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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1934

Page

2

Meigs Republicans Won’t Endorse a Full Ticket

Pomeroy May 7 The Meigs Republican Committee will not endorse a full slate as the Democrats did. Observers say multiple candidates will seek many offices, making a guaranteed party ticket unlikely. Auditor race features potential candidates George Daniels C E Wagner Hosmer Roush. incumbent H J Blackmore may run on the Democrat ticket.

Pomeroy Democrat Central Committee Central Committee Republican Committee

Local residents host visitors and family over weekend

Several families from Columbus and Parkersburg spent the weekend in town. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kuntz of West Main Street and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Russell and son Jimmie were in Cincinnati. Dr. and Mrs. Downie moved into Lochary cottage on Lincoln Hill. Others at Ohio University Mother's Day program included Mrs. Gebhart Chapman Reed Retzel Geary and Kingsland. Mrs. Will and Miss Dorothy Will of Parkersburg visited FE Will's home. Ewing improves after illness.

Herman Kuntz West Main Street Cincinnati Norman Russell Jimmie Columbus R. E. Boice Mulberry Avenue Wright McCroba Muskingum River Lincoln Hill William Downie Pomeroy C. E. W. Downie Downie Lochary Milton Hood Raymond Hook Columbia Ohio University Eda Gebhart Margaret Chapman Theodore Reed Louis Retbe Amy Geary Amy Kingsl Dorothy Will Parkersburg FE. D. Will H. 1D. Defenbacher Margaret Fiood B. H. Ewing Ewing

Petition for will construction filed in Deem estate

Probate court journal shows M D Webster as administrator filing a petition to construct the will of Mrs L M Deem. Inventory was previously filed and approved and private sale of personal property completed. Inheritance tax on John Rankin estate set from gross 6630.05 to net 7112.41. Lelia E Flora named administrator of David Flora estate with appraisers Howard Bolin Harvey Eastman and Harry Smith. Inventory return deadline for Mary E Hartley estate extended to May 12. First and final accounts filed for estates of William P Howell Joan Lyle Mary A Carson and Arvinia Thomas by respective administrators.

Pomeroy Mra. L M. Deem M. D. Webster Probate Court Journal John Rankin Lelia E. Flora David Flora Howard Bolin Harvey Eastman Harry Smith Mary E. Hartley William P. Howell Joan Lyle Mary A Carson Arvinia Thomas Ralph M Howell H. J. Hoffman George E Carson J. W

Meigs County Fishing Crackdown Warned by Protector

Meigs County will strictly enforce fishing laws says state game protector A H Joachim Jumping or nets fish traps and similar methods will lead to arrests C W Jones was arrested for setting a fish trap in Horse Cave Creek and fined 25 dollars plus costs Squire Titus’s court. Grants Return to Meigs After Kansas City Visit Tom W Grant founder and president of Business Men’s Assurance Co travels with two employees to visit Mrs Downing and Alpha Somerville in South Fifth Avenue Columbus office manager Stratman also visits.

Joachim Pomeroy Meigs County A. H. Joachim C. W. Jones Horse Cave Creek Joachim Squire E. KR. Titus Grants Meigs Middleport Tom W. Grant Business Men's Assurance Company Grant Kansas City

Pomeroy Deputy Registrar A R Clifton Resigns

A R Clifton who has served as deputy registrar of the Ohio Motor Vehicles Bureau in Pomeroy for several months has resigned from the position.

Pomeroy A. R. Clifton Ohio Motor Vehicles Bureau

Mrs. Fugate Returns to Middleport for Visit

Mrs Frank Fugate arrives in Middleport after seven months at Rocky Glenn Sanitorium near McConnelsville and a winter in Columbus. She is joined by her sister Mrs R S Kaser and will stay two weeks with their mother Mrs Eva Klein before returning to Pomeroy and Columbus.

Fugate Middleport Frank Fugate Rocky Glenn McConnelsville Columbus R. S. Kaser

Middleport Folks Travel and Visit Nearby

Middleport residents and relatives visit Columbus Athens and Parkersburg weekend. Dan McNaughton travels to Fostoria for business. Mrs. Ohlinger ill at Bradbury home. Edith Hawkins visits Columbus. Nelle Bailey to Pelee Island. Marcum family to Bluefield and back.

