Beach City Man Keeps Historic Gun Collection In Display
Beach City resident 8 F Creany owner of a Beach Dry restaurant displays a 92 pound muzzle loading rifle from his vast collection. The guns date to Civil War Mexican War Spanish American War and World War I with a Custer era weapon noted. Creany is an expert marksman who spends much time at the target range and his displays draw many visitors.
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Beach City
Creney
Beach Dry
Perry Gardner
Warren
Mirkamen
Creany
Ohio
Creasy
Crenay
Custer
Raff Wentlings Celebrate Fourteenth Family Reunion
Beach City reports the fourteenth annual Naff Wentling reunion at Penfer grove with officers elected George Hillbish president Mrs William Lantz secretary W H Raff treasurer and committee on refreshments led by Mrs Press Campbell and Charles Vail. Prizes awarded in multiple events and plans made to hold next reunion at Ssippo Park Massillon with Walter Vail securing grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssippo Park
Massillon
Walter Vail
Ellen Vail
Ritz
Russel
Detmer
W. Ht. Raff
Hazel Buel
Henry Pommal
Charles Vail
Nadyne Vail
Marilyn Buel
Pearl Sprankle
Margaret Hillibish
Gertrude Campbell
George Hillibish
O. M. Vail
Harry Maple
C. ©. Detmer
Press Campbell
Ruth Hadaway
Charles Ritz
Harve Muxhammer
John Vail
Ollila Parks
W. H. Raff
William Lants
William
Old Bridge At Massillon First Iron Span In Ohio
Massillon notes the Oak Knoll park iron bridge as Ohio’s earliest iron span, built 1859 by Elisha Teeters Andrew Stahl and JL Alexander. Reused in 1899 by commissioners, it served 65 years, now deemed unsafe and fenced off for next year plank repairs to preserve the landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ohio
Oak Knot Park
Manallion
Starkee
C. M. Russell Co
Russell Go
Elisha Teeters
Andrew Stahl
JL. Alexander
Alliance
R. B. Crawford
J. B. Summer
L. W. Johnson
McClymonds Park
Oak Knoll Park
Park Commission
Reform Church 100 Years Old Observance at Mt Eaton
Orrville Aug 29 The hundredth anniversary of St Pauls Reformed church Mt Eaton and the seventh annual homecoming will be observed Sept 6 to 13 with services. Sept 6 Rev J H Christman will give the chief address at morning services. Weekday speakers include Rev H S Gekeler Rev George R Snyder Rev J F Winter Rev FE F Engle and Rev C E Miller with visiting ministers in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Mt. Eaton
J. H. Christman
D. D
Central Theological Seminary
Dayton
Gekeler
The
Christian World
Cleveland
George R. Snyder
China
Snyder
J. F. Winter
Reformed Orphans, Home
Fort Wayne
Ind
FE. EF. Engle
the Reformed Church
Massillon
C. E. Miller
Heidelberg University
Tiffin
Mount Union College Endowment Drive Planned
Alliance August 29. Plans are set for Mount Union College to raise a 2 900 endowment fund to open around September 1. Tamblyn and Brown company will conduct the drive. Alumni Secretary Ed Keifer works to locate all living graduates since 1867. Of the 1 600 000 endowment goal, 500 000 funds new buildings and 300 000 is pledged by the General Education Board of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Keifer
General Education Board of
New York City
Justus News Notes Thursday Visitors and Local Moves
Aug 29 Justus notes list visits by Mrs Fakaay Stevenson Beach City Mrs Laura Wagner Navarre and others to Justus Brewster Massillon Navarre and Beach City. Massillon shoppers include Mr and Mrs L Klein. Clarence Wade ill and Co H Jacobs Warren guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus
Fakaay Stevenson
Beach City
Charles Huebener
Brewater
Laura Wagner
Navarre
Ray Fisher
Jacob Fairless
Massillon
David Williams
Fanny Sperry
Wilmot
D. W. Evans
L. Klein
Abe Hollinger
E. Kiffer
Lindessa Stevenson
Brewster
Frank Zudwitch
Tom Evans
Audley Fowler
Norma Jean
Ellis
Harmon
David Evans
Alice Evans
Florence Thomas
Helen Books
John Evans
Clarence Wade
William Roush
Co. H. Jacobs
Warren
Justus and Vicinity
Aid Society Meets Minerva in Lutheran Church Gathering
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church met at Mrs. William Crowl's home near Minerva. After roll call and minutes the group planned a Sept. 12 food sale. Vie trola music livened the afternoon as supper for 20 was served on the lawn at 6:30. Special guests were Mrs. Williams of Hagensack New Jersey and Mrs. Marjorie Thomas.
