Albany Book Week Highlighted by Grange Program
The Albany Grange marked Book Week with a Saturday program at the Grange hall featuring a favorite book round and readings on libraries and reading. Students displayed book-themed artwork from the Ford and Wells libraries with judges Mrs. Bert Hovey, Mrs. Adriel Welker, and Faye Cline noting several prize entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Wells Library
Marie Smith
Fern McVey
Lucile van Dyke
Workes HardWare
W. FE. Welker
Bert Hovey
Adriel Welker
Faye Cline
Silent Reading Club Leaders Access Neighbor Library
Margaret Goodwin Betty Jane t Howard Catherine Rickey and Lois Woodyard lead a club that goes to a neighbor’s home to silently enter read and leave when possible. This allows access to a girl’s library without borrowing. Any new clubs report to Mrs. E IL Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Goodwin
Betty Janet Howard
Catherine Rickey
Lois Woodyard
E. IL. ‘Stanley
Book Week Posters Aid Four Grade Contest in City Schools
An NYC organization sent four colored posters for Book Week to four grades in a county contest. At week end the books will be awarded at the schoolhouse. The effort encourages parents to read to children and promotes widespread reading, including the Book of Books. Report any county cooperation with Albany on this project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Logan
O'Neal
Athens and News
Bailes
Hatch Library
Anne Rutledge
Abraham Lincoln
New York City
Albany
Church Chicken Supper Postponed One Week
The chicken supper at the Presbyterian Church scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to November 23. The delay shifts plans for parishioners and community members who expected the event this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bake Sale by Ladies of IMB Church Saturday
The Ladies of the Aid Society of the IM Baptist Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday at the J W Coe hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Aid Society of the
IM. B. Church
J. W. Coe Hardware Store
Armistice Day Program At Albany High School
Senior Class leads Armistice Day assembly with songs including Star Spangled Banner When The Flag Goes By and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Readers and speakers include Blanche Reeves Sylvia McVay Eddie Howery Alice Throckmorton and Lucy Stanley. C N Jones delivers Ten Years After.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany High School
Columbia
Blanche Reeves
Sylvia McVay
Eddie Howery
Alice Vocal Duct
Throckmorton
Lucy Stanley
Albany Grange elects officers for the coming year
At Saturday night’s Albany Grange meeting the annual officer election occurred. New officers include Master C. N. Jones, Overseer G. S. Gillogly, Lecturer Clara Gillogly, Steward 8 R Knowlton, Assistant Steward Lloyd Knowl, Chaplain C. A. Wingett, Treasurer Grace Potter, Secretary Wessie Jones, Ceres Emma Jo Potter, Pomona Pauline Gillogly, Flora Madeline Potter, Lady Assistant Steward Vera Knowlton, Business Agent Lee Elliott, Legislative Agent A. E. Potter, Pianist Madeline Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Grange
C. N. Jones
Overweer
G. S. Gillogly
Clara Gillogly
R. Knowlton
Lioyd Knowl
C. A. Wingett
Grace Potter
Wessie Jones
Ceres
Emma Jo Poter
Pomona
Pauline Gillogly
Flora
Madeline Potter
Vera Knowlton
Lee Elliott
A. E. Potter
Armistice Day Remembered at Local School Ceremony
Ex-service man Jett White paid tribute to Henry Wells and the boys who gave their lives in the World War. Miss Brown led a recital of In Flanders Fields. Eight boys with Curtis Jones carried the banner to the Road to Memory on the school hill where a tree, planted earlier, was decorated with a flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wells
Jett White
Ting
Flanders Field
Miss Brown
Curtis Jones
Dedication of Albany Library Honors Henry Wells Donor
More than 100 citizens and children attended the re dedication of the Albany library donated by Henry G Wells who died 68 years ago at age twenty eight The donor bequeathed 1000 to purchase books and 250 for immediate volumes Miss Florence Brown gave the sketch and tribute Fern Lewis unveiled the monument Descendants Russell Gillogly aged 2 and Sarah E Dailey aged 85 assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Wells
