Marriage announcements fill social pages in Athens scene
Mrs Gladys Van Valey Woodrow and J E Saugstad wed in Washington D C on May 31 and tour to Wellford and Amesville before settling in Rosslyn Virginia. Nora Wyatt and Frank Heckman wed in Zanesville with plans to live in Philo. Ohio university events, alumni gatherings, and local visits fill the rest of the society notes.
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oodrow-Saugstad
Gladys van Valey Woodrow
J. E. Saugstad
Washington, D. C
All Souls Unitarian Church
Athens
Amesville
W. Thomas Edmundson
North
Congress Street
C. J. van Valey
Hannah Glazier
Elson Glazier
Effa Glazier
Edgar Woodrow
Washington
Homern Rosslyn
Saugstad
National Park Seminary
Merchant Fleet Corporation
Navy
Sangstad
University of Wisconsin
U S History Quiz And Local Social Notes
The page lists history questions about the Stars and Stripes Louisiana Purchase and other topics, followed by social notices from Middleport and nearby towns. Guests include Edgar Reynolds J B King Mrs Shirley Anita Walton and Mrs J P Johnson with travels to Toledo Columbus and Athens with various commencements and visits.
Humphreys Visit Coolville Friends in Ohio
Mr and Mrs J A Humphrey of Coolville were guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd George at 17 First Street. The social call highlighted local hospitality and nearby ties within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Humphrey
Coolville
Floyd George
First Street
Miss Margaret Merwin Returns From Year as Instructor
Miss Margaret Merwin is at home from a school year as instructor in history of music and violin at Sullins College in Bristol Virginia.
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Margaret Merwin
Sullins’ College
Bristol
Ohio University Senior Class Breakfast At Varsity Inn
Eighty five senior students attended the breakfast at the Varsity Inn yesterday morning at eight thirty. Mr Don Mason class president delivered the sole address.
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Ohio University
Varsity Inn
Don Mason
Slutz Family Plans Wilmington College Commencement
Prof Raymondé Slutz Mrs W L Slutz and Miss Mary Slutz depart by motor for Wilmington to attend Wednesday morning college commencement. Miss Dorothy Slutz a faculty member will also be present and return home with them.
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Raymondé Slutz
W. L. Slutz
Mary Slutz
Wilmington
Wilmington College
Dorothy Slutz
Esther class party at Mrs. Davidson home
Esther Sunday school class of the Christian church held a social at Mrs. W. J. Davidson's home 93 Maplewood. Mrs. Pearl Drake led devotionals and Mrs. Clarence Laughlin presided over business. A $25 missionary pledge was approved and a bake sale planned for June 11 to aid the church debt. Pearl Drake Wiley Sprague sang with Thelma Bingman on piano. Roscoe Fowler sang two solos.
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Esther
Christian Church Sunday School
W. J. Davidson
Maplewood
I’ Arl Drake
Clarence Laughlin
Pearl Drake
Wiley T. Sprague
Thelma Bingman
Roscoe Fowler
Court Street Business House Names Contest Won by Mrs Burt
A clever contest naming Court Street business houses was won by Mrs Gladys Burt with forty members present. Assistants and refreshment committee included Mrs Homer Rodehaver as chair and several other members. September marks the first fall meeting, with Beasie Carmen hosting. Eugene Thompson of Seattle, Wash graduates from Ohio University and is in Athens for commencement exercises. Elmer Schofield, a medical college student, received his degree from Ohio University Class of 1927 in Athens.
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Court Street
Gladys Burt
Homer Rodehaver
Exceeman Scott
Wilbur Young
A. N. Johnson
W. M. Merten
Eugene Thompson
Seattle
Wash
Ohio University
Elmer Schofield
Medical College, University of Louisiana
Athens
Services for James Crabtree Held in Nelsonville
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Nelsonville for James Crabtree 60 late of Chauncey injured in an automobile accident that caused his death at Grant Hospital Columbus The Rev O J Howarth officiated burial was in Greenlawn cemetery He left several children including James Skip Crabtree of Chauncey surrounded by relatives from Athens Millfield Sugar Creek and Redtown in the area.
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Chauncey
Christian Church
Nelsonville
James Crabtree
O. J. Howearth
Greenlawn Cemetery
Crabtree
Bailey Run
Grant Hospital
Columbus
James
Skip” Crabtree
Children’s Day Observed at First Christian Sunday School
Children’s Day will be observed in the First Christian Sunday school on Sunday morning June 19 with speaking and songs from elementary and junior departments. A choir of 20 voices directed by Mrs. Christine Brown will perform, and Miss Jeanette Palmer will read.
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Chauncey
Christine Brown
Jeanette Palmer
Brown
Floyd Nye
Guy Brookins
Ira Myers
Howard Brown
Chauncey Surprise Party for Mrs Anna Waymer
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Sugar Creek home of Mrs Anna Waymer Saturday evening for a surprise birthday party. More than forty guests attended after she returned from Chauncey and she received many useful gifts. Refreshments were served.
