Local News Sketch of Obituaries and Social Notes
Obituaries and social mentions from Rockbridge area note several deaths after long illnesses, with families including Shafer, Shaferer, and Foss, as well as relatives like Nora Carpenter and Hazel Barron. A club gathering featured Thelma Linscott and a trophy awarded to Mr. and Spitzer, with many names listed among attendees and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Linscott
And
Spitzer
and Masters
D. B Gt
Floyd
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Paraphrase
An old medical ad urges readers to try Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for run-down feelings and stomach trouble. It mentions a man named Chester E. Pennery who became thin and improved after taking the tonic, with a claim of the product’s strength and a price of $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Chester E. Pennery
Wright
de Merce
Chauncey Bible Class Elects New Officers
Chauncey high school Bible class at the Chauncey Church of Christ met Tuesday night in the church social room. Mrs. Christine Brown led devotions during a candle light service. Officers elected were President Erle Bridgewater Jr, Vice President Alice Johnson, Secretary Helen Keasey, and Treasurer Bess Baughman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School
Christine Brown
Dix Pickering
Frank Johnson
Helen Keasey
Paul Tippett
Ruth Seiber
Funeral held for Wes Burley at Floodwood
Wes Burley 39, employed at Chauncey Mine No. 25, died after being struck by a truck on the Chauncey Nelsonville Highway Saturday night. One of Floodwood’s largest funerals was held at the Floodwood Church with burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Survived by wife Ethel daughter Walvalene step father William Burge and three half sisters Avril Enid and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floodwood
Wes Burley
Chauncey Mine No. 25
Chauncey-Nelsonville
Nye
Burley
Ethel
Walvalene
William Burge
Avril
Enid
Helen
Twenty Mines Active in Chauncey District Report
Twenty mines in the Chauncey district are operating today the largest daily total in days Chauncey No 25 Poston No 6 and Hocking Mines are listed among active operations Also active are No 9 No 68 No 15 No 107 No 219 No 69 No 267 No 255 No 119 No 2 Ohio No 1 Coonville Black Diamond Salem Hollow Luhrig and Kimberly.
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Chauncey
Chauncey No
Poston No
Hocking
Ohio No. 1
Coonville
Black Diamond
Salem Hollow
Luhrig
Kimberly
Birth announced for Chauncey couple’s son Jack Randolph
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hamilton of Chauncey announce the birth of a son named Jack Randolph at their home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Courtney and John Hamilton of Chauncey and Mrs. H. M. Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Virgil Hamilton
Jack Randolph
Edward Courtney
John Hamilton
8. M. Byers
Kimberly
Pipe-Smoking Grandmas Fade From Athens District Scene
The piece traces the decline of women pipe smokers from the 1860s Civil War era to today noting that most grandmothers smoked pipes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries while modern women favor cigarettes. It cites Trimble Township as a rare surviving example and references Bonnie Parker as a notable exception.
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Trimble
Court Street
Bonnie Parker
Southwest
Finis
Redistricting and county consolidation proposals in Ohio politics
The Ohio legislature debates a redistricting bill by Rep. George J. Harter to add districts, with Summit County as a new district, and Sen. William Handley’s county consolidation plan to save about $7 million annually. The article lists proposed county groupings and notes votes needed at the next general election, along with other measures on taxation, farming, and county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
George J. Harter
Summit County
William Handley
Hamilton County
Rev Fowler Addresses Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
The Rev W H Fowler of the First Methodist Church Athens and Mrs Fowler were dinner guests of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Fowler said college men now show a serious work attitude, unlike two decades ago, attributing earlier carefree behavior to World War effects and noting current student outlook benefits for the future. Fowler is Alpha Sigma Phi member and Ohio Wesleyan graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fowler
First Methodist Church
Athens
Fowler
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Ohio Wesleyan
Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Davis in Glouster
News reports the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Davis of Glouster wife of the late Phillip Davis. She died in her Glouster home early today. Funeral services will be conducted in Glouster. arrangements have not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Davis
Glouster
Fred McCoy
T. B. Sidders
Athens
Samuel M Marquis Dies at New England
Samuel M Marquis age 88 died Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs Margaret Davis in New England. Funeral services will be held at New England Presbyterian Church Saturday at 10 30 conducted by Rev B H Pugh. He was born in Sharon Noble County and spent most of his life in New England as a railroad man and livestock dealer. He leaves one daughter and three sons George Marquis Glouster Edward Marquis Athens and Henry Marquis near Columbus. His wife and two daughters predeceased him.
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Samuel M. Marquis
Margaret Davis
New England
New England Presbyterian Church
B H. Pugh
Mr. Marquis
Sharon
Noble County
Davis
George Marquis
Glouster
Edward Marquis
Athens
Henry Marquis
Columbus
Hexed Baby Receives Chance To Recover In PA
In Williamsport Pennsylvania an eight month old boy named James Leroy Fritz was slashed on the forehead with a butcher knife during a pow wow ritual. Doctors at a local hospital reported the child given a chance to live while authorities renew their campaign against hex doctors and spells in the Pennsylvania Dutch country.
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James Leroy Fritz
Local Hospital Releases Announced
Mrs. M. T. McFarland and her son A bany were discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital yesterday while Jimmy Gibson of The Plains left the hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. McFarland
Abany
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jimmy Gibson
the Plains
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Caps Promote Kidney Health
An advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Caps flush waste from kidneys and soothe bladder irritation. It touts safe diuretic and stimulant effects for weak kidneys, notes symptoms like backaches and puffy eyes, and urges purchase from druggists as genuine Haarlem product.
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Haarlem
Holland
Adv
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Ee Pauncey District News
Er Shella Shafer
Shafer
Perens
Benjamin
Uncey
Rock
Rockbridge
Nus
Ie Foss
Nora Carpenter
Hattie Cline
Canal
David Later
Ore
Hazel Barron
Maude
Laura
Celia Run
Lub
Chauncey Bible Class
NRA
Judiciary Committee
William Borah
Idaho
William King
Utah
George McGill
Kansas
Washington
New Deal
Grandma
Rackort
PTTON
HAWK
Ress Prints
Serges & Chev
Spring
LY Tailored
Swagger
Land County
John F. Hunter
Lucas County
Bureau of Identification
Handley
Hamilton
Butler
Clermont
Warren
Clinton
Highland
Brown
Adams
Ross
Scioto
Pike
Law
Vinton
Gallia
Jackson
Morgan
Meigs
Guernsey
Belmont
Noble
Monroe
Licking
Fairfield
Perry
Muskingum
Henry H. Metcalf
Huey Long
House
Senate
al Kalb
Ottawa County
Frank Grubbs
Fayette County
Philip Wolfe
Rich
Fraternity
Williamsport, Pa
Athens Pharmacy
WN. Court St
KOTEX
Bayers
Tobacco Savings
Prince Albert
Granger Tobacco
Velvet Tobacco
UP F.C.B. Detroi
Universal Credit Co
Ford Finance Plan
FORD
Fred R. Beasley
Nelsonville
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