Red Cross drive in Mt Vernon towns oversubscribed total
Reports show the Red Cross campaign across Mt Vernon and Clinton townships exceeded its $10,000 goal by $5,827.50 with many workers pledging substantial sums. Some residents refused to contribute, and captains noted mixed receptions while outlining incomplete tallies and forthcoming updates.
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Mt. Vernon
Clinton Township
Red Cross War Fund
W. E. McCormick
G Lauderbough
M. Lybarger
McGrackin
J. W. Rudin
H. Hi. Miller
F. Kinney
Downls
Dowel
Mare
King and Queen Visit Aerodrome During American Pilot Training
Princess Work and the King and Queen visited a British aerodrome aiding American airmen in training. The site showcased aerobatic instruction, meteorology courses, and lieutenant qualification in a ten week summer program. Governors and university leaders, including M. Hughes, arrived in Columbus to coordinate war work and strengthen county-state defense ties.
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Lincoln
Baglioni
May
Associated Presa
King Georges
Ameren
Telshey
Prince Ab
Khas
Queen Mary Boal
London
Geanlatine Aehoed
Pasaluyg
ABC
Beltiy
Hho Menten
Cox
Hughes
Mint University
Oxford
Columbus
State Defense Council
Danville Near Red Cross War Fund Goal
Danville residents raised funds at a local meeting led by Rev. W Shields and Dowde Muthine totalling 8386.66. The event drew about 250 attendees and boosted Danville’s Red Cross War Fund contribution toward the 1800 target, with the city showing progress but still short of the 32000 goal.
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Danville
RED Cross War Fund
Danvilli
Binder Price Sets Decline Against Wheat Market News
The government fixed the binder twine price at 28 cents per pound amid expectations of possible changes. Prices reflect higher costs versus last summer, with increases tied to storage and commodity trends. A firm in Mt Vernon reports sales of its entire 11K supply, while local dealers quote bale prices between 26 and 27 cents cash and 25 cents a shy. Some dealers await consignments, likely keeping prices near current levels.
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Sears
Mt. Vernon
Fem
Last War Talk at Salem Church Delivered by John Green
John Green gave a final wartime address at Salem Church on Tuesday evening praising the aim of the war and urging disciplined support. A large audience attended as Green urged readers to prepare for the peril and to seek permanent unity in facing the global conflict.
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SALEM
Herkes
John Green
Fraternal Orders to Attend Sunday Memorial Services
Fraternal orders will attend services Sunday to honor a memorial. Rev Wo It Shields will deliver remarks at the Presbyterian church while Vale Anteens meet at the Chamber of Commerce for a napety event following.
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Shields
Presbyterian Eh
Chamber of Commerce and Napety
Eurelt
Meeting Attendance for Logan Gaol and Wreston Oil Co.
Mig 82 Josse Rourlek will attend an official meeting at Logan Gaol and Wreston Oil Co on Wednesday in Mutsburgh to witness the event.
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Bangs
Mig
Josse Rourlek
Chtet Wiginosr
Logan Gaol
Wreston Oil.co
Jerk Wedneay
Mutsburgh
Red Cross Benefit Plans May 28 Event At Butler Church
A community benefit sale and program at Butler church on Saturday May 28 aims to raise funds for Ted Crom and Hughition of Academia. Organizers invite local residents to attend the event featuring refreshments and a light entertainment program.
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Red Gross
Hutler Whch
Butler Church
Ted Crom
Novel recruitment by navy in dramatic Great Lakes drill
Recruits to be sought by navy in a novel scheme near the Great Lakes. May to meet on wheels to crusade the Middle West and recruit men for training. Lieutenant John Ronin, ordnance officer, prepares the fleet for action with vessels to be commissioned soon. The fleet includes destroyers, submarines and a serpent vessel, with crews drawn from Great Lakes sailors. Canvas sails, exam ships, and marching bands accompany the cruise as recruitment moves through rail and river routes. Dr H W Blair travels to Columbus on business.
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Uebat Lakes
Middle West
Great Lakes
John Ronin
Gren Lakes
Mysterious Incident Involving Drove Gents And County Travel
A poorly legible report describes a group of youths from Amity and Clinton in a sequence of travels by bus to Newark and back. The narrative mentions a county event, a march, and a plan to return to Avilius with a horn and other items, with several names and places obscured by OCR.
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Jal Monde
Ateretug
Potien
Newark
Eliree
Hore
Biksy Leloussie
Bo Clinton Uokie
Amity
Sherk’ Maihonley
Avilius
Aiomohili
Hervehille
Aiony
Branch Organized at Ankenytown Knox County Chanter
Ankenytown branch of the Knox county chanter of the Ret Crags is organized with officers including ChatemgeChy Soler Vive Chain and M. Beehtel as storetary ghia, Pearl Garber as suiremi de Phompson, Mivisory Maintine- Dire. Maret Workman. A committee on lyon prelate finds WIE heagin words if solfedtrans aren borships ummediawels.
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Ankenytowne
Knox County
Ret Crags
ChatemgeChy Soler Vive Chain
M. Beehtel
Storetary
Ghia
Pearl Garber
Asuiremi de Phompson
Mivisory
Maintine- Dire
Maret
Lyon
Clothiers to Aid Wool Growers in Market Fight
Clothiers and merchants plan to assist wool producers in a market dispute. The event will be attended by local figures and industry leaders to discuss strategies and support. The aim is to bolster wool prices and stabilize the market through coordinated action.
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Clothiers
Automobile Upsets Injure Young Men in City Crash
A car owned by Chanies Hopley and driven by Kant crashed on a Monday afternoon near Latdonvilles and Mayes ville. Two occupants were injured and the driver Denied abott the road while Gillin regained censelessest Mon day HBL Mat nol et account for the accident.
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Chanies Hopley
Kant
Gillin
Greek Alumni Reception Planned in Fredericktown
May 22 event announced by the Fredericktown Alumni Association at the high school auditorium. Members will host a reception to honor alumni and discuss subscription efforts for a war fund drive. The drive, led by C. G. Pubwren, seeks cash subscriptions with a goal of 200 in Thai currency.
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Gyour
Fredericktown
Uhd Predericktown Rehool Alani Ansociation
Dunturin
U'Eluck Priday Ovonlig
Mwadoo Cuts Down Railroad Exerpe 5200,000 in Chicago
Chaos and confusion surround a Chicago rail project as director general My Adon approves a plan to cut costs. Officials project savings of about 820,000 over four years, with impact on offices and operations in the city.
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Mwadoo
Chicago
Washington
Atngie
My Adon
Registration Day Fixed by Proclamation
Washington May 21 Proclamation fixes June 5 as the registration day for the selective draft. The action applies to youths reaching age of 18 by the date of registration and requires eligible registrants to appear at their local boards. Fredericktown May 22 M Noble traveled to Columbus to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly.
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Caphilis
Klofmy
Questio Dal
Dangalin Iioutedd
Gannett
Washington
Priog Wilsat
General Assembly
M. Noble
Columbus
Presbyterian General Assembly
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H. Israel
B. D. Herron
Ring
Mra
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Fleet
H.W. Blair
Mansfield Boys
Ankenytown
Young Mmen
Robert Giffin
J.F. Voke
Uf. Voke
LF. Voke
M. D
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Avesas Columbi's
Ohio
Exio
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Sapp Brothers
America
Rabios
France
Vite
Amoticin Red Cross
Educa Tts
Congress
Wilson
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