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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1927

Page

7

Murray City Honor Roll and local society notes 1926

The Murray City schools December 1926 honor roll lists first through twelfth grade students by name, including Lucile Cook and Owen Holt in grade one, and Blanche Darby among eleventh graders, with many other pupils named across grades. The Ladies Aid Society met weekly at the Methodist Episcopal church, with a potluck meal and attendance noted, including Mrs. Effie Devol and Mrs. Charles Baird among members and visitors from nearby towns.

J. Rubin Craft Irene Hober Virgil Hillyér Helen Koon Lowell Nihizer Janes Robison Robert Stratton O Lela We Dams Mary Louise AM Kerry Peta Brutvan Clayton Fertiel Ruth, Hamer Eugene’ Hamer Mary Louise Jones Ethel Wieger Lenny Campbell Adrean Coe Stanley “Dikon Steve Hober Homer Lan Oulse Swyers Dorothy Ashberry Haward Banik Bernetta Lanning Donald Wilson Ladies Aid Society of the Effie Devol Charles Baird Charles Ralph Mary Bush Lizsie Fisher Core Walters Mary Hamer Charles Strum Kizzle Stitt Kate Stitt Vialtora Albert Storer Leonard Shelton Edgar Hillyer Logan James. Hamer John Fick Ralph James Hemison Detroit Margaret McLaughlin William ‘Poling Nelson Mabel Steitz New Straits Nellie Dixon

Local Notices Mix in Scrappy Ohio News Briefs

Various brief notices from New Marshfield to Trimble report travel to Mansfield and Columbus, church revival services, missionary speaker Charlotte Brownlee from Korea at Trimble M P church, social visits, funeral for Carl Henry, school officials visiting Buchtel, and mid year exams this week. Names include J W Wade, Blanche Collins, H R McVay, H Porter, Ed Barstow, John Shesky, William White, George House, Hazel Taylor, Charles Canterbury, and others.

Carl Henry Carl Newman Francis Williard Temple No. 151 Hincas Ida. White Mable Rife Armanda Taylor Francia Willard Temple J. W. Wade Columbus Blanche Collins H. R. McVay H. Porter Buchtel Wees Ed Barstow John Shesky William White George House Larthur Taylor Hazel Taylor Murray City

Birthday celebration honors Enmet Laney with class gathering

The young peoples class of a Christian church met at Mr. and Mrs. Karl Laney home Monday to honor Enmet Laney's birthday and Henry Golding's birthday. Music by Elmer Davis and Alfred Willeke followed by a three course lunch prepared by Mrs. Laney with help from Misses Van ney Mackey and Elma Sattey.

Taylor Ridge Irene Goldfig Lena Hanning Audra Chelfant Inez Wiilike Maria Hulstrom Freda Swartz Elmer Davis Emil Laney Terford Vines Mackey Chester Raymond Davis Rexford Willike Blaine Chalfant Henry Golding Milas Elfrieda Hildabrand ofColumbus Young Peoples Christian Church Karl Laney Enmet Henry Golding Alfred Willete Jamil Tag Mackey Vinna Mackey Alfreda Hildebrand Columbus Fanney Mackey Orvil Swartz Orvil Smith Weasi Aon Grendstead Gir Carlebrand Charles Swartz Glousier Flolami Mulpas Misa Fannie Mackey Lancaster Charles Mackey Inez Phylla Wilek

Local social notes and college visits in Staunton area

Hemden Robert Ogier and family return to Staunton from Porto Rico to attend college. Mr and Mrs Ogier Jr accompany them as far as Jackson. WD Stanton leaves for J O for a short visit with friend Madge Dougherty. The Newcomers Sunday School class, taught by Mrs J T Ogier Jr, hosts a party in the M E church basement Thursday evening. The Kensington club meets at Mrs B S Strahl’s on South Main Friday afternoon. Fay Buetz of Logan visits Miss Beatrice Fitzgerald on Main Street. James Ogden of Chillicothe is a business visitor. Dr and Mrs E S Riley attend T O F officers installation in Salt Lick lodge at Jackson. George A F Smith visits friends here. Steve Frakes of Chillicothe is guest of her mother Mrs Shieh Coesall. Saute leaves Monday afternoon for Cincinnati. Various advices note January term of court and nerve-related observations.

