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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1930

Page

6

Albany Pupils Lead Month With Perfect Attendance

Albany schools report a large number of students achieving perfect attendance for the month ending February 21. The list covers First through Fifth Grade pupils, including John Andrews, Sherwood Gillogly, Nora Barnhouse, Arthur Downs, Doris Baughman, and many others across grades with multiple names named for the achievement.

Albany Focal Schools John Andrews Sherwood Gillogly Eugene Rowell Kenneth Sisson Roger van Dyke Lola Mae Baughman Grace E. Bolin Imogene Curtis Christine Dorsey Margaret Donaldson Betty Elliott Mary FE. Jones Regenia Nelson Dorothy L. Whiteman Lois Wingett Warner Climer Wendell Baughman Leonard Barnhouse John Elliott Cecil Throckmorton Edward Mitchell Louise Downs Martha Knowlton Virginia Zimmerman Nora Barnhouse Betty Greene Virginia Morrison Oscar Climer Arthur Climer Marion Smalley Roger Coe Doris Baughman Zella Curtis Mary Frances Gillogly Mary McVay Erme Arbaugh Ermel Beckley Robert Barnhouse John Wesley Coughenour Millard Douglas Orville Elliott Walter McVay Earl Stanley Vance Tedrow Max Zimmerman Arthur Downs Virginia Ross Roger Mar

Local school and social notes from Rio Grande area

Millfield Jin and students listed by grade plus many local residents and visitors share weekend plans and recent activities. Families, dances, quilting parties, hospital news, birthdays, and civic events mark a busy weekly social calendar in Athens County.

Local Notes on Visits and Minor Health Update

Carpenter Miss Sadie Harmon returns home to Huntington after a short stay with her brother W. E. Harmon. Mrs. J. S. Dudgeon spent a few days with relatives in Albany. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. K. Jewell and Cecil visited Mr. and Mrs. Vinton Jewell. Mrs. Frank Winfield visited Frank Foley and family. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Howery visited relatives near Harrisonville. Jasper Wood, who had a minor operation at Athens, is improved.

Sadie Harmon Huntington W. E. Harmon J. S. Dudgeon Albany C. EK Jewell Cecil Vinton Jewell Frank Winfield Frank Foley S. F. Howery Harrisonville Jasper Wood Athens

Death of Chester resident Mrs. William Christy

Mrs. William Christy of Chester died February 21 after a five week illness and was buried February 24. Reverends Barnes and War ren conducted the funeral in Chester. The Christy family of Akron mourns the loss of Mrs Christy, felled by illness. Chester basketball hosted Racine last Friday with a 23 22 boy score and 25 24 girls score.

William Christy Barnes Reedsville N. O. Warren Chester Vern Christy Akron Albert Hutchinson Uniontown Isaac Hutchinson Milton Musgrave Ironton Charles Christy Guysville Racine

Local residents make weekend visits and travels

Shawnee Henry Zeiher Scott Muman and NC Cook were visitors to Columbus with Mr and Mrs JF Carleton. Miss Monga Fleming returned to Parkersburg after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Fleming. Miss Helen G Williams, Ohio University student, spent weekend with her parents. Belle Carleton visiting Lippincotts in Pomeroy. Shumway and C P Williams back from Columbus trip. Irving Karr Jr and daughter Patricia of Middletown visited the family. Louis Flanagan ill with infected shoulder. Mr and Mrs C M Bridgman visited Gallipolis. Ruth Arnold returned to Gallipolis. Syracuse Mission School outlines multiweek meetings. Dr C B Holzer of Gallipolis was here on a business call.

