Chauncey High Students In All State Chorus
Chauncey High School sent three Music Department students to the all state chorus of 756 voices in Memorial Hall Columbus. Nell Tippett tenor Dorothy Gillespie contralto and Dea Lamson sang after acceptance of their applications. They were trained by Mrs Ralph Drown music supervisor in Chauncey-Dover Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Ohio Education Association
Memorial Hall
Columbus
Nell Tippett
Dorothy Gillespie
Ered Dean Lamson
Ralph Drown
Cheuncey-Dover Schor
Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid to Hold All Day Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will hold an all day meeting Friday. The program includes quilting and a chicken dinner at the church. In the evening, members meet at Mrs. Emmett Olbers home for the monthly business session led by Mrs. C. H. Boudinot. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Ladies Ald Society
Rickettses Welcome Son in Chauncey Florida
Mr and Mrs Ray Ricketts announce the birth of a son at their home in St Petersboro Chauncey Fla Mrs Ricketts formerly Fauna Linscott a Chauncey Grade Schools teacher Congratulations are extended to the family on this new arrival
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Ricketts
Chauncey
Dec
St. Petersboro
Fla
Ricketts
Fauna Linscott
Weekly prayer meetings announced for Morristown church
Chauncey December 31 The Morristown Holiness Church schedules a weekly prayer meeting tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Peakey Wicks in East Aiilfield. A Friday evening cottage prayer gathering will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs James Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Pocahontas Lodge to Install Officers and Birthday Party
There will be installation of officers at the Pocahontas Lodge council meeting in the hall Thursday evening. The monthly birthday party and a pot luck dinner will follow social hour with members asked to bring their favorite dish. Reverend Homer Vian of Gloucester will give his recovery appointment at the Church of Christ Sunday evening. Several locals share recent visits and family news including Frank Williams recovering at home after mine explosion injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Boudinot
Pocahortas Lode
Homer Vian
Glouster
Church of Christ
Frank Williams
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emrvet
Frank McDazi
Nes
Inter
Lee Thertas
Circle 10
Homer Tracy
Thomas Tracy
Ema Tracy
Columbus
Homer Pyle
Ne'sonville
William Forbes
Davion
Emmett Meson
Marcvard Ssener
Roy
Vora
USA
Thies
Wonerta
Ear
Dner
McHkintey
Leo McMeney
Jacksonville
Basil Buchene
Bante Cove
V . Va
Denver
Mrs Lucy Bescoe Dies at Home in Oregon Ridge
Chauncey Ohio December 31 Mrs Lucy Bescoe aged 63 wife of Quincy Bescoe died Monday night at 11 o clock at the family home in Oregon Ridge north of Chauncey Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Church of Christ in Chauncey Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery Besides her husband she leaves numerous children including Mrs J Henry Lock and Hershal Bescoe and a long list of relatives in Orcgon Ridge and nearby towns Marchal Lattimer Hollister is noted as a brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Bescoe
Oregon Ridge
Chauncey
Lucy Bescoe
Bescoe
Church of Christ
Greenlawn
Besooe
J. Henry Lock
Hershal Bescoe Chaurree
Ixarns
Circe Hill
John Bescoe
Greens
Irs
Tayne Bryan Milir
Sark Enyder
Yon Ridge
Ha ‘Ananwert
Biz Rarids
Frank Kirkendall
Cirele “Fil
Ena Meer
Jark Bay
Lancaster
Marchal Lattimer
Hollister
Frances Schoonover Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
Frances, eight year old daughter of Mrs. Bertha Schoonover of Chauncey, underwent a surgical operation at Dr. Warren V Sprague's Chauncey office on Monday for the removal of tonsils and adenoids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frances
