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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1939

Page

8

Easter Week Visits Spread Across Murray City Area

Murray City relatives and friends gathered for Easter weekend and Sunday visits. The list includes Mary Ann James with William James Jr in Jobs, families from Wellston, Columbus, Athens, Newark, Nelsonville, Akron, and New Kensington enjoying holiday companionship with local residents and at gatherings with the Kennison, Jonas, Gaffey, Mullenkamp, and Spencer households.

Murray City Mary Ann James William James William Hickman Kenneth Shuttleworth Robyn James Kennison Charlotte Kennison Wellston Jess Sensebaugh Elizabeth Jonas Phyllis Jean New Straitsville Wayne Mack Logan George Newman Elizabeth George House Glen Loper Loper P. F. Loper Howard Lowery Columbus Harry Mullenkamp Conrad Martin Athens J. W. Martin John Swyers Mabel Poling Gloria Jean Phillip Fisher Lon Anders Don Bertha Bryan Edwin Driggs Mack Eugene James Smart Bess Frazee Joe Ralph McDaniel Hemlock Chris Waldick Nelsonville Mary Shaffer Margaret Anderson Ted Alexander Cleveland Steve Alexander Harold Potts Margaret Junction City George Potts Dorothy Koon Akron Fred Koon Clarence Hardy New Lexington Howard Beougher J. Howard Lois Ann Clara Shelton Samantha Shelton Frank Cecil Reynolds Jimmy Dayton John McGuire Thomas Gears Carl Carsner Ralph Carsner A. A. Person E. A. Person Orin Foster

Funeral notices highlight deaths in Long Bottom area

Long Bottom notes record the funeral of Mrs. Gertrude Fitch LeMay in Bald Knobs after a train tragedy in Washington West Virginia. She leaves husband Clarence LeMay two sons and siblings Hudson Fitch Raymond LeMay Bertha Little. Additional death notices include Linnie Caldwell McDougle of Richwood Kentucky with survivors and services in Richmond.

Long Bottom Gertrude Fitch) LeMay Bald Knobs LeMay Washington W. Va Hudson Fitch Clarence LeMay Hudson Raymond Bertha Little Little Hocking Linnie (Caldwell) McDougle Richwood E. C. McDougle Susie Merritt Fred S. Caldwell Winchester Ind Clinton E. Caldwell Ravenswood Richmond Toronto Ulah Swan Leone Babcock Mary Sheldon Weirton Moundsville O. E. German Mary Alice Lara Donahew Xenia H. E. Sedgwick A. B. Rinehart Eloise German Wierton Bert German Mary Lambert Salem Center E. L. Clark

Social Roundup From Sharpsburg and Surroundings

Local notices list guests visiting Sharpsburg residents including Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDonald and Frances, the Henthorns with Helen Pinkerton, and others from Stockport Nelsonville Athens Columbus Westland Joy Mt Hermon who gathered for dinners and Easter visits. A minor injury to Mrs. Johnson is noted with a serious condition, Rev Campbell’s death reported in Logan, and community quilting by the Mt Hermon Ladies Aid at Clarence Kerns home.

Sharpsburg Alva McDonald Frances Warren Hanson Gilbert Henthorn Helen Pinkerton Stockport Rosa Miellmier Frances Huffman Nelsonville George Hanson Willard Roberts George Thompson Richard Henthorn Warren Henthorn Rowena Purdy Vernon Earl Dickson Joe Beard Charles McNally Gerald Driggs William Stobbart Mr. Tucker Guy Grover Athens Hiram Thompson Bernard Walker Columbus C. T. Strode Charles McGrew Westland Glen McGrew Louise Tucker Ella Quinn Bobby Quinn Stanton Ae Johnson Mt. Hermon Wade Johnson Cleetice Henthorn W. E. Campbell Logan Campbell Mt. Hermon A. B Carl Beard Hermon Maggie Sweazy Chauncey Cherrington Hospital Alfred Carpenter Dyesville Victoria Swett Swett Nichols Don Fesler Nancy Sue Cuyahoga Falls F. P. Martin

Social Notes from Carpenter and Surrounding Area

Social notes record birthday supper at Dyesville Church and weekend visits by Columbia High School seniors guests of Eddie Lou Howery. Attendees include Max ine Caster Adriene Holcomb Amy Perry Lula Maye Wells Ella Barnes Junior Dye Leland Turner John Edward Radekin. Also listed are local families visiting or hosting in Albany Lancaster Fulton and Athens.

