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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1932

Page

3

Local notes on families and ailments from Hamden-Clark area

Alfred Christy, son of William Christy, suffers acute appendicitis and is taken to Hamden-Clark Hospital where surgery reveals burst appendix. Numerous relatives and neighbors visit or host gatherings, with absenteeism noted for Miss Swartz from Puppers Plains. Community events and travel between Oak Hill, Prattsley Midkult, and Athens are mentioned alongside funeral attendance for Mrs Elizabeth Stout.

Stanley Christy William Christy Hamden-Clark Hospital Caskersburg Surons Wail Fotlod Lewis Carlen Billy Airs Weldon Bahr Oak Hill Errold Ind Williams Gene Robinson Afie Hish William Belied Oon L. Bk. Swertz Tom Burke Vad Ju van Meter Ra Williams Prattsley Midkult Duton Ridge W. L. Shumway

Local residents and visitors noted in weekend and weekday outings

Jobs W R Lloyd and J Pu dilier of Loegen were in Jobs on Monday. A group including Steve Fearns Lawrence Byrd Lawrence Huntley William McClure Ed James and Pat Camp fished Monday night at Lake Frigid north of Murray City. Joshua Matheny stays in Lancaster for work amid other visits and travels among Millfield Mur ray City Salem Hollow East Liverpool San Toy and nearby farms.

W. R. Lloyd J. Pu Dilier Loegen Steve Fearns Lawrence Byrd Lawrence Huntley William McClure Ed James Pat Camp Lake Frigid Murray City Joshua Matheny Lancaster Elmer Byrd Viletta Albert Hayden Millfield Dorothy Lanning Salem Hollow John Potter Seth Hurstley Lawrence Raymond Brooks Mary Howe East Liverpool Henry Johnson Wanda Bridget San Toy Clyde Grinstead

Plains families visit kin and note local happenings

A list of local residents from The Plains and surrounding areas visit relatives in Charleston and Columbus. The report includes hospital visits, social gatherings, school progress after measles, a police dog bite incident, and travel between Athens, Columbus, Chillicothe, Mulfield, Portsmouth, and Upper Plain.

Community notices and visiting家 across Athens and surrounding towns

Local residents shared visits and travel news this week. Ernest Whitlaien and family visited Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson. Allen Riley called on friends in Athens. Dus Seevers and others motored to McConnelaville Martelle Parkersburg. John Hawkins visited Columbus. Eunice Lowry and Frubert Hawk connected with Athens. Roy Hawk accompanied from Columbus to help paint a home. E Howard plans a front veranda for Mr and Mrs Wil Hamer. Pearl Snyder and Maud Triplett visited Joe Hutchins. coaches Roberts Moore and Edgar Bannum traveled to Willoughby. William Coon and Jami Keeton hosted the Senior High class auto party with 24 attendees. Vera McNutt visited Laihy Rig for an overnight. a baby girl was born to Denzil and spouse Wednesday. Mrs William Channel and son Dale plan a return from visiting relatives. Velma Riley resumed work in Athens after illness. Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney hosted Noble Collins for Thursday dinner near New Marshfield.

Ray Shafer Athens Walter Wharton Bett ‘Adams Mary Bricker Charleston W. Va Dorsey Hill Joan Kuhn Columbia Willard Hamer Columbus Will Hamer Gene M. C. Howard Grant Michael John Hamer Athena Sam McNeal Salem Curt Gross Mer Stauffer Gene Hamer Sam Gabriel Tom Myers John Gabriel Herman Humphrey Barbara Low Roger Humphrey Humphrey Jeff Frances Harrison Evelyn Marie Aleshire John West Myrtle Chillicothe Glenford Olson Glenford Charles Myrtle Olson Port Dicken Lydia Nagle Portsmouth Charles Tate Atheny Alfred Hawk Fred Russel Mulfield Tari Thompson Clara Mace Dayton Ervin Channel Whonda Nagle Don Nelson Robert Monte Upper Plaiza Joe Ruth Hutchins Ernest Whitlaien Charles Johnson Whithatch American Legion Allen Riley Nelsoneith Dus Seevers Donty Hawkins Harvey Hawkins McConnelaville Martettle Parkersburg John Hawkins Eunice Lowry Frubert Hawk Roy Hawk E. Howard Wil Hamer Pearl Snyder Edward Maud Triplett Millfield Joe Hutchins Wiliam Channel Dale Mansfield Channel Velma Riley Edson Riley Zine Courtney Noble Collins New Marshifield

Social Roundup as Families Visit in Athens and Union

Guests diverse from Union and Athens attended services and shared music at homes of Hubert Reeder and Virgil Jones. The New Marshfield church group traveled to Union Church for services, while Union Sunday School enrolled 57. Local residents including Hartley, John Withers, Bessie Gabriel, and K. James Petirod were noted in multiple visits and activities.

