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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1932

Page

6

Postponed Albany Operetta Kay and Gerda Set for Thursday

Albany notices announce the postponed Grade A operetta Kay and Gerda will be performed Thursday Feb 2 at 8 in the school auditorium. First grade rhythm acts precede the operetta cast including Gerda Helen Woodyward Kay John Davidson and more with a school orchestra between acts.

Albany Kay Gerda LBANY Geran Helen Woodyward John Davidson Irene Jewel Lucille Wingette Mary Frances Gulogly Snow Queen Virginia Zimmerman Donald Hoisington Bettina Collins Snowieries Angels Urchins Boyabees Grasshoppers Flowers the &Chool Orchestra Winnie Martin Madge Dixon Maudie Freeman May Bailes Sydney Parker Carl Parker Margaret Gaylord Harvey Chesser Maude McPherson Clara Quick Dell Jourden Floyd Townsend Birs Ardis Arnold Riza McAfee Totts Nellig Zimmerman Clisty Zimmerman William Holdrens Clinton Jewell Carpenter

Local births and health notes fill town news

The column lists births and illnesses including a new daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Bidon Starkey born February 17, plus several residents like Dwight Seiple and C. Jewel improving from Grumps illness. Visitors, employment updates at State Farm, tax blanks at the post office, and a soup kitchen plan mark community notices and minor town happenings.

Bidon Starkey Dwight Seiple Cc. H. Jewel Larl Jewell C. P. Jewell Albany H. W. Dudgeon State Farm A. W. Rupe J. F. Jewel

Shade Whey Colburn visits Walter Smith Tuesday

The article notes Shade Whey Colburn visiting Walter Smith Tuesday afternoon. It also mentions Miss Burneta Konkoskie ill with influenza and cared for at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fries.

Whey Colburn Walter Smith Burneta Konkoskie Clarence Fries Fred Smith Addison Creamer Clarence Guenther Marietta Doris Cowen White Cross Hospital Columbus M. EB Holly King Attleson Libbie Burson Cowen Pleasant Hill Shade Parent-Teacher Association C. C. Bird of Athony Parent-Teacher Association

PTA Founded Eighty Five Years Ago Celebration

The article notes the 85th anniversary of the Parent-Teacher Association and mentions a post program oyster supper.

Parent-Teacher Association

School Notes Highlight Farm Purchase and Student Achievements

Clyde Smith purchased the Phillips farm east of Jerseyville and a new span of mules. Margaret Goldsberry has the top Senior Class average and excels in basketball. Muri Hart ranks second in averages. The agriculture class under D. O. Chappell is planting shrubbery and pine trees on school grounds. Sophomore English pupils wrote letters applying to a local firm. prizes went to Flossie Sapp, Thelma Niggemeyer, and Mural Hanning, judged by Chappell, Smith, and Blanche Phillips.

Clyde Smith Phillips Farm Jerseyville Watkins Margaret Goldsberry Muri Hart D. O. Chappell Mulligen Flossie Sapp Thelma Niggemeyer Mural Hanning Chappel Blanche Phillps

Langsville and Union Ridge Residents Visit Kin

Sunday callers included Langsville JR Mier Keith Miller and family with Kathleen Capehart of Union Ridge West Virginia at J W Miller home. Several relatives traveled from Vinton Racine Akron Toledo Athens Columbus and Charleston for visits and illnesses.

JR. Mier Keith Miller Kathleen Capehart Union Ridge W. Ve J. W. Miller R. L. Grapes Zaleski Hna Murray Appeline Colwell Rutland Alice Miller R. F. Whitmer Clarice Doris Milton Wolf Racine Clarice Miller W. AL. Miller John Huntley Vinton Miller Langsville Oren Davis Alpha Blackburn Toledo Hattle Wolf Athens J. T. Ledile Hazel McClure Akron George Lutz T. M. Pickens Charleston

Local Community Notes From Wrightstown Area

Mrs. Bertha Wade of Mountville visited Emory Ables. Clyde Norris travelled to Athens on business. Friends attended Alf Waymer's funeral at Joy. Clyde Norris and family visited Lewis Stedman in Glouster. Miss Leona Wade visited Eldon Abies. Mr and Mrs EB Beard of Mountville spent Sunday with Mills family. Henry North moved his sawmill to Sam Dolan's farms in Mountville vicinity. Raymond Ball went to Glouster for a few days. W H Balderson and son George visited Glouster. Mr and Mrs Virgil Hambel of Zanesville spent Sunday with George Hambel.

Bertha Wade Near Mountvile Emory Ables Clyde Norris Athens Alf Waymer Joy Lewis Stedman Glouster Leona Wade Eldon Abies EB. L. Beard Mountville

Rutland Man Dies After Cow Kick Injury

Oswin Law Ring died at his home after a cow kicked him on February 12, causing a fractured hip and other injuries. Survived by his wife Lanning and a family of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church with Rev Harley Bolton officiating. Interment at Miles Cemetery. The report also notes community news including marriages, illnesses, and local events in Rutland.

