Murray City Holiday Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Dorothy Riggs hosted Christmas bridge at her grandmother Mrs. Julia Robinsons home in Murray City with many local and out of town guests from Columbus Detroit Flint Barberton Glouster Amanda Nelsonville and Athens. Several residents and relatives shared holidays with family and friends across southeastern Ohio including teachers and students visiting during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Dorothy Riggs
Julia Robinson
Lois Leaman
Columbus
Bert Laiaon
Harry Shuttleworth
Detroit
Mich
Everett Sapp
Flint
Margaret Popoczy
Ruth Penn
Don Solon
Connie Robinson
J. A. Ayers
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
The State of Ohio executes sale of three Jackson ville area tracts known as Ohio Company's Purchase in Waterloo Township. Properties total 32 acres plus 4.2 acres, with coal rights reserved. Minimum bid 431 dollars, cash only, offered as a whole. Auction at Athens Court House on a February 1936 date at 1 30 PM.
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John
Minnie Southard
Athens
Ohio
Jacksonville
Palmer Street
Waterloo
County of
State of
Ohio Company
Woods
Sylvester I. Lewellen
Athene County
Viillage
Waterloo Township
Min- Said
Charles Stratton
Athens County
RW. Finsterwald
Harrisonville Christmas Visitors and Local Notes
Harrisonville lists Christmas visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chapman of Athens and many others from Tekamah Racine Dayton and Columbus. Notables include Kathryn Wyatt employed by Dayton Stewart and Mrs John Jordan’s birthday party for 382 relatives. Also notes on sports loss to Albany and Pearl Reeves relocating to a State Hospital post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiel French
J. F. Bowles
Finn Anderson
F. C. Halliday
D. L. Reisinger
A. M. Irwin
Vv. I. Atkins
E. Vv. Atkins
T. W. Musser
J. H. Musser
Mae Ball
Harold Pickering
Lancaster
R. B. Lambert
Asberrys
Kathryn Wyatt
Dayton Stewart
John Jordan
Willings Workers
Harrisonville High School
Albany
Pearl Reeves
Rutland
Harrisonville
Reeves
Rathburn
State Hospital
Athens
Evan Genheimer
V. 8. Greenler
Jacksonville Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and News
Sunday guests at the Shirkeys include Byron and Norma Shirkey plus F P Shirkey and family as F J Beasley Milling Co. salesman moves to Athens. Various visits and marriages noted among Shirkey and related families across Columbus Elyria Akron Cleveland Warren Trimbie Athens and Fostoria with other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Hoillington
E. C. Shirkey
Byron Shirkey
F. P. Shirkey
Norma
Mildred
Anna Shirkey
Columbus
Richard Shirkey
Jacksonville
F. J. Beasley Milling Co
Athens
Roger Pratt
John J
Dayton
William Gibbs
Jesse Dunlevy
Beverly
Fostoria
William Heck
Paul Harold Shirkey
Elyria
James Gibbs
William Hitt
J. L. Altman
George Rambo
Cleveland
Hettie Rambo
Richard Guinther
Anna Schmidt
Harvey Luther
Jack Guinther
Akron
Frank Ley
Charles Guinther
Clarence Hilt
Newark
William Hilt
Kate Brown
Jeanette
Airliner Crashed in Mountainside Mystery Three Dead
Mrs. Edward T. Ford Jr. is among casualties as twelve aboard an airliner plunged into a mountainside, with three fatalities confirmed. Investigators pursue cause amid wreckage.
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Edward T. Ford, Jr
Burbank
Calif
Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
Christmas Dinner Guests Celebrate With Regional Families
Coolville and Troy notes recount Christmas dinners and visits across Ohio and neighboring states. Families from Marietta Belpre Parkersburg Waverly and beyond joined relatives in celebratory meals and weekend gatherings, with travel between Belpre Athens Sharpsburg and Sistersville noted. Continuous family exchanges reflect a broad web of local ties and seasonal greetings.
