County Debates Set for March 18 at Trey High School
COOLVILLE March 16 Preliminary county debates scheduled for Friday evening March 18 with Trey's negative team visiting New Marshfield and Albany's negative team meeting Trey's affirmative at Trey high school auditorium. Topic reserved: that capital punishment should be abolished. Large crowd expected. Personal mention covers local social visits and movements among residents including Tiptons, Kincades, Chevaliers, Mills, and Flickers with routine Sunday trips and hospital updates.
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Coolville
Trey
New Marshfield
Albany
Trey High School
Local notes from Amesville area and surrounding towns
Amesville and nearby communities report guests and visitors including Errol Evans in town with sister Mrs Jasper Brown, Jed Linscott returning from Utley, and John Johnson home from Belle Center. Socials include a well attended dance at Gifford’s store with residents from McConnelsville to Bartlett. Maple syrup praise and grippe illness noted along with burial of Mrs Randolph and visits between local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errol Evans
Columbus
Jasper Brown
Utley
Jed Linscott
John Johnson
Snyder Construction Company
Belle Center
E. 8. Johnson
J. I. Gifford
H. T.larkin
Mary Boyd
Raymond Snoffon
Gifford's New Store Room
McConnelsville
Albany
Bartlett
Protracted Mt Hermon Meeting Ends. Local Socials Noted
Protracted meeting at Mt Hermon closed Sunday. Mrs. Hannah Rardin of Chesterhill was guest with friends while attending. J R Edgerton and Wayne Edgerton of Cutler visited their mother Lillian Rardin. Marie Quinn of Lathrop visited Veru Strode. George W Paweett of Chesterhill died Saturday. his wife died a year ago. He leaves three married children. Meg Arthur North and others visited the Colichts and Mrs Lasper Brown. Mrs Rey Hanson and children from Mt. Carmel stayed with Hattie Weiner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hermon
Hannah Rardin
Chesterhill
J. R. Edgerton
Cincinnati
Wayne Edgerton
Cutler
Lillian Rardin
Marie Quinn
Lathrop
Veru Strode
George W. Paweett
Paweett
Plantsville
Biza
Amanda Selby
Metta Glazier
Amesville
W. Brill
Will Peoples
R. C. Bardin
Lavrel Evans
Columbus
Sturday
Brill
Eliza
Bartlett
Perley Clark
Athens
Nother
Anna Wilson
Ogg
Ladies’ Aid
Meg
Arthur North
Lasper Brown
D. W. Brill Bn
Rey Hanson
Local society notes and weekend visits in Shade area
Shade Miss Dorothy Blackwood visited Miss Lena Hines Sunday. A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bobo. Miss Mary Slutz is teaching here in the absence of Mrs. Easler who is in Jackson attending the funeral of her uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Westcott made a business trip to Pomeroy Saturday. Miss Dorothy Willard of Hemlock Grove spent the end of the week with her sister, Miss Audra Willard. Miss Letha Will visited her parents in Peach Fork Sunday. The county debate here at the high school, Friday evening will be between one of the Rome township teams and one of the teams of the local high school. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stahl and daughter Kyla Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown and daughter Anna, and Mrs. Caroline Garsey were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burnside Sunday. Miss Adrian Smith spent Sunday night with Miss Marie Grim. Miss Thelma Burnside was the guest Saturday night and Sunday of the Misses Woith and Irene Bobo. Miss Helen Dixon visited her sister, Mrs. George Fulton last Saturday. Miss Pearl Fortney, Guysville, is spending a few days with Miss Helena Shuler.
