Plains High School Graduation Closes Largest Class Yet
Plain residents recall commencement at The Plains High School where 20 graduates were honored. The ceremony featured a senior class processional, musical selections, and a keynote by J H H Davis of the State Department of Education. Diplomas were awarded by M O Bryan as the board’s representative, and 33 pupils received attendance certificates for no tardies along with the class roll listing officers and graduates.
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HE Plains
Flavia
Plains Highool
Claus
Verend Cowan
Laucille
Loula Aggasalz
Russell Jebson
al Solo
Maxine Channell
Robert
Ith
JH H Davis
State Cement of Education
M.O. Bryan
Board of Education
Clusa Chorus
Cs& Rice
Miss Andrews Weds Sherman Rhoads in Chauncey
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Gwendolyn Andrews Chauncey and Sherman Rhoads Chillcothe on Wednesday June 3. Rev Watler of Trinity Church officiated. The bride, daughter of Mrs Ethel Andrews, has lived with Mr and Mrs Diver Mitchell in Chillcothe and at the U S Veterans Hospital in Ghinicethe. They plan to make their home in the area.
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Sherman Rhoads
Chillcothe
Chauncey
Gwendolyn Andrews
Chauncey and
Chillicothe
Watler
Trinity Church
Chiliienthe
Ethel Andrews
Michin
Millfield
Diver Mitchell
U S Veterans’ Hospital
Tus Veterans’ Hospital
Pittsburghers Visit Chauncey By Minister Family
Mr and Mrs Edward Minister wearily travel from Pittsburgh to Chauncey to spend vacation with Edward Minister Sr. and family at Ells venue while Harold Minister, a teacher at Yairport Harbor Schools, also joins the visit with his parents in Chauncey.
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Edward
Chauncey
Shauncty
June
Poward
Pittsburgh
Bira Edward
Ells
Mark Pr.Poward
Athens
Harold
Yairport Harbor
Chauncey Cleans Up with Seventy Five Truckloads Hauled
Chauncey residents completed a town cleanup moving 75 truck loads of rubbish to the dumping grounds north of town. The effort improved the town’s sanitary appearance and attractiveness. Afterward, Dr. C. N. Sanders, Ray Sanders, Lewis Sangore, Walter Border, Minfeld, and Ralph Brown returned from a Muskingum River fishing trip with carp weighing 2 raids.
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Chauncey
C. N. Sanders
Ray Sanders
Lewis Sangore
Walter Border
Minfeld
Ralph Brown
Muskingum River
Foreign Missionary Society Meets at The Plains Church
Monthly gathering at The Plains Methodist Church hosted by Mrs Robert McAllister with president Mrs C McCullough in charge. Devotions led by Mrs Robert Graves readings by Mrs Harry Porter and Mrs Theodore Nagle. Members listed include Mrs George Bean and others.
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Foreign Missionary Society
TE Plains
Foreign Missionary Society of the Plains Methodist Church
Robert Mcallister
C . McCullough
Robert Graves
Harry Porter
Theodore Nagle
George Bean
Tarrvy Wallace
C. $. Rice
J. McDoNough
Theodore Wagle
Ray Michael
Flore Linscott
Robert McAnister
Chauncey widow dies after Thursday accident
Mrs Alice Koon of Chauncey died Thursday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harley Warden Bachtel where she had gone to help care for her ill grandson Billy Warden. Her body was taken to sister Mrs Rebroca Curtis in Nelsonville. Funeral services Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Nelsonville with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Warden Buchtel and a sister Mrs Curtis.
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Bachtel
Chauncey
Alice Koon
Harley Warden Bachtel
Billy Warden
Mra. Koon
Mra Rebroca Curtis
Nelsonville
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Vichrow
Greenlawn
Koon
Andy Koon
Warden Buchtel
Curtis
Nelsenville
John Miller Chauncey
Shauncey
Jane
Luther Cruikshank
Asa
Jennie Courtney
Zinmie Smith
Everett Graham
K Grammar
Injury at Chauncey Grocery Market Ends in Lacerations
Miss Esther Clarey of Chauncey, employed at C L Cunningham grocery and meat market, sustained serious injuries to the index and third fingers of her right hand when caught in an electric mast allot on Friday. She was treated locally for the lacerations.
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Chauncey
Esther Clarey
C L Cunningham
Plains residents gather for weekend visits and travel
A long list of visits and familial travel follows in The Plains area as residents including Ralph Porterhen and family, Sam Gabriel, the Howards, Aleshires, and Bynes families, plus many others from Athens, Columbus, Willoughby, and surrounding towns spend a weekend visiting relatives, attending alumni events, and hosting guests at homes and local venues. Notable mentions include a Willard Hamer trip from Columbus and a marriage in The Plains with Lilies McFarland of Willoughby joining Russell Michael’s family gathering.
