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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

6

Local Social Notes and Visits in Parkersburg Area

Community residents and visitors are listed from Parkersburg and surrounding areas. Names include William Se, John Davis of Athens, Murry Arnold of Sugar Grove, Fred Arnold and wife, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mc Dunfee, Prof. Root, Clarence Boles and family, Jessie Boles of Columbus, John Starkey funeral in Guyville, Mrs. Frank Murphy and son from Chillicothe, Lewis and Cecil Meek moving near Ulies, John Barrows returning to farm, Addie Biggens and Dorothy, Madge Frost of Beebe, G. J. Biddison, Wade Deane and Marie Nice, Charles McBee and Geraldine, Ralph Chalfant, Avery, Frances Houston and Raymond McWhorter, Pearl Six, Abner Frost, Bessie Robinson, Lena and Myrtie Calvert, and Miss Goldie Burton.

Oktenheme John Davis Athens Murry Arnold Sugar Grove Fred Arnold Mc Dunfee Parkersburg Root Clarence Boles Jessie Boles Columbus George Boles John Starkey Guyaville Frank Murphy Chillicothe George Hawk Wade Deane Marie Nice Charles McBee Geraldine Ralph Chalfant Avery Frances Houston Raymond McWhorter Carbondale Pearl

Funeral services held for Mrs Mary Morrison in Orbiston

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Morrison were largely attended with Rev L A Donally of Buchtel presiding. Burial took place at Greenlawn. Relatives and friends expressed high esteem as flowers decorated the service.

Mary Morrison L. A. Donally Buchtel Greenlawn Julia Wyant Annie Quirm Alfred Wright Randma Jones Clarence Banfieléa R. H. Morrison Columbus Morrison John Aoe J. B. Glancy Vance Glancy Hode Poling Murray City Anna Quinn Frank William Eugene Wharton Eagles Lodge Murray R. H. Mor George Garner Robert ‘Mace Jobs Nellie Burton Morristown

Farewell Party for Miss Discoe in Buchtel

Mrs Elmer Whitlatch hosted a farewell for Miss Discoe who left for Cleveland. Guests included Mae Worthington Helen Grace Pearl Butts Ada McQuaid and others. The evening featured maate games and dancing and a late lunch.

Elmer Whitlatch Mary Discoe Cleveland Miss Biscoe The Western Union Miss Mae Worthington Helen Grace Pearl Butts Ada McQuaid Anna Chornaik Margaret Barlett Mary Barrett Anna Barlett Verna Barlett Brady Waugh John Taylor George Murrs Harry Taylor David Conley Albert Corwin John Covath George Conkel Ray Spurgeon William Groves Margaret Conkel George Worthington Maate Riscoe Mark Wright Mae Worthington Laura Grimm Ed Smathers John Hayden Rachel Easterling Nelsonville Dan Wright Brittlecheese Henry Evans James McCullough

Local Social Notes From Carbon Hill Area

Carbon Hill and nearby towns share visits and family events. Pete Reedy’s illness brings John Reedy and family to town while many relatives travel, move, or welcome new babies. Donald Coe wed Anna Pummel in a Saturday ceremony as Columbus visitors stay with relatives.

Revival services continue at Union in Marshfield

Local notes report ongoing revival meetings at Union. Guests include Lillian Garber and Dorothy Vitatoe of Chillicothe visiting the Winning family. Several locals travel to events in Lancaster and Columbus. illness brings visitors from Akron Indiana and Oklahoma. various family and social visits are noted.

Union Lillian Garber Dorothy Vitatoe Chillicothe Peter Winning Alva Tom Athens Alva Judy Emma Bridge Carbondale W. L. Bridge Finley Pidcock W. H. Boden Madge Adams Akron Grace Boden Indiana L. B. Nice Oklahoma Fred Nice Lloyd Beverage Lancaster Harley Gilbert Bert McAfee Grace Sutton Columbus Norma Nice R. H. Dorn Marshfield Bank John W. Gale Zanesville Floyd Gale James Boden Lucelle John Faith Trunick C. Hewitt Long Beach Cal Milton Cooper Port Clinton Ray Ros Bcse

Debates at Albany and The Plains End in Mixed Wins

Friday night debates shown Albany and The Plains both crown winners. Positive team from The Plains loses to Albany while Albany’s affirmative defeats The Plains natives. Judges included Prof. Cooper, Mrs. Price, and Mr. Reese as experts.

Albany Plains Grea Prof. Cooper O. U Anna Price Athyns High School Reese Hamden Department of English

Emmett Cline and Daughter Head to Cincinnati

Mr. Emmett Cline and his daughter Faye departed Tuesday for Cincinnati and will stay through Saturday. Mrs. Dent Ailen assists in the store during their absence.

Emmett Cline Faye Cincinnati Dent Ailen

Goldsberry Guest At Parents Residence

Mr. Russell Goldsberry of Boston Massachusetts served as a guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. F E Goldsberry last week according to local society notes.

