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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1926

Page

8

Birthday Celebrations for Mrs. Phoebe Carlton at Sand Hill

Mrs. Phoebe Carlton marked her eighty first birthday with a family dinner at Sand Hill. Attendees included sons and daughters in law, grandchildren, and various relatives. A noted cook she prepared roast duck and other dishes, showcasing her long standing culinary reputation.

Phoebe Carlton Sand Hill Edward Carlton Harry Carlton Clarence Dodd Richard Houston Clarence Swartz Harry Barnett

Miss Frieda Riekel a Sunday guest after 53 days

After a 53 day suspense Miss Frieda Riekel visited her sister Mrs Vern Kempt on Sunday afternoon. In other news Mrs Gladys Davis and her young daughter Eileen from Gloucester joined relatives here for the weekend.

Frieda Riekel Vern Kempt Gladys Davis Eileen Glouster Mr. Courtney Robert Hanning Taylor Ridge Columbus

Sunday Visits and Local Notices Page Items

Pratt's Fork residents host guests including Mr and Mrs Will Meeks and family. Audra Douglas does housework for Mrs Wayne Winget. Fanny Orr and daughter Dorothy visit Athens. Dr Orr hospitalized but improving. Oakley Ator calls on grandmother in Middleport. Earl Sapp visits Athens. John Calvin saw mill moves to Atwood Grim farm. Neighbors visit: J S Smith and son Walter. Fletcher King family. C V Dixon and Herbert. Melvin Duckler and Raymond from Columbus. Chester Ball family. John Ball hosts Alma Wagoner and Dora Wagoner from Joy. Rev Arza Ball to preach. revival at Joy continues next Sunday.

Will Meeks Johnnie Vinton Meeks Audra Douglas Wayne Wingett Fanny Orr Dorothy Roscoe Orr Athens Orr Oakley Ator Middleport Ira At Melvin Duckler Raymond Columbus Glenn Hart Chester Ball Orie Arza Ball Myrtle North John Ball Alfred Wagoner Dora Wagoner Joy

Local Social Notes and Farm Talk Highlight Amesville Week

Amesville residents welcomed guests from Walton and Guysville while others visited relatives in Junction City Oxford and Delaware. Community club met for a chicken dinner with Farm Agent Johnson and Prof Ivan Mc Kellip Ohio State speaking on cow feeding and milk production. A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Don Goddard.

C. J. VanValey Walton W. Va Hannah Glazier L. R. Pierce Guysville A. R. Linscott Homer Eckard Junction City F. L. Thomas Helen Oxford John Delaware Clyde Parsons Amos Britt Bernice Ralph Watson Sams Athens Carlos Britt G. O. Lincsott Mariana Marion A. F. Linscott Roger Jones F. D. Forsyth M. E. Church Johnson Clyde Gibson Ivan McKellip Ohio State University Don Goddard

Wrightstown Community Notes Include Birth Of Mills Boy

Wrightstown residents report social visits among families including Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mills who welcomed a baby boy last week. Rev. Arza Ball held services at Spencer over the weekend. P. F. Wogan purchased the Joy store.

Local Notes From Bern Township And Nearby Areas

Broadwell Goldie and Helen Shuttlesworth stay with Mrs John Conant and child ren in Zanesville while Mr Conant works in New Jersey. Several residents attended the Fleming Antel trial at Athens last week. The community discusses a Pike project along Federal creek as a potential solution to Bern township high school issues. Rufus White reports a grasshopper on his hat during fox hunting. Alvin White and wife moved to the Mrs Tuttle house on Spruce Run. Ralph Nice of Big Run visited his parents Mr and Mrs W T Nice here Sunday.

Goldie Helen Shuttlesworth Zanesville John Conant Mr. Conant New Jersey Fleming Athens Federal Creek Bern Township Rufus White Alvin White

Local visitors and gatherings reported from Hamden area

Hamden Theodore and Edward Michaels of Jackson visited here Sunday evening. George Cavanaugh of Athens stayed with the Stantons for the weekend. Miss Marie Roberts and Ernie Wycoff wed in a Home Church ceremony led by Rev. J. W. Belcher. Sheriff Maud Collins and children were guests Sunday. John A. Jolly and Kathaleen visited Circleville family, while Charles Triplett returned from Columbus. Various residents spent Sundays visiting kin in Wellston, Midland City, Jackson, Chillicothe, and Portsmouth. Mrs. Wilbur remained in Portsmouth for care after a dog bite.