Admiral To Get a Degree
Admiral de Steiger, a career naval officer, rose from a 12 year old student at Ohio University to commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and head of the Third Naval District. He led the battleship Arkansas with the British Grand Fleet in WWI, earning the Distinguished Service Cross and meeting President Wilson. He retired at age 68 and is a grandson of Baron de Stelguer, Swiss-born émigré.
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de Sreener
Bre. C
H Gronehor
Ohioo University
Steigner
United States Military Academy
Annapolla
Petty Oficer
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Comander
Nevel
United States Navy
Brooklyn Yard
Admiral de Steigner
Beatty
North Sea
Woodrow Wilson
Brent
Admiral de Brasguer
Admiral de Stelguer
Baron de Stelguer
Switzerland
Athena County
Rudolph de Stelguer
Athens County
New Marshfield Mra John Smith in Athens and Grange events
New Marshfield Mrs John Smith spent Wednesday and Thursday in Athens visiting relatives including her daughter and sister. Summit Grange conferred Pontona on members at a Tuesday meeting with ninety in attendance, including visitors from Meigs County. Guests hosted later at home by Clarence and Ma Neal. Women's Missionary Society met at the Church of Christ. Hoodlet called to New York for hospital work. Several locals attended open Athens Grange meeting. others attended events in Barberton and Parkersburg.
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Millfield News
F. E. Baldinot
Ladies Aid Society
The
Church of Christ
Edward Wade
J. Ro Wade
W. A Bell
Fred
Fred Russell
Frank Lemon
Norval James
Immett Qiber
Henry Heifkin
Harold Blower
Charles Robinett
Dasel Fulton
Clarence Misner
F O D. Bil
O C Howard
P. D. Hill
Sheltering Arms
Athens
Pocahontas Lodge
Wayne Snyder
Clara Rel
Lucilla Robinette
Dan Simpkins
Baltimore
Bow Simpkins
Norman Lewis
Tracy, Stewart
Victor Robinett
May Howard
Kathrin
Dorothy Gilliaple
W. Simpkins
Ruthie
John Snyder
Dayton
Arthur Triplett
Richard Harria
Brownshire
Ben Simpkins
Helen Simpkins
Mra
Clinton Brown
A. L. Brown
Raymond Saver
H. Boudinot
New Lexington
Parker Boudinot
Florence Howard
Ruth Ann
Huntington
Frank Ferrell
Emma Rankin
John
Sem LaHugh
Vera Rankin
Wellston
Frank McDaniel
Tuseday
Pontiac
Mich
W. H. Wemmer
F. E. Boudinot
William Cole
Nile Sanders
Ralph Brown
L. ‘W. Sanders
Muskingum River
Sanders
Ralph Porterhen
Sam Gabriel Hes
Whlloughby
Tom
Sam
George Beace
Columbus
Vislt
Dffe
Carl Hanning
Argela Wilson
E. C. Howard
Lulu Smith
Ralph Porter
Joan
Harry Porter
John Ervin
James Blackgood
Nettie Clark
Richland Avenue
Barry Slayback
Aan Cave
Virgil Manning
Aii
Howard
Mira Anna Binato
Elizabeth
Andrew Jackson
Detroit
Mise Dukeman
Plains
Margaret Orr
Edna
Eil Kaber
Bridgeport
Jeff
Frances Harrison
Dave Aleshire
Clifford Howard
Pittsburgh
Rie
E C Howard
Victor
United States Navy
Cuba
Alan
Merwin Stauffer
Herman Howard
Dale Channel
Mansfield
Virgil Thompson
Willoughby
Gilbert McGlone
Ashland
Willard Hamer
Will Hamer
Tome
Frances Nennedy
Baby Hanneth
Coshocton
Herman Humphrey
Logan
Gueats
Walter Gelsicke
Hulda
Betty Jean
Evalyn
Marie Aleshire
Harry Harrison
Cliffton
Dan Harise
Fattity
George Swartz
Carl
Naomi Swartz
Elza McGranor
Noble Collins
New Marshfield
Clarence Cooper
Charles Townsend
Albany
Clarence Rutter
James Staley
Loren North
Nelsonville
Zine Courtney
Orla Porter
Julia Porter
Wire
Bir
Cui Horter
John Smith
Donald Critter
J H. Boden
Summit Grange
Pontona
C W Nichols
Luster Judy
Virgenes Llewellyn
Helén Louise McNeal
Elle Freeman
Meigs County
Clarence BcNeal
Kenneth Smith
Alva
Faye
Mary McReal
Women's Missionary Society of
Lee Jones
Clarence McNeal
Helen Louise
Virgenes Liewallyn
Athens Grange
Parkersburg
Mountain State Business College
Fred Six
D H Sit
Ralph G .A Hunter
Joseph Barron
Hamden Beturday
Local Social News From Hemlock Grove and Nearby Areas
Hemlock Grove residents hosted and visited relatives over weekend. Columbus visitors attended at the McGoverns and Smiths hosted guests from Columbus and Nelsonville. Revival services closed with additions to the church as Memorial Day observed in Chester.
