Nelsonville City Primary Quiet as Election Nears
With two weeks until the city primary the race for mayor shows two Republican contenders Willard Bartoe and Charles Levering both previously on the ballot. No Democratic candidate filed this year and write in nominations are possible. Various local families visited the Somers in Pomeroy as guests.
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Nelsonville
Willard Bartoe
Charles Levering
Levering
Bartoe
L. J. Eberle
Democratic Party
Eberle
Knights of Columbus Picnic At Athens August Fourth
The Knights of Columbus Athens plans a joint picnic at the Athens county fair grounds on Thursday August 4 with participants from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Murray City and Buchtel. A popularity contest is planned with three little girls in the running led by Rose Mary Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Smith and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Mulligan. First prize is 10 dollars in gold.
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Nelsonville
Knights of Columbus
Athens
Athens County Fair Grounds
Glouster
Murray City
Buchtel
Rose Mary Smith
T. J. Smith
Thomas Mulligan
Mrs. LeFever to Broadcast From Lees Temple Theater
Nelsonville woman Mrs. B. E. LeFever visiting Birmingham will broadcast from Lees Temple theater on WBRC tonight at 10 o clock EST. She has long served as solo soprano in the local Methodist choir and has drawn praise in Birmingham churches during her visit.
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Nelsonville
B. E. LeFever
Birmingham
Ala
Lees Temple Theater
WBRC
Lawn fete postponed by St. Andrew's church due to illness
The lawn fete planned by St. Andrew's church for Wednesday evening is postponed until Friday evening because Mrs. Charles Campbell is seriously ill. The announcement was made this morning.
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Charles Campbell
St. Andrew’s Church
Local residents and visitors share travels and visits
Mrs. J Warrington and family returned from a motor trip through Indiana Illinois and Missouri visiting flood district Cairo. Several households report visitors including Mrs Ethel McCauley at the Hitchings home and Mr and Mrs Frank Bean with Olive Seibert and children at a Stewart birthday gathering.
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Akron
Max Pergrin
James B. Pergrin
Robert Bateman
Dorothy
Vincennes
Ind
John V. Wood
Joplin
Harry Kelly, Jr
D. F. Shafer
Columbus
Charles James
Vesper Shafer
Cincinnati
Marion Coakley
Mable Shafer
Nelle Reuter
Lancaster
Nelsonville
Leighton Aumiller
Aumiller
Will Burnell
W. C. Woodring
Florence Woodring
Opal Fetterman
California
John Bowers
Zella Wilson
Elizabeth Stedem
New York City
Anna Russell
J. A. Stedem
Joe
R. M. Witman
George Bundy
Silo
Ohio
Frank Bean
Delbert Davis
Ison
Paul
Lucille Verity
Jake Seibert
Leoline Seibert
Joe Verity
Wellston
Pleads Not Guilty in Intoxication Case
Cora Mace of Lick Run pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle on a intoxication charge tied to an April incident. Hearing set for August 5. Companion Maggie Barron is in Marysville reformatory. Mace, recently in Columbus, returned home Saturday for her children, brought to court by Patrolman George Bateman.
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Nelsonville
Cora Mace
Lick Run
L. J. Eberle
Maggie Barron
Marysville Reformatory
Mace
Columbus
George Bateman
Delegates Attend State Legion and Auxiliary Convention
R H Jackson Miss Loretta Northrup and Pearl Wend travel to Canton for the state American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary conventions. Mr Wend represents Glenford Dugan post Miss Northrup leads the local unit and Mrs Jackson serves as state vice president of the auxiliary.
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Nelsonville
R. H. Jackson
Loretta Northrup
Pearl Wend
Canton
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Mr. Wend
Glenford Dugan Post
Miss Northrup
Mrs. Jackson
Scouts to Meet Nelsonville at YMCA
Troop 2 Boy Scouts will meet at the YMCA on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. A special program will be presented. All members are requested to be present.
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Nelsonville
Boy Scouts
Esther class picnic at Buckeye Lake
The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school will hold an all day picnic on Thursday at Buckeye Lake hosted by Mrs T S Barron. Members will motor to the lake leaving Nelsonville at 8 o clock.
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Esther
Nelsonville
The
Christian Sunday School
T. S. Barron
Buckeye Lake
Nelsonville Birthday Party for Max Linton
Mrs. Carl Linton hosted a Monday afternoon party from 5 to 7 for her son Max as he marked his fourth birthday. A large cake graced the center of the dinner table and guests included Wanda North, Billy North, Elaine Smith, Selby Smith, Jean Allen, Alberta Bussey, Annabelle Bussey, Virginia Wend, Betty Wend, Betty Verity, Joe Verity, Wanda Evans, Mae McSherry, Ella McSherry, Fred McSherry, Margaret Springer, Rolland Tennihill, Lucille Scott, Roger Scott, Margaret Holland, Paul Bowers, and Myrtle Ellinger.
