Fifth Annual Barrows Reunion Held at Torch School Grounds
The Summer Society hosted the fifth Barrows Reunion at Torch School grounds on Sunday August 20 selecting Parkersburg City Park West Virginia as next year’s site on the third Sunday in August. Officers elected for the coming year include President Jacob Fe Barrows Parkersburg W V vice president J W Frost and secretary treasurer Edith Barrows. A long list of attendees from multiple towns registered for the event and reunion program.
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Torch Schoolhouse
Parkersburg City Park
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jacob FE
Barrows
J. W. Frost
Edith Barrows
Ray Barrows
Perry Barrows
Helen Robey
G. W. Amsbury
Peggy
Billy Amsbury
Dewey Wallace
Stella Arnold
Columbus
Ralph Barrows
Ralph, Jr
Patty Barrows
Reynoldsburg
D. C. Peery
Roanoke
J. E. Barrows
J. E. Barrows, Jr
Jacob Robert Barrows
Vienna
Mad Hayard Huff
Sistersville
W.a
Robert Barrows
Sixty Members and Friends of Hunter Family Reunion
The Hunter family reunion for descendants of Charles and Nancy Hall Hunter gathered about 60 members and friends at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 13. A noon picnic followed a business meeting led by Seth Hunter and an afternoon program featured instrumental music songs and readings plus a talk by Rev Ray Huff of New Marshfield and songs by Mrs Huff. Next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August 1940 at the Athens Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles and
Nancy Hall Hunter
Athens County Fairgrounds
Seth Hunter
Ray Huff
New Marshfield Methodist Church
Huff
Fairgrounds
Athens
Recital by Mrs Henry Cass Music Class Honors Growth
The piano pupils of Mrs Henry Cass held a recital at her home in May Ave on Thursday night entertaining parents and friends with solos duets and trios showing growth over the past year Refreshments for about forty were served Participants included Rosalie Shafer Barbara Noland Frances Noland Alberta Jean Kirkendall Thelma Martin Joanne Cass and Paul Jack Joe and Bill Manning Michael Kent Lon Cass sang a vocal duet and John Manning performed a vocal solo.
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Henry Cass
Rosalie Shafer
Barbara Noland
Frances Noland
Alberta Jean Kirkendall
Thelma Martin
Joanne Cass
Paul
Jack
Joe
Bill Manning
Michael Kent
Lon Cass
John Manning
Annual Home-Coming at St. Sylvester’s Parish Zaleski
The St. Sylvester’s Parish in Zaleski hosts its annual home coming on Sunday August 27 starting with Mass at 10 30 a m The women will serve a chicken dinner at noon in the rectory basement The afternoon features parish games On Saturday August 26 the Men’s Committee sponsors an old fashioned dance at the Town Hall in Zaleski
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St. Sylvester’s Parish
Zaleski
Lana Turner Shines in Athena Debut in These Glamour Girls
Lana Turner makes a striking star debut opposite Lew Ayres in the Athena Theatre feature These Glamour Girls. The collegiate comedy drama follows a Ten Cents-a-Dance hostess amid a weekend party tangled with rival debutantes, drawing strong turns from Anita Louise and Marsha Hunt.
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Hollywood
Athena Theatre
Lana Turner
Lew Ayres
Miss Turner
Anita Louise
Park Avenue
Marsha Hunt
Ann Rutherford
Polly Benedict
Families Return From Western Tripes With Anecdotes Of Peaks And Parks
Mr and Mrs E N Cullums return from a West tour with son Edward N Cullums Jr wife and child joining them in Charleston West Virginia They visited Colorado Springs Manitou Springs Pikes Peak Denver and Wyoming and South Dakota childhood family visits included Earle S Cullums in Harlan Iowa A zero degree summit moment capped their Pikes Peak ascent Also listed are multiple relatives and friends visiting or traveling to World Fairs and other regions during August and September including Miss Elizabeth Jane Riley Claudine Steppe and Mr and Mrs C C Chapman families and others.
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E. N. Cullums
West
Athens
Charleston
W. Va
Edward N. Cullums, Jr
Colorado Springs
Manitou Springs
Pikes Peak
Denver
Colo
Teton
Yellowstone National Parks
Wyoming
Montana
Soshone and Big Horn National Forests
Black Hills
South Dakota
Harlan
Iowa
Mr. Cullums
Earle S. Cullums
Elizabeth Jane Riley
Grace Riley
W. Union St
South Orange
N. J
Fred Riley
Reunion of DeWeese Family At Washington Court House
The DeWeese family reunion was held at Cherry Hill School Grounds in Washington Court House on Sunday August 20 drawing members from throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Athens County attendees included Charles DeWeese and family of Deanville and H T DeWeese of New Marshfield. Charles DeWeese owns the old DeWeese Bible with a complete family record. A large crowd enjoyed a noon picnic dinner with generations seated together.
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DeWeese
Washington Court House
Washington D. H
Cherry Hill
Ohio
Kentucky
Athens County
Charles de
Weese
Deanville
H. T. DeWeese
New Marshfield
Charles DeWeese
Planned Weddings Save Much Last Minute Wear and Tear
New York notices advise brides to plan early for autumn weddings. Alexandra Potts of The Bride's Magazine urges brides to make a wedding calendar budget lists and involve spouses in decor choices to reduce last minute shopping and stress.