Local visits and travels across Kentucky and nearby towns

Rev and Mrs Hardin spent Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives in Ruswell Kentucky. Mrs McNickles returned after three weeks with Parkersburg relatives. Several families visited relatives including Cross, Bailey and Witten households. Brown Roberts Shawness High principal returned for summer vacation. James Jiiden visited Akron friends. Mrs Weaver and four children left for Pt Pleasant for a week with relatives.

Bb. C. Hardin Ruswell Charlies McNickles Parkersburg A. V. Cross W. B. Cross Clark Jiiden Owen Watson Mary Jean B. F. Witten Carmen Bailey Reedaville

Old Home Destroyed Racine Landmark in Fire

Fire of undetermined origin broke out at 4 a.m. Sunday in the two story frame home of Mrs. Rosie Salser. Volunteers fought the blaze but the dwelling and most household goods were destroyed. Mrs. Salser escaped, and the property was owned by Mrs. Rachael McElroy who lives with her daughter Mrs. Kate Wolfe. The house, one of Racine’s oldest, stood near the Cross Brothers store.

Racine Rosie Salser Salser Rachael McElroy Agenarian Kate Wolfe Cross Bre

Real Estate Transfers in Lebanon and Pomeroy Areas

Real estate transfers reported for the last week include Lebanon Township parcels from John Leenhour to Roy and Lilian Proffitt. Olive area transfers from J A and Lily S Smith to J E and Bertha Swan. Bertha Gaffney to Bertha Evans on one acre. Salisbury parcels from Bertha and Blain Giles and Francis and Guy Larkin to Fannie Jaynes et al. Frank J and Barbara Leifheit to Sidney Leifheit 36 32 and 3 acres. Pomeroy transfer from O B and Goldin Elberfeld to Herman and Frances Warner. additional Leifheit to Sidney G Leifheit 1 acre.

Pomeroy Lebanon Township John Leenhour Roy Lilian Proffitt Lot Olive J. A Lily S Smith J. E Bertha Swan Macres Rutland Bertha Gaffney Bertha Evans Salisbury Bertha Blain Giles Francis Guy Larkin Fannie Jaynes Frank J Barbara Leifheit Sidney Leifheit O. B Goldin Elberfeld Herman Frances Warner Frank Sidney G. Leifheit

Presbyterian tea by Whatsoever Class in Middleport

Mrs Iva Brown Mrs George Wittmer Mrs W G Huddleston and Miss Sara Jones will host a Thursday evening tea at the home of Mrs T H Davis North Third Avenue and Coal Street The May 0 date marks the third in a series with a short program to be given by Presbyterian Church members.

Middleport Iva Brown George Wittmer W. G. Huddleston Sara Jones Mra T. H. Davis North Third Avenue Coal Street Presbyterian Church

Surprise party honors Mrs Pearl Graves on birthday

Mrs Charles Walburn and Mrs Dwight Frost hosted a surprise Friday night for their mother Mrs Pearl Graves on her birthday at South Pearl Street. confined to home after a fall, she shows improvement. guests from her Sunday School Class and the Loyal Women of the Church of Christ attended. Light refreshments were served.

Middleport Charles Walburn Dwight Frost Pearl Graves South Pearl Street

Plains P T A Elects New Officers At Meeting

The Plains P T A elected officers Wednesday night at the high school auditorium. Finney was named president, M O Bryan vice president, Rail treasurer, and Elva Cooper secretary. Finney spoke and Bryan offered a farewell address. The seventh grade performed a special number and Alfred Gabriel played violin. Mr and Mrs W A Hamer announce the marriage of their son Willard Hamer to Janice Down of Columbus. They were married Saturday April 2 and will reside in Columbus.

the Plains Finney M. O. Bryan Rail Elva Cooper Mr. Bryan Alfred Gabriel W. A. Hamer Willard Hamer Janice Down Columbus

Glouster F. O. E. Baseball Wins Opener

The Glouster F. O. E. baseball team beat Jacksonville F. O. B. 2 to 1 in a seven inning Sunday city opener. Jacksonville took an early run on an error a stolen base and a hit. Glouster tied in the second on Merediths hit a Parker sacrifice and Rutters hit. Glouster added a run in the fifth when McAllister singled stole two bases and scored on a passed ball.

