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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1930

Page

6

Third Blaze in Five Weeks In Murray City Does Damage

A Murray City home owned by Andy Campbell suffered severe interior damage from a Sunday morning fire caused by a defective flue. Insurance covered all losses as Murray continues to fund local fire department improvements with upcoming dances and bake sales raising funds.

Murray City Andy Campbell Murray Campbell John Doe K. of P. Hall W. R. Lloyd Logan Warren Darby Orient Mary Binderbasin Glouster Willam Chivers Emma Tippie Athens Agnes Brooker Albert Storer Akron Coburn Margaret Popoczy Wilmington Willy White Buchtel

Columbia T. A. Meets at Columbia

The Columbia Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday evening May 2 at Columbia. Mrs O C Byrd of Athens will be the principal speaker. Officers will be installed and a lunch of sandwiches pie pickles and coffee will be served. A profitable evening is expected.

Columbia Parent-Teacher Association Columbia O. C. Byrd Athens

Love Pirates of Hawaii staged at Columbia High School

Columbia High School presented the operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii under Mrs. C O Chapman on April 17 and 18 to large attendance. Proceeds totaled 86 dollars. The Junior play is set for May 8 with more school activities planned afterward.

Columbia Grade Schools Hold Dinner and Mock Trial Program

Last Tuesday Columbia grade schools ended with a noon meal served by the Home Economics class led by Catherine Slater. Pupils enjoyed basketball games, a mock trial Eliza Rosewater's Divorce Case, and rhythm band performances. Teachers W. H. Hampton Nellie Radekin Freda Turner Ina Radekin gave favors as the High School continues for another month.

Columbia Catherine Slater Eliza Rosewater W. H. Hampton Nellie Radekin Freda Turner Ina Radekin

Local Notes and Visits Across Midland Community

Mrs Blanch Vallandingham of Midland visits relatives including Mr and Mrs Hutchinson and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson and family. Grade schools closed last Tuesday marking a successful term. Asa Cook spent Sunday with Hemlock Grove parents. Sr Mr Cook suffers a broken collar bone. Mrs Beaver Facine visits son Henry. Eva Kimes attends funeral of her uncle Mr Pierce at Morning Star. Mrs Edgar Dorst returns home after time with sister Mrs Easterling in Columbus.

Mr. Pierce Morning Star Edgar Dorst Easterling Columbus

Mineral Misses Help and Travel in County News

Mineral Mrs. Mary Clark was called to Zaleski Monday by her mother Mrs. Rhoads illness. A second car of fertilizer was shipped to Glen Scott at Mineral and unloaded Monday. Waterloo State Forest moved switch ties to Mineral B and O yard. Edward and Grover Stout visited G L Stout Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Deeters fell ill Friday and went to her parents in Athens. Her condition is not much improved. Mrs. Diantha Hester and C F Emish returned Sunday from Chillicothe. Ray Bailis visited Mr. and Mrs. Snyder Sunday. A J Stephenson, ill, took a motor trip to Carbondale and New Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Charles Buckley man motored to Coolville Ohio.

Mary Clark Zaleski Rhoads Glen Scott Waterloo State Forest B. & O. Yard Edward and Grover Stout G. L. Stout Arthur Deeters Athens Diantha Hester C. F. Emish Chillicothe Ray Bailis J. P. Snyder A. J. Stephenson Carbondale New Marshfield Charles Buckley Man Coolville

Local residents host visits and gatherings in Bedford area

Bedford residents and surrounding families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included W. L. Whaley and daughter with Edith Whaley. A C Howett of Athens with Homer Storey. William Henessey and sons with Allard Pratt. Dale Carl and Hazel visiting W. L. Waley in Nelsonville. Clyde Helwig and Mary Lee in various households. Republican Women’s Club met at Darwin Schoolhouse. list of weekend visits to Mrs. Ralph Burson, Mrs. Addie Shumway, and others with multiple local families mentioned.

W. L. Whaley Dale Carl Hasel Charles Hines A. C. Howett Athens Homer Storey William Henessey Paul William Allard Pratt Hazel W. L. Waley Nelsonville Edith Whaley Donald Charles del Whaley Ralph Burson Addie Shumway Dale Car Darrel Jeffers Columbus

Families Enjoy Sunday Visits Across Local Towns

Otis Mansfield and family of Canaanville and A C Creamer and son Clarence of Jerseyville spent Sunday at Mrs Genevra Mansfield and family. Several local readers travel to Columbus New Lexington Ravenswood Pratts Fork and Glouster for visits. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon for quilting.