Theodore Edward Michaels Jackson George Cavanaugh Athens W. E. Stanton Marie Roberts Charles Roberts Ernie Wycoff Wellston United Brethren J. W. Belcher Church Street Vinton County Maud Collins John A. Jolly Kathaleen William Fee Circleville George Sherman Columbus Charles Triplett Ide Johnson Otto Kleffner Forest Chism Fred Wilbur J. Martin Portsmouth

Local Families Visit and Moves Reported

Lottridge Mr and Mrs Fred Warner and daughter Hazel were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs O L Davis. Miss Dorothea Runion spent Monday night with Miss Dora Walden of Coolville. Mr and Mrs Ray Oliver and family have moved to Athens for employment. Miss Pearl Pitts spent Friday night with Miss Fern Metz. Mr and Mrs L T Runion and daughter Mildred, Miss Gale Put

Fred Warner Hazel O. L. Davis Dorothea Runion Dora Walden Coolville Ray Oliver Athens Oliver Pearl Pitts Fern Metz L. T. Runnion Mildred Gale Put

Local residents share visits and minor moves this week

Nam, Mr. and C. J. Ross and Clyde Greathouse came to Wednesday evening at the Clarence Swartz home. Mrs. Ralph Allen and daughter Eleanore spent weekend with J. S. Gaston in Carthage. Joe Gage drilled a dry hole on the church lot and moved his rig to Fred Warner’s farm. Gans Watkins visited Marietta last Tuesday. Clarence Swartz visited his parents Harry Carleton, with Mrs. Swartz staying week. L. T. Runion and wife were Athens business visitors Tuesday.

Nam C. J. Ross Clyde Greathouse Clarence Swartz Ralph Allen Eleanore J. S. Gaston Carthage Joe Gage Fred Warner Gans Watkins Marietta Harry Carleton Swartz L. T. Runion Athens

Fawcett Funeral Held at Chesterhill

Mrs. G W Fawcett daughter of Wm H and Cynthia Bardin died recently and her funeral was conducted by Rev Seymour at Chesterhill. She leaves a husband and three grown children and many friends as shown by flowers. Nearby relatives and friends from Ellenboro Kennebec and Columbus attended.

Washington W. Male Bartlett G. W. Fawcett Chesterhill Seymour Fawcett Wm. H Cynthia Bardin Bettie Gifford Kennebeck Dakota West Levi Rardin Ellenboro W. Va Herschel Carpenter Frank White

Local residents host weekend visitors and travel notes

Mrs. Charles Holdcroft spent Sunday with friends in Athens. Donald McKibben visited relatives in Belpre over the weekend. Mrs. Chas Hart of Vigo visited her parents, the Burkes, last week. Raymond Johnson of Columbus spent Sunday with his wife here. Tom Fitzgerald returned to Chicago after a stay near here. Harvey Burke works in Fisher and Ed Tripp works in Columbus and spent Sunday with their families. Mrs I V Diles visits Oak Hill parents. Mrs W H Jewett and Mrs S J Scott of Athens were weekend guests at the McKibben home. Myrtle McKibben and Hazel Johnson went to McArthur on business Saturday. Ellis Jones of Nelsonville visits friends here for a few days. Vance McKibben spent Sunday with relatives in Athens. School children enjoy the holiday and fly kites despite the high wind. Mr and Mrs Philip Shaw, visiting their son in Columbus, are returning home today.

