Murray City Social Notes Mixed with Local Visits
Frank Humphrey visits Mrs Belford Anders and family in Murray City while Mrs Howard Brooker calls on relatives in Nelsonville. Local residents attend church, hospital visits noted, and several brief appearances in nearby towns including Logan Columbus and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Humphrey
Greenville
Belford Anders
Howard Brooker
Nelsonville
Leah Fick
Charles
Maud Penn
George Short
KB. A. Person
Logan
Thomas Campbell
Chauncey
Bert Jonas
Buchtel
M. E
Yest
William Bradbury
Harry
Bradbury
Hugh Scott
Cherrington
Scott
William Polling
Local Social Visits Highlight Rural Neighborhood
Pratt's Fork Miss Audra Douglas and Grace Douglas hosted at Miles Cain home. Pearl Smith visited Roy Goldsberry and family Monday night. Mrs. Will Gilkey stayed with Grant Gilkey in Athens Saturday. F M King and daughter Myrle visited Milan Williams. Fred Smith spent week with S J Smith family. Mrs. Alice Zierafoos of Nebraska plans to join daughter Ruth teaching in Charleston West Virginia after weeks with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audra Douglas
Grace Douglas
Miles Cain
Pearl Smith
Roy Goldsberry
Will Gilkey
Grant Gilkey
Athens
F. M. King
Myrle
Milan Williams
Fred Smith
S. J. Smith
Alice Zierafoos
Nebraska
Ruth
Charleston
W. Va
Local Notices and Weather Report From Albany Region
Carpenters and guests visit relatives in Albany and Pomeroy over the weekend. Rain and high water disrupt rural mail routes. route two covered only about half its length for days. K A McCall reports 1926 at Southeastern Test Farm showing 47.11 inches of rainfall with August as the wettest month and 6.28 inches in a six day span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Steward
M. K. Steward
Albany
Emma Dre
Columbus
Dale
Fameily
D. M. Sisson
Sy Bolten
Lioyd
James Bolen
Eed Starkey
Pomeroy
Tro
Carpenty
Javuaty
Local Social Notes From Harrisonville Area
Harrisonville James Haning of Albany visited Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Carl Chase. Miss Pauline French of Athens visits grandmother Mrs. Imma Chage. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dana Welch Saturday morning. E. L. Jewell and Mrs. W. H. Dye are no better. Mrs. Mira Combs is at Columbus for medical treatment. Mrs. Dye is reported seriously ill and W. H. Dye confined to his room with a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Haning
Albany
Carl Chase
Pauline French
Athens
Imma Chage
W. H. Dye
Mira Combs
Columbus
Dana Welch
E. L. Jewell
Birthday party honors Rexford Willeke at church group home
The Loyal Self Starters from a Christian church hosted Rexford Willeke’s birthday party at P H Willeke’s home Friday. Guests enjoyed games and luncheon served by Misses Shea Willeke Marie Bulstron Freda Swarts and others. The report notes several attendees and relatives present at the gathering. Albert Kempton returned home after a business trip near Chillicothe. Mr. and Mrs. James Coy announce the birth of a son Brett Neal on January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
P. H. Willeke
Rexford
Shea Willeke
Marie P Bulstron
Freda Swarts
Elma Mackey
Elma Laney
Vernice Welling
EB. Welling
Vera Keypton
Emma Hanning
Lena Hanning
Irene Golding
Marie Bulstron
Phylis Willeke
Bill Bulstron
Henry Golding
Elmer
Raymond
Chester
Davis
Blaine Chalfant
Emil Laney
Vims Mackey
Taylor Mackey
Doras Vierbaugh
Beatrice Hixon
Ada Leake
Elizabeth Fierce
Orvil Smith
Harvey Willeke
Virgel Fierbaugh
Loranee Fierce
Marion Snyder
Westley
Mrs John C Gruel Elected Sheriff in Jefferson County
Mrs John C Gruel is elected sheriff of Jefferson County succeeding her husband in the office. The move marks a rare change in local law enforcement leadership with the widow stepping into the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gruel
Jefferson County
Wiscenwee
Local Social News From Hamden and Neighboring Towns
Mrs. Walter Ray of Kenton will visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkergon for a few days. Mrs. PD C Thomas visits her children in Columbus. Harry Anthony Ken returns to Toledo after visiting his parents here. he is off work due to a railroad injury. Mr. and Mrs. John T Ogier Sr host Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pilcher of McArthur for dinner. Miss Blanche Plobbing visits relatives in Wellston. Mrs. Charles Triplett returns home after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Herman in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Jolly host P Pelcock on his way to Gallipolis. Roy Ebbing and wife dine in Wellston. Mr. and Mrs. HC W Gatvin return from Columbus and McArthur after visits. Mrs. W H Robbing Jr plans a Columbus trip to see Nan Akin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ray
Kenton
John Wilkergon
PD. C. Thomas
