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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1927

Page

7

Albany School Notes Highlight Poultry Program and Community News

Albany high school’s Smith-Hughes poultry department expands with 6 000 chicks plus 1 000 and 600 starter flocks for nine boys led by Wallace Gillogly who also receives 1 000 White Rock chicks. The program aims for local interest and possible wins with Leghorn stock from an accredited hatchery.

Smith-Hughes Albany High School Wallace Gillogly Walter Fagan Qien Woodyard Herman Throckmorton Matthew Reeves Carolyn Sisson Margene West Woodrow Barnes Arnold Goodwin Charles Johnson Alfred Lindsey Reed Smith Clarence Throckmorton Virgil Bobo Berton Elliott Harold Johnson Harry Williams Pearl Collins Helen Davis Alta Davis Carolyn McVay Howard E. Warner Albany

Local Social Roundup From the Athens Area

Mrs Amanda Wells returns from Columbus and is ill at home. W L Faulkner and son Billie of Logan visit the Ross family. Wallace is a Ross brother. Hazel McDonald of The Plains visits Evelyn West. Florence Strong visits from Athens. I Hampton suffers Brights disease at home. Sarah Minear visits Howard Stanley family. Marion Bobo back from Zanesville where daughter Beulah Bobo Vern Haning is ill at Bethesda. Oscar Hogue returns from Zanesville after visiting Marion Bobo and Vern Haning families. Beulah Bobo and Vern Haning announce birth of a baby girl born January 27. Albany Grange members attend county meeting and installation at Stewart. C N Jones and daughter Mary Elizabeth visit T H Johnson in Athens. Mary Elizabeth Reeder and Fern Lewis, Ohio University freshmen, visit parents. T C Throckmorton and Marie with Carrie Richey visit Athens. Will Lewis entertains son Everett Lewis from Athens.

Amanda Wells Columbus W. L. Faulkner Billie Logan Mra Zern Ross Mr. Wallace Ross Hazel McDonald the Plains Evelyn West Florence Strong Athens Hampton Bright Sarah Minear Howard Stanley Marion Bobo Zanesville Vern Haning Bethesda Hospital Oscar Hogue Beulah Bobo Albany Grange Stewart C. N. Jones Mary Elizabeth T. H. Johnson Mary Reeder Fern Lewis Ohio University T. C. Throckmorton Marie Carrie Richey Will Lewis Everett Lewis

Shade and School Notes From Shade

Several pupils are absent due to illness while the high school lost to Hollister on their floor. The district reports visitors Mrs Irene Ackly and Mr Fred Biehl as well as many local families hosting relatives over the weekend. The school recently purchased a victrola and Superintendent L F Miller spoke on temperance to pupils.

Local Social Notes from Syracuse Casts Broad Visiting

Syracuse residents report a week in Columbus with family. visits to relatives and ill friends, dinners hosted by Mrs. Fred Shumway with a long guest list. Rev L O Lineberger honored at Karr home. Mrs. L L Smith with Ray Smith family. Woman's Foreign Mission Society met with Miss Marcia Kare hosting. two new members welcomed Anna Karr and Mrs Royal Thomas. death-related calls from Cincinnati.

C. Y. Bridgman Columbus Mer Rose Jane Hammond Clarence Metters Johanna Matthewson W. J. Lawrence Fred Shumway Avery Roberts Ambrose Flannagan Irving Karr A. W. McKay Ed. Anderson Owen Rust Fichinger L. O. Lineberger Rutland-Syracuse L. L. Smith Stewart Lovett Annie Ieee Noma Ore , O Cinnati Mra Cootl Jenkins

Notable Illnesses Reported Across Two Families

Robert of Cleveland and Walter Meinhart couple head to Huntington while John Houdashelt of Columbus travels. James Cobb remains seriously ill, with his daughter Dora also ill from influenza.

Robert Cleveland Walter Meinhart Huntington John Houdashelt Columbus James Cobb Miss Dora

High School Players Raise Funds for Basketball

Three short playlets by high school boys and girls under Prof. A L Flannagan at Asbury M E church Tuesday night raised more than forty eight dollars for the basketball fund.

A. L. Flannagan Asbury M. E. Church

Syracuse Girls Top Chester In Weekend Hoop Battle

Syracuse high school girls defeated Chester high school in a Saturday basketball game while Chester boys lost 25 to 15. The girls score was not disclosed in the report.

