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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

18

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home

Murray City couple marked their golden anniversary with a Sunday dinner at home. Attendees included family from Circleville Pomeroy Adena Greens Run Athens and Columbus. Numerous gifts were given as the Keetons received many pieces of gold.

Murray City G. W. Keeton Anaire Carl Johnson Koulae Aaron Edic Finks Circleville Bay Keston Pomeroy Chaples Keeton the Plains Sun Don Keeton Bobby Ralph Keeton Ruth Caroline Adena Howard Keeton Betty Greens Run Louie Long Athens Willard Biyers Wiliam Evelyn Winne Edith West Raph Sweat Floyd Keeton Yair Earl Irvin Ard Keeton Irma Hallyer Columbus W. M. Wright Oscar Johnson Mere Flore Zeldenfeld University Fospital Columbia John Binderbasin Jr Gieuster Wadgenday Willam Chivers Parent-Tescher Association High School James My Albert Hemaley Srme City John Quickers Jon Quickers Mir John MaGurty Birs Charles Ralph J ‘A Barnhill Lucy Frazes Walter Frazes Loran

Torch Baldwin dies after short illness at home

Obituary notices reflect community losses with Mrs Charles Baldwin passing Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness at her Torch home. Several local teachers and residents are named in daily activities from church events to PTA meetings, with funeral plans for Mrs Herbert Sketts of Bethel Ridge noted. Church speakers and community visits anchor the report, including Maud Eatocker addressing Coalville Church of God on Covenant themes.

Charles Baldwin Heek Baldwin Bert Clarin Eton Buriat Sam Pailett Coalville Maud Eatocker Torch Church of God Frank Bradley Hellefontaine Siater Bars Wet Raley Uae I. M Bradley Bellesfontaine J. B. Fultz Athens Woah Harvey Turner Wolt W Va Bomiuit Jobe Furner B. Bean Cyrus Jones Leo Johnson Rowens Nixon Emme Smith Jesse Quartet i A. C. Watson Emma Posey

Funeral for Laura Dillinger in Athens

Scatter Ridge residents attended the funeral of Laura Dillinger in Athens on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Fosten and daughter Else, Mr and Mrs John Dillinger, and others were guests at the service and related gatherings hosted by local families and kin.

Jesse Fosten Else John McCreadsand John Dillinger Laura, Dillinger Athens

Carbondale School Benefit Planned for Next Wednesday

Carbondale School will hold a community benefit next Wednesday organized by the Carbondale Parent-Teacher Association with Reverend Horhes leading a business meeting at Carbondale Church. Delegates Jasper Cox and Charles Albert were named to attend the Conference in Athens early March. Local residents Mr and Mrs Frisby hosted visitors, and Miss Helen Ong and Fite McDonot were in Columbus recently.

Carbondale Cmnies Fobel Thenefit Horhes Carbondale Church Epworth Leeo Ani P Bible Jasper Cox Charles Aubet Athens Adam Brandan Ona Hin Jackson Jomea Frisby Helen Omng Fite. McDonnot Columbus Syracuse Ladies Aid Society Asbury Methodist Church Mer. Wiggins New Road Helen Grace Williams Mua Smimaline Phillips C. ¥. Bridgman Pomeroy Maxine Lewis Ohio University

Rutland Families Attend Gatherings Amid Ills and Travel

Rutland residents report visitors and family health concerns as several members travel for visits and exams. Mrs. Wilam Theobald undergoes a medical check, Ernest Harrison suffers a mining accident, and Lee Browe travels to Holsar Hospital in Gallipolis for a Thursday exam. Reverend Harry Dyas concluded church meetings, while Frank Beach and Hertha Rathburn attended Dr Emmett Miller's funeral in Huntington, West Virginia.

Charles Heley Misa Haley Clarence Price Ant Betty Anne Wilam Theobald Te Ant Danial Hyeell William Gneham Ernest Harrison Baaly Lee Browe Holsar Hoaptat Gallipolis Brown Delly Delayte Joseph Grueser Harry Dyas M. EB. Chereh Ivor Young and Son David Columbus Hertha Rathburn Frank Beach Emmett Miller Huntington Irs Blaing Gllen Mere Fred Itichands Pomeroy Sherman Buttera

Local Notices Roundup From Haydenville Area

Haydenville and Nelsonville residents were seen visiting relatives in Logan and Glouster. The community mourns Gene Nagoshney with a funeral at his Haydenville home. The Hurleys hosted friends in Logan while reporting the marriage of Cula Hurley to Lewis Purhine of Glouster. A party honored Gene’s birthday as family shared updates from Columbus and Wolf Basin.

