Society and Local News Highlights and Events
Engaging social notices from Washington Street and area include a bridge party hosted by Miss Littlepage for Frances Foster and guests from Pi Phi sorority. Officers of the Woman's Relief Corps were installed with Mrs Mary Fryburger officiating. Also noted are a Christian church meeting, Grace Lawrence resuming art teaching in Warren, and the Chubbs returning from California after lectures.
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Frances Ayd Foster
Issa
Foster
Bernard Rocke
Leston
W. Va
Jocke
Ohio Unversity F
Phi elta _ fraternity
Woman's Relief Corps
Mary Fryburger
Lucy Burchfield
Effie Graham
Anna Heaton
Th Hooper
Lula
Bertha Bobo
Minnie Townsend
Emma Cochran
Benard
Boring
Fie Martin
B Hanning
Mm Slaughter
Eliza Berder
Anna R
Zura Ipher
Earth
Cook
Watkins
Birthday Party for Mary Elizabeth Loeffler
Mr and Mrs John Loeffler hosted Mary Elizabeths eighth birthday at 16 May avenue with fifteen girls from two to four PM. Miss Jean Thompson and Mrs T R Bennett assisted. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served and candy baskets were favors. The guests included Dorothy Pu nceo Helen Gibson Helen yamertsfelder Mary Florence Hedges Phyllis Jordan Thelma Nor Fern Roland Kenge Ruston Beulah Townsend Dorothy Morrison Evelyn Morrison Royal Hixon Mary Jane Smith Virginia Masterton Pauline Magerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loeffler
Avenue
Mary Elizabeth
Jean Thompson
T. R. Bennett
Dorothy Dpunceo
Helen Gibson
Helen Yamertsfelder
Mary Florence Hedges
Phyllis Jordan
Thelma Nor
Fern Roland
Kenge Ruston
Beulah Townsend
Orothy Morrison
Evelyn Morrison
Royal Hixon
Mary Jane Smith
Virginia Masterton
Pauline Magerton
Bridge Party Honors Winners at Grosvenor Street Home
Mrs Charles DeMolet Jr hosted a Saturday evening four table bridge party at her Grosvenor street home. Mrs W W Lee won top score with Mrs Herb J Parker taking second. Also noted Mrs Tom Johnson departed for Columbus for a Tuesday operation at McKinley hospital with her sister Mrs R C West.
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Charles DeMolet, Jr
Grosvenor Street
Tom Johnson
Columbus
McKinley Hospital
R. C. West
Har vard B B R researcher visits multiple cities
Mr. Darrell Moore of the Harvard Bureau of Business Research spent over Sunday night with his parents at 29 North College Street. He left today to continue field work on a new study measuring the cost of doing business among automotive equipment and wholesalers. The trip includes Chicago Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Denver St Louis Memphis Cleveland Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Moore
Harvard Bureau of Business Research
C. O. Moore
North College Street
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
St. Louis
Memphis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Queen Esther Circle Meeting This Evening
The Queen Esther Circle will meet this evening at 6:30 with Miss Fannie Davidson at 152 Nov Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Fannie Davidson
Congress Street
Bryan couple returns from Chicago Christmas visit
Pr and Mrs E B Bryan arrived home Saturday after spending Christmas in Chicago at the home of their daughter Mrs J G Belcher. Mrs Bryan remained while Dr Bryan went to Portland Oregon to address a meeting of the late Teachers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Chubb
California
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
E. B. Bryan
Chicago
J. G. Belcher
W C T U to Meet Tuesday Afternoon at 2
The W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. E. C. Berry at 92 North Congress Street.
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Tuesay
E. C. Berry
North Congress Street
Miss Elizabeth Hackman Called by Death in Gallipolis
Miss Elizabeth Hackman of Gallipolis attends the death of her uncle Robert S. Arscott who passed away early this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. H. Porter at 67 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hackman
Gallipolis
Robert S. Arscott
C. H. Porter
West Washington Street
Mrs Janet Beth Visits Millikan Family in Delaware
Mrs Janet Beth of Delaware visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C C Millikan at 24 North High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Beth
Delaware
Mrs
C. C. Millikan
North High Street
Biddison Family Ends Visit and Heads Home to Williamson
Mr and Mrs C L Biddison and their son Jack depart after visiting Parker Carpenter and other relatives for the holidays, heading back to Williamson West Virginia.