Russell Goldsberry Boston, Mass F. E. Goldsberry

Mrs Elmer Searles Called to Glouster on Urgent Visit

Mrs Elmer Searles was summoned to Glouster on Tuesday due to the grave illness of her aunt Mrs Loyal Robinett, prompting family concern and travel plans.

Leoward Hawk St Ludwick William Se Mary Wright Dorothy Brittlecheese Nelsonville A. K. Walker Pittsburg Ohio Elmer Searles Loyal Robinett

Dinner guests include Laschs Warner and Rose

Mr and Mrs Ed Lasch entertained Tuesday evening with Rev and Mrs Howard Warner and the latter s brother Glenn Rose as guests at a local dinner gatherin.

Ed Lasch Howard Warner Glenn Rose

Birth of Helen Louise Lowther in March twilight

Born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lowther near here on March 13 a daughter named Helen Louise. Family members from Albany Athens attended the uncle Joe Bobo ceremony. Wednesday Club met at Mrs T J Barlow's home with Jane Dailey presiding. plans formed to mark trees on the Road to Memory and Miss Faye Baker sang a solo and presented Our Poets of Today.

Arthur Lowther Near Here Helen Louise Floyd Frank Bobo Vint Bobo Albany Luster Fought Athens Joe Bobo Canal Winchester T. J. Barlow Jane Dailey Faye Baker

Local Notes From Fairview District

Fairview district reports modest improvements for Miss Wilma Cole who has been ill. Visiting residents include Mr and Mrs Raymond Boggs of Lottridge with Mr and Mrs Will Griffin. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Wellington Barnhart on March 17. The district children anticipate four weeks left in the school year. Charley Cole suffers rheumatism this past week. Howard Bond visits Quince Cole in Orange. Mrs Ivan Bond visits Philo. Miss Elizabeth Bond absent from school due to grippe. Roads are being dragged in the district.

Wilma Cole Raymond Boggs Lottridge Will Griffin Wellington Barnhart Charley Cole Howard Bond Quince Cole Orange Ivan Bond Philo Elizabeth Bond Grippe

New England Social Gathers Visit Figures

Mrs Christine Coleman of Athens visits daughter Mrs Emmett Copeland. Edwin Goodin recently stayed with his father William Goodin of Dyesville. Mrs James Burchfield and her daughter June travel from Canaanville.

Christine Coleman Athens Emmett Copeland Edwin Goodin William Goodin Dyesville James Burchfield June Canaanville

Hart ford Comm. Letter Highlights Local Ailments

Fragmentary text suggests a local communications note from Hartford. References to Pinkham and a personal message imply discussions of ailments and possible remedies, but the readable content is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes. The piece preserves names and phrases without coherent context.

Hartford Pinkham Leo E. mPinkham Abe

Local obituaries and visits at Sand Rock and nearby

Annie Hunter died after a three week pneumonia at her home near here. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church with interment in the local cemetery. Ray Poston and daughter Gaynelle visiting Art and Mrs near Sand Rock. Mrs Elia Stedman from Marton Indiana visiting James Summers family. Lenore Frame of Canaanville spent time with her aunt Mrs George Williams. P W Grosvenor of nville hosted son Edward Grosvenor and wife Perley Might, wintering in Jacksonville, spending days at home.

Ray Poston Gaynelle Art Car Ae Sand Rock Elia Stedman Marton Ind James Summers Edwin Goodin Edward Grosvenor James McKinley Canton Annie Hunter Lenore Frame Canaanville

Local Notes From The Plains And Athens Area

Notices from Nelsonville Athens and surrounding towns report visits family events births illnesses and travel. Dr L D Nelson announces the birth of a baby girl their first with four prior sons. Several residents are sick or visiting relatives. a Columbus death of Will Burdette is noted. Grandparents John and Gabriel family news from Marion Illinois is received.

Ella Six Nelsonville Liz Guess Roscoe Shields Worth Dicken James McCoy Port Dicken Athens L. D. Nelson Evelyn Aleshire William Edgar W. J. Hawk William Franklin L. R. Gabriel Marion Ilinois Robert Goodman Hocking M. E. Twiss Mary Wilds Mary Micheals Ray Micheals Alfred Hawk Toledo Jas. Smith John Martin Near Beaumont Sam Gabriel Thomas Shawnee Grant Micheals Riley Armitage Barnes Chester Hill Harry Porter Carl Bees Marietta Irvin Vore Warren Pinkerton Richland Avenue Edna Swart Chauncey Relatves Marie Aleshire Evelyn Frank Smith Will Burdette Columbus

Chauncey Dinner Hosts Honorary Guests At Country Home

Mrs J Gaston Coe and daughter Mrs A V Hintz hosted a dinner at their country home near the city. The gathering honored Reverend and Mrs W V Harter, their son Franklin and daughter Alice, along with Reverend W F Har bert and Reverend Howard.

