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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1928

Page

8

Community News Roundup From Murray City Area

Miss Gladys Bowers and visitors recount a Christmas and New Year break with relatives in Nelsonville and Detroit. Local residents travel to Cleveland and Detroit for employment while others host guests from Columbus and Akron. Social visits include Mrs. Silas Simmers and the Donoghue family, with Rolland Coburn spending vacation from Ohio State University in the city.

Gladys Bowers Nelsonville Esther Briley Howard Brooker Clifford Brooker Metroit George ‘Brooker City James Salyers Hollister John Hogan Lee Buente Columbus Lee Porter Detroit Grace Thomas Charles Shuttlesworth Misa Marie Kidd Gerald Edwards Joe Ponoczy Frank Popocz Lawrence Alexander Brattan Cleveland E. A. Person Paul A. A. i Person Athens Hugh Rigss John Penn Leslie Ponntet Clyde Potters Akron Russ Katie Shelton Whie Cross Hospital John, Shelton Sandy Sanborn New Pittsburgh Eunice Donoghue Ed Porter Jack Byron Silas Simmers Kentucky Art Tannahill Ray Priest Park Cook Kate Soliday New Straitsville Robert Gell Rolland Coburn Ohio State University Effie Jonas Lee Rutherford Barberton

Birth Announcement and Local Visit Highlights

Lottridge and Wardman announce the birth of a son on New Year’s day. Grandparents H. R. Watkis and B. G. Metcalf with two children Bobby and Marjorie visit Canton. Several families from Parkersburg spend time with relatives in the area, including L. T. Mannion and family, and L. Allen and H. K. Allen with daughter Eleanore. A variety of visits hinge on Ohio University and Columbus connections.

Edward Wardman H. R. Watkis

Albany News Items Board Moul s Albany

Albany notes report a church meeting for appointing seven building committees to lead bibIe improvements. Names listed include J. Barnes, Joms, Lasel, Stoves, Cline, Spring, Dailey, and Mrs. Beeeder among appointees. Basketball nods cover Albany's team victories over Jackson Tankers and upcoming girls team contests at the Turner floor Friday.

MOULS Albany Balding Lasel Cline George Spring Dailey Lpo Beeeder Brouzel Jackson BT Tech Revere Gamagniitie High School

Cardboardale Watch Party and Family Visit Notes

A fragmented list describes a watch party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Mace. Attendees include Gail Doolittle, Worthy King, and several families, with travel and employment mentions for George Gardiner and others. Members also reference returning to homes after visits and summer vacation notes amid scattered names and places.

P. O. Mace Gail Doolittle Worthy King William Ji Ckle Barber Novert Stephenson George Gardiner Newath Leste Towson Leonardi Lowre Tert Thristy New Neape Hess Y Pollock Sep Ari Hate Keningie Bir Peveret Christ Sears Colun Ain New Marsh

Local Notices From Gallia County Social Roundup

Pratt's Fork residents and Gillard families report return home as several locals travel for visits and hosting relatives. Joe King and James travel, with Athens and Gallipolis entries noting guests and weekend arrivals. John Jones and Miss Beth host guests from Gallipolis and local towns, while Alex Sapp and Melton family share greetings.

Alex Sapp Euulst O Mer John Jones Athens Fieth Sarm Gallipolis Mes Dita J. PL Mohler Muberr Mire Melton

Hollister Warehime Returns to Duties at White Cross

Hollister Miss Forrest Warehime a student nurse at White Cross hospital returned to her duties after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Warehime. Mr and Mrs Basil Davis of Newark visited with Mr and Mrs Matthew Davis this place over Sunday and Monday. Thomas Hardy, recently employed at Christopher TIL, spent a week with his family before returning Monday. The Lanies Aid of the U B church presented the minister and wife Rev and Mrs Plummer with a quilt as a Christmas gift.

B. G. Metcalf Bobby Marjorie Canton L. T. Mannion Famuly L. Allen HK. M. Allen Eleanore Parkersburg Charles Bradford Leroy Bogus A Watines Athens Ohio University Dorothea Finnnion White Cross Hospital Columbus Her Paresty T. Bunnion Ores Swartz GD. Saarts Mable Rapple Monaldi Rapple Main J. W. Barns Getty Jane Hagel Lewis Tott Storkport Fel Matias McCline Mt. Vernon Cleveland Clarence Aind Hebbardsville Leslie Daseh Sweeny School of Aviation Kansas Missouri Agies Hoss Logan Lath van Pyke Chauncey van Dyke Clyde Barnes Barnes Widusky Woodward Prank Tewksbury Ally Carpenter Baince Bliss Nadwn Las Returns Dayton Christma Pet Aire Forrest Warehime Glumbus Mars Lewis Warehime Basil Davis Newark Matthew Davis Thomas Hardy Christopher, Til Christopher Lanies' Aid U. B. Dharch

Local Social News and Outing Notices

Shade Mr and Mrs. Vinton Ladd of Chil Hoathe were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris over New Year. Mrs. Vienna Kelley returned home from Ambrosia West Virginia where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rissell for the last week. oe Hawk left Monday afternoon Columbus to attend the funeral of his father Henry Hawk which was held yesterday.

