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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

2

Threshing To Be Done at Sharpsburg Week

Threshing in Sharpsburg is to take place this week as rain relief comes after a hot spell. A tremendous hay crop has been harvested locally. Residents include Mr and Mrs George Brooks and other area families mentioned at a Stouteville camp meeting with Charles and Earl Carpenter noted among attendees.

Sharpsburg Sharphburg George Brooks Arthur Russell Carpenter Robert Grimes Dewite Ela Thompson Marie Pauline Dickson Stouteville Earl Carpenter Siso Andrew Coleman Pisateville

Toronto visitors engulf local gatherings and church social

Taylor Ridge residents host a stream of Toronto visitors led by Mr and Mrs Thomas Sims and family. A benefit tea social is planned for August 30 on the church lawn. Sunday School groups and lawn party activities fill the week with assorted visits from area families and many locals attending gatherings and travel between Glouster Athens and Lancaster.

Thomas Sims Mise Giadys Long Kay Hillard Toronto Canada Sims James Gold William Gelding Gladys Davis Eileen Glouster George Golding Columbus Henry Golding Lancaster Church Lawn Henry Hefkin Millfield Dora Herkin Fred Herkin William Dalton Redtown Vernice Welling Delis Chalfant Elizabeth Hildebrand Ine Kempton Doris Davis Ernest Chalfant Carl Hildsbrand Delors Bulmham Gertrude Seiney Clyde Addington Eugene Addington Beaaumont Sherley Willeke P. H. Wiieke Mildred Struble Logan Fred Obers Welling Vernice Helen Hildabrand Athens Eel Sainey Mis. Audis Chalfant Gers Nagle Atl Elaine Chefant Trenton P. B. Chalfant George Herbet, Jr Mire. Palmer Trimble Emma Hanning Edith Hodgson Joseph Gasketla

Local residents enjoy weekend visits and family gatherings

Murray City and surrounding towns witness a flurry of Sunday and weekend visits. Numerous residents including Miss Mary Evans, Mrs. Emma Tippiso, the Evans and McCann families, the Sheltons, and the Alexanders spend time with relatives across Columbus, Detroit, Cleveland, and nearby communities.

Local Social News From New Plymouth and Nearby

New Plymouth residents hosted and visited friends and relatives during midweek and weekend gatherings. Guests included Bammit Siddle and Joan with Arthur Sargent, and multiple families from Nelsonville, Zion Ridge, and Malisonville attending events and social calls at Largent and Fuller households.

Bammit Siddle Joan Arthur Sargent Whur ‘Williams Lester Betty Hazel Largent Nelsonville William Fuller Elmer Ralph Wilbur Wilbhur Willems Mike Largent Miss Bazel Esta Largent Arthur Largent Thomas Largent Virgil Hope Andrew Kisor Junior Billy Emmet Sid 4A Malsonville Clarence Fuller Famlly Peer Lau‘eeg Joe Williams Zion Ridge Wilbur 1 Williams

Aged Man Visits Scene of Famous Battle along Ohio

Harrisonville notes July 3 marked the elphir-bird anniversary of J. B. Bradfield a respected citizen. He and family visited the Battle of Butlerington Inland grounds near Albany and recalled the Civil War clash. Also: 4-H program at High School, Big Ten baseball schedule for Sunday August 9.

Ohio Harrisonville Bradfield Bracel J. Harmen ME. Welch Marion Welch Herrington Kan Arene Bute Fington Hatte Ground Mr. Bradfield Abe L. P. Harmon M. EB. Welch Herrington Kaw Albany Pine Grove Harrison Laereline Coniville Clark Utts Dayton Walter Q. Allen Des George E. Tudor John Stout Grafton Tod Warner

Funeral Ceremony Noted At White Cross

The minister and Mrs Allen attended the funeral of Mr Lane Tuppet in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H R at the home of Mr and Mrs Kincade on Friday night. Other names mentioned are Lennie, Ruby, Audra, Jeffers, Oren Watling, and Treyn, with relatives Mr and Mrs Matson and Maude noted among guests.

White Cross Allen Lane Tuppeternoon H.R and Kincade Kincade Lennie Son Ruby Audra Effers John Jeffers Oren Watling Jenaly Mion Mir KO Oal

Local Social Notes from Athens Area Gatherings

The report lists several local residents visiting and socializing in the Athens area last week. Names include Asbury, Edna Skater Konkoskia Thelma Niggemeyer Ray mond Grange Goldie Mr and Mrs Frank Welsenbach George Niggemeyer Ivin Snodgrass and Coke Lawson.

Athens Konkoskia Edna Skater Thelma Niggemeyer Raymond Grange Ena Goldie Frank Welsenbach George Niggemeyer Ivin Snodgrass Coke Lawson Gerald Koukaskis Mothe

Local Families Attend Visits and On Scene Car Accident

A series of Sunday and weekend visits are noted among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hartley with sons Foster and Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Bentz and son Charles. Linder Randolph. and Mr. and Mrs. George Midgemeyer. A late accident near the J W Moody home left Bishopville couple Homer Devore and family with minor injuries and a head wound to their son. Mildred Smith underwent an appendicitis operation in Columbia with Ruth Smith accompanying. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Edicard with friends and relatives attending, including Harold Pedicord and Ellen Pedicord. Several other local residents are mentioned visiting relatives in Columbus and Jacksonville, with weekend travels to Parburg and New England noted.

New Strat Sur Egvett Smith Mary Elizabeth Barberton Glovster John Farsity Leonard Koenic John Barne Detroi Mich Harry Stout Alfred Mike Krevdo Mr Brutvan Cleveland Thin City Aryl Ayers Parkersburg W. Va Frank Shelton Phil Devot Charles Ralph The George Drake Columbus Jack Morral Crookeville Murphy and Son Lancaster Murphy Joe Dugan Angie Dalley Floyd Hartley Foster and Paul Jake Niggemeyer Ward Bentz Charles Linder Randolph George Midgemeyer Homer Devore Billy Liberty Hill J. W. Moody Columbia Hospital Mies Ruth Smith Ar Father Harvey Smith Zen Thuman Roy Mullins Vwiest Edicard Charles Pediord Dean Pedicord Free Harold Wanete Trimble Charles Rawverts Islertown J. W. Falmer Frank Pedicord Parburg Meo William Withem Bobby Kowlth Charles Moo Giouster G. VW. Moody

Matlack dies at 81 in Long Bottom home

Mrs Ernestine Matlack, 81, longtime resident of Long Bottom, died Sunday morning at her home after several years of ill health. Survived by 13 children, including W B of Tucker Plains, Jerry, J C, and four daughters. Mrs Sarah Norris, Mrs Laure Barnett, Mrs Mauc Brooks, and Mrs Josephine McGiete. Funeral held Tuesday with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Ernestine Matlack Long Bottom W. B Tuppere Plains Westerville Jerry J. C Hera Sarah Norrig Laure Barnett Guysville Mauc? Brooks Middleport Josephine McGiete Richmond Sand Bil Jef James Wright M. EB Sanday Oelock

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