Dress Construction Class Formed in Lee Town
Pursuant to forming a dress construction class in Lee Town Mrs Faye Baker and Mrs A 2D Cline announced in the Messenger. Ten ladies answered the call and agreed to share information with others, with two meetings held most recently Tuesday led by Mrs O D Dailey. Members include Mrs Guy Cheadle Mrs Earle ghman Mrs William Whaley Clifton Pearman Florence Jadene Mrs Frank Bobo Mrs Eldon Dailey Mrs Ed Lasch Mrs D Dailey and Mrs Goldie Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ress
Lee Town
Temp
Faye Baker
A. 2D. Cline
O.D. Dailey
Guy Cheadle
Earleghman
William Whaley
Clifton Pearman
Florence Jadene
Frank Bobo
Eldon Dailey
Ed Lasch
D. Dailey
Goldie ‘Moore
Birth Announcement for Nutt Daughter in Albany
Albany announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nutt of Dayton on Friday February 45. Mrs. Nutt is formerly Miss Addie Pottie of Albany, who has many friends here. Several locals, including Mrs. Freeman Kessinger of Huntington and aunt Mrs. F. M. Faulkner, were mentioned in a social round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nutt
Dayton
Nutt
Addie Pottie
Freeman Kessinger
Huntington
W. Va
F. M. Faulkner
Jeff Tewksbury
8. G. Nichols
C. Nichols
the Plains
Sam Tewksbury
Emmet Wingett
Lucile
Epworth League to Meet Next Sunday at M E Church
The Epworth League will hold its meeting next Sunday at 2 PM at the M E church due to a poor lighting system. Rev Warner will lead the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Warner
High school senior wins bronze Lincoln essay award
Miss Helena Heiger, a high school senior, won the bronze medal offered by the Illinois Watch Co of Springfield for the best essay on the Life of Abraham Lincoln. Eight contestants competed, with the award based on content rather than composition. Judges were Miss Faye Cline Mrs Frank Coe and Mrs O D Dailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Heiger
Illinois Watch Co
Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Faye Cline
Frank Coe
O. D. Dailey
Albany and Corning Triumph in Fastpaced Local Basketball Game
A large crowd filled the Opera House Saturday night to witness Albany beat Corning 11 to 9 in a highly fast paced, evenly matched game. Spectators praised the players and cheered our high school as they approach the Athens tournament this weekend. Citizens wish for a return game against John Hancock before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Athens
Sof Albany
John Hancock
Social notes from the week at the local home
Miss Martha Cline hosted Miss Christine Zley of Athens for tea on Sunday. Mrs. Rebecca Stanley, recently ill, is now able to be up. Mr. Harvey Radcliffe has not felt well. Mr. and Mrs. Rife, both ill at home, are resting more comfortably. Mrs. Florence Strong, their day nurse, took a day off Tuesday. Mr. Tom Woodward serves as night nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cline
Christine Zley
Athens
Rebecca Stanley
Harvey Radcliffe
Rife
Florence’ Strong
Tom Woodward
Birthday Gatherings And Local News In Amesville
Amesville reports a birthday party for Clyde Parsons with friends, music, and refreshments. Nearby notes cover residents visiting relatives, mine sales and operations, an accident at Black Diamond mine, and various local names and moves among families and workers.
Amesville Music and Study club hosts Valentine dinner
The Amesville Music and Study club held its annual open meeting in the Presbyterian church dining hall on February 14 with about 50 members and guests. A two course dinner featured red and white Valentine decor, white gowns, and candlelight while games, music, and original Valentine readings capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Amesville Music and Study Club
Gladys Goddard
Seely Glazier
Frank Thomas
Coolville Grange Program Set by Saunders
At Troy Grange meeting on Saturday February 23 the program includes roll call a character sketch of Lincoln and Washington music papers on Farmer's Week in Columbus by W F Kampf a talk titled A Group of Small Economics for the Home by Mrs W E Bingham and additional music notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Grange
Lincoln
Washington
Farmer's Week
Columbus
W. F. Kampf
W. E. Bingham
Grange Contest Seeks Best Craft at Banquet Date
The Grange contest runs until March 22 with a banquet planned for the next regular meeting on April 5. Points are earned for animal tails and heads, new or reinstated members, with a premium for the best craft display by the ladies from discarded clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
W. E. Bingman
L. Owens
Bethel Sunday School Winners Meet at Miss Chase Home
The Winners class of Bethel M E Sunday school met at Miss Clarice Chase's home on Saturday evening February 17. After a business session guests enjoyed light refreshments and games in a pleasant social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel M. E
