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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

6

Albany High School Field Day Amid Rainy Conditions

Albany April field day at Albany high school proceeded despite wet weather with events starting at 9 am and a noon parade of nearly forty machines. Junior William Lindley led with four firsts and three seconds totaling 20 points. class winners in literary events included Louise Cline Abece Gibson Lucy Stanley Hazel Steward and Merritt Dixon. junior class topped the meet with 10% points, sophomores 53 nova 231, and the general 4 points.

Albany High School Mmany William Lindley Louise Cline Abece Gibson Lucy Stanley Hazel Steward Merritt Dixon Albany Eer

Funeral for Ralph Robson Draws Wide Attendance

Murray City April 14 Many people could not enter the funeral service for Ralph Robson in Hamden attended by Rev. Father Gallerini. Burial was at Greenlawn cemetery. Relatives from Larrcaster Harpersville Athens Hellister Columbus attended.

Laray City James Robson Ralph Robson Father Gallerini St. Philip Fred Robinson Larrcaster John Robinson Harpersville Arthur Robinson Athene Cora Yarger Hellister Dale Harre Columbus Fred Davis Marion Andrews Middleport Clyde Rieigel Emmet Edwarda Lester Fridday Poylestown Mamie Daniels Mamie Foster

Sharpsburg Notes From April Weather and Local Life

Sharpsburg notes detail a quiet period with reports of church sermons at Mt Vernion, small class attendance in Bilt, and Easter visits by residents from Columbus and Athens. Local families, such as the Gilchrist and Bardin households, are mentioned along with upcoming construction in the town and changes to railroad service affecting travel to Hamden and Chillicothe.

Sick and social notes from Oulville April news

April reports from Oulville list Mrs. v1 vig improving with heart trouble and others ill with flu rheumatism or stomach issues. Visits include Mrs Zona Marquis from Columbus and relatives of the Dunfees. Tax collection day brings activity, property moves announced, and social events feature the M E church Ladies Aid and a community school play. Rumor notes potential electric power expansion soon.

Oulville V1. Vig Della Sturm Albert Larsen

Syracuse Briefs Roundup of Local Visits and Notices

Syracuse items note Gertrude Jones and daughter Florence return from Columbus after visiting friends. Irving and Mrs Karr with family hosted visitors. Seonora Campbell resumes school duties after illness. W J Lawrence back from Covington after visiting relatives. New members added to TL church roll. Local residents greet visitors from Ravenswood and Longfellow. Funeral held for David Matthews. burial in Hill cemetery. Night program at M E church draws county chorus. Henry Zesher family back from Columbus visit with relatives.

Gertrude Jones Florence Columbus Tiends Syracuse Seonora Campbell W. J. Lawrence Covington Royal Thomas Amison Paul Donald Holter Dawid Plannagan Vergil Campbell Ted Clara Clunk Helen Coast Ravenswood W. Va Lucille Smith and Mirs H. C. Foster Robert Hess White Cross Hospital David Matthews Ev. Wlc. Jones Pomeroy Presbyterian Church

Local People and Visits Highlight Plains Item

The Plains News items note Riley visiting his parents in Chillicothe while Hartman travels to see his wife near Cleveland. Moach from Hamicyun visits Mr and Mrs Li Leck. Rev. Gus Graham of Chauntry dines with Mr and Mrs Worth Dicken. Grace Sleam, daughter of Worth Dicken, is ill. Jack McAllister Lag a returns to drive township road drag after Middleper bridge work. Joe Barkie moves his family.

Riley Chillicothe Edeon Riley Gil Hartman Cleveland Moach Hamicyun Li ‘Eck Gus Graham Chauntry Worth Dicken Frank Cook Wendel Cinneinnali An Ath Ts Plains Bricker Grace Sleam Jack McAllister Middleper Bridge Joe Barkie

Cutler Community Notes A Weekend Family Gathering

A Cutler home hosted Mr. and Mrs. Alex Greney Sr as family members and friends gathered for a fiftieth wedding celebration for F. Young and W. Lowry. Attendees included numerous relatives from Junction City Ai land Logan and other nearby towns with visits from Charles C. Brandon, Brose Terrel, Miss Hazie Sickles, Mrs. Rittgers, and many more.

New Marshfield Church Meeting and Local News Items

The W H L O S of the Methodist church met at the Hoodlet home with Mrs. Boodlet presiding and a program led by Mrs. Stright including a question box and devotionals. Local social notes list guests and visits from Athens Columbus and Middleport, along with anniversary celebrations and community greetings.

Kiwanis Visit Spurs Pleasant Amesville Meeting

About 73 people attended the Amesville community club gathering with Kiwanis guests from Gloucester. H L Holter presided and speeches were given by Rev Dallas Brown Webber and others. Splendid vocal music led by Dr Lefever featured two Amesville High School quartet songs.

Morristown Services Set Sunday Evening

Morristown Morristown April 14 services will be held at the Morristown church Sunday evening by Reverend Mingus. Mrs Sylvia Dye of Greendale spent Thursday night and Friday with her parents. Miss Minnie Clarey visited her parents over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Charles Clarey and Jamur, and Mrs Witliam Goodman with son John and two sisters Lene and Velma Showalter visited Monday evening. Chartes Matheny rumored at home. Silas Moody visited relatives in Gloucester and school children benefited from prepared dinners. Mr and Mrs John lar and their two sons William and Willard with Adrian Wade of Havin made requests.