Utland Oswin Law Ring Hig Hore Lanning Baptist Church Harley Bolton Miles Cemetery Willam Denny Date Ietos Mather Winess Phelps Marion Preip Ava Hull Ferry Farley Safem George Harvey Fm Ily

Local Household News and Church Notices at Union

Union area residents visit relatives in Barberton Columbus and Athens. revival meeting closes with good interest and church aid. prayer meetings held weekly at Union Church with attendees from Alva Chesser and Mrs. Dewey. neighbors stop by Jane Ross home amid health updates.

Lyster Cooper New Marshfield Guy Pidcock Barberton Ali Pidcock Maryn Dewey R. R. Barker Columbus Gladys Lones Issa Chesser Athens John Coopers Chis Woods Union Church Alva Chesser A. L. Snedden Pearl Love and Son Biss Gladys Lones Jonn’ Withers the Plains Hubert Reeder Adam Stewart R. J. Bellu Thea Jane Ross Iin Union Coldy Potter

Lucitehboard Move To Harmon Property For Five Year Term

Side Glances notes the Cin tens Telephone Company moving watchmen to the Harmon property for a five year term. New poles and wire to be installed, a new pole line arranged to avoid wires near trees, work halted until Mrs Bowen recovers, and Mrs Sarah Davis returns home. الحديث

George Clu Lucitehboard Harmon Property Arrisonville Bes Tens ‘Telephone Company Fir Nis LP Hansa Witch Tate Charles Cow Mire Bowen Sarah Davis Nan Zaneweike Mra O Nelit Carpenter Columbus Willnng Gthnore Martin Chase New Holland P. Harmon Bowen Harrisonville Exchange Tooma Paperas Kenneth Lee Mitlersport Francis Gilkey Ore Lutz Lancaster Air Robert Willams Mia Richirek- Jey M. J. Witlamen Fmmet Henry Mavhough Jong Aid Ist Eastern Star Clint Gillker Nene Darwin

Keeton Anniversary Celebrated by Murray City Couple

Mr and Mrs G W Keeton of Murray City celebrated their fifty first wedding anniversary on Sunday February 14 entertaining children and grandchildren. The guest list included Gerald Ruth Grace Betty Jane Torothy Ralph Date Willard Eva Kathryn and many other relatives and friends from nearby towns.

Keeton Murray City Clarence Garner Childdren Gerald Ruth Grace Betty Jane Torothy Ralph Willard Eva Kathryn Jobs Willard Mier Ralph West Edith Velma Ruth West Pomeroy Lewis Long Athens Edward Jinks Circleville Flevi Keeton Oliver Rawking Blaine Roger Sowers Reese Alvis Lancaster John Potter Sam Lewys New Straiteville Robert Canter Burton Chauncey Harry Farmer Taill Joshua Matheny, Jr J Obs

Miner Injuries From Cave In At Coal Hollow

Kimberly Lou McCray of Nelsonville and Vern Dicken near here were seriously hurt when a cave in pinned them 35 feet inside a small wagon mine in Coal Hollow. Rescuers used five jacks to remove six tons of slate as a pony and wagon were demolished. They were rushed to Rerrington Hospital Logan where Dicken suffered a dislocated hip and pelvic fractures and McCray injuries to the lower body.

Coal Hollow Here William Searles Kimberly Cherrington Hospital Logan Hergst Dicken McCray Elden Brown Florence Burchfield New Floodwood Marle Hunter Nelsonville del Woods Joe Jonas Vernice Davia Earsel Hanning

Weekend Guests Share Visits Across Berlin Cross Roads

Goose Run Mra Alex Walburn of Berlin Cross Roads hosted a weekend visit with Bert B Walburn. Cecil Grant and son Leo spent time with relatives in Berlin Cross Roads. Numerous residents visited friends and family including trips to Columbus and Chauncey joining local gatherings. Measles illness noted for Dawn Gill and Opal Kenney tail. Dale Sack reported killing a large hawk threatening poultry.