Clarice Chase
Doris Bingman
Coolville High School
Illinois Watch Company
Lincoln
Washington
Ladies Aid Society Meets at M E Church
Guysville notes report Eleven members attended the Ladies Aid Society gathering at the M E church last Thursday. Rev L C Wills recovers from a severe bout of indigestion. Several locals plan to attend a Stewart Picture Program next Wednesday. Mrs Floyd George visited Coolville last week. Bruce Chapman returned Monday from an extended visit with relatives in Indiana. Miss Carroll Gage, training at Grant Hospital Columbus, is visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
L. C. Wills
Stewart
Floyd George
Coolville
Bruce Chapman
FE. D. Harper
In- Ind
Carrol Gage
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Community Notes From Coolville Area
Winter with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Gage and Ruth Rodchaver visiting her uncle L H Allen near Lottridge. Olive Timmons returns with Ed Timmons of Mt. Sterling Ohio. Parkersburg hospital visits for Clarence Barnhart. Washington birthday social planned by M E church Ladies Aid to raise funds for repairs. Cherry pie peces and coffee served. Orla Ashcraft family moved to Charlies Winner farm. Charley Cray family wintering in Athens. Tidal Gaston visited near Canaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gage
Ruth Rodchaver
L. H. Allen
Lottridge
Edwin W. Cunningham
Olive
Ed Timmons
Mt. Sterling
Ohio
James Cray
John Stewart
Clarence Barnhart
Deep Hollow
Parkersburg
M. E. Church
Washington
Dr. McLaughlin
Joe Weaver
Coolville
Orla Ashcraft
Charlies Winner
Ralph Bretz
Athens
Carl Bretz
Charley Cray
Helen
Tidal Gaston
Canaanville
Pratt’s Fork residents note family travels and funerals
Pratt's Fork reports Mr and Mrs Frank and a little son returned from a two week trip to Marion. Leo and Floyd Williams of Floodwood attended the funeral of Grandmother Williams at Burlingham on Sunday. The funeral preacher failed to appear due to bad weather. Fred and Walter Smith were Sunday guests of Will Comer and family. Ray Wingett and Mrs. Wingett visited Mr and Mrs. Steinmetz. Elza Sapp of Athens is spending days on his farm. Mrs. Jane Williams died Friday and was buried at Burlingham Sunday at 11:39. Harry Smith visited home folks Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Marion
Leo
Floyd Williams
Floodwood
Williams
Burlingham
Fred
Walter Smith
Will Comer
Ray Wingett
Henry ‘Steinmetz
Elza Sapp
Athens
Jane Williams
Harry Smith
Local residents send weekend visits among families
The Plains Abbie Graves from Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs. Robert Graves. Mrs. Alfred Whetlow and son visited Mrs. Robert Noble. Mrs. Fred Deweese and son arrived from Mansfield to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel. Thelma Noble stayed with Miss Nell Barker from Allefis. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Durst and family visited Circle Hill. Bob Parker spent Sunday with his family in Middleport. Flag Channel and Clarence Powell drove to Newark and back. Clarence Powell and son visited Mrs. John Shaffer. Ora and Minnie Bobs visited Shearwoods. Raymond Augustine and his children Dewey and Mary of Poston visited Mrs. Fannie McCatheran and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield. Russell McHarg and his wife visited his parents in Athens. Ronalds Linigar of near Athens called on Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Jr. Harry Moore hosted Mrs. Clint Augustine of Poston for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Graves
Columbus
Robert Graves
Alfred Whetlow and
Robert Noble
Fred Deweese and Sons
Mansfield
George Gabriel
Thelma Noble
Nell Barker
Allefis
Homer Durst
Circle Hill
Mahlon Bradshaw
Bob Parker
Middleport
Flag Channel
Clarence Powell
Newark
John Shaffer
Ora
Minnie Bobs
Shearwoods
Raymond Augustine
Dewey
Mary of
Poston
Fannie McCatheran
Arthur Burchfield
Russell McHarg
Athens
Ronalds Linigar
Near
Gabriel, Jr
Harry Moore
Clint Augustine
Plains School Notes Boys and Girls Basketball Reports
The Plains boys lost to Nelsonville 14 to 10 in a rough game. The Plains girls routed Hancock 20 to 0 at Ohio University gym. The next PTA meeting is set for Thursday evening February 28 with community and school topics and an orchestra performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains School
Nelsonville
Plains
Hancock High School
Ohio University
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Plains Boys
Ohio university gym hosts weekend tournament and school events
The tournament occurs Friday and Saturday at the Ohio University gymnasium. A school program Friday forenoon will cause a twelve o'clock dismissal for students. Further program times will be announced through the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Gymnasium
