tips on drying and germination from County Agent H B Stowe.
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Clermont
County
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church In
Bethel
Florence D. Richard
Darké County Farm Bureau
Clermont County
J. J. Bolender
Felicity
Geo. Kurtz
New Richmond
Ohio
Bureau of Markets
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
War Department
North Pole
Stowe
County Agri
Clermont County Teachers Association Meeting in Batavia Town Hall
Clermont County Teachers Association holds a meeting at Batavia town hall on Saturday September 28 at 9 30 with full attendance expected. Program includes roll call invocation address by Rev W H Tilford plus music announcements and a noon song of the flowers and a pupils dance.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia Town Hall
Gom T Cere
Eces
Sanerlen
W. H. Tilford
Vernon Reigel
Public Instruction
Columbus
Ohio
Buy Liseery Bones FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Mr and Mrs Max Sprinz were treated to a surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday A bountiful dinner and gifts followed The gathering included Mr and Mrs W Parrish and son Max Mrs A Carter and daughter Marguerite John Sprinz Mr and Mrs Fred Ungelheum and Misses Minna Anna Mary and Fred Ungethuem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sprinz
W. Parrish
Max
A. Carter
Marguerite
John Sprinz
Fred Ungelheum
Minna
Anna
Mary
Fred Ungethuem
Fletcher Family Reunion Images a West Bethel Picnic
The Fletcher reunion was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Wood's residence west of Bethel on September 14. Attendees included J. A. Wood and daughter of Columbus, C. Sargent and family, Margaret Hampton, Reynolds families, Pindell family of Marathon, Norris, Swope, Daw son families from Moscow, Fletcher relatives from Felicity and Bantam, and many others from Amelia Williamsburg and Bethel. A lawn picnic featured baskets full of food shared by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
O. E. Wood
Bethel
J. A. Wood
Columbus
C. ©. Sargent
City
Margaret Hampton
Charles Reynolds
Wm. Reynolds
Roy I. Ross
Bun Starkey
Blanchester
J. H. Reynolds
Pindell
Marathon
Robert Norris
R. B.dawson
Moscow
Williamsburg
Walter Dolen
Amelia
Elmer Ely
George Fletcher
Carl Bly
Bantam
J. B. Wood
Katherine Herbert
H. B. Wood
Robert Johnson
A. G. McNair
Frank Harvey
Lou Hockman
EB. Callon
T. Norris
0. B. Wood
James Carter Barber Hero Taken to Cincinnati for Surgery
James Carter once a celebrated barber hero has his family near the Twin Bridges and was moved to Cincinnati last week for an operation. Friends express hope for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
Twin Bridges
Cincinnati
Batavia O.B.E. Chapter Reinstates Service Flag
The Batavia organization restores its service flag displaying the count of members serving Uncle Sam by the number of stars. It hangs in a prominent spot for all attendees to view as meetings resume after the summer break.
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Batavia
Quietly Married in Ohio Farmtown
Harry Meister of Cincinnati and Miss Florence Hartmetz were quietly married September 21 at the bride’s parents home near Amelia in a ring ceremony of the A B church. They will reside in Cincinnati and the groom will soon report for service to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Meister
Cincinnati
Florence Hartmetz
Fred Hartmetz
Amelia
Rev
E. F. Wegner
A. B. Church
Sam
Clermont County Tobacco Warehouse Planned At Batavia
A loose leaf tobacco warehouse is proposed for Clermont County with capital of 10000 dollars, 100 dollar shares, limited to weed producers. The Batavia site offers rail and road access, 150 by 200 feet floor space, and modern handling fixtures. A meeting is set for Saturday September 28 at Batavia courthouse for interested landlords and tenants. Chas A Davis and John Ragland promote the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Court House
Chas. A. Davis
Miamiville
John Ragland
Perintown
Prisoner Enlists After Escape From County Jail
A prisoner who fled from Clermont county jail after escaping Brown county inmates has been released by the home county prosecutor and has joined the U S service. The escapees faced not heavy charges, and the move saves money for the state while funds are tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Brown County
Uncle Sam
Milford Chosen As Annual Meeting Site For Three Ohio Regiments
Milford was selected as the annual meeting place for the 153rd 175th and 89th Ohio volunteer infantry regiments with gatherings held September 19 each year. The recent Thursday event drew many survivors who enjoyed a fine time and appreciated Milford's hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Rail Crash on Cincinnati Line Kills Four Men
A severe wreck on the Cincinnati branch of the N and W near Henley on a curve at seven in the morning last Wednesday killed four section hand workers and injured fourteen. Two motor cars transporting men were struck by a fast freight. several escaped by leaping clear. An official inquiry is planned to determine fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Henley
Demand for High School Graduates to Enter Normal School
Officials urge superintendents and directors to recruit high school graduates to attend normal school this winter to fill current and future vacancies in state teaching faculties across counties and the state.
Georgetown Fair Set for October Opening
The Georgetown Fair will be held the first week of October in Brown county. The board of directors plans a top agricultural exhibit with good music, an unusually strong stock show, and an impressive poultry display. The event is billed as the county’s great annual affair.
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Georgetown
Brown County
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Leona Scott
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Nellie Walker
Paeltz
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C. J. Hanners
Clermont Co
Spence
Round Table
J. Hannars
Carrie Shetterly
Lillie Shields
Teachers’ Association
Dr. Hall-Quest
Cincinnati University
Dance of the
Phyllis Scott
J. 8. Rounds
Helen Kennedy
National Council of Defense
Loveland
New Richmand
Liberty Bones
Leslie Dunkins
Peter McElfresh
Chile
State Industrial Commission
Mary Fry
Franklin Township
Pat White
Milford Masonic Lodge
K. of P
Liberty Bons
H. M. Reynolds
Lena Schobert
John L. Moore
North Street
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