Halloween revels light up university dorms
Witches and merriment filled the university women’s dormitories and cottages last night. At Boyd Hall over 70 girls in costumes danced and played games while a grand march and charades sparked the spooky fun. Howard Hall hosted 100 students with a “Chamber of Horrors” in the basement and a festive feast. At Cornwell cottage a pumpkin and witch party featured ghosts and goblins. Dorothy Andrews hosted a “pumpkin and witch” gathering with dancing cards and luncheon after roll call.
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C. O. Moore
Hallowe'en
Dorothy Andrews
Carter Street
Lucille Brown
Blanche Riley
Gladys Wyckoff
Marian Watkins
Rachael Powell
Mabel Rose
Mary Wineforaner
Kathryn Biddle
Homer Johnson
George Fetch
Angus King
Joe Pickering
Chester Edgar
Coach Mackie
Hunter Brown
Fred Spaulding
Halloween Masquerade At Hibbard Home In Lancaster Street
A masquerade Hallowe'en party last night at Mrs. P. G. Hibbard’s Lan caster Street home drew ghosts witches and other eerie figures in a lively costume display.
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U C D Club Holds Night of Mystery and Feast
Members of the U C D club enjoyed a night of mysteries and mirth. Hilarity prevailed as a bounteous supper was served with each member contributing a favorite dish.
Italian Composers Studied At Elmwood Club Meeting
The Woman's Music Club met at Mrs. Harry G. Stalder’s Elmwood Place home. A business session reported strong concert prospects with Maud Powell’s first program set for Friday November 7. Performances included Italian opera selections and solos by Mrs. Blackburn Carman W R Phillips Ullom Stalder Brown Noss Ruggles and others with pieces by Schira Sgambati Verdi Puccini Mascagni Finonetti Zanella Pirani and Haydn.
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Esther Girls Host Halloween Masquerade at Grace James Home
Esther Girls of the Christian Church entertained with a masquerade Halloween party at Miss Grace James's East State street home. Forty guests guessed identities, enjoyed readings, music, contests, fortune telling, and a formal supper at 9 30. Several locals visited family or traveled for events and hospital news noted, including Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Lemons, Mrs. Fryburger, and Miss Mitchell.
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Hallowe’en
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Court Opens Monday With Contested Divorce Case
Common pleas court will open Monday with the divorce action of Mary Fierce against James Fierce. The petition cites cruelty and the answer accuses adultery with co respondent Albert Ray. Also listed is an action by Mary West against Jennie Smith to keep the peace. Executor W B Bartels seeks consideration of the will of Paul W Wheaton. Several thousand.
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James Fierce
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Ohio
Mary West
Jennie Smith
W. B. Bartels
Paul W. Wheaton
Executor Named In Will Of Harvey L Wheaton
The case centers on a will by Harvey L Wheaton deceased in which his son Fred Wheaton is named executor. The plaintiff seeks court construction of the will as the duties of the executor are interlaced and complex with multiple contributions to the home missionary society of the First M E church Athens Copeland's Class Six Epworth League and relatives. The petition includes typewritten sheets and quotes two wills involved.
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Still Raid Nets Prohibition-Era Moonshakers in Ohio Hills
Federal officers raid a Jefferson county farm still near Warren township catching proprietor Martin Rachus and several crew in bed. Officers seize rifles, shotguns, whiskey, raisin mash, and raisins as gang members including George Morgan, Thomas George, Mike Buckelter, and Rachus Jr. are arrested and to be tried in Columbus. One suspect fled and three slept in a barn. Evidence transported to Columbus for U S attorney Bolin.
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Jefferson County
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Warren Township
Steubenville
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Winchester
George Morgan
Yorkville
Thomas George
Martins Ferry
Mike Buckelter
Martin Rachus Jr
United States
Bolin
Ohio’s backwardness in education cited at southeastern meeting
President Wis hart of Wooster urged teachers at the southeastern Ohio convention in Ewing Hall to pursue a larger purpose beyond individuals. Dr Wishart urged inspiration from Browning Kipling and Orsay Khahyan, stressing life as poets view it and the value of social service. Miss Marie Krabill offered an interpretation, while Miss Fannie M Dunn pressed for better schools, physical education, and pay. Conversation contrasted Ohio Mississippi and Montana. Mississippi was criticized as lagging, while Montana spends more per capita. Dunn warned of dropouts in fifth and sixth grades and a national sixth grade average. Richeson lamented educational chaos and supported the Smith Towner bill, suggesting closing schools rather than employing unqualified teachers when necessary.
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Farmers Call Shorter Day and Wage Changes
At Lagerstown Maryland on October 31 the farmers national congress adopted a resolution saying reduced workdays and rising wages fueled by industrial labor are allies of profiteers driving up the cost of living. The congress also opposed all strikes, though a minority of farmers protested and withdrew, arguing labor deserves full sympathy and support.
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Farmers’ National Congress
Congress
America
The Plains School Being Enlarged
The Plains schools receive upgrades to add more classroom space after state inspectors ordered improvements. Two basement rooms will be finished to accommodate ten teachers, doubling the previous eight rooms. Closets will be added per original plans, and a new building is rumored due to misinterpretation of basement work. Fifth and sixth graders share one room for half days, while a small office houses a high school class.
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Voting guidance for referendum questions
The notice instructs voters to vote yes on the two referendum laws and no on the two amendments. It directs participation in the upcoming election and outlines the ballot actions required.
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