Chester-Syracuse Chester Syracuse High School Chester High School

An Old Fashioned Mother Play Set at Ashbury March

A play titled An Old Fashioned Mother directed by Prof. D. B. Williams will be performed at Ashbury. Proceeds will be used to fund a high school piano and a grade school Victrola.

D. B. Williams Asbury M. B. Durch

Teachers Return From Week-Long Flood Vacation

The following educators resumed work Monday after a flood break: W.8 White, Anna Karr, Gertrude McBride of Pomeroy, D. B. Williams and Mrs. Dan Rizer of Racine, Mrs. Emory Carleton of Williams Special District.

W. 8. White Anna Karr Gertrude McBride Pomeroy D. B. Williams Dan Rizer Racine Emory Carleton Williams Special

Epworth League Hosts Taffy Party at M E church

Members of the Epworth League of the M E church were chaperoned by Mrs. Irving Karr and Miss Lenore Campbell for a taffy party in the church parlor Thursday evening.

Epworth League M. EB Irving Karr Lenore Campbell

Evangelistic Meetings Start at U B Church

Evangelistic meetings opened at the U B Church Sunday evening with several speakers slated to participate before the services conclude.

U. B

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Details

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet at Mrs. Fred Shumway's home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Earl Nease leads the devotional. program readers are Mrs. Clarence Springer, Mrs. Francis Moore, and Mrs. Avery Roberts. Mrs. Irving Karr will pose the mystery box questions.

Foreign Missionary Society Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Fred Shumway Earl Nease Clarence Springer Francis Moore Avery Roberts Irving Karr

Clergy Pulpit Exchange Between Two Rev. Ministers

The Rev. F. A. Weed, pastor of Simpson M. E. church of Pome roy, and the Rev. L. O. Lineberger exchanged pulpits Sunday evening in a joint service, delivering sermons to the congregation.

F. A. Weed Simpson M. E. Church Pomeroy L. O. Lineberger

Local Notes On Teachers Homes Visits And Meetings

Miss Grace Bartels a fourth grade teacher at Middleport public school has rented furnished rooms for the term. Mrs Lawrence Schade was called Huntington last week due to her father James Cobb's illness. Syracuse council plans its monthly meeting at the town hall Wednesday evening. Mrs Ambrose Miannagan entertained her club Friday. Dr H C Foster is having a garage erected this week. Miss Beulah Johnson spent last week in Pomeroy as guest of Judge and Mrs C E Peoples.

Grace Bartels Middleport Lawrence Schade Huntington James Cobb Syracuse

New Marshfield Hosts Wide Circle of Guests

A long list of visitors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hawk's home on Sunday including Silas and Glen Scott and their families, Marjory Knowlton, and other relatives from All life KE E Hawk family and Chester Theodore Hawk. Local residents and guests attended services, meetings, and funerals in the area including Pomona grange and arrivals from Delaware and Portsmouth.

Walter Hawk Silas Scott Glen Scott Sam Scott Elmo Richard E, Hawk Chester Theodore Hawk Daryl Clyde Carl Whitlatch Marjory Knowlton Charles Powell Delaware Harold Stright W. M. Dixon Fred McLeod Athens R. D Eaton M. P Arthur van Dyke William Gillogly Pomona Grange Stewart E. L. Wilson Athena Bertha Stinemyre Sharpsburg Frank Stinee Lillie Collins Sheltering Arms Hospital Jerome Mace Murray City George Mace Everett Mace Lancaster Ralph Shafer Columbus Leo Kennard Portsmouth

Community Guests Visit Area Residents Over Weekend

Ellis Run Arthur Frost dined with Mr and Mrs John Martin. Kyle Jarvis of Urichsville stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs John Jarvis. Mr and Mrs Ralph Nice visited John Martin’s home. Grace Greenly Mt Liberty teacher dined with Frank Parsons family. C P Jarvis and children visited Ralph Nice. Art Metcalf visiting daughter Mrs Carl Meeks at Stewart. Hester Russell stayed with Alex Parsons. Charles Burke visited Homer Howell’s home. Rev Black of Guysville preached at Mt Liberty. Joseph Conant and son Howard attended Mt Liberty services. Noah ONeal stayed at daughter Mrs Raymond Jarvis. Charles Burke visited John Martin’s home. Roads near impassable though the school bus runs daily.

