Schoolmates Honor Harriet Skinner With Picnic and Theater
Harriet Skinner of Marietta and former Athens resident was feted in a Monday evening event at the State hospital grounds. Greta Lash chaperoned and hosted a Majestic theater party, with attendees including Mary Frances Goldsberry Albany Ruth Jones Anna May Fenzel Mary Stalder Eleanor Garrett Mary Beulah Mohler and Helen Jean Hinchman.
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Harriet Skinner
Marietta
Athens
State Hospital
Greta Lash
the Majestic
Mary Frances Goldsberry
Albany
Ruth Jones
Anna May Fenzel
Mary Stalder
Eleanor Garrett
Mary Beulah Mohler
Helen Jean Hinchman
Miss Lash
Clever belling and surprise shower for Mrs. S. J. Biddison
A cleverly planned belling and surprise shower was held at 16 Morris avenue for Mrs. S. J. Biddison Audra Lun wick. Guests received kitchen items including Pyrex aluminum and cut glass while socializing and hemming towels. Attendees included Miss Lara Graham Bertha Johnson Belle McDaniel Willa Van Dyke Della James Maud and other guests.
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S. J. Biddison
Audra Lunwick
Morris Avenue
Lara Graham
Bertha Johnson
Belle McDaniel
Willa van Dyke
Della James
Maud
Local residents hear of travels and visits across several towns
A long list of residents and guests are noted visiting relatives and taking trips. Dr. Alston Ellis attends a college presidents meeting in Columbus. Prof Dow and family motor to Columbus and other guests travel to Buckeye Lake Gallipolis and Avante City. Mrs. Weser and daughter depart Mt. Vernon after weeks with Linscott family.
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Alston Ellis
Columbus
L. O. Weser
Anna Marguerite
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Weser Family Plans New England Motoring Trip
Mr and Mrs Weser and their daughter will leave their New York home on Sunday for a three week motor trip through the New England states.
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Mrs. Weser
New York
New England
Donahey pledges lobbyist reform if elected governor
Ohio Democrat A V Donahey promises to bar lobbyists from the floor during sessions and to enforce reporting laws on lobbyist spending. He cites 98 of 337 lobbyists filing reports and says no prosecutions were attempted, vowing to call out the national guard if needed.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
A. V. Donahey
Monahey
Donahey
National Guard
Await Share of Tax Money Reaches Athens County
The Athens County auditor awaits auto mobile tax funds from the state for county and district divisions. The money, already apportioned by the state, will support city and taxing district services. Delays may push distribution from August to February, delaying street work funds.
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Athens County
Athens
Federal Creek Oil Company organized in Athens area
A group from Athens and Nelsonville formed the Federal Creek Oil Company at a meeting last evening. It will seek incorporation with $25,000 capital and lease about 1000 acres in Canaan and Dover townships. Drilling could start in 2 3 weeks if gear is secured. Past tests found oil in Cow Run sands, and the firm plans to drill both Cow Run and Berea sands with sixteen men joining so far.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Federal Creek Oil Company
Canaan
Dover
Cow Run
Urge Speed In Road Work On State-Aid Route
County Engineer Bakr and fellow officials traveled to Columbus to press state highway officials for faster progress on the state-aid road north of Nelsonville toward the Hocking county line. Funds have not been set aside, prompting a quick action push. About twenty-five carloads of limestone have been ordered for the Glouster Hollister road and are arriving now.
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Bakr
Columbus
State Highway Department
Nelsonville
Hocking County
Glouster-Hollister
Census Bureau completes 1920 population for states counties and cities
The Census Bureau announced completion of 1920 population data for three states Delaware Georgia and Oregon and 4 080 cities towns and minor civil divisions. Oregon’s figure will be announced today while details for 708 of the nations 3 062 counties have been released. Assistant Director Stuart said efforts aim to have US totals ready before October 1.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Delaware
Georgia
Oregon
United States
Stuart
Girls Set For More Honors In World Championship Quest
The text notes that girls already hold world records and are likely to return with honors. It mentions Eleanor Uhl of Seanargaret Wood Bridge Detroit and Helen Moses as among those seen from left to right in a photo.
