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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1926

Page

7

Murray City students on April honor roll and local notices

Murray City schools announce honor roll for April across grades from first to eleventh. The column also reports numerous community happenings including visits, birthdays, births, deaths, funerals, field meets, and school events with named residents and nearby towns.

Murray City Ralph Carsner Virgil Hillyer Irene Hober Helen Haden Irene Horvath Helen Koon Ruth Martin Cathryn Pedoski Lowell Pinney Margaret Short Paul Slater James Spencer Frances Stewcil Robert Stratton Ethel Tolliver Mary Louise Albaugh Mary Louise Allberry Clifford Myers Virginia Brooker Frederick Coburn Margaret Horvath Helen Brooker Ithel Currens Dorothy Jones Margaret Tigger Margaret Robinson Bill Roberson Raymond Storer Mike Sobran Thor Holt Gyneth Craft Ruth Thomas Edward Popoczy Anna Suzowsky George Langley Charles Allberry Billy Bell Terry Bunting Rollen Campbell Harold Dixon Helen Murphy Henrietta Mordue Charles Roberts Walter Sikora Louise Swyer Marguerite Robson Eunice Spencer Ajestin Bauer Eva Cook Ruth Donson Loretta Martin Ruth Robson Everett Sapp Blanche Darby Lovelia Kilpatrick Ethel Popoczy Mildred Wollett Helen Wash Genevieve Stone

Social notes from Angell Ridge and surrounds

Angell Ridge residents visit Long Ridge and Blackburn Heights. Mrs. Dewitt Sloan breaks her left arm while papering. A Roy Millers dance and a county field meet plus an oratorical contest are noted. J W Maxwell party honors fifty first birthday with a noon dinner for relatives and friends.

Dewitt Sloan Ira Sams Long Ridge Mary Sams Fisher Roush Billy Lillie Lester Vore Greens Run Lucinda Sloans Virgil Maxwell Blackburn Heights Vera Douglas Lucile Ethel Brown J. W. Maxwell Abe Williams Coleman Ashworth Chas. Oxley Edward Dearth Frank White Carl Snow Clarence Florence Evena Dearth Mary Della Maxwell Irene Bessie Bobo Elizabeth Jlel Susie Oxley Marvin Maxwell

Athens Area Farm Activity and Local Visits Report

Pratt's Fork residents Elza Sapp and wife assist with farm work on their Athens area farm. Several residents visit relatives in Athens over the weekend. Dr Orr reportedly in serious condition. Local workers travel to Athens and Bowling Green for Pratt Construction and contractor jobs. A kitchen shower honors Clyde Smith and Mrs Smith. Various residents visit kin and attend weekend gatherings.

Elza Sapp Athens Mary Gilkey Will Dilkey Francis Orr Dorothy Orr

Jasper Hill Hosts All Day Picnic And Afternoon Program

A Jasper Hill school event set for May 4 includes an all day picnic and an afternoon program. Local families and visitors were seen at several homes, with notable mentions of Frank Klingenberg returning to his farm, Nuzum Oil and Gas planning a drill on the C. W. Nuzum farm, and various visits among residents including the Williams, Hess, and Bails families. Opal Geraldine Williams was born May 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams.

Jasper Hill Frank Klingenberg Guysville Ray Gossett Kenneth Leslie Logan Laura Glazier Arthur Bails Genevieve Nuzum Rome High School Margaret Taylor Athens Wilda Hunter Kern Street Ray Williams Opal Geraldine Leonard Williams Shade J. L. Williams Dayton Dalton Ella Crawford Will Nickason West Virginia Daniel Koehler Charles Flanders Stuart Martin Washington, D. C Alex Smith Helen Cledythe Alex Williard Charles Nuzun Will Hess Howard Nichols Howard Klingenberg Toster Klingenberg Clarence Bails Raymond Bails Orville Koehler Phil

Protracted Meeting At Mt Hermon Draws Attentive Crowd

Sharpsburg reports a well attended protracted meeting at Mt Hermon. The piece notes spring growth and a somber funeral for Adaline Sedwick, reared in the area, who died in Columbus while visiting with her husband J P Sedwick. Leonard and Mrs Harris of Westerville surprised their parents, then visited Portsmouth briefly.

