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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

7

Entertainments and travels noted in Albany area

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church to meet at Mrs E Bolton's Friday at 2 pm. Temple M E church plans a Christmas program and tree on December 24. Numerous locals including the Van Dykes, the Botho family, Arbaughs and others traveled to Columbus Athens Marietta Groveport and Parkersburg over Thanksgiving. A car collision near Gil Hart damaged a Wendall Moore vehicle.

Mildred Burron Athens Wendall Moore Anyother Gil Hart

Thanksgiving Quietly Observed in Sharpsburg Area

Sharpsburg residents enjoyed bounteous dinners and visits from relatives and friends during Thanksgiving. Local deaths included Mrs. Henry Williams near Bartlett and Miss Ethel Burfield of Columbus. A newborn daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. George Holdcroft of Marietta Run. funeral services were held for Mrs. Orla Roberts and Mrs. Nava Grothans.

Ethel Huffman Columbus Henry Burns George Hanson Hannah Bardin Chesterhill Roy Tardin Sharpsburg Clyde Bardin God Friend Zanesville Seth Harris Bartlett Henry Williams Jennie Hildebrand Seymour Ethel Burfield Rowena Selby Burfield Layman Ohio Burfield George Holdcroft Marietta Run George Brooks Elia Thompson Maria Grimes Joe Beard Orla Roberts Sand Rock Roberts Elsie Glover Gerald Cunningham Nava Grothans Glorster Howard Harris Raymond Dille Dayton Joseph Conner Hilliards Harry Glover Robert Grimes J. F. Grimes Denton Frank Quinn Karl Carpenter

Community Notes From Graham Chapel Area

Graham Chapel area residents visit relatives and friends across Athens Parkersburg Columbus and nearby towns. The Carsey Dailey Poston Fulton Hawk Bobo Whitmore and other families are mentioned hosting and spending time with kin and neighbors in recent days.

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Reported at Wrightstown

Wrightstown residents and relatives share Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Mrs. Herbert Ball stayed with his mother Mrs. Maria Hogsett. Mrs. Zach Moody visited her daughter Mrs. Carl Ahle. Dcat Ahle spent Thanksgiving with Emory and his wife.

Herbert Ball Maria Hogsett Zach Moody Carl Ahle Dcat Ahle Emory Ahtle Fred Ivers Paros W. A. Hogsett E. L. Beard Emory Ahle Chester Ball Glouster M. L. Dulaney Silas Ahle Morris

Local residents share visits and gatherings across towns

The community note lists multiple social visits and travel across Athens, Dundas, Trimble, Columbus, Chauncey, Nelsonville, Poston, Salem, Mansfield, Wellston, Pittsburgh, Middleport, Athens, Parkersboro, and West Virginia. People include Wanda Powell, McDonalds, Pal mers, Powell family, Evans, Gabriel, Scott, Bricker, Michaels, Guess, and many others.

Thanksgiving Visits Reported Around Doanville and Nearby

Doanville residents Miss Margaret Coon and Miss Bessie Boals return from Toledo to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. Mrs. Burly Blair visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tittle. Mrs. Jud Koon hosts her Thanksgiving guests including Mr. and Mrs. Berry Hickman and sons Edison and Thomas, and Mrs. Albert Nixon of Columbus, plus Mr. and Mrs. Q. O. Nixon and sons Billy and Dickie. Many locals attend revival at Pilgrim Holiness church in Nelsonville. Goldie Schoonover and children visit Chauncey for the weekend. Rosa Reynold travels to Chillicothe to see daughter Cleo Webb. Courtney and grandson Carl Dailey visit Athens. Violet Finn returns home from Columbus after a short stay.

Margaret Coon Bessie Boals Toledo Burly Blair Richard Tittle Jud Koon Berry Hickman Edison Thomas Albert Nixon Columbus QO. P. Nixon Billy Dickie Pilsrim Holiness Church Nelsonville Goldie Schoonover Andy Chauncey Rosa Reynold Chillipothe Cleo Webb Courtney Carl Dailey Athens Violet Finn

Hamden Couple Grace Garey Marries Dr. Howard Allison

Mrs Nan Garey announces the marriage of Grace Jeanette Garey to Dr. Howard Allison, a dentist, in Columbus on November 24. The couple will reside at 1486 Hunter’s Avenue. Mrs. Allison is a former Hamden resident and Hamden High School graduate.

Nan Garey Grace Jeanette Garey Howard Allison Columbus Allison Hunters Avenue Hamden Hamden High School

Brakeman narrowly escapes death in track collision near Belpre

Parkersburg brakeman Andy Garber escaped serious injury when crossing tracks near Porterfield west of Belpre he did not notice eastbound passenger train No. 4 arriving. He jumped from his car as the train struck, leaving the vehicle nearly demolished and prompting a engine change at Parkersburg for No. 4.