Phillip Garren Springfield Charles McCall Lancaster Clemma Vale Fulton T. A. Vale Bern Wood Here Nazarene Point Rock Caster Victoria Swett Logan Louis Nichols Albany Jerret Bobo Henry Bobo Dayton Wesley Bobo Chillicothe Ruth Columbus Este Ward Athens L. V. Lowther Ardis G. Cummings Sheltering Arms Hospital Gallstone Columbia Grange Dan Farmer Tiltonville Blanche Jessie Carpenter Carl Reeves Lindsey Maggie Swearingen Tillie Pickett Jordan Downington

Dairyman Bailey begins new pasteurizing tile building

Bradbury resident and dairy operator Russell Bailey starts erecting a tile building near his home in Middleport to relocate part of his pasteurizing equipment from the Bailey plant. He will pasteurize milk and dairy products there while continuing ice cream and confectionery operations on Mill Street.

Bradbury Russell Bailey Middleport Bailey Mill St

Social Notes of Orbiston and Surrounding Visits

Local social notes list residents and visitors across Orbiston and nearby towns. Attendees include the Pocahontas Sisters memorial service crowd at Murray City Gymnasium and numerous trips by families from East Canton Columbus Murray City and The Plains. Postal facts note 222,000,000 money orders sold annually in England.

England

Easter Social Notes Skip Across Columbus and Nearby Towns

Jacksonville social notes list Easter visits by Mr. and Mrs. Odist Powers Columbus to Ed ward Powers and other households including Gould Woodgerd Johnson Morris Deal and Oliver families. Several relatives and friends travel for holidays with minor health or convalescence updates and mentions of hospital stays and minor operations in Athens Columbus Sheltering Arms.

Jacksonville Odist Powers Columbus Edward Powers Joe Gould Youngstown Harold Woodgerd Middleport A. R. Woodgerd William Johnson Lucy Johnson Della Johnson John Johnson John Deal John Pedigo Nelsonville Fred Hooper Jane Athens Matt Thomas Ray Palmer Murray City Pete Swaro Jr Toledo Pete Swaro Sr Corning Clifford Hoysell William Deal Walter Park Nettie Heiser Miss Theresa E. J. Morrison Dolores Riley Ruth Brown Sheltering Arms Hospital Ralph M. Hoisington MacConnellville L. M. McGrath

Golden wedding anniversary for Logan couple Barthlow

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barthlow celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at home 140 Wood St Logan with an open house from noon to 5 30 pm followed by family dinner at Blossers. Barthlow known as Bud long time road contractor. they have three children and five grandchildren.

Logan Charles Barthiow Wood St Blossers Barthlow Julia Ann Nutter Levi Nut

Pomeroy Red Men Dinner Highlights Easter Assembly

The As cohance Tribe Improved Order of Red Men held its annual Easter dinner Monday night at the lodge hall with White Cove Council Pocahontas serving. Charity and music preceded a program by three charter members and local entertainers.

