Child Welfare Conference to Be Held Here in June
Athens hosts the second annual district child welfare conference for Hocking, Athens, and Vinton Counties at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday June 5. The day features judges, university professors, clergy, and welfare officials with lectures on the child in the home and care in state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Athens
Vinton
Athens Presbyterian Church
Division of Charities
Department of Public Welfare
M. Johnson
Athens County
Margaret Luiz
Logan
Hocking County
A. V. Chapman
McArthur
Vinton County
8. H. Bing
Ohio University
M. E. Chatley
Athens Christian Church
E. C. Woodworth
Court
Familly
Genevieve Chase
Dallas L. Browning
Methodist Episcopal Church
Glouster
John BR. Coffin
Wapakonela
Andrew MM. Ellinger
C. C. Chapman
A. R. Harsh
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Margaret Lutz
Lucia Johnson Bing
Athens League of Women Voters
John H. Berry
Athens State Hospital
C. C. Darby
American Legion
Columbus
Hal H. Griswold
State Department of Public Welfare
Ohio
H. H. Shirer
Institution Inspection Bureau
4-H Mt Hermon Club Names Athens County Fair Team
Mt Hermon 4-H Lenins Club met at the home of Meba and Pauline Jackson and elected a cheerleader Ruth Russell and a demonstration team Garnett Sedwick and Pollyeena Armstrong for the Athens County Fair in August. A recreation committee of Pauline Dickson, Stella Dickson and Alda McCune was named. Fawnee Pinkerton joined as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bharpsburg
Athens County Fair
Mt. Hermon
Lenins Club
Meba
Pauline Jackson
Ruth Russell
Garnett Sedwick
Pollyeena Armstrong
Pauline
Stella Dickson
Alda McCune
Fawnee Pinkerton
Green and White of Ohio University Wins State Honors
The Green and White, official Ohio University student publication, won the Cleveland Plain Dealer cup for best Ohio college weekly or semi weekly in 1924. The Akron contest drew 27 papers, with The Buchtelite Akron U and The Transcript Ohio Wesleyan noted as runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green and White
Ohio University
Ohio College
Ohio College Newspaper Association
Akron
Buchtetle
Akron University
the Transcript
Ohio Wesleyan University
Wittenbergforch
Wittenberg
Kent Stater
Kent State Normal College
Capital Chimes
Capital University
Columbus
Mred
Charles
the Plain Dealer
Row
Cleveland School System
W.G. Volpe
Ph Busby
Trade Journal
Hugh Clifton
Darrell Grove
Rogers Elkenberry
Arthur Hanna
Robert Carlson
Lee Sellars
Harry Kelley
Plow
Askue
Austin Sage
Hugh Covert
Jack Daniels
Marcha Scott
Athena yearbook to be distributed Wednesday May 29
The 1929 Athena yearbook at Ohio University will be distributed here next Wednesday May 29, announced by J Douglass Dole Lima business manager. Delayed by shipping of covers, the book features class member photos Silver Mirror sorority beauty section and a 20 page life photos section. Jacke Van Lebn Uhrichsville editor in chief first woman in the university to hold the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
J. Douglass Dole
Lima
Picured
Silver Mirror
Jacke van Lebn
Uhrichaville
Canaan Grange to Meet Tuesday Night
Canaan Grange No 2407 will hold its regular meeting in the Grange Hall Tuesday night. After the business session a literary program includes Song Battle Hymn of the Year and readings The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and He's My Pal. The Ladies Aid will stage Tramp, Tramp, Tramp with a closing song. Stewart coal officers drill practice follows the meeting at Hull High School. Cast members include Forest Frost Mary Spurrier Mabel Oliver Gaytoré Cook and others. Music by the Coolvills Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanyvil
Grange No
Grange
Sy Pred
Ruth Hanning
Alex
Irene Almashy
I Hull
Ald Society of Stewart
Drillville High School
Forest Frost
Flord Six
Mary Spurrier
Mabel Oliver
Gaytoré Cook
Helen Cook
Reby Day
Hollis Trockmorton
Katherine Six
Frank Colburn
John Barrett
Mabel Justin
Coolvills Orchet
Memorial Services for Veterans to be Held at Baptist Church
May 25 memorial services honor Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans at the Baptist Church Sunday evening at 2 o clock in New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronge Veterans
New Lexington
Baptist Church
Ohio University Playshop presents Beggar on Horseback
The Ohio University Playshop will stage Kaufman and Connelly's dream play A Beggar on Horseback at Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Monday at 8 15 pm. Reserved seats are at Cline's Pharmacy. The cast features Bill Martinek, Pauline Swanson, Cady, Pauline Jones, and others in a mad jazz dream poking at material prosperity with rolling stages and folding screens. Esther Forler serves as art director for costumes and settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Playshop