Henry Zeiher Scott Muman N.C. Cook J. EF. Carleton Columbus Monga Fleming Parkersburg Ira Fleming Helen G. Williams Ohio University Athens Belle Carléton E. K. Lippincott Pomeroy Fred Shumway C. P. Williams Irving Karr, Jr Patricia Middleport Irving Karr Louis Flanagan C. M. Bridgman Gallipolis Munday Ruth Arnold Fallipolis Syracuse Mission School C. BE. Holzer

Pleasant Valley Residents Attend Visits and Revivals

Pleasant Valley residents including Miss Beatrice Wood and cousin Mrs. Eva Jones spent the past week with Bonnie Jean Matthews in Fisher. Mrs. Frank Pugh stayed with her parents at Ostrander while Mrs. Dena Tyler from Athens visited the Brooks family.

Beatrice Wood Eva Jones Bonnie Jean Matthews Fisher Frank Pugh Ostrander Dena Tyler Athens H. H. Brooks D Pleasanton Dorotha Brooks Pearl Howard Parkersburg W. Va W. Va., Spent Last Week With Mrs. Brooks Pearl Wood Hattie Russ Frances Hanning Ruth Martin Henry Johnson Mike Brooks L. F. Miller Brooks

Local social rounds include visits by Athens and Glouster residents

McDougal and Liggett families of Columbus spent the weekend with O B O Neal. Garnet North visited Verna Darnell of Athens. Glouster residents Brret Eddy and Charley Swarts visited relatives, and many others enjoyed weekend hosts in Amesville Athens and Sugar Creek. Henry North moved his saw mill near Pleasanton.

Henry North Pleasanton

Local News Notes and Rural Developments in Harrisonville

Harrisonville reports gas field wells south of town continuing strong, with a recent two million eight hundred thousand cubic feet capacity well on the Frederick Winn farm and several others drilling. A high school play drew a large audience Saturday, while local illnesses and moves are noted among residents. Woodrow Wilson and Elsa Haning wed after friendship and schooling, planning to reside with the Haning family.

Frederick Dixon Otho Whaley Downington Frederick Winn Pearl Reeves Rutland Alva Graves Lancaster Carl Reeves Columbus Thomas Moore Woodrow Wilson Elsa Haning Downlngton George’ Haning

Snake reports and local notes tighten Coolville month

February closes with several snake sightings around Coolville including four to five foot black snakes seen by Ralph Chevalier and Anderson Bentz and another on a wood lot by Clifford Dixon. J W Kincade reports a purebred Jersey cow delivering twin calves in ten months. Emmett Blair returns to Cleveland after the weekend with Nickle Plate Railroad. W O Stout visits Carthage farm. Elizabeth Potter and mother from Carthage shop here. Mrs Norman Brown guest of Mame Hoobler in Coolville.

Coolville Ralph Chevalier Anderson Bentz Clifford Dixon Troy Township J. W. Kincade Emmett Blair Cleveland Nickle Plate Railroad H. C. Blair W. O. Stout Carthage Elizabeth Potter Norman Brown Hattie Hoobler Pittsburgh Mame Hoobler

Social News Notes From Dutch Ridge and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Arthur Gaston and Mrs. Leo Warner of Dutch Ridge spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frost. Joe White of Laurelville visited his daughter Mrs. Robert Sharp from Friday to Sunday. O L Davis and Mrs. Ethel Morris hosted dinner with family in Athens and Tuppers Plains. Grace Jeffers visited the Swindlers in Tuppers Plains and Mrs Swindler stayed with the Davises. Various locals hosted and joined gatherings at Frosts, Boggses, Ackleys, Pinells, and McKinleys across Coolville and nearby communities.

Arthur Gaston Leo Warner Dutch Ridge Samuel Frost Joe White Laurelville Robert Sharp O. L. Davis Ethel Morris Athens Grace Jeffers Max Swindler Tuppers Plains J. W. Barnhill Freda Emmett Swisher Esmond Brandeberry Edwin Willie Hi Raymond Boges Leroy Boggs Amos” Hixon Edwin Hixson Leo Billy Colonel Church Clyde Sams Lizzie Frost Coolville Carson Boggs A. L. McBee Rylmer Ackley Martin Kincade Fred Warner Daniel Ackley John Pinell Aldo McKinley Lennie Glen Sharp Edward Bailey Stewart Margaret Frost John Chevalier Will Chevalier

