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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1925

Page

6

Local social notes cover travel and visits in Albany area

Messenger correspondents report Ros and family plan to move into a vacated property on the Avenas as Mrs. Barry’s widow prepares to relocate. Indiana’s Margaret Conner and Bessie Dickson stay with the Baughmans while visiting, with Sunday gatherings noted. Church activities include Rev Staley Roush starting a New Testament class in Albany for all denominations, with thirty youths attending the opening.

Ros Avenas Athens Barry Margaret Conner Indiana Mise Bessie Dickson Columbus Wilbur Baughman Bari Baughman Conner Julia Dickson Bessie Jehan Stanley Balow Missoula Mont Denver H. C. Smith Bellevue Charles Bean Stasley Roush Methodist Church Albany

Local social notes include visits and guests across towns

Joste Crosin departs for New York City after seven weeks with Mrs. Belle Crosin and Miss Ida Alison. Clarence Harner and family visit Morgantown and old hometown friends. Aura Vorhes and Mary Ellen visit Columbus to see their mother. Winnie Gibson reads entertains friends in Reads with relatives. Rev. Stanley Roush hosted by relatives as guests over the weekend. Various sisters, cousins, and in laws from Cleveland Baltimore Niagara Falls and Columbus appear among visiting relations.

Joste Crosin New York City Belle Crosin Mise Faye Baker Ida ‘Alison Athens Clarence Harner Morgantown W. Va P. Ener Aura Vorhes Grandsater Mary Ellen Columbus Winnie Gibson Holland and Son Colum Stanley Roush Herbert J. Bell Edith Seeeman Cleveland L. B. Allen Norma Woewnsend Mabel Gillogly Baltimore Octa Gill Q. ‘Watson Niagara Parls N.T Mary Shalis Rebecca Enlow Enlow Mabel Coe

Homecoming and revival at Hooper Ridge church

The Hooper Ridge community invites all for a homecoming at the Hooper Ridge church with baskets and a two week revival starting Sunday evening July 28. Local families and visitors from Athens Grove Coolville and Parkersburg share visits and attendance in a busy summer on the Athens Pike and surrounding areas.

Hooper Ridge Earl Linscott Kate Kasior Edward Donaldson Athens Pike Lewis Clarke Ble Stacy Sayre Arsa Linscott Coral Austin Lewis Morrie Meseher Athens

Grange Displays Debut At County Fair

Mrs Lulu Simington of Montana visits relatives the Enlows Wests and Nichols as Walter Stewart arrives from Columbus and stays with his family sewing club led by T Barlow. The county fair features handwork displays from several clubs including Smith-Hughes led by Curtie Jones and the Albany Grange in the Art hall marking a first time in recent years for grange entries.

Lulu Simington Montana Enlows Wests and Nichols Walter Stewart Columbus T. Barlow Smith-Hughes Club Curtie Jones Albany Grange Thies

Hollister Public School Principalship Vacancy Filled

The board of education met in a called session Monday evening to fill the Hollister public school principalship. Miss Grace Thomas of Cheshire was chosen for the position.

Board of Education Seasion Atkinson Hollister Mise Grace Thomas Cheshire

Weekend Visit Highlights Pierce Townsend Family Ties

In Athens on Sunday, Rev. Mr. Boyce and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Pierce visited the Townsend family. The gathering included two children of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Townsend of Bee, showcasing extended kin connections from the area.

Boyce Charley Pierce Athens Everett Townsend Logan C. W. Townsend Bee Lia Aaltiioe Ak Tee

Local notices and social updates from Frost area

The Rev Mr Chapman will preach at the Frost church on September 1 3 and 8 with Universalists planning their association on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Jease Welch son of Matt Welch improves from typhoid fever. Dell Barrows visits Mrs Phoebe Barrows at her old home. Mrs Jule Ripley visits friends in the village. Clyde carries imprint on No 1 white Pearl Russell takes vacation. Fred Russell substitutes for Clyde Powell on Route 3. Little Della Smith stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Oliver at Centerburg. Mr and Mrs Herb Hayes of Leveland visit locals this week. R E Linton spent weekend with Mrs Linton and two daughters at Zanesville. Linton plans move there soon, and Mrs Hed Simpson at June Monday. James Caldwell an engineer at Logan gas enjoys Canton day. Fred Cole on his shift.

