Social News Highlights From Columbus and Nearby
Mr. C. O. Moore visits Columbus on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Slaughter plan a Springfield visit. Mrs. J. M. Crippen travels to Dayton for a two week stay with sister Mrs. J. T. Johnston. Dana Arnold of Akron visits the Morrison home in Pleasant Hill. Prof and Mrs T. N. Hoover and children head to Youngstown for the holidays. Dr and Mrs C. B. Parker of Gallipolis visit Mrs. Parker’s mother Mrs. C. D. Gist. Constance Leete returns from Portsmouth to see her father Phelps C. Leete. Floyd Bolinger and wife announce birth of son Howard Floyd on Monday December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Arnold
Akron
Mrs
George Morrison
Pleasant Hill
Mrs. T. N. Hoover
Youngstown
Mrs. Hoover
C. B. Parker
Gallipolis
Constance Leete
Portsmouth
Mr. Phelps C. Leete
Floyd Bolinger
Hudson Avenue
Howard Floyd
Holiday travel plans of local families
Mrs George Slaughter and Mrs Walter Chase left for Akron this morning to visit their daughters during the holidays. Mrs Hal Murphy left this noon for Logan to spend Christmas with home folks. Mr Murphy will join his wife for Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Slaughter
Walter Chase
Akron
Hal Murphy
Logan
Mr. Murphy
Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete Visits With Grosvenor Family
Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete arrived this noon from Washington, D C to spend the holiday recess with her mother Mrs C H Grosvenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Grosvenor Leete
Washington, D. C
C. H. Grosvenor
Morris Family Plans Short Dayton Visit
Mr and Mrs W H Morris depart with daughters Marian and Eleanor for a few days in Dayton to visit relatives. Coach and Mrs Frank Gullum of 128 Lancaster Street host the Gullums mother Mrs Mary Gullum of Columbus as holiday house guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Morris
Marian
Eleanor
Dayton
Frank Gullum
Lancaster Street
Mary Gullum
Columbus
Youngstown Engineer Visits Family Two Weeks
Chauncey Lummis an electrical engineer from Youngstown arrived for a two week visit with his mother Mrs. S C Lummis and his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Lummis
Youngstown
S. C. Lummis
Mrs Hibbard Sets Out for Huntington Visit
Mrs. Mary Hibbard left today for Huntington West Virginia to visit her son Sr Albert Hibbard and family during the time of Miss Elizabeth Hibbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hibbard
Huntington
W. Va
Albert Hibbard
Elizabeth Hibbard
Holiday guests arrive for Christmas at local homes
Mr and Mrs Charles Breinig host dinner guests Tuesday including Mrs on Schneider Mrs Everett Hoffman and son Clarence of Indianapolis Ind Elizabeth Grover Beatty teaching at Massillon visits her parents Mr and Mrs H W Grover 240 East State Grosvenor McKee of Canton from Ken Rubber Bearing Co arrives to spend Christmas with his parents Judge and Mrs J S Drake of Goshen Ind arrive to be guests of Judge and Mrs L G Worstell University Terrace Ida May of Commercial Point arrives for holiday visit staying with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Bartlett H Gibson on University Terrace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Breinig
On Schneider
Everett Hoffman
Clarence
Indianapolis
Ind
Elizabeth Grover Beatty
Massillon
Mrs. H. W. Grover
East State Street
J. S. Drake
Lillian Michael
Goshen, Ind
L. G. Worstell
University Terrace
Ida May
Commercial Point
Bartlett H. Gibson
Christmas greetings and family visits across towns
Edwin Welch of Consolidated Steel Co. arrives in New York City to spend Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Welch. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Moore and daughter Jennie leave for Columbus to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gillette with Mr. Moore returning Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wood and Mrs. Betty Harris and daughter May travel to Nelsonville to visit their son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John P. Wood. Mr. Leo Schaeffler travels from Cumberland to visit Mrs. Schaeffler at her parents’ home, then their own. Miss Barbara Bean learns of the death of her sister Mrs. G. D. Flesher of Valley Springs, formerly of Canaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Welch
Consolidated Steel Co
New York City
Charles H. Welch
C. T. Moore
Jennie
Columbus
E. T. Gillette
Mr. Moore
J. P. Wood
Betty Harris
Miss May
Nelsonville
John P. Wood
Leo Schaeffler
Cumberland
Barbara Bean
G. D. Flesher
Valley Springs
California
Canaanville
Local Notables and Community Notes Reflect Holiday Visitations
A compilation of short items details visits and health notes among area residents. Gilbert McDougal plans a Greenville, Pennsylvania trip to see his parents Dr and Mrs C B McDougal. Herbert Todd, Ohio university student and Carnegie library assistant, is convalescing at Berea Kentucky for health reasons. Nelle Brooks returns from naval service in Norfolk Virginia and will enroll at Ohio University in February. Lois Burk travels from Cincinnati to spend the season with East Valley View family. Mr Burk joins later. Mrs J A Miller returns from a Columbus hospital to her sister’s home in Pomeroy for a period. daughter Althea Miller accompanies her. E Morris Leach of Albany visits Gloucester. Esque Bishop of Portsmouth enjoys a two week holiday break with parents Carl and wife. Miss Bishop, a noted local youth, is expected to have a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Todd
Ohio University
Carnegie Library
Berea
Nelle Brooks
W. H. Brooks
Norfolk
R. M. Burk
Lois
Cincinnati
Mr. Burk
Mrs
Samuel Burk
East Valley View Farm
J. A. Miller
Pomeroy
Columbus
Arthur Boyles
Althea Miller
Voucher College
Baltimore
Boyles
Esque Bishop
Portsmouth
Carl Bishop
Miss Bishop
Girl Scouts Christmas Party Troop 2 Held at Church
Girl Scouts of Troop 2 held their second annual Christmas party at First M. E. Church last night. Forty eight members attended except three out of town. The event ran 6 30 to 8 30 with a packed program including a Christmas grab box, a Van Dyke story The Other Wise Man told by Mrs Elizabeth Grover Beatty, and lunch prepared by Lieutenants Grace Webb and Ruth Henry.
