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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
15
Local column recalls the Athens County Fair as a yearly magnet with livestock displays, midway rides, and indulgent treats. It notes Madeline Schaeffler of Coshocton visiting for fair week and reflects on small town life, travel by air, and fond memories of late nights with the town marshal policing teens.
The Beckie and Hutchens families held their annual reunion at the Beckie home in Luhrig on Sunday August 11. Attendees included Ernest Ketter James Hutchens Pomeroy Cameron Crossin William Pierre Bennie Sly Lois Marie Beckie Victor Leroy Beckie Dora Kimmey Andrew OLeary Albert Pennell John Martin Robert Albert Hutchens Stephen Pospichel George Morris Gay Don Jean Billy Bernie William Beckle and others from Luhrig Athens Three Rivers Barberton Glouster Pataskala Columbus and Swift Ohio. The group planned the 1941 reunion for the Beckie home on the second Sunday in August.
A Dailey picnic was held on Sunday August 11 at the State Farm Grove in Carpenter. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs George Thorne Mr and Mrs Urban Lash and children George Elwood Florence Evelyn Lorna Nelle Mrs Ida Bolen Albany Mr and Mrs Carl Michael and children Georgia Ferne Darius Max Robert and Carl Jr Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter The Plains Mr and Mrs Maine Phelps Mr and Mrs Alpha Barr and children Imogene and Roger Dwaine Langeville Mr and Mrs Ronald Bailes and daughter Shirley Radcliff Station Mr and Mrs Manning Galaway Mrs Leon Woodrum and Wilma Granville Stout Mr and Mrs Emory Chase and children Marjorie Dena Ermil Miss Eva Steward Carpenter Mr Cary Woodyard Harrisonville Mr and Mrs W A Dailey Mr and Mrs Chester Dailey and son Wilbur Albany
Canaan Grange No 2437 held a business meeting under master Mrs Milo Red Marshall plans were made for an ice cream social on Monday evening Aug 19 at the Grange Hall Canaanville proceeds to benefit the Grange A large York Grange delegation attended to perform the third and fourth degree work Refreshments of sandwiches pie and lemonade were served during social hour.
The Ballenger Oxley family gathered at the Athens Fairgrounds on Sunday August 11 for a Stamity reunion. Since last year two births Susan Seaman and Paul Eugene Whittle occurred and one death Mrs L J Oxley. Present were Mr and Mrs G J Ballenger with daughter Juanita and other Ballenger relatives including Shirley Wanda Wanda Say Donna Patty Duane and Patty plus Effie Woolley and the Bowles family and Orvil Townsend families with their children.
ys Have Reunion Fairgrounds hosts a local gathering with attendees including Irvin Hite Jon Jimmy C H Woolley and family Margie Barbara Mary Cole Jess Bennett Connors Martha Jane Michaels Seaman Oxley and others. Next year’s reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at the same site. A F Ballen ier serves as president and Faye Townsend is secretary.
The Jitter Stitchers held their ninth gathering at Doris and Vyrian Casey’s home, daughters of Mr and Mrs Paul Casey. A brief business session discussed the 4 H picnic at the Fair grounds and progress on various craft articles. Members present included advisors Mrs Frank Ayers and Mrs William Darnell and stitchers Dorthy Darnell Joan Darnell Lee Laughlin Donna Ayers and the Casleys Dorit and Vyrian.
Mr and Mrs Seldon Bakerna and four children of Pomeroy attended the Hawk Reunion in a Marion park with many Hawk families from Athens and nearby towns. Dinner at noon featured photos of four generations including Mrs J E Hawk Len and Uiah, oldest and youngest members. Ice cream social announced for August 19 at Canaan Grange with ice cream and cake.
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