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Minerva
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
William Crowl
Williams
Hagensack, N. J
Marjorie Thomas
Eastern Star Chapter Marks 20th Anniversary
Beach City Aug 29 Mrs F H Park deputy grand matron gave an address at the New Philadelphia Chapter No 222 Eastern Star anniversary service at the Methodist church. A program followed at the Masonic Temple with readings fraternal greetings and a trio. Grand Matron Hazel Beach London and Florence Parks Beach City attended and were given roses by Anna Bell Hoover, 82, oldest charter member present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach City
F. H. Park
Eastern Star
Philadelphia
Masonic Temple
Hazel Beach
London
Florence Parks
Anna Bell Hoover
Millersburg Notes and Local Happenings
Aug 29 Millersburg notes report a silver cap for Church League winners on display at Rottman drug store. Leaders are Methodists by one game over Lutherans with two games left. Holmesco bar passers Elmo Estill Wayne Badger and William MecCuloch. Redpath Chautauqua return Guarantors signers total 100. New officers elected for next year. Dr A T Cule president A Lee Fair VP Lewis Miley treasurer Florence Walter secretary W L Damon ticket chair. Mrs Margaret Mortz funeral. John Fry obituary. Cauble and Finney wedding.
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Millersburg
Paul Rottman
Rottman
Elmo Estill
C. A. Estill
Wayne Badger
William Badger
William MecCuloch
Holmesco
Redpath Chautauqua
A. T. Cule
A. Lee Fair
Lewis Miley
Florence Walter
W. L. Damon
William C. Cauble
Lillain Finney
T. T. Finney
Canton
P. H. Welshimer
Cauble
Margaret Mortz
Ute, Peter and Paul Church
Schiele
Oak Hill Cemetery
John Fry
Mt. Hope
Edward
John Spake
Benton
Alliance Chamber to Tour Southern Cities for Inspection
A twelve member delegation from the Alliance Chamber of Commerce executive committee and directors will tour southern cities starting September 4. The ten day trip includes stops in Columbus for the Middletown exhibit at the state fair, Lexington, Knoxville, Asheville, Greensboro, Roanoke, and Hagerstown with hosts in Lexington. Delegates include Robert Graham H B Hazzard Lyman Reed F A Holles Frank Baughman J L Jarman Oatis Wilcox S L Geiger Dr J B Wilkinson Paul Siddal G F E Graf and C C Henderson.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Asheville
N. C
Greensboro
Roanoke
Hagerstown
Robert Graham
H. B. Hazzard
Lyman Reed
F. A. Holles
Frank Baughman
J. L. Jarman
Oatis Wilcox
Long journey brings Walter McDonald to Alliance reunion
Walter McDonald, longtime Alliance resident, returns from Stillwater Oklahoma for the Martin McDonald reunion at Rockhill Park next Saturday. It is his first visit home since leaving nearly 50 years ago as Alliance grew from a village to a city of about 80 000. He visits Mrs Addie Fisher at 205 Hester Avenue.
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Alliance
Walter McDonald
Allance
Stillwater
Okla
Martin-McDonald
Rockhill Park
McDonald
Addie Fisher
Hester Avenue
Dundee social notes reflect visitors and local visits
Aug 29 report from Dundee lists Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher and family from New Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willam Smiley. Numerous locals, including the Maybachs, Bakers, and Bruggers, are noted for Sunday and Tuesday trips, park outings, business visits, and family gatherings. The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Rice's home with lunch served.
