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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1927

Page

12

Albany News Items Modern Woodmen Banquet Highlights

About 150 members and guests of Alf camp No. 6531 of the Modern Woodmen of America gathered in Albany to visit the lodge rooms. Miss Dorothy Reiger and home economics class from Albany High School wore caps while serving a banquet. Several officials attended and Mrs. Amanda Wells, ill with pneumonia, was convalescing at the Wells home. The event featured a menu of soup, creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls, pineapple ice, and angel food cake.

Alf Amanda Wella J. E. King Athens Donna America Sanders W. F. Lewis Floyd de Tashmutt H. Arnett Bee J. 8. Huhn H. B. Calvin Harold Handley O. S. Ray

Syracuse News Items Highlight Local Visits and Health Updates

Syracuse notes record visits to Parkersburg and Charleston as Virgil Campbell and others accompanied relatives. Grace Bartels plans Neffs holiday visit. Irving Karr and family host in Middleport while recovering relatives appear improving at St Josephs and Holzer hospitals. Local events include a church Christmas sale fundraiser.

Virgil Campbell J. F. Jividen Clark Jividen Parkersburg Grace Bartels Frances Stith MiddlesPort Herbert Stobart Marl Nease Dane Campbell Charleston Irving Karr St. Joseph's I Hospital Lizzie Quick Jamal Bons Dora Cobb Huntington Robert Snowball Syracuse Columbus Miltsburgh Neffs W. Va van Mes Middleport Dure Jing Warr Dna Carleton Willams Special District Gibson Cooper Holzer Hospitals Frank Gaylord Chur Ud Chicago

Marshfield Community Notes Include Meetings and Birthdays

Sunday School class gatherings at the home of GN Siddell with Mrs Guy Burdett directing the program. Prize won by Mrs W C Merit and Opal MecWhester as guest. Birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Pred J Burt for son Charles. Various locals attended events and contests across town.

M.D Hell GN. Siddell Guy Burdett W.C. Merit Opal MecWhester Pred J. Burt M. BP Charles Helen Root Martess Wind Me Ery Alta Trout Dorothy Dvelan Sidders Helen Baughman Mas Nanna Leonard Volger Howard Merrit Marshfield Paul Ereinmeyser Wilt Mr. Floodlet Eerimak Ernoun Safe Hawk Mes Plog Andern Questtor Huhur Pomeroy Eve Canaanvill Sundar of Lions Y. Dg Buri Anal Brupe Greendale Vl Wioiton

Christmas social to be held at schoolhouse in Guysville

Mrs Charles Inman visits Mrs Dorothy Coen Thoraday as a Christmas social is planned for December 22 at the schoolhouse. A group gathers at Dorothy Corn s home December 12 for music and lunch. The note lists many local residents and visitors including the Coen, Willard, Bean, and Shaffer families and others from nearby communities.

Uysville Charles Inman Dorothy Coen Thoraday Air Ezra Smith Gertrude Frank Willard Dorothy Corn Gaysville Coen Arch Coen Willian Burtin Maude Weatherd Eiliel Minerd Begsle Watson Margaret C. A. Shaffer Havelberta Prank Willard Add Bean Min Waldo Buck Floyd Beverage Lan Wayne Lorene Easter Vester Bean Nina Fuller Faye Edith Kathrea Aid Ann Vaincent Harold Flanders Glena Landers Herb Deat Harvey Weatherby Arthur Bucs Ralph Hank Richard

Plane Drops Final Portsmouth Daily Time Editions in Hamden

An airplane sighting over Hamden on a Wednesday evening dropped two bundles of what appeared to be the final edition of the Portsmouth Daily Time. The papers bore news of Lindbergh’s safe arrival at Mealoo City. Meanwhile, a banquet at M E church basement hosted by local business leaders featured remarks from Hamden officials and teachers.

Hamden Portsmouth Lindbergh Mealoo City

Stewart Christmas program moved to high school auditorium

Christmas program will be held at the Stewart high school auditorium on December 23. Grange meeting was disrupted by high water on Friday evening. Mrs Abbis Wharff is seriously ill. Dee Stewart, 17, and Mrs Charles Townsend of Beebe visited Stewart. Frank Robinson learned of his brother A A Hebin's death in Pittsburgh. burial set for Fairview. Mr and Mrs H W Leeper spent Wednesday in Logan for business interests.

