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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1935

Page

6

Silver Wedding Anniversary Near Rutland

GRASS RUN-SIDE HILL neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Will to honor their silver wedding anniversary with guests including Louie Sexton William Nicholson Marion McClyre and Carl Saxton Ward Nicholson and Seth Nicholson. Easter services were held at the Dexter Church with Pearl and Orville Wil Athena visiting from Bester.

Mra G. O. Will Louie Sexton William Nicholson Marion McClyre Carl Ward Saxton Seth F. Nicholson Guy Holly Glaze Dana Williamson Trenton Louis Saxton Dexter Church Pearl Orville Wil Athena

Willing Workers Class Enjoys Saturday Event at Orange Church

Lottridge area notes record 35 in attendance as Elioise Nicho son entertained the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Orange Christian Church. The Sunday School was reorganized with Harvey Versona named teacher. Easter visits mark a weekend of gatherings with friends from Athens Coolville Parkersburg Wellston and other nearby communities.

Lottridge Mies Elioise Nichoson Willing Workers Orange Christian Church Harvey Versona Mise Bessie Ira Robinson Mra Clarence Fuller Guyaville Mre Frank Lawrence Me. and Mrs. Henry Lowry, Columbus, Mr. and Mra, Dana Woodruff Misa Ava Hamer Wellston William Lawrence Athena Mra. Snyder Mra. Clark Piaina A. R. Butcher Athens W. B. Noyes Joseph Chase and Parkersburg Fold Chase J. B. Jones Toreh Howard Lake Max Swindier Radnor O. L. Davis Willie Culluma L. B. Batley Marcella Dorothy Joe Laura Coolville Baril Kincade Jack Zumbech Cnildren Keno Herb Welk John Chevalier Emmett Swisher Glen and Harold Haymond Boggs Jamily and Catherines Akron Leroy Boggs Boggs Raymond Boggs Newberry Tike Davie Tresal Boggs Mere Carson Bogge Pauline and Margaret Tameburg Misa Ava Mamer Wellaton C. D. Swarts Dana Woodruff Hattie Ackley Alma Hospitel Mia Bricee Turner Marian Gertrude Bachelder the Plains Vanderhoof James Gilagier Little Hocking

Bethany Ridge and Vicinity News Notes

Bethany Ridge notes list visitors including Toy Shirley and family from Athens, Dana Russell family, and Stewart residents with Easter gatherings. Several locals from Athens, Marietta, Coshocton, Plain City, and Columbus are noted visiting or hosting at family homes. Fred Frost of the Athens State Hospital plans time with his son and daughter in law John and ??? Prost.

Bethany Ridge Toy Shirley Athens Saturney Mra. Shirley Dana Russell Lewis Moore Femily Stewart Clyde Moore Athena Doe Moore Glenora Wright Dena Bean Maxburg George Wright Pomeroy Herman Wright Clarence Covelle Carnet Weight Marietta Frank McPherson James Wright Bethany Doris Gruff Herman Gruff Coshocton Minta Perdue Columbus Ida Morgan Plain City Gruff John Davia Fred Frost Athyts State Hospital John Prost

Revival Ends at United Brothers Church Letart Falls

In Letart Falls Rev. Franklin Norris and Rev. 8 J Light concluded a church revival at the United Brothers church Tuesday night. Various local residents attended Easter events and visitors joined church activities across the community.

U. B Letart Falls

Broadwell Girl Is Guest of Honor at Birthday Party

Broadwell Mrs Dow White hosted a party on Tuesday April 16 for her daughter Aveline’s eighth birthday. Guests included Mary and Patty James Garidene and Mary Parsons Martha Young Maxine Drigg Betty Lewis Bobby and Donald White. Other local residents and relatives are listed as visiting or spending time in Broadwell and nearby areas.

Broadwell Dow White Aveline Mary Patty James Garidene Mary Parsons Martha Young Maxine Drigg Betty Lewis Bobby Donald White Ernest Thompson New England Don White Clarence Mathburn Columbus William Driggs Stewart Jerry Conant Ross Hoon Chesterh Joe Young Arch Sprouse Maxine Ernest White Alonzo Vernon Lubiig Walter Foutch Orville Harkins Bernard White William Cummings Westland Carl Meeks Arthur Metcalf Cutler Frank James Oscar James Freda Nice Harry van Dyke Zanesville Henry North Clyde Crabtree Pittsburgh Hoyt Driggs Dorothy Conant

Fined for Thefts on C. and O. Railroad Fence

Logan men Winfield Davis and Walter Guess were arraigned before Magistrate S&S Whitehart on theft charges for stealing 120 feet of fencing from the C. and O. Railroad right-of-way near Sand Run. Guilty pleas led to fines of five dollars plus costs, with arrests by Detective W. L. Price and Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith.

