Farewell Picnic For G. H. Maxwells In Athens
Near relatives planned a farewell picnic at 82 Mill Street as the Maxwells prepare to move to Columbus on September 1. Guests included John Maxwell and family, Helen Mansfield, Oxford University students, and numerous Athens area friends and relatives. Local notices mention continuing visits, veterans meetings, and social visits across Athens, Gallipolis, Newark, and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Merwin Mansfield
Kate Pinkerton
Charles Mansfield
H. S. Maxwell
Marion
Coleman Ashworth
Clarence Mansfield
W. C. Maxwell
Ralph Pinkerton
Maxwell Ashworth
Marvin Maxwell
Newark
Joseph Roth
Oxford University
Helen Mansfield
J. L. Maxwell
Abram Williams
Ira Hawk
Robert
G. H. Maxwell
Athens County Fair Entry Rules and Fees Published
The Athens County Fair schedules entries August 20 to 23 with noon August 19 deadline. Members pay 2 dollars to join the County Agricultural Society and receive a season ticket. livestock entries incur a 5 percent first premium fee and all stock must be on grounds by specified times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
County Agricultural Sosoe
Kerrs Visit in Barnesville Family Card
Mr and Mrs Charles Kerr and their children Martha and Joseph of Barnesville visited Tuesday with J H Kerr at 49 Morris Avenue. They traveled today to Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kerr
Martha
Joseph
Barnesville
J. H. Kerr
Morris Avenue
Gallipolis
Police Probe Source of Weapons After Prison Break
In Lansing Kansas six convicts escaped from the Kansas State Penitentiary in a four hour chase ending in a gun battle. Two conspirators were killed and a guard and another convict were wounded. Four prisoners captured will face prison officials to clear the mystery of the weapon source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Kan
U.P
Kansas State Penitentiary
Tragedy in Newark As Man Kills Wife Then Wounds Self
After a failed reconciliation with his wife Elizabeth 22 Newark glass worker Charles Evers 30 shot and killed her then wounded himself in the chest in what police call a domestic tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Charles Everspaugh
Elizabeth
Day of Uncertainty and New Undertakings Foretold
The article forecasts a day of doubt with planetary tensions and lunar aspects. It warns of obstacles but promises rewards for perseverance and industry. Birthdays face conflicts this year unless calm judgment guides personal and business dealings. A clever, restless child may need amiability and harmony.
Hammond Party Leaves Athens Visit for Salem Home
Mr James Hammond and his son Mr Gerald Hammond departed this morning for their home in Salem Columbiana County after a short visit with friends and relatives in Athens County. They were guests of Mr and Mrs N FE Mills at 14 Maplewood Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hammond
Gerald Hammond
Salem
Columbiana County
Athens County
N. FE. Mills
Maplewood Drive
Ohio University Library to Get Private Architect Plans
State architect T Ralph Ridley announced private architects will design plans and specs for Ohio University Library and two other college buildings. Recitation Building at Bowling Green State College 500000 dollars Physical Education Building at Miami University 300000 Library at Ohio University 350000 dollars contemplated total 1125000 dollars for building operations excluding a new state office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
T. Ralph Ridley
Bowling Green State College
Miami University
Ohio University
Two One Act Plays Repeated at Athens Presbyterian
Two one act plays by the Athens Presbyterian Church youth group will be repeated Friday evening at the church due to a storm that kept many from viewing the first performance. Cast includes Christine Porter Florence Bolin Elizabeth Ong and Pauline Cone with the first play at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Attendees From Afar at Clinton Graham Funeral
