Easter visits and funerals mark Coolville notes
Funeral services for Mrs Abbie Stewart of Boaz Ala were held at the Coolville Methodist Church. The Stewart family attended from Hockingport and Parkersburg. pallbearers included E A Dutton Lew Humphrey and Herbert Dutton. Other local updates mention visitors, illnesses, and Easter gatherings across Coolville Torch Reedsville Little Hocking and Vienna W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Stewart
Boaz
Ala
Coolville
James Stewart
Hockingport
Methodist Church
Stewart
Ida Cook
Mary Messenger
Lew Humphrey
Charles Gibbs
E. A. Dutton
Herbert Dutton
Stalder
Mary
Emily Humphrey
Athens
Logan
Fred Medley
Parkersburg
Judge Showalter
F. M. Medley
Melvin Ice
Clarksburg
Larry Ford
Belpre
Buchanan
Ed Brawley
George Hall
John
Austin Hall
Gladys
Robert Ford
Brooks Conley
Virginia Simmons
Weston
W. Va
Myrta Adams
William Messenger
Vienna
George Parker
George Dufur
Little Hocking
Mary Parker Messenger
Otho Elliott
John Gibbs
Ed Dunfee
Troy Township
Hayden
Clarence Gillian
Carbondale
Freda
Helena
Ohio University
Fred Gillian
Torch
Florence Buck
Cincinnati
Cyrus Jones
Mary A. Stone
Ben Creel
Harry Parker
Elizabeth
E. K. Parker
Julian Adams
J. A. Griffin
George DeWeese
Lucinda Williams
Reedsville
Williams
Fannie DeWeese
Charlotte Scarlet
Bernice Livingston
Local residents host Easter visits and moving updates
Pratt's Fork residents report moving to the Frank Wilson farm near Jerseyville while others relocate to the Alvira Grim home vacated by the Meeks. Easter hospitality includes Wingett, Fred Smith, O'Brien, Cain families, plus multiple visits among Sapp, Beal, Phillips, and Gilkey households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Alex Sapp
Emmett Cain
Marion
Miles Cain
Joe Smith
Fred Biehl
Jerseyville
Ross Ackley
Little Son
Latters
Amy Phillips
Will Story
A. L. Beal
Vern Ackley
Hens
Re. Becky Morris
Helena Shuler
Nancy Gilkey
Clyde Sapp
Herb Cain
Miles
Frank Cain
Herb Doug‘Bundayell Wingett
Smith
Willie Wetherby Gon
J. P. Mohier
Local Social News and Observations From Amesville
Amesville and nearby towns report weekend visits from families and friends including Vansants, Melvins, Ellises, Porters, and Patersons. Community club hears Rev. Chatley on church relations to local life and plans cemetery improvements with a meeting set for April 12. Several residents face health issues and travel, with notable incidents and moves across farms, households, and farms changing hands.
Amesville Club Wraps Year With Music Program
The Amesville Music and Study club held its final meeting at Miss Jessie Owen’s home on Saturday April 3. The spring program led by Mrs. Gladys Salmon featured papers on Our Feathered Friends and American Government, several vocal and piano performances including songs by Mendelssohn and Mason, and solos by Miss Effa Glazier and Mrs. Lucile Linscott. Officers for the new year were announced: Mrs. Lucile Linscott president Mrs. Naomi Phillips vice president Miss Jessie Lortz secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Jessie Owen
Gladys Salmon
Vesta Thompson
Eleanor Gifford
Estelle Goddard
Henselt
Mendelssohn
Effa Glazier
Robin
Amesville high honors boys and girls basketball teams at banquet
A Saturday night banquet April 3 in the Presbyterian church honored the Amesville high boys and girls basketball teams. Thirty attended including faculty, Mrs Curtis, Mr Clyde Gibson, John W. Thomas, Darren Vernon and Verne Linscott. Lawrence Brill and Caroline Jago named captains for 26 27. letters awarded to six boys and four girls. Alma Mater sung. Jazz sextette performed. trophies and best wishes for next season expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville High
Presbyterian Church
Charles Curtis
Clyde O. Gibson
John W. Thomas
Ohio Wesleyan
Darren Vernon
Verne Linscott
Ohio University
Don R. Goddard
Lois Cecil
Harold Eckard
Ernest White
Leonard Potter
Donald O'Neil
Cecil White
Lawrence Brill
Easter in Sharpsburg Little Church With Family Dinner