Glouster

Glouster High holds alumni banquet closing commencement week

Glouster High School wrapped up commencement week with an alumni banquet and dance in the high school auditorium Saturday night. 212 attendees were seated at tables served by the Glouster PT A. and the class of 1934 heard Ralph Gatehel as toastmaster. Supt. Figley welcomed the class, Jimmie McCarty presided, Miss Margaret McDonald spoke for the senior class, and Mrs Weymueller sang twice with Leo Reichert and his Newark orchestra providing dance music. Many alumni from out of town attended.

Glouster Glouster High School High School Ralph Gatehel Harriet Weymueller Logan Alumni Association Thomas W. Figley Glouster Schools

Two Plead Not Guilty In Police Court

Clyde Singer, 23, colored, denied furnishing liquor to a minor and awaits a Wednesday hearing. Wilford Cunningham, arrested for driving a car while intoxicated, pled not guilty and has a Thursday 7:30 p.m. hearing set.

Glouster C. F. Wallace Clyde Singer Singer Wilford Cunningham Fred Heck G. H. Love

Paskevich and Kouvalonek Tie at Holy Cross Church

United in marriage at Holy Cross Church in Glouster Saturday morning were Francis Paskevich of near Jacksonville and Anna Kouvalonek of Millfield. Rev. A V Kessler officiated a nuptial high mass. Best man Steven Kowalenek and bridesmaid Grace Musczynski supported the couple. The bride’s mother is Mrs. Michael Bendervitch. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Victor Paskevich. A wedding dinner and celebration followed at the bride’s home with many friends in attendance.

Millfield Victor Paskevich Jacksonville

Program of Music and Dancing Pres ented Saturday

TRIMBLE The annual banquet of the J T Alumni association was held at the high school gymnasium Saturday night. The room was decorated in the association cobra lav ender and white. Members of the graduating class were guests of honor and the high school faculty and Rev and Mrs J G Deeds were guests of the association. A three course banquet was served with M M Bryson as master of ceremonies the following program was presented Invocation Rev J G Deeds song senior welcome Thelma Talbert senior response Leo Oakey rapping Thea Janice and Donna Jean Murray toast Sara W Willis violin solo Edith Tinker vocal solo Ralph Shirkey toast Esta Haskins songs toast Ada Lent vocal solo Della Landen toast Mary McCann piano solo Thelma Talbert Auld Lang Syne Alumni.

Trimble J-T M. M. Bryson J. G. Deeds Thelma Talbert Leo Oakey Thea Janice Donna Jean Murray Sara W. Willis Edith Tinker Ralph Shirkey Esta Haskins Ada Lent Della Landen Mary McCann

Senior Typing Classes Publish First Jacksonville-Trimble Annual Token

The Jacksonville Trimble High School senior typing classes under Mrs Sara Willis produced the first issue of Token the high school annual. The 30 page mimeographed volume includes class and faculty photos by W M Anderson who also designed the cover. All articles were written by the typing class with graduates noted since 1926. Costs under 40 dollars with no advertising or plates, funded by annual sales.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Sara Willis W. M Anderson

Crawford opens Majestic Theater in Corning

John Crawford of this city reopened the Majestic Theater in Corning last Saturday night after redecorating the building and installing a new film projector. He announced that pictures will be shown each night.

Glouster John Crawford Majestic Theater Corning Crawford

Chauncey Church of Christ Men Plan Wednesday Meeting

The Chauncey Men's Bible Class at Chauncey Church of Christ announces a special Wednesday night gathering at the church. The program includes a business session, officer and teacher elections, and music by the church orchestra, with refreshments served. All men are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Visit From Ohio Guests

Mr and Mrs Harry C Linscott of Chauncey entertained over the weekend their daughter Dorothy Linscott and Miss Louise Bowser and Miss Esther Little, all from Westerville Ohio.

Chauncey Harry C. Linscott Dorothy Linscott Louise Bowser Esther Little Westerville Ohio

Plains residents update during weekend social notices

The Plains report notes Mr. and Mrs. Grant Michael spent Sunday with Mrs. Michael’s mother at Fisher. Mrs. Nora Graves is ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bean moved to their new home last week.

the Plains Grant Michael

Teachers Take Test Logan

The second teachers examination of the year was held at Logan High School Building Saturday with 12 applicants in attendance. Papers will be graded early this week. The next examination will be given the first Saturday in June.

