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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1927

Page

10

Albany Class Melts LBany April 17

Class No A 99 of the Methodist Sunday school will hold its monthly meeting at the church Monday evening. A public social by the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church is planned for Wednesday evening April 20 at 7 50 o'clock. Mary Kathryn Bobo and Lewis Chase Jeffers wed yesterday at home of Rev. Howard Warner. The couple will reside on a farm near Albany after graduation. Several local residents visit relatives in Columbus and Cleveland during Easter week. Ward Mills to undergo X ray at Holzer hospital for hand injury. Presbyterian Easter market held on Front street. Congregation meeting at Presbyterian church with routine business and a prayer hour.

The Methodist Sunday School Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church W. &. Woodyard Mis Chase E. W. White Archie Johnson Orville Sam Bolin George Lena Johnson Lucille Bolin Barberton Akron Cleveland Mary Kathryn Bobo Frank Bobo Lewis Chase Jeffers W. E. Jeffers Albany Howard Warner Wisher Henry Matheny Presbyterian Market Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Aid Front Street Injcred Ernest Martingill Dove Lodge Winst Hamden and Jarkgen

Amesville Near miss as car swerves to save lives

A highway incident in Amesville left two elderly residents shaken but unharmed when a Guthy and Bennett truck swerved to avoid a collision with a grandmother and others. The car’s driver Fred Whitlock managed to regain control as a nearby couple, George Chambers and his wife, helped avert tragedy. Nearby residents hosted guests from Columbus and Marietta as local stores saw movements and relocations.

Hershel Diddle Louis Donaldson Guthy D. &. Bennett Fred List Erick Healy George Chambers Lawrence Jehlla Willams Marietta A. G. Underhill Columbus OH. Gifford Ter Mary Karr Misa Marcia Karr Jon Ivranklin Street T. Beasley Morgan Dean State Street

Hamden Rebekah Lodge splits into committees entertainments

Hamden Rebekah Lodge No Ait of Hamden reorganizes into committees to host members and guests. The first entertainment Saturday featured contests such as carrying beans on a tuck of the hand, with prizes awarded to Mrs GE B Ray for carrying nine beans. Others suffer illnesses and preparations for a later event continue.

Carnation Trcbekah Lodge Ait of Hamden O. G. Cross J. Hucks Blanche Howell Lyerst GE. B. Ray Harey B. Calvin Wilkesvile Street Neil Sadler Wellston Calvin

Visit Returns to Columbus After Brief Family Stopover

Miss Mildred Williama returned to Columbus Monday after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs G Williama and family. Mr and Mrs Virgil Campbell and family went to Murray City Bod Nelsonville Sunday and spent

Mildred Williama Columbus G. Williama Virgil Campbell Murray City

Murray City News Highlights Emaline Stitt Rites and Local Events

Funeral services for Mrs Emaline Stitt were held at her daughter Mrs Wes Hammond home with Rev Yost officiating and burial at Carbon Hall. Many relatives traveled from Ohio and West Virginia. Murray High School held a senior junior banquet and Sunday evening baccalaureate sermon by Rev Yost at the M E church. The senior class performed The Mystery of the Third Gable at the I O O F opera house. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hartman. Various visits, social meetings, and community notices follow including church Ladies Aid and local visits. Prince Sergius Ostravensky opens a shoe shop for women.

