Local family visitors noted from several towns
The Plains Mrs. Roll Bricker hosts her father William Oakley of Myers Crossing. The Kennedy and Wilson families from Kirksville Missouri visit Mr. and Mrs. James Terrell. Miss Irma Bryan of Jacktown spends a weekend at home. Mrs. S. C. Bryan of Zanesville visits son M. C. Bryan. Fannie Mattison of Sugar Creek guests Mrs. Don Gabriel. Mrs. Effie St. John, Mrs. Nora Douglas and Mrs. 8. C. Bryan spend a day with Mrs. David Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Bricker
William Oakley
Myers Crossing
Joe Kennedy
Arthur Wilson
Kirksville, Missouri
James Terrell
Fannie Mattison
Sugar Creek
Don Gabriel
Effie St. John
Nora Douglas
8. C. Bryan
David Davies
Local Supper Guests Visit From Athens
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper hosted a recent supper with guests including Mrs William Hahn and two children from Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
William Hahn
Athens
Weekend Guests Bring Sa die Coppers and Kyle Family
Mr and Mrs William Keplar host Miss Sa die Coppers and Mrs George Kyle with her young son from Mansfield as weekend visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keplar
Sadie Coppers
George Kyle
Little Son
Mansfield
Infant Thomas Gabriel Convalesces From Illness
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gabriel is recovering from whooping cough illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gabriel
Sam Gabriel
Potts Family Visit with Save ly Parents and Daughter
Mr and Mrs Wm Potts and daughter Mary Elizabeth spent a day with her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Savely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Potts
Mary Elizabeth
Elmer Savely
Junior Con Returns Home After Lung Abscess Surgery
Junior Con son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Coon underwent surgery at McKinley Hospital Columbus for a lung abscess caused by whooping cough and has returned home improving according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Con
Leslie Coon
McKinley Hospital
Columbus
Shawnee Visitor Henry Kritz and Mrs Humphrey Visit Myr
Henry Kritz of Shawnee visited Myr last week along with Mrs. A M Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kritz
Shawnee
Myr
A. M. Humphrey
Suppers Served at Thelma Noble Home by Recent Guests
Recent supper guests at the home of Miss Thelma Noble included prominent locals and visiting friends, sharing an informal evening of conversation and light refreshments in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Noble
Athens Woman Names Involved Party in Local Notice
Nellie Barker of Athens Ruth Wallace of Hocking and Miss Dorothy Ball of this place are listed as involved parties in a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Barker
Athens
Ruth Wallace
Hocking
Dorothy Ball
Hale Family Visits Sedricks in Sugar Creek
Mr and Mrs Levi Hale and their son visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Sedrick in Sugar Creek recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Hale and Son
Clyde Sedrick
Sugar Creek
Chauncey hostess honor visits Mrs. J. W. Smith
Mrs. Chas. Sweeney of Chauncey was the Monday guest of Mrs. J. W. Smith, sharing tea and conversation in a cordial call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sweeney
Chauncey
J. W. Smith
Mrs John Shaffer Attends County Convention at Chauncey Church
Mrs John Shaffer attended the county convention held Wednesday at the Chauncey Christian church, as residents gathered for regional civic meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaffer
Chauncey Christian Church
Gill Hartman Repairs Barn and Outbuildings
Gill Hartman undertakes roofing and repairs on his barn and related structures. He works on the barn roof and fixes siding and other exterior elements to restore the outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Hartman
Wharton Shaffer Saxon Family Visit to Albany
Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton and their son Junior and Mrs John Shaffer with daughter Floride motored to Albany Sunday and were guests of Mrs Guy Cheadle and Mrs Saxon Mrs Saxon is sister to Mrs Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wharton
John Shaffer
Floride
Albany
Guy Cheadle
Saxon
Rev Harter To Lead Congregation Another Year
Members welcome the news that Reverend Harter will continue as pastor for another year, ensuring ongoing leadership and steady services in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Harter
Chauncey Woman Visits Mrs. Shaffer for Monday
Mrs. Tila Downhour of Chauncey spent Monday visiting Mrs. John Shaffer, sharing time and conversation in a local social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tila Downhour
Chauncey
John Shaffer
Birthday party attended by Mrs Orley Shrieves at sister's Nelsonville home
Mrs Orley Shrieves attended a birthday party at the home of her sister Mrs Stewert in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley Shrieves
Mrs. Stewert
Nelsonville
Mrs West Guests With Daughter Mrs John Harrison
Mrs West is the guest of her daughter Mrs John Harrison. The visit highlights family ties and domestic hospitality during a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. West
Mrs
John Harrison
Volunteer Labor Builds Bleacher Seats at New Gymnasium
Community members initially wary of a temple project learned volunteers were installing bleachers in the new gymnasium last Wednesday night. Two long-wall rows will seat about 250 to 300 attendees for future games, and the school thanks volunteers for their free labor and support.
