Local Social Roundup at Athens and Nearby
Weekend visitors and travelers populate Athens area scenes with shopping errands, family visits, and road trips. J K Brown hosts garage talk while Will Potts family and Lizzie Kaufman enjoy outings. King sisters from Wellston visit. Lancaster bound trips occur. Roy Hawk trades for a sedan. Patton family from Nelsonville dines with Hutchins and Stauffer households. Akron trip for Erwin Stauffer. Virgene Shields visits Athens residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
J. K. Brown
Will Potts
Lizzie
Mary Kaufman
Athens
Elsie
Lyda King
Ot Wellston
Matie
Evelyn Aleshire
Jack McCollister
Thema
Neva Hawk
Lancaster
Roy Hawk
Harry Patton
Nelsonville
Joe Hutchins
John Stauffer
Mer Stauffer
Erwin
Akron
Lew Stauffer
Mies Virgene Shields
Liz Guess
Obituary of Albert H Dickson of Albany Ohio
Albert Hanford Dickson born April 2 1848 in Vinton County Ohio died October 4 1923 at Albany Ohio aged 75 years six months two days. He moved to Alexander township Athens county in 1850 and raised a large family with eight children. He married Rebecca Morrison in 1869, Callie Byer in 1904, and Samaria Miller in 1915, survived by spouses, siblings, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, known for a peaceful, optimistic character and upright family leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hanford Dickson
Vinton County
Ohio
Albany
Alexander Township
Athens County
William Dickson
Miaria Leatner Dickson
Pleasanton
Rebecca Morrison
William
Robert
Carrie van Dyke
Hattie Duckler
Wilber
Huntington
W. Va
Clarence
Akron
Callie Byer
Samaria Miller
Elasha Dickson
Cayuga
N. Y
Joanna Stanley
Athens
Nancy Morrison
Itf
Neighbor thanks for aid during illness and death of A H Dickson
Mrs A H Dickson thanks neighbors and friends who assisted during the sickness and death of her husband and father A H Dickson.
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A. H. Dickson
No Man's Land Footpaths Echoed in San Francisco
San Francisco on October 16 hears echoes of the paths trod in No Man's Land as the memory of WWI scenes lingers in local recitals and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
No Man’s Land
Veterans march in giant parade at American Legion convention
More than 60,000 World War veterans took part in a military parade this morning on the second day of the fifth American Legion convention. They raised voices in cries of battle and sang tunes from the trenches, signaling a massive show of veteran unity.
Baby Boy Born at Sheltering Arms Hospital
A baby boy named Robert Chambers Williams was born to Mr and Mrs L E Williams of 87 Maplewood Drive at Sheltering Arms hospital on Monday. Both mother and son are doing well. he is the family's third child. Mrs Co V Ansel, 46, of Chauncey, underwent a minor operation Tuesday morning and is recovering splendidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Williams
Maplewood Drive
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Robert Chambers Williams
Mrs Goodman Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Sheltering Arms
Mrs. Robert Goodman of Hanlon Avenue underwent tonsil removal at Sheltering Arms hospital Tuesday morning. By noon Tuesday her condition was reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goodman
Hanlon Avenue
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Make Old Age More Comfortable
An Athens case reports Farnest Grimes, a 89 year old miner, using Dean's Kidney Pills after a cold caused a weak back, dizziness and frequent kidney secretions. The pills relieved pains and fatigue, with a testimony urging neighbors to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Athens
Farnest Grimes
Miner
Central St
Chauncey Families Enjoy Picnic in New Straitsville
Chauncey residents including Mrs. C A Schoonover Mrs Floyd Harvey and children Mr and Mrs Ray Knight Miss Gladys Frye Vera and Christie Frye spent Sunday at New Straitsville for a picnic dinner and daylong visit Also Mrs Iva Craig and Mrs Jennie Haybron of Columbus visited their brother Dorsey Bolin and sister Mrs Vint Cunningham and families in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
New Straitsville
C. A .Schoonover
Floyd Harvey
Ray Knight
Gladys Frye
Vera
Christie Frye
Iva Craig
Jennie Haybron
Columbus
Dorsey Bolin
Vint Cunningham
Hamiltons Visit Middleport for Sunday Guests
Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton and their son Dean traveled to Middleport to visit the former's uncle M G Hamilton and spent Sunday as his guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Hamilton
Dean
Middleport
M. G. Hamilton
Mrs Hines and Cousin Return from Columbus Weekend
Mrs W D Hines and her cousin Bernard Harvey returned Sunday evening from Columbus where they spent the weekend with Mrs Ella Tedrick, the former’s mother.
