Grandpas Hold Annu Reunion Week of News Gathered
The annual New Year reunion of six grandsons of the kite era gathers in Columbus and Glouster with families visiting. Many locals including Mr J Morrison Allen and Mrs Lawrence Bennett of Columbus attend functions, church meetings, and social visits across Athens Logan and Cool. The report lists numerous names, travels, and church club activities tied to community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Bk. Allen
Glouster
Columbus
J. Clorrison Allen
Ori Carpenter
Athens
Fred Carpenter
Logan
George Allen
Iron- Son
William Allen
Linworth
Harold Allen
Gilendang Air
Russell Cronbie
Kenmore
Letter Golf Charm In A Daugil Mieth
Lesson explains letter golf where one letter changes at a time to form a chain of complete common words. It notes five strokes per change, gives examples like cows to hens and yesterday's solution sequence spire to point, and warns against slang or abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Athens Board of Education reorganizes for new year
No changes in the Athens Board of Education were made at a city meeting to reorganize for the new year. George B. Whipple was re elected president Prof J J Addicott was re elected clerk for two year terms and A R Whaley was elected vice president to succeed A R Roe who remains a member. Unfinished business was disposed of at a special meeting. The board reaffirmed paying all accounts. Next item mentions a whale to be pound in Glasgow as a relic of a stranded whalewhich washed ashore in Bernoch Firth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Board of Education
George BE. Whipple
J. J. Addicott T
A. RE. Whaley
Succeas
A. RE. “Roe
F Education
Glasgow
Bernoch Firth
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted For Vital Health
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe effective remedy for fatigue poor appetite bad breath and clogged bowels. It claims the tablets cleanse the system, improve elimination and restore rosy cheeks and youthful energy through a vegetable compound with olive oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Tilwaris
Clive Pablete
Road Building Surges in Athens County for 1927
Athens County commissioners held an all day session and re elected John EH Grosvenor as chair. They praised 1927 as a banner year for road building and pledged to make 1928 even better while passing sixty nine highway bills and five animal claims. Animal claims require sworn affidavits by two freeholders and notification within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Commissioners
John
EH. Grosvenor
M. P. Ohlinger
C. A. Daugherty
Commission
Grosvenor
Ohio survey alters grade crossing eliminations
Columbus Jan 4 A survey of grade crossings in Ohio has been altered by State Highway Director George F Schlesinger There are 78 crossings now deemed dangerous but the problem is to classify them for place and time on the elimination program He said railroads bear part of the elimination effort so the plan aims to divide those for elimination so no road will be overburdened
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
George F. Schlesinger
Derthick Baby Seeks Honor as First of 1228
A Derthick couple welcomed Virginia Mae Chancey just after midnight Saturday making her claim as the first baby born in 1228 in the Hocking Valley. Other new year births appeared in Logan and Athens with families named Bartholomew Rowland Stewart and Grown among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Mae
Alfred Chancey
Derthick
Trimble
Tmne
Virginia
Hocking Valley
Logan
Oscar, Jr
Oscar Bartholomew
East Front Street
Bernard Carr
Tegan
Tom Rowland
Samuel Stewart
Gish
John T
Athens
Schenck's Man Drake Pills Ad Promotes Clear Skin
An old advertisement urges readers to purify the body by using Schenck's Man drake Pills with vegetable ingredients. It claims a few days’ use will clear pimply and sallow skin, touting the product as a doctor's prescription and offering 25 cents per box with mailing address to Dr J H Schenck & Son in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Doetor
J. H. Schenck & Son
Bor
Philadelphia
Education Wasted on Diseased Bodies
A 1920s critique argues public school health policies fail to protect children. It cites first grade exams showing high rates of defective teeth diseased tonsils and other health issues. The piece urges stronger health education and nationwide public health measures to improve citizenry and future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Vanied
Rete Public School
Autho
The Law Dominates North Arington Office Scene
A fragment from a local page shows Thien Baker, a clerk, entering the adjoining office while the tax matter and telephone work unfold. The passage highlights a dominant female presence in the department, described with confident authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arington
S. Qolige
Thien Baker
Blanche to Wed Blanche Meta in 2824
A fragment reports Blanche and Blanche Meta planning a marriage, with an optimistic tone about their secret wedding. The text mentions Dos Angeles and a desire for privacy, suggesting expectations of a quiet ceremony as a baby star was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Amd Ceor
Man Shoots Self at Wife's Grave in Grief
Bug Adolphe Speiser knelt on his wife's grave and fired a bullet into his own brain. The tragic act occurred at the cemetery as a result of his grief and presumed despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphe Speiser
Iis
Instant relief nostrils open air passages with Ely’s Cream
A fragrant antiseptic healing cream is applied in the nostrils to penetrate inflamed nasal passages. Immediate relief from nasal congestion and stuffiness is claimed, with claims of easier breathing and relief from cold symptoms after use. The ad suggests getting the product from a druggist now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Bank resources show decline amid valley mood in 1927 report
A semi annual statement from Seen Savings Bank of Athens covers December 31, 1927. It lists assets including securities and bonds, building and furniture, land, and total resources. The report notes changes since 1963 and highlights increases in resources and deposits amid a general business depression in the Hocking Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Seen Savings Bank of
Athens
Ry Porkase
Ahernass
Bank Directors Set Annual Meeting Date
The annual meeting of the directors of the bank will be held January 11 at which time officers of the banks will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deverber St
Third Series Meetings of Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood
The third in the series of meetings by the Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian Church will be on Thursday January 12 with speaker Professor A S C Clark of Evanston AL. The annual Presbyterian student banquet at Ohio University will be Friday evening June 13 with Dr Clark as guest of honor and principal speaker. Dr Clare is secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Iran Education with headquarters in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian Church
Clark
Evanston, AL
Presbyterian
Ohio University
Clare
Presbyterian Board of Iran Education
Beadders
Chicago
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Ithe Luastsias Committee
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Hammondt
Howard Banks
Isaac Wallace
Barberton
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Fleury Frost
Mare
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Cleveland
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Derthick Baby
Drusser
Athens Furniture Exchange
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Paison
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Texthens National Bank
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