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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1928

Page

6

Aid Meeting, School Room Fund, Mothers Day Notice

Twenty Ladies of the M E church aid society met at Mrs Jones home and pledged about 50 dollars to the Sunday school room fund. A Mothers Day program was held with readings and songs led by Mrs Bean and Mrs Gineon, followed by a pot luck lunch. Also notes on store goods sale and senior class play with Civil War theme.

Leany Ladies’ Aid & Society M. E. Church Jones Will Bean Winnie Gineon Dent Aller Ladies Ladies’ Aid Society Wedry Howard Flinn Akron W. A. Dean DL. L. Dodderer Albert Sarison Coolvilleorchestra Tuippers Plains Orchestra Hazel Hart Cvarkersburg Constance Trussell

Eye Injury In Hamden Man Faces Possible Sight Loss

Leroy H Saultg, employed at his brother’s garage on Wilkesville Street, sustained a left eye injury while changing tires when a tire tool slipped. He required three stitches and was taken to eye specialist Dr Parker in Wellston, who fears he may not lose sight in the eye.

Amden Leroy H Saultg Wilkesville Street Parker Wellston

Murray City News Items and Local Greetings

Murray City April 238 items list residents visiting relatives in Glouster Nelsonville and Columbus. Birth of Robert Dale Williams in The Plains noted along with fatigue influenza illness and school commencements at Hamden High. Local social visits include Hillyer Simons Hamer Penn and Penn families with multiple trips to Wellston Athens Columbus and Logan.

Surray City Walter Frazee Logan Letser Lucy Frazee Gertrude Slughes Misa Barnes Glouster Clara Hellyer Logan Watter Edgar Hillyer Tedwin Barker Joyd Pence Union Furnace Murray Ray Storer Pearl Williams the Plains Robert Dale Williams Verna ,Keon Gifford Brooker Detroit George Brooker J James Hamer Ara Wiets Maud Penn Fee Ley Russel Kruger Katherine Lavingston Columbus Ling Addie Livingston F.C. Segale Virginia Segale W. W. Wires Loveland H. Zimmerman Wellaton Chillicoths Anna Stanton Leo Cincinnati J. H. Davisson Norton Devisson Neven Vienna Falls Texas Itrageo Ruth Penn Rich B J. Lidard Conn Robert Bighouse Zaleski Hooper Trimble Thureday Lweek John Thomas William Peling Daugher Edith Chutes Carbon Hill Charles Croons Clifford Holt Crooks TAS Renee Parks Daughia Helen Celumjbus Taulins Aylsworth Paul Robson Belle Sketton Ohimbus State Hospital Rand

Local Family News and Obituary Notes

The Plains community shares notices of visitors and family events. Individuals including Mr. and Mrs Bell, Mr. and Mrs Pilion and two sons, Zoe Hutchins, and Frank Smith are mentioned among those hosting or visiting relatives. A death of John Harrison prompts services and a burial plan to Clifton Virginia after a short home service.

Banesville Dames Bell Pilion Nelsonville Zoe Hutchins Berna York Ed Turdette Pennsbury Frank Smith Myrtie Charles Harrison John Hurrison Yed Davis Tie Barstow Ixirth Sinad George Gat Jim MecGranor Radelph Steirer Tie Bavy Mint Hazel McGranor John Harrison Allbrand Clifton M. i Hire Jeff Philnse Parkersburg We. Va W. Va

Amesville School Clubs Present Debates And Music Night

Local Amesville activities feature a debate and entertainment evening at the high school. Students from the ione class are scheduled to perform poetry and music in the school building Thursday evening.

Marriage notice and local society chatter in Athens and Newark

A marriage is announced for Histon Martin to Mable McClelland Oakland with plans to reside in Detroit. The item notes family visits in Athens with McDonald and Morrison relatives, and a trip to Columbus for employment plus a Newark journey earlier in the week.

Town A i Irs Watt McDonaldughter Athens McDonald Ly Norman Buchtel Daugh Lew Storrison Patiner Columbus Preston Wiseup Qeriiford Morrison Long Smith Histon Martin Mise Mable McClel Oakland Newark Detroit Mich Morrigan Ming

Local residents in Bishopville area share notes of visits and illness

April 64 reports show teachers returning home from Rio Grande assignments and Fair Caster visiting his mother in Huntington. Various towns note relatives visiting, flu illnesses, a Christian Endeavor meeting, and funeral attendance.

Ampenter Helen H. Be Fidlard Rio Grande Fair Caster Huntington Oliver Caster

High School Commencement Notables and Local Updates

Chester Hester reports progress on the high school building by St A Miller Lumber of Middleport. Seven graduates spoke at the commencement led by Clifton state director of schools. Mrs Swartz and families attend various local endeavors as community life continues with visits, paint work, and family news.

Dana Swarty Alfred Or Swartz Ridenour Labra T. Sith Charleston Vesta Reed Ada Kimes Mildred Faer May Stout Philip Wil Raymond Frecker Roy Pooler Clifton M. E. Co A. Fox Seyville Adopher Ward Hayes J. M. Bentz Alfred Lafayette Reed Top- Plains Ward Rimes Lee Carter Galliports Dan Warner

Briley Family Moves from Murray City to Logan

Mr and Mrs Charles Briley longtime residents leave Murray City for Logan. A Ladies Aid gathering quilters met in the Sunday school room with members listed. Murray City high and public schools closed for the year with an 29 graduates in the largest class yet.

