Christmas Visit Lineup From Nelsonville Church Notices
Mary Kessinger and daughter Mary Elizabeth travel to Eastern Ohio for Christmas with two sisters. Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia arrives to celebrate with wife and young daughter. Mrs Sam Hanley and son John Lee visit for Christmas. William Reese of Long Beach West Virginia stays with Reverend and Mrs Lloyd Evans. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush visit daughter Vernon and son Thomas Jr in Cleveland and attend the Miracle play. Community programs run nightly this week with half hour services beginning 7 30. Morrell, Evans, Hawearth conduct vesper services at respective churches.
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Mary Kessinger
Mary Elizabeth
Ohio
Fred Edington
Madison
W. Va
Sam Hanley
John Lee
William Reese
Long Beach
Lloyd Evans
Thomas Bush
Thomas Bush Are Visiting Their Daughter and Son, Miss Vernon and
Thomas, Jr
Cleveland
Miss Vernon
Methodist Church
Morrell
Evans
Presbyterian Church
Church of Christ
Hawearth
Christmas Cantata at Presbyterian Church
A Christmas cantata will be given Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. A Christmas tree and gift exchange for children will be part of the brief service. Miss Margaret Lax of Athens was a weekend guest of Miss Mable Poston. Ralph Orr, junior high principal, visits his parents in Chesterhill. Mr. and Mrs. B E LeFever and Miss Poston attended a cantata at Logan First Methodist Sunday.
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Presbyterian Church
Margaret Lax
Athens
Mable Poston
Ralph Orr
Junior
Orr
Chesterhill
B. E.lefever
First Methodist Church
Logan
Walter Lines Hosts Juanita's Tenth Birthday Party
Walter Lines entertained guests Saturday for the tenth birthday of daughter Juanita. Red and green colored the decor and a Christmas tree provided a festive feature. After games, luncheon was served at 4 o'clock.
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Megs
Walter Lines
Juanita
Hyperion Club Ladies Host Holiday Gathering
Mrs. Frank Jackson hosted the Hyperion club’s Saturday afternoon meeting with scripture verse read during roll call. Mrs. M. H. Lutz presented a Christmas poem, and Mrs. Julius Fischer reviewed Papini’s Life of Christ. Plans were made for the social meeting on January 3 with Mrs. James Sharp.
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Frank Jackson
Hyperion Club
M. H. Lutz
Julius Fischer
Papini
Christ
James Sharp
Food Basket Distribution Planned by Presbyterians
The church basement will host a Tuesday afternoon food drive from 1 to 4 for Presbyterians to pack baskets. Distributions include fruits beans flour rice sugar meat and coffee. Donations of food toys or clothing should arrive by Tuesday morning.
Community Christmas Tree Placed on Public Square
The community Christmas tree was erect ed on Public Square by the American Legion and beautifully decorated by volunteers across the town, lighting the square with holiday cheer.
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American Legion
Holiday Jewelry Robberies Ring In Detroit
Bandits struck two Detroit jewelry stores on December 2 stealing about 18 000 in jewelry. One jeweler was fired upon while another was knocked unconscious. Police reported several additional safe robberies during the day.
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Detroit
Los Angeles dirigible makes second trial flight from Lakehurst
The dir igible Los Angeles formerly the ZR-3 left the naval air station at 12 28 this afternoon on its second trial flight over American soil. The test voyage near New York aims to try the new water recovery apparatus on board.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
Naval Air Station
New York
Christmas Work of Aged Woman Ends in Death
Mary L Kale 72 of 29 Moore Avenue died Sunday after being found with head dropped as she left a car en route to visit friends. Born in Prattsville and living in Athens since 1892 she was widow of John Kale with five children. Funeral 10:30 Wednesday at First M E Church burial West Union Cemetery. Body at family home.