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Anna Waymer
Sugar Creek
Chauncey Boy Scouts Meet At Scout Building
The regular meeting of Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts will be held at the Scout building at 7 o'clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Troop 1
Chauncey Boy Scouts
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Meet Tonight
Chauncey June 17. Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting this evening with initiation. All officers and degree staff are requested to attend and wear white.
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Chauncey
Pleasant View Temple
Chauncey Personal Notes Link Local Social Visits
Mrs Dora France visited last week at the country home of Mrs J Gaston Coe. Mrs J Gaston Coe of near Chauncey spent Monday at The Plains with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Martin and today at Mrs Robert Hixon in Chauncey. Sammy Altman of Luckoff stores with Miss Natalie Levy left Sunday by motor for Youngstown Ohio to visit relatives Mrs Sheldon Watkins in Columbus.
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Dora France
Chauncey
J. Gaston Coe
the Plains
John Martin
Robert Hixon
Sammy Altman
Luckoff
Natalie Levy
Youngstown
Ohio
Sheldon Watkins
Columbus
Local Visitors Tour Athens and City Families
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hixson Sr visited their daughter Mrs. Leo Bingman and family in Athens Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A K Mackie Lina Kana are in the city visiting Mrs. Mackie's sister Mrs. Arthur Brewer and family on Ellis Avenue, also with her father D W Law.
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W. D. Hines
Robert Hixson
Leo Bingman
Athens
A. K. Mackie
Lina
Kana
Mackie
Arthur Brewer
Ellis Avenue
D. W. Law
Reynolds Lennigar Note in Lower Plains
Mr and Mrs Reynolds Lennigar are listed in the Lower Plains notes with a brief personal entry reflecting Family events and local social rounds.
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Lower Plains
Mrs. Reynolds Lennigar
Guests and family updates from Athens and Columbus
Janice and her father from Columbus visited at the home of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr, who was injured in Athens but is reported improving. Harry Moore and his wife spent Sunday with Mrs Moore’s parents, G W and Mrs Shafer near Athens. Mrs Albert Perry of Lower Plains is visiting Columbus this week where her husband works.
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Edgar Reynolds
J. B. King
Middleport
Marieta Shirley
Anita Walton
H. O. Shirley
Miss Walton
Miss Shirley
Toledo
Janice
Columbus
George Gabriel, Jr
Gabriel, Jr
Athens
Harry Moore
Moore
G. W. Shafer
Albert Perry
Lower Plains
Ill Husband of Local Postmistress In Serious Condition
In Corning on June 7 James Wilson husband of Vashti Wilson local postmistress has been seriously ill since last Wednesday and cannot eat. The latest report shows no improvement. Mrs Wilson leads the Congo Methodist and Sunday schools and has served as postmistress for years. Lighted candles symbolized the scouts goal in life and the moral foundation during a ceremony led by local scoutmaster Scherman Leisure after remarks by Mr Schwartz.
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Corning
James Wilson
Vashti Wilson
Wilson
Congo
Schwartz
Scherman Leisure
Scout troop hiked near Corning for weiner roast
The M. E. church scout troop with Scoutmaster Rev. William Moore hiked a few miles south of Corning on Monday evening and held a weiner roast. The group recently purchased a cot tage near Hatfield town.
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Corning
M. E. Church
William Moore
Hatfield Town
Scouts Honor Ceremony Leads Service in Corning
In Corning on Sunday evening U B Scout troops held an impressive ceremony during the district’s evening service. Scoutmaster Mr. Schwartz, residing in Lancaster, led the proceedings marking a notable community gathering.
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Corning
U. B
Schwartz
Lancaster
Convention to Open Corning June 7
The convention resumes with evening services in Corning on June 7 as part of a regional gathering. Leaders and attendees prepare programs and coordinated events for the opening night.
Vacation Bible School Service At Local U B Church
The U B church will begin at 7 80 tonight with the full Vacation Bible School staff and teachers taking part. Many will return for the evening session.
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U. B. Church
Local residents share weekend travels and visits
Mr and Mrs Wence Raub and daughters returned Saturday evening by motor from Middleport after visiting relatives there for several days. Miss Flora Mae Morris left Monday for Mr Vernon. Alice Mae Wilson returned Sunday evening from Columbus where she had visited her aunt Mrs Carrie Shirkey. Friends here received a letter from Miss Lilian Goodman of the Franklin county sanitarium saying she is still improving. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Goodman of this place. Matt Spence and son Roland enjoyed a fishing trip recently.
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Wence Raub
Middleport
Flora Mae Morris
Vernon
Alice Mae Wilson
Columbus
Carrie Shirkey
Lilian Goodman
Franklin County
113 Baptized in Liverpool Public Baths
One hundred thirteen men and women were baptized in the public baths in Liverpool, indicating a local religious ceremony held in a communal city facility.
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Baths
Liverpool
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May Avenue
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Ostrander
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Portsmouth
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Macon
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J. Lawson Davis
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D. H. Thomas
A. W. Allom
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Redtown
Rhoda
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Rose Clark
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Waymer
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Effie
First Christian Sunday School
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Chas
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