Hundreds Attend Whitlated Rites At FloodWood Friday Afternoon
In Knelsonton, April 16 hundreds gathered at the Whithawk home for the funeral of W. W. Whitlatch. A large procession with more than 200 autos moved to Greenlawn Cemetery. Whitlatch, longtime Mason, Methodist leader, and local housing official, was honored by a full Masonic burial service. Reverends Sayre and Evans led rites, with a double quartet performing. About 73 Boy Scouts attended, circled the grave as taps sounded.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
WN York Coal Comput
Man Peopl
H. A. Sayre
Methodis
Episcopal Church
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Edna Shough
Elmer Bay
Alva Patton
G. Pritchard
James Beard
Corwin Cookson
Ralph W. Parks
Oliver Sons
Ralph Parks
John G. Snowden
H. H. Jackson
R. H. Sayre
Mr. Whitlatch
Philadorian Lodge
Care and Knowledge Pruning Shrubs for Spring
A Woman's Community column urges timely pruning for shrubs with advice on how to trim safely. Readers share experiences, noting some plants respond poorly to late cuts and stressing the value of steady care and correct timing for graceful results.
Nelsonville Greyhounds Rout Chauncey in Opener
Nelsonville Greyhounds defeated Chauncey Blue Devils 13 to 4 in seven innings on Saturday before 300 fans in Nelsonville. Both teams had seven hits, but Chauncey’s fielding errors allowed several runs. Galvin pitched for Nelsonville, aiding the victory.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Chauncey Blue Devils
Nelson-ville
Chauncey
Greyhounds
Galvin
Rabbi Tarshish to Speak at Nelsonville Church Monday
Nelsonville April 16 Rabbi Jacob Tarshish of Israel Temple Columbus will address Nelsonville Presbyterian Church auditorium Monday night April 7 on What Is Wrong with the World Today. Admission free. complimentary tickets via church committee. Program includes organ solo and two anthems led by Prof. W. Dangsen. Harry Cotton of Brow Street Presbyterian Church Columbus, back from a year in the Orient, will speak early in July on world conditions. Morning service topic is New Strength for Old Tasks. evening topic A Second Chance.
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Nelsonville
Harry Cotton
Brow Street Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Orient
Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Evans
Masonic Reunion Set For April 27 Postponed For Death
Nelsonville reports the annual Sixth Arch of Ohio Royal and Select Masters reunion and Haybrow Council 119 inspection will be held Wednesday afternoon and night, April 27, at the Masonic Temple. Distinguished visitors include Martin J. Spinks and Lamar Sternberger. Columbus will inspect. Dinner at 6:15 pm by the Eastern Star. Degrees conferred, and a large turnout expected from district councils.
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Nelsonville
Sixth Arch of
Ohio
Haybrow Council
W. W. Whitlatch
Martin J. Spinks
Lamar ©. Sternberger
Robert B. Stoltz
Columbus
Masonic Temple
Presbyterian Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Council of Super
John G. Snowden
Guild to Meet at Miss Hickman Home
The Guild Society of the Methodist Church will meet Monday night with Miss Marie Hickman at her home 50 W Franklin Street. Mrs Effie Green and Mrs Reneva Pritchard will assist as hostesses. ANNOUNCE NEW ARRIVAL Mr and Mrs John Stross Detroit Mich announce the birth of a son George Atfeed Sunday April 5 Grandparents Mr and Bre William Mora of this city.
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GUILD
Guild Society of the Methodist Church
Marie Hickman
W. Franklin Street
Effie Green
Reneva Pritchard
John Stross
Harred Merz
Detroit
Michigan
George Atfeed
Bre
William
Mora
District Odd Fellows Assemble Thursday
A district Odd Fellows gathering drew a large turnout from nearby lodges with visitors from Murray City Carbon Hill Carbondale New Marsh Held and Coalton. After routine business a discussion on the good of the order followed with refreshments served. return visits were planned.
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Aewe
Nelsormille PT A Spring Frolic and Parish Notices
A local event, the Nelsormille PT A Spring Frolic, features a social program with prizes and member notices. The piece lists attendees and volunteers, mentions a charity drive, and notes a later Micah Class gathering at Miss Mauret Clark’s home.
Hyena and Giraffe Featured in Student Art Contest
The Messenger highlights art by young artists from Albany Amesville Chauncey and Nelsonville depicting a hyena and a giraffe in colorful scenes. Ila Mae Jones wins $1 in the 6 to 9 group for a hyena drawing. Esther Durst earns $2 for crayon work in the 8 to 12 group. Honorable mentions go to several regional students with notable color and detail.
