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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

6

Local society notes from Athens and area

Mrs C M Boudinot announces the marriage of Miss Rose Williams to Mr Richard C Brown of Columbus in Indianapolis. The ceremony was at Broadway U B Church with Rev H W White officiating. Additional items include visits, guests, and a university commencement address by Dr Edward H Griggs in Athens Ohio University, and births and nurses in training.

C. M. Boudinot Athens Rose Williams Richard C. Brown Columbus Indianapolis Ind Broadway U. B. Church H. W. White Pred Reynolds Frank Glover Brown Ohio State Journal Vance Donley Chicago Virginia Beach Donley Helen Mason Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Cerell Calder Hamilton Ontario Canada Fred Brandt Cleveland Murray N. Fowler The Athens State Hospital Edward Howard Griggs New York City E. B. Bryan Pearl Lemley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ida Lemley H. L. Atkinson Lemley PD. L. Jones Winifred John Edwards West Virginia White Sulphur Springs Rainelle Mt. Seewell Hawk's Nest Lover's Leap Gauley Bridge Meadow River Lumber Company Dayton Cincinnati Anna Edwards Jones Mms F. L. McReynolds Lavone McReynolds Jane Phillips McReynolds Frank C. Betts Morris Avenue Lavone Ohio State University South Bend

M. and H. Circle To Meet Friday Evening

The M. and H. Circle will meet Friday at 7 30 oclock with Mrs. Alice Francis 32 North College Street, and Mrs. Charles Bardin assisting. Officers invited.

M. and Alice Francis North College Street Charles Bardin

Walburn Family Reunion Held at Chillicothe City Park

The Walburn family held their fourth annual reunion at Chillicothe City Park on August 10 with about 120 relatives attending. A business meeting elected Earl Barnhart as president for the next year and Florence Walburn as secretary and treasurer. The 1931 reunion is planned for the second Sunday in August at Ash Cave.

Walburn Chillicothe Earl Barnhart Florence Walburn Ash Cave Harry Walburn Alex Walburn Len Walburn Berlin Cross Roads Ogle Burcham G. S. Jackman Byer G. S. Greathouse Jean Robertson Covington Ray England Mary Rogers T. R. Walburn Dorothy Belle Joe Walburn Logan E. B. Walburn Kansas City Adda M. Clarke Anna Rae Ruth Ironton Edith R. McDaniel Pomeroy Elmer Davis Helen William Wilmington Lulu Hockenberry William Walburn Bert Walburn Glouster R. F. D Wiggenhorn Merle Gladys Lively Dayton H. A. Barnhart Dave Walburn H. C. Harvey Albany George Curry Floyd Cremeans R. A. Beach Columbus I. N. McHarg Margaret and Wilma Athens Charles R. King Jos Pauline Thomas Nicholas McArthur Francis Colley Bernard Reeder

Local Names Noted At Chillicothe Event

The program lists attendees from Glasgow Albany Columbus and Middleport. I N McHarg of Athens won the hog calling contest while Mrs Zora Walburn of Albany won the candy contest.

B. R. Angie Glouster Charles E. Walburn Charles E. Walburn, Jr Middleport Harley Doles Columbus FE. Rh. Maple Chillicothe Fred Walburn Albany I. N. McHarg Athens Zora Walburn

Return Voyage Starts Today By Great Ship R 100

The R 100, the world’s largest dirigible, began its return voyage from St Hubert Airport near Montreal heading down the St Lawrence Valley. Meteorologists predicted excellent prospects for a record Atlantic crossing. After boarding 12 passengers plus 45 crew, the craft departed ahead of schedule and will offer four meals daily including chicken ham eggs biscuits salads desserts and a wide food and drink assortment.

ST. Hubert Montreal

Boys Die in Fire Near Camp in Johnstown

Two 14-year-old boys were burned to death when a small camping cabin burned in Johnstown Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on August 14 as youths were camping out at the site.

Johnstown

Loss of Chinese steamship Ton gan sparks missing ship crew

The sinking occurred after a collision off Shantung. Lloyds reports seventy passengers and seven crew members missing.

Ing Gan Shantung Lloyds

Rain Expected To End After Light Showers In Ohio

Barometer at Ohio University Weather Bureau showed no active low pressure. Rainfall of .66 inches fell Wednesday night and this morning but was not expected to last. Temperatures stayed above 60 degrees while Southeastern Ohio year-to-date rainfall runs about 60 percent of normal. Athens County receives roughly 60 percent of normal summer rainfall per U. S. Weather Bureau.

Ohio University Weather Bureau Sure Ohio U. S. Weather Bureau Columbus Athens County

McNamee Buck Reunion Held at Athens County Fairgrounds

The second annual McNamee Buck reunion took place Sunday at the Athens County fairground in Athens Ohio. Officers elected include President Waldo Buck and vice president Harold Flanders with a large turnout of Buck families from Athens Trimble Mari etta Amesville Racine New Marshfield Shade and Guysville among attendees. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at the same site.

McNamee- Buck Athens County Fairground Athens Ohio Waldo Buck Harold Flanders Glenna Flanders Whit Bean Charles Flanders Darrel Buck I. M. Buck Danbury H. W. Buck Fred Ferris Opal Flanders Bessie Buck George Buck Columbus Elza Chalfant Trimble George Metcalf Marietta Clyde Parsons Amesville Otho Burson Rutland Everett Bosworth Shade Evelyn Llewellyn New Marshfield Ola McNamee Racine Mechem Fleming Charles Brett Roy Nolan Lydia Nolan Bessie Rowan John Buck Carl Buck Wade Burke Wesley Buck L. D. Buck Lawrence Nolan Guysville

Three Men Slain Near Wildwood Park Outside St Paul

Three men were murdered on a lonely road near Wildwood Park just outside St Paul. W F Rhinow chief of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension found one body in a parked automobile. A second man died in St Johns Hospital and the third body was found 200 feet from the car.

ST. Paul, Minn U.P Wildwood Park St. Paul W. F. Rhinow Bureau of Criminal Apprehension St. John’s Hospital

Fugitives Sought After Jail Break in Darke County

Sheriff Samuel MacBride and deputies renewed the search for seven prisoners who escaped from the Darke County Jail in Greenville by prying away cell bars in the bullpen. The fugitive group remains at large as authorities pursue leads and cordon the area.

Greenville U.P Samuel MacBride Darke County

Swiftest way to end eczema claims nationwide fame

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as the fast cure for eczema. It asserts one application relieves inflammation and itching, with long term smooth skin after repeated use. A Birmingham resident reports a two year eczema problem ending after four or five applications. A 35 cent box is sold in drugstores.

Peterson A. W. Turner Birmingham Ala

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Cech Athen Maud Kittsmiller Thelma Lehew Indian Lake Emery Pierce Don of Carroll C. M. Pierce Poplar Avenue W. E. Moler Hillcrest Inn W. FE. Goodrich Brewster, Ohio Juanita Sampson White Cottage W. G. Runyon Sandyside Drive Mr. Sampson F. D. Campbell Mrs Oscar Fulton East State Street O. B. Murphey Herbert A. Green Herbert, Jr Martha Mary Caroline Portsmouth Emmett Murphey Doctor Green Ray Jones Fisher James Wells Robert Jones Jane Gill Harry Wise South Cemetery Street James G. McKibben Zaleski Music Hall Helen McKibben Lancaster Street Koehler Elberfeld Dr. Wilson MeeKee Drug Co Security Bank Bldg London St. Paul Park Eczema Alabama Haney Goodrich Co S. Court St Paris Court Kotex Skeeter Go Dyer Kiss the Cline Pharmacy Co Batiste Sisie
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