Harry Bagley
George Murdoch
Misa Gladys Thomas
Columbus
Harry Anthony Ken
Toledo
Jake Anthony
Harry
Big Four Railroad
John T. Ogier
Leroy Pilcher
McArthur
Misa Blanche
Wellston
George
Herman
Columbia
Charles Triplett
W. &. Blan
Roy Ebbing
Mes
WB Gatvin
McArthte
WH. B. Robbing Jr
Nan Akin
Miss Jane Wilcox Dies at Home on Main Street
Miss Jane Wilcox aged 90 died at her Main Street home about 8:20 Monday morning after a decline in health. She broke her hip three weeks ago Thursday night when getting out of bed. She leaves two sisters Mrs. Anna Wilson of Texas and Mrs. Alice Paine of this town. brother R. B. Wilcox preceded her in death fourteen months ago. Funeral services were held at 1:80 this afternoon at her home with Rev. Taylor of McArthur presiding. Burial followed at Hamden Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wilcox
Main Street
Miss Wilcox
R. 8. Wilcox
Anna Wilson
Texas
Alice Paine
Hamden Bridge Club Meets at Wilkeyville Home
Mrs H B Robbing Jr hosted the Hamden Bridge club Monday afternoon at her Wilkeyville street home. A refreshments course was served to Mrs J T Ogier Jr, Mrs W E B Stanton, Mrs H F E Calvin, Mrs Bruce Reed, Mrs Luther Allen, Mrs H B Robbins Sr, and Miss Larue Stephenson of McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Robbing, Jr
Hamden Bridge Club
Wilkeyville Street
J. T. Ogier, Jr
W. EB. Stanton
H. FE. Calvin
Bruce Reed
Luther Allen
H. B. Robbins
Larue Stephenson
McArthur
Jacksonville Bake Sale Plan by Pythian Sisters
A bake sale is scheduled for Saturday in the K of P hall hosted by the Pythian Sisters. Proceeds support the group’s charitable activities and community service efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Installs Jacksonville Officers
The deputy president of Ninevah Rebekah lodge in Jacksonville installed officers including Jennie Watkins as nobie grand, Mary Conway as vice-grand, Minnie Hallam financial secretary, Bessie Davia recording secretary, Sarah McHenry treasurer, Lizzie Edward warden, Cora Householder conductor, Lydia Watkins N. G. right supporter, Maud Brinkley N. G. left supporter, Lizgale Anderson right supporter to vice-grand, Mary Anne Watson left supporter, Minnie Gaskalla inside guardian, Beatrice Anderson outside guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninevah Rebekah Lodge of
Jacksonville
Jennie Watkins
Nobie
Mary Conway
Minnie Hallam
Bessie Davia
Sarah McHenry
Lizzie Edward
Cora Householder
Lydia Watkins
N. G
Maud Brinkley
Lizgale Anderson
Mary Anne Watson
Minnie Gaskalla
Inside Guardian
Beatrice Anderson
Outside Guardian
Mrs. Maud Davis Reported Seriously Ill
Mrs. Maud Davis has been seriously ill for the last week at her home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daves III
Maud Davis
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Hilt’s Home
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet tonight at the home of Mrs Walter Hilt. Attendees plan discussion and upcoming charity activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Walter Hilt
Senior Standard Bearers Meet Friday at Mona Andersen Home
The senior Standard Bearers will gather Friday evening at the residence of Miss Mona Andersen to hold their meeting and discuss their upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Andersen
Personal mentions from Columbus visit and relocation
Miss Lavera Cox of Columbus ro visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Cox. Lewis Watkins Columbus spent the end of the week here with his mother Jennie Watkins. Beth left for Columbus Monday where they expect to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavera Cox
Columbus
John Cox
Lewis Watkins
Jennie Watkins
Beth
Infant Stewart Buried as Flood Perils Persist
Stewart the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Kyle was buried Monday afternoon. High water covered roads in all directions while Rev Rice of Wellston leads meetings here. Misa Lucy Winsor of Farmville Va visits Mr and Mrs J Biddiego. Vera Robinson visits Ath ens. Charlie McCune from Lehart visits his children in town. Argie Sedrick Columbus spends weekend with his mother Mrs Frank Vinsent. Joe Frost and children spend Saturday in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Kyle
Misa Lucy Winsor
Farmville
J. Biddiego
Stewart
Rice
Wellston
Vera Robinson
Athens
Charlie McCune
Lehart
Harry Laughlin
Archie McCune
Argie Sedrick
Columbus
Frank Vinsent
Joe Frost
Parkersburg
Sharpsburg News Sketches and Local Notes
Local letters reflect community life with notes on rainbound days, a Marine son visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard N. Harria, and revival efforts at Fairview. Appraisal cards, a Bartlett purchase, a Rome girl learning to read, and hopes for schooling weave through parish updates, weather, and family news.
