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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
A 1918 style public notice warns against dangerous fireworks to prevent deaths and injuries. It urges strict limits on displays and bans on dynamite and cannons while stressing fire prevention and public safety amid wartime concerns.
John Reynolds aged 19, a Black worker for Federal Asphalt Pavement Co., drowned when a canoe capsized 800 feet from shore in the Mau mee river near Walbridge park. Archie Harris swam to shore, Reynolds had no living relatives, body taken to Wanzo's parlors.
Letters addressed to Ethel Ahlfors Reed Berry Charles Brady Thos Burkley Anita de Foriot Burn Edgar W. Cannatella Pietro Cummins Jesse Dickson Edw. G. Timison B. R. McGaron Margaret Schumaker Mrs F Thorseh Victor Walker Samuel West 8 C will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed by Saturday June 28.
The piece muses on daylight saving and spending, noting prewar price concerns and the shifting value of money. It jests about limits of pens and famous figures, and mocks social habits, economics, and public figures with humorous, satirical asides.
Reverend W J Pheloy outlines services for Sunday June 29 including Sunday School at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 with St Johns Day observance by the Masonic lodge. Mrs Maud Lackens of Toledo sings solo. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with topic What Does Loyalty to Our Church and Country Call Fort Matt 22 15 22. New officers listed. Endeavor lawn party July 11. Midweek prayer Thursday 7 30. Social rooms Friday evening. Choral Union practice Saturday 7. Monthly social and business meeting at the pastor home Wednesday July 2.
Rev. C W Weltmer presides as services begin with a men's meeting led by Henry Hufford and a Sunday school picnic at Fort Meigs. Prayer meeting Thursday evening, children's day services Sunday morning, and a big Sunday service are planned. Y P A meets at 7 30 PM with George Twining leading. Preaching at 8 PM. All welcome.
Rev P Kluepfel announces no services next Sunday June 29 and urges attendance at the Lutheran mass meeting at Navarro Park Toledo Ohio. Ladies aid meets in church basement Thursday p m June 26 and Bible school starts next Saturday at 9 o clock.
W H Spybey will preach on Barking the Fig Tree next Sunday morning at the Methodist church. A review of Oxenham's The Vision Splendid will be at night. Sunday School starts 9:30 a m Epworth League at 6:30 p m. Saturday ice cream sale at Second and Main corner.
The article urges increased water intake and outdoor exercise to ease chronic constipation and suggests mild laxatives for interim use. It warns against excessive use of strong laxatives and mentions Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy option.
The article notes that if commercial fertilizer were evenly divided across Ohio tillable land it would cover each acre with 44 pounds. Medina County averaged 96 pounds per acre. It argues modern farming relies on fertilizer even on good land, stressing the need for phosphorus and phosphates to boost wheat and the following clover crop.
Arsenate of lead recommended to control cabbage worms as eggs hatch on outer leaves. Butterflies lay eggs, larvae emerge in days, feeding ravenously and harming keeping quality. Cruickshank cautions sprays mix one ounce arsenate of lead per gallon water or one ounce parts green per ten gallons with soap for sticking.
The Perrysburg Woman's Community League holds its regular meeting July 1 at 2 30 p m in the Civic Rooms. The last reading of the constitution will be given and all women in Perrysburg are urged to attend. Amur C Coor secretary. The American Red Cross plans distributing 25 000 000 yards of gauze to U S hospitals as part of postwar relief.
Ft Meigs Grange hosts an ice cream social at the Weseman farm home corner Oregon road and the avenue Saturday evening June 28. A short program will be held in connection, everyone welcome.
A double wedding report from Perrysburg and Detroit details Starr Hallowell uniting with Herbert Wilder at his home on Front Street, officiated by Rev. Dr. William H. Pheley. The couple will reside at 3608 Northlawn Detroit after August 15. Florence Rossbach weds Sylvester Dennis at St. Rose De Lima in Perrysburg with maid of honor Kathryn Rossbach. The Denise will live in Maumee after July 1 following a Mackinac trip.
Emily Stevens stars in a Broadway drama presented as part of the Metro All-Star Series, debating if the world is truly a man's or a woman's. Strong scenes from Rachel Crother's play set to provoke local discussion among theatergoers next Saturday.
A story hour is set for Saturday at 3 30 p m at Way Library inviting all children to attend. The program aims to engage kids with tales and activities in a family friendly setting.
A 1919 Columbus message from F B Pearson urges parents and teachers to prevent dropping out after eighth grade. It compares high school attrition to a failing voyage and calls for better curricula, parental engagement, and a community effort with media and clergy to ensure graduation and continuation to high school completion.
Phoenix Lodge No 123 B and A Mites hold St John’s Day services Sunday June 29 1919 at 10 30 am at the Presbyterian church with Rev W Pheley officiating A Special Communication Thursday evening June 26 at 7 pm to confer the M M degree on two candidates
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