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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1927

Page

7

Murray City Social Notes Show Wide Weekend Visits

William Morgan and daughter Anna spent the weekend in Columbus with Mrs. Lilly Murphy. Esther Briley visited Gladys Bowers in Nelsonville. Several families from Murray City hosted or visited relatives in Nelsonville Stewart New Straitsville and Chillicothe. Revival services start at United Brethren Church with Rev Nihizer in charge.

William. Morgan Anna Columbus Lilly Murphy Esther Briley Gladys Bowers Nelsonville Er. A. Person Paul Person James Russell Stewart Ted Thomas New Straitsville Thomas Millie Phillips Donald Phil Devol Ed. Shafer Charles Dixon Minnie Chatfield MacArthur Stitt Henry Stratton Athens Eph Stratton Charles Stratton Ruth Penn Walter Albaugh Mary King Delaware United Brethren Church Nihizer Lon Anders Lynn Lizzie Lairson Gold Huffman Ben Wetzel Chillicothe

Local Social Roundup From Pratt's Fork Area

Pratt's Fork notes guests and family visits over the weekend with lists of names. Mr and Mrs Virgil Shaffer and child visited Mr and Mrs Alex Sapp. Other visits include Miss Stella Diehl improving after illness and high school students sidelined by chicken pox. Mrs Kate French learns of her son David’s marriage in California.

Stella Diehl James Arthur Lydia Welch Kate French David San Francisco Calif Reidel Santa Barbara California Dell Bolin Rutland Dell Dye Perry Stiles

Birthday party for Loyal Self Starters class hosts joy and games

Taylor Ridge the Loyal Self Starters class of the Christian church held its regular monthly birthday party Friday evening with anniversaries for Chester Davis and Sayfur Mackey. Attendees included Marie Beelstron Ince Willike Lena Hanning Emma Hanning Irene Golding Elma Saney Elma Mackey Mrs Welling Bill Beelstron Rex Willake Henry Golding Elmer Davis Fred Kenpton Emil Saney Taylor Mackey Chester Raymond Willie Davis Blaine Chalfaret and Vinnis Mackey. The note lists many personal visits and a PTA meeting with a program by school pupils and remarks by principal R W Smiddle.

The Christian Church Chester Davis Sayfur Mackey Marie Beelstron Ince Willike Lena Hanning Emma Hanning Irene Golding Elma Saney Elma Mackey Welling Bill Beelstron Rex Willake Henry Golding Elmer Davis Fred Kenpton Emil Vera Kempton Vernice Welling Curtis Kempton DeLorance Beelstrom Charles Hooper Athens Clifford Freeman Ted Town William Golding Glouster James Golding

Harrisonville MRS STILES DIES

Mrs Perry Stiles died at her home Saturday morning aged 68. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Lelia Forrest of Rutland and Mrs Verna Carpenter of Harrisonville and six grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church conducted by Reverend Brown with burial in Wells cemetery.

Stiles Perry Stiles Lelia Forrest Rutland Verna Carpenter Harrisonville Presbyterian Brown Wells Cemetery

Ladies Union Holds Sunday School Meeting

The Ladies Union met in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church for an all day event with dinner prepared by Mrs. Mate Alkire, Mrs. Norma Wilson, and Lena Mae Jordan. Eight new members were added to the roll and plans were made for an entertainment and bazaar at the high school auditorium on Saturday evening February 19.

Ladies’ Union Ladies’ Union Amet Presbyterian Church Mate Alkire Norma Wilson Lena Mae Jordan David Geyer Colimbug Mymet Mayhugh Mra. Henry Wyatt Wiliam Mn W. Va Mr. Wyatt John Wyatt

Revivalist Parker Preaches in New Marshfield Church

The Rev Parker of Cincinnati preached at the Christian church on Sunday both morning and night. Local society notes include quarterly conference attendance, hospital surgery for Liverett Stewart, and visits by Mrs Mina Baker to Athens. Community groups plan bake sale at Dixon's Hardware and multiple family visits are listed across Athens and Columbus.

Parker Cincinnati Christian Church Charles Oxley Eva Wert Richland Avenue M. P Liverett Stewart Sheltering Arms Hospital Mina Baker Athens

Sunday School Attendance and Church Offerings

Sunday school had thirty nine attendees and collected 1.56 dollars. The birthday offering was 37 cents. Next Sunday Sunday school will be at 9 30 a m and preaching by Rev 8 A Gould at 7 30 p m. The protracted meeting started last Sunday but was postponed due to heavy rain and muddy roads.

