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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1930

Page

6

Haydenville High staff elected for annual book

Haydenville voters report the Haydenville High School Annual staff election with Ruth Angle as Editor and Ralph Walters as Business Manager. Other roles include Dorothy Vollmer Historian, Mary Tucker Poet, Bernice Iles Prophet, and departments led by Edward Oliver athletics and Susie Crane girls athletics. Local community notes cover church revivals, visits, basketball win over Sugar Grove, and upcoming baptismal services.

Haydenville Haydenville High School Ruth Angle Ralph Walters Dorothy Vollmer Mary Tucker Bernice Iles Edward Oliver Susie Crane Florence Crothers Gertrude Ginther Louise Tucker Hashman Laurel Run Dean Pridgen Richard Jones Beatrice Newcomb Jones Roystin Albert Shively Shively Buchtel Oscar Oliver Columbus James Hurley Jennie Patton Sugar Grove Filley Gastin Swain Crothers Campbell Shull Nihizer Blick Blum Broughton Leland Walter Earl Mender Logan

Residents and Officials Share Weekend, Board Picks New Officers

Mrs. Harry Allison underwent tonsil and adenoids removal in Athens. Zanesville visitors Ed Beaver family spent the weekend here. Racine Sutton Rural School Board met at the high school auditorium naming Will Carnhan president and Vera Beegle clerk as two new members took seats. Syracuse Mine No. 16 operated four days last week. Mrs. Virgil Manley and mother-in-law visited Ed Beaver’s family Saturday night.

Harry Allison Athens Ed Beaver Dale and Clifford Zanesville Rolland Torrence Toronto Laura Baker Columbus Midland James McClaskey Gibbie Duskey Herbert Davish Hamilton Henry R. Beaver Lowell Racine Sutton Rural School Board Eber Carnhan W. J. Krider Harry Roush Tim Nease Will Carnhan Vera Beegle Syracuse Stalter Essex Coal Company Virgil Manley Man

Local Social Roundup From Parkersburg and Nearby Areas

Community notices list visits and calls among residents of Parkersburg Belpre Rushville and nearby towns. Mentions include Eldon and Olive Blake Kibble Reed and coworkers with multiple family visits and weekend gatherings. Clyde Lovel funeral services held at U B Church in Joppa and Rev Dotgon presided. revival ongoing at Medson.

Eldon Blake Ervin Parkersburg John Baker Belpre Charles Blake Cc. O. Cowdery Hockingport Olive Cowdery Zeri Kirkhart George Reed Cc. E. Kibble O. Cowdery Gladys Reed Aberham Chutes Joe Windon Clyde Lovel Joppa U. B Dotgon Success Emil Wesley Rushville Michael Kerwin Ira Tribbet A. L. Schulz C. O. Cowdery Ham Hetzar Ambrose Kibble Frank Webster Reed Reedsville Miss Delcic Windon John Windon Marold Brannon P. R. Randolph J. W. Dye Mae Stout A. C. Stout Long Bottom Roy Barber Medson Middleport Cecil Dillon S’riday

Shawnee and area social notes and typing pins

Names of Shawnee residents and visitors are listed with weekend and Sunday activities. Ohio towns including Marietta Columbus Somerset Lancaster Logan Zanesville and Newark are mentioned along with the Shawnee High School Senior Class typing accuracy pins earned by six students and staff.

