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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1929

Page

6

Community News from Hocking Valley in Messenger Style

Local accounts from Fur rary City and surrounding towns recap school meetings church revival events and social gatherings. Notable items include Parent Teacher Association remarks Murray City High School activities Ladies Aid meeting at the M E church and a euchre party planned for Logan with several residents hosting guests and visiting relatives in Columbus and Zanesville. The revival meeting at Pilgrim Holiness Church continues under evangelist James Maffor and Beulah June from Marion visits. Charles Ralph and other residents are noted for visits and status changes as influenza cases affect attendance.

Furray City George Brooker AUS Teacher Association Longstrethh Murray City Ton Hoffman Athens Mon Ygitor Ars Saucy Frazee al ‘Plock, Fay Weeks With Her Son and Fam~ , Aily. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frazee Euchre P&rty Logan Gire Catharyn Magle Lancas Philips Neil Hall Amy Might Jivenson Andtiss Miriam Slater Columbus Susan Emish Edington Pilgrim Holiness Church Ytrs Jennie Loper Ghia City James Mafor Beulah June Fin Marion

Rutland Services For Mrs Kate Benedict Held At Baptist Church

Funeral notices tersely record Rutland services for Mrs Karen Benedict at the Baptist Church on Friday January 25 conducted by Harley Solton. The deceased left an aunt Mrs Mariam Graper and distant cousins. Also noted is the funeral of Clarenza Price in Cutland on January 25, a local resident with a small family.

Kate Benedict the Baptist Ghurch Harley Solton Mulcher Mariam Graper Clarenza Price Christian Mo Jem Price Nappy Holton Lel Spicer Gsig Baker Hospital FB. A. Bean Middleport Paul Robert Dern Braley Pomeroy Ray Rawlings Grand Tetanal

New Straitsville Briefs Cover Illnesses and Local Events

New Straitsville notes recovering students return to school and play in games against Shawnee with mixed results. Orndorf tops Straitsville scoring while Burns and Lewis hinder the home team. Carmen Tracy visits Crooksville. Mrs. John Daugherty visits Akron. Evan Jones’s storekeeper father’s mother dies in Columbus and is buried locally. Quarterly stockholders meet held Jan 25. Local figures Grifith and Spires connected to town life. Anna Crowe visits from Columbus. Zeta Holleran recovering from illness. NEWS Straitsville Jan 26.

Thomas O'Donnell Nell Bird New Straitsville High School Shawnee New Straitsville Orndorf Straitsville Burns Lewis Carmen Tracy Crooksville John Daugherty Akron Elizabeth Jones Evan Jones Columbus Baptist Church D. J. Grifith Ford Daniel Spires Anna Crowe Zeta Holleran Jan

Local Syracuse Notes and Names Mentioned

Syracuse items list residents and visitors including