Palit Daubers
Carpenters
Kaufman and Connelly
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Cline
Alexander Woollcott
Bill Martinek
Chico
Seventh Heaven
Neil McRae
One Car Damaged No One To Blame On Court Street
Three automobiles collided in a Court Street incident near the D Zenner Store. John F. Butis, driver of the only damaged car, alleges crowding from another vehicle caused him to swerve into a third car. All three drivers brake sharply. only Butis’s car sustained damage. They agreed the mishap was no one's fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
John F. Butis
North ‘McKinley Avenues
D. Zenner
Mrs Harriet Duffee Celebrates 80th Birthday in Chauncey
Chauncey May 25 Mrs Harriet B Duffee who lives with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T Ham Hten Chauncey celebrated her eightieth birthday May 10. Born May 10 1849 in Malta Morgan County she taught school in Morgan Trimble Old Forks and Hollister earning 6 50 a day. She married Thomas W Duffee and joined the Church of Christ remaining active for nearly 60 years. Her children include Ray Duffee James Duffee Hattie Hamilton and Ara Kittle with a son Everett Duffee who died young she now resides in Chauncey with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harriet B. Duffee
Ham. Hten
Duffee
Thomas W. Duffee
Harriet B. Milton
Malta
Morgan County
Moses
Mary Ann Milton
Trimble
Old Forks
Hollister
Withee College
Millfield
McConnelsville
A. Augusta Morse
Athens
Sarah Pratt
Withee
Church of Christ
Hebbardsville
Albany
New Marshfield
TW Spragnecia
Everett Duffee
Ray Duffee
James Duffes
Hattie Hamilton
T. R. Hamilton
Channcey
Ara Kittie
Hull F. Kittle
Glouster
Sdeffee
Dulles
Tess Milton
Marta
Ohio
Music Students To Give Recitals Here
Music students from Ohio University present recitals in Music Hall. Mary Elizabeth Clark, a School of Music junior, will perform with Eleanor Downs as accompanist. Lucile Cutler, a sophomore, also recites, with Susan Porterfield and Jessica Hartshorn joining the program. Public invited to both recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth
Clark
School of
Ohio University
Music Hall
Sorfork
Margaret Benedict
Eleanor Downs
Miss Clark
Momlay
Lucile Quiler
Cutler
Robinson
Susan Porterfield
C. Robinson
Dassica Hartshorn
iChurch of God Seeks Court Approval to Sell Athens Property
Trustees of the Church of God of Athens ask the Athens County Common Pleas Court to approve selling church property at Marietta Avenue and State Street. They seek a better site and have a purchaser offering payment and tax assumption, with five named trustees stating the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God of Athens
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Marietta Avenue
State Street
The
Church of God
Merbert P. Dowler
Grove Sams
Jack Sams
Clarence May
Vand Jonn Sprague
Plans for Summer at Sugar Creek 4 H Serving Club
Girls discussed summer dress making projects and storybooks at a Sugar Creek 4 H Serving Club meeting in the Sugar Creek School Building. Attendees included Vera Porter Mable Gheer Leona Newman Helen Hutchison Garnet Rivers Evelyn James Gretchen Edwards Sarah McLean Phyllis Johnston Margaret Willie and new member Wilma Lee Yates. The next meeting is set for June 7 at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Sugar Creek
Orhose
Vera Porter
Mable Gheer
Leona Newman
Helen Hutchison
Garnet Rivers
Evelyn James
Gretchen Edwards
Sarah McLean
Phyllis Johnston
Margaret Willie
Wilma Lee Yatea
Officers Elected by Cosmopolitan Club of Ohio University
Officers of the Cosmopolitan club at Ohio University were elected for the coming year. President Frank Danelin, vice president Franklin Prochaska, secretary Mildred Qzersky, treasurer Fannie Fucciarone were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ituh of
Ohio University
Frank Danelin
Franklin Prochaska
Mildred Qzersky
Fannie Fucciarone
Sears Named Police Chief in New Lexington
Paul H. Sears, a local council member, is appointed Chief of Police of New Lexington, succeeding the late J. W. Holden. The vacancy on the council will be filled at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Paul H. Sears
J. W. Holden
Nest Oreeting
Mrs Ginn is Dead
Tra Robert Ginn aged 53 of Trendville died after a brief illness in New Lexington on May 2. The death followed a short illness and is reported by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Robert Ginn
Trendville
Modern Woodmen Meet in New Marshfield Highlighted by Drill Team
Modern Woodmen representatives from Stewart Athens Middleport Pomeroy and Albany attended the Great Wood Chopping meeting in New Marshfield Ohio. More than 73 people gathered at 7 34 p m with the Middleport drill team directed by Captain Bennett earning praise for performances first initiated in Chicago in 1928. Twelve candidates were initiated including William Mace Alva Hirley Carl Nanna and others as refreshments were served and colors displayed under Mrs G C Herron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Stewart
