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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1927

Page

12

Carroll County Echoes High School Happenings and Notices

Coolville reports include Rose Shay Pearl Davis and Kathryn McMenamy with Allen Coe and Freda Gullian. Henry Young loses a Seaton barrel in a public incident while the fire source remains unknown. High School News covers Daugherty and a surprise party, a literary contest results, class seven and eight, and local civic events. The column lists judges winners teachers and community figures, noting Easter visits and preparations for a Troy High School contest.

Rose Shay Pearl Davis Kathryn McMenamy Allen Coe Freda Gullian Henry Young Seaton Dies’ Aid Mra High School News Daugherty Iss Oolville Willett Doolittle Doolitle Troy High School Monteditorium Wray Carbonéd Arthur Hawk Roy Taylor Professor Wellston Edbloper Ohio University Walter Davis Marietta Alfred Carbons Hawk Iz Fac-Dale Brennice Gordon Ully Wellston Morrison Frost Eastlace Nellie Kinnen Noble Carbondale M. E Qur Mor Hertha Ballard Sub-Rison Moter Mace Leas Velma Gulsinal Pharae Roland Carbondale Ralph Duffield Charles Ladd MLOE Ae Cote Gil- Paul Kinnen Joel Lacie S Wat Henry Allcel E. H.ivere Athens Chevalier Freck Stout Sarah Stanley Mary Belle Bentz Barberton Gladys Sheets Fern Par- Metz Margaret McCanceijoyed Mack Stanley Hazel Bloomer Brennicey F. C Springs H. M. Walden C. A Rock Street Gilillan F. W. Knox Edna Smiths J. D. Smith Nelse Fridgesonville Athens Fair Alice Beam Reedsville Albert Tremain Glouster Fred Cowdery Henry Zimmerman Kent Tetaae Wigal Franke Wigall L. L. Lowman Cubbison Chauncey Troy Marvin Dodd

Birth of a son noted for Jacksonville area

Jacksonville Stewart and Mr and Mrs Gaylord Cook announce the birth of a son on Thursday April 14. Local visits include Mr and Mrs J C Stewart returning home after a week in Sciotoville and Mrs Harry Laughlin with Mrs Frank Gorham visiting Athens. Rome Township High School freshmen held a class party at Bertha Van Dyke's home with games contests music and decorations featuring the class colors and flower.

Gaylord Cook Helen Gray J. C. Stewart Sciotoville George Cottrill Sybil Elsie Belpre Howard Graham Fred Sands A. St. Frame Athens Harry Laughlin Frank Gorham Marie Nica Virgene Robinson George Henry Kathleen Han Wooda Rome Township High School Bertha van Dyke Dorothy Riggins Alma Ashcraft Ruth McBee Sybil Coltin Kathryn Sherman Albert Ogg Elson Brandeberry Paul, Parson Charles Montgomery Miss Harrison

Correction notice and Jacksonville brief clash at store

Carbondale reports an error in a previous letter naming Henry McLain as deceased, correction issued for Henry as father of Matthew McLain. In Jacksonville on April 16 an alleged pickhandle fight between Andy Serba and Ben Trigger occurred in Frank Frederick's grocery, lamp damaged, both arrested. case set for Monday. Also reports hospital update for Andrew Ginnan Sr, and Epworth league pageant and baptisms, plus local personals from Akron and visiting relatives.

Ftem Matthew McLain Henry McLain Jacksonville Andy Serba Ben Trigger Frank Frederick Grolcery

Street projects will be dropped in Glouster

A chaotic April report from Glouster covers dropped street projects on Spring and North Madison streets, a proposed eight inch street improvement, concerns over sewer assessments, and council debates on sidewalk grades and relief from water runoff. Memorial services and a candlelight church event in Jacksonville are noted alongside civic matters.

Ballanece Walnut Street Glouster Spring Street North Madison U. B Kight James Hayden Clark Mavin Hayden Mindamus Glous Mooseheart Legion Isaac Jones Contin Desiseo Lea Spring Madison Street John Campbell

Boy Dies in Glouster at Grant Hospital

Hugh Sheridan aged one year, son of Mr and Mrs William Sheridan of Hollister, died of pneumonia at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Thursday. Funeral attendance noted from Glouster and Nelsonville for Bernadine Smith in Red Town, 6, burned Thursday. Past Grand club met in Jacksonville with Mrs Lydia Watkins presiding. Contests awarded to Mrs Tra Conaway. Personal mentions include moves to Red Town and visits from Cleveland and Zyria locals. Council discussion over board of public affairs salary changes and personnel policy. Mr Albert Edwards urged action and possible salary increases for current board members.