Robert Ogier Geest A Nadal Porto Rico Ogier Ogier, Jr Staun Va Sackson Y Sunany School J. T.ogler, Jr M. E. Church Strahl South Main Street Fay Buetz Logan Beatrice Fitzgerdld Main James Ogden

Christmas and New Year visits span Floodwood and nearby towns

New Floodwood notes report Stella Blevens Gispy West Virginia spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Molin Lanning. Miss Mable Stillwell is ill with influenza. Bert Rizer Lancaster spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Hez Rizer. Daisy Raunders Midway West Virginia spent New Years with sister Mrs Wil Hall. A son born to Mr and Mrs Wil Nails December 18 named John Clayton. Mrs Tillis Perry visited husband Frank Perry at Mercy hospital Columbus. Mrs Perry improving. Miss Anna Reynolds Cleveland visiting friends here and in Nelsonville. Mia Guy Holmes and Mrs Bubs Lanting were in Nelsonville Saturday.

Stella Blevens Gispy W. Va Molin Lanning Mable Stillwell Bert Rizer Lancaster Hez Rizer Daisy Raunders Midway Wil Hall Wil Nails John Clayton Tillis Perry Frank Perry Mercy Hospital Columbus My. Perry Anna Reynolds Cleveland Nelsonville Mia Guy Holmes Bubs Lanting

Jurors Set to Appear Monday in Local Court

Jurors are ordered to appear Monday January 17 at 12 30 p m Eastern time. Grand jurors listed include Pel McLaughlin Vinton township Glen Rosser Madison township J C Johnson Swan township and others from Wilkesville Knox and Eagle townships and Richland Harrison and Brown townships. Petit jurors include Emma Vanski EB Mahher Anna Wyatt Graves Short Dallas Cardwell Timmons and others from Madison Richland and Clinton townships.

Pel McLaughlin Vinton Township Glen Rosser Madison Township J. C. Johnson Swan Township Clint Conger Wilkesville Elk Township al Wood John Lewis Wiliam Dearth Knox, Township

Burr Oak and Glouster Social Notes and Local Updates

Eva Ivers returned home from a week with her daughter in Glouster. Herbert Dew of Burr Oak married Lula Steveson of Oak Dale recently. Gladys Ivers visited McGeish on Tuesday and hosted Jack Williams and several Ivers relatives on Wednesday. The Mid-Hocking mine is idle. Frank Williams stays with his sister. Mrs. Fred Ivers at present time. Calov Embrey has returned from the hospital.

Eva Ivers Mac McDonald Glouster Herbert Dew Burr Oak Lula Steveson Oak Dale Gladys Ivers Tueaday Jack Williams Fsye Ivers Virginia Grey Mid-Hocking Frank Williams Fred Ivers Calvin Embrey Earnest Embrey

Local social notes from Gibisonville and nearby towns

Community update lists residents traveling and visiting relatives in Weat rginta Logan Laurelville Columbus and Lancaster. Names include F P Boyce Byron Zeigler Ford Beavers Pansy Wylie Don Opal Kreider Edward Engis Tena Engis Elmer Wentz James Anderson and Francis Kreider. A night school teacher resigned and Miss Ashbaugh from Columbus was hired. Ladies Aid knotting comforts and a watch party hosted by Francis Kreider are noted.

