County debates set on immigration question
Albany high affirmative team Donna Sanders Nihle Frank Charles Fagin and Ernest Dixon will face Lodi in a Friday county debate. Albany's negative squad Ernest Stanley Frank Mathews John Atkinson Asa Jordon will travel to Marah- Geld to oppose the affirmative. The question: Resolved that immigration should be prohibited for five years.
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Albany
Albany High
Donna Sanders
Nihle Frank
Charles Fagin
Ernest Dixon
Lodi
Ernest Stanley
Frank Mathews
John Atkinson
Asa Jordon
Marah- Geld
Keith Zimmerman Elected Team Basketball Captain
Albany March 18 Keith Zimmerman was elected captain of the basketball team for next year Clyde Hooper and Nihle Whaley are lost this year due to graduation The team had limited experience yet defeated Wellston Rio Grande Stewart and Middleport in a 29 win out of 36 games It may be possible that the schedule was too long for tournament readiness
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Albany
Keith Zimmerman
Clyde Hooper
Nihle Whaley
Wellston
Rio Grande
Stewart
Middleport
Mrs Olive Bartley Celebrates 85th Birthday at Albany Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Vorhes hosted a small gathering Sunday March 15 in honor of Olive Bartley aged 85. Guests included Mrs Jessie Chase Walter Chase of Toledo E K Carpenter and Esther Teeters. Bartley is Albanys oldest woman with notable health for her age.
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Fred Vorhes
Olive Bartley
Vorhes
Bartley
Jessie Chase
Walter Chase
Toledo
E. K. Carpenter
Esther Teeters
Albany
Lydia Wilcox Stricken By Apoplexy Loss Of Sight And Hearing
Relatives and friends report Mrs. Lydia Wilcox aged 82 suffered apoplexy causing loss of sight and hearing while visiting her daughter in Columbus. Her Albany relatives and granddaughter Lelia Roberts traveled to Columbus. others remain with her as it was noted a slight return of sight and hearing.
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Lydia Wilcox
Clint Cross
Leadiey Returns to Work at Cline Department Store
J. W. Leadiey resumes duties at the Cline department store after a sudden illness last Sunday that affected his left arm. He has been with the store for eighteen years.
Baptist church birthday party and missionary play announced
The Baptist church schedules a quarterly birthday party on Wednesday evening March 18 with Mrs Williard McDaniel leading the program. On Sunday evening March 22 the Fruitbearers class performs a missionary play titled We Never Knew in place of the regular service. all are invited.
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the Baptist Church
Williard McDaniel
The
Baptist Sunday School
Zimmerman closes confectionery and parlor. Irene moves to Rotroff
M. D. Zimmerman has discontinued his confectionery and soft drink parlor. Irene Zimmerman, previously in charge, has taken a position at the Rotroff grocery.
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M. D. Zimmerman
Irene Zimmerman
Rotroff Grocery
Helping Hand Sunday School Meets at Mrs Stanley Home
The Helping Hand Sunday school class of the Baptist church met at Mrs Rebecca Stanleys home on Tuesday afternoon. After completing routine business the group enjoyed a social chat together.
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the Baptist Church
Rebecca Stanley
Throckmorton Family Attends Funeral in New Straitsville
Mr and Mrs Jesse Throckmorton traveled to New Straitsville last Friday to attend the funeral services for Mrs Mace the grandmother of Mrs Throckmorton. Mrs Sidney Russell resigns from Rotroff grocery and will stay home. Walter Chase of Cleveland visits his mother Mrs Jessie Chase for several days. Mrs Henry Reeder is home sick with quinsy and her daughter Miss Mary has the mumps. Miss Lucile ONeal resumes her work as local telephone operator.
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Jesse Throckmorton
New Straitsville
Mace
Sidney Russell
Rotroff Grocery
Walter Chase
Cleveland
Jessie Chase
Henry Reeder
Mary
Lucile O'Neal
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Fred Heffken Attended
Attendees at the Tuesday birthday dinner at Mrs Dora Heffken's home included numerous residents from Glouster Greens Run Millfield and nearby areas. Mrs Jess Withem is reported to be improving after hospitalization.
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Dora Heffken
Fred Heffken
Robert Brunton
George Miller
Evelyn Davis
Emma Heffken
Anna Coly
Mary McVay
Glouster
Ida Heffken
Millfield
Frank Smith
Fred Leake
Greens Run
Mary Davis
Cora Kempton
Jno. Kempton
Carl Welling
Fred Olbers
Albert Kempton
James Golding
James McClellan
Bevan Davis
Lillie Winn
Clarence Winn
Perry Chalfant
James Harrison
Elmer Davis
Jess Withem
Weekend Visitors Bring News Across Burr Oak and Glouster
Locals from Burr Oak and Glouster hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Miss Tecathel Post and Helen Post visited Eva Ivers in Glouster, with other guests including Grace Ivers and Mrs. Jane Henry. Several residents traveled, hosted, or planned moves to Tampa Florida, while others visited family in Glouster and Westfall.