Mary Ellen Smock Beulah Hodgson Robert Griser Earl Simmers Athens Stanton Crowe Marietta Martin Crowe E. H. DeVore Wesley Severance Columbus J. A. Severance Joe Smock Virginia Lee Lee Snider Somerset James Fleming Lancaster John Thelma Scott Logan Shawnee High School Bess Colvin Fauntelle Williams Ann Leah Peterson Mary Ann Griffith Mary Evelyn Ellis Rosetta Peterson Ethel George Francis Vernon Zanesville Austin Nicholas Stanley Griffith Newark Business School Jonah Griffith

Long Run Sars Kelley Visits Dayton Family

Long Run Sars Kelley of Dayton visits his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley. Miss Mary Margaret Sloane of Angell Ridge spent Friday night with her aunt Mrs Ira Sams. James Bobo called on J M Chappell recently. Evan Linton of Athens visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Jonas Gheer. Miss Hazel Beatty spent Thursday with Mrs Watson Beatty and family near Shade. Charles Kelley called on J M Sams Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jonas Gheer. Ira Sams of Newark spent the weekend with home folks. William Carter spent the weekend with his folks of Athens.

Sars Kelley Dayton Charles Kelley Mary Margaret Sloane Angell Ridge Ira Sams James Bobo J. M. Chappell Evan Linton Athens Jonas Gheer Hazel Beatty Watson Beatty Near Shade J. M. Sams Eugene Linton Newark William Carter

Local people enjoy gatherings and birthdays in Strouds Run area

Strouds Run residents visit relatives and friends through the weekend. Mrs. Nate Smith stays with her brother Charles Hunter. Junior Dowder visits from Thursday to Saturday with aunt and uncle George Cain. Several couples attend Bill Smiths nineteenth birthday with gifts and dancing. Ohio University student Glen Poston visits family. Jum Hunters is confined at home by influenza. Irma Cone and Irma Gillette visit parents Saturday.

Nate Smith Charles Hunter Junior Dowder George Cain Ben Tippile Warren Tippie Fred Dowler Eva Laverly the Plains Will Hunter Sarah Ann Mattison Alfred Mattison Sugar Creek Bill Smith Charles Cone Irma Jesse Bennett Pearlie Smith Fred Prowler Rawleigh Robinson Clarence Smith Harold Gillette Dana Smith Inez Smith James Thompson Chauncey Mildred Balderson Peach Ridge Mary Kyle Florence

Bishopville Social News and Church Update

Local residents visit relatives in Millertown Glouster and Derthick with multiple guests and hosts. The Bishopville Christian Endeavor Society plans to resume services next Sunday at 7 PM and invites all, as Sunday School attendance increased last Sunday.

Special Program Noted at Chesterhill WCTU Meeting

Chesterhill Ohio January meeting of the W C T U held at Mrs Mattie Goddards featured a ten year prohibition anniversary program prepared by vice president Viola D Romans. Church bell tolled ten minutes one minute per year of prohibition. Basketball results Chesterhill swept Reinersville girls 16 15 and boys 36 12. Funeral services for Effie Carty age 56 held at McConnelsville. Other local visits and birthdays noted.

Carrie Snyder Chesterhill High School Reinersville Jacob and Anne Kinsey Near Todds Christian Church of May Davis Maria Maggie Ross Athens Marion Township Harry Smith Parkersburg Osborn Smith Earl Hodgin Robert Mamie Smith Thomas Smith Fredericktown Helen Smith Guy Sowers Sowers Crooksville Hiram Thomas William Schofield Zanesville

Sunday Visits and Local Accidents in Bedford Area

Bedford area residents visited relatives and friends across multiple towns including Springfield Columbus Athens and Middleport. Car crash near Darwin left two injured Fred and Bill Clark attended by a doctor. car damaged. Revival services continue at Burlingham with local families hosting gatherings.

Welby Whaley George Howett Burlingham Fred Bill Clark Darwin Clyde Hines Athens Guy Lee Maurita Winifred Jean Edith Whaley Florence Jeffers Ardith Hart Charles Hines Wilford Chaney W. B. Chaney

Community Notes From Murray City Area People

Murray City brief notices summarize visits and travel of residents to Columbus Nelsonville Athens Logan Glouster and other nearby locales. Names include Myrtle Penn Mary Bartoe James Beavans Shafer family Storer Waldick Walters Gaffey Nutter Babbs Bush and others with mentions of visits, relatives, and a hospital stay.

