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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

6

Local Social Notes Highlight Ohio Guests and Family Visits

Murray City News fdr! and Mrs. Oliver Brooker with Dohme Jean and son of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. George. Howard Pennell visited the Jack Sunday evening. Carl Frazee and daughters from Detroit attended the funeral of Mrs. F father John Rutherford. Shuttleworth and Miss elite Thomas called to Columbus for John Hogan’s illness. James Smart's family and friends hosted gatherings with numerous local households noted throughout.

Oliver Brooker Columbus George Howard Pennell Jack Carl Frazee RWS Detroit John Rutheford James Ae Shuttleworth Missi Elite Thomas John Hogan James Smart Edward Driggs Charles Ralph George Reynolda Edgar Hellyer Logan Charles Stratton Helen Nelsonville Charles Ralphrge Brooker Captain Shaffer Brooker Longstretch A&d William Chivers Mary Gladys McDaniel Robert Bell Afsa Harry Frazee Andrew Robinson Lace Ayers Cora Gaffey Albert Storer John Ritheford Nelgonville Howard Bush William Bush Athens Anna Morgan Colonial Mayme Mullih O. G Hanna Kinaie Cecil Cavanaugh Catharine Donovan Zaleski Jack Marrall Crookeville B. Jolmaton Daugh Betty Norris Hoffman E. A. Person Paul Parsons Parthis Mir Effie Jonas Geraldine Marian Cook Albert Koon Carl Nestor New London Ohio A. C. Davis Oliver Wethee Kananga Sidney Stewart Huniington W. Va Ralph Thomas Latte Joan Walter Staten Portsmouth Henry Morrison Morrison George Wigal Parkersburg Frank Wigal Mildred Fitch Herbert Griffin Mitford Tupbers Plains J. F. Wigat G. H. Sands Howard Stewart A. B. Saunders A. C. Mills

Local Socials Report From Area Towns

Shade Mr and Mrs Aldean and family visited Barnhill relatives in Dutch Ridge. Mise Opal Flanders returned home after a week with Otho Burson in Rutland. Allah Weatherby of Athens spent Sunday with Charles and Miss Goldsberry. Ernest Vore of Lancaster guest of the Goldsberrys. Gene Williams of Worthington visited Leo Williams. Vienna Kelley hosted by Mott Blazier and daughter Josie. Lew Woode Parry Smith and families toured Pomeroy. Kate Chappell vacationed with Snowville friends. Ann Colburn Sunday guest of S J Smith. D E Van Nest opened a store and meat shop in the Burnside property. Kate Creamer visited Vienna Kelley. Clyde Smith and family spent weekend with relatives. Harry Smith of Pratts Fork visited S J Smiths Sunday. Golda Ashworth of Athens stayed with Elmer Browning. Erheat Wingett of Tuppers Plains visited Jeffseyville friends. Walter Burson of Athens visited A K Newsman’s last Sunday.

Lancaster Charles Goldsberry Gene Williams Worthington Leo Williams Vienna Kelley Mott Blazier Josie Lew Woode Parry Smith Pomeroy Kate Chappell Snowville Golda Ashworth Athens Elmer Browning Erheat Wingett Tuppers Plains Jeffseyville Walter Burson A. K. Newsman

Pleasant Valley Visits Record Local Residents

Pleasant Valley hosts Joyful social weekend with Mr and Mrs Elias Carsey visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Parfitt. Woodfield Ohio guests Mr and Mrs Walter McWilliams and two children with J M Knowlton family. Kenneth Brooks of Parkersburg West Virginia visits parents H H and Mrs Brooks. Mack Hanniffg visits sister Mrs Hattie Russ. Kearney Tyler ends week with home folks.

Elias Carsey Tom Parfitt Walter McWilliams Woodfield J. M. Knowlton Kenneth Brooks Parkersburg W. Va H. H. Brooks Mack Hanniffg Hattie

Local Social Notes Brighten Coolville Week

Coolville residents host visitors from Canton and Athens. The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational church plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. L. M. Walden's home. Several locals report family visits, health updates, and community concerns as measles and influenza cases ease.

Local Social News From Guysville and Area

Don Campbell returned home after visiting his mother Mrs A A Campbell who is reported to be improving. A Ladies Aid meeting is set for tonight at Mrs Freda Beans home. A Valentine party at Mrs G A Fullers featured Hazel Helen and Mabel Fuller Wilma Canning Faye and Kathryn Fuller. Harry Laughlin and family visited his sister Mrs Ora Ashcraft in town. A card party occurred Thursday at Don Campbells with many guests. Mrs P R McLaughlin arrived home after a lengthy visit with her father. Mrs Homer Morehead is seriously ill.