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Ola Bardin
Gou
G. O. Shanks
Ralph Chevalier
Geraldine
C. B. Harper
Maria
Parkersburg
D. M. Green
M. E. Church
Raymond Blake
Clayton Rivers
Josephine
Columbus
Eva Gibbs
F. G. Runien
J. A. Humphrey
Samuel Davis
Tuppers Plains
Lawrence Pinell
John Pinell
Perry Haning
Athens
Frank Gunder
Gunder
Oscar
Frank Parkins
Lewis Person
Pomeroy
Geraldine Kline
Helen
Ethel Sharks
Lucy Sickle
Mineral
Mary Pullins
John Gils
Stella Smith
Frank Shanks
Erm Yagata
John Shanks
Townsend Hill
Ray
Ralph Ghevalier
Allie Shanks
Allie Shumway
Reedsville
Dorothy Blackwood
Lena Hines
Ray Bobo
Mary Slutz
Easler
Jackson
Westcott
Dorothy Willard
Hemlock Grove
Audra Willard
Letha
Peach Fork
Rome
Harry Stahl
Kyla Eve
Jesse Brown
Anna
Caroline Garsey
Leon Burnside
Adrian Smith
Marie Grim
Thelma Burnside
Woith
Irene Bobo
Jack King
Charley Grimm
F. M. King
Myrle
M. A. Williams
Flossie
Leo Williams
Middleport
Jacob King
Alira Grimm
Vialey Fox
Virgene
Emmet Jones
PF. M. King
Holly King
Everett Douglas
Harry Smith
Elza Sapp
Grace Douglas
Herb Douglas
Audra
Amesville
Wil Colmer
Alira
Walter Smith
Will Gilkey
Fred White
Flora
Roy Goldsberry
Yaye Gillian
Fred Smith
Weekend Guests and Family Visits Across Pratt's Fork
Mr and Mrs Jack King hosted Sunday guests including Charley Grimm and F M King family members. Several families from Middleport Athens and Amesville visited relatives in the area over the weekend and Friday night. Local residents referenced include Mrs Jacob King Mrs Vialey Fox Emmet Jones and others with trips to Flora Amesville and Sapp households.
Harrisonville Entertainment Postponed for Sickness and Roads
The Harrisonville ladies aid entertainment postponed to Saturday due to illness and bad roads. The program included two plays The Troubles of a Housekeeper and The Minister Comes to Tea with music by the orchestra. Several local people are mentioned including Howard Dye Hed Williams and Emmet Wayhugh recovering or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Williams
Zanesville
Howard Dye
Mann's Business College
Columbus
Marion Jordan
Howard Hull
William Hull
Social visits and family trips across Haga Ridge area
Names and small travel notes show residents of Haga Ridge and nearby towns visiting relatives and friends in Athens Federal Creek Mt Liberty Stewart and Stewart. Couples and individuals including Ralph Taylor Christine Finsterwald and Mrs Roy Shirley appear among recurring weekend and weekday visits with several business trips noted.
Jacksonville Family Picnic Debut at Methodist Basement
The Mothers' club will hold a family picnic this evening in the basement of the Methodist church. A special upstairs program precedes with the Reverend Donnally addressing the club.
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Mothers’ Club
Donnally
Honoring Mrs Jennie Watkins in Columbus Saturday
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs. Jennie Watkins home Saturday evening to honor her. A dainty lunch was served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Ira Conaway Mrs. Lydia Watkins Mrs. William Hallam Mrs. Albert Edwards Mrs. Cora Householder Mrs. Samuel Anderson Mrs. Harry Anderson Mrs. William Gaskalla Mrs. Maude Davis Mrs. Jesse McHenry Mrs. William Swartz Mrs. William Kalt Miss Mona Anderson Miss Freda Swartz Ida B. Davis Grace Watkins Margaret Householder and Cleo Mae Conaway. Mrs. Watkins returned to Columbus today after spending several days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Watkins
Columbus
Ira Conaway
Lydia Watkins
William Hallam
Albert Edwards
Cora Householder
Samuel Anderson
Harry Anderson
William Gaskalla
Maude Davis
Jesse McHenry
William Swartz
William Kalt
George Householder
Mona Anderson
Freda Swartz
Ida B. Davis
Grace Watkins
Margaret Householder
Cleo Mae Conaway
Watkins
Funeral for Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Deal
The funeral for the infant son born Sunday was held Tuesday at 2 30 PM from the home. The Rev J W Plummer presided and burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Deal
J. W. Plummer
Maplewood Cemetery
Madison Leasgute Returns From Columbus Hospital Stay
Madison Leasgute returned from Columbus where he stayed with his son Lawrence at Grant hospital. Lawrence is receiving treatment for a few days and doctors hope to determine the cause of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Leasgute
Columbus
Lawrence
Grant Hospital
Home Talent Play “Mr. Lorings’ Aunts” At Pastime
The Parent Teacher association presents the home talent comedy “Mr. Lorings’ Aunts” at the Pastime theater next Tuesday at 5:39 PM. Proceeds go to Jack Lonville school. Seventeen characters perform in three acts.
