Society and Personal Mention Highlights Various Local Travels
Across Athens area many residents are noted for visits and trips. Mrs. Mac Bobo and Mr. Bobo visit parents in Indianapolis by car. M Grantham of Chicago tours US Canada Mexico advertising plants in Athens today. Mrs. Edison Kyle and daughter Maxine plan a motor trip to Columbus Akron Barberton Marion. Other entries note a death in Farmland and multiple hometown visits during a two week period.
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Mac Bobo
Indianapolis
Ind
William Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Eeeieaan M. Grantham
General
SrArcy Advertising
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Athens
Edison Kyle
Maxine
Columbus
Akron
Barberton
Marion
O U Chooses New Home Economics Professor
Ohio University announces the appointment of Miss Anna Fitzgibbon to succeed Prudence Stevens as assistant professor of Home Economics. Fitzgibbon holds a B S from Purdue 1916 and an A M from Columbia 1924, with further study at Columbia 1924 1927. She previously taught at Ball Teachers College Muncie and Alabama College Montevallo where she headed vocational Home Economics Teacher Training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fitzgibbon
Prudence Stevens
Syracuse University
Syracuse
New York
Ohio University Board of Administration
Fitzgibbon
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Columbia University
Columbia
Ball Teachers College
Muncie
Alabama College
Montevallo
Ala
Firefighters Contain 200 Acre Timber Blaze Near Cherry Valley
Coneaut August 23. An all night battle by volunteer firefighters ended with control of a fire that burned 200 acres of timber on the J. J. Robinson farm near Cherry Valley. The farm has been deserted for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneaut
J. J. Robinson
Cherry Valley
Man Electrocuted at Canton Brick Yard
New Philadelphia reports Samuel Kunkle a 45 year old kiln foreman was electrocuted while working outside a kiln at the Canton Brick and Fireproofing Company works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Philadelphia
Samuel Kunkle
Canton ‘Brick and Fireproofing Company Works
Car Crash Claims Life Of John Vargo In Cleveland
John Vargo age 29 died from acute indigestion last night while driving in Cleveland. His car crashed and his wife Julia sustained minor injuries. Police reported no other occupants were harmed. The tragedy occurred near an unspecified intersection as authorities investigated the crash details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Vargo
Vargo
Julia
Railroads’ trucking ruled illegal by Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission ruled trucking operations of railroads illegal in Columbus on August 23 after reviewing an application to restrain the New York Central from trucking on its Norwalk division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
New York Central
Norwalk
Waverly Mayor Pays Consent Judgment In City Contract Case
Mayor A M Kaife of Waverly agrees to pay 1676 into the Waverly treasury after Common Pleas Court action prompted by the attorney general Bettman. Kaife admitted profiting from a village contract with Waverly Lumber and Construction Co, violating state law prohibiting officials from financial interest in subdivision contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A. M. Kalfe
Waverly
Common Pleas Court
Bettman
Eg Waverly Lumber & Construct Company
Kaife
Columbus Broker Dies in Fall from Hospital Window
Stewart 5. Norris 55, a Columbus broker, was killed last night after falling from a third floor window at Grant Hospital. The coroner ruled death by own action. Norris had been despondent since his wife was committed to the state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stewart
Norris
Grant Hospital
State Hospital
Newcomerstown Threshing Auto Hit by Train Wounding Farmer
Oliver Everhart of Bakersville was seriously injured when his threshing machine stalled on a grade crossing near Newcomerstown and was struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomerstown
Oliver Everhart
Bakersville
Here
Prominent Zanesville Doctor Dr Charles P Sellers Dies
Dr Charles P Sellers 57 a leading Union Township physician and World War I veteran died in Zanesville after a long illness. He was son of a longtime area family and served in the medical field for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Charles P. Sellers
Askingum County
Sellers
Gas tank car destroyed by lightning blaze
Newark report states an Ohio Fuel Gas Company tank car holding 5 000 gallons of gasoline was destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning. No further details were provided on casualties or causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Golfer Bud Welsh Nets Unusual Eagle On Hole In One
Bud Welsh scored a hole in one at the municipal golf course but the shot counted as an eagle two after a tee shot went out of bounds. He drove the second ball 278 yards into a par four hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Bud Welsh
Welsh
Smith Dictates Articles On Way To Office In Unique Method
Alfred E. Smith describes his writing process as dictation from the car to his office. He saves clipping files and files by subject, then has a clerk organize notes for envelope marked topics. He outlines in his mind, dictating during chosen off hours, with stenographers producing the first and final drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Calvin Coolidge
Smithless
Tom
Smith
Police School Trains Officers For Gun Use At Camp Perry
Police from across the country converge on Camp Perry for the Police School as part of the National Rifle Matches. The program teaches marksmanship tear gas disarmament and personal combat. Special events include the Sobel Trophy police pistol team match and two individual pistol matches with NRA prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Sobel
Harry Sobel
Toledo
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Athens County Fireworks Highlight County Fair
A large crowd watched a miniature volcano display and a fireworks show in Athens County. Edith Gerton’s Metropolitan Presentation drew attention with a noted trumpetist from Ohio University. Nelsonville and Athens High Schools contributed performers led by G. L. Stephenson. A dancing crowd enjoyed old time tunes, clogging, and a modern dance orchestra under the grandstand. Dick the sharpshooter impressed by hitting twelve clay pigeons and ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gerton
Metropolitan
Ohio University
Amesville Boy Wins In Club Poultry Show
Max Heston of Amesville earned a perfect score to win the 4-H Club poultry display at the Athens County Fair on Thursday afternoon. Second place went to Robert Bobo of Shade with 49 points, followed by Paul Mansfield, Francis Conrath, and Tom Llewellyn. Heston and Arthur Kasler won the agricultural team demonstration and will represent Athens County at the Ohio State Mall Agricultural demonstration next week. Berdena Hawk and Marie Grim Lodi won first in the health exercise for 4-H Club girls and will attend the State Fair demonstration as part of the 4-H program.
