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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1924

Page

26

Wedding and social news from Athens and nearby

Attendees at a Mari road meeting praised hospitality while Beasley-Gali wedding took place in Athens. Dale began Lakehurst duties. Rowan and Al of Athens plus Mrs. Audry of Hoopers were weekend visitors. Family visits, club meeting at Mrs. F E Phillips home, and various illnesses and greetings dominate the social page.

Lamecott F. H Gifford H. G. Henry Mari Ceir Mer Athens Dale Lakehurst Sam Navy Co. E. Rowan

Notable Visits Trace Social Ties in Glouster Local Notes

Mrs Eva Dew Marshall travels from Kansas to settle in the area and 18 years pass since her move. Amy Shepard visits cousin Mazich in Glouster. Mrs Joe Burnard and Emmett Mingus are seen about town. Ivers spends time with W A McDonald family. Gertrude Rhyn returns from Corning after a week with Fritz Brinkman and Henry Ing.

Eva Dew Marshall Kansas Race Ivers I . W. A. McDonald Glouster Amy Shepard Miss Mazich Joe Burnard Ivers Emmett Mingus Gertrude Rhyn Corning Fritz Brinkman Henry Ing. Smith

Chapel Posse Visits Ill John in Ambiguous List

A fragment describes a Chapel Posse calling on a very ill John, naming individuals such as Mr. dire Herd Hawk and Mrs. McClain as visitors. Other lines mention trips to Athens by Mr. Lew and Mrs. Lew and a few couples, with further garbled names and phrases around the BoBo family and local figures.

John Dire Herd Hawk McClain Lew ‘Dally Athens Clyde John Bobo Baril Richard Daily Ruth Bobo Bessie Lyndsy and Munday Lewis Hawk

Local Social Notes From Guysville And Nearby

Village residents host and visit relatives across Athens and Parkersburg areas. Phyllis Pierce and children stayed with sister Ina Moorehead. Helen Gage visited Athena. many attended Jacob Tormney sale. Nell Starkey called on Joe Weaver. Gladys Chapman teaching near Stewart visited her parents. Lou Kieh and Howard from Columbus visited relatives. Will Coe of Athens visited Anna Chapman. John Starkey hospitalized for appendicitis. John Sewell opened a new Main Street garage. Goldie Gibson arrived from Chillicothe to stay with Durant family. Paul Stewart of Jackson visited his mother J C Stewart. Lenna Wilson staying with sister B G Chapman. Charlies Inman made a business call in Athens. large M E church service with a sermon by ay iL C. Willa. O O Bralder of Parkersburg discussing his father Henry Stalder.

Phyllis Pierce Ina Moorehead Helen Gage Athena Jacob Tormney Nell Starkey Joe Weaver Gladys Chapman Stewart I. C.chapman Tra. Lou Kieh Howard Columbus C. C. Calvert Will Coe Athens Anna Chapman John F. Starkey Parkersburg Hospital McLaughlin John Sewell Main Street Goldie Gibson Chillecothe Elza Durant Paul Stewart Jackson J. C. Stewart Lenna Wilson B. G., Chapman Charlies Inman M. EK Ay. Il. C. Willa. O. O. Bralder Parkersburg Henry Stalder. Urday

Pratt's Fork Community Notes and Upcoming Revival

Pratt's Fork residents hosted Sunday guests from nearby families including the Peart Sapp and Sapp families, Beal and Pierce households, and the Colmer and Grim families. Announcements mention revival meetings to begin March 25 and local illnesses affecting school. Several residents visit Athens and Floodwood for visits and moving arrangements.

Albany visitors and funeral attendees report mixed travels

Carpenter Clint Jewell and wife visited Albany Tuesday for dental work. George Black and wife and George Allen of Parkersburg attended the funeral of George B Kayser, then returned home. Mrs Alva Rupe and daughter Jesin also visited Albany Tuesday.

Clint-Jewell Albany Mr. Harper KE. W. Starkey

Local residents and visitors in a Sunday gathering

Wiliam Morris and wife went to Athens Sunday. Ray Wilson and family of Harrisonville visited here last week at the home of Vester Robinson and wife. Fintey Gillogly of Athens returned home after looking after his farm. Several residents arrived or returned for visits, funerals, or property matters, including Mrs Elizabeth Stanley, Mrs M W Houery and Helen, John Dye, Barstow of Athens, Milton Bratton and family, Mrs F D Perry, Carl Willson of Columbia, Elza McCall and family, and others.