Logan Logan High School

Geranium Growing Tips From Local Greenhouse

A local greenhouse official offers practical geranium growing advice. Plant after May 1 in a sunny location with compact soil and solidly packed roots for strong growth and bloom. Avoid overwatering and remove fading blossoms to preserve plant strength.

Sophomores and Seniors Receive High Honors at Athens High

Sophomores Ruth Gerwig and Jean Pickens earn certificates of high honor for six weeks. A large list of students from the sophomore and junior classes receive high honors and honors, with several names noted for high distinction across grades.

Athens High School Ruth Gerwig Jean Pickens Richard Eddy Gerald Hanes Robert Daggett Anna Dunfee Golda Morris Margaret Zimmerman Camille Cash Mary Graves Evangeline Heard Ruth Lewis Janet McKinnon Nelle Pinkerton Alice Bardin Esther Secoy Florence Smith Howard Hohn Harry Entwistle Emerson Houf Charles Leaders Margaret Burt Beth Cable Marjorie Cooper Eileen Decker Hazel Kelley Martha Minameyer Kathleen Shannon Geneva Waggoner Marjorie Wheaton Virginia McVay June Fultz Betty Baker Roberta Chism Mary Davis Katherine Haller Florence Harvey Ruth Phillips Kathryn Reynolds Emma _ Strahl Mary Margaret Wilkes Richard Acomb Paul Ayre Jean Barlow Marjorie Beasley Jessie Cooper Helen Gamertafelder Evelyn Hartman Elma Hill Helen Stacey Maxine Westfall Grace Wood Walton Davis Jack Meister Robert Reading Wade Volweiler Eileen Phillips Kathleen Carpenter Thelma Beal Ann Beasley Ethel Cable Esther Cakenougher Lorna Cooper Dorothy Duncan Dolores Henderson Anna Jacoby Phyllis Jordan Ferne Rowland Evelyn Ruston Charles Hardman Reuben Rotherme Clayton Smith Willard Smith Grace Whitefield Margaret Ann Thompson

Lodi High Juniors Honor Seniors At Banquet

The Lodi High School Auditorium showcased class colors and flowers for the Juniors annual banquet for the Senior Class. Home Economics students prepared and served the meal under Miss Phillips. Several local residents were noted in weekend visits and family news.

Shade Lodi High School Miss Phillips Sam Jeffers Columbus Waldo Douglas and Son Nelsonville William Dewhurst

Hospital Notes Sheltering Arms Hospital Weekly Report

Sheltering Arms Hospital records list admissions for the past week including Mrs John Burns Pomeroy surgical J W Parker Athens Mrs Hyla Harder Wilkesville Mrs Emmett Rowles Athens G H Ware Wellston Arthur McPherson and son Athens Thomas and Edward Oldfield Athens Emmett Obers Gloucester Frank Williams Jacksonville Kathleen Henry Athens Denver Nelson Dexter all surgical. Convalescents include Lena Jordan Harrisonville and others. Discharges include Gladys McCune and son Athens and several others from Athens New Marshfield and Jacksonville.

Sheltering Arms Hospital John Burns Pomeroy Surgical J. W. Parker Athens Hyla Harder Wilkesville Emmett Rowles G. H. Ware Wellston Arthur McPherson Son Thomas and Edward Oldfield Emmett Obers Glouster Frank Williams Jacksonville Kathleen Henry Denver Nelson Dexter Lena Jordan Harrisonville Arthur Smiley William Morrison Hamsey Run C. E. Stout New Marshfield John Clark Zajeski John Friend Zaleski John Harvey W. G. Bricker the Plains McPherson Burns Nelson Parker Harder Gladys McCune Mr Williams Bow Jes Thomas and Edward Oldfield Ware Mery

Relief Project Bricks Arrive for Athens Streets

Fifteen carloads of paving bricks allocated to Athens under the CWA have arrived for future street improvements. Bricks valued at about 2700 plus 300 barrels of cement and a car load of fertilizer and grass seed were received for airport and street works. One CWA project on West State Street remains to be finished. council to decide paving from Court to Lancaster. Airport grading proceeds as workers drop to about 30 doing two days weekly. Past month Athens spent roughly 7000 on relief and CWA efforts.