Funeral for Clinton Graham in Athens drew relatives from Columbus Cleveland Williamstown W Va Powhattan Point Canaanville and nearby areas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Reed Mr and Mrs Frank Davis Mr and Mrs Roy Hastings Mr and Mrs Charles Graham Mr and Mrs George Pickens and several Gulley Sutton and Crawford households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Graham
Athens
Reed
Frank Davis
Roy Hastings
Columbus
Charles Graham
Cleveland
George Pickens
Williamstown
W. Va
J. F. Gulley
Albert Gulley
Powhattan Point
Grover Sutton
R. E. Sutton
George Crawford
Canaanville
Snook Wife to Testify in Murder Trial Defense
Columbus Aug 7 Mrs Helen Marple Snook wife of Dr James Howard Snook on trial for the murder of Theora Hix will be called as a defense witness likely today J F Seidel defense counsel says her loyalty remains with her husband The trial drew large crowds with a strong female majority in attendance and tense courtroom moments as witnesses testified about Snook's conduct and career at Ohio State University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Helen Marple Snook
James Howard Snook
Theora Hix
J. F. Seidel
Snook
David &. White
Ohio State University
Oscar Brumley
Bridgewater family attends Nelsonville funeral
In Chauncey on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater and daughter Winona and Mrs. Earl Bridgewater of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mrs. Sylvia Young from the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Mrs. Young was a sister of Mrs. Bridgewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Joe Bridgewater
Winona
Earl Bridgewater
Nelsonville
Sylvia Young
Church of Christ
Friendship Bible Class Meet At Miss Johnston Home
Chauncey Church of Christ group gathers this evening at the home of Miss Margaret Johnston on Converse Street for a Friendship Bible Class meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Friendship Bible Class
Chauncey Church of Christ
Margaret Johnston
Converse Street
Painter Clifford Brown Dies After Fall From Roof
Clifford Brown, 22, died from injuries after falling from a roof where he was painting last week in Zanesville. The incident occurred while he was working on a home linked to his painting job. Authorities investigated the fatal fall and ruled it an accidental death.
Millfield Methodist Women Elect Officers For Year
Standard Bearers Society of Millfield M E Church met at the Howard home for the monthly gathering. May Howard was elected president with Pauline Tracey as vice president Dorothy Gillespie secretary Kathryn Gillespie treasurer and Ruth Howard counselor. A program of music and readings was presented with several members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Standard Bearers Society
Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church
Misses May
Ruth Howard
May Howard
Pauline Tracey
Dorothy Gillespie
Kathryn Gillespie
Marietta Chadwell
Hagel Willis
Clara Misner
Marjorie Stahl
Rebekah Lodge District Convention Set for Chauncey
Aug. 7 notice announces the district convention of the Rebekah lodge to be held in Chauncey this month. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge members plan to entertain the event and will meet Thursday at 7:50 PM at the K P hall for preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
K. of P. Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
Rebekah
Memt Pra
Forest Rose Rebekah
Forest Rose Lodge
K. of FP
Social soirée at Lower Plain i hosts Mr Burehfield family
Chauncey Auge reports Mr and Mrs Arthur Burehfield hosted a Sunday gathering at their Lower Plain home in honor of Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore and children Junior and Anita Carol Dayton served luncheon. Other guests included Mrs Harry Moore Wendel and Melvin Moore Adrian Siddcken Florence and Grace Eileen Dicken Mrs Flora Mellare Mr and Mrs Ralph McCathran Mrs Anna Waymer Flossie Effie Waymer and Kenneth Burchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Arthur Burehfield
Lower Plaini
Darrel Moore
Junior
Anita Carol
Dayton
Burehfield
Harry Moore
Wendel
Melvin Moore
Adrian Sdticken
Florence and
Grace Eileen Dicken
Flora Mellare
Ralph McCathran
Anna Waymer
Flossie
Effie Waymer
