Athens City Council weighs remodeling costs and hiring mechanic
Athens Ohio council last night considered remodeling the city building versus constructing a new structure. A proposed city service mechanic would work year round at about 125 dollars monthly, while bids were opened for paving Lancaster and West State streets and the budget was trimmed by the county.
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Athens City Council
Athens
George C. Parks
Ohio University
Stewart
John Dow
Parks
Carl Beasley
County Budget Commission
Griff Evans
Lowry and Beasley
Hughes
County Commission
John Dowler
Lancaster Street
West State Street
Crossen
Holliday
Peter Walsh
Frank Lowry
Ralph Dalton
B. M. Coakley
Nelsonville
Coakley
Romine
Funeral held for Mary Davis at Taylor Ridge
Funeral services for Mary Davis 85 of Taylor were held Monday at Taylor Ridge Church with Rev G B Courtney officiating. The Chauncey trio sang hymns and the body was buried in Taylor Cemetery. Mrs Davis leaves six children two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. her husband preceded her in death years ago.
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Vicey
Mary Davis
Taylor
Taylor Ridge of Christ
G. B. Courtney
Chainp
Fee
Chauncey
Raeies Bradfield
Hazel Lange
Daisy Six
Moutiful Isie
Jesus
Taylor Cemetery
Davis
Chauncey District Pythian Sisters Meet in Athens
The Athens gathering of Pythian Sisters drew about 20 members from city and Pleasant View temple. Delegates included Mrs Bess Cunningham and numerous attendees such as Mrs Clara Wallace and Mrs Marguerite McGee plus many listed by name as part of the district conventionFriday event.
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City
Pythian Sisters
Athens
Bess Cunningham
Pleasant View Temple
Clara Wallace
Thelma Linscott
Marguerite McGee
Lillian Sweeney
Lena Cunningham
Ruth Smith
Elizabeth Collins
Myrta Jackson
Irene Wade
Martha Shafer
Bessie Wilson
Elsie Spears
Elizabeth, Harvey
Lucy Howard
Jessie Woods
Mattie Goodson
Viola Howard
John Dean
Plains Want Ads Notes Social Visits
The Plains residents list Sunday and Monday guests including Mr and Mrs Sam Waymer and Pauline of Beaumont with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Visitors also included Rev Guss Graham and Chauncey Potts at the Harry Moore home.
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Sam Waymer
Pauline
Beaumont
Arthur Burchfield
Harry Moore
Guss Graham
Chauncey
Clifford Potts
Jess Coon
Deanville
Elmer Coon
Ralph Patterson
Akron
George Gabriel, Jr
John Rittger
Logan
Athens Groups Deliver Milk to School Children
Chauncey January 17 milk is provided to school children by Athens Federated Clubs with Plains P T A assistance. Women from Athens Federated and the Plains association coordinate the effort guiding the milk delivery to students.
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Athens Federated Clubs
Plains P. T. A
Chauncey
Thea
Athens Federated
Pain “Teacher Association
Athens
Plains Association
Chauncey Dover High Teams Honored at Social
Chauncey Dover High School girls and boys basketball teams were hosted by Miss Margaret Johnston at her parents home in Chauncey. The gathering honored both squads and featured team members from Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Margaret Johnston
Burg Johnston
Naomi Bible Class Meeting Set at The Plains
The Naomi Bible class for young married women will hold its regular meeting at 7 p m on Wednesday evening. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs Augus ta Whitlatch at The Plains in the Sunday school of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church.
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Naomi
Chauncey
Plains Methodist Episcopal Church
Augusta Whitlatch
the Plains
Funeral attendance for Richardson in Nelsonville
Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr and James McHarg attended the funeral of Nobile Richardson in Nelsonville on Sunday.
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George Gabriel, Jr
James McHarg
Nelsonville
Nobile Richardson
Death ruled from excessive cigarette smoking
In Brentwood England a verdict found that Richard Martin aged 27 died as a result of prolonged cigarette smoking. The inquest concluded smoking was the primary cause of his death.
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Brentwood
Eng
Richard Martin
Telephone voices and the joy of pleasant speech
A columnist extols cheerful telephony and trained voices, praising lilting tones, natural laughter, and refined diction. The piece urges women to cultivate clear, melodic speech and notes the positive mood it spreads, calling it quiet missionary work.
Pleasant View temple Pythian Sisters event report
Chauncey January 17 reports on Pleasant View temple of Pythian Sisters. Details are incomplete with OCR truncation but indicate a local women’s fraternal gathering or ceremony in Chauncey.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe gentler substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets cleanse the blood bowels and liver and clear pimples within nights of use without sickness or pain.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Women urged to highlight individuality in dress says expert
Miss Badna M. Way of Ohio University advised a crowd at Ewing Auditorium to reveal their most unique qualities through clothing and adornment. She urged clean, simple lines, advised against overcomplicated patterns, and explained how vertical and center-focused lines can add height and dignity.
