Nelsonville Family Relocates to Mt. Sterling
George FE. Tifft Jr. moves his family to Mt. Sterling. Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters plan a Wednesday evening meeting with Mrs. Carl Bateman. Mrs. Lawrence Ervin visits Columbus on Monday. Mrs. Eden Patton stays in Columbus as guest of girls and Mrs. Cart Bunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Tifft, Jr
Mt. Sterling
The
Pythian Sisters
Carl Bateman
Lawrence Ervin
Columbus
W E C Meeting Honors Chillicothe Officer
Mrs Fiora Metzger assistant department inspector of Chillicothe spoke at the Elks club meeting praising local W E C work and new officers were elected for the coming year including President Florence Whitmore and Treasurer Ada James. Delegates were chosen for the department convention at Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ULECT
Fiora Metzger
Chillicothe
W. Eh. C
Elks Club
Florence Whitmore
Kate Blake
Mary Willis
Ada James
Josie Murphy
Harry Runion
Della Pidcock
Metzer
Della McMasters
Department
Mt. Vernon
Alice Anderson
Dinner honors four generations in Nan Dupler Blaine Bland home
Mrs Nan Dupler and Mrs Blaine Bland hosted a family dinner with two four generation groups. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Will YW and son Wilbert, Mr and Mrs Will Merz with Hildred and Denver George Blaine, Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem with Billy and Alice, Mr and Mrs A J Walker with Billy, Miss Mable Dupler and Arthur Dupler. The gatherings showcased extended kin among Nan Dupler's circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Dupler
Blaine Bland
Will YW
Wilbert
Will Merz
Hildred
Denver
George
Blaine
Stanley Mechem
Billy
Alice
A. J. Walker
Mable Dupler
Arthur Dupler
Birthday honors at Shafer home dinner
Mr and Mrs Donald Shafer hosted a six o'clock Sunday dinner celebrating their son birth day and Mrs Shafer's birthday. The table centerpiece featured two cakes and guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Shafer Elmer Dowler and the couple Mr and Mrs Ted Katzenbach along with Mr and Mrs Harve Shafer and Nes c Dr Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Shafer
City Council Fails to Meet with Bare Quorum
Monday night regular meeting of the city council failed to convene as a body due to absence of President Sharp and two other members leaving only a quorum. Beard served as temporary chairman and the motion to adjourn passed. a special meeting may be scheduled during the week. Elizabeth Hartley visited relatives in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Aso
Beard
Scott
Hick and Weaver Essex and Orn Mace in Columbus visit
Mr and Mrs Mark Hick Mr and Mrs Weaver Essex and Orn Mace spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hick
Weaver Essex
Orn Mace
Columbus
Circle of Ruth Plans Church Bazaar
At a Presbyterian church meeting the Circle of Ruth finalized plans for a bazaar in the church basement on Tuesday December 9. Each Sunday school class and member will contribute to make it a standout event. The Ladies Aid will serve a cafeteria dinner and sell candy pottery and Christmas novelties. Sale opens at 1 PM and runs all day with a dinner at 6 PM. Guests included Dr Squires and Rev Lloyd Evans. Dr Squires shared impressions from a recent Orient visit.
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Circle of Ruth
Presbyterian
Ladies Aid
Doctor Squires
Board of Religious Eduction
The
General Assembly
Land
Lloyd Evans
Orient
Columbus Chief of Police Death Hoax Debunked
Report circulated from various sources claimed Police Chief Jack Pearson was killed in a Columbus automobile accident. The chief told reporters this morning the tale is false and dismissed the rumor as a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pearson
Columbus
Officers Installed At Masonic Lodge Meeting
Officers recently elected for the seoming year were installed at the regular meeting of the Masonic lodge last night. Harley Mitchell is the new presiding officer of the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Harley Mitchell
Mrs. Arthur Wallace Guests At Circle Hill Home
Mrs. Arthur Wallace spent Monday Johnson of Circle Hill as a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha.
