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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1928

Page

6

News of Communities in Hocking Valley

Albany area notes from April include Mrs Frante Parker learning her sister and husband C J Bassler of Akron will sail to Paris and southern Europe for two years while he works for Goodyear. Also reports on quilts, hospital news, Easter services, a death and funeral, an Albany boy honored at Ohio University, a large rat hunt, a Wednesday bird club meeting, plus numerous local visits and social events.

Albany Frante Parker C. J. Bassler Akron Neew York Paris Jurope Bassler Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Faye Billett Pleasanton Ohio University Bonok Paul Mendenhall Misa Ware Cline Conservid Flowers

Local Notes From Harrisonville this April

Tom Dye and family move to a farm bought from his father Do Dye. Dana Howett and family visit Carl Chase and family. Easter services planned at BM BE church Sunday afternoon. Harriett Ball visits Pauling Halladay. Clinton Gilkey and family return from Akron to live here. Mr Myers of Downington moves rooms with Charlie Forrest. LL Shriver of Pomeroy buys property from Mrs Lily Stanheart and plans to move soon. JT C Stewart of Chicago returns home after a month with E T Baill and family. I Alkire improving at home after illness. Dr Herbert Hanning of Dayton visits sister Mrs H D Combe. Howard Hull children recuperating from mumps.

Arrisonville Tom Dye Do Dye Dana Howett Famly Carla Chase BM. BE Harriett Ball Pauling Halladay Clinton Gilkey Akron Mr. Myers Downington Charlie Forrest Aend D. Combe Howard Hull

Wiener Roast Highlights Local Social Calendar

Murray City notices detail a wiener roast in Glouster on Wednesday hosted for Newnesday Town school pupils with about 90 attendees including teachers and chaperones. Local clubs met for quilling and the Priscilla club hosted guests for social conversation and music.

Social visits and travel in Redtown and nearby towns

Redtown EDTOWN April 7. A group led by Mrs Elza Waytt and children and Miss Sarah Jarria and Miss Delsey Morrison from Athens were guests Thursday evening. Additional visitors from Jacksonville included Miss Lilian Deal Mrs Lena Geary Mrs Carl Tinkham and three children. Mrs Leo Morrison and children visited Logan for a few weeks with Mrs Figon s sister. Charles Palmer Mrs Diff ord Morrison and Myrtle Louise spent Friday in Glouster. Laula Evans went to Columbus for work. Guy Wemmer and Wesley Atrausbaugh went to Dayton for employment. The Rev Mrs MM Kinney and Mr Ruben Swineheart were in Redtown on Thursday on business. Mrs Frank Riley and children and Miss Hazel Hayburn visited with Mrs Clifford Morrienn. Mrs Watt McDonald and daughter Lena were present Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Crate Morrienn.

Edtown Joe Chapman Elza Waytt Ren Sarak Jarria Delsey Morrison Athens Lilian Deal Lena Geary Carl Tinkham Harley Wommer Jacksonville Suneday John Skinner Leo Morrison Logan Theill Figon Frank Mu Charles Palmer Difford Morrison Myrtle Louise Glouster Laula Evans Columbus Guy Wemmer Wesley Atrausbaugh Dayton MM. E. Kinney Ruben Swineheart Redtown Frank Riley Hazel Hayburn Clifford Morrigen

Local Family News From The Plains Area This Week

The Plains community reports visits and moves including Port Dicken of Athens and Mrs. Oren Kelly of Ghlahom7 with Al and Ho PLATS I Terma Yerkey of Penns boro visiting Abrs. Crank Smith. Elza McGranor moved from Athens to his new home. Keith Zimmerman family to relocate to Herman Stage’s house this week. John LeMasters receives gifts from a seventh grade party at Cochran home and will attend Springheld. Multiple residents visit, illness, and deaths noted including Mrs. Mary Bolin and Mary Golin. Woodgeards attend services for former residents. Grandfather Harrison confined to bed. various travel, school changes, and family connections summarized.

Port Dicken Athens Oren Kelly Bal John LeMasters Springheld Y Bolin Lune D. Crockett Springhend Zell Buffington Fuley Mary Igolin Harrison N. E. Twiss And Michaels Ed [Ens Wil Moore

Local notices from New Marshfield and surrounding area

Community items report a funeral attendance for Tiuath Ma Murray City, visits by Mr and Mrs. W J bridge to the service, and Mrs Anna Welly’s serious illness at Barberton. Dorothy Frank leads a church group at M P B church. Figures like Guy Eaton transfer and Cleveland school teachers visit, with local residents noted in Athens and New Marshfield activity.

Marshfield Lb. G Lern Tursjay Henry Rushect W. J. Bridge Murray City Myre Nanna Frank Harbarger Barberton George Wathens John Folgar Tamale K.af PB Anna Welly Dorothy Frank i Christian ‘Mociety M. PB Guy Eaton Kroger Athens Lexis TH. J. Wetkart Cleveland Saera Harold Stright Ss. L. Withers

Amesville High School Ghee Club Concert Nets Funds

A Thursday evening concert by the Amesville High School Ghee club raised a nice sum for the group. Attendees traveled from nearby towns as officials investigate a loud blast from a Jones farm gas explosion near the Curtis bridge. The blast damaged a gas burner, with losses estimated near half a million. Several local residents and visitors from Athens and Cleveland attended events, including Masonic meetings and school activities. Field meet preparations followed with Sophomores leading in points, then Juniors, Freshmen, and Seniors in a county contest.