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Dundee
Frank Fisher
New Philadelphia
Willam Smiley
A. L. Burrell
George Baker
Owen Gerber
Helen Snyder
Tuscora Park
N. J. Weiss
P. W. Johnson
Elmer Baker
Beach City
Parnell
Pennsylvania
H. Batholomew
Alfred Maybach
Washington, D. C
Betty Maybach
Dover
Dan Hershberger
George Mayforth
R. E. Baker
Columbus
Frank Baker
Archie Brugger
Opal Baker
M. E. Plunk
R. S. Allison
J. H. Reif
Canton
H. G. King
Massillon
Co. WH. Snyder
F. Davider
Clarence Gerber
Harmon
H. D. Andrews
S. P. Everhart
John Burkhart
Emil Brugger
Ladies' Aid Society
R. L. Rice
Legion Jubilee Planned for East Church Street
In Oarville plans are complete for the annual Legion jubilee on East Church street. The event runs September 3 4 5 and 7 with a Friday night mardi gras featuring prize giveaways and street dancing as a main attraction.
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Oarville
East Church St
Legion to Stage Big Stag Picnic
Alliance Aug 29 The C Weybrecht Post of the American Legion will sponsor a big stag picnic next Friday evening at the Masonite Country club on the IAmaville Atwater road. Hundreds of ex service men are expected. An initiation of 30 new members will take place. Indoor baseball, swimming and other events are planned with luncheon. Final plans to be discussed August 31 at the legion home.
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Legion Home
East Market Street
Massillon Auto Show Opens With Street Parade
Massillon will stage its fall automobile show starting Monday night with a 7 p m parade of cars of all ages and makes along Schuster Ave. Thirteen garages will display new models all week. Prizes will honor best deco rations oldest car and worst car. The Agathon band will provide music and free vaudeville will entertain spectators each evening.
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Massillon
Schuster Jet
North West St
Agathon
Alliance Daughters of Veterans to Attend 35th Convention
A delegation from Alliance will attend the 35th national convention of the Daughters of Veterans in Grand Rapids Michigan next week. Members include Mrs G W Guittard Miss Shaw Miss Vivian Diehl and others. Activities include a historical pageant a silver jubilee banquet and officer elections with installation set.
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Alliance
Daughters of Veterans
National Organization
Grand Rapids
Mich
G. W. Guittard
Shaw
Vivian Diehl
A. V. Stanley
Nellie Ream
J. W. Rosenberg
H. W. Lutes
Hotel
Pantland
Masonic Temple
Grand Army of the Republic
Townsfolk activities and developments in Plain Township Edgefield
Aug 29 notes include Mr and Mrs Cross in Michigan fishing trip. James Caldwell rebuilt a barn turned dwelling facing 41st St. John Schoner’s home on 33rd St nearly finished. C Fulmer plans a new house on 38th St. Commissioners allocated funds for Dunnave improvements. Ora Smith visited Canton. Warstlers held annual church ground picnic.
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Edgefield
Current Events Club elects officers at Pontius cabin
At the Pontius woods near Oarville Mrs Howard Pontius hosted the Current Events club. A brief business meeting elected President Mrs George Russell Vice President Mrs R R Sanderson and Secretary Mrs Howard Taggart Pontius. A social hour followed with a picnic dinner.
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Oarville
Howard Pontius
Pontius Cabin
Pontius Woods
George Russell
R. R. Sanderson
Howard Taggart Pontius
Beach City Couple Wed At Moonlight Gardens Canton
Newton Bickel of Beach City and Miss Amy Allison of Millersburg wed before a large crowd at Moonlight Gardens Meyers Lake Park Canton. They will reside in Beach City after the ceremony.
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Beach City
Newton Bickel
Amy Allison
Millersburg
Moonlight Gardens
Meyers Lake Park
Canton
Herman Berlin
Buckeye Lake
H. RB. Ward
Cabbutt
Methodist Church
Tuscora Park
Bishop Henderson
J.S. Kendall
Zoar Colony Fades as Soviet Era Ends in Ohio Village
In Zoar, once a renowned 19th century German Quaker founded commune, the 300 residents lived without crime or divorce until internal strife and debt ended the “Soviet of Zoar.” Leader Joseph Bimeler steered a self contained community through strict moralism and shared land prior to its dissolution after 1898.
