Elma Starr to Recite at Mret Christian Church Sunday
Elma Starr a coloratura soprano will give a recital at the Mret Christian church Sunday at 8:30 PM after the regular service. She studied in New York under Maestro G. M. Tate and graduated from Ohio University under Prof. James P. McVay. Accompanist will be Mrs. William Austin.
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Wise Starr
New York
G. M. Tate
Elma Starr
Mret Christian Church
Miss Starr
School of Music
Ohio University
James P. McVay
Shakespeare
Calta
Frank LaForge
S . Reynolds Hahn “la Capinera
the Wren
J. Benedict
Hughes Leaves Red Cross for Private Legal Practice
Athens lawyer M. D. Hughes resigns as Athens county Red Cross secretary on Aug 1 to devote himself to law. He oversaw 6500 interviews and helped 350 soldiers file claims, reinstated over 400,000 in government insurance, and secured thousands in bonds and burial funds. Irma Stanfield to assume duties with post Aug 1 access at the Athens Chamber of Commerce.
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M. D. Hughes
Athens County
Red Cross
Athens
Irma Stanfield
The
Athens Chamber of Commercce
Hughes
Athens Red Cross
Ohio
Social note lists Cleveland Wood and Merritt families
Mary Joe Cleveland and families of Nelsonville are listed with Mr and Mrs John V Wood and their children Harris and Florence. Also noted is Mrs James Adams of Highland visiting Mrs R L Morton at 18 Maplewood Drive before returning home.
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Mary Joe Cleveland
John V. Wood
Harris
Florence
G. M. Merritt
Nelsonville
James Adams
Highland
R. L. Morton
Maplewood Drive
Child Sold to Pay for Board in Court Ruling
Marie Baker five years old returned to Kentville Minnesota with her aunt and uncle after being sold in court to settle a debt for board and lodging. The bill totaled 36 dollars and custody was transferred to John and Mrs. Kenney by Judge Asa C. Adams after the debt was paid.
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Chicago
Marie Baker
Kentville
Minn
John Kenney
Marie
A. Stolpman
House of Correction
Fireless cooker demo teaches thrifty setup at Linscott home
Mrs A P Linscott of Canaan township led a fireless cooker demonstration in her home on Thursday with sixteen women attending. State agriculture directions suggest a cooker can be built for about $1 using a large lard can or wooden bucket as the main component. Additional demonstrations will follow under the Athens County Farm Bureau with several named attendees and sub leaders appointed to conduct future sessions.
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A. P. Linscott
Canaan Township
State Department of Agriculture
Athens County Farm Bureau
Linscott
Clyde Ballinger
J Mayme Mulligan
Jessie Mulligan
James Duncan
James McClanahan
Jessie Poston
Joe Koker
Grover Sutton
Ben Kilozy
Theodore Crawford
Walter Jacoby
Roy Burch
Charles Burke
Anna Welch
Carson Green
Edward Desch
J. ©. McClanahan
Mae Mulligan
Canaan Girls Enjoy an Outing in Athens
On Wednesday July 26 the Canaan township girls clothing club led by Mrs Chas Mansfield spent a day in picnic fashion. They visited the Children's Home then toured the state hospital grounds for lunch and explored hospital buildings and points of interest with accompanying guests Ed Scott Archie Mansfield T J Hill Roy Norris Willard Walton Clint Hill and Wanda Hill.
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Girls Clothing Club
Canaan Township
Chas Mansfield
State Hospital
Messers Ed, Scott
Archie Mansfield
T. J. Hill
Roy Norris
Willard Walton
Clint Hill
Harry
Virgil
Carl Hill
Wanda
Pleasant Valley Church Schedule and Sermon Topic
Pleasant Valley Church holds Sunday School at 1 20 and afternoon worship at 2 30 The sermon title is Things Money Can Not Do Prayer meeting occurs Thursday evening at 7 30
Brooklyn Bridge Repairs and New Span Called for
New York July 28 Grover A Whalen the commissioner of plants and structures proposes an early board of estimates meeting to decide on rebuilding Brooklyn Bridge and adding a second connecting span between Manhattan and Brooklyn A cable stretch weakens a bridge span though engineers deem the bridge safe for now overburdening it is cautioned
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New York
Grover A. Whalen
Hylan
Board of Estimates
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Whalen
Barn Fire Destroys Beeson Farm Near Middleport
A large barn belonging to W. H. Beeson near the military camp in Middleport burned to the ground about nine on Thursday night. Twelve tons of hay were lost and two men were seen fleeing the scene. The fire, likely incendiary, damaged an adjacent barn housing twelve to fifteen horses but they were saved by quick action.
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Middleport
W. H. Beeson
Insrenas Gm
Bitter Struggle Marks Maryland GOP Primary
Republican factions in Maryland battle to oust Senator Joseph I France. John W Garrett, former minister to The Hague and ex secretary general of the Washington arms conference, opposes him. France was the sole senator to vote against ratification of the conference treaties and agreements.
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Maryland
Joseph I
Xemoe Coat
John W. Garrett
The
Hague
Washington
Athens School Board Endorses Dr Bean Physical Education Plan
Athens school leaders mostly back Dr Bean's five-division PE proposal with a director holding an M D degree. Some members urge phased, gradual start due to budget limits while others push for immediate action using the new high school building.
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L. G. Bean
Athens School Board
der. Bean
the Messenger
C. KE. Stailey
George Whippie
Dboard
Cand
Thor Olson
Ohio University
Higgins
J. M. Higgins
Athens
L. J. Addicott
C.T. Moore
A. B. Roe
Union Church Sunday Schedule With Services
Union Church holds Sunday School at 9 00 a m Prayer praise and testimonial at 10 00 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 80 p m Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m
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Union Church
Christan Endeavor
Latrobe Social News Notes and Local Visits
Latrobe area residents host and visit relatives across Stewart Beefe and surrounding towns. Del Morrison, Frank Arnold and families join EB D Morrison for Sunday dinner. Misses Donna and Iona Young visit Fitch home. Mrs G E Flynn calls on her parents. Mr and Mrs Morrison and Harley Petty stop by. travels to Parkersburg The Plains and Athens county picnic noted. Bates Church schedules morning worship at 10 and evangelistic services from Monday night.
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EB. Fitch
del Morrison
Stewart
Frank Arnold
Cyril
Arthur Morrison
Pittsburg
EB. D. Morrison
Donna
Iona Young
Baltimore
Ohio
T. E. Fitch
G. KE. Flynn
Columbus
Dean Evers
Mildred Fitch
Athens
Ralph Chevalier
Coolville
J. D. Shanks
Naomi Griffith
Helena Wulf
Decatur
Fitch
C. C. Mars
The
Plains
County Surveyor Candidate Measure Needs Inspecting
A letter urges voters to check the qualifications of four County Surveyor candidates for Athens County. It stresses reviewing experience, job performance, and credibility by consulting those who have employed them before the August 8 selection.
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Athens County
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