Congressional Move Toward Business Aid Agenda Emerges
Washington reports majority members of the Ways and Means Committee plan a meeting to sketch a commerce and industry program. Senators and House leaders expect no immediate enactment this session but aim to lay foundations for prompt action after March 4. Rep Mason calls for investigations into unemployment with 2,000,000 idle workers cited.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
House
Mason
Illinois
House Committee
U. S
Summersville Community News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. Robert Pyers and family visited in Summersville while Mrs. Minnie Patrick cared for Mrs. Rachel Patrick of West Mansfield. Cal vin A. Harris is welcomed as a new baby boy. Lina Phelps and Lina Carey lead upcoming Friends church meeting. The column notes numerous calls and short visits among the Phelps Erwin Hamby Hildreth and Hoovers families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pyers
York
David Phelps
Minnie Patrick
Rachael Patrick
West Mansfield
Alva Harris
Calvin
Lina Phelps
Charles Carey
D. E. Patrick
Friends Church
Ora Wilcoxen
Adam Hoover
Edward Erwin
James
Fern
Ruth
Fred Erwin
Rich
Dessie Hamby
Edna Erwin
Ethel Hildreth
Hamby
Gertie Hildreth
Sister
Kenton
Christmas Candy Prices Likely to Drop This Year
A newspaper note reports that common candy may be cheaper for Christmas this year, though boxed candy remains pricey due to earlier production with high sugar costs.
Remarkable Efficiency Amid High Cost of Doing Business
Amid widespread cost cutting some firms pursue remarkable efficiency gains. The note contrasts general trends with standout examples showing lean operations, streamlined processes, and resourceful management practices. Details remain fragmentary but imply strong competitive edge through productivity.
Little One Dies of Pneumonia in Boundary Family
Sterling L. Douglass seven months old son of Mr and Mrs William A Douglass residing on the Boundary died at noon Saturday of pneumonia The funeral was held at the home Monday with Rev Mr Vandegriff officiating Burial was at Price cemetery with Lloyd Winter undertaker in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling L. Douglass
William A. Douglass
Mr. Vandegriff
Price Cemetery
Lloyd Winter
Rifle shooting injures Joseph Ridgeway in Marion quarrel
Joseph Ridgeway, once a Richwood resident, was seriously wounded by a twenty two calibre rifle in Marion after a quarrel with John Nye. Nye is jailed in Marion city prison, admits firing the shot, and Ridgeway was taken to George Kirby’s home where his condition remains serious but hopeful for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ridgeway
Richwood
Maron
Ridgeway
John Nye
Marion City
George Kirby
Marion
Man Seriously Injured by Shaft at Richwood Gravel Plant
Charles Griffith of north Franklin street was found unconscious under a revolving shaft at Richwood Gravel Co last Thursday noon. He suffered a 2 and a half inch scalp wound burns and lacerations in the groin fractures of the right leg arm and chest burns and lacerations elsewhere. Medical aid was summoned and his condition though grave is hopeful for recovery. He has a history of prior accidents and operations.
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Charles Griffith
Franklin Street
Richwood Gravel Co
Griffith
Richwood Lumber Company
Social notes from West Leesburg community
Local residents share visits and greetings across West Leesburg. Families such as the Hildreths Pattons Welchs Mulvaines Rileys and Braithwaites gather for church, prayer meetings and Sunday visits. Rev. Hugh I Evans from Marysville preaches at Pharisburg church revival Thursday evening.
Marriage Notice for Fern Cramer and Dolliver Graham
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Fern Cramer to Dolliver Wiltsie Graham in Chicago Illinois on October 26. Mrs Graham is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Cramer and Mr Graham is the son of E B R Graham formerly of this place.
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Fern Cramer
Dolliver Wiltsie Graham
Chicago
Ill
Social events fill week with clubs, dinners and birthdays
Mrs J M Cushman hosted the Thimble club afternoon with sewing and chat followed by luncheon. Rising Sun Temple No 315 welcomed guests from Meeker and Essex and initiated two candidates. Esther Norris celebrated her ninth birthday with friends. Woodland Threshing Association held an oyster supper with families at the Wynn home. Sunshine Band of Claiborne M P church met despite bad roads. Carpe Diem club met at C E King with a program on science and inventions.