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Glouster
Tecathel
Helen Post
Floyd Dauson
Elizabeth Holland
Grace Ivers
W. A. McDonald
Donald
Eva Ivers
E. H. Hines
Herman Binderbasin
Juanita
William Hines
Nancy Hatfield
Gloustr
Grant Post
Jane Henry
Mirzia Shepard
Edna Shepard
James Plant
Burr Oak
West Virginia
Athens
Sylvia Post
Ralph Shepard
Everett Post
Clyde Marshall
Local Notes on Illness and Visits Across the Area
Broadwell Charles White has improved after illness and is up. KE BE Noland visited family in Athens from Sunday to Tuesday. E EK White, long employed by T J White, was home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Roberts of Sand Rock and Bob Roberts of Westland called on Orley Roberts last week. Mr and Mrs L L Rathburn of Athens were here for the illness of Mrs Rathburn's mother Mrs J R Rathburn who is improving. G W Haybron D D Smith Tom White and J L Foutch visited Athens to discuss the Amesville Sharpsburg pike connection with the Lucas farm. Mrs Lottie Brill, resident twenty years, leaves to care for an aged uncle near Stockport. Mr and Mrs Tom White of Columbus are guests of Mrs W O White and family.
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Wm. Baker
Theodore Crawford
Ella Ginn
Athens
John Vess
Stewart
Vess
John Phetteplace
Guysyville
Munday
Louie Morrison
Wilfred Morrison
Frank Davis
Strouds Nun
Mandy Chambers
Ed Goodin
C. ¥. Walraven
John Bennett
Good Roads Club
Charles White
KE. BE. Noland
Athens Front
E. EK. White
T. J. White
Charlies Roberts
Sand Rock
Bob Roberts
Westland
Orley Roberts
Ll. E. Rathburn
Stockport
Tom White
Columbus
W. O. White
Weekend Guests and Local Moves Highlight Rural Notes
Shade Misses Glenna and Opal Flanders visited at their parents over the weekend. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Steward and family, planned moves to Albany while others hosted guests from Bedford and New Asbury. John Cowan made a business trip to Athens. Local social calls included Miss Edna Riggs and Miss Pearl Metcalf visiting area households.
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Glenna
Opal Flanders
Jess Pierce
Durward
C. L. Orr
New England Couple Welcome Daughter as Aid Society Social Draws Crowd
Mr and Mrs Byron Dean of New England celebrate the birth of a daughter on March 7. The Ladies Aid Society social at M EF church drew a large attendance and organizers plan to repeat the event next month. The local grade school basketball team remains undefeated after beating Canaan township Rome High freshmen and Heb.
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Byron Dean
Ladies Aid Society
M. EF
Canaan Township
Rome High
Community Notices from Hamden and Surroundings
Mrs Sadie Cook and Dorothy returned to Cincinnati after funeral travel for Joe McKinniss death. Ross Johnson and son killed in Columbus area automobile crash. Local visits include C C Richards Nolan Brown in Columbus and Merrill family in McArthur. Kensington club met with luncheon. next meeting March 27. Funeral attendees from Columbus and Jackson areas for Joseph McKinniss.
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Sadie Cook
Dorothy
Cincinnati
Joe McKinniss
Cc. C. Richards
Nolan Brown
Columbus
Luther Allen
Kensington Club
Main Street
A. &. Straht
Ross Johnson
Johnson
Vinton County
O. C. Morehead
I’red Morehead
Portsmouth
H. B. Robbins
John Lively
Jackson
William Rowe
May Rawlings
Charles
Coalton
Charles Ash
Frank White
Joseph McKinniss
Sharpsburg News Notes Include Meetings and Illness
In Sharpsburg protracted meetings are in progress at Mt. Carmel under Rev. Sulli van. Women preachers hold meetings in homes with followers and reject hired ministers. Mrs. Maria Grimes visited ill sister-in-law Mrs. Charles Grimes. Mrs. Sadie Keets McKain of Bartlett dies of pneumonia leaving a husband and three children. New Marshfield forms Boy Scout troop with nine scouts and two patrols led by Laurence Barron and Tom Winning. Rev Fred Sheets conducts revival at the M E church and Rev J H Bailey seeks medical care in Columbus. Rev Wise closes his meeting at Union.
