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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1935

Page

8

Carden Club of Albany Hosts Gladiolus Culture Session

Albany residents and guests from Harrisonville gather for a Gladiolus culture program hosted by the Albany Community Garden Club. Everett Lewis leads, with bulb care tips and summer highlights discussed.

Carden Club of Albany

Genheimers Hold 1935 Albany Reunion Gathering

BUNKER HILL The Genheimer family held a reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Evan Genheimer Albany Sunday. Attendees from here included H H Genheimer and wife Rev and Mrs Will Genheimer and two sons Walter Schreiber and two daughters George Heilman Mrs Jessie Carr Eva Heilman of Orlando Fla Ellen Cummings of Newark Earl Genheimer Mr and Mrs W D Thome Jane Gien Roy also attended a quarterly meeting at Nease Chapel Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dana Houdashelt. Orange Heilman overnight guest Mildred Heilman Amber Will and Sylvia Heilman attended Nease Chapel Sunday evening.

Bunker Hill Genheimer Evan Genheimer Albany H. H Genheimer Will Genheimer Walter Schreiber George Heilman Jessie Carr Eva Heilman Orlando Fla Ellen Cummings Newark Earl Genheimer W. D. Thome Jane Gien Roy Nease Chapel Dana Houdashelt Mise Fila Je H. H. Gendheimer Sidney Jordan Harrisonville W. D. Thoma Dana Welker Ed Reuter Boat Run Jack Howett Everett Canada Peter Epple Tivman Letart Albert Bengel Pomeroy FP Hard Héllman Edd Reuter Olda Heilman Mildred Heilman Amber Will Sylvia Heilman Nease

Concord Church Sunday School Elects Officers and Birth Announcement

Concord Church reports the birth of Wilbur John, an eight pound four ounce son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Antle. Officers elected for Sunday School include Secretary Annetta Sayers Assistant Secretary Elsie Antle Treasurer Here Poudinet Pianist Minnie Antle and teachers Vern Wolfe Elale Antle and Fave Wemmer with superintendent and assistants to be chosen later.

Concord Wilbur Antle John Antle Wilbur John William Pullina Jacksonville Annetta Sayers Elsie Antle Here Poudinet Minnie Antie Vern Wolfe Eon Jackie Betty Antie Mra L P Myers Hooper Ridge B Boudinet R. H. Wemmer Lena Boudinet H. E. Linscott Frooper Ruge

Vit Zion Home Coming Planned by Mt Zion Church

Plans for the Mt Zion home-coming on Sunday August 18 include speakers the Rev William Genheimer a foreign missionary Rev J Boer of Eden and Mrs Anne Burgette of Athens The basket luncheon will be held at noon with attendees bringing their own table service Also notes of local visits and family gatherings are mentioned from Pend South and Columbus areas.

Mt. Zion Wiliam Genheimer J. Boer Eden Anne Burgette Athens South Pend C. L. Goldsberry Frank Columbus Dale Perry Frank Gutherie J. P Mohler Clara Rogers Virginia R. D

Gritty Sandpaper Composition Examined

The article outlines that gritty particles in sandpaper come from crushed flint garnet or a product of the electric furnace with trade names and blends used in abrasive sheets being discussed for performance and durability.

Vurray City Legion Auxiliary Dance Set for Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a public dance at the Eagles Hall on Thursday Aug 15 with Palmers Orchestra of New Straitsville providing music. The item lists numerous local visits and social events in Murray City and surrounding areas.

Vurray City Legion Auxiliary Murray City Ladies Auxiliary of The American Legion Eagles Palmers’ Orchestra New Straitaville J. A. Ayera Frank King Muskingum River John Mason Cleveland Albert Spencer Mary Lou Anders Detroit Mich Leo Ed Watson Dayton Ben Hartman Dean Robinson Nelsonville Charlcs Robinson Floyd Petit Don Bolon Charles Walters John Walters Athens Thomas Gears Adam Anderson Eli Russell Collinsville Til Russel Murray Anderson Anna Stiff Margaret Cotter Hollister Mary Donoghue Charlies Christman Logan Clarence Sampson Willoughby Jess Spencer Fay Solon Conneaut Lake Mark Mietz Eugene Jones Columbus Charles Strum Delbert Jones Sisner Lester Swvers John Swvrers Misnes Louise Elaine Swvers

