Local Social Roundup Notes Family Visits and Traveling Guests
Murray City News from Straitsville to Logan and Athens shows a flurry of visits. Families such as Murphy Frazee Hillyer and Babbs travel, with many guests from Columbus and Zanesville visiting relatives and attending social events. Carbon Hill plans an operetta Tulip Time at the Opera House with a 40 pupil cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Keyes
Nelsonville
Ann Poppczy
Cora Gaffey
Harry Shuttleworth
Robert Bell
Logan
Gaffey
Shuttleworth
Harry Mullencamp
Columbus
Richard Gaffey
Ruth Brooker
Longstreth
Capitolin Harper
Zanesville
George Brooker
Audrey Babbs
Shawnee
Howard Bush
Lucy Frazee
Walter Frazee
Howard Frazee
Pomeroy
John Fick
Barney Penn
Emma Tippie
Athens’ State Hospital
Warren Darby
John Dixon
Carbon Hill
James Dixon
Athens
Joseph Stone
Genevieve Stone
Lawrence Lewis
Ohio University
Carbon Hill High School
Opera House
Syracuse Church Sermon Spotlight and Local Notes
The Rev. W. Gaylord James preached at the Syracuse Baptist and M. E. churchs Sunday night. Local residents, including L. J. Hees, Wilbert Duskey, and Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Ash, appear in social visits and travels between Syracuse and Columbus. Obituaries note Nancy Boice and J. N. Bahram. Syracuse Lyceum closed with a $30 deficit. sponsors will fund the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gaylord James
The
Baptist Church In
Syracuse
M. E
L. J. Hees
Missouri
Wilbert Duskey
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
C. L. Arnold
Dixon Ash
Canada
Charles Calkins
Mary
Portland
van Johnson
Lawrence Tennihill
Tom May
Dleport
P. C.williams
Don Williams
Tennihill
Nelsonville
Nancy Boice
Cheshire
Thomas Rogers
J. N. Bahram
Feneton
Charlies Bartels
Parkersburg
Duckworth
Syracuse Lyceum
Lyceum
Harrisonville Man Dies at 78 After Long Service
Harrisonville Selim D. Combs aged about 78 died at his home Thursday night. He was a Presbyterian elder for years and leaves a widow two children Mrs Alva Rawlings and Will Combs five grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Rev F F Brown officiating. Attending from a distance were Will Combs wife of Ak Herbert and Harley Haning Reston Mr and Mrs Stratton I Wines Albany Mrs Hattie Brown Washington DC Harold Ball of Manns Business College Columbus spent the weekend with his parents E F Ball. H H Combs sold his farm. Mrs Kate French is improving from influenza. The Ladies Union was entertained by F F Brown. Atkins spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs Dora r Gallipolis. Atkins visited Asa Jordan Downington over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selim D. Combs
Presbyterian Church
Alva Rawlings
Will Combs
F. F. Brown
Combe
Ak“Herbert
Harley Haning Reston
Stratton
I Wines
Albany
Hattie Brown
Washington, D. C
Harold Ball
Mann's Business College
Columbus
E. F. Ball
Atkins
Dorar
Gallipolis
Asa Jordon
Downington
Jolly Twelve Club Meets At Mrs Murphy Home
Miss Lulu Smith spends weekend with her mother at The Plains. The Jolly Twelve club met at Mrs John Murphy's home Thursday with luncheon and Valentine favors. Attendees included Alice Hawk Grace Murphy Lena Evans Love Ratierling Dorothy Webb Mabel Hawk Venus Evans Julia Matheny Stella Smith and Ethel Murphy. Mrs Elmer E Bartholy of Detroit returned home after visiting Mrs Henrick in Carbon Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Virginia