Wiliam Morris Athens Ray Wilson Harrisonville Snowsville M. W. Houery Helen Albany John Dye Daniel Wise Columbus Barstow Milton Uratton F. D. Perry J. F. Jewell Carl Willson Columbia Elza McCall Jesse

Albany News Roundup: Local Visits and School Victory

Mt Victory, Thornville, and Guysville visitors in Albany last week. Athens guests of Mrs. William Frank. F B Bolton returns home from hospital. Albany girls win season finale 8 to 4 over McArthur. OU fraternity boys contest follows. Wednesday Club holds St Patrick's party with Irish decor and two course dinner. next meeting with Mrs. Barlow in two weeks.

O. O. Butler Mt. Victory C. R. Johnson Thornville Ed Cunningham Guysville Albany William Frank Athens F. FE. Goldsberry Mary Frances Otha Beastey McArthur High School O. U Bolin Dalley Isaac Snowden I. D. Dailey Eleanor Kyle T. J. Barlow

Local church revival and community notices across Lawrence area

Rev Wotring filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel and preached. Revival services at Tuppers Inn. Guy Rhodehayer visiting L H Allen’s home to nurse Mrs Allen. Carter Oil and Gas plans to begin drilling on their well Tuesday. J W Kincade of Coolville spent Sunday with Earl Kincade and family. Esmond Brandberry and family visited Laurence Bailey. C E Knight and family of Hebbardsville visited Charles Day’s home. Emma Follrod and son Errol of near Sumner visited C D Swartz. Leslie Morris and family of Athens visited O L Davis. Boys serenaded Raymond on Wednesday. Autmer Ackley and family visited Daniel Ackley. Jed Warner and baby Hazel dined with Autmer Ackley. Herb Bowers and children visited Will Graham. C E Woode and A Woode of Al- visited Friday.

Wotring Lawrence Chapel Tuppersinn Guy Rhodehayer Guysville L. H. Allen Coolville Earl Kincade Esmond Brandeberry Laurence Bailey C. E. Knight Hebbardsville Charles Day Knight Emma Follrod Errol Sumner C. D. Swartz Leslie Morris Athens O. L. Davis Boggs Raymond Autmer Ackley Daniel Ackley

Plains News Briefs Mention Local Family Visits

The Plains. ae Nelson was called Saturday to attend Lawrence Shields, who fe with inflammatory rheuma Widen Hawk was the Friday or guest of his aunt, Nelle Hiller et Lancaster and bed the basketball game. Irman Humphrey spent sun rroon with Mr and Mrs i Thera and.

Ae Nelson Lawrence Shields Widen Hawk Nelle Hiller Et Lancaster Irman Humphrey

Local social notes include visits across Athens area

Distant relatives and friends such as Maud and Carl Michaels and Russel Michaels were at a Lancaster basketball game. Multiple households from Athens Chauncey Glouster Nelsonville and Jacksonville host or visit friends and relatives from Port Townsend to Albany.

Local School Notes Include Reader Absences and Events

Raymond Anderson misses school due to pink eye in third grade. Joe Hardy’s children transfer to Beaumont. Louise McKnabb from Hamley Run enrolls in first grade. Dr. Bryan of Ohio University to speak at high school commencement set for May 19. Baccalaureate services planned for the Sunday before. Senior graduates: Mae McCallister Margaret Krivastl Herschel Darnell Delphin Kee ton. Girls basketball tournament Friday with eight teams visiting for harmony and comfort. Henry Shingler of Coonville joins third grade Monday.

Raymond Anderson Pinkeye Joe Hardy Beaumont Louise McKnabb Hamley Run Dr. Bryan Ohio University Mae McCallister Margaret Krivastl Herschel Darnell Delphin Keeton Henry Shingler Coonville

Hockingport Social Highlights From Epworth League Meeting

Epworth League in Hockingport held a social at the Methodist church with music recitations games and refreshments. Mrs Laura Preston of Marietta spoke about her trip east to Boston and other cities. Several residents visited family and friends in nearby towns, and attendees planned to move to Port Home.

Epworth League Methodist Church Laura Preston Marietta Boston Herbert Dutton Lancaster E. A. Dutton F. A. Mair Baptist Churches of Torch J. C. Swearingen Carl Medley Emmet Kidder Sheriman-W. Va Port Ethel Galvin Parkersburg E. K. Parker Good Roads Lafayette Hotel Bertha Randolph Jm Racine Pomeroy Taxt Goldie Chute W. M. Chute A. W. Somson E .L. Davidson T. Rie Columbus Nora Johnson Hockingport McDougie Newix Waneek Rasdolph

Dainty Luncheon Held by Athens Club Members

The hostess and her daughter Miss Helen and granddaughter Miss Lillian Kittle of Athens presided at a luncheon. The club announced its next meeting at the Maplewood home of Mrs. T. F. Davis.

