Funeral for Robert Brookins Held in Chauncey
Robert Brookins aged 85 died in Louisville after dropsy. His body was brought to Chauncey and taken to Marshal Burke Witham’s home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at Chauncey Church of Christ, with burial in Nye Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Boggess sister Mrs. Jane Witham and brothers O M Brookins and Milton Brookins.
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Chauncey
Robert Brookins
Lina Boggess
Louisville
Marshal Burke Witham
Converse Street
Chauncey Church of Christ
G. B. Courtney
Nye
Brookins
Fred Wade
Boggess
Jane C. Witham
O. M. Brookins
Milton Brookins
Millfield
Burge Brookins
Witham
France Funeral for Dora France Held in Chauncey
Funeral services were led by Rev Guss Graham at Chauncey M E Church for Dora France widow of Isaac France. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. She joined the Ladies Aid and died of pneumonia leaving daughters Alice Nye Norma Miller and sons C N France resident of Athens. The same day Rev Fred Fields preached at Zion Church Lower Plains.
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Chauncey
Guss Graham
Chauncey M. E. Church
Dora France
Isaac France
Nye
France
Ladies’ Aid Society
Alice Nye
Norma Miller
Columbus
C. N. France
Athens
Fred Fields
Zion
Lower Plains
Blair Rites Held Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Schoonover Blair 38 wife of Taylor Blair of Chauncey were held Tuesday at 1 pm from Chauncey M E Church Rev Charles Hook officiated Interment Green Lawn Cemetery Survived by husband three children Otis Edith Anna Bell mother Mrs H H Bartlett and several brothers and sisters.
Dramatic Clubs to Entertain Plains PTA Meeting
Chauncey April 20. The Plains High School Junior and Senior Dramatic Clubs will perform short plays at a Plains Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the Grade School. M. O. Bryan will offer a vocal solo and Dr. Beechell of Ohio University will speak.
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Chauncey
The
Plains High School
Plains Parent-Teacher Association
M. O. Bryan
Dr. Beechell
Ohio University
Kasler weds Carl Six at Chauncey Church of Christ
Announcement of the marriage of Carl Six and Miss Leora Kasler of Chauncey. The ceremony was performed at the Church of Christ parsonage by Rev. G. B. Courtney. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford Kasler, the bride is from Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Carl Six
Leora Kasler
Church of Christ Parsonage
G. B. Courtney
Sanford Kasler
Neat Chauncey
Birth of Judith Ann Tolliver in Chauncey announced
CHAUNCEY April 20 announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Foster Tolliver Nelsonville publicizes the birth of a daughter weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces named Judith Ann at their Walnut Street home. Grandparents listed Riley Coulson and George Tolliver Nelsonville and Mrs. Faye Coulson aunt of Mrs. A. B. Lester Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Foster Tolliver
Nelsonville
Walnut Street
Judith Ann
Riley Coulson
George Tolliver
Faye Coulson
A. B. Lester
Frank Lands
Jean
John Coe
Ruth Ann
Albany
Kenneth Lands
Betty Lou
John Franklin
the Plains
Lucinda
Eileen
Jean Lands
School Pupils Take Sightseeing Trip To Columbus
Miss Dunlap and about 50 second grade pupils from The Plains school traveled to Columbus last Saturday in a large bus for a sight-seeing outing.
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Chauncey
Mrs Wolfe's sewing class to meet in Chauncey High Thursday
April 20 Chauncey Ohio Mrs T M Wolfe announces that her sewing class will meet Thursday afternoon in the Chauncey High School building.
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Chauncey
T. M. Wolfe
Chauncey High School
Tax Truth for Ohio Is Being Prepared Now
First release of a series of truth about taxes studies by the Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association from Columbus presents a 10 year county chart. It shows population shifts, tax duplicates, and rising average tax rates per thousand in Athens and surrounding counties, with state figures from 1920 to 1930 and notes the association's nonbinding educational aim.
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Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association
Columbus
Ohio
Athens County
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Perry
Vinton
Washington
Betty Wakefield Celebrates Birthday in Fourth Grade
The notice praises Betty Wakefield who marks her birthday today in the fourth grade. It recalls the big white cake pink candles and lovely presents and wishes her many happy birthdays.