Funeral for John Pettit Held in Chauncey
The funeral for John Pettit who died in a Columbus hospital Friday was conducted by Rev. Simpson of the Holiness church in Chauncey Monday. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery under the care of Undertaker Stout.
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John Pettit
Columbus
Chauncey
Rev. Simpson
Holiness Church
Greenlawn
Stout
Mrs Henry Visits Parents in Athens
Mrs Donald Henry spent Monday in Athens visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E C Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Henry
Athens
Mrs
E. C. Wharton
Reverend Courtney Leads Bible School Rally at Mill Field Church
Rev G B Courtney conducted a Bible school rally day at the Church of Christ in Mill Field with 75 attendees. He then filled an appointment at the Church of Christ in Trimble.
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G. B. Courtney
Millfield
Church of Christ
Trimble
Chauncey Delegation Attends Pomeroy Ball Game
Several people from Chauncey traveled to Pomeroy on Monday to attend the local ball game.
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Chauncey
Pomeroy
Newark Guests Honor Schoonover Family Visit
Mrs. W. J. Frye and her children from Newark are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Schoonover in this city as guests.
Picnic at Carpenter District Between City Families
Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank with their children and Mr and Mrs John Palmer with three children from the city drove to Carpenter Sunday for a picnic dinner at the state farm there. Dorothy Holmes is recovering well after an operation at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Luther Cruikshank
John Palmer
Carpeneter
Dorothy Holmes
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Local Visists Highlight Trimble Weekend
Misses Doris Smith and Wilma Palmer spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Trimble. Mr. Love is in Chauncey visiting his kin Wrad Love and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Smith
Wilma Palmer
Trimble
Mr. Love
Chauncey
May Seize Square Lima Threat by County Officials
An ominous threat to seize Lima’s public square and repurpose it for county use was aired on October 16, signaling potential government action and displacement concerns for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
A. J. Gray
Allen County
Gray
Athens City Council Hears Whistle Ban And Salary Rise
City council spends hours on steam whistle prohibition, sidewalk grading, and paving petitions on Watt street Arden Place East State Lincoln street and Grandview Highlands. Officials discuss street improvements sewers and budget shortfalls while approving a raised salary for City Auditor Griff Evans and ordering cemetery cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Watt Street
Arden Place
Shuler
Hopkins
Lockard
East State Street
Ashworth
Lincoln Street
Putnam
High
Carpenter Streets
Lorene Avenue
Lincoln and
State
Grandview Highlands
Messrs. Dalton and
Jacobs
Highland Street
Grosvenor Street
Roy Saylor
Dr. Alderman
Eliott Street
F. H. Beckler
Mariner & Sams
Matt Street
Fast Union Street
Kiwanis Club
Parker
Athens City
Hudson Addition
Union Depot
Griff Evans
Council
Fivans
Blackwood
Fast State Street
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Davis
John Keufman
Dbedge
Herman Stage
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Prescription Store
Athens Book & News Cline Bldg
Athens, Ohio
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens Bldg
Wei
Foster Millawn Co
Hig Chem
Thomases
Gilda Gray
Gilda
South Fea
Kelly
The
Athens County Buick Co
Marshfield
Durham
Jersey
Jesse Baughman
Matt Throckmorton
Sayman O
Geo. A. Hale
P. E. Pugh
Coal Trust
Cole
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Linus P. Meredith
Albert B. Anderson
Glouster
J. T. Baird
Grace
Jacksonville
Henry Williams
Max
Mont Baird
Wilkesville
Glouster Opera House
Katzenjammer
Athens Radio & Electric CO
Lostro
Radio and Electric Appliances
Golpbus Shields
Clarksburg, W
McKee Drug Store
the Security Savings Bank
W. B. Lawrence
F. L. Alderman
J. H. Cline
F. D. Forsytyr
Chas. O’bileness
F. B. Efftau
W. B. Golden
M. E. Twiss
Karpen
Bay
Swanson Furniture Co
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