Birth announcements highlight Ruth Ann Boocks and Eleanor
Society notes report the birth of Ruth Ann Boocks daughter of Dr and Mrs H M Boocks of Ben Bush WV on May 18 and the birth of Eleanor a fourteen pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Landis on May 19. Other items mention visits and travels including Miss Margaret McKee of Dayton a 1922 Ohio University graduate and Athens chapter members traveling with the Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees to California and Des Moines with stops in Chicago Grand Canyon and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann
H. M. Boocks
Helen Redman
Ben Bush
W. Va
Margaret McKee
Dayton
W. H. J. Warthman
Poplar Avenue
Miss McKee
Ohio University
Fred Landis
East State Street
Eleanor
Val Ravis
H. T. Wise
California
Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Davis
Wise
Athens
Chicago
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Yellow Stone Park
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs Monroe Forest Brown Arrives in Wyoming for Summer Visit
Mrs Monroe Forest Brown also Ruth Davis of Wyoming arrives to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Val Davis while Mr Brown, Wyoming schools superintendent, joins them at the end of term and they plan a summer in Athens. Mrs N K Alderman travels to Steubenville for a week as delegate from Higley Study Circle to the State convention of Women’s Federated clubs and to visit daughter Mrs W E Munslow.
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Monroe Forest Brown
Ruth Davis
Wyoming
Cincinnati
Val Davis
Davis
California
Brown
Athens
N. K. Alderman
Steubenville
Higley Study Circle
State Convention of Women’s Federated Clubs
W. E. Munslow
Mrs Stickney Visits Kingston Brother for Weekend
Mrs. Carl Stickney drove to her parental home in Kingston for the weekend and stayed as guest of her brother, Mr. Charles Foster.
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Carl Stickney
Kingston
Charles Foster
Mrs Levenson Visits Wheeling as Father Recovers
Edith Lee of Wheeling West Virginia visits at 11 North McKinsey Avenue while her father E E Lee undergoes a successful surgical operation at Sheltering Arms hospital on Sunday.
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David Levenson
Edith Lee
Wheeling
W. Va
North McKinsey Avenue
E. E. Lee
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Miss Jennie Alexander Sets California Trip in Motion
Miss Jennie Alexander of Roseville and her sister Miss Inez Alexander depart Tuesday for a California tour visiting the Grand Canyon Los Angeles and San Diego among other notable stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Alexander
Roseville
Inez Alexander
California
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
San Diego
Miss Florence Rice Visits Marshfield Relative in Wisconsin
Miss Florence Rice of Marshfield Wisconsin promoting a banking in schools system for Columbus spent Sunday with her cousin J H Ries and wife at 161 Grosvenor Street.
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Florence Rice
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Columbus
J. H. Ries
Rice
Grosvenor Street
Womans Benefit Association Meets Tonight at 7:30
The Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees will hold a meeting this evening at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Rowlands Return Home After Visit to Fisher Station
Mr and Mrs John Rowland and their young daughter of Terre Haute Indiana returned home by motor after a brief visit with Mrs Rowlands parents County Engineer Fred R Baker at Fisher Station. They left Saturday and arrived back Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowland
Terre Haute
Ind
Spring Dance of Zeta Tau Alpha Held at Students' Union
The Spring Dance of Zeta Tau Alpha took place Saturday evening at the Students' Union with a homey setup of floor lamps and ferns. The grand march was led by Dean Irma E. Voigt and Mr. Lindsley Pryor, with a list of out of town guests including Carmen Ridenour Mildred Tonés Mr. Vernon and several Taine and Rinehart attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Tau Alpha
Students’ Union
Irma E. Voigt
Lindsley Pryor
Carmen Ridenour
Lima
Mildred Tonés
Vernon
Varda Taine
Columbus
Bess Taine
Taine
New Straitsville
Miss Rinehart
New Lexington
Blanton Hosts Sunday Gathering With Columbus Guest
Mr. and Mrs. Julian A. Blanton of 88 East State street entertained Sunday guests including M. Burke, Joseph Thomas, Clarence Mohler, Leonard Powell, and Mosman of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian A. Blanton
East State Street
M. Burke
Joseph Thomas
Clarence Mohler
Leonard Powell
Mosman
Columbus
Tragic Skylight Fall Kills Child in Eaton Courthouse
Six year old Marjorie Wilson fell through a skylight on the roof of Eaton courthouse, striking the marble floor and dying fifteen minutes later in her mother Mrs Clyde Davis's arms. Her cousin Hilda Wehrly was present during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Davis