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Eleanor Uhl
Seanargaret Woodbridge
Detroit
Helen Moses
Deadlock at Sugar Creek Mine 210 Halts Hauling and Overtime Talks
No settlement reached over mine 210 at Sugar Creek on hauling miners and drivers overtime. Officials planned talks but miners and operators failed to meet. Cars unavailable at mines 210 and 211 point to a week of possible reduced work and looming car shortages. Sugar Creek’s share of coal shipped drops as Great Lakes demand rises.
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Sugar Creek
Great Lakes
Chauncey Socials Welcome Relatives from Toledo and Michigan
Mrs Charles Lyx hosted her siblings Joseph Cavenaugh and Mr and Mrs Michael Cavenaugh with Lawrence. also Mr and Mrs Charles Myers of Toledo and Mrs Geo Burchfield and daughters Daisy and Edna of Barnesville Ohio. Miss Lucy Law returned from Middleport with niece Marion Law to visit Chauncey. Opal Six of Chauncey plans a steamer trip to Detroit Michigan with a visit before returning home.
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Charles Lyx
Joseph Cavenaugh
Michael Cavenaugh
Lawrence
Charles Myers
Toledo
Geo. Burchfield
Daisy
Edna
Barnesville
Chauncey
Southerton
Dave Smith
Lucy Law
Middleport
Marion Law
Michigan
Opal
Fostoria
Detroit
Mich
Picnic Dinner Attendees From Several Towns
Mrs Clark Southerton and Mrs Dora Smith of Chauncey joined Mrs George Burchfield and two daughters Daisy and Edna of Barnesville for a picnic Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Savage home at Sugar Creek. Mrs W J Potter has greatly improved after illness in Mill street. Jessie Smart assists in C W Ferrer store during Katie Noble's vacation. Lena Wilson returns home to Chauncey after weeks with relatives in Cincinnati. Funeral Held Tuesday For David Johnson Son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson services led by Rev Gilbert Courtney at the First Christian. Lucille Bradfield visits Columbus after a short stay with cousin Kath leen Bradfield. Charles Minister visits his aunt Mrs I N McHarg near Union.
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Gertrude Baker
Paul
Miami, Fla
G. W. Martin
Morris Avenue
Maude Rutherford
Mill Street
Columbus
Baker
J. W. Talbott
Florida
Clark Southerton
Dora Smith
Chauncey
George Burchfield
Daisy
Edna
Barnesville
Savage
Sugar Creek
W. J. Potter
Jessie Smart
C. W. Ferrer
Katie Noble
Lena Wilson
Cincinnati
Pat Beaumont
David
Gilbert Johnson
Gilbert Courtney
First Christian Church
Lucille Bradfield
Kathleen Bradfield
Charles
I. N. McHarg
Union
Wreck Injures Five Visiting Family in Chauncey
Five visitors from Buchtel were hurt when a motorcycle and another auto collided near Circle Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Shepard sustained non serious injuries, while Mrs. Shepard suffered facial injuries en route to her sister’s home.
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Mitchel Martin
Wiliam Byers
George Shepard
Buchtel
Ray Crosser
Chauncey
Why Athens Should Have Three Mill School Levy
Geoffrey F. Morgan argues Athens must pass a three mill school levy to fund rising costs. He notes growing teacher salaries, payrolls of over fifty thousand dollars, and needed expenses for coal light janitor services books and repairs. He promises to answer how any surplus would be used in a follow up.
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Athens
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Board of Education
Cleveland
Ac Board
Union Meeting Planned by Epworth League and Christian Endeavor
The Epworth League of the Methodist church and the Christian Endeavor Society will hold a union meeting at First Christian church next Sunday evening at 7 o clock. A joint program will be planned and carried out by both groups and the public is invited.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
The
Christian Endeavor Society
First Christian Church
Veterans of Chauncey Keep Civil War Reminiscences
Five Civil War veterans in Chauncey meet regularly to reminisce and share time together. The group includes C. D. Stalder, Ira R. Fuller, Nathan Miller, Henry Staffinger, and Lewis Little with a combined age of 397 years. Mrs. Ella McCormick and her Toledo baby have returned home after visiting Chauncey relatives.
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Chauncey
C. D. Stalder
Ira R. Fuller
Nathan Miller
Henry Staffinger
Lewis Little
Ella McCormick
Baby
Toledo
John Michaels
Bible Lectures Draw Growing Interest At Richland M P Church
Businessman C. E. Putnam presents a two night series at Richland Avenue M P Church. He will compare Christian Science doctrine of salvation with the Bible method of redemption and discuss Christian Science Healing. He has studied these topics for 29 years and invites questions, promising fair, honest investigation without ridicule.
