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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1932

Page

3

State Starts a New Bridge On Logan Straitsville Road

SWATRATTEVILLE Jan 2 Work has begun on a new wooden bridge to replace the old one on Logan Straitsvile near the Liberty Filling Station. Local contractors will employ residents for the project though completion time remains indefinite. The site will reuse space formerly occupied by the Liberty Filling Station oil rack now relocated. Local residents and visitors are noted with various social updates and obituaries.

State Logan-Straitsville Road Swatratteville Logan-New Straitsvile Liberty Filling Liverty Charlie Auker Cipde Strain Ove Cocklay Shawnee Nortta Johnston Elsa Haning Logan Carl McCullos Lessister V. Blankenship Doeight Hartssans Sigismon Axe Waairs Hartran Fred Blackrt Easons Bob Sion Ann Yat

Local Social Notes Highlight Families and Visitors

The Plains region shares a long list of guests and family events from Christmas gatherings to weddings. Names include James Daly, Bert Adams, George Smulth, Gladys Band, Joe Kennedy, and many others visiting relatives in McConnesville, Columbus, Athens, and Nelsonville. The record notes travel, hosting duties, and changes like nurse training at Holzes Hospital.

Christmas Holidays Bring Many to Torch and Vicinity

Christmas in Torch and vicinity brought many visitors and family gatherings. The item lists numerous local residents and guests from Parkersburg to Washington, with names such as Rex Anderson, Laura Wilcox, Mrs Joys, and Mrs B. Beomacsson visiting relatives and spending Christmas Day and holidays.

Torch

Family Holiday Guests and Social Visits Reported

An OCR fragment notes numerous social visits and holiday guests. Names include Mrs. and Mr. A. Davis, Miss Liste Prost, Mr. and Mrs. Aldis Melis, Ms. Fred RK. Ruddel, Mrs. Ralph Chevalier, Mrs. Bertha Woe, and others. Mentions Christmas and New Year gatherings at local households with extended guests and hosts.

Chapten Morris Posse Maviella Atm Tuescay Hass Samuel Davis Sad Pera Aldis Melis Fred RK. Ruddel Parker Ung A. Lb. McBeerm Jim Lice Greex Asc Ethel Snacks Peat Ralph Chevalier Bertha W. O. Stout Erkerme

Christmas Visits and Family Gatherings Across Town

Scatter Ridge Me and Mrs Wade Smith of Dutch Creek along with Mr and Mrs T D Susdsy and Elaine Py and families observed Christmas with various neighbors and relatives. Citizens including Albert Postor, Rey Mathews family, HL OA Mathews, G Sad h, John Soutevise, FL J Hotter family, and J W Kokxer joined exchanges of gifts and meals at homes in Harmony Athens and Mamscheid during the holiday period.

Wade Smith South Bucrms Atm T. D. Susdsy Ela Jesse Porton Sadirs Albert Postor Simonds Pex Rey Mathews HL OA Mathews Athens G. Sadh John Soutevise FL J. Hotter Acd Famiy Sundar Peasant Herald Koker Arthur’ Beker Harmony Sanday Walter Matteson Mamscheid Ruth Lois Natph McCieq Mm. Rey Mathews G. South Ira J. W. Kokxer Larese Mathews Beste Duterer Ioc Strouds Rome F. J. Hibte Jenily Toestay

Christmas guests and local visits noted in Dayton

The report lists Christmas guests of Mer Stephenson and Mr Craries Nexis, with Levis Stephenson and Charley of Dayton among attendees. It mentions Mrs Mextha Prensa at her home in Cressing, and several visits including Ada Trout, Nes Murskaz, and Shimgier. Nearby residents Millet, Ada Carmen, Rebun Ris, and Avery Nel Lowrr are noted with relatives visiting.

Levi Stephenson Es Sen Charley Dayton Mer Stephenson Pacimts Craries Nexis Mer Amos Virgese Mextha Prensa Cressing Paci French New Weas Mies Axty Ada Trout Vis Shimgier Mira Ada Carmen Rebun Ris Avery Acker Athens Eyles Jesze

Christmas Guests At Home Of Mrs Cromford

Messrs James Crawford and Raymond of Aghtrr, Gilbert Crawford and daughter Rachel Margaret, Blanch Berch of Athens, A O Hed and son Wilfred, Bart Sattl and daughter Lewes, Cherier Martin of Nelson, Roters Grim, Osear Dilinger and Floyd and Lloyd, visited Mes Mrs Charles Weiss of Athens. Lydis Margaret Weiss remained until Tuesday. Lee Broor of Dar ten and Eesbert We Yasue of Cotutebas visited Willard Watton and Margaret Crawford.

My. Ard Chares Weiss Orign Ener Livia Mangarets Dilinger Mes Eta Cromford Chaeimas James Crawford San Raymond Aghtrr Mix Gilbert Crawford Daughie Rechel Margaret Blanch Berch Athens Hed Wilfred Bxrt Satts Amd Lewes Cherier Martin Nelson Roters Grim Ac Mm Osear Dilinger Poos Floyd Lloyd Sconter Charlex Weiss Lydis Margaret Weiss Lee Broor Darten Sod Qtr Mire Eesbert Yasue Cotutebas Willard Watton Prothel Margaret Crawford

Side Glances From George Cla. Hip Fractured in Fall at Home

A Plantsville resident fell while entering her home, fracturing a hip. She is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital, undergoing X rays and treatment, with a prognosis of several days to remember the incident. Nearby residents and visitors from Boston and Ravenna are noted in the social column entries as they call on or visit local households.

