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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1928

Page

6

Sunday Guests and Births Shaped Murray City Social Round

Local society notes list Sunday visitors from several towns including Columbus Glouster Nelsonville and Athens. Upcoming marriage of Ray White and Winnie Meredith announced amid a flurry of family and friend visits and travel reports. Charles Swingle death noted with family ties to Frank Swingle and Ruth Spencer. Mrs Rardin and daughter visit Chagrin Falls with Porter Johnson returning.

Bon Hamer Nk Cox Juna Betty Simpson Columbus F. J. Zimmer Glouster Gwynne Conrad Louise Washington, D. C John Fick Pierce Baird Nelsonville Ray White Harve Sayre Winnie Meredith Hollister Ohio University Retta Jonas Velma Popoczy Athens C. A. Overmyer Clarence Campbell Zanesville Lem Campbell Charles Swingle Mable Gaddus Audrey Babbs Shawnee Howard Bush Charles Baird This City Art Barnhill Dave Vogelstein George Archer Frank Shelton Eagle Oscar Johnson Chagrin Falls R. C. Rardin Porter Johnson

Reverent Nutter leads service at Lawrence Chapel

Lottridge The Reverent Nutter filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday morning. There will be Services Sunday August 19 at 9:30 o'clock. The fourth quarterly meeting of the Reedsville charge will be held in Long Bottom, Sunday August 12, Mr. and Mrs. Marold Kramer. Gilbert, W. Va, visited at the home j of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Watkins Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hixon and two children, Maude and Marcella, called at the home of Leroy Boggs Sunday.

Nutter Lawrence Chapel Reedsville Long Bottom Marold Kramer Gilbert W. Va H. R. Watkins Amos Hixon Maude Marcella Leroy Boggs L. H. Allen West Virginia Mr. Allen Harry Aldridge Sharpsburg Earl White Dorothea Runnion White Cross Hospital Columbus L. T. Runion Cummins G. W. White Alda McKinley Lucille Aldridge F. J. Caldwell Jesse Murphey Pittsburgh J. G. Murphey Lucy Coleman Torch Dorothea Mildred Runnion Louise Watkins Lennie Sharp Chessie Chapman Coolville Edwin Hixon Success

Syracuse Area Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Travel

Syracuse residents report visits and travels with relatives across Ohio and nearby states. Mrs. Sam Winebrenner returned from Wierton and Pitts to see kin while Miss Lois Smith plans an extended stay with Aunt Iph Windsor in Middleport.

Sam Winebrenner Wierton and Pitts Lois Smith Iph Windsor Middleport Naomi Turley Charles Calkins L. J. Hess

Plains News Item Highlights Local Social and Family Visits

The item lists numerous town residents and guests visiting family, friends, and attending gatherings. Notable names include Dessie Anderson visiting parents Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson at Columbus hospital, and many Athens Dalton area residents joining M E Ladies meetings, dinners, and weekend visits.

Elizabeth dentist confesses to triple murder at home

Dr Arthur F Woolsey of Elizabeth New Jersey admits shooting his wife Marguerite Mary Elizabeth and son Arthur in their house. He told investigators the only way out was to take their lives before surrendering to police.

Arthur F. Woolsey Elizabeth N. J

Social notes from the Athens area this week

Shade Mrs. Vienna Kelley visits the Blazier household. Miss Sylvia Ziggaroos travels to Columbus for a two week stay with Mr and Mrs Sin clair and relatives. Mr Lew Woode reports his wife is slightly improved. Mrs Woods remains seriously ill in Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Elza Sapp of Athens visit the Smith family. Atwood Grim and family and Sam Burson of Athens visit Mrs Charlie Grim. 4 H club party at Mulligan home. Carmel Slusher visits Libbie Burson. Florence Sauters and daughter visit relatives. Alma Goldsberry calls at Smith home.