Melville Air Jones Farm Curtis, Bridge Wil James Drugson Cleveland Roland Athens F. L. Thomes Edward Moore

Hooper Ridge Community Notes On Spring Hints And Neighbor Visits

April 1 report from Hooper Ridge notes signs of spring with buds and drying roads. Measles keep some home, Civil War veteran Linscott ailing and cared for by daughters, farmers buying feed, and hope for a good crop. Sydney Kasier family visits Harvey Kasler home. Leota Linscott visits Columbus relatives. local spray pump prep underway. several families greet neighbors and announce births.

Oops Ridge Tay Decn Efarey Kee Furta Isiward Moore Amesville Hares Y Linscott Mr&t Clarence No Athens H. A. Om Vedera Hin Sydney Kasier Marvey Kasler P. B. Kelma Harvey Kasler Leota Linscott Columbus Harvey Linscott Homer Linscott Walter Sayert Omer Lip Hooper Tider Harmon Kasier Bart Kasier Gladys John Chesterhill Glenn Stalock Vienne Easler

Local Social Evening Visits Mentioned in Brief Notes

A series of social visits are recorded including Mr. and Mrs. G. C. McVay of Athens hosting from Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McVay of Albany visiting the Jewell household. Mrs. A. Tt. Caster and daughter of Columbus, are with Mr. and Mrs. Wool and Mrs. George Wood in Albany, with other small town movements noted among residents.

G. C. McVay Athens F. W. McVay Albany C. H. Jewell A. Tt. Caster Columbus Ars. I &Z. Wool George Wood J. Durigeon Frinavoon Cad Af el Basher War Cata Mia Dasper

Obituary for Mrs Ide Ryan of Spencer Midge

Mrs Ide Ryan wife of Henry Ryan died at home on Spencer Midge Tuesday night due to dropsy and pneumonia. She leaves a husband three children and several siblings. Funeral was held at 2 pm at the Lev church with burial in Dow cemetery. Sidney Green of Flint Michigan and Mrs Willam Doris are mentioned in connection with the death and illness in the community.

Priscilla Club William Poting Locust Street Wiliam Smith Ralph Hamer Roy Blanchard Howard Bush Pearl Leamon Karl Krisman Willam Poling Oak Idea Ryan Henry Ryan Spencer Midge Here Ryan Seh Lev Eens Lurini Dow Lere Sidney Green Funt Michigan Tiyan Willam Doris Hee Ness

Pleasant Valley Social Notes From April Weekends

Pleasant Valley notes show Mr and Mrs K J Brooks and family visiting Pearl Wood and Pearl Howard. JT Wood from Parkersburg called on H M Linley. Charlies Wood and Beatrice visited Bronk Mathe. Gling Carey and Darrel Kenney called on. Dorotha Brooks and Imerson Woot hosted Peter Wood and James Audrey Adams. Rex Tippie of Bates spent time with Wilbert Waterman and friends.

Leasant Valley K. J. Brooks Pearl Howard JT Wood Parkersburg Wva Pearl Wood Marty Russ H. M. Linley Dre Charlies Wood Beatrice Bronk Mathe Gling Carey Darrel Kenney Deliz Dareey Charles Wood Unday Dorotha Brooks Imerson Woot Peter Wood James Audrey Adams Albany jCharles Waterman Wilbert iTippie Bates Tioier Stotte Flarkersburr Brooks Trinity

Local Social Roundup From Nelsonville Logan Logan and Nearby

The note mentions multiple visits and moves across Nelsonville Logan and Sugar Grove. Families including Dodds Lovett Sailor Reynolds Wupler Dixon Haureit and Dupler are recorded visiting relatives and neighbors. A revival began at the UB church led by Rev. Nietzer of Murray City. Leonard Reynolds and sister traveled to Toledo to join a husband.

Misa Sylvie Dodds Logan Robert Lovett Martha Lovett Nelsonville Saturda H. O. Dodds Dave Reynolds Frank Sailor Buchtel Robert Haureit and William Dixon Nietzer Murray City Charles Matheny Hollis Hale Logan Andly Ernest DeVore Gibsonville Jemise Dupler Sundae i William Reynolds Qogun

Fire Destroys Barns and Sheds in Coolville Area

A strong south wind fueled a blaze at Rock Street near Baker's Crossing that destroyed three barns a shed and 30 tons of hay and cattle feed. Neighbors Baker and Dunfee saw their properties threatened but remained safe as flames moved through dry conditions. Local residents report property losses totaling around 25000 dollars with two homes encircled by fire.

Ireland Fred Oolville Rock Street Baker Louise Justice Fairview Coole Marion Bond Connor Morgantown C. Wigal Raya John McLaughtin Blaine P. C. Sheeta Athans Mandau W. H. Baker W. E. Dunfee

Marriages and Local Notices Highlight Syracuse Items

A jumble of notices from Syracuse items includes weddings in the city and surrounding areas, names of brides and grooms, church and school updates, and community signals. It mentions Bride Miss White and Miss Gilltund, local teachers, and several family movements amid a period of civic announcements.

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