Ascohance Red Men Lodge Hall White Cove Council Pocahontas Blanche Roller Nerva Hysell Helen Miller Edith Spencer Ruby Reibel Eliza Brickles Herb Miller E. D. Will Jess Weeks Frank Arnold Edward Moore Philip and Lawrence Knight Andy Hager Bradbury Frank Varian Marvin McGuire Richard Jones Miller Twins George Enzenauer Locust St Junior Stewart Belle W. Va Jean Williamson Marshall College Huntington Georgia Williamson Harrisonville R. V. Ebersbach Clyde Milhoan Roy E. Tracy Frank Abbott John Russell Will Foss Lena Hoeflich Foss Hoeflich Fred Foss Nelsonville

Concord Sunday School Opens as Easter Week Notes Drizzle In

Concord notes report Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m on April 16 with sermon by Rev W P Clark of Nelsonville at 2 30 p m. The rest lists birthdays visitors family gatherings and local moves including Chapman and Sayers households with hospital and farm plans and multiple residents.

Concord W. P. Clark Nelsonville E. C. Easler R. H. Wemer F. G. Wemer Clair Sayers Fred Sayers O. B. Boudinot Harry Linscott I. J. Linscott Vera Wedine Werner Carl Homer Sayers Easter Rita Mae Alene Lafollet Leslie Kittle Faymond Cole and Son Canton Meigs County Carl Sayers Coles Minerva Grace Sayers George Chapman Alice Sayers Adrian Sayers J. L. Baird Jacksonville Jansen Chapman Fred Sanders St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus Chester Sanders Millfield Sanders O. W. Duncan Barbara Ann Larry Elton Pedicord Mary Jane Smith Bishopville Ray Sayers Concord Seat Fund Bessie Duncan Pettit Mildred Howard Warren Linscott Sylvia Sayers Cole Frank Sayers Zelma iLent

Chauncey Dover High School yearbook staff completes Memories of ’39

Chauncey-Dover Schools complete the Chauncey-Dover Memories of ’39 yearbook, a 100 page plus publication produced with school equipment. The volume includes class articles, a complete roster, activities, alumni notes, songs, plays, carnivals, and a history of the school.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey - Dover Uto Irene Ross Ellen Blackford Ruth Fiske Amy Jo Sanders Woodrow Ferrer Supt. C. D. McClanahan Paul Fiske Earl Moody C. S. Bradfield Athens Messenger

Party Planned by Chauncey Church of Christ

The Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society plans an April party this Friday at seven in the parish house. Ethel Henry chairs the committee with Margaret Jackson and Elizabeth Rupe. The evening includes games and contests followed by refreshments.

Chauncey—Christian Endeavor Society The Chauncey Church of Christ Ethel Henry Margaret Jackson Elizabeth Rupe

Chauncey Personal And Social Mention Chauncey Personal

Masonic inspection at McConnelsville Thursday night. Easter Sunday dinner in Mill Street home. Attendees include Harold Jones family and Athens residents Pearl Wood Pearl Howard Brook Mary Hanning. Visits by Burt family to Oliver home in Converse Street. Pocahontas memorial in Murray City. McClanahan family visits Crooksville. Easter visits to Hedges in Centerbury. Friendship Class to meet at Frank McDaniel home Circle Hill.

Chauncey Dave Morgan McConnelsville Harold Jones Mill St Pearl Wood Pearl Howard Brook Albany Mary Hanning Athens Edgar Burt Lloyd Thomas Oliver Converse St John Locke

Chauncey Church of Christ Men’s Class Meeting at Parish House

Chauncey Everyman’s Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will hold its April meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the parish house. Devotions and a program open the evening followed by games and a social hour. President James Nye will preside and Pastor Rev G B Courtney will lead devotions and give a short talk. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey Everyman’s Bible Chauncey Church of Christ James Nye G. B. Courtney

Chauncey Resident Charles Howard Dies or Improves

Chauncey resident Charles Harvey Howard, 86, longtime Chauncey man, had been ill for months and showed slight improvement before worsening in recent days. He is cared for by daughters Mrs Ollie Spaugh and Miss Frances Howard and son C R Howland.

