Church Society Seeks Members in Chauncey Contest
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church Chauncey plans a points based contest running from December evening through February. Forty members split into two sides led by Grace Smith with Floyd Myers and Kenneth Sands with Wyona Gardner. Florence Brewer heads the society and Frank Nye is secretary. A pot luck December session will be hosted by Myers on East Converse Street. Also noted are visits by Mrs. Ollie Sommers of Nelsonville and travels of the Simpson and McClain families to The Plains and Columbus, with Ackley family returning from Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Chauncey
Christian Endeavor
Son
First Christian Church
Grace Smith
Floyd Myers
Kenneth Sands
Wyona ‘Gardner
Florence Brewer
Frank i Nye
Myers
Ira Myers
East Converse Street
Ollie Sommers
Nelsonville
George Gabriel, Sr
the Plains
Kenneth Simpson
Gertrude McClain
Columbus
Linzy McClain
Rex. Ackley
Anna Mae
Jean
Pomeroy Land Middleport
Miss Johnston Injures Hand in Accidental Gun Discharge
Miss Margaret Johnston daughter of Mr. and Mrs Burg Johnston of East Converse street Chauncey accidentally shot herself in the left hand while handling a automatic .32 revolver Monday afternoon. The bullet entered below the knuckle and exited through the third knuckle then lodged in a dresser across the room. Dr Warren V Sprague treated the wound and no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Margaret Johnston
Burg Johnston
East Converse Street
Miss Johnston
Warren V. Sprague of
Martins Have Rabbit Dinner in Chauncey
Chauncey December 1. Mr and Mrs Lee Martin hosted a chicken and rabbit dinner Sunday at their Chauncey home. Attending were Mrs John Palmer and children Geneva Viv and Glendon Mr and Mrs Schoonover and children Mike Eldon Ruth Helen and Mr and Mrs Charles and daughters Evelyn and Lucille Miss Alice Glass and the honor host and hostess Mr and Mrs Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lee Martin
Sun- Gay
Jeanette Palmer
Nancy
Alice Glass
And
Martin
Have a Son Bip Herbert Mingus Birth Report
The Mingus family announces the birth at their Mill home of a nine and a half pound boy. Herbert Mingus is said to be proud. the baby’s weight and health are noted with typical announcer pride.
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Chauncey
Bip
Herbert Mingus
Mill
Herb
Son is born announced by McClellan family
Shasnee and Mrs Leslie McClellan announce the birth at their home on Main Street.
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Shasnee
Leslie McClellan
Hon
Main Street
Schoonover Hosts Guests In Mattie Keifer Visit
Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover entertained guests over the week at their Main Street home in Mattie Keifer of Schchter and Mrs Ray Knight and June and Mr and Mrs Russell and son Junior, all of unspecified locations, who left Sunday for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schauncey
C. A. Schoonover
Main Street
Mattie Keifer
Uchter
Ray Knight
June
Russell
Son Junior
Guests At Cade Home Entertain Visitors
Mrs. Elba Cade and Roy Cline of Albany entertained guests at The Plains. Attendees included Frank Smith Mrs. James and Mrs. Charlies Keaton, Velma Keaton, and others from The Plains and nearby.