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Richland Avenue M. P
C. E. Putnam
Aalver Tee
Mrs. Eddy
Putnam
Howat's Message Fails to Stir Miners Here
In Indianapolis on August 56 1936 Alexander Howat's telegram denouncing and defying his superior John L. Lewis to end the Kansas miners strike failed to ruffle United Mine Workers' tranquility. Lewis was not expected to respond to Howat's charges of collusion between operators and Lewis. Howatt's telegram had not yet been received locally.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
John L. Lewis
Kansas
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Howat
Howatt
Western Open Golf Championship heats up lead tourney at Olympia Field
Chicago Aug 5 The Western Open at Olympia Field Country Club advances to the second 36 holes with William Creavy of Chicago leading after 86 strokes 14 and 73. James Barnes of St Louis set an afternoon 68 after an 83 morning. Harry Hampton Richmond and C W Hackney Atlantic City sit near top with 149. Walter Hagen Detroit arrived but was not allowed to start. Heat and windmark the day.
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Olympia Field Country Club
Chicago
Toony
James Barnes
St. Louis
A . C. W. Hackney
Atlantic City
W. D. Horwood
Norwalk
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Three Favorites Win at Toledo Grand Circuit
Toledo report notes warmer weather and strong showings at the Fort Miami track. Favorites Royal Palm, George Volo and Favonian won in the 2:04, 2:09 pace and two year old trot respectively while Brother Peter, an outsider, won the 2:10 trot.
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Toledo
Fort Miami
Wayne
Royal Palm
George Volo
Favonian
Peter
Death of Wilford Morrison Son of W H Morrison
Wilford Morrison aged six, son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Morrison, died at home in New England after a ten week illness from typhoid fever. The death leaves the family bereaved with a single child. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
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Wilford Morrison
England
W. H. Morrison
Funeral Services Set for Local Resident in New England
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the M. E. Church in New England, followed by burial in the cemetery near the church. The announcement notes the city and burial location as the same local site.
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M. E
New England
Kansas City Inventor Debuts Compressed Air Sanding Device
A Kansas City innovator has introduced a locomotive sanding device that uses compressed air to deliver a steady sand flow. The mechanism aims to improve traction and efficiency on rail speeds and hill climbs.
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Kansas City
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Caloric
Murray City
St. Philip Neri Church
Les
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Bean
Myrtie Mitchell
Rosalie
Crossen
J. Biddison
Rebekah Lodge
Dow
Grones
Dow Jr
A. A. Wolfe
Statey
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Millersport
Finley Baker
Harvey C. Baker
South High Street
Minnie Bell
Anna Watkins
Avante City
C. D. Hopkins
Topinabee, Mich
Jean Gist
Gallipolis
Claude B. Parker
Mrs. Parker
J. C. Briggs
Betty
F. J. Beasley
Elmwood Place
D. O. Chapple
van Wert
Lake Odessa
Charles Heimberger Irus
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William Magly
Pataskala
Ad Hooper
Mechanicsburg
Homer Scott
Cuyahoga Falls
Meade Hawkins
Scott
Hawkins
Sargeant
Ralph Ogle
Zaleski
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Will Runyon
Mia
Leslie Bobo
New Marshfield
F. L. Preston
Rochester
Minn
Byron Wolfe
Pearl W. Helwig
New Comerstown
E. V. Berry
William Ely
Flora Schmauser
Canton
Charles Hunter
Sarah Bean
Mary Frances Lawhead
A. T. Lawhead
C. L. Strecker
Strecker
Raymond Strecker
National Pike
Wheeling
W. Va
Washington D. C
Baltimore
the Cline Pharmacy CO
Athens, Ohio
ONL Company
Antwerp
Belgium
Uncle Sam
Honolulu
C. Doyle
Ee Wainwright
Newark
F. Carroll Scroth
Caliornia
Ethelda Bleichtwey
New York City
Irene Guest
Philadelphia
Dhauncey
Crosser
Chauncey Veterans
Johnson
Republican
Samuel M. Johnson
Soldiers' Club of Athens
Emmett Sweeney
Thomas Morgam
Bperetery
Palm Beach
J. L. Beckley & Sow
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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