Miss Evens Attends Bijsa College in Columbus
Miss Mary Evens is in Columbus attending Bijsa College. Bob Curry fell on the ice Sunday morning and suffered a broken injury. Mrs. C. T. Spade entertained several friends Saturday evening at a radio party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evens
Columbus
Bijsa College
Bob Curry
C. T. Spade
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors
Ellis Run John Jarvis improves from a sore neck while confined at home. Mrs. Don Welch and daughter visit Decatur friend Mrs. Charles Burke who has been ill. Goldie and Helen Shuttiesworth of Broadwell visit uncle Harvey Conant. John and Elisabeth Martin spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Q. P. Jarvis. John France revisits at his parents home. Ed Williams helps repair roads with Art Metcalf near the Dan Johnson place. Raymond and Orlo Jarvis visit Beebe on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarvis
Don Welch
Decatur
Charles Burke
Goldie
Helen Shuttiesworth
Broadwell
Harvey Conant
John
Elisabeth Martin
Q. P. Jarvis
John France
Manafield
Kurbh France
Ed Williams
Art Metcalf
Dan Johnson
Raymond
Orlo Jarvis
Beebe
Local visitors and church news from Amesville and Athens
Amesville resident William Painter and William Mickle, both former residents, were recent business visitors. The Rev. Salmon returned Monday from a week in Columbia and other points. Prof. W H Cooper of Ohio Universitys public speaking department gave Relg services in the Presbyterian church Sunday. Mrs Lissie Moore entertained the Esther class of the M EK Sunday school at the home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Painter
William Mickle
Athens
Salmon
Columbia
W. H. Cooper
Ohio University
Presbyterian Church
Lissie Moore
Esther
Albany News Notes Snowy Visits and Health Reports
Mrs Eccles received a letter from Dr and Mrs A F Holmes of New Orleans who winter there with Mr and Mrs E M Vorkes of Columbus Ohio and Mr and Mrs Bert Hovey of Albany. The group rest in apartments in the same building and enjoy the southern climate and health. Several locals motored to Pomeroy to view the high water. Reggie Beatty spent the weekend with cousin Mrs Worth Lynch near Athens. Newman cases of influenza are reported as Perry Coe Miss Margaret Biddle and Mrs Lawrence Morris. Albany grange did not meet due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Albany
Eccles
A. F. Holmes
New Orleans
E. M. Vorkes
Columbus
Ohio
Bert Hovey
Pomeroy
Denton Cooper
Athens
Clifton Pearman
Mountain State Business College
Cresson Ia
Tewanting
J. C. Stewart
Perry Coe
Margaret Biddle
Lawrence Morris
Jessie Throckmorton
Albany Grange
Methodial Sunday School Class Meets at Church Monday Evening
Class No. 09 of the Methodial Sunday school met Monday evening at the church. Meg D. Pailey, teacher, was away in California, with Mrs. Pailey absent. Mrs. N. Jones and Mya Williams Gillogly served refreshments during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
D. Pailey
California
Ieclea
Local visit ties to Lake Forest college post
Donald Robinett of Athens visited his aunt Mya and Floyd Fought and other relatives last Friday before departing Monday for Lake Forest Illinois to join Lake Forest College as violin and band instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robinett
Athens
Mya
Floyd
Lake Forest
Ill
Lake Forest College
Federal Creek Flood Passes Quietly with Minor Damage
Federal Creek remained well behaved during the recent flood. Most bottom lands were inundated but farmers suffered little damage and no houses were flooded. Rainfall last week totaled 3.4 inches with a peak of 1.44 inches recorded Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Plains area families visit and local notes
The Plains residents visit relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Nutter and Mrs. Jess Dicken near Logan to Worth Dicken's family. Levi Hale resumes Beaumont work after a three week layoff for an injured hand. Assistant Superintendent Lawson of Nelsonville leads men rebuilding on old Pittsburgh No 10 site. Will Lyons reportedly injured at steel work in Pennsylvania. He wed Frances McAllister, formerly of The Plains. George Gabriel Jr and Mrs Gabriel Jr visit Chauncey relatives. Milo Stalters and family are in the flood district. A highway crew counted autos on The Plains road, reporting thirty five in one day. James Gabriel and Fin Cook drive to Pomeroy. Mrs Virgil McAllister, newly married, leaves for Barberton after a visit home. Frank Cook, a Shade clerk, spent the weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Nutter
Jess Dicken
Logan
Worth Dicken
Levi Hale
Beaumont
Lawson
Nelsonville
Pittsburgh No. 10
Will Lyons
Pennsylvania
Frances McAllister
the Plains
George Gabriel, Jr
Chauncey
Milo Stalters
State Highway Department
Plaing Road
James Gabriel
Fin Cook
Pomeroy
Virgil McAllister
Barberton
Frank Cook
Shade
Hillary Walker to Live in Canada with Grandparents
Two year old Hillary Walker travels from England to Canada to reside with her grandparents. The move joins a long family relocation for the child under guardian or parental care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Walker
England
Canada
Browning Pleads for Separation in White Plains Court