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Coolville
Alex Dunfee
Mattie Hatch
Floyd Godfrey
Frost
Rant Dunfee
Wayne Godfrey
Akron
Marion Dunfee
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Mabel Campbell
Parkersburg
Gladys Dunfee
Joseph Boyd
Waverly
W. Va
Mayme Hoobler
Dora Barth
K. M. Barth
Charles Travis
Winnifred
Gold Miners Golf Courses Fight Modern Life
T D Hall told the Science Congress in Johannesburg that golf helps miners cope with work and life. He cited 14 golf courses at South African gold mines as examples of the facilities provided for European workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
T. D. Hall
The
Science Congress
Population share by nine states reaches twenty-one percent
The statement notes that twenty one percent of the United States population resides in Arizona California Colorado Florida Illinois Michigan Montana Mississippi and Wisconsin.
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The
United States
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Cheshire Lodge officers installed and community notes
Cheshire Chapter O E S installed officers on December 22 with Mrs. Erva Edwards as installing officer and Mrs. Mae Woods as marshal. New officers included Lucie Martin as Worthy Matron and Charles B. Rife as Worthy Patron. A social hour followed. The column also reports funerals, relocations, visits, and illnesses among local residents, including Charlies Mapes’ funeral at Cheshire Baptist Church and various family travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
O.E.S
Erva Edwards
Mae Woods
Lucie Martin
Charles B. Rife
Vida Allensworth
Briggs Kirby
Clara Ward
Ina P. Rife
Mary Hicks
Elva Rife
Mabel Butcher
Flora Bradbury
John
Newark
Ardyce Bowling
Wellston
Pasonage
H. W. Snider
Snider
Charlies Mapes
Athens
Baptist Church
Howard Warner
American Legion of Athens
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Mapes
George Mulford
Fred
Ernest Kennedy
Middleport
Parkersburg
Douglas Darst
Ivan Grover
Lou Darst
Stingy Creek
Francis Charles Butcher
West Virginia
F. W. Butcher
L. J. Bumgarner
Columbus
Ed Thompson
Harry
A. A. Bing
O. N. Roushie
Cutler Personal and Brief Social Notes
Miss Nellie Carothers of Wilmington Delaware spends vacation with her parents. Delbert Gossett of Clarksburg West Virginia spent Christmas here with his parents. W E Gill visits Frank Gill and family. Clyde Grubb returns to Haydenville after holidays with his father J T Grubb. T M Gill family spends Christmas with sister J V Leyda and her family. Rollin Vincent visits Lloyd Oliver. Dorothy Ann and David Dunbar of Chesterhill stay with grandparents T T Dunbar. W S Root Stewart Pauline and Francis McAfee of Parkersburg spend Christmas here with Ida McAfee. Lysle Basin and family with Sara and Garnet Goddard visit Chester Ixowland at Chester Hill. Rosa Van Wormer spends days with daughter Mrs John Summers in Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Marietta
Harold McBride
Ruth Ann
Athens
Orlie Dye
Forest
Gus Johnson
Oscar Gunder
R. J. Runion
Homer Willard
E. B. Williard
Hemlock Grove
A. Z. Penrose
Columbus
H. H. Chapman
B. G. Chapman
Carthage
P. G. Chapman
Guyenville
Gertrude Roberts
Pittsburgh
W. B. Roberts
J. E. Meredith
Ray
Sisterville
Akron
F. B. Tidd
Mr. Tidd
T. M. Gill
J. V. Leyda
Rollin Vincent
Lloyd Oliver
Dorothy Ann
David Dunbar
Chesterhill
T. T. Dunbar
W. S. Root
Stewart
Pauline
Francis McAfee
Parkersburg
Ida McAfee
Lysle Basin
Sara
Garnet Goddard
Chester Ixowland
Rosa van Wormer
John Summers
Zanesville
Minersville Social Briefs Chronicle Weekend Visits
Local residents report family visits across towns. Walter Eary and two grandchildren from Charleston stayed with Mrs. Pearl Phillips. Otto Hartenbach's family joined for a short visit. Several relatives traveled to Mason City and Cincinnati for illnesses and Christmas gatherings.
