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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1930

Page

5

Junior Class of Taylor Ridge Has Christmas Party

Taylor Ridge local scene reports the Junior Sunday School Class annual Christmas and New Year party at Miss Vernice Well ing's home. Miss Elizabeth Hildabrand cited for perfect attendance as other members and relatives share news and holiday visits.

Taylor Ridge

Christmas Week Family Visits Across Communities

Bethany Grubb and Doris Grubb hosted Christmas week guests including Delphia and her family while Mrs. Glenora Wright welcomed her children. Clarence Covell and Garnet Wright of Marietta and George Wright of Stewa and families shared holiday gatherings. Benjamin Dye longtime resident died Saturday night with funeral at Belaey Church and burial at Wires Cemetery.

Doris Grubb Delphia Glenora Wright Clarence Covell Garnet Wright Marietta George Wright Stewa Roy Moore Charles Moore Clarence Petty Wade Jarvis Stewart Lewis Moore Wart Moore Benjamin Dye Belaey Church Wires Jobe Moore Harry Herbert Bie Athens German James Ed Burke Uesis Burke Eric Burke Chel Han Wvers Mitchell Rey Barnhart Lottridge Ansel Barnhart

Troy Grange To Meet Saturday In Coolville

Troy Grange will hold its next regular meeting at the Grange Hall on Rock Street in Coolville on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 1 p m. The session will be devoted entirely to the installation of officers.

Troy Grange Coolville Troy Granders Grange Hall Rock Street

Tuppers Plains Community elects officers for year

Tuppers Plains Christian Bible School named J. W. Arbaugh as superintendent Gordon Collens as assistant superintendent Mable Keller as secretary Phylis Newland as treasurer and Velma Matlack as organist They also held a Christmas treat and neighbors visited each other as holidays passed.

The Christian Bible School J. W. Arbaugh Gordon Collens Mable Keller Phylis Newland Velma Matlack Wylma Staneart Athens Luella Keller Jennie Cole Meigs Creek Mollie Shields Clyde Calvert Chester C. LB. Kincade Myrtie Callahan Columbus Callahan J. A. Biggs G. D. Chase Clarks Mill C. F Guysville C. W. Bahr Minnie Matlack Carrie Bahr Ivan Parker John Hetzer Reedsville Sons and Daughters Christian Church Lela McLane Koster M. Gainer J. C. Chapman Stewart Gladys Christy Slains Lodge No Kren Ee Albert Cole B. Scmberger W. R Middleport Hunker Plains Lodge U. B. Church

Quiet Sharpsburg Christmas Celebrations Across the Vicinity

Christmas in Sharpsburg and nearby towns featured family gatherings and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Amesville hosted with relatives including Howard and Frank Bardin while many others traveled to celebrate with Calaway Grimes Strode and Strode family. The obituary notes Mrs Maggie Harris died in Athens aged 85. Burial at Mt Hermon follows. Burht Strode and Max Ewart traveled to Zanesville. Floyd Palmer visited Chesterhill.

Carlos Harris Amesville Howard Harris Frank Bardin Charles Calaway Coolville T. H. Wooton Delaware E. R. Calaway Robert Grimes Earl Carpenter Kenneth Frank Quinn Sharpsburg J. F. Grimes Canton Fred Clester Hila Clester Vera Strode Arch McCune Roy Love Darrell C. T. Strode Dickson Marie Reba Pauline Harry Lee Amesvile Frances Harris Westerville Maggie Harris Mt. Hermen Athens Curry Mt. Hermon John Harris Burht Strode Max Ewart Zanesville Leota Strode Vera Burhl Marie Dickson Floyd Palmer Walter Palmer Chesterhill

Local social notes list visits and greetings around Bishopville

Catherine Woodruff returns from Athens to Bishopville while cousin Miss Lillian Kittle accompanies. Everett Reed of Zanesville visits his parents. Fiona Withem travels to Dertick to see grandparents. Dean Kittle of Cairo visits his grandparents Ira and Mrs. Falls. Marguerite McDonald returns from Albany with sisters Sylvia and Caryl McVey. Bernadine Jones of Glouster attends a Townhouse party for her birthday with a group of friends including Thelma Jones Eva Roberts Eugene Jones Mildred Smith and Rose Withem.