Chauncey Charles Harvey Howard Ollie Spaugh Frances Howard C. R. Howlard

Bradfield Family Members Gather as Al Bradfield Improves

Charlie Bradfield at his Converse Street home is reported to be somewhat improved. His sisters Mrs Lucille Sanders of Millfield Mrs Gladys Williamson Mrs Helen Courtney of Chauncey and brother Lealie Bradfield with family from Athens were with him Sunday.

Chauncey C. S. Bradfield Converse St Lucille Sanders Millfield Gladys Williamson Helen Courtney Lealie Bradfield Athens

Easter Chicken Dinner Honors Mrs Wemmer Birthday

Mrs Wemmer honored at Easter Sunday chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Grover Patton to celebrate Mrs William Wemmer birthday anniversary. Guests included William Wemmer Charles Sanders and daughter Sandra Lu Gere trude Bernard Dave Morgan Floyd Sharrick Woodrow Patton and the Pattons.

Chauncey Grover Patton Mrs. Patton William Wemmer

Greens Run Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening

Mrs Eileen Leake welcomed her Greens Run bridge club with three tables in play. Bess Sayre won the high score, Lizzie Patton the second prize, and Lulu Curry the travel prize. Guests Eleanor Shariek and Vivian Fierce attended. next meeting at Lizzie Patton's home.

J. E. Frasure North St Frank Brown Judson Shriner Brown Stanley Baker Chauncey Eileen Leake Greens Bess Sayre Lizzie Patton Lulu Curry Eleanor Shariek Vivian Fierce Mary Davis Myrtle Olbers Lena Safreed Helen Sanders Wahneta Rapp Mina Sc

Trimble Grange Hosts Pomona Grange Meeting

Trimble Grange will host Pomona Grange Thursday evening April 13 at their hall. Several candidates will be given the work. Trimble members will contribute pies.

Trimble Chauncey Trimble Grange Pomona Grange Trimble Memebers

Mees to Speak at Logan Meeting of Schoolmasters

Dr. Otto Mees of Capital University will be the main speaker when the Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters gather in Pomeroy this evening. Logan attendees include Supt. G. E. Carr Supt. J. W. Coleman H. E. Kirk Harley Ellinger and H. D. Saxton.

Records Reveal Historic Mongonquo Store in Mongo

Uncovered ledgers show a once prospering general store in Mongo now known as Mongonquo mong. Whisky is listed at $1 a gallon in the records.

Mongo Ind Mongonquomong

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Church of Christ Rutland Dexter Bradford J. P. Miller Thurman Carsey Dexter Church of Christ W. M. Russell Roberta Bob Hanning George Waters Roseville Russell Gibbs Parent Wilson Indiana Eugene Watson Cheshire Isabell Autherson Ruth Will Bud Russell Henry Beach Denver Muncie Lotta Fugate David Russell Russell Fred Russell Alonzo Russell Cecil Kauff Harry Kauff Kauff Orbiston Melvin Halliday James Hodge Mary Halliday James Burton Helen Maggie Campbell Halliday Allie Nida Pete Nida Lawrence Martin Shawnee Fred Conger Berlin Paul Sanders East Canton Mary Sanders George Shaw Alice Glancy Donald Campbell William Robison Clarence Fuller Coonville Vance Glancy Jacksonville Social Notes Girl Scout Ross-Hocking Camp Elizabeth Collison United Brethren Church Ralph Bond Leslie Evans Catharine Stoughton Carl Blosser George Freeman Helen Carke Stoughton Bell Home Charles Bell J. G Cole Frank McKay Janet White Euterpean Club Bell E. Main St Antony Toerner Dvorak New World Symphony F. Ae Bowen R. R. Lanning McKay C.S. Clarke Katheryn Wright Blessed Jesus George Clayton Shaw Largo J. G. Cole Walter Prather Lanning F. Meade Bowen Pomeroy Social Notes News Notes of Concord Chauncey-Dover Charlie Bradfield Honor Mrs. Wemmer Ohio C. D. Shafer
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