Standard Bearers Meet Wednesday Evening
The Standard Bearers will meet Wednesday evening at 6 30 with Mrs. Joseph L Pickering at 10 South High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Pickering
South High Street
Visitation of McVay and Eccles Guests at University Terrace
Miss Bertha W McVay of Albany high school and Mrs Fannie Eccles were Saturday visitors of Emma C McVay and her sister Mrs R A Jones at 6 University Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha W. McVay
Albany High School
Fannie Eccles
Emma C. McVay
R. A. Jones
Unieraity Terrace
Stella Dewees Returns Home After Dayton Visit
Miss Stella Dewees returns home after a week with relatives in Dayton and with her sister Mrs. William Erler of Columbus.
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Stella Dewees
Dayton
William Erler
Columbus
Miss Gladys Jones Hosts Lillie Class at 12 Race Street
Miss Gladys Jones of 12 Race Street will act as hostess to the Lillie class event. The gathering invites attendees to join the hosted occasion at the stated address.
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Gladys Jones
Race Street
Wolfe Family Heads South for Two Month Florida Stay
Mr and Mrs Ned J Wolfe and their children William and Alice left Sunday for Ft Lauderdale Florida for a two month visit. Mr and Mrs WE Pay the latter Mr Wolfe s mother are new at their winter home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned J. Wolfe
William
Alice
Columbus
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
W.E. Pay
Mr. Wolfe
Morrison returns to Howard Hall after holidays trip
Mrs. FE B Morrison arrives back at Howard hall from holidays in Columbus and other points. Her son Mr. Joe Morrison a bank examiner accompanied her during the vacation period.
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FE. B. Morrison
Howard Hall
Columbus
Joe Morrison
Bank Examiner
Business Visitor A C Russi in Cincinnati
A C Russi, a business visitor, is in Cincinnati visiting local firms and meeting with executives. The brief visit highlights ongoing economic ties and potential collaborations with Cincinnati companies.
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A. C. Russi
Cincinnati
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club Meets at Elmwood Place
At the home of Mrs. Roger J. Jones 45 Elmwood Place theAlpha Gamma Delta alumnae club will meet Tuesday evening at 6 30. Mr W BR Golden arrived home Saturday from a holiday visit with his son and daughter in law Captain and Mrs James Brown Golden of Fort Hoyle Md
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Roger J. Jones
Elmwood Place
Alpha Gamma Delta
W. BR. Golden
James Brown Golden
Fort Hoyle
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Meet at Mrs Stalder Home
The Pi Beta Phi alumnae club will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the evening at the home of Mrs Harry G Stalder 26 South College street with Mrs Stalder Miss Bertha Brown and Miss L Bertha Stickney as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Beta Phi
Harry G. Stalder
South College — Street
Mrs. Stalder
Bertha Brown
Mis L Bertha Stickney
Farley Withdrawn From Shipping Board Candidacy
Jan 7 news from Ingtton reports Edwart Farley of Chicago withdrawing his name for the chairmanship of the United States Shipping Board. The Senate Commerce Committee's rejection over geographic restrictions led to the withdrawal and reorganization discussions.
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Edwart
Farley
Chicago
Senate Commerce Committee
Proposes Cancellation of Teapot Dome Leases
Senator Caraway of Arkansas sponsors separate resolutions in Congress calling for outright cancellation of naval oil field leases at Teapot Dome Wyoming and in California held by Mammoth Oil Co and Pan American Petroleum Co as urged by the Navy Department.
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Washington
Naval Oil
Teapot Dome
Woo
California
Mammoth Oil Co
Pan-American Petroleum
Navy Department
Congress
Caraway
Arkansas
Soviet Deputé Starts Washington Recognition Debate
The Senate opened a heated discussion on American recognition of Soviet Russia as the question dominated the chamber. The debate began amid sharp partisan rhetoric and differing interpretations of foreign policy priorities in the early days of 1920.
