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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1927

Page

8

Murray City News Highlights Local Socials and School Play

April 9 report from Murray City notes Mrs. Lucille Wilson visiting family in Glouster, multiple visits between locals, and an M E church quilting session led by President Mrs. Mattie Ralph. Teachers staged a play Peck vs Peck about a divorce with proceeds between 50 and 75 dollars to fund school swings. Funeral of Emaline Stat, 3, awaits Sunday service in Murray City.

Urray City Lucille Wilson Glouster Afr Stell Peacock George Brooker Ruth Ladies' Aid M. E. Church Aid Room Mattie Ralph Joan Cook Robert Foster Lizzie Fisher Charles Strum Logan Zernia Newman Zanesville Murray Peck Emaline Stat Wes Hammond Carbon Hill

Hockinsport Cemetery News and Local Updates

Residents note family movements and illnesses as the Buchtel family lot near Hockinsport cemetery is mentioned. James Bartoe moves back after selling a Murray City restaurant. Dr Edward McQuaid returns home after suspension. Local social events include a Pocahontas lodge pot-luck, a Royal Crochet club meeting, and a Sub-district convention attended by Daugherty Wade and Keiffer.

YouGays Andrews Whiterdlle E. F Andrews Mo Davidson Bistanator Car Company PeaEle Aia John Sabo Will Johnson Oeliam Losey M. Losey Chauncey Clarence Losey Willam Losey James Bartoe Murray City George Yates Edward McQuaid Rnoxe John Culp Misa Alliy Keeney Columbus Irvine Keenes Marty Whitmorr Theodore Keeney Logan Wal Art Solis Herbert Warren W.more Crabtree Ao Tore Long Pocahontas Lodge Rebecca McGe Brole. Keeney Ben Wagner John McGee Saul Harris John Willlas Verna Dearing Wick Matheny Myrtle Mohney Mary Willis Blanche Collins Ida White Elizabeth Wade Bele Brady Vellner Smath- Ger Sherman Richardson Nelsonville George House Emmaline Stitt Royal Crochet and Embroidery Club William McDonald Flarre Bayre Michael Colbert Jake Wagner Jamies Ma Hoffy Porter Shively Kathleen Colbert Margaret Colbert Willem McDonald Oral Daugherty D- W. Wade Leonard Keiffer Misa Lucille Willis Harley Lanning Mra

Local Notes and Obituary Fragments From Town Pages

A collection of brief items mentions visitors and homecomings including Mrs. Cook Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Zeher with a successful operation at White Cross Columbus. Nan McTride retires from Dayton and returns home. The piece notes church activities a home talent play and several local visits across Columns Columbus and Forest, with scattered family news and a mention of a hospital stay and wartime missionary notes.

Nillie McDaniel St. Albans W. i McDaniel White Cross Hosital Columbus Henry Zeiher Zeher Collumns Nan McTride Dayton Sina Ray McKay Robert John Viair Columbus Aliss Fannieather Teachen

Death of Miss Nora Johnson at Hockingport

Miss Nora Johnson died Thursday night at her sister’s home in Parkersburg after years of failing health. A member of the Congregational church, she spent much of her life in Hockingport and was remembered for her many fine traits. Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 o’clock at the home church with burial following.

Ray Nora Johnson B. L. Davidson Parkersburg Edward Wilsons Atlanta Mira H. Campbell C. B. Harper Sowers Lima Mars Ladies’ Aid Congregational Church Fred Bunton Easler Tipp Shahan Great Bend D.a. Humhrey Hocking Pow Company D. M. Green Fackersburg Charles Pard Austin Blake

Social notes from Coolville and surrounding areas

Sunday gatherings featured many locals and out of town guests including Mrs C Tl White, Mr and Mrs Harpold, Dunfee family, Miss Helen McClung, Mrs J A McClung, Mrs Hall Chapman and others. School and church events, rail work updates, and a murder trial venire were reported along with local illnesses and community activities.

C. Tl. White E. S. Harpold I. O. Dunfee Betty Jean Belpre White J. A. McClung Helen Reedy W. Va Parkersburg Hall Chapman Chapman I. L. Falls Bishopville Jerome Flowers Athens S. ER. McCail Alice Chevalier Gladys Kincade Lucy Mae Daurherky Coens

Funeral of Arthur Bails Draws Many Attendees

The funeral of Arthur Bails, held Tuesday, drew a large crowd. Several relatives and friends attended, including Miss Veloin Flanders and Mrs. I. M. So spems nesd forenoon with Mrs cI Flamer, Mrs. FL Crawford, and Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds of Will. The article notes extended family visits and local movements among neighbors, with numerous names and connections mentioned.