Bertha Schoonover
Warren V. Sprague
Chauncey Area Guests Share Christmas Visits
Numerous Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives over Christmas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Casty of Cleveland and Mrs. Henry Banfield of Orbiston, plus families from Rockbridge Athens and Holiday's Cove. Local names: Ethel Phillips, Virgil Phillips, Mintie Stalder, Frank Phillips, Basil Buchanan, Ruth, Dorothy Gillespie, Edith Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Casty
Cleveland
Henry Banfield
Orbiston
Chauncey
Clifford Banfield
Ethel Phillips
Frank Phillips
Virgil Philips
Columbus
Mintie Stalder
Bernard Bowen
Rockbridge
Ohio
Millfield
Bowen
Daniel Fulton
Rice Thomas
Circle Hill
Basil Buchanan
Richart
Holiday's Cove
W. Va
John Parmiter
Nims Wemsley
Ruth
Athens
Frank M-Daniel
Milfield
Dorothy Gillespie
Dathves
Sam Tippett
Harvey Courtney
Beaumont
Lloyd Pendercrass
Herbert
Me Roberts, Ky
Paul A. Theisen
Edith Wilton
Chauncey Hich
John Shaffer
the Plains
Guy Brookins
New Year Watch Service Tonight at Athens Church
A New Year’s watch service will be held at the Athens church at 8 o’clock tonight. Lawrence McDaniel, pastor, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens N-rar
Lawrence McDaniel
Christmas Guests and Local Church Revival Notes
Richland Avenue households hosted relatives and friends for Christmas including the Savage and Jack families from Chase and Athens. Dayton visitor John Cabeen returns home, and many others from Lancaster Columbus New Lexington Bates and Athens joined relatives for holidays. Revival meetings at Apostolic Church in Evang elist Frasier of Portsmouth lead to an all day New Year’s gathering with a basket dinner and communion services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Butcher
Tom Savage
Chase
G. M. Jack
Athens
Raymond Pennell
Zaleski
John Cabeen
Dayton
Ray McCollins
Offuntinston
W. Va
Miss Pear] McCollins
Lancaster
Robert Ruth
Shade
Mary Hooper
Zora Stonceipher
Columbus
L. G. Bean
Raymond Banfield
The
Apostolic Church
Evangelist Frasier
Portsmouth
Public installation of officers by New Marshfield Grange No 172
New Marshfield Grange No 172 will hold a public installation of officers on New Year's Eve and will serve oysters. A birthday gathering for Frank Shaulis on December 21 included Charles Shaulis, George Shaulis, Helen Drake, and Clark Nichols of Athens. Burial services were held for Elmer Rodgers near Carpenter with Frost Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield Grange No. 172
Frank Shaulis
Charles Shaulis
George
Helen Drake
Clark Nichols
Athens
Floyd Nickeson
John Cline
Hoodlet
Elmer Rodgers
Carpenter
Frost Cemetery
James Cameron
Muncie
Ind
Frank Sheulis
Carl Bagent
Tommy Hood
Gere
Jennie Frost
Devton
Andes
Emmercon Collins
Will Nichols
Emma Vorhes
Sam Marter
Fisher
Francis Nichols
George Nichols
Waldo Hrehes
Mary Fpaurhmen
Everett Baughman
Sara Crooner
Pennsylvania
FE. L. Wilton
Mica Nellie Ortew
Wooster
Mrs
Charlies Ortow
Christmas Visits and Social Ferries Strew Town
Local residents from Charleston to Athens share Christmas visits with relatives and friends. Notables include Clyde Talibardsville and Roy Oxler, Glen Hudnell in Columbus, and Mrs. Sarah Perrod of Fisher Station. Attendees include Mrs. Margie Riley, Martha Blackwood, and Fannie Matheny with church ladies distributing a fruit basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Roy Oxler
Charleston
W. Va
R. H. Kine
Glen Hudnell
Columbus
W. H. Hudnell
Earl Ammons
Mer. Moeeta
Eton
SF Amens
Samr &Amores
Athens
Christinee Trev
Aura Morris
Stra
Martha Blackwood
Ardis
Orland
Jnr
Fremont
Akron
Thonald Matthews
Clarence Matthews
Helen Danes
Co Nmbas
Marthe Ricclowond
Fannie Matheny
Fisher Btation