Easter passed quietly in Sharpsburg with no church services except Sunday school. A notable Easter dinner honored Mr Burns on his eighty third birthday and Mrs Rose Mellmeier on her fiftieth anniversary. For twenty one years they have shared a Sunday dinner near their April 2 birthdays, this year falling on Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burns
Burns
Rose Mellmeier
Prattsville Zaleski Road Let To Contract April 19
Section B of the Hamden road from Prattsville to Zaleski will be let to contract April 19. It was advertised for sale on Tuesday for grading and bridges. Local residents have long advocated building a road from the state road at Prattsville to Zaleski, which has been nearly impassable in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattsville
Zaleski
Commissioners Meet with State Engineer in McArthur
Resident Engineer H. E. Calvin of Hamden met with Vinton county commissioners John Murdoch L. C. Burt and Louis Kruger at their semi monthly meeting in McArthur Monday. O. W. Merrill division engineer of the state highway department of Marietta also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Calvin
Hamden
Vinton County
John Murdoch
L. C. Burt
Louis Kruger
McArthur
O. W. Merrill
State Highway Department of
Marietta
Oil Men Meet to Plan Drilling in Knox Township
Stockholders of the Cooperative Oil Company with leases in Knox township Vinton county held a meeting at McArthur Monday. They expect to start drilling for oil within the next few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Oil Company
Knox Township
Vinton County
McArthur
Easter Holiday Visitors and Local Encounters Weave Through Cincinnati Area
Elizabeth Reagan returned to Cincinnati after spending Easter with her mother Mrs. Anna Stanton. Columbus visitors Mr. and Mrs. William McGhee called on Mrs. Sophia Meese, who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Carl Calvin of Columbus, a former Hamden resident, visited friends here. Paul E. Stanton and Stanton Payne of Dayton returned home after visiting Mrs. Anne Stanton. Easter dinner guests included Mrs. Harry Bagley, Miss Edna Robbins, Miss Mollie Bagley, and Miss Mary Margaret Fuller of Portsmouth at Miss Carrie Dungan's Jackson home. The Bagleys and DL C Thomas hosted Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bagley here for a visit. WLW radio broadcaster Hortense Rhodes briefly visited en route from Coalton to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vansant
Meriam
Gallipolis
Fannie Wells
Ella Morris
Vanita Melvin
Monroe
Mich
Vergine Ellis
Athens
Frank Ellis
C. J. VanValey
Waldan
W. Va
Hannah Glazier
Wilbur Henry
Glouster
Clifford Glazier
Huntington
C. D. Henry
L. B. Glazier
Russell Porter
Caldwell
Beatrice Porter
Marietta
Florence Porter
John Thomas
Lough Mason
Dixon Angeter
Ohio University
Cliff Porter
Cleveland
Buffalo
George Linscott
Walter Finch
Linscott
Eldon Wyatt
G. A. Boudinott
Sumner Wyatt
Minerva
Paul Wyatt
Columbus
Wyatt
T. A. Keirns
Columbus Grove
Elizabeth Reagan
Anna Stanton
Cincinnati
William McGhee
Sophia Meese
Carl Calvin
Hamden
Paul E. Stanton
Stanton Payne
Dayton
Anne Stanton
Harry Bagley
Edna Robbins
Mollie Bagley
Mary Margaret Fuller
Portsmouth
Carrie Dungan
Jackson
Harry N. Bagley
DL. C. Thomas
Hortense Rhodes
WLW
Coalton
Mallen Funeral Held for Railroad Employee
The funeral of Richard Mallen, a B&O railroad employee, was held in Parkersburg and Chillll, with services recalling his work for the rail line. Local mourners attended as officials noted his long service and dedication to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallen
Richard Mallenee
B. & O. Railroad
Parkersburg
Chilll
Death notice of Chillicothe area man funeral held Tuesday
The body of a man from Chillicothe and connected towns died about 1 PM Saturday. The funeral was held at the home in Chillicothe on Tuesday with Ray Harkins and W E Stanton attending from the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothe
Hamden
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Ray Harkins
W. E. Stanton
Local visits and family gatherings noted in Angell Ridge