8. A. Gould

Local residents visit Parkersburg and Ashans

Mrs Ray rk and Mrs Adam Brandeberry and Mrs Alfred Rog ers spent Friday in Parkersburg. S M Bingman, wintering with relatives in Ashans visited here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell and Anita Vladys and Charles M Jr were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Clark and Mr and Mrs Floyd Shaffer and daughter Donna of Factory who visited Mrs Shaffers brother Everett Bingman and family.

Ray Rk Adam Brandeberry Alfred Rogers Parkersburg M. Bingman Ashans Charles Campbell Anita Vladys Charles M., Jr Frank Clark Floyd Shaffer Donna Factory

Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Illnesses

Floodwood residents report Sunday gatherings as Mrs. Courtney and grandson Carl from Nelsonville visit Mrs. Ivy W. Nail. Dorothy Miller, Zeb Bailey and Grandpa Koon are on the sick list. The Plains' Rev. Malhon Bradshaw attended church. Nelsonville's Rev. Howard preached Sunday night. Rious Brook and Logan spent Sunday with Hez Riger. Byron Bailey of Columbus visited Zeb Bailey who remains ill. Lisaie Kennedy, who injured her hand, is not much better. Roads in the area are reported as poor.

MD. Courtney Carl Nelsonville Courtney Ivy W. Nail Dorothy Miller Zeb Bailey Grandpa Koon Malhon Bradshaw the Plains Howard Lisaie Kennedy

Harley Warden Returns Home From Indianapolis

A report notes Harley Warden has returned home from Indianapolis, Ind., describing the local condition as nearly impossible to exit.

Harley Warden Indianapolis Ind

Local Family Visits and Illness Highlight Wrightstown Notes

Wrightstown residents report visits by Mrs. E L Beard and children to her parents the Mills. Charles Bukter of Zanesville staying with friends. Mrs. Carl Ahle with her mother the ill Mrs Zach Moody. George Morris of Glouster visiting grandfather W A Hogsett and Edith Faires. Mrs. Herbert Ball with her mother Maria Hogsett. Mrs John Ball and son Farrett visiting Glouster. Mrs Hester Ahle ill cared for by daughters Mrs Lawrence Ahle and Mrs Vinton Carpenter. T B Mortis at Emma Law funeral in Cutler.

E. L. Beard C. C. Mills Charles Bukter Zanesville Carl Ahle Zach Moody George Morris Glouster W. A. Hogsett Edith Faires Herbert Ball

Local Happenings In Parkersburg Area Churches and Schools

Porches and roads improve area life as Rev J Meyer preaches at Baptist church and locals note a strengthened road. Miss Conkling’s Coolville grammar attendance and visits by Helena Gillian mark autumn to winter school progress. Parkersburg visitors include Mr and Mrs J B Jones and others. Mrs Aaron Baker ill. Several locals report sickness while the Ladies Aid group meets. Nearby residents visit, work and family updates fill the day with news of parsons, meetings, and farm notes.

Helena Gillian Carthage Township Parkersburg J. B. Jones Ansley Blackburn Mowery L. W. Wilson Aaron Baker Willard Baker Debbie Dunfee J. W. Simmons Caoivil R. D Mary A Irene Simmons Ethel Blacks Buen Denver Day Geneva Robinpeepes Tag Robinson Daisy Robins Elsie Goodwin Faye 3Arrans Omer Gorrell Howard Gorrell

Reedville charge sets second quarterly meeting at Tuppers Plains

The Reedville charge will hold its second quarterly meeting Sunday evening February 20 at Tuppers Plains. James Ackley of Marion visited his brother Daniel Achtey and family last week. Clyde Cody drilled a gas well on the J. L. Warner farm Saturday. Maurice Ackley left for Marion seeking employment. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hardman of Fairmont West Virginia stayed with Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Watkins. Mildred Runnion visited Gladys Sheets in Govlville for supper Thursday. Ohio Fuel Company resumed drilling on the O. L. Davis farm after a short shutdown. Rulmer Ackley from near Athens spent Friday night with his parents.

