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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1927
Page
7
Murray City Aug 31 The funeral for Alvin Hogan who died in Columbus Saturday was held at 9 oclock Tuesday morning at Philips Neri church. Relatives and friends gathered for the service and burial following in the local area. Families from nearby towns attended, including those from Zanesville and Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Westcott were honored with a surprise farewell party at their Jerseyville home attended by nearly 50 friends. Westcott has taught Latin at Lodi Township High School for three years while both have led 4-H clubs locally. They leave Monday for New Lexington to take teaching posts.
Pratt's Fork Eugene Goldsberry stayed with his uncle Elmer Goldsberry Friday night. Elza Sapp and Mrs. Sapp of Athens visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith Sunday. Ben and Dan Ackley visited George Ackley. They came for Lib McPherson's illness and death in Hebbardsville. Mrs. Mary Beal, visiting relatives, returned to Athens Sunday morning. Willie Wetherby visited J. P. Mohler and family Sunday.
Hockingport guests include Mr and Mrs English and daughters from Logan and granddaughters visiting Duttons. Visits from Carl Brookhart and six daughters from New Brighton, Pa. Washington County Teachers Institute held in Marietta with 240 enrolled. Mary A Stone and others visited Hayden home. Bianca Cook and Braley families featured in exchanges across Coolville, Clarksburg, Zanesville, Bridgeport, Middleport.
Dozens of people name numerous relatives and friends visiting in town over the weekend. Cleveland hosts three daughters returning after ten days with Mrs. Alfred Dumper and additional guests from Toledo Ohio and Parkersburg West Virginia.
Residents and visitors from Harmony and nearby towns gathered for weekends and Sundays with relatives. Notable names include the Weiss and Knox families from Nelsonville and Athens, with several others staying or visiting in Nelsonville, The Plains, Columbus, and Athens.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kille were conducted Thursday afternoon at Sharpsburg M E church by Reverend Timberlake. Burial followed at Bartlett Cemetery with the deceased named as Mrs Kille.
Bethany Miss Beatrice Kyle of Stewart visits Miss Arris Ladd for a week. Mrs. Wyatt Johnson spends Sunday with her father the Rev Hull of Greenfield. Mr and Mrs Harry Fry of Marietta visit his aunt Mrs Lucy Palmer. A E Collins of Little Hocking and three daughters visit grandmother Mrs Lucy Palmer. Mrs Collins returns home. Mr and Mrs Avery Chalfant of Stewart visit Mr and Mrs Leslie Petty. Isaac Barnhart and family attend a reunion at Wellington Barnhart's. Mr and Mrs Lewis Moore of Athens visit Mr Moore's parents, Mr and Mrs Jot Moore. Leroy Nickson and daughter visit Helen Moore recently.
The report lists numerous visits and welcomes across the region. Ties are shown among Edwards and Perry families in Athens Oak Hill and nearby towns. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lowry marks a family addition.
A large Barnhart family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Barnhart near the Fairview church. Attendees from multiple towns gathered for a basket dinner and socializing. many relatives listed include Ben Barnhart, Clarence Barnhart, Isaac Barnhart, Lod Barnhart, and others from Lottridge, Guysville, Bethany, Frost, Pickerington, and Columbus among others. The event featured a touring car gift to a father and several side visits to nearby communities.
Stewart and Howard Hawk of Wilmington visit Mr and Mrs Karl Hayes and Mr and Mrs George Hawk. Vera Robinson of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson. Alex Root of Athens spends Monday with Mr and Mrs George Sands. Katheryn Syx of Logan returns home after work in Columbus. Mary Roberts stays in Athens with daughter Mrs Sid Kasler. R B Justin guests in Smithfield and New Martinsville with relatives. Ethel Snyder and mother from Bellfountain return home after staying with Mr and Mrs M Chariton. Marie Nice and Karl Gorham visit Miss Nice's parents in Columbus. Dr and Mrs Marcey of Williamsport spend weekend with Mr and Mrs M J Chariton.
Bedford Mrs Desta Perry and her children were guests of Henry Carper and family in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Jessie Cuckler and children from Columbus stayed with Glen Hart and family. Del Whaley and children Herbert and Frances visited John Hudwell and family. Ralph Perry of Detroit enjoyed days with his mother Desta Perry. Lena Hines visited Gladyce Chaney. George McCumber and his wife were guests of Charlie Sin Clair and family. Thomas Mulligan and children from Nelsonville visited C A Hines. Lelia McCumber spent Sunday with Murle Hart.
Hamden residents welcomed guests from Charleston West Virginia Columbus Circleville and Topeka Kansas during the week. Visitors included Mrs A Werhle and son Jesse along with Mrs J Cochran Mrs B A Taylor Mrs Louisa Anderson and families. Kent club hostess Miss Blanche Davisson hosted the Kensington group at Main Street home.
The Aid Society of Laurene Chapel M E Church met at the Wat kins home on Thursday August 18 with sixteen members and twenty one visitors. Ice cream was served and the Rev Nutter will preach his last sermon for this conference year at Laurene Chapel on Sunday September 4. Many area residents and relatives visited various households over the week including the Runion and Ackley families and others from Middleport Canton Athens Weston Bridgeport and Coolville. Multiple family gatherings and visits followed throughout the days with neighbors and relatives attending services and sharing meals.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth McPherson were held at the Alexander Presbyterian church Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. G. O. Wagoner officiated. Burial was in the adjacent cemetery. Survivors include two sons Donald of Hebbardsville and Roland of Zaleski. The community notes various local residents and visiting friends, with references to school duties, vacations, and church events.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Church will hold a bake sale at the T. W. Coe Hardware store on Saturday. A Frank McVay family reunion will be held at the home stead farm near Albany on Sunday.
Friends gathered at Miss Beatrice Wood's home last Saturday to mark her eighteenth birthday. Attendees included Margaret Green Rex Wingett Anna Brooks Earl Reeves Ola Curtiss Kendall Crossen Cleda Curtiss Clarence Green Carl Harner Marion Harner Harley Collins Winnie Martin Oda Brooks Lelola Linsey Irene Clark James Wood Carl Hoishing ton Mildred Clark Alice Gibson Urban Parker Pauline Riley Anns Martin Helen Gibson Rhoda Gibson Kenneth Morrison Elizabeth Riley Hettie Brooks Audrey Adams Bernice Adams Bonnie Jean Mathews Norma Gibson and many others with Mr and Mrs Hollis Throckmorton Mr and Mrs W B Haning Mr and Mrs Edward Brooks Mrs D C Gibson Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood Mrs Alex Root Mrs Mary Root and numerous Brooks relations including the host family.
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