Chapman Frost Church Universalists Jease Welch Matt Welch Dell Barrows Phoebe Barrows Jule Ripley Clyde Imatl On. No. 1 White Pearl ‘Russell To Taking His Vacation. Fred Russell Clyde Powell Della Smith Claude Oliver l Centerburg Herb Hayes Leveland R. E. Linton

Pratt’s Fork Mra and Nearby Families Visit

Local residents including Clint Dizom and the To family, Herbert Cain and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Beam and Delbert Gaul, and others from Athens and Morrison hill area gathered for visits. Numerous household members and neighbors hosted or joined in on social calls and a teachers institute in Pomeroy.

Mra Clint Dizom Herbert Cain Mosken Sheet Shoorel Dean Sere Killes Cain Orianeeeer Miller Beam Delbert Gaul Sumner Grant Gilkey Athens Will Gilkey Fred Beckier Morrison Hill Athens-Pomeroy Emmett Jones Fio Blackwell Frank Cain Beckler Mike Mimer Goldeberry Sarah Goldsberry Alex Sapp Sapp Fred White Flora A. C. Howett Jessie Gilkey Alvira Sapp Vern Beal Pearl Smith Elza Sapp Mae Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry G. J. Smith Cari Verne Beal Lotta Hawkie Iractor Dorothy Jones Faye Wingett Vada Darth Ethel Steinmetz W. E. Wingett Lowell Teachers’ Institute Pomeroy

Community Attends Remembrance Homecoming Near Hebbarda

A large gathering at Elsa Enlow's home west of Hebbardeville honors Mrs. Thorne’s aunts Rebekah of Missoula and Caroline of Niagara Falls. Numerous Plains, Athens, Marietta, and Wheeling residents attended, with relatives visiting and moving arrangements noted for several families.

George Thorn Carl Micheals Lloyd Thorn Elsa Enlow Hebbardeville W. Va Alex Genter Mareville James Staley

Local Families Share News of Moves and Visits

Mrs. W. O. Broadwell, recently back from Charleston hospital, has worsened as all children return home. Mr. White arrives from Virginia. I E Rathburn and Elizabeth Harkins with J L Foutch visit relatives. Walter Foutch appears in McConnellsville. Roberts and Walter White relocate to Pomeroy for salt works. Alva McDaniel moves to Roberts farm on Sand Rock. A reunion and basket dinner at G H Holdcroft’s features Holdcrofts of Zaleski and Gious ter families. Myrtle Young heads to Mankato to enter college. Foutch secures work at Malta. J J Foutch congratulates Messenger on its Century birthday. longtime Messenger correspondent since 1887.

W. O. White Charleston Pomeroy Alva McDaniel Roberts Farm Sand Rock G. H. Holdcroft Charles Holdcroft Zaleski Bertha Nada Evaline Palmer Holdcroft Giouster Ernest Johnie J. J. Foutch the Messenger

Local Social News Highlights and Visits

A flurry of social visits and family gatherings fills the area. Stewart and Root families host relatives from Jerseyville and Athens while Miss Winnie Stewart visits Jackson. The community notes attendances at the Mary Watkins sale, the Graham and Frost reunions, and local Grange exhibits. Births, travels to Fort Thomas, and visitors from Parkersburg and Little Hocking appear among ongoing school ground work and club meetings.

