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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1918

Page

5

Twin City District Leads in Sales Report

A county wide survey shows Twin City District leading in sale progress with 10 percent of quota met. Fredericktown and Martinsburg districts show notable gains while Morgan, Clay, and Jackson are described as prosperous, with Martinsburg nearing $2600 in stamps sold to date and others reflecting varied progress.

Ethelynde St Morgan Clay Diagenbsurg Conte i Hite Hotter Yowiah Owe District Pvt Lord Danvitle Huckeye Fredericktown Howard Jelloway Vernon

Military officer elections held at Columbus annual meeting

Four year terms were set at the Columbus annual meeting of the Second Battalion First A 1S unit with Col William Agadeton named major and Lieut Col Appleton elected for four years. Other officers listed include Colonel A J Sherwin and majors O W Krouth Masky and Janieuster with Eugene Wolf Turner among the rank.

William ©. Agadeton Kokosing Houteianterlone Columbus Appleton A. J. Sherwin Battalioi

Workers Needed Amid Material Shortage at HOLP

Notices show workers needed at HOLP with no lack of materials for other divisions. The Red Crown headquarters will close its dressings division due to material shortages, while the booplin supplies division continues manufacturing shirts and podantis.

Wollen Boxytter Red Crown Booplin Supplies Diviston Sud

Second Talk on War Given at Salem

A large crowd attended the Salem Methodist church Tuesday evening for a talk on Our Country's Part in the War and How We Are to Do Our Part. Pastor BD Green spoke, urging support for Camp Sherman. The host address is scheduled for Sunday evening May 31.

Pershing France Salem

War Bonds Drive Shows Two New Members For Big West Club

Gullison, agent for the Metropolitan Hilfe Taturaneno, wins two members for the $1,000 club on his canvass day. The War Savings Committee notes both are buyers of large bonds and generous supporters of War Relief efforts. Wycott of Mansfeld states the Metro company will offer a week’s vacation and a Washington trip to each district agent who helps boost the campaign. In Washington, agents will meet Treasury head McAdoo.

Gullison Hilfe Taturaneno War Savinge Committee Chri Ison Wycott Mansfeld Atatetet Metropolitus Focal Ter Washington Return of the Treasury McAdoo

Nixon and Crumley Tormy at Local Army Camp

Mitchell acting secretary of the local M A M A will act as secretary with Crumley assisting as partial head of the Junior detachment. The board of rotors will rotate to ren tor any aid. Byenes helps a secret at Cin Shemini Chillicothe O.

Motion Army Maurlen A. Mitchell Mo Nixon George Crumley Orones de Rotors Mitchell To Eat Association Camp Dar Fhe Secretare DM Byenes Cin Shemini Chillicothe

Confidence in Gen Foch Shown by U S Soldiers in France

The Rev O Purd formerly pastor of the M church here was transferred to Toronto last summer. His brother Mest Adent Ford, in France as an officer, writes of the fire service and months spent overseas. The letter praises General Foch and the fighting spirit of the soldiers, describing belief in victory under his leadership and the hope that he will return with strong results.

Purd M. 7 Toronto Bins Mest Adent Ford France Axon Miliary Valley Menos Lieut Bord Tiki Brent Ward Foch

Prospect man attends special meeting of Odd Fellows

Joseph Lud of Prospect attended a special meeting of the Odd Fellows in the city on Tuesday night.

Joseph Lud Prospect City The Odd Fellows

Kinney Engages German Airman for First Time

Royal Flying Corps pilot Lieut Kinney describes his first aerial engagement against German forces. He reports dodging enemy fire, seeing a red glow, and a machine down in smoke before returning safely to base with his comrades.

Kinney Curtle Kinney Mra Abbie Kinney Bhat High Street Royal Reid Father Quarter Nur

Fourth Ward Best to Weigh in on McCormick

The Fourth Ward endorsed McCormick for the district school position, noting dedication of Anna Heverny as principal and the ward's support for the city school system. A correspondence from Ohio official Hy W Pears cites concerns over staffing and conditions affecting the schools.