Henrick
BE. E. Barthey
Athens
Jess Frazee
Carbon Hill
Dick Evans
Carl Smith
Columbus
Clifford Hawk
Jer
Dave Murphy
Irene
G. W. Ross
Johnson
Lulu Smith
the Plains
Jolly Twelve Club
Valentine
Alice Hawk
Grace Murphy
Lena Evans
Love Ratierling
Dorothy Webb
Mabel Hawk
Venus Evans
Julia Matheny
Stella Smith
Ethel Murphy
Elmer E. Bartholy
Detroit
Local social notes from Athens area gatherings
Lottridge Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Morris and family visited at the Davis home. Frank Caldwell dined with Robert Sharp. Earl White and Katheryn Boggs ill with measles. C. J. Ross stayed with L. T. Run nion. Joe Gage of Marietta visited Sharp. Mable Kapple from Athens stopped en route to Alfred. Mrs. L. H. Allen and Mrs. R. M. Allen called on Sharp. Esmond Brandeberry and L. T. Run nion attended Woodmen oyster supper at Alfred. Mrs. H. C. Swisher traveled to Pomeroy to see ill sister Ella Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Caldwell
Robert Sharp
Earl White
Katheryn Boggs
C. J. Ross
McConnelsville
L. T. Runnion
Joe Gage
Marietta
Mable Kapple
Athens
L. T. Runimi
Alfred
Local families visit over weekend in Bedford and area
Bedford households hosted relatives during a weekend visit. The Chaneys and Chaney children stayed with John Chaney’s family, while Mulligans visited Charles Hines. Virgil Blackwood and daughter Eileen, Dale Whaley and daughter, and Guy Lee with Maurita joined Charles Hines and family Sunday turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymon Chaney
Albert Chaney
Springid
John Chaney
Thomas. Mulligan
Amanda
Charles Hines
Virgil, Blackwood
Eileen
John Douglas
Dale Whaley
W. L
Pleasant Valley Social News Notes and Local Visits
Pleasant Valley residents share visits with neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins The Plains at the Wood home and Ella Wood with Beatrice and Bonnie Jean Matthews. Merril Chase of Albany High School spent time with Charles Chase family. A daughter was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs Eugene Stanley. Beatrice and Bonnie Jean visited Kate Wood while Kearney Tyler with Blosser oil Co. stayed with H H Brooks family. Local interest grows as residents maintain roads to a new pike on Hooper hill the first winter automobiles reach the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hutchins
the Plains
Pearl Wood
Eugene Stanley
Merril Chase
Albany High School
Charles Chase
Ella Wood
Beatrice
Bonnie Jean Matthews
Kate Wood
Kearney Tyler
Blosser Oil Company
H. H. Brooks
Hooper Hill
Coolville Local News Highlights and Family Events
Coolville notes show births at Dana and Galbreath families and several visits from relatives. Guy Secoy received a life teaching certificate from the state board. Local residents attend church events, funerals, and illnesses update, with visits to Parkersburg and Athens.
The Plains News Items Highlights Local Social and Sports
The Plains residents visit relatives in Columbus Willoughby and Athens. The Plains basketball team loses to Stockport 29 19 while players and coach attend events. Quince Anderson sustains a broken arm in a fall at work. Valentine parties planned at The Plains School with events for junior and senior classes.