Otis Mansfield Canaanville A. C. Creamer Clarence Jerseyville Genevra Mansfield William Smith Arthur Columbus Charles Leighty Alva Haning New Lexington Herbert Leighty Alvin Reeves Near Albany Roscoe Martin Della Ator John Ator Pearl McCollins Lancaster George McCollins Harold Figley Ravenswood W. Va John Lowe Vore Ridge Herman Dunfee Glouster Earl Bolin M. C. Cain Pratts Fork Frank Bean Elbert Bean Athens Emory Crow Oscar Haning Crow Deek Wolfe Bobby Nelsonville John Martin Albany Howard Martin Jimmy Frank Hull Ladies' Aid

Birthday Party Honors Multiple Guests in Coolville

In Coolville on Sunday a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor honored Miss Taylor Miss Green and Miss Holdren with guests from Athens Little Hocking Marietta and Parkersburg. Other local visits included hospital trips church concerts and community meetings ahead of May 4 Sunday services and a summer schedule change for M E Church Sunday School.

Coolville Frank Taylor Charles Wyatt Athens

Local Families Spend Weekend Visits Across Communities

New Asbury residents Mr and Mrs Richard Fortney and family from Columbus spent the week end with J S Fortney. Blossom Buck visited with Pearl Buck in Canaanville and attended the high school play. Foster Crawford from Athens spent Sunday on his farm here. Harold Buck from Canaanville visited his grandparents Ired Buck. Jim Crawford and wife visited Athens on Saturday.

Richard Fortney Columbus J. S. Fortney Blossom Buck Pearl Buck Canaanville Foster Crawford Athens Harold Buck Ired Buck Jim Crawford

Frost Hit Reedsville Orchards and Gardens Across the Valley

Frost damaged the fruit crop in Reedsville with higher ground faring better. Rome Beauty apples on hilltop trees may survive, while truck crops like cabbage peas and early tomatoes suffered losses. Local figures note potential replanting but lower future prices. Several residents visited and activities included a county eighth grade exam and a road meeting. Notables include Arthur Mills River View Orchard and H E Hayes with Charles Hamilton.

Reedesville Arthur Mills River View Rome

Summer Vacation Closure At Antioch School In Decatur

Little Hocking The Antioch School of Decatur closed last Saturday for summer vacation. The Ladies Aid provided dinner for children and visitors. Pupils with perfect attendance were awarded by teacher Lloyd McComas, including Fredrick Collins Charles Collins and Doris Morgan.

Antioch School Decatur Ladies Aid Lloyd McComas Fredrick Collins Charles Collins Doris Morgan Helen Glazier Gertrude Dunfee Emma Smith Jens Athens Harry Minnie Barrows Vina Howell Mitchell Corning Rowland Fishtown Frank Cornes

Local notes from Frost area and surrounding towns

Frost Co. worker W Templeton visits Cairo West Virginia with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Parsons spend Sunday in Chillicothe with Mrs. Parsons' parents. Faye Duntee of Ireland visits Frost relatives. Zene Frost Route 2 visits daughter Mrs. Pearl Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Newton and Alex Parsons attend business in Athens Tuesday. Mrs. Lizzie Richard and son Ronald of Columbus spend the weekend with local friends.

W. Templeton Penn Contracting Company Cairo W. Va Jess Newton Alex Parsons Chillicothe Athens Lizzie Richard Ronald Columbus

Langsville Stays Near Langsville Families and Death Notice

Langsville R C Johnston family returned from Ann Arbor Michigan and plan to settle here. George Brown died at his home near Langsville. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Midway Church. Various relatives and visitors from Nelsonville Rutland Columbus Vinton attend events and illnesses noted including measles.

R. C. Johnston Ann Arbor Mich George Brown Langsville Midway Church T. W. Wilson Tom Irma Mary Adelyn Wilson Mollie Six Nelsonville F. A. Miller J. W. Miller H. E. Sidenstricker Mary Hawkins von Miller Alice Daisy J. B. Piper Vinton

Pleasant Valley Hosts and Family Visites

Pleasant Valley social notes record visits across nearby towns. Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Dudley Smith spent Sunday with H M McKinley while Mr and Mrs Felix Dorsey joined Ed Brooks at Charles Wood's home.

Dudley Smith Columbus Clarence Davis Athens H. M. McKinley Ard Felix Dorsey Ed Brooks Charles Wood Pearl Wood Douglas Hudnal Virgil Reeves Tracey Whaley Nelsonville Frank Pugh Anna Bolin Frances Hanning Ed Martin Pleasanton Will Martin Bessie Pugh Reeder Hawk

Orange Brand NUGGETS touted to energize liver and bowels

An advertisement claims Sluggish Liver symptoms are cured by Orange Brand NUGGETS. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Mary Marker of Magadore Ohio praising relief from fatigue headaches constipation and nervous indigestion after nightly doses. The ad touts triple action laxative liver stimulation and widespread availability at Lash's Drug Store and other outlets.