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J. M. Cushman
Thimble Club
D. B. Whitehead
Magnetic Springs Temple
Rising Sun Temple No
K. of P. Hall
Richwood Temple
Magnetic Temple
Meeker
Essex
Sunshine Band
M. P. Church
Claiborne
Harry Cunningham
Edna Smith
Floyd McAllister
Glen Davis
Louis Stultz
Whit Cunningham
Edna Coons
E. K. Barss
Martha Cunningham
C. E. King
O. L. Mather
Among Our Churches Service Schedule
Bible school at 9 30 communion service and sermon at 10 30 with The Light of the World. Evening service at 6 15 features The Greatest of All Campaigns. Earnest invitation. J E Kidwell minister.
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Bible School
J. E. Kidwell
Evangelist Rev W J Harney Draws Large Crowds
The evangelistic meetings led by Rev W J Harney are well attended with room for more. He is described as an eloquent, forceful preacher whose efforts in other places have been fruitful. All are cordially invited to these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Harney
Mr. Harney
Special revival at Claiborne A C Church begins Tuesday
Special revival meetings will be held at the A C church in Claiborne beginning next Tuesday evening December 14. Pastor North will be assisted by Rev. J M Dick of New Albany Indiana. Everyone is invited to all services.
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A. C
Claiborne
North
J. M. Dick
New Albany
Ind
Baptist Church to Observe Anniversary Services Next Sunday
The Baptist church plans morning and evening services with an anniversary sermon marking the pastor H. C. Gillespie’s third year. Evening program led by the ladies includes mite box opening and special features with musical offerings. Sunday school at 9 15, preaching 10 30, B Y P U 6 15, evening 7 00.
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S. S
H. C. Gillespie
First Presbyterian Church Prayer Meeting and Services
The church invites attendees to a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. Sunday services begin with Sabbath school at 9:15 led by Prof. Young, preaching at 10:30, C E at 6:15 led by Jane Lloyd, and evening worship at 7 led by Pastor J. R. Lloyd who will preach at both services. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Young
C. E
Jane Lloyd
J. R. Lloyd
Brown Visits McKinneys Then Heads to Columbus
Lieut-Governor Clarence J. Brown of Blanchester spent Saturday and Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. L. T. McKinney of Wood Street. On Monday Mrs. McKinney joined him as far as Columbus where she visited friends for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
L. T. McKinney
Wood Street
Mrs Rachael Barker Cooke Visits Cleveland Roots
Mrs. Rachael Barker Cooke of Cleveland has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barker since returning home.
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Rachael Barker Cooke
Cleveland
J. B. Barker
Local Social Gatherings and a Carload Hog Sale
Mrs E Ferris of Springfield visits Mr and Mrs Reynold Moore. Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson stay with Mr and Mrs Wesley Elliott. D M Eddy and daughter Lillian visit Mrs Mary E Eddy. Shirley Beaver and Guy Riley Jr sell a car load of hogs to J J Watts and son.
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E. Ferris
Springfield
Reynold Moore
Harry Johnson
Wesley Elliott
D. M. Eddy
Lillian
Mary E. Eddy
Shirley Beaver
Guy Riley Jr
J. J. Watts and Son
Harold Mead Visits Colum Bus Couple Hosts Friends
Harold Mead and his wife from Colum bus called on friends here Sunday afternoon, making a brief social stop.
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Harold Mead
Columbus
Mrs Stout Returns Home From Caring for Mrs Murphy
Mrs. Robert Stout of Marion returns home Wednesday after caring for Mrs Lavina Murphy.
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Robert Stout
Marion
Lavina Murphy
Family Home Located in Portland, Hottels Report
Mrs. Frank Hottel reports the family is now in Portland Oregon and all members are well and getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hottel
Portland
Oregon
Sister of Mrs Ellen Evans Dies in Sunbury
Mrs D C White traveled to Sunbury on Tuesday after the death of her sister Mrs Ellen Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. White
Sunbury
Ellen Evans
Mead guests of Blain family in Marysville Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ed Mead were guests of Charles Blain and family in Marysville on Sunday.
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Ed Mead
Charles Blain and
Marysville
Mrs James Guyton Visits Mrs R G Smallwood
Mrs James Guyton of Claiborne was guest of Mrs R G Smallwood of Marion on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guyton
Claiborne
R. G. Smallwood
Marion
Holycrosses Visit North Lewisburg Parents Sunday
C. E. Holycross and wife spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Holycross of North Lewisburg in a family gathering.