Long Bottom Community Obituaries and Local Updates

The body of Mrs. C. F. E. White was brought from East Liverpool where she died Tuesday afternoon. Funeral at Mt. Olive Church Wednesday at 10 conducted by W. Db. Chambers. Burial Mt. Olive Cemetery. Mrs. White aged 67 spent most of life here except last twenty years in East Liverpool. Lee Young brothers resides here. Also funeral for William Swank 34, died at County Home earlier Friday. Service at M. E. Church Saturday at 10 by Reverend Nihizer. Burial Sand Hill Cemetery. W. S. Chevalier of Columbus visited his ill father A. P. Chevalier. Elma Whiteside, 14, daughter of Mrs. W. L. Hawley, seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bahr attended sale at Mrs. Fraley Fox farm at Shade. Lile Powell of Antiquity visiting sister Mrs. Sarah Wagner. Ella Packard of Belpre aiding care for Elma Whiteside. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Stewart visited relatives and bought a home. W. M. and Marion Cowdery hauling Haydenville blocks to build 40 foot garage for two trucks. Co. F. Sisson ill with no improvement. Harry Townsend of Parkersburg Clarence Townsend and Emma of Belleville visited. Mrs. Leslie Parker of Chester visited daughter Mrs. A. C. Stout.

William Swank M. Ek Nihizer Mr. Swank Meigs County Sand Hill W. S. Chevalier Columbus A. P. Chevalier Elma Whiteside W. L. Hawley W. T. Bahr Fraley Fox Shade Lile Powell Antiquity Sarah Wagner Ella Packard Belpre M. W. Stewart W. M Marion Cowdery Haydenville Co. F. Sisson Harry Townsend Parkersburg Clarence Townsend Emma Belleville Leslie Parker Chester A. C. Stout

Local residents listed for weekend visits and socials

Hoopers Ridge Israel Linsecott of Columbus stayed with his parents A. M. Linsecott and family. Several from the area attended a church benefit box social at Concord. Various neighbors and relatives visited, hosted sugar camps opened by Harry and Edward Linscott, and others traveled to Athens for errands.

Community News Highlights From Asbury Area

Numerous gatherings and visits are reported among Asbury residents and nearby families. Names include Fortney, Sweeney, Niggemeyer, Flanders, Buck, Snodgrass, Shular, Ko nkoskia, and Griener with events ranging from weekend visits to a large party with dancing and cards.

Snowdens Host Rutland Karl Snowden Guest

Rutland Karl Snowden of Akron is the guest of his parents Si and Mrs Elsworth Snowden. Mrs Donahue, formerly of Langsville, has died suddenly in Jacksonville. A gas well has been drilled on the Fred Winn farm. Dennis Holt begins return trip to Colorado. Carl Reaves, long employed at Lancaster, is noted. Rollo Rife of Portsmouth visits relatives. Mrs Cora Roush and son David visit Langsville relatives.

Karl Snowden Akron Elsworth Snowden Fred Winn Dennis Holt Colorado Carl Reaves Pearl Theeves Lancaster Rollo Rife Portsmouth Cora Roush David Langsville

Truck Growers in Reedsville Area Becoming Active

Reedsville reports a rise in truck farming with hot beds tomato sowing and cabbage transfer to cold frames. Springlike weather accelerates plowing and ground prep for cultivation. Local growers cite $160,000 in produce shipped to city markets last year and urge road improvements to link to markets.

Reedsville

Local Social Roundup From Strouds Run Area

Harold Gillette and Dana Smith spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Jesse Bennett. Visitors from Friday to Sunday included Sara Lenora and Alfred Matti son with their grandmother Mrs Alfred Mattison of Sugar Creek. Socials include Mr and Mrs Fred Dowler with Mr and Mrs T P Dowler of Canaan Road and Arthur Mason of Logan as guest of W W Miller.

