Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29

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The Stockport high school alum
al which was held Monday night,
April 20. at the high school audi
sorium, was greatly enjoyed by 100
ruests. The room and tables were
decorated with the class colors
Ind flowers. The menu consisted of
a two course supper-beef loaf,
reamed potatoes, creamed peas,
salad and coffee, fruit salad and
angel food cake. After the supper
! splendid program was given. The
alumni president Mr.. Mac Brannon
of GAINESVILLE gave the welcome ad-
dress to the class of 20. The re-
sponse was given by Donald Van
Fossen who in a few well chosen
words expressed the appreciation OF
the class of '26 for the fine banquet
and social time Mr.. Kenneth Du-
laney acted as toastmaster. Mrs.
Lucia White responded with a fine
talk on the subject, "Just Around
the Corner" Prof. Sol Evans sub
ject was Mule Power" which was
ably discussed, showing Mr.. Evans
had given much thought to the
subject. Miss Mildred Wallace ia
vored with a vocal solo. Frank Du-
laney Of the class Of '07, gave few
remarks, which were much enjoy
ed solo, Theodore Ball: piano duet,
Mrs A. q. Penrose and Miss Mary
Evans; musical reading, Juanita
Campbell. The little Sympathy
orchestra rendered music through
out the evening. The following Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year: Pres, Delmer Medley; vice
pres, Leah Maynard; sec'y, Mil
dred Wallace; treas, Bess Mercer,
Joshua Parsons Dies
Mr.. Joshua Parsons, aged ~
years. died at his home here at
11:10 a. m. Thursday, April %,
following an extended illness Of
heart trouble and dropsy. The de-
ceased was one of eleven children of
George and Sarah Parsons, but four
Of whom survive-David Parsons OF
Randolph, Kan; Cyrus Parsons of
Rosevi1le, o.; John Parsons Of In
dianapolis, Ind, and Townsend Par
sons, OF PennsviIIe, o. He was born
near RinggoId. Morgan county. O..
March %, 1S48. March 29th,
1868, he was married to Minerva J.
Newberry. Four children were born
to this union-Joseph Edgar, died
June 4. 1900, and left daughter
Frances who was raised by the de-
ceased; Elmer died Dec. Is, 1924.
The wife and two children survive,
Charles A. Parsons Of Cleveland, o.,
and Cora l.. HubbeIT of GAINESVILLE.
Thirteen grandchildren. eight great
grandchildren. After his marriage
he moved to farm near Stockport
and followed farming for num-
ber of years. In 1878 he moved to
Stockport where he had since resid-
ed. He was a charter member OF
Stockport lodge X. of p. He served
as mayor several terms. For 80
years he conducted the Parsons ho-
tel, and retired seven years ago on
account of failing heaith. He was
great lover OF children. and was
one OF our most prominent and best
known citizens. One of his great
est pleasures was to welcome his
many friends who called to see him
during his long illness. Funeral
services were held Saturday after
noon at O'Clock. from his late
home. and were conducted by Rev.
Floyd Gale. Interment wss made
in the Stockport cemetHry- Those
who attended the funeral from dis
tance were Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Par
sons, Mr.. M. v. Parsons and Miss
Edna Parsons of Cleveland: Mr..
and Mrs. Bryan Medley and daugh-
ter Doris. Columbus; Mr- and Mrs.
T. M. Parsons and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Parsons and Clemment
Parsons Of Pennsville; Mrs. Dana
Parsons, Mrs. Tippy. Mr. and Mrs.
Cannon of Trimbie;- Mrs. Mary
Bingham OF Philo; Mrs. Miles
Woodward and daughter Of Malta;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Moody. Mr.. and
Mrs. Prince McKibben. J. w. New
berry and Mr.. and Mrs. Don Patter-
son Of McConnelsvif1e. Mrs. Carlos
Thompson of Bragg Station: Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Combs. New LeXing-
ton: NJ. NJ Parsons and wife and
Miss Mary Kinnen, Roseville; Mrs.
Lizzie Chambers and Florence VIM
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