Oakley
Carbondale School
Local Visitors and Social Notes From Athens Area
Carthage residents the Gastons and Townsends with a daughter from Athens visited Mrs. Bertha Allen and daughter in law near Lotridge. John Archer did business in Coolville, Mrs. Ackley visited Mrs. Swisher, Nora and Helen Hawk stayed with Aunt Christy in Guysville, Dorothy Frost returned to school after illness, Emmett Swisher bought a Victrola, Bessie Merel Robinson Ira visited Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaston
L. A. Townsend
Athens
Bertha Allen
Itha Allen
Near Lotridge
John Archer
Coolville
Ackley
Horatio Swisher
Nora
Helen Hawk
Christy
Guysville
Dorothy Frost
Local Births and Deaths Reported in Community Notes
College Hill reveals a son born February 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Powell. Redtown hosts Mrs. Arthur Kangas’ family visit. Kangas announce a daughter born February 17, formerly Inez Wemmer. A funeral for Frank Phillips’ infant addressed in Chauncey. Rachel Powell dies at 11 after a long illness with services held and Oak Hill burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Powell
Thomas Locke
Jacksonville
Jack Palec
Dellard Bobo
Circle Hill
Saul Nunney
George Murray
Giouster
Arthur Kangas
Redtown
Kangas
Inez Wemmer
W. A. Wemmer
Delbert Tippie
Kenneth
William Tippie
Frank Phillips
Chauncey
Rachel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Local Residents Attend Visits and Social Event
Carpenter Bert Pickett of Pomeroy called on friends Saturday. Mrs 8 F Howery and son Verlin visited Athens Saturday. Gleen Cline and wife visited sister Mrs Warnie. Nelson and family at Albany over Sunday. Mrs Frank Darst called to Dyesville for illness of daughter in law Mrs Paul Edmunston, hospitalized at Gallipolis. Welcome and Helen Caster of Dyesville spent weekend here with Carl Caster and wife Doris. Little daughter of Lewis Lowther ill with scarlet fever. Vinton Jewell has boils for two weeks. Mrs M E Bratton ill. William Swett and wife in Athens Saturday. A D Morrison and family guests of Marion Swett and wife. Rev Grass preached here Sunday, next March 2. Mauring Galloway and family with Emory Chase and daughter, visited W A Dailey and wife. Lloyd Woodgett and family returned to Athens after visit. William Middleport visitor at William Hopkins and wife. Howard Steward hosted Valentine party for village youth with 24 attendees. Guy Gorby and wife Sunday guests of Jesse Sisson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Pickett
Pomeroy
8. F. Howery
Verlin
Athens
Gleen Cline
Warnie
Nelson
Albany
Frank Darst
Dyesville
Paul Edmunston
Gallipolis
Welcome
Helen Caster
Carl Caster
Doris
Lewis Lowther
Vinton Jewell
M. E. Bratton
William Swett
A. D. Morrison
Marion Swett
Rev. Grass
Mauring Galloway
Emory Chase
W. A. Dailey
Lloyd Woodgett
Charles Woodgert
William Vining
Middleport
William Hopkins
Howard Steward
Weekend visits and revival services noted in town
Town residents shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Sam Crossen and guests. Abe Tewksbury and family spent Saturday night with Willie West. Charles Harvey and sons Dwight and Donald visited Mrs. Lafe Andrews in Athens. A revival at Bethel drew several locals. William Zimmerman remains unsure for game time due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Crossen
Abe Tewksbury
Rev. Peck
Willie West
Charles Harvey
Dwight and
Donald
Athens
Lafe Andrews
Bethel
William Zimmerman
Illness and relief mark local winter lull
Lieson and daughter of Firdy McVey recover from pneumonia and can resume activities. Master John Jourden also returns to school after illness. Residents seize the last of the snow with heavy sled use as roads improve, noting sleds like Ford cars in abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieson
Firdy McVey
John Jourden
Fitch family Finds Road To Recovery Amid Pneumonia
Latrobe reports Mrs. T. E. Fitch is recovering from a serious pneumonia illness. Various local residents visit and stay with relatives, including visits by Clarence Swartz, Fred Hawk, Dona Barth, and the Clark family. Dean Evers suffers a fall, and Pheonix Clark remains very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Fitch
Clarence Swartz
Lottridge
Harry Carlton
E. D. Morrison
Stella Arnold
Cyril
Dean Evers
Parkersburg
Fred Hawk
Chillicothe
Hawk
Dona Barth
Coolville
Fitch
David Clark
Roy Clark
Mineral
Pheonix Clark
Dale Woostle
Baby
Marietta
Olive Goins
George of
Glouster
Frank West
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promotes Hair Health
A vintage health tip recommends Maliiified cocoanut oil shampoo as safer than soaps or alkali heavy preparations. Wet hair, rub in two to three teaspoons for rich lather, rinse easily, and enjoy clean scalp, dust removal, and smooth, manageable hair. It’s inexpensive and widely available.