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Mary L. Kale
Moore Avenue
Kale
Robert S. Rose
Lancaster Street
William Connett
Christian Church
Funstall F. Kale
Akron
Andrew H
Chicago
Pearl H
Chillicothe
Columbus
M.e.church
Woman's Relief Corps
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
M. E
West Union Street
Christmas Vesper Service Held by Local Presbyterian Church
Sunday evening service at 6 o clock featured Miss Velma Young directing with Mrs. L P Rice at the organ and Miss Marian Morris on violin. The forty voice choir offered a Cedar decorated interior with an electric star and candled lighting, delivering a varied program ending with a postlude by the organ.
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Presbyterian
Velma Young
L. P. Rice
Marian‘ Morris
Herald Angels
Sint
Bethlehem
Edith
Edith Stires When the Stars Are Gleaming Ivvans Esceees
Quintette Offertory
Star of Peace
Edith Stires
Evenawa
E. S. McCune
Nelsonville High basketball schedule listed
The Nelsonville high school basketball schedule includes January 9 hosting Crooksville boys and girls, January 16 at Logan, January 17 hosting New Straitsville boys and girls, January 23 hosting Athens, January 24 hosting Gallipolis, January 30 hosting Pomeroy, February 6 at Athens, February 7 hosting Marietta, February 13 hosting Logan, February 14 hosting Gallipolis, and February 27 hosting Marietta.
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Nelsonville High School
Crooksville
Logan
New Straitsville
Athens
Galipolis
Gallipo
Pomeroy
Marietta
Marieetta
Gallipolis
Basil Lama Jr. Dies After Illness in Wheeling
Basil Lama Jr. three months old died Saturday night after several days illness at his parents home on West Washington street. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs P E Lama on Kentner street conducted by Rev Howearth.
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Basil, Jr
Basil Lama
West Washington Street
P. E. Lama
Kentner Street
Howearth
China asks Japan to help free her of unfair treaties
Dr. Sun Yat Sen told Japanese leaders in Kobe that China seeks removal of extraterritorial rights and better banking and shipping, hoping Japan will press for treaty cancellations while preserving its own trade position. He warned against fears Japan’s banking and transport gaps would worsen if China gains autonomy in customs. He noted Japan's sympathy but cautioned on Manchuria and Mongolia implications.
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China
Japan
Tokyo
Sun-Yet-Sen
Kobé
Sun Yat-Sen
England
Dr. Sun
Manchuria
Mongolia
Dairen
Port Arthur
Sun Obiecta
Unclear list of individuals from Trimble and Giouster notices
A partial roster of names appears in a public notice or obituary fragment, listing numerous individuals including Minor Compton Dolores and Elizabeth Palmer among others. The scattered names reference residents in Trimble and Giouster with additional spouses and relatives.
Deaths and visits mark Chauncey week in Millfield and Columbus
The fourteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg died of tuberculosis at their Millfield home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Millfield M.E. church with burial in Chester Hill cemetery. Parents and relatives from Chauncey and Columbus visited Miss Mildred Leffier after an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital. Also noted are pine and fir tree harvest patterns across the Northwest and Vermont with explanations of how elevation and location affect growth.
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Chauncey, Dee
Charles Ogg
Millfield
Millfield M. KE
Chester Hill
D. H.linscott
Charles Leffler
George of
Chauncey
Columbus
Emmons Mace
Mildred Leffier
Grant Hospital
Christmas Eve Programs at Chauncey Churches
Christmas Eve programs spread across Chauncey churches with public welcome. First Christian Church features children speaking and singing, a large Christmas tree for gift donations, and Santa Claus. Methodist Episcopal hosts by Mary Syx, Jennie Graham, and Margaret Harvey after extensive rehearsals. Church of God coordinators Ella Cunningham Fannie Katzenback Lena Cunningham oversee decorated program with recitations and singing.
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Chauncey
First Christian Church
George Williamson
Lucille Bradfield
Musiec
Santa Claus
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Syx
Jennie Graham
Margaret Harvey
Church of God
Ella Cunningham
Fannie Katzenback
Lena Cunningham
Minstrel Show at Globe Theatre Chauncey December 29 89
The Young Men's Social Club of Chauncey presents a minstrel at the Globe Theatre Chauncey on December 29 and 89 with the play In Dixie Land as the main attraction. Additional features and attractions are promised. Tickets are sold at C M McCafferty Bartel Frang and Chauncey post office.
