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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1928

Page

6

Murray City Funeral Attendees Hear of Family Loss

Local news lists guests who attended the funeral of Jease McGurty in Murray City. Relatives from Detroit New Bethlehem Syracuse and Columbus join neighbors for Christmas visits and a graveside service at Greenlawn. The article notes McGurty’s Christmas-era death and family ties across several towns.

Christmas Social Roundup At Plains Area Homes

Local families share Christmas visits with relatives in Columbus and surrounding towns. Notables include Mr Jon and Aunt Ella Mobler, Mr and Mrs Will Barker, John Barker, Rob Snyder, Charles Keeton, Elizabeth Hawk, and cousins Delbert and Lawrence Shields. Several residents report illnesses while others enjoy holiday programs at Zion Church and family gatherings across the region.

HE Plains Jon Ella Mobler Will Barker Neil Logan Ponville John Charles Barker Rob Snyder Lancaster Ershel Darnell Cooumbus Bam Darnell Bmirs John Kuhn Worken Oolumbus Charles Keeton Columbus Red Hawk Elizabeth Hawk Rey Wesley Wolf Delbert Lawrence Shields Hubert Shreves

Funeral services for Anna Guinther held in Syracuse

Syracusans attended the funeral at Syracuse Presbyterian Church for Anna Guinther, led by Rev. W. C. Jones. The community note mentions visiting relatives, Christmas carols by Syracuse High School, and several local families traveling for the holiday season.

Fred §Humney C. H. Williams Christiana Syracuse High School Flanagan Lenore Stobart Pittsburgh Maria Stobart Carrie Beldensbel J. L Blair Athens Slater Bessie Glidden

Local residents and visitors spend holidays in Racine

Miss Mabel Philsom and Miss Dorothy of Ohio State University visit with parents Dr and Mrs Philsom. Mr and Mrs W J Jones and Paul of Columbus stay with Mrs Sancer as other relatives and students from Cincinnati and Cleveland gather for Christmas in Racine. Influenza and holiday travel noted.

Acine Dec Ervin Chanel Dale Besser Zanesville Ed Beaver Margaret Graham Cinsinnati Mabel Philsom Dorothy Ohio State University Philsom W. J. Jones Aon Paul Columbus J. M. Spancer A. J. van Dyke Daugh Helen Athens Leslie Lasch Kan Sis City Missouri Misa Lelia Roberts Viney Roberta Grace Jordan Clint Cross O. T. Dalley McArthur T. M. Buskirk Vinton County Elinor Kyle Albany High School Fenneylvania Monmouth Ilinois Edith Egypt Florence Booth Aleoa Canfield Paul McVey Albany Curt McVay Perry Russell Oklahoma

Peach Ridge Glarys Hunter Visits and Local Guests

Peach Ridge notes list visitors to the Hunter family in Columbus and nearby areas. Families from Union Syracuse Cleve land Athens and Chesterhill stop by, with multiple mums and sons, including William Hunter and Mrs Bessie Rowan, Mr and Mrs George White, and Mr and Mrs Claude Bungay. The column also mentions a holiday gather and a delayed program due to rain.

Glarys Hunter Columbus William Hunter Bessie Rowan Robert George White Tutaday Frank White Near Union J. Clawrence Othe Brooks Nelsonville Bir Robert Grant Bart Syracuse Charles Hunter, Jr Charles Hunter Strouds Misa Vera Stephenson Cleveland Red Stephenson Steve Benyt Ralph Moody Herbert Johnson Willem Hunter H. B. Spaulding Ridge Serwick

Christmas social notes and local visits at Cutler

Cutler scene includes Miss Lucille Howell visiting from Stewart for Christmas. Local families, including Mr and Mrs Homer Howell and Marion from Columbus, and Mrs Ralph Nice with children, visit relatives. Teachers and residents travel between Mt Liberty Athens Beebe Stewart and Rockland as illness dampens Mt Liberty Sunday school turnout.

Mt. Liberty Lucille Howell Stewart John Martin Marietta Lenna Neliie Miller Esmond Root William Smalley Marion Columbus Ralph Nice Arlo Jarvis Cutler Homer Howell Rockland Roy Biller Nt Liberty School Athens Christine Finaternald Beebe Elizabeth Martin Alice Metzall Carl Meeks Wade Burke Charles

Rutland Notes and Holiday Visits Gathered Here

Rutland Utl and residents record a quiet holiday season with many relatives visiting and several relatives reporting illnesses. Emma Stansbury suffers arm injuries but slowly improves. Henry Button recovers from a fractured ankle. Visitors include Walter Smith and Luna Thoman from Huntington W Va. George Lasher and wife from Columbus. Earl Forrest and family. Lenard tracks of local kin. Continuous reports of illness appear among locals including Tillie Spires Ray Games and Mrs Beckley.

Wallie Clark The Telephone Exchange George Lasher Columbus C. E. Lasher Elecia Titus Eiis Gardiner A. E Gardiner Bailey Mary Jackson C. B. Forrest Jean Cal. Forrest

Union- On-The-Hill Christmas column satire by Snedden

A seasonal column from Union-On-The-Hill humorist A. L. Snedden lampoons politics and society. It jokes about Christmas preparations, Santa, and a Ruthless Congress, then riffs on labor, laborers, and public health with satirical quips and local references.

