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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1928

Page

6

Food kitchen boosts New Town school pupils in Hocking Valley

Murray City correspondents report a school food kitchen started to aid growth and study. Teachers note average weight gains of four and a half pounds across grades with boosts up to thirteen pounds in upper grades. Mothers and community women cook and serve the meals while men provide water, wood, and coal as local life returns to normal.

New Town School Ruth. Penn Esther Briley EB. W. Barker

Mrs Hogan Visits Husband at Mt Carmel Hospital

Mrs Betty Hogan reports her husband John Hogan at Mt Carmel hospital Columbus is recovering well after medical procedures. His amputated arm is healing and officials hope he can return home soon.

Betty Hogan John Hogan Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Hogan

Frazees Move from Murray City to Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs Howard Frazee formerly of Murray City have relocated to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where Frazee has taken a position with Pittsburg Coal company Mae Wein Frazee accompanies him and both are former Murray City residents with Frazee previously in bookkeeping for the Pittsburg firm

Howard Frazee Mae Wein Pomeroy Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Frazee Pittsburg

Revival at U B Church Draws Large Crowds

A revival at the U B church continues with large crowds attending. Services are led by the Rev Mihizer and assisted by Rev Plummer of Jacksonville.

U. B. Church Mihizer Plummer Jacksonville

Local Social Roundup From Syracuse Area

Syracuse residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and friends this week. Mrs. C T Arnold spent Thursday with the Dixons of Canada. Mrs Lillian Moore and daughter visited Middleport with Mr and Mrs George Moore. Mrs Mary Karr and daughters Helen Underhill and Marcia Karr and Mrs Harry Borham were in Athens Saturday. The Calkirfs daughter Mary Elizabeth stayed with Van Johnson in Portland. The Bethel meeting kept Rev Lineberger from preaching at Asbury on Sunday. George Shiveler and son of Pomeroy visited the Hyseli family. Adeline McBridge returned to teaching at the college after illness. Gerald Arnold came home from Athens Saturday. Mrs Tom May of Middleport visited local friends last week. Mrs Roscoe Harden and two children of Dorcas stayed with the Housh family.

Lillian Moore George Moore Middleport Mary Karr Helen Underhill Marcia Karr Harry Borham Athens Charles Calkirfs Mary Elizabeth van Johnson Portland Bethel Lineberger Asbury George Shiveler Pomeroy Dana Hyseli Adeline McBridge Gerald Arnold Tom May Roscoe Harden Dorcas Henry Roush Eva Ivers Grant Post Cora Williams Fred Fisher Lyman Dawson Edna Latta Columbus Rose Fisher William Fierbaugh Sylvia Post Albert Cannon Dana Parsons Trimble Ella Vanhaen East Branch Maud Post Corning Richard Jean Post Guy Dawson New Lexington William Dawson Cambridge Tom Dawson Faye Ivers Arnold Snowden Donald Post W. C. Post Dawn Rambo Crooksville Harry Oakdale James McCarter Hemlock Harry Patton Nelsonville Joe Hutchins Harry Porter Ralph Harry Porter, Jr Harold Wise Martha Jo Carl Porter Fletch Hawk Matthew Taylor Grant Michael Charles Brown Athens State Hospital J. Brown George Thorn Lloyd Thorn Maud Michaels Ed Seiples Ed Micheals Will Bowlby Near Webb Sum Troy Roy Bunion Gillilan Bradford’s Gearldine Kline St. Joseph's Hospital Ralph Chevalier Hall Chapman F. Kittle Hal Lloyd Marietta W. E. Daugherty Robert Parkersburg Josephine Moore Clyde Parrish Charles Gunder Mary Gunder Misa Dora Walden W. A. Westervelt

Bedford Grange to honor Washington's Day program

A Bedford 7lock Grove grange will present a Washington's Day program on Wednesday. Obituary notes include the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Beal and a Friday death for Tho. Whaley. Numerous local visits occur as families visit kin and friends across Athens Nelsonville Angel Ridge Middleport and Giladyce Chaney areas.