Ohio professors visit Plains school for landscape gardening
Dr. Frank Copeland and Prof. C. E. Dunlap of Ohio University visited The Plains school Tuesday afternoon. They offered valuable suggestions on landscape gardening for the grounds and expressed hope for assistance. Ruby Parfitt has been kept from school due to a foot injury from striking a stone, causing increasing pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Copeland
C. E. Dunlap
Ohio University
the Plains School
Ruby Parfitt
Piano drive gains momentum at local school
A piano fund is nearly certain with about $200 already raised. Most contributions arrived unsolicited, aside from a few cases. The school board seeded the effort with a large gift, and teachers plan to contribute a substantial amount. The campaign began only two days ago.
County Supt McVey Visits Local Schools
County Superintendent McVey spent a day visiting local schools and largely observed the classroom activities. He focused on the grades most of the time and assessed daily operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVey
Ohio university cheerleader plan aims to boost pep with respect
Plans underway to bring an Ohio university cheerleader to help develop enthusiastic squads here. The goal is to boost home team spirit while remaining respectful to visiting teams and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Orchestra Debuts at Parents Teachers Meeting
The orchestra gave its first public appearance at the Parents Teachers meeting on Friday evening, marking a notable debut event for the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents Teachers Meeting
Dukeman Family Tours Logan in New Touring Car
Mike Dukeman and his family moved to Logan this week in their new touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dukeman
Logan
Family moves to Port Dicken home on Wednesday
Simer Guseman moved his family to the Port Dicken residence this past Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simer Guseman
Port Dicken
Local Families Visit in Oklahoma and Carbon Hill
Mrs Orn Kelley of Oklahoma hosted visiting Mr and Mrs Will Briley and family. Mr and Mrs Lester Briley and their children from Carbon Hill were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Port Dicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orn Kelley
Oklahoma
Will Briley
Lester Briley
Carbon Hill
Port Dicken
Dinner party hosts entertain guests from Nelsonville and Athens
Mrs. Zine Courtney hosted a Thursday dinner for guests including Mrs. Mattie Verity and Mrs. Ella North of Nelsonville and Mrs. Grover Nagle and Mrs. Tom Baylis of Athens. The gathering emphasized cordial social exchange among local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zine Courtney
Mattie Verity
Ella North
Nelsonville
Grover Nagle
Tom Baylis
Athens
Mrs Grant Micheals Visits Mother in Athens Trip
Mrs Grant Micheals visited her mother Mrs Joe Riley at Athens while son Carl motored to Luhrig on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Micheals
Joe Riley
Athens
Carl
Luhrig
Whitlatch Family Relocates to Hocking
Mr Floyd Whitlatch moves his family to Hocking. Miss Sadie Davis at Schecter’s store is on the sick list. Roscoe Shields is building a kitchen and a meat house over his cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Whitlatch
Hocking
Sadie Davis
Schecter’s
Roscoe Shields
Athens couples share Friday evening visit
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frost of Athens spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ike Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frost
Athens
Ike Wallace
Ed Shipley Sells Athens Home Buys East State Street Property
Ed Shipley formerly of The Plains has sold his Athens residence and purchased a new home on East State Street, confirming a local real estate move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shipley
the Plains
Athens
East State Street
Grace McManaway farewelI party in Nelsonville
A farewell surprise was given for Miss Grace McManaway Thursday at her sister’s Chestnut Street home. Grace leaves Saturday for Columbus to enter college. Guests included Flo Patton Olive Gilbert Alice Caldwell Mildred Bayless Eva Nye Gladys Bowers Violet Higgins Mildred Barber Lillian Barber Ellen Alvis Mabel Dupler Georgia Warner Lelia Warner and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McManaway
Chestnut Street
Miss Grace
Columbus
Flo Patton
Olive Gilbert
Alice Caldwell
Mildred Bayless
Eva Nye
Gladys Bowers
Violet Higgins
Mildred
Lillian Barber
Ellen Alvis
Mabel Dupler
Georgia
Lelia Warner
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies for relief