A distressed man attended a White Plains court hearing as Frances Browning sought a separation. The case unfolded with Browning expressing frustration, noting a lingering dissatisfaction with women and leaving the room unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
U.P
Frances
Browning
Edd
West Browning
Public Forum Debates Traffic Lights and Safety
The town discusses traffic lights and their impact on safety. Citizens note the ease of movement and lack of accidents while some regret pedestrians waiting at crosswalks. The chief concern remains cars turning corners and the risk from rapid tire wear without proper lighting. The writer argues against discarding lights after purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Aviator Reports Mock Sun Over Os tend Flight
Captain H. H. Hersey flying from Os tend observed two suns in the sky, one formed by ice crystals creating a mock sun. The event was noted as a curious atmospheric phenomenon during the patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Ostend
H. H. Hersey
Milady's Marine London Hairdresser Prepares Duchess
Victor Uden a ma tin e took a course of hair dressing to serve as coiffeur to the Duchess of York on her voyage to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victor Uden
Duchess of York
Australia
Rheumatism Remedy From Jad Salts and Rad Salts
Advice on avoiding damp ground, keeping feet dry, and drinking water while using four ounces of rad salts daily for a week to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys. Jad salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, are praised for rheumatic relief used by many sufferers.
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Child Sore Throats
A famous physician touts Thoxine as a remedy for child sore throats and feverish symptoms. It targets the throat without gargling, claimed to relieve pain in 15 minutes and offer money back if no relief. Sold at druggists with a nonaddictive, pleasant taste.
Edith Miller Buys Eight Years of Education With Bunyan Tract
Miss Edith G. Miller raises funds from the sale of a rare Bunyan tract and receives enough money to cover eight years of schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edith G. Miller
Chaplin Expected to Obtain 609000 For Personal Use
Washington sources say an agreement with the government to release 609000 of Charlie Chaplin's money in New York banks from an income tax lien is expected to be reached today. The funds would allow Chaplin to finish his new film The Circle while safeguarding other assets until tax assessments are settled.
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Washington
Charlie Chaplin
New York
Ater
Internal Revenue Bureau
Chaplin
Lita Grey
Radio Features On Air Tonight Across Major Stations
Wednesday schedule lists WEAF and affiliates for Adran operetta Love's Vow from Montreal CN RM CNRO Ottawa. Association Chorale de Saint Jerome. WLW at 3 p m Eastern. CNRW Winnipeg program Gilbert and Sullivan. WJZ and partners at 10 p m Eastern with Shilkret orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEAF
WRC
WCAK
WGY
Gilbert & Sullivan
KDKA
KYW
Shilkret
State Supreme Court backs new trial for Butler County official
Columbus January 25 The State Supreme Court sustained the Butler county Court of Appeals ruling granting a new trial to Walter Carr found guilty of soliciting a bribe while a county commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Butler County
Walter Carr
New York man collects 880 walking sticks
A New York man amasses 880 walking sticks from various woods and markings. He sometimes adds peppermint scent to the handles to suit a new specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fragmentary Historical Note Sparks Lost Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Roth and a druggist with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a medical or pharmacy related note, with possible references to healing and chemicals but lacks identifiable events, dates, or places to form a fuller summary.
Local Hospital Reports Burn Injury From Stove Incident
A patient named Harry L. in a local hospital sustained burns when a dress ignited from a stove flame. The incident occurred recently and is under medical care with treatment ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L
Bama
Two Men Die in Fall at Ohio Power Plant Site
A fatal accident at an Ohio Power plant near Zanesville left William Leasure dead after a twelve foot fall from scaffolding. Alfred White suffered injuries but escaped unharmed. another man reportedly fell six feet during the incident and survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Jan
Shel
Ohio
William Leasure
Alfred White
Columbus judge considered for public utilities post
Common Pleas Judge C Hae of Lima was considered today by Governor Vic Denahey for appointment to the public utilities commission. Judge N Craig McBrige of Hillsboro has withdrawn his name from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jan
Common Pleas
C. H. Ae
Lima
Democrat
Vic Denahey
Public Utilities Commission
N. Craig McBrige
Hillsboro
Record-Setting Young Musician Shatters Exam Marks
At 19, the student achieved unprecedented scores in Trinity of Music examinations breaking multiple records. This feat highlights exceptional early mastery and promises a notable career ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity of Music
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