Union- ON - the - Hill A. L. Snedden

Christmas Visitors Fill Local Homes With Holiday Cheer

Dayton and Athens visitors fill the town as families host relatives for Christmas. Residents include Jacksonville, Mrs Bert Judson and children with her parents the Herbs. Mis Holan Gilett employed in Athens. Charles Lee and others visiting kin. Families travel to Columbus and Greene County for gatherings while local churches note holiday events.

Bert Judson Dayton Mra Crate Morpie Bert Dec

Summit Grange to Hold All Day Officers Installation

New Marshfield EW MARSHEVELD Dec 29 Summit Grange plans an all day meeting January 1 for installation of officers with a chicken dinner. Guests include Mr and Mrs A E Judy and teachers in Cantor schools. Revival services are in progress at the Holiness Church. Mr and Mrs G Hoodler visited relatives in Parkersburg W Va and Columbus.

EW Marsheveld Summit Grange Carlow Peebles Cantor A. E Judy Raece Dinsmore William, Collins Clyde Russell Barberton Emma Sprague Gallipolis Laymer Cincinnati Christian Church H. B. Straight M. Cooper Columbus G. Hoodler Parkersburg W.va Mise Ade Kenneday Kent Pay Kenneday Troy Morrizon Pennsylvania West Virginia Holiness Church Bertha Burkett Athens Guy Burkett Evert Burt Clarkaburg Ella Ray Burt W. Va Hunter

Death Notices in Bedford Area Reflect Bereavements

Bedford EDFORD December 29 Friends and relatives were saddened by the death of Mrs. Charles Bryser. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Burlingham. Charles Henderson of Columbus attended. Families hosted visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs Geogé Henderson and W. L. Whaley.

Edford Charles Bryser Burlingham Charles Henderson Columbus Geogé Henderson Otis Whaley Frederick Dixon Mildred Grace Pugh Albany W. L. Whaley Guy Morris Edna Beggs Gordon, W. Ve Herbert Risza Edith Whaley Charles Hines

Local Notices and Social Roster From Garden ARDEN

Christmas social visits are recorded for Edson Coen John Custard and families. Ill health and a death are noted for Cyugford and John Custard. Multiple dinners on Christmas Day host families in Athens Burlington and Bedford. Flu illness runs through households. Beam farm sold to James Cray.

Arden Edson Coen Cyugford William St Clair George Biggs Burlington Peter Mohler G. F. Nite J. W. Weatherby Hubert Athens J. H. Rogers Evonne Eva Virginia Oden Elsie Jewell Detroit Mich Charles Goldsberry Maggie’ Glouther Della Butts Drewen Goldsbarry James Cray Beam Farm Floyd George John Custard Bedford Custard Elia Smith Sumner Glennie St. Clair

Local Guests and Family News From Hamden and Surroundings

Hamden notes show Mrs. R L Davies of Columbus visiting her parents the Rice family. Cincinnati visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Franke stayed with Clemens and Mrs. Dichman. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs James McWilliam as a son. Several relatives from Jackson Cincinnati Coalton and Esle Pa shared Christmas visits with Led Stanton and Cyrus Rizzuto families. Mr and Mrs Morehead hosted relatives Columbus and Adams. Tina Vollenwelder visited. Paul Stanton and Elizabeth Reagan spent Christmas in the area and left for Hike Pa.

R. L. Davies Columbus Charles Rice Harry Franke Cincinnati Clemens Dichman James McWilliamas Trina Led Stanton Ivor Jones Jackson Anna Rove Mae Rawlings Charles Coalton Cyrus Rizzuto Mary Ann Lucretia Mary Stanton Elizabeth Reagan Paul Stanton Esle 0. C. Morehead Crawford Morehead Roward Moorehead

Christmas program shines at Asbury Church

The Asbury Church Christmas program Monday evening drew a large crowd with singing by the Zion choir. Influenza illness has caused many cane-related health issues locally. Individuals including Jomes Clark Lula Dennis and others made various trips to Logan Nelsonville Carbondale and Columbus. The Coonville mine is currently idle and several locals visited Logan Thursday evening. Reverend Carl Johnson will lead services at Star Tuesday evening.

Sbury Ridge Bee Asbury Church Zion Jomes Clark Logan Lula Dennis Logan Tridey W. M. Bethel Nelsonville Everett McClain Myrna Hill Carbondale Coonville Hari Chesser Cleveland Wiliam Chesser Walter Sanner Peebles Chillcothe J. M San Carl Johnson Star Esther Hattie Kennard Bella Walker Mias Keturah Dabritz Columbus Oscar Debritz

New Year Party Planned by Wed. A Newday Club

Albany area news from Dec 29 notes the Wed. A Newday Club will hold its annual party on Jan 2 at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. Howard Stanley. Gift exchange is included after the Christmas Meeting was postponed due to Hinexs.

Nion-On-The-Hill Santa Tha Kale Congress Babe Carrie Netson Carrie Mquor Leo Hall Newday Club Howard Stanley Hinexs

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