Jooumdhig McCormick Robert Tiny Hy W. Pearschem Department of Schoolin Ohio Luea

Mechanics to Leave for Valparaiso Ind for Training

Mechanics will depart Thursday morning for Valparaiso Indiana for a special training course. Participants include Wayne Pitot Haken Haro Dutt and Tony ne. The trip will report to the office of Vercent bard Weise dingy evening.

Valparaiso Ind Vercent Bard Weise

District Lecturer Inspects Masons Meeting and Continent

The Mt. Zion lodge No. YF. & A. M. held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple on Monday night. The Mantora degree was conferred in full by the Pel Low Craft team. A banquet and smoker followed with representatives from nearby lodges and several local and visiting brothers speaking.

Mt. Zion Lodge A. M Te Masonic Temple Dietrich le V. Holts Ailof Yexston Tufrean Monte Uns Beotton

Slingluff Loses Ten Opponents in Philadelphia Event

East Grandler street resident Mio Mariam Str Lut, a Haren xelial attendee, lost by a shade in a Stokowski contest held in Piladelphia on May 14. Her competitors included Miss Sinstuts with more experience, yet Slingluff showcased rival talent amid years of study and practice.

Maying Tere Exert Lewintans Mio Mariam East Grandler Street Haren Xelial Bese Mawr Piladelphia

Graduation Friday at Elmwood School Commencement Program

Elmwood School will hold its graduation Friday at 10 oclock with a student program. Phonograph selections and readings feature students such as May Quack Minnie Savanna Lara Hauling and Bertha Dearhise, ending with the closing exercise by Superintendent Murry.

Elmwood Sun M. Wool Ida May Quack Ubarina Mipes Ben —Minnie Savanna Silvetton Oliver Wendel Hawien Georges Loulee Thaniton Bertha Dearhise Lara Hauling Neobil Negraph American Tidline Mitel Chulre Maul Ely Ledit Murry Ee

Mrs Paul Turner Elected Delegate to SS Convention

Mrs Paul Turner was elected as a delegate from Helogate to the SS Convention at a meeting held Tuesday evening. Another delegate will be elected at a later gathering.

Paul Turner Turne

Auto Truck Hauls Big Castings to Chicago

Truck from 1G. & G. Coner Ca moves large castings to Chicago this morning. Marty Alsdorf and Jett Wedgentay accompany the shipment as it leaves for the industrial hub.

Chicago Marty Alsdorf Jett Wedgentay G. Coner

Stewards to Meet After Christian Endeavor Event

The stewards of the church will meet Tuesday evening at the church following the Christian Endeavor gathering.

M. 2 Churcl

Lodges Consolidate Into Quinine Lodge No 316

Two local lodges, F Lodges To Consolidate and Mt Vernon, merge to form Quinine Lodge No 316. The consolidation occurred Tuesday night amid prior tensions and past differences. Members from both lodges attended as the new organization prepared to operate under the unified charter.

Guinier Mt. Vernon Lodge Kaine Jodee Mi Yew Lodge Quien Lodge

Township Improves North McKenazie Street With Paving Efforts

Local authorities report major street upgrades in Clinton area townships. crews clear debris and lay paving along North McKenazie Street near the depot, as part of broader municipal improvements. Community leaders note ongoing work and planning under township administration.

Sreweinye Ie

Young People’s Branch Holds Business Meeting

The Young People’s Branch held a business meeting at the home of Mr. Heteu Me Tiles on Monday evening with 16 present.

Oung People's Branch Miu Heteu

Elected Record Keeper in Akron Sweeps Local Post

Amanda Walod of Akron is elected as record keeper in a local cheering effort. The appointment aims to improve tallying duties and public record accuracy.

Amanda Wal Ty Akron

Three Young People Narrow Escape at Dry Creek Bridge

A report notes three young people narrowly escaped a collision at Dry Creek Bridge. The incident details are unclear due to garbled text but reference a vehicle or pedestrian near the Dry Creek bridge with no serious injuries confirmed.

Dry Creek Bridge

Two Initiated Tee Capduates Unclear Event

Fragmentary OCR text references an initiation event for two entities and a public or formal proceeding. Details on names, places, or outcomes are unreadable, leaving the notice obscured and minimally identifiable.

Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply

Public health notice urges vigilance over blood quality and purity to fight disease. directs readers to obtain medicines or advice from a local drug store and to write to M Hirt in Georgia for assistance.

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