Graveyard inscriptions read like a lost town history
Fragmentary notes describe an old graveyard with eroded headstones from early settlers. Names include Six, Tucker, Skivers, Thomson and Wm. Searles Jr. mentions of a Co. 1 63rd Ohio Infantry veteran burial and local mine activity. Community events and visits are noted alongside family and church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cullison
Wm. Six
Elizabeth
Thurza Tucker
Wm. Tucker
John W. Tucker
Melvina Skivers
Arvilla
Levi Skivers
Samuel
Archie Thomson
Co. 1
63Rd Ohio Infantry
William Edward
William Searles
Violet Plant
Corning
Mr. Searles
Kimberly
Jackie Lauderback
George Walton
Isabelle Walton
Clara Johnson
Londonderry
Doc’ Dennis
Arretta Bartlett
Alma Délong
New Floodwood
Evelyn Hook
Coate Pickett
Lou Donaldson
Lloyd Chutes
Nelsonville
Vern Tyo and Son
Andrew Adams
Frank
Doc
Oak Grove
Elizabeth Dennis
Circleville
Ivan Dolman
Robbert Kennedy
Park Glenn
Mary Belle
Howard Figley
Fisher Station
Oney Russel
Roy Arabelle
Sam Covert
Deanville
Bert Hanning
Homer Mourne
Baby
Barnhart
Shade PTA hears Mort Plan talk at January meeting
The Shade Parent Teacher Association met January 17 in the auditorium. Dr A B Sias of Ohio University spoke on the Mort Plan for financing schools, drawing an attentive audience and prompting an open discussion. A picture prize was awarded to the room with most parents present, with a three room tie resolved for sequence. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shade Parent-Teacher Association
A. B. Sias
Ohio University
Athens
D. C. Chappel
Fern Sargent
Helen Ashworth
Orville Martin
Joe King
J. Smith
Lew Woode
Fred Bieh
Ralph Palmer
Marietta
Clara Rogers
Willie Weatherby
Revival Service To Open at Jacksonville U. B. Church Monday
Revival meetings begin at the U. B. Church in Jacksonville Monday night January 23 at 7 p m. The pastor E R Robinette leads services with daughter Lillian in charge of music and local church talent featured each night. Local readers include Mrs Chris Mueller and relatives visiting from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
U. B
E. R. Robinette
Lillian
Chris Muerer
Fern
Chester
Columbus
John Baird
Muerer
Greens Run
Everette Spragin
Congo
Nicholas Heiser
Grace Watkins
Parkersburg
Damon Watkins
Donna Faye Seckinger
Margaret Cronin
Hoy J. Seckinger
Eloise Davis
Harry Vernon, Glouster
Turkey supper planned by Albany church group
Albany Ladies of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will serve a turkey supper Friday evening January 27 at 4 30 at the church. The Ladies Aid Society of the M B Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church with Mrs Edith Baughman and others hosting and J E Cline leading a program. The Wednesday Club met at Mrs Eldon Dailey s country home with nine members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
M. B. Church
Edith Baughman
Bertha Camy
Bertha Rickey
J. E. Cline
Eldon Dailey
L. F. Miller
G. P. Pearman
Beth
D. Dailey
Plains Visitors Rally Around Ill Mrs McFarland
The Plains family from Willoughby travels to assist Mrs McFarland on her illness. They plan to stay about ten days or more if needed, as relatives and friends send best wishes. Receives post card shower and flowers from lodges and friends during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Michael
Willoughby
McFarland
E. Hawk
Lecta Wheaton
W. Bechtold
Ella Edgar
Athens
Fletch Hawk
Joe Hutchins
Harry Patton
Nelsonville
Sth Robinson
Logan
Nellie Thoening
New Castle
Wyo
N. Cox
Emaline Matheney
Nora Graves
Lawrence Hysell
Columbus
Murray City Man Injured in Sissons Mine Incident
Murray City resident Carl Snyder sustained multiple injuries at Sissons Mine in New Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, including three broken fingers and a severely damaged thumb, with other injuries reported after surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Snyder
New Pittsburgh
J. A. Ayers
Columbus
Harry Mollenkamp
Thelma Jaynes
Margaret Popoczy
Don Solon
Pomeroy
Ruth Penn
James Penn
Howard Miller
Cleveland
Edna Dyson
EB. A. Person
Lace Ayers
C. A. Chatfield
Anno Chatfield
McArthur
Wes Hammond
John Shelton
Lawrence McClelland
Glouster
Paul Potts
Laurelville
Potts
George Potts
Joanna Mudrie
Local Notes From Guysville And Surrounding Areas
Residents attend Stewart High School tests and basketball game with The Plains High School. Regular services at M E Church Sunday night at 7 30 led by Rev W H Reitz. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Lloyd. Obituary notes Curtis Wilson of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R, Stallsmith
Bernard Catholic Church
Morris
Julia Sedlock
Leslie Sedlock
Miss Mary
Andrew Dempt
Richard Curtis
Anthony Ta- Elizabeth Morris
Roberts
Amelia Loretta Flowers
Fred Quinn
Walter Sedlock
Charles Trunko
John Boseman
Richard Family
N. Z
Sewing Club
John Nelson
F. A. Cady
Ferguson
Arthur Exenkemper
Robert Frank Starbuck
Jam
Albert Schiin
