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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1928

Page

5

Pleasant Valley Christmases and community notices at Murray City

Pleasant Valley reports Christmas visits and gatherings as area residents celebrate the holiday. Recollections include Mr. and Mrs. George Bolin, Mrs. Hattie Russ, Miss Ruth Penn, Miss Beatrice Wood, Miss Margaret Popoczy, and others visiting relatives in Athens, Nelsonville, and Parkersburg. Funeral notices, church activities, and local arrivals fill the page with names such as Silas Simmers, Mrs. Joe Popoczy, and Rev. Zarley.

Leasant Valley George Bolin Hattie Russ Huss Frances Hanning Anna Bernice Skimmers Tom Hardy Urbat City Ruth Penn Harry Beckley Silas Simmers Athens Lo'clack Pneur Margaret Popoczy Parkersburg Mas Joe Howard Brooks Pilgrim Holiness Church Beatrice Wood Clara Keyes Nelsonville Zarley Annifriends Albany M. E Harry Mullenkamp R. E. Wood Misa Mary Chivera Effie Columbus Deval Hezel Storer Myra Richard Gaffey Bally Riggs Emma Franklin Barberton Pearl Charles Ralph Wood

Albany Club Christmas meeting features songs and prizes

The Albany business social club held a Christmas gathering with a gift exchange led by H. P. Gidden. Mrs. O. D. Dalley presided as president, and Thora Belle Baughman, age 6, performed to Silent Night. Winifred Stanley and Jane Dalley won first prizes in contests. Personal mentions list relatives visiting from Barberton, Logan, Columbus, Akron, and Detroit during the holidays.

H. P. Ghdden Will Whaley O. D. Dalley Thora Belle Baughtman Harold Bell Wright Esther Dailey Albany Miss Baughman Julia Stanley Will Welker Parle Baughman Winifred Stanley Jane Dalley Abs Elt Stanley

Amesville Notes and Local Notices from Bern and Athens

A summary of social notes from Amesville and nearby areas highlights visits by Col umbus residents, travel by Mrs. Ellen Hobson and others, and holiday gatherings. The column lists many neighbors visiting relatives, school programs, church events, and a Grange program, plus a brief obituary-like line about a man found with a razor blade in the stomach.

Local residents share visits and school reopenings in Syracuse

Syracuse reportsHoliday travel and family visits as Mrs Thomas Williams and family return from Nelsonville to Syracuse. Miss Mary Glidden returns to Columbus to visit relatives. Marcia Karr stays with friends on Thomas Fork. Bertha Lawrence returns to Youngstown for work. Local schools set to reopen Tuesday after a week’s vacation. Miners’ Christmas treat pleases youngsters. Grace Bartels returns from Neffs West Virginia. Mrs Frank Gaylord comes back from Detroit. Emory Carleton reopens Williams Special district. Mrs Dan Rizer to begin Minersville duties Tuesday.

Pracuse Thomas Williams Virginia, Low Nelsonville Lawrence Bertha Lawrence Younngstown Jane Campbell Thomas May Middleport P.C. Williams Mary Karr Marcia C. E. Willama Burningham Grace Bartels Hay Neffs, W. Va Frank Gaylord Deitroit Emory Carleton Wiliams

Christmas Visits Across Carbon Hill Social Roundup

Carbon Hill notes list readers and relatives visiting relatives over Christmas. Names include Sara Webb Frank Webb Dwight Hughes Lucile Johnson Columbus Catherine Lowes Donald Kammerling Kay Blosser Ohio State William Shaw Columbus W E Evans Anna Evans Esther H Jenkins H J Jenkins Earl Wilkinson Johnny Wilkinson Willard Mary Lou newborn to Harry and Nutter family Mary Sweazy Clark Webb Clifford Hawk Martha Johnson Robert Johnson Lulu Bailey Columbus Ben Gailey visits Marlis Coakley Columbus Saturday.

