Christmas season program at Kindergarten Mothers Association
The Kindergarten Mothers Association met in Ellis Hall for a Christmas themed program. Papers on toys books for children and the Christmas spirit were presented by G T Wilkinson C F Rowland and Jane Evans with notes on generosity and Santa Claus. Officers were elected for the Training School Parent Teacher Association: President Mrs Clarence Roach Vice President Mrs W R Phillips Secretary Mrs W H Worthman Treasurer Miss Eunice Taylor. A birthday surprise honored Thomas Lenigar on his 45th birthday at 260 West State Street with a large cake and gathering of relatives and friends. The Missionary Society of the Christian church met on College Street with President Mrs S E G Pedigo and leader Mrs M E Chatley for a follow up program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindergarten Mother's Association
Ellis Hall
G. T. Wilkinson
C. F. Rowland
Jane Evan
Miss McLeod
Santa Claus
Training School Parent Teacher Association
Clarence Roach
W. R. Phillips
Thomas Lenigar
West State Street
L. L
Orpha
Ruth and
Paul
Selah Glass
Chauncey
Reynold Lenigar
Vincent
Jenice
Mary
Florence
George
Elsie
the Plains
Devotional on China Delights Local Ladies Club
Mrs Herbert Sarjeant hosts devotional talks on the subject China featuring Mrs M B Chatley and Mrs W W Lee. A Chinese song group in native dress performs a health plea, with Colene Norviei and Miss Elma Starr contributing songs and stories. Tea ends the program with hosts and assistants serving refreshments to about 60 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Sarjeant
China
M. B. Chatley
W. W. Lee
W. T. Sprague
Tears Drake
E. J. Person
Charles Cameron
Colene Norviei
Ohio University
Reed Alishire
Elma Starr
Mildred Riley
Dave Johnson
J. C. Swan
Ellen Boelgner
William Madison
A. W. Easler
E. H. Woodworth
Elroy McDonald
Wiliam Partlow
Young Killer Hanged for Guard Murder at State Reformatory
Myron Corbridge, an 11 year old, was executed at 9:07 a m in a jail yard tent in Pontiac Illinois for the murder of guard Sol Jones at the state reformatory six months earlier The hanging took place in a dingy setting as the law exacted its sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ills
Myron Corbridge
Sol” Jones
Illinois State Reformatory
Tipping Tradition and Fairness in Service
The piece argues tipping is un-American and often unfair to workers whose wages rely on tips. It condemns excessive tipping as vulgar and notes ten to twelve percent as a common standard for waiters.
Rare Artistry by Maurice Dumesnil Delights Athens Audience
A large audience at Ewing Hall enjoyed a piano recital by French pianist Maurice Dumesnil under the Woman's Music Club. He opened with Haydn and Beethoven, showcased Chopin and Debussy, and concluded with Mendelssohn and Liszt works. The performance featured graceful tone, technical mastery, and engaging explanations, ending with Liebestraum No. 3 as an encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Hall
M. Maurice Dumespil
Woman's Music Club
Haydn
Beethovem
Dumesnil
Mr. Dumesnil
H. H. A. Beach
New Hampshire
Mrs. Beach
Debussy
Kreisser
Stefanias
Mendelssohn
Classical piano pieces and composers from a fragmented list
A garbled OCR list of music works and composers including Beethoven Appassionata Allegro andante Chopin nocturnes waltzes and rhapsodies Debussy Mendelssohn Kreisler and others. It mentions Op numbers keys and various titles with no coherent concert program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chopin
Beach Liebesheid
Kreisler
Stefanias
Debussy
Obituary: Natham Ward Cheadle of Meigs County
Natham Ward Cheadle born January 16, 1947 in Dowington Scipio township Meigs Ohio to Alfred and Rachel Cheadle. He died December 1922 in Michens Ohio at age 75 years 10 months 14 days leaving two of eight siblings. He lived by the Golden Rule as his daily guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natham Ward Cheadle
Dowington Scipio Township
Meigs County
Ohio
Alfred
Rachel ‘Cheadle
Michens
Enduring Lesson from a Gentle Schoolmaster’s Life
A longtime educator, though not from a privileged college background, displayed daily in his career the timeless qualities of heart and character. He taught by example, loving and guiding students, never wronging another, and leaving lasting impressions of faithfulness and integrity to inspire others after his passing.
