Omerey Bead News and Pomeroy Briefs Collection
Stowe and wife of Wells visit his brother John and family. W G Sibley of Gallipolis visits town and runs the editorial departments of Chicago financials syndicates. Joseph Jr returns to Youngstown from Grandma Rubenstahl and relatives. Sybil Schlengel, Garfield Hospital graduate, back from Washington DC. Henry Stansbury and Philbury of Cincinnati with Miss Sad BG Hari visit Margaret Stansbury family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Stowe
Wells
John
Séaid BG
Hari
Ergaret Stansbury
Pioneer Nease dies at 87 years in Holter clan area
Curtis Gilmore recalls Nease Settlement kin amid funeral crowds for Ington Holter. Nease, a longtime pioneer, died at age 87 years 10 months in sight of his old home. He leaves six sons, 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiiman Curtis Gilmore
Nease
Ington Holter
Holter N
Pomeroy Bend
PARENT TEACHERS EVENT AT HEATH M KE CHURCH
A parent-teachers gathering is scheduled for this evening December 30 at the Heath M KE church ed club. The event aims to raise funds for the association with entertainment by Jack Morgan and eight artistic boys. Tickets are urged to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath M. KE
Jack Morgan
Munson Begins Ministry at Pomeroy and Bradbury Churches
The Rev B Munson starts his preaching at Pomeroy Church of Christ Sunday morning January 2 and at Bradbury Church of Christ Sunday evening. He and Mrs Munson will resume field service and reside in the area. the public is invited to attend the morning sermon and hear Munson, who arrives from a nearby church with up to date services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Munson
Pomeroy Ch
Jonson
Local Buyer Acquires Ford Agency in Middleport
The report notes that Cooper, a local dealer from Athens, has purchased the Ford operation in Middleport. The deal includes sale terms and potential adjustments to accounts and ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
g@aemner Cooper
Middleport
Athens
Flag Contest Aims to Boost School Reopening Efforts
A national flag contest invites public schools to join in a Sunday school themed drive. Winners will receive a flag and recognition, with the Sag on hand to announce weekly progress. The top room with the best Sunday period record will finally receive the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Ala
Taly 9
Elizabeth Washington Weds James Herman in M E Church Ceremony
Elizabeth Washington and James Herman were married at the bride’s home with Rev. Mr. Graham officiating. Both are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elizabeth Washington
James Herman
Graham
M. E. Church
Peterson Ointment Claims Cure for Old Ulcers and Eczema
A testimonial heavy ad notes Petersons Ointment curing 61 leg ulcers and preventing leg amputation. It promotes a 25 cent box, money back if unsatisfied, and highlights uses for burns sunburn piles and eczema. Endorsers include Wm J sinhe Rochester Major Charles Whitney Vineyard Haven and J Weiss Cuylerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Wm. J. Sinhe
Wilder Street
Rocheser
Buffalo
Charles E. Whitney
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Wedding Trip Begins After Excellent Standing Farewell
An couple of excellent standing in Middleport depart the same day for a wedding trip to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Michigan
Oberlin Students Visit Home From France and Ohio
Miss Esther Ebersbach of Lincoln Hill hosts her college roommate Miss Juliette Tassart from Paris France. Tassart a senior at Oberlin fled after her father died serving in the French army and was sent to the United States for education under government auspices. She plans to return to Oberlin this spring after a summer visit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Oberlin College
Juliette Tassart
Miss Tassart
Oberlin
Paris
France
Death of Rutland Township Elder Albert Sidenstricker at 91
Albert Sidenstricker, aged 91 and among Rutland Township's oldest residents, died after living there since he was ten. He arrived with his father's family 81 years ago, with his father clearing the land now known as the Savage farm. He left behind several grown children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sidenstricker
Rutland Township
Mr. Sidenstricker
Savage Farm
Rev. Ashton
Boy Scouts Cheer Orphans With Christmas Visits
The Middleport Boy Scouts delivered gifts to the Children's Home on Christmas Day and then gathered again last evening to entertain the orphans in their distinctive style and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Boy Scouts
Local Families Share Christmas Visits Across Towns