Everett Reed Zanesville John Reed Fiona Withem Dertick William Withem Dean Kittle Cairo Ira Falls Marguerite McDonald Albany Sylvia Caryl McVey Bernadine Jones Glouster

Public Schools Set To Open In Harrisonville Jan 5

Community notes report Harrisonville public schools will reopen January 5. Local families and visitors share Christmas gatherings with guests from New Holland Dexter Rutland Columbus Bedford Pomeroy and Gallipolis. Mrs Dana Peoples visited Emmet Mayhugh. Emma Chase admired a blooming Mexican poinsettia. Ladies union plans a pot luck at Ruby Haliday’s home.

Weber French Martin Chase New Holland Hallie Knopp Philiam Leckner Dexter Gerald Morris Rutland Fay Eynon Pauline Columbus Harry Knopp Bedford Dana Peoples Pomeroy Raymond William Hueston Gallipolis

Reedsville Young Man Charles Hetzer Dies at Christmas

Charles Henry Hetzer, age 29, of Reedsville, died Christmas Day after surgery for appendicitis at Camp den Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. Funeral held Saturday at the M FE Church with burial at Hetzer Cemetery. He is survived by wife Yeona Buckley, mother Alice Hetzer, siblings Arthur, Lucy Burden, Elma Dye, Clea Johnston, and many relatives.

Reedsville Charles Henry Hetzer M. FE Hetzer Campden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Yeona Buckley Reedsvillea Clyde Clarence Barnes Columbus Nev J. W. Barnes W. D. Moore W. J. Packard Carl Buckley Mary Kibble Akron J. FE. Torrence Will Larkins Long Bottom H. W. Larkins Harold Barnhart West Penn Public Service Co Albright W. Va John Barnhart D. Shaffer Erwin Miller Otho Hamilton Zanesville Charles Hamilton W. A. Osborn Detroit Fred Amanda Hoyt Jessie Edith Marietta Richard Allen H. F. Shephard Bilza W. Burden Dorothy Buckley

Christmas Day School Treats and Local Church Attendance

About 150 people attended the Christmas program here last week. A candy treat was given to every pupil at the local school. Harold Campbell, injured at the mine last week, shows improvement. Several locals visited Oak Grove Church this Sunday. Kathleen Ossman returned to Columbus after Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ossman. William and Ora Farms have gone back to Cadiz after Christmas visits.

Harold Campbell Floyd Brown Tom Kennedy Charles Glenn Hocking Kathleen Ossman Columbus John Ossman William Ora Farms Cadiz Oak Grove William Davis Forest Marie Staley Bessie May John May Patsy Davis Helen Lucille Kinsey Anna Hoce Waveline Sampson Wes Pickett John McClain Goldie Bobo Homer Adams Calvin May Ray Butler Miles Brookes Grace Hanning Evelyn Hook Laura McClain Santa Claus Daniel Sluaher Clarence Williams Lola Meeks Hebron J. P. Mohier William Weatherby Hubert J. Rogera G. L. Knight Billy Guyaville Elia Smith Richard Williams Aposton Faith Church Richland Avenue Inez Ebert Louther Chicago

Holiday Guests Visit Amesville Residents and Families

Amesville residents hosted and visited relatives during the holidays. Ethel Huffman returned to Dayton after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Burns and other relatives from Cleveland WesterVille Marietta and Columbus. Clifford Porter and Beatrice Porter with Norman Kerr joined in the weekend visit. Pat Lochary and infant son returned to Pomeroy after a brief stay with her parents.

Ethel Huffman Dayton Henry Burns R. Wertz Cleveland Frances Harris L. PD. Harris Westerville Burns E L. Linzel Columbus Beatrice Porter Norman Kerr Marietta Florence Porter Fred Wilson

Death notices and holiday gatherings touch Zaleski area

News from Zaleski reports the death of Mrs Celina Livingston Griffith of Lincoln Nebraska and lists friends and relatives visiting from Murray, Columbus, Wellston, Athens and surrounding towns. Several families shared Christmas time together and a funeral gathering drew out of town attendees including Misses Doris and Virgene Mace of Athens.

Celina Livingston Griffth Lincoln Neb Griffith Henry Armand Murray JL. Ansel J. Livingston Electrics Construction Co St. Louis Laverne Charles Ansel Glenford South Vienna Velinus James Cleire James Donald James Charles Vanderford Rose Janes Lidora Vandertom Elko Road George McKibben Melvin Columbus Leah Jewell Clarence Daft Dorothy Jean Rushville Frank Tripp William Tripp White Cross Hospital Charles Ruff Price Kelley Wellston Jacob Vanderford Hobart Murray Ellen Murray Nelle Fischer Margaret Jane Fischer Cincinnati John Schneider Athens Schneider David Etley Clarissabel Etley Eber McKibben Armstead T. Mace May Harkins Harmden Ray Harkins Oak Hill Lester Danny Virgil Vernon Clarence Rickey Bertha Rickey Clara Williams Zimmerman Albany W. J. Driscoll Doris and Virgene Mace

Langsville Social Roundup Sees Visits and Illnesses

Langsville era notes visitations by T. W. Mitchell and son Leonard with Louise from Huntington at J. Phillips home. Warren Wilcox improves after a hunting accident. Griff Savage ill with smallpox. Families from Columbus Pittsburgh Rutland Wilkinsburg and Point Rock appear in weekend and holiday notices.