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Badna M. Way
Ohio University
Ewing Ha
Paris
Way
Reed
Ladicrons
Drink Water to Ease Kidney and Back Ailments
Advice urges hydration and Jad Salts to flush kidneys after rich meals. Readers are told to drink about four ounces of Rad Salts solution in water before breakfast to neutralize acids, relieve bladder irritation, and prevent back pain.
By the Way Man Tramps from Coolville to TupPers Plains
A Meigs county strolling piece follows a verso route on highway seven from Coolville to Tup Pers Plains. The author notes Bethel ridge views and stops at farms of Herb Stout and Isaac McEthing, recounting McEthing’s roots in Meigs County, his oil job in Pennsylvania, and a life of farming, homesickness, and a granddaughter teaching in Honolulu. The piece ends with Tom Galloway’s recovery from a broken leg and a quick view of C H Green’s flock, then a note on Bethel ridge church before reaching Tup Pers Plains, a bustling Meigs town with new houses and cheerful residents.
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Bethel Ridge
Herb Stout
Ohio
Isaac McEthing
Isaac
McEthing
Ireland
Jerusalem
Meigs County
Pennsylvania
Ruby Gladys Mercer
Tom Galloway
Tom
Ber
C. H. Green
Tuppers Plains
Zemo Dandruff Liquid Promises Clean Healthy Scalp
Dandruff prevention with Liquid Zemo promises a clean scalp and healing benefits. It soothes irritation and itching, penetrates to cleanse, and aims to keep the scalp healthy to prevent dandruff. Available at druggists for 35¢, 60¢, or $1.00.
Dr James Headache Powders Promise Quick Relief
An ad claims Dr James Headache Powders stop headaches in two minutes, with ordinary remedies taking longer. It states the powders are from the original prescription, tested by millions, and widely recommended in drug stores for headache and neuralgia at ten cents.
Musterole Ad Warns Against Flu and Cold
An old musterole advertisement promotes using Musterole at the first influenza or cold symptoms. It claims relief from congestion and quicker healing without blistering and notes a milder children’s version called Musterple for babies and small children.
Pretty and Practical Under Garment Pattern
This pattern offers Nainsook crepe de chine radium silk and washable satin options. It covers four sizes from Small bust 34 to 48 inches. Medium requires 1% to 2% yards of fabric plus 1 yard for straps and 2 yards for sash. Edging trim needs 32% yards for the large view. Pattern mailed on receipt of payment.
Love's Embers and the Red Bearded Giant
A family searches a woodland path for Junior and encounters a red bearded Transylvanian at a shack. Junior explains he wandered after Patsy, fearing punishment, and the mother plans a talk and a non corporal punishment consequence after lunch.
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Patsy
Attie
Junior
Katie
Lillian
Gavilla
Ventuse Gervicn
Bishop Henderson Accepts Role to Raise Million
Bishop Theodore S. Henderson of the Cincinnati area in the Methodist Episcopal Church has accepted a call to raise a million dollars. The announcement notes his leadership as a key figure in the campaign and outlines the goal and involved church groups.
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Delaware
U.R
Theodore S. Henderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Wesleyan fundraiser names associate directors
Bishop Henderson appoints Dr. John G. Benson and Rev. Karl P. Meister as associate directors for a church led campaign in Ohio to raise 1 million dollars for Ohio Wesleyan University. Officials announced the move today.
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Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
John G. Benson
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Karl P. Meister
Bishop Henderson
Chauffeur Harry Evans Inherits £50 000 Fortune
Known as the chauffeur who always smiles Harry Evans of Baschurch England inherits fifty thousand pounds from his late employer. The amount is reported as a generous legacy and makes him a notable local beneficiary.
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Baschurch
Eng
Chauffeur
Harry Evan
Worn-out Person Prone to Disease and Skin Ailments
Advice by Dr Roy S Copeland urges rest to avoid illness and explains eczema causes. It covers skin care, water quality, soaps, oatmeal alternatives, boracic paste, and hyposulfite de soda for itching. Includes reader Qs on flat feet canker sores and weight gain with diet and rest.
California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An old style health hint promotes California Fig Syrup as a vegetable remedy for children's bowel issues. The copy touts brightening effects on dull children and urges mothers to choose the genuine California product priced at sixty cents.
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California
Parents Try California Tig Syrup Two Weeks
A warning note urges trying a California Tig Syrup for two weeks on a child to observe altered appearance and behavior as a cautionary tale.
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California
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Lucille Jackson
Ruth Ogg
Sarah Thomas
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Evelyn Fonty
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Meigs
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Mike
Honolulu
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James
Jers & Tubes
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Adele Garrison
M. E. Churches
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M. D
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