Broadwell Holiday Briefs
Broadwell holiday notices list Mr and Mrs Clyde Crabtree and daughter visiting Mr and Mrs Henry North in Pittsburg. Christmas guests include Mr and Mrs Ross Hoon and children from Chesterhill and Miss Ethel Young from Michigan. Other items mention Amos White, Dorothy Young with Lawrence White in Mineral, and various Christmas gatherings around Steuben Stewart Guysville Nelsonville Mt Hermon Lathrop Roseville. Reverend Campbell delivered the Christmas sermon locally.
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Amos White
Dorothy Young
Lawrence White
Mineral
Ray Nice
Orville Nice
Stewart
Ida Nice
Guysville
Leonard Ogg
Herman Ogg
Nelsonville
Ralph Young
Harry Lawrence
Mt. Hermon
Dick Kirkbride
Jud Linsecott
Lathrop
Leonard Keirns
Reverend Campbell
Max Kierns
Jud Linscott
Albert Oggis
Mary Kenney
Bartlett
Lottie Brill
Harry Smith
Roseville
The Plains Christmas Party at Mrs Powell’s Home
The Naomi Bible Clans of The Plains M E Church held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Marjorie Powell’s home with assistance from Mrs. Clara Wallace. The event featured a Christmas story reading, readings by Bernice Lyman and Lillian Michael, gift exchanges, a Bible lesson, and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Fletcher Graham and Mrs. James Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Naomi Bible Clans
M. E
Marjorie Powell
Clara Wallace
Thelma Linscott
Jeanette Tipton
Bernice Lyman
Bernice Humphrey
Lillian Michael
C. J. McCullough
McCullough
Fletcher Graham
Athens
James Powell
the Plains
Calvin
S. M. Clifton
Anna Slater
Club Meeting Planned at Mrs. Ful ton's Home
Mrs Daniel Fulton will host the needy club gathering Wednesday night inviting members to attend a social and discussion session at her Chauncey area residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Daniel Fulton
Plains Couple Wed in Home Ceremony
The Plains announces the marriage of Albert Lewis to Emma Mae Foreman. The wedding took place Tuesday evening December 22 at the home of the officiating minister Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey. The couple will reside in their furnished home in The Plains.
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the Plains
Edson Riley
Albert Lewis
Emma Mae Foreman
F. A. Foreman
Cutler
R.F.D. No
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
Plains
Sussell Riley
Chill
Chauncey Council Sets Special Meeting Time
The Chauncey Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 7 PM in the Mayor's office at the City Building to discuss pending items.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Council
Mrs. Fred Russell Hosts New Year Watch Party
Mrs. Fred Russell entertains Thursday night with a New Year’s watch party for members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Fred Russell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Millfield
Mothers Bible Class to Meet Friday at Zion Church Home
Members of the Mothers Bible Class of Zion Church will be entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. Emma Hawk. The meeting is moved from next Tuesday due to revival services beginning Sunday at Zion Church.
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Chauncey
Mothers Bible Class
Zion Church
Emma Hawk
Greens Run Social Notes Describe Ross Family Holiday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Alex Ross hosted relatives from Thursday to Sunday including Joe Ross Paul Van Deusen from Cleveland and Lewis Mingus. The group exchanged gifts attended a Christmas dinner and miners outing to the Kimberly Mine then visited Athens Glouster and Millersport for shows and calls.