Arthur Bails Veloin Flanders Juodi Jugh I. M. So Ci Flamer FL Crawford Wyoming James Reynord Will Glenna Wmlind Arthur Kainkoskin Columbus Chie Garnett Osha Deruine Hawk Trateh Jake Niggemeyer Ulred Joseph Nige Faraly John Nusseme Glenn Hawk Syril Wilbert Wider Dauchter Mary Agron Pirewn Planoon

Fragments From Hamden Society and Local Notices

Readable fragments show families visiting relatives in Sprimaidd and Columbus. Miss Morris, a student in Columbus, and Miss Madge Doughrty traveled via Springfield to Jackson for Mrs. Joan O Martin’s funeral. George Mitchell of B&O reported a sprain but can move about.

Levi Vorey Hershel Dennison Sprimaidd Graces Morris Aid Nellie Nutt Ture Morris Pee Columbus Madge Doughrty Springfield Fnr Jackson Joan O. Martin Leo Stanton Torredia Stanton Air

Movement and Names in New Marshfield Area

The item notes several local moves and family ties including J W Eaton visiting Parkersburg for a few days with relatives centering on Ksama Vorhes near Hebbardsville. A birth is mentioned to Myr and Mrs. say. Carl Francis born to Mr and Mrs Wal. Fritz Stahl property gains a moving family. Root also moves into the park property formerly occupied by Dorn.

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Plains School Notes Highlight Sixth Grade Attendance

The Plains school notes list seventh graders and absent students from Wilson's sixth grade. It notes Mondas activities and classroom tasks including hired bells and trade poles. Anna Wilson and Jerid Meiar Wharten visited primaries as the second grade attendance ledger shows a tie for attendance.

Wilson Asia Geogl Tinkham Wilbir Polls Yerma Dukemian Reaymond Andersson Verv Whetstone Tovfer Maton Baral Cullaser Tiditha Pincence Gilly Mae Gee Robert McMullia Srece Torhek Mary Alghnes

Pratt's Fork and Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pratt's Fork families and friends are listed visiting and hosting over recent Sundays and midweek gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Sappam hosted by Joe Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons hosted Athens guests of Vern Ackley. Hanby Ator and son visited local relatives. Tay Goldsberry ill with tonsils while the grip causes concern. S. J. Smith visited friends near Cleasant. Jack King started new work. Bremen Mell Sargent visited daughter Mrs. Finyd Williams. Oma Stucber assisted Mable King with housework. Sapp staying with relatives for several days.

John Gilbert Dolan California Walter Albaugh Lancaster Charles Briley Logan Roy Morris Bobby Ruth Nelsonville Edith Short Stanley Baker Thanchington Harl Millican Athens Hsther Briley Hattie Tipton Harry Ingan Bicknell Ind Albert Storer Mary Chivers Lancasterbru Dora Spencer Detroit Gilbert J Andrews William Smith Willetta Conrad Wein Columbus Fred Wein Pearl Sappam Joe Smith Frank Simmons Vern Ackley Hanby Ator and Son Lund Tay Goldsberry S. J. Smith Cleasant Jack King Bremen Mell Sargent Finyd Willams Oma. Stucber Chase Mable King Inoryde Sapp

Local residents share visits across Ohio communities

Chauncey and Athens residents hosted and visited relatives in Columbus and Albany areas. The gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. George Gabril and Mr. Morgan in eastern Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper in Columbus, and a birthday party in Athens for A. B. Russet.

Robert Jixon Chauncey George Gabril Morgan Ohio Harry Patton Inville Joe Tateh George Swarts James Dailey Dailey Denak Dailey Athens Clarence Cooper Columbus Tear Harrison Iincsa George Thorn Charles ‘Townsend Albany And Stirs Cort Micheals Dalby A. B. Russet Clint Graham Athpent

Pre Easter Services Run at Local Churches This Week

The Rev L A Donnally will preach at Milfield M E B church this morning and at the local church at 730 PM. Special pre Easter services run 720 PM nightly this week with themes from The Cross of Calvary. Sunday school 9 AM and Christian Endeavor 2 PM at the United Brethren church.

Jacksonville L. A. Donnally Milfield M. EB Pody Browning Glouster Ponnally

Seventh grade class roast outing described in local column

Friday notes report Miss Fase Reed and fifth grade teacher Ausseas Wolfe taking pupils to a student roast. Quarantine lifts appear for two fever cases, Martin Canteen and Trelen Quinther, who are improving. Personal items list residents visiting, returning home, and social visits around Warren and Akron.

Fase Reed Ausseas Id Wolfe Martin Canteen

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