Forty Couples Attend Junior Dance at Athens Country Club
Forty couples attended the Junior dance at the Athens Country Club with plans by committees including James Householder Jack Preston Josephine Kircher and Elaine Roe. Guests from multiple towns joined families for Christmas celebrations and local social notices, plus births and marriages announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
James Householder
Jack Preston
Josephine Kircher
Elaine Roe
Louise Sargeant
Middleport
Elmwood Drive
Country Club
Visitors from Cleveland to Athens Stay with Mrs Davis
Mr and Mrs Dan Davis of Cleveland arrived in Athens on Thursday and will spend the week with Mrs William Davis at 78 East Mulberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Greene
Billie
Joe
Melvin
Jean
Buddy
John Carmichael
East Gulf
W. Va
University Terrace
Carmichael
Joe Green
Mineral
Clifton Grose
Nelsonville
Pearl Carmichael
Cuyahoga Falls
Earl Carmichael
Harold Kayser
Athens
Dan Davis
Cleveland
William Davis
East Mulberry
Wall Street Watches Van Sweringen Gift Amid C and O Merger Hope
On December 28 in New York a Van Sweringen Christmas gift of several hundred thousand dollars to Chesapeake and Ohio minority stockholders stirs Wall Street. The move is seen as clearing obstacles to a long debated merger with the railroad financier brothers from Cleveland. The funds may also cover litigation costs from challenges at the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P— Wall Street
van Swearingen
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
O. P
M. J. van Sweringen
Cleveland
Chesapeake & Ohio
Stock Exchange
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Perfumes and Money Found in Woman's Home
Appraisers inspected the home of Miss Carrie Hayes in St Clairsville after the death of the 70 year old operator. A bank book showed deposits totaling 5709 dollars and stock dividend checks of 1000 dollars amid a large stock of unused clothing silks perfumes and cosmetics. Hayes was known for broadcasting the Shenandoah disaster from her Barnesville switchboard.
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ST. Clairsville
U.R
Carrie Hayes
Hayes
Shenandoah
Barnesville
Rogers Family Attends State Teachers Convention
Mrs. J. H. Rogers and daughter Evon and son-in-law Gilbert Knight traveled to Columbus for the State Teachers convention. Evon Rogers sang in the all-state chorus that entertained delegates at the Thursday evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rogers
Evon
Gilbert Knight
Columbus
Evon Rogers
Sigma Pi convention attendance announced for local group
Ralph Zahour Douglas Dole Professor William Fenzel and Professor Ralph Beckett travel to Atlanta Georgia for the national Sigma Pi fraternity convention to be held Friday and Saturday this week. Mrs Russell H Rupp of Cleveland visits at Mrs Ellen Carr's home during Christmas vacation. Mrs A G Farmer and Margaret Louise of Dayton arrive Friday for a few days with Dr and Mrs J M Higgins. Dr and Mrs Higgins host their daughter and son in law from Boston. Mrs E R Nelson Dor is and Elba convalesce from influenza.
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Ralph Zahour
Douglas Dole
William Fenzel
Ralph Beckett
Atlanta, Ga
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Russell H. Rupp
Cleveland
Ellen Carr
A. G. Farmer
Margaret Louise
Dayton
Dr. Farmer
J. M. Higgins
Man Found Dead In Belmont County Auto Crash
BELLAIRE Dec 238 U.R. Charles Creamer 42 a Belmont County farmer was found dead in Pipe Creek after his car went over an embankment. Coroner George Neal led the investigation. Initially authorities suspected murder due to proximity to a mining colony with prior trouble.
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Bellaire
U.R
Charles Creamer
Belmont County
Pipe Creek
George Neal
Athens and Chauncey Families Gather for Christmas
Mr and Mrs A R Ely and Mr and Mrs John Brewer with daughters Florence and Alice of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer of Chauncey along with Mrs W F Foutch Jr of Columbus for the Christmas celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ely
John Brewer
Florence and
Alice
Athens
W. F. Foutch, Jr
Columbus
Arthur Brewer
Chauncey
Mrs. Foutch Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. W. F. Foutch arrives in Columbus to resume residence after a brief stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Ely at 108 West Union Street.
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Charles Ogle
Detroit
Mich
James Ogle
Canaanville
Toledo
W. F. Foutch
Columbus
A. R. Ely
Weat
Union Street
Pedestrian Fatalities Stoked by Children in Streets
Nationwide traffic data show thirty two percent of pedestrian deaths last year involved children playing in streets or disobeying regulations. Authorities urge stricter supervision and safer driving to protect young pedestrians.
Thrill slayer sought for triple offense in New York
Police hunt James Baker 22 for the murder of Guggenheim Laboratory watchman Henry Gaw and the trussing of two truck drivers. Investigators found two coffee beakers with cyanide on a table and Gaw died from cyanide burns in mouth and throat. Baker, a former lab worker and submariner linked to Edison Company, is named as suspect.
