Plains High School Holds Baccalaureate Service
The Plains high school auditorium was filled Sunday evening for the baccalaureate of the graduating class. Rev. Walter Ludwig, former student pastor at Ohio University, Athens, delivered the sermon. Sixteen students are named in the graduating class: Glenn Benedum, Earl Brandenburg, Marl McBride, George Stadler, Eldon Hawk, Neva Hawk, Carol Thorne, Frances Hamer, Capitola Whetstone, Willa Darnell, Stella Gabriel, Thelma Nida, Margaret Charney, Beulah Hawk, Opal Hale, Myrtle West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Plains High School
the Plains High School
Walter Ludwig
Ohio University
Athens
Glenn Benedum
Earl Brandeburg
Marl McBride
George Stalder
Eldon Hawk
Neva Hawk
Carol Thorne
Frances Hamer
Capitola Whetstone
Three Plains teachers honored at chicken dinner
May 22 at The Plains Mrs. Arlie Shrieves hosted a chicken dinner for three Plains school teachers Miss Bench Miss Corry and Miss Cone.
Zion Baptist Ladies Aid meeting at Lower Plains
At the Zion Baptist church Lower Plains regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society was held with Mrs. Elmer Coon Mrs. B G Nichols Mrs. Benton Potts Mrs. Curtis Sheliman and Mrs. Harry Moore in attendance.
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Chauncey
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Zion Baptist Church
Lower Plains
Elmer Coon
G. Nichols
Benton Potts
Curtis Sheliman
Harry Moore
Pottses Announce Birth of Son in Chauncey
Mr and Mrs Floyd Potts announce the birth of a son at their home on the Lower Plains last Friday. The baby weighed 10 pounds and some ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Potts
Lower Plains
Unnamed Child Named Kenneth Leroy in Local Birth
The newborn’s full name is Kenneth Leroy with mother Alma Hale once Miss Alma Hale. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Benton Potts and Mr and Mrs Levi Hale. The family announces the new arrival in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Leroy
Alma Hale
Benton Potts
Levi Hale
Mill Street Gets New Curbing Under Beckler Supervision
May 22 Chauncey. Mill street in this city is being improved as old curbing is torn out and replaced with new curbing. The replacement work is under the supervision of contractor Beckler, who laid the street paving years ago.
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Chauncey
Mill Street
Beckler
Mrs Burchfield Hosts Sunday at Lower Plaine Home
May 22 report from Chauncey: Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained guests Sunday at her Lower Plaine residence. Attendees included Mrs Raymond Augustine and her two children Mary and Louise of Sugar Creek, along with Mrs Harry Moore Mrs Russell McHarg and Mrs Flora McHarey.
White Sox set for Newark game and Decoration Day doubleheader
Glouster team the Gilouster White Sox head to Newark Thursday to face the Newark YMCA squad, their first road game of the season. On Decoration Day they schedule a doubleheader at American Legion grounds against New Holland, with the first game starting at 1 p.m. Barbara Richardson accompanies her parents to Columbus for a specialist evaluation, as L. E. Richardson attends an Ohio Bakers' Association meeting.
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Glouster
Gilouster White Sox
Newark
Newark Y. M. C. A
White Sox
New Holland
American Legion
Priscilla Class Meeting at Ralph Carpenter Home
The Priscilla class of the M. F. church will meet tonight at the home of Ralph Carpenter for a group gathering and discussion.
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Priscilla
M. F. Church
Ralph Carpenter
Achauer Returns From Lakeside Cottage Stay
Br. F. Achauer has come back from a week at his Lakeside Park cottage. He spent the past seven days away from home and has resumed regular duties.
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BR. F. Achauer
Lakeside Park
Miners Gather for Two Abandoned Mine Meetings
In Glouster on Wednesday at 1 30 p m workers from mine No 281 will meet in the Jacksonville grove to discuss past operations about fourteen months since closure. A second meeting for mine No 10 workers at Derthick is set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Red Men hall with signatures by Bill Withem Isaac Jones and others.