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Young Men's Social Club of
Chauncey
Globe Theatre
Dixie Land
C. M. McCafferty’s
Barte! Frang
Chauncey Post Office
The Plains Personal Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Stitch Woodyard of The Plains hosted as their Sunday guest the former's father Vivan Woodyard of Vore Ridge Renton Potts of The Plains who has been in the past three weeks is reported as greatly improved Arthur Burchfield of The Plains spent Sunday at Sugar Creek with Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon of The Plains had as their Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Elmer Coon Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard and children of The Plains spent the weekend in Pomeroy visiting Mrs Woodyards parents Mr and Mrs Jack Hallett
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the Plains
Stitch Woodyard
Vivan Woodyard
Vore Ridge
Renton Potts
Arthur Burchfield
Sugar Creek
Raymond Augustine
Arthur Coon
Elmer Coon
Austin Woodyard
Pomeroy
Woodyard
Mrs Jack Hallett
Home for vacation student spends holiday in Chauncey
Bernard Syx a Dental College student in Cincinnati is visiting Chauncey for vacation staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Syx and family arriving for holiday break in town with relatives.
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Bernard Syx
The
Dental College
Cincinnati
Chauncey
Charles Syx
Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs William P D Hines hosted guests on East Converse Street including Mr and Mrs Earl Linscott and children Rodney Earl and Wanda Katherine of Nelsonville. Eleanor Hill of Ohio University vacationing with her parents. Grant Knight reported ill at home in Millfield. Mr and Mrs Pearl D Hill visited Millfield. Mrs Hattie Karns ill at home Ellis Avenue. Hazel Jinscott from Athens spent Sunday in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
William PD. Hines
East Converse Street
Earl Linscott
Rodney Earl
Wanda Katherine
Nelsonville
Homer McBrayer
Eleanor Hill
Ohio University
Pearl PD
Hill
Millfield
Grant Knight
Guy M. Brookins
Milton Brookins
Alice Brookins
Hattie Karns
Ellis Avenue
Hazel J.inscott
Athens
Athens County grows Christmas trees for city market
The Athens County area supplies a steady flow of Christmas trees. Torch Hill near Coolville yields many pines and spruces, with varieties such as Pinus palustris and Cedrela odorata noted by locals. Trees are cut and distributed to shops for the season, some arriving from Vermont for market readiness.
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Washington
Oregon
Vermont
Washington County
Athens County
Torch Hill
Coolville
Sunday island rises as world’s tallest mountain
Sunday island in the Pacific rises 2000 feet above five miles of water, claimed to be the tallest mountain in the world. The assertion emphasizes the island’s dramatic height relative to surrounding seas.
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Sunday Island
Pacific
Dairyman Advertisement Promises Profitable Feed Trial
In Athens County dairymen are urged to test a cow feed touted as rich in milk proteins. The notice claims cows fed this product will stay profitable and invites farmers to take a ton for a real herd trial.
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Athens County
Surprise Birthday Party At Antle Home
A pleasant evening was held at John H. Antle's home in Trimble for Elden Antle's sixteenth birthday. Activities included games, candy, ice cream, and cake. Elden received gifts, notably a ring from the Trimble football team and a gold watch from his parents. Attendees included Laurine Palmer, Nina Spraigue, Nettle Rown, Doris and Freda Antle, Elizabeth Toughty, and Helene.
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Trimble
Dee
John 8
Antle
Elden Antle
Laurine Palmer
Nina Spraigue
Nettle Rown
Doris and
Freda Antle
Elizabeth Toughty
Helene
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Nelsonville News
Vesper Service
Nippon
Luther A. Huston
Samuel M. Gompers
Union Station
American Federation of Labor
Chauncey News
the Chauncey Minstrel
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co
Boots
Sui
Jesse L.maxwell
Paontese Athens
Knights of Pythias
Hoop LA Minstrels
Jacksonville
Gerry's Restaurant
Krystal Krust Bread
Washburn & Gibson
Isaac Wilson
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