Alex Root Mary Root Addie Biggine Lelia van Dyke Yowman Marietta Mary Watkins Jerseyville F. H. Laughlin del Morrison Stella Arnold Winnie Stewart Jackson C. A. Wiseman Lena Sylvia Munn Athens George Plumly Chillicothe Graham William Spear R. E. Copeland Stewart Fort Thomas Bush Pomeroy Addie Biggins J. G. Russell J. G. Newman Alan Florence Maneaville D. Newman William McCune Little Hocking Mabel Rowan Wade Dean Gray Nelsonville D. F. Morrison Fa Arnold Cyril

New Ford Touring Car Owner Visits Relatives

Rush Dichi owns a Ford touring car named Siellate Merc. from Meuben ville visited Sunday to see her sister Gilmore. Mrs Herman Spires of Gallipolis spent a few days last week here visiting friends and relatives.

Rush Dichi Siellate Merc Meubenville Sis- Gilmore Ter Frank Herman Spires Gallipolis

Carbon Hill Family News and Local Deaths

Carbon Hill and Collingwood residents figure in a busy local page. Notables include the return of Leslie McAllister to Collingwood, illness prompting travel among Elgin and Nelsonville families, and a tenth birthday party for Louise. Ora Winigan dies at eight months. funeral planned. Irene McAllister funeral held with numerous out of town attendees.

Hamden Beats Zaleski In First Sunday Baseball Game

The Hamden and Zaleski game ended 7 to 5 with most runs scored early. Pitchers battled through nine innings as Tripp and Woolweaver paired for Hamden while Hayes and Hayes worked for Zaleski.

Local residents on travels and visits across towns

McArthur Misa Genevieve Kelly a stenographer for the McArthur Savings and Loan company spends vacation with relatives in Washington D C Brooklyn and York. Mrs Ruth Kwatkosky and son Harry go to Columbus to remain for some time. Ed Hunter of Swan town ship visits with brother J B Hunter. J Smith of Columbus attends funeral of Mrs Elisa Wymen. Mr and Mrs Clarence W Smith and son Clovis of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs William Smith and Mrs Chloe Davis. Mr and Mrs Grant Roby of Urichaville visit W N Secrest family. Mrs Russell Rudolph of Sugar Grove visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs L S Cox call on PD B Dey at home near Hamden. Mr and Mrs Ben Knipe and children Vivian Marie and Charles of Groveport visit E T Ansel's parents. Vivian remains for a week or more. Nelle Louise Warner of Wellaton visits Helen. Mr and Mrs L W Horton and two children with F W Wilson attend Dr J P Bishop funeral in Wilkesville. Mrs Clyde Lee visits her parents in Liverly. Miss Lena Worley of New York is

Leslie McAllister Collingwood N. J Rose Irene McAllister Christian Church Mary Gary John Jacksonville Billie Thelma McLaughlin Wellston John McAllister Zanesville Vincent Big Run Dora Bethel Bert Robinson Molly Robinson Oscar Bethel Hollister CG. McLaughlin Thomas Fred Thompson Frank Creull Glouster Nell O'Neal Dennis Tom Keefe New Straitaville Earl Carsner Charles Murphy Murray Chester Thompson William Thompson G. C Snell Trimble Ike Tucker Harley Thompson Luther Williams Penn Creighton Lemon Kentucky Charles Robey Frank Powers Logan Margaret Kammeringes Jerry Matheny Columbus Lewis Evans Mid- Gleport Dawley Mary E. Dawley Mies Margaret Flagel Portland Ore Irene Steenrod Detroit Mich Joe Blosser Viola West Virginia Gertie Bay Nelsonville Harvey Evans Buchtel T. V. Bay Rushville William Winigman Harley Bay Lancaster Bud Smith Bert Stedman Pennsylvania Guy Stedman Bert Green Ed Smith Carl Smith J. H. Bloseer Lidi Martin G. W. Rees Evry Booth Ralph West Columbia W. Va G. W Monon Powers Laseen Zaleski Hamden Hamden Battery Tripp Alice Misa Elsie Perry Racine Carl Calvin Edgar Thompson Harry Griffin Marjorie Robert Cleveland Richard Davison Richard Mary da J.A. Jolly Kathaleen Chillicothe Leo Stanton Betty Ruth Tim Coalton James Trainor Marion Jake Anthony Main Street Elm Street Charles McCoppin Grant Hospital Joe Howell Wellaton Tri-Town Tigers Londonderry C. C. Morehead W. O. Tripp Howard Morehead Frank Camink Mary Elizabeth W. E. Stanton H. B. Robbins Jess Kinchaloe Randolph Robbins Elizabeth Beacon Bess Thompson J. R. Davisson Elsie Perry Grace Morris Estha Anthony Ray Howser Matthew Lewis Paul Anthony Virginia Theater H. R. Robbins Georgetown Misa Genevieve Kelly McArthur Savings and Joan Company Washington, D. C Brooklyn N. Y York, Pa Ruth Kwatkosky Harry Ed. Hunter Swan Township

