Vacation time for parents and kids in 1942 column
Ruth Millett urges mothers and fathers to take a real vacation from parenting duties for two weeks. She suggests safe places like grandma or a trusted friend, then emphasizes rekindling marriage and shared activities. Also notes club meeting of The Non-Stop Stitchers Four-H and arrival of Iss Yates in Athens for work at Mt Pleasant. Grandson Anton Ray Breinig born at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Ruth Milletta Owen
Junior
Mama
Papa
Anna Mae Baker
Ada Beal
Ice
Martha Smith
Secetary
Jenn Lowe
Thelma Baker
Anna Mae Brown
Pegey Shafer
Jean Lowe
Anna Iaker
Iversity
Loii Yates
Kansas City
John Palmer
Robert Palmer
Victor Blair
The Stars Say- For Friday June 21
Genieveve Kemble outlines a dynamic day with swift, surprising energy and push toward high ideals. Expect definite change, alluring yet risky impulses. restraint and finesse lead to profit. Birthdays favor a year of upheaval and adventurous talents.
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Genevieve Kemble
Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades
Adele Garrison's tale follows Queen Olga of Transvania seeking a loan from Madge as she plans marriage to Phil. The narrator offers funds from a reserve, promising to help with wedding costs and attire, while Olga confesses the need for a church ceremony in New York and a modest reception, hinting at future repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
Olga
Transvania
Dick Leslie
Noel
Mary
Philip Versteen
Phil
Phill
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Marital News
The Middleport pages announce the marriage of Miss Ruby V V Fleenor of Gainesville Texas to Mr John I Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs John K Smith of Sixth Ave The ceremony at First Baptist Gainesville was performed by Rev C E Wilebank s The couple left for Topeka Kansas after the service The bride wore dusty pink with white accessories and sweetpea rose corsage Mr Smith a Middleport native a former representative for the John B Rogers Producing Co and has staged historical pageants in the west and south Also noted are club entertainments and social visits including Mrs E R Tompkins hosting a Wednesday Contract Club with high score by Mrs Edward Duffy and various trips and visits by local families to Columbus Lexington and New York City
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Middleport
Ruby V V. Fleenor
Gainesville
Texas
John i. Smith
John Fleenor
Smith
John K. Smith
Sixth Ave. Ih
C. E. Wilebanks
First Baptistc Church
Gainsville
Mr. Smith
MHS
John B. Rogers
E. R. Tompkins
Edward Duffy
Tomkins
Ala Keith
Kincaid
Tom Healy
Second Ave
Sam Halterman
Beaver
Ily
Ruth” Wise
Martha
Robson
Frank
Bob Richards
Columbus
Hertoot
GM. Frye
Shirley”Ann
Columbis
Mes
Kunze
Hee Root
Mr. Kunze
Vinton County Population Surges, Farms Rise
Census figures show Vinton County population growing from 10,287 in 1930 to 11,874 in 1940, a 154 percent increase. The county lists 1,344 farms, down from 1,460 in 1935 but up from 1,073 in 1930, per district supervisor Mrs Agnes B. King.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Agnes B. King
King
Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic described for general use
An advertisement describes Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a medicine for every member of the family. The copy promotes appetite suppression and overall tonic benefits, targeting broad use with implied relief from fatigue and weakness. It cites general health claims without medical approval.
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Settamiy
593 vol ST.59 on TONTO oil liniment for neuralgia pains
An advertisement notes 593 vol ST.59 on Snake OIL LINIMENT to be used with Bia Chief Tonic. It is recommended for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure muscular cramps stiffness and soreness from exertion fatigue insect bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains of muscles and tendons.
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Bia
Eastern Star chapter hosts annual social event in Zaleski area
The Mona Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its annual social gathering Thursday evening with Inspecting officer Miss Katherine Van Fossen presiding. About 65 local members and visitors from McArthur Hamden Wilkesville Wellston Lancaster Vinton Oak Hill New Marshfield and Frankfort attended. Three candidates were initiated and the chapter earned an Excellent rating on its work. Refreshments followed.
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Mona
Order of Eastern Star
Mua
Katherine van Fossen
Jackson
McArthur
Hamden
Wilkesville
Wellston
Lancaster
Vinton
Oak Hill
New Marshfield
Frankfort
Nora Egelberry
White Cross
Athens
BS Cake
Uci
Fesc
Margaret Nughter
Wheelers
Faculty smoker invites Ohio University men and visitors
Faculty Smoker invites members of the Men's Faculty Lab and visiting faculty to gather Friday at 8 o'clock at the Men's Faculty Club. President James will give an informal talk on Current Latin American Problems. Also notes advise buying and storing coal in summer and plate-saving tips for dinnerware storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Tom Smoker
James
Local Club Notices and Meetings Ahead
Thursday events include Nannie Allom Rebekah meeting at LO.OF Hall 7 30 p m and Needle Club annual family dinner at 5 90 p m at 139 Grosvenor St. Regrets to committee by Monday night. Athens Grange hosts Memorial program Thursday 8 p m at Grange Hall. Friday Women’s Missionary Society closes season with program at 2 p m. Past Noble Grande Club meets Friday 7 30 p m at Mrs. Ella England’s Chauncey home. Miss Mary Farnum active in Cleveland convention June 25 27 and tech chair at Syracuse University prior roles. Mrs Harold Blacker and Margery visit North Hill.
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Nannie Allom Rebekah Tod
Lo.of. Hall
Needle Club
W. D. Wilds
Grosvenor St
W. E. Clark
Lor. McCune
Elmer Pos
Mise Mary” Farnum
FD. Forsyth
Cleveland Heights
Cleveland
Miss Farnum
Syracuse University
Lindley
Howard Halls
Ms Farnum
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