Farewell Gatherings for Gillette Sons and Local Reunions
Social notes detail farewell parties for Glen and Phil Gillette as they set to teach in Bordentown and Kenmore. Also covered are the Stewart family reunion near Allensville, visits by Dr. and Mrs. Chubb, European travels of Miss Henry and Miss Slutz, and several shuffles of relatives and clubs including the Athens Needle Club’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillette
Strouds Run
Glen Gillette
Phil Gillette
Ohio University
Bordentown
N. J
Kenmore
Doris Henry
Dorothy Slutz
Europe
Danube River
Balkan States
Constantinople
Italy
Paris
Local social notes and travels of Athens residents
Mrs. Mary Graham Noss and daughter Miss Mary Noss return from Europe via California and Ohio. Miss Noss resumes leadership of the French department at Ohio University next week. The Noss party attended the League of Nations in Geneva and studied in Paris. Mrs. Eva Scott accompanies them. Notify of Rev. Dr. William Powell’s grave illness in Berea hospital. Gallipolis visitors, details of American Legion events, and Presbyterian women’s society meeting announced. Various residents depart for York and Taneytown to visit Irving College, with Frances Reading returning to Glouster after a stay on the Athens-Pomeroy road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
States
Maria Mills
Melba Woodworth
Anna May Fenzel
Athens
Ohio University
Paris
Mary Graham Noss
Mary Noss
Europe
Miss Noss
Geneva
League of Nations
France
William Powell
Olmstead Falls
Ohio
Presbyterians
Frances Reading
Glouster
Athens-Pomeroy Road
Miss Reading
Hollister High School
Wife of Pioneer Resident Passes
Chauncey September 13 Mrs Elizabeth Higgins Wemmer 83 widow of Wilson Wemmer pioneer resident of Dover township died Sunday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs F M White near Millfield Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday at the Concord Christian church conducted by Rev Gilbert B Wemmer survived by three sons W H Wemmer R H Wemmer of Millfield A P Wemmer of Chauncey a daughter Mrs White and one brother Josiah Higgins of Roseville She had suffered heart trouble and earlier appendicitis kept her from home nearing death last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Elizabeth Higgins Wemmer
Wilson Wemmer
Dover Township
F. M. White
MiNlfield
Christian Church
Concord
Gilbert B
Services Held For Mrs Rodgers At First Christian
Chauncey Sept 13 The auditorium of the First Christian church was filled for the funeral of Mrs Clement Rodgers who died at her Mill street home Thursday. The Rev Courtney officiated and the church quartet sang. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery. She leaves her husband three children Harold Edith and Raymond her father Alfred Davis of Chauncey two sisters Nell Thompson Wellston and Blanche McCorkle Chillicothe and six brothers Virgil Davis Omega Mont Davis Columbus Harry Davis Homer Davis Ralph Davis and Henry Davis all of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
First Christian Church
Clement Rodgers
Mill Street
Courtney
Christian Church
Greenlawn
Rodgers
Harold
Edith
Raymond
Alfred Davis
Nell Thompson
Wells
Lash’s Ointment for Sore Muscles and Strains
The notice promotes an old time ointment for sore muscles strains lame back swelling rheumatic pains stiff joints neuralgia lumbago sprains soreness and stiff neck. It relieves inflammation and pain and is advertised as a trusted remedy for football players and athletes at 25c a bottle from Lash’s Drug Store.
Attendance At Plains Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting
The Plains Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid society held a quilting session attended by Mrs. J. W. Hawk Mrs. Zell Buffington Mrs. William Hamer Mrs. Theodore Nagle Mrs. Robert McAllister Mrs. Fannie Ball and Mrs. Cochran. Mrs. Ball of Lower Mials joined the Collard family reunion in Lancaster and visited Mrs. George Emrick in Gore Ohio for the dedication of the new Masonic temple in New Straitsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the
Plains Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Hawk
Zell Buffington
William Hamer
Theodore Nagle
Robert McAllister
Fannie Ball
Cochran
Visit Sick Relative In Clifton And Nearby Gatherings
Dan Harrison and daughter Emma of Clifton W V visit The Mains to see Grandpa Harrison who is seriously ill. Arthur Burchfield hosts guests at Sugar Creek. Rodney Reeves family and Jeanette Joe visit Gabriel home. William Sanderson and Nelsonville guests attend Meigs county fair. Ambrose Time joins William McDonald in hosting. Hazel Gieske visits Gallipolis and Canaanville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Harrison
Emma
Clifton
W. Va
Grandpa Harrison
Arthur Burchfield
Raymond Augustine
Sugar Creek
Rodney Reeves
Jeanette
Joe
Nelsonville
George Gabriel
William Sanderson
Russell McHarg
John Gabriel
Roy Gabriel
Meigs County
Ambrose Time
Akron
William McDonald
Hazel Gieske
Gallipolis
A. M. Humphry
Smart
Canaanville
Entertain Guests Chauncey Sept 18
Mr and Mrs L D Shields have hosted guests at their Chauncey home on September 18 with a small afternoon gathering. The event included remarks and light refreshments attended by local friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sweeney Family Guests Visit Mill Street Home
The text notes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney and their children Virginia Joe Ann and Charles Jr spent time at their Mill street home during the last days. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McAfoose in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Keenan
Batesville
Alliance
Reed
Keenan
Atkinson and Carter
Mill Street
Charles Sweeney
Virginia
Joe
Ann
Charles, Jr
L. D. McAfoose
Glouster
Local visitors and relatives spend weekend in Chauncey area
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Canter host Cantor's sister Mrs. Tomlinson and baby from Toledo as guests. Mr. and Mrs. George Keck entertain Keck’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Glenn and their son William from Vinton, Ohio. Francis Keck leaves Saturday for Chicago to visit his uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Butt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Canter
Chauncey
Mr. Cantor
Mrs. Tomlinson and
Baby
Toledo
George Keck
Bills Avenue
Mr. Keck
T. M. Glenn
William
Vinton, Ohio
Francis Keck
Chicago
W. J. Butt
Capital invaded by Ku Klux Klan parade mobilization
Washington dispatch reports the Ku Klux Klan entering the capital began mobilizing thousands for a parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. Minimal signage appeared. flags and the Klansman greeting on windshields and cars suggested their presence without obvious public display.