Glouster John Smith George Staten Clarence Gatchel Charles Canter Nelsonville Bernadine Smith Fred Smith Red Town Jacksonville Wiliam Hallam Lydia Watkins Tra Conaway Alex Brinkley Joe Davis Board of Public Affairs Waa Fred Heck C. A. Young Davin

Local Notes and Social Happenings in Athens Area

Curtin family plans move to John Parsons farm near Athens. Mark Cook heads to Columbus for health reasons to live with his daughter. Gus Kyle joins Hamden crew after road work. Fred Frost from Athens State Hospital visits son John on M. F. Mainear farm near Beebe. Homer France buys Sherman farm. occupant to move near Run. Eastern Star meets with one candidate, Mrs. P Jones. Mrs. Zona Kyle visits Athens with children. Marjorie Mace host. Local visitors include Mrs. G W Mace and Mrs. Emmerson with William Collins. Regulars share weekend visits among Athens families and area residents.

Worthur Curtin Athens John Parsons Here Mark Cook Columbus Gus Kyle Hamden Fred Frost Athens State Hospital John M. F. Mainear Beebe Homer France Twomile Ean Mr. Sherman William Sherman Tg Run Eastern Star P. Jones W. M. Nanna Alva Higley Zona Kyle Kyle Myr George Mace Marjorie Mace Joe Selby G .W. Mace Emmerson William Collins Chester Lightfritz Lather Fred Webb Fred Btewart Aflshire Raymond Penrod Trenton Watham Holtzapher Billy Logan Ferrell Nixon Valea Mhl J. N Boden Newton Russell Goldie Mace Pomeroy Harvey Green Hope William Mace

Baccalaureate April 24 and Class Day May 3 at Close St

The high school will hold a baccalaureate sermon April 24 by Mr L F Miller and a class address May 3 by Dr Matheny of Ohio University. Fourteen seniors listed. Senior class play soon. New class day concept planned with readings and speeches and music at each session. Alma and Velma Goldsberry on business trip to Athens Thursday. Flossie Williams visited Friday. Lodi High boys lost to Chester Thursday. Mr and Mrs J V Ladd on vacation at home. Attendees at Athens gym exhibit named.

L F. Miller Dr. Matheny Ohio Universityonday Velma Goldsberry Alma Goldsberry Kermit Swartz Hazell Swartz Edna Shuler Hellene Shuler Alma Athens Mise Roger Velma Flandera Homer Blackwood Grace Harris Gladys Clark Mra Charles Westcott

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets in New Marshfield

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. P. church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lafe Hawk's home. Mrs. Hawk led the devotionals and Mrs. Baker oversaw the business hour. Headings were given by Mrs. Higley and Mrs. Frank. Mrs. Mattle Mace conducted the question box. The next meeting will be at Mrs. S. D. Root's home. Mrs. G. N. Siddars hosted her Sunday school class Saturday afternoon with games and whippoorwill chatter. attendees included Haze Frank, Adalside Stright, Milde, Ermil Hunter, Virginis F. Olive Hulbert, Darla Dicken thy, Evelyn Sidders, Lavent-Teacher association.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. P. Church Lafe Hawk Hawk Baker Higley Frank Mattle Mace D. Root G. N. Siddars

Social Roundup of Travel, Visits, and Local Events

Accompanied by Mrs Richard Shirkey they drove to Columbus for a two day visit. Numerous locals entertained relatives and friends visiting from Cambridge Robert and Mildred Selby and Mrs Amanda Dust. Many townsfolk left for jobs after mines closed and schools prepared final tests ahead of moves. A Gypsy Rover play by Buchtel high school is slated for Tuesday at the Opera House. Funeral services for James Hartoe planned, with Easter services at Hollister U B church and M E church activities led by Rev Plummer.

Richard Shirkey Columbus Amanda Dust Cambridge Anna Luther Robert Mildred Selby Della Johnston George Luther Akron Luther D. J. McKinley Will Hitt Rambo C. J. Sanders Athens

Amesville Residents Return from Florida and School Event Highlights

Amesville couples Mr and Mrs W L Carpenter returned from Orlando Florida after wintering there. N o G Gibson and Mrs A J Goderberg went home to Canandaigua New York and Providence Rhode Island after visiting Mrs F W Gibson who is recovering. In Athens prelims for high school finals Oration Bessis Lewis vocal music Marianna Linscott violin Alice Wilson humorous reading Wade Copeland original poem Bessie Lewis. Commencement and Baccalaureate set, Rev Timberlake to deliver sermon. Fourteen graduates to be honored May 4 at Presbyterian church. G A Bennett Columbus visited his father D B Bennett who remains ill. Miss Evelyn Joy Marietta visited for Easter vacation with her parents.