Athens CWA West State Street Lancaster Shafer Street FERA

Many Give to Davidson Fund

A total of 3 421 persons many of them school children have contributed from one to five pennies each to the Elza Davidson Memorial Fund reported Saturday by J R Harvey treasurer The signature of each contributor is being obtained and will be hermetically sealed within the market It is hoped that the number of contributors will reach 5 000 The story of Eliza Davidson as published in The Messenger has been read recently before many schools lodges and clubs to inform members of the hardships and heroism of a modest colored woman born a slave and now buried in an unmarked grave in Athens

Elza Davidson J. R. Harvey Eliza Davidson the Messenger Athens Thelma Standly Oakdale West State Street Athens High Big Sandy Jacksonville Oregon Ridge Wylie Chapel Nelsonville Delphian Club Chauncey Sugar Creek West Millfield Morristown Glouster the Plains Torch East Side Athens Business and Professional Woman's Club Social Literary Club Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School Albany Consolidated Zenner's Department Store

Ohio University District Scholarship Winners Named

President E B Bryan announced district winners of the general scholarship test for Ohio University District high school seniors from 17 counties. First in boys was Richard Lewis Lawton Belpre. first in girls was Elinor Imogene Ayres Belpre. Scholarships worth 80 dollars will be awarded to seven incoming freshmen based on district standings.

Ohio University E. B. Bryan Richard Lewis Lawton Belpre Wade T. Volwiler Athens Joseph Shively Gill W. Dean Calland McConnelsville Willard Hurlan Smith Warren Monroe Badger Nelsonville Charlies Robert Sias Howard C. Hooper Pennsville John William Meister Ralph McKinley Hite Logan Elinor Imogene Ayres Elinor Jane Hitchcock Ellen Eunice Maier Eagleport Alice Rebecca Heskett

Fire Hits Camp Hocking Garage Near Forest Fire Alert

Camp Hocking units prepared to report to a forest fire when a blaze was found in the camp garage. Investigators believe an electric spark started the fire. Chemicals were needed to extinguish the flames.

Logan Camp Hocking

Botley Couple Welcome Son in Lancaster Home

Mr and Mrs William Botley of Lancaster announce the birth of a son at their home on Saturday. The mother lived near Logan with her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Blum before marriage.

Logan William Botley Lancaster

Athens County Rail Project Reignites in 19th Century Saga

The piece recounts the 19th century push to build a railroad through Athens County from Bailey Run to the Ohio River, detailing key figures such as J. P. Weethee, Calvin Brice, and Colonel W. C. Lemert. It notes grading efforts at Chauncey and Morristown, construction trains, the Hocking River bridge, and the eventual extension to Glouster and Corning with contracts valued at $14,000 per mile.

J. P. Weethee Atlantic & Lake Erie Railroad College Hill Joseph Wilkes Johnson John Johnson Nelsonville Mt. Auburn Weethee Athens County Bailey Run Morristown Millfield Joseph Hall Charles McDonald Cheries Southerton C. H. Howard Chauncey Samuel Rutter Albany New Lexington Corning Glouster Ohio River W. E. Peters Athens R. P. Rifenberich Construction Company Wheaton Hardware Store Colonel Pond McConnelsville Calvin Brice W. C. Lemert Seymour Nye Athens Countians McKittrick Hocking Wilson

May Day Festival at The Plains Grade School

The Plains May Day Festival featured colorfully costumed children representing birds and flowers. Louise Bumgardner was Queen, Emmett McDonald the Knight, with attendants and heralds named, as singers and dances honored the event. The second grade post office group sold 47 Mother’s Day stamps to raise funds for the community celebration.

the Plains Plains Louise Bumgardner Knight Emmett McDonald Bobby Hushower Elmo Yates Avanell McKee Betty Jane Cochran Anita Cooper John Lahmier Evagene Stalder Ralph Cade Walter Lowery Wilbur Morgan

