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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

7

Murray City Personal News Highlights Visitors and Travels

Mrs. William Skidmore and two daughters and son of Cambridge visit Mrs. John Shaffer. Albert Storer visits sister Leatha Wright in Carbondale with Alberta Wright returning home. Ed Donson announces birth of a son. Fred Donson and Harry Campbell are grandparents. Numerous relatives travel between Nelsonville Athens Columbus and nearby towns for visits and reunions.

William Skidmore Cambridge John Shaffer Albert Storer Leatha Wright Carbondale Alberta Wright Ed Donson Fred Donson Harry Campbell Earl Robinette Cincinnati John Stevens Earl Ervin Charles Strum, Jr Columbus Conrad Wein Nelsonville Jabez Hamer George Brooker E. T. Spray Merle Oge

Birthday Party for Eugene Hellyer

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hellyer hosted a birthday party for their son Eugene on Friday afternoon. Ice cream and cake followed games as guests watched Eugene unwrap presents. attendees included relatives and friends from this city and nearby towns.

Leland Hellyer Eugene Junior Catherine Strum Jack Joe Bill Wollett Donald Bob Lucille Cook Bobby Campbell Alice Lopez Mary Louise Meade Wayne Hellyer Veronia Elloise Mowery Joe Ann Hellyer Paul Robinson Columbuse Marjory Bardin Chagrin Falls Oscar Johnson Pearl Hellyer

Community Notes From The Plains Area Short Items

Local residents report home improvements visits and family gatherings during Athens fair week. John West of Chillicothe has a new roof by Dave Aleshire and Harry Harrison. Clarence McDonald rents the house. Neva Fletch Hawk marries E T Thompson at Newport Kentucky. Sheridan West is buried in Hocking cemetery after death Saturday.

Local social notes from Syracuse and surrounds

Syracuse area social items list visits and guest appearances across several towns. Virgil Campbell spent Sunday in Cincinnati for a ball game. Mrs. James Matthewson of Powell guests of friends and relatives this week. Jol and Mabel Mallory were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Pondexter in Middleport Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nease and Mrs. Jane Campbell visited friends in Eyesville Sunday. S. F. Clark accompanied Clyde Wolf to Pittsburgh for a week with relatives. Mrs. Lillian Moore is on the sick list. Harvey Holter returns from Akron to his family. Mrs. Margaret Lawrence and daughter Bertha plan days in Columbus before Bertha resumes Youngstown schools duties. Bertha Lawrence hosted a six o’clock dinner with guests. Mrs. Clara Rizer attended Rock Spring eighth grade exercises. Mrs. Milo Mitchell and Mrs. Arthur Durst of Pittsburgh visited here. Errol and Mabel Mallory spent Friday with Point Pleasant relatives. Mrs. Freda Fields helps in Phillips Sisters Millinery at Pomeroy for weeks. Lenora Stobbart returns to Pittsburgh Monday after two weeks at home.