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Greens
Alex Ross
Joe Ross
Mary Ann
Norman
Ross
Steve Toth
Steve Toth Jr
Wilfred Mingus
Lewis Murray
Orley Toth
van Deusen
J. Ross
Norman Ross
Kimberly
Ross’s
Athens
Glouster
Charles Stratton
Steve Toth Sr
Pete Danko
Edna Kennard
Edwin Kennard
Milleraport
Harvey Brooks
Dale McManaway
Appointment of John Molnar Jr as Administrator of Estate
John Molnar Jr of R.4 Glouster Ohio named administrator of the estate of John Molnar deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 12 1936 by Probate Judge 8S. M. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Molnar, Jr
R. 4
Glouster
Ohio
John Molnar
Family and Friends Share Christmas Across Ohio
Chauncey and Dover residents hosted visiting relatives in Lancaster and The Plains for Christmas. John Gasper, Wilfred Schoonover, and Floyd Barker among others spent the holiday with family in Ironton Dayton and Athens. Edith McClain from Cleveland stayed with Mrs. Wemmer in The Plains, while Linscott hosted Pat Moore Evelyn Moore and James Hubbard from Akron over Christmas.
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Chauncey
Alexander Madek
Toledo
Noah
Harvey
Mary Dew
Louise Dew
Bess Cunningham
Mary Helen Harevey
Lancaster
Lizzie Moody
John Gasper
Ironton
Wilfred Schoonover
Dayton
Floyd Barker
Athens
George Gabriel
Lower Plains
W. E. Dicken
Wendell Moore
Roger
Richard
Edith McClain
Cleveland
George Wemmer
the Plains
Floyd Linscott
Pat Moore
Evelyn
James Hubbard
Akron
Visiting relatives over Christmas at Chauncey and The Plains
Miss Frances Atkinson is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents near Chauncey. Miss Vera McGee is visiting her parents at The Plains. Both girls attend a beauty school in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frances Atkinson
Jesse C. Atkinson
Vera McGee
Oscar McGee
the Plains
Miss Atkinson
Miss McGee
Columbus
Chauncey Nettie Hawk and Thomas Perry Visit Columbus
Chauncey Nettie Hawk and Thomas Perry from Chauncey were guests at a Christmas Day turkey dinner hosted by Mrs. Blanche Woodruff in Columbus. They spent the week end in the city and returned home with Mrs. Woodruff and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tavin and son Robert. They were later entertained at dinner in Mrs. Hawk’s Main Street home.
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Chauncey
Nettie Hawk
Thomas Perry
Mrs. Hawk
Blanche Woodruff
Columbus
Woodruff
Lewis Tavin
Robert
Hawk
Main St
Turkey Dinner Gathered Relatives Near Chauncey
Chauncey hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Nile Dew Thomas Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Reed, Alice Dew, Watswood West Virginia Miss Louise Dew Columbus and Andy Kranyik Corning plus others from distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Wilma Kranyik
Nile Dew
Thomas Dew
Charlies Reed
Alice Dew
Watswood
W. Va
Louise Dew
Columbus
Andy Kranyik
Corning
Watch Party Planned After Red Blue Division Contest
Chauncey to host Thursday night watch party at the M. FE. Church following a recent Red Division versus Blue Side game. Members say a solid program has been prepared and will follow the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
M. FE
Chauncey High Grad Resigns Social Work Post
Miss Louise Dew a Chauncey Dover High School graduate has resigned her social worker position at Children’s Hospital Columbus. She will take a month’s vacation at her parents home in Warwood W Va before pursuing a postgraduate obstetrics course at Cornell University in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Louise Dew
Chauncey-Dover High School
Children's Hospital
Columbus
Nile Dew
Warwood
W. Va
Cornell University
New York
Aid Group to Meet Chauncey Quilting at Church
Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will hold an all day quilting at the church on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Rev Ray C. Greene to Lead Wednesday Pulpit at M E Church
Rev Ray C. Greene will fill the pulpit at the M E Church Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. Preaching services are held each Wednesday night and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ray C. Greene
M. E
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