Mrs. Mary Watkins stays with daughter near Dutch Ridge and visits Mrs. Thomas Phillips. Golda and Alice Cornell return from Athens. Earnest, Lester Vore and Marvin Maxwell visit Charles Bobo. C F Snow children spend Sunday with J W Maxwell. Mrs. Charles Bobo hosts three children. Dewitt Sloan family visits Ackleys. Oxley and Bobo call on friends at Long Run. Joe Mulligan hosts Hillis family and Regina Mulligan from New Lexington plus Mayme Mulligan from Athens visiting Ohio University. Mary Sams returns from Sugar Grove. Downey family hosts Hurbert Downey and Glenn. Morhing week at parents. Ballinger wind damages roofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Watkins
William Vore
Thomas Phillips
Dutch Ridge
Golda
Alice Cornell
Athens
Earnest
Lester Vore
Marvin
Mary Delle Maxwell
Charles Bobo
C. F. Snow
J. W. Maxwell
Charles Oxley
Faye Pierce
Pleasanton
Mayme Mulligan
Ohio University
Mary Sams
Sugar Grove
Hurbert Downey
Glenn
Batea
John Cornell
Martha Morhing
Millfield
Otto Morhing
Ballinger Farm
Old Resident Healed by MAYA'S for Stomach Trouble
A 75 year old man told physicians had given up after days without food. A neighbor recommended MAYA'S stomach remedy, which brought immediate relief. The medicine is described as removing catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and easing inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is claimed to convince or money refunded with McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists carrying it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maya
McKee Drug C O
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Trial On Today Over Tires Dispute Between Firms
Ajax Rubber Co of Cleveland sues C H Roudebush, Roudebush Garage Nelsonville, for 106.90 alleged unpaid tires. Roudebush counterclaims 235 for cost and lost profit asserting tires were not in good condition. Court session held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax Rubber Company
Cleveland
C. H. Roudebush
Roudebush
Nelsonville
The
Rubber Company
Roudebush Garage
Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court This Month
Another marriage license was issued yesterday in the Probate court bringing the monthly total to nine. The couple is Earl Morris a 26 year old lineman of Millfield son of Grant and Mrs Morris and Lon Edna McMannile a 21 year old at home of Nelsonville daughter of Wes and Mrs McMannaway. They were married by Pearl Helwig justice of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Morris
Lineman
Millfield
Grant Morris
Lon Edna McMannile
Nelsonville
Wes McMannaway
Pearl Helwig
Husband Must Appear In Court For Alimony Arrears
Donald Figgins must appear in Common Pleas court today for unpaid alimony of 15 dollars a month from his former wife’s complaints. He was ordered last Thursday to explain why payments have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Figgins
Comon Pleas Court
Figgins
Bridge Bill Advances for Ohio Gallipolis Crossing
By the Way notes Easter Monday events as the House of Representatives passes a bill sponsored by Hon. Thomas Jenkins of Ohio to authorize a bridge over the Ohio River at Gallipolis. Jenkins says the calendar day favors quick passage and has another bill in the works. The note also mentions lodging at a hotel owned by ex-Senator Dick, formerly of Akron, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Thomas Jenkins
Ohio
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Jenkins
Senator Dick
Akron
Mail at Washington post office for Fred Weber
Monday afternoon at the Washington post office general delivery window Fred Weber asked for mail. Clerk responded with a brief exchange and announced one paper, the Sunday Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Washington
Fred Weber
Fred
Sunday Messenger
Rehearsals for Athens High Spring Frolic Held April 16
Student council decides rehearsals for all rooms participating in the annual spring frolic will be held April 16. Each skit must be approved by the board of censors before public presentation. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the room presenting the best entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
The Last Green Turn in a Spring Garden
A concise remark notes that in spring it is the amateur gardener who sees the final color shift to green as plants mature. The observation reflects a patience-filled season when inexperienced hands nurture growth.
