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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1930

Page

17

Graduates Named From Athens County Eighth Grade

The Athens County Eighth Grade class lists graduates from multiple districts including Athens Township York Rural Luhring Rural and more. Names span Lenna Cooper Bernice Martin Esther Morrison Helen Sharp Freman Graham Howard Jay John and many others across towns such as Dover Rural Troy Township Rome Township Albany Consolidated and Carthage Township.

Athens County Teachers’ Institute Athens Township Lenna Cooper Bernice Martin Esther Morrison Helen Sharp Freman Graham Howard Jay John William Davis Robert Ellis Gertrude Kyle Mary Lohse George McClain Edward Matters Allen Baker Anna Mae Ross Maxine Westfall Anna Bolin Jissie Carsey Faye Collins Mary E Gladys Phillips Linder Randolph Mary E. Loeffier Harry Niggemeyer Gladys McGrath Garrison Tucker Dale Hawk Earl Bolin Theodore Burson Fred Colburn Emerson Jones Jerome McGucken William McGucken William Derbyshire Marc Haning Mabel Mae Frank Georgia Quinn Herbert Morrison Hubert Morrison Vernie Koker Frieda Dailey Oden Rogers Flossie Rome Township Richard Ashcraft Nola Christy Wilma Cunningham Kathryn Fuller Mary Knight Helen Rodehaver Mabel Rodehaver Ray Starkey Wandalee Linton Melba Faulkner Venia Meek Martha Janette Merrick Ta~ Montgomery Frances Jane Norris Myrtle Gertrude Parsons Wilma Claudine Richardson Albany Consolidated Clifford Douglas Stanley Downs Lawrence Woodwin John Parfitt Millard Parker James Rickey Leo Woodyard Ralph Woodrum Bessie Barnhouse Marvel Knowlton Lois Woodyard Catho Castle Marjorie Laziman Milford Perry Dorothy Carsey Ora King Pearl Goodin Frances Haning Hazel Schoonover Pearl Kempton Robert McKnight Alberta Barnett Carl Ackley Edgar Michael Eugene Hudwell Marjorie Knowlton Louise Dickson Garnet L. Phillips Lawrence West Dover Rural Albert Guy Elsie Smart Opal Mayles Lizzie McCune Virginia Adams Helen Fisher Edward Stewart Evelyn Barnes Nina Rupe John Shields William Sacks Joe Bentley Margaret Dandh Elizabeth Erdy William Miller Garnet Rivers Ernest Burchfield Robert James Edsell Kollister William Kollister Alfreda West Imogene Locke Dan Civille Glennis Karnes William Lovesey Hildreth Schultz Lawrence Shields Gilbert

Honor Athens Visitors With Dinner And Bridge

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Morrison hosted a dinner bridge for out of town visitors at 21 Marietta Avenue on Saturday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Baumline Columbus Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Thompson Cincinnati Mrs. Howard Baumline Auburn N Y. Mrs B M Gibson won the women high score trophy and Prof. Neil D. Thomas claimed men high honors. Low scorers were Mrs Howard Baumline and Mr C M Baumline. Miss Irma E Voigt Ohio University dean of women returned from Europe after leading a party of 25 college women 18 graduates of Ohio University. They visited Fingland Scotland Belgium Paris France Switzerland Italy and Holland saw the Passion Play and spent final days in London. Mrs John Cabeen and daughters Mary Catherine Ruth and Martha Ann moved to Dayton for Mr Cabeen’s employment. Mr and Mrs J E Shirlock returned from an eastern trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia.

M. C. Morrison Marietta Avenue C. M. Baumline Columbus M. M. Thompson Cincinnati Howard Baumline Auburn N. Y B. M. Gibson Neil D. Thomas Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Europe United States Fingland Scotland Belgium Paris France Switzerland Italy Holland London John Cabeen Mary Catherine Ruth Martha Ann Dayton Mr. Cabeen

Mrs Francois Welch Visited Athens Socially

Mrs Francois Wilson Welch of New York City left Sunday after a social visit in Athens where she stayed as a house guest of Mrs F W Bush at The Beeches. While in Athens she attended several social functions hosted for her.