Sara Webb Frank Webb Dwight Hughes Willard Harry Hughes Lucile Johnson Columbus Frank Johnson Catherine Lowes Donald Kammerling Kay Blosser Ohio State University William Shaw 0. T. Shaw W. E. Evans Anna Jana Evans Esther Marynville Ars H. J. Jenkins Earl Wilkinson Johnny Wilkinson Robert Wilkinson Harry Nutter Crane Mary Lou Laura Sweazy Clark J.L. Webb Clifford Hawk Martha Johnson Robert Johnson Cgarbon Hill

Local residents visit kin across towns during holidays

Numerous familiar names from Columbus Kensington Westerville and Nelsonville are listed as visiting relatives or hosting guests over Christmas and the holiday period. Families including Dodds Dupter Devault Locke and Lovett are noted with travels to and from home communities.

Local Births and Holiday Guests Reported in Burr Oak

Burr Oak residents announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Latta. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Grant Pash and Mr. and Mrs. William Williams. Several families host visitors from Roseville and Zanesville during the holiday period.

Emmitt Latta Grant Pash William W Williams Lire Jane Lienry Ivers Osher Forest Dennis Glenn, Hamiock Wiliam McDonald Donald Glouster Grace Ivers Roseville Misa Cora Williams Donald Williams Grant Post Floyd Dawson Zanéshire Eva Evera Siz] Coffman Corning Glen Hemrock Exa Ivers W. A. McDonald Evavers al Potts This Places Zanesville BCRF OAK Dees

Local Festivities and Family News Across Hockingport Area

During the holidays Hockingport residents hosted visits from relatives including Herbert Dutton and Clarence Dutton with family. Operations and illnesses brought trips to Parkersburg and Charleston. Marriages announced include Leora Anderson with Albert Riley in New York, and Susan Wester with Jessie Galbreath. Mrs. Ide Cook visits relatives in Parkersburg while many attend holiday gatherings with friends and neighbors.

E. A. Dutton Herbert Dutton Clarence Dutton Joe Lancaster F. M. Medley E. K. Parker Cty Hospital Darkersburg Leora Mabel Anderson Albert Riley John Annesburg Quaker Hil New York Andersons Susan Wester Hockingport Jessie Galbreath Coalville Bes- Randolph Marty Wet Athens C. C Horden Sdith Hall Parkersburg Austin Fall Mra Ide Cook Wizzia White Daughtliss Lily Parkersburg, Sr Ares von Snyder Sam Holmes Charleston Hoe Dee

Bedford Christmas program draws crowds at Darwin school

Bedford residents report the Christmas program by the primary grades at Darwin School was well attended. Local families shared holiday visits with relatives including the Williams Hart Resinger Whaley Hines and Jett households.

Darwin Carl Willams Jean Charles Williams Glen Hart Thomas Resinger Allenaville Freda Whaley del Whaley Charles Hines Thom Fnlligen Donald Charles Amanda Clyds Hines Athens Guy Lee Maurita Dolph Jett Bedford

Community Notes From Chester Area Weekend Visit

Run R and Mrs Reed with Mrs Hopstatter and daughter near Chester Sunday afternoon. Cecil Love and now spent Monday with Mr Cumber Lang Love and family. Mrs Werner Evang and two daughters spent Christmas with Roy Rite and family in Columbus. Mrs C Hi Frecker and two daughters Nina and Neva and Emmet Shular attended the Christmas entertainment at Old Roger Church Saturday night. John Martin Cheshire and two children spent Sunday at Goes Brechtel's. Patrick Lynch and children spent Sunday with the Cumberlands in Richmond. Alvan Rife's condition improving slowly. School closed Friday for a week's vacation. A program was given with Sante present to retrea t the children with candy. Leo Kennedy is a teacher. W C Reed attended lodge at Thurman Tuesday night.