F. P. Boyce Weat Vete Kreider Elmer Wentz Lancaster James Anderson Bartong Ashbaugh Columbus Ladies Aid Wa Zelgiler

Ireland Ladies Aid reports February meeting and illness spread

The monthly Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Faonle Romine's home with members including Mrs. Clark Danfee Nist Daugherty Brandeberry and others. A pot luck luncheon followed. Illness widens as chicken pox hits both adults and children. McDaniel of Toledo arrived for his sister Hattie Yagain. Brandeberry called to Athens. grand jury work noted for Frank Clark.

Ladies’ Aid Faonle Romine Lizzis Clark Effie Danfee Dessie Nist Ella Clark Barbara Brandeberry Glalys Daugherty Sofronia Campbell Helen Rogers Lowe Daugherty Mahel Brandeberry Ruth Sylvia Cubbison Wil Frank Clark Marietta

Correction: Canterberrys attend New Year ball prizes

A Wednesday article should read that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Canterberry attended the ball at the New Year fête at the Pomeroy Armory, where they won several prizes. The original phrasing incorrectly tied them to a bail in Trimble Methodist church.

Jacksonville Charles Canterbury Trimble M. E. Church Charles Cantersbury Pomeroy Armory Trimble M. EL Church Charles ‘Canterberry Trimble Methodist Church Charles Canterberry

Freshman Class Party Highlights Plains School News

The Plains school page notes a New Year’s Eve party for freshmen with games, music, and refreshments from 7:30 to 12. It lists attendees across grades, mentions illness, and highlights scholastic notes such as Felitsky’s top arithmetic score, and many upcoming events including a chicken supper, installation, class meetings, and Schick tests at the local school.

THE Plains School News Sumialiume Moreno Tate Frederica Nida Mildred Hixon Tillie Anderson Catherine Bank Helen Gabriel Stella and Maude Palmer Mary Evanek the Plains Nellie Shay Af Chauncey Luther Adkins Wendell Nagte Hubert West Paul McGlone Studebaker Wilson

Weekend Visitors and Local Road Upgrade Hopes

Mr and Mrs Carl Giesicke and daughters from Columbus visited A M Humphrey and family this Sunday. A sedan rollover near Worth Dickens store disrupted traffic but caused no injuries. Tillie Anderson stayed with Fredericka Nida near Beaumont. Mrs Anna Cooley and baby plan to return to Columbus after visiting her parents. Jessie Charney will work in Cleveland after visiting home folks, en route visiting a cousin in Columbus. Liz Guess attended the funeral of Mrs Louise Picket in Nelsonville. Abe and Vic Carpenter of Athens visited their sister Mrs Ed Michaels. The Plains road is bad with a gravel surface slated for next summer with hopes for brick or concrete paving.

Presa Frost Art Frost Salem W. & ‘Grimes Athens S Ward McLain Brice Grimes W. E. Minear Virginia Faye Addie Biggins Stewart Grange W. Townsend Sylvia Dougherty John Frost Glenn Parmer Taylor Columbus Michael Burke Charles Burke Wills Grimes Arizona Willfred O. Chapel Beebe J. R. Spurrier Mary Louise Elinor William Rossy Malta Hazel Burke Mabel Parsons Henry North Amesville Pearl Jewell Frances Katherine Isherman William Sherman Carl Giesicke A. M. Humphrey Familly Plains

Social Roundup and Local Visits Reported

Mrs Rosie Jones and her kin visited Mrs Hattie Woods marking a 25 year reunion. Huntington guests Mrs Charles Rittimler and son stayed with Mrs Ludden and Mrs Fred Bates. Royal Crochet Club met at Mrs James Mahaffey with Hayo Sayre Porter Shiveley and others, plus guests Anna Stella Kroteho and Mary Gustyn. George Yates improves after illness. Mr and Mrs James Bartoe purchase the Home Restaurant At Murray City from William Lloyd and Robert Bell and take possession.

