Many local residents visit, return or travel in postwar era
A long list of residents and visitors move through Mt Sterling and surrounding towns. Names include John William in Cincinnati, Alta Evans in Lexington, Burt VanEvera in Lexington, Claude Young from Preston, Louisville visits, W. Webb of Ashland, Dr H R Henry and wife, Margaret Frost in the states bound for Mt Sterling, George Gearhart of Morehead, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or resuming work. The column notes discharges from service, trips to Washington and New York, and attendance at commencements and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Webb
Ashland
Lula Henry
H. R. Henry
J. H. Henry
Alice Denton
Will Thompson
Hattie Howell
Hawkins
Maysville St
Garrett Marshall
Lexington
Winchester
W. C. Cooper
H. B. Stafford
Fannie T. Summers
Georgetown
B. F. Herriott
George Gearhart
Clearfield Lumber Co
Morehead
Charles Kidd
Peoria
John H. Port
Baumont
A. G. Gates
Indianapolis
N. H. Trimble
Robert
Mt. Sterling
van Evera
One for Walk Over and Jacy Adams Oxfords
Advertisement notes Walk Over and Jacy Adams oxford shoes priced at $3.50 and $6.00 from R. E. Punch & Co. Shoe retailer promotes two styles with distinct prices and branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacy Adams
Oxfords
R. E. Punch & CO
Children’s Day and Revival Services Across Local Churches
Next Sunday marks Children’s Day with a 9:30 a.m. Bible School program at the Christian church. A revival continues at Donaldson Church with a basket dinner on the grounds. Rev H C Combs of Hazard Kentucky preaches at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Memorial service honors three service members Cecil Skidmore Walker Reid and William Pangburn with a 10:45 a.m. observance in the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson Church
Bible School of the Christian Church
H. C. Combs
Hazard
Baptist
Christian Church
Cecil Skidmore
Walker Reid
William Pangburn
One for Walk Over Oxfords at 3 50
R E PUNCH AND COMPANY offers Walk Over Oxfords priced at three dollars fifty cents. The item features a durable construction and stylish leather upper suitable for daily wear and formal occasions. Availability includes a range of sizes and widths.
Social Dinner Hosted by Miss Sarah Frances Hamilton
Miss Hamilton entertained Monday night at her country home with Miss Margaret Hunter of Winchester and Miss Fannie Horne of New York as guests. A simple informal dance followed the dinner with several younger boys visiting. Rolled oats to cereals advertised at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carroll Hamilton
Lyndon
Kentucky Military Institute
Fannie Horn
New York
Dorothy Wood
Louisville
Grace
Sarah Crooks
Owingsville
Sarah Frances Hamilton
Margaret Nesbitt
Geo. G., Jr
Margaret Hunter
Winchester
Fannie Horne
Torne
Hunter
Louise Barnes
Emily Hazelrigg
Nancy Clay
Frances Hazelrigg
Lillian Crail
Emma Cooper
Sara F. Hamilton
Births Emma Lake to Mrs A C Elam
On Sunday May 25 a daughter Emma Lake was born to the wife of A C Elam. The article closes with a quoted line about giving a political job to a radical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Elam
Emma Lake
Illness Updates From Local Residents
The Sick Mrs. Will Reese remains very ill. Mrs. Jackson D. Storer, once quite ill, is much improved. Mrs. Margaret Crail in a Lexington hospital remains serious though showing some improvement. Friends hope for her early recovery. Mr. J. W. Vanarsdell is better after rheumatism. Home grown pre-plant at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Reese
Jackson D. Storer
Margaret Crail
Lexington
J. W. Vanarsdell
Robert Thomas Accepts Clerk Position at Vanarsdell & Co
Mr. Robert Thomas of George town who has been with the Lloyd Cafe has accepted a clerkship with Vanarsdell & Co. He is an accommodating young man and will be a valuable employee.
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Ben Cox
France
Cox
Marguerite, Marie
Della Mae Clark
Stella Rankin
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Elizabeth Wyatt
Robert Thomas
Georgetown
Lloyd Cafe
Vanarsdell & Co
Increase in Risqué Shops Outpacing Meat Markets
A noted rise in sexually oriented shops outnumbers traditional meat markets in the area, prompting local merchants to reassess business openings and public reaction to the evolving retail landscape.
The Bold Gamble of Marrying to Reform a Husband
A quip notes the audacious idea that a woman can gamble on transforming a husband through marriage. It highlights social belief in reformist marriage and echoes era sentiment about gender roles and domestic virtue.
Cannon Ball Glover and teammates return from France
Morrison Cox Harry Crooks and Lewis Glover known as Cannon Ball Glover arrive home after service in France receiving hearty congratulations on their safe return from overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Cox
Harry Crooks
Lewis Glover
Cannon Ball Glover
France
Tonorance of the law excuses in one-except the judge
A brief local notice notes a new pie plant and asparagus offerings at Vanarsdell's with emphasis on the judge's exceptions to legal tones in the commentary.
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Vanarsdell’s
Mt Sterling High School Alumni Banquet Planned
The Alumni Society of Mt Sterling High School will hold its annual banquet Friday night June 6 at the Perry building on Maysville street, formerly Ringo's cafe. The Country Woman's Club will provide the banquet service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling High School
Maysville Street
Ringo
Presbyterian Ladies Exchange at Ringo’s Grocery Window
The Presbyterian church ladies hold an exchange on Saturday May 31 at the window of Harry B. Ringo’s grocery. They offer homemade candies and other edible items for sale.
I Tried to Do Too Much and Did It
A humorous line attributed to Josh Billings notes overreaching effort. The quip reflects on attempting many tasks and succeeding, wryly acknowledging overcommitment. Buildings, schedules, or events are not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Billings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drug Store
John William
Cincinnati
Alta Evans
Burt VanEvera
Claude Young
Preston, Ky
George Eastin
Carroll Hamilton
Margaret Frost
States
Norman D. Brown
Margaret Hadden
Charlie Peters
Atlanta, Ga
Fannie Reese
Horace Coleman
Chilesburg
Buford Boone
Elizabeth Gates
Paris
Shields Cunningham
Albert Stofer
Thompson Station
Henry L. Jones
Pineville
Prof. Jones
John W. Jones
Pinney
A. A. Hazelrigg
John White Trimble
Owensboro
Samuel Dickens
Sarah Dickens
Berea College
Jake Clinkenbeard
Baby
Clark County
Harry Hoffman
Susette Johnson
Dave Fox
Washington
George, Snyder and Son
George Jr
Niagara
Mary Alberta and
Isabelle
W. D. Hartsook
Huntington, W. Va
Allen Prewitt, Sr
This and
Estelle Hoffman
Shepherdsville
R. M. Zimmerman
John M. Isola
Leesburg
Fla
Richard Punch
R. E. Punch
R. S. Stokley
Mr. Stokley
M. C. McKee
Ada
Union
J. W. Hedden
Howell Reese
U. S. Navy
Reese
Eastin & Harris
MT. Sterling, KY
England
Royal Powde
Perry Build
Madras
Hart- Schaffmer & Marx
Stacy Adams
R. E. Pghgh & GO. the Leading Clothing, Shoe and Hat House
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