Arthur Frost John Martin Kyle Jarvis Urichsville John Jarvis Ralph Nice Dutch Ridge Grace Greenly Mt. Liberty Frank Parson C. P. Jarvis Art Metcalf Carl Meeks Stewart Hester Russell Alex Parsons Frost Charles Burke Homer Howell Black Guysville Joseph Conant Howard Haga Ridge Noah O'Neal Raymond Jarvis

Local Notes From the Garden and Nearby Areas

The Garden William St Clair and his wife Mrs Glennie St Clair of the Garden are spending the week end there. Dick Goldsberry visits his grandparents near the Garden. Mrs R E Goldsberry visited Mrs J P Mohier. Mrs C E Butts is visiting friends in Athens. The infant Mary Louise died and was buried while at William Buck's. Mr and Mrs C A Meighen visit their farm at the Garden. A public road is closed due to a dangerous landslide from Frank Louther’s residence to Isaac Miles’ house. Arnold King made a business trip to Trimble. Edson Coen returned from Athens with cousin Jacob Coen. Velma Goldsberry of Lodi High School spent the week end with local family near the Garden.

William St. Clair Darwin Glennie St. Clair Frank Goldsberry Columbus C. L. Goldsberry R. E. Goldsberry J. P. Mohier C. E. Butts Athens William Buck Mary Louise C. A. Meighen Frank Louther Isaac Miles Arnold King Trimble Edson Coen Jacob Coen Velma Goldsberry Lodi High School Join Conquest Frieda Meighen Pearl Sapp Frank Cain Miles Cain Beryl Carsey Elda Grace Douglas Chase Pearl Smith Roy Goldsberry Guy Sapp Alex Sapp Claire Burson Flora Cowan Cowen Gallipolis Bertha Cincinnati General Hospital Holzer Hospital Sarah Sapp Jim Sapp Bradbury Bert F. M. King Myrie Tack Jowell Harrisonville Suday Delbert Gaulail Sumner Beasa Delbert King Arnold Molly King Bremen Jacob King Lloyd ‘Williams Earl Vinton Meeks Cuesta Walter Williams Will Carsey Maco Ata Hk. O. Burson Helen Burson Ralph Pemeroy

Hamden plans big matchup as Plains visit Saturday

Hamden Marshall Charles Bethel buys the Wilcox residence on Main opposite the R. of P. Opera House. Hamden high to meet Plains at the Plains school Saturday night. Plains undefeated this season, Hamden with one loss in sixteen. Burris Spires and Mrs. Louise Sprague of near Vinton visited here Saturday. Burt Morris and Cecil visit Grace Morris in Columbus at White Cross hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bagley and Paul Miller visit Columbus friends. return trip with them home.

Marshall Charles Bethel Wilcox Main Street R. of P. Opera House Hamden the Plains Burris Spires Louise Sprague Near Vinton Burt Morris Cecil Columbus Grace Morris White Cross Hospital Harry Bagley Paul Miller Harry N. Bagley Glendon Bagley

Regular meeting of Tray Grange set for Saturday

The Tray Grange plans a regular session at the hall Saturday afternoon with roll call answered by a joke or quotation. Community members report on family visits, funerals, and social gatherings across Athens, Parkersburg, and surrounding towns.

Tray Grange A. L. McBee Parkersburg Sarah Goff C. H. Watson Lake View Drive

Hamden notices honor guests and talks at local events

The article lists a Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder and includes guests such as Mrs. Gilen don Bagley and Mrs. Ray’s sister Mildred Pierpoint. It notes talks by Dr. E S Ray and O S Ray at Hamden High School and upcoming Rebekah lodge travels.

Gilendon Bagley O.S. Ray Clarence Snyder Mildred Pierpoint Ray Worth Scott Frank Pierpoint Mae Pierpoint Louretta Melvin Wyckoff Wellston Ward Skinner Nancy Anne Byers Stine Hamden High School E. S. Ray Hamden Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Jackson Clyde Pierce O. W. Merrill A. W. Sherwood Marietta Vinton County H. E. Calvin McArthur

Local Notes Highlight Visits And School Play In Amesville

Amesville residents share brief visits with relatives from Glouster Zanesville Columbus and Pomeroy while Frank Elliott and Earl McKinley return home from Woodsfield. John Smith visits Mrs Addie Owens. Jerry Conant on crutches suffered a broken thigh and receives calls from Vern Alexander L E Rathburn. The senior class will present The Second Puncture at the Presbyterian church Thursday. Council discusses powering Philo plant electricity. Gas line reductions force colder lunches for locals.