7Lock Grove Washington Elizabeth Beal Tho Whaley Columbus Frances Mason Irene Bobo Mary del Maxwell Angel Ridge Giladyce Chaney

Strouds Run Socials and Neighborhood Visits

Mrs Leslie Brown hosted a birthday party for son Clarence with guests including Basil Coe family Joe Bridgewater family Kalelgi Robinson and two children Edith Mabel and Smith. Visitors to Arra Lett included Helen Smith Cone Clarence Smith Bennett Downer Perry families and more. Dayton area social rounds continued with Raleigh Robinson Ray Smith Dowler Cain Everett and Ster guests. Ohio University student Poston returned home. Community Society meeting and debate noted at Stroud Run Schoolhouse.

Leslie Brown Clarence Basil Coe Joe Bridgewater Kalelgi, Robinson Edith Mabel Smith Arra Lett Atlie Smith Helen Charles Cone Clarence Smith Jess Bennett Paul Downer Albert Perry Raleigh Robinson Ray Smith Family Sun Fred Dowler Fred, Jr George Cain Wade Everett Ster Lessleom Run Sam Coe Glen Poston

Zaleski Notes Include Local Moves and Church Revival

Zaleski residents and visitors are listed with brief updates. Lettie Ratcliff is staying with her brother H E Ansel in Albany while former Zaleski residents Charles and Mrs Dudley plan to move back with their daughter Mrs George Kohler and family. Dr Philip Hawk buys the former Sarah McFarland home to settle here permanently. Mrs Sue Wilson Heskett of Dayton visits, and Logan A Waits attends a Wilkesville teachers meeting. his wife leaves for Wooster due to a relative’s death. M E church revival ends after two weeks with 12 baptisms. Mrs Samantha Johnson, 88, celebrates at home with Pearl and Earl Johnson of Columbus, Addie Hoffman of Athens, Elizabeth Vansky and the Vansky family. Mrs Johnson remains active and cheerful.

Lettie Ratcliff Albany H. E. Ansel Charles Dudley Zaleski Wellston George Kohler Sarah McFarland Charles Heskett Sue Wilson Dayton Tre Logan A. Waits Wilkesville Waits Wooster M. E. Church Samantha Johnson Johnson Pearl Johnson Columbus John Schneider Earl Addie Hoffman Athens Elizabeth Vansky

Death of Lydia Staneart in Bedford township

Lydia Staneart 51 died at her son Charles Beal's home in Bedford township after illness begun six weeks earlier while visiting family. Funeral held at White Oak chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Also notes rentals by Clarence Wyatt, moving of Allen family, social visits, and Harrisonville girls losing to Chester 12 to 23 in a basketball game at Chester gymnasium.

Lydia Staneart Charles Beal Bedford Township Mr. Allen George Clark Harriet Ball Pauline Halladay Harrisonville High School Chester Girls Chester Gymnasium Harrisonville

Davis celebrate Fern birthday with surprise party

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Davis hosted a surprise party for their daughter Fern on Thursday evening. About 30 schoolmates and friends attended the celebration.

Personal mention from Athens area visits and health notes

Autmer Ackley of Athens visited his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Ackley Sunday. Miss Nellie Kinnen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph. Fernett resumed school after measles illness. Haymond Boggs recovering from measles. Mr and Mrs Fred Varner and daughter Hazel visited J L Varner Sunday. Reverend Nutter preached at Lawrence chapel. service to continue in two weeks. Emerson Stout stable. Harvey Persons visited Stout and his aunt Mrs Ewing. Ida Eichinger of Hemlock Grove staying with sister Mrs Emerson Stout.

Autmer Ackley Athens R. D. No Daniel Ackley Nellie Kinnen Ralph J. L. Varner Nutter Lawrence’ Chapel Emerson Stout Harvey Persons Ewing Ida Eichinger Hemlock Grove

Redtown holds farewell for Vera Kempton and others

A farewell party at Miss Ida Kytta’s Redtown home honored Miss Vera Kempton of Taylor Ridge. Attendees included families from Redtown, Taylor Ridge, Greens Run, and Truetown. Local items note marriages, travel for work, and visits among residents.