Mansfield Board Awards Diploma to Walter Harbeson

Walter Harbeson of Columbus will receive a Mansfield Senior High School diploma on June 7, fifteen years after leaving school. The diploma completes his path toward becoming a licensed embalmer.

Mansfield Mansfield Board of Education Walter Harbeson Columbus Harbeson

Young People Lead Easter Program at Straitsville

A Straitsville M HB Church Easter program drew attendees from Roseville and Crooksville as Indian Evangelist spoke. Meetings run two weeks. Mrs. Mary Lawrence remains seriously ill. others moved by illness or travel include Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Forest Cookney, and Mrs. Margaret Ridenour.

New Straitsville M. HB Roseville Crooksville Mary Lawrence Wade West Main Street Forest Cookney Margaret Ridenour Columbia Ward Newman Otty Lima Otty Lacey Switser Vern Webb Charlies White Ralph East Fultonham J. W. Nixon Ralph Owens D. Strain Harry Strain Jr Western Star Inspection Levi Wolfe Edith Conkie Columbus Bob Clark Evelyn Mille Akron George Lanning Margaret Edwards Paul Webb Betty Jane Otarott Robert Blankenship Cherrington Hospital Logan

Sunday Services At Langsville Church At Eight

Langsville residents are invited to Sunday night services at 8 o clock led by Reverend Perkins. Interwoven with local notes, attendees include the Ente mingers and other townspeople who spent the weekend with relatives, with several visits from Columbus and Cincinnati families. The community also notes births, illnesses, and social visits, including updates on Mrs. Brown and Mrs. DeWeese.

Easter Services Draw Huge Crowd at Taylor Ridge Church

In Taylor Ridge the Church of Christ held Easter services jointly with the regular service. The Young People's Choir performed a songs program and a group from Chauncey sang. Mary Frances Kempton gave the Easter story and Rev. G. B. Courtney delivered the sermon. Local families and visitors from nearby towns attended, with many names listed among those visiting or hosting relatives over the weekend.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Chauncey Mary Frances Kempton G. B. Courtney Cheater Davis Evan Davis Matel Herman Kempton St. Frances Hospital Columbus Emmett Olbers Billie Emmet Jr Don Hunter Fred Olbers Carl Hildebrand Charles Roley Helen Hildebrand Boyd Kennedy Donald Freda Hanning Walter Kennedy Lancaster Forest Kelly Glouster Robert Hanning Walter Douglas Company 577 CCC Camp Fairlawn, O John Wenger Clyde Weiring Fairlawn Redtown

Attend Worship at McDougal Bible School

A church report notes a membership gain as 46 attended Sunday School at McDougal. George Timberlake led the evening service and may preach biweekly if attendance warrants it. Local families and visitors are listed as guests and attendees from nearby towns.

McDougal Bible School

McDougal Sunday Dinner Hosts Read Like Local Social

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mayles hosted a chicken dinner Sunday with guests from Sand Ridge including Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Eismon Miss Murt and Gretta Eismon Wanda Miller W H Evamon and grandson Ivan Mr and Mrs Raymond Phillips and children and Mr and Mrs Robert Weekley and family Exra Weekly notes larger Sunday School attendance Delia Mayles visited Opal Eismon in Athens funeral services for Harry Eissmon were arranged Mallee attended the recent event at Millfield on Saturday

Mcdougal Roy Mayles Alonzo Eismon Opal Eismon Athens Harry Eissmon Mallee Millfield

Easter Guests Entertained in Tuppers Plains Homes

Local families hosted gatherings over Easter with visitors from Bashan Rutland Gallipolis and Pittsburgh. Several residents traveled to Port- erfield Elyria and Athens while Olive Orange High School clubs held events.

Rutland Resident Is Honored on Occasion of Birthday

In Rutland Mrs. C. O. Patterson was surprised with a birthday gathering at her home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Wingett of Columbus and other local friends. Several visitors from Columbus and Logan spent Easter holidays with relatives in Rutland, including Judd Chase and family and Ivor Young and family. Hospital and illness notes mention Mrs. Lute ill with pneumonia and James Theobald also ill.

Rutland C. O. Patterson Lowell Wingett Columbus Scott Canaday Berdice Tracey Logan Bert Taylor Ivor Young Bertha Rathburn Robert Bean Frank Bean Harold Saxton

Mt Hermon Resident Succumbs After Long Illness

Abraham Mellemeier, an elderly Mt Hermon resident, died Thursday at his home from diabetes after several years of illness. He leaves a wife and foster son Harold. Interment occurred Sunday at Mt Hermon with many attendees.

