Community Social in Poston raises funds for schools
A Sugar Creek school house social and pie sale drew four to five hundred residents, including County Superintendent H R McVay. The event cleared over 50 for school equipment such as a Victrola and health records to support calisthenics required by a new state law. Plans for a parent teacher association were discussed for a future meeting.
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Poston
Sugar Creek
H. R. McVay
Athens
General Assembly
Memorial Day Observance Across Allies in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio on November 11 representatives from Allied nations gather for the World War memorial event marking the remains of fallen soldiers and honoring shared sacrifice across nations.
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Cincinnati
America
Armistice Day Celebration Unveils Galbraith Memorial
A memorial for Col. F. W. Galbraith, late commander of the American Legion, is unveiled during Armistice Day ceremonies. The event honors his service and local veterans joining in the commemorations.
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Col
F. W. Galbraith
The
American Legion
Water as a Daily Aid for Kidneys
A health notice says drinking a quart of water daily helps kidneys when overworked by rich foods. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water after breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize acid, and relieve bladder irritation. Physicians should examine kidneys at least twice a year.
Florida Holds Most Water Within Its Borders
Among all states, Florida contains the greatest amount of water within its boundaries, highlighting its extensive coastlines and numerous lakes and wetlands. The claim positions Florida as the leader in inland and coastal water presence compared with other U.S. states.
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States
Florida
Hamden Ships Large Pole Shipment from Vinton County
Hamden prepares the largest electric light pole shipment in its history. An order of 30 000 chestnut poles is sent to Frankfort Lumber Co New York from Hamden and Lesmil via the B O railroad, totaling about 700 car loads with freight revenue near 164 000 dollars.
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Vinton County
Frankfort Lumber Company
Long Island, N. Y
Hamden and
Lesmil
Dinner guests at Watters home include extended family
Mr and Mrs A D Watters hosted a dinner Sunday at their North Main Street home. Attending were Mr and Mrs J D Watters, Mr and Mrs John Hawk and children, Roy Watters and John Hill from Chilli cothe, Mr and Mrs Ed Watters of Dundas, and Mr and Mrs Robin Newberry and son Gene of Portsmouth.
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A. D. Watters
North Main Street
J. D. Watters
John Hawk
Roy Watters
John Hill
Chillicothe
Ed Watters
Dundas
Robin Newberry
Gene
Portsmouth
Bagley Returns to Columbus as Hocking Valley Clerk
After a 30 day leave of absence, Mr. Harry N. Bagley returns to Columbus where he serves as a clerk for the Hocking Valley at the freight office.
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Harry N. Bagley
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Conductor Transfers Change Portsmouth to Wellston Run
Conductor George Butsler departed Monday evening to take charge of the Portsmouth to Wellston round trip and return as the oldest applicant for the assignment. Conductor John Poore, previously on this run, has been transferred to the third trick district switcher between Wellston and Oak Hill.
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George Butsler
Portsmouth
Wellston
John Poore
Oak Hill
Train master and stenographer probe Dundas derailment
B. and O. official R. Mallen and stenographer John Clark of Chillicothe arrived Monday evening to investigate a derailment that occurred at Dundas several days earlier.
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R. Mallen
John Clark
Chillicothe
Dundas
Notable Residents Seen in Wellston Monday Afternoon
Among those present in Wellston Monday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, Frank Camick, George Scott, B. I. Cook, and Perry Evans.
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Wellston
Fred Thompson
Messrs. I’rank Camick
Geoge Scott
B. I. Cook
Perry Evans
William Nutt Spends Weekend With Parents
William Nutt of Glouster spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Nutt. Ife was driven on his return home.
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William Nutt
Glouster
Ed Nutt
Ife
Sunday Evening by His Sister and Brother
Sunday evening by his sister Miss Nellie and brother Henry Nutt.
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Miss Nellie
Henry Nutt
Mrs Ed Nutt Attends U B District Conference in Jackson
Mrs. Ed Nutt attended the meeting of the U B district conference in Jackson on Monday.
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Ed Nutt
U. B
Jackson
Huffman Baby Born Monday Morning at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Huffman welcomed a son born at their home on Monday morning.
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Mrs
Wayne Huffman
W C T U Holds All Day Session In Vinton County
The Vinton county convention of the W C T U was led by president Ruth Hawk of New Plymouth. An all day session convened at the M E church with a luncheon served at noon.
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Vinton County
Ruth Hawk
New Plymouth
M. E
Mrs. E. B. Ray Ill at Home with Illness
Mrs. E. B. Ray is sick at her residence with tonsillitis and inflammatory rheumatism.
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E. 8. Ray
Mrs Virginia Westphal visits son in Columbus
Mrs Virginia Westphal returned from Columbus on Sunday after several weeks with her son Martin Westphal there.
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Virginia Westphal
Columbus
Martin Westphal
Hamden Marshal Arrests Whiskey Suspect in Madison Township
Marshal Abe Young and Federal Officer William Davis arrested William Cox at his home in Madison township Hocking county. They found a two gallon jug of whiskey and a twenty gallon still. Cox was taken to Chillicothe and turned over to the federal commissioner.
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Abe Young
Hamden
William Davis
S William Cox
Madison Township
Hocking County
Chillicothe
McArthur Beats Jacksonville 6 to 3 in Sunday Game
McArthur defeated Jacksonville 6 to 3 on Sunday. Attending fans included Mr. and Mrs. O J Ray and son Ovid, Mr. and Mrs Tue Meese, and several residents such as Clarence Mel Kinniss Randolph Robbins Waldo Blevins Fred Zervis Dick Thomas and Erskin Womeldorf.
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McArthur
Jacksonville
O. J. Ray and Son
Ovid
Tue Meese
Messrs
Clarence MelKinniss
Randolph Robbins
Waldo Blevins
Fred Zervis
Dick Thomas
Erskin Womeldorf
Local visits and church events in Burr Oak area
Burr Oak residents Mr and Mrs Grant Post and son Sheldon with George and John Williams and Mrs Jane Henry Della Williams and Donald traveled to Athens Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Phelps Rev Tippie preached at Spencer Ridge Saturday night after.
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Grant Post
Sheldon
George
John Williams
Jane Henry
Della Williams
Sorn
Donald
Athens
Phelps
Tippie
Spencer Ridge
Surprise crowd honors moving to new home near New Lexington
A church crowd surprised Guy Dawson with a farewell style gathering as he moves to a new home near New Lexington. Games were played by younger attendees and cake was served late. Mrs. Mary Post visited her aunt Eva Ivers at her home one evening last week.
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Guy Dawson's
New Lexing‘or
Mary Post
Eva Ivers
Wrightstown hosts 65th wedding anniversary dinner
Faye Ivers and his mother visited Wrightstown on Sunday to attend a basket dinner honoring Mr and Mrs New Brown on their 65th wedding anniversary.
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Faye Ivers
Wrightstown
Mrs. New Brown
Corsicans Flee to France Amid World War Turmoil
About 40,000 Corsicans reportedly fled to France during the wartime unrest. Authorities tightened frontier controls as refugees sought safety from advancing forces and local communities organized relief efforts.
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France
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Athens Book & News Cline Bldg
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Ralph S. Hannahis
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