Athens Society Notes Highlight Exposition Trips and Visits
Athens residents returned from vacations in cooler regions and fun stops at the Great Lakes Exposition as West Coast and East Coast trips were shared. Local families and Reform Lodge members attended district school meetings, weddings, and family visits with many traveling from Cumberland Maryland Gettysburg Pennsylvania Indianapolis Washington DC and Westerville to see relatives and attend events.
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Washington, D. C
New York City
Mid-West
Denim outfit blends sturdiness with feminine cut
The description praises denim for rugged use whether in the country or at a ranch. It highlights a feminine cut and stylish design, paired with a neat red plaid blouse. The modern sansorized-shrunk denim retains easy fitting despite heavy wear.
Weather Turns Cooler Prompts Party Newsroom Callout
The notice invites readers hosting gatherings or those entertaining visitors over vacations to call 0244 with details about their party plans or to share guests names and residences.
Community notices and home gatherings from WBA Travelers
WBA Travelers Group meets at Mrs. William Smith home to vote on a July rummage sale with date undecided. Bridge results reported for men and women. A surprise birthday dinner honors Mr. John W. Setty at Route Two South Vienna with many relatives and friends listed. Invitation extended for the Kin Kaid family twelfth annual reunion at McKinley Park Marion on Aug. 2.
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WBA
Travelers’ Club
William Smith
Richland Ave
Chris Rosser
Edward Morrison
John W. Setty
Route Two
South Vienna
George Setty
Nick Chain
Lyda Setty
Gladys Punden
Greenfield
F. W. Wallace
Dean and Rolland
Lyda Purcel
Peebles
Arlo Cheatle
Gloria Mae
Leroy
Lima
Marjorie
Dena
Delbert Gall
Zetta Reeves
Edna
Dorothy
Bob Bright
John Alexander
Gilbert Emmons
Howard Brickles
Archie Setty
Larry
Springfield
W. V. Lathy
William Setty
Wendell
John Setty
Thelma
Velma
Harold
Kinkades
Kincaid
McKinley Park
Harding Memorial
Marion
Modernist Influences Dominate Fall Rug Designs
New York fashion notes unveil rug trends as the season opens. Modernist motifs appear in tweed-like weaves and plaid reproductions, while a comprehensive size plan offers 27 by 54 inch to 12 by 21 feet options. Hand fashioned chenille rugs promise custom colors and shapes for distinctive rooms.
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Laura Lou Brookman
New York
Paris
Entertains Club Meeting Features Auction Bridge
Mrs J G Hope hosted a Tuesday bridge night at her Canaanville Pike home for seven members and one guest. Auction bridge determined results with Mrs William Williams taking first prize and Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick finishing second. Refreshments followed.
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J. G. Hope
Canaanville Pike
William Williams
Georgia Kilpatrick
Blanche Root
Marriage of Mabel Wilson and Cloyce Martin in Athens
Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson announce the marriage of daughter Mabel to Cloyce Martin son of Mr and Mrs G H Martin at Newark on July 19 by Rev A William Lewis Cleveland The bride wore navy blue with white accessories Attendants were Mrs Carrie Wilson and the Martins Mrs Martin a Plains High School 1933 graduate They will reside in Athens where Mr Martin works with his father
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Ed Wilson
Athens
Mabel
Cloyce Martin
G. H. Martin
Richland Ave
Newark
A. William Lewis
Cleveland
Carrie Wilson
Mrs. Martin
the Plains High School
Mr. Martin
Athens Motorcyclists Will Meet Thursday
The Athens Motorcycle Club will meet Thursday night at 7:30 to discuss plans for the coming motorcycle show. Last Thursday the club held its annual hobo ride. Officers listed include President R. A. Morris, vice-president Tom Wise, secretary-treasurer Harold McBride, reporter J. R. Stockham, road captain Harold Lamborn, assistant Brigham Young.
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Athens Motorcycle Club
R. A. Morris
Tom W'se
Harold McBride
J. R. Stockham
Harold Lamborn
Brigham Young
Critique of a British push for a managed currency
The piece argues against Sir Charles Morgan-Webb and the Committee for the Nation proposing a non gold convertible paper money. It cites historical Britain by Chancellor Chamberlain and Sir Josiah Stamp to challenge claims of a future gold standard abandonment and warns against perceived American misinformation.
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Charles Morgan-Webb
United States
Committee For the Nation
England
Sweden
Britain
Exchequer
Chamberlain
Sir Charles Morgan- Webb
Committee For
James H. Rand, Jr
Great Britain
Sir Josiah Stamp
Sir Charles Morgan-Webb
Charles Morgan- Webb
Josiah Stamp
July 22 23 Odd Fellows Rebekah farewell Morrison
July 22 23 activities include a farewell meeting for Mr and Mrs J E Morrison at IOOF Temple Wednesday at 6 30 p m with a covered dish request. They plan to move to Gallipolis. Thursday features a Faithful Few picnic at Nice grounds for club members and families and Deborah Class picnic at 143 Morris Ave at 6 p m with each bringing a dish and own service.
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The
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah Lodge
J. E. Morrison
IOOF
H. T. Phillips
Morris Ave
Ladies’ Aid Society
Richland Ave
WBA
Athens Fairgrounds
Athens
Nelsonville
Vacation Bible School Completes Study and Handiwork
LETART FALLS The Vacation Bible School organized by Miss Esterline and taught by Miss Love finished a period of Bible training and crafts. Thirty children attended. Diplomas were awarded to many families including the Roush Casto Grim and Allen clans. A benefit ice cream social is planned for the M. E. Church lawn Saturday night.
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Letart Falls
Kate Higginbotham
E. W. Balser
Delaware
Everett
Ruth Weldon
Racine
Elizabeth Alexander
E. C. Bibbee
Mary Ellen
Athens
Sayre
Antiquity
Open Civil Service Examinations Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams including Extension Specialist in Parent Education at 4600 dollars a year in Agriculture, Junior Home Economics Specialist with various optionals at 2000 dollars, Fire Prevention Officer at 3200 dollars, and Legislative Reference Assistant at 2300 dollars with required experience in reference work. Information from J L C Kelley secretary at the Athens Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Forest Service
Social Security Board
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens Post Office
Gallia Board Donates To Road Improvement Program
Gallia County commissioners appoint Emmett D. Keeler as their representative on blind pensions matters. They appropriate 600 cubic yards of crushed limestone for Coal Valley Road, 75 for Bill Grey Road, and 325 for Up Creek Road, with Morgan Township trustees to add 75 more.
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Gallipolis
Emmett D. Keeler
Comsioners’ Journal
Coal Valley
Huntington Township
Bill Grey
Morgan Township
Up Creek
Budget Work Underway for Logan City Spending Plan
Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald began drafting the next year’s budget, saying on Tuesday it should be ready for submission to the city council at its regular meeting next week.
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Logan
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald
City Council
Bowen Recovers After Garage Accident Injury
Logan Hollis Bowen is recovering from injuries after a car he was working on at his garage fell, pinning him beneath it. He sustained back injuries and loss of the end of the middle finger on his left hand.
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Logan
Hollis Bowen
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