Laughs Return as Mack Sauer Book Prompts Athens Hype
Messenger readers recall Mack Sauer the Watch Dog as his new collection Impossible to Classify goes on sale in Athens. The humorist, once a Messenger columnist, is praised for wit and philosophy in the book and for a career spanning The Columbus area and Ohio papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M
Messenger
Watch Dog
Mack” Sauer
the Messenger
Athens
Fred W. Bush
The
Athens Messenger
Sauer
College of Journalism
Mack Sauer
McKinley Sauer
Columbus
Middletown Journal
Xenia Evening Gazette
Xenia Morning Republican
Resignation of Zanesville School Head Accepted
Zanesville April 7 The resignation of F C Kirkendall as superintendent of the Zanesville public schools to take effect August 31 was accepted by the board of education at a special meeting late yesterday The resignation was first submitted March 22 after the board had allowed high school basketball players to enter the national tournament in Chicago despite the superintendent’s recommendations Resolutions supporting the superintendent circulated among teachers while others urged withdrawal from the parent teacher association over contributions and statements about the Chicago trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
F. C. Kirkendall
Fire Destroys Six-Room Cottage in Hamden
A six room cottage owned by the William Carr estate and occupied by Clyde Train and family burned at about 3 o clock Sunday morning. The family escaped and only a few household goods were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
William Carr
Clyde Trainor
Two Cambridge youths die in Cleveland auto crash
April 5 in Cleveland two newcomers from Cambridge, John Keoski aged 20 and Joseph Kasmarik aged 19, were killed when their car veered from a lane and struck a street car. Motorman James J. Lane suffered severe cuts from flying glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cambridge
Lakewood
John Keoski
Joseph Kasmarik
James J. Lane
Fireman Held for Questioning in Georgia Death
In Decatur Georgia on April 6 A G Maynard 31 a city fireman was held for questioning by a coroner s jury after the death of Andrew J Oakes 65 father of Ruth Oakes the fiancée at the Oakes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lover
Decatur
A. G. Maynard
Andrew J. Oakes
Ruth Oakes
Oakes
Dynamite Blast Kills Sugarcreek Township Farmer
Benjamin Amstutz, a 1% Sugarcreek township farmer, died in a premature dynamite blast while blasting stumps in new ground. His body was found late last night by a searching party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soon Wooster
Benjamin Amstutz
Sugarcreek Township
Amstutz
Ohio druggists face license revocation over Health beer case
Ohio druggists convicted in local courts of trafficking in health beer face imminent license revocation by the state board of pharmacy, according to M Niles Ford secretary of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Pharmacy
M. Niles Ford
Marconi Fed Up With Loud Squealer in London
Guglielmo Marconi the wireless telegraph inventor is fed up with radio. He recovers in a London hospital after a minor operation as wireless head-pieces and loud speakers are introduced. He was urged to listen to broadcasts but resisted and asked for a phonograph instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guglielmo Marconi
Marconi
District Sunday School Convention at Guysville M E Church
The district Sunday school convention of Canaan Rome townships will meet at Guysville M E church at 2 pm next Sunday April 14. The First M E church Athens Class Six men's chorus will provide music while Dr S K Mardis and Rev W H Reux lead and organize the local association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan-Rome
Guysville
M. EF
M. E
Athens
K. Mardis
Athens County
W. H. Reux
County Sunday School Association
Trimble Grange Holds Regular Meeting in Glouster
The Trimble Grange No. 1836 met at 8 o clock Saturday evening in the hall. One new member joined as folding chairs and coat racks were purchased for an upcoming entertainment. The group plans to attend Sunday services May 2 at the M E church with Rev W P Parker and heard a program featuring readings poems jokes and a discussion on education costs. A polluck supper followed and the next meeting is set for April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Trimple Grange
Grange
W. P. Parker
M. E
B. H. Pettit
A. D. Wolfe
E. Gillespie
D. M. Sawyer
Glouster
Tardiness in High School Drops at Athens High
