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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
6
Calendar note for Wednesday April 7 invites Glen No 25 of the M Pystindhy nehoo to hold an all day sewing at the home of Mrs Clifford Hell on Fychar Road. Members are asked to bring thimbles.
The Gloverloaf Embroidery Club met with Mrs John A Merrin at 002 North Gay Street in the afternoon. Several years she has been employed as a teacher in public schools. Shelly, Me and Mrs Shephard will make their home in Lexington. Mr and Mrs William Sutton entertained seventeen guests with Baxter dinner that day. The engagement was Viele twelfth wedding anniversary and Mr Sutton's pavette also celebrated. The Otis Angel and others from Akron attended. Ladies Aid met at the M V church parlors Friday afternoon with good attendance. Officers reelected: President Mrs W D Claxton Vice President Mrs A L Jones Secretary Mrs I Waxler Assistant Secretary Mrs A D Matthews Treasurer Mrs H Transem Pianist Mrs L J McCready. Reports by Mrs Guy Ranowom.
Easter party for 40 youths at the Congregational church in Lock details games a picnic supper. Wedding dinners announce Mr Lemuel Swigeart and son Haymond Swigeart with Mia Swigeart formerly Nowell. Several weddings noted including Clark Middle Vernon, Hone Vernon and Vernon, plus Grane Vickrey Shepherd marriage announced.
Short locals mention taxi services with multiple phone numbers, visits by residents to Columbus, and various social calls. Included are names such as J Cole, Mrs Carl Critchuielt, Mr and Mrs Harry Shipley, Oky Wyker, Obgillo Stineheoms, and Artin Hitnten, along with business ads for Corcoran's radiator shop and Bells Home Made Bread.
A jumble of weekend visits and social events across Columbus and neighboring towns includes Mr. Leo Lewix and Mina Grice Kiulman attending the Follies, Miss Clara Van Voorbis and Miss Ada Van Voorbis at Follies in Columbus, plus numerous Easter visits to relatives in Lock Gambler Gambier and Zanesville. Properties, insurance offers, theater showings at the Vine and Wing Theatres, and local business mentions fill the page with social chatter and civic notices.
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend gatherings and movements. Names include Dr and Mrs W. L Shrontz, Miss Meg Fawcett of Fredericktown, Mr. W. I. Shrontz, Mrs. Mary Clutter hosting a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Dean Chute, and families like Pumphrey, Carr, Farner, and Burris. Rev Barnes leads revival services at the Presbyterian Church.
Knox County Bar Association held a morning meeting to honor the death of Hugh Neal. Committee members Koons Cromley and Evans prepared resolutions praising Neal’s long service, court clerk tenure, and loyal, courteous manner. A funeral was attended by many local attorneys as the bar notes his retirement in later years.
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