Married in Columbus A Union of Bentley and Prescott
Dr William B Bentley head of the chemistry department at Ohio University and Mrs Henrietta Prescott were married in Columbus yesterday by Rev House. They left on the Knights Templar trip to California with Miss Addie Marden. Mr and Mrs J J Sisler returned from an 18 day motor trip to Niagara Falls via Singer Lake district St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Vermont and the Green Mountains. They visited Athens and nearby places in the afternoon before returning home.
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Columbus
Wiliam B. Bentley
Ohio University
Henrietta Prescott
House
Knights Templar
California
Addie Marden
J. J. Sisler
Nagara Falls
Singer Lake District
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Vermont
Green Mountains
Local Man Returns From Ten Week Visit to England
Mr Thomas Littler arrived home yesterday at noon after ten weeks abroad visiting his childhood scenes. He spent most time in Birmingham and Chase Town England visiting his five sisters.
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Thomas Littler
Birmingham
Chasetown
England
Guests of Sir Harvey Ramsey at 137 Franklin Avenue
Mrs. H E Ferguson and her children Mary Elizabeth Herman and Wilbur Roy of Columbus are house guests of Sir and Mrs Harvey Ramsey at 137 Franklin Avenue. They are joined by Mrs Ramsey s brother Mr Wilbur Acord and Mrs Acord of Cleveland as Saturday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Ferguson
Mary Elizabeth
Herman
Wilbur Roy
Columbus
Sir
Harvey Ramsey
Franklin Avenue
Ramsey
Wilbur Acord
Acord
Cleveland
Mrs A I Bobo and Family Visit Columbus
Mrs A I Bobo and three children visited yesterday in Columbus with Mr Bobo and his mother Mrs Deanalbobo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Bobo
Columbus
Miss Jessie Tom Returns from Visit to Columbus Aunt
Miss Jessie Tom has returned from a two weeks visit with her aunt Mrs. Harry Smith in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Tom
Mrs
Harry Smith
Columbus
Coe Family Visits Albany and Athens Kin in Georgia
Mr. Will M. Coe of St. Peters burg Florida travels to Albany to visit his brother J. B. Coe. He has been visiting in Athens with W. W. Coe his nephew and Harold Coe and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Coe
St. Petersburg
Fla
Albany
J. B. Coe
Athens
W. W. Coe
Harold Coe
Warden Returns to Athens After Visit in Frankfort
Mr T B Warden of Edgewater New Jersey returns to Athens to complete his visit. While here he stays at the Russell House. He has been in Frankfort visiting his daughter Mrs L M Tinker and family where Mrs Warden has been.
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T. B Warden
Edgewater
N. J
Athens
Nurse Miss Barker Returns to Hospital Duties
Miss Rhoda Barker, a graduate nurse, who has been visiting her old home at Union for a week, left this morning to resume her duties at Dennison hospital.
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Rhoda Barker
Union
Dennison
Entertained at Dinner by McAfees and Guests
Mr and Mrs R R McAfee hosted a dinner at 92 Richlani avenue with guests including Mr and Mrs C M Mitchell Mrs B J Sams and sons Russell Sams of Marietta Mrs Martha McAfee of Athens Mr Clyde Tstt of Chauncey Miss Bernice Fimh of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Randolph of Little Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. McAfee
Richlani Avenue
Atkins Family Vacation Plan to New England and Lakes
Mr and Mrs E L Atkins and son Clifton depart for a weeks camping and fishing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with visits to Swampscott Massachusetts and Lak Winnipisaugee to see relatives including daughter Mrs O C Leighty and family They expect to return the first of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Atkins
Clifton
Swampscott, Mass
O. C. Leighty
Lak Winnipisaugee
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Summer School of Missions at Lancaster August 3 7
The Summer School of Missions of the Woman's Home Missionary society, Methodist Episcopal church, Ohio conference, will meet at the Lancaster camp grounds August 3 to 7. Daily programs are led by Mrs. C Lady, Mrs. I A Sells, Mrs. F C Kirkendall, Mrs. L G Bean, and Mrs. A C Beck starting Monday August 4. Wednesday features Mrs. Julius Fischer, a Ladies quartet, Nelsonville, and Sarah Long as song leader. William B Oliver of New York, evangelist and Bible teacher, will speak each morning for 20 minutes on prayer themes. a pageant and reception are planned.