Logan Charles Briley Laughter, Usther Briley Murray City Murray High School

Death of Miss Margaret Nose shocks New Marshfield community

News reaches New Marshfield of the sudden death of Miss Margaret Nose, a longtime schoolteacher in Zaneville. The loss is reported as a sobering event for the town, with condolences offered by relatives and neighbors.

Tuppers Plains Social Roundup and Local News

Tuppers Plains reports from April include visitors from Tinverly Emerson Stout and One City Hospital at Marketsburm. School closed last Friday with 15 graduates as Dean T. McCracken spoke and the Coolville orchestra performed.

Kenneth Abelle Emerson Stout One City Hospital Marketsburm Man J. Dalur Albred

Marble Games Monday delays marcle tournament finish

The marble tournament schedule shifts to Monday at 4 pm with sixteen boys remaining, two to be eliminated, and finals planned later in the week. The Rev. Cole preached Sunday evening at the Alliance church. A separate notice reports the body of Mrs William Archibald found near Minerva after she vanished from her home, with Kepp and family listing as relatives.

Will Dearth Marie Union Ridge Wil Cline Louisa Brooks Ruth Gibson Pittsburgh Paris Mary Lee Virginia Davis Dexter Wil Gilloglyland A. F. Homes Florute Horan Jones Glew Irana Tamily Brand Mes Ireny Albany Ckdowel Athens Harvey Smith Marshfield Ape Withers Mfargaret Nose Nelairbore Ther Zaneaville Mina Baker Columbus New Marshfield High School M. Jl. Church Kimberly Alva Toi Mary Baughman Ray Bailes Eva Tustin Dayton Grace Beverage Cole Alliance Thark McLain Baltimore William Archi Bald Minerva Fierkersburgi Archibald

Syracuse News Items and Local Visits Highlight Week

Syracuse notes list visitors and residents, including Campbells and Seases in Gallipolis, junior banquet guests Florence Karr Arch Lee Walter Harris Soulsby and others. House moves involve Roy Martin family Zeihers leaving for Columbus. Several residents travel to Columbus for summer and relatives visit.

Syra Campbell Earl Sease Gallipolis Florence Karr Arch Lee Walter Harri Lawrence Soulsby Misa Smith Jana

Garden community notes of visitors and family events

April updates from The Garden reflect a brisk social week. L Frank Goldsberry of Indiania visited with his parents, Sir and Mrs. Charles Goldsberry, while Dave Gillian and Herbert Weatherby joined relatives in Sumner and Athens. Local families hosted guests including the Sargents, Mohlers, and Browns Leghorns interests.

L Frank Goldsberry Indiania Charles Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry Dave Gillian Sumner Herbert Weatherby Athens J. K. Mohler Charles Sargent Arbuckle Frank Sargent Mohler William Sinclair Coolesarson Helenville Usene Grr Joe Lanthemil Sona Key Tom Makler Nuti Athens J

Sorority Contest Practices Underway for Annual Event

Senior sororities entered in the annual contest sponsored by the Women’s Rotary Cup began practicing. Ten stations participate with teams from Phi Theta, Alpha Phi, Lambda Omicron, Zeta Alpha, Theta Epsilon, Delta Phi Sigmma, and Alpha Sigma Alpha. The event will be judged on tone, movement, and appearance with eight judges listed to select the winner.

PE Tedsy iTheta Aipha L Pho May ‘Lambda Omexa I Geta Phi Zetaray Alpha Alpha Ni Jeta Theta J Eps’ On Delta Phi Sigmma Alepha Elgma Alpha Ing Hall Judevs Aps Lekbe Lukberg Pogerluim Miss Beard Mid Se Wietlen Bate

Knights in Athens receive temple inspection and dinner

Athena Commund No. 1a Knight Templar held its annual inspection dinner served by chapter No. 173 Women of Ather Order of Eastern Vamet at the Athens Temple. The inspection included a candidate conferred and remarks by Inspector Robert W. Varres and Grand Commander.

Athena Commund Knight Templar Ather Order Eastern Vamet Athe Temple Suse Gli A Worlem Grand Colaminier Jtubert Vernon Noobe Columinus Burrs Harlow Rat Mt Veruc Coelumibus Geers Columbus Constadaider Athens Hell Peetrort iMoadley

Troy High announces 1928 graduates and events

The Troy high school commencement will be Tuesday evening with Clarence J. Brown delivering the address. Baccalaureate is Sunday by Rev F Russell Purdy. 21 graduates will receive diplomas. senior events include a junior senior banquet and an alumni banquet May 3. Odd Fellows vow initiatory degrees next Friday. local residents plan moving and visits a week ahead.

Oolville Yimmile Yonson U the Troyigh School Hell Clarence J. Brown Columbus F. Russell Purdy Mellen Memorial Baptist Church Belpre The Civic Association Hfunch-Gack of Notre Dame Alusine Troy High School Odd Fellows Lodge Odd Fellowship In America Louisa Place Brennace Gordon Gladys Sheets Odd

Life's Awakening Theme Studied in East Side School

First graders at Lida School studied Life's Awakening with Miss Grace McMichael. They visited a chick hatchery, held baby chicks for shipment, and observed Arbor Day activities with a bird program and plantings. Trips to Carnegie Library exhibits and city tours accompanied ongoing robin studies and a bird booklet.

Lida School Grace McMichael Carnegie Library Hall of Fine Arts Louisa Steele Lucy G. Williams Jane Stewart Miss Steele Boyd Sirsshauge Une Mra Wilkians Telia Jean Thompson Chase Shidy

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