Local families and visitors gather in Tuppers Plains area

Tuppers Plains and nearby Coolville host a string of social visits. Mrs. Bell Keller and relatives welcomed guests while Emory Keller and Bud McLane return to Columbus. Revival services begin at the M F E Church led by Reverend Barnes. Several couples attend dinners and social events across Stewart Stockport Reedsville East Shade and Parkersburg areas.

G. D. Chase Coolville Route 50 Bell Keller Emory Keller Bud McLane Columbus

Social notes from The Plains area residents and visitors

The Plains community lists attendees at the Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church and many locals visiting relatives. Names include Grace Nagle Robert McAllister George Smith Barney Hill Bernice Keeton and Herman Howard among others. Visitors and travelers include Charles Brown of Athens State Hospital Dana Bookman Elsie Bookman and family in Buchtel.

M. EK. Church Grace Nagle Robert McAllister George Smith Barney Hill Bernice Keeton Herman Howard Charles Brown Athens State Hospital J. K. Brown Dana Bookman Elsie Bookman and Son Buchtel Clayton Bookman Charles Gaskins Sam Gabriel, Jr John M. Gabriel Columbus Sam Williams Roy Hansen Elizabeth Hawk Amesville Rosco Athens L. D. Nelson Ben Harrison R. E. Grant Ervin Vore John Loper C. Tate Evelyn Aleshire Frank C. Neil Herman Humphrey West Virginia Alfred Hawk Leroy Willoughby Luhrig FE. Hawk Pugh Kelley Zion Church Plains Martin Laura B. Allen Maud Rosebrook Helen Elizabeth Kostival Kostival Detroit Tom Vporter Garfield Vporter Joe Charney Steve Charney Richard Whetstone Clifford Benjamin Humphrey New Lexington

Fire damages London Tankage plant in night blaze

Fire swept the London Tankage Company plant causing damage estimated between 40000 and 50000 dollars. The cause of the blaze was not learned.

London London Tankage Company

Death of Mrs Edward Brewster in Columbus noted

Mrs Esther Fuller known as Pet Fuller, former Coolville resident, died in Columbus at 67. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Charles Roberts and two Columbus grandsons. Funeral in Columbus Thursday. several locals travel for services and other regional news follows.

Coolville Edward Brewster Columbus Brewster Esther Fuller Pet” Fuller Charles Roberts Hoobler Barth Karl Carl «Yagala Yagala John McLaughlin Ohio Fair Association Henry Brewster Weston W. Va John MceLaughlin Pauline Daugherty Athens Ross Daugherty Goddard Marietta State Highway Department

Richland Avenue Social Notes From Athens Area

Local residents and visitors share weekend visits and church activity. Albert Bolin of Columbus spent the week end with the Smiths and Gibsons, while others called on Leighty and with friends in Amesville and Pleasanton. P T A and Ladies Aid meetings were announced, and church groups plan upcoming gatherings.

Bond Issue Valid If Levy Miscalculated, A.G. Says

Columbus January 15. Attorney General Gilbert Rettman ruled that a bond issue approved by local voters becomes valid even if the levy outside the 15 mill limit was miscalculated as higher than the voters approved. The ruling concerns a subdivision tax levy to pay interest and principal on the bonds.

Columbus U.P Gilbert Rettman

Albany Grange installs officers a cheerful gathering

Fifty members and guests attended the Albany Grange installation of officers at the hall Saturday evening. O. O. Bryson and the Rome Grange team directed the ceremony. New officers include Master A. E. Potter and Grace E. Potter as secretary. An oyster supper followed and toasts were given.

