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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1929
Page
6
Firefighters respond to a blaze at the Edgar Dixon home near Route 60 two miles west of Coolville Sunday afternoon. The fire destroyed one room and burned through a side of the house before being extinguished. The cause remains undetermined and loss covered by insurance.
The M E Church Primary Department led Sunday School on February 21 with Mrs Lucy Frazee heading the class. Mrs Jane McNamee aged 73 died Friday after six weeks illness. funeral at St Philips Newi Church Tuesday. Survived by two sons two daughters and several relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Farmer of Detroit return home. Milliard Salyers of Detroit visits his sister Mrs. Howard Brooker. Miss Aldine Taylor of Zanesville spends weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor. Mrs. R. C. Morris of Aliens guests of daughter Mrs. Everett Short. Mr. and Mrs. George Kiefer and daughter of McCunesville were...
Miss Mabel Nichols returned to Middle Burn West Virginia after a week with Hess Nichols and family. Mrs Carrie Seidenable went to Pittsburgh Friday by the death of her brother Earl Stobart. Miss Marcia Karr visited Columbus Thursday to Sunday with relatives. The Syracuse WCTU was well represented at Asbury Church. Rev Thomas Edwards preached at Asbury Church and Rev L O Lineberger held services at Rose Hill. Irving Karr spent Sunday with Y Bridgeman family in Gallipolis hospital. Mr and Mrs Tom May of Middleport visited relatives here.
The Meeks family hosted attendance at a funeral for Mrs. Vinton Meeks aunt Mrs. Mary Hib bardsville. Dorcas Souther visited Morgantown W Va and will stay with her son Frank Goldsberry in Muncie Ind. Goldsberrys were guests of Charley Goldsberry’s parents. The Williams family, Beria and Richard, were called for illness in Pratts York. Several youngsters in the community have whooping cough. Ferdie Gillian of Flora visited his sister Dora Goldsberry. Orville Oliver of Sugar Creek spent a night with C E Butts, and Flossie Williams with Mabie Lucille and Mr Vinton Meeks visited Sunday. Floyd Williams and wife spent Sunday with the Meeks.
Carpenter Charlies McCall Chauncey visits friends Sunday. Howerys visit relatives near Yarrisonville. Mrs. Howard Hull to stay a few days. E. W. McVay of Albany and McVay family from Athens guests of Mrs. C. H. Jewell. Rupe family and Wood family members spend day with relatives. Elizabeth Steward dies. funeral at F. B. Church. burial at School Lot. Prospective relatives gather from Columbus Charleston Portsmouth Chillicothe for the death of Elizabeth Steward.
Jackville readers are invited to a special Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the Mechanicsburg school house on March 11. Local social notes mention visits among residents, a bronchial illness among twins of George McBride, and a perfect attendance roll from Jackville school.
Storys Run Mrs. Elias Lynch and Edith spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jenkins of Hobson. Jimmy Jenkins of Columbus called on Mr. Wermer Evans Friday. Neighbors visited Mr. and Mrs. Guss Brechtel Sunday including Val McCumber and sons, and John Martin with family. Mrs. O H Frecker and two daughters called on the Wards of Silver Run Sunday. Moses and son John with Alonzo Lynch business trip to Gallipolis last Thursday. Will McCarty seriously ill in Columbus, Mary Brechtel learns. Earl Fitkill wintering with Virgil Rife. Snowy weather brought winter sport and sleigh rides. Dewey Cottrill hurt in Red Bird mine Monday. John Brechtel faring, wife not well. Kennedy machine stolen in Middleport found near Jackson pike. stripped of accessories. Born to George and wife Vieth a son George Jr.
Dorothy Blackwood stayed Tuesday night with Lena Hines. Mary Lee met Mrs. W. L. Whaley Tuesday afternoon. Harry Barnhill visited Ben Barnhill and family for a few days. Opal Amos spent Wednesday night with Herbert Riggs and family. Dorothy Willard ended the week with sister Audra Willard. Maurita Lee visited Ardith Hart Friday. John and Mrs Chaney with sons Albert and Raymond in Springfield. Wilford Chaney visited Clarence Story Sunday. Omar Hines and son Dwight and Dolph Jeffers with their families visited Charles Hines and Wayne Sloan at John Douglas’s. William Hart was taken to Mt Carmel Hospital Thursday. Lena Hines spent Saturday night with Mrs Guy Lee.
Pleasant Valley social roundup lists Faye Kenney visiting relatives last week. The Good Will Society plans an all day quitting Friday March 1 at Daisy McKinley home with a pot-luck. Arthur Goodin Elias Carsey family hosts Sunday visits. Darrel Kenney and Pearl Wood family gathers. Grace Mildred Pugh James Wood Edward Pugh attend calls at Pearl Wood home. Frank Puch and Ed Brooks share Sunday dinner at Brooks home. Douglas Hudnall visits Charles Wood home.
Two coasting accidents occurred in Amesville last Friday. Pauline Joy bruised her shoulder when her sled hit a post, and Mrs. George Webster sustained a knee cut requiring six stitches after being thrown from a sled. Both were treated by a physician.
A series of social visits are noted across Athens County. Clarence Evans and Stella Vernon joined Emma Evans and Delphis Evans of Detroit for a Saturday at Frank Smith and Berma Yerkey.
Harry and Raymond Eberts purchased the Universal Garage on Main Street from Mr. 8. Ogier, transferring ownership of the longtime Hamden business.
Ward reports the death of Tom Donahue of Columbus who died Sunday. He was a former Hamden resident and father of Albert Donahue of this place. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at noon in Jackson.