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The
Lancaster Camp Grounds
C. Lady
I. A. Sells
F. C. Kirkendall
L. G. Bean
A. C. Beck
Julius Fischer
Nelsonville
Sarah Long
William B. Oliver
New York
Ewing Guests Visit in Youngstown Weekend
Mr and Mrs W Ewing motored from their Youngstown home on Friday and were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Stewart and Prof and Mrs A A Atkinson at 26 Morris Avenue They returned to Youngstown yesterday Mr and Mrs Raymond Leviner of Columbus also visited their parents Mr and Mrs John Leviner at 14 Medlinley Avenue and motored to Marietta for the day on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ewing
Youngstown
A. A. Atkinson
Morris Avenue
Raymond Leviner
Columbus
John Leviner
Medlinley Avenue
Marietta
Foulk Couple Go to Indianapolis to Visit Folks
Mr and Mrs Claude Foulk and their young daughter Betty Caroline depart at noon for Indianapolis to visit his relatives for a week.
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Claude Foulk
Betty Caroline
Indianapolis
Miss Lucy Kelley Visits McConnelsville Family
Miss Lucy Kelley of McConnelsville is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bush at The Beeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Kelley
McConnelsville
W. Bush
He Beeches
Esther Swaim Travels to New York City for Ill Aunt
Miss Esther Swaim has gone to New York City to be with her aunt who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Swaim
New York City
Mrs Foutch Returns Home After Visit With Ely Family
Mrs. W. S. Foutch Jr. leaves for Columbus this evening after a several days visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Ely of 108 West Union street. Her mother accompanies her home.
Lancaster Camp Meeting Plans With Noted Evangelists
The Lancaster camp meeting runs July 23 to August 16 with E. C. Dilger as manager and Bishop Theodore Henderson of Cincinnati among evangelists. Daily motion pictures, Vacation Bible School, Epworth League, and W C U events are planned. Women’s societies and church groups have roles, with performances by Mrs. Roush Wheeler Kern and Beecher Searles and an 18 member Mt Gilead orchestra led by Harrold Allen. Officers: W E Wheeler president, Charles Kendall VP, Mrs A R Thomas secretary, Nora Mody treasurer.
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Buletin
Lancaster
E. C. Dilger
Theodore 8. Henderson
Cincinnati
Lantaster Vacation Bible School
Th Epworth League
Women’s Home Missionary Society
C. Roush
W. FE. Wheeler
C. G. Kern
Beecher Searles
Mt. Gilead
Harrold Allen
Harry Allen
Athens
W. E. Wheeler
Charles Kendall
A. R. Thomas
Nora Mody
Former Athens Countians Meet at Washington Park Picnic
The third annual Athens County society picnic drew about six hundred former Athens county residents to Washington Park in Columbus last Sunday afternoon. M. M. Bryson of Glouster gave a stirring talk, and Lester Parkens with Mrs Parkins sang several solos.
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Athens County Society
Washington Park
Columbus
Athens County
M. M. Bryson
Glouster
Lester Parkens
Parkins
Advertising push for dairy milk care at Ohio outing
Columbus reports plans to boost consumer interest in milk care and use through national advertising. The third annual outing of the dairy products industry of Ohio will be held July 30 and 31 at Cedar Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Cedar Point
Make Your Own Bug Killer P D Q P D Q
An old advertisement promises a homemade bug killer labeled P D Q that can produce a quart of strong formula capable of killing bedbugs roaches moths and ants. It claims eggs are killed and that the product does not stain or burn fabrics suitable for hotels hospitals and homes with sealed double strength bottles available from a druggist.
City Council Debates Garbage Disposal and Health Budget
The council discussed garbage disposal with Darrell Hooper proposing a city contract for waste burning facilities and the health department budget, including reduced city shares for salaries. Lights on North Congress Street were requested, and a general civic meeting may be called to address ongoing sanitation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Tucker
Congress Street
Woodard Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Service Department
Darrell Hooper
City Health Board
Concrete paving planned as first in city on Marietta avenue
The council ordered concrete paving on Marietta avenue at residents request. The 8 inch slab will be reinforced with wire and cost about 500 dollars less than brick on concrete. Fred F. Beckler secures the contract. A storm sewer for Highland street was deemed unnecessary. End of North Congress storm water may be handled by future wing additions. State highway department to mark routes out of the city with new road markers. New route and warning markers are being erected statewide in Ohio.