Naomi Class Meets at Mrs Thompson Home

The Naomi Class gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Neva Thompson's home for study and discussion. Refreshments followed for Marie Pullin Lela Shrieves Bernice Humphrey Jean Porter Bernice Lumen Marie Michael Ruth Cade Margaret Frost Thelma McAllister Audrey Kail Helen Michael and Neva Thompson. Visitors included Mr and Mrs B E Williams and Owen Strickler of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Donald Bumgardner Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Floyd Courtney Columbus visited Mrs Fred Bumgardner Sunday.

the Plains Naomi Neva’ Thompson Marie Pullin Lela Shrieves Bernice Humphrey Jean Porter Bernice Lumen Marie Michael Ruth Cade Margaret Frost Thelma McAllister Audrey Kail Helen Michael Neva Thompson B. E. Williams Owen Strickler Columbus W. A. Hamer Donald Bumgardner Nelsonville Floyd Courtney Fred Bumgardner

District Personals Highlights From Chauncey Visit News

District residents report weekend visits and stays in Chauncey and Columbus. Ronald Robinett and Judith Ann of Lancaster visited his mother Mrs Lizzie Robinett. Herman Theisen Jr of Millfield stayed with Edward and Guinn's family in Lathrop. Salas Olson of The Plains joined in Columbus trip. Bennie Ferrer and family traveled from Sugar Creek to Chauncey and stayed above the Ferrer store on High Street. Almont Devore of Chauncey spent Sunday in Columbus.

Chauncey Ronald Robinett Judith Ann Lancaster Lizzie Robinett Herman Theisen, Jr Millfield Edward Uinn Lathrop Salas Olson the Plains Columbus Bennie Ferrer Sugar Creek High Street Almont Devore

Millfield Tops Sunday Creek Mine 6 in Park Bout

Millfield baseball team defeated Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 at Millfield Park 12 to 8 in a Sunday afternoon game.

Millfield Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 Millfield Park

Chauncey Family Visit Notes and Local Guests

Chauncey and Mrs. Athens spent Sunday with the family of Albert Kate Southerton. Mrs. Charles Ogg is visiting her home on High Street. Mrs. Adolph Nelson Marilyn of Indian River visits Mr and Mrs. M. J. Game for the weekend in Athens. Mrs. Guy Gardner and Mrs. H. B. Noble Chauncey were part of Sunday meals with the household.

Chauncey Athens Albert Kate Southerton Charles Ogg High Stret Adolph Nelson Marilyn Indian Rivera M. J Guy Gardner

Millfield Residents Visit Albany and Indianapolis Families

Miss field and daughter spent the week as guests of Hot family and former township. They went as far as Albany where Chester Sanders and Mrs Dow Sanders were noted. Ernest Stanley Chauncey remains in Indianapolis with daughters-in-law Jackson and Bert Jackson, while brother John resides there. The town planned special programs and exercises Sunday.

Millfield Misfield Hot Family Albany Chester Sanders Dow Sanders Ernest Stanley Chauncey Marew Jackson Bert Jackson John Indianapolis Ind

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Meigs Republican Committee Pomeroy Personals A. R Clifton Dan McNaughton Fostoria Merrill Covert Mr. Bolen John Russell Lincoln Street Helen Beeson Christine Kathryn Grant R. A. Hecox Nelle Bailey Mill Street Carlos Thomas Pelee Island Ontario J. Marcum Bluefield W. Va Mr. Marcum Lase Merchants Chesterhill F. O. E. Trims DOVES Cradbew Triplett Aeon Bowman Oeerenss Peebles Enenaineas Ecco Sosons Pee Senewee Stephenson Clark Shumway Harry Hilt Maryskella Anderson Anderson McAllister Meredith Withem Pyle Basse J T Ender and White The J.T the Plains News By Are Thomas Green House Fanny Dennis Jones Gladys Friese Igill Grace Jeffers George Douglas John Elder Cora Bate McDonald Francis Martin Mr. Martin Mrs Charles Martin Ben Biddle Sugar Grove Mrs. Biddle J. C. Pierce Alice Dailey Athens City Davidson Ccc Camp L. C. Nye Cey Toledo Pat Mike Robert George Amos England Nea Hesse Th Tor E. B. Young Blackburn Chauncey Per H. B. Noble Viser Mrs, Jackson Cises Re Bakery
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