Helen Lillian Kittle Athens T. F. Davis Maplewood

Local News Briefs From Marietta and Nearby Towns

A visitor returns home Saturday from a week with friends in Marietta and attends the Baptist church annual meeting with over 200 guests at a 6 o’clock dinner. Mrs E K Parker visits daughters and aunt Mise Olive McKim of Parkersburg. G C Fawcett leaves this morning. The steamer Velva laid up for Delaware after a short city stay. The Dallas spends several days here on business at Hockingport. A bi weekly service runs between Long Bottom and Parkersburg leaving Tuesdays and Fridays returning Wednesdays and Saturdays. Judge Showalter of Parkersburg visits F M Medley and family.

Marietta The Baptist Church E. K. Parker Mise Olive McKim Parkersburg G. C. Fawcett Velva Delaware Long Bottom Showalter F. M. Medley

Local visits and homemade travel updates

Harry Gardner stayed in Springfield as guest of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Strohmeyer. Bryan Gormley spent a couple of days in Columbus on business. Miss TLauvers Whaley returned to Zanesville after a visit with relatives in the city including Mr and Mrs A is Fenerriegel Miss Marie and sons Carl and Ernest Mrs John Herchiin and Mrs J M Coakley with Miss Ola nd Ralph Andrews of Newark visited Mr and Mrs O E Hammon on route 5. Emma Sarina Miss Mar iwaret Kerr and Harry Bowers of Columbus were guests this week for Mr and Mrs Will Seiler at Hollister.

Maud Carl Michaels Carl Russel Michaels Miss Thorn Lancaster Rey Cline Portsmouth Jack MacCollister Hubert Shreves King Row Hocking Frieda Augusture Poston Fan McCathran Arthur ‘Burchfield Floyd Potts Athens William Barber Leslie Harry Nelsonville Geo Gabriel, Jr Barber Astley Potts Ohio Bent Potts Harry Moore Frank Moore Oscar Knolten Near Alibany G. Nichols Charles Baker Jacksonville Arthur Athlison Elizabeth Kristi Ambrose Terrell Friend Love Terrell Oscar Knowlton Albany N. Nichols Eber Varner Bob Varner Chauncey H. A. Tipton Varner Elizabeth Krivis Audra Sherwood Mrs McClain Harry Gardner Springfield Charles Strohmeyer Bryan Gormley Columbus A. Is. Fenerriegel Marie Carl and Ernest John Herchiin J. M. Coakley Oland Ralph Andrews Newark O. E.hammon Emma Sarina Mariwaret Kerr Harry Bowers Will Seilér Hollister

Local Families Share Weeknight Visits in Coolville Area

Vanderhoof Joshua Ashcraft of Coolville and his brother William welcomed guests during the week. R P Boggs and Mrs. A L McBee hosted at Bethel Ridge and a sequence of relatives visited. Carol Degoy and family hosted, while Rev. Wottring and several couples visited J W Davis and other households.

Joshua Ashcraft Coolville William Ashcraft R. P. Boggs A. L. McBee Bethel Ridge Mabel Ashcraft Della Ashcraft Carson Boggs Rezel Boggs Lydia Jeffers Etwhr Hase Widam Aletha Chase Margaret Cap Clarice Has Guy Davis J. W D.vie Emma Jeffers Grace John Zumbach Caroline Degoy Wottring J. W. Davis William Conant Rosa Annie Murphy

Zaleski Area Weekly Notes Link News and Visits

Zaleski residents report health recoveries and relocations with several scenes of local life. Roy Paine returns to school after flu while Clyde Martin and family plan Columbus move. Mrs. Nettie Anthony visits Athens relatives as Mrs. Watkins recovers from grippe.

Roy Paine Zaleski Clyde Martin Columbus Nettie ' Anthony Athens Effie J. Watkins Frank Grate Wood Dave Watkins Bishopville Peg Murphy Madison Keaak Fentp

Mothers Club Holds Last Meeting At Kittle Home

The Mothers Club convened at Mrs. H. F. Kittle's residence for needlework and social chat with refreshments provided by the host and daughter Miss Helen. New member Freda Blower joined as the next meeting plans April 4 at Miss Sara Stuff's home with Margaret Walburn presiding.

Beaumont Man Charged With Failing to Send Son to School

Charles McColly of Beaumont was brought before Magistrate Hedges Monday evening by Constable Tucker and arraigned on a charge of failing to send his son to school.

Charles McColly Beaumont Hedges Tucker Sam Emmett Corp C. H. Port McColly

Trex Guar Lotion Promises Quick Skin Relief

An advertisement touts Trex-Guar lotion for eczema pimples blackheads and facial blemishes. It claims relief from itching inflammation and eruptions with a few drops and offers a $1.99 price at Cline's Pharmacy or from H B Denton & Co Mt Carmel Illinois.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Til. T

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