W. L. Carpenter Orlando Fla N.o G. Gibson A. J. Goderberg Canandagua N. Y Providence Tt. I F. W. Gibson Fuunday Athens Bessis Lewis Marianna Linscott Alice Wilson Wade Copeland Bessie Lewis Muss Hedden Mr. Cooper M. B Timberlake Presbyterian Church Bryan Ohuo University G. A. Bennett Columbus D. B. Bennnett Evelyn Joy Marietta Harry Joy

Bryson Speaks On Ideals Of Kiwanis Club

Glouster April 16 3 M Bryson discussed Ideals of Kiwanis at the Glouster Kiwanis meeting. He contrasted Kiwanis with other civic groups and stressed building character and honest fair dealing as key Kiwanian traits. Forty four members attended with one visitor Charles Geary. attendance prize to M M Lofavor. Danford leads in attendance contest with Larraires 1325 to 1173. Meeting schedule shifts to summer Tuesdays. no local meeting this week due to Athens trip. ladies join the trip and a theatre party follows dinner.

Glouster M. Bryson IJ Kiwanis Glouster Kiwanis Club Bryson Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Charles Geary Ohio Fuel Gas Company Hull Hittle M. M. Lofavor Frank Danford Larraires Focal Club Athens Glouster Club

William J. Skinner Dies Days After Wife in Glouster

William J Skinner, age unknown, died at his home on Boston Branch at 6 30 Friday morning less than four hours after the time set for his wife s funeral who had died Wednesday evening at 6 30 o clock in Glouster Ohio local report notes the double tragedy as the couple had planned services for the wife earlier in the week.

Glouster William J . Skinner Bost

Funeral Notices for Skinner Family in East Branch Church

Funeral services for Mrs Skinner and Mr Skinner were announced with services held in East Branch church. Burial planned at Mb East Branch cemetery. Survivors include three children Clarence Lewis Charles and Elizabeth.

Skinner Willan Kusvenu Mb East Branch Clarence Lewis Charles and Elizabeth

Corning’s Oldest Mother Celebrates In Town

CORNING April 16 Mrs Cairo Samtey a daughter. Sarah Reese will celebrate. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Reeves. Rendville’s Mrs Pleasant, 89, next Wednesday, April 20, likely oldest mother in town. Miles Reese at home. also mother Mrs Harrison Monroe and Joe Reese. Garden of Sorrow Easter program set at United Brethren church this morning with special services tonight. Garden of Victory program at local Methodist church this morning with evening services. Defective flue causes small fire at James Jenkins Jr home Friday. roundhouse crew extinguished blaze. Asa Morgan moved to Good Samaritan Hospital. improving.

M. E Jacksonville Holcomb Epworth League Facksonville Donnally Donnaily Corning Jamies Corning Cairo Samtey Sarah Reese Leasant Rendville Miles Reese Harrison Monroe Joe Reese Garden OF Sorrow Garden OF Victory Corning Garden of Victory James Jenkins Jr Hospital Corning Asa Morgan Good Sanaritan Hospital Caine Morgan Jeanette Hardy Tuck Hardy Donald Murray John Murray West Virginia Dave Mason New York Central Line C. 2 Iwook Coffman Halph Barney Santoy

Horn Roberts wedding at United Brethren church

John G. Horn of Congo and Miss Lilian Louise Roberts of Corning wed in a church office ceremony conducted by Rev. Lewis Goodwick. Mrs Horn has been a United Brethren member since the church’s Corning founding in 1923, with her parents as charter members of the congregation.

John G. Horn Congo Lilian Louise Roberts Corning United Brethren Church Lewis Goodwick

Easter Services and School Dismissals in Corning

Corning reports on Holy Week events with public and Catholic schools dismissed for Good Friday sun-up. A sunrise breakfast and Easter program at United Brethren Church precede Holy Communion and Sunday school activities. Also noted are a wedding in West Virginia, Harold Mason’s recovery after injury, and a newborn son born to Mr. and Mrs. Halph Barney Santoy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coolville News Carl Yagala Betty Parkersburg Green E. M. Daugherty Yagala Ladies’ Aid Charles Gibbs Near Hock M. E. Church Ngport J. J. Stout Dayton Stewart Andrew Ginnan, Sr St. Francia Hospital Ginnan John Ginnan Kenneth Staubus Shirley Horn Kate Staubus Clell Seckinger George Burdiss C. E Christian Endeavor Socety Hugh Sheridan Hollister Combs Sue George Evans Pat Woods Harry Woods Woods Hettis Rembo Elizabeth Ellen Leo Cleveland Mildred Kinder Zlyria Albert Edwards New Marshfield Plummer William Shrieves Willum Rolson Harry Wilson Pittsburgh Olive Dixon Arilie Dixon Toledo Cassie Davis Thomas Bowen Opera House Buchtel High School Roy Wright Albert Shiveley Albert Kinhear Albert Shiveley, Jr Floyd McGee Claude Kinnear Bobby James Hartoe Albert Yates Crooksville George Yates Edward McQuaid Margaret Locke Venice Barstow Ishrajbeth Margaret Sehenz Lil K. of P. Hall Amesville Buchtel Kruschen Great Britain Germany Wiliam Skinner Erning Horn-Roberts U. B. Church Jeaster Services J. B. Church The Atlas Store Ohio Oyhe Fred R. Beasley
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