Durst El Paso Man Ends Life at Home
POMEROY May 11 The funeral services for Benjamin F Durst will be held this afternoon at Storys church with burial in Hill Cemetery Cheshire. He killed himself at his Storys Run home to escape stomach cancer and ill health. His wife found him dead after the gunshot. He leaves a wife three sons and a sister and brother. He formerly lived in Syracuse. He had borrowed money from his sons six weeks earlier.
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Pomeroy
Benjamin F. Durst
el Hill
Cheshire
Durst
Syracuse
Death claims two young children in Pomeroy incidents
Katharine Pomeroy age two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee of Minersville, died Sunday. Short services were held at the residence at 11 am and burial followed at Brown Hill cemetery Hart. A newborn infant died shortly after birth at Holzer hospital Gallipolis after birth.
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Pomeroy
Katharine
Walter Lee
Minersville
Brown Hill
Hart
Funeral rites for John G Mumaw held at Presbyterian church
POMEROY May 11 The funeral services for John G Mumaw were held at 2 p m Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in use. He died Saturday in Steuben le after an argument with a man at Minge Junction West Virginia. Local briefs note travel and visits by residents including Hennessys West Bernice and Abe Gantz family matters and court duties.
Infant son born to Mullen family in Pomeroy
Hon. Louis Horwitz welcomes a new Democrat in the area as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullen celebrate the birth of their infant son on Mulberry avenue. The event adds a young member to the local Democratic community.
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Pomeroy
Louis Horwitz
Charles Mullen
Mulberry Avenue
Week-end Visitors Include Columbus Residents
Ralph Anderson spent the week-end in town with relatives. Colum buses Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rathburn and daughter Helen were week-end visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Farmer and daughter and Mrs. Dessie Farmer from Columbus visited over Sunday with O. D. Farmer. L. M. Jones of Columbus spent the week-end with friends. The Windsor, Fergerson, and Walter Allen families motored to Chillicothe Sunday. Mrs. Charles Winegar and son visited Cheshire relatives. Cecil Groogan and Arthur Bowen visiting with relatives. Griff Lewis moved from Middleport to their new Columbus home. William Longstaff and John Longstaff spent the week-end with Murray City relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Anderson
Columbus
C. F. Rathburn
Helen
Lee Farmer
Dessie Farmer
O. D. Farmer
L. M. Jones
Ralph Windsor
Tom Fergerson
Walter Allen
Chillicothe
Charles Winegar
Small Son
Cheshire
Cecil Groogan
Arthur Bowen
Griff Lewis
Middleport
William Longstaff
John Longstaff
Murray City
Death Notice of Agnes Arnold Johnson Former Lower Plains Resident
May 10 telegrams from Mrs. Wdia Beachout and Mrs. Fannie Thran announce the death of their niece Agnes Arnold Johnson in Chicago. She lived in Lower Plains for years, was 58, widow of George Arnold, later remarried John in. Funeral details pending. She leaves husband, Graves, and Matheny relatives. Nellie Matheny to Columbus hospital for treatment.
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Chauncey
Wdia Beachout
Fanniethran
Lower Plains
Agnes Arnold Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
George Old
Porge Arnold
Johnin
D. Stage
Methran
Beachout
Plains welcomes two newborns amid spring arrivals
In The Plains on May 11 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thorne II and Mrs. Carl Michaels welcomed a son and a daughter Georgie Fern to the families. The Thorne baby is a boy, while Mrs. Michaels’s child is a girl. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Orne and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Michaels are noted as well.
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Chauncey
the Plains
Lloyd Thorne
Carl Michaels
Thorne
Va. Romine
Athens
Georgie Fern
Maudee
George Orne
Edward Michaels
The
Plains
Prof Root Praises Mothers At Sunday School Address
At The Plains Sun Prof Alex Root gave a splendid address at church Sunday school praising mothers. A special musical number by Virgene Mercer and Miss Ide Shafer featured "My Mothers' Year" in appreciation.
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Root
Nchauncey
Church
Sun
Alex Root
Plains
Virgene Mercer
Ide Shafer
Aake Visit in Athens Sunday
Robert Graves and Mrs Emmaline Mae visited Athens on Sunday at the home of Mrs W A Matheny in The Plains. Other guests included Miss Abbie Graves and Vera Keys of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graves
Emmaline Mace
the Plains
Area
W. A. Matheny
Abbie Graves
Vera Keys
Columbus
Entertaining Guests at The Plains and Athens
Mrs. Lucy Surgeon and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Linscott hosted guests Sunday including Misses Ellen and Grace Jones of Orbiston and Mrs. Vivian Moore with daughter Evelyn of Athens, joining Mr. and Mrs. Linscott in Chauncey on May 11.