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New York
U.R
Henry 8
Gaw
Guggenheim Laboratory
Grover A. Whalen
James Baker
Baker
Edison Company
Guggenheim
Mrs Dailey Returns From Holiday Visit to Gallipolis
Mrs Bertha Dailey arrived in Athens Thursday night after a holiday visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J P Wetherholt of Gallipolis.
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Bertha Dailey
Athens
J. P., Wetherholt
Gallipolis
Checkers Tournament Opener Puts Cameron Ahead in Ohio
Aleck Cameron of Cleveland won one game and drew three with Guy Garwood of Fort Recovery in the Ohio Checker Association opener. H O Newcomb was elected president with H W Hutchinson as vice president and Garwood as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
U.R
Checker Wizards
Aleck Cameron
Cleveland
Guy H. Garwood
Fort Recovery
Ohio Checker Association
H. O. Newcomb
Akron
H. W. Hutchinson
Dexter City
Garwood
Dayton
H. T. Walters
Cambridge
Ed Wolfe
Bellefontaine
Bolivia Advances in Ant Chaco Region Fort Vanguardia Seized
Paraguayan delegate Ayala quoted in Washington reports Bolivia occupied Fort Vanguardia and advanced four leagues into the interior, retaining Boqueron and threatening Mennonite Colony. He says Paraguay revoked its order to reoccupy Boqueron to show good faith, warning of renewed fighting if Bolivia does not honor promises.
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Washington
U.R
Ayala
Vanguardia
Boqueron
Paraguay
Bolivia
Bolivia and Paraguay clash over Fort Fort Boqueron capture
In the Chaco frontier dispute Bolivian forces accuse Paraguayans of occupying Fort Fort Vanguardia on December 5 with 24 Bolivian troops killed. Bolivia says Paraguayans denied a fort status. On December 14 15 Bolivians captured Fort Boqueron with casualties on both sides and Paraguayans claim more forts were seized while Bolivia denies any others fell.
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Boqueron
Roads Cost Money Since 1918 Federal Aid System
Since 1918 the federal aid highway program has spent about 613.994 million dollars as the government’s share in building the system.
Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted For Cold and Flu Defense
An old health advisory urges vigilance against colds flu and pneumonia, recommending steaming Bulgarian Herb Tea as a simple treatment. It advises thorough cleansing of bowels and kidneys, staying warm, and visiting a druggist for preparedness to fight illness.
Pomeroy Agencies Bring Cheer to Inmates Homes and Farm
Superintendent Milo Stewart and Superintendent Harveman report a merry Christmas at the County Farm and Children's Home due to outside aid. Visitors included the Mid dletport Legion boys a Peace Church delegation and 24 Knights Templar Ohio Valley Commandery along with many individual gifts. Attendance at the Home’s Christmas exercises occurred Monday evening and both institutions show higher populations with 49 residents at the County Farm and children in the Home well into the forties.
Christmas Spirit Thanks From All Who Contributed
A holiday note expresses gratitude to everyone who supported the spirit of Christmas and helped with charges and charitable efforts in the community.
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Ue Dam
Faculty and staff shifts noted in university memo
Professor Howard Long remains at the University for a few days with cats. Mr and Mrs Thomas are listed as staff. Doyle Miller oversees the Furniture Bachar in Reed Harrig’s absence.
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Howard Long
University of
Thomas
Doyle * Miller
Furniture Bachar
Reed Harrig
Italian Steamer Believed Lost in Pacific Storm
In Seattle a concern grows for the Italian steamer Schuderi long overdue on its Kobe bound voyage. Reports say heavy North Pacific storms have struck vessels in the area with no survivors sighted. Meanwhile foreign vehicle purchases in 1927 matched activity in twenty states per the East Ohio Motor Club.
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Seattle
Wash
North Pacific
Kobe
Japan
Pacific
East Ohio Motor Club
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Ural
V. Westfall
Mrs. Westfall
G. E. Watt
H. A. Moore
American Association of Teachers of Journalism
Ann Arbor
Roy Haddox
Marjorie Catherine
Roy Junior
William Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Coolville
Majel Chapman
Otis Roy Kiracofe
Bridgewater
F. W. Chapman
Gerhardt
Mason City
Georgette
Kiracofe
River Street
Ohio University
Kiracore
Delta Phi Sigma Sorority
Wall Street
Mre
E. R. Nelson
Doris
Elba
Perry
Hocking
Win
New Straitsville
Ohio
W. J. Barry
Woodworths
Court St
State St
Checker Stars
Chas
Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
Ant Chaco
Hotel Herry
the Security Savings Bank
Crook
Candy
Nam
Joe Fadd, Jr
Grover Whalen
Brooklyn
Father Connolly
Haney - Goodrich CO
South Court Street
Xmas
Delly Papers
Prestons
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