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Minerva
Zoar
United States
Ohio
Wurtemberg
Germany
America
Joseph Bimeler
Quakera
Philadelphia
Bimeler
Tuscarawasco
Society of Zoar
Dover
Strasburg
Levi Bimeler
Ohio Canal
Newman News Highlights Social Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs R Westerman of Beech Grove called on friends in Newman while Miss Margaret Knight of Fayette City Pa and Miss Brinker of Stanwood visited Mr and Mrs John L Evans. Several local residents called on others Tuesday evening including Mrs J C Steen of Massillon and D E Griffith who sustained a badly injured leg at the brick plant.
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John L. Evans
Brinker Cottage
Turkeyfoot Lake
Gertrude Groff
Pittsburgh
Howard L. DeHofft
Detroit
L. H. DeHoff
Howard DeHofft
Mansfield
Roy Linn
Texas
BR. R. Roderick
Massillon
George Rhoades
Canton
R. Kahler
Legion Men Wy Court Of Hoy In Massillon
Local American Legion members discuss a court of honor for a new Massillon post. Court members include John Brickel Harry Spuhler Julian Ordon and others. Plans are under way to form a Legion troop in the city likely the largest in the county with Ben Sifter in command and assistants.
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Hoy
Clay
Massillon
Hono
American Tely
American Legion
Elal
American Legion of Ohio
Legion
John Brickel
Harry Spuhler
Gan
Julian +Ordon
Ira Robinson
OX F
Siftert
Legionnairy
Orda
Massillon Social News Highlights Local Clubs and Visits
In Massillon many clubs meet this week including the Doolittle Sewn group hosted by Mrs. Maughiman and the Loyal Helpers at Mrs. Trenka s West Charles address. Notable gatherings include a Williamsburg style sunset party, a Star No. 288 W B A meet up at the Ely House, and a Moose lodge routine with East Main Street business transacted. Local social notes feature Miss Evangeline Reehl visiting from Cincinnati and a farewell for Tom Heiman bound for Innsbruck Austria at North Lincoln Ave.
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Massillon
Leonard
Stata
Mia
Wooster St
Howard Kine
Doolittle Sewn Club
M. Maughiman
Tse
Maplest
Ann
L. A
R. T
Trenka
West Charles
Helpers’ Club
Colonial Club
Platts
Fred Seaman
Turkeyfoot Lake
Royal 500 Club
Charles Moyer
Ohtost
Ben Jacoby
R. T. B. Club
Luna Lake
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Ely House
East Main St
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
B. of L. E. Hall
Fred Broman
Sorority Club
T. P. Dillon
R. W. Gove
Evangeline Reehl
Cincinnati
Tom Reehl
Korman Blvd
West Mainst
J. S. Gossett
Wesley Methodist Church
Oak Knoll Park
L. B. Harter
Chester Av
John Hill
Paul Ringley
Vernon Fox
Carl Bumgarner
Hill
Barberger
Oliver Shilling
Blaumeiserst
Catherine Sonnhalter
North Lincoln Ov
Tom Heiman
Austria
University of Innsbruck
Heiman
Bishop Schrembs
Innsbruck
Cleveland Seminary
Bert Kennedy
Cleveland
Joseph Krantz
4Th St
Ever Happy Club
Pet Nist
Frank Krantz
Charles Kessell
Lehman
4Th St. Thureday
Wooster Officers Plan Cincinnati 37th Division Reunion
Wooster military officers of the world war and several American veterans plan to attend the 37th division reunion in Cincinnati from September 5 to 7. Governor Donahey and his party of army officials and foreign-government officials will attend.
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Oarville
Wooster
Cincinnati
37Th Division
Donahey
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Beach City Man
Reform Church
Mount Union College
Justus News
AID Society
Daily News
Eastern Star Chapter
Daily News Bureau
E. Main St
News OF Dundee
Legion Jubilee
Weybrecht
Schuster
D. OF V. Meeting
Plain Township
U. S
Joseph Bimelar
Newman News
Veterans
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