Harold Gillette Dana Smith Jesse Bennett Sara Lenora Alfred Mattison Sugar Creek Fred Dowler T. P. Dowler Canaan Road Arthur Mason Logan W. W. Miller Milton Cleo Cin Henry Hoisington Had Risley Melissa Carsey Emory Carsey Red Men's Lodge Athens Sile Davis Nelsonville Davis Slad Risley Jesse Tennett Albert Derry Perry Austing Cone Charles Cone Irma George Cain Clarence Smith

Mineral A quilting party and social notices in Mineral

A quilting party at Mrs. Hadley Ely’s home in Mineral brought together Mrs. Ira Conkey Mrs. Art Conkey Mrs. Charles Nagle the hostess and her mother Mrs. Amanda Crow. A noon dinner followed. The report also lists visits and transfers including Moldie Stout bringing 25 western draft horses to Mineral and unloading them for transport to Vin ton County.

Hadley Ely Ira Conkey Art Conkey Charles Nagle Amanda Crow Everett Wigal Parkersburg Lloyd McKibben New Marshfield Charles Buckley Athens Moldie Stout Knox Kansas Higley Chillicothe Rob Stephenson Viola Grace Coonville Errett Carmen Vira Knowlton Lee Allan, Oklahom

Buildings Collapse On Beaverdam Farm Valley

Buildings on the Walter Reiker farm in Beaverdam Valley collapsed and one burned after heavy rains undermined a half acre of land. No injuries reported.

New Philadelphia UPI Walter Reiker Beaverdam Valley

Aunt Lucia at New Straitsville staged by church group

Feb 26 New Straitsville reports a college comedy Aunt Lucia to be staged in the I O O F Hall on Feb 27 and 28. Local residents in the cast include James Lines and Jack Spicer with many others. glee club and flapper chorus participants listed. Also notes euchre party, deaths, and social visits amid Perry County basketball tourney results.

New Straitsville Aunt Lucia Ladies Aid M. E. Church I. O. O. F. Hall James Lines Jack Spicer Carl Webb Blanche Price Margaret Wiedlebaugh Mae Evans Ray Meredith Nell Beattie Mark White Ora ‘Tracht Albert McQuade N. F. Atey Howard Young Howard Blankenship Will Davis Walter Matthews Paul Webb Glee Club George Hite Ells Spicer Tom Price Tom Ward William Brown Bob Lines W. L. White Walter Grandy Willard Mills Mont Cling Howard Heinzy Tim Blankenship Mel Cummings Bill Beattie Thomas Dolan St. Auguestines Church Robert Wilson Delbert Orndorf Akron Raymond Orndorf Novello Whitmer Buckeye State Business College Grover Whitmer James Grady