Tas Musser Funeral Notices Attend Roster In Taos
Soul cast Stra and Hattle Bohm attended the funeral services for Taos Musser on Thursday in Taos with friends and local mourners present.
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Stra
Hattle Bohm
Taos Musser
Thurada
Langsville and Kyger Residents Share Weekend Visits
Local families from Langsville, Kyger and nearby towns spent the weekend visiting relatives and attending services. Notables include Mrs. Karl Lee of Newses, burial services for a relative, and multiple families from Columbus, Rutland, and Chillicothe visiting kin and attending church and cemetery events.
Sulit Challenged Herrold Will In Ohio Probate
The will of the late Christopher Herrold is contested in Vinton County Common Pleas Court by his son Claude Herrold of Mes Arthur. The document leaves a large estate including 3960 acres of land and oil wells, with most assets to William Stewart Bell of Togan. Emma Herrold, his divorced wife, receives nothing beyond a prior settlement, and two minor sequins are left to others.
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Earthur
Christopher Herro't
Vinton County
Claude Herrold
Mes Arthur
Naneta
McArthur
Cirche Wille
Pickaway
Willlam
Stewart Bell
Togan
Merrald
Mes
Emma Herrald
Creola
State Officials Visit Lake Alma for Park Proposal
Governor George White and a party of state officials toured Lake Alma and surrounding forests to study creating a public access park. The group, including Water Director Ginthery and Assistant Director Leach, met in McArthur and attended an event in Jackson before returning.
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Mcarthur
George White
Ginthery
Wate
Leach
Clay Harmon
Haring J. Bwate
McaArthur
Columbia
Lake
Alma
Mila
Forestea
I Banque
Roosevelt
New York
State Grads Eee Sromiey as anon prwcident
An anonymous message lists Mark Detrol as the first president, Sones as the second, with Kenyon Campa and Relph W. Fars Cotemtus noted among university Athletic Beak and alumni members. The text references Dayton, a trustee role, and board membership at the university.
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Sromiey
Anon
Mark Detrol
Rive
Sones
Dayton
Kenyon Campa
Bua
Trassurer
Relph W. Fars Cotemtus
University Athletic Beak
George Calkina
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Wife of Farmer Commits Death by Own Action
McARTHUR June -Mre Flor ense Pletcher, wife of Ea Pletcher, three miles from Wilkesville, died by self inflicted gunshot Wednesday June 8 while her husband worked in fields. Health had declined since a Galipolla hospital return a month earlier. Her father George Steele was killed at his farm near Wilkesville six years ago and body burned in a barn. Authorities suspected arson to conceal the crime. She left two daughters Irma and Fay, and two sons Merrill and Carl, plus three brothers and several relatives living near Wilkesville.
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McArthur
Florense Pletcher
Ea Pletcher
Wilkesville
Bea
Fiaicher
Galipolla
George Steele
Bia Farm
McArthur Man Arrested for Possession at Filling Station
Sheriff Ray Cox and State Prohibition Officer Mat Wilson arrested Pred Downard between Dundas and Hamden after locating 10 gallons of white beer and bottled beer on his premises. The incident followed the action of the grand jury with Winan involved in the McArthur case.
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McArthur
Ray Cox
Mat Wilson
Pred Downard
Dundas
Hamden
Downard
Winan
Local Family News From Passing Week
The Griff Ravage family hosted a picnic dinner at their home while Sune day saw the William Mechoight family of Charleston West Virginia visiting. Charles Smith of Rutland recuperating at F oA Miller home after his car left the road and overturned near the Charles Oro home. Leola Bolin visiting her aged parents Dell and Mrs Dye of Harrisonville. Mrs Lestine Colwell of Danville died Tuesday. funeral Friday with burial at Galum Center Cemetery. Mrs Dave Intuminger and children Ruth and Charles attended Colwell funeral and visited Mrs Robert McHaighton Pridey. Mrs Dale Howell and her children of Columbia visiting her parents C L Kennan and wife.