Revival Services Open in Local Churches
The Rev. L. A. Donnally will preach his third sermon on the life of Christ in the M. E. church Thursday evening. Revival services are about to open at this church. A prayer service is planned at the United Brethren church this evening with Bible study Friday evening. The Reverend Woody of the Lord's Day Alliance preached at both churches Sunday on observing Sunday and guarding it against lawlessness and the wide open plan.
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L. A. Donnally
M. E
United Brethren Church
Woody
Lord's Day Alliance
Ill wife improves while neighbor remains seriously ill
Mrs. Nancy Leasure, after two weeks of serious illness, shows improvement. Mrs. Henry Wolfe, who suddenly fell ill Sunday, continues in serious condition at her home.
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Nancy Leasure
Henry Wolfe
Carroll Visit Highlights Judson Family Trip
Joe Judson and family spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Judson’s sister in Carroll. Mrs. George Luther and son Robert Selby of Cambridge, with Mrs. Ralph Selby of Canton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown. Mrs. Selby visited Chauncey. Mrs. John Seckin and grandson John Max with Mr. and Mrs. Rhodney Philips visited Wellston relatives. Mrs. Ed Cartwright Greens Run visited her sister Mrs. Frank Davis. Mrs. Will Hill and Mrs. Cora Kinder toured Glouster visiting aunt Mrs. Henry Jonas.
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Joe Judson
Carroll
Judson
George Luther
Robert Selby
Cambridge
Ralph Selby
Canton
Robert Brown
Selby
Chauncey
John Seckin
John Max
Rhodney Philips
Wellston
Ed Cartwright
Greens Run
Frank Davis
Will Hill
Cora Kinder
Glouster
Hilt
Henry Jonas
Petty and Moore Confined by Whooping Cough in Home
Local families report cases of whooping cough with Bethany Moore and Rodney Petty confined at home. Several visits noted among neighbors including the Petty and Barnhart families in Coolville, Guysville, and Fairview. Leslie Petty made a business trip. others hosted visitors Sunday.
Hamden News Highlights Family Visits And Local Events
Hamden residents and relatives gather for Sundays and weekends visiting in Hamden and nearby towns. The Hamden Music Club hosts a program featuring local performers led by Margaret Scott. A baby named Roy Ray is born to Ed and Roy Zervis, while Ralph Wyckoff’s infant dies from intestinal trouble. Catherine Griffith moves to a new addition in town.
Local residents share visits and duties across towns
Week shows numerous social visits with relatives neighbors and friends. Individuals from Nelsonville Athens Jackson Pomeroy Albany and Carbondale move between homes attending family gatherings lectures and a fifteenth birthday party.
Revival Ends After Four Week U B Church Campaign
The four week revival at the U B church closed Sunday with a largely attended service and about 20 new members joining. The campaign was led by Rev. Nihiser with assistance from James Hamer. Numerous local residents and visitors attended social events and visits, including families from Glouster and Athens.
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U. B
Nihiser
James Hamer
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Ada Frost
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Weaver
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Bartlett Cemetery
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C. T. Strode
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George Fulton
Pearl Fortney
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Ray Clark
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