Also Mentioned on This Page

Millfield Jin Donald Whaley Thomas Bratton Ada Belle Bratton Genieve Curtis Mildred Cheadle Irene Woodrum Eileen Baughman Helen Zimmerman Donald Downs Richard Elliott Edward van Dyke Don Weimmer Kenneth West Leonard Woodrum William Mitchell Rex Allen Argel Curtis Mary Andrews Sidney Douglas Margaret Goodwin Betty Howard Arlene West Clifford Douglas Stanley Downs Lawrence Goodwin Leo Woodyard Bessie Barnhouse Lois Woodyard George van Dyke Mr. Fowler Rio Grande H.lasch Will Welker Arthur’ Souther and Lawrence Morris Chas. D. Longdon Cincinnati Joe Longdon Mabel John Longdon Charles Marten Zanesville Warren Border Marten Stace George Omen Homer Tracy Tom Tracy Ivan Matheny Charles Robinett D. of P Pocahontas Lodge al and Chal Alex Almasky Charles Simpson Ralph Brown Chauncey W. P. Brown Emmett Obers Myrtle Brown Alvin White Betty Broadwell Carl Willis Ronald Robinett Doris Cole Lurene Dean Doc. Shaffer Myrtle Stace Richard Dunkle Dwight Hill Co. E. Sanders Athens County Trustees August Hanning Amanda Henry Heffkin Walter William Mingus James Love C. E. Sanders Viola Wade Mabel Smith Herb Mingus William Clary H. O. McDaniel and Sons Athens High School Needle Club Lankie Kozni Zeke Kozmi Perse Raine W. H. Wemmer Edward Evans Jacksonville Frank Dow P. D. Hill H. ©. McDaniel H.L. Morris L. W. Kelly Lester Edwards Ray Howard John Hunt George Johnston Ruth James C. E. Stack Esta Rankin Mary Ellen Messa White Cross Hospital Miss Rankin Abe Rankin Allen Chadwell Willie Dennis Hixson Lottridge Ezra Cooley R. Wade C. G. Knight A. Knight Hazel Cline Grace Jordan Lelia Roberts J. W. Barnes and Son Eugene G. W. Collins Hebbardsville Will Gillogly Dexter L. A. Tewksbury Lloyd Knowlton Willis ‘Jay Welch Earnest Welch Willis Jay Earl Tewksbury Cliff Rossland Harlen Tewksbury John P. Coe, Jr Ruth Ann Perry Coe Farm Bureau Presbyterian Church of Athens W. M. Throckmorton A. E. Potter Ed Rickey C. N. Jones The Baptist Church G. W. Wiggin Pleasant Valley McDougal Charles Liggett O. B. O'Neal Garnet North Verna Darnell Brret Eddy Glouster Elizabeth Phillips Warren Munn Wilma William la Follett Raymond Mulpas Phil James Emmett Linscott Ozro O'Neal Ace Easler Ed Donaldson Juanita Linscott Amesville Charley Swarts Raymond Muipas Fred Conner Herb Smith John la Follett B. O Elva Conner Parent-Teacher Association Pearley Keirns Federal Arthur Frash Roy Love Lucile Tom Woodyard Donald O'Neal Jack John Southernton Hoopers Ridge Israel Linsecott A. M. Linscott Edward Moore Ralph Edward Harry Keefer Concord Vernice Welling Taylor Ridge B. Boudinot Purley Keirns C. A. White Edward Linscott Floyd Linscott the Plains Glen Linscott A. M. Linsecott Harry Hisie Bailey Merle Helen Antle Charles Kuhns Donna Lee J. W Lawernce Myers Eleanor Kasler Purley Whelrns New Asbury Harvey Buck Swartz Richard Fortney Edwin Sweeney J. S. Fortney Mr. Sweeney Jake Niggemeyer Virginia Fortney Pearl Smith Mary Agnes Niggemeyer George Niggemeyer W. H. Buck Wayne Conklin Okey Boice Harold Griener Walter Griener Burneta Konkoskia Agnes Mary Niggemeyer Margaret Peter Stiemetz Ada Branch Beatty Steve McGrath Goldie Hella Kerns James Emery Royeskia Fred Williams Scott Snodgrass Allen Ball Carda Ohio I. M. Coates Truck Growers’ Association Clyde Packard Queen City Carl Cottle Marietta W. J. Judy Edna CG. V. Leach Mount Vernon Fan H. J. Hayes Charles Hamilton J. W. Barnes Bert Hoovey George Collins Hebbartsville Alice Seif Stowe Grover C. Shaffer Strouds Run New Straitsvill Miss Regina Spires Jella Fox Mt. Carmel Hospital Colum N. Straitsville Lucille Ellen Marjoria Sweeney Dick Johnson T. J. Flynn John Syney Irv Potts Foster Nixon Ohio State Universe New Straitville Willis Evans Crooksville Ay Somerset McLuney Cornins Thornville Moxahala Gienford Crooksville Central New Lexington Shawnee Corning McLaney Junction City Somerset Glenford Hill’s Ceen Ticura Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Malden, Mass Editi WV. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co the Ohio Valley Coffee Co C. D. Shater Co
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