Cleveland
Dayton, CO
Marjorie Wilson
Court House
Eaton
Clyde Davis
C. R. Wehrly
Marjorie
Hilda Wehrly
Fat Frank Crumit in Athens with Phi Delta Theta Friends
Frank Crumit known as Fat Crumit visits Athens with his brothers in Phi Delta Theta and other college friends after touring Columbus to see his sister Mrs George Traut man. He heads east to make records for Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Fat
Crumit
Julia Sanderson
Athens
Phi Delta Theta
Columbus
George Trautman
Columbia
Chauncey Alumni Banquet Enjoyed by Local Graduates
Chauncey high school held its alumni banquet Saturday in the K of P building. Five women prepared a three course dinner with Chauncey domestic science students aiding. Music by an Athens orchestra accompanied dancing after toasts by Ruth Wharton D O Chappell Mark Fiske Basil Buchannon and Floyd Rivers. Alumni officers elected Edn Minister Jr president Arthur Brewer vice president Dorothy Minister secretary Lucy Law treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey High School
K. of P
Chauncey High
Athens
Edw
Minister Jr
Ruth Wharton
D. O. Chappell
Mark Fiske
Basil Buchannon
Floyd Rivers
Lucy Law
Edytha Trickett
Duquense
Edn
Arthur Brewer
Dorothy Minister
Narcotic Drug Addiction Declines Under Government Action
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced that narcotic drug use has fallen sharply due to anti smuggling efforts. He cited import records showing a 600 percent decrease since the Harrison law eight years ago and said last fiscal year opium imported for manufacturers averaged seven eighths of a grain per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Haynes
Tobacco King Duke Injured in Railway Car Fall
Cincinnati May 21 A telegram from Cincinnati reports Angier B Duke longtime tobacco magnate was injured when he fell from a platform between two private railroad cars attached to a Louisville and Nashville train He suffered cuts and bruises and was moved to Good Samaritan Hospital The private cars had no railings and he was jolted between cars and carried several hundred feet before friends rescued him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Angier B. Duke
New York Millionaire
Good Samaritan Hospital
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Pennsylvania Station
Duke
Surprise Farewell Party for Mrs James L Ferguson
Loyal Women of the Church of Christ held a surprise farewell party for Mrs James L Ferguson at her Lexington Avenue home on Saturday. Refreshments were served and a gift was presented. The Fernisons departed for their new home in Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Ferguson
Lexington Avenue
Loyal Women’s
Church of Christ
Ferguson
Barth Onorge Sues For Divorce In Athens Court
Karl Barth of Coolville filed for divorce from Agnes Barth in Athens county common pleas court. He alleges she struck him torn his clothing insulted him and threatened to kill him while residing at his mother’s home. He seeks a divorce a temporary restraining order and a permanent injunction to prevent interference with the household. The court previously refused the TRO since Barth does not own the house.
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Shreveport
Karl Barth
Coolville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Agnes Barth
Barth
Worstell
Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Growth and Assets
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co reports steady annual growth of about a million dollars, stressing prudent handling of customers' money. Located at 22 West Gay Street, Rankin Building, Columbus, Ohio, the firm lists assets over 21.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building & Loan Co
Rankin Bidg
West Gay St
Columbus
Ohio
Myrtle Hubbard Seeks Divorce from Joseph Hubbard in Athens Court
Myrtle E. Hubbard files for divorce in Athens county common pleas court against husband Joseph G. Hubbard claiming marriage in 1914 and willful absence for over three years. She seeks divorce and restoration to her maiden name Myrtle Wetzell.
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Myrtle E. Hubbard
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Joseph G. Hubbard
Mrs. Hubbard
Myrtle Wetzell
Dayton Honors Flyers Lieutenants With Legion Banquet
Dayton will pay respects to Lieutenants John A. MacReady and Oakley G. Kelley one week from tonight. The American Legion backs the reception where 800 covers will be laid at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Beaded Evening Frocks Return in Satin and Crepe
Beaded frocks in white satin or crepe de chine with crystal or pearl accents regain favor for evening wear. Designers highlight refined sparkle and elegant lines as a chic statement for formal occasions.