Sadie McDaniel of Athens stayed with her parents Eber and wife during Christmas. Clarence Swisher of Marion area visited Horatio Swisher’s family. C H Reynolds and wife visit Wheeling. Gaston and Robinson relatives vacationed in Akron. Charley Christey of Summer visited John Hawk. Horatio Swisher improving after illness. J S Gaston hosted Christmas dinner for family including Lee Gaston, Archer family, Townsen, Addie Dye, and Ralph Allen. Bruce Robinson and family dined with W C Burton. Bruce Chapman spent Sunday with Alex Wilson and Lena Wilson. Garrette Chalfant and daughter Virginia with Hanna Chalfant and Lewis family, then returned to Bucyrus. Ordie Chalfant returned home from Marion. Maxfield Chapman spent Christmas with Carrie Gainer near Bashen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie McDaniel
Athens
Eber Russell
Clarence Swisher
Marion
Horatio Swisher
C. H. Reynolds
Waie
Wheeling
W. A
Charles Gaston
Lawrence Robinson
Akron
Charley Christey
Summer
John Hawk
J. S. Gaston
Lee Gaston
John Archer
L. A. Townsend
Addie Dye
Ralph Allen
Bruce Robinson
W. C. Burton
Bruce Chapman
Trainman blamed for assault on ex-soldier near Wellington
William Micheal, a former soldier from Western Port Maryland, said he was knocked down by a Sea board Air Line train man in the baggage car, robbed, and dumped by the tracks near Wellington Alabama after being found unconscious beside a railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
William Micheal
Western Port
Wellington
Seaboard Air Line
Goodyear Refinancing Plans Incomplete at Akron Meeting
Permanent refinancing plans for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company were still incomplete today when an adjourned stockholders meeting in Akron Ohio released the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Diplomat Martens Set for England Stop En Route to Petrograd
Luda A. K. Martens the Bolshevik ambassador to the United States will land at Southampton en route to Libau and then Petrograd as the labor department arranges his deportation. He plans to sail from the U S last week in January and will surrender to officials January 32. No U S guards accompany him. British authorities will assist in changing boats at Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ludawig
A. K. Martens
United States
Southampton
England
Petrograd
Labor Department
Martens
Libau
U. S
Na omi England Weds Elmer Finsterwald in Chauncey
Miss Naomi Lucile England wed Elmer Finsterwald on December 22 at the Chauncey home before sixty guests. Rev. Edward N. Dabritz officiated the double ring ceremony with matron of honor Mrs. Erle Bridgewater and bridesmaid Mrs. Lena Wilson. Out-of-town guests included relatives from Athens The Plains Nelsonville and Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Lucile England
A. H. England
Chauncey
Elmer Finsterwald
Fred Finsterwald
Edward N. Dabritz
M. E. Church
Erle Bridgewater
Lena Wilson
Cletus Mulligan
Georgette
Edith Wilson
Irene Arthur
George McMahon
Noah Sommer
Navado Lucile
Frances
Nelsonville
Jesse Finsterwald
Lemma Finsterwald
Della
Blanche Finsterwald
Cecil Westfall
Agatha
Denzil Gabriel and Son
the Plains
Akron
The Plains Visitors and Christmas Guests Noted
The Plains Misses Thelma and Neva Hawk visited from Monday to Thursday with their aunt Mrs Nell Hiller at Lancaster. Steve Kaufman and son Mike visited Congo relatives last week. Zine Courtney hosted Christmas dinner with Frank Smith Maria Burdette Jess Beverage. Mary Wildes of Athens stayed with daughter Mrs George Burdette. Charles Collins funeral attendees included Zine Courtney Joe Hutchins. Owen Martin returned from Kansas.
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Thelma
Neva Hawk
Nell Hiller
Lancaster
Steve Kaufman
Mike
Congo
Zine Courtney
Frank Smith
Maria Burdette
Jess Beverage
Nelsonville
Mary Wildes
Athens
Christmas visitors gather across Ellenboro and Amesville
Sand Rock Isaac Hite visits daughter Mrs. W. H. Colvin in Ellenboro while Jessie Robinson stays with relatives in Canaanville. Sadie Sutton of Columbus joins Mrs. Sarah Copeland for vacation. Multiple households host Christmas guests including the Ogg and Vandyke families, Rob erts and Linscott households, and Lydia Stedman in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hite
Ellenboro
W. Va
W. H. Colvin
Jessie Robinson
Canaanville
Sadie Sutton
Columbus
Sarah Copeland
George Ogg
Guy Vandyke
Wells Vandyke
Wilbert Harry
Glouster
Sybil Robinson
Nelsonville
Orla Roberts
J. E. Linscott
W. H. Robinson
Glen Robinson
Lydia Stedman
Athens
Henry Brawley
Charles
Clyde Colvin
Jacksonville
A. B. Christman
Lowell
C. FE. Moore
George Brown
Amesville
O. O. Bryson
Richards Are Elected to Ohio Society in Washington
Mr and Mrs David R Richards formerly of Athens were elected members of the Ohio Society of Washington at a recent meeting. The society has about 500 members all from Ohio and the Richards were introduced by Senator Pomerene and Representative Foster.