Wash Easler Margaret Penn Nelsonville Martin Lancaster Orval Smith Pontiac Mich John Houser James Hamer Nelle Hamer John Fick Ralph Charles Mildred Hutchins Barney Penn Ed Patton Barberton Thomas Mordue Toledo George Mordue Walter Frazee Logan Lucy Frazee Charles Hoffman Bert Walburn John Coope Orbiston George Powell Alberta Armelia Cleveland Homer Stephenson Frank Cox June Betty Simpson Columbus Ralph Homer Anna Harris Fred Donson Earl Nease Jane Campbell Eyesville S. F. Clark Clyde Wolf Racine Pittsburgh Youngstown Bertha Lawrence Olivier Rawlings Betty Errol Mallory Mabel Mallory St. Cloud Fla Margaret Lawrence Miss Bertha Clara Rizer Rock Spring Milo Mitchell Arthur Durst Errol Point Pleasant Freda Fields Phillips’ Sisters Pomeroy Lenora Stobbart Ralph Allen Eleanore Robinson Lodge W. Va H. C. Swisher Doctor Taylor McArthur Dana T. Burns Frank Caldwell Dayton Edward Hardman Oryn Louise Watkins L. B. Bailey Robert Sharp Charles Ackley H. R. Watkins L. H. Allen Allen Custer Allen Clarksburg L. T. Runnio L. T. Runnion Nellie Kinnen Delaware Rex Ahiman Kenneth and Kermit Starcher Aldo McKinley Meade ,Swisher Charley Teeters Ruth Washington D. H Esther Teeters E. K. Carpenter Will Gillogly Harold Smith Blanche Davis Virginia Wilmot H. C.smith Max E. A. Nelson Dexter Carrie Richey Mill Beatrice Wood Athens Charles B. Wood Pearl Wood Emerson Cincinnati D. W. Rudisell Sam Martindale Ella Williams Gus Floyd Robinson Raymond and Harry Hamilton E. A. Dixon Athens County J. M. Knowlton Helen Caldwell Akron Belmont Monroe Mt. Vernon Hattie Russ New Plymouth Clarence Davis H. M. McKinley R. E. Wood Parkersburg Huff Hanning Arthur Goodin Ohio Irene Clark Neely Moody Mountville J. W. Moody Robert Lowry and Sons Carmen Gerald P. J. Stanley Glouster J. M. McDonald Louise Bolinger Reinersville Bernadine Jones Ira Easler Lillian Kittle Ira Falls Rohie Alwillie Henry Paros Cora Householder George Jacksonville Charles Milhoan Frank Pedicord P. M Beech Grove Denvertown J. J. Shepard Burr Oak Ira Kasler Miles Easler Frances and Eleanor Day Jessie Marguerite Herman Jones Cecil McDonald John Wagner Dwight Paris Alden Wells Bertha Martin Charles Williams Thornville Dean Kittle Charlotte Ann Falls Bruce Jenkins Shawnee Deavertown Longstreth Clarence Sherrock Tom Kyle Connett H. B. Stright I. M. Cooper Lena McVey L. L. McVey Clifton Swain John Swain Harry Bowlster Carl Russell Clyde Russell F. G. Hoodler Riley Thompson

Ella Burkett Hosts 57th Birthday at South Canaan

A large crowd gathers at the South Canaan church for Mrs. Ella Burkett's fifty seventh birthday with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of music and games. Attendees include multiple families from Willow Creek Springfield Akron and Canaonville. reports note ill health of George McHarter and Nial Koehler attending a fair in West Virginia.

South Canaan Ella Burkett Hasie Williams Jen Gladys Santford Hasting Helen Willow Creek Jake Smith Allen Ella Johnnie Clara Lulu Springfield Santford Burkett Billie Akron Clarence Williams Orland Athens William Graham Orlie Stant Burkett Dorothy Smith Francis Scott Mary Daniel Tippie George McHarter Nial Koehler West Virginia Lewis Carpenter Charles Williams Adison Carpenter East Canaan Church

Local Families Visit Friends Across Nearby Towns

A series of Sunday and weekday calls highlight social visits in the area. Edward Jenkins, Howard of Miami and Rebecca Everett host and receive guests. Families from Lancaster Amesville Akron Fleming The Plains Athens and Kalamazoo are mentioned among attendees and extended stays.

Edward Jenkins Aon Howard Miami, Fla Rebecca Everett

Adams Gaston picnic and Sunday visits in West Virginia

Lottridge Ralph Allen family attended the Adams Gaston picnic at Robinson Lodge W Va Sunday. Several local families and relatives visited homes around Clarksburg Parkersburg and South Canaan. Marjorie Runnion remained for a few days and others returned after weekends with ill relatives.

Odd Fellows Picnic Attended by Local Families

Cutler Route 2 reports Mr. and Mrs. Noah O Neal and children at the Odd Fellows picnic in Barlow Sunday. Roy Daily and daughter Dolly of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman and family. Layman O Neal and sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Pee Root of Coolville. Raphael Sherman and Frances and Catherine Sherman also appear in the group.