Andy Garber Parkersburg Athens No. 4 Porterfield Belpre

Hamden Wins Fifth Straight Behind Dickman’s Early Field Goal

The Hamden high school basketball team defeated Richmon Dale 20 to 16 on Saturday night to extend their season win streak to five. Dickman scored a fast field goal and added four more as Hamden led most of the game. The lineup featured Dickman center Bobo and Martindill forwards Potts and Will guards with substitutes Merrill M Lewis W Lewis Hartsough Bagley Easter and mascot Honey Sprague. Several local residents attended or were mentioned in related items, including visits and travel notes.

Hamden Richmondale Dickman Bobo Martindill Potts Will Merrill M. Lewis W. Lewis Hartsough Bagley Easter Honey” Sprague Stephen Kolb Emmett Wyckoff Derrel Craig Ed Craig Jack Young Leland Webb Elwin Salts Wilkesville Stephen Frakes Alfred Arthur Eileen Sarah Cassell W. E. Stanton Paul Cook Cincinnati Harry Reese Wellston Cook Anna Dircks Columbus Edna Robbins Abe Cassell Chicago Vinton County California Dill West

Birthday Party for Norma Jean Bagley in Columbus

Miss Norma Jean Bagley hosted her third birthday at her grandparents' Main Street home with friends playing games and a fruit salad cake refreshment course. Attendees included Margaret Smith Ruth Martindill Martha Graves Patty Prose Paul Bagley Miller and Jimmy Calvin.

Norma Jean Bagley Glendon Bagley Columbus Thomas Lewis Main Street Margaret and Rachel Smith Ruth Martindill Martha Alice Graves Patty Jane Prose Paul Waller Paul Miller Bagley Jimmy Calvin Homer Robbins Hamden Bridge Club Wilkesville Street Norma Jean Paul Cook Cincinnati W. E. Stanton

Automobile Crash injures Bruce Reed near Zaleski

Bruce Reed a telegraph operator for the B and O was injured when his car ran off the road east of McArthur Saturday night. His new automobile was damaged considerably but he escaped with only slight injuries.

Bruce Reed Zaleski McArthur

Pie Not Bad for Direction Says Modern Medical Authorities

A fragment notes that pie is not bad for direction according to contemporary medical authorities, implying a quirky health angle without specifics.

Coolville News Notices and Social Tidbits

Obituary notes Alice Wetherall of Parkersburg died Sunday morning. Funeral held at the Wilson home and burial in Parkersburg. Local social items include Pedro club hosting at Mrs Runion and Tom Gardner entertaining two weeks earlier. Various residents visit relatives in Nelsonville Parkersburg Marietta and Carthage Gap with trips and family gatherings noted.

Alice Wetherall Parkersburg William Wilson Reedaville Wilson F.G. Bunion Mise Florene Frame Pedro Club Beverly J. EB. ‘Hartnellu H. M. Walden W. O. Stout W. B. Roberts C. L. Stout Nelsonville Lawrence Pinell

Wednesday Visit From the Dawsons and Baby

Mr and Mrs Floyd Dawson and their baby visited here recently in a brief social note highlighting a family gathering and local reception.

Mrs Floyd Dawson Baby

Local Items Highlight Family Visits and Community News

Ireland Emlie and Guy Wanless visit Athens with grandmother Ida Cubbison. Miss Ethel Matlack and Mrs. Rex Green visit Parkersburg. Clark brothers travel to Porterfield after their father B. F. Clark dies. Dr. J E Barrows and family visit in Parkersburg. Rev Souders preaches at Pleasant Ridge. Faye Ivers family at Oakdale for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving at Mrs Coffman’s. Eva Ivers at McLeish. Sunday Creek Coal to lay telephone line from Mid-Hocking mine to 1% railroad. Sycamore school hosts a Thanksgiving program.

Emlie Guy Wanless Athens Lois Ritenour Decatur Ida Cubbison Ethel Matlack Turners Plains Rex Green Matlack Green Parkersburg Clarence Dodd Gals Phebe Carlton Nd Hill Clark Brothers Porterfield B. F. Clark

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Obituary Report

The week featured numerous Thanksgiving guest exchanges among Columbus and surrounding areas including Romine family members and the Dotson and Morrison households. A death occurred as Mrs T G Price of near here died, aged about 46, funeral held at Dyesville with burial in Standish cemetery.

