Albany Grange initiates large class at regular meeting
News of Albany reports a large class of new members inducted at the Albany Grange regular meeting held Saturday at the Grange hall. Master Rickey presided. first degree conferred by E. Potter and Floyd Ought. second degree by Roy Graves and Everett Lewis. Several named couples and individuals joined, with third and fourth degrees to follow in two weeks. Pomona Grange to meet Wednesday evening. A supper was planned, attendance expected large.
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Albany Grange
Grange
Rickey
E. Potter
Floyd ‘Ought
Roy Graves
Sand Everett Lewis
Ate
Swere
Denver McVay
Dickson
Clarice Sbobo
Ruth Bobo
Joseph Lang Sdon
E. K. Carpenter
Lowell Lew
Howard Lewellyn
Clarence Green
Brad
Pomona Grange
Mother's Day Observed in Churches and Sermons
Mother's Day was fittingly observed in area churches on Sunday. Primary pupils of the Methodist Sunday school spoke at the close of morning services. In the evening Reverend Stanley preached on the Ideal Home. A special sermon by Reverend Fletch opened the Paist Church morning service.
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Methodist Sunday School
Stanley
Fletch
Paist
Seniors enjoy day trips to Crystal Springs and Old Man's Cave
A group from Crystal Springs visited Crystal Springs for dinner with Agnes Ross Fern Wis Elva Throckmorton Nellie Delphin Donna Sanders Helen Overy Donald Russell Charles Ruth Bobo Worley Webb Urice Hunter Bernice Moore Don Starkey John Coe Sedrick A Le and Margaret Croy a Albany graduate. Another group went to Old Man's Cave near Melville for a day trip including Paul Barnes Harland n Mamie Dickson Donald m Kendall Crossen and Madeline Potter.
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Crystal Springs
Crys- Springs
Agnes Ross
Fern Wis
Elva Throckmorton
Nellie Delphin
Donna Sanders
Helen Overy
Donald Russell
Charles
Ruth Bobo
Worley Webb
Urice Hunter
Bernice Moore
Don Starkey
John Coe
Sedrick Ale
Margaret Croy
Hens
Albany Hhools
Old Man’s Cave
Melville
Paul Barnes
Harland N
Mamie Dickson
Donald m
Kendall Crossen
Madeline Potter
Albany Remembrance: Aunty Ferguson Lot Sells to NYC Agent
The 1850s Albany land linked to Aunty Ferguson was sold last week to George Johnson, an agent of the New York Central. He plans to remodel the house, install electricity, and rent the property. Jim and Will Ferguson, visiting from Columbus, called on old friends and handled other matters.
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Albany
Ferguson
Carpenter Road
George Johnson
New York Central
Jim
Will Ferguson
Columbus
Mother's Day Guests Visit Local Families
Mr and Mrs Vess Bobo traveled from Greenfield on Sunday to visit Mrs Marg Bobo, with Dena and Peggy Wolf. Richard Fought and family from Athens visited Floyd and Mrs Fought. O D Dailey hosted E T Dailey and Dorothy, and C O Burnett of Athens. Beryl Moler McKibben of Toledo ended a visit with Grandmother Rebecca Car.
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Vess Bobo
Greenfield
Dorothy
C. O. Burnett
Athens
Beryl Moler McKibben
Toledo
Rebecca Car
Local Social and Community Notes from Athens Area
Miss Faye Cline attended a Friday afternoon reception in Athens hosted by Mrs. Victor White and Miss Louise Stahl. Mrs. Ed Lasch and Mrs. O. D. Dailey hosted a sewing party. Clifton Pearman is building a four room bungalow on the Pomeroy road with Pomeroy Cement Block. Baptist Sunday school will observe Children’s Day on May 30 with a program. Ed Lasch added a cream station at Coe Feed and Poultry and ships to Pickerington creamery. Albany visitors attended the play Twelve Old Maids in Coolville. J. M. Saunders of Pittsburgh visited Mrs. F. E. Bolton and attended a funeral in Point Pleasant. Funeral services for Sam Tewksbury were held at the Town House with burial at the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Cline
Athens
Victor Whitehouse
Louise Stahl
Ohio University
Ed Lasch
O. D. Dailey
C. O. Burnett
Clifton Pearman
Pomeroy Road
Stratton
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Baptist Sunday School
Coe Feed and Poultry
Pickerington Cream
Clint Cross
Viney Roberts
Howard Stanley
Clarice Bobo
Ed Bailes
Carrie Ritchie
Will Whaley
Farr Barr
J. M. Saunders
Pittsburgh
F. E. Bolton
Bolton
Point Pleasant
W. Va
J. C. Knopp
Sam Tewksbury
Grass
Albany McArthur road in fine condition despite ongoing work
The Albany McArthur road remains in good shape as state crews continue maintenance. A thirty minute trip shows steady traffic with motorists using the route Sunday. A late issue incorrectly announced a detour marked for last year before the grade was finished.