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C. E. Holycross
D. W. Holycross
North Lewisburg
Longberry Family Visitation in Warren Ohio
Mr and Mrs James Longberry and daughters Lucile and Marian of Warren Ohio spent Tuesday with S R Sanders and family.
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James Longberry
Lucile and
Marian
Warren
Ohio
S. R. Sanders
Foxes Host Guests From Kenton Delaware Magnetic Springs
Mr and Mrs Clarence Fox entertained Dr D C Fox and family from Kenton Miss Cal Perry and Mr Edward MaGrew from Delaware Mrs Ida Fox and Mrs Elsie MaGrew and son Robert from Radnor and Pauline Perry from Magnetic Springs at their home for dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fox
D. C. Fox
Kenton
Cal Perry
Edward MaGrew
Delaware
Ida Fox
Elsie MaGrew
Robert
Radnor
Pauline Perry
Magnetic Springs
Osborn Called Home for Sister’s Illness
C H Osborn of MecGuffy was summoned Monday by the serious illness of his sister Mrs Preston Jolly. He departed Wednesday noon for Marion to visit his sons Clifford and Ed Jolley and their families.
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C. H. Osborn
MecGuffy
Preston Jolly
Osborn
Marion
Clifford
Ed Jolley
Mt Carmel Chapter to Install Officers Dec 10
Mt Carmel Chapter No 42 of the Eastern Star will hold a special meeting Friday December 10 at 7 p m for installation of officers and conferring of degrees. All members are urged to be present.
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Mt. Carmel
Order of the Eastern Star
Charles Shoup Appointed Carrier for Route 3
Charles Shoup of Richwood has been appointed carrier on Route No. 3 out of Marysville, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of John W. Anderson who served 19 years on the route. Shoup is a World War veteran who served overseas.
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Charles Shoup
Richwood
Marysville
John W. Anderson
Mr. Shoup
Death of Mrs Ella Piatt widow of Col Don Piatt
Mrs Ella Kirby Piatt widow of Colonel Don Piatt dies at 82 in West Liberty at the home of nephew William M. Piatt. The Piatts built the Mac-O-Chee castle near West Liberty, a literary gathering place where poet James Whitcomb Riley wrote a poem in a castle room.
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Ella Kirby Piatt
Don Piatt
William M. Piatt
West Liberty
Minstrels Play To Full House In Richwood Event
Baccarat Post reports a full house for a minstrel show by American Legion performers. Home talent led a two night program with Francis Moore Curtis Ross Ben Snyder Ralph Newman Ray Griffith Ralph Daniels Ray Scott Ned Schambs in popular routines. Aaron Darnell Pearl Darnell Robert Werner sang solos. Louise Woolard directed the orchestra. Roy Ellwood staged the production and served as interlocutor.
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Baccarat Post
American Légion
Richwood
Francis Moore
Curtis Ross
Ben Snyder
Ralph Newman
Ray Griffith
Ralph Daniels
Ray Scott
Ned Schambs
Aaron Darnell
Pearl Darnell
Robert Werner
Louise Woolard
J. B. Harris
O. Heenan
C. Griffith
Roy Ellwood
Funeral for Joseph Russell Held Near Thompson Church
Joseph Russell died near West Mansfield and his funeral was held at the Thompson church Sunday afternoon at 1 30. Interment followed in Shoup cemetery beside his wife who died 34 years ago. Russell was past 67 and formerly lived near Thompson before moving to West Mansfield. C E Ballinger of West Mansfield and E L Russell of Bellefontaine attended on Saturday.
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Ben Adams
Richwood
C. W. Robinson
L. E. Marquis
Harry Kaylor
Thelma
E. L. Russell
Bellefontaine
John Redman
Joseph Russell
West Mansfield
Thompson Church
Mr. Taylor
Shoup
Young People Are Married in Marysville
Miss Mary Shoup of Richwood married D C Jordon of Prospect Saturday morning at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Marysville. Mrs Jordon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Choup, is a Richwood High School 1917 graduate and recently worked as a local telephone exchange operator. The couple will reside on the Jordon family farm.
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Mary Shoup
Richwood
D. C
Public Nurse's Report Shows Monthly Totals
Public health report lists 11 cases at month start, 9 new cases, 20 total for the month, 16 remaining at month end, 95 nursing visits, 15 school visits, 15 home visits to school children, and 221 total visits with fees collected of 2.75 dollars. Laura Hinderer RN.