Elza Dailey Columbus Charles Dailey A. J. van Orke Albany Luster Athens Floyd EE. A. Lasch Tirg E. T. Dailey Dattey Blanch Moler Tuc Son Arizona Los Angeles Julia Stanley Akron J. E. Cline Wayel Hazel Cotton Nelsonvill James Stuck Marietta Fran Bobo Hier Sandusky Woodyard Cleott West Virginia Mary Haning Lucy Woods O. D. Dailey Arse Datlery George Martin I Dul Wellston Will Jacobs McArthur H.c.ahhan Harott Gingher John P. Coe W. H. Knowlton W. Lb. Cline Harley W. I. Cine Donald Tursseh Tulsa Oab Pasiton W. C. Reed Rosa Hopstatter Chester Cecil Love Cumberlang Love Werner Evang Roy Rite Lodge Thurman

Plains News Items Highlight Regional Visits And Games

The Plains community reports numerous visits and gatherings from Nelsonville Athens and Columbus with family and friends during Christmas week. The Plains Independent All Stars defeated Logan 9 to 15 on Tuesday evening.

Hamden Man Wounded When Gun Misfires While Hunting

Harles Rethel of McArthur was shot in the side and had a thumb shot off after he slipped on a stump while hunting near the Harper neighborhood. He was treated at his parents’ home near Jeo, about 10 miles west of Hamden. Doctors say his wounds are not considered dangerous and he is expected to recover.

Amden Harles Rethel McArthur Harper Teo Mra. Hariper Jeo Here Hef, Grave Hamelentya Bethel

Hamden High School Class Banquet Announces Engagement

The engagement of Miss Marjorie Rice of Hamden to R L Davies was announced at a Hamden High School class of 1627 banquet. Davies, Ohio State education instructor and former Hamden principal, is a Ohio University graduate. Alumni from 25 26 and 27 classes planned yearly reunions during Christmas holidays.

Marjorie Hamden Charles Rice R. L. Dayies Hamden High School Thiel Ashland Davies Ohio State University Miss Rice Ohio University Hamien High School Thore Frances Martinett Frances Scott Bessie Cade Ohio State, University Mae Booth Biies College Columbia Mary Chatfield White Cross Training School For Nurses Columbus William Martinain Fort Wayne Ind Robert Ogier Stau Ead Mra C. B. Copsi Finsterwald Guysville Mira Blanche Henry

Glouster News Visitors and Family Returns

Glouster guests include George Scott Flint Wichtean visiting relatives for a few days. Mrs Stanton and daughter Elizabeth and Mary Santon travel with relatives, returning home next Monday. Mrs T R Vandervert and son Trxford came after illness and death in the family, Mary Thoman returns to Cleveland then to Cincinnati after a visit at the Pickman home.

Glouster George Scott Flint Wichtean Mra. Annanton Ehzabett Mita Tacre Te Tyy Ami Mieies Mary Santon Stanton Eagan T. R. Vandervert Trxford Hura Mary Thoman Cleveland Pickman and

Christmas party and funeral notices in Athens area

The article notes an embroidery club Christmas party at Mrs. B S Ray’s home with a luncheon and games attended by multiple locals including Mrs. Alice Paine and Miss Flora Campbell. It lists attendees at the funeral of Post Master O G Cross in Athens and mentions relatives traveling from Sheneurn W Va Louisville and Columbus.

Art Needle B.S. Ray Alice Paine Elta, Heades M. H. B. Robbins J. 8. Huis Murle Cox Dena Scott Flora Campbell Sadie Harbarger Charles Driggs Athens AL LM Deivh Weston O. G. Cross BH. E. Cross Sheneurn W. Va A. GB. Cro. Racine OT. Cross Louisville K. Rev W. Brady Ironton C. H. Pidgeon Columbus Dro Hostetter Howard Blackburn Chillicathe Messers Luc Tush Cross Nel Peterson Ernest Ada Vila Uhilipe Aml Mee S Anhn Maz Martindill Welleton Larey Cramiet Chilliceol Margaret Scott

Birth Announced for Themeber in Carbondale Family

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sterling announce the birth of their child Themeber on December 26. Former Carbondale residents Mr and Mrs Silas Rasterling and Mrs Ad Wasterling are noted among relatives.

Antondalie Arthur Sterling Pharerton Ad Wasterling Lips Mro Silas Rasterling Marie Ran Sterling Carbondle

Indignant Citizens Rally in Shordan Drives Mob Away

Citizens mob a group at Sumlay rovers, shouting in anger, and drive them from a local bazaar in Shordan amid tense scene. Police presence observed as bystanders react to the confrontation.

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