Kenneth Burchfield
Death Follows Fall From Home Roof
Clifford Brown 3) died in a Manesville hospital from injuries after a week old fall from a house roof where he was painting. Death due to tetanus. He was son of Mr. and Mrs William P Brown of Millfield. Body to be moved to Millfield. funeral Friday at 2 PM from Millfield MEB Church. burial Greensland Cemetery. Survived by wife, parents, five sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Aus
Clifford Brown
Manesville
William P Brown
Millfield
Anesville
Millfield M
Gieensand
Tr Brown
Clifford
Don
W. J. Brown
Ralph Brown
Columbus
George
Sam Brown
Olive Stoneking
Middleport
Myrtle Olbers
Harriett Snyder
Taylor
Ferguson Party Visits and Local Family Gatherings
Mrs J L Ferguson and daughter Kathleen of Charleston West Virginia are visiting relatives including Mrs Vera Metlark and Mr and Mrs Frank Cook. They spend Sunday with Mrs Ferguson's parents Mr and Mrs I F Cook. Others visiting include Mr and Mrs Ralph Cathean Adrian Dicken and Wendell Moore who spent Monday in Columbia with Mr and Mrs Jank MacCrathran. Crooksville and Worth Dicken households host gatherings. Junior and Anita Carol Moore of Dayton visit the Moore family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ferguson
Kathleen
Charleston
W. Va
Alater
Mra
Viera Metlarg
Frank Cook
I’. FE. Cook
Ralph Cathean
Adrian Dicken
Wendell Moore
Columbia
Jank MaccCrthran
Jess Dicken
Crooksnville
Worth Dicken
Darrel Moore
Junior
Anita Carol
Dayton
Harry Moore
Ogg Family Visits Chauncey With Travel Notes
Harold and Virgil Ogg of Columbus visit Chauncey with Ruth Ogg from Athens. Ruth returns from Barberton Akron and Lancaster with Della Carr. Zanesville visitor sees Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Ogg. KF Goodson and wife return from California after two months, with grandson Warren Hale of Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ogg
Virgil Ogg
Columbus
Ruth Ogg
Athens
Chauncey
Challen Ogg
Barberton
Akron
Lancaster
Della Carr
Zanesville
Charles Carpenter
Charles Ogg
KF. Goodson
California
Warren Hale
Hold Reunion: Coon Family Gathers On The Plains Road
Chauncey August 7 The annual Coon family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Coon on The Plains Road. Seven brothers and one sister attended with a basket dinner and dessert. Attendees included Will Coon Doanville Fort Coon Jess Coon Leatte Coon James Powell Hocking Himer Coon Lower Plains Alton Wolfe Athens Gabriel Coon John Leonard M O Bryan family Sam George and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Coon
Frank Coon
Plains Road
Mra
Will Coon
Doanville
Fort Coon
Manafield
Jess Coon
Nelsonville
Leatte Coon
the Plains
James Powell
Hocking
Himer Coon
Lower Plains
Alton Wolfe
Athens
Gabriel Coon
John Leonard
M. O. Bryan
Sam George
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Bob Henke
Vincent
Mr. Henke
S. Q. Henke
Florence Miesse
Chillicothe
Raymond Walker
Miesse
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Bertha Kenney
William Hawk
Faylie Pierce
Shade
C. M. Pierce
Carroll
Charles Woodworth
New York City
Belmont
Mass
Granville Evans
Grace McKee
Jane Alexander
Roseville
Inez Alexander
Clara McAdoo
Madee McAdoo
W. H. Worthman
Kenneth
Christina Hayes
Cherokee
McArthur
Etta Carpenter
C. H. Meltzer
Mt. Vernon
Wilbur Carpenter
Amesville
George C. Dyson
Kurtz Avenue
Dyson
T. M. Kerr
Douglas
Mary Helen
Fredericktown
Lucinda Cooper
Cooper
John H. Dana
Loudenville
John P. Dana
University Terrace
Dana
Edward Desch
Aletha Moore
Madelyn
Jacksonville
Fla
L. A. Gift
Covington
Toledo
Julian Gift
Albany Road
W. E. Crossen
Lucy Barrett
Alfred Barrett
Washington D. H
Tuppers Plains
C. J. Flowers
Second Street
Leo
FAR
AACE
Ity
Ite
Sre
C. D. Shafer CO
Selly
Genevieve Kemble
B. M. Covert
Optometrist
O.U. Library
Graham
Chromium
Jacobs
Gibson
Prescription Store
Pals
Zaneseville
Cornwells
Athens Jewelers
Millfield Church
Progran
Hisec
Zanesville Lueeday
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey, Ohio
de Sthens National Bank
Ey Coe
Plains
New Fall Jewelry
Gifta
Bank of Athens National Bank
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