Mt. Hermon Leonard Harris Westerville Henry Burns Portsmouth Adaline Sedwick Broad Well J. P. Sedwick Columbus

Lodi May Events And School Club News

The senior class play runs Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1 with baccalaureate on May 2 and commencement May 3. Local students attend events, form sewing and nature clubs, and elect officers for the Lodi High School groups.

Local residents keep social ties across towns this winter

Carpenter G F Farley and family plan to move to Columbus to be near their children after a brief stay here. Numerous locals visit relatives in Columbus, Zaleski, Dexter, and Athens over weekends. John Cline is recovering from flu and several families host guests at their homes in Burr Oak and nearby communities.

Reed Jeffers Lawrence Woodyard Columbus M. A. Bosworth W. R. Hanna Clarence Foley Marl Jewell Cecil Athens John Cline Jancis Freda Rupe D. F. Romine J .M. Boggeass Harrisonville Burr Oak Warnie Nelson Albany

Albany Public Schools Close May 4 with Senior Class Events

Albany public schools close on May 4. The senior class presents Amazon Isle at the opera house April 29 and 30. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Howard Warner of Athens delivers the sermon. Twenty eight students receive diplomas, six from Albany. colors are green and white, flower American Beauty rose. The program features music, a valedictory by Donna Sanders, and an address by Dr. C. W. Cookson.

Albany Amazon Isle Opera House Howard Warner Athens Elva Throckmorton Agnes Ross Keith Zimmerman Fern M. Levis Donald C. Russell Druzilla Marie Crow Charles E. Fagan Helen Howery Mary Alice Conner Olive Aldena Tewksbury Donna Sanders Charles Fagan C. W. Cookson Cline’s

Seniors Honored at High School Farewell Reception

The junior class hosted seniors at a farewell reception in the opera house last Wednesday. Guests included Superintendent Copeland, Bertha Mee Vey, Florence Withers, Grace Thomas, and Mrs. Eccles. Charles McCall welcomed, Donald Russell responded as sixty students enjoyed contests, jokes, and music in green and white decor.

Opera House Copeland Bertha Mee Vey Florence Withers Grace Thomas Eccles Charles McCall Donald Russell

Sophomores Hold Wiener Roast Picnic

Mr and Mrs Willard McDaniel and Mr and Mrs F F Rotroff served as chaperones for a sophomore class wiener roast at a hotel gathering with friends from the high school. The group traveled by car toward Athens to a spot on Pomeroy road and ended the evening with games.

Willard McDaniel F. F. Rotroff Athens Pomeroy Road

Rowell Sells Milk Route and Dairy Herd at Public Sale

Harry Rowell completed a sale of his milk route to the Pauley brothers who reside near Hebbardsville. Last Saturday he disposed of his dairy herd and accessories at a public sale.

Harry Rowell Pauley Brothers Hebbardsville Rowell

Albany chorus hosts party at Mrs Willard McDaniel home

Members of the Albany chorus held a Friday night gathering at Mrs Willard McDaniel home with their director Mrs Mc Daniel and president Mrs I S Rotroff among the hostesses. The entire evening was spent in a social program with music and conversation.

Albany Chorus Willard McDaniel McDaniel I. S. Rotroff

Death of Fred Cooley at Oli vett Ti and family ties

Friends report the death of Fred Cooley from heart trouble at his Oli vett Ti home last Sunday. Funeral and burial occurred there. He and his family lived on a farm near Albany before moving to Illinois for Bible school studies. He leaves a widow two daughters a young son and a married daughter in Hope Ohio.

Fred Cooley Olivett Mr. Cooley Albany Illinois Cooley Hope Ohio

Twelve Old Maids Draw Largest Opera House Audience

A large crowd attended a Methodist church play titled Twelve Old Maids at the opera house. Mrs. Bert Hovey led the event with $84.40 receipts. cast included Mrs. Curtis Jones as Liza and Miss Carrie Ritchie as the fortune teller.