Noah O'Neal Odd Fellows Barlow Roy Daily Dolly Athens William Sherman Layman O'Neal Pee Root Coolville Sunny Raphael Sherman Frances and Tatherine Sherman

Unspecified local notices from Barberton area

Cecil Wright and another relative were called to attend the funeral of Fred Mcleod of New Marshfield. Ruth Metcalf called on friends nearby. Edward Rasmussen attended the Odd Fellows picnic at Barlow on Sunday. Lafe Sherman and sons of Barberton visited William Sherperes and family. Alice Metcalf returned home after visiting her brother Don Metcalf in Jerseyville.

Cecil Wright Barberton Fred Mccleod New Marshfield Ruth Metcalf Edward Rasmussen Barlow Lafe Sherman and Sons Mr. Sherman William Sherperes Alice Metcalf Don Metcalf Jerseyville

Albany Church News and Community Happenings

Morning ambulance crisis ends with Mrs Louise Cline recovering from severe appendicitis after operation at Grant hospital. J E Cline and daughter Hazel head to Rye Beach then Cleveland for study. Fourth quarterly M E conference planned at Albany church tonight. Numerous local families host gatherings and relay school and club results from Albany 4 H and county fair competitions. Reverend Simms amputation news from White Cross Hospital in Columbus noted. letters from old friends welcome. Birthday party for Sherwood Gillogly draws twenty six guests. many local visitors among extended family.

Alice Crosen Wynne Simms White Cross Hospital Columbus

Pleasant Valley Social Notes From Athens Region

Pleasant Valley residents share weekend visits across Ohio and neighboring towns. Beatrice Wood in Athens spent the end of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles B Wood. Families from Hamilton Cincinnati Akron Parkersburg and Morristown join in local visits and county fair attendance.

Martha Eager and Dwight Wince wed near Pataskala

Mrs. C. N. Jones received word Saturday of the marriage of her sister Miss Martha Eager to Dwight Wince of Jacksontown. The ceremony was performed Thursday.

Local Social Notes and Church Meeting Announced

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid will meet today at Mrs. Jess Sams home. Several residents visited relatives and attended the county fair last week. A church lawn social with ice cream and cake is planned for Thursday evening. families from Athens Covington and Shelby will attend. The Merwin Mans field drilling outfit has moved to Racine under Will Robinson's supervision.

Jess Sams Martha Robinson Bess White Athens Beatrice Turner Maksburg Victor Carpenter Ellis South Francis Hill Dillinger Ed Seiple Mary Seiple Richland Avenue Herb Sanborn Homer Howell Cutler Richard Phillips Merwin Mansfield Racine Will Robinson N. J. Cox Logan J. A. Bell Lewis Kelley Mary Margarett Adiline Blanche Phillips Louise Wisenhall Covington P. L. Fagan Math Cleveland Ed Watkins Henry Dillinger Shelby Iowa

Local families share visits and calls across town

Bishopville and nearby towns show a busy social week with dozens of guests, dinners, and calls. Household names include the Moody, McDonald, Easler, Pedicord, Milhoan, Falls, Kittle, Jones, Ball, and Glouster and Beech Grove areas feature in homecomings and cross town visits. Several residents travel to Denvertown and Deavertown for errands and painting work.

Local Social News From New Marshfield Area

The Rev. J. W. Eaton returned from Sabina where he attended the Methodist Protestant conference. Mrs. B. L. Rhouck came home after months in Crookeville. Mrs. Zona Kyle of Athens visited relatives Sunday. Miss Adine Malls of Albany visited her grandmother Mrs. Mary Baughman. Miss Mildred Hunter and Mrs. (text cut)

J. W. Eaton Sabina Ben BE. L. Rhouck Crookeville Zona Kyle Athens Adine Malls Albany Mary Baughman Mildred Hunter

Eighth Grade Commencement and Sunday Visits In Bedford Area

The article lists multiple Bedford residents and guests visiting or hosting over the weekend. Families from Rocksprings, Lancaster, Columbus, Barberton, and Athens join gatherings with local households including the Hines, Nutting, Howett, Beverage, Hunter, Swain, and Hart families. Notable events include the Eighth Grade commencement at Rocksprings and a burial escort for Riley Thompson from Toledo.