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Glouster
Jacksonville
Derthick
Sol Crew
Vern Mills
No. 10
Bill Withem
Isaac Jones
State crews repair road between Millfield and Athens
Crews from the state highway department toil on the tar-bound stretch between Millfield and Athens. One team works north of Chauncey with a tar bound surface under repair, while another digs ditches about a mile south with a steam shovel.
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Glouster
State Highway Department
Millfield
Athens
Chauncey
Families Exchange Visits Across Ohio Towns
Mr and Mrs S G Nichols spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Scott at New Marsh field. They were joined by Richard and Elmo Scott who will visit their grandparents. Mr and Mrs Oscar Knowlton Albany spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W C Nichols. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Moler at Nelsonville. Hubert Shrieves Columbus spent the week end with family at The Plains. Walter Hayk Athens was the guest Sunday of Miss Genevieve Shrieves. Mr and Mrs Curtis Shellman and son Paul spent the last of the week with Mr and Mrs William Howard and family at Middleport and Mr and Mrs Andrew Yeager at Pomeroy.
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S. G. Nichols
Samuel Scott
New Marshfield
Richard and
Elmo Scott
Harry Moore
Charlie Moler
Nelsonville
Hubert Shrieves
Columbus
the Plains
Walter Hayk
Athens
Genevieve Shrieves
Curtis Shellman
Paul
William Howard
Middleport
Andrew Yeager
Pomeroy
Anonymous letters allege bootlegging in Glouster
Three letters received by Mayor Gormley accuse bootlegging at a private home in Glouster. The letters threaten Athens officers if local action is not taken, but the mayor says anonymous notes will receive no consideration and asks the writer to identify themselves. Local officers will act only if the author makes himself known.
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Glouster
Gormley
Athens
Vickrey and Ball Wed in McConnelsville Parsonage Ceremony
Samuel S. Vickrey of near Glouster and Miss Mary Elizabeth Ball of Wrightsville were united in marriage at the M E parsonage in McConnelsville on May 19. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Nev J Moore. The bride, daughter of Rev Arza Ball, taught in Morgan county schools and is a Athens high school graduate. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Vickroy, is a Glouster high school graduate and a teacher. The couple plans to reside in Athens and pursue Ohio University studies in the coming year.
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Glouster
Samuel S. Vickrey
Near
Mary Elizabeth Ball
Wrightsville
M. E. Parsonage
McConnelsville
J. Moore
Arza Ball
Athens High School
Morgan County
Vickroy
Thomas Vickroy
Glouster High School
Athens
Ohio University At
Infant Wayne Peugh Dies At Six Days Old
Wayne Thomas Peugh six days old died Monday at 10 45 am at the family home east of Gloubter. Short funeral services were held at 2 pm at the home conducted by F E Roberts Chaurch of Christ minister. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Young Enfant
Wayne Thomas
Earl Peugh
Peugh
F. E. Roberts
Chaurch of Christ
Maples Wood
East Side PTA Holds Regular Meeting With Reports
East Side Parent-Teacher Association convenes at 2:45 PM Wednesday. reports from district and national PTA conventions to be given by Mrs. Roy Saylor and Mrs. O. C. Bird. Officers for next year named. fifth and sixth grade girls care for younger children. Gamma notes include initiation into the honor society and social updates.
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East Side Parent-Teacher Association
Roy Saylor
Mra. O. C. Bird
Athens
Theta Phi Alpha Dinner Honors Active and Alumnae
The Jonquil tea room on Albany road hosted a Theta Phi Alpha dinner for active members and alumnae with Mrs. A. F. Myers as the newly appointed patroness. Covers were for thirty. hostesses included Mrs. Porter and Miss Ann Keating. Mrs. James P. Porter presided as toastmaster. speakers were Mrs. Myers and Miss Keating. Group singing closed the program. out‑of‑town guest was alumna Mrs. Michael Hillis of New Lexington.