Gresstown Morristown Mingus Sylvia Dye Greendale Minnie Clarey Charles Clarey Jamur Witliam Goodman John

Local Residents Share Visits and Travels Around town

Longstretch Osear Dupler and daughter Helen with Mrs Harold Dupler and Wanda of Philadelphia were end of the week guests of Mr and Mrs John Harold. Mrs Jack Brooker and Mary Francis shopped in Nelsonsale. Mrs Moode Dane spends two weeks in Columbus with Mrs Ray Davidson. Wilma Gears and Mrs Brooker shopped in Nelson latte. Mr and Mrs Watson Cceppe and Margie were guests of the Jatters mother. Pearson and Perkins return to New Philadelphia after visiting Pete and Mrs Brooker. Mr and Mrs CL Pruden wed from Sugar Grove back to former home. Maywood Williams spent the week in Columbus. The Monday school went to New Pittsburgh for a field meet. The Reverend Nihizer of Murray City holds revival services Monday. Augstin Broder tests for Barberton to resume work. ONGSTRETH April 14 Mrs ij i

Osear Dupler Helen Harold Dupler Wanda Philadelphia John Harold Jack Brooker Mary Francis Nelsonsale Moode Dane Columbus Ray Davidson Wilma Gears Brooker Nelson Latte Watson Cc New Pittsburgh Treverend Nihizer Murray City Barberton Ongstreth Iji

Family Dinner Celebrates Easter Amid Stormy Weather

A Malta Logan and Cutler extended family gatherings held at a well titled dinner basket event. Forty five attendees despite cold stormy weather included children grandchildren and relatives from multiple towns led by Mr and Mrs Brandon Greney Wheeler and Filchardson. Easter Bunny visited delivering eggs in the war box and shrubbery while children enjoyed a brisk egg hunt.

Lester Juanita Leonard Eugene Malta Clauda A. Brandon Donald Claude A Robert Logan Clyde A. Filchardson Claudine Vale Louis Arthur Raymond Wii Akron Ernest N. Greney Florence Cutler Carl Wheeler Marietta Anna Grenes Ellsworth Greney Glenn Brandon Madge Crooksville Edward Rey Fasmussen William E Shreve Billie Jacob H Edgeworth Wenty Tiraney

Garden ARDES visitor notes and family greetings

Mrs. G Frank Coldsberry and her sons Dick Robert and Charles from Indiana visit Mr and Mrs Charles Golds for a few days. Mrs. Earl Bean of near Guysville visits her aunt Mrs. Alice Crecey and J W Weatherby family members are mentioned in greetings and travels.

Ardes G Frank Coldsberry Robert Charles Indiana Charles Golds- US Earl Bean Near Guys-ville Alice Crecey J. W. Weatherby

Influenza Outbreak Affects Many Families In Town

Nearly every family reports one or more cases of influenza. Social visits occur as residents recover, with neighbors such as Mass Ardila Shuster of Athens and others noted visiting or hosting Easter gatherings. Local families including the Robinson and Lewis households marked holiday time with relatives, while community groups like the Ladies Aid held events.

Mass Ardila Shuster Athens Sanantha Johnson Cloules Vanehy Orville Lewis Atrodtayale Abs Ansel. Fitza Wood Marion Cimer McKibbenster J. Athinson Colleme Mary Lawrencett Athena A. Athinson Ladies’ Aid Society John Dotter Thoapson Enwth

Easter Social and Illness Notice From Redtown LO TOWN

Redtown LO TOWN April 14 Billy Strausbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh 19 HE with pneumonia at the home of his grandparents here. Mr and Mrs Advans of Cr timbus spent Easter Sunday at his parents Mr and Mrs Geage Evans. Mrs Go Chappelear is in Mr Guy Morrison Dayton and Mr John Morrison Lancaster were visiting here over the end of the week with their parents Mr and Mrs Herb Coffman Dayton spent Easter Sunday at their home here. Gilbert Strausbaugh Dayton spent Easter with his parents here. Mr and Mrs William Bee and children have gone to New Lexington welier Mr Lee has employment Mr and Mrs Crate Morrison had as their guests Tuesday Mr and Mr J C Livedy and son Walter Marshal McNutt and son Vrancie Mrs & W Boal and son Junior spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Drake John Dalton Lenard Dalton Mr Homer Straushaugh have gone to Lanton where they have employment Mrs Russell Vore spent Sunday with her parents here. Turn to Page Seven.

Uysville Mary Spear Elza Durant Dewey Neuman Columbus Ora Aghcraft Gerald Woolweaver Hamden Lena Cray Athens Foster Bean Don Campbell Stewart Athens County Pomotta Grange Rome Grange C. O. Bryson Kenneth Hayes Kimmit Hayes Helena Shuler Leta McLaughlin Homer Moorehead Melba Robert West Vir‘genia Evrha Llewelson New Marsh- Leid Alma Robinson McLoughlie Teme Pallie Chapman Mirs Joe Marshall Flora Calvert Gladys Gibson Goldal Durant Chalicethe Muriet Christy Pauleta McLaughlin Alma Alice May Robinson Virginia McBee Billie Chesser Hoy Rodehaver Earle Metcalf Charles Bean Farm Frylim Spear Wayne Brill Charles MecBee Cristy LO Town Billy Strausbaugh Roy Strausbaugh Advans Timbus Geage Evans Chappelear Guy Morrison Dayton John Morrison Lancaster Herb Coffman Gilbert Strausbaugh William Bee New Lexingeton Welier Lee Crate Morrison J.C. Livedy Walter Marshal McNutt Vrancie W. Bo

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