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Betty Wakefield
Betty
Robert Price Graduation Recital Showcases Range
Robert Price baritone presented his senior graduation recital in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The program ranged from 18th and 19th century works to 20th century pieces, with notable expressiveness in arias from Semele and Gluck’s Dor. Accompanied by Miss Alberta Kimerline and taught by Prof. C. C. Robinson, the recital demonstrated both soft lyric and heavier dramatic vocal capacity.
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Robert Price
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Semele Handel
Gluck
Nevin
Mr. Price
Die Beiden Grenadiere
Schumann
King
Michael Head
Evening Star
Wagner
Hamblen
Vittoria
Mio Core
Carissimi
Wing Song
Rogers
Price
C. C. Robinson
School of Music
Alberta Kimerline
Seek School Tax Levy Across Idaho Granges
Idaho Granges push a state wide tax levy to fund all public schools. The notice urges voter support for a measure aimed at sustaining school operations and educational programs statewide.
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Idaho Granges
Route 13 Rebuilding Bid Set For May 6
Glouster Ohio district prepares for a state let bid on May 6 for Route 13 reconstruction from Trimble to the Corning Glouster road. The project totals about 121 236.97 dollars with brick delivery due by August 1 and completion targeted for October 15.
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Glouster
Trimble
Corning-Glouster
State Highway Department
Beal Building
Main Street
Broad Street
Urbancrest
Ball Park Field
Last P T A Meeting In Glouster
The Glouster Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year on Monday. Miss Fell and Miss Morwan of Athens outlined plans for a July pre school clinic in the city. The treasurer reported the year’s finances and retiring president Mrs. E E Munden received a rising vote of thanks for her leadership during the depression era. Officers for next year include President Mrs Cassie Vaughn and vice presidents L G DeLong and Mrs Helen Carpenter.
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Glouster
Glouster Parent- Teacher Association
Cassie Vaughn
L. G. DeLong
Helen Carpenter
Jennie Murray
Helen Dennison
Lena Wol
Doudna Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Frank Doudna who died at the Veterans Hospital Denver CO will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. The service at his mother's Spring Street home will be Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev F J Batterson M E Church. Frank McCann Post American Legion will participate and furnish pallbearers with members meeting at 12 30 PM at the Legion hall to attend.
Ohio visitors extend Florida stay with local hosts
Charles Cox and family with Vore relatives from Eastern Ohio enjoy a several week visit in Jacksonville. The group spent the weekend with Edward Vore and Tommy Whit and later traveled to Greens Run for additional visits.
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Jacksonville
Charles Cox
Vore
Orley Vore
Ohio
Edward Vore
Tommy Whitlater
Greens Run
Hollister High Holds Commencement Tonight
Hollister High School will stage its annual commencement in the school auditorium tonight. Dr. Frey of Ohio University in Athens will deliver the class address to graduates and attendees.
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Hollister
Hollister High School
Frey
Ohio University
Athens
Kiwanis Club hears Rev Batterson on law ideals
Rev F J Batterson of the M E Church spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Gordon detailing Kiwanis ideals and the need for law enforcement and observance. Howard Antle awarded the attendance prize to Hull F Kittle.
Bryan to Speak at Ohio University and Ohio State graduation
Dr E F Bryan president of Ohio University will be commencement speaker at Ohio State University exercises at the Stadium in Columbus June 13. Dr William Lowe Bryan president of Indiana University Bloomington will speak at baccalaureate and commencement exercises at Ohio University June 5 and 6. A third President Bryan spoke at Ohio University commencement in June 1930. Examinations begin at 5 pm.
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EF. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Stadium
Columbus
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Bloomington
Bryan
Enoch Albert Bryan
State College of Washington
Pullman
Indiana
Washington
Bryane
Golden Egg Scene Inspires Local Tale in Gainesville
In Gainesville Georgia on April 23 a hen owned by J C Brown laid an egg bearing a raised embossed likeness of the hen herself. The curious find drew local attention to the rustic farm scene and the artist hen.
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Gainesville
J. C. Brown
Federal Regulation of Coal Industry Draws Senate Hearing
Counsel for the National Coal Association urged against federal control in a Senate mining subcommittee hearing. He argued regulation would be unconstitutional, chaotic, and invade state rights, citing potential widespread reach into oil, auto, rubber, steel, copper, lumber, and ore production.