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Albany-McArthur
McArthur
Rome Beauty Apple Orchard Planted By State Regents
Two thousand and seventy Rome Beauty apple trees have been set out this spring and are being cared for under state university direction. Mr Cline and his daughter will oversee the care to show how a properly planted orchard should perform against neglected ones. The Rome Beauty, native to the region, will not bear for ten years and needs close protection from pests insects and bark-damaging animals during the first three years.
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Rome
Professor Holland and J Everett Cline Visit Albany Orchard
Professor Holland of Ohio State University and J Everett Cline met with his daughter Miss Faye last Wednesday to discuss the apple orchard they are planting on their Albany area farm several miles west of town.
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Professor Holland
Ohio State University
J. Everett Cline
Faye
Albany
Plainstown Births and Visits Highlight Local News
The Plains announces the birth of a girl Friday night to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Micheals. Athens residents Anna Osborne and A M Humphrey with sons Roger and Herman visited Hazel Geisicke in Gallipolis. Several couples and relatives from Athens and Springfield visited family and attended events, with Governor Donahey sending a congratulatory letter to Zell Buffington.
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Carl Micheals
Anna Osborne
Athens
A. M. Humphrey
Roger
Herman
Gallipolis
Hazel Geisicke
Joe Hutchins
Seth Robinson
Logan
C. F. Aplin
Athens Messenger
Crocket
Riley Bolin
Springfield
Zell Buffington
George Bean
Harry Porter, Jr
Carl Porter
Ed Micheals
Lewis Carpenter
Rock Riffle
Pratt's Fork Guests and Farm Visit Report
Pratt's Fork notes list Mr. and Mrs. Elza Sapp of Athens spending days on the farm. Wayne Wingett and children and Lowell Wingett visited the King home. Rudolph Burson from Richland Avenue joined the Ators. Jacob King and son Holly called on Gerald and Florence King. Millie Beam visited Fraley Fox with Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Will Gilkey and daughters Clara and Nancy also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Sapp
Athens
Wayne Wingett
Lowell Wingett
Fletcher King
Rudolph Burson
John Ators
Richland Avenue
Jacob King
Holly
Gerald King
Florence King
Millie Beam
Fraley Fox
Will Gilkey
Clara
Nancy
Funeral for Belford Anders Draws Local Friends
A large turnout attended the funeral of Belford Anders 64 held Sunday at 2 pm at the M E church. Rev Nihizer conducted the service with three choir selections. Burial followed at Green Lawn cemetery with Undertaker Stout in charge. He leaves a wife and many children, with numerous relatives visiting over the weekend.
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Belford Anders
M. E
Nihizer
U. B. Church
M. E. Church
Green Lawn
Stout
Anders
Alice Anders
Frank Lairson
Dave Thomas
New Straitsville
Luella Nutter
Charles Anders
Pennsylvania
Lou Anders
Buckingham
Stanley
Joe
Walter
Paul Potts
Laurelville
George Potts
Lucy Frazee
Logan
John Breeze
Shawnee
Mary Evans
Mary Jane
Mae Wein
Springfield
Conrad Wein
Ferrel Thomas
Glouster
Matt Thomas
Ernest Balch
Columbus
Hooper Ridge All Pleased With Sunday School Attendance
Residents of Hooper Ridge reported strong turnout at Sunday school with broad parental and community participation. The message highlighted positive engagement and weekly lessons, reflecting local church activity and community cohesion.
Local Social Notes from Athens Area
Broadwell and Mrs. Totman from Athens were visiting friends here. Mrs. Brill, formerly of this place, greeted locals last week. Miss Eliza Hanson and George Holdcroft visited Joe Young's home Sunday. A daughter named Bernice Marie was born May 7 to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Phillips, formerly Mrs. John Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Young. Walter Foutch of Columbus was home over Sunday. Mrs. W. W. Jackson, newly recovered from illness, is on the road to recovery. H. F. Seaman and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Metcalf Sunday. An Ohio Fuel Supply truck broke down several bridges on the creek road Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ogg and Miss Helen Ogg of Stewart were Sunday guests of Mrs. Leonard Ogg.