Francois Wilson Welch New York City Athens F. W. Bush The Beeches Welch

Huntington Guests Attend Mid East Regatta in Marietta

Mr and Mrs Richard H Gali gher and Mr and Mrs William Ritter of Huntington West Virginia visited relatives in town after attending the Mid East Regatta in Marietta Saturday. They were entertained by Mr and Mrs George Light of Marietta during their stay.

Richard H. Galigher William Ritter Huntington W. Va R. C. Hess Richard McKinstry Hess McKinstry Marietta George Light Marjorie Strecker

Mansfield family to Petersburg for bass fishing trip

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mansfield and son Junior depart with Prof. and Mrs. QO. BE. McClure for Petersburg West Virginia to fish the South Branch of the Potomac River in the Petersburg Gap District for a period of time.

Clyde Mansfield QO. BE. McClure Petersburg W. Va South Branch Potomac River Petersburg Gap

Miss Olive Dorsey Weekend Stay in Columbus

Miss Olive Dorsey of 97 North Congress Street spent the weekend in Columbus enjoying a quiet visit and local sights.

Olive Dorsey North Congress Street Columbua

Bishop Class Meeting At Mrs Hawk Home

The Bishop Class of the Central Avenue M Fr Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Hawk 172 Second Street.

Central Avenue M. Fr

Sprague Family Visit Extends into Labor Day

Dr and Mrs Wiley T Sprague and their daughter travel from Blanchester to spend Labor Day with his parents at 41 West Washington Street joined by Mr Snyder over the weekend. Allan Sprague of Akron and their son Dr Gerald T Sprague plan final labor day visits before returning to Van Nuys California where Gerald practices medicine.

Wiley T. Sprague Harry C. Snyder Harry C., Jr Blanchester Doctor Sprague L. A. Sprague West Washington Street Snyder Allan Dr. Sprague Akron Allan Sprague

Visitors greet Mrs. Jordan at 27 Wolf Street

Mrs. Agnes Jordan hosts several relatives from out of town. Her daughter Mrs. O R Ross of Columbus visited with husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Ted Nelson of Coffeeville Kansas called on Sunday. Granddaughter Miss Marion Jordan from Chicago stayed overnight and then left for Columbus.

Agnes Jordan Wolf Street O. R. Ross Columbus Ted Nelson Coffeeville Kansas

Athens Boys Return From Camp Coffman

Athens youths Tom Biddle Robert Wagner George Kilpatrick Elmer Jacobs Bruce Baughman and Lee Beasley came home Sunday from Camp Coffman in northwestern Pennsylvania 17 miles from Franklin after ten days. They traveled in a 1423 Packard without a mishap or tire change. The camp serves Kappa Sigma Pi boys in their teens to promote religious work. The Athens group represented several city churches.

Tom Biddle Robert Wagner George Kilpatrick Elmer Jacobs Bruce Baughman Lee Beasley Camp Coffman Pennsylvania Franklin Kappa Sigma Pi Athens

Hunter sisters return from Lakeside eight weeks at hotel

Misses Wilda Lucile and Violet Hunter have come back from Lakeside on Lake Erie where they worked eight weeks at the Lakeside Hotel. On the way home they called on Mrs. Thomas Hinde in Huron, formerly Miss Violet Wikel and a graduate of Ohio University.