T. W. Mitchell Leonard Louise Huntington J. €. Phillips Warren Wilcox Vira Phelps Ronald Balls Point Rock H. Kennedy Lester Lansbury John Bland Columbus Mrs. Bland David Wright Dale Wright Griff Savage Margaret. Grapes J. KE. Chase Charles Stout Pittsburgh Margarette Stout Mildred Layman Dorothy Lecie Rose Denney Rutland Charles Lansbury Geraldine Pierce Stout Lloye Thomas Wilkinsburg J. W. Thomas Thomas M Barnes

Local Notes and a Yuletide Wedding in Mineral Village

Mineral Mr and Mrs Clarence Penrod moved to the farm residence of the late C J Rodgers. The Primary Close of Methodist Sunday School was entertained by teacher Mrs J P Emish. Ardis Chesser married Idrus Arnold in a Yuletide ceremony. the couple will move to Barberton. Armstead Mace news arrived. Port Clinton visitors and other local mentions fill the week.

Clarence Penrod C. J. Rodgers Lee Allgood George Sickles Opie Bell Martin Barberton Methodist Sunday School J. P. Emish Golda Carmen Marguerite New Marshfield Alvira Knowlton Esther McAfee Ardis Chesser George Chesser Idrus Arnold Main Arnold Chesser New Marshfield High School Arnold George Blackford George McKinley Carbondale Armstead Mace Zaleski Mace Mineral Thomas Withers Port Clinton John Withers Waterloo State Forest Cora Lynch Athens

New Year's Eve Watch Party At The Plains Church

The Methodist Church at The Plains hosts a New Year's Eve watch party and devotional service starting at 9:80 p.m. The Missionary Societies organize it with The Standard Bearers leading the devotional hour and Naomi Bible Class handling games and the Women's Foreign Missionary Society serving refreshments.

the Plains Methodist Church Missionary Societies Women's Foreign Missionary Society Gowen Martin Millfield Pearl Wicks Mra. Martin Lester Houston Athens Edeon Inley L. PD. Nelson Hocking Lewis Harry Porter, Jr Mra Harry Porter Steve Dukemann New Jersey Mike Dukesman Hocking Mine Curtis Shellman Robert Paul William Howard Bradbury Frank Cook Ed Clifford Emma Cowen Fin Cook Bert Riley Atheny State Hospital Jdson Riley Wit Guess Grosvenor Elizabeth Hawk Roscoe Shields Mary Stauffer Red Stauffer Athena

Christmas Dinner Hosts Bring Wide Circle of Guests

Murray City hosts Mr and Mrs Don Mohney entertained with a Christmas dinner at home. Numerous guests attended from Jobs Loran Butchel Cleveland Columbus Athens and surrounding areas including the Denney Pinney Power Mohney Swyers Gears Hamer and many others, with visits extending to Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Zanesville.

Don Mohney Mra Lee Denney Stella Pinney Jobs C. H. Power Loran James Mohney Grace Shirley Jean Ralph Swyers Wilson Swyers Butchel Glenis Leo Swyers Cleveland Mia Fred Nida Herman Lohne the Plaine Otis Power Jacksonville Hd Cunliffe Herbert Cunliffs Columbua Shorty” Lowery George Gears Columbus Elias College Thomas Gears Paul Person Athens A. A. Person Russell Kiger William Winefordner Glouster Ralph Hamer Grace Donoghue Misa Anastasa Vollmer Pittsburgh Joe Wopoczy Frank Popoczy Arthur Williame Bhuchtel Jack Smythe Cincinnati Mageaie Richey Akron Orbiston Charles Hoffman Kenneth Hoffman Colum Frank Shelton Charles Peard George Thornton Parkersburg Virginia Daynhaw Grant Hospital John Shaffer Dora Shelton George Tedrow Crookaville Joe Popoczy Maud F Penn James Hamer Nelsonville Conrad Weins Jabez Hamer Pearl Williams New York Frank Williams Than Edington Washington D. H Clarence Archer George Archer Clara Shelton Zanesville Samantha Shelton Adam Hoye Lewis Ashland Howard Craft

Christmas Visits and Church Services Highlight Broadwell Area

The community tracked holiday visits with families including Mrs Anna Miller and Miss Esther Young. Reverend Bennington preached Sunday night at Broadwell and a Breadwell School program Wednesday afternoon drew a large, well received crowd.

