Society and Personal Mention in Columbus News
The Columbus Athenian Club gathered at Mrs. Rose C. Clark’s Galena home for a pot luck supper and business meeting. Visitors included Mrs. Frazee and Mr. Pierce among others. numerous members and relatives were noted visiting Athens and surrounding areas. Additional items report upcoming weddings and travel, with several Columbus residents visiting relatives or taking trips to Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Cleveland. Dr Emilio Mira from Barcelona lectured at Ohio University.
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Columbus Athenian Club
Rose C. Clark
Galena
Ohio
George “Aney
I. EK. Mickle
Nita Fulwider
Erma Fulwhe
R. H. Thompson
Jine Fulwider
Sadie Sal
J. W. Richardson
I'reda Miller
N. H. Calvert
Marie Bennett
Grace Bennett
Harry Miller
Rosa Hil
Grace Bowers
Martha Grace
Alma Glover
Clark
Columbus
Frazee
Vic Pierce
George Chaney
Percie Fulwider
Monongahela Aground Near Gallipolis Island Refloat Efforts Under Way
Ef forts were being made today to refloat the Steamer Monongahela which ran aground on a sand bar near the head of Gallipolis Island. The vessel towed 13 barges loaded with 20,000 tons of steel products on its way to New. Government officials at the dam requested releasing water from the pool above to aid refloating.
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Altipolis
U.P
Monongahela
Gallipolis
New
Damant
Sajp
Ten Inch Dahlias Grow to Record Size at Sunset Gardens
The Sunset Dahlia Gardens owned by Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt McAfee at 195 North Lancaster Street report a new ten inch champion amid 69 varieties and 500 plants. Local flower lovers visit to see the evolving display, with sizes from Pom Pom to Bashful Giant.
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Sunset Dahlia Gardens
Tp Gardens
Mr. and McAfee
Divorce sought by business man in Nevada case
Testimony in the divorce of Florence Pittman Gifford from Walter B. Gifford, president of AT&T, became public after Mrs. Gifford was granted a decree in a closed court session. Her complaint says he was so wrapped up in the corporation's success he neglected his wife and home.
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Rrimno
Nev
U.P
Florence Pittman Gifford
Walter
Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Evidence in Snook murder trial to wrap up today
Columbus August 6 The state will complete its case to convict Dr James Howard Snook of Theora Hix murder with one major witness left. The defense summonses character witnesses and may begin after the state rests. Reporters Howells and Fusco recounted an interview with Snook that exceeded his signed confession.
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Columbus
U.P
James Howard Snook
Theera Hix
John J. Chester, Jr
Marion Meyers
Ohio State University
Theora
Snook
W. C. Howells
James FE. Fusco
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The
Columbus Citizen
Purse left in car by Athens road passengers
Ed Hicks murder trial attorney E I Folger of Marietta found a small purse on the rear seat after dropping two red haired girls near McDougall Church on the Amesville Athens road. He could not identify the owners but would recognize them. Folger grapples with the find while a conscience troubled by the case weighs on him.
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Athens
Amesville-Athens
McDougall Church
E. I. Folger
Marietta
Ed Hicks
State and
Court Streets
Folger
Law
Heat wave pushes temperatures above century mark across southwest
A hot blast swept the southwest on Monday lifting temperatures to above the century mark. Heat records were set in several cities from the Texas gulf to the Kansas prairies, with intense suffering caused by scorching winds from the south.
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Kansas City
Mercury
Texas Gulf
Kansas Prairies
Dance Night Interrupted by Mousie at Local Hall
The dance, packed with couples moving gracefully, was halted when a small mouse scampered along the wall. A dozen women screamed in fright as the intruder fled, triggering a brief pause in the merriment at the hall.
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Burns
Recount of a chaotic scene in a gym floor
A manly figure steps to the center as women flee in all directions. Another man lifts a small creature by its tail and carries it outside, staging a brief moment of order amid confusion.