Nora Ulm Nelsonville G C. Wolf Fannia Waugh Logan Brady Waugh Rebecca Freeman Frank Alien Gene Nagoshney Rolle Havdenville James Hurley Edward Letter Cula Lewis Purhiine Glouster Pugiine Newton Smith Arkansas Jank Smith Floyd Bhatnshielt Bert Tucker Dow Smart Porter Moore Law Cheshire Wolf Basin Jones Dayton Roy Gantin Moore Columbus Mildred William Wallet Cave Gene Bobby Les Lehman Wendt Florn Alira Aid Wilmann Waugh Treda Loola Wutcainnanest

Founders Day Program Highlighted at Columbia PTA Meeting

Founders Day program presented during Columbia P T A meeting on Thursday with an oyster supper. The event opened by Mrs Bird Starkey featured a cast for a play “The Ox Homestead” and performances by students and teachers. Proceeds totaled 380 and benefited the National Congress. Attendees included Mrs Siva Wood andMrs Allen Radcliffe visiting relatives.

Columbia P. T. A BTA Columbia Mra Bird Starkey Yi-wan Columbia Grange Individ W. B Campbell Mary Francis Car Reranda Starkey Maxine Delate Pay Nellie Radekin Mase Wesley Caster Carl Oaly Mary Virginia Wilds May Starkey W.G Peck Maax Cecil Jewell Lucille Foley C. W Wagner Reed National Congress Siva Wood Athens Athens, To Visiting Relation Here. Mra Allen Radcllf Albany Sisit Mortimer McKnight C H. Jewell Den Wert Pomerny Iachors

Happy Evening at Coolville Class Meeting in Ohio

Five members of the Coolville Sunday School entertained husbands and friends with games and contests Thursday evening at the home of M White. Refreshments were served. Memorial notices note Mrs Rose R Baldwin passing near Newday. funeral held at Clarington Monroe County.

C Lmeone M White Rose R. Baldwin Newday Bert Baldwin Clarington Monroe County Agan Mire Werbert Shields Barnes Reedaville F. H. Hetzer W. E. Swarts Zona Marquis Columbus Jonason Parkersburg Stiew Ethel Johnson Wits Carroll Stout Troy High School Ruane

Amesville WOTU gathers for memorial program and readings

The Amesville WOTU met at Mrs A BML Taylor home with a devotional session and Frances Willard memorial program readings including The Crusade Hymn and Honoring Our Uncrowned Queen. Attendees included Mrs Linscott and Mrs Glazier with poems read by Mrs Taylor. Community notices note Henry's farm sale near Amesville to Clyde Rowan, and various local travels and family updates.

Amesville Wotu A Bml Taylor Frances FE. Willard Frances EL Willard GO. Linscott WCTU Frances Wilard Mrr L B Glazier Ed Quinn Frances Willard Mra Taylor Henry Amesvillé Clyde Rowan Willow Grove Troy Krug Columbus al King Ernest Adair Huntington Luce Adair Bits Gifford Mel C OH Metter Frad Metteer Vernon Vised Ett Carpenter W. L Carpenter T O Dey Eart Henry J. M. Moward

Salem church group notes and local social items

Salem residents attend church and Sunday School at Salem with services March 1 led by Reverend Prayr. A young people society organized with officers Edith Pollard and others. first meeting had 16 attendees. Local visits include Clyde Linten, Rupert Saint Joliett, and John Rose. Frank Horn injured cranking a Ford Saturday.

Lucille Six Faith Pollard Theodors Lohes Sater Frank Horn Ford Raye Brandenburg Nelle Muchemnan Lucille Glx Asistant Catherine Horn Miz Ells McDonald Clyde Linten Salem Rupert Saint Joliett Sunrig A'iiliat Aire John Rose Nese Fe

Tuppers Plains Community News Highlights Local Visits

The Rev. Catlehan returns from White Cross Hospital Columbus after three months with Rev. Bolce nearby. Numerous locals and visitors are listed including Mrs Emma Springer, Mrs Mabis Kim, and Mrs Lyda Orban. Residents traveled to Pomeroy and Ft. Pleasant, with daytime activities at the grade school and church group meetings.

Catlehan White Cross Hospital Columbus Bolce Umbus M. E. Church Tere Emma Springer Bee Slater Mabis Kim C. BE Eincade Athens Golden Bahr Ilde Minnie Matlack Irs J Ed Parker Rett Callehar Keehler Highway No. T Vance Millhouie Eva Bibbee Suecesa Road Melissa Summerfeld W. E Matlack Parkerspare Feemera

Funeral notices and local family updates in Parkersburg area

Long Bottom and Parkersburg residents attend the funeral of I. P. Anderson, former Olive Lodge member. Mrs. D Mo Baker and Arlis of Akron visit, W. B. Coleman ill with slim hopes of recovery, and multiple relatives listed as visitors or residents. A stray dog bite incident near Otis Swan prompts medical testing for a Columbus lab.

George Caldwell Netva Polk Linnie Swan I. P. Anderson Parkersburg Anderson Olive Lodge Knights of Ten M. Smith D. Mo Baker Arlis Akron W. B. Coleman Mont Coleman Parkernburg Edgar Jame Hd Fiebring Wiliam Sudmore East Liverpool Ome Neliie Stethetn Otis Swan Folumbus Hale Pittsburgh

Chesterhill Man Wins Mail Route Contract

A Chesterhill man is awarded a mail route contract for M Route 1, with two daily round trips totaling about 140 miles. The contract becomes effective soon. Various local notices follow, including obituaries and community updates from Memorial Hospital, Marietta, and Columbus areas.