Alexander Presbyterian Church
State Aid Secured for Rural Pupil Assistance in Athens County
State Department of Education has assured aid for needy rural children in Athens County. Attendance officer Fred Linscott directs tabulations. about $700 is approved for five of eighteen districts. Vouchers for clothing and shoes totaling up to $1,000 for the school year will be approved and sent to the state for final payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Department of Education
Fred Linscott
Athers County
State Department
Boards of Education
Linscott
Coeville Notes Little News In Family Circle
Mrs. Howard Welch returns from a visit with sister Mrs. Lacy Hartman. Fred Gunther injured at Welch farm well. Doris McCoy recovers from tonsil and adenoids operation. Elizabeth McCoy vacationing at Ohio University Cafeteria Athens with parents. Windham Nelson from Cleveland visiting Inmans. Zern Bolin slowly improving. Local residents in Athens for events and visits including Pettit, Wood yard, Saunders, Stanley, Haning, and others. Christmas guests noted for Wood yard family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Welch
Lacy Hartman
Fred Gunther
Welch
Doris McCoy
Elizabeth McCoy
Ohio University
Athens
John B. Woodyard
Windham Nelson
Cleveland
Joseph Inman
Zern Bolin
Sandusky Woodyard
Hattie Russ
Verne Haning
Jacy Pettit
Howard Woodyard
Dow Saunders
Ernest Stanley
W. C. Stanley
Dale Dye
Carpenter
Roy Cline
Alva Cade
Ralph Hartman
Howard
James
Sherman Goodin
Christy and Betzing Families Gather for Christmas
Chester and Akron residents visit relatives during Christmas vacation. Emma Betzing hosts Shade Valley family. Roy Betzing Peter Hoffman Marion Woods from Chester also join. Chester Knight returns to Rio Grande College after two week break. Funeral of I N Hutchinson held at home then in Uniontown PA. Local attendance at Mrs Andy Woll’s funeral. Mrs Cleland suffers a neck carbuncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Christy
Helen Christy
Akron
Grover Christy
Roy Betzing
Pomeroy
Peter Hoffman
Marion Woods
Chester
Emma Betzing
Shade Valley
Chester Knight
Rio Grande College
I. N. Hutchinson
Uniontown
Andy Woll
Cleland
Christmas Visits and Local Family Gatherings
Asbury Ridge resident William Arbaugh’s sawmill idles for a few months while families in the area like Emmett and Mrs. Pickett celebrate Christmas with relatives. Lydia Chalfan and her sons Harley Pearley and Harvey visit Ezra and C B Wells, and A H Williams and family host Christmas Eve. Harold Marsteller of Barberton visits his parents Charles and Mrs Marsteller, with Dow Arnold visiting Floyd Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arbaugh
Idje
Emmett Pickett
Sherman Byers
Lydia M. Chalfan
Harley, Pearley and Harvey
Charles Chalfan
Ezra Wells
C. B. Wells
A. H. Williams
Wellston
Lydia Chalfan
Harold Marsteller
Barberton
Charles Marstelle
Dow Arnold
Floyd Arnold
Masons in Glouster Plan Lodge Dinner and Public Installation
Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M prepared to feed 160 and expect more as all Masons in Glouster and their wives and Thea Chapter O E S members and husbands are invited. Dinner is at 6 PM in the Y O U F Hall on High Street followed by a public installation of Masonic officers at the Masonic Hall Main and North Streets with music readings and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Lodge
High Street
Masonic Hall
Main
North Streets
Mrs Mary Welsch dies after long illness in Glouster
Mary Welsch, 47, of South High Street Glouster died Tuesday night after a year long illness with a sudden decline ten days earlier. She is survived by two sons William and Harry, a mother Mrs Mary Hedfelt, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Saturday 9 a.m. Father Clark to officiate. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.
