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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
10
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Linda Bourne returns home as her father Calvin Bourne dies by his own hand after a life of social ascent and loveless family ties. Reporter Pete Gardiner, a modest pay and big ambitions, reflects on Linda while the town absorbs the tragedy and a shift in social circles.
Pete visits Linda Bourne after her sobbing spell. they confront misunderstandings about his motives and Linda's past as her family’s fortunes fade. He reveals his mother urged the visit, and they open about the Bourne mills crisis. Linda asks for companionship and work becomes a topic as they discuss future plans.
Linda laments loneliness after Dix’s brief note and reveals she has no family. Pete offers companionship and a surprising marriage proposal as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Influenza has spread through Taylor Ridge area over several weeks. Local households report illness including Merman Kempton family, Mr and Mrs James Harrison, Alfred Willeke in serious condition at Grant Hospital Columbus after surgery, and many relatives visiting. A library book-change for April is announced by Della Chalfant.
Reverend Campbell filled his regular appointment Sunday night. Lester, Mary, and Katherine Lawrence were Sunday guests of Ralph Young. Maxine Lewis of Lathrop visited Mrs. Blanch Priest. Roseville’s Rose Smith spent days with her parents D. D. Smith. Geraldine Parsons stayed with Blanch Fuller of Guvnville Wednesday night. Carl Meeks family announce birth of son Don Harold. Bernard White visited Simon Layton in West Virginia. John Manning visited his parents Don Welch in Cutler. Herman Oge of Nelsonville visited his parents. Fred Roberts family visited John Sprouse’s family at Pennsville. Liskie White announces birth of daughter Shirley Ann on Saturday, April 15.
Auger social mentions show multiple visits within Old Kyger as families like the Kilgors Bradburys and Mitfords gather with relatives. The Oliver family vacates property to move to West Virginia and other locals host and visit kin including the Mites Rife Tate and Fraiger households.
Mrs Flora Dill returns from a three week visit in Columbus and recovers from influenza. Mrs James Molihan cared for her daughter ill with mumps at Prattsville. Mr Ansel and grandson Kenneth Potter home from Florida after winter with daughter Mrs Richard Barley. The Ansel car has a single flat tire after 10 000 miles. Several locals attend birthday celebrations for John Schneider. An all day praise and prayer service is planned at Nazarene Church May 3. Various visits and guests figure in community notes including Stauffer Barley Moriarty Davis Trainer and Bromley families moving to Milwaukee and Forestry Service transfer for Hane Woods and others.
Funeral services were held for Hazel Mourne at Connett M E Church after she died at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Survivors include her parents and siblings. A benefit pie social at Oak Grove School benefited the Connett ball team. A Nelsonville Young Republican Club meeting was held at the school. Various locals and visitors are noted, and revival services continue at Oak Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church with protracted meetings starting April 22.
The Rural Electrification Administration announced a loan contract signing with Holmes Rural Electrification Cooperative Inc of Millersburg Ohio on Wednesday. The agreement supports rural power development and supply to area residents and businesses.
Mrs Anna Hauptmann said on Wednesday that Bruno Richard Hauptmann will return to Germany in late June. She added she may come back to America later to face continuing questions about the Lindbergh kidnapping in New Jersey.
Carpenter Baptist Church held its annual election naming Lloyd McComas as deacon for three years Marvin Chase and Arthur Woodyard to trustees for three and two years Elda Starkey as church clerk Arthur Woodyard as treasurer Walter Hampton as Sunday School superintendent Mary Frances Carpenter as pianist Stanley Robinson and Denver Rawlings as ushers Leona Chase as librarian Georgia Nell Radekin Alice Turner Thelma Galaway and Claire Cummings attended a music festival in Athens and revival services began at Nazarene Church near Point Rock for two weeks.
Mr and Mrs J A Turner hosted guests last Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Vale spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Hooper in Albany.
Straitsville notes report George Lanning headed to Taylor Station as engineer. A silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Charles White is noted. Various residents visit, move, or start jobs from New Straitsville to Columbus and Athens. In Cleveland Col. Whitney discusses a still for distilling alcohol from illegal sources.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Evans announce the birth of an eight pound son. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Woodrum of Nelsonville and Mrs. Thor Evans of Nelsonville Route No. 2. Dinner guests of Mrs. Thomas Evans and daughter Helen included Nora Skinner Nellie Allen and Gertrude Ginther. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Skinner of Haydenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sowers, while Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allen traveled to Logan.
Guy Sowers and family move from the Fran Gibbons property bought from Abbie Denny to Harley Thomas farm west of town. Randall family leaves for rooms in Hiram Thomas house, now occupied by H R Carter and family. Addison Vernon visits from Pleasantville with sister Eva Worthington. Vernon improving after three years of ill health. Lucille Miller ill three months and diagnosed with arthritis at Memorial Hospital Marietta. Burdelle Woodyard family relocates to Harlan Mendenhall farm Goshen Run. Wayne Blackburn from Gallipolis visits. Alice Faires recovers from illness. Nellie Deihl RN attends Miss Faires. Willard Phillips and wife stop en route home from funeral of Mrs. Eva Phillips for visit with Bertha Faires. C B Henery plans move from Dr Ray property to home in McConnelsville. Mrs Henery recovering.
Hollister School notes recount a biology field trip to East Branch with Miss Edwards and a two foot copperhead found by Harold McCutcheon. The Juniors performed Here Comes Charlie with music by Billy Yount and Thomas Aberts. Local Sunday School groups report attendance, Capsule Sisters gifts, and upcoming events including the May meeting and a seniors class play.
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