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Chauncey
Lucy Surgeon
Floyd Linscott
the Plains
Ellen and
Grace Jones
Orbiston
Vivian Moore
Evelyn
Athens
Mother's Day Observances Reported by Chauncey Churches
Chauncey churches marked Mother's Day with special programs, readings and music. First Christian Sunday school drew 159 attendees, $27 offering. Mrs. M. J. Gardner spoke, Sweeny Jr. sang, duets by Gardner with Ogg and by Brown with Sands. Methodist class had 83 present with mothers leading readings and solos. pastor Rev. Parker gave a talk on Motherhood. Seventh Day Adventist saw a large Saturday attendance. Rev. Lewis Lenheim preached. Mrs. Lenheim led music with several numbers.
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Chauncey
M. J. Gardner
Charles Sweeny, Jr
Wyona Gardner
Charles Ogg
Ralph Brown
Mildred Sands
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Shafer
Dora Franer
L. L. Sweazy
William Cochran
Wiley
L. D. Shields
A. L. Preston
B. E. Carter
Carter
Robert Bingman
George Shafer
Eldred Shafer
Viola Shields
Parker
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Lewis Ek. Lenheim
Plains social notes include visits from McClain and Cooker families
Mrs K R E McClain and daughter Dorothy Jane visited in Athens with Mr and Mrs Chasey. Mrs William Cooker from Belle Valley Ohio spent the weekend with Mrs William Moore at The Plains. Mr and Mrs Shafer and daughter also noted in the community social column.
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Plains
KR. E. McClain
Dorothy Jane
Chasey
Athens
William Cooker
Belle Valley
Ohio
William Moore
the Plains
Local Social Visits Reported Across Town
Ruth ter of Wellston spent Sunday with J. K. Brown family at The Plains. Mrs H G Nichols and Mrs Arthur Coon traveled to Carpenter for the illness of Mrs Nichols’ father, Mr Tewksbury. Harry Moore and son Melvin visited Mrs Frank Moore in Athens.
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Ter
Ruth
Wellston
Inlaw
J. K. Brown
the Plains
G. Nichols
Arthur Coon
Carpenter
Tewksbury
Harry Moore
Melvin
Frank Moore
Athens
Family visit near Wellston highlights Mary Scott recovery
Mrs. F A Cline and Mrs. Sadie Blackford of Chauncey visited their mother Mrs. Mary Scott and sister Miss Louise Scott near Wellston. Mrs. Scott who had been seriously ill is reported greatly improved. They were joined by John Albert a nd Carol June Cline.
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Wellston
Chauncey
F. A. Cline
Sadie Blackford
Mary Scott
Louise Scott
Scott
Cline
Blackford
John, Alberta
Carol June Cline
Chauncey Personal News And Local Socials
Chauncey residents report weekend visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Donald Henry and Mrs Wilfred Henry join Mrs Elizabeth Fiske in Lancaster as Sunday guests. Mrs Mary McCafferty, improving after illness at Nelsonville, is amid slow recovery. George Williamson travels to Columbus. Annie Morgan visits Chauncey to see aunt Mrs Mary Meinhart. H B Noble and family plus Goldie Ashworth spend Sunday with Henry Osbornes and Anna Noble in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Johnston host relatives from Columbus Toledo and others in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Donald Henry
Wilfred Henry
Elizabeth Fiske
Lancaster
Mary McCafferty
Dean Linscott
Nelsonville
George Williamson
Columbus
Annie Morgan
Mary Meinhart
East Converse Street
H. B. Noble
Goldie Ashworth
Athens
Noble
Henry, Osborne
Mr. Noble
Anna Noble
High Street
Johnston
Alex Baker
Ralph Barker
Rebecca Harvey
Toledo
Ohio educator named Rollins College dean in Florida
Dr. George E. Carrothers, education professor at Ohio University, accepts the role of Dean at Rollins College Winter Park Florida to begin next September. Rollins led by Dr. Hamilton Holt plans a private 700 student campus with no formal recitations and evening lectures under instructor supervision. This course outline aims for close pupil teacher ties. Carrothers has held multiple educational posts including superintendent in the Philippines and Cleveland. He will head the practical side while Holt seeks endowments.
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George E. Carrothers
Ohio University
Rollins College
Winter Park
Florida
Hamilton Holt
the Independent
Woodrow Wilson
Holt
Doctor Carruthers
Ohio
End of Gang Warfare Promised by Chicago Police
Chicago authorities say they will strike at gang hangouts and pursue 300 indictments from a special grand jury investigation into the McSwiggin killing. Spike ODonnell supports reform as machine guns are introduced to curb gangster violence.