Homer Campbell Evelyn Flint Mich George Brooker Gerald Edwards Columbus James Kidd Emma Edwards Sheriff William Lloyd Logan Robert Bell Andy Heavener George Vansickle Albert Storer Ardelia Morrall Martin John Emmish Gordon W. Va C. A. Emmish Josephine Roger Nelsonville Susan Emmish N. B. Edington Orvil Smith Pontiac John Houser Ruth Covert Anna Karr Ambrose Flanagan Jessie Roush Parkersburg Naomi Turley Carl Seidenabel Carrie Seidenabel Alice Matthewson Powell Adrian Quillen Robert Snowball Durham North Carolina Thomas Snowball Gertrude McBride Rio Grande College Hess Nichols Tuppers Plains William Wallace Ad Edgar Helen Ella Edgar Athens W. J. Hawk L. G. Worstell Micheals Mahion Bradshaw New York City Iaiis Will Dave Davis Willoughby Tom Davis Lillian Hysell Mable Herbert Fink Middleport Dave Aleshire John Potts Adrian Harrison George Potts Hubert Shreves 3-C Ova Saveily Theo, Nagle Elmer Savely Jennie Bryan Verna Nagle Juanita Staley Vienna Kelley Mort Blazier Sylvia Ziggaroos Fred Sinclair Lew Woode Woode Woods Pennsylvania Elza Sapp J. Smith Atwood Grim Sam Burson Charlies Grim Mulligan Home Carmel Slusher Libbie Burson Florence Sauters Alma Goldsberry Herbert Everett Carlos Dore Lee Wilbur Everett Rebecca Everett Robert Everett J. G. Hixson Roy Noland Irene Marietta Leland Martin Fleming Allen Spaulding H. B. Spaulding J. L. Dailey Sandusky Park Hotel Arthur Souther Richard Louise Lancaster Point Pleasant Roberts Sanders Eileen Mary Means Pasadena Cal Albany A. F. Holmes Charles McGonagle Plainfield Indiana Mary Souther Elza Bowers John Getting Los Angeles California E. T. Dailey Ohio P. E. Harner Virginia Marion Morgantown Harner Holland Thelma Wible Detroit Charles Townsend Fred Vorhes Will Whaley Akron Ed McKinstry Jesse Vorhes Pearl Moler Clovis McKibben Toledo Ney Carpenter Jack Carpenter Clyde Edminston Bobby Bodkins Age Weible Bodkins G. L. Bryson Tryon Hooper Williams Presbyterian Church Chester Copeland Nuzum Walkershoro Frank Key Taylor Harry Henry Amesville Eliding Miller Run Road

Everett and relatives visit and travel notes from Peach Ridge

Sunday visits and social moves around Peach Ridge include H C Everett family with Hazel and Mrs A Matteson. Several trips to Columbus Wellston Marietta and Athens noted, with multiple Everett relatives visiting and hosting and business trips mentioned.

Union On The Hill Laughs From A. L. Snedden’s Pen

A humorous column rails at modern foibles and miners strike humor. The piece mocks poets nerves and family life with satirical quips about husbands, wives, and toying with a cashiering wage of seven dollars and twenty eight cents as a punchline. It blends folksy anecdotes with light political jabs and domestic vignettes.

Getting a Kick Out of the Messenger

Fragmentary note describes a humorous scene with a girl and a boy, a tickle and a slap, and mentions sun and night insects. It references six men who were blind and went to see the GOP, and hints at Hoover’s nomination amid surprise.

Fanny Hlind

Local Families Visit Pennsville Park and Nearby

New Asbury residents Mr and Mrs Walter Griener and son Herald join Mr and Mrs Joe Shuler and daughter Helena. many others from Guysville Athens and Marion spend Sunday at Pennsville park. Harold Hartley visits grandparents. Miss Glenna Flander returns from Rio Grande college. Burneta Konkoskia helps with housework.

Walter Griener Herald Joe Shuler Helena L. M. Niggemeyer Som Raymond Leta McLaughlin Mabel Emmett Jeffers Marion Pat Chapman Ray Bean George Chesser Joe Marshall George Guysville Pennsville Park Arthur Kimble Columbus Arthur Konkoskia Glenna Flander Rio Grande College Harry Niggemeyer John Hartley Athens Hugh Kayser Coke Lawson Emmett Mariel Jeffers Ll. M. Niggeemeyer Burneta Konkoskia I. M. Swisher

Bethany News Highlights From Local Visits And Church Service

Bethany residents and neighboring families shared visits with relatives in Athens Coolville Marietta and nearby households over the past week. An all day Bethany M E church service is planned for August 12 led by Rev. Harvey Smith with several locals attending camp meetings and hosting guests.