Rosie Jones Hattie Woods Jones Woods Charles Rittimler Rittimter pMre Ludden Fred Bates Huntington W. Va Royal Crochet and Embroidery Club James Mahaffey Haryo Sayre Porter Shiveley Jake Wagner John Mason Williarm McDonald John Gabo Michael Colbert Conkle Ball Margaret Colbert Kathleen Colbert Gueata Mra Charles Rittimler Anna Stella’ Kroteho Mary Gustyn George Yates James Bartoe Murray William Lloyd Robert Bell

Local rumors and school notes from The Garden area

Shade Mr and Mrs Willam St Clair newlyweds of The Garden received a writing. Mrs J P Moler of The Garden visits Athens daughter. County Superintendent B R McVay visited the schools. High school music class preparing an operetta for a future performance. Margaret Jane Barnhitt and Helton Dixon traveled to Pomeroy. Supts McVay and Miller secured seventy five used seats from Athens training school for Intermediate and sophomore rooms. First semester of high school nearing end. Grade pupils to wear county uniform January 13. Four regular subjects to be tested. C B Ruth attended a meeting of superintendents and principals.

Willam St. Clair J. P. Moler Athens B. R. McVay Margaret Jane Barnhitt Helton Dixon Pomeroy McVay and Miller Tobe C. B. Ruth

Amesville Families Mark Wedding and Local News

Amesville Levinge and Mrs Mary Grand staff in Sandrock were married by Rev Timberlake. Both near seventy, they wish each other long happiness. Clyde Gibson heads to Athens for a county office, sister Mrs Hartley to keep ice cream and soda at the drug store. H Gif ford and workers near completing a new garage. Village council vows alley repairs and to relocate stray dogs. School basketball at Pennsville ended with Amesville girls 12 Pennsville 14 and boys Pennsville 19 Ames 16.

Levinge Mary Grandstaff Sandrock Timberlake Clyde Gibson Athens Hartley H. Gifford Pennsville Ames

Neat and Comfortable Apron Pattern 5666

Pattern advertises a neat comfortable apron model 5666 in percale gingham linen or unbleached muslin. Describes sizing small to extra large with bust measures and yardage for 36 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Bible Quiz on Biblical Facts and Events

A reader notes a Bible based quiz with ten questions. Questions cover incidents in Bible history, where a quotation appears, acts of Paul and Silas, succession after Jehu, Naomi's husband, Korah's punishment, battles in Israel, venomous snake bite on Melita, soft answers vs anger, and Esau's hair color.

Paul Silla Israel Jehu Omi Melita Esau

Stray Fox Cubs Nursed by Tabby Cats Reported in Chad

The report asserts that baby foxes in Chad are being cared for by tabby cats and reach an age where they supposedly can eat the traditional diet of grapes and other items, a claim attributed to a statement backed by the Department of Commerce.

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School News from Colville and Nearby Areas

Colville reports on a C Schick test at Troy High School with 155 pupils tested in twenty minutes. Upcoming immunity treatment, staff movements, a county delegation to a district contest, and local basketball results are noted alongside new chemistry and physics tables for the building. Death notices include Mrs McCammon in Detroit with funeral plans to Marietta.

Schick Athens General Health District Im State Colville C Schick Troy High School Misa Evang Jana Mies Fern Mets Oak Hil Misa Mets Athens County Prince of Peace Tuppers Plains Coolville

Parkersburg News Items and Local Notices

Fragmentary items from Parkersburg and nearby areas note visitors, guest stays, and social events. Mrs Bernice Kesterson visits her sister Miss J Balderson in Parkersburg while Mrs Harvard Hawk returns home to Wilmington after a stay. A Delaware hospital reports an accident injuring Angora on a left hand. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mes Wade Degat's home with fifteen members and two visitors. A Birmingham arrest is reported for deserting his wife.

Wiltem Zimmerman Titan Parkersburs Bernice Kesterson Parkersburg Mite J. W. Balderson Harvard Hawk Wilmington Stewart Delaware AIG Bociety Mes R. B. Juatin Alfred J. G. ‘Ruswell Harry Leeper Marisetta Srnday

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