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Laura Hinderer
R. N
Willis Pleads Guilty in Unprofessional Conduct Case
John W. Willis of Marysville pleaded guilty to unprofessional conduct and was suspended from practice for eight months starting January 1 1921. The case was heard before Judge Wright in Lebanon Ohio.
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John W. Willis
Marysville
Wright
Lebanon
Ohio
Determination to Restrict Immigration in Reconstruction Era
Washington reports a rules committee move to limit debate on the Johnson immigration bill to four hours with a minority report possible. The Johnson bill would nearly halt immigration for two years. Senator King proposes a six month suspension and seeks a labor department report on enforcement and appropriations.
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Washington
House
Europe
Rules Committee
Kayne
Siegel
New York
Johnson
King
Trah
Congress
Secretary of Labor
Farmers Extension School Forming Plans for January Event
A meeting at the Commercial rooms on Monday November 29 organized a two day farmer extension school set for January 5 and 6 under International Harvester. Prof P G Holden famed agricultural authority will lead with R R Robertson fruit grower from Ohio and Vella Winger home economist assisting. Attendance expected to benefit all ages and the fall program will be announced later.
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Eluh
International Harvester
P. G. Holden
R. R. Robertson
Ohio
Vella Winger
Union County
Mrs Roy Sechrist Visit Returns Home
Mrs Roy Sechrist and her children from Marion returned home Thursday after spending a few days with Mrs Elmer Jones and family, south of town.
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Roy Sechrist
Marion
Elmer Jones
Klipstine Attends Fifth Convention of Peter Kuntz Co
A. R. Klipstine visited Dayton on Wednesday and Thursday of last week to attend the fifth convention of the Peter Kuntz Company associate lumbermen group.
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A. R. Klipstine
Dayton
Peter Kuntz Co
Mt Carmel Lodge F and A M Special Communication Notice
Mt Carmel Lodge F and A M meets for a special communication on a Tri day evening December 9 at 7 o for work in degrees by order of WwW M.
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Mt. Carmel Lodge F. & A. M
Www
Mrs Elizabeth Norris Visited Norris Household Last Week
Mrs Elizabeth Norris visited the home of Mr and Mrs Jay Norris and Mrs Amanda Norris last week. The gathering involved family members at a private residence.
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Elizabeth Norris
Jay Norris
Amanda Norris
Figley Baby Born in Toledo Named Melvin Morgan
Dr. and Mrs. Carl D. Figley of Toledo announce the birth of a son born Sunday morning December 5 named Melvin Morgan. Dr. Figley is a son of Dr. and Mrs. M. M. Figley of this place. Mrs. Figley has stayed at her son's home since Thanksgiving. Emma Dilsaver hosted guests including M. C. Clements and family LaRue Walter Scheoley and wife Columbus Carl Moore Ivaloo Moore and John Moore wife Marion Stelle Neel and David Neal and wife Rickwood.
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Carl D. Figley
Toledo
Melvin Morgan
Carl Figley
M. M. Figley
Emma Dilsaver
M. C. Clements
LaRue
Walter Scheoley
Columbus
Carl and
Ivaloo Moore
John Moore
Marion
Stelle Neel
David Neal
Rickwood
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Farmer
Summersville
Costa
West Leesburg
George Opphile
Asbury
Esther Hildreth
Hugh Hildreth
A. F. Hall
W. A. Hall
Grover
P. B. Welch
Richard Patton
Patton
F. M. Mulvaine
Dana
F. M. Riley
Austin Cary
Charles
Harold Hildreth
Clyde Braithwaite
Charles Welch
George
Ostrander
Hugh I. Evans
Pharisburg Church
Willis Beard
Mt. Victory
George Miles
Russells Point
Avonell Norris
Vernis
Broadway
Earl Hines
Mildred Braithwaite
Esther Norris
Miss Norris
Helen Reed
Gertrude Crabtree
Isabella Phelps
Margaret Barss
Cleta Easterday
Lucile Reed
Christine Davis
George Norris
Harold Reed
Woodland Threshing Association
R. S. Wynn
Robert Bevis
Ed Ledley
Damon
Dan Wasseroeck
Joseph
Frank Smeltzer
Frank Reeley
Dan Flack
Mary
Frank Wasserbeck
Joe Temple
Leo Maloney
Fern Smeltzer
Beryl Mettler
Chester Graham
Church OF Christ
M. E. Church
First Presbyterian Church
East Taylor
Carrier
Thompson
Public Nurse’s Report
Willis
Farmers’ Extension School
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