Louisville reader Mrs Ep Boehnlein writes of eight to nine days of monthly bed rest due to pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring health and weight, urging others to try the remedies since they contain harmless ingredients and support female organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ep. Boehnlein
Ash St
Local Grocer Displays Half-Pound Egg From Wyandotte Hen
S. W. Gadbury, a local grocer, shows an egg weighing half a pound. The egg comes from a White Wyandotte owned by Mrs. Sheets near Rockbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Gadbury
Sheets
Near
Rockbridge
Evanses Return Home After Lebanon Visit
Mr and Mrs W J Evans left today for their Lebanon home after visiting daughter Mrs W Hudson. Mr and Mrs Hudson and family accompanied them home for the weekend. James Sheppard of Columbus visited Friday with his mother Mrs Maria Sheppard. Mrs Sheppard is recovering. Dr and Mrs J M Hyde and Mr and Mrs G I Putnam of Athens will motor to Pittsburg tomorrow to visit Rev and Mrs A M Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Evans
Lebanon
James Sheppard
Columbus
Maria Sheppard
J. M. Hyde
G. I. Putnam
Athens
Pittsburg
A. M. Lamb
Teachers Spend Weekend at Homes in Columbus and Beverly
Misses Shellhamer McNamara and McCann all teachers at N. H. S. are spending the weekend at their respective homes in Columbus Beverly Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellhamer
McNamara
McCann
Columbus
Beverly
Ohio
West Washington Street Dinner Hosts Honored Guests
Mr and Mrs Dave Gorsuch entertained Mr and Mrs Lawrence Finke and family with a 6 o'clock dinner Friday night at their home on West Washington street. Mrs Mable Heffner was also a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gorsuch
Lawrence Finke
West Washington Street
Mable Heffner
Farewell Party for Mrs Lawrence Fluke at Gorsuch Home
The W B A club hosted a surprise farewell for Mrs Lawrence Fluke before her move to Denver Colorado. Forty five guests gathered at the Gorsuch residence on West Washington for a social afternoon and luncheon. A bar pin and comb were presented to Mrs Fluke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Fluke
Denver
Colo
Gorsuch
West Washington
Local couple buys P. W. Hickman property on High Street
Mr John Lewis and his wife purchase the Hickman property on High Street. Henry Crawford recently left for Cleveland to enter Western Reserve medical school. Out of a class of 386, 56 students were chosen and Henry was honored as one of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
P. W. Hickman
High Street
Henry Crawford
Cleveland
Western Reserve Medical School
Henry
Dinner party at the Nelson home on East Franklin Street
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nelson and family hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening at 860 East Franklin Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vess Woodard and family, Mr and Mrs Park Huddy and family, Rev Kemper of Little Rock Ark, Dr George F Tifft, Mr Frank Fillinger and Mr William Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Nelson
Vess Woodard
Park Huddy
Nelson
East
Franklin Street
Rev Kemper
Little Rock
Ark
George F. Tifft
Frank Fillinger
William Pierce
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Martha Davis
The Needle Craft club honored Mrs. Martha Davis on her 69th birthday at her home Friday night. Twenty-two guests enjoyed the evening with lunch, a large birthday cake by Mrs. Allen, and gifts including a table lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Needle Craft Club
Martha Davis
Figgins and Mathewson Marriage Solemnized in Parkersburg
Miss Elizabeth Figgins and Mr. Joe Mathewson announced their marriage solemnized in Parkersburg West Virginia on June 4. The bride works as a bookkeeper at Gad hburys wholesale company and the groom is a stationary engineer at the round house. They will reside in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Figgins
Joe Mathewson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Nelsonville
Gadhbury's
Round House
Nisonville
Pocahontas Degree District Meeting Held in New Straitsville
Twenty five members attended the district school of instruction for District 4 of the Degree of Pocahontas in New Straitsville. The event, held all day Friday, was reached by motor bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meert
Sink Cleaning Tip Use Cardboard to Remove Vegetable Bits
Remove escaped vegetable bits from the sink with a small piece of cardboard. Sprinkle cleaning powder on the surface, scrub with a whisk broom, rinse with scalding water, and brush again. Wring the broom, shake dry, and hang it up to dry.
Covers Save Heat and Fuel When Cooking Saucepans
Using covers on sauce pans reduces heat loss, conserving fuel and cutting cooking costs. The tip emphasizes keeping lids on pots to maximize energy efficiency during stovetop cooking.
