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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1930
Page
7
Phillipa West pursues Alan Converse with renewed self assurance after a tense morning at home. She models a new dress to elevate her image beyond office worker, hoping to rekindle his interest as he navigates feelings for Natalie while Natalie's hold over him wanes.
Local names from McDougal Steppe to Warren Munn visit friends and relatives in Ames Coolville and nearby towns. Attendance at Sunday School reaches 38 with 4-H club and church board elections, listing officers and upcoming activities.
Haydenville area residents and friends visited in Logan Chauncey and Rutland over the weekend. The gathered names include McCandish Vollmer Bond Gastin Appleman Achauer Skiver McGee Spires Deal Carter Starr and Evans.
In Harrisonville a farm gas well on Mrs Ava Gilkeys property showed oil in pay at 300 feet and a paying gas well at 400 feet while a deeper drill depends on future conditions. Local social notes mention a Ladies Union event, funeral services for Mrs Martha Dye, and visits from neighbors including Dector Hawk Ethyl Tripp and Ken Brown Huntington.
Shade Joe Hawk hosted Lafe Gaston and family and Mrs Annie Swartz of Athens along with Mr and Mrs Mitt Chappell of Long un. Florence Meeks and Margaret Bussard of Columbus visited Mrs Mazie Meeks family. Pearl and S J Smith hosted end of week guests. Luke Kelley and children visited Vi enna Kelley. Gladys Smith hosted Rosalie Violet Coffee Cleo Cowan Worthington Rich and Walter Howard. Addison Creamer and son Clarence visited relatives in Athens. Mazie Meeks and Ruth visited S J Smith. Joe Basom and children of Athens visited Will Hope. Mrs Everett Bosworth and children visited Fred Biehl. Saturday.
Social visits fill a Sunday in Tuppers Plains with relatives from Guysville Pittsburgh Huntington and Syracuse visiting families of Bahr Barrett Shields and Chapman. Ohio University students Lavina Barrett and Treva Wagner spent the weekend with Miss Barretts parents. Church news notes Rev Barnes preached at the M E Church Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs J C Parker prepare their new home for occupancy with cleaning and papering. John Archer and family dine with S M Gainer and T Williams visits family in the area. Mrs Sheets to return from Parkersburg hospital early week. Mrs Gladys Sisson and family visit Hamiltons. Undertaker Arbaugh to move to Hamden. Several residents spend Sunday with Halliday in Dexter. Cement received by W E Matlack. Wade Springer guests with Dan Summerfield in East Shade Sun. Eva Green visits Pomeroy. Dan Bailey and Edith Bahr guests in West Shade.
Rutland C B Forrest and family spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Caroline Forrest returning to Fremont Sunday. They were joined by Mrs Helen Aultman granddaughter of Mrs Forrest who will go to Omaha Nebraska. Mrs F A Bean has been in Columbus aiding care for grandson Robert Bean son of Paul Bean with measles. Rutland had showers early this week. Harry Davis and wife, formerly at William Folar s home during school term, moved to their home in Salem. Elbert Williams formerly of Rutland now of Syracuse injured in a mine recently not recovering satisfactorily.
Zaleski Eber McKibben is seriously ill at his home. Keeney of McArthur attended a Senior Class banquet given by the Juniors at the school. Worthman of Wesley was a business visitor. J Scott and W Jewett of Athens were here due to Eber McKibben’s illness. Logan relatives visited. M E Church plans spring repairs. Dr A A Boal of Columbus visited the Shipley family. Mrs Boal joined him home later.
Athens residents and visitors are listed with many gatherings and events. Shoppers include Mrs Helen Michael and others in The Plains and Athens. family visits span Chauncey Nelsonville Coolville and Buchtel. a truck accident near a concrete bridge is noted with no injuries. Social groups from the M E Church plan meetings as May activities approach.
A Sunday dinner guest list includes Mrs. William St. Clair visiting sister Mrs. Myrtle Biggs of Burlington. Mae Goldsberry of Wheeling spent days with her mother Mrs. Sarah Goldsaberry. Fourth grader Herbert Lowther earned a dollar for promptness from teacher Miss Wilma Cowan at Shade school. Mrs. Clara Rogers helped her mother Mrs. Eva Mohler at home last week. Reverend Spriggs will preach at Mt. Zion on May 4. Hickory School held a large district picnic closing the term. Pauline Chapple visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chapple. Drewen Goldaberry visited Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mohler. H. D. Meighen of Pratts Fork was guest of George King last Sunday.
A group of friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Niggemeyer’s home Saturday night for a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Niggemeyer. Agnes and Mary planned the event, which featured dancing, card games, and refreshments. attendees included A. W. Brown family, L. M. Niggemeyer family, Coke Lawson family, Walter Greiner family, Leo Warner family, Joe Shuler and daughters Edna and Helena, and Silvia.
