Change in age composition seen in marriage data
Washington reports the 1920 census hints that rising marriage rates reflect more age shift than increased matrimony. Among men 15 plus, 21,840,260 married, 1,758,308 widowed, 236,284 divorced. District of Columbia had the highest single-women rate. Wyoming led in married women, while Nevada showed the lowest.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Wyoming
Mississippi
Arkansas
Nevada
Sunday School Conference Draws Helpful Talks
Pittsburgh visitor John Fetters visited his mother Mrs. M Kk Lewis during the past week. The Sunday school conference in the 4 BE church drew a large attendance with helpful talks by many Sunday school workers. Olive Shaffer of Dayton visited friends here over the weekend. Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta McElwain and daughter Mrs. Jane Shaffer were held in the M E church with Rev. Chilcote and Rev. Hill officiating. Annabelle Glenn, a Dixonville hospital patient, expects to come home this week. Various local visits and illnesses are noted, including flu in the Tate family and several social gatherings around Pine Flats.
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John Fetters
Pittsburgh
M. Kk. Lewis
4. BE
Olive Shaffer
Dayton
T Henrietta McElwain
Daugher
Jane Shaffer
Bat
Annabelle Glenn
Dixonville Hospital
Percy Roberts
L. Roberta
R. E B. Tate
Larg Roberts
Emma Dick
Warren Buterbiugh
Cecil
Gray Squirrels Enter England From London Spread Wide
The Times editorial notes American gray squirrels introduced into England have spread from London parks into the countryside. They delight park visitors but are blamed for threatening red squirrels, nest disruption, and anxieties of pheasant breeders. Observers see both benefits to birds and signs of possible predatory impact.
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London
England
The
Times
Central Park
New York
Park
Zoological Society of London
Bedfordshire
Regent's Park
Office of Works
Writer to Wedson In Law
Mrs Sarah Wright Mc Donnald a founder and vice president of the Woman s Press club and her son in law George Uthe planned to marry before a city magistrate. She notes she is old enough to be his mother and they have long worked as business partners in shared interests. Mrs Athe, daughter of Mrs Mc Dannold, died a year ago.
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New York
Sarah Wright McDonnald
Woman's Press Club
George Uthe
Operation to Stop Pain in Arm by Sympathectomy
A historic procedure was performed in Sidem Oregon where surgeons removed part of the brachial artery cuff from the stump of an arm to relieve pain in that limb. The operation targeted a sympathetic nervous plexus believed to be the pain source.
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United States
First Woman Assessor Mrs Roxa Kirby Takes Office
Mrs. Roxa Kirby becomes Campbell County Wyoming assessor, the first woman elected to the post. Former deputy, she bested her male opponent and backs a practical, start-to-finish grasp of valuation. Born in Iowa, educated in Iowa, she moved to Wyoming with husband J H Kirby in 1919 and resides on their homestead. She enjoys cooking and fancy work.
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Roxa
Kirby
Campbell County
Wyo
Connecticut
Wyoming
Assessor Kirby
Valentine party for Married Ladies Sewing Circle at Wehrum Mra
A social event hosted by L. D. Cassatt of Wehrrum honored the Married Ladies Sewing Circle with a 10 30 lunch and red white decor. Guests included Mrs. June Griffith, Mrs. Mabel Kalriter, Mrs. Ross Evans, and many others. out of town guest Mrs. Maidie Graham from Indiana. Also included is a memorial verse for Robert Hoover dated February 22, 1922.
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Mra
L. D. Cassatt
Wehrrum
Married Ladies Sewing Circle
Ross Evans
Lonie Williams
Vernea McMillen
Iona Bratout
June Griffith
Mabel Kalriter
Verna McMullen
Jillian Walton
Violet Melee
Jennie Colbert
Nellie Blattenberger
Ruby Maddigan
Iona Bratonut
Edna Cassatt
Maidie Graham
Robert
Indiana
Cherryhill Township Teachers Institute Sessions at Penn Run
Teachers institute in Cherryhill Township set for Saturday March 4 at Penn Run. Morning session opens at 10 with devotional by Rev G A Barnett and welcome address by Mrs A Chapman. Topics include teaching English and community center use of schools with round table discussions and a later session on teacher certification and consolidation. Committee notes Miss McLean will speak and lunch provided for out of town attendees.
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Penn Run
G. A. Barnett
Bell Call
Aa. Chapman
Tresponse
Elizabeth Hadden
Verdis Strong
Vera Simpson
Gertrude Brown
Miss Mclean
Indiana Normal
Beulah Learn
Clay Berkeypile
Elizabeth Menthh
C. A. Campbell
Cherryhill
J. B. Holsapple
Hdn
Lydick
J. R. Smith
C. L. Fyock
John Lydick
R. HE. Simpson
Rich Hill
Manor
Bley
Spruce
Keller
Woman Drowns in Stoney Creek Near Johnstown
Mrs Frank Kephart aged 67 of Johnstown died by drowning in Stoney creek Tuesday of last week after wandering from home. Ill health had plagued her. body found in the stream. Born Catherine McNutt in Brushwattey township she is survived by husband and two children, Mrs Margaret Stutzman and Walter Kephart of Johnstown.
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Frank Kephart
Johnstown
Stoney
Brushwattey Township
This County
Catherine McNutt
Margaret Stutzman
Walter Kephart
Grove Chapel Guests From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs J F DeHaven and son Glenn visited Mr and Mrs John Fulmer of Homer City. Miss Maude Thomas spent weeks with her uncle A H Shields. Rev and Mrs JL Slifer stayed with Cockport friends. Mrs George Bell visited Mrs George Wetzel near Marion Center. Miss Floe Buchanan visited Indiana friends. Mrs Israel Wolfe stayed with her son Charles Wolfe of Kellysburg last week.
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J. F. DeHaven
Glenn
John Fulmer
Homer City
Miss Maude
Israel Wolfe
Charles Wolfe
Kellysburg
Covode Social Notes Tell of Visits and Trips
Mrs S M Shields visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wa Cornfield of Rossiter. Mr and Mrs G W Shields spend Friday with the Bartholomews near Marchand. George and Jay Sutter of Covode make a business trip to Punxsutawney. Mr and Mrs Boyd Huey spend Sunday with the Hueys of Marchand.
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S. M. Shields
Wa. Cornfield
Rossiter
G. W. Shields
Jacob Bartholomew
Near Marchand
George and
Jay Sutter
Covode
Punxsutawney
Boyd Huey
Wim. Huey
Marchand
Judge opposes fat alimony in New York case
In Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Guy told prospective alimony seekers that after separation or divorce they cannot expect the luxurious lifestyle they enjoyed during marriage. He stated it is not the law's policy for a divorced wife to receive one third of her husband’s income or all the marital extras.
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New Yyork
Justice Guy
Manhattan Supreme Court
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Weels
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American Institute of Baking
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Grocer
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P.S
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Memoriam
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Cherryhill Township Teachers Institute
Ethel Emeigh
Mildred Stewart
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