Coolville Luther Dickey Ed Atkinson Canton Ohio Bessie Taylor Ladies’ Aid Society The Congregational Church Hannah Green L. M. Walden C. C. Davis J. A. Humphrey Clarksburg W. Va Arthur Mills Columbus Henry, Malone Mabel Connett Dorothy Church Barton Mame Hoobler Gerttrude Barth Karl Barth Ray Smith Middleport Sarah Lant A. C. Davis Athens T. J. Walburn RR. I. Wolf Elbert Root Bardin Dana Dean Guy Pierce Pierce Bb. M. Pierce Rock Street Dale Reed Camden- Clark Hospital Parkersburg Don Campbell A. A. Campbell Freda Bean G. A. Fuller Guy Rodehaver Hazel Helen Wilma Canning Faye Kathryn Fuller Harry Laughlin Stewart Laughlin Ora Ashcraft Polly Chapman Joe Bobby Imogene Holmes Hemphill Windell Schott Foster Bean P. R. McLaughlin Homer Morehead Ty Il

Lottridge Visitors and Local Checks In Sunday Gatherings

Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morris and family of Athens. Miss Nellie Kin sen and Matthew Kin sen. Miss Mildred Runich at the Allen home. Hardman of Fairmont with his wife and baby at the Watkins residence. Miss Swatta Bailey of Charleston visiting Lawrence Bailey. Mrs. Leroy Boggs and Maurice Ackley with measles. O Nid Fuel Gas drilling on Ed Mooney farm. Woodmen lodge members chopped wood for Amerson Stout. Mrs. Robert Sharp hosted Itha Allen. Leola Forlrod stayed with Aunt Mrs. C. D. Swarts. visits to Robert Sharp by A. J. River and Phyllis of Columbus and Ed Bailey and Helen of Stewart. Earl White and Mrs. Glenn White visiting Aldo McKinley. Mrs. Amos Hixon Wil lig Wayne and Lemie Sharp visiting L. T. Runion.

Mies Mildred Runioh R. M. Allen Award Hardman Fairmont H. R. Watkins Swatta Bailey Charleston Lawrence Bailey Leroy Boggs Maurice Ackley Onid Fuel Gas Company Ed Mooney Ed Mooney Farm. Members of the Woodman's Lodge Alfred Amerson Stout Robert Sharp Itha Allen Leola Forlrod C. D. Swarts A. J. River Phyllis Columbus Ed Bailey Helen Stewart Earl White Glenn White Aldo McKinley Amos Hixon Willig Wayne Lemie Sharp L. T. Runi

Peach Ridge Plans Spring Work Despite Impassable Roads

The Peach Ridge community reports bad roads block automobile travel while CG Sprigg visits the sick. The Peach Ridge Sunday school, self-supporting, dedicates funds on the fourth Sunday for missions. Lincoln’s birthday program features songs recitations and readings by Mary Miller Nelle Chadwick Gail Lawrence and Irene Noland with Captain Benton and wife speaking. Groundhog shadow does not deter farmers from upcoming spring work.

Peach Ridge Lincoln America Mary Miller Nelle Chadwick Gail Lawrence Margaret Chadwick Irene Noland Maryland Captain Benton

Albany News Items on Church Programs and Local Events

Albany items note a Friday 7 30 p m supper and program at Golden schoolhouse and a next Sunday Bible school at 9 15 a m at the Baptist church. Evening preaching topics include The Fallacy of Russellism and Modern Misbeliefs with prayer and Bible study on Thursday. A food sale is planned by the Ladies Aid at T W Coe Hardware, and a March rat and pest hunt sponsored by the Albany Grand will begin February 28 with a specialist arriving at 1 pm.

Albany Golden Schoolhouse The Baptist Church T. W. Coe Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church Albany Grand Grange Lee Elliott Ray Knowlton

Social and community notes from Syracuse region

Syracuse reports include Mr and Mrs F H Moorehead attending a Hotel Berry dinner in Athens with Delco-Light host Mr Belles honoring the division winners and their wives. Mrs Irving Karr visits Adams family in Parkersburg and many local residents attend church, PTA, and hospital events amid travel and illness news.

F. H. Moorehead Berry Athens Belles Delco-Light Company Columbus Moorehead Meigs County Irving Karr W. A. Adams Parkersburg Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. BE. Church Bert Weese Earl Nease Homer Foster Ralston Hemsley Pittsburgh California Lillie Duffy Anna Duffy David Matthews Gerald Arnold Marcia Karr Parent-Teacher Association Co. Y. Bridgman Dayton

Carpenter Mrs Emery Chase Improves After Illness

Carpenter notices show Mrs Emery Chase recovering after a three months illness. John Shepard William Harmon and H Dudgeon appraised William Cheney's property last Saturday. Several from Carpenter attended the box supper at the Temple Saturday night.

Emery Chase John Shepard William Harmon H. Dudgeon William Cheney McNight Hiram Chase New York Central Railroad Carpenter Mt. Union Selah Weatherby Athens Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray City News Clarks Chapel Eva Snow Catherine Graham Fiehry Phillips Wilbur Young C. A. Sheldon North Congress Street Ed Seiplé Mary of Martha Robinson Audents Athens High School Mrs Joe Robinson Robert Patterson Ralph Patterson Geo. Leighty John Bhefidai Frank Phillips Pleasant Valley Guysville Lottridge O. L. Davis J. H. Morris Nellie Matthew Kinsen CG. A. Sprigg Herman Cordray Albany High School Department of Vocational Agriculture Better Poultry Company Emma Angell Lina McVay Melissa Allen Mrs. Coe Cale Stewart Frank Barney A. @. Cotton J. Ee. Cline Cotton Syracuse Adeline McBride Parke Anna Kart Gradda Miss McBride Gibson Cooper Holzet Hospital Avery Robeson Marvin A. J. Kart Hufstings James Caroll Will Bartels Ernest Bartels Huntington South Court St Athens, Ohio Woodie Collegians Phonograph F. W. Woolworth CO
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