Mary Marker Magadore Ohio America Lash Oe Adv

Albany High School Senior Class Will Give Play Tonight

Albany April 30 The Albany High School Senior Class presents the play Bashful Mr. Bobbs at the Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 o clock. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church held its April meeting led by Mrs Will Gillogly with a $16 gain reported since the last meet. Arbor Day readings were given by Mrs Howard Stanley and Mrs Reeder with a contest led by Mrs Reeder. Committees for May were named and refreshments provided by hostesses. Several local residents were noted visiting, with updates on hospital and traveling plans.

Hoobler Barth Karl St. John's Lutheran Church Parkersburg Capital University Columbus Perry Bingman W. A. Bingman Belpre Frank Humphrey F. G. Bunion Wilber Woodburn Little Hocking Woman's Foreign Arthur Vorhees Stewart Marcella Davis R. S. Henderson Jean Eileen J. C. Mineard F. I. Caldwell Carthage Martha Boyce Alex Caldwell Susan Caldwell Martin Koehler Dutch Ridge Carthage Church Albany Bobbs Opera House Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Will Gillogly Henry Reeder Howard Stanley Reeder Mae Knowlton F. L. Bolton Ed Rickey G. J. Tewksbury C. N. Jones Nettie Milligan King Picqua Plaines Walter Loby Hamilton Asa Messenger Zenia

Officers Elected at Final Factory-Jackville P T A Meeting

In Jackville on April 30 the Factory-Jackville P T A held its final gathering. Officers elected were president R R Barker, secretary president M R Barker, and secretary treasurer H R Jacoby. Students in Mrs Hamer’s room with perfect attendance were listed among attendees.

Jackville-Factory P. T. A Jackville Pp. T. A R. R. Barker M. R. Barker H. R. Jacoby

Strouds Run and Area News From School and Visits

Strouds Run Mrs William Hunter hosted guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jesse Bennett. Local visits included Mrs Edna Coe to Mrs Fred Dowler and Ed Leighty with Tom Day and Delmer Gillette at Pearl Smiths. Measles caused absences Kath­leen and Ida Burton. Upper grades show Reading Circle progress with 32 of 37 enrolled. A Chauncey music contest visit by Vivian Bingman noted. Seventh and eighth graders created agriculture posters, first and second grades focused on safety. The eighth grade did well on the state exam. final day events planned with games and a noon picnic.

William Hunter Jesse Bennett Forest Mapes Tom Day Athens Cleo Cain Scatter Ridge Ed Leighty Edna Coe Fred Dowler Charles Cone Irma Dave Mattison Ed. Leighty Delmer Gillette Pearl Smith Alice Jordan Nancy Linscott Marshall Vivian Bingman Chaunel

Try This Doctor’s Laxative Free of Charge

An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for constipation. It claims herbs and senna start action and restore regularity, suitable for family use. Free trial bottle offered by mail from Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Monticello Ill

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Ferrel Thomas Betty Lou Harry Frasee Clarence Stiff Kate Stiff Pataskala Samantha Shelton Frank Shelton Hugh Scott U. B. Church Nihizer Racine Scott Clara Naomi Myrtle Charles Ralph Charles Baird Phil Devol Art Barnhill T. A Chester Bedford Isabella LeFever Elizabeth Clark Jean O'Brien Bernice Marceline Pratt Frank Henderson George Henderson Richland Ave New Asbury Reedsville Victor Mason H. E. Sheppard Elza Burden Dorothy W. H. Wilson Pomeroy Beulah Mays Eulah Barnhart Lillian Williams Woodrow Shaffer L. D. Watson W. F. Osborn J. W. Barnes Martha Petty H. E. Hayes Charles Hamilton Gallipolis Ervin Miller Barberton F. D. Shaffer Margaret Parker Samuel Wilson E. B. Randolph H. A. Wooley Lloyd Dunfee Ruth Center Point Harriett Sanford Frost B.M B.m.covert Optometrist ONIO Pleasant Valley Albany High School Strouds Run Paice Cocents Mowniceua Atkins Quality Signs For Dial Tor Fori Jaturi Cine New Essex Challenger Essex Carcatateran Detroit Et Essex Challenge Geo J. Shively Phillips Motor Sales Athens Stratton Motor Co Fetters Motor Sales Shawnee
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