Sharpsburg Abraham Mellemeier Mt. Hermon Harold Susie Bell Clara Theisep Fred Sanders Don Billy Millfield C. T. Strode Frank Lillian Vera and Lenor Strode Chloe Harris Cutler Plantaville Bethel Ralph Frash Christ Frash

Revival to Begin at Weaver Chapel Church in May

The Rev. Gibson will lead a two week revival at Weaver Chapel starting May 2. The Rev. Carver will conduct the song service each night while various local residents were noted as weekend or Sunday guests at neighboring homes.

Weaver Chapel Albany R. D Gibson Carver Fred Elliott, Jr Merritt Herron New Marshfield Cliff Ross Lee Tewksbury Lieoyd Knowlton Betty Lou Dinsmore Athens Margaret Lewellyn Harvey Saylor Margaret Marshall Mary Robinett Harold Peacock Maynard Gilbert Bowen Elizabeth Dixon Carrell Elliott Charlotte Dixon Wales Mills Ardis Collings Phillis Carbaugh Chase Arch Arbaugh Boling Chapel Aldo Minear

Local families converge for quarterly Bunker Hill meeting

Mr. and Mrs. George Will and Mrs. J. M. Pullins plus Raymond Will of Texas attend the quarterly meeting at Bunker Hill. Daytime visitors include Dayton Will and family of Pomeroy, Dana Houdashelt and Milton, and many more local relatives visiting Mr. J. M. Will.

Andrew Davis Kerrs Run Dena Epple M. A. Eppie L. V. Reuter Rocksprings Norman Heilman

Aunt Drusilla’s Garden shines at Rocksprings School play

Rocksprings School presented the operetta Aunt Drusilla’s Garden to credit instructors on Thursday night. Friday April 26 marks the school closing day. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Jewell Curtis and two daughters of Darwin and Mr and Mrs Bernard Ashworth Columbus visited Homer Ashworth. Lawrence Wilson held an Easter party for his Sunday School junior boys. Sunday attendance was 66. Mark Grueser and sisters visited their brother Joe Grueser at Ball Run Sunday evening. Marcelle Pomeroy and daughters visited Friday afternoon.

P. R. Shields W. ©. Crow Betty Amos Gladys Crow Nena Giet St. Marys Rush McNiclas C. F. Roush J. ¥. Hawthorn Fairview B. D. Donahoe Hoyt Powell Grover Mlisabeth Columbus Elizabeth Powell Allen Wolfe Zanesville Lyle Powell Antiquity John Wolf Ida Gueta Wolf Titus Pickens Ann Arbor Mich Centerburg L. EB. Pickens Russell Quellin Parkersburg M. EB Earl Shank Robert Scott Apple Grove Henderson W. Va W H. Heiney Belimont J. D. Roush C. B. Rheets Geraldine Myra Anita Belle Thievner Deila Roush Homer Racine William Wells Cincinnati William Sayre Bradbury P. C. Wolfe H. B. Powell Don Herbert Charleston Ironton H. W. Quillin Bert Grimm Portsmouth J. M. Hil Andeona G. G. Elliott New Haven H. B. Russell Dave Russell Mr. Shuler Elwood Lewis Bill Stevenson Margaret Louise Russell Middleport M. BE. Ladies Aid Society Mollie Barringer Tom Wagner Clara Day H. E Gallipolis Albert Elmer Jeffers Piora M. Quillin Ray Jeffers W. E. McDade Louise Portland Leezie Findley Rocksprings Drusilla Rocksprings School Jewell Curtis Darwin Kate Weyersmitler Bernard Ashworth Homer Ashworth Lawrence Wilson Mark Grueser Catherine Agnes Christine Emma Joe Grueser Ball Run

Greene County relief rolls show 614 cases

One decile of Greene County residents receive relief with a total 614 cases. Assuming an average four and a half persons per family the number of dependents reaches 2925, reflecting the county’s direct relief burden.

Xenia Greene County

Ohio Wesleyan expands campus newspaper with ads

The Transcript, Ohio Wesleyan University campus paper, has added a seventh advertising column after years as a six column paper. The move reflects increasing ad revenue and broader coverage on campus.

Delaware Transcript Ohio Wesleyan University

Local Social Notes Sparse in Bashan Area

Fragmentary social column records visits and names from Bashan and nearby homes. Snatches mention Mr and Mrs, Mr Bentz, Mr Yang, Pearson, Stor, White, and Ida Way with assorted relatives and trips to see Dr or attend events.

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