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Cade Home
Cey
Mas Cade
the Plains
Frank Smith
James
Charlies Keaton
Velma
Themend
Elba Cade
Roy Cline
Albany
Ball Entertains Uncey Dinner at The Plains
Mrs Fan hosted a dinner at home at The Plains on December 1. Attending were Mrs Fred Nida and her sons Ean and Don, Miss Jenna Powers, and Miss Dorothy Ball of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncey
Fan
the Plains
Fred Nida
Ean
Don
Jenna Powers
Dorothy Ball
Bus
Local Visitors and Family Notes From Wisconsin to Ohio
The piece lists visitors and guests across towns including Bellaire and Athens with names such as Bert Adams, Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton and Elmer Wharton, Mrs Russell McHarg, Dr and Mrs L D, Mrs Fred Nida, Mrs Mary Wiles, and Ellen Shafer. It mentions Robert awell Virgil Adams M J Follette Jr and Mastin visiting while their father became governor of Wisconsin, noting Morgan county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bert Adams
Walter Wharton
Elmer Wharton
Bellaire
Agr
Russell McHarg
Athens
W. E. Hel
John Sater
Han
Mary Wiles Ofhee
Ellen Shafer
Unica
Robert Awell
Virgil Adams
M. J.2 Follette Jr
Choir Practice For Plains Sun Day School Class
Members of Class 10 at The Plains Sunday school will meet at the church Wednesday evening for choir practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
M. E. Sunday School of the Plains
Miss Florida Parfitt Returns Home From Hocking Visit
Miss Florida Parfitt returns to Middleport after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs S A West at Hocking. Mr and Mrs Henry Hennessy and Miss Frances West from Pomeroy visited the West family over the weekend. Miss Mary Louise Ackley leaves The Plains after two weeks with the West grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Florida Parfitt
Middleport
S. A. West
Henry Hennessy
Frances West
Pomeroy
Mary Louise Ackley
A. West
the Plains
Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Moves and Illness
Mrs. Floyd Harvey visits Chauncey kin at Rutland while Mrs. Margaret Jackson rests ill on Sand Ridge. Mrs. George Keck improves from grippe in Ellis avenue. Mrs. Joe Davis ill with appendicitis in Chauncey. Mrs. Garfield Grimes hosts guests Mrs. W. E. Dunlap Corning and Mrs. Frank Strubble Haydenville. John Kranyik leaves Chauncey for Detroit work. Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Columbus visit Chauncey in-laws William and Mrs. Cochran. Jeanette Palmer returns home from Bliss Business College Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Harvey
Burl McFarland
Rutland
Margaret Jackson
Sand Ridge
George Keck
Ellis Avenue
Joe Davis
Garfield Grimes
Converse Street
W. E. Dunlap
Corning
Frank Strubble
Haydenville
John Kranyik
Detroit
Mich
James Thompson
Columbus
William Cochran
Jeanette Palmer
Bliss Business College
John Palmer
Gambling Declared Terrible Near Cleveland by Safety Director
Safety Director Edwin D. Barry says gambling in Cleveland area villages is terrible and worsening after H. H. Hershey admitted losing a $40,900 payroll from a Lancaster traction company. Hershey claimed to have only a nickel left after a five hour police grilling, with losses of $29,090 in a Brooklyn township club and $11,000 in a downtown hotel poker game. Lieutenant Frank Brady Camp planned to transport Hershey back to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Edwin D. Barry
H. H. Hershey
Lancaster
Hershey
Brooklyn
Frank Brady Camp
Students no longer burn the midnight oil in Canton study trend
In Canton Ohio a note cites students delaying start times as a reason they do not study late at night. The observation reflects shifts in student habits and expectations in local schooling culture.
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Canton
Ohio
News
Tragedy Involving Young Motorist On Albany Road
Witnesses sworn for state and defense as Niggemeyer faces trial for a crash near Albany New Jerseyville road that killed Howard Warner and injured John Praither. Warner’s 19 month old and 10 year old were in the car with John Praither and O D Farmer from Middleport. Sheriff McKinley arrested Niggemeyer who claimed glare from oncoming cars blinded him and that his own headlights were dim. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tom
T. A. Gold
Robert Hess
Charles Evans
Burnie Branfield
O. D. Farmer
Howard Warner
J. T. Merwin
L. J. Barnes
Chester Davies
James Ginnan
Oliver Gateman
A. E. Whaley
P. H. McKinley
Frank Cone
Si Parker
F. L. Woodworth
Dana
Babe” Ruth
Robert Ruth
Harold Murphy
E. Selby
Harry Thorpe
Niggemeyer
Albany-New Jerseyville
John Praither
Middleport
Athens
Warner
Praither
Gold Residence
Niggermeyer
Sheltering Arms
Athens County
McKinley
Wealthy Woman Fined for Hat Theft in London
Mrs Frances Beith a wealthy 50 year old woman in London was fined after pleading ill health and admitting she took a hat worth a little over five dollars. She said she intended to pay for the hat.
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London
Frances Beith
Lord Howard de Walden Sells 40 Acres in London real estate
One of London's largest property deals ends with Lord Howard de Walden disposing 40 acres for about 15 million dollars. The land covers a mix of affluent and impoverished streets in the West End.
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London
Howard de Walden
West End
Syrian fighting begins again near Hasbaya
Fierce fighting erupts between French forces and Djebel Druse tribesmen near Hasbaya. French reinforcements arrive and engage the Druses as French planes bomb positions.