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Carl Linton
Max
Wanda
Billy North
Elaine
Selby Smith
Jean Allen
Alberta
Annabelle Bussey
Virginia
Betty Wend
Betty
Joe Verity
Wanda Evans
Mae
Ella
Fred McSherry
Margaret Springer
Margaret
Rolland Tennihill
Lucille
Roger Scott
Margaret Holland
Paul Bowers
Myrtle Ellinger
Annual Edgar Reunion Held in Coonville Grove
The Edgar reunion met Monday July 25 in the grove near the old Edgar home at Coonville Ohio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jefferson Edgar and others who shared a picnic supper.
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Edgar
Coonville
Ohio
Mrs
Jefferson Edgar
Control of insect pests discussed at Rotary Club
Dr. E R Meyers of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Berry about ongoing battles against insects threatening plants. He noted chestnut blight, pests facing fruit trees, and the spread of European corn borer and Mexican bean beetle, urging laws and education to strengthen control efforts.
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Athens Rotary Club
Hotel Berry
E. R. Meyers
State Normal College
Framingham
Mass
Ohio University
Longfellow
New England
Meyers
Ohio
Middle West
Buckeye
Former resident Geraldine Hutcheson dies at 17
Geraldine Marie Hutcheson former resident of Athens aged 17 died at Springfield City hospital Monday July 18 after a brief illness from diabetes. She was a senior at Springfield High School and a member of the Christian church. She leaves her mother Mrs Lizzie Hutcheson five sisters and two brothers in Ohio.
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Geraldine Marie Hutcheson
Lizzie A. Hutcheson
Samuel W. Hutcheson
Athens
Springfield City Hospital
Geraldine
Christian Church
Springfield
Effie Downey
Mae Humphrey
Dayton
Rose Nasses
Freda Hutcheson
Della Hutcheson
Hallie Hutcheson
Sharonville
Walter Hutcheson
Game of Tag Ends In Arrest of Men And Night in Jail
Three men from Athens city and county were jailed after a midnight tag chase by Sheriff Williams and Police Captain Maple. Charles Lathey and his son Frank Lathey faced intoxication charges with fines imposed. Frank Zimmerman was jailed on suspicion. Officers recovered whisky and bay rum bottles at the Lathey residence.
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Athens
Charles Lathey
Depot Street
Frank Lathey
Frank Zimmerman
William Williams
Charles Maple
Alex M. Moore
Williams
Lathey
Captain Maple
Elliot
Frank
Zimmerman
One Killed as Rum Car Hits Fire Equipment in Washington
Fire Lieutenant Samuel Gallahan died when a rum car fleeing police struck his hose cart then hit a machine carrying three women. The police car also struck the fire truck returning from a small blaze. Gallahan was thrown over 50 feet, his skull fractured. The pursued auto and police machine were demolished. the driver fled, but an alleged companion Casper B. Heck was arrested.
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Washington
U.P
Samuel Gallahan
Gallahan
Casper B. Heck
Receiver Appointed in New River Grocery Cash Store Dispute
Hinton West Virginia July 26 James Ford was named receiver for the cash store after the court recognized claims by the New River Grocery company. About $10,000 is involved in the dispute between the two firms.
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Hinton
W. Va
James Ford
New River Grocery Company
Ow Glee Club Returns Aboard The Empress Of Australia
The Ohio Wesleyan University Glee club returns aboard the Canadian liner Empress of Australia en route to Montreal. The group, famed for its music and collegiate roguish tales, heads home broadened by travel and experience.
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O. W. Glee Club
Australia
Montreal
Ohio Wesleyan University Glee Club
Europe
Wedding at Grand Anse Seals Lena Wilson for James Stillman
James Bud Stillman will wed Lena Wilson at Grand Anse Quebec with notable preparations completed. The ceremony marks a notable local union described as unique for the area and timing in late July.
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Grand Anse
Que
James
Bud) Stillman
Lena Wilson
Whorth Woods
Alligator Spotted at Gallipolis Beach
An alligator appeared at the Gallipolis bathing beach on the Ohio River causing alarm. Frank Goddard, a local fisherman, captured the reptile, marking the first recorded sighting in the upper Ohio River region.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Frank Goddard
Farm man killed as horse wheel falls in Circleville
William L. Sheetz, 35, a farmer, died after a horse pulling a wagon became frightened in his barnyard. He was hurled from the vehicle and his head struck a concrete silo base, resulting in a crushed skull.
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Circleville
William L. Sheetz
Killed by Train Near Watertown Beloved Lightburn Honorary Soldier
Clarksburg mourns George A Lightburn 87 a grandson of Brigadier General Joseph A Lightburn who died after being struck by a train in Watertown New York. He was born locally and earned the Distinguished Service Medal for meritorious service on the Mexican border and served with the first division in France in World War I.