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Ohio Society
Washington, D. C
David R. Richards
Athens
Ohio Society of Washington
Ohio
Richards
Pomerene
Foster
Bonded whiskey raid nets $10,000 seizure
Lawrence county officials seized sixty two cases of bonded whiskey valued at ten thousand dollars in a raid on a farm leased by Max Orlando south of Ironton on December 29.
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Ironton
Lawrence County
Max Orlando
Maude Adams Retirement Seen as Permanent
Theatrical circles believe Maude Adams may have permanently retired from the stage after two seasons without a return this fall. Her absence from the footlights has led to speculation about her future in theatre.
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Maude Adams
Rosalind
L’ Aig
Billy and the Duke of Windham Meet Again in Odd Collision
In a playful tale Billy the goat causes a ruckus at a Laughing Gallery, escapes pursuit, hides under buildings, then reunites with the Duke of Windham. The scene hints at further adventures with Billy’s mischief and elicits a witty exchange about etiquette and leaps. A companion note teases tomorrow’s continuation.
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Billy
Goat
Painter Fedya Stepanoff Keeps Silent On Feelings For Gwenda
Gwenda models for Fedya Stepanoff and grows close as his portraits reveal her likeness. He reflects on a hard path to success and insists his rise came from self effort, while Gwenda wonders if he secretly cares for her though he doubts herself. Fern comments on Gwenda’s situation as the scene continues.
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Gwenda
Fedya Stepanoff
America
New York
Fedya
Fern
Heart 4 Blame Problems Dear Mrs Thompson
A reader asks how to handle six months with a young woman who avoids marriage talk. The columnist advises continuing the relationship and waiting to gauge her feelings, warning that demanding an answer after six months could risk losing her.
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on a 19 year old’s marriage choice
A nineteen year old writes seeking guidance about two suitors. She fears mother’s preferred choice a mature businessman who asks engagement. another suitor she loves but worries about relatives and compatibility. The advisor says wait, as eighteen to twenty is too young for lasting love and recommends marrying the man she loves only if she is older.
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Mrs. Thompson
Novel auto lock clamps reverse gears with emergency brake
A new automobile device secures transmission by locking gears in reverse and engaging the emergency brake. The mechanism prevents movement by locking the gear train and applying brake pressure. Experts say it enhances security for parked cars and may deter theft.
Arizona Senator Demands Action On Miner Assessments Bill
Senator Ashurst, visiting the White House for the third day, pressed for action on a bill extending annual miner assessments. A White House clerk said the President had the bill, prompting Ashurst to request a messenger to the White House. After being refused, he walked across the lawn and waited in the hall for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Ashurst
Arizona
Lonesome Peak Residents Share Yuletide Visits
Lonesome Peak notes list Edna Haning traveling to Athens for Yuletide week to stay with brother and sister in law James Alvin Haning. John Helwig took a business trip to Pomeroy. Mrs. John Young visits granddaughter in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Haning
Athens
James Alvin Haning
John Helwig
Pomeroy
John Young
Dime Run
Homer Ellis
Ira Marshall
Marion
Lenna Green
Wallace School
Lonesome Peak
Charles Green
Albany
Orland Johnson
S. S. Dinsmoor
Sons
C. W. Haning
Fairview Farm
I. A. Haning
Camouflage Fails as Whiskey Cargo Is Seized
Federal agents seized sixty burlap bundles at the Penna railroad station. Each bundle held one case of whiskey. The burlap bore tags from the Clinton Burlap Company of New York and was consigned to a fictitious name and address in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Penna Railroad
Clinton Burlap Company
New York
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