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Livre
Mouse Crews Up After Sudden Relief
Women express relief after a mouse is removed from a room. One resident notes she was not afraid but acknowledges mice can be pesky and quick. Local witnesses describe the moment as a calm return to normal.
King Janz Dominates Dance Club Night
The music scene thrived as crooning sax and piano riffs blended with trumpet shrieks while King Janz again held sway over the proceedings.
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King Janz
Dance at Lindley Hall Girls Club Sparks Incident
A disturbance occurred during a Saturday night dance sponsored by the Lindley Hall girls in the bath ballroom, drawing attention to an event at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls of Lindley Hall
Bath Ballroom
Local Golf Etiquette Questions Rise After New Course Opening
Since the new municipal golf course opened, residents Tom, Dick, and Harry have sent more questions about r rolts etiquette golf scoring and golf habits than in prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Delphi
Golf etiquette and equipment quirks recalled
The reader asks about handling a ball in a ditch, avoiding loss of calls, using a spoon in the fairway, putting outside the green, and the name mashie niblick. The piece explores practical advice and historical club terminology.
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Iere
Golf’s Appeal Tied to Skill and Focus Across Players
The speaker notes golf demands concentration and skill, joking about wealth and club ownership. They acknowledge golf as a great game often played by notable individuals, while emphasizing honesty about resources.
4-H Camp Bound for Little Raccoon River Trip
A group of 4-H boys and girls departs from Wellston for a week long camp on the Little Raccoon River. Trucks carry blankets camping gear kits clothing and supplies for a week of fun and training activities as part of the outing.
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Messenger
Little Raccoon River
Wellston
County Extension Agent Invites Camp Day for Observations
Tom Johnson, county extension agent, invites readers to join a camp day focused on observations. The group plans to accept the proposition late in the week if the editor can arrange an affordable way to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
Cow on Road Refuses to Move on New Marshfield Road
While driving along New Marshfield Road late at night a fat contented cow wandered onto the road. Despite honking, shooing, and calling it with a familiar refrain the animal did not budge and remained in the roadway.
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New Marshfield
Cow Chase Goes Wrong on Roadside Scene
Narrator recalls chasing a troublesome cow with sticks after a car stop. The animal charged and warned with horns, then vanished into dense brush beside the road. Anger mixed with relief as the party kept moving and heard a mocking moo from the roadside.
Fat Contented Cow Questioned in Historical Note
A terse inquiry asks whether someone ever encounters a notably plump and satisfied cow, framed as a curious historical remark about livestock.
Athens City approves rescue boat and police car purchases
Athens City Council authorized buying a steel rowboat with an outboard motor for rescue work and a life net for the Fire Department. Franz Woodworth to acquire a touring car for police use, a motor boat for emergencies, with Red Cross aid possible. Also approved a $25 900 bond for repaving North Lancaster Street and Foster Place.
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Athens City Counci
Franz L. Woodwoth
Fire Department
Woodworth
Red Cross
Carl Beasley
J. A. Jones
Arthur Anderson
Hart Davidson
Stewart Street
Barney Kern
Townsend Addition
East Athens
Kern Street
Grayson Plant
City Planning Commission
Service and Safety Directors
First Street
Legion Home
Connet
South Court Street
Masonic Temple
Park Place
Lancaster Street
Foster Place
Athens Board considers new athletic director after Wise resignation
The Athens City Board of Education accepted Harold Wise's resignation as athletic director Monday at the City Building. Wise served as coach at West High School, Columbus. The board has not chosen a successor and is reviewing several applicants. Ruth Herdman resigned as secretary to the senior high principal, and Mildred Totman of Athens was elected. Osa Cooper was elected as a relief teacher, previously an Athens County teacher.
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Harold Wise
Athens High School
Athens
Driver of Machine Is Held by Police
Patrick Farmer aged 25 of Dayton was held for investigation after a car he drove in which three people died last night near Reading was sideswiped by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The deceased were Nellie Weiler 27 of 25 Walnut Street a man named Redman of E Fifth Street and an unidentified woman believed to be of 25 Walnut Street.