Athen
Middleport
Pomeroy
Albany
Woodmen of American
Ohio
Bennett
Camp Noa
Chicago
Marshfield
Athens County
Osio
William Mace
Alva Hirley
Carl Nanna
Red Elliott
Bernard Withers
Earl Elliott
Adnan McVay
William Swarts
Floyd Nosser
Tarry Swarts
Lloyd Cooper
G. C. Herron
Athens Boy Scout News Highlights August Meetings
Dr H T Phillips and troop committee members prepare a latk on first sid with ban easing demonstrations. Troop 7 led by T J Johnson and Arthur pron plans an overnight hike to Strouds Run lines Scout cabin. Members urged to bring food and arrange meals. campfire games planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Phillips
Christian Arch
O'Ethels
T. J. Johnson
Arthur ¢Pron
Stroud
Jesut Cabin
Annonce
Probate Court News in Estate of Vanee and Wells
In Athens County Probate Court administrators were appointed for several estates. Charles L. Stout seeks authority to sell the Vanee estate personal property. H. Stewart named administrator of Robert G. Wells estate with a $3,000 bond naming Q. Hy Strath and Hartford Accident as sureties. Sarah J. Parker seeks distribution of assets from George B. Parker estate including bonds and trust certificates. Birdle Darling Dexter estate administrator appointment granted with a $1,000 bond, with Swingie and J. W. Stephenson as sureties. Details indicate orders on asset balances and related distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph v. Vanee
Athens County
Charles L. Stout
Vanee
H. Stewart
Robert G. Wells
B. Wells
Q. Hy Strat
Hartford
Gemily Company
Sarah J. Parker
George B. Parker
Tter Law Trust
Burson
United States
Sarah J. Curker
Lampson Building Company Land Trust
Sidney L. Curker
Birdle Darling Dexter
York ‘Township
Nate Irench
Swingie
J. W. Stephenson
Prolwiie
Good Boys Millereld and 2b Start Spectal Care for Orphaned Boys
The two boys Bobby and Billy, aged 35 and 36 pounds, are living with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Triplett after their father Merkyl Triplett died last year. Residents praise the grandparents for providing a home and training, recalling the boys’ previous care at Columbus Orphans’ Home and expressing pride in their politeness and uprightness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millileld
Spectal
Merkyl Triplett
Arthur Triplet
Bobby
Billy
Athens probate court approves limited claims settlement
The Athens probate court Friday granted a limited settlement related to estates and claims. The case involves Orlin T. McLaushlin, a district director, and Freda Smith, with costs including labor, freight, lumber, and supplies itemized and totaling several dollars. The receiver’s report covers May 1 to May 4 with expenses for labor, track work, freight, and printing bills among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlin T. McLaushlin
Ana Grose
Freda Smith
Athens
Ceiver
Gileke Din Co. Chay Company
Pern J. G. Worstell
Athens Counsety
Stover
Fromm
Ohio
Leepain
Bill Jeleet
Debate legends rise from Ohio University chapters
The text notes members of Kappa Alpha and an honorary debate fraternity at Ohio University. Glenn Cole served as secretary-treasurer, with Whittier as junior. Both are described as prominent in debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnie Ohio University
T Kappa Alpha
Glenn Cole
Treasure Whittier
Cole
Whittier
Thavat 'Geen
Hamden Giri Bride of Terry Souders
Miss Vera Buskirk daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Buskirk wed Terry Souders of Wellston in McArthur with Rev. L L Cherrington presiding. She is a longtime Hamden telephone operator. husband works for the railroad and they will live in Dayton. Ruth Matteson and Elizabeth Buskirk will fill operator duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
Vera Buskirk
Arch Buskirk
Terry Souders
Wellston
McArthur
L. L. Cherrington
Dayton
Ruth Matteson
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Isaac E. Ash
Zountil
Walter B. Underwood
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Ada Arlitt
University of Cincinnati
E. A. Hansen
J. W. Cote-- Inman
Hockjing
J. A. Eisenhauer
Cleveland
Husson
Misa Bet Greve
Athena
Canaan Grange
Ladies Aid Society
RY Lea
Harriet
Charles 5
Bradfield Messenger Star
Annie Vorher
Donald
H. B. Duffee
C. TD
R. S$. Howard
Milheld
Howard Brothers
Richland Avenue
Lasere
Marietta
Parkersburg
Cambridge
Womana Relief Corps
Dauentera
Armory
State and
Court Streets
G. A. Tr
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SEARS
Athens Boy Scout News
Probate Court News
Cox Bros
Union St
Chrysler
C. R. Featherston
O. Bell Auto Sales Co
Nelsonville
Hamden Giri
Bride of
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