Carpenter The entertainment postponed in Dyesville Tuesday night

The event in Dyesville was postponed indefinitely. Reverend Cunningham spoke to a small audience at the F B church Sunday morning. Several residents, including Mrs. C E Jewell and Mrs. C H Jewell, were noted in local activity. W L Sweet and family attended the high school play. W G Graham, a night operator, was in an automobile wreck Friday near Harrisonville. Mr and Mrs W S Sweet visit I M Swett who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Carl Chase resumed duties as Harrisonville mail carrier.

Dyesville Cunningham F. B C. E. Jewell C. H. Jewell Athens B. R. Lambert Harrisonville Lenore Darstan Wildamae Starkey W. L Sweet Lee McComas Albany Emmett Starkey Mary Virginia A. W. Rupe A. B. Rupe W. G. Graham Harry Dudgeon Frank Dudgeon Lioyd Woodyerd Pomeroy W. S. Sweet

Local Social News From Burr Oak and Nearby Towns

Mrs Eva Ivers entertained Friday guests including Mrs Grant Post and Miss Cora Williams. Several others recovered from influenza and illness while visitors from Columbus Cambridge Glouster and Oakdale joined family gatherings and hospital plans.

Social notes from The Plains community

The Plains residents report visits and family ties with neighbors in Nelsonville Athens and Webb Sum. Activities include Friday gatherings, weekend visits, and local residents aiding with pest control and hospital outreach.

Local News Roundup From Coolville Community

Coolville notes report Mrs. George Doan sprained both ankles after a fall at her son Dana Doan’s home. Visitors include Miss Ora Dunfee, Miss Francis Smith, Mrs. Susie Grimes, and Mrs. Carleton Snider. Church Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting and Easter bazaar. Various residents and guests are listed with illnesses, social visits, and job movements.

Coolville George Doan Dana Doan Ora Dunfee A. R. Swartz Athens H. DD. Mills Anna Belyus G. T. Mills Parkersburg Ladies’ Aid Society The Congregational Church Ross Daugherty C .C. Wigal A. J

Sunday Socials and Local Births Reported in Greens Run Area

Greens Run residents Mr and Mrs Fred MccCelland and two daughters hosted with Stirl McCelland. Miss Ima Grinstead visited her parents Mr and Mrs Marilla Grinstead. Ethel Judson Inez Roach and Christinia Roach attended Taylor Ridge Sunday school. Sherman Russell and William Mingus traveled for business. Mrs Sam McCelland ill with measles. Delbert Crage announced the birth of a 9 pound son. Francis Lamen and Hersel McCelland families visited.

Fred MccCelland Truetown Stirl McCelland Ima Grinstead Glouster Marilla’ Grinstead Ethel Judson Inez Christinia Roach Taylor Ridge Sherman Russell Greens Run Jacksonville Ray “Mittle Sam McCelland Delbert Crage Hersel McCelland Blackwood Francis Lamen Haydenville William Mingus

Local Notices From Bishopville And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. J W Moody visited daughter in Glouster on Wednesday. Miles Kasier and son visited Kasier’s parents in Glouster Saturday. W H Hoon placed hand-painted lampshades in Glouster furniture exchange Friday. J W Palmer visited his son in law and daughter in McInish Friday. I L Fals spent Sunday in Athens with their son in law and daughter. Dan Clay, previously ill, is much improved. Miles Easler and Donald visited Dean Pedicord Sunday. Hazel Hambel, Oakhill teacher, spent weekend at home near Mountville. Mandana Grubbs visited aunt F A Pedicord Sunday.

J. W. Moody Elmer Lantz Glouster Miles Kasier Kasier A. B. Phillips W. H. Hoon Albert Embrey McInish I. L. Fals Athens Fred Kittle Dan Clay Miles Easler Donald Dean Pedicord Hazel Hambel Oakhill School

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Advertised

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets claim to nip head colds in the bud by relieving congestion and driving out infection. Musterole Gold Tablets are laxative and said to stop bad colds quickly, prepared by The Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio and linked to Musterole products used for muscular relief.