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Cincinnati
U.2
Patrick Farmer
Walnut Street
Dayton
Reading
Farmer
Nellie Weiler
Redman
E. Fifth Street
Picnic Planned By Ladies Aid Society At Millfield Home
Chaunc ry Aug 6 The annual picnic and outing of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will be held Thursday at the home of Mrs Celia Boudinot Millfield Chauncery Aug 4 Mrs Lydia Brinson Miss Eva Brinson Cyril Frederick Mr and Mrs James James Brinson Mr and Mrs Howard Brinson and Betty Lou Brinson of Columbus were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs James Mullins after the Mullins Lowery nuptials.
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Ladies Aid Society
Millfield Church
Chauncery
Lydia Brinson
Eva Brinson
Cyril Drederick
James James Brinson
Howard Brinson
Betty Lou
Columbua
Chauncey
Mullins-Lowery
James
Pearl Lowery
Robert Blackford
Columbus
Herbert Lowery
Columbiua
Innis Avenue
Ryan couple welcome Chauncey area baby boy
Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Ryan of Chauncey announce the birth of their son at home Monday morning. He is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan of Chauncey.
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Chauncey, Aug
Wiley Ryan
Chauncey
William Ryan
Chauncey and Columbus Visitors Fill Weekend
Chauncey residents hosted relatives from Columbus and Athens over the weekend. Highlights include the family gatherings in Chauncey with the Omen home and the travel of Mrs. Minckford’s granddaughter Mary Omen, plus visits by Dr. and Mrs. John Howard of Amesville and others. The article notes Mrs. Al McClellan’s critical condition and updates on James Lowery’s health improving from illness.
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al McClellans
Elizabeth Knode
Chauncey
Athens
Waltie Mourne
Huntington
W. Va
John Howard
Amesville
Elizabeth Knode S
Helen Howard
Fills Avenue
Fred Henshall
Evelyn
Detroit
Newly Married Trio Arrested After Running Gun Duel
Orion Felkey 28 of Dayton his 19 year old bride Beatrice and Beatrice’s brother Walter Lee of Somerset Ky were jailed in Defiance after a running gun duel with officers and a farmer posse. They allegedly robbed a Hicksville hardware and jewelry store and tried to flee, fleeing into a ditch where jewelry and pistols were recovered.
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Defiance
Orion Felkey
Dayton
Beatrice
Walter Lee
Somerset
Hicksville
Mingus Family Announces Annual Chauncey Reunion Details
Chauncey August 6 descendants of Calvin Mingus held their yearly reunion at Daniel and Geneva Johnsons with a basket dinner and games. Next year’s gathering is planned for Pig Bottom Park Stockport with many Mingus and related families from Millfield Sand Ridge Latrtidge and Athens in attendance.
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Chaunceey
Calvin Minus
Daniel T Johnson
Chauncey
Pig Bottom Park
Stockport
Herbert Mingus
Ernestine Christine
Gordon Mingus
Hiram Mingus
Ruth
Helen
Junior Mingus
Walter Brown
Anna Mae
Sand Ridge
A. E. Hixeon
Mabie
Mareia
Dentnia Alixson
Lattridge
Fred Leake
Ada
Ray Leake
Greena Run
George Daft
Calvin
Clayton Daft
Baltimore
Mire
J. (. Cheadle
Todda
Mra
Asan Mitirew
Dorothy
Iva
Dwicht McChew
Petpha Olney
Cheaterhill
Elton Pdouth
Thelma Douth
Alpha Grubb
J. (. Mingus
Mary
Virgil Mingus
Lousta
W. Cc
Mingus
Julia Minete
A. L. Harvey
Florence
Marjorie Harvey
Hemmer
Beb. Johnson
Athens
Jamea E. Johhnaen
Ray and
Frank Johnson
Dan Johnson
Altre Tatin
Elotee
Riuawell Johneon
Mire D. T. Johneos
Detroit elevator man Heath to surrender over river drowning case
Agent Sundland, a Prohibition officer, vanished after trying to seize Heath’s cabin cruiser The Max Line in the Detroit River. Heath’s attorney says Sundland fell in during a struggle and Heath swam to shore, while a statewide search continued for Sundland’s body.