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Charlies Strum
Ireneta Newman
Zanesville
Ralph Hamer
Dorothy
Frank Williams James
Richard Penn
Muskingum River
Pauline Dyson
Lancaster
Nother
E. A. Person
Paul
Athens
Joe Larsson
Massillon
Belford Anders
Grace Thomas
Columbus
Andy Mowery
Jenny Robertson
Ben Bess
Sapp
Nelsonville
Hattie Tipton
Albert
Clarence Stiff
Art Stiff
Lon Coburn
Betsy Lane
A. P. Lee
John Cope
Claden
Orbiston
Charles Hoffman
Albert Koon
Henry Forsythe
James Salyers
Hollister
Henry Dyker
Newark
Eva Hoffman
Wilmington
Margaret Williams
Bing Sampson
Philo
M. P. Totman
Lottie Brill
Eliza Hanson
George Holdcroft
Joe Young
W. J. Phillips
Bernice Marie
Phillips
John Roberts
W. C. Young
Walter Foutch
W. W. Jackson
H. F. Seaman
Tom Metcalf
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Creek Road
Herman Ogg
May Queen Hair Tradition At Knutsford Festival Questioned
London report notes the Knutsford May festival may drop the rule requiring the May Queen to have long hair as all contenders this year have bobbed hairstyles.
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London
Knutsford
Miss Bertha Ward Guests In Coolville Area
Local notes list Miss Bertha Ward of Bethel visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Mithone in Reedsville for a few days. Several residents, including Miss Mabel Dunfee and Mrs. Alma Vance, are mentioned with family visits across nearby towns. Sewing club plans discussed by County Farm Agent T H Johnson with girls at Mrs. Edward Alden home.
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Bertha Ward
Bethel
Hiram Mithone
Reedsville
Mabel Dunfee
Parkersburg
Alex Dunfee
Ward Frame
Addie Mitchell
A. O., Frame
T. H. Johnson
Athens
Edward Alden
Sunday Socials Trace Ties Among Local Families
Graham Chapel Richard Phillips visited Mr and Mrs John Bobo and family Sunday evening. Various locals including Rev Lawrence Sanders, the Ashton family, the Paston family, Anna Koker, Roy Matthews, Ross Phillips, Ruth Bobo, Mabel Hawk, Verna Darnell, Verna and Willard Elmer, Jay Carsey, Edson Carsey, Ira Sams, Harold Hawk, Tom Koker, Amos Holland, Sam Frost and others were cited visiting, hosting, or spending Sunday with relatives across Willow Creek Plain View Rocky Point and Long Run areas.
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Clinton Paston
Willard Elmer
Athens
Elmer Paston
Anna Koker
Roy Matthews
Plain View
Ross Phillips
Vernie Koker
Ruth Bobo
Mabel Hawk
Rocky Point
Wilford Patterson
Willow Creek
Ira Sams
Thomas Koker
Harold Hawk
Jay Carsey
Edson Carsey
Verna Darnell
Clinton Frost
Long Run
John Bobo
Lewis Dailey
Hildreth Hawk
Fred Burch
Herbert Hawk
Amos Holland
Sam Frost
Garnet Konkoskia
Local Families Visit, Illnesses, and Harvest News
Carpenter Mrs. Blaine Kitzmiller and children of Baltimore visit her parents the Stansburys. Sam Tewksbury is seriously ill. Stewart and Bolin lose a work horse. Jesse Sisson and family visit Harrisonville. Lincoln Chase funeral in Harrisonville. Swetts take Walter to Pomeroy for blood poisoning treatment. Harvey Starkey loses a milk cow. Aaron Tewksburys care for Sam. John Rawlings family visit Athens. Mary Sisson visits Harrisonville grandparents. T G Price builds garage for A W Rupe. Mrs B A Howery and Helen return from Albany after winter and Helen graduates.
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Blaine Kitzmiller
Baltimore
Thelma Stansbury
Sam Tewksbury
Stewart
Bolin
Jesse Sisson
Harrisonville
Hiram Chase
Emory
I. N. Chase
Lincoln Chase
W. J. Swett
Pomeroy
Walter
Harvey Starkey
Aaron Tewksbury
John Rawlings
Athens
Mary Sisson
J. M. Boggess
T. G. Price
A. W. Rupe
B. A. Howery
Helen
Albany
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