Bedford Sunday Picnic at Burlingham Church

Sunday there will be a Sunday school picnic at Burlingham church with a program and Reverend Gibbons of Columbus to speak. Meetings are planned in Darwin Saturday and Sunday nights with many local residents visiting relatives and hosting guests.

Burlingham Gibbons Columbus Darwin Glen Hart Earnest Hart Howard Cuckler Gratis Byron Will Whaley Guy Lee Thomas Mulligan Amanda Dolph Jeffers

Lake City Couple Sought in Hammer Murder Case

Police pursue Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Booth in connection with the hammer assault on 78 year old George W. Simmons, grandfather of Mrs Booth and beneficiary, found dead as the newlyweds began their honeymoon trip.

George W. Simmons Lake City Fla EF. L. Booth Simmons

Strouds Run Guests and Weekend Visits Noted

Saturday evening guests at Strouds Run included Mr. and Mrs. D B Matteson and children with Nathan and Pearlie Smith families plus Raleigh Robinson and others. Sunday visitors spanned the Smith, Gillett, Capelinger, and Benett circles with extended kin from Athens and West Virginia. the group also attended a Coolville camp meeting.

D. B. Matteson Nathan Smith Pearlie Smith Helen Raleigh Robinson Charles Lorain Clarence Smith George Rolland Clyde Inez James Mansfield Olaf Allen Aleck Irene Almashy Dana Smith Ray Smith Arra Gillett Delmer Harold Pleasant Cecil Doris Childen Alfred Lenora Sarah William Inez Rolland Smith Ed Smith Bertha Elmer Wade John Carlos Clara Poston Ohio University Albert Oston Glen Phil Gillett Columbus John Gillett Cleo Cain Zelma Capelinger Athens Jessie Benett Charles and Coolville Mrs. Robinson West Virginia Robinsons William Smith Delmer Gillett Edith Mabel Smith Fred Dowler

Plans Approved for Pierce-Arrow Reorganization Affiliate

Stockholders in Buffalo approve the plan of reorganizing the Pierce-Arrow motor car company and forming a new entity to be closely affiliated with Studebaker. Myron Ekiovbes, president, announced the decision.

Buffalo U.P Tpierce-Arrow Motor Car Company Studebaker Corporation Myron Ekiovbes Consern

Stanley reunion to be held at Weaver Chapel

Albany notes report a Stanley family reunion at Weaver Chapel on Sunday August 19 to benefit the M E church. A Pearl Chapel gathering followed for Rev Selah Weatherby of Athens thirtieth birthday with a large lawn dinner and gifts. Many locals listed as attendees.

Pearl Chapel Selah Weatherby Athens Earl Haning Virgil Reeves Granville and Mathew Alice George Bolin L. C. Gibson Mary Bernice Howard Jordon Glenn Jewell Hart Haning Glenn Haning Otis Whaley Frederick and Dale Margaret Alvin Reeves Blanche Clayton Dixon Clara Mae Albert John Clark Robert James Mark Louise Branch Woodyard Ruiymond H. A. Dixon Bertina van Dyke Hazel Steward Bernice Steward Amy Graham Emma Hanine J. W. Weatherby Rev. Weatherby

Family Lawn Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Scott

Mr and Mrs Sam Scott entertained a 30 guest lawn party with relatives and friends including Silas Scott Glen Scott George Scott and families. Also present were Roy Graves Walter Hawk and the Hawk family, Nichols and McDaniel households from Athens Rockford New Marshfield and Coolville camp meeting attendees Eugene Clyde and Miss Ola Curtis.

Sam Scott Silas Scott Glen Scott George Scott Fred Elliott Lloyd Knowlton Roy Graves Walter Hawk Ed Hawk Chester Hawk W. C. Nichols Athens Floyd McDaniel Rockford Eldon McDaniel New Marshfield J. W. Barnes and Sons Eugene and Clyde Ola Curtis Coolville

Jeffers Baby Wade Edward Born August Fourth

Mr and Mrs Chase Jeffers announce the birth of a son Wade Edward on August 4. The child is named for his grandfather W E Jeffers and is the first grandson in the family.

Mrs Chase Jeffers Mary Katheryn Bobo Wade Edward W. E. Jeffers

Harrisonville sextet aids music for M E church dedication

A sextet of male voices from Harrisonville has agreed to assist in presenting the music for the dedication of the M E church Sunday August 19. Additional music will be supplied by a quartet from Class Six of the Athens M E church.

