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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1935

Page

9

Mystery shadows birth and death of Statler heiress Elva

The article details the unclear parentage of Elva Statler, adopted by Ellsworth M. Statler, founder of the hotel chain. It notes deaths within the family lineage, alleged twins with Ellsworth, and a 1926 to 1935 period of tragedies including Elva’s death by monoxide poisoning five days after her 1933 marriage to H Bradley Davidson Jr. The piece also mentions a yacht loss linked to the Statler saga and the surviving members Ellsworth and the foster father’s widow.

Elva Statler Pinehurst N. C H. Bradley Davidson, Jr Ellsworth M. Statler Erie County N. Y Buffalo Elva Statlers Statler Organization Elleworth Statler Elva Statlers Mary Manderback Statler Marian Frances Statler Milton H. Statler Elvas Statler Davidson Statler Miramar Savannah Ellswort Land Crim

Glouster Tomcats Face Murray City At Logan Tonight

Glouster High Tomcats meet Murray City High in the sectional basketball tourney at Logan tonight at 8 40. Glouster will be shorthanded without forward Millington who recently recovered from scarlet fever and cannot play. A delegation of local fans will travel with the team.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats Murray City Logan Millington

Mrs Shafer Hosts Luncheon and Bridge in Glouster

Mrs W J Shafer entertained Tuesday with luncheon for a guests list including Mrs George Campbell Mrs Clyde Harber Mrs Emmett Eddy Mrs B K Taylor Mrs Lawrence Henry Mrs John Wallace Mrs B R Angie and Mrs Harriet Weymueller. Wednesday evening she hosted four tables of bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Heenan Atha first second to Mrs O A Melhaid third to Mrs Bh R Angie and consolation to Mrs Thomas Williams Jr. Refreshments followed with guests including Mrs Herman Atlas Mrs V H May Mrs A McDonald and others.

O. A. Melhaid Bh. R. Angie Thomas Williams, Jr Herman Atlas V. 11. May A. McDonald Ll. GQ. DeLong Thormas Williams, Jr EK. Haskins

Best Spellers in Glouster First Grade

First grade pupils in Glouster schools earning 100 percent in spelling over the past six weeks are Donna Mae Foraker Charlies Johnson Charles Morrison Lewis Coller Maxine Snowden Andrew Wolf Twila Williams Louise Morrison and Betty Lou Smith. In 2 A period 100 percent spellers include Richard Byers Ray Harding and Lillian Buchman while James Davis and Eilean Cherrington lead arithmetic.

Glouster Donna Mae Foraker Charlies Johnson Charles Morrison Lewis Coller Maxine Snowden Andrew Wolf Twila Williams Louise Morrison Betty Lou Smith Richard Byers Ray Harding Lillian Buchman James Davis Eilean Cherrington

Stepchild of World Ends in Tragic Honeymoon Misfortune

Elva, a gifted pupil with a head injury and later back injury, rose in athletics and academics before resigning Radcliffe to pursue swimming. She blamed her life’s misfortune on being a “poor little rich girl” and faced renewed heartbreak after a turbulent marriage and a fatal honeymoon incident.

Elva Staller Radcliffe College Boston Pinehurst Davidson

Taylor Ridge Briefs Real estate sale in Glouster

Real estate belonging to the late John Harrington will be offered for sale at public auction on Oak Street Saturday at 1 39 oclock by administrator C F Wallace. The three tracts are appraised at 800 with bids not less than two thirds of that amount considered.

Digestive danger signals warn of serious heartburn risk

It notes that persistent heartburn gas bloating and stomach pain are real danger signals not to ignore. The piece emphasizes recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate attention rather than dismissing them as minor indigestion. Immediate concern is urged for ongoing discomfort.

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Former Sunday Creek Valley Resident Dies

Mrs. Estella E. Davis 46, wife of Dr. F. W. Davis of Dayton, died after a brief illness in a Dayton hospital. Survived by husband and two daughters Mary Cecelia and Martha Annie. Buried at St. Joseph Cemetery Columbus. Daughter of the late William Palmer and Mrs. Palmer, early coal operators in Sunday Creek Valley.

Glouster Estella E. Davis F. W Davis Dayton Mary Cecelia Martha Annie St. Joseph Columbus Davis William Palmer

City Notices Old Residency Of Doctors Recalled

With Dr J G Blower and Dr and Mrs Davis, this city is reminded of residents who left years ago. The fragment notes a past move and names the doctors involved in this historical recollection.

J. G. Blower Mrs. Davis

Taylor Ridge Personal Notices Show Local Visits

Mrs Bea trice Joyjohn and two sons visited her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Strausbaugh in Redtown. Mrs Fred Heffken and Mrs Dora Heffken visited Mr and Mrs Henry Heffken in Millfield. Mr and Mrs Sam McClellan of Greens Run visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Glen McClellan here. Mrs P B Chalfant was in Jacksonville last week with Mr and Mrs Blaine Chalfant. Sugar saccharin derived from coal tar mentioned.

Taylor Ridge James Golding Glouster Elmer Davis Jacksonville John Davis Dora Heffken Fred Heffken Greens Run Fred l Leake Dwight Smith Carl Welling Beatrice Joyjohn Homer Strausbaugh Redtown Millfield Henry Heffken Sam McClellan Glen McClellan P. B. Chalfant Blaine Chalfant

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