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Griff Ravage
Wiliam MecHoight
Charleston
W. Va
Charles Smith
Rutland
F Oa Miller
Smith
Chairles Oro
Leola Bolin
Dell Dye
Harrisonville
Lestine Colwell
Danville
Galum Centar
Dave Intuminger
Ruth
Charles
Robert McHaighton
Colwell
Dale Howell
Columbia
Mra
C L Kennan
Hit Parked Track Tragedy Knocks AYLVANTA Community
Factual report: a fatal crash on Route 0 near AYLVANTA left several women dead or injured when a vehicle collided with a truck. Victims include Virginia Witter and others from Cleveland area, with one identified home educator at Oliver WM Benecot in Cleveland. Authorities investigate cause and confirm fatalities and injuries.
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Aylvanta
June
SiPee
Fira
David Hate
Fertile
Mite Gorth
Neta
Miss Virginia
Witter
Land
Mia Mt
E Stenton
Min
Miester
Gleveland College
Oliver WM Benecot
Claveland
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Raff
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Doris Gowen
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Christine Cochran
Nola Spencer
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Helen Shust
Esther Farms
Lucille Six
Delores Lohse
Theta Steele
Lucille Risley
Edith Pollard
Uth Darnell
Russell Jean Harnon Loves
Stanley Thompson
Yon Nelson
Robert Moore
Clarace Hunter
Miss Andrews
Pitttsburghers
True Blue Bible
Millfeld
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Triroblé
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Reitz
Charles Tinker
Dohiy
Koon Funer
Naom Bible
Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Kenneth Barros
Sam Gabriel
Sam Jr
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Buckeye Lake
Ed Anderson
Harvey Pierce
Ritchife
Wes Luman
Hershel Darnell
Blanch Cochran Bobbit
Lancester
Focal
Thomas Cade
Dorothy
Alva Cade
Ralph
Ironton
Earl Johnson
Charles Tate
Cheater
4. Barnes
Chasterhill
Sam Holcomb
Pleasant City
Rol Bricker
Wilbur Powall
58. Scott
West Virginia
Zern Griswold
Clarksburg
Fletch Hawk
Zell Douglas
Sara Bacheldor
Melon Gabriel
Stanley Nida
Hugh Nida
Benton Potts
Lower Plaina
Henry Bolin
Adrian
Michigan
Elza Potts
Russell Michael
Ed Michael
Lilies McFarland
Dan Michiel
Max
Dart
Georgia Fern
Athans
George Thorn
Foshocton
Wiliam Guthriel
Russell Guthrie
Burt
Col
Teon
Hemlock Grove
Ads Bailey
Michael McGovern
Hiram Welker
Bedford Boys
Dannel Smith
Clarence Story
Don
Mer
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Athena
Chas
Pennybaker
Warner Rawlings
O. C. Midkiff
Delbert Welker
Famiy
Pomeroy
Leonard Newman
George DeWaes
Barberton
Rubs Perry
George Smith
Dale Smith
Hoyttown Thimble Club
Elsie Midkiff
Margaret Smith
Etta Hellman
Werner Rawlings
Bud
Ann Harbor
Chester
Ed Barnhill
Fanny
Marion
George Ervin
Laurel Cliff
Richard Rawlings
Syracuse
Garnett
Carol
Vergene Michif
Hawk
Mrr
Emmett Hawk
Janetty
Coon Boots
Mies Ciara Maa Foltfod
Boots
A. Nelson
Emmet Newon Ban
Ponca Nab
Miles
Ay Esinobe Sasa
Langsville
Daniel Swisheg
Carona Kips
Kyger
Karl Lee
Newses
Hagel Tuckermans
Ray Want
Harva Croce
Wend
Co Hus
J. W. Milter
Wright Cemetery
Chrivine Allen
Mary Entamtoxer
Chiron Whitmer
Oaein Nulton Wolfe
Rascine
Wendell Miller
Harvey Sidenstricker
Hkre
3 HO Bolden
Josephine
Joseph Tuto
Majestic
Majestic Radio
Waniee
G. W. Hopkins Radio and Electric Shop
Hotel Berry Bldg
T. G& Berguy
Matt
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Boa 18
Sulit
Herrold
Janus
Fintha
Lante Wrightess
Nora Senith
Margeret Johnson
Wil Markham
Kelly
Zateakt
Thanaya Poe
Hog Benner
Artillery Ava
Fort Hayes
Hame Folka
State Grads Eee
Chevrolet
Len B.mccune
W. Union St
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Athens County Fair Grounds
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