Murder trial in Dayton targets Sheriff Funderburg trio
In Dayton Ohio the state presses murder in the second degree charges against Sheriff Funderburg and three deputies for Verney Nicholas's death last September. Coroner Haines testified Nicholas was shot in the back as were two other boys who survived. Star witness Clarence Keller, 12, said he watched as a car stopped to take a tire from the road and shooting began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
State of Ohio
Funderburg
Verney Nichola
R. L. Haines
Nijehols
Clarence Keller
Marriage Licenses Reported in Athens County Month to Date
Records at Athens county probate court show 14 marriage licenses issued so far this December, paralleled by a December 1–11 total of 14 permits issued by Judge Johnson. Justice Pearl Helwig notes a steady yearly average of one wedding per day, with numerous entries listing parties, ages, occupations, and guardianship consents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Justice of the Peace Pearl
Helwig
Miner
Millfield
Hermina Vera Wenger
Orbiston
A. Y. Wilcox
Frank Barger
Carpenter
Clarkeburg
W. Va
Otio Morrin
Albany
M. E Chatley
Lewis McWilliams
Miner Luhrig
Flossie Dunfee
Cha
Ruth Dixon
Buechtel
Pearl W. Helwig
J. P. Owen Morrison
Nelsonville
Gladys Waldren
Athens
Virgile Davis
Tev
M. B. Chatley
Joseph F. Ballog
Si. Clairaville
Clara Stephens
Athena R
I Eldon Wheeler
Buchtel
Ruby Maye
Pearl W. Hetwig
J. P
Alonzo McCullough
Glouster
Isabel Searles
Buck Buys Fine Home On Mill Street
Charles Williams sold a brick residence on Mill Street near Court to J. W. Buck. The well regarded home will be Buck's residence by about May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Charles Williams
Mill Street
Court
J. W. Buck
Senate Sets Fast Pace Passing Commerce Bill
Washington Pec 15 A new legislative speed record was set this afternoon as the senate passed the department of commerce appropriation bill in forty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pec
Senate
Department of Commerce
Van Sweringen Readied to Take Control of C&O System
Reports from Cleveland say the Van Sweringen brothers plan to close an option for control of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad with about 2 5600 miles of trackage. P S Van Sweringen heads the group and was in New York. officials did not deny or confirm. Acquisition would create a system over 4 200 miles, tying in coal rich lines including the Hocking Valley.
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Clueveland
van Sweringen Fntereta
C.oo
P. van Sweringen
New York
Erally
The
Hfocking
van Sweeringens
Hocking Valley
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W. H. Worthman
Nestle
CRUG
Sarac
Daniel McGurk
Cincinnati
H. A. Faber
Clifton
James P. Wood
Cleveland
Ohio Supresse
J. M. Wood
George S, Putnam
West
Carpenter Street
Nabby Lee Ames
Ethel Barbon
Columbus
Fred Osborne
Richland
Edith Zulke
Mt. Clemens, Mich
J. L. Beckley
H. M. Taylor
Beckley
South College Street
Columbia Roses
Don McVay
Leroy
Harry Beckley
Everett Beckley
Haine Goldsberry
Isabelle Sherrard
Hutchinson & Stickne Onest Moes
Met
Teehee
Wille Hoppe, Jr
Dad
Hoppe
Tim Healy
Ireland
Irish Free State
Dublin
Hong Grok
Playful Boy
West Gay ST
Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loaning Savings Co
Liberty
Anat Line
Hocking Valley Railroad
Droggista Everywhere
Ah GA
Antorietto
Help Swell the
Elks’ Charity Fund
Elks’ Charity
Minstrels
College Auditorium
Mickee
Wi Wa
Sam Hill
Prestons
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