Albany Grange Albany O. O. Bryson Rome Grange Stewart A. E. Potter Tranville Gillogly Edith Bobo Lloyd Knowlton Chaplin Jeff Tewksbury Grace E. Potter Jessie J O. A. Knight Columbus Belle Jerdan Canada Jerdan Henry Chase Woodyard Chapel Vina Roberts J. W. Jordan Grace Jordan Ray Elliott Paul Elliott Cleveland E. N. Sidders Will Elliott New Marshfield Winnie Baughman Chauncey John Radican

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Friday Events

Shade Mrs. Mazie Meeks hosted Sunday guests including daughter Mrs Flossie Brickles and family. Athens visitors Mr and Mrs Ernett Guthrie attended a basketball game at Jerseyville where the local girls won and the boys lost. Laural Williams joined Mrs Meeks for supper.

Mazie Meeks Flossie Brickles Burlingham Ernett Guthrie Athens Margaret Grim Jerseyville Coolville Laural Williams Pearl Smith Elza Sapp Richland Avenue S. J. Smith Virginia Coffer Gallipolis Roy Goldsberry Millfield Sam Forman

Funeral for Joshua Rodgers Held in Hemlock at M E Church

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. for Joshua Rodgers who died Sunday at his Drakes Station home. He was 88, born in Hemlock, a Civil War era veteran, and survived by five sons Thomas Jessie Wilbur Jackson and Stanley. Burial followed at Whipps Town Cemetery. His wife had died 30 years ago. A Ladies Home Missionary Society meeting was held at Mrs. Vern Dunlap’s home with talks on rural youth influences and a two course lunch. New members joined: Mrs. John Mason Mrs. Phil Gray Mrs. Jess Latta Mrs. Belle Thomas and Mrs. J G. The Klarenbeck daughters were ill with pneumonia, and Mary FeXeanor Frasure also ill. Mrs. Early Davy and two children of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. James Masop Sr. last week.

D. O. Norris Logan Tom Sinnott Charles Iles Bernice Maude Dayne Enterprise Raleigh Sinnott William Achauer Morris Vollmer Lester Achauer Robert Vollmer North Canton Leona Swackhammer Epworth League E. B. Dean Albert Storer Harry Dugan Illinois William Thomas Ralph Gaffey Columbus Richard Gaffey Henry Nutter James Bland Nelsonville Dennis Babbs Shawnee Howard Bush Joe Meade Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe Warren Darby Orient Tom Wilson Corning A. A. Person Athens E. A. Person Helen McCoskey Fed. Snyder Barberton Gladys Nutter John Walters William Babbs Glouster Philip Fisher William Poling Loran FE. A. Person Paul Elizabeth Stout Alfred Clara Gears Longstreth George Brooker Osborn Dodson Success Icy Osborn Matlack Hotel G. D. Chase Coolville Order Lodge K. of P. Hall M. FE Barnes Stockport Charles Chase George Hamilton Nelson Cowdery Pet Beam Roy Lee Sisson Reedsville Charles Sisson Long Bottom Charley Lamb Dan Summerfield East Shade Pearl Shields Hockingport Herman Kim P. S. Hostetter Rutland Farn Richards Parkersburg I. (. Chapman Carrie Gainer FE. E. Parker Dorothy Griffin Tuppers Plains High School Harry Stout Akron Stout Burgess Avenue Emerson Stout Charles Reed Christian Church J. K. Swindler Church Barton E. B. Parker Richard Green Madge W. EE. Matlack Koster U. B M. EK Blough L. L. Kellers Christian Bible School Vance Millioan Mamie Keller Idona Parker Lavina Barrett Lowell Ridenour Chester Gainer Charley Hardway Blane Lamb Geneva Ruth Bates Sheets Marietta Dwight Kim Middleport E. G Kim Chester Albers Billy Wheeling Albers Vivian Hoffman Glenn Shumway Herbert Green Herb Moore White Hall James Matheny Harold Figley Ravenswood W. Va Howard Musgrave Troy T. W. Gold Charles Leighty H. Ator Bates Burlingham Church C. A. Bolin Hobart Stanley Jack Stanley Ed Seipel John King Emerson P Douglas and Son Alva Haning Clara Mae Perry Major Frum Earl Bolin Amesville Richland Avenue M. P Guy Morrison Edwin Esther Pleasanton Nancy Morrison Ida C. FE. Leighty Florence Carsey George Perry Mary Bolin West Union Street Esther Lewis Athens State Hospital Grace Lewis Roscoe Orr C.L. Orr Ivan Adams Everett Green Evelyn Huffman Green Florence, Margaret Edna Carsey George Radican Wilkesville Carl Ogden Point Rock Albany Grange Jerseyville W. E. Battrell Cassie Picnic Grove P. T. A Picnic Grove Vinton County Milton S. Cox Joshua Rodgers Drakes Station M. E Drakes Whippstown Mr. Rodgers Hemlock Thomas Route No. 1 Jessie Wilbur Jackson Stanley Ladies Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Vern Dunlap A. F. Darby Emmett Rodgers Garnet Darby Alva Ballis Mary Miller Phil Gray Jess Latta Belle Thomas J. G Thomas George Klarenbeck Mary Fexeanor Frasure Sam Frasure Early Davy James Masop Sr