Local Bakery Change Sparks Move to Ancaster
Pearl Bateman purchased a New System bakery in Ancaster and moved his family to the city in the latter part of the week where they will operate the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bateman
System
Ancaster
Eek
Funeral services for W. T. Bennett
Funeral services for W T Bennett will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Christian church in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bennett
Nelsonville
Stephen Thomas 83 Dies After Illness at Home
Stephen Thomas 83 died Monday at his home in Lauren Run after an illness from age related complications. Burial will be at Minnear cemetery Wednesday morning. His wife preceded him in death and he leaves several grown children.
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Stephen Thomas
Lauren Run
Minnear Cemetery
Religious education talk draws city church representatives
A representative group of citizens from various churches attended a Monday evening meeting at the Presbyterian church to hear Doctor Squires discuss weekday religious education in public schools. Squires, author of several textbooks on the subject, offered a careful survey from 1919 to the present, followed by discussion with local teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Doctor Squires
Paris to London Aerial Bus Service Planned
A new aerial bus link between Paris and London is set to launch on a half hour schedule. The project envisions frequent flights, aiming to connect major economic centers and reduce travel times between the two capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Miner to be tried for first degree murder in January
Caldwell December 1 A miner George seibensehwh of Byenville and an accomplice of Elmer barra now serving life for last November’s sheriff Moore killing will be tried in Washington county in January on a first degree murder charge. Change of venue from Noble county granted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
George Seibensehwh
Byenville
Elmerbarra
Charles W. Moore
Washington County
Noble County
Patriot family in Wellington served in five American wars
Mrs. J. Jackson, secretary of the Women Relief Corps, notes a Wellington family with relatives in five U S wars. The lineage spans the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, and the World War, marking a long tradition of military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. Jackson
Women Relief Corps
America
Chauncey Plans Chauncey Community Chest Campaign Drive
Members of the Chauncey committee meet at Professor L I Miller's home to set plans for the Athens County Community Chest campaign December 4 and 5. Frank Cline on Main Street and others will canvass streets. Atty J J Woolley and N J Wolfe assist. Red Cross and Salvation Army tied to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Chauncey Chaunusy
Chauncey
Athens County
Main Street
Frank Cline
Converse Street
Charles 8. Bradfield Jr
Mill Street
Floyd J. Nye
Ellis Avenue
Nellie Brookins
High Street
Gilbert B. Courtney
Lexington Avenue
Blanche Garden
May Avenue
L. I. Miller
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Charity Ward
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Atty
John J. Woolley
N. J. Wolfe
Athens
Chauncey Area Guests Share Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs George Wilson hosted a chicken dinner Sunday west of Chauncey with guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Spears and daughter Elizabeth Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and three children Mr and Mrs Forest Spears and daughters Ruth and Grace and Lorenzo Iceman of Columbus Also present were Mr and Mrs Wilson Mrs Clinton Courtney of Chauncey and Mrs Clifford Courtney of Corning visiting Jillian Moore who is ill Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayden and family who were in Chauncey to visit relatives have returned to Warren Ohio Mrs Herbert Osgood visiting her sister Mrs Isaac Campbell and other relatives in Millfield has returned to Huntington West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Chauncey
Walter Spears
Elizabeth
Carl Shafer
Forest Spears
Ruth
Grace
Lorenzo Iceman
Columbus
Mrs. Wilson
Clinton Courtney
Clifford Courtney
Corning
Nelsonville
Jillian Moore
Thomas Hayden
Senator Underwood Proposes War Plant Lease Plan
In Washington on December 3 a new Senate proposal would lease the Muscle Shoals Water power project to private interests before July 1, 1925. The plan directs the War Department to contract a corporation to run the plant to make cheap fertilizer and to reserve Wilson Dam and adjacent nitrate plants for national defense in war and fertilizer in peace.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Senate
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Henry Ford
Underwood
Secretary of War
Great Wilson Dam
Athens Woman Frances Armitage Dies After Long Illness
Frances Armitage longtime Athens resident dies at 10 30 AM at 66 West State Street after years of declining health confined to bed two weeks Funeral arrangements pending She was a member of the First M B Church charter member of the Wo Home Missionary Society and donated a perpetual membership to her daughter Mrs Chris C Sheldon of the Fenzel Cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Armitage
Athens
West State Street
Chris C. Sheldon
The
Fenzel Qats
Entertained Sunday at The Plains by Mr and Mrs Moore
Mr and Mrs Harry Moore hosted a dinner Sunday at their home The Plains, a complimentary gathering for Mrs Raymond Augustine and three children Mary Dewey and Ethel Louise of Poston and Mrs Fannie McCathran of The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moore
the Plains
Raymond Augustine
Mary, Dewey
Ethel Louise
Poston
Fannie McCathran
Carpenter Urged as Finance Committee Chairman in Ohio Senate
Steubenville reports supporters of Senator Harry M. Carpenter push for him to chair the finance committee in the new Ohio Senate. They cite his prior work on the house finance committee as qualification.