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Jonquil
Albany Road
Theta Phi Alpha
A. F. Myers
Aie P. Porter
Frank B
Ann Keating
Sprague
Charles Walsh
P. L. Shannon
H. T. Mu
Daughters Name Delegates to State Wool Tent Convention
Daughters of Union Veterans met in the LO O 2 hall naming delegates from the John Mis Wool tent of Athens for the Lancaster state convention June 17 to 19 First delegate Mrs Mary A Fry burger president second delegate Mrs H Atkinson third delegate Mrs Augusta Winsterwald fourth delegate Mrs Cadda Hughes first alternate Mrs Blanche Root second alternate Mrs Val Davis third alternate Mrs J W Dixon fourth alternate Mrs Flora Boring fifth alternate Mrs Frank Dean Merritt Wilson of Elkins West Virginia was initiated into membership last night in the John Jehlis to Wool tent A vote established placing a path at Athens Cemetery on Memorial Day in honor of General John Ellis Wool and the camp Wool in west Athens named for General Wool.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
LO. O
John Mis
Athens
Lancaster
Mary A. Fryburger
Augusta Winsterwald
Cadda Hughes
Blanche Root
Val Davis
J. W. Dixon
Flora Boring
Frank Dean
Merritt Wilson
Elkins
W. Va
John Jehlis
John Ellis Woolfer
Wool
West
General Wool
Sunday Guests From West Union and Guysaville
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Riffee entertained Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ta Grant and children James and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. William Hofelter and daughter Naomi of West Union West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Poston and children Helen and Robert, and Mr. John Buck of Guysaville.
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J. H. Riffee
Ta Grant
James
Charles
William Hofelter
Naomi
Xwest Union
W. Va
Cecil Poston
Helen
Robert
John Buck
Guysaville
Mr Charles O Bleness Heads to St Louis and Kansas City
Mr Charles O Bleness has traveled to St Louis Missouri and Kansas City Missouri on a business trip for work purposes.
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Charles O'Bleness
St. Louis
Kansas City
Standard Bearer Meeting Hosts Visit in Syracuse and Pomeroy
Mrs. J. L. Pickering attended the Standard Bearer meeting in Syracuse and later met with the Standard Bearer girls in Pomeroy with Mrs. Irving Karr the Athens district Woman's Foreign Missionary Society president. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Musgrave and son Edward of Cincinnati, staying with their sons in the city. Monday guests at 14 North High Street are Frieda and Helena Gillilan en route to Washington for a five day Athens county teacher trip.
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J. L. Pickering
Syracuse
W. Z. Musgrave
Edward
Cincinnati
Walter Musgrave
Howard Musgrave
City
Arthur Anderson
North High Street
Frieda and
Helena Gillilan
Torch
Washington, D. C
Athens County
Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary Meeting At Chapter House
Beta Theta Pi auxiliary will meet at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the chapter house, 20 University terrace. Dues are to be paid at this time. Mr. P H Hayes of Phoenix left for home after visiting with his sister Mrs C D Roush and family. Mr. Hayes stopped over from a business trip to New York. Mrs. Michael Hillis and three children are visiting her brother at New Lexington. Mr. Frank Mulligan and sister Miss Mary Mulligan of 11 Palmer street. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McDougall and daughter Jane have returned to Erie after visiting Dr C S S McDougall at 24 South College street.
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Ju. H. Bingman
Mary Virginia
Earl Bridgewater
Don
M. Russell
Ironton
FT. W. Hixon
Catlettsburg
Beta Theta Pi
University Terrace
P. H. Hayes
Phoenix
Ariz
C. D. Roush
Mr. Hayes
New York
Michael Hillis
Jack
Jerry
Michael
New Lexington
Frank Mulligan
Mary Mulligan
Palmer Street
Gilbert McDougall
Jane
Erie, Pa
C. SS. McDougall
South College Street
Regular meeting of Art and Thimble club postponed
The regular meeting of the Art and Thimble club, originally set for Friday, has been postponed with the new date to be announced later.