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Ashington
Rammel
Charleston
National Coal
Senate
Davie Kelley
Lewis
Foconet
Rummel
Why Do You Like Life in Small Town
In Athens a child named Mia 8S speaks of a close knit town life and personal recognition in shops and by clerks. Mrs Ring notes the laundress is a friend who cares about children and community projects like Parent Teacher Association meetings.
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Athens
Mia
H. Bing
North Hit
Rolce
Parent-Teacher Association
Tike
Life in a Small Town Echoes Community Ties
A resident reflects on daily life in a close knit town. She cherishes familiar faces from church and school, children she’s watched since kindergarten, and local leaders. She values quick travel, clean streets, and a collective goal of a spotless town for the children.
Indians Had Lead Secret
Pioneer life tale by BR V Wolfe recounts Grandfather Wolf and Mr Herrold moving to Ames Township, sourcing seed from Pennsylvania, building a molasses kettle, raft travel on Sunday Creek and the Hocking River, and planting trees while trading furs for goods. The pair built a mat mill at Limestone Falls near Concord Church using water power.
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Grandfather Wolf
Ames
Millfield
Sunday Creek
Hocking
Marietta
Maretta
Limestone Falla
Concord Church
Herreld
Pennsylvania
Panther Tales On Boudiset Farm And Land Deals
On the Boudiset farm settlers traded gunpowder with Indians and used lead from their hunts. Grandfather earned land by selling a wolf scalp in Athens for eight dollars. Uncle Jake boasted of four panther kills near William Antle’s current home as youth gathered June berries. A dog bark alerted friends who treed a large panther and Ankle Jake finished it.
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Boudiset
Grandfather
Fas
Athens
Jake Tet
William Antle
Ancle
Jake
40 Athenians Join City Garden Club
About 40 residents of Athens joined the City Garden Club. The executive committee is headed by Mrs Don Gronen W R Cable and BD O Chappel with a long list of members including Mrs Ernest Conkey Mrs E K Maker Harvey Spaulding Mrs E B Smith and Frances Maxwell among others.
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City Garden Club
Athens
Athens Garden Club
Mra
Don Gronen
W. R. Cable
BD. O. Chappel
D. W. Barohiil
Ernest Conkey
EK. J Maker
Harvey Spaulding
E. B. Smith
Field Scott
George Hopkins
W. B. Cabie
AL Robinson
R. L. Dupler
Part Davidson
Mea
EL Clatit
W. D. Rotinson
CB. Cooper
Alvin Lamborn
M. C. Morrison
Fred M. McKay
Prank Reed
Clarke EB. Wiliams
Mre
Henry A. Cass
William. Bewit
T. H. Johnsen
T. H Byrne
M. Gil
T. M. ‘“Wolfe
Rudy Marion
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Messenger
Widow
Nye Cemetery
C. D. Shafer CO
Hobson
Gopher and Roach
Gibson
Pharmacy
Prescription
Blair
Rev. Hook
M. BE. Church
Plains Association
Curtis Grace
William Whitlatch
Plains
Chiefs Club
Pleasant View
Temple Pythian Sisters
Lucy Surgeon
Riley Coalson
Lester
Coalson
Frank Nye
Edward Wallace
Guy Gardner
Carl Gardner
Herrold
Lewis Clark
John D. Andrews
Floyd Stanley
Louise
Pomeroy
Joe Stanley
Billy Joe Stanley
E. B. Palmer
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
John £. McCrehen
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
C. A. Dyer
Grange and Farm Bureau
David M. Auch
Ohio Bankers Association
George B. Chandler
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
James A. Devine
Ohio Building Association League
W. F. Kirk
Ohio State Grange
Russell H. Knight
Ohio Newspaper Association
R. E. Miles
Ohio Institute
Warren F. Perry
Ohio Manufacturers Association
George V. Sheridan
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
P. J. Wood
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Ohio
T. G. Monroe
Ohio Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Eleanore Hazeltine
Asley
Beasley
F. J. Beasley CO
Athens, O
Llin
Lour PJ
Beasley Mung Co
Carter R. Bishop
H. N. Comey
Bishop
Steve Vro
White House
President Hoover
Petersburg
Glouster Group
Doudna
Glouster Legion
Kiwanis Club
Batterson
Bette Davis
National Coal Association
BR. V. Wolfe
Cosy Corners
By BV. Wolfe
Gaichvali
General Electric
Southern
Baer
Etek
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