Bennington Esther Young Anna Miller Dorothy Conant Bartlett John Spitner Athens Mere Lawrence White Joe Young Lennard Ogg Lennard Margaret and Velores Marvin Vanway Breadwell

Christmas program ends with Santa visit at Garden school

A Garden school Christmas program featured songs and recitations with a decorated tree by Miss Laura McClain. Santa distributed candy and oranges after the program while families noted holiday visits and local travel.

Surprise birthday party honors Lennie and Clenn Lottridge

A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp honoring their children Lennie and Clenn whose birthdays occurred in the past week. Guests included Mrs Pearl Cooper of Pinedale Wyoming and J W Kincade of Coolville.

Bk. H. Stout Francis Mary Gaskins Marietta Arthur Marshall Frost Noah O’neill Elwin Clayton Gordon Delcia Oscar McDaniel Arena Bethel Elenora Robert Sharp Lennie Clenn Pearl Cooper Pinedale J. W. Kincade Coolville Karl Kincade Will Robinson Near Little Hocking Oo. L. Davis Bill Graham Baltimore Mes. Graham Max Swindler Vei Joe Swindler Tuppers Plains Leota Matt Tor Earl Kineade Wallace Kineade Singer John Bachelor Paul Haviish Barah Ethel the Plains Daniel Ackley Krcee Jeffers Ween Swindter W. Vo John Chevater Joe DD Aither Achiey Athens Sirs Doniel Achliey

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Tele Toucher Vernice Welling Della Chalfant Elizabeth Hildabrand Hildabrand Phylis Willeke Fis Kempton Davis Davis Carl Hildabrand Ernest Pla Chelfant Whit Sieicgh William Williams Dunglespent John Davis P. H. Willeke Vern Willeke Harvey Willeke Henry Willeke MissEliida Reeves Inez Willeke Claud Wavehall Lancaster Doris Fierbaugh Ernestine Mingus Gother Austin Truetown Clarence Winn Irene Golding Chillicothe James Golding Golding Irene Henry Elmer George Golding William Golding Gladys Davis Eileen Jess Bryon Rs. P. B. Chalfant Fred Olbers Chester Davis Ironton Faivan Davis Gerald Nagle Audra Chalfant P. B. Chalfant Emmett Olbers Emmett, Jr D. E. Becker Lenard Dalton Fred Heskin William Dalton Clifford Olbers Emil Sainey Elma Sainey Carl Sainey Alma Sainey Redtown Joseph West James Hogue Liberty Hill Hogue Jean Fred Hefkin Bethany Charles Ford Robison Samuel Williams Mary Reeves Everett Coulson Little Hocking Ernest and Earl Coulson Marion Lawrence Russell Frances Marshall Edward Marshall Sam Dorothy Charles Simpson L. Matheny Arthur Ballard Joe Frank George Bellous Lefty Russell Vera Cornes Elwin O'Neil Indianapolis Ladies Aid Society of Ut. B. Church Bishopville Catherine Woodruff Lillian Kittle Harrisonville Kimberly Langsville Ray Thompson Thad Moteer Hospital Fallipolis Bisa McGranor Noble Collins Won Adrian Near New Marshfield Mable Nagie Mary Lourae Hose Harrison Bernadine Bricker Helen Louise Coon L. Db. Nelson Orbinst Lewta Jones Grant Michael Pleanor Richard Joe Riley Fisher Station Carl Carsey Michaal George Thorn Carrot Thorn Stewart Hell James Bell Clarence Loper Chauncey Ethel Bolin John Loper Gil Maud Hartman Martin Ft. Lauderdale Fla Flobert Graves Kenneth Galvin Elza McGranoer Ritley Keeton Lawrence Keaton Basil Richard Calhoon Jane Calhoon Greenfield Ernest Smith John Quincy Adana Chase Smith Phillip Briley Union Gene Hamer VV. O. Kall Margaret Halph Gellipelis Meigs County Murray City C. D. Shafer Broadwell Buckeye Ava Ohio Building and Loan Association A Ay Buckeye State Building
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