Andrew Jewell Columbus D. F. Romine Car Dotson Akron H. C. Romine W. S. Swett J. M. Swett A. D. Morrison Lloyd Woodyard Harry Boggess Jesse Sisson Harry Knuppke Wooster Earl Starky Don Woods Pomeroy Mr. Wood Standish Beulah Starkey W.H. Starkey Howard Tewksbury Millersport

Local Social Notes and Church Play Announcement

The item lists visits by Thelmore Stansbury and the Caster family from Columbus to relatives, George Black visiting his mother, and a church play Indlum Valley slated for Saturday to benefit the F B church. It notes Thanksgiving gatherings at W W Sisson’s, attendees for the Price funeral from Akron and other cities, and health news about F B E Woods and substitute Dwight Seiple.

Thelmore Stansbury A. R. Caster Fontelle Columbus George Black Parkersburg John Fischler F. B. Church Indlum Valley Mort McKnight Emma Mclain W. W. Sisson Price Amanda McCarty Ernest Akron Belle Coverston Elmer McCarty Middleport Ernest Molden James Hutton Rutland F. BE. Woods Dwight Seiple

Local residents visit relatives and move equipment

Lottridge Ores Swarts of Albany spent Sunday at his uncle C. D. Swartz's home. Bert Welmer moved his drilling machine to C. D. Swartz for Mrs. Leroy Boggs and daughter Catherine. Mrs. L. H. Allen hosted Catherine Boggs for a Sunday visit. L. T. Runnign and Emmett Swisher visited in Athens.

Ores Swarts Albany C. D. Swartz Bert Welmer Leroy Boggs Catherine L. H. Allen L. T. Runnign Emmett Swisher Athens

Local visits noted across several towns this weekend

Leroy Boggs spent Sunday with Naeson and Rexal Boggs at Vanderhoof. Rulmer Ackley and Charles Ackley were in Parkersburg Saturday. Mrs Ray Blue and daughter Barbara of Marion returned home last Friday after visiting Mrs Blue's parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Ackley. Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp and daughter motored to Mrs Sharp's father Joe White's home Saturday, returning Sunday evening. Clarence Swarta and wife visited the home of Harry Carleton Sunday afternoon.

Harry Tedrow Hamden Tedrow Elias Tedrow Clarence Throckmorton Marie C. V. O'Neal Betty Jane Howard Parkersburg W. Va Elva Throckmorton Hazel O'Neal Mountain State Business College Grace Thomas Cheshire Winnie Martin Will Martin Albany Leroy Boggs Naeson Rexal Boggs Vanderhoof Rulmer Ackley Charles Ackley Ray Blue Barbara Marion Blue Daniel Ackley Robert Sharp

Epworth League Program and Ruth Talks Set

The Epworth League of the local Methodist Episcopal church will host a program and luncheon on Friday evening December 3 starting at 7 o'clock. Miss Mona Anna is president of the organization. The Rev. L A Donnally will give talks on the book of Ruth each Thursday evening beginning December 2 at the M E Church during the usual prayer meeting service.

Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Mona Ana L. A. Donnally M. EB

Pythian Sisters to Elect New Officers Thursday Evening

The Pythian Sisters meet in the K of P hall at the usual hour Thursday evening to elect new officers for the coming year. A potluck supper will follow the meeting.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Woodgerd Home

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society will gather at Mrs A R Woodgerd's home this evening for a meeting.

Standard Bearers Meeting At Helen Uuin’s Home

The Junior Standard Bearers will meet at Helen Uuinther’s home on Friday evening for a club gathering.

Helen Uuinther

Columbus Feed Woodhouse Suffers Paralytic Stroke

Word from Columbus that the Feed Woodhouse of that city suffered a paralytic stroke recently and has shown slight improvement. Woodhouse was a longtime resident here until last May.

Columbusa Saturder Feed Woodhouse Woodhouse

Local notices from Columbus community events

Miss Georgian McCaskey Adena and Frank Sched guest of Mr and Mrs Walter McCaskey on Saturday. Mrs Frank Shirkey and children return home in Columbus after visiting the Shirkeys. Mrs D C Williams returns to Akron school after visiting relatives. United Brethren church meetings led by Rev J W Plummer continue. P T A meets at the schoolhouse Monday evening December 6. Wendell Frye suffers with pneumonia.

Georgian McCaskey Adena Frank Sched Columbus Walter McCaskey Frank Shirkey Richard Shirkey D. C. Williams Akron United Brethren Church Iharge J. W. Plummer Wendell Frye

Many Local Residents Return Home from Thanksgiving Break

Lawrence Lewis and Joe Stone came back to Athens to resume studies at Ohio University after Thanksgiving at home. Numerous residents, including T. A. Castell, Miss Margaret Poppesy, Lorenzo Lewis, Miss Mary Jane Wein, and others, returned to Columbus, Cincinnati, or Athens to continue teaching, studying, or work after holidays.

