Augusts Busy Patchwork of Family Reunions
A historical note on August as a time of preparations and gatherings. The piece highlights coal storage, wedding anniversaries, visits to relatives, farming tasks, canning, and numerous family reunions. It recalls twenty seven reunions held on a single August Sunday in 1930 at a county seat park with many named families and groups present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Jim Smith
Winger
Stevens-Doty
Mt. Olive Sunday School
City Newsboys
Family Reunion Feasts and Local News Highlight Northern Ohio Event
The 1931 Smith Family Reunion at the Harwood Burrows home in Elyria and Burrows in Lakewood featured a large gathering with dinner at 12:30, music, speeches, and athletic stunts. Cousins shared tales, incidents included a few mishaps, and many relatives arrived from nearby towns. Local notices mention store purchases, moves, and visits from relatives in Lorain, New London, Wakeman, and Cambridge plus insurance and travel notes.
Clarksville area notes and weekend visitors
Mrs Tena Lasman of Lorainepert visited the area last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Algrim. Mr and Mrs Dewitt and family of Bucyrus spent the weekend with them. Mr and Mrs Ira Lee hosted Sunday callers including Mr and Mrs Henry Townsend and children of Elsha and Mrs Fred Harwood and son Paul of White Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
Tena Lasman
Lorainepert
Algrim
Dewitt
Bucyrus
Ira Lee
Henry Townsend
Elsha
Fred Harwood
Paul
White Fox
Smiths Relocate to Greenwich and Local Visits Noted
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith have moved to Greenwich. The Clarksfield Busy facers were entertained at Louise Burrows home Wednesday. They will meet Veda Rounds this week. Raymond Haney spends the week in Valley City. Mr and Mrs Daniela and Mr and Mrs Clarence Rounds spent the week end at Crystal Rock. Willard Draper of Toledo visited the Langendorfer home. Roy Franklin and son visited Norwalk hosts. Albert Sheller of Bellevue called on Clarence Harris. Ed Fritz family arranged a homecoming in Bellefontaine. Worthing Stone spends part of the week with the Howard Blue home in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Greenwich
Clarksfield
Louise Burrows
Veda Rounds
Raymond Haney
Valley City
Daniela
Clarence Rounds
Crystal Rock
Willard Draper
Toledo
Langendorfer
Roy Franklin and Son
Lester Coon
Norwalk
Albert Sheller
Bellevue
Clarence Harris
Ed Fritz
Bellefontaine
Worthing Stone
Howard Blue
Clevland
Clarkafield Homecomers Hold Sixth Annual Reunion
The sixth annual Clarkafield homecomers reunion took place at the school grounds on a Sunday in August with a large turnout of current and former residents and friends. A picnic was served at Town Hall, and Clark Blackman opened the meeting at Community Hall. Officers were elected for the coming year: John Foster of Massillon president, F. H Russell vice president, Perry Beers treasurer, Mrs Lillie Towsley secretary. F. W. Barrett gave the address. A varied program featured Ray Rowland and his classes from Wellington and Clarkfield offering music. Many friends and former classmates exchanged greetings. Notable attendees included Reba Nickerson, Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Gray and daughter. Bert Knapp of Tledo. and numerous other locals and visitors from nearby towns. It was a day to remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkafield
Clark Blackman
John Foster
Massion
F. H Russell
Perry Beers
Tressurer
Lillie Towsley
F. W. Barrett
Bert Barnum
Ed Croxford
Leveland
Ed Fritz
Alleftntaine
Dell Beers
Lorain
Clarence Vincent
Emery Gravy
Henry Johns
Libble Jones
Frank Wack
Flinn
S McVay
Columbus
Massillon
Byron Burdue
Edith
Juanita
Bellevue
Wm Nickerson
Grace Nickerson
Roy LaDow
Oberlin
Wellington
Norwalk
New London
Wakeman
Brighton
Gas safety warning from Tinessilie Gazette
A cautionary note from the Tinessilie Gazette emphasizes dangers in handling gas and warns that steps on it pose serious risk. The message contrasts the hazards of lighting gas with the dangers of stepping on a gas line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinessilie Gazette
Apes Credited With Cunning In Africa Folklore
Among native accounts in Africa a legend says apes act like men who refuse to speak to avoid work, a belief linking cunning to ape behavior and human labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Lard Advice on Removing Varalal Strains From Hands
A shortened historical tip explains rubbing lard on hands to remove varalal strains, followed by washing with hot soap suds to clean away residue. The fragment emphasizes a simple household remedy and basic washing steps.
Modern Emtona Claim Boosts Digestion and Health
An advertisement praises Emtona as a remedy for digestive disorders liver and stomach troubles and nervous symptoms. It quotes Mr J C Dewey of Oberlin Ohio detailing long lasting pain sleep disruption and constipation cured by Emtona. A local rep at Muir's Cut Rate Prue Store 413 Broad Street is promoting samples and case testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Dewey
Oberlin
Fmtona
Muir
Prue
Broad Street
Tiera Oor
Sifferergs
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Worris
A. C. Norris
Aed
Economy Shoe Store
East Ave
Post Office
the City Hardware
Polly
Charles Wilson
George
Lizzie
Teddy
Betty Lou
Mable
Glenn
Theological School
Jane
Cooperative Ice Cream Company
Ohio
Alsep
All
Smith
TOR
Eee
Eliza Harwood
Clar B Burrows
Elyria
Gus Hoffstatter
C H Burrows
Baker
Edd Green
Jay Bradish
Hartford
Conn
Jay Wan
C C Twadile
B C Burt
Leonard Bur
Clarence Reed
Lakewood
Joyce Moehle
Waler City
Freda Haneyer
Alfred Jones
Manaas
J. C Ames
A. Coltunewood
Fhinso Thomas
Bankfuss Iola Mi Clellan
Harry Rice
Evans
Ward Wilcoven
Cambridge
Pollock
Polosh
Lois Polosk
John Lee
Joe Kionear
Geneva Oho
Akron
Visied
Mer
Wil L. Lindhorst
WNU Bervics
the Savings and Loan Way
First Savings Sloang
Middle Avenue
Elyria Ohio
JSE
Cleveland Public
Inwood Beach
Lake Rd
Avon Lake
Deauville Country Club
Cleveland
Billy Burke
Geo. von Elm
Walker Road
George von Elm
Lake Reed
Burke
von Elm
WHK
Ananing
Ohio State Journal
Emtona
MK. E. C. Dewey
U.S. Royal
U. S. Royal
Cleveland ST
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