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Washington
Russia
Senate
Local residents and visitors share New Year week events
Carpenter J I McCann of Columbus visited his daughter Mrs A B Rupe. Dale Staushbury and wife went to Baltimore for Blaine Kitzmiller's little son's funeral. Glenn Cline visited sister Mrs Warnie Nelson at Albany. M Sisson and wife spent New Year's with Albany relatives. FE Forrest Townsend and Woodyard visited Pomeroy. Heldera Harman teaching in Fremont spent holidays with W E Harman. Howard Dennison of Salem Centre visited Walter Jordan. Fontelie Caster of Athens spent weekend with grandparents W E Wood. Jesse Sisson bought a work horse from Howard Stout. Alva Rupe bought a horse from San Marcum. Ernest Frisby moved to Mrs L M Whitlatest farm. Edna Bratton spent weekend with aunt Mrs William Chaney. Mary FE Steward of Albany visited son I I Steward here.
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J. I. McCann
Columbus
A. B. Rupe
Dale Staushbury
Baltimore
Blaine Kitzmiller
Glenn Cline
Warnie Nelson
Albany
ID. M. Sisson
Co. FE. Forrest
W.j.townsend
B. Woodyard
Howard Stout
Alva Rupe
San Marcum
Ernest Frisby
L. M. Whitlatest
Edna Bratton
William Chaney
Mary FE. Steward
If. I. Steward
Indictment of Forbes Bureau Presented to Senate Panel
A sting ing indictment of the conduct of the United States veterans' bureau under Colonel Charles R. Forbes has been completed by Brigadier General John F. O' Ryan for presentation to a special senate committee investigating charges of extravagance and mal-administration in the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Charles R. Forbes
John F. O’ Ryan
Senate
Death toll climbs in South as cold wave widens
Ga January 7 Fatalities from a three day cold spell rose across the South with seven teen deaths reported by International News Service this afternoon and expected to rise further before night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta. Ga
Southland
Grand Jury Convenes in Athens County for January Session
The Athens County Grand Jury met Monday to review cases in a full day of investigation. Jurors will continue preliminary work Tuesday with no true bill reports expected before Tuesday afternoon.
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Athens County Grand Jury
Mose
Fatal blaze kills 85 year old Mrs Hamlyn near Monineetown
A fire that consumed the home near Monineetown, a Toledo suburb, left 85 year old Mrs Anna Hamlyn dead. Neighbors found the charred body amid the ashes early today, authorities said.
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Toledo
Anna Hamlyn
Monineetown
Huntington to Host Seventh International First Aid Contest
Secretary of the Interior designated Huntington West Virginia as the site for the seventh international first aid and miner rescue contest this September the exact date to be announced later.
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Washington
Huntingtton
W. Va
Secertary of
Anscott Robert Stantiford Arscott Dies at 81 in Athens
Robert Stantiford Arscott died at home of his daughter Mrs. C. H. Porter in Athens at 81. He sailed around the world, helped build Athens structures, was born in Rueck fastieich England October 14 1842 and married Julia R. Stedman in 1869. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Porters’ home, burial in West Union cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Porter Mrs. Pickering and Mrs. Edmundson and three grandchildren.
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Robert Stantiford Arscott
C. H. Porter
West Washington Street
H. Porter
West Union Street Ceemetery
Mr. Arseoit
Rueckfastieich
England
United States
Athens
Cleveland
Athens Staite Hospital
Court House
City Hall
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Julia R. Stedman
Carl H. Porter
Charles C. Pickering
J. Clyde Edmundson
Isaac Rickey Dies at Home After Pneumonia Illness
Isaac Rickey of Albany died Sunday evening at 8 o clock at his home two miles north. Pneumonia caused death though rheumatism had troubled him for 25 years. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 12:30 at the home with burial in Hebbardsville cemetery. He is survived by his widow a son Edward Rickey two daughters Mrs FE McVay of Lee township and Mrs Elmer Steward of Athens.
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Albany
Isaac Rickey
This Place
Hebbardsville
Edward Rickey
Lee Township
McVay
Elmer Steward
Athens
Death of Three Year Old Paul Cone at Home
Paul Henry Cone aged three, son of Mr Henry Cone of 77 North Lancaster Street, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the family home from scarlet fever and complications. Funeral party leaves the residence at eleven o'clock Tuesday for West Union Street Cemetery. Mrs Cone died December 2 of diphtheria. Surviving are Mr Cone and a daughter Thelma and a ten months old son Carol Edwin.