Charles Holdcroft Athens Donald McKibben Belpre Chas. Hart of Vigo Harvey Burke Raymond Johnson Columbus Tom Fitsgerald Chicago Fisher Ed. Tripp Vance McKibben Philip Shaw John Jeffries England Fred Stedwill Jeffries United States Iingland G. W. Ross Logan Dc. Aplin Ruth Brooker Murray City Alva Devol Ohio University Theo Kammerling H. Kammerling Margaret Washington Marion Smith Betty George Cuthbertson J. W. Cuthbertson George Mordue Triadelphia W. Va George Archer Ohio Matt Treace Mary Evans Walter Frazee Lou Frazee George Brooker Nelsonville Clarence Rigney Glouster Ralph Hamer William Smith William Poling Pearl Seaman James Smart Than Edington Howard Bush FB. A. Person Phil Devol Hugh Riggs George Jones Joy Blanchard Stell Peacock Port Godkey Akron Charles Huston Doc Madden Charles Came Mary Cherock Barberton John Popson Alec Emery Marion James Emery William Taylor Allen Agan Clara Shelton John Shelton Charles Hutchinson Ruth Penn Grace Thomas John Hogan Chick Shuttleworth Bellaire Eileen Garlinger Buchtel Magdalene Byron Mae Mary Jane Wein Springfield Concrad Wein Howard Frazee Betsy Lane Longstretch Fd Patton Lucille McCully

Winter skirts flare east and west in fashion note

A Toronto Star Tribune item notes skirts skew toward the east and west as the south hem moves northward, signaling a shifting style. The observation highlights a trend in winter garment silhouettes across regions.

Toronto O. Tribune

Local visitors and health notes fill community page

The article lists residents and visitors from Eastern Ohio and nearby towns spending weekends with families in the area. It notes illnesses and recoveries including Frances Harrison who faced appendicitis, Merwin Stauffer’s illness, and Mrs. Hanning’s continued illness. Social visits, church events, and a kite flying outing mark the community scene.

Jacksonville Women Aiding Local Church Improvements

Taylor Ridge and Jacksonville visitors joined Mrs Ira Conway and Mrs William Swartz with their daughters for a Tuesday visit. Mrs John Davis hosted a sewing circle. handmade items were sold to bolster the church improvement fund for a steel ceiling and other enhancements.

Ira Conway Cleo Mae William Swartz Frieda Jacksonville John Davis

Ely’s Cream Balm for Catarrh Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Ely’s Cream Balm as fast relief for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims quick opening of nostrils, soothing of mucous membranes, and ongoing breathing ease after a small nasal application. The copy urges readers to buy from a druggist immediately.

Ely

Danderine Promises to Revive Dry Hair in Girls

An advertisement touts Danderine as a 35 cent tonic that revives dry brittle hair caused by curling and waving. It claims to nourish stimulate and strengthen each hair restore youthful sheen and vigor while stopping hair loss and dandruff.

Local Families Visit The Plains Area Saturday and Sunday

Carbon Hill residents and relatives visited in The Plains over the weekend. Several families were noted visiting, with some members traveling from Columbus Athens Murray City Longstreth and England, while others returned home after visits. The home economics class held a Washington party Monday night.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger Ray Smith Jennie Smith Sarah Lant R. N. Clark Tulsa Oklahoma Dye W. O. Stout A. C. Watson Torch Lillian Flinn Dean Ewers Charles Castle Pomeroy Earl Barr Flourine Frame W. M. Mitchel Parkersburg J. H. Cline J. E. Hartnell Dr. McLaughlin H. W. Fisher Gertrude Barth A. L. Morrison Council Harold Hawk Ray Chevalier Alice Frank Reed Bethel Ridge W. F. Kampf Armen Quessant France Amesville Wrightstown Cari Able C. Mills Jesse Mills Emmet Lecker Zach Moody Oca Able Anna Faires P. F. Morgan Carl Able Emery Able Spencer P. F Wogan Broadwell Hamden Lottridge Sharpsburg Zaleski Evan Morgan Jake Anderson Eastern Ohio Ralph Smart Orbiston Jos Evans Ed Michaels Carl Lewis Carpenter Frances Jeff Harrison Dan Harrison Clifton Dave Allshire Rob Hawk Merwin Stauffer Harrison Herman Humphry Fred and John Stauffer Eber Varner Chauncey Varner Harry Tipton Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Zell Buffington George Bean Lancaster Secoy Robert Varner Tiptons Lee Varner Herrin Illinois Bert Adams Michigan Charles Groves Leo M. Gregory Shreve Gregory Church of Christ Albert Kempton Irene Golding Andra Chalfant Dora Binderbasin A. M. Krajeski Corning Lilly Winn Mary Davis Alfrieda Hildebrand Carl Hildebrand Vern Kempton Riekel Murray City News Barney Penn James Hamer Nelsoneville Chester Hill New Lexington James Embery American Lead Pencil Co New York VENUS The
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