George Cla Plantsville Jan Borhood Memorial Hospital Maret Pior Anne Einsey George Strode Main Street Boltdey Visters Edna Morris Boston Wilting Carl Patterson Rol Zambro Ravenna Df B Deas Wednesésraret Suren Atl

Carbondale Visit Marred By Accident At New Plymouth

Carbondale visitors were involved in a two vehicle crash at New Plymouth injuring two people including Mrs Enferhs who sustained bruises and other injuries. The incident occurred as cars collided near a park with residents from Athens and nearby towns referencing lingering effects and medical checks.

Carbondale New Plymouth

Murray City and area holiday greetings in garbled list

A long jumble of names and families from Murray City and nearby towns mark Christmas and New Year visits, with many residents listed visiting relatives, attending gatherings, and returning to homes in Athens Columbus and Wilberton. The fragment appears as a social notes page with dozens of individuals and households referenced.

Pleasanton Guests Gather After Court Vacates Home

Pleasanton residents and Mrs Wayne Senger hosted guests after the Cortes vacated. Mr and Mrs J F L Gilmore with Richant and Shivey Ann attended. Mr Ray Keaney and Miss Hester Appie from Cambridge visited. Joan Daguen Angsten and family also present. Miss Appice returned Sunday for school dues Monday at Crecinas school. Grant Boltin and family hosted at their home in Aroshi.

Wayne Senger Pxauton Corltesas J . FL Gilmere Chidren Richant Shivey Ann Ray Keaney Hester Appie Cmeimsai Hugh Winchell Ant Angsten Joan Daguen Gimom Heaney Miss Appice

Local Social Ties Highlight Rome Visit and School Event

Shade law, Mer. ami Mins camas fer Airs. amr salen hare returned mw weeks iss Ber Parent Mr. and dirs. Mei sargent of Hac. Magim W. Va. She was accompen jac bese by her teeters, Lerdane Dure and Miss Estella Hammes and Mrs. Jos Hoey, thet, visited at the Rome of Mr. and Mr s. J. Smith Sumtay afterscon. Atos. Sarah Golisherry seedietentet then' tome for a few days wisi. Miss Watherins Cowen and Atises Gersaldina and Eloise Frelda were chosen by Mrs. Gaylord, the omusics teacher of the Lodt High Schoct te, sing at the soammal convection of the Oblo Hincational Associaton which wis helt in Coltumbus Tuesday and Wedesday. Mus Blanch Patties: one of the teachers here was a cb hn ten Pear Cert ten Bate sean MMO: Mise Sylvia Ziggafoces reformed the firat of the week from Carpenter where she his Deen virsting testor' pees theme wuss

Law Mer Ami Amr Salen Hare Mei Sargent Hac Magim W. Va Lerdane Dure Estella Hammes Jos Hoey Rome J. Smith Atos Sarah Golisherry Miss Watherins Cowen Atises Gersaldina Eloise Frelda

Rutland Friends Gather for Holiday Visits Across Counties

Local families and relatives from Rutland, Chesters, and surrounding areas spent the holidays visiting kin in Athens, Denver, Rosetown, and Cleveland. Tables hosted for guests included the Browns, Grantshot, and Grimes clans, with several names listed as attendees and travelers.

Fragmentary Loved Ones and Social Names at Bedford

A garbled ledger-like notice lists Bedford area names including Mr and Mrs, Gert family, Evans, Williams, Reed relatives, and a Mrs Bur Mec. with social links to Hines and Lee. The fragment mentions cars, a gathering, and unsure events centered on family and acquaintances.

Glen Gert Ani Mies Eavart Hing Enterprise Ffsamilis Chaves Walems Wikoms Sci Rams Mery Bur Charles Hines Gar Lee Fomr Geréon Wie Mfr Ama Mir Exarta Lee Aed Breens Roy Srinktesz Clack

Waterloo Township Officials Installed at New Marshfield Board Meeting

Waterloo Township trustees were installed Friday at New Marshfield. Oscar Lewellyn Flord Townsend and Clarence Watt were named trustees with Wall re elected president for a third term Renee Dinsmore re elected township clerk Clark Benter and Joseph Estep installed as constables Magistrate Carl Russey administered oath of office. The township trustees plan to meet Saturdays at 1 p m. The report also notes social visits and local events including Eastern Stars graduation officers and Mrs Roy Bowman visiting Cleveland.

Marshfield Waterloo Township Oscar Lewellyn Flord Townsend Clarance Watt Mr. Wall Renee Dinsmore Fes Clark Benter Joseph Estepsara

Reedsville Brat Farm Weekend Social Notes

Sunday visits depict a steady circuit of relatives and friends across several households. Names include Van Dyke Copeland McClean Braw Chapman Stewart and Ogg with numerous children and extended family members visiting in Webster Virginia Herrold Run Porroe and nearby communities during a busy holiday weekend.

Brat Farm Cs Stance van Dyke Lucie Copeland Weserton D.C Samuel McC Samuel Jr Vema Lee Patty Anna Charles Brawchdren Gath Gad Nadine Constance Vance Amd Chi Elzabeth Av. Lee Andy Samuel McClean Sauel Sr Viola Virginie Lee Batty Ann Herrold Run Pern Saturt Stewart Tems Ogg the & Stewarts Cooks van Dy James Bapmesd Ogg Ser Wedenestay Carl Brawie

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