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Girl Scouts
M. E
Elizabeth Grover Beatty
van Dykes
Council adjourns after no bids on deficiency bonds
The council met in adjourned session Tuesday to award 2400 in deficiency bonds but received no bids. Solicitor Rose to pursue private sale with bond buyers. Three old members re elected T G McDonald Lewis Jones Isaac Jones and new member W J Williams sworn in by Mayor Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
T. G. McDonald
Lewis Jones
Isaac Jones
W. J. Williams
Williams
L. W. Ley
E. F. Skinner
Miner Officers Visit on District Business
Conrad Wein of Murray secretary treasurer of the miners organization in this sub district was here Monday and Tuesday on business connected with his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Wein
Murray
Miners’ Organization
Santa Visits Evans Home For Christmas Gift in Glouster
On Saturday night December 20 Santa Claus visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Evans, daughter and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed Sr., presenting a handsome Christmas gift that may become useful in days to come. The exact date of Santa's visit is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Santa Claus
Ernest Evans
George Reed Sr
Santa
Christmas Social at First Baptist Church Basement
A unique Christmas social will be held on Christmas night in the new basement of the First Baptist church. Admission and amusements are free to all with doors opening early. The event promises a novel format unlike the usual chicken supper. A small contribution is not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Columbus Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. Mattie Martin of Columbus, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wash Taylor, visited her parents Saturday and Sunday and returned home Monday. Mrs Marie Carrie of Columbus, sister to Mrs Martin, is expected home during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Martin
Columbus
Wash Taylor
Marie Carrie
Martin
Birthday Party for Harold Hartley at Circle Hill
Mrs Darrel Hartley and Mrs Russell Childress hosted a surprise party for Harold Hartley at his home on Wednesday. Guests included Kathryn Thomas Allie Coots Ethel Coots Emma Shea Thelma Shea Pearl McBride Victoria Oakley Gladys Buchananon Ollie Garlinger Grace Grace Muriel Nicholson Lucile Pratt Athens Nick Thomas Norma Thomas Glen Ebon Margaret Collins Beatrice Border Chauncey Evelyn Hartley Nelsonville Dorothy Fisher Athens Cecil Kirkendall Harry Willie Coots Charlie Jordan Basel Buchanan Charles Wadley Alfred Fink Donald Wendell Harry Lock Haydenville John Smith Chauncey Birgie Morgan Salem Carl Hartley Samuel McDonald Happy Hollow Darrel Hartley Russell Childress and many others attended.
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Circle Hill Circle Hill
Darrel Hartley
Russell Childress
Harold
Kathryn Thomas
Allie
Ethel Coots
Emma
Thelma Shea
Pearl McBride
Victoria Oakley
Gladys Buchananon
Ollie Garlinger
Grace Grace
Muriel Nicholson
Lucile Pratt
Athens
Nick
Norma Thomas
Glen Ebon
Margaret Collins
Beatrice Border
Chauncey
Evelyn Hartley
Nelsonville
Dorothy Fisher
Cecil Kirkendall
Harry
Willie
Carl Coots
Charlie Jordan
Basel Buchannon
Charles Wadley
Alfred
Jay Fink
Donald Wendell
Harry Lock
Haydenville
John Smith
Birgie Morgan
Salem
Carl
Clifford Hartley
Samuel McDonald
Happy Hollow
Lawrence McDonald
Christmas cheer spreads through Athens as coal strike ends
In 1919 Athens and Athens county enjoy festive relief as coal miners return to work drawing back pay for Christmas. Elks and churches distribute baskets and toys to needy families while the Children's Home and State Hospital celebrate with trees, treats, and a special dinner menu.
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Santa Claus
Athens
Athens County
Holdren
John Hancock Hi School
The
Presbyterian Church
New Marshfield
Lupt
Mrs. Holdren
Elks
Athens State Hospital
State Board of Administration
Columbus
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