Hamden News Notes On Local Visitors And Illness
Hamden residents report visitors from Ironton Wellston Columbus and Pomeroy. Billie Koster guest of Rev and Mrs Koster for three weeks. Mildred McCoppin and Mildred Thomas visited relatives between semesters. Sue Cross came from Columbus to see a ill brother. Families of Beckley Segale Rife Brechtel and Philips share local visits. Vern Prose discharged from Holtzer hospital to home. Robert Calvin ill at his Columbus home for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Koster
Ironton
Koster
Mildred McCoppin
Ohio University
C. W. MecCoppin
Mildred Thomas
Harry McClain
Wellston
Sue Cross
Columbus
Pms
Sue
Frank Beckley
Alice
Mr. Beckley
Aldred Beckley
Wilkesville
Vern Prose
Holtzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Baltimore & Ohio timetable shows train No 22 changes
A March 4 1928 proposed Baltimore and Ohio timetable lists eastbound train No 22 from St Louis to New York arriving at 11 60 p m instead of 1 58 a m. Train No 30 from St Louis to New York is moved to about 2 a m and will carry mail and express cars instead of No 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
St. Louis
New York
United States Mail
Eighth Birthday Party Held for Ovid Ray at Wellston Theater
Ovid Sheb Ray, son of Mr and Mrs Ray, was honored at a theater party at the Virginia theater in Wellston on Saturday evening for his eighth birthday. Guests included Henry Sprague Carl Sprague Wilbur Kibbey Francis Robinett Charles Martin Dill Charles Roach Sanford Morris Paul Ray Kermit Rice Charles Prose and Russell Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Sheb Ray
Ray
Virginia ‘Theater
Wellston
Henry Sprague
Carl Sprague
Wilbur Kibbey
Francis Robinett
Charles Martindill
Charles Roach
Sanford Morris
Paul Ray
Kermit Rice
Charles Prose
Russell Bethel
Rio Grande College President to Speak at Hamden Class of 1928
J T Houf president of Rio Grande college accepts an invitation from Hamden high school senior committee to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Houf
Rio Grande College
Hamden High School
Local Social Notes And Visits Across Town
Storys Run Mrs W C Reed visited Mr and Mrs Peter Brechte and Mrs Wes ley Ward last Wednesday. Roosevelt Saunders went to Marion Sunday to seek employment. Miss Mildred Rife who has been seriously ill is better. William Cundiff and son Robert of Chillicothe spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Elias Lynch. funeral Sunday of Mr Jacobs held at Old Rgger church. Miss Geraldine Brechtel spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs W C Reed. Mrs Guse Brechtel spent jest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Reed
Peter Brechte
Wesley Ward
Roosevelt Saunders
Marion
Mildred Rife
William Cundiff
Robert
Chillicothe
Elias Lynch
Jacobs
Old Rgger Church
Geraldine Brechtel
Guse Brechtel
Community notes and society events in Amesville area
Amesyville and nearby communities share visits and gatherings. Families from Columbus and Athens visit relatives. the Music and Study club hosts a February loyalty program with Italian music and art. Local church groups host classes and a revival, while the Community club plans a Monday meeting and officer elections. A Valentine masquerade at the Masonic hall is announced with a pot-luck supper. The Star oil wells near Joy face skepticism, but Dale farm wells reportedly continue pumping. Basketball practice and a supper fundraiser are planned at Beasley storeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Linncott
Columbus
T. E. Clark
Robert
Richard
Clyde Gibson
Athens
F. L. Thomas
Mary Shoop
Lucile Linscott
Metta Glazier
William Tell
Rosini
Elinor Gifford
Vinnie Howard
Lucila
Aidi Donizetti
Verdi
Madame Butterfly
Puccini
Effie Glazier
Raphael Michael Angelo
Leonardo da Vives
Madonna
Hazel Harris
Science Hall
Federal Valley Church
Masonic
Eastern Star
Terra Haute
Ind
America
Dale Farm
Joy
Beasley
Gamca
Peach Ridge Social Notes and Illness Notices
