Funeral for Mrs Mollie Stratton closes Nelsonville shops
All Nelsonville business houses were closed from 7 to 3 for the funeral of Mrs Mollie Stratton. The Stratton residence lawn filled with friends paying tribute to a well loved county resident of forty years. Rev C I Johnson led the service and the body was laid to rest at Greenlawn. Wilbur Dowler, Charles Brown, Chester Reeves and Floyd Six departed Saturday on a vacation to Niagara Falls and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Stratton
Strattoge
E. B. Bay
E. E. le Fever
Beautiful
Isle
May
Sisson
C. I Johnson
Wilbur Dowler
Charles Brown
Chester Reeves
Floyd Six
Niagara Falls
Canada
Open Nicely Equipped Dental Offices in Columbus
Dr. John Gilbert Love, son of Mr and Mrs John Love, has passed the state dental board examination. He plans to open a well equipped office by September 1 at the corner of High Street and Tenth Avenue in Columbus Ohio, promising one of the finest dental offices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert Love
John Love
State Dental Board
High Street
Tenth Avenue
No. Columbus
Pupils Give Home Recital At 106 Myers Street
Mrs. Hazel Kitzenbach presented a group of her pupils in a Friday afternoon program at 106 Myers Street. The concert included pieces by Weber Spaulding Lavelle MacDonald Wenzel Ludovic Felton and others with solos by Doris Woodruff Genevieve Beagel Mildred Richardson Kathleen Satz and Thelma Glover among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kitzenbach
Myers Street
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Weber
Doris Woodruff
Little Sunbeams
Gabriel
Genevieve Beagel
Farmer John
Greenwald
Lucile Powell
Birdie
Spaulding
Dreaming Poppies
Mary Valkinburg
Pollyanna Waltz
Smith
Louise Bowers
Don Amore Waltz
Tapely
Flying the Kite
Salome
Garnet Riggs
Lavelle
Mildred Richardson
Lawson
MacDonald
Marie Fluke
Fuji Ko
Shelley
Charlotte Lax
Wenzel
Kathleen Satz
Montague
Ethel McCombes
Hudson
Thelma Glov
Sunday Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Katzenback
Mr and Mrs Edward Katzenback entertained at a 1 o'clock dinner Sunday. Guests included Prof and Mrs Lewis E Buell and daughter of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs Johntzenback, and Mr and Mrs Edward Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Katzenback
Lewis E. Buell
Lancaster
Johntzenback
Edward Shafer
Mrs Charles Farrow Hosts B B M Club Ladies
Mrs Charles Farrow will entertain the B B M Club ladies tonight at her home on Monroe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. M. Club
Charles Farrow
Monroe Street
Drunk Driving Fine in Mayor McCune's Court
Pat Naughton drew a fine of ten dollars and costs for being drunk in Mayor McCune's court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Naughton
McCune
Local social visits noted in Athens and Columbus
Mr and Mrs Charles Welch of Athens and Mrs Ollie Wilson Myrick of De Beque Colo called on friends here Monday. Mr and Mrs Will Powell and son Jack and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallace motored to Buckeye Lake for the day Sunday. Miss Mae Beard returned Monday to Columbus after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs E B Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welch
Athens
Ollie Wilson Myrick
de Beque
Colo
Will Powell
Jack
Arthur Wallace
Buckeye Lake
Mae Beard
Columbus
E. B Beard
Estella Voeller
Fred Lasser
C. A. Hooper
Henry Verity
Red Cross to Gather Clothing Friday
The Red Cross sets Friday as the day to collect clothing for Near East Relief and Central Europe. Citizens should place garments on porches or bring them to the public health nurse on East Columbus Street. call for items or drop them off any time Friday. Clothes should be warm durable and not badly worn. Adult and children’s clothing will be gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Near East Relief
Europe
East Columbus Street
Entire District to Use New Church as Social Center
EAST PALESTINE OH Aug 16 With the dedication of the new social center church at New Waterford near here operation of one of the largest church plants in Eastern Ohio began. The church is the realization of hopes of Rev. Charles Eyster to foster community life of rural districts and residents. When Rev Eyster came into the community two years ago he found boys making pool rooms their headquarters girls walking the street and farmers complaining churches had no appeal for them. The new building which cost 11000 has an auditorium seating 500. Farmers institutes community forums spelling bees debates amateur theatricals motion pictures concerts and various other public meetings will be held there. The Second floor is a modern gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Palestine
New Waterford
Ohio
Charles Eyster
Eyster
Funeral set for Isaac Johnson in Amesville
Amesville Aug 16 Funeral services for Isaac Johnson will be held Wednesday morning at 10 oclock at the M E church with burial in the Amesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Isaac Johnson
M. E
Navy experts predict ZR-2 cross Atlantic in 96 hours
U S navy officers and air service specialists expect the ZR-2 airship flying the American flag to depart Howden England late this month and complete the Atlantic crossing in ninety six hours, setting a new transatlantic record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Atlantic
U. S. Naval
Air Service
Howden
England
Day of bootlegger will be over soon in this country
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes told United Press bootlegging would be wiped out nationwide in a short time. He praised enforcement of the Volstead law as a gigantic moral reform and urged Americanization of foreign elements to strengthen law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Haynes
United States
Canada
Great Central West
America
Nerv-Worth touted by Dubois resident for relief