Inez Kasler Greens Run Ray Fulton George Sanborn Orphs Clarence Grant Bert Walburn Mary Fearns Zechine George Fearna Gill Frank Zockine, Sr Mont Anderson Clara North Thomas Peirce Naomi Fulton Charles Piepoint Miners’ School Alurray City Emma Mack Mra Alex Walburn Berlin Cross Roads Bert B. Walburn Cecil Grant Leo Bill Harp Columbus Sue O'Connor Walter Anderson Dickie Harry Shafer Murray City Mary Waldeck China Neltonville Had Gill Grace Shafer Murray City Apent Thomas Pierce Thomas Alex Walburm Eltha Wade Lioyd Claude Gill Chauncey Hod Gill Dawn Gill Donald Faulkner East Canton Bir Jimmie Smith Baster Ohio Tajah Smith Floyd Canter Donna Gene New Pittsburgh Isiah* Smith Opal Kenney Tail Ruth Fulton Frank Burberry Louise Logan Walter McManaway Familly Tuesaday Will Babe Mack Josh Zockine Nelsonville

Local visits noted at New Marshfield and Athens

Mrs Freda Stout returned to Columbus after visiting her parents, Mi and Mrs Townsend. Nagave Townsend joined for a short visit. A meeting occurred at the grade buildings Friciny after noon with a program and refreshments. Mrs Edphannon of Athena visited Mrs Fay Kenneday and daughter Ada Milton Traw of Athens was mentioned.

Freda Stout Columbus Townsend Nagave ‘Townsend Edphannon Athena Fay Kenneday Ada Milton Traw Athens Wits

Carbondale Women Arrange Food Aid for Needy Children

Carbondale women organized to provide food for needy children as part of a community effort. The plan, to be finalized at a Parent-Teacher Association meeting delayed by the industrial epidemic, aims to start soon.

Carbondale Rangemienta Aris Haram Halland Wits

Local families host guests across region from Athens to Akron

Numerous households welcomed relatives and friends visiting from Athens, Akron, Vinton County, and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr and Mrs J Judy, Carl Peebles, Mr and Mrs Willan Thorne, Ianac Jackson, Mr and Mrs Hepdall Lewelyn, Mr and Mrs Kearie Mace, and many others sharing weekends and Sundays with extended family and friends.

Mroboo Efiin Urish Judy A. HE Judy Mero Mes Carl Peebles Harhedton Willan Thome Ianac Jackson Adi Robert Jackson Mira Hepdall Lewehyn Akréim

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. Atar Alexander Presbyterian Church John Lew Ladiws Aid Society Tha M E. Church Jes E. H. Lasch Frank Radcliffe Dlhl Russell T. L. Cline Denver Gibbs Sycamore Plummer Lax Wiliam Holdren N. F. Knowlton Hardy Ator Edith Matheny Maude Freeman Miss Freeman C. O. Burnett C N, Jones Cash Smith Ion Harold Dexter Will Giirogly Washington George Washington Pauline Gilogly Thora Bell Baughroan Wrightstown Virgil Hammbel Zanesville George Hambel Elza Haley Curt Spires Milenza Gerald Shuster Mildred Frances Whaley Harvey Bolton Roy Grimes Cesh Zimmerman Dorothy Anderson Rathburn Harry Williamson Carl Reeves John Taylor John Thomas Ladies’ Aid Society Rutland Church of Christ Blackstone Afr Ladies' At Society Earl Hogue Emmett Diehl Emmett Slidh Leonard Smith Wiliam Foley Leading Creek Richard Foley Soldiers’ Hospital Dayton Mr. Tills Hastieburg Dwight Kennedy Emory Smith Melsonville Frank Utsinger Lee Brown Wise Niddleport Wilam Graham Roma Grimes NEA Servi G. W. Keeton Sanhearm W. Keelon Clarence Garer Kennett Hoffman Orhiston Dan Bateman Floyd Beal Kilmer Clifford Byrd Har Desso Smart Wiley Smart Carbon Dave Campbell Senecaville Lawrence Byrd Columbia W. W. Rumimer Cleveland Glen Sowers Lou McCray Wnelsonville Vern Dicken Maudie Ruseberh Wicks Robert Kennedy Jennie Brooks James Sayre Robert Oasman Forde Sampson Cadiz Billy Dale Sack Ida Yates Hazel Peacock Bert Robinson Dutch Sanders Orbiston Lavetta Bhafer Jef Wright John Patton Dlek Wyatt M. J Callahan Mr. and Nes Prentiy Angerin Emmett Parker Frank Betts Jane Howson Floyd Barrows Vaneaville Henry SteClain Yaris Edwards Hatherton Frigide Sis Ava Jooh Clark Mi Ta Philo Dnaw Ray Clark Clark Chirk Misa Evalyn Klotz Ritn Archantel Misa Leone Dunlap Anns McDaniel Misa Rita Point Pleasant W. Va Hebbardsville Olan Aira G. V. Wingo John Figby Elmer Stanley Rmro Mary Whaley L. D. Whaley Mire Ed Donaldson Sir Fred James Amenville Marry Hatk Bira Hawk Stewart Martha Blackwood Nepheir Arthur Reeder Fred Selnon Amerville Nelson Remaiia Soane Parker Quelumibua Orland O'Neal Mill Margaret Rens Ileury Ewarts Ail Harry Hawk Emma Landis Geraldinw Milas Nolte Whaley W.D Whaley Messenger Clasatesed
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