Opera House Bert Hovey Curtis Jones Liza Carrie Ritchie Mary Reeder F. I. Rotroff Phil Sweeney Hazel O'Neal P. D. Morse Eldon Dailey Henry Reeder Clint Cross Howard Stanley Ed Rickey Earl Barr Ed Bailes O. D. Dailey George Bailes William Whaley John Cline Laurence Lora Mae Barr

Andrews purchase Florida couple buy Bolin restaurant

Mr and Mrs Lafe Andrews recently returned from Florida have bought the restaurant of Lloyd Bolin and are now in possession. They will live in the Lawrence Morris house on Pomeroy street.

Lafe Andrews Florida Lloyd Bolin Lawrence Morris Pomeroy Street

Truck damages pole on Wilkes Street corner

A large state truck turning from Wilkes street onto Pomeroy road struck a telephone pole, breaking it into three pieces above ground. The top stayed in place by guy ropes and wires, so telephone service was not disrupted. A new pole was installed at a heavy cost.

Wilkes Street Pomeroy Road

Preaches Trial Sermon in Covington Baptist Church

The Rev. M. F. Bagby of Covington Kentucky will preach at First Baptist Church on Saturday evening and Sunday morning May 1 and 2 as a candidate for the pastorate, recommended by the pulpit committee.

M. IF. Bagby Covington, Ky First Baptist Church Bagby

Young entrants from Hebbardsville church join peace contest

Youth participants from Hebbardsville M E church enter a peace contest and will deliver aid to the poor as part of the community effort.

Hebbardsville M. EF. Church

Weaver Chapel organizes summer Sunday school near Albany

Members of Weaver Chapel met last Sunday to organize the summer Sunday school due to bad roads delaying winter sessions. Sixteen attended with John Stanley of Albany elected superintendent and Denver McVay chosen to teach the men and women class.

Weaver Chapel Albany John Stanley William Beckley Harvey McVay Sylvia McVay Irene McVay Denver McVay Hirlah Stanley

Summer visitors and funeral guests in Columbus area

Miss Hilah Stanley spent the summer at home after finishing at Seldom Seen last week. Mr and Mrs Ema Searles hosted relatives including Mrs H P D Kalb and family from Brilliant, and Wayne Seares of Wellsville, last Sunday. Dr A J Shoemaker and Mrs Ray Lauffer hosted Columbus guests Martha Dailey and Elma Dailey during the week while attending Dr Howard Vorhes funeral in Columbus.

Hilah Stanley H. PD. Kalb George Ruth Brilliant Wayne Seares Wellsville Ema Searles A. J. Shoemaker Martha Dailey Ray Lauffer Elma Dailey Columbus Howard Vorhes

Local Moves and Visits Reported Across Ohio and West Virginia

The Plain s notes a series of weekend visits and travel from Logan area residents. Charles Wright and son visited Joe Hutchins. Emory Ball went to Charleston. Lawrence Olson traveled to Parkerburg and Belle Valley seeking work. Mrs. Hol McCall and son stayed with the William Moore family. Thorn and Moore households changed residences in the area. Lulu Smith returns home for summer with her mother. Roscoe Shields visited family from Lockbourne. Groveport pair Hollis Altridge spent Sunday with Liz Guess. Parkersburg trip by Alfred Mattison family and Denzil Gabriel group. Loren North and Grove Nagle families were guests of Zine Courtney. Frank Smith shared Sunday dinner with the Burdette family. congratulations arrive for the birth of a daughter to Leslie and Ethel Davis of Willoughby.

Lawrence Olson Pakersburg Belle Valley W. Va Hol. McCall Athens William Moore Lloyd Thorn Sam Gabriel Harry Moore Riley Keeton Thorn Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Zell Buffington Roscoe Shields Lockbourne Hollis Altridge Groveport Liz Guess Alfred Mattison Dave Fan Poston Denzil Gabriel Alfred Parkersburg Loren North Nelsonville Grove Nagle Iva

Death notices and birth announcement from West Virginia and Ohio

Lottridge Charles Day learns of his brother Smith Day’s death at his home in Elizabeth West Virginia. L J Ball and son Allen report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Swisher of Morrow County.