Athens high reports 265 tardy marks last month versus 366 in February as efforts by the student council reduce lateness. Principal F E Harshman says repeated offenders, fifteen students, largely caused most tardies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
F. E. Harshman
Pneumonia Fatal for Infant Son of Flaherty Family
William Paul Flaherty seven months old twin son of Mr and Mrs William Flaherty 84 South Cemetery street died at 1130 last night of double pneumonia Two other children Ellen Teresa three and Michael Charles his twin remain Funeral services set for 4 pm Friday at St Pauls church with burial in Catholic cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paul Flaherty
William Flaherty
South Cemetery Street
Ellen Teresa
Michael Charles
St. Paul's Church
Many Elks greet new officers for the Athens lodge
A large audience welcomed the newly installed officers of the Athens Elks. John B. Cross served as installing officer with several past exalted rulers assisting. Officers elected include Robert S. Wood as Exalted Ruler and Alex M. Moore as Secretary. The lodge plans convention attendance and ongoing charity efforts, including funding for Athens high school athletic fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Elks
John B. Cross
O. L. Hoisington
L. L. Deissle
R. D. Williams
John Higgins
F. R. Baker
E. L. Hooper
H. G. Jefferson
Robert S. Wood
E. K. Ohm
Francis A. Lovelle
Phil F. Robinson
Alex M. Moore
Treasuerer
David Johnson
Tyler Frank O. Sheldon
H. S. Jefferson
L. C. Baker
Grand Lodge
R. F. Dermes
R. F. Dem
Two Fined In Truant Cases
Albert Wright of Glouster Trimble township was arraigned before Justice of the Peace 8 F Hedges and pled guilty to failing to send his four children Kathryn Ruth Donald and Ralph to school. He was fined $5 and costs. Arrests were made by Constable E C Mariner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wright
Glouster
Trimble Township
Justice of the Peace
F. Hedges
Kathryn
Ruth
Donald
Ralph
Justice Hedges
E. C. Mariner
Mrs Benedict Sings at Ohio University Convocation
Mrs Margaret Benedict of the school of music faculty sang two pieces at the Ohio university convocation this morning. Her first selection was Chanson provencale by Dell Acqua and the encore Let Miss Lindy Pass by Winthrop Rogers. Both numbers drew favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Margaret Benedict
School of Music
Ohio University
Dell’ Acqua
Room 308 Wins Scholarship Cup at Athens High
The scholarship loving cup for March was presented to room 308 at a school assembly in the Athens high school auditorium. This marks the second time this year room 308 has won. Miss Catheryn Spencer coaches the homeroom. Room 203 received the banner for least tardiness, with Mrs. Anna K. Price as teacher. The girls in room 203 are sophomores. The assembly ended with high school songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Catheryn Spencer
Anna K. Price
Kitten Chases Mouse in Atchison Store
In Atchison Kansas a tabby cat played with a mouse in a shop until the mouse tired of the game and bit the cat on the nose. The surprised cat released the mouse and the pair parted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kas
Students Map Residence Areas in Athens City
A large blue print five feet square maps every Athens street and key buildings with pins marking each student's home. A compass will mark districts and distances to the school building, revealing areas with the most pupils and their proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Piha
Russell H. Rupp
Danderine Promises Quick Hair Revival for Girls
A vintage ad touts Danderine as a 35 cent tonic to counteract curling damage. It claims to revive dry brittle hair, stop falling hair, and banish dandruff while restoring youthful shine with easy daily use.
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Daisy Burns
Maud Harris
Westerville
Ethel Huffman
McGee
Ernest Burns
A. Mellmeier
Frank Bardin
George Brooks
Brooks
Natal
Hiram Thompson
Frank Quinn
Floyd Beard
Quinn
Warrior Coleman
G. W. Hanson
Cora Hendershot
Minturn George
W.A. Grimes
Robert Grimes
Louise
G. W. Fawcett
Chesterhill
Arch McCune
Jesse Wolf
Plantsville
J. B. Carpenter
Edward Thompson
G. L. Hanson
Sharpsburg
Taylor Ridge
C. B. Frampton
P. H. Willike
Irene Golding
Hazel Winn
Guy
Guy McVey
Dora Heffken
Fred Heffken
Mary Kness
Helen Kulakoski
John Kulakoski
Frieda Riekel
Jacksonville
Vern Kempton
Church of Christ
Courtney
Chauncey
Chicago
Trimble Grange
Chichesters
Isooe
bavaeseTs
Room 308
Aldust
Frederick W. Bergman Manet
FPF Federal Reserve
IUP
Testhens ‘National Bank
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