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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1928

Page

6

Murray City Socials and Local Club News Focus

Lucy Frazee and Ella Cunningham hosted visits from sisters in Detroit and Columbus, with a pre nuptial shower for Brigid Gallagher of Athens. Eagles initiate Logan members, Beasley garage expands to Nelsonville, and various locals attend church events, visits, and funerals across Murray City area.

Array City Lucy Frazee Ella Cunningham Clarence Butcher Detroit Mich John Robbins Paul John Columbus Agnes Murphy Margaret Mary Elizabeth Murphy Linton Ind Helen Murphy Grace Donoghue Ann Morgan This City Clara Cavanaugh Zaleski Brigid Gallagher Athens Paul Shelton Matt Shelton Clay Brunney EB. Parren Lancaster William Bradbury Harry Bradbury Gerald Edwards

Homecoming highlights at Sharpsburg as crops surge

Sharpsburg notes describe farmers cutting hay oats and berries with drought relief. The Hermon Ladies Aid met at the church as the parsonage nears completion for August 15 homecoming dedication. The Sharpsburg homecoming drew many locals and visitors, with music by Berry Orchestra and sermons by Rev Timberlake and Rev Browning.

Harpsburg Hermon Vrani Quinn Hobbie Betty Lou and Airs Robert Grimes Jamey Croston Flossie Hanna U. S. Maries Howard Harris Sharpsburg

Local Socials and Games Highlight Plains News

Plains residents and guests visit relatives across Ohio towns including Columbus Athens Glouster Nelsonville and Cedar Rapids. A Sunday ball game saw The Plains win 22 to Rutland 2 as residents share visits and community routine.

Local residents visit relatives across states

A batch of brief entries notes Hamden and Columbus residents traveling to Charleston and Boston for visits with kin. Several families including the Jennings, Robbins, Ward, Dugan, Triplett, and Calvin clans plan weekend motor trips and relatives in West Virginia and Ohio. Nearby gains include Ruth Roberts recovering from surgery and a birthday gathering for Monna Webb with friends.

Jennings Thelma Eugene Fred Smith Oakley Hegan Neliie Robbins Amanda Robbing Jackson Columbus Boston Mass Chester Ward Lufe Ward Ellizabeth Dawson Charleston W. Va Tabitha Dugan Alice Addie Dugan Carl Calvin Helen John Thompsen Ida Brown Pauline Brown Gertrude Brown James Mitchell Conservatory of Music Cincinnati George Mitchell Charles Triplett George Sherman Robert Lyons MecKinniss Ruth Roberts Grant Hospital Abraham Young Buffalo Street Monna Webb Mylah Norma Louisa Brooks Margie Lee Frazie Homer Pierce Frances Marie Sorrell Margaret Jean Kathryn Getry Mary Etta Rakes Nellia Pierce Ruth McWilliams Fase Young Eunice Wilkerson Lama Sprague Marvel Joe Webb John Booth Mabel Shaffer Huntington W Va Rosalie Steele Wellston Helen ‘Calvin Georgina Joyce Howell Monna Milah Mendell Webb Clarence Ogden Cleo Forman Newport Anna Monahan Ray Webb Boyd Vickers Wellstan Jessie James Cornelia Childreathe Orson Ogler Elizabeth

Union on the Hill Cartoons and Golf Banter at Aug Fourth

The column lampoons politics and figures from Rockefellers to Hoover with playful slang and sporting vignettes. It notes golf feats by Johnny Farrer and Harald Wise, mentions Wrigley tire jokes, and praises local players like Harry Kelly and Doc Lee while recalling a lively, humorous upcountry scene.

Harry Kelly Nelsonville Harald Wise Doc Lee Smith Chubby Grover Major Johnson

Birthday observance in Ames township community

Mrs K William Donaldson celebrated her forty eighth birthday at home on Sunday with a fruit cake and a luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred James and Mrs Donaldson, Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker and family, and Miss Susan Donaldson among others from Ames township Craunces and Nelsonville were also mentioned in attendance and visits throughout the day.

Berry Orchestra Cheaterhill Eva Christina Swick Charles Bingman Junction City Timberlake LD. L. Browning Glouster SiKia (Shuler) Williams Rex and Dale Tulse Okia Ernest Hazelton Columbus Derby Clark Cheshire Athens Earl Thomp James Lafferty Michigan Sharpsburg Mary Evans D. W. Brill Dyer Besse Bardin Mattie Goddard Chesterbi Robert Curry Beford Smith 8. Barnes Alice Glassferd Chester Hull Harry Porter Lulu Smith Richard Calhoun Lancaster Tamp Grounds Lyda Nagle Daughers Imberly K Wiliam Donaldson Fred James Donaldson Ames Township Ray Tucker Susan Donaldson Craunces William Donaldson Chester Mallon West Virginnt Rebecca Mallon Rosa Brown Charles Holcomb Elmer Rizer el. Hunter Haydenville Coat Picket Merl Love Robert Hatfield James Oseman Sylvia Hite Jennie Brooks Nelsonville Elinor Bowles Rowell Winifred Foucht Stanley Octa Gilogly Hazelthine Mary Sand Hill Moe Heppy C. L. Stout Avihvy Wee- C. Davis Nestlus

Coolville Hosts Visitors and Summer Gatherings

Aug 4 brief notes from Coolville describe Mr and Mrs Henderson hosting Grace Adina Me a and Genevieve. trips by Mr and Mrs McBride and Captain and Mrs MacLeod. visits from Ira Workman and Rev Holcomb. various relatives and friends staying with the Mills and Brooks families. camp meeting activities shift to town hall and school gym with local hosts including Emrick and Mills households.

Colville Henderson Grace Adina Bride Henders Weel Cleveland Art Fendessons Genevieve Cheshire R T McBride J K. Macleod Intha MacLeod Edward Alden Frances Bend Cleves Hillsboro Cincinnat Ira Workman Akron A.B. White H. J Holcomb Coolville Imoe Hockingport A.C. Mills Paul Pickerington Mills C. H. Brooks LM Walden A. I. Wolf iNorth Columbus Jedo Lima Winfield Blake Joppa Mtin Blake FP J Tompson Mildred Bob Monroe S. Thompson TF Brooks Leola Columbia A. C. Mills Ella Sawyer New York City Ella McCane Torch Awb White W. A. Westervelt W. R. Roberts Springheld Alice and Trene Russell Au Atarium

No title found in PRACUSE area news item

In PRACUSE on August 4 Errol Mallory and sister Miss Mabel Mallory of St. Cloud Florida motor to the area and take rooms in their sold home marking their first visit in eight years. Several local residents and relatives are noted in brief updates and miscellaneous community happenings.

Pracuse Errol Mallory Mabel Mallory St. Cloud Fla Phus Gladys Karr W. BE. Karr Huntington Sam Smith Misa Oma Cowle Holzer Hospital P. C. Williams Canada F P. C. Williams Y. Bridzman Columbus William Fields Robert Finchey Oim Jer Indiana Wabur Baughman Dons Worley Edward Knox Bass Lake Warren Connor Margaret Dowd Mr. Baughman Lewis Wyandt

Must Have Papers for Canadian Port Entry

Naturalized American citizens plan an auto tour of Canada requiring their citizenship papers at Canadian ports of entry.

Canada

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