Mrs. F. J. Clouser of 32 Brady St Dubois Pa describes long stomach and nervous troubles she suffered before trying Nerv Worth She says she could not eat or sleep but after using Nerv Worth she can eat and sleep better and urges a trial with a money back guarantee through local druggists and McKee Drug Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Clouser
Brady St
Dubois
McKee Drug Co
Nationwide Dane Coming Labor Day Drive Aims at War Claims
The American Legion announces a nation wide cleanup of government claims arising from world war service. Flying squads from the Legion, Public Health Service and Red Cross will tour every state to secure proper adjustment, offer examinations, and arrange prompt hospitalization for urgent cases. The campaign targets disabled ex servicemen and may take months in large states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Legion
Public Health Service
The
Red Cross
Goodyear to Lay Off 900 Akron Workers This Week
President E. G. Wilmer announced that 900 Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant employees will be laid off this week in Akron Ohio. Officials said the layoffs will not materially affect production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
E. G. Wilmer
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
China will not be internationalized say State Dept
The State Department stated that China would not be internationalized despite reports to the contrary. Washington officials emphasized that external pressures would not alter China's sovereignty or its governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
State Department
Lynching in Coolidge After Alleged Assault Incident
The body of Alex Winn, a Black man, was taken from an undertaking establishment and burned by a mob in Coolidge Texas. Winn had been hanged by a mob the previous day in Datura after being accused of assaulting a seven year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Tex
Alex Winn
Winn
Datura
Fires Ravage Grief Brothers Cooperage Plant
A string of four September fires ends with a blaze at the Grief Brothers Cooperage Company in Cleveland. The August 16 fire damages the drying and storage area, causing an estimated 100000 dollars in losses and threatening the entire plant before being brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grief Brothers Cooperage Company
Olson Launches Wrestling Tour Across the South
Thor Olson, Ohio University’s physical director and mat expert, embarks on a wrestling tour starting in Houston, Texas, with plans to travel to California, Oregon, and Washington after a successful bout. He has received numerous match offers and will take on all comers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Olson
Ohio University
South
Mr. Olson
Houston
Tex
California
Oregon
Washington
Aged Woman Injured in West Washington Fall
Mrs. Catharine Dais, an elderly resident of West Washington street, fell down stairs early Friday morning. She sustained severe bruises and is considered in serious condition due to her advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Dais
West Washington Street
Howat Over Called Illegal Strike Before UMW Executive
Alexander Howat, Kansas miners’ leader, was summoned by the United Mine Workers executive committee to explain his conduct. He faces charges from his own union for leading an illegal strike at Dean Coal Company four months earlier while under a Kansas industrial court conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Alexander Howat
United Mine Workers Today
Howat
Kansas
Kansas Industrial Court
Dean Coal Company
Wedding Guests Stand Firm Against Robbers in Toledo
In Toledo on August 16 police ended a near riot after ten men with revolvers tried to rob a wedding party at George Gajwski's home. The guests attacked the intruders when they ordered them to surrender, thwarting the holdup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
George Gajwski
House adopts rule to send anti beer bill to conference
The House approved a special rule by 255 to 50 to permit sending the anti beer bill to conference with the Senate, signaling a step toward action on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Tiltonville Doctor Returns to Army Service
Tiltonville physician Dr. Paul Harrison relinquished local practice due to bad roads poor telephone service and affection for the army. He left to serve as surgeon in the United States Public Health Service with the rank of major. Before the war he had a thriving practice as the village’s only physician. He cited insurmountable obstacles including pay as reasons for leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiltonville
Paul Harrison
Harrison
Seurgeon
United Public Health Service
Young Thieves Sent to Lancaster
Rex Conrad aged 15 and Charlie Kennedy aged 16, both of Akron, were sent to one year in the boys industrial school by Juvenile Judge Bostwick for automobile theft. They were accused of stealing two more cars the same day and were arrested at London before being brought to Columbus for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rex Conrad
Charlie Kennedy
Akron
Boys Industrial School
Bostwick
London
Road Work Aims to Save Old Pike West of City
The county board prioritizes preserving aging road surfaces. A pike from Athens to New Marshfield gets dirt removed and ditches cleaned. Supervisor Porter leads crews to fill holes with stone and tar binder, then topdress for a durable, cost efficient improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Athens
New Marshfield
Porter
Cold Weather Forecast by Departing Birds
Postmaster Lash notes the current cold spell began with the first of the month as songbirds disappeared. Martins left early and usually linger weeks longer. The robin remains, the sole resident among birds that typically migrate at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lash
Why Grow Old Before Your Time