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Max Heston
Amesville
Athens County Fair
Robert Bobo
Shade
Paul Mansfield
Francis Conrath
Athens RC
Tom Llewellyn
New Marshfield
Athens County
Arthur Kasler
Ohio State Mall
Berdena Hawk
Marie Grim Lodi
Jackville Girl Wins 4-H Club Style Show
Maxine Westfall a 12 year old 4 H Club member from Jackville won the Athens County Fair style contest over Gertrude Verniaater Trimble and Ludniee Hawk Nelsonville. Contestants displayed a complete school outfit and an afternoon dress she made with prices neatness and appearance as judging factors. Winning earns a chance to represent Athens County at the Ohio State Fair 4 H Club style show.
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Maxine Westfall
Jackville
Athens County Fair
Gertrude Verniaater
Trimble
Ludniee Hawk
Nelsonville
Westfall
Athens County
Reverend Warren leads potato show at county fairs
The Rev. N. O. Warren of Chester won first premium for large potatoes at the Athens County Fair and also earned first premium for his potatoes at Meigs County Fair this year.
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Chauncey
N. O. Warren
Chester
Chauncey M. E Church
Athens
Warren
Meirs
Millfield Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Miss Mildred Coulson guest of Miss Clair Bell in Millfield. Mrs. George Wend visits Lancaster relatives. William Omen in Grant Hospital Columbus reported improved. Mrs. William Matson returns from week with daughter Mrs. Warren Border. Mrs. Lottie Cannon Greens Run visits her daughter Mrs. Herbert Mingus in Millfield. Mr. and Mrs. James Bullock Columbus called to Tillfield by illness and death of the father CC A Simpson.
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Mildred Coulson
Millfield
R. D
Clair
Bell
George Wend
Lancaster
William Matson
Warren Border
W. A. Bell
Clara Bell
Ath
Lottie Cannon
Greens Run
Herbert Mingus
James Bullock
Columbus
Tillfield
CC. A. Simpson
Fourth Quarterly Conference At Local Church
Pastor Barnes leads Bible School at 9:18 with sermon by the pastor at 10:15. Lash serves as superintendent for the meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the church.
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Bible School
Lash
Chauncey Mine 75 to reopen after weeks idle
Chauncey Ohio August 23 The Chauncey Mine No 75 of the Manhattan Coal Company will resume operations next Monday after an idle period of several weeks. A slight wage reduction is planned to compete with mines in Kasera Ohio and West Virginia. The mine has undergone extensive repairs and is in first class condition. The Chauncey operation is a major part of the company.
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Chauncey Mine
The
Manhattan Coal Company
Kas
Superintendent Organizes Epworth League Event
Helen Cordray, pianist, leads Epworth League activities with Gladys Collins as president. A sermon by the pastor is planned at 7:20 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Helen Cordray
Epworth League
Mias Gladis Collins
Paster
Lightning Strikes Team of Horses in Hooper Ridge
During Thursday’s storm lightning struck two horses owned by Harvey Wolfe in Hooper Ridge. The animals, driven by 23 year old Ervin Wolfe, were killed. Wolfe suffered a severe shock but was not seriously injured.
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Chauncey
Hehtning
Harvey Wolfe
Hooper Ridge
Ervin Wolfe
Wolfe
Funeral services held for Mrs Rebecca Everett at Chauncey
Funeral rites for Mrs Rebecca Everett of Veach Ridge were conducted Thursday at McDougal Church with burial in the cemetery nearby. A longtime Veach Ridge resident, she died after a brief illness. She was the sister of J Karns Chauncey. Chauncey relatives attended the service.
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Chauncey
R Rebecca Everett
G. Deach Ridge
McDougal
Coetery
Relatives Attend Funeral in Chauncey for Thomas Hayden
Relatives gathered from Detroit Betsy Lane Ky Athens Albany Nelsonville and more to attend the funeral of Thomas Hayden in Chauncey Aug 22. The cortege included Mr and Mrs Thos Lewis Mrs Morgan Lewis Mr and Mrs Ger ld Lewis and many others who accompanied the body for burial nearby.
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Chauncey
Thomas Hayden
Thos
Lewis
Morgan Lewis
Detroit
Mra
Gereld Lewis
Benvis
Betsy Lane
I Janes Hayden
Telene Gibbs
Kabl
John Karr
Coluthebus
Ambrose Gibbs
Mes
Kidna
Méafowa
Garth
Jon de Molet
Athens
Wileiam Hayden
Willan Hayden
Dane Hayalen
Joho
Hlimabeth Hayden
Me O
Roy Wright
Janehter
Kuehtel
Jobo
Return Home Chauncey Ang. 23 visit ends
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Atkinson and family of Hesumont returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Powell in Point Pleasant. Mrs. Atkinson remained in Point Pleasant for a longer visit.
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Chauncey Ang
Jesse
Atkinson
Hesumont
Kea
Jay Powell
Point Pieasant
Wo Wa
Miesuth Atkinson
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United Press
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Fale
Eagle Eye
Perse Prize
Milt Gieed
William Omen
Albany Mob Church
JW. Barnes
Hmebeardsviree Moot Church
JW. Termes
Pastor Bible School
Chas
Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
Manhattan
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Superin
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Pamsey ET Neon
Chaunney
Nual
Stalder
Rieing Park
FT Hives
Tod
Woodworth’s
Limber
W. Carpenter St
Mrs. Walter Baird
Big Daylight
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Gite
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Bamby Bread
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