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Glouster
Dee
Si—Mrea
Mary Welsch
South High Street
Welsch
William
Harry
William Welsch
Dora
Mary Hedfelt
W. T. Hermey
Corning
Anna
Josephine
Dora Hedfelt
Fred Hedfelt
Holy Cross Church
Father Clark
Glouster Cemetery
Funeral services set for S. N. Burwell
Funeral services for S. N. Burwell will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Glouster. The Rev. G. J. Johnson will officiate. Burial follows in Hollister cemetery.
Nelsonville Glouster benefit game for P T A
A fast charity basketball game is set for Thursday in Glouster featuring former Hollister High School stars led by coach Anderson of Jacksonville Trimble High School against former Glouster High School players. Anderson will join his team with Galloway Adams Stephenson and Cooper. Glouster starters include Meredith Purdey Stoecklein Gatch el Swisher Joe Wolf and Hilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louster
Glouster P. T. A
Anderson
Jacksonville- Trimble High School
Hollister
Glouster
Galloway
Adams
Stephenson
Cooper
Meredith
Purdey
Stoecklein
Gatchel
Swisher
Joe Wolf
Hilt
Local notices from New Straitsville and surrounding towns
John Hood of Orville attended a Saturday gathering at Red Men's Hall in New Straitsville. Alberta Nixon Norris Johnson Mary and Mildred Blankenship visited Logan Sunday. Mrs. Howard Powers and children stayed with her mother in Columbus. Jimmie Blankenship visited Coshocton. Levi Wolfe visited Columbus to see his daughter Edith Conkle. Dora Blankenship ill. Frank Ornoff improving after stroke. Clarence Palmer seriously injured in Murray City road crash. car overturned trapping him. Normie Young ill but improving. Jimmie Blankenship returned from Marietta where his orchestra played. further West Virginia bookings canceled due to heavy snow. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ray and Donald of Orville here Monday. Sudden temperature drop followed by last rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hood
Orville
Red Men’s Hall
Alberta Nixon
Norris Johnson
Mary
Mildred Blankenship
Logan
Howard Powers
Charles Blosser
Columbus
Jimmie Blankenship
Coshocton
Levi Wolfe
Edith Conkle
Dora Blankenship
Frank Ornoff
Clarence Palmer
Murray City Road
Palmer
Normie” Young
Marietta
West Virginia
Fred Ray
Eon
Donald
Christian Workers to Host New Year Program at Church
In Glouster on Friday night at 7 30 the Christian Workers will meet at the Church of Christ. A New Year program organized by the young people will be presented. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Christian Workers
Church of Christ
Prayer Meeting Services at M E Church Tonight
In Glouster on December 31 the M E Church holds a prayer meeting starting at 10 o clock and continuing into the new year. The discussion theme is The Challenge of Jesus to You and lantern slides will be shown during the two hours. Public participation is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
M. E
Jesus
Snow and Ice Close Roads. Logan Visit Notes
A solid sheet of ice and heavy snow hinder travel. George Lanning was in Logan Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hartman occupy their new home finished last week. Mr. and Mrs. James McNamee were in Logan Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Newton Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lanning
Logan
Sam Hartman
James McNamee
Mag
Newton Spencer
Christmas Eve program at Downington Baptist Church draws crowd
The church event featured a large tree with gifts for all and a Santa Claus. Local residents Franklin Townsend, Mrs. Maggie Townsend, and families from Guysville, Bedford, Harrisonville, Albany, and nearby areas were noted as visitors or guests during the Christmas period. Allen Stotts remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Franklin Townsend