Charles and Allen Holland William and Edgar Morgan Pearl Wna Orvit Dailey Clifford Young Any Gabriel Denzil Withers Evert Penrod Hubert Reeder Basil Holland Billy Helen Clara Louise Withers Virgil Jones Athens John Withers Elipner Gabriel Hartley Bessie Gabriel Jane Ross Union Christian Endeavor League of the Charles Dailey Baker Settlement K. James Petirod Evert Atheny BR. R. Barker Grang

Harrisonville News Briefs Include Alumni Meet and Dances

Mrs Cora Forrest returns from Ath ens to spend summer at home. The King family infant suffers pneumonia. Mr and Mrs C E McKinney of Middleport visit William Gilmore family. Abe Combs of Albany visits daughter Mrs Clarence Wyatt. Harrisonville alumni meeting set for May 7 at the High School Building. Downington Modern Woodmen host dances April 16 and April 23 at Carpenter schoolhouse with Camp Orchestra. Henry Mayhough remains critically ill after a brief improvement.

Cora Forrest Athens Charles King Pneumonics C. E. McKinney Middleport William Gilmore Gilmore Tll Abe Combs Albany Clarence Wyatt Harrisonville Downington Carpenter Henry Mayhough

Community Notes From Amesville and Athens Visits

McDougal Miss Davis of New York spent last week with Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips. Mrs. RB Morris near Athens visited her daughter Mrs. Peart Morris Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Conner and Mrs. T E Woodyard spent Wednesday in Athens. Ed Donaldson visited his brother Bruce, ill in Athens. Elva Conner visited her parents near Amesville. Richard Chaffin of Athens is visiting grandparents E T Linscott. Warren Munn family and Mrs. Donald O’Neil were Chesterhill visitors. Ruby Ashcroft returned home after Jerseyville visit. W M La Follett hosted guests from Jacksonville and Amesville. Mrs H E Ashcraft and daughter Ruby visited Pearl Morrie. Wilbur Carpenter moved an old schoolhouse to Amesville. W C Mingus and Elizabeth Phillips visited in Athens. Airs T B Woodyard visited Mrs Henry North. Prank Cone visited Athens. Bally Munn and Jack Oneil attended Claudine Steppe’s birthday in Athens. George Sayres and son Rudy both have mumps.

Miss Davis New York Elizabeth Phillips RB. C. Morris Athens Peart Morris Fred Conner T. E. Woodyard Ed. Donaldson Bruce Donaldson Elva Conner Joni Smith Amesville Richard Chaffin E. T. Linscott Warren Munn Donald Oneil i Chesterhill Ruby Ashcroft Jerseyville Less Kittle Jacksonville John Goldsberry Hddie Ashcraft Ruby Pearl Morrie Wilbur Carpenter W. C. Mingus T. B. Woodyard iHenry North Bally Munn Jack Oneil Claudine Steppe George Sayres Rudy

Visitors gather at Bobo home for weekend

Weekend guests visited Mrs. Sayre and Mr. Morgan Reilfont of Netsouvil at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sayre. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Pears and daughter Murthy Porter and other relatives.

Butch Creek Diane Bobo Ace Kas Airs Pears Murthy Porter Morgan Reilfont Netsouvil George Sayre

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at New Marshfield MP Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M P Church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O M David. Rev Powell led devotion and program. Attendees included Mrs Stright Baker Hest and Jennie Haws with guests the Rev and Mrs Powell of Delaware. Refreshments were served.

Delaware Hattie Hoon Opie Bo Marie E Ric Amurey Alfrede Barberton Dorn Mincar Giher Roy Lewellyn San Mas Virgene Athens Pestseley New Marshfield MPLC Wuloa Titurelock Bo. Thien Wo Marshfiel Powell Ettware Harold Sturight Pt. Pleasant Williams MM. Powell Martha Willians Columbus

Carbondale News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Commencement

Athens Council for Childhood Education meeting featured ongoings as Misa Juanita Tefft and AthS Jane Weene attended. Commencement week plans include Baccalaureate at M E Church on April 2 and Commencement on April 27 with five graduates Nellie Johnson Eloise Mace June Mills Ina Brown and Gerald Williams.