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Detroit
Heath
Sundland
Maxine
Bundland
Chief of Ohio Mines Makes Estimate
E. W. Smith head of the Ohio division of mines said in a public report that 1929 coal production in the state will total about 22 million tons. He put the normal annual production at 45 million tons, a level last reached in 1918, noting a steady decline to 1927 when output was about 15 million tons.
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Columbus
E. W. Smith
Ohio Division of Mines
Voters Seek Removal of Portsmouth Judge in Sunday Shows Case
Voters in Portsmouth press for removal of municipal judge William R. Sprague over alleged cooperation with theater interests in Sunday shows. Judge William Stephenson, West Union, temporarily overruled defense objections to a petition by 2,200 local voters as witnesses are called in the trial.
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Portsmouth
William R. Sprague
William. Stephenson
West Union
Return Home After Vacation Trip With Many Visits
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Goodson and grandson Warren Hale return from a two week trip to California. They visited relatives in New Hall Mer Hershal Goodeen Jewls Householder Willis Davies and Reed in Loa Angelea Atwater Mere Goodson and Oldeschoolmates. They toured Yosemite Park Lake Tahoe Salt Lake City Reno Chicago and Omaha.
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Chauncey
Mira
B. F. Goodson
Warren Hale
California
Mia
Hershal Goodeen
Jewls Householder
Willis Davies
New Hall
Int Mer
Myer Reed
Loa Angelea
James Johneson
Atwater
Mere Goodson
Yoaemite Park
Lake Tahoe
Callifornia
Salt Lake Desert
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reno
Arizona
Omaha
Neb
Chicagay
Horrors of Belgian Congo Told by U S Navy Man
In a report from New York dated August the description recalls famine in the Ruanda district. Commodore Edward Thompson describes victims too weak to tend the dead as corpses lay beside roads while survivors suffer in the Belgian Congo famine.
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New York
Edward i Thompson
Africa
Belgian Congo
Father dives to save daughter in river near New Philadelphia
Aug 6 report from New Philadelphia describes 16 year old Maxine Englehart plunging into a deep hole in the Tuscarawas River. Her father Arthur Englehart jumped in fully clothed to rescue her, preventing serious injury.
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New Philadelphia
Maxine Englehart
Arthur Englehart
Tuscarawas River
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Higgins
J. W. Hieweins
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Swifts
Joe Higgins
Darreil Toy
A. B. Bobo
Coral Gables
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Cleve
W. FE. Banks
Fred Turner
C. PD. Higgins
Toledo
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T. R. Biddle
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Washington, D. C
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Harry S. Hayes
Washington
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Laura Bell
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Medina
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Ohio University
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Esther Briley
Logan
Helen Evener
Wood Ldge N. J
W. 8. Gieseck
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Betty Kennedy
John Lippincott
East Mulberry Street
H. L. Jones
West State Street
Harold K. Gladden
Edna Lippincott
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Mrs. Gladden
Charleston
John H. Walland
Harry and
Jack
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Helen Peoples
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Clapp
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H. Hh, Weller
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Martha
Grace Elen
Forsyth
Jeai
Chetek
Nts Bk
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Colunbus
Arr Sayre
Mackinac Island
Emilio Mira
Barcelonia, An
College of Education
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Taday
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Mr. Sedges
Clarence EL Mulins
Lvedia Brinson
Iva Brinson
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Jimmie Brinson
Schrille Serrle
Clarence T. Blackford
Jimmy, Jr
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T. J. Black
Lo Be
Cruiser
Ohio Mines
Chas
Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
Dandruff
Lucky Tiger
Whyte Fox
Lucky Tig
Haney- Goodrich Co
So. Court St
Brate
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
C &Sthens
Gainsborough
Theline Pharmacy
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