F W Chapman Drives Sheep to Carthage Farm on Coolville Visit

F W Chapman passed through Coolville with a flock of sheep en route to his Carthage farm. The flock, once common in the area, is now a rarity, gathered in Washington county. Local families, visits, and gatherings are noted, including trips to West Virginia and nearby towns. An all day M B & B church rally and picnic is planned at the campgrounds next Sunday August 3.

F. W. Chapman Carthage Chapman Washington County Blaine Chapman Rothiesberger Reedy W. Va F. G. Bardin Charleston

Business Visitor Mies Vergil Eberts Seen Near Hamden

Mies Vergil Eberts of near Hamden was a business visitor here and was reported staying for a few days with friends.

Mies Vergil Eberts Near Hamden

Torch Ladies Aid entertained by Hayden home

Hockingport The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church of Torch were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hayden Thursday afternoon. Four automobile loads of folks came from Torch. A number of neighbors and other friends attended. Refreshments were served after a successful meeting.

Methodist Church of Torch C. W. Hayden Torch Herbert Dutton Michigan Walter Dutton Lansing Mich H. P. Dutton Earl Dickerson Stoop Youngstown Ashcraft Clarkeburg Melvin I¢e Parkersburg Hazel Keever Misees Parker J. W. Johnson Nora Johnson Fred Gillian Mary Elisabeth Arthur Lee Gertrude Elliott Misees Freida Helena Gillan Baptist Association Marietta First Baptist Church

Amesville Honors Local Daughters and Guests With Progressive Dinner

Amesville residents honored their daughters the Misses Lucile Porter Beatrice Porter Velma Jones and friends Janet Miner Helen Freese with a progressive dinner at multiple homes Friday evening The evening featured chicken dinner ice cream and cake after a brisk walk Also mentioned are visitors from Mars Pennsylvania and Columbus and a gas explosion accident at Mrs Otto Sedwick s home with minor injuries

Lucile Beatrice Porter Velma Jones Janet Miner Helen Freese Albert Schaff Donald Hanes Clayton Porter Dan Atkins Edward Cleary Marietta Florence Porter O. D. Jones W. P. Adair Mars Lucy Adair Riley Thompson F. L. Thomas W. E. Potter W. A. Perry Columbus Perry Sedwick Otto Sedwick Ruse Porter

Last Sunday Sermon Ends Rev Seymour’s tenure at Sharpsburg

Community life in Sharpsburg notes the final conference year and Rev Seymour’s last sermon. Families share picnics under Mt. Hermon trees and several relatives visit, while local farmers report light wheat and a good oats crop.

Eve Sees Garden Admiration in First Day Exchange

In Youngstown Ohio the Vindicator prints a brief note about Eve and a companion visiting a garden. The dialogue highlights praise on day one and a compliment on day two. The item captures a simple local exchange and place name.

Youngstown Ohio

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