Athens Hosts Eastern Star Session and Birth Announced
Superintendent B O Skinner visits Athens for events while Dr D C Snow announces the birth of Harold Winner on May 4. Mrs Helen Woodard of New York City leaves after visiting aunt Mrs J Poston. Eastern Star lodge held an inspection by Deputy Grand Matron Emily Trynle of Gallipolis with a 6 o clock picnic dinner. Saylor, an Annapolis alumnus, visited Athens to see sister Gwendolyn Saylor as she studies at Ohio University. Entertainment included a three piece orchestra and chaperons Prof T N Hoover, Prof Frank B Guilum, and Mr Alonzo Palmer.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Emily Trynle
Gallipolis
Masonic Temple
Ruth Chandler
Jimmy Brown
H. R. Wilson
Anna White
Helen B. Hockenberry
Ruth Carson
Edna Endley
Prot
Dilley
Two Dances Set for Athens Tonight at Masonic Temple and Armory
Young people in Athens and at the university plan two social events this evening. The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity hosts its annual spring dance at the Masonic Temple while the Senior Hop is held at the Armory.
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Athens
University
Phi Sigma Chi
Masonic Temple
Armory
Reading Sells Wedding Slated for May Twenty Fifth
Social events highlight plans for Laura Lorinda Reading and Edgar Forest Sells wedding at the bride’s home on May 25. Miss Reading, a former Ohio University student and long time librarian supervisor in Cincinnati, joins International Harvester executive Mr. Sells in Columbus social rounds.
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J. A. Reading
Grosvenor Street
Music program snippets and piano pieces listed
The page lists a nostalgic recital sequence with titles including Since You Went Away and My Curly-Headed Boy alongside pieces by Clutsam, H T Burleigh, Schumann, Chopin, and a voice delight selection. It reflects a varied concert program with vocal and instrumental works.
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Johnson
Clutsam
H. T. Burleigh
Schumann
Doctor Sprague Returns From New York Hospital Stay
Dr. John R. Sprague arrived home at noon after a two week stay at City of New York Lying In hospital following travel from New York City.
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John R. Sprague
New York City
City of New York Lying In Hospital
Deaths-Funerals Andrew Poling 88 Amanda
Andrew Poling aged 88 of Amanda died at Athens State Hospital on Friday from exhaustion after a 17 day stay. The remains were shipped to Lancaster for burial by the Newsom-Walburn Co.
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Andrew Poling
Amanda
Athens State Hospital
Lancaster
Newsom-Walburn Co
Court street runaway horse deters traffic with icy wagon
A horse hitched to a small ice wagon bolted this morning on Court street and tore up Court and East Washington before being stopped without injury. The incident disrupted early traffic but caused no harm to bystanders or property.
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Court Street
Court
East Washington
Father John’s Medicine Promises Tissue Rebuilds for the Weak
The advertisement claims Father John’s Medicine nourishes and rebuilds wasted tissue for those run down. It asserts the formula is easily absorbed and provides exact elements needed to regain weight.
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Father John
Calvary Baptist Church Events and City Council Actions
Calvary Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 44 a m devotional at 10 30 and a Mothers Day observance with carnations and special choir music. In city council matters bids for paving Summit Maple and Monroe streets were rejected with May 28 as the bid deadline. Ditch questions, fence issues in Urbancrest, and April financials are noted along with routine council and organizational notices.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Fred Beckler
Athens
Mapie
Monroe
Beckler
Bickler
Council
Urbancrest
O. J. Birtcher
Birtcher
Wallace
Board of Public Affairs
Marriage licenses issued as sun returns at court house
Amid clearing skies, nearly a dozen marriage licenses were issued this morning at the court house. As sun broke through, several couples applied for permits and were accommodated by Major Johnson.
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Court House
Major Johnson
Sidewalk Construction Expands in East End
Cement walks are being laid by property owners on Franklin and Grosvenor streets. Several completed on Franklin with more contracted on both streets. Ben Eddy holds the contract for most of the work.
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Franklin and
Grosvenor
Franklin
Ben Eddy
Williams Open Grocery At Old Restaurant Site
John Swanson owned building at 1 N Cemetery street rents to Mr and Mrs Thom as Williams of Jobs. They will open a grocery on the old restaurant site above the K and M depot on May 20. The Williamses came from Wales and have lived in Jobs for 35 years.
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Athens
John Swanson
Cemetery Street
Thomas Williams
Jobs
Williams
Wales
Building Boom Moves Forward in Athens
Lumber men report rapid building of houses and garages in Athens with supply wagons visible on streets. The surge includes both residences and private structures, signaling a busy construction period in the city.
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Athens
Foreign trade urged as defense against future war
At a Cleveland foreign trade convention the idea that development of foreign trade and cordial commercial links safeguards against future wars is highlighted. Four leading figures cited are James A. Farrell of United States Steel, Fred I. Kent of Bankers' Trust, D R Williams of the American Chamber of Commerce in Manila, and A E Ashburner of American Multigraph. Delegates include global trade emissaries, though foreign nation representatives cannot be delegates.
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Cleveland
National Foreign Trade Council
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Fred I. Kent
Bankers’ Trust Company
New York
D. R. Williams
American Chamber of Commerce
Manila
A. E. Ashburner
American Multigraph Company
Stillman Divorce Eyewitness moccasins may prove paternity
New York May 7 At torneys for James A Stillman hold moccasins allegedly given by Fred K Beauvais to Guy Stillman son of Mrs Stillman. They plan to introduce the pair in evidence when the divorce hearing resumes May 19 before referee Gleason. Inscription inside might support Beauvais as Guy's father.
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New York
James A. Stillman
Fred K. Beauvais
Guy
Local Births and Move Notices Feature Area Families
Stewart and Mrs Davis welcomed a son born last Sunday. Charlie Norris visited Coolville recently, Marion Wetherell traveled to Beebe, and Right Pugh of Albany was a guest of John Moore. Charles Dodd will move to Mt Vernon, and John Barrow moves into the former Moore property.
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Benson Davis
Charlie Norris
Coolville
Marion Wetherell
Beebe
Right Pugh
Albany
John Moore
Charles Dodd
Mt. Vernon
John Barrow
Sunday Guests and Local Society News
Charles Dodd, Pete Parsons and Hangi’s son visited brother Alex and family Sunday. Mrs. John Pickett of Athens stayed with sister Mrs. John Winner this week. John Olliver suffered a serious foot injury from a chisel. The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Joe Frost’s home with eleven attendees and refreshments. The group voted it the best meeting of the year and plans June hospitality. Mrs. L. H. Smith and son Junior were guests.
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Charles Dodd
Pete Parsons
Hangi
Alex
John Pickett
Athens
John Winner
John Olliver
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joe Frost
Frank Robinson
L. H. Smith
Little Son Junior
Roads Shaping Up Across County Say Athens Farmers
Athens farmers report road conditions improving with a few more days of warm weather. They note many highways were fine weeks ago and remain passable though some have deteriorated but are not ruined for travel.
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Athens
Ohio Builds Premier State Athletic Field Under Haning
H H Haning University business manager oversees construction of a new athletic field in Ohio. Workers lay out foundations. tracks diamonds and gridirons installed as a large crew progresses for several weeks. Local expo attendees praise the project as among the best seen.
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Ohio
H. H. Haning
University
Expo
Ff Athletica
Haning
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