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New York
Alexandra Potts
White hair care tips and family reunion notes
A trimming guide extols bright white hair care detailing brushing, shampoos, tonics, and styling options. Included are personal notices: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brenich visiting Charleston. Paul Saylor resigning teaching post to join Galperrin Music in Charleston. Kasler-Linscott reunion set for Hooper Ridge Church on Sept 3 with relatives urged to attend. Also notes on using vinegars to flavor sauces and dressings for distinctive cooking.
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Kasler-Linscott
Hooper Ridge
NYU Instructor Helen Reynolds Earns Doctorate
Miss Helen Reynolds of New York University receives her doctoral degree on August 11 after a year of study and teaching in the university’s business education department. She plans to return to New York City for fall registration on September 2, having previously taught secretarial studies at Ohio University.
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Anna Pickering
Helen Reynolds
New York City
Logan
George Reynolds
George de Camp
Alice White
Miss Reynolds
Athens
Mabel Brown
S. High St
New York University
Department of Business Education
Ohio University
Marriage Meddlers Sequel from Adele Garrison Serial
In a hotel suite an improvised hospital for Noel Veritzen hosts tense guarding as Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood rush to Greenwich Village to learn Jack Leslie’s whereabouts. Mary must be protected while awaiting news on the escapee and the fate of Dicky’s feared rival.
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Lansfield
Noel Veritzen
Jack Leslie
Mary
Madge Graham
Lillian Underwood
Noel
Philip Veritzen
Long Island
Madge
Lillian
Greenwich Village
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Leslie
Miss Whitlock
Dicky
Criticism and the stay-at-home wife in Ruth Millett’s view
Ruth Millett argues stay-at-home wives are the most sensitive group, defending homemaking as worthwhile yet fearing flak and losing perspective when challenged. She notes fear, defensiveness, and reliance on a single breadwinner, urging acknowledgment of their work while warning against martyrdom rhetoric.
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Ruth Millett
Round About the Town in New Mexico Arizona
The Fred Wheatons and daughter Marjorie tour remote villages and famous sights in New Mexico and Arizona. They describe Enchanted Mesa Painted Desert Petrified Forest Canyon de Chelly Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Caverns with guides needed for offbeat routes.
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Fred Wheatons
Marjorie
West
New Mexico
Arizona
Enchanted Mesa
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Canyon de Chelly
Col
Kit Carson
Grand Canyon
Rainbow Bridge
Pueblo Bonito
Carlsbad Caverns
Wheatons
Ice Cream Supper Draws Crowd at Canaan Grange Hall
The Ice Cream Supper at Canaan Grange Hall in Canaanville on Friday night Aug. 19 drew a good crowd. Music for square dancing was provided by Becklers County Ramblers. Mrs. Mayme Castle and daughter Mrs. Vaughn Mushrush of Columbus visited Mrs. Castle's sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Orr. Dr. D. H. Biddle is ill and at home at 8 N. College St with his brother Dr. Ben Biddle of Lancaster visiting.
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C. C. Cray
Stimson Ave
R. J. McLaughlin
Lucille Cray
Chicago
Canaan Grange Hall
Canaanville
Becklers County Ramblers
Mayme Castle
Vaughn Mushrush
Columbus
D. H. Biddle
N. College St
Ben Biddle
Lancaster
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Flora Littleton
Huntington
Elsie Barrows Shaw
Gallipolis
G. E. Tribett
Ruth Tribett
A. P. Tribett
McMechen
Melba
Madelyn
Ruth Morrison
John Hall
Dallas V. Heiney
Bert Johnson
O. E. Murphy
Janice
Coolville
Ilona France
Glen
Leo Johnson
Torch
Charles Campbell
Mack Barrows
Lloyd
Frank L. Throckmorton
Albany
Kenneth J. Barrows
Donald
Barbara Ellen
the Plains
E. G. Kim
Tuppers Plains
Robt. Benchley
Lan
Tom ' Richarg
Marsh
Ayres
Turner Row
Bray
Ovise
Erforg
Oxurg
MR. Wong
Boris Karloff
Tim Ta Holt - Shaw
LSE
Toy
St. Sylvester's
Athena
Claudine Steppe
Claude L. Steppe
Steppe
Washington, D. C
Joseph Eslocker
Oliver L. Wood
Athens High School
Charles Dalton
Harry Dalton
New England States
Canada
C. C. Chapman and Son
Richard
Mill St
Shenandoah Valley
Skyline Drive
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Norfolk
Jamestown
Annapolis Md
Gettysburg
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Cleveland
O. L. Butts
W. A. Newman
A. K. Newman
Dayton
E. C. Kenney
Albany Road
George C. Hriczko
Anton
Plainfield
J. C. Gibbs
Sara Ann Matteson
Ralph Matteson
Hamden
W. H McKee
Granville H. Evans
Barbara
Jane
Jackson
Edwin A. Jones
Robin Hill
Evans
Grace McKee
Arthur Brown
C.F. Hall
Alicia Hart
Paul Saylor
Jack Brenich
Juanita Saylor
Paul F. Saylor
Adele Garrison
Nurse
Anne Morgi—e
New York Fair
HBF
Bos Sit
Frank Medico and
Milano
Kaywoodie
Gallaher
S. Court St
Hill's
N. Court St
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