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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1929

Page

6

Local Church Groups Hold Meetings and Socials Across Town

The Christian Church class activities, Eastern Star events, and multiple family gatherings are recorded with visits from Athens and Dundas residents. Notable notes include a birth, a surprise birthday party for Emma Sprague, and funeral attendance for Mrs. Sommers in Nelsonville.

Simelorers Ieee Nee Ree A. FE. Kennard Leo Kennard Dundas Norman Saylor Faffy Moonville Grace Kennard Columbus Don Kennard Dayton Freda Leesburg The Christian Church Emma Sprague Diarence McNeal Helen Louise Ardyth Gewellyn Ruth Lewellyn Bes Carl Russell Kenneth Lee Jones A. Shaffer Lloyd Beverage Beta Lou Donna Alva Higley Rosemary and Franklin Alva Judy William Bridge Mary Emma ‘Sprague A. EB W. L. Bridge Margaret Sommers Nelsonville

Sunday Visitors Across the Gheer and Sams Families

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Jonas Gheer and son Eugene Linton. Visits spanned many households with relatives such as Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sams, Victor Carpenter and Amanda Sheridan and son Phillip. Evelyn and Flora Sams and grandparents. Elizabeth Oxley of Angel Ridge. and Mildred Lonas with sister in Athens.

ONG AI Jonas Gheer Eugene Linton Kenneth Sams Victor Carpenter Amanda Sheridan Phillip Alice Lonas Pearl Beatty John Bebo Otis Janes Bobo Alva Rowland Ent Bree George Perry Elizabeth Oxley Angel Ridge Jonas, Gheer George Perry Herbert. Oxley Evelyn Flora Sams B. Y. Sams Mabel Lonas Mildred Athens Earl Kelley Dayton Charles Kelley

Births and visits mark quiet week in town

Kimberly and George Brown received word of a death. James Keck and daughter Ethel visit, and Nelsonville residents call on Francis Brown. Mrs Susan Marks visits Floorwood’s guest Hatfield. Arch Brooks hosts Jess Brooks. Gilbert and Wilbert Love visit Merle Love. John Campbell announces birth of daughter Mary Francis. Mrs Tolliver and Mrs Fain guests of Wes Rose Crown. Albert Brown family hosts last Sunday guests Charles Meaterson.

George Brown Tursday Pyam Bartlett

Youngstown Union Savings Bank Closed for Liquidation

The State Banking Department announced the Union Savings Bank of Youngstown was closed for liquidation. Frozen assets were cited as the cause.

Columbus Ueb State Banking Department Union @uvings Bank of Youngstown Frosen @escts

Albany Intercity Field Meet Winners List

Albany April 13 results show winners across field events with Richards, Cunningham, and Hoisington grabbing multiple firsts. Emily Jones and Leona Jones lead girls events while Harold Cunningham collects top placements in sprints and throws.

Albany Interciasa Sensiors Earl Holsington Lat Arthur Lush Harold Cunningham Leona Jones Blanch Reeves Pauline Gillogly Srd Henry Ermis Edward Green Orvilla Johnson Herman Throckmorton Wallace Gillogly Orvillé Johnson Neil Dickson Barl Hoisington Ted Harold Cunninghan Bar Orville Johnson Ad Hoisington Lucy Stanley Ated Naomi Gibson Earl Hoisington Edwin Green Arthur Lash Ard Kathtryn Enlow Dessie Battre Hart Holsington Wallace Ely Aldany

Operetta Brightens Murray City Hall Program

Large crowd attends Wednesday operetta by Murray City school pupils in the hall. Superintendent and teachers oversee the event with local families and guests from Logan and Columbus enjoying the performances and community gathering.

Murray City

Shade Goldsberry Hosts Quilting Party After Church Meeting

Shade Goldsberry hosted a quilting gathering Monday evening for friends and family including Mae Goldsberry of Marlow and the Stay Hailes family en route home after several weeks with her daughter. A funeral for Robert Bing was noted with attendees listed, and Sarah A. W. Leading announced the opening of a beauty shop on Railroad Street.

Robert Bing Ed Banes Mom Rutland West Bert Hovey Naan el McVay Henry Reeder A. E. Potter Worley West Beck Allen John Giloghy Wesley Daughman Walltce Tom Ray Krowlien George Spring Charlie Tom W. iNernes Levi Nichols The SHADE Pire Sarah A. W. Leading Railroad Street

Local Moves and Remodeling Plans Reported

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith and family moved into the Secoy property while Mr. and Mrs. Palmer of Athens plan remodeling the vacated house. the Palmers expect to move in after completion. Mrs. Palmer was formerly Missal Tindathadn. Mrs. Florence Sautters was the guest of Mrs. Joa Burson.

Paws Perry Smith Secoy Palmer Athens Mr. Smith Florence Sautters Joa Burson

Honor Guest at an Amesville Party on Thursday Evening

Mrs. Frank Leverenz of Columbus hosted a dinner and card party in Amesville with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gibbon Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and Albert Gardner. T O Day reported Mrs. Day’s successful operation after a hospital visit in Columbus. John Thomas returned to Ohio Wesleyan. Martin Herrold left for Newark for a job. Mrs. F L Thomas and Miss Helen Loulge attended an aunt’s funeral in Oxford. continued on Page Seven.

Frank Leverenz Columbus Clyde Gibgon John Thomas Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Martin Herrold Newark F. L. Thomas Helen Loulge Oxford

S. K. Mardis Addresses Meeting Of Jackville Parents

ACKVILLE April 13 The Plains and Mire Elizabeth Parent Teacher Association held a meeting with 55 present. State representative Mardis spoke as did Mr and Mrs Shaw Moni and other locals. Students received prizes for best essays and a funeral note preceded the program with refreshments served. The community program included songs and a planned play by Athens Grange.

Ackville the Plains Mire Elizabeth Parent - Teacher Association Barber and Son Herry Nelaya Ville Athens Carl Fultz Liggett Amos Driggs Blyss Driggs Maxine Weatfall Thelp C. Conant Chauncey Dorothy Barker Anna Jacoby Alfred Morgan Athens Grange Edgar Helen Bessie Vibe School Dick Jones HB. Re Morgan Jacoby Jones James McHar

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