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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
8
A birthday party was held for Patricia Jo Ann Montgomery on her seventh birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Montgomery. Numerous family and friends attended and refreshments were served. The column also notes travel, visits, and social events involving local residents and relatives across surrounding towns.
Carbondale notes report Mrs. Van Arnold to Columbus hospital for allstone and appendix operations with daughter Mrs. Cleo Luster at her side. Various locals, including Clyde Shingler and families, travel visitors and convalescents. infant death announced for the Newluh family. Nannie-E Brandenburg Old Settlers reunion set for August 16. local residents host and visit kin across nearby towns.
A Santa Rosa photographer, A F Wagar, developed a four acre giant frog form that began with ten pairs of breders, estimated to reach about 20,000. The unusual exhibit drew fears and concern among local residents in Petaluma California.
Reedsville couple Paul Holman and Ona Fay Hamilton wed at St Marys West Virginia Thursday officiated by Reverend Dawson of the M E Church. Bride's father Charles Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Chester Barnett attended, Barnett being the groom's sister. Numerous visits and family acquaintances are listed with locals from Lisbon Toledo Columbus and other nearby towns.
Gladys Heiney received a surprise birthday party at her parents home with neighbors and family attending from Slaughter Durst Farra Idle Worthington Cham bers and others. The Active Gals 4 H Club met at the M E Church and awarded a quilt top. Various visits and social gatherings are noted among local families in Apple Grove Parkersburg Henderson Red House Letart and Millwood W Va.
A black cat reportedly balanced six mice in a single moment at Toledo. Harry Cannon, a storyteller, claims the feat and describes the cat with one mouse in each claw one in its mouth while purring.
BE W Cole of Glouster is appointed Administrator of the estate of Harvey Calle Gr ceased, late of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 34, 1907. Jose M Johnson, Probate Judge of Athens County.
Mrs P D Sheets and family attended the Cody family Reunion in Marietta honoring Buffalo Bill’s 90th anniversary with about 200 registrants. Local residents hosted guests from Athens Parkersburg and Columbus while church and society meetings are planned for September and September 3.
In Shadyside two men posing as scientists attempted a burglary by pumping ether into Lyle White's house. The plan failed when White escaped through a window and captured the duo as they prepared to siphon ether into a rubber hose.
Garden Gilbert Coen and Story Coen attended the Dunlavey Reunion in Urbana last week with aunt Mrs. Mable Kelley and cousin Paul Carnes. Several other residents are noted visiting relatives, aiding with chores, or remarking on recent rainfall.
R L Stockton records a cow and horse in his care forming a Damon and Pythias bond. The horse was stuck by a tree root and the cow cried aloud for hours until the fire department cut away the roots to free the animal. Also noted is a Harvard expert to caution about nose blowing harming ears.
A dense roster of visits and social mentions from Gore area residents. Names include Gore Klaten English and Mrs English in Louisville, Elmer Hite and family in Canton visiting Burgess kin, plus many Burgess, Starr, Mollenkamp and Summers relatives across Logan, New Straitsville, Columbus, and Parkersburg. Attendees at camp meeting in Stoutsville and Full and Deem reunion noted. The social notes cover weekend travels and home visits across several towns.
Former Ohio Senator John R. Davis resigned from the Senate amid charges that the body was controlled by special interests. He was named manager of the road use division of the Ohio Highway Planning Survey in Columbus.
Sam's island story reaches a new turn as Captain Powell brings John and Mary Elizabeth to the shore. Sam and Mary Elizabeth marry with Powell as the officiant while apes watch, and Sam learns the ship’s voyage unchanged by time. The scene closes with plans to drive as the river rises and night ends.
Sammie Rairden is seriously ill at home. Marion Slater Clint Slater and his mother visited the Powell family in Portland Friday evening. J S S Powell Portland visited here this week. Donna Rose born to Mr and Mrs Dye Akron. Mrs Brown dislocated her wrist. Minnie Orr and Ethel Orr visited Laura Eiselstein Sunday. Harlow Ervin Carmel spent Wednesday night with Sammie Rairden. Minnie Orr spent Tuesday with Lottie Hayman.
Roddy and Moore confessed to a hotel killing after reenacting the crime for a stenographer and photographers. Moore claimed he entered Miss Clevenger's room, shot her when she approached, and struck her with a pistol butt, then fled. He said the motive was money. The sheriff ordered jail lockdown as precaution against lynching.
Mrs Bruff Latta returned to New Lexington after visiting her daughter Mrs Charles Zarley. A surprise party at William White’s home honored Mrs White on her forty ninth birthday with forty guests. Opal Stevens Youngstown visits sister Mrs Raymond Easter. Spencer Ridge Church to hold services led by Reverend Mingus. A wiener roast at Eugene Post home drew a large crowd. Eva Ivers visited her son in law and daughter at Millertown. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Tolbert Marshall Mrs Blanch Dennis and Glenn of Hemlock. Mrs Monford Frazier Dayton visited Mrs Mary Ivers. Mrs Fred Potts returned to Merengo after aunt Mrs John Vickroy’s death.
Willow Creek social notes list guests and visits among local families. Kenneth Garrett Frost and others toured, with Rosa Robinette Athens and Acel Tippie’s family hosting events. Ill health affects Monroe Scott and Gertrude Myrtle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott.
A fire Friday morning gutted the home and household goods of Mrs. Sophia Moore on the Buchtel Happy Hollow Road. Miss Geneva woke her mother and safety was found, but the blaze was already out of control. Mrs. Moore and Miss Geneva are living with daughter Mrs. Selby Murphy until arrangements. A prior similar blaze occurred months ago to Mrs. Graham, now housed by sons and grandsons.
James M. Davis born Aug 5 1854 in Bedford Township Meigs County celebrated his 82nd birthday in Kimberly. He came here 50 years ago and with two wives fathered four children. He remains active and enjoys recounting days of long ago.
Notice states Howard Rossetter of Albany Ohio is appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Hattie Lindley deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated July 29 1936. Probate Judge Isis County.
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