Glint Hook Sentenced in Athens County Court Case
Clint Hook of Glouster, owner of a poolroom, pleaded guilty to possessing and selling intoxicating liquor in Athens county common pleas court and was sent to the Dayton workhouse to work off fines totaling 1200 on two charges. Deputy Cady escorted him, with guard Rafael Johnson. Also on the trip, Dewey Pyatt of Nelsonville and Mark Gosnell of Dog Hollow were sent to Mansfield reformatory for indeterminate sentences after pleading guilty to forgery and automobile stealing respectively.
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Clint Hook
Glouster Poolroom
Athens County
Bad Man Kilnt Onin Islands
A constabulary detachment heads for Basilan in pursuit of two Moro prisoners who escaped Zamboanga prison and terrorized the island with three murders. In Palo island district, another force rounds up remnants of Akbara’s band after a Sunday attack. one fanatic follower is believed killed.
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Manila
Basilan Islands
Zamboanga
Basilans
Philippines
Palo
Akbara
Alumni Banquet Guest Visits City From Millfield
Mrs Charles Dent of Millfield spent the weekend in the city as guest of Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner and attended the Chauncey high school alumni banquet.
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Charles Dent
Millfield
Karl Gardner
Chauncey High School
Yarnell Sets Marathon Dance Record At Avon Park
James Yarnell of Youngstown sets a new marathon dance record with 161 hours 35 minutes at Avon Park near Niles Ohio. He and wife began dancing at 10 AM last Monday. Mrs Yarnell exits after 132 hours 27 minutes, a women's world record.
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Niles
James Yarnell
Youngstown
Avon Park
Here
Yarnell
Farewell Sermon by Rev. L. W. Spayd at Church of Christ
Rev. L. W. Spayd preached a farewell sermon at the Church of Christ on Sunday morning after resigning as pastor several weeks earlier. The occasion marked his departure from the local congregation.
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L. W. Spayd
Church of Christ
Spayd
Interesting Sermon at M. E. Church on The Ku Klux Klan
An enthusiastic Sunday evening audience gathered at the M. E. church to hear Rev. W. W. Harter discuss "The Ku Klux Klan." Many attendees came from nearby communities.
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M. E
W. W. Harter
Saving Sugar in Frugal Fruit Desserts
A tip suggests soaking prunes overnight and cooking them slowly to bring out natural sweetness so no added sugar is needed. The method emphasizes gentle heat to preserve flavor and reduce sugar use.
Lassen Peak Eruption Mystery Quietly Proceeds
Lassen Peak, the region’s sole active volcano, shows signs of a potential eruption. Scientists warn the event could be a spring rash or a full blowout, with monitoring continuing to assess risk and alert levels.
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Lassen Peak
Diplomatic note to China over foreign prisoner release
Alarmed by the failure of negotiations with Su Chow train bandits, the diplomatic body today decided to hand a strong note to the foreign office demanding the immediate release of the prisoners. It threatens strong measures by foreign powers if the Chinese government fails to respond.
Prosecutor Finsterwald Granted Extra Funds in Athens County
Prosecuting Attorney R W Finsterwald of Athens county received an additional 1500 from Judge Worstell of the Athens county common pleas court to cover investigation and prosecution of crimes amid an alleged emergency due to unusual crime prevalence. The law allows spending half salary or 1350 yearly, with court approval for more funds.
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R. W. Finsterwald
Athens County
Worstell
Common Pleas Court
Finsterwald
Fur Styles Show Circular Hemline Returns in Fall Coats
Advance fur coat styles for fall emphasize a circular hemline. Designers feature straight-line silhouettes with borders of contrasting fur, creating a striking two-tone effect. The trend highlights bold outlines and modular shapes for outerwear.
A Neat Little Frock For 4346 Pattern
A charming young girls dress pattern uses wash fabrics now in vogue with pongee and decorative wash braid. Sleeves shown wrist or elbow length. Available in sizes 1, 2, 4, and 5 years. A 4 year size requires 2% yards of 27 inch material. Pattern mailed on receipt of 12 cents in stamps.
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Adit
Ing
W. W. Bryson
Glouster
John
Collins
North High Street
Guy Walker
Gallipolis
Pickering
The
Hine Pharmacy
Lash
Nce
Zeta Tau Alpha Dance
Chauncey
Tobacco King
Barth Onorge
C. D. Shafer Co
Glint Hook
NOWIN
Bad Man Kilntonin Islands
China
Athens County Savings and Loan Company
Eversharp
Wahl Gold Pens
Logan's Book and News Stores
S. Court St
Hoover
Nelsonville
Athens Electric Co
Hocking Power Co
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