Ill residents Irene Noland Beatrice White Mary Miller and Mildred Johnson listed as ill. William South’s family hosted a party Sunday. Raymond Spaulding visited brother Fred Spaulding in Columbus. William Russell from Frankfort Illinois visits John Johnson. Mrs Edward Noland visited ill son Ray Noland. Frank White traveled to Cincinnati for a business trip last week. Fred Spaulding and Columbus family spent weekend with his parents. Margert Robert and Roland Willie former Peach Ridge pupils now at Sugar Creek school. Mrs Lily White attended her brother in law Francis White’s funeral at Concord last week. Others attending included Mr and Mrs Spaulding Mr and Mrs Frank White and family and Mr Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Noland
Beatrice White
Mary Miller
Mildred Johnson
William South
Raymond Spaulding
Fred Spaulding
Columbus
William Russell
Frankfort
John Johnson
Edward Noland
Ray Noland
Frank White
Cincinnati
Margert
Robert
Roland Willie
Peach Ridge
Sugar Creek
Lily White
Francis White
Concord
Spaulding
Stephenson
Community Notes From Parkerstown and Nearby
Cutler Route 2 worker Tom Brandeberry visited his mother in Parkersburg. John Welch visits Belpre friends. Washington resident Peter Brandeberry visits his mother Mrs. Emily Brandeberry and others. Mt Liberty youths attend PTA at Centennial School February 2. next meeting at Center Point in March. Madge Greney recovering from measles. Mrs. O'Neal improving. Hazel Burke of Beebe visits Geneva Welch. Jesse and Geneva Welch visit Noah O'Neal. Mrs. Alex Greney ill. Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Martin Welch, and daughter spend evening with Letha Ladd and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brandeberry
Parkersburg
John Welch
Belpre
Peter Brandeberry
State of Washington
Emily Brandeberry
Lester Hatch
Thomas Brandeberry
Karl Brandeberry
Roy
Martin Welch
Mt. Liberty
Parent-Teacher Association
Centennial School
Center Point
Madge Greney
O'Neal
Hazel Burke
Beebe
Geneva Welch
Jesse
Noah O'Neal
Alex Greney
Bailey
Letha Ladd
Sudden Death of William Vore Shocks Angell Ridge
William Vore, a seven year Angell Ridge resident and longtime farmer, was found dead in his bed Friday morning after a period of ill health. Funeral attendees included family from Athens and Lancaster, with numerous locals from Angell Ridge attending the service at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vore
Vore
Toledo
C. F. Snow
Billy
Ernest
Lester Vore
Lancaster
Joseph Mulligan
Athens
Clarence
Florence Snow
J. W. Maxwell
Clara Henning
Ambrose Mulligan
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Frank
Khares Oxley
P. L. Fagan
Jessie Brown
Lucille
Frank Codner
Lilly Daily
Groveport
Mr. Codner
Jesse Brown
Gertrude Mulligan
Jesse Roush
New Religious Cult Forms in California With One Law
A nameless cult led by "Brother" Nelson grows in Southern California. Members join in large numbers and plan to discard all clothing after settling in, insisting the body should have full expression under their single guiding principle Do that which seems good to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nelson
California
Queer belief on origin in ancient Peruvians
The text notes a myth in ancient Peruvians that the sun descended to lay two eggs from which the first humans emerged. It presents this belief as one of the queer ideas about human origins.
Bishopville Socials and Family Visits Lead Weekend News
Bishopville residents hosted and visited kin from Columbus Athens Glouster and Millertown. Albert Weymer and family moved here from Chauncey to live with I L Falls. Attendants, illnesses, and local serenades marked the weekend. Mrs Hoon attended her aunt Margarette Clark's funeral near Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hoon
Clara Gottschalk
Columbus
W. H. Hoon
Fred Kittle
Lillian
Frederick
Athens
I. L. Falls
Margarette Clark
Centenary Church
Cutler
Dorothy
Donna
Mary Wells
Esther Fleet Robinson Weds Wendell Holmes in California