Lawrence Lewis Joe Stone R Athens Ohio University T. A. Castell Cherrington Hospital Margaret Poppesy Lorenzo Lewis Cincinnati Ohio George Briley Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Ann Archer Niles Mary Jane Wein Springfield Jack Marrall Nelsonville Bert Sweazy Barberton Joe Taylor Aldean Indiana

Funeral for Loring Petty Draws Local Attendees

Stewart area residents attended the funeral of Loring Petty at Bethany on Sunday. The farmers institute drew good attendance Thursday and Friday last week. Miss Virginia Robinson and others offered hospitality to guests as part of the event. The Ladies Aid plans a regular meeting Thursday at Mrs. J. G. Russell’s home with Mrs. Frank Gorham assisting. The sick list includes BOUT and others.

Loring Petty Bethany Farmers’ Institute Virginia Robinson Tives Nay ‘Sae Baby Bout Ladies’ Aid Jet J. G. Russell Mral Frank Gorham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger News OF Albany The Methodist Church E. Bolton Temple M. E. Church A. J. van Dyke T. J. Barlow Gwendolyn Arthur van Dyke Lucile Edward Mary Louise Roger Holly Goodwin Charles Jeffers Mary Katherine Bobo Clarence Arbaugh Arme Arbaugh Mary Arbaugh Groveport Grover Dickson Dickson Frank Bobo Marietta James, Stack Clarice Bobo Cyrus Dickson Ora Lynch Sanborn Mineral Oscar Hoge Juanita Bobo Marion Bobo Verne Haning Roseville George Bolin Lucile Bolin Ilness Howard Lowther Louisa Brooks Henry Brooks Harold Robert McIntyre Clara Williams Alta Coe Gatch Ralph Carpenter Graham Jay Carsey Lewis Dailey Marvey Shaw Elmer Poston Fred Fulton Gon. Kenneth QO. L. Fulton Ruth Bobo Mabel Hawk Rocky Point Russell Carsey Limimett Darnell Portamouth Mre Ceri Graham Roberta W. M. Uawk Wrightstown Wanda Powell Gay McDonald Carl Erb Gerald Adams James Powell H. L. McDonald Emmitt Lee Carl Hattie Long Dundas Maude Palmer Trimble Emery Terrell Jay Powell Stella Palmer Joe Evans Creed Duncan Pennsylvania Alfred Gabriel Fan Mattison Poston Walter Mattison Mansfield George Reynolds Dave Aleshire Evelyn Barnes Dewdney Pearl Hook Pittsburgh Frank Porter Harry Porter Fink Mable Hysell Grandpa Harrison Harry Porter, Jr Clyde Fdmingon Rodehaver Willl Parkershoro Scott West Virginia Withur Powell Tol Bricker Rey Michaels Virgene Shields Mra Doanville Estella Chapman Jacksonville New Floodwood Will Hall Frank Perry James Rizer Viola Horley Ord Sn Forest Mints Hare Beri Riger Bob’ Kennedy Tillie Perry Mr. Perry Blair Morristown Andy Koon Tip Koon Sprague Coolville News Eens County Is Place Swisher Bertha Norma Keller C. E. Keller A. C. Davis Cora McBride Dale Reed John Pinell McKinley Carthage Gap Ed Daugherty Alma Koehler Sumner Howard Tanborey William Root Alfred Daugherty Oklahoma Alex Caldwell A. B. Saunders Ireland Lottridge News OF Murray City William Donohue Detroit Belle Shelton Clara Keyes Nellay Margaret Popocey Mira Enor Thomas Cherrinrton Hospital Logan William Poling Gloria Jean Rolson Son Nort Bert Claude Lopez Grant Hospital Fred Henry Frenkiin John Dixon Baani Eres Hamer John New Maven Misa Eula Allen James Lewd Mr. Lewis Mode Lewis Nell Brooker Nasonville Marcy Sakeul Simran Ilattsonvilla Smith William Smith, Jr B. Patton Dorothea Frank Cox Pete Simons Pérepta John Imons Willan Walter Tee Vee Ruth Wayne Grant Jack Howard Fresen Bethy Tane Mire Lacy Fen Zoe Alma Philips Mattie Alma Splawn Merion Land Jidwa Se Cook Mr. Cook Park Cook Roy Palmer B. W Settents Amanda B. A Elisabeth Ar Alfred Charles, Stam, Jr Arneta Kathereine Newman Jamesville Lou Peyninen Ieee Haelsonville Adda Smith Clarence Archer Aaron Stewart Lau
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