Class Meeting At Joppa Observes Birthday At Aug Meeting

Willing Workers Class of Joppa's Sunday School held their regular meeting Aug 5 at Mr and Mrs Glen Snyder home. The event honored Miss Marjorie Herdman on her 16th birthday. September's gathering will be at Mr and Mrs John Kibble. The group played games and served sandwiches cake and tea to many members and guests including Lucy Amy Thurman Dye Beulah Beryl Griffin Ada Fart Lela Watkin Clifford Helen Edythe Marjorie Herdman Jack Richard Ruth Donald Pratt Ward Cunningham Clarke Snyder Wanda Hoffman Russell Charles Bahr Wilson Benedum.

Joppa Glen Snyder Marjorie Herdman John Kibble Lucy Amy Thurman Dye Beulah Beryl Griffin Ada Fart Lela Watkins Clifford Helen Edythe Glen Pennsylvania Ralph Shinn West Virginia M. J. Benedum Lioyd Ruth Jack Richard Ben Akron Rose Ruth Parkersburg Lawrence Taylor Harrison Buckley E. W. Pratt Marcinko Brothers Vance Milhone Vernon Larry Clyde Milhone Marion Norva Osborn Mia Ada Watkin Ear Lela Bery Griffin Floyd Blake Shade River

Bates Church selects new superintendent and officers

At Bates Church on Sunday August 4 the meeting elected M B Oxley as superintendent with Ruth Pugh as assistant and Mary Cooley as class leader. John Sams will be secretary treasurer with Edna Pugh as assistant, Herbert Downey as church treasurer, and Downey, Eva Brown and Alice Ator as trustees. New officers begin September 1, and Eva Tippie is reported improving from poison ivy. Local reunions and visits are noted.

BATES Bates Church Ray Huff M.be. Oxley Ruth Pugh Mary Cooley Herbert Downey John Sams Edna Pugh Eva Brown Alice Ator Eva Tippie EB. J. Sams Circleville Orin Colmer Mary Pugh Pugh Julian Taunton Bunday Roy Haning Dayton Glenn Downey Crooksville Dale Pugh Albany J W. Pugh George Douglas Lowell Lowry

Family Reunion Highlights in Troy Township Sunday

The Coolville Chapman and Runion families held gatherings at farm homes near Lottridge and Torch with carloads from Parkersburg Belpre and Plymouth areas. Multiple relatives from Coolville Guysville and California attended meals visits and social events. The day included church activities and a large funeral service for John Shanks at the M E church.

Troy Township Coolville F. W. Chapman Lottridge Leona H. H. Chapman P. G Chapman B. G. Chapman Guysville O. R. Kiracofe Belpre D. W. Ross California Goodwin Bridgeport W. Va L. M Chapman Glens Falls N. Y BE. L. Hammec Parkersburg Runion Lewis Person Pomeroy Torch F. G. Runion R. J. Runion Donald Runion Howard Parrish Diantha Frame Flourine Frame F. I. Caldwell Carthage Sarah Estella Windling Alfred L. A. Person Harry Runion Harry Jr Margaret Conklin Nate Billingslea Elden Billingslea Bristol Nancy Davis Davis Herman Shahn Claud Shahn Derald Virginia Gallipolis Thomas Wise Athens Clarence Collins Glouster Mabel Tidd A. B Frame Jane Lou Metty Bailey J. C. Henry Marjone Dea Wayne Martha Fisher Clyde Parrish Howard Oakes Newbury F. C. Taylor Charles Wyatt Laura Miller Empire Ohio E J. Williams

Anniversary Dinner for Langsville Aged Residents

In Langsville on Sunday a picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brown honoring Mr. Davis aged 81 and Mr. Brown aged 70. Guests included Roe Brown Worley Davis Amos Johnson and many others from Langsville Middleport Rutland Wilkesville Vinton and nearby areas.