Mrs. Amanda Wells reports the marriage of Esther Fleet to Wendell Holmes Robinson on January 19 1928 in La Jolla California. Mr. Robinson is son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson formerly of Albany. At home after February 1 at 4753 Thirty sixth Street San Diego California. Albany teams win basketball honors with boys 28 Hollister 22 and girls 26 19. Local social notes include Harold Johnson visiting and relatives in Athens Fisher Snowville and Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Amanda Wells
California
George Fleet
Esther
Wendell Holmes Robinson
la Jolla
Thirty-sixth Street
San Diego
Robinson
Henry Robinson
Hollister
Miss Florence Booth Visits Albany Friends
Miss Florence Booth of Canfield, a former Canfield high school teacher, visited Albany on Saturday and is currently engaged in home extension work for Ohio State University in Mahoning County. She attended events with local friends and colleagues during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Booth
Canfield
Friends
Albany
Ohio State University
Mahoning County
C. D. Dailey
Jeffersonville
Fayette County
William Horney
Daughters of American Revolution
Department of Historic Sites and Revolutionary Graves
L. H. Soliday
Tusane Parsons
Thurston
Martha Blackwood
Nellie Nelson
Hebbardsville
Willam Stanley, Jr
Wednesday Club Meets at Mrs Lasch Home on Pomeroy
Mrs E H Lasch hosted the Wednesday club on Pomeroy street. With president absent, vice president Nora Whaley led the meeting. Seven refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lasch
Pomeroy Street
Nora Whaley
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Eliza ‘Frazee
Farrel Thomas and
Glouster
Mra
Harry Frazee
Charles Hillyer
Oscar Hillyer
Bari Simons
John
Violet Huffman
Carl Littlejohn
Robert Peacock
Belford
Pontiac
Joe Meade
E. A. Person
Paul
James Russell
Stewart
Ralph Hamer
Hamer
William Winefordner
Alice Anders
Mike
Clarence Stiffofe
Art! Bufle
Mrs. Dennis
Parent Babbs
Harrisonville
Lottridge
Bedford
Pleasant Valley
Coolville
Guy Secoy
Troy Township
Goose Run
Secoy
State Board of School Examiners
Ohio
A.C. Mills
Arthur Mills
D. G. Chase
L. M. Walden
D. M. Green
Dale Reed
Frank Reed
Garrett Reed
Camden-Clark Hospital
Reed
Wyatt Minear
Tilton
Archie Dunfee
W. O. Stout
Rexel Boggs
Carthage
Dana T. Burns
Baldwin- Wallace College
Berea
Carson Boggs
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Ross Daugherty
Lacy Mae
A. C. Davis
Harold McBride
W. G. Polster
George
Hamilton
Polster
Rock Street
Pilchard
Anti-Saloon League
Adolphus Frame
J. F. Wigal
the Plains News
Jeff Harrison
Judy Gabriel Walton
Hershel Darnell
Sam Darnell
Bernie Yerkey
Minnie Burdette
Craigsville
W. Va
Frank Smith
Oklahoma
Joe Gulley
Thomas Featherston
Eldon Hawk
Plains
Stockport
Paul Tipton
George Thorn
Willoughby R. D
Lloyd Thorn
Carl Michaels
Sallie Johnson
Billy Thorn
Quince Anderson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Happy McDonald
Salem
Francis Sherwood
Mae Boyles
John Parfitt
Sam Gabriel, Jr
Tom Davis
Evan Oat
Oakill
Plains Independent
Marshfield Independents
Charlies Harrison
Dave Aleshire
Clarence Rutter
Rutter
James Stanley
Plains School
Hamden
Robert Calvin
Carl Calvin
F. C. Segale
Loveland
W. W. Wires
John Brechtel
O. H. Frecker
Virgil Rife
Jake Brechtel
Will Philips
Cecil Lane
Amesyville
Mrs. Luther Smith
Vera
Mary Jane
Mrs. T. O. Day
Charles Fox
Dean Farm
Charles
M. E. Sunday School
I. E. Bennett
Frank Ellis
F. L
Thomas
Mary Weller
G. F. Timberlake
A. A. Boileau
Elizabeth
Susie Oxley
Uae
Lane Z. Woods
Box JS
Bishopville
Thelma
Bernadine Jones
Dan Clay
Verne Phillips
Dean Pedicord
Harold
Gerald
Wahneta
Miles Easler
Vern Palmer
Millertown
J. W. Palmer
Hattie Hoon
Elliotts
John Clark
Herschel Fouts
Roy Mullens
Erfin Smith
Falls’ Store
Albert Embrey
Baby of
Harold Johnson
William Whale
James Whaley
Maurice Hunter
Lewis Mossington
Fisher
William Stanley
Maggie Green
May Stanley
Snowville
John FP. Cole
Mr. Coe
P. G. Coe
F. H. Eccles
C. L. Jones
Roland
Portsmouth
H. H. Eccles
Jones
Green
Mable Murphy
C. L. Murphy
Peumonia
Persts
Louise Loutha
Charleston, Ll
Lydia E
Charleston
Illinois
Lydia E 'Pink
Nerv
Pee Ir
Alice Lotthan
Lotia EL. Pinkham
Camden
New Jersey
Vr McKim, Barape
Lydia E.pinkhams
Vegetable Compound
Pinkham Medicine CO
Lynn, Mass
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