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Athens Area

Carpenters Claude Chase and wife from Athens spent Sunday with relatives near here. Elmer Parker and wife of Albany visited Mrs Myra Winfield Sunday. S F Howery and wife visited Harrisonville relatives while C H Jewell and daughter Vivian Don visited Athens on Monday. Wesley Webb of Columbus came for a visit and T E Price stopped in Albany Tuesday. Mrs Warren Sisson spent Tuesday with her parents Mortimer McKnight. Miss Mary Sisson traveled to Rutland Tuesday to visit grandparents J M Bogs gess.

Claude Chase Athens Elmer Parker Albany Myra Winfield S. F. Howery Harrisonville C. H. Jewell Vivian Don Wesley Webb Columbus T. E. Price Warren Sisson Mortimer McKnight Mary Sisson Rutland J. M. Bogs Gess

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets Ad

A vintage newspaper ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets promising vitamins A and D from Norwegian cod liver oil. It claims two tablets equal one teaspoonful of cod oil and urges use for energy, underweight, and general ailments. Prices listed at 60 tablets for 60 cents in drugstores.

MccCoy Mee Coy

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Iss Sey Racine Eden Strouds Run Bishopville J. W. Palmer Millertown Florence Smith Thelma Jones Hattie Watkins W. N. Ho Riley Morris Velma, Glouster P. M. Smith Rose Withem William Withem Derthick Jesse Withem Miles Oscar Artrup Mildred Smith Fiom Withem Marguerite McDonald P. J. Stanley Bishopville Christian Endeavor Society W. H. Hoon Chesterhill Bedford Clinton Hudnett Victor Whaley Springfield del Whaley Harve Frank Chaney Cambridge Dorse! Morris Ray Morris Bert Pickett Henry Dieh George Henderson Story Henderson Ollie Clark Dale Carl Carl Williams Jean Charles Williams Clyde Helwig Mary Lee Murray City Myrtle Penn Ohio Samuel Penn Mary Bartoe James Beavans John Shafer Phyllis Margaret Penn Kathleen Shirley Frank Walters Harry Shafer Margaret Waldick Don Frank Williams Lottie Cannon John Fick Charles Ralph Barney Penn Astern Sheriff Lloyd Clarence Archer Conrad Wein Jabez Hamer Letha Wright Katharine Tuppers Plains I. O. O. F. Lodge Glennis Daugherty Frank Chapman Blaine Chapman Guysville M. F Ermina Lawrence S. R. McCall Albert Bolin William Smith D. C. Gibson Myrtle Gibson Albert Pennell Zaleski Raymond Homer Waugh Max Dink Wolfe Bobbie Perry Smith Warner Rawlings Harry Howard J. Smith Ardith Smith Johnnie Meeks Walter Smith Grace Douglas Joe Basom Will Hope Mrs. Hope Helen Guthrie Gladys Smith All Grocers F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co. Distributors
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