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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1925
Page
23
A historic note outlines Holivar plans for a centennial celebration divided by canal. It highlights community figures, past settlers, and local efforts toward a peaceful town gathering. The article mentions long-time residents of Bothem and Sotarae, and references leadership inspiration and planned commemorations.
Aug 22 report on the Alliance City Savings Bank and Trust Co building under construction on Oil Square. The nine story structure will house banking rooms, a main floor desk, upper offices, a private conference suite, and elevators. Interior details include walnut finishes and imported furnishings for a formal banking environment.
Massillon advances a ten million dollar blast furnace project on Jarvis Avenue extension near Central Steel. Riter Conley Co performs construction while Wendling Co handles excavation and concrete work. The plant will feature 103 foot tall ovens with furnace operations planned by mid 1926 and may spur future expansion with three additional crowns and extra rail connections.
A long fragmented account recalls Minerva’s progressed town history. It notes attendance around 8000 and describes bands, contests, and open air displays by local merchants. The tale links the name Minerva to Greek myth and the village’s growth from log cabins to mills and a sewer project.
The notice contains garbled names and fragments of personal notes about visiting relatives in Calcedine and Cantons, with scattered references to places, dates, and people. The legible content mentions Min W Ke Perdue, Glen Ploy, Lisbon Crevelge, and Bethihan among other unclear items showing a mix of personal references and misread OCR.
Mrs A Rogette confined to her home on West Marketston due to Miss Clara Conrad of Lakewood visiting her mother Mrs Jenna Horsman and Robby Wheeler of Avon stay with S.A Spiker in West Market Street. Sullivan spent Wednesday with friends in Millersburg. Miss Marguerite Bombere Isabella Bloomberg and Yeative Carleton of Cleveland visit Mrs Joseph Perlistein for ten days. Men Russell Harbaugh and son Paul of Kent as guests in the Urickheim home. Mine Esther Cunningham spending vacation with her mother, Mrs Bilis Holser. Dr and Mrs FE Stewart and daughters Treva and Ellen returned from a motor trip to Columbus. Mrs CW Sovera of Columbus formerly Miss Elizabeth McPhinney, a former local high school teacher, spent the week at the BA Ellasard home. Mrs H Thomas of Playa stayed several days at the C D McKee Bernard Bilderback home. Bernard Bilderback spent Monday at Bing Bilderback’s for a visit. Mrs W H Beeler and Mrs Louise Mohn and son Lewin returned home for a few weeks from St Clemmons. HA Getz and daughter Helen and Tom Vtohn visiting Mrs S Minka on West Market.
August basin notes Toltz and family attend the Noaker event at Soriatiild Lake. Caldwell began converting his barn into a dwelling, Thomas Turrell's mate delayed, and he expects to move in within days. A new house started in Mount Vernon edition Kohen's house ready for setting and plastering. The Duhanepechs and Walter Druwenbron return from a long stay in the state town. Meyers family moved to 2009 Tuscarawas Canton.
C R Bearmore of Chicago has been appointed to oversee the Alliance Y M C A duties effective September 1. He has served as executive railroad secretary for the Chicago Y M C A and held roles in Janesville and La Crosse. Bearmore has visited the city several times recently to prepare for the fall activities of the Alliance association.
The fifth annual Weight family reunion was held at Shady Creek with plans for next year’s gathering. Attendees included Ralph, Mrs Weight, Mary Weight, Wright family members, and many relatives from Canton, Waynesburg, and Beaghiy. The Make the Beat Better club hosted a meeting at Str Ro F. Mase’s home inviting Stark county members for a June Creek Farm gathering. Visitors included Mrs. William Welmer, formerly of Leach Cry, staying with relatives Mr and Mrs Mose Bickel and Mr and Mrs Keay Celton.
A series of brief social mentions from Butler Pennsylvania and nearby places describe visits to homes of relatives and townsfolk. Names include Mrs Abbie Miller, Andre, Mr and Mrs Curtin Swope, Mrs Richards, Dr Meuitos, Olive Bodemar, Mrs Ritz, and others mentioned in scattered lines from Canal Patton and Kenmore Michigan amid unclear phrases.
Mount Walon will deliver two sermons at Emory Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh Sunday. The talks cap a four sermon series by Dr. Meatwater. The theme is The Supreme Value of the Individual, with a later focus on The Kingdom of God.