Albany
Wells
Florence Brown
Fern Lewis
Mary Francis Gillogly
Guy Moore
Russell Gillogly
Sarah E. Dailey
Rebecca Stanley
Clergy Endorse Week Focus On Reading Good Books
The Rev J W Barnes of the Methodist church urged community focus on reading good books in his Sunday evening sermon. He said a basis for choosing literature lies in harmony with Bible teachings. Next Sunday the Rev Maurice Cunningham at the Baptist church will discuss the influence of good books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barnes
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Maurice Cunningham
Peace Declamation Contests Slated in Albany
Two peace contests are planned this week in Albany. The Methodist Church will host Wednesday at 7 pm with Blanche Reeves Nadine Balies and Rhoda Gibson as speakers. The Baptist Church will stage Thursday at 7 30 pm featuring Alice Gibson Eddie Howery Irving and Stanley McVay and Margaret Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Methodist Church
Blanche Reeves
Nadine Balies
Rhoda Gibson
The
Baptist Church
Alice Gibson
Eddie Howery
Irving
Stanley McVay
Margaret Gregory
Mothers Benefit From Book Viewing at M E Church
Through the kindness of Mrs Henry Hatch Athens mothers examined many valuable books for children at a Monday meeting at the M E Church. Mrs W E B Welker presided and Mrs Hatch explained books for children. Over 30 mothers and grade teachers attended, tea service by Mrs Olive Baughman, Mrs Rosabelle Elliott, Mrs Mary Pearman, and Mrs Jessie Jones closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hatch
Athens
M. E. Church
W. EB. Welker
Hatch
Olive Baughman
Rosabelle Elliott
Mary Pearman
Jessie Jones
Winners chosen in school book week poster contest display
A display of nearly one hundred posters from public school grades features winners Cecil Throckmorton and Donald Downs. Judges including mothers and teachers chose top slogans and illustrations. Posters by Robert Barnhouse Miller Douglas Dora Andrews and Earle Stanley are highlighted at local business windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Throckmorton
A. Ki. Donaldson
J. W. Barnes
Curtis Jones
Winnie Martin
T. W. Coe
Robert Barnhouse
Fern Lewis
United States
Miller Douglas
Dora Andrews
Earle Stanley
Fairmont Creamery
Everett White
Florence Brown
O. D. Dailey
Donald Downs
Donna Saunders
Harner
McAfee
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Guests
Mrs. Will Cline and son Harley visit W. S. Cline and family for a few days. Mrs. D. H. Russell spends the week with relatives in Wheeling. Dr. Grace Jordan and Miss Lelia Roberts of Columbus visit Mrs. Vina Roberts. Donna Sanders visits Miss Helen Howery of Columbus. Mrs. Nellie Ziggafoos hosts Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ziggafoos Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sinclair Columbus, with Bertha Rickey joining en route to Pomeroy. E. A. Nelson of Dexter visits daughter Mrs. Will Gillogly. Pearl Masterson of McConnelsville visits her mother Mrs. Jane McClannahan. Mrs. Jeff Tewksbury and daughter Emmett Wingett visit Columbus. Tewksburys return home with Mr. Tewksbury. C. V. O’Neal and Betty Jane Howard with Mrs. Sid Bolin spend over Sunday in Columbus. Sunday guests at Leroy Thorn’s include J. L. Mannering, Bernice Pruden and daughter, and Ellen Alvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cline
Harley
Cline
D. H. Russell
Wheeling
W. Va
Grace Jordan
Lelia Roberts
Columbus
Vina Roberts
Donna Sanders
Helen Howery
Nellie Ziggafoos
Darrell Ziggafoos
Athens
Glen Sinclair
Dolores
Pomeroy
New Bridge
Bertha Rickey
E. A. Nelson
Dexter
Will Gillogly
Pearl Masterson
McConnelsville
Jane McClannahan
Jeff Tewksbury
Emmett Wingett
Tewksbury
C. V. O'Neal
Betty Jane Howard
Sid Bolin
Leroy Thorn
J. L. Mannering
Middleboro
Bernice Pruden
Knoxville, Tenn
Ellen Alvis
New Straitsville
First Bottle Helped Her
Mrs Anna Lovuperpack of Philadelphia says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her after childbirth. She describes improved energy and health after taking the tonic, noting she is a mother of three and recommends the medicine to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Lovuperpack