Wilda Lucile Violet Hunter Lakeside Lake Erie Huron Thomas Hinde Violet Wikel Ohio University

Weekend guests of Columbus residents hosted at West Union Street

Week end guests of Mrs. Mary E Walden and Miss Blanche Walden at 23 West Union Street include Mrs. A A Boal of Columbus Mrs Harry Legge and daughter Roseanne of Lakewood Mrs G E Plumly and daughter Margaret of Beaumont Texas The Misses Blanche and Delle Finsterwald are spending a few days in Columbus and Cleveland on business

Mary E. Walden Blanche Walden West Union Street A. A. Boal Columbus Harry Legge Roseanne Lakewood G. E. Plumly Margaret Beaumont Texas Blanche Delle Finsterwald Cleveland

Eight Chauncey Mines Active in District Work Today

Chauncey district reports eight mines in operation this August 25. The active mines listed are No. 255 No. 267 No. 10 No. 69 No. 24 No. 28 Poston No. 6 and Chauncey No. 25. No. 255 had been down for weeks for extensive repairs.

Chauncey Territory Chauncey Poston Chauncey No

Charming late summer frock with cap collar details

Pattern 1974 offers a flattering crepe voile chiffon velvet or georgette frock. Features a curved bodice and flared skirt echoing the collar line, pin tucked waist for fullness, and a slash fastener. Sizes 16 to 42. yardage listed. pattern cost 15 cents plus book and pattern bundle.

Funeral rites for Civil War veteran Jefferson Lowery

Jefferson Lowery 88 died Friday at his grandson's home in The Plains after a stroke. Funeral services Sunday at Church of the Nazarene were led by Rev. L H Stanley with Evangelist R P Fitch. burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey followed a Civil War veterans service. He leaves a daughter Ralph Selby Canton 15 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and siblings Pulaski Lowery and Elizabeth Coppers of Black Lick.

Chauncey Church of the Nazarene the Plains Jefferson Lowery Donald Cunningham L. H. Stanley R. P. Fitch Chauncey Quartet Nye Lowery 141St Regiment Ohio Infantry Ralph Selby Canton Pulaski Lowery Elizabeth Coppers Black Lick

Reverend J A Long Leads Sermon in Athens

The Rev J A Long of Dayton and his family visiting Mrs Longs parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye in Chauncey attended services in Athens Sunday morning. Long filled the pulpit at the Church of Christ.

Athens Chauncey J. A. Long Dayton

Millfield Orchestra to Sponsor Weekly Dances in Chauncey

The Millfield Orchestra sponsored a dance at the Chauncey Knights of Ethins hall Saturday night. It is announced the group will sponsor another dance each Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Chauncey Millfield Chauncey Knights of Ethins

Harold Minister Visits In Pittsburgh Prior To School Duty

Harold Minister from Fairport Harbor Ohio spends summer with his Chauncey family and visits his brother Edward Minister Jr in Pittsburgh before resuming high school duties.

Pittsburgh Chauncey Harold Minister Fairport Harbor Cleveland Edward Minister Ellis Avenue

Ray Tucker Visits Hambel Home Near Mountville

Ray Tucker and Chauncey Tucker's sons are visiting at the residence of Charles Hambel near Mountville.

Ray Tucker Chauncey Charles Hambel Mountville

Christian Woman's Bible Class Meets Thursday

Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Fiske in Beaumont. Mrs. Floyd Nye will chair and Mrs. Ben Ferrel will lead the program. All women of the church are invited.

Charles Fiske Chauncey Christian Woman’s Bible Class Church of Christ Beaumont Floyd Nye Ben Ferrel

Weekend visits span multiple towns in Chauncey area

Miss Marjorie Thomas is in Grant Hospital training while visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rice Thomas in Circle Hill. Several relatives, including Mrs. Guy Gardner and daughter Miss Wwona Gardner Chauncey, and Mrs. Arthur Brown with Jean and Jimmy, traveled to Zanesville and Boomer W Va. Many Chauncey residents enjoyed weekend visits to Chestnut Street Nelsonville The Plains Granville Fostoria Senecaville and surrounding communities.