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Steubenville
Harry M. Carpenter
Ohio Senate
Carpenter
House Finance Committee
Athens City Council Hones Winter Operations Ahead of Spring
The December session reviewed general city matters as cold weather slows departments. Sidewalks on Watt street delayed until warmer weather, a temporary sidewalk ordered for Fred Cabeen property, and a curb light obstruction at Congress and Union to be fixed. Mayor Koons announced November fines totaling $363.90, plus a final paving payment of $3 959.49 for West Union street. Guard rails were erected on West Mulberry and North Lancaster, with corner cutting at President and Congress delayed until spring alongside university progress. A warehouse and garage owned by T J Morgan rear East State street may be acquired for 5000 to serve as city stable and warehouse.
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Athens
Watt
Fred Cabeen
Congress and
Union Streets
Koons
Fred Beckler
West Union Street
Service Department
West Mulberry Street
Lancaster Street
President Street
Congress Street
University
T. J. Morgan
East State Street
Britain eases import ban on livestock and hay products
Washington reports the British government has modified a recent prohibition on importing cattle pigs sheep goats hay and straw. The Commerce Department announced the change today reflecting new conditions for trade with the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief
A drugstore remedy promises quick relief from head colds and catarrh by applying a small amount of Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. The antiseptic formula purports to soothe inflamed membranes and reopen air passages for immediate breathing ease.
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County Fifty
Ely
Mrs Tubbs of Shantytown at Globe Theatre Chauncey
The home talent play Mrs Tubbs of Shantytown will be repeated Wednesday night December 38 at the Globe Theatre in Chauncey. The three act program includes a health exercise by primary pupils and piano duets by Miss Dorothy Minister and Miss Lucille Bradfield.
The Plains Personal Notes of Weekend Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Coon entertained at The Plains with guests including Jessie Coon of Nelsonville and Miss Ida Campbell visiting relatives in Logan. Raymond Leslie of near Athens and others from The Plains spent weekends with local families.
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the Plains
Homer Coon
Jessie Coon
Nelsonville
Ida Campbell
Logan
Russell McHarg
Athens
Herrick
A. M. Humphrey
Jessie Maymer
Arthur Burchfield
Poston
Raymond Leslie
Darrel Moore
Comings and Goings Around Chauncey
Robert W. Hixson Jr returns to Ashland after visiting Chauncey with his parents on Ellis avenue. Clinton Courtney hosted guests at High street residence. Mrs John Carter and son John Jr of Bishopville and Mrs George Carter of Jacksonville were visitors. George Meinhart ill at East Converse street. Clarence Reese of Glouster visited relatives in Ellis avenue. Mrs Guy Brookins to host Loyal Women's Bible class at West Converse street. Basil Buchanan, former Chauncey resident, visiting Paul Theisen and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Robert W. Hixson, Jr
Ashland
Robert Hixison
Ellis Avenue
Clinton Courtney
High Street
John Carter
John, Jr
Bishopville
George Carter
Jacksonville
George Meinhart
East Converse Street
Clarence Reese
Glouster
Edward
Guy Brookins
Loyal Women's Bible
First Christian Church
West Converse Street
Basil Buchanan
Paul Theisen
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Elizabeth Hartley
Arthur Wallace
Nathan Pierce Cleft
Robert Handley
Florida
Millfield
Wierton
W. Va
Guy H. Gardner
Charlies
Hradfield
Bess V. Mutchmore
Joe
Council
Sam the Pauper
Sam
Peter
Cittinas
Mame
Gue
Oscar Knowlton
Marjorie
Albany
Reed Studio
Columbia Theatre
North Court Street
Esmond
Pana
Ladies’ Union
Marquisette
Panco
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