Martha Petty Coolville Barnes R. E Bolin Ath M. E Zern Ross Bolin Grange Abbis Wharff Stewart Dee Charles Townsend Beebe Priscilla Clulg Priscilla Club John Houser J. A Ohio Leela Mra Tending College Pearl Seaman Mra W.kiwm Tollie Karl Krisman Witten E. A. Person Athena.Smith Howard Bush Wednesday Roy Blanchard Ralph Hamer Charles Hoffman Hild

The Plains News Stems Carl Erb Vacation Work

Carl Erb of Columbus spends his vacation at home. Miss Mirtle West plans to leave for Chillicothe to stay with Enis during the same period.

Carl Erb Columpus

Local Social Notes From Burr Oak Area

Burr Oak LAR WARK reports on social calls and visits. Dec 17 Benn Bennett and Irsel a Seipgie assisted Mundas Ivers. Mrs Joe Hellver returned from a visit with her son in law and daughter. Families from East Branch and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives. Mrs Fred Gabriel ill. others entertained guests from Athens Rey Clarks Chapel Willoughby.

Ben B Bennett Irsela Seipgie Hers Mundas Ivers Joe Hellver Inslaw Addison van East Branch dutaLo Iriah Ridge Bard Totte Bill Mohler Athens Bob Jones Bob Hawk P. Fleak Mistersport Will Hawk Rey and Clarks Chapel Fin Cook Fred Gabriel Minnie Fisk Zeli Douglas Harry Willoughby Mns Rey Gabriel Huzen Gabriel Sa ‘Tem Elk School

Miss Virgene Copeland and Mrs Rohester Copeland Visit

Miss Virgene Copeland and Mrs Rohester Copeland of New England spent Thursday with friends here.

Virgene Copeland Rohester Copeland New England

Grants New Trial in Manslaughter Suit Over Woman’s Death

Gallipolis dec 17 administrator Watim McDaniel for Vera Dersinger seeks a new trial in the damages suit against Frank T Vance who faced manslaughter charges in the woman’s death. Judge Blosser ruled damages insufficient and the city already awarded a settlement to the estate.

Gallipolis U.pr Watim McDaniel Mre Vera Dersinger Prank T. Vance Desse Wr. Blosser Chillicothe Vatice

Exile Empress Mark Faces U S Customs Inquiry

Washington dispatch reports the Treasury Department’s Customs Service investigating charges by Rep LaGuardia that liquor was smuggled openly through New York customs inspectors. The case centers on canceled customs stamps and related irregularities amid celebrations abroad in Denmark.

Tla Pha Ieashington Washington Coper Treasury Department Todiuy Wa LaGuardia Republican New York Denmark

Reorganization Notes From Murray City Community Groups

Murray City reports a local reorganization for the Christian Endeavor society with 11 members. Officers elected include Lanning president Iona Ayers secretary Samantha Johnson treasurer Gertrude Anders and organist Lillian Rolson. Other items note Ladies Aid weekly meetings and Priscilla Club social activities with local residents attending events in Columbus Athens and Concord.

Berturray Walburn Goose Run Joh Cope U Art Ascis Lanning Iona Ayers Columbus Samantha Johnson Gertrude Anders Faye Pichell Lillian Rolson Lewis Robson

Asylum Visitors Walk Out Amid Park Closure Dispute

Report notes a disturbance at the asylum when officials and medical staff left the Park Prewitt facility amid a remiss claim by Wr. H. G. MicMangs. Attendees were later called in to address the situation.

Asylum Stade Sfrieres Galingstok Xursis Phssicans Park Prewitt Asylum Wr. H. G. MicMangs Toriies Attenda

Carbondale Hosts Holiday Gathering with Students

Carbondale residents Mrs James Pollock and daughter Frieda of Hayden-s spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs John Howson. Carbondale High School boys hosted a party for girls on Friday evening. Dec 17 report notes Mr.

James Pollock Frieda Haydanwile John Howson Carbondale High School Cc Ardondale

Local Social Notes From Bedford Area

Miss B Magels Levacy assists Mrs Halph Burson with house work. Charles Williams visiting friends in Athens for a few days. Thelmer Midkiff spent Monday night with Kacy Whales. Freda Whaley helps Mrs Dale Gilkey with house chores.

Edford B Magels Levacy Halph Burson Charles Williams Athens

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