Marjorie Thomas Grant Hospital Columbus Rice Thomas Circle Hill Guy Gardner Wwona Gardner Chauncey Zanesville Arthur Brown Jean Jimmy Boomer W. Va George Richardson June Iucas Iowa Lawrence Reeves Bart Reeves Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ralph Woods Hattie Woods Buchtel Theodore Rympa Ruggles M. B. Tucker B. Adkins Donnie Louis Shade Asa Canter James Oliver Senecaville Thomas Oliver John C. Weber Carl and Warren Granville Fred Weber Mildred Kittenback Fostoria Sam Savage Hershal Kirkendall Henry Morgan Earl Thompson the Plains

Court House Doings Estate of Nancy E F Coe

Letters of administration granted to Harley F Hambel. J H McClure Josephine Scott and Charles Slaughter named as appraisers.

Nancy EF. Coe Harley F. Hambel J. H. McClure Josephine Scott Charles Slaughter

Common Pleas Court seeks partition and rent division

John Shutter requests partition of real estate held in common with Grant P Russell and division of rents since May 15 1920. Both inherited the land under Caleb Russell will. Olive B Phillips seeks an accounting on a note and mortgage on Sarah Yeater property against Clarence B Yeater et al. B Kern seeks recovery of a 194 63 judgment on Frances Webster Meighen property subject to estate debts.

Common Pleas Court John Shutter Grant P. Russell Caleb Russell Olive B. Phillips Sarah Yeater Clarence B. Yeater Grace Yeater William A Rachel Yeater Agnes Adolph Straight Archie L. Yeater B. Kern Frances Webster Meighen Rank B. Webster

Charles Roush Dies of Typhoid at 25 in Marietta

Charles William Roush, 25, a former Athens resident, died Saturday in Marietta at his parents home from typhoid fever. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Aunt Mrs J W Ross home 482 Enrich Street Columbus with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus.

Charles William Roush Athens Marietta William Roush J. W. Ross Enrich Street Columbus Greenlawn Cemetery

Lively Family Reunion Draws 200 Plus At Highland Farm

More than 200 relatives and friends gathered at Highland Farm in Knox Township for the Lively family reunion. Several immediate family members could not attend, including Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lively of Artesia New Mexico and others from Indiana New York and Ohio. Registration listed many Woods Morri son Morrison and Dickson family members among attendees.

Sarah Love Columbus William . Woods Mabel Ruth Dorothy Clifford John Erma Evelyn Woods Logan R. D Bertha Lively Gallup New Mexico Harry Tedrow Margaret Ollie Marie Beatrice Hamden Clyde Stanley Mary Mae George William Mineral Nancy Ida Morrison Guy Morrison Esther Ray Morrison Hubert Herbert Robert Ora Mae Lois Louis Durward Pierce Athens E. B. Dickson William Robert Dickson Chaun

Sarazen Sets Course Record at Tam O Shanter in Canton

Gene Sarazen eclipsed the Tam o Shanter course record with a 66 in an exhibition event at Canton. He cracked par by two strokes on each nine, following his Western Open triumph. Johnny Farrell shot 68, with Albert Alcroft of Youngstown and George Howard of Brookside Club Canton also competing.

Canton Gene Sarazen Tam o’Shanter Johnny Farrell Albert Alcroft Youngstown George Howard Brookside Club Farrel

British Troops Clash. Eight Die in Waziri Border Fight

British forces clashed with Waziri warriors along the border near Peshawar. One British officer and eight soldiers were killed in the fighting as operations continued.

Peshawar India

Norma Shearer and baby reported doing fine

Screen star Mrs Irving Thalberg known as Norma Shearer and her infant son were said to be doing fine at Good Samaritan Hospital today with no complications reported.

Hollywood Calif Irving Thalberg Norma Shearer Good Samaratain Hospital

Toledo Aviator Burned After Plane Crash Near Defiance

Russell Hosier, a Toledo pilot en route to Chicago for the National Air Races, sustained minor burns when his aircraft crashed eight miles west of Defiance yesterday. The incident occurred as he traveled to the competition.

Defiance Russell Hosier Toledo Chicago Here

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