Former Columbus Mayor George S. Peters Dies at 81

George S. Peters 81 former mayor of Columbus died at his home after several weeks illness. Born October 11 1846 on a Pickaway county farm he later taught there before moving to Columbus in May 1872.

Columbus U.R George S. Peters Mayr Peters Pickaway County

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Murray City John McGurty Robert Sands Edith Kraig Old Man's Cave James Bland Margaret Richard Gaffey Walter Albaugh Zaleski James Smart Harry Frazee Chillicothe Harry Mence McKeesport John Walters Edith Andrews Betty Lou Detroit Mary Chivers Telephone Company Park Hotel New Lexington John Martin Conrad Juanita the Plains News John West Dave Aleshire Harry Harrison Clarence McDonald Carl Hanning George Bescoe Marie Aleshire Cous Ioes John Lowden Frank Coon George Matheney Florida Harry Wallace Willoughby Henry Frost Ike Wallace Joe Hutchins Sherman Gould Hershel Darnell Willo Darnell Ethelyn Gordon Sam Darnell Rob Hawk W. J. Hawk Miles Stalder Chauncey George Gabriel Stalder Athens Fair Ground Fletch Hawk Neva E. T. Thompson Blanch Thompson Newport Levi Hale Walter Oakley Jeff Harrison Chillico Frances West Sheridan West Hockings Virnice Kuhn Columbus Packing Company John Kuhn Syracuse Virgil Campbell James Matthewson Powell Jol C. A. Pondexter Middleport Lillian Moore Harvey Holter Canaanville Kathryn Baker Peach Ridge Floyd Pierce East Fultenham Wade Dowler Ben Tipple Leland Martin Fleming Robert Everett Robert Goodwin Marian Sharp Richard Roy Noland Clyde Junod Fred Stephenson Vera H. A. Mathews George Willie Howard Davis Glen Isabelle Herbert Everett Elza Burchfield Jasper Brown Amesville A. P. Hixson Royal Curtis Coen William South Chesterhill William Hunter Parker Noland Willie Cly Carlos Dore Lee Iona Goodwin Beldwin Sanitarium Kalamazoo John Farley Erwin Smith Robert Evertt Erwin Hixson C. F. Everett Pearle Miller The Plains Darth Peoples Joshua Perry Lottridge Louise Cline Newark Wince Coe Grant Hosiital Holmes Rye Beach J. E. Cline Hazel Lake Erie Huron Miss Cline Albany M. E. Circuit Albany M. E J. Melvin Steward D. M. Steward Sherman McKnight Pleasant Hill H. M. Robinson Fred Blosser Kathleen Mildred Merrill Fred, Jr Ford Morris Carroll Bremen Bart Romine Jerry Warner Edna Louise Evelyn Lucille Rutland J. SC. Lewis Paul Gillogly Wallace Gillogly Burton —— Carroll Elliott Kenneth Sailor Arg¢s Curtis Basil Curtis Edwin Green Edward Green Burton Elliott William Gillogly Teir Son Sherwood A. L. Griffith Rex M. Berry J. W. Gray Nellie Linn Morgantown Harry Brown Griffith Mrs. Gray Brown Grace Ward Jackson Diantha Whitlatch Mark Longdon Mervin Smith Nick Radel John Longdon Richard Webb Wallace Annie Webb Belpre J. W. Barnes Fred Vorhes Will Whaley E. G. Parker Carrolton Pleasant Valley Clarks Chapel Marietta Osteopathic Clinic Putnam Street Ts Ned Ot Bho Bishopville Heatrola Richardson Furniture CO High Street Glouster Bedford Rocksprings Desta Perry Frank Clara Mae Story Henderson Lena Hines George Henderson Dana Howett Welby Whaley George Howett Howard Cuckler Milo Caldwell Faye Earl Mason Pearl Mason Guy Beverage George and Clark Hunter Bernice Captain Stewart Evan Nutting Howard Eaton W. L. Whaley Edward King Earlene Glenn Hart Dorsel Smith Evelyn Ernest Smith Guy Lee Maurita Edith Whaley Ralph Jeffers Charles Hines Liberty Loan Bank of Athens National Bank
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