Langsville P. KR. Brown Davis Mrs. Brown Mr. Davis Mr. Brown Roe Brown Middleport Howard Phillips Harry Saxton Grass Run John Braley Mildred Braley Mac Powell Tecumseh Mich RC Johnston Mary Bernice McKnight Fred Miller Columbusa J. F Miller Akron Robert McKnight Carol Pierce Michigan Charles Nelson Elmer Nelson Marietta Carl Miller Charleston W. Va Marvin Morris Columbus Cora Moris Blanche Miller Dwight Brown Marvin Davis Q F. Kennedy Ruby Kennedy Home Emma Piper Vinton Arnold Knotts Parkersburg Alice Miller Frank Abdon Chelsea, Mich

Parker Family Plans For Reunion in 36

TUPPERS PLAINS The Parker family gathered at the Christian Church to plan a Parker reunion set for the second Sunday in August 1936. G H Parker of Pomeroy chaired the meeting with a basket dinner planned and officers elected: President Pearl Parker Vice President Frank Parker Secretary Treasurer Mrs Emma Springer. Publicity and entertainment committees were named with several Parker family members in leadership roles.

Tuppers Plains Parker Christian Church G. H. Parker Pomeroy Citicas Pearl Parker Frank Parker Emma Springer H. D. Parker Reedsville E. E. Parker L. L. Lyons Middleport J. C. Parker Mable Kim Phyllis Newland Maggie Parker Holman Bellville Keever Marion Keller Margarete Kincade Athens W. E. Matlack Alvin Cole Ethel Barnhart Rose Cole Mollie Shields Walter, Jr Ambridge Wil Whitener Christian Bible School Helen Emerick Buckley E. G. Kim Robert Marietta Scott Dewey Leslie Blough Belpre L. L. Keller Maggie Taylor Rutland Mattie Miller Pittsburgh C. B. Kincade Clyde Millhone Delaware Arthur Vanmeter

Leaves Carnival Sharpsville Boy 15 Runaway to See World

Police found Steve Ephriam, age 15, two miles from home after he ran away not to join the carnival but to escape his parents’ carnival business and see the world. The missing boy left Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, and was located by authorities.

Sharpsville Steve Ephriam

Gibson Family Reunion Held at Pearl Chapel

The third annual Gibson reunion occurred August 11 at the L. C. Gibson farm maple grove with about 85 attendees. D. C. Gibson was elected president for the coming year. Guests from distant towns included Dr. A Teeters Washington D D, H, and many Ohio residents. Music by Hollie Howell and others.

Annual Home-Coming At Lawrence Chapel Set Sunday

Lawrence Chapel church plans its annual home coming this Sunday Aug 18 with Dr Robert Foster Ports mouth district superintendent to speak in the morning. Local and visiting attendees include Mrs Nettie Nichoson Mrs Nora Watkins and others noted in attendance at nearby towns and counties.

Okla Townsend Vanderhoof aLaeage Revrend Cunningham Ollie Reed Willie Ansil Reed Glenville W. Va William Armstrong William Clemmins Cannonsburg Edd Menear James Thomas Jimmie Clarksburg Charlies Menear Fairmont C. M. Swartz Ben Davis Coolville Emmett Cole Little Hocking Arthur Cole Lennie Sharp Athens Bert Reih Orlando Fila Myrtle Roey Calvert Whit Bean Buck Shenang Springs Meigs County Elmer Dorr Guthrie Center Iowa

Picnic At Flatwoods Draws Large Chester County Crowd

The Chester area Sunday School picnic at Flatwoods drew a large attendance. Rev. Bert O Conner led morning recreation and games followed by a program featuring the Buck children and singers Mrs Fern Bradbury and Mrs Mildred Fowler. Judge C E Peppies of Pomeroy gave the address. The Flatwoods Ladies Aid Society served refreshments. Two accidents were reported including an eight hurt crash on Route 248 near the McCain home on a curving banked road.

Chester Flatwood Bert O'Conner Buck Fern Bradbury Mildred Fowler C E. Peppies Pomeroy Flatwoods Ladies’ Ald Society Marion Cook Frances Morris Carl Christy William Wallace E. M. Musgrave Daughters of America Council Mrs. Musgrave Cincinnati Margaret Emma Wood Mildred Baum Gallipolis Betty Warner Mildred Morgan Flatwoods Charles McCain

Missouri carpenter pleads innocent in murder by mutilation

Mandeville W Zenge of Missouri pleaded innocent to an indictment charging him with murder by mutilation of his love rival. Co-defendant D Water J. Bauer, Kirksville, Mo., an osteopath, is named in the case.

Chicago Mandeville W Zenge Young Missouri Carpenter Water Ij Bauer Kirksville Osteopath

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