Slave life narratives shed light on 1930s WPA interviews
Reprinted excerpts from WPA slave narratives describe brutal auctions, family separations, branding, beatings, and hunger. Ex slaves recount field labor from dawn to night, scarce rations, and attempts to preserve memory amid terror. The collection highlights personal testimonies from Millie Evans, Macy Reynolds, and others, with context on the Library of Congress archive and scholarly work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mluiart Riudhan
Mili Evans
Nori Carolins
Millie
Library of Congress
Atkins
Lu Persins
Dallas
Petersburg
Charles
Crawley
Sycamore
Bank Streets
Georgia
Texas
Ben. Simpson
Sietet
Ber Fee
Massa
É. Tigger
Horn
Horn” Ory
Willie Blackwell
Test
Buck
Marie
Charles Grandy
Norfolk
Jenny Proctor
Alabama
Webster
Weekend Visitors Attend Winter Eastern Star Installation
Vinton Ay Mts Eleanor Wirte Vinton Me and Mrs Joe Mathews of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Don Swie. They attended the installation of new officers of Winter Eastern Star No 378. Several locals and guests visited or hosted, including Mrs Verdeka Waugh and Mrs Anat Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Joe] Mathews
Columbus
Don Swie
Taze Sterbens
Mv's
Lord of
Patio
James Sider
Culuntaus
James
Sherri Maryileah
Feverly Suns
Gillipolis
Harvey Pelfrey
Ricky Hurning
Henny Lambert
Joe Mathews
Don Swick
Noah Searberry
Larry
Glenwood
W. Va
Worthy Cremeans
James Mulholand
Ted Harder
Gina
Res
Doris Harder
Jerry Barnes
Smeltzer's
Loren Lambert
Vickie
Beaver Lambert
Henry Lambert
Kathryn Alexander
Gallipolis
Margaret Adbiiston
Doris Woods
Wilkesville
Christmas Bazaar Planned by United Methodist WSCS
The WSCS at the United Methodist Church sponsors a Christmas Bazaar December 6 at 6 pm in the church glass room. Neva tions and social visits are noted among local residents including Anna Cheatham, Gladys Sines, Hannah Phillips of Lancaster, and others visiting relatives and attending local Lions Club meetings in Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Sines
New Straitsville
Priscilla
United Aethodist Church
Anna Cheetham
Hanah Phillips
Lancaster
W. L. White
Charles Walker
Nelsonville
Harry L. Davis
Lions Club
Beverly
Joe Wathurn
Glouster
WSCS
United Methodist Church
Thea White
Nellie Dixon Ae
Akron
William Murday
Colmins
Lecord Lines
Joan Wallace
Memorials and Obituaries for the Community
A list of public notices and memorial items honoring deceased residents, with brief tributes and dates. Includes announcements of monuments, greenery, and other remembrances, reflecting local customs and community support.
Ad Rates and Office Hours for Classifieds Notice
Open request rates and terms for classified ads. Rates vary with days and word minimums. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday mornings.
Complete Closing Out Sale at Ermick Implement Co
A complete closing out sale is announced by Ermick Implement Co in London, Ohio. The event on Friday December 5, 1969 features farm equipment including combines, balers, grinders, and mowers, plus shop hardware and office gear. Ownership listed as Roger J. Wilson and Cy Ferguson with contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermick Implement Company
SK AM
Sesling
Ugerer
Finger Lakes
Gulyar Wansil
UT. Meghan'ss
Ene L. Eorick Auctionsers
sexweel_ EMRICK IMPLEMENT CO
Auenonbes
Roger J. Wilson
London
Ohio
Fine
BSI
Cy Ferguson
Gove City
Ghis
Auction Sale Set For December At Rutland Main Street
An auction notices a sale Saturday December 6 at 10 AM moved indoors to the Rife Building Rutland to dodge weather. Features antique and collector items plus household furniture with lunch served. Auctioneers Col Jim Bovisol and Bill Brown. Phone numbers and additional contacts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Givio
Jim Bovis
Bill ‘Brown
Bradard
Bradford
Racine
Ohio
Public sale near Pennsville Ohio includes wide antiques auction
A Sunday sale in Pennsville Ohio offers numerous items from furniture and walnut inlays to brass, porcelain, glassware, iron toys, stained glass and household goods. Catalog lists clocks, chests, chests, dressers, beds, and holiday items with many war era pieces and a TV and appliances set. Cash at sale. buyer beware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsville
Ohio
Pennsyuit
Aull Jets Tau
Yell
Boise
Antigues
Giasyle
Cnemy
Shenson
Walrut Sands
Wolbu Bureow
Ke Salinger
Carnival Glass
Weiler
Siewi
Tor
Ald
Rane
Porlor
Auction Notice For Mae Eeien Personal Property
Auction Thursday December 10:00 A.M. at Solicated sale of Mae Eeien estate items, antique furniture, china, glass, bric brac, silver, and assorted household goods. Heirs Goddard and Alvis Weddle declare sale at S27 Washington Ave and consignments join Friday and Saturday December 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds to benefit estate. Items include bedroom suites, kitchen wares, toys, musical instruments, and decorative pieces. Not responsible for accidents. Call 5383 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ave
Mae Eeien
Archer
Ell Kines
Hust
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China
Macy Reynolds
Lousiana
TimerWerington Poat
Tiewen-Washtupion Paar
Hows Sarsin
N. Straitsville
the Messenger
RS SF West
McClain
Orchard Sea
Harold Tiller
Miller Poultry
ENS
Emplotmen ‘Bervices
SoMale Help
Help
Business Vonestonition T3—Pankslagn Gempanier
Hautes
Mobil Homer
Ad—Forms
Al—Business
Buibisiege
Telcom
Sewege
Reel Es
Poulley
Tha
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Beast - Motors
Ara Bicycles & Arcenstios
Carspers Mend Beatlers Bom Aur Rentale
Bo—Teuchy
Hertford
Allen
Reen Metal
Mt. Hermon Community Church
Earl W. Owens
Raymond D. Ray
Bartlett
Central Ave
Mardersiy
Ayihelero
Ghia
Bas
National Home Study Coun
Hocking Valley Sportsman Assoc
Radford Road
Ponting
Harald Mout
Ravie
Alany
Happy
Sa Hsiians
Estern
Happy Sielhong
Hickory
Richland
Sunnyvale Nursery
Aria White
Auctionefr
Atheny
Plymouth
Garview
Ekhed” Miller Alc
Aueneopers
Bil Jones
Horde Goddard and
Alvis Weddle
Averioneers
Beaf
Fuinie
Cesieal Instrumenta
Aie
Shing
Tama
Conyt
Anne Cab
Mananar P.O
Chase
Albuia
Quon-Flower Quilty
Wacker Drive
Chicago
Pandiowark Na
Fashioh
Kan
Fae
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