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Art and Thimble Club
Canaan Man Pays 410 in Fines for Liquor Violations
Frank Gladden of Canaanville faced fines totaling 410 dollars after arraignment before Justice of the Peace Carl Porter. He was fined 299 for possessing intoxicating liquor, 206 for equipment used to make intoxicants, and 10 for intoxication. In default, he was jailed in Athens county. Deputy Wayne Wingett and Sheriff William Williams led the arrest. Earnest Linton was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and bound over to the grand jury for operating an automobile while intoxicated. His bond was set at 200 dollars. Herbert Moore pleaded not guilty to recklessly operating a car and was bound over to the grand jury under 200-dollar bond. Deputy Dalton arrested Moore.
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Frank Gladden
Canaanville
Justice of the Peace
Carl Porter
Gladden
Athens County
William Williams
Harry Dalton
Wayne Wingett
Earnest Linton
Eight Are Chosen To Honor Society At Athens High
Eight students were elected to the Athens high school chapter of the National Honor Society. One senior Nita Stauffer and seven juniors Pauline Overmyer Dorothy Wilson Elizabeth Ong Delores Phelps Pauls Saylor William Cooper and Thelma Clark were named members during installation at a PTA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper
Dolores Phelps
Nita Stauffer
Paul Saylor
Thelma Cox
Dorothy Wilson
Pauline Overmyer
Elizabeth Ong
C. Bird
Athens P. T. A
Cleveland
W. A. Matheny
R. A. Dalton
F.C. Tribe
Earl Marquis
W. F. Giesecke
George McLaughlin
Athens High School
National Honor Society
Parent-Teacher Association
Fred Stauffer
C. A. Overmyer
Harry Wilson
H. J. Ong
Delores Phelps
B. H. Phelps
Pauls Saylor
Roy Savior
W.H. Cooper
Thelma Clark
Cleveland Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Fight
Frank Stepanek, 65, was arraigned in police court on a manslaughter charge connected to the death of 38 year old Thomas Bergel after a fight in Cleveland. Bergel died from injuries sustained in the confrontation.
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Cleveland
U.P
Frank Stepanek
Thomas Bergel
Bergel
Mayor Moore to Open Athens Ohio U Radio Program
Athens mayor Alex M. Moore will open a ten numbers program hosted by Ohio university faculty and students on Station WAIL Columbus Friday night May 25 at 10. The Elks lodge No 973 sponsors with the Varsity Male quartet among the performers. Moore will close with the eleven oclock toast.
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Alex M. Moore
Athens
Ohio University
WAIL
Columbus
Athens Liks Lodge
Moore
Bill Rogers
Ohio
the Elks
Letter Golf Its Easy to Cook at Home
A light word game explains changing one word to another in a set number of strokes. Each step must be a complete common word, changing only one letter without reordering, with par four and a solution printed on the last page.
Hoover Campaign Names James Good National Leader
Chicago attorney James W. Good has been placed in charge of the national Hoover for President campaign. He has been active in the Hoover campaign in the East.
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James W. Good
Chicago
East
Senators Attack Hoover Over War Time Grain Policy
Three senators attacked Secretary of Commerce Hoover in the Senate. James A. Reed assailed Hoover's wartime grain control record. Cole Blease criticized Hoover for allowing negros and whites to work together in government departments. Peter Norbeck introduced a newspaper editorial condemning Hoover's attitude toward agriculture.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Senate
James A. Reed
Cole Blease
Peter Norbeck
Senate panels hear Indiana campaign evidence
The Senate campaign investigation committee heard evidence concerning the Lowden national campaign and the Hoover campaign in Indiana.
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Senate Campaign Investigation Committee
Indiana
Democrats split at Beau Mont over dry anti Smith blocs
Texas Democrats met at Beaumont in three factions. One group pushed for a dry uninstructed delegation, another favored an anti Smith delegation, and a third pressed for a pro Smith delegation.
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Texas
Beaumont
Gro
Texas Republicans Convene in Dallas for Hoover Delegation
The Texas Republican convention in Dallas saw forces of National Committeeman Tt. RB. Cra ger pressing for a delegation instructed to back Herbert Hoover.
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Dallas
Tt. RB. Crager
Herbert Hoover
Governor seeks return of Peter Lynch from Detroit
The governor's office in Columbus requests Michigan authorities return Peter Lynch from Detroit to Celina on a robbery charge.