Uwusic Archbandale Hiel Fred James Fris Dorothy Conkie Logan Pythian Ralph Wiliams Parent-Teacher Association Carbondale High School M. E Miller R. Af P Nellie Johnson Eloise Mace Seen Mills Ina Brown Gerald Williams

Torch Among Those Attending Senior Class Play at Trey High

Students and teachers from Troy High School and nearby towns gathered at the Trey High School Auditorium in Coalville for the Senior Class play on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Ruth Dye, Thelma Chute, Cecil Baker, and families of G. P. Russell and H. Dye, along with visitors from Loveland and Athens.

Trey High School Coalville Ruth Dye Monroe Gladwell Thelma Chute Cecil Baker G. P. Russell Mary Hileen Johnson Dorothy Victor Russell H. 3 Dye Aent A. W. Smith Wilbur Owens Herbert Hayes Hayes Loveland Joe Eslaeker Claud Steppe Claudine Hattie Adams Athens Waterco Miss Adams Kitts Hill Steppe Eslocker Howard Alex Root Athens County Schools C. E. Hunt Walters Kingwood W. Va Ft. Wayne Ind Ee EB Hunt Arthur Adama Morris Webster Parkersburg Thomas Dunfee Roy Dunfee Xenia Mee Marshall Bailey Cutler Charles Wing May Orville Wilees Atha Aldean Worthington Rose Webster Wilcox Forest Dye

Menaced in Newfoundland Riot Moras Visit Return

Fragmentary local notes mention Rowena Nixon visiting, a mother and child, and a few others. References to Mrs D E Hamilton, W T Grunt land, and Mr and Mrs Julho Meerehtto appear in scattered lines. The garbled text hints at a disturbance or riot context with several named persons and a Wednesday return.

Broadwell van Mara and Merbett Roberts at Puckerstury

An assortment of local names and events including Merbett Roberts visiting Puckerstury with Broadwell van Mara. The entry lists several residents such as Mrs Lotte, Idna Young, Mrs Goya, Art Vincent, and Faurmest, noting visits, meetings, and social activities across nearby towns.

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Unclear local social notes with numerous names

The fragment lists many individuals and family mentions tied to a social event or visit. Names include John, Peach Bobing, Nethreve, Sanday, Garhet Sedwigk, Lurene, Mra Hay Mathews, Jord Warren, Mr ane M BLo0, Waller, Mrs Walde, Devise, Mys Wiate, and others. The text references tours, a Saturday event, and guests at a gathering, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Miel Mas John Spert Peach Amd Sanday Garhet Sedwigk Lurene Best Pilingee Perro Mt Mra Hay Mathews Jord Warren Deba Jehu Iinger Stes Gieurae Mathews Ant Dorje Phy Ile Allen Faut Rae

Funeral held for Havoaad and family members

An obituary notice outlines the funeral and family return flow for Havoaad and relatives, including mentions of Mira, Harry Laing and sons Joseph L and Willave Malcolm, with reference to Red Wouke and Ratnedy in the surrounding community. The text preserves names and places while noting a pending winter period and a return to the family home.

Vhoto Michigan Tvhowan Ja Ature Veying Lawher Place Lanasviihe Presbraters Tal Building & Une Mira Harry Laing Joseph l Willave Malcolm Moundaire W. Bo Wright Ang Brazier Famifly Awe Ratnedy

Still Operator Kills Raiders Near Death in Ky Raid

A report from Grays Knox County details the fatal raid near Laghaet involving operator Rockhark and others. Alleged operator Ton Young is implicated in the deadly incident at a St. Was location, with police search ongoing and the scene under investigation.

Babrouiv Ced Rene Leskhart Lockhart

Python Strangles Worker as Attack Unfolds in New York

A stray Python lunged and bit keeper Castronetti as the large snake attacked in a New York facility. Octavin Cantranelli and others struggled to free him as the reptile's jaws clamped tight. Attrete-Codena and fellow employees rushed in to help, with Codena himself bitten while attempting to disentangle the animal.

Iréis Phihon New York Shefrethon Nately Octavin Cantranelli Castronetti Attrete Codena Famannae Mat Juntangling Castrenetti Tenake

Stand Firm for Brand Name Purchases at Retail Outlets

Consumers are urged to insist on exact brands when shopping and avoid substitutes touted as just as good. Wary sales tactics may push inferior products for higher margins, so buy trusted packaged goods by known makers to ensure full value for every penny.

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