Pioneer Grandma Huff Walked West From Guernsey County Ohio
Grandma Huff, married at fifteen to John Huff, left Ohio with her parents and settled in Van Buren township near Van Buren. They crossed rivers by ferry, lived in a timbered land rich with mosquitoes and wildlife, and cleared thirty acres for corn and wheat while preserving old Indian trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huff
Howell
Grandma Huff
Landersville
Guernsey County
Ohio
Hezekiah Zuck
van Buren Township
van Puren
Henry Shinholser
John Dugan
Sam Campbell
Grandad Luff
Zucks
Marion
Grandma
Elizabeth
Van Buren Lodge Stated Meeting Announcement
Van Buren Lodge No. 71 F and A M calls a stated meeting Monday February 7 at 7 o clock. Lecture by Bro. A Henry. Refreshments provided. Guy Duckwall W M Pike Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Lodge
Bross
A Henry
Guy Duckwall
Pike
America Means Salvation to These Little Ones
The European Relief Council formed to raise 38 million dollars this Christmas to aid 8.5 million children in eastern and central Europe with food and medical care. Eight major relief groups including the American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, American Friends Service Committee, and Jewish Joint Distribution Committee unite to place urgent charity at the forefront of world relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Relief Council
United States
Europe
Council
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
The
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
Newspaper Advertising Is Cheapest for Canners
William A. Thompson, executive of the American Publishers' Association, urged National Canners' Association delegates in Atlantic City that newspaper advertising is the most economical medium. He argued rates have risen less than costs and highlighted national reach, predicting 1921 will see heavy use of newspapers for efficient, economical advertising to reach consumers and reduce distribution costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Thompson
The
American Newspaper Association Advertising Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
National Canners’ Association
American Publishers’ Association
Van Buren A A crushes College Girls 86 to 2 in practice game
In a one sided contest Van Buren A A routed the College Girls basketball team 86 to 2 on Tuesday night in a packed gym. The local freshmen also routed Roll 27 to 10 with Ballard Nelson and Banter starring for Van Buren and Roll.
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van Buren A. A
Association
Roll
Banter
Byall
Ballard
Nelson
Sparks
van Buren
Fraizer
Royal
Peters
Rumple
Keller
Futrell
Rock Creek Center
Campbell
R. Rumple
T. Ballard
Lance Sparks
Little
Losure
Black
G. Ballard
M. Griffith
Burkhart
Jonesboro H S Beaten in Gym Crowd Noise
In Jonesboro a strong turnout of about 75 fans watched the 8th grade teams duel. Jonesboro 8th grade defeated Jonesboro rivals by 5 to 1o, Purnard and Hudson starred for their sides. The local girls team also lost to Jonesboro by 19 to 1. Kein and Hayes led the Jonesboro squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Purnard
Hudson
Kein and
Hayes
Page Five
Tacoma Writes of Timber Industry and City Growth
A Tacoma writer describes the city’s booming timber trade and large industries. He notes mills along the Sound, shipyards, Camp Lewis, smelter output, and major parks at Wright Park and Point Defiance. He highlights utilities, roads, and scenic drives with Mount Tacoma Rainier visible beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washngton
E. H. DePoy
van Buren
Indiana
Mr. DePoy
Camp Lewis
Alaska
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Griffin Wheel
Wright Park
Point Defiance
Olympic Mountains
Cascade Range
Mount Tacoma
Rainier
Crow Files
DePoy
Out of Town Guests Attended Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s Funeral
Funeral service attendance included Gaylord Freeman and Lewis Freeman from Chicago Ellen Jenks from Drunnyright Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Martin Ryan of Augusta Kansas Toney Reutter of Chicago and others from Mt Finn Mt Etna Huntington Roll names list attended the service for Mrs Wm Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kirkpatrick
Gaylord Freeman
Lewis Freeman
Chicago
Ellen Jenks
Drunnyright
Okla
Martin Ryan
Augusta
Kansas
Toney Reutter
Clarence Kirkpatrick
Mt. Finn
Earl McDaniele
Mt. Etna
Herbert Kirkpatrick
Huntington
Lessel Gardner Bids for Early Hatch Record
Lessel Gardner of route 3 reports a successful mid January hatch from his incubator. He asks readers to share if anyone in the area can beat his early hatch record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessel Gardner
Route 3
Lessel
R. W. Leach Dies in Columbia Alabama
Word reached here of the death of R. W. Leach at his home in Columbia Alabama on January 31 from a stroke of paralysis. He was a brother to James Leach of this township and a brother in law to Mahlon Brown. He had long resided in Van Buren township where he was widely known and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County Agricutural
Marion
L7au
O. W. Florea
Listen
Mionee
Farmers’ Federation
Jarze
Grant County
Holden
R. W. Leach
Columbia
Alabama
Leach
James Leach
Mahlon Brown
van Buren Township
Letter from J E Riley to Nicewangers visit
J E Riley thanks the recipient for hospitality during a visit and notes Mrs Riley and he are enjoying time with the Nicewangers who are settled there. They send best wishes to the recipient and their family.
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Huff
Landessville
C.c. Hall
Cincinnati Enquirer
William
C. C. Huff
Mary A. Ifull
Landess
America
Rock Creek High School
Jonesboro H. S
Riley
Tagqua
Sound
Grant County Agricultural Association
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