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Columbus
Governor’s Office
Michigan
Detroit
Celina
Peter Lynch
A Smart Daytime Frock Pattern 6110
Describes a printed silk linen or China silk dress pattern for young girls in sizes 16 18 and 20 years. An 18 year size requires 2 3 4 yards of 39 inch material plus 6 8 yards contrasting for facings and trim. Lower edge width about 134 yard. pattern mailed for 15 cents.
Nicaraguan Rebel Groups Defeated by Marine Patrols
Advices from MANAGUA say two Nicaraguan rebel groups were defeated by United States marine patrols in recent days. Rebel casualties were considerable, one rebel leader was killed, and all Marines involved reportedly escaped without injury.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Pomeroy Boy Ralston Hemsley Stars for Pirates
A Cincinnati paper noted young Ralston Hemsley, a husky coal miner from Pomeroy, showing speed and catching for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a recent game. Chilly Doyle calls him the fastest catcher in the National League and praises his foul reach.
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Hemsley
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Radio-Land
Ralston Hemsley
Pirates
Chilly Doyle
Ralston
Recreation ball exhibition game to be played at Pythian Park
Middleport reports an exhibition recreation ball game tonight at 6 at Pythian park. The event, sponsored by the New York Athletic Association, charges no admission to introduce the sport and attract interest for forming Bend teams.
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Middleport
N. Y
Miss Sara Ervin Named Councillor at Camp Wanaldo Woods
Miss Sara Louise Ervin of Columbus has been chosen as a councillor for Camp Wanaldo Woods on Torch Lake Michigan. Miss Helen Davis of Middleport has served as councillor for years and will be Senior Councillor this year. Miss Stuth St. John of Columbus will be Senior Councillor and guest at the St. Johns cottage at Camp Wanaldo Woods. Miss Ervin and Miss Davis are cousins.
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Middleport
Sara Louise Ervin
Edgar Ervin
Fourteenth Avenue
Columbus
Camp Wanaldo Woods
Torch Lake
Mich
Helen Davis
Stuth
Social Roundup: Local Residents Visit and Travel
Miss Lulu Reichman and Grace Blankenship of Columbus visit Miss Reichman’s mother. Mrs Hannah Hartinger and son Jed travel to Columbus for Alfred Lowry’s funeral. Ohio State medical student George McCullough visits with family. Charles Snider of Pt. Pleasant visits Pearl Street family. Marjorie Harris returns from Columbus. Mrs. M J McCarty visits Roscoe Meadows in Columbus. Henry Dornick and family visit relatives George Sauer. Kimer Dent and Betty Dent stay with Mrs. R C Sansbury and family.
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Coral
Lulu Reichman
Grace Blankenship
Columbus
Miss Reichman
Hannah Hartinger
Jed
Alfred Lowry
George McCullough
Medical Department
Ohio State University
Charles W. Snider
Pt. Pleasant
Luntmaten
George Sauer
Dorcas Society Meets at Baptist Church in Middleport
The Dorcas Society of the Baptist church met Monday evening with Mrs. ER. N. Barnes in charge. Mrs. B. F. Talbott led the program. The group meets monthly throughout the year.
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Middleport
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
ER. N. Barnes
Mra
B. FE. Talbott
Whispering pianist draws crowd in Columbus visit
Liehler and Herald Wiley, New York City operators, traveled to Columbus Monday to hear and see the whispering pianist. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard are in Marion for a few days to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liehler
Herald Wiley
Columbus
Charles Howard
Marion
Linscott Brown Family Visits Parents in Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Linscott and Homer Lincoln Brown returned to their Columbus home after a weekend trip. They motored in Saturday to visit Mrs. Linscott's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson, and Homer L. Brown's grandparents.
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A. V. Linscott
Homer Lincoln Brown
Columbus
Starving to Death Relief Claim for Mother Johns Medicine
Thousands of weakened people allegedly starve due to inability to absorb nourishment. Claimants say Mother Johns Medicine provides vast food value and pure nourishment easily taken up by the system to build tissue and flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother John
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