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Chicago
Morgan A. Collins
William McSwiggin
Spike” O'Donnell
Runkus
Athens Man Given Salary Increase for Principal Role
Herbert Finsterwald of Athens, former assistant principal at Ironton high school, has been rehired with a $300 raise. A Athens High School graduate, he earned a 1922 degree from Ohio University and previously served two years as Assistant County Superintendent in Athens County.
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Herbert Finsterwald
Athens
Ironton
Mr. Finsterwald
Athens High School
Ohio University
Athens County
Spring Session Opens for Athens County Youth Council
The Athens County Young People's Council spring conference gathers in Glouster Friday night with a banquet and talks by Rev. Wilbur H. Fowler and Dr. George E. Carrothers. Delegates from New Marshfield Albany Amesville Chauncey Millfield will attend. sessions include four Discovery Groups and outdoor activities.
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Athens County
Young People's Council
Glouster
Athens
W. W. Ludwig
Ohio University
New Marshfield
Albany
Amesville
Chauncey
Millfield
Methodist Church
Wilbur H. Fowler
Ohio State University
George E. Carrothers
C. D. Giauque
Glouster Country Club
J. L. Evans
Nelsonville
Prince of Peace
Christian Church
D. L. Browning
Ludwig
Miss Bertha Vickers
Color Things New Dip to Tint or Boil to Dye
A brief feature presents methods to color fabrics by dipping or boiling. It outlines simple dyeing steps, quick tips for even color, and advice on choosing dyes for different fabrics. The piece emphasizes ease and accessibility for home craft.
Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Easy Color for All Fabrics
A 15 cent package offers simple directions enabling women to tint delicate shades or permanent colors on lingerie, silks, ribbons, skirts, waists, dresses, coats, stockings, sweaters, draperies, and more. It instructs to tell the druggist if fabric is wool or silk or if it is linen, cotton, or mixed.
Aged Man Samuel Tewksberry Dies in Carpenter
Samuel M. Tewksberry died at 9 p.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs Libby Reeves in Carpenter after years of suffering. He would have been 78 June 11. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carpenter and burial at 3:30 at the Town House. He lived on a farm near the Town House until his wife’s death five years ago, and he died while visiting his daughter with six children present. The mourners include Mrs Libby Reeves Mrs James McComas Carpenter Mrs S G Nichols Plains Jeff Tewksberry Abie Tewksberry.
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Albany
Samuel M. Tewksberry
Libby Reeves
Carpenter
Town House
Grass
Tewksberry
James McComas
S. G. Nichols
the Plains
Jeff Tewksberry
Abie Tewksberry
Experience of Western Girl Health Improve in Canning Plant
Julia Schmidt worked in a Oregon canning plant performing sealing and other tasks. She suffered five years of weakness and fatigue until trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health and recommends it to friends. address 652 North Front St Salem Oregon. sold by all druggists.
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Julia Schmidt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Schmidt
North Front St
Salem
Oregon
Unclear siblings noted in regional obituary fragment
Albany and Charles Tewksberry of New Marshfield listed among mourners. One brother Aaron Tewksberry, 88, of Pomeroy also remaining as a survivor.
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Albany
Charles Tewksberry
New Marshfield
Aaron Tewksberry 88
Pomeroy
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for instant stomach relief
For indigestion sour stomach or gas take Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water. Doctors have recommended the product for fifty years as it neutralizes stomach acid and reduces gas without purging. Bottles cost twenty five cents and are sold at druggists.
Trouble with a grouchy look and its consequences
A brief quip notes that a grouchy expression tends to repel smiles and favorable interactions, suggesting a social cost to a sour demeanor and the value of a more approachable countenance in daily exchanges.
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Danapple
Holzer Stal
Gallipolis
Uarrel
John G. Mumaw
Jacob Brectel
Monkey Run
James Arnold
Alba Radford
Zanesville
Wayne Few
Val Brown
D. Curtis Reed
A. P. Miller
Aake
Florida College
Whittemore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Mgat
New York
Buffalo, N. Y
Baltimore
Spike O'Donnell
Owen I. Scott
Consolidated Press Association
O'P Donnell
O'Donnell
Terry Druggan
Frank Lake
Collins
O'Donnells
Tuckoffc Biggest and Best Store
Guetinasy
America
Grocer
Brookshire
C. D. Shafer
J. Howard
COE
Albany, Ohio
COE Bros
Matt Throckmartin
Ham
Bacon
U. S
F. C. Stedman Co
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