Maggie Townsend
Guysville
Les Murray
Bedford
Clare Dixon
Harley Carr Ana
Rosalie
James Clark
Harrisonville
John Clark
Local Social Visits Include Varied Travel and Family
Carpenter Mr and Mrs Orville Woodyard of Atlanta visit grandfather Finley Farley. Mrs C H Jewell and daughter Don spend Monday with Mr and Mrs EB McVay in Albany. Mrs F E Wood travels to Creighton Alabama to visit sister Mrs E Chapman. Paul Edmundson and two children from Dexter visit F M Durst family. Harold Romine, employed in Columbus, spends Christmas with parents. Emma McLain visits sister Mrs Singleton Markins. Mrs Ray Shafer, who cared for Mrs Howard Stout, returns near Albany. Mr and Mrs W E Harmes visit Pomeroy Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Woodyard
Atlanta
Finley Farley
C. H. Jewell
Don
A Mera
EB. McVay
Albany
F. E. Wood
Creighton
Ala
Eber Chapman
Paul Edmundson
Dexter
F. M. Durst
Harold Romine
Columbus
Dennis Romine
Emma McLain
Singleton Markins
Ray Shafer
Howard Stout
W. E. Harmes
Pomeroy
Murder on the Bridge The Selim Sprague Case Deepens
Special Investigator Dundee narrows suspects in the deaths of Nita Selim and Dexter Sprague. He links a New York gunman theory, blackmail stakes, and a secret shelf with no fingerprints, while Lydia Carr becomes a potential witness target as police pursue a motive tied to a $10,000 sum and tangled relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Selim Ia
Bridge
Dexter Sprague
Dundee
Nita
Sprague
Hamilton
Hae Siz
Lydia
New York
Jundee
Polly Beale
Clive Hammond
Selnzg
Spracue
Strawn
STOR
Juanita Leigh Selim
Selim
Underworld
Sam Savelli
Savell
Savelli
Lydia Carr
Gank
Avenger
Miles
Seum House
Sammy
Carraway
Nita Selim
Penny Crain
Sanderson
Chicago
Penny
Polly
Clive
Drake
Flora Miles in Blackmail Plot Ties to Nita Mystery
Dundee outlines a theory that Flora Miles may be blackmailed by Nita Selim over a gossip story, possibly connected to a note from Dexter Sprague. Penny challenges the idea as she recalls past tensions and suspicions around Nita’s murder and the fading alimony tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Johnny
Janet Raymond
Janet
Dexter Sprague
Dundee
Tracey Miles
Flora
Sprague
Nita
Peter’s
Bonnie Dundee
Flora Miles
Nita Selim
Dexter
Smart Aleck
Forsyte
Lois Dunlap
Lois
Hamilton
Pennys
Suspense Climaxes in Murder Plot Amid Hidden Clues
In a web of accusations and near misses Flora plots to frighten Nita with a gun, then carries out a fatal shot. A hidden note and a secret shelf become crucial clues as Tracey Miles debates loyalty and motive under pressure.
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Ladies Ald Society of
Rardin
Ebit Deaca
Morgan and
Perry
Toudenville
Made Martin
White Cross
Alice Allen
Elizabeth Filley
Nelsonville
Reigh Bond
George Bond
Dane McAfee
George McAfee
Parkersburg
Charles Kennard
Maud Rheinshield
Owl
Civbc
Brod “Walle
Pee McMilen
Tre
Cher
Ralph Voalters
Delores Rienshield
Louise Schmitter
Richland Ave
Clarence Uldrich
Carl
White Hell
Cheries Leighty
Erandchldren
Iva Leichtvy
Vir“nia and
Evelyn
Herbert Leishty
New Lexington
Russell Carmean
Betty Jean
Russell, Jr
Mildred Allen
Bates
Alva Haning
Thomas Robinson
Cecil Robinson
Ed Steel
Elliottville
Harold Figley
Everette Paughman
Mary Baughman
New Marshfield
Co. W. Haning
John Brooks
Pleasanton
Homer Radford
Mires
Katie Crease
West
Nta Turkdey
Mre
Mery Eichereen
Trov
Erler Creer
Hillsboro
Talibardsville
Coeville
Asbury Ridge
Sunday Creek Valley
CRAFT
Masons
S. N. Burwell
First Baptist Church
G. J. Johnson
Bas
P.T.A
New Straitsville
M. E. Church
Downington
Anne Austin
New York Evening Press
Erecta Lic Encemnseee
Tracey
Judge Marshall
Dugdee
Hercely
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