Harrisonville M. E Athens M. E

Albany Grange Meeting And Cooper for Governor Rally

Albany Grange meets Saturday night with a program featuring roll call What I Enjoy Most at the County Fair songs and talks on Courtesy in the Home thrift and child education. A Cooper for Governor rally follows Wednesday at 8 pm on the Hotel Harner steps with speakers Mr Lewis and Mrs Stalter of Columbus.

Albany Grange Grange Wooster C. N. Jones Grace Potter Floyd Fought Matt Throckmorton Lloyd Knowlton Paul Mendenhall Hotel Harner Steps Myers Cooper Ohio Lewis

Bake Sale Benefit by Ladies Aid Society at Hardware Store

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will hold a bake sale Saturday at L. W. Coe Hardware Store. Members are urged to contribute baked goods or funds to support the church.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. FE L. W. Coe Hardware Store

Hamden Hosts First Annual Service Club Picnic at Benner’s Lake

A crowd attended Hamden Service Club’s inaugural picnic at Benner’s Lake on a Wednesday evening despite threatening weather. Events included women’s baseball throw, bay’s race, walking and fat and lean man races, with numerous prizewinners and many local families in attendance. Notable guests included Rev. J A Currier of Delaware and various Hamden residents, plus relatives visiting from Portsmouth and Columbus.

Hamden Service Club Benner Ogier Jay Verne L'Rose Genevieve Jennings Ovid Sheb Ray Charles Prose Autey Baker Emma Ray Mee Harkins Jack Burtisler O. S&s. Ray Eugene Jennings J’ref. Bryson Cincinnati J. M. Warden Wellston Steve Benner Arthur Christian John Race Dundas Paul Rutherford W. W. Tinker McArthur Paul Whitendsen Jack Butser Earl Webb Flo Smiley Virginia Nan Garey James Baker Marie Authe Baker Martha Jane Frank Segale J. T. Ogier Franklin Columbus Nora Mayme Flannigan Portsmouth Anna Stanton Athens Bridgie Gallagher Paul Shannon A. L. Kruger Tlle Grande College Campbell Homestead Jackson Township J. A. Jolly Hamden C.W. Campbell Charles Campbell Betty Gracie Charles Jr Logan J. W. Hawkins Letah Lou Tamplin Allensville

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Ities Murray City Clara Keyes Ann Popoczy Louis Seaman Lottridge Woodmen Coolvile Labor Day Lucy Windsor Stewart and Beebe George Ackley Daniel Ackley Syracuse Kathleen Duffy Ernestine Wagner Burnell Charleston Lenore Campbell the Plains News Dessie Anderson Harry Por Columbus Hospital Ed Anderson George Smith Rt McAllister Zell Buron J. W. Hawk Eo Nagle Tom Cade Ill Hamer Dorothy Cade Alva Verity Near Fisher Station Cliff Hooper Zine Courtney Jeff Harrison Chillicothe John West Aldie Matheney Emaline Matheney Robert Graves Charles Harrison Paul Oliver Williamson Del Harry Harrison Frances Evelyn Aleshire Dan Harrison Clifton M. F. Twiss Nell Bhi McGurk New Mexico Ralph Porter Hill Peach Ridge H. C. Everett Hazel A. Matteson William Hunter Charlie Carr Amos Hixson A. P. Hixson Webster Forest Fred Stephen Vera G. W. Sharp NEA Lord Northesk Peggy Hopkins Joyce Paris Jessica Brown Union - ON - the - Hill By A. L. Snedden Fool Honey Umps Mollie Mr. Hoover New Asbury al Smith Democratic Nations General Motors New York Smith John J. Raekob National Committee Herbert H. Lehman Peter G. Gerry Rhode Island Bethany Ida Burke George Burke Isabelle Jarvis Clarence Petty Minta Perdy Doris Grubb Lucy Windson Dale Worstell Beryl Clarence Vetty Hallis Stalder Grant Russell Wade Jarvis George Cavage Isaac Barnhart Bethany M. E Harvey Smith Bedford Strouds Run Stanley Weaver Chapel M. E. Church FE. H. “Asch Faye Baker Chicago Illinois Huntington Ernest, Martin J. W. Barnes Eugene Martha Petty Stewart Cooper Rally Bake Sale New England
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