Bethany and Clarence Covell with daughter Helen and Miss Garnet Wright of Martlet ta share Sunday with Mrs. Glenora Wright. Several neighbors including Carlton Barnhart recovering from a fractured arm and Mr. Hollis Stalter with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Russell join others visiting family and friends around Stewart and Reedavillé.
Lottridge The Rev J W Barnes filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday morning. Preaching service will be in the morning at 9 30 o'clock during the summer months. H R Watkins and family were visitors at Athens Saturday evening. They were accompanied home by their daughter Catherine who remained here until Tuesday. Earl White spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Harry Aldredge near Sharpaburg. He was accompanied home by his wife and baby who had spent the past two weeks with her parents. Mrs Emmett Swisher and children and Mrs H C Swisher were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Eber Russell Sunday. Mrs Russell is in poor health. Mr and Mrs O L Davis were guests at dinner Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lee Gaston of Carthage. Catherine Boggs spent from Saturday until Monday at the home of her brother Raymond Boggs. Mrs Cora Warner and Miss Lydia Starkey were visitors at Athens Saturday. Vern Holiday and his parents of Parkersburg spent Sunday at the home of William Nutter. They were accompanied back to Parkersburg by Mrs Vern Holiday who had spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Griffen and son of Florida spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Raymond Boggs. Mr and Mrs Fred Warner and family and Mrs Daniel Ackley and daughter Hatle were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Rylmer Ackley near Athens. Mr and Mrs L T Runnien and family and Mr and Mrs John Detwiler were guests at dinner Sunday of Mr and Mrs L H Allen. Joe White and Wayne Sharp of Laurelville spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp.
Long Bottom reports a school event with an address by County Superintendent C N Wagner and diplomas for the graduating class. Music teacher Misa Esther Chambers attended. A severe injury to Thomas Prince occurred Friday when a horse pushed him against a barn manger. Local residents and travelers, plus weather damage to crops and fruit, are noted.
Guy Stainaker recovers from pneumonia while Mr. Wooley of Athena visits this week to collect subscriptions for The Athens Messenger. relatives in the area attributed improvements to local care and attention.
Shawnee Misses Lillian Turnbull and Faye Coates along with Hazel Coates of Columbua spent the weekend with friends. Mary Ellen Harria of Columbus stayed with her mother here. Albert Whitmer left Columbus after his brother John’s death. Numerous Columbus residents, including Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elites, were guests here. E G Blake returned Saturday from Logan hospital after a two week confinement.
The Primary Room honors perfect attendance from last year naming Hasel Townsend Lorene Townsend Len nie Jewell and Alice Mae Dixon with Miss Nora Gilkey presenting gifts. Gath Townsend and family visited Mrs Maggie Townsend in Guyeville Sunday. others attended events and visits noted including Mr Steinmetz and the Ash and Dixon families.
Dutch Ridge W E Robinson and Hon Bill of Alfred were guests of Sam Barn hill and family. Sunday Martin Bernard and family plus John and Gertrude Taylor and Gertrude Bernard of Jacksonville spent the week end with George Bernard and family. Arthur Gaston and family entertained friends Wednesday evening. Mrs Ernest Taylor and her little daughter, visiting Jacksonville relatives, returned home Friday. Peter Steinmers, ill for some time, is improving. Arthur Gaston and family moved Thursday to Long Run to live on the Bobo farm.
In the Perry County scholarship contest at New Lexington on April 36 with 150 participants four New Straitsville High School students placed fourth three placed second and one placed third. First prize winners will form a county team to compete in Athens on May 3. Names in the first division include Howard M. Young New Straitsville and George Arnold Somerset.
Readouts list student names by class including erine Blankenship Kathleen Crewe Bertha DeVoel Bernice Martell Carl Cooperrider Julia Drumm Carl Guest Opal Hall La Verna Albert Floyd Rader Mary Margaret Brown Sylvia Sutton Glen Marshall Thomas Johnson Edgar Pololinsky Lenora Brunton Harold Beyer Margaret Yarnell Zita Holleran Arnold Denny Ruth Spangler Thelma Stanley Catherine Blankenship Madonna Guinsler Willard Kling er Somerset English IV roster and festival results note absence of many locals. Aerial act and bands highlighted as Perry County schools gathered at Thornville High School Friday to perform All County Orchestra and various choruses. local residents and Columbus visitors joined community. The New Straitsville Impervious Brick Company plant ceased operation April 28 due to lack of orders and overproduction. about nine million bricks stockpiled. First six grades completed term. remaining grades continue nine months.
From England comes a new way to remove corns with Radox foot bath. Dissolve two tablespoonfuls in a gallon of hot water and soak feet for 3 or 4 nights to lift out corns and soften callouses. Officials at McKee Drug Co advertise this product as a joyful, soothing remedy for tired aching feet.
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