Reedville Charge Tuppers Plains James Ackley Marion Daniel Achtey Clyde Cody J. L. Warner Maurice Ackley Edward Hardman Fairmont W. V

Local Folks Gather and Goings On Reported in Bethany

Neighborhood notes describe men Chopping wood at Crippen Warm Mapel lawn on Thursday. Dorotha Russell of Chanteey visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Russell. Clair Morris visits grandmother Martha Petty Friday. Several residents listed sick: Glenora Wright Isaac Barnhart and Harney Wyer. Narrative sketches mention Martha Petty, Clarence Petty, Wyatt Johnston Ray Clark Charley Moore Han Wyer Ed Burk Ed McAfee and others with home and farm activities.

Martha Petty Clarence Petty Wyatt Johnston Ray Clark Charley Moore Han Wyer Ed Burk McAfee

Beebe Family Attends Mt Liberty Sunday School

Beebe Mr and Mrs Joseph Conant and their son Howard attended Sunday school at Mt Liberty this Sunday with Mr and Mrs A C Minsterwali also present.

Joseph Conant Howard Mt. Liberty A. C. Minsterwali

Albany News Notes Local Span of Events

Albany community reports installations at Trimble Grange with Mr Potter as installing officer. Local marriage of Worley Cline to Josephine Hoover noted. Obituary for Abraham Bryson near 90, funeral in Zaleski. Church appointments, school visits, and society activities listed with numerous local residents and Columbus connections.

Albany Floyd Fought Ed. Rickey Jem Tebury Gener Hazel Lewis Albany Grange Trimble Grange Potter W. L. Cline Worley & Cline Josephine Hoover Joseph Hoover Columbus Cline Albany High School Smith Brothers’ Hardware ‘Company Abraham Bryson P. D. Morse Morse Zaleski Pleasant Valley Cemetery Wagoner Methodist Church Archie Tewksbury Jeff Tewksbury Everett Lewis Bobbie Lewis Welker

Local Family Visits Highlight Glouster Weekend

Burr Oak Mr and Mrs Charley Williams and children stayed with Williams parents Mr and Mrs Zack Williams and sister Mrs Gladys Ivers in Glouster. Audrey Ivers visited grandmother Mrs Eva Ivers from Friday to Sunday. Grant Post and wife visited Mrs Post's mother Mrs Jane Henry with guests Faye Ivers Lars Coffman Frank Leling Homer Wilson Arland Snow ton. Faye Ivers also a business visitor in Glouster Friday.

Charley Williams Glouster Williams Zack Williams Gladys Ivers Audrey Ivers Eva Ivers Grant Post Post Airs Jane Henry Faye Ivers Lars Coffman Frank Leling Homer Wilson Arland Snowton

Lodi High Notes As Albany Beats Local Team 24 10

Shade Guthrie returns to school after a two week absence. Albany defeats Lodi grade boys 24 to 10 with Dudley Burnside and family visiting. Visitors include Dan Degarmore from West Virginia and Audrey Douglas with Frank and Miles Cain. Fre shmen and sophomores plan a Friday party.

Helen Guthrie Mary Burson Grace Harris Hellena Shuler Lucille Colburn Lodi Albany Dudley Burnside Burnside Dan Degarmore West Virginia Audrey Douglas Frank Cain Miles Cain Audrey Grace Douglas Gladys Smith Flossie Willams Flossie Williams Berg! Car Josie Bryson Boyd Angel Lodi High School

Funeral visits and local notices from Plains region

The Plains area reports multiple social notes including funeral attendance for Mr Slater and Mr North, visits by Mrs Zine Courtney to Nelsonville and by Mrs George Bean to her aunt in Nelsonville. Mentions of accidents in Hocking mine and leasing of The Plains land by Gas and Oil firms hint at uncertain futures.

Funeral Report and Injury Note in Pom eroy

Carpenter Mrs H J Steward attended the funeral of Mrs Seidenable in Pom eroy Thursday. Marvin Chase injured his foot one day last week while working on the telephone line. He was.

H. J. Steward Seidenable Pomeroy Marvin Chase

Break in new pike above Strode's store raises concerns

The article notes a serious break in the hillside pike above Strode's store with erosion from wet weather and a large broken section. It also mentions a sermon by Rev Seymour and plans for a protracted meeting at Mt Herman starting February 14. Local residents, including Emily Carpenter and Kenneth, Frank Quinn and Robbie, and Carlos Harris with George and Eliza Coleman, are listed among visitors and ill neighbors.