In Wellston the Jackson-Vinton County Tournament results show Hamden boys taking two wins and a loss to finish runners up, Wellston securing the title. Hannah Newman earns top foul shooting honors for the girls, while Hamden boys win a separate prize for second place.
Factory Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer hosted Friday night in honor of Mrs Shafer s brother C W Bingman president of South Park College Beaumont Texas Guests included C A Bingman and sons Clyde Gail E S Bingman of Giouster O P Bingman and son Dickey Nellsonville BE L Bingman and children Vivian Bernard Jean Mrs John Gibbs of Cool-
Mrs Debora Parks 56 died at home Saturday after a long diabetes illness. She leaves husband John Parks a daughter Grace Swan of South Parkersburg two grandchildren and siblings W H Congrove C E Congrove Fred Parkersburg John Sardis Mrs Will Chevalier Mrs E 8 Hull of Tuppers Plains and Mrs Dale Adams of Sabina. She was a Racine Chapter 134 C E S member. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at M E Church with South Parkersburg minister and Eastern Stars. Burial Sand Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Barton.
Robert Pullins, an elderly bachelor living alone, experienced a slight stroke of paralysis last Wednesday evening and was transported to the County Home for care.
Roy Coleman and Miss Leora Barringer were married at Pome Roy on Wednesday. They left for Pickerington where they expect to reside.
The river remained ice bound for most of Saturday marking the season’s first extensive freeze. Residents noted the solid surface and pausing traffic as temperatures stayed low through the day.
Oscar Badcock and Leona Smith were united in marriage by Squire Barnes at Pomeroy on Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Ellis hosted a Friday afternoon party for her son Arthur’s eighth birthday in Athens. Guests included Kathryn Cowan Ralph Six Charles Coon Beatrice Martin William Martin Donna Shafer Warren Hope Rodha Mary Lohse Beatrice Roy Kyle Vivian Bernard and Jean Bingman of Coolville. The afternoon featured games and gifts with ice cream cake and popcorn balls served.
The advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe remedy for bad breath. It claims the tablets gently stimulate the bowels and liver to purify the system, avoid the after effects of calomel, and cause no griping or discomfort.
In Sharpsburg the past week brought little excitement due to bad weather but business is picking up. Updates include family visits in the area, a hospital recovery in Marietta, a funeral in Dale, and farm activity shifts with Alva Lambert taking over the Lambert farm. The cherry trees on the Calloway farm exceed nine feet in girth, and extensive repairs are planned as oil and gas drilling quiets. The Dean farm hosts a moved saw mill near Amesville and timber cutting continues by Myron Keney and son Willard.
Rutland George Goodlive, a Blackstone mine electrician who had the flu, was found dead in his room Sunday. He was taken to Logan for burial. The report notes recent severe snow and rain raising flood fears.
Ohio State University students Potts and Foster Nixon visited their families. Lucille Sweeney and Daniel Spiers also spent the weekend at home. Mrs. John Hyde of Wayne West Virginia visited Mrs. Alta Elliot, an oil boom acquaintance. Elmore Faine of Cincinnati University visited his parents A. E. and Mrs. Faine.
About sixty friends gathered Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knowlton to surprise them on their wedding anniversary and Mrs. Knowlton's birthday. Entertainment included music and games with refreshments served.
Albany Grange met at the hall Saturday evening for the regular meeting. The program included song by the Grange, roll call, readings titled Nobility by Catherine Rickey, a talk How Many Hours a Day Does a Farmer Work How Many Should He by Ray Knowlton, and a report from Farmers' Week by A. K E. Potter, delegate from Athens County Farm Bureau.
Pomona Grange will meet at Albany Grange Hall on Friday evening March 8. The gathering offers members an opportunity to take the fifth degree and asks all interested to be present at that time.
Mrs. George Hannan of Milwaukee mother of Mrs. Willard McDaniel of Wellston will leave March 9 for a trip abroad visiting several foreign countries. She is well known locally and has often visited her daughter, a former resident.
The New Marshfield senior class presents the comedy Kicked Out of College on Friday evening March 1 at 8 oclock in K P Hall. The 21 member cast promises a delightful three act look at college life with plenty of laughter as the boys rehearse for their annual show. Mr and Mrs James Cameron of Frankfort Indiana and Miss Eloise Robinette of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Shanks Saturday. A number from here attended services at Central Avenue M E Church in Athens Monday night. Paul Barnes of Albany was a local business caller Monday. H F E Hawk cashier Marshfield State Bank returns to work after a week ill with flu.
Shade residents hosted Mrs. Libbie Burson and family while Roy Goldsberry visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry. Harley Pierce and Sylvia Ziggafoon attended Mrs. Jessie Gilkey's funeral in Hebbardsville. Leo Sandborn visited Burlingham, and Gladys Smith of Athens spent time with relatives. Velma Flanders missed school due to tonsillitis. Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry traveled to Athens to see her son Elmer and daughter-in-law, Jon and Mrs. King. S. J. Smith and Pearl went to Columbus to visit Walter at Mt. Carmel.
Use invisible Zemo to relieve itching rashes and eczema. The antiseptic liquid clears the skin and helps prevent dandruff. keep a bottle on hand for topical care. Available at all druggists, 60 cents to $1.00.
In pursuance of law the treasurer of Ainene Community issues a tax notice for local purposes. The notice outlines a 7 mill levy and a 6.55 mill extension, with details in the accompanying table. Public funds are designated for state and local purposes.
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