1607
S. Front Street
Phila. Pa
Grange Elects Officers In Coolville Election
Troy Grange chose officers for the coming year led by Worthy Master Edgar Dixon and Overseer Bert Conklin. A special meeting is slated for Thursday evening November 15 to confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of 14 candidates at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Coolville
Troy Grange
Edgar Dixon
Bert Conklin
Marie Keller
Charles Gibbs
G. O. Shanks
Fannie Bingham
T. McBride
Ada Shanks
Ross Murrey
Ceres
Dora Barth
Pomona
Lizzie Clark
Flora
Ella Clark
Rachel Hornsby
Clara Mae Clark
Mame Hoobler
Cc. E. Keller
W. J E. Bingman
Fred Warren
George Dean
Troy Grangers
Local Families Gather for Social Visits in Bishopville
Bishopville residents and relatives from Zanesville Glouster Mountville gather for weekend visits and a church fundraiser meeting at the Townhouse. Notables include Elza Moody and family, Iva Hambel, Millard Easler, Dorothea Milhoan, and J. W. Moody with others in attendance. Officers for the church fund drive are P M Smith president J W Palmer treasurer and Elton Pedicord secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Kaslen
Fred Hambel
Ed Hambel
Mountville
J. M. McDonald
Jessie
M Guerite
Richard Frazier
Oakdale
Carrie Smith
Glouster
Douglas Smith
P. J. Stanley
Bethel Ridge Woman Votes for Hoover in Election Day
Miss Lydia Waterman a longtime temperance advocate and homebound author left her Bethel Ridge residence to vote for Hoover. She traveled into the village and during her visit she saw Miss Martha Boyce, an old schoolmate she had not met in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Waterman
Bethel Ridge
Hoover
Martha Boyce
Quarterly Meeting at M E Church Draws Wide Attendance
The quarterly meeting at the M E Church drew a full house Sunday evening with attendees from Little Hocking Hockingport Torch and Lawrence Chapel. Dr Holecombe spoke on church activities in Kentucky mountains and his regional visit, followed by quarterly communion. A post service business meeting concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Little Hocking
Hockingport
Torch
Lawrence Chapel
Holecombe
Kentucky
C.S. Thompson
H. J. Holcombe
Mr and Mrs Oscar Findling Noted in Personal Mention
Mr and Mrs Oscar Findling appear in a brief personal mention item. The notice highlights their names and involvement in the local social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Oscar Findling
Local Visitors and Moves Highlight Kansas Community
The article notes Mrs. Harry Mansfield and daughter from Lucas Kansas visiting relatives this weekend. Mrs. W. G. Polster returns from a three week visit with her son in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koehler relocate from Carthage to their property here. Mrs. C. L. White hosts her mother Mrs. E. S. Harpold sister Mrs. C. O. Dunfee and daughter Betty Jean of Belpre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mansfield
Lucas
Kansas
W. G. Polster
Hamilton
Martin Koehler
Carthage
C. L. White
E. S. Harpold
C. O. Dunfee
Betty Jean
Belpre
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Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Lydia Bentz
Frank Cross
Roger
Roy Gordon
Dc. S. Thompson
Blaine Chapman
Alma
Abe Burdette
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Findling
Buford
Lloyd
Arthur Thompson
Hobbler
Barth
K. M. Barth
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Maje
Leona
Edward Alden
O. F. Larson
John McLaughlin
Pomeroy Bend Bridge
F. G. Runion
Hoobler
Gertrude Barth
Alliance of the Universalist Church of Litle Hocking
Wilbur Woodburn
Newbury
C. E. White
Ll. D. Herring
Parkersburg
Bishopville
Elza Moody
Dean
Zanesville
J. W. Moody
Iva Hambel
Millard Easler
Charles Milhoan
Dorothea
Charles Williams
Mary Margaret
George Milhoan
McLeish
Herman Jones
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Turela
Fred V Bors
Wilber
Nebr
K-R-O Co
Springfield
Fairbanks-Morse
Battery & Electric Co
New York Central
Cilies
New York State
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Logan Gas Coc
Croquettes
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