Spurier
Columbus
Guysville
Stewart
Bessie Buck
Coolville
B. G. Campbell
Athens
A. A. Campbell
the Plains High School
M. E. Church
W. H. Reitz
Herbert Buck
Bertha Bean
Branch Tresize
Jasper Hill
Hoy Rodehaver
Hazel Bosworth
Sone
Wayne
Roy
Arthur Buck
South Canaan Baptist Church
Stewart High School
Paul R. McLaughlin, Jr
Phil Devol
Noble Grands Club
Black Diamond
Rebekah Lodge
Olle Loper
Social News From Coolville and Nearby Towns
Coolville and Huntington visitors include Mr and Mrs Earl Person and Mr and Mrs Will Schreiber. Local club guests at Little Hocking and Success events. Mrs G E Carleton in ill health but improving. Open after eight weeks for Coolville Printery. multiple readers visiting Athens and Barnesville. local school substitutes for absent principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Person
Huntington
Oscar Findling
Will Schreiber
F. G. Bunion
Mame Hoobler
Dora Barth
Newbury Needle Club
Conway
Little Hocking
Ralph Chevalier
George Sanders
Success
A. Z. Penrose
Erma
Albert Burgess
Bartlett
G. E. Carleton
J. B. Meredith
Barnesville
Sistersville
Icy Osborn
Alex Root
E. M. Pierce
Dorothy
Athens
Claire Pierce
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Joint installation marks event in New Straitsville
644 Fellows and Rebekahs of New Straitsville held a joint installation at the hall with Logan installing officers presiding. Mr and Mrs Harry Snyder celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary Wednesday night January 11 at their home, with numerous gifts and supper served at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Rebekahs
Logan
Harry Snyder
School meeting notes set basketball dates and health updates
At a recent gathering attended by families including two young daughters, updates covered illness improvements of Mrs. Gore and Hazel Coakley. Perry Potts, the superintendent, noted the upcoming basketball tournament dates February 22 24 and 2. A following game is planned on McLainey’s floor January 27 with both girls and boys teams. Tests are conducted in the school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie
Betty Jane
Harley Kemper
Gore
Hazel Coakley
Perry Potts
McLainey
Former Torch District Resident Dies in Columbus Hospital
Isaac Wooster, formerly of Torch District, died Sunday night at St. Anthony Hospital in Columbus. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. R. L. Derrik of Coolville. his wife Charlotte Wilson Webster and others preceded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wooster
St. Anthony Hospital
Columbus
The
Baptist Church
R L. Derrick
Coolville
Charlotte Wilson Webster
Family Remembered in Funeral Rites and Local News
Obituary notes list two sons Harold and Clyde and three daughters Mrs. W. W. McGrew Glouster Mrs. C. C. Bean Athens and Lois of Colorado as survivors. Other items report relatives visiting in Smithfield and Pomona and a Rutland house fire affecting Floyd Dunfee. Torch school mid year exams and staff illness are also noted with local visits and substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Columbus
Clyde
Athens
W. W. McGrew
Glouster
C. C. Bean
Lois
Colorado
J. G. Kirkpatrick
Pomona
Cal
Lee Ice
Homer
Wanda
Hayson Wayne
Smithfield
W. Va
N. Q
I. Dunfee
Rutland
Floyd
H. S. Dye
Ruth
Torch School
Gladys Sheets
Thelma Goodwin
G. W. Dewees
Howard Dewees
Emma Smith
Jess
Lucy Coleman
Gertrude Drain
Belpre
R. D
Return of Boston Blackie at local school cinema
Harold Rainey presented the drama Return of Boston Blackie at the school Saturday night with Friday showing of Pals on the screen. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Carl Kincade and Torch area families. others traveled to Columbus to visit a hospitalized relative. Local society notes mention M E Ladies Aid gathering with Rev Derrick and Mrs Frank Clark as guests. birthday festivities hosted by Mrs Rex Anderson drew a large group of Coolville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Blackie
Harold Rainey
Westerm Ute
Torch
R. D
Dewees
A. B. Bean
Athens
Clifford Bean
Columbus
St. Anthony's Hospital
A. C. Watson
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Derrick
Coolville
Frank Clark
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York
G Club
Spence
Charles Long
Ralph Hardy
Janet
Bridge Club
Tague
Miss Margaret
Miss Mar
Jodg Clifford
Ada Goulding
Flowers
Mary Zeta
Mary Christine Perron
Hensler
Eileen Maxwell
Mary
Debney
A. Cady
Herold
Cady
Edward Ferguson
BE. G. Wilprise
Gertrude Price
Brown
Clarence Mn
Sam Frasure
T. Mn
E. G. Wilson
Edward Fer
Virginia Gray
Anns Mae Pettigrew
Churry
Miss Garnet
Miss Bellis
Robert Hatfield
Hocking
Jacksonville U. B. Church
Albany
Murray City
Mary Evans
Kate Starkey
Blanche
Rose
Columbus Hospital
Mr. and
Mrs
Carl Kincade As
Luckoffs, Inc
Ohio
Peding Lacott, Treas
P. D. Nichols
Messencer
Athens, Ohio
Mr. Nichols
Messenger
Lockoff
Luckoff
Athens Messenger
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