New Pike Strode Seymour Mt. Herman Emily Carpenter Kenneth Maria Cilnes Frank Quinn Robbie Lathrop Carlos Harris George W. Hanson Eliza Coleman

Social News From Coolville and Surroundings

Local notes report Mrs C Larson hosting a dinner for relatives including Albert Larson and Sarah Lant to honor a seventy fifth birthday. Townspeople W C Stout depart for an indefinite stay due to ill health. Rost Raugherty visit Daugherty’s father in Parkersburg hospital in critical condition. W Woman's Foreign Mission Society of the M K Church met at Mrs Cari Yvala. Mr Polster returns from Hawiton Ohio for a few days visit.

Coolville C. #. Larson Albert Larson Sarah M. Lant W. C. Stout Stout Nelsonville Rost Raugherty R. Mortigen W. Kehl Lower Cele Woman's Foreign M. K. Éharch Cari Yagala R. Wn Semenmiaie Henry Malone Hulda South Polster Hawiton Ohio

Local Vignettes of Area Residents Visit and Accident

Mrs Anna Wilson stayed with daughter Mrs Pearl Clark while Dan Budworth moved a family to Pomeroy. Ray Bardin visited his wife in Athens. Stella Grimes and Eva Christina attended a play in Amesville. The Love family, living in Columbus, were in a serious auto accident near Cleveland with Darrell and Roy Love injured and unconscious for a time. The Rev Holcomb preached at Sharpburg M E Church.

Eva Christina Amesville T. O. Day W. W. Ogg K. Vierpoint Pennsville M. PB Jasper Brown D. W. Brith Roy Love Sharpshure Columbus Cleveland

S S S tonic touted to boost red blood cells in tests

An advertisement extols S S S as increasing red corpuscles in blood. It claims labs confirm the tonic raises counts in run-down patients and promotes health through herbal extracts sourced from forests and fields. The piece emphasizes a century-long proven record and patent medical benefits.

Pga Sag.cal Laboratories S.S.S S.S.8

Also Mentioned on This Page

News OF Murray City Ira Spencer Salem Ray Dixon William Snyder Kincaid Til John Fick Charles George Walters W.T. Poling Logan W. J. Powel Virgil Shaffer Little Son Alex Sapp Jessie Gilkey Clyde Sapp Joe Smith S. J. Smith Helena Shuler Lucile Florence Colburn Pearl Smith Les Norma Young Henry Steimvetz Mroe C. V. Dixon Hive I. M. King Missa Flossie Williams J. Smith Gladys Mere Floyd Williams Marl Andra Taylor Ridge New Marshfield Missionary Society of the Christian Church Joseph Barren C. R. Cline W. M. Nanna C. L. Jones Zona Kyle M. P Dixon's Hardware Store Albert Nation John Throckmorton Alva Tom LD. H. Six A. M. Liggett V. Va Carl Davis Detroit Mich Wesley Davis Ireland Wrightstown Christine J. R. Spurrier Everett Parsons Beebe P. PP. Parsons Haga Ridge Vern Parsons William Sherman John Martin Cok Parson Will Hamer Frances Gene Austin Woodgeard Mangfield Plains George Gabrieh Sr Ollie Somers Mia Milo Stalders Joe Dorothy Chauncey Harrison Davis Lottridge Bethany News OF Albany Dayton Stewart A. G. Cotton Faye Cline Wash, McVay Mary George Wakefield Alexander Presbyterian Athens-Albany Pike Eccles Athens Presbyterial Society Ff. B A. R. Caster Emmett Starkey Jasper Wood Miss Llma Dwight Seiple Cunningham Kenneth Sisson Carroll Durst the, Plains Fred Slater Eolgar John Mr. Slatee Greenlawn Andy Krivesti Hocking Brose Terrel Akron James Terrel Soins Charles North Zine Courtney Henry Verity George Bean Bell Green J. Covert Carbon Hill Maud Campbell Ees Cam Robert Meallister Bert Williams Willard Collumbus Sharpsburg Abe Frank Rardin H. H. Henry Fra Rardin Howard Harris Carlos U. S. Ma Ned London Sherwood Science S.S United States S. S
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