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Service Department
Water Department
Auto
Council
Marietta Avenue
Fred F. Beckler
Highland Street
North Congress Street
Romine
State Highway Department
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Highway Department
Ohio
Coolville Camp Meeting Opens 45th Session Next Sunday
The Coolville camp meeting announces its forty fifth annual session beginning Sunday July 26 with services at 10:30 2:30 and 7 80 each day. Imported evangelists and local ministers will speak to congregations. Music by the Coolville brass band and a large chorus. EE H Wilson director says cottages and eating arrangements will be provided.
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Coolville
Cairo’s “anti-Christ” Ibrahim el Gharbi Sentenced
Ibrahim el Gharbi known as the anti Christ of Egypt and wealthy received a five year prison term on white slave charges. He allegedly controlled a large portion of Cairo’s underworld.
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Cairo
Ibrahim el Gharbi
Egypt
Mayor Vetoes Street Improvement Plan After Months of Debate
The mayor vetoed the East State Street improvement proposal after six months of discussion. Council President Jones claimed many property owners favored the plan or asphalt, and cited about $11,000 in gasoline tax revenue. Treasurers Imes and Johnson reported heavy 40 day business as the lobby stayed crowded from opening to close.
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Jones
East State Street
Richard Ph. Imes
Rafael Johnson
Honor Merritts With Reception In Harrisonville
The Methodist congregation hosted a reception Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Will C Merritt and family as they prepare to move to Rockbridge where Mr Merritt will oversee consolidated schools.
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Harrisonville
Methodist Congregation
Will C. Merritt
Rockbridge
Merritt
Consolidated
Taxpayers Hold Last Minute Social Evening at Masonic Temple
The reception was hosted by Mrs. Matt Chase and Mrs. Andrew Dye with a supper in the temple dining rooms. Members moved to the church parlors for a Merritt family social evening. A feature was Mr. Merritt's talk. he has led Harrisonville High School for three years as superintendent. The county treasurer's office was swamped all day yesterday by last-minute rushes.
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Matt Chase
Andrew Dye
Masonic Temple
Merritt
Harrisonville High School
Athens Chamber of Commerce seeks a president
The Athens Chamber of Commerce seeks a president with a meeting to elect the new executive after the Kiwanis club gathering. No candidates have emerged yet. The annual organization meeting was postponed due to the lack of a successor to Probate Judge S. M. Johnson. A new field secretary is not expected until next January.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
8S. M. Johnson
Local Couples and Occupations Reported in City Directory
Everett W Buckley 22 Torc painter and Geneva Belle Gladwell 21 Torch. Lawrence W Ashford 28 Roses ville potter and Grace E Tinker 22 Glouster. Johnson Edward Minister 23 Chauncey teacher and Margaret Golden Pritchard 23 Athens book keeper. Robert E Whitmore 25 Buchtel florist and Flossie Gray 25 Buchtel teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett W. Buckley
Torc
Geneva Belle Gladwell
Torch
Lawrence W. Ashford
Rosesville Potter
Grace E. Tinker
Glouster
Johnson Edward Minister
Chauncey
Margaret Golden Pritchard
Athens
Robert E. Whitmore
Buchtel Florist
Flossie Gray
Buchtel
Fatal auto crash claims 7 year old in Preble county
In Dayton on July 21 Arthur Bia seven of Lewisburg Preble county died and four others were injured when a car wreck occurred near Brookville last night.
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Dayton
Arthur Bia
Lewisburg
Preble County
Brookville
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Camp Grounds
Athens Countians
P.D. Q
Rauch’s Bakery
Atheng
Gtunett Its
County Health Board
Athens City
Leity
Evans
Fuller Shoppe
Shop
North Court Street
Jorg
Vees
Honor Merritts
Holy Bibles
Cambridge Bibles
Athens Book & News Co
South Court House Cline Bldg
Aho
Bank of Athens Bldg
Turkey
F. C. Stedman Co
Commerce Body
Preston
Paul
Brussels
Fin
Boots
Opal
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