J. Gaston Coe A. V. Hintz W. V. Harter Franklin Alice W. F. Harbert Howard

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Gardner’s Home

Mrs Guy H Gardner hosted the Missionary Society of the Church of Christ on High street for their monthly meeting. Topics included A New Day For Japan and the Philippines with talks on Expanding Work In Japan and Progress In the Philippines. Mrs Florence Pendergrass led Bible study and Hid den Answers. One visitor, Mrs Harry Junod, attended.

Ladies' Aid Society Quilting at MFE Church

Mrs. Lafe Crosser hosted the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. FE. church for a regular weekly all day quilting session. Present were Mrs. William Cochran, Mrs. George Shafer, Miss Alma Bricker, Mrs. W. V. Harter, Mrs. Nile Dew, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. I. N. France and Mrs. Lafe Crosser.

Ladies’ Aid Society Lafe Crosser M. FE William Cochran George Shafer Alma Bricker W. V. Harter Nile Dew Campbell I. N. France

Holmes revival services in progress at Buchtel with Co Overly

Rev. and Mrs. Co D Overly and song leader Dyar Mitchell of Chauncey conduct revival in Buchtel. Two services planned Sunday morning and evening as Rev Overly recovers from illness. Rev A J Craig of Glouster led meetings during his absence.

Buchtel Co. D. Overly Dyar Mitchell Chauncey Overly A. J. Craig Glouster

Lectures Draw Chauncey Residents to Nelsonville Opera House

A notable group from Chauncey attends evening lectures at the Nelsonville Opera House, gathering regularly to hear speakers and participate in discussions.

Chauncey Nelsonville Opera House

Local Railroad Employee Case Tied to Columbus Yard

In the city from Columbus, where Mr. Stransbaugh has been employed in the railroad yards, details of the case emerge. The information points to his role and location within the rail facility.

Columbus Mr. Stransbaugh

Hillyer Family Plans Move to Mohawk West Virginia

Harry Hillyer and his family travel to Mohawk West Virginia where they intend to establish a new home. They are joined by Mrs. Hillyer’s father James Lovesy who will reside with them.

Harry Hillyer Mohawk W. Va

New Arrival Birth of Eunice Etta Hillyer

Mr and Mrs Howard Hillyer announce the birth of a daughter Eunice Etta on March 20 in a local hospital.

Howard Hillyer Eunice Etta

Farmer adopts direct sale method to retire from farming

Ottawa region farmer Levi Phillips near Continental lists all farm chattels with prices in a newspaper sale to guarantee delivery to new homes for livestock and equipment. A woman ordered a wash tub and received it.

Ottawa Levi Phillips Continental

Chauncey adds three new electric street lights

At a recent special council meeting Chauncey approved three additional street lights. Locations include near Mill Street South High Street by Harry Linscott and the high school building. Lloyd F E Harvey has gone to Brownsville Pennsylvania to visit his brother Homer C Harvey and family and for employment.

Chauncey Mill Street Harry Linscott South High Street Lloyd FE. Harvey Brownsville, Pa Homer C. Harvey

Mr and Mrs George Strausbaugh Return Home

Mr and Mrs George Straus baugh have returned to their home, rejoining family after a period away. The couple's return marks a quiet family milestone and is noted by local friends.

Mrs George Strausbaugh

No, I want a thoughtful gift for a rival friend

The prompt asks about giving a present to an enemy specifically a cigar lighter. The statement presents a paradox blending insult and utility, suggesting a practical yet provocative gesture rather than a hostile act.

Vaporized Mineral Health Sanatorium Ad

Vaporized Mineral Health Sanatorium in Lancaster Ohio promotes spring tonic Vaporized Mineral Fume treatments. Claims relief from torpid livers congestions inflammations and colds due to toxin elimination through skin pores. Manager Geo M Hickle invites you to try and experience benefits.

Geo. M. Hickle Mgr

Diphtheria Schick Tests Given in Rural Consolidated Schools

In Bucyrus D the majority of pupils in the rural consolidated schools at Tiro Mt Zion Leesville Sulphur Springs No Rob inson and Whetstone were tested with the Schick test for diphtheria this week. A total of 704 pupils were tested.

Bucyrus Tiro Mt. Zion Leeseville Sulphur Springs Robinson Whetstone Schick

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John Hawk Abner Frost Dorothy Bessie Robinson Lena Myrtie Calvert Mr. Asty Goldie Burton Orbiston Charles Reynols Mer Abe Bendevye Emory Capman Segiel Coen Ally Bruce Robinson Carbon Hill John Reedy Los Angeles Pete Reedy H. B. Henrick Harry Hill Rutland Agnes Matheny Logan Delmen Papper Amy Green Link Dalton Bennie Sarah Evans Walter Crook Edgar Stidwell F. Stidwell Ercell Wilkinson Donald Coe Anna Pummel Dana Miller Danny Miller D. W. Murphy Joe Blosser Fairview New England L E. Pinkham S V Bh Mrs. Dube Bank of Athens National Banking Association Capital Aghs Sye Greenfield Business College Greenfield, CO Chamber of Commerce Walker Walker’s Book Store Cornwell S. Court St Flamingo Poland Polaire
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