Frank Elliott Earl McKinley Woodsfield John Smith C. D. Henry Philo

Bethany Community Notes Health Recovery and Local Events

The Bethany community reports Miss Burke’s brother recovering from a critical illness during the holiday season. Bertha Ellen Grimes recovers from tonsillitis and Ruth Crippen with sister canceled trips. Clarence Moore suffers a 35 foot fall in Louisville and is in hospital. Mrs Lillie Hurst has heart trouble but partial recovery after traveling with Goldie Moore. Local wood chopping at Crippen farm planned and Mrs Edward Morris recovers from a broken arm. Clyde Richardson leaves the area and Helen Leone Johnston returns home from a visit with her aunt.

Miss Burke Bertha Ellen Grimes Ruth Crippen Martha Petty Cross Roads Bethany M. E Bethany Louisville Clarence Moore Lillie Hurst Goldie Moore Athens Crippen Farm Maple Lawn Edward Morris Clyde. Richardson Helen Leone Johnston

Canaanville Pupils Achieve Uprising Attendance Grades Wide

January attendance shows first through eighth grades with many names listed as not absent and not tardy. High school boasts a long roster of perfect attendance led by Raymond Rose and peers. Attendance Officer Carl Porter emphasizes preventive talks over punishment.

Alex Darnell Joanne Rowe Mickey Seel Jack Halbirt Junior Gaston Elizabeth Welland Freddy Harper

Local Social Ties Span Coolville to Tick Ridge

Lottridge and Kincade families from Coolville and Tick Ridge hosted guests Sunday including Earl Kincade’s party. Swartz was visiting his brother-in-law Anthony Woode of Alfred. Woale suffered a broken arm after a horse kick. Additional gatherings occurred with the Sharp, Caldwell, Runni, Kapple, Chevalier, Carleton, Starkey, Aldridge, Warner, and Ackley households with several relatives visiting or traveling.

Co. D. Swartz Anthony Woode Alfred Woale Robert Sharp Frank Caldwell L. T. Runni C. D. Swarts F. H. Booth Ronald Kapple Adam Meed Mabel Kapple Pomeroy Verde Chevalier

Funeral Held for E. L. Jewell at M B Church

Large crowd attended the funeral Sunday afternoon at 1 30 for E L Jewell at the M B church with Reverend Eichinger of Middleport delivering the sermon. Masonic lodge and Eastern Star participated as offerings were many and beautiful. Mr Jewell is survived by his wife two sons four brothers and two sisters.

E. L. Jewell M. B Eichinger Middleport Masonic Lodge Star Pomeroy Jewell Wesley Vance Detroit Mies Stella Diehl Charles French New Holland Emma Chase Helen Carl EB. F. Ball Dana Turner Charley Beal Lydia Staneart Lelia Forreat Rutland Mary Stilea Flint

Flood Worsens in Ohio Valley Halts Rail Service

Rising floodwaters on the Ohio and Hocking rivers reach 46 feet. Lowlands flood and the railroad along the Ohio river is closed with no trains for three days. Dale Reed cannot complete daily rounds for a week as high water persists. The steamer Tom Green carries the body of Captain Gordon Greene to Newport for burial. Greene, born in Newport, was 64. Service at the Methodist church is canceled due to the flood.

Ohio Hocking River Ohio River Dale Reed Tom Green Hockingport Gordon Greene Newport Long Greene H. P. Dutten Secleto County State Farm Bureau Joe Keever Harry Parker George Parker Parkersburg Nora Johnson Fd Davidson Oliver Windon Gladys Rosao El-iott Mary A. Stone Herbert McCullick Julian Adams Myrta Adams Ira Conley Coolville Ira Brawley C. W. Hayden

Local Visitors Stop by on Weekend in Ireland Area

Ireland Mrs 8 PD Root and children visited here Friday and Saturday with Mrs Root’s parents Mr and Mrs W E Dunfee. Miss Zola Dunfee of Athens joined them for a guest night. Mike Kreveeti and Miss Myrtle McDaniel of Athens visited Mr and Mrs G E Yagala Sunday afternoon. Mrs Merle Nist spent one day last week in Belpre. Alvin McDaniel of near Stewart visited Wednesday and Thursday with his brother Curtis. Mrs Alvy Blaker and son Raymond visited here recently with

PD. Root

Funeral Rites for Ruth Ayers Held at Greenlawn

The service for Ruth Ayers aged 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton Ayers, was conducted by Rev Yost and Rev Nihifer. Burial occurred at Greenlawn. Out of town relatives attended from Coshocton Athens Pomeroy Nelsonville and Columbus. Several local residents heard preaching at the Methodist church Thursday evening.

