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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
5
A petition circulated to the city council asks for a wage increase for firefighters amid rising living costs. The vote will be considered at the next meeting after a May report showing collected fees, arrests, and municipal expenditures.
Martinsburg area residents spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends at Camp Sherman and nearby towns. Several guests and local families were noted, including Horace Pumphrey, Mrs. Leslie Beatty, John Darling, Dr. W. B. Shronte, and Dr. J. Bhronis. Activities included extended visits, welcome home celebrations, and preparations for summer term and church union services.
A Mt Zion column records a June 1 birth Fern Elizabeth to Marl Bureh and spouse. several Sundays spent with relatives including Ross Vanwinkten and others. multiple visits among Ashcraft, Mer cer, and Bure families. Eva Taylor of Mr Vernon and Maun Nicholls noted. local travel and invitations referenced. overall social and family notices with names and places such as Newark Parryton Mt Vernon New Castle.
Mrs Harry Keady and family visited with Mrs Mitchell over the weekend. A fire Milford church social is planned for this week and next. Neochewrati elab hosted at Mrs Pek Chapin’s. Leroy Scott funeral held last Thursday. John A Maurer and Miss Argill Mary Grewe married June 1 at the Bethel home in Carnexte. Orvilio M Arrington and Miss Mico Mao Ross wed in Martinsburg at Rev Long's home. House party planned by Miss Marriet Wolverton with five Columbus girls. Kenyon College juniors hold annual commencement dance at Rosse Hall with local orchestras. Marguerite Gedellert to wed Lt. Walter Nicholls at Lawton Oklahoma. Sunday school class led by Miss Lonate Peck with several attendees. Comstock wedding at Charest of the Holy Spirit in Gambier officiated by Rev Walters White. Kenyon juniors entertain seniors at Rosse Hall. Mr and Mrs Clyde Parsons visiting Orrville. Subscription dance set for Mt Vernon Country Club with Parker’s orchestra. Harmon-Pierre Mir and Marie Pierre to wed in Mt Vernon area. wedding at home of Mr and Mrs S C Sullivan. Guests include Mr and Mrs Silvan and daughter, and Fred Sullivan’s group from Kieatly. Reverend J A Long performed ceremony. Bride’s family to host reception and wedding trip to follow.
Readable fragments show residents visiting Columbus and Calne ton on Wednesday. Miss Katherine bygue, Miss Le Viannui, Miss Leona Oakes, Mrs Te Webb, Ralph Hedgex, and others were listed with travels, with special note of a Ford tractor demonstration at 1 o'clock and sale of tractors at the Auto tun. Social calls span Martinsburg, Fredertetown, Columbu s, and nearby places as families plan visits and business.
June 18 updates from Knox County include Henry Agnew ordered to Annapolis naval academy physical exam after passing exams, departing Sunday night. Gambio, Kenyon College commencement attendees from Cheba Mass. various local social notes in Aburg and surrounding townships. funeral and visit details for Samuel. community movements, visits, and minor court or civic mentions across multiple towns.
Pledges flood in from residents and local figures as Morgan Township reports strong support for the war effort. The drive lists dozens of donors and amounts, including stamps and cash, with recipients and totals across many names and contributions. The campaign notes a June 2 start for a service duty, while addressing transportation to Maryland.
Nitee Grace Headington travels near Zonesville Wirkendey to the king’s convention. Daria Sheift read a paper during the event and will spend several days with her brother.
Nonth Liberty June 18 Pike township with a 3400 quota tops allotment repeatedly in a bi partisan war ratings drive surpassing 1000 with 1200 overage. Many townships expect to exceed their quotas as the first real county record shown in the politics drive.
Knights Templar Clinton commandery No 3 and allied orders are asked to gather at the Mason plant on Thursday June 20 to serve as escorts for Mt Zion lodge No 1b at the funeral of Samuel HL Meterman. La Jay Duke Captain WJ Stewart departed for Chicago Tuesday.
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