Tatlsburgh Thule Athen Spert Dante Air Aml Walter Stewart Columbus Stewart Haat Coy Hema Iere Seloedl Ruth Allen Trom Virginia Bain Christ Sie Ins Paten Ske Albans Vinton Ladd Chil Hoathe Bill Harris Vienna Kelley Ambrosia W. Va Everett Rissell Oe Hawk Heather Henry Hawk

Community Notes With Relatives And Local Accidents

The Plains community reports holidays with relatives in Columbus and nearby areas, visits among Clark, Hale, Humphry, Smart, and Darnell families, and a car accident near Haske house that injured Mrs. Wilt Nichols and others. Other items note visits to Springfield, Athens, Neer Straitsvile, and Taztan, plus a watch party for graduating seniors attended by many locals.

Walter Oakley Columbus Levi Hale A. M. Humphry Roger Herman Humphry Canaanville Iistea John Smart Chldren Hershel Darnell Sant Darnell Robert Greaves Lawrence Hyseil Frrosa Terrier James Ter Mikl És Rene Burdette Tra Aons Ruth Vera Tturdette Frank Smith Tuchard Calhoon

Revolutionary War veterans seek pension roster details

The Daughters of the American Revolution request information on widows and veterans in Athens county townships who received pensions in 2840. Names include Thomas Arnos, Phoeve Waterman, Eunice Griffith, Thomas Huderal, and Jean Brown among others. Send tips to Mrs Townsend in Athens or Mrs Dalley in Nelsonville.

Athens County Marion Morgan County Her¢e Townsend Athens Frank Poston Nelsonville D. Dalley Albany Ohio D. A PR Canaan Thomas Arnos Troy Township Phoeve Waterman Eunice Griffith Alexander Thomaes Huderal Jol Louis Aghan Bre Aaron Fail Berne Samnel Cellins Jean Brown

Civil Service Exam Re announced for Ohio residents

Washington D C January 4 The Civil Service Commission re announces the examination for deputy promotion administrator for applicants with bona fide residence domicile and Ohio post office address The salary ranges from 669 to 24006 per year Full details available from the Civil Service Commission Washington D C or the secretary of the local board of civil service examiners at any Ohio post office Formal applications must reach the Commission in Washington by January 31

Washington, D.C Civi Service Commission Ohio United States Civil Service Commission Washington ‘D.C Tecal’ Board of Civil Service Examiners Commission Washington

Comptroller of Currency Issues Bank Condition Call

Washington January 4 1938 the comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of December 31 1937. The action seeks a nationwide snapshot of bank health to monitor financial stability and enforce prudent operation across the system.

Washington U.ab Comptroller of Currency

Toberti to duel Munn in Boston boxing bout

Italian heavyweight Roberta Toberti is set to face Nebraska fighter Monte Munn in a ten round boxing match scheduled for January 13 in Boston. The bout headlines a rugged cross country showdown between two national contenders.

New York Roberta Toberti Racet Monte Munn Nebraska Boston

Pattern for Mature Figure Dresses in Velvet and Crepe

Pattern information for mature figure dresses in velvet, crepe, and other fabrics. Includes sizes 35 to 44 bust, yardage estimates, and material widths. Instructions cover collar facing with contrasting material and crosswise cutting. mailed pattern available on receipt of payment by silver or stamps.

Coolville News Items Amid Small Town Gatherings

MilIe January notes describe neighbors and extended families meeting at a local villa for social prayers and meals. Several households, including Mr. Cowihry and Mr. Haet, host guests. Ernest Harper travels to Alabama. James Clark of Baltimore teaches family at a local apartment. New Year visitations and winter gatherings feature among residents with various hosts and guests listed.

James Clark Lerner Martin Rim Wlu Stout Tiete Moe Street Hom Prett Borns Ernest Harper Alran Thas

Harrisonville New Marshfield ea Garnet Chas daughter of foxepaiar

Ancestry fragment reports a family gathering in Harrisonville Marshfield area. Mentions Mrs W L Hanning and Joe Mro with relatives present. Notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Young with relatives Julia Margaret and other names.

Ea Garnet Chas Foxepaiar Gerald Grabansr Riya Domerey Lope Dave Pernef Colum- Water Party Vwrv Hunsr Hantug Jarineay Alex Thoot W. L. Bamng Mr Galhev Don Young Aril Hamar Hanning Ani Joe Mro Jon Young Clark Mr Young Mis Jeoomper Emd Julia Margaret Young Mie Heart

Revelations of a Wife by Adele Garrison

Absorbing sequel excerpt reveals inner turmoil as a narrator helps a woman contact Mr. Graham to discuss a proposal. Tense social tension arises from a prior romantic inquiry and a cautious, outwardly polite exchange shapes the scene.

Ember S Adele Garrison

Suede cloth fashions and ornate jewelry in early scene

On 6th Avenue readers glimpse suede cloth outfits and a standout necklace of lapis and amber set on silver slabs with garnets. A dressy suede coat with leopard trim draws attention as characters discuss a tense morning moment, Miss Lincoln arriving by telephone as events unfold.

Lapis Amber

Fragmented Toroscope Text Remains Obscure and Unclear

A heavily garbled OCR style note presents an unclear horoscope fragment with scattered names and phrases. The text references Ly Genevieve Kemble and various nonsensical lines, lacking coherent actions, events, or verifiable entities for a fuller summary.

Sap Soil Alerts on Nour Ths Theobh

A garbled OCR item notes soil alerts and weather conditions affecting a region. Readable fragments show scattered references to a location, time, and possibly local warnings. The text lacks clear names, dates, or events to anchor a definitive summary.

Nour

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

A midlife voice extols Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for restoring vigor and appetite. Letters from Mrs Harver Touchs and Mrs Jenni Thre share improved health and energy after use, urging others to try the remedy and promising to answer inquiries.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Harver Shelbyville Indiana Lydia E. Pinkh Bie Mrs. Jexnin

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