Residents Along The Plains Petition For Detour Road Aid
About 350 Beaumont The Plains and Lower Plains residents signed petitions to present to the State Highway Department. They request oiling Beavis Road used as a detour because heavy traffic on the Athens Chauncey brick highway causes terrible dust forcing residents to keep doors and windows closed during repairs.
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Chauncey
Beaumont
Plains
Lower Plains
State Highway Department
Beavis Road
Athens-Chauncey
Services Held for Norma F. Stewart Chauncey
Norma Ferguson Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Ferguson of Charleston West Virginia and a former Chauncey resident was shot by her divorced husband last Wednesday evening. Her funeral was conducted by Rev G B Courtney at the Church of Christ and burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery Athens with Chauncey residents among the pallbearers.
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Chauncey
Norma Ferguson Stewart
James L. Ferguson
Charleston
W. Va
Stewart
G. B. Courtney
Church of Christ
Paradise
West Union Street
Athens
Karl Gardner
John Ley
Carl Shaffer
Clarence Shaw
Union
Clifford Gabriel
Gerald McHarg
Lower Plains
North Nuptials Surprise in Nelsonville Athens Bride Weds
Miss Ann Marie Rosser daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Rosser Nelsonville and Mr Durard North son of Mr and Mrs L W North Nelsonville were married at 2 pm in Nelsonville Rev Father Owens officiating The couple left for an Eastern wedding trip and will reside in Nelsonville The bride an Ohio University 1926 graduate taught Home Economics at St Marys School for Girls near Washington DC The groom works as a salesman for Ohio Power Company and belongs to Phi Sigma Chi fraternity A separate item notes a surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs J H Riffee and various visitors at the Gibbs and Nelson homes Local clubs and families are mentioned as part of the society column
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Athens
Nelsonville
Ann Marie Rosser
H. S. Rosser
Durard North
L. W. North
Father Owens
North
Ohio University
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
St. Mary’s School For Girls
Washington, D. C
Edward C. Schloss
Ohio Power Company
Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
J. H. Riffee
Stimson Avenue
Guysville
Mrs. Riffee
Henry Calentine
Nellie
James Rowan
Will Geisecke
Will Haning
H. H. Kinsel
Leo Kinsel
Fred Mansfield
Sarah
J. M. Shirley
Ida Mansfield
Flora Bean
Harley Nice
Charles Elder
Charles Maxwell
Frances Haning
Adeline Philipps
Blanch Philipps
R. H. Evener
Woodbury
N. J
Riffee
Rural Letter Carriers Honor Picnic At Athens County Fair Grounds
About 250 carriers and families attended the Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association picnic at the county fair grounds. Mrs Pearl Carr was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Congressman Thomas A Jenkins praised rural carriers and urged service to patrons while warning against overreach in government.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Athens County
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Athens County Fair Grounds
Hocking
Vinton
Meigs
Pearl Carr
Athens
A. L. Orton
E. Soby
En Johnson
A.L. French
Washington
Do. H
Thomas A. Jenkins
Tenth
Congress
Post Office Department
Jenkins
Conyan Jenkins
Acl
Sherman Darrow
Carriers discuss rural mail progress and road policy at county meeting
In Washington County a meeting heard W B Wolfe of Nelsonville stress the rural carrier role, while W H Wheatcraft of New Lexington urged better road laws. A L French and George Stoughton outlined the auxiliary aims and the group planned further carrier advancement efforts.
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George Brady
Nelsonville
P. D. Carr
Athens
Mr. Brady
Jess Pierce
Shade
R. L. Pinkerton
Hamden Busy Weekend Visitors and Road Meeting
Hamden hosted a series of visitors including Beatrice Rhodes and Ceoil Sorrells. County officials and engineers met at the Hamden Service Club to plan improvements to the Hamden-Richland road to be passable this winter. Miss Kathaleen Jolly and several others departed for Ohio University in Athens.
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Beatrice Rhodes
Zaleski
Ceoil Sorrells
Greendale
Jackson County
William Gettles
Mr. Lewis
James McKitterick
Washington Township
Chas. Reed
Adam Blagg
Vinton County
H. E. Calvin
John Murdock
Hamden
Safety Mats For Bathrooms Two Mat System
The article advises using two bathroom mats for safety. One mat sits outside the tub or shower to stand on after bathing. The second is a suction rubber mat designed to prevent slipping while entering or exiting the shower.
Homecoming Picnic at Vint Millers Caves near Strouds Run
Plan Picnic Chauncey Sept 17 announces a Sunday homecoming and basket dinner at Vint Millers Caves head of Strouds Run. The event runs all day for Strouds Run residents and neighbors with music speaking and a young folks program plus a picnic dinner.
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Chauncey
Vint Miller's Caves
Stroud’s Run
Strouds Run
Two In Fight Chauncey Men Bound Over In Assault Case
Nell Witham and Charlie McColley were arrested Sunday on assault and battery charges in Chauncey and brought before Mayor W D Hines. Both pleaded not guilty and were bound over to court. John Mourn was arrested for intoxication. he faces a hearing today.