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Mt. Carmel
Sullivan
Maria Grimes
Charles Grimes
Vinton Beard
Elisha Glass
Sharpsburg
Leota Strode
Lenor
Ella Harris
Belle Burns
Lillian Bardin
Howard Harris
Asa Dille
C. T. Strode
Clarence Kern
Sadie Keets McKain
Bartlett
McKain
Daisy Burns
Armstrong Girls
Fletcher Graham
Clarence Way
Lathrop
New Marshfield
Boy Scouts of America
Porterfield
Laurence Barron
Tom Winning
Fred Sheets
Logan
M. E. Church
Missionary Meeting At Mrs Steimemyre Home
The Ladies of the Home Missionary held a regular meeting Wednesday with fifteen members present. An engaging program of songs and readings followed the hours end. The next gathering is planned for Mrs. Charles Oxley’s home.
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Missionary Meeting
Ladies of the Home Missionary
Frank Steimemyre
Charles Oxley
Local Aid Society Enjoys Pleasant Day At Allen Home
The Lottridge aid society spent a pleasant day at the J L Allen and R M Allen home last Saturday. Twenty four attended including sixteen members and eight visitors. The afternoon meeting covered important society business and a May 11 gathering is planned at the Watkins home.
Door of Opportunity Promises Success for the Vigorous
An motivational ad extols building stamina through a tonic. It asserts red blood cell production depends on physical vigor and urges readers to strengthen their health with a herbal remedy. The copy appeals to workers facing a tough business world and links vitality to climbing the career ladder.
Local visits and family notes fill week in Carroll County
Carpenter RB Bowman visits relatives in town and Iowa. Mrs. Swett and son Walter visit Cheshire. Rebecca McWhorter visits sister Mrs. Mace. Clayton Lyons goes to Columbus on business. Mrs. Kayser visits at Howard Throckmorton's. Gorby and Swett visit Pomeroy. Dudgeon helps with newborn at Mace Nelson. Howard Stout sees Arch Lofton in poor health at Waies Mill. Reverend Grass will preach at F B church on first Sunday in April. Rawlings visit son John family. Kenneth and Mary Sisson stay at Dexter with Aunt Mrs. O S McCann. Mayme Webb weekend guest of J L Rawlings. Harlan Sisson visits from Albany. Norma Gillogly and children visit at Dexter. Bernice Rawlings surprised for thirteenth birthday with games, lunch, and gifts.
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Bowman
Iowa
Middleport
W. S. Swett
Walter
Ola Rousch
Cheshire
Rebecca McWhorter
A. Mace
Clayton Lyons
Columbus
Annie Kayser
Howard Throckmorton
Guy C. Gorby
Pomeroy
Delilah Dudgeon
Mace Nelson
Howard Stout
Waies Mill
Arch Lofton
Jackson Foley
Grass of Fisher
F. B
O. M. Rawlings
John
Kenneth
Mary Sisson
Dexter
Local Happenings and Weekend Guests in Hockingport
Hockingport residents welcomed visitors and noted brief travels. Farr Dickersons returned Sunday from an extended visit with relatives in Cara polis. Edith Humphrey of Ohio University Athens stayed with her parents in town for the weekend. The W R C met at James McLaren's home. Julian Adams and Grace Lemly made regional visits to Marietta and Harris Ferry respectively. Ot t Gillian and Roy Anderson from Torch visited Melvin Tee, while Miss Mary Bigley stayed with her grandfather Mr Bigley.
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Farr Dickerson
Carapolis
Edith Humphrey
Ohio University
Athens
Lew Humphrey
James McLaren
Julian Adams
Mariettta
Lon Snyder
Ross Blake
Coolville
Grace Lemly
Harris Ferry
W. Va
Fred Mediey
Parkersburg
Ott Gillian and
Roy Anderson
Torch
Melvin Tee
Mary Bigley
Murrayville
Mr. Bigley
Local Social Notes From Parkersburg and Vicinity
Mrs Ethel Gavlin of Parkersburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs C K Parker and returned home with her mother Mrs E K Parker. Mr and Mrs Ben Tompkins of Belpre visited last week with their daughter Mrs Carl Medley and family. Mrs Hazel Keever and Misses Jessie and Gladys Parker of Walkersburg were Sunday guests. Mr and Mrs Amesbury and children were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Rex Anderson of Torch. Albert Schultz celebrated his 76th birthday with relatives and friends at his home after months on the sick list. He is able to walk around the house.
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Ethel Gavlin
Parkersburg
C. K. Parker
E. K. Parker
Ben Tompkins
Belpre
Carl Medley
Hazel Keever
Jessie
Gladys Parker
Walkersburg
Amesbury
Rex Anderson
Torch
Albert Schultz
Schultz
Dr Johnson’s Digestive Liver Powder Ad Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement offers Dr Johnson’s Digestive Liver Powder with a money back guarantee after one dollar box if unsatisfied. W. Va. reader testimonial from W. Pouts praises relief after six doses. Distributed by The Jackson Medicine Co in Zanesville Ohio and Zanesville.
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W. Va
Jackson Medicine Cow
Zanesvile
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