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Burt
Tnis
Animal Kingdom
Ila
Mae Jones
Albany
Lethe Krimns
Amesville
Dorothy Blaine
Chauncey
Esther Durst
Nelsonville
Dorothy _Nicholx
Trimble
Ralph Mils
Chesterhill
Betty McVay
Martha Morris
Catherine Mathews
Helen Tall Marcelion Jones
Athens
Aldo Auithe
Billy Inmonu
Cleona Jo Jago
Joan Marques
Edith Mesecher
Robert Dale Sedwick
Gari Morris
Ada Maa Parmiter
Cath Ane
Ateville
Betty Dane Johnston
Straitsville
Durward
ER. Kilie
Sharpsburg
Wide Fuller
Patti Willard
Decatur Township Woman 77 Dies After Illness
Mrs. Sarah Ron Layner, 77, of Decatur Township Washington County, died Friday evening at about 5 o clock after an eight week illness. She was born near Watertown Ohio to Frank and Anna Hagerman and lived in the county all her life. She married A R Layner on April 25, 1874. Survives two sons Frank H Layner and Clarence A Layner of Decatur Township, a grandson Ward Layner, and two brothers John and George Hagerman of Watertown Ohio. Funeral services Monday at 2:20 pm from the Decatur M E Church with Rev. Robert Berrick of Coalville in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Sarah Ron Layner
Decatur Township
Washington County
Bor
Watertown
Ohn
Frank
Anna Hagerman
A. R. Layner
Frank H
Clarence A
Decatur Townenp
Decatur M. E. Church
Ward Layner
John
George Hagerman
Ohio
Decatur M. E. Churen
Robert Berrick
Coalville
Church
Three Men Held To May Grand Jury
Henry Cattivon of The Pialnn faced bond over to Athens County Court after a preliminary hearing. Parker Cullisen pleaded not guilty to furnishing liquor to minors. Harvey, Chironen Cunnanville, and others were charged with petit larceny for copper wire theft from the Canaan Vil a Cant Company. all were bound over to the May Common Pleas Court with bonds under $100.
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Henry Cattivon
Pialnn
Athens County
Xistrate
Parker Cullisen
Doprsty
Arge
Maglatrate Porter
Athena County Common Tens Court
Canaanvila Cant Company
Names Pupils In Scholarship Examinations
Athens County records show pupils from multiple counties taking scholarship exams at Cite University. The list includes many names such as Chey Wall Mary Andrew Dorothy Hacky and Charles Montgomery among others, with teams from Ames, Albany, and Brooklyn competing for the debate cup at Obie University on Thursday night.
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Paytis
Athens
Cite University
Chey Wall
Bayer Rouy
Pupres
Berner
McCreagt
Ingdan
Amd
Pie Iain
Hela Alison
Gia Lbs
Albany
Mad Bagibh
Chelles Mathews
Bugiselieng
Dat Yhun
Ames Hyrn
Addin Mion
Gererdt
Paullye Bentley
Rome
Charles Copeland
Mud Amediern
Dobn Davis
Prereh
Medan
Whitassion
Stuart Kielger
Harry Werkawitz
Brooklyn
N.Y
Warn
Obie University
Au Kapoa Gpalion Afinative Oan
Women Debaters in Undefeated Season at Olin University
Women debaters from Olin University completed an undefeated aragon season in the regional conference. Team members include Helen Louise Wow Rae Wooley Athena Martha White Geneva Colemin and Portantanuti Netty Borer. The squad beat Ment College at Kent and Ohio Northern in key matches, aided by coach Ja Gy Brukate Avhed.
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Olin University
Aragon
Affire
Ment College
Kent
Segative
Wang
Ohio Northern
Wits
Enterg
Miami
Olite
Helen Louise Wow
Stomach trouble healed at last with home treatment claims
A letter from Ohio reports a man plagued by stomach trouble finally healed after a home treatment advertised by a firm. The writer says the remedy produced dramatic improvement, with the patient advising others to send their names to secure the treatment. The notice offers a $1,600 claim and requests readers to write for details.
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Exchenback
Ohio
Pat Ho
Ahalmpia
Delkars
Machenbach
Paul
Hachen Hack
Toll Atamaeh
Alto
Stommbel
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