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Chauncey
Nell Witham
Charlie McColley
W. D. Hines
Marshal Burke Witham
John Mourn
Marshal Witham
Chauncey Lodges To Observe 77th Anniversary
Chauncey I 0. Q O F Lodge and Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge plan a 77th anniversary at the Knights of Pythias hall. The event includes music, recitations, talks, and refreshments for members families and friends.
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Chauncey
Chauncey I
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Four Die in Cottage Fire at Brittania
Four persons were killed when a fire destroyed a summer cottage at Brittania eight miles west of Ottawa on September 17. The blaze occurred at a bayside cottage, with authorities reporting the fatalities and investigating the cause.
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Ottawa
Brittania
Here
West Point horse Jackson guards funeral rites for eight years
At West Point the black horse Jackson has attended every military funeral since 1920. He marched with Carranza to NYC, and stood behind the caisson for General Goethals and other famed officers. Purchased in 1916 for 150 dollars, he now serves in a black cloak and mask, unmoved by volleys.
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Jackson
West Point
New York City
Emilio Carranza
United States
Carranza
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Robert L. Howze
Francis C. Marshall
Cavalry
Culpepper
Suspect Held in Slaying of Mary Hemler at Hast Gilboa
Ottawa dispatch says Sheriff Clinton Felkey pressed the hunt for Mrs. Mary Hemler 19 found slain at her Hast Gilboa home. One man held with no charges. she was killed by a broken neck and body found near Blanchard River last Wednesday.
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Ottawa
U.P
Clinton Felkey
Mary Hemler
Hast Gilboa
Felkey
Gunman Jaworski Pleads For Death While Hospitalized
Cleveland police reported new clues in the Paul Jaworski case as the Pittsburgh gunman-murderer lies in a local hospital bed asking officers to end his life after being held for killing a policeman.
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Cleveland
U.R
Paul Jaworski
Pittsburgh
Jaworski
Miners Return to Work Under Open Shop Provisions
Washington report from Columbus shows many miners back at work under open shop terms after negotiations with United Mine Workers of America. The U S Department of Labor notes improved coal industry activity since April 1 1927 though unemployment remains high. Ohio railroads gain momentum with grain and coal movement. Separate item: Jack Delaney returns to boxing faced Nando Tassi in 15 rounds at Ebbets Field Brooklyn after six months away.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers of America
United States Department of Labor
Washington
Ohio
New York
U.R
Jack Delaney
Nando Tassi
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Delaney
Jack Sharkey
Columbus class in visit to Athens with 75 members
Seventy five members of the Married People's Class of Fourth Avenue Christian Church Columbus were entertained Sunday by the Athens Christian Church class. Special music featured a duet by Frances Saunders and Thelma Bingman with organ accompaniment.
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Fourth Avenue Christian Church
Columbus
Athens Christian Church
Thelma Bingman
Frances Saunders
William A. Ruston
H. T. Phillips
Raymond Haisley
Fourth Avenue
Athens
M. E. Chatley
Steele
Harold A. Moore
Athens Group
Everett Person
Chatley
Gas Troubles and Relief Remedies Advertised
The note explains that gas on the stomach signals excess acid causing pain bloating and sourness after meals. It warns of potential ulcers and heart pressure and recommends alkaline relief with bisulated magnesia from Clines Pharmacy.
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Clines
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New York Central Railroad
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George C. Hriczko
Woodbridge
E. L. Gibbs
W. F. Giesecke
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Bradie ‘Waugh
Logan
Don T. Nelson
Don, Jr
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Alex Nelson
Elmwood Place
Nelson
Fifth Cavalry
Ft.Clark
Texas
Andrew Nelson
Susan Pickering
John Perry
Ethel Pickering
Youngstown
Joseph L. Pickering
South High Street
Elmor Wolfe
California
Frank McManaway
Detroit
Mich
George Dixon
Toledo
William Wolfe
Lancaster Street
Hobson Study Circle
Blanche
Delle Finsterwald
Flin Avenue
Ariero
Washington County
A. L. French
Washington Court House
W. B
Messenger Pattern Department
Kathaleen Jolly
William Martindill
Robert Ogier
Elwin Slats
Mildred Moe Coppin
Frances Martindill
Ohio University At Athens
Head of Stroud’s
Evan Morgan, Jr
Evan Morgan
Maggie Morgan
Wilbur Morgan
the Plains
Lancaster
Edward Gerken
Jessie Tipple
Steve Johnson
Edna Davis
Charles Montgomery
Mount Sterling
Chainmother
Anna Cline
K. of P. Hall
Bey, No
F. J. Beasley
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Prince
Cross Bros
W. Union St
Gir
Gunman
the Foundation
Herodotus
Carnegie
Peabody, Hill
the Security Savings Bank
ENS
County
Saving & Loan CO
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
Washington Report
Re Vicks
Superior Shoe Repair Shop
Majestic Theatre
OHTO
Sunglate
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