Chesterhill M Mail

Langsville Health Notes Brighten Amid Illnesses

Langsville residents report mixed health news. Affy Lowery and Catharine Cartwright have shown improvement after illness. Mrs on Smith and Mrs Sidenstricker are cited for various ailments. Alice Darby, Mabel Biller visit Dr E N Miller in Huntington. Guy Kennedy and wife traveled to Parkersburg seeking specialist advice on Mrs Kennedy's throat trouble. Walter Wilcow contends with smallpox concerns. Gladys Anderson, Roy Anderson’s daughter, is mentioned with health updates. Beulah Coltrist of Denville underwent appendectomy at Gallipolis hospital and is reported improving. Letia McKnight shows slight improvement. Mee Etta McKnight spent time with her daughter.

Lowery Catharine Cartwright Tee Rutland On Smith HD Sidenstricken Thure Sidenstricker Alice Darby Mabel Biller E N Miller Huntington Guy Kennedy Parkersburg Mre Kennedy Walter Wilcow Gladys Anderson Roy Andersen I Beuleh Coltrist Denville Gallipolis Letia McKnight Mee Etta McKniskt

Funeral services held for Mrs Alvint Knowlton in Columbus

Dignitaries and relatives from Columbus Athens Melsonville and Lexington attended the funeral for Mrs Alvint Knowlton who died unexpectedly on Wednesday. The gathering included Mrs Lucy Shingler and her daughter Mrs Grace Lowry of Athens along with extended family and friends.

Ted Thomas Athens Melvin Keeney Clifford Derry Columbus Isaac Palmer Charles Sape Daught Wareline Lancaster Andre Willem Bradbury Mary Ellen McDaniel Detroit Eelack Bouseholder EB Ghardh Greenlawn Gal Lucy Shingler Grace Lowry Alvint Knowlton Melsonilie Lexington

Syracuse Dedicates New Junior High School Building

Friday program of speeches and music marks the dedication of Syracuse's new Junior High School. The event featured invocations, addresses by local officials, a drill by Daughters of 3rd diction, and musical numbers, followed by refreshments. Founders Day observed later at the Cedar Creek Circle program in Middleport.

Syracuse Munste Lewiss America Harry Dye Junior Onder A. L. Flanagen H Wiliams GN. Wagner Reese C. J. Rhodes Wren Bird Harry Dyefare C. A. Springer Mra

Luhrig Revival Meetings and Family Visits Reported

Luhrig Holiness Church hosts revival meetings led by Mr. Leslie Supon as locals visit relatives across Luhrig Athens Nelsonville and Chauncey. Frequent mentions include Mr and Mrs Lester Beckley Mrs William Beckley and Mrs Earl Beckley visiting Athens and Brookville readers note multiple family visits to relatives in Wilkesville Brookville and nearby towns during the week.

Luhrig Holiness Church Leslie Supon Lester Beckley Tweeday John McDonald Atheny Charles Beckley Willem Freckley Luhrig Luhing Pising High School Aia Dick Bates Bates Wilkesville John Strauss Phillip Strouse Athens William Beckley Earl Beckley Carrie Doris Bripon Lester Chaunces Jammie Leslia Bron Fred Morn Paul Horn Vicrtor Beckley

Local church events and school play noted in Oak Grove area

Kimberly mine operated four days last week while church services are set for Sunday at 7 PM. York Grange No 2436 met in New Grange Hall at Oak Grove Friday. Revival services draw local attendees and Sunday School runs at 2 PM. Bert Davin’s condition after an injury improved. Tom Kennedy and Floyd Brown attended the play The Family Upstairs at Welsonville High School. Worthy Nifiton of New Marshfield and Ben Syx of Daanville were in town Wednesday.

Kimberly York Grange No 2436 New Grange Hall Oak Grove Elmer Rizer Bert Davin Tom Kennedy Floyd Brown Welsonville High School Worthy Nifiiton New Marshfield Wednesda Ben Syx Daanville

Local Visitors and Family Events Across Nelsonville Area

Friends and relatives visited in Nelsonville and nearby towns this week. Ralph Wright and Mrs Andrew Iain hosted guests from Spice Lick and other areas. Francis Brown visited the Staley home, while Bessie May and John May were in Nelsonville with Emmett Pickett. Georges Ossman hosted a birthday dinner for daughter Hester. Howard Donaldson, Pearl Newton, and Eligworth Whitmer traveled to Milfeld. Bear Glenn, mine superintendent, returned home from treatment at Att. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Mr and Mrs Coste Pickett hosted visitors in Nelsonville and stopped to see relatives.

Ralph Wright Nelsonville Kimberly Andrew Iain Spice Lick Francis Brown Chet Staley Bessie May Vee Pickett John May Emmett Pickett Chauncey William Davis Georges Ossman

Free Trial Offer for Asthma Remedy Method

An advertisement promises a free trial of a purported asthma remedy. It targets readers with harsh symptoms, urging immediate action regardless of faith or prior cures, and emphasizes a no-cost trial from any location.

Frontier Asthma CO Fronteer Bildg Niagara St Buffalo, N.Y

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