Ray Cryvy Emaline Sttt Oome Wes Hammond Yost Carbon Hall Emaline Stitt Zell Stitt W. Va C. A. Chatfield Arlo, McArthur Dora Camphiell James Mee Kinney Vaughn Etta McCoy Akron Ohio James Sutt Anthony Durwent Jennie Boal W. M. 'Ixvon Deanville Gene Coston Cleveland George House George Len Stephenson Buchtei Ammin Ls Davis Reynoldsburg Samuel Buyter Famiy Haydenville Zeath Hammond John da Logan Fred Foss Nelsonville Margaret Ross John Blosser Lou Miskil Bert Green Martha Smith Stella Smith Blanche Smith Carbon Fall Sundy W. M. Hammond Floodswood Murray High School Iris Pearl Rummer John H. Currens Reba Hlala Fereel Thomas W. Morduc Dorothy Lucille Hardy Ralph Samuel Hanna Emeen Catherine Wash Clifford Perry Won Vivian Gladys Sweazy Wilbur Donald Peacock Genevieve Cecelia Stone Leonard Lawrence Surgen William Margaret Power Clarence Clifford Campbell Aileen Vivienne Shelton M. E Shuttleworth Glouster Clarence Hartman Edgar Dickerson Dunglew Charles Briley Walter Altbaugh Park Johnson Gall{polis Myrtle Altbaugh Lizael Kerkhus Lawrence Margaret Columbus Dave Thomas Betty Sarah Ellen Tlinois Thomas Nellie Dixon James Coleman Mary Richard Coleman Margaret Penn Ray Qastell William Rose Logan Murray City John Gilbert Dolan California Cora Gaffey

Hoover Cleaner Promises Superior Clean by Positive Agitation

This vintage sales pitch touts a cleaner that cleans 131 percent more efficiently than prior Hoover models in the same period. It urges readers to learn how the Hoover and its revolutionary Positive Agitation can help, offering in-home demonstrations upon phone contact.

Plains Residents Tied to Work in Week

The Plains area reports several residents moving for employment this week. Davis and Tom Barstow mooted to Willoughby for work. Quince Anderson went to Bremen to work on the road. James Powell moved his family to Mrs. Frank Woon’s house near actors. Other locals visited relatives and hosted guests across Athens, Nelsonville, and surrounding towns.

Davis Tom Barstow Willoughby Orthea Potts Lubrig Amos England Shauncey Mia Ollie Somers Frances Harry Stage Nelsonville George Gabriel Pauline Riley Fisher’ S Station Grant Micheals Quince Anderson Tor Bremen Charles Daugherty J. R. Sands Hawks Ed Michael Anna Schmidt Mary Haines Athens Marie Schmidt Fred Schmidt James Powell Frank Woon Tom Goodfellow Pave Tate Ohio Edward Wagan Sam Gabriel James Columbus Joe Hutchings Seth Robinson Logan Will Bowlby Webb Summit Frank Cook Shade

Clerking In Orvel Shellman's Fate Details

Mozelle Stephens formerly of Cincinnati was involved in a case tied to her sister Virgene Shield's baby sow. The baby has been covered.

Orvel Shellman Mozelle Stephens Cincinnati Becuse Illeas Virgene Shield

Local Social Guests Share Weekend Visits

Pratt's Fork Mra Jacob King and Mrs Alvira Grim were guests of Mr and Mrs Jerry Grim. Bertha Burson and daughter Helen visited Mrs Jacob King Saturday. Flossie Burson visited Miss Flossie Williams Sunday. Dorothy Orr and Floyd Cross were guests Friday of Miss Flossie Williams. Atwood Grim and family joined Mr and Mrs Jacob King Sunday. Holly King and Calbert King spent time with home folks. Harold Jones and family Clive Quivey and family and Mrs Braereen Buyson and family visited Mr and Mrs E W Briens Sunday. Bill Tryon and mother in law visited Mrs Earl Sapp and family Wednesday night and Thursday. Harry Smith visited his parents Wednesday. Mrs Alex Sapp aspiating Mire Jessie Gilkey spring cleaning.

Mra Jacob King Alvira Grim Jerry Grim Bertha Burson Helen Flossie Burson Flossie Williams Dorothy Orr Floyd Cross Atwood Grim Holly King Calbert King Harold Jones Clive Quivey Braereen Buyson E.W, U. Briens Harry Smith J. Smith Alex Sapp Jessie Gilkey

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