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Paul Henry Cone
Henry Cone
North
Lancaster Street
West Union Street
Eye Wash Remedy Promises Relief for Strained Eyes
Advert says Lavoptik eye wash blends camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients to ease weak sore or strained eyes. One small bottle claimed to help any eye cast. Aluminum eye cup offered free by Gibson's Pharmacy.
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Gibson's Pharmacy
Hearing Opens on Disbarment of Attorney Lemuel D. I. in Columbus
A joint Franklin County Common Pleas Court session began hearing an application to disbar attorney Lemuel D. I. from Columbus. He is noted as a former anti saloon league teacher and active in local religious and civic work.
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Columbus
Lemuel D. I.j
Ohio
Anti Saloon League
Franklin County Common Pleas Juders
Tragedy at Columbus Christmas celebration claims two children
During a Russian Christmas gathering in Columbus Ohio Mr and Mrs Joseph Jorchak suffered a fatal loss when their one year old son died and their two year old brother sustained critical burns.
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Columbus
Tracedy
Joseph Jorchak
Silk fashions spotted in Palm Beach collections
Figured silks in shades of orchid rose are shown in Palm Beach collections highlighting refined fabrics and color tones for the season.
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Palm Beach
Prisoner Elmer Johnson Brown Dies in Jail
Elmer Johnson Brown known as Shotgun, an entered prisoner from Glouster, died early Sunday in Athens county jail after a brief illness. He collapsed at 4:30 a.m. and Sheriff McKinty found him already dead. A prior heart-pain episode and suspected heart trouble were noted. Coroner L. W. Sanders conducted a post mortem. Brown leaves a wife and two children.
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Elmer Johnson Brown
Glouster
Athens County
Brown
Sheriff McKintey
L. W. Sanders
Prown
Health officials urge precautions against childhood diseases
City Health Commissioner J J Westrick urges parents in Defiance to withhold children as steps are taken to check spread of scarlet fever diphtheria chickenpox and whooping cough. Dr Westrick says the illnesses are mild in form.
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J. J. Westrick
Dr. Westrick
Hamiltons mark 50 years together in Cadiz
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hamilton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Cadiz Ohio Their family includes son Craig Hamilton and other relatives as part of the observance reflecting a long marriage milestone.
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Cadiz
Joseph Hamilton
Craig Hamilton
Carter defies tomb curse theories at Tutankhamun dig
Egypt January 7 Carter in charge of Tutankhamun tomb exploration ridicules the idea that his headaches stem from the tomb curse. He resumes work amid tensions with the Egyptian government while shrine fragments are sent for chemical preservation. He cites press intrusion as a contributing factor to his strain.
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Lunor
Egypt
Howard Carter
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Valley of Kings
Carter
Lord Carnarvon
Moving picture shows aid Gates hospital crippled kids
In Elyria Ohio a donation from a philanthropic society funded moving pictures for invalids at Gates hospital for crippled children. The event stemmed from a dance held by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria, CO
Gates Hospital
New City Park in Akron Deeded by Firestone Firm
Twelve acres of ground in Akron were deeded to the city by Firestone Park Land Company to be used as a park and play grounds. The deed restricts use of the ground to recreational purposes.
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Akron
Firestone Park Land Company
Popular Suit Styles for Growing Boys Pattern
A practical boys suit pattern offers tweed cheviot serge khaki and linen materials. Ample pockets suit active youngsters and the pattern comes in four sizes 19 32 and 14 years. A 1% year six requires 4% yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Revival at Circle Hill School House Begins
Revival meetings start Monday evening January 7 at 7 o clock in Circle Hill school house led by Rev. J Freya of Athens Sunday school missionary and Rev. W V Harter of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Hill School
J. Freya
Athens
W. V. Harter
Chauney
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P. B. Lawrence
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Br. I. A. Zettel
St. Paul
Forbes
SOUTH
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Ilmer Brown
A. D. McPherson
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W. Unton ST
Luster
Richards
Seth Hart
New City Park
Messenger
Bellaire
Cloverdale Dairy Company
Wheeling
Ttome Dairy Company
the King Pharmacy
Circle
Riscus
Scotts SS
Lash
Ooitno
Lieng
Rent
Walker Rental Library
Walker's Book Store
Shellmak
Pickering
Senator Copeland
Hess
Orn
Athens County Savings
Lostro
P. Im
Athens National Bank
Athens, Ohio
Federal Reserve System
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