Welfare Conference Heads to Lima Ohio in October
Athens county and city social workers attend the annual welfare conference set for October 16 to 19 in Lima Ohio. Notable speakers include Judge Charles W Hoffmann, Hastings H Hiatt, Judge Florence E Allen, Owen Lovejoy, and tabbi Silver. County and city officials and welfare workers typically attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Lima
Ohio
Charles W. Hoftneu
Cincinnati
Hastings H. Hiatt
Russell Sage Foundation
Florence E. Allen
Supreme Court of Ohio
Owen Lovejoy
National Child Labor Committee
Tabbi Silver
Cleveland
John E Harper
Public Welfare of
Athens County Board of Visitors
Athens County Children’s Home
Athens County Delinquent
Marshfield State Bank to Open After Incorporation
The Marshfield Bank, organized at New Marshfield in 1909, is now being incorporated as the Marshfield State Bank for 25090 dollars with a 5000 dollar surplus. Six incorporators include I G Pedigo Athens J H Boden Columbus Charles Burt New Marshfield R H Dorn New Marshfield J R Lastro Columbus and C W Walker New Marshfield. The move aims to protect patrons after past issues involving cashier William Sturgill and restitution efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Bank
New Marshfield
Marshfield State Bank
I. G. Pedigo
Athens
J. H. Boden
Columbus
Charles Burt
R. H. Dorn
J. R. Lastro
C. W Walker
William Sturgill
Cotton Surges as Markets React to Immediate Hope
New York reports show cotton prices jumping unexpectedly ahead of October. Midwestern business remains steady while country merchants grow more optimistic about the outlook. Bond issues this week total about 18 million dollars as market activity broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N.S
New York
Middle West
R. G. Dun & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Wheat Prices Rally as Government Aid Boosts Market
Chicago reports a week of sharp wheat price rises with trading volume above recent weeks. Government aid to wheat growers emerged as the bullish key, while corn prices hit seasonal highs. shipping remained light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hog Market Slips As Cattle Prices Drag Down
Chicago hog market falls 50 to 60 cents from a week ago with 149 to 160 pound light grades hardest hit. Six day receipts total 156,000 versus 157,000 last week. Cattle receipts reach 70,060, dragging common and medium grades lower while lightweight and under fed stock down 50 to 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market rallies after early weakness in New York session
In New York the stock market recovered from early weakness and closed with little change. Opening was fairly firm, then some groups fell 1 to nearly 3 points amid selling pressure, with enough support to offset bear activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prices Return Near Prior Close as Market Holds Firm
Prices edged back to within a fraction of the previous day's closing quotations and then held firm, signaling cautious but steady sentiment as trading restrained and buyers stepped in to support levels.
Court Notes Sues For Money Against Hocking Valley Co operative
John H Summers as receiver for Geo Bobb & Sons of Columbus sues Hocking Valley Co op of Nelsonville in Athens County Common Pleas for 490 dollars with interest from July 1 1922. Plaintiff says the sum is due for foods and merchandise bought by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Summers
Geo. Bobb & Sons Company
Columbus
Hocking Valley Co-operating Company
Nelsonville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Bobb Company
Parents Organize at Center Stake School Meeting
County Superintendent H. R. Mc Vey attended a Center Stake school gathering in Alexander township Friday evening September 28. A parent-teacher association was formed with temporary officers elected: Mrs. William Cain president, Mrs. Clifford Patrick vice president, Mrs. H. J. Farrar secretary, and Mrs. Lester Cordray treasurer. Committees were named to develop the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McVey
Center Stake
Alexander Township
William Cain
Clifford Patrick
H. J. Farrar
Lester Cordray
Widow Mrs Lucena JuniperNamed as Defendant in Ohio Case
In Athens county court Abner Juniper seeks $6200 on promissory notes and mortgages tied to property once owned by the late Charles W Juniper. The defendant is widow and executor Mrs Lucena FE Juniper of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucena FE. Juniper
Nelsonville
Charles W Juniper
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Abner Juniper
Charles W. Juniper
Two Athens County Divorces Filed for Neglect and Adultery
Aud rey Mason of Circle Hill seeks a divorce from George Mason on gross neglect of duty. Maureena Connor seeks a divorce from Elmer Connor on adultery and desertion with a three year old daughter seeking custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus
Strainer Reminder for Kitchen Sink Drain Care
A simple tip advises keeping a small strainer in the kitchen sink to catch food particles and prevent drain blockages, aiding smoother wastewater flow and reducing clogs.
Next Association Meeting Notes and Dedication
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting on Friday at the Center hosted by Mrs Harriet Woorer. The document mentions an active association, a sponsor, and speakers including a teacher named Idyard or Reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Wooer
Center Sta
Belmont County First Women Grand Jury Members
For the first time in Belmont County history women serve on a grand jury. Fifteen jurors are women and three of ten murder defendants before the jury are female. This represents a historic shift in the county's legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clairsville
Belmont County
Browning Tip for Evenly Cooked Mixture
The guide advises browning the top of a souflltile brown mixture before the rest cooks. Cover with buttered paper to ensure even cooking and thorough heat distribution.
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Irma Bryan
Jacktown
Mrs. S. C. Bryan
Zanesville
Son
M. C. Bryan
Whitman’s Chocolates
Confectionery Public Square
the Plains School Notes
Linoleum
Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
West
Washington ST
Lydia E.pinkham
DANO
Welfare
WN Ogt
Waterloo Bank
Marshfield Institution
Weekly Business Review
Liberty
Nhappy
W. B. Drake
the Home of Quality Watches
Swanson Furniture Co
Middleport
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