James Heskill Arrested for Drunkenness and Fined
James Heskill was arrested for intoxication and appeared before Justice Wells. He received a fine of $13 plus costs and was jail-bound at Athens with the deputy sheriff after failing to pay. Mrs Lute Mayle traveled to Chauncey on Sunday for medical care. Several Kilvert youths attended the local dance Saturday. Harvey Adams of Cutler visited for business on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Heskill
Justice Wells
Athens
Lute Mayle
Chauncey
Kilvert
Harvey Adams
Cutler
Elderly Civil War veteran injured in fall at home
Harrisonville resident Henry Knopp about 85, wounded in the Civil War, fell recently and sustained a broken hip, now in serious condition. Born a son to Mr. and Mrs. 8 A Wyatt. Gerald Snowden visited his mother at Athens last Sunday. Spring school program to be renewed with local schools invited. Marri sonville Home Guards will parade to repel attacks. old spinning wheel, relics, and lunch will be part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knopp
A. Wyatt
Gerald Snowden
Athens
Washington
Marrisonville
Local Social and Business Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Broadwell reports several locals traveling to Stewart for a basketball game Friday night. Ath ens Superintendent Chapel visited township schools last week. Ezra Phillips and family visited Phillips mother in Big Run. Sam Werner of Boston called on Lou Vernon. D D Smith plans an ice cream parlor next summer. John Sprouse and Vint White opened a county mine on the Big Four property. Goldie Young visited Ernest Young in Lathrop. Musgrove brothers of Athens called on Harkins. Sprouse family hosted Sugar Creek visitors Archie Sprouse. A new Alley mines syndicate formed locally, the second in a month, drawing much interest. Ear Nice of Big Run visited relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Superintendent Chapel
Athens
Ezra Phillips
Goldie Young
Ernest Young
Lathrop
Walter
Edward Musgrove
O. T. Harkins
Archie Sprouse
Sugar Creek
John Sprouse
Alley
Mrs
Ear Nice
Big Run
Sunday visit noted by Miss Esther Young
Miss Esther Young was the Sunday guest of Miss Mary Louise Seaman, sharing an afternoon of tea and conversation in a cordial social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Young
Mary Louise Seaman
Jacksonvilles Postponed Social To Honor Your Sunday School
The Washington social at I. O. O. F. hall planned for Thursday evening February 21 by the Methodist Sunday school has been postponed to next week due to the critical illness of violinist Mr. Rambo. Mrs. William Gibbs left for York state with her daughter Mary seeking health. William Johnston traveled to Columbus to visit his aunt Mrs. Shirkey. Mr. and Mrs. B G Robinson of Athens were guests at A R Woodgerd’s home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I. O. O. F. Hall
Methodist Sunday School
Rambo
William Gibbs
Mary
York State
William Johnston
Columbus
Shirkey
B. G. Robinson
Athens
A. R. Woodgerd
Bus crash injures fifteen in Amherst Colorado
A motor bus with fifteen passengers skidded on a snow covered road and rolled over. Alex Cameron sustained a severe scalp wound and Fred Krage a dislocated shoulder. The remaining passengers received minor contusions and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, CO
Alex Cameron
Fred Krage
Innovative Hand Mirror Lets Man View Almost Entire Head
A new combination hand mirror enables a man to glimpse nearly his entire head at once. The device steadies the mirror and folds for full visibility, marking a notable update in grooming tools.
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Marbles
Lo Tai Yy
the Lambs
Amesville
Clyde Parsons
F. H. Gifford
A. R. Linscott
H. H. Jeney
F. C. Shoop
Dr. Weber
Jana Dr. Howard
Commercial Club
Roulay
Charles Mingus
A. B. Brooks
W. L. Heston
Zanesville
Goddard Farm
Marvin Easler
Charles Carpenter
Black Diamond
Weber
Amo
Martha Door
Mankato
Minn
Charles Henderson
Dan
W. Henderson
Senne
Utiey
Saunders Grange
E. A. Gaskins
C. E. Keller
George Dean
West Virginia
Ohio Fuel Company
E. P. Clark
Silas Clark
Tuppers Plains
Curtis Marrs
Needle Club
Jackson Heights
Della Sturin
Orville Brandeberry
Sarah Kincade
Paynter
Wilds
Jane Pope
Virgil Pope
Carthage
College Hill
Latrobe
Harrisonville
Broadwell
Jacksonvilles
Sen
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Pete
Europe
Pused
Guzen
Porter
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