Charles Day Smith Day Elizabeth W. Va L. J. Ball Allen Athens H. C. Swisher Clarence Swisher Morrow County

Amesville Notes From Local Letter and Visits

A letter from Dale Wilson to his father John Wilson says he remains aboard the USS Pittsburgh and has toured the Holy Land including Palestine the Sea of Galilee Jerusalem Bethlehem and Jericho. EK I Curtis of Pataskala reviewed local oil and gas prospects last week with W H Brown Ezra Walker and others planning another visit to Ames and Cutler home sites. Miss Margaret Sarver funeral drew Mr and Mrs Harry Sarver Harman Carpenter of Glouster. services by Mrs Wetherby of Athens. DD B Bennett of Hooper's bought a Franklin street property from Gall Harris and will move in after a sale Saturday afternoon. Riley Thompson went to Columbus for work and tried a new opening at Black Diamond mine but could not at Jacksonville scale. Beatrice Porter of Marietta and Lucile Porter of Columbus visited mother Florence Porter over the weekend. Perry Clark of Athens, a former Monday evening.

Dale Wilson John Wilson Pittsburgh Holy Land Palestine Sea of Gallilee Jerusalem Bethelehem Jericoa EK. I. Curtis Pataskala W. H. Brown Ezra Walker Athens Ames Cutler’s Ewing B. Bennett Hooper's Franklin Street Gall Harris Riley Thompson Columbus Black Diamond Jacksonville Beatrice Porter Marietta Lucile Porter Florence Porter Perry Clark

Danderine Promises Help for Damaged Hair and Dandruff

An advertisement touts Danderine as restoring life and lustre to dry faded hair after curling and r ing. It claims hair becomes wavy, stronger from the roots, and dandruff disappears, with a 35 cent bottle available at drug or toilet counters.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger Murray City News Joe Lairson Massillon Harry Shuttleworth Wm. Bracken Isabel Waiters Grant Hostel Gladys Baird Dallas Brownig Glouster Mode Lewis Doc Madden Ravenwood Margaret Popoczy Paul Andrews Joe James Robinson Zanesville Charles Camel Stell Peacock Clifford Robinett Marion George Potts Harold Dorothea Hamer C. E. Crew Chesterhill Frank Bardin Luise Edgerton Minturn George Gallipolis Leota Strode Daniel Ackley Theirissa Hoyt Co. D. Swartz Strickland Chester L. H. Allen Ralph Allen H. FR. Watkins L. T. Runnion Bert Hughes Chesapeake Edward Rowan Coolville Vanderhoof Black H. R. Swisher H. R. Watkins I. O C. J. VanValey Walton Tegraph Hannah Glaster Hockingport W. F Clyde Gibson Ray Irwin Tenna Young Harbor Springs Mich Be Irwin Miles Cain Frank Cain Holly and Delbert King Fred Beckler Fred Jones Ross Ackley Bowling Green Pratt Construction Company Helen Dixon J. V. Dixon Norma Young Elias Darrtt Frank Sargent Clyde Smith Harry Smith John Calvin Nill Tuppets Plains Roy Goldsberry T. Beasley Milling Company Gladys Smith Bardin Brothers Irs Ji Smitin Sharpsburg Proper This Place Audena Burson Libia Burson Ruth Cowan Fred Richland Anna Colburn Pomeroy Johnny Shumway Claudis Chappell C. J. Hoskins Nora Kelley Mary Woodyard Vern O'Brien Stanley Bolen O. CC. Shellman Lodi Berdena Hawk Alma Velma Goldsberry H. Chappell Charles Westcott Everett Bosworth Wayne Frank O'Brien Joe Shuler Helen Westcott Fern Sargent Lizzie Cowan Grace Harris Mary Blackwood Leader Lodi Boys’ General Club Ralph Harris Walter Smith Worthington Biehl Carl Hoskins Loyd Pierce Lodi Boys Frank Chaney Dale O’brien Kermit Swartz Omer Hines Vincent Serleston Joe Chappell G. F. Farley Sam Tewksbury Libby Reeves Barnhouse Kenneth Sisson Dexter J. S. Dudgeon Zaleski Rotroff L. E. Mundew & CO John L. Wion Charles Wright and Near Logan Joe Hutchins Emory Ball Charleston Gordon Phillips Son Junior Lottridge Amesville Big Bree Foy’s Bank Barn THE Bardin Brothers CO Lindsia Depot St Obie
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