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KU Klux Klan
Washington
U.P
Pennsylvania Avenue
Police Officials Resign After Mussolini Attempt in Rome
Rome reports two hundred arrested and the general director of police and the chief of police resigned following an attempt on Premier Benito Mussolini Saturday. Most detainees to be freed after questioning as investigators probe a possible wider plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Neosho Flood Wrecks Burlington Midwest Towns
Flood waters from the Neosho river caused more than 2 million dollars in damage and three deaths across the region. A heavy 11 inch rainfall swamped towns including Burlington where 150 families were rendered homeless and railways and roads were submerged. Water stood six feet in Burlington's business district before receding.
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Burlington
Kas
Mrs Clemington Carson Conquers Channel Seeks Luxuries
New York on September 11 Mrs Clemington Carson a channel conqueror surveys offers for herself and her two children. The scene suggests a life of luxury as she weighs theatrical and other bids awaiting decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woman Workforce Grows Shaped by Health and Labor
Census figures show 8 549 511 women in all trades in the United States. The piece notes a massive female labor force and praises health and nutrition, mentioning Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as helping women stay fit to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Napoleon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Trade and Citizenship Highlights From July Reports
July 1926 foreign trade showed a favorable balance near 30 million dollars with exports to Europe South America Asia and Africa and smaller imports from Europe. Over 1 500 July Canadian naturalizations included 252 Americans. Whale meat could be shipped from the United States to Canada at 12 12 cents per pound. The national airways have proven safe over plotted routes in four years per the National Aeronautic Association. Roy Howard named head of a League of Nations press liaison committee in Geneva. Colonel Arthur Woods urged stronger opium suppression at the Geneva conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
South America
Asia
Africa
Department of Commerce
Canada
R. M. Newcomb
Victoria
British Columbia
National Airways
Middle West
National Aeronautic Association
Roy Howard
United Press
Liaiion
League of Nations
Geneva
League
Cooperative building plans save home buyers says survey
Surveys in Brooklyn and New York indicate cooperative building and owning of homes cuts costs. Building societies often borrow at favorable rates without commissions from allied cooperative societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Miss Tulsa Reveals Quiet Beauty and Artistic Ambition
New Miss America contenders discuss temperament and goals. She aims to be an illustrator while at Oklahoma College for Women, captains a hockey team, enjoys swimming and riding, and favors simple, colorful styles. Her heritage hints Dutch roots and a poised, reserve presence.
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Oklahoma College For Women
W. A. Dickerson
Tuesday’s five best features on radio lineup
Radio listings preview top evening programs. WEAF and WJZ hook ups at 10 p m E D T feature Eveready hour and local transit segments. CFCA Toronto airs Cook's tour at 7 p m E D T followed by KFARB Lincoln election night coverage. University of Nebraska program noted.
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WEAF
WJZ
Cook
CFCA
Toronto
KFARB
Lincoln
S. T
University of Nebraska
A Pretty Frock With New Style Features
A vintage pattern describes a figured silk and georgette dress with a long V opening and ripple shawl collar. It offers seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust and lists fabric yardage for 40 inch wide material plus contrasting pieces. Pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promised Results
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a health boost for underweight children and those with suspected rickets. It claims rapid weight gain and easier use than cod liver oil, priced at 60 cents with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
McCoy
Mental Maze Quiz Questions from an Old Page
A reader puzzles with ten trivia items including identifying an actress, the first vice president, Rutgers College location, football field length, the South Dakota capital, a famous quote about country and foreign affairs, Robert Hooke, Ophelia in Shakespeare, pedant pronunciation, and a person named Al Carney.
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United States
Rutgers College
Robert Hooke
Ophelia
Pedant
al Carney
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V. Ahlbrand
Stewart
Steward
Ahlbrand
Vinton County
Allensville
W. Ahlbrand
Noah Bray
E. W. Chubb
Doctor Chubb
Scranton
Williamsport
Athens Needle Club
J. P. Wetherholt
Jack
Bobby
Bertha F. Dailey
Lawrence
Wetherholt
Bess B. Wetherholt
The
American Legion
Elyria
Miss Wetherholt
Auxiliary of the Legion
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. N. Brown
Genevieve Morgan
Columbus
Anna Marie Davis
Edward Muir
Parkersburg
J. R. Keenan
Caldwell
Nell F. Robinson
Phil Robinson
Grosvenor Street
Mollie Burnham
Robinson
Elizabeth Wemmer
Edward Sickles
Lower Plains
Fred Gabriel
Vickers
Lash's Drug Store
the Plains
Moncey
Dominion of Canada
Official
International Action For
Arthur Woods
New York City
Miss Americ
Messenger
Mutual Home and Savings
New Majestic Bldg
Slingluff
Powder Puff Beauty Parlor
Opportunity
Athens Dry Cleaning Co
N. Court St
Pop
South Dakota
Pickett’s Filling Station
State and
Mill Streets
Corona
Logans
Lostro Bidg
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