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Clarksburg
U.R
George A. Lightburn
Joseph A. Lightburn
Watertown
N. Y
Young Lightburn
France
McTigue Crowned Light Heavyweight Champion
New York on July 26 Mike McTigue was recognized by the New York boxing commission as the light heavyweight champion. He stepped in after Jack DeLaney forfeited the title to move up to heavyweight.
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New York
Mike McTigue
New York Boxing Commission
McTigue
Jack DeLaney
Death calls Basil Galbraith to St. Paul
Basil Galbraith 31 died in a government hospital in St. Paul Minnesota after poor health since World War I due to gas exposure. He married with two children and had worked at Rauch bakery in Athens before moving west last year. His sister Mrs. Vern Lamborn and Mrs. Will Zimmer left for St. Paul, joining other relatives in Ohio and Cleveland. Funeral and burial planned in St. Paul.
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Glouster
Vern Lamborn
Will Zimmer
St. Paul
Minn
Basil Galbraith
Galbraith
Rauch
Athens
Roberts family leaves for Portland Oregon
The Rev and Mrs F E Roberts and their children depart by motor for Portland Oregon to visit Mr Roberts mother. During their absence Rev Miles E Hoon will preside at Church of Christ services.
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Oregon
Glouster
F. E. Roberts
Portland
Roberts
City
Miles E. Hoon
Church of Christ
End Jay Walking Glouster
Jay walking will end on High street between the railroad crossing and Front street once pedestrians learn the new system. Three marked crossing points will be provided in the area and pedestrians are expected to observe the new ruling.
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Glouster
High Street
Front Street
Lawrence McClelland 18th Birthday Party at McClelland Home
A Saturday evening birthday party honored Lawrence McClelland on his 18th birthday at Mr. and Mrs. William McClelland's home. Guests enjoyed games and music, with many gifts and refreshments served to a large list of friends and relatives including the Gaskallas, Shelton, Moody, Sweeney families, and Mr. and Mrs. Rigney.
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William McClelland
Lawrence McClelland
Lawrence
Kelly Crawford
Leonard Gaskall
Willard Lunsford
John Waldeck
Roll Hanson
Frank Erdy
Stern Erdy
Russell Love
Harvey Maxwell
Wilfred Gaskalla
Mark Shelton
Walter Whaley
George Skinner
Pearl
No More Games As Miners End Season Early
Glouster American Legion team cancels Sunday game with Pierce Butler Pierce of Zanesville. Strike at mines halts play. season was to continue if mining dispute resolved, otherwise canceled.
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Glouster
Glouster American Legion
Pierce, Butler & Pierce
Zanesville
American Legion
Ice Cream Social at Bethel Church This Saturday
An ice cream social will be held at Bethel Church in Knox Township Vinton County on Saturday evening July 3. The event benefits the church.
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Bethel Church
Knox Township
Vinton County
Woman Sentenced to Ten Years in West Virginia
Mrs. Sarah Lilly saw her motion for a new trial overruled and was sentenced today to ten years in the penitentiary. Henry Holden is alleged to have assaulted a 15 year old girl several months ago and Lilly was not charged with complicity.
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Hinton
W. Va
Sarah Lilly
Henry Holden
Mrs John Winner Dies During Congress Run
Mrs John Winner died at an early hour today at her son Clarence Winner’s home on Congress Run. She once lived in Trimble and with her husband occupied a home now owned by Robert Hooper. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Glouster
John Winner
Clarence Winner
Congress Run
Fly-Tox insecticide promises peaceful summer sleep
Health authorities advocate Fly-Tox as a scientific insecticide developed at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research by Rex Fellowship. Simple blue label directions claim it kills all household insects and mosquitoes, offering safe stain free fragrant effective control.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Inventor Jenkins Demonstrates Landing Altimeter
Washington July 26 The landing altimeter by inventor C Francis Jenkins measures an airplane’s distance to the ground in fog. The device promises to aid airmail pilots and other flyers amid poor visibility.
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Washington
C. Francis Jenkins
Ohio county delegates discuss road improvements
Representatives from 14 Ohio counties met in Cleveland for a detailed discussion on ways to improve roads and broader infrastructure. The gathering focused on coordinated standards and funding strategies to enhance transportation networks across the state.
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Cleveland
Indus
Ohio
Death of 60 year old Tubbs at L. H. Blackweed farm
Tubbs, 60, died at 7 last night at the L. H. Blackweed farm home of Edward Ashcrafts. Heart disease was the cause. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He owned a farm near Alfred and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
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Ward Tubbs
L. H. Blackweed Farm
Edward Ashcraft
M. B
Athens
Tubbs
Sylvia Tuba
Alfred
Bates Homecoming Observance This Sunday
Homecoming at Bates church is scheduled for Sunday April 31 with Reverend Eaton serving as pastor. The event invites parishioners and community members to return for services and fellowship.
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Bates Church
Eaton
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