Iday Yost Nihifer Ruth Newton Ayers Bie Herbert Eteters Clarence Hartman Reulgh Greenlawn Alva Farmer George Farmer Coshocton Albert Boggs Athens Dye Holmes Cleve Allett Nelesonville Bob Graham Canaanville John Nutter Columbus Lee Searles Chauncey Berne Franklin John McGurty Marry Kraig Melvin Tollivere Pomeroy Methodist Episcopal Church Porter Gudkey Charley Houston Clarence Hamden Houston Charlies Fowler Barberton Fowler Mart Shelton Pearl McClellan Glouater John Wein James Bradbury Ruth Short Nelsonville Stoll Peacock Ruth A Neeberthss

Local Family Visits Highlight Townsend Hill Gatherings

Mrs. Bakers parents Mr. and Mrs. John Shanks and children from Townsend Hill spent Sunday with Mrs. Shanks parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shank. Mrs. Orville Berandeberry and daughter Ruth spent the end of the week in Coolville with relatives.

Local Social Roundup From Pratt's Fork and Nearby Areas

Sunday visits and weekend guests fill Pratt's Fork and nearby families. Many residents attend funerals and shares of hospitality include Sapps, Cain, Burson, Williams, and King families with relatives visiting across Athens Gallipolis and Harrisonville.

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Messenger Correspo News OF Albany Fanny Matheny Margaret’a Creek Fisher Warner Alexander Presbyterian Church Greens Greens Run Irene Ackly Fred Biehl Marie Grim Charles Grim L. F. Miller Pater School Kermit Swarts Frank Colburn Fear! Smith Eugene Goldsberry Hollis Helen Guthrie Benson Cowan James Woodyard Grace Harris New Marshfield C. E. Snyder Stella Smith George Dean Ross Daugherty D. M. Green Lawrence Walden Green M. BK Carl Yagala Archie Dunfee Lite Dunfee Parkerabure Smith Dunfee John Gaston Carthage Charles Gaston Emory Chapman Atheny Sam Ganer Tuppers Troy High School Schick Amesville Helen Louise Rose Dana Mansfield Martha Dunfee Maurice Gaston Helen Gaul Bettie Morris Eva Weatherby Merle Norrin Seivina Dunfee Arthur McMullen Berneta Smart Harold Buck Norvella Buck Doris Dunfee Andy Kolenich Flossie Weatherby Earnest Norris Mary Margaret Walton John Darnell Irene Almashy Donald Dorr Inez Faye Gaul Emma Kolenich Frances Rinehart Walter Smart Raymond Rose Charles Dillinger Belford Davis Evelyn Darnell Paul Mansfield Karl Rose Glen Poston Floyd Marquis Ralph McClead Ellig South Bergene Dean Hazel Cook Blanche Pugh Lois Walton Luella Cunningham Nellie Halbirt Anita Walton Alma Rowe Carl Porter Marieta Shirley Amy Rowe Carneginn State Department of Health Canaanville School Health Department Samuel Newman Athens County Crawford Grover Sutton P. B. Leel Alex Roat the Plains School Lottridge J. W. Kincade Carl Kincade Tick Ridge Earl Kincade Lydia Starkey Will Starkey Marion Harry Aldridge Fred Warner Hazel Harrisonville Ireland News OF Hughra Annie P Nelsonville Frank Beyemo Junction E. A. Potsom Jaqn Paul Frank Johnson Wanes Tom Bell Witten Sore Pomeray Sernta Jean New Irville Verhan Rey Mia Emmett &F Nidin Gilbert Woodruff New Straits Retta Jonas Effie Jonas Devanville Trene Anna Morgan Pat Onta William Meren Mary Evans Frank Swingieé Mondey Robert Pinnick Rocksville Hei Pennick Watter Frasce Lucy ‘Fraece Ape Sea Box Nie Co Chamiats
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