Peach Ridge School Valentine Party and Sickness Update

Peach Ridge school held a Friday afternoon valentine party with games valentines and refreshments. Mrs Lily White visits Mr and Mrs Harry Spaulding. Mrs Pearl Miller suffers tonsillitis. Mary Lawrence stays with Mrs F B Wolfe of Athens. Roy Noland improves after weeks of illness.

Peach Ridge Lily White Harry Spaulding Pearl Miller Mary Lawrence

Albany Grange program features readings and talks

The Albany Grange sets an evening program by Mrs. Sam Scott with song numbers including America and The Church In The Wildwood, readings by Mrs. C. N. Jones Pauline Gillogly and Lee Elliott, a talk on land rental costs, conundrums and a discussion on education and character. Valentine baskets complete the event.

Albany Sam Scott Albany Grange America C. N. Jones C. A. Wingett Pauline Gillogly Church In the Wildwood Matt Throckmorton Granville Gillogly G. J. Tewksbury Lee Elliott E. Lewis

Not A Man In The House Plays At Sunday School

Ninety and Nine class met at the church last Monday evening. The program featured patriotic songs a reading on Ohio history by Mrs. H M Stanley and a short play Not A Man In The House with characters including Mrs Maria Rings Carrie Richey Aunt Belinda Mrs Sarah Brooks Lucy Rider Mrs G D Allen Kate the Irish maid Mrs C N Jones Jessie Mary Barnes. National colors honored Lincoln and Washington. The committee served five members and guests with luncheon of fruit salad plum pudding and coffee.

M. EB. Sunday School Ohio H. M. Stanley Maria Rings Carrie Richey Belinda Sarah Brooks Lucy Rider G. D. Allen Kate C. N. Jones Jessie Mary Barnes Lincoln Washington

Local Social Visits and a Cow Loss Noted in Ohio Michigan

Mit and Clarence La Follette of Adrian Michigan and Mr and Mrs George Burdette of Columbus visited friends Fri through Sat. Guests Sun included Goldie Bobo Mrs Jess Beverage Nelsonville and Ed Burdette with wife from Athens. Eliza Seevers returned home from two months with her daughter in Whipple. Clarence La Fortette left Adrian after three weeks at an auto school in Cincinnati and a short visit at The Plains. A valuable cow owned by Liz Guess died Monday.

Mit Clarence la Follette Adrian Mich George Burdette Columbus Frank Smith Goldie Bobo Jess Beverage Nelsonville Ed Burdette Athens Eliza Seevers Whipple Clarence la Fortette Cincinnati the Plains Liz Guess

Ohio Wool Growers Meeting Sends Mr Dailey to Columbus

Mr and Mrs O D Dailey traveled to Columbus on Wednesday for Mr Dailey to attend a meeting of the Ohio Wool Growers association Miss Agnes Ross spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs Walter Lee and family in McArthur Margaret daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Pearman has recovered after several weeks illness

O. D. Dailey Columbus Dailey Ohio Wool Growers' Association Agnes Ross Walter Lee McArthur Margaret C. P. Pearman

Reverend Barnes Begins Sermon Series Until Easter

The Rev. J. W. Barnes of the M. E. church will deliver sermons through Easter. Next Sunday February 26 the topic is True Greatness. Services are at Albany church 10 15 a m and Temple church 2 p m.

J. W. Barnes M. E. Church Albany Church Temple Church

Entertainers coming skit show by Alpha Gamma Delta

The Albany opera house hosts a Tuesday February 28 7 30 p m skit and music show by Alpha Gamma Delta entertainers. Sponsored by the February committee of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church the event previously played to a capacity crowd in Gloucester.

Alpha Gamma _ Delta Albany Opera House Februar Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Glouster

Confessional vs Christ Our High Priest Service Notice

Sunday Bible school at :14 o'clock and preaching at 7 o'clock on Sunday. Subject explores The Confessional vs Christ Our High Priest. Thursday night prayer service and Bible study announced. World day of prayer observed Friday February 24.

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