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Haifa
Hasbaya
Radio Thief Steals Set in Canton Home
Canton December 1. A raiding thief entered Warren Lautzenhelser's home and carried away a complete radio set two single tube sets an electric power amplifier a loud speaker and five variometers in the latest local burglary report.
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Canton
Warren Lautzenhelser
Objection to Boys Shooting At Chicago High School Corps
Chicago December 1 local school board members oppose target practice by high school reserve officers training corps fearing rifles in youths' hands foster a killing impulse and harm character development.
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Chicago
Two Fines Imposed in Athens Prohibition Case
Francis Jones of Athens was fined 100 dollars and costs by Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig after arrest by local prohibition officers for possession of intoxicating liquor. Ollie Hall, also of Athens, was fined 15 dollars and costs for intoxication, arrested by Sheriff P. H. McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jones
Athens
Pearl W. Helwig
Ollie Hall
Helwig
P. H. McKinley
Hard Coal Negotiations Break Over Pinchot Plan
Philadelphia meeting reveals union acceptance of Pinchot proposal as a negotiation base. Operators reject it as expediency and oppose a board of investigation and award. They insist on arbitration and warn price controls cannot be forced by agreement. Weather conditions may influence strike settlement timing.
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Philadelphia
Pinchot
Jacksonville
Board of Investigation and Award
Lewis
Thoxine promises quick relief for sore throats
A new prescription named Thoxine guarantees relief from sore throat in 15 minutes or a refund. It claims to target the cause of throat irritation by killing germs and easing fever chills and aches with one dose. Available at McKee Drug Co and other drug stores for 35c 60c and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Drug Co
Maryland Lawmaker Proposes Local Option On Prohibition
Representative John Philip Hill of Maryland advances a plan to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and replace it with state local option on liquor enforcement. He would substitute the Volstead Act with a bill allowing each state to define what constitutes intoxicating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Andrews
Congress
John Philip Hill
Maryland
House
Senate
Hill
New appeal taken in Langley case in court
Petition for a rehearing of John W. Langley congressman from Pikeville Kentucky convicted of conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act was filed in the U S court of appeals. The court recently affirmed Judge Cochran's sentence of two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John W. Langley
Pikeville
United States Court of Appeals
Cochran
Kentucky
Langley
Atlanta
Norwood Slugger Attacks Widow in Suburban Cincinnati
Norwood's baseball style assailant appeared again last night striking Mrs. Margaret Smith a widow near her Cincinnati suburb home. He punched her two or three times and grabbed her purse in the incident reported from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Cincinnati
Margaret Smith
Florida Real Estate Sharks Deter Buyers and Bankers
In a talk, Roach warns of land sharks exploiting buyers with hidden costs and scams. He cites a company selling land with train trips to sites and deductions from prices, and bankers who fell victim after seeking to expose schemes. Roach notes little building, high rents, pervasive real estate offices, and two months behind in deeds. He plans no Florida winter, favoring northern investments.
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New York State
Roach
Florida
Jacksonville
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement claims a three dose regimen every three hours to ease a cold. The first dose provides relief while the second and third break up the cold. It is described as pleasant and safe with no quinine or opiates. Millions reportedly use Pape's Cold Compound priced at thirty five cents and druggists guarantee satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
New Epsom Pill Claim Promises Fast, Pleasant Relief
A health ad claims Kuhn's Epsom Pills equal a full tablespoon of old style Epsom Salts with quick, pleasant results. Available in a package for 25 cents at Cline's Pharmacy and Gibson Pharmacy. Contains promotional language urging purchase and payday money checks.
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Ealshtuert
Kuhn
Cline
Gibson Pha
Orus Co
Dr Pierce and His Favorite Prescription
Sixty years ago a Pennsylvania physician became famous and advised his medicines publicly. Dr. Pierce moved to Buffalo and offered Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women’s ailments. Thousands report relief from pain nervousness dizziness and weakness. Available in fluid and tablet forms. Send 10 cents for a trial package and write for free confidential medical advice.
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Pennsylvania
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Turkey trot to the axeman block noted by Bellefon taine Examiner
A brief item reports a turkey trot event described as heading to the axeman's block, with Bellefon taine Examiner providing the wording.
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Bellefontaine Examiner
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