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills claiming kidney weakness ages people and back pain, fatigue, and dizziness improve. It cites Mrs. Thomas Watkins of 212 W Washington St Athens who says the pills strengthened her back and kidneys after dull pain and lifting difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Athens
Thomas Watkins
Washington St
Social Notes From Athens Gatherings And Moves
Angel Ridge residents Angel Ridge Miss Carrie Lenigar and Miss Sylvia Lenigar visited Athens with their parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Lenigar. Jessie Mulligan of Athens spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Mulligan. Louise Ballenger hosted friends in honor of her cousin Frieda Potter of Athens with ice cream cake and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Sylvia Lenigar
Athens
Thomas Lenigar
Jessie Mulligan
Joseph Mulligan
Louise Ballenger
Saturda
Mise Frieda Potter
C. B. Ballenger
E. R. Hooper
White Hall
Heligoland a Century Later Why It Faces Status Debate
Historian William Warrener recounts how Britain ceded Heligoland to Germany in 1890, the island’s 1914 naval defeat, and Versailles fortification removal. He notes current residents seek neutrality under the League of Nations or reunion with Britain as Heligoland remains a tiny strategic waypoint in the shifting imperial map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heligoland
Wm. J. Warrener
Great Britain
Africa
League of Nations
Union of South Africa
Paving Debate Delays Watt Street Question Before Council
City council spent most of Monday night listening to property owners on Watt street Elmwood to Sunnyside about paving. A jog at Sunnyside raises whether Watt street should pave straight through or angle to meet Sunnyside Maplewood. Council to reconvene Thursday to reexamine. The weed-cutting program was transferred to the council with notices to delinquent property owners at high cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattstreet
Elmwood
Sunnyside
Fred Fenzel
W. S. Blackwood
Watt Street
Simwood
Maplewood
Board of Health
Council
Births and social notes from community page
Stewart and Nate Sutton announce a daughter born Saturday August 12. Ash born to Harry Laughlin on Sunday morning. Kate Butts visited Addie Biggens last week. Dana Busch of Athens and family visited here. Harry Driggs of Zanesville returned home after visiting Rome Lowman. Ben Smith of Logan was a weekend guest. Hugh Wharff visited Parkersburg last Saturday. 8 J Biddison family drove to Nelsonville for Mrs. Alice Bean's birthday. Alex Parsons, 8 J Biddison, and C W Townsend attended Beryl Windsor's funeral in Guysville Friday. Guy Pierce joined an excursion to Cincinnati Saturday night. A correction: community meeting moved to August 21 with all day program and basket dinner. Rev L L Cherrington hoped for afternoon service. All welcome and bring Sunday school quarterlies for morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Sutton
Ash
Harry Laughlin
Kate Butts
Addie Biggens
Dana Busch
Athens
Harry Driggs
Zanesville
Rome Lowman
Ben Smith
Logan
Hugh Wharff
Parkersburg
J. Biddison
Nelsonville
Alice Bean
Alex Parsons
C. W. Townsend
Beryl Windsor
Guysville
Guy Pierce
Cincinnati
L. L. Cherrington
Auurust
Morning Fire at Littlers Bakery on Court Street
A morning blaze at Littler's Bakery in the rear of the College Inn on Court Street caused smoke as the ceiling above the ovens overheated. Firefighters tore through the tin roof and used chemical extinguishers to stop the fire. damage was minor, with only roof replacement needed and no disruption to baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littler’s
College Inn
Court Street
Torch The Marietta Baptist Association Meeting Notice
Torch Baptist church hosts the Marietta Association on August 24 and 25 with dinner on the grounds both days. All invited and asked to bring well filled baskets. Local visits include Mrs. Hendrickson and family from Wheeling and others visiting friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
Alice Dye
Will Watson
Columbus
Coolville
Harry Bird
Mr. Bird
Ranger
Fred Gillilan
Robinson-Johnson
Athens
Charles Tucker
George
Clarksburg
W. Va
Raymond Wilson
Ohio University
End Hearings in Railroad Matter
Washington Aug. 16 The senate interstate commerce committee ended hearings on the administration bill to extend financial relief to the railroads and began consideration with plans to report to the house later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Jacksonville minister returns after hospital stay
Rev Fisher of the U B church arrived home Saturday from a Columbus hospital after a few days with his wife who had an operation Wednesday. She was in serious condition for several days but began to improve Sunday. Several Jacksonville residents visited Lancaster Camp Grounds on Sunday. Miss Bessie Davis has been confined at home for a week with appendicitis. Miss Imo Woodyard and Sister Mrs Lent spent part of last week at Lancaster Camp Grounds with Esther Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
U. B
Columbus
Jacksonville
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Bessie Davis
Imo Woodyard
Lent
Esther Johnson
Imo
Sunday for her work in Coffin
A note states she is employed as an photographer for the Bell Telephone Company in Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Bell Telep! Company
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Stratton
Dodds
Elsie Bayliss
Ludovic
Laverna Rover
Morning Star
la Rue
Virginia Bayniann
Felton
Thelma Ball
Lakehurst
N. J
L. H. Maxfield
Dane
Uncle Sam
Goodyear
Olson
Own? Craft
Gity
New Marshfield Pike
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Mig Chem
Buffalo
UPE
Charles McCann
Leicester Square
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly
Piccadily Circus
Coventry Street
Angel Ridge
Stewart
John McCormick
Kaelin
Ong KG
Hononula Way
Athens County
Bartlett’s Printery
Beasley’s
F. R. Beasley
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