The Northeastern Church of the Brethren ministers and mission society convene August 26 27 at Centreburough Lovigeite Louisville with three sessions daily An elders meeting Tuesday morning at 10 a m a finance society gathering Tuesday evening at 7 30 and Wednesday morning a preaching session by Rev Gra De Lauter of Auhiant The program includes talks by Rev D Te Meadten Rev D Rowers and other speakers on theology and faith with addresses by G Bhausbauper A F Miller Clyde Mulligan and Rev C D Ronsack and a district conference Thursday morning followed by sessions for children and music
Massillion report confirms Miss Margery Hulick resigns as likely head of Washington High School music and drama program. She taught English, drama, and directed clubs. students and faculty regret her departure. No replacement named yet.
Two Alliance students of Mount Union College, George Wilcoxon and Lowell Starkey, are expected to return in September after a summer cycle trip via the Pacific coast. Wilcoxon is MU Union caterer Ye MCA and varsity basketball player. Starkey is another student planning to enroll in the local institution for the upcoming term.
Aug 22 reporting: Al Jance Women’s Weiah club met Friday at Mrs. Tit Jones’s home on South Web Avenue. Jolly Lenteh members hosted by Mrs. Cart McDonald. Woman’s Home Mission Society of Union Avenue ME church to meet next Tuesday afternoon. United Spanish War Veterans Camp No. 19 held a February meeting Friday evening. Live Wire Sewing Club hosted by Pauline Kenybil at Ree’s home Wednesday. Upcoming Mon Tue Wed evenings listed for the coming week.
Aug 22 Newman news details social calls and trips. Helen Williams represents a trash man lam of Denican University at a YWCA conference in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Mrs Powers visits Barber Me and Mrs Thoman of Cleveland spent Sunday with the Feitethe family. Miss Gertrude Grott visits Mee and Mew Miss Deiter, and more local social movement described.
Walter Montgomery of Michigan and an unnamed party visited old friends in New Baltimore. Maggie Chain of Alliance attended at the Harry Chain home. Various local arrivals and moves were noted, including relatives visiting and returning home.
UI ILLE PERSONALs from Louisville dated August 22 report Clara McFarland of Navarre buying a lot on Lincoln Avenue and planning a house. Carl Dominica of Canton building on North Chapel. Lorin and Melvin Bixler home from Columbia. many residents visiting, moving, or on vacation in places like Pasadena Canfield Ontario Chicago Minneapolis and Cleveland with relatives in St Henry’s Ohio Ankneytown Ontario and An interest in property, travel, and family visits noted.
Union of Methodist Sunday schools from Wayne county planned in Wooster with Bundy Koollin as speaker at 9 30 morning on September 0. Rev John dx of New York to speak at 2 89 pm and a basket supper to follow. Bishop Henderson to attend. Royal Moth district school to attend.
Alliance Aug 22 The Ph Kappa Tea fraternity of Mount Caton College held an annual picnic today near North Georgetown. Alumni and active members attended the outing featured by a meal and bonfire. The evening included a reunion at the chapter house 1818 South Union Avenue with six former students present.
In Alliance on August 22 children are expected to enroll in public schools when they open Monday September 14. Congested condition in several rooms will be alleviated by new staffing. High school enrollment is expected to surpass previous years with students from nearby villages. Teaching appointments will be completed in two weeks as the high school staff is expanded.
County rural club members staged practical home demonstrations in Canton, showcasing food and dressmaking skills for judging. Winners from Sugar Creek and Jackson township earned proceeds to Ohio State Fair preliminaries, with displays on home beautification, sewing, and crafts.
Aug. 22 Evville reports the Methediet Sunday school children will stage two plays at the achout hall on Thursday and Friday evenings in September. The first show is Scene in Toy land and the second Between the Houp and Deavert. Rehearsals have run several weeks with full production planned.
An Aur 12 notice announces the annual picnic of the Philathen area of the Reformed Church at Center Schoolhouse on Wednesday Noruat 260. Transportation will be provided for those without means. Supper will be served.
Fragmentary note describes a student from Uniontown about to receive a bachelor’s degree from Kentarate Normal College and mentions physical training instruction at various schools. Text is garbled with names and places, unclear final outcome.
Orrville community plans a Jubilee on September 2 and 4 at a central church site. Prizes include best costume and funniest dress, with rules requiring participants to wear a mask to compete. The committee urges residents to join and make the event memorable.
Louisville social notes record Rural Day programs on Georgetown road August 29 with the Reed band of At lance and several speakers. Labor Day Fidelis club and Fidelis events at South Church, plus Royer family reunion slated for August 29. Reunion of Bontea family after delay in Ellataland, marking a long awaited return from Bucharest.
Aug 22 report from Athens notes Wayne and others admitted to Ohio University for fall term starting Sept 1 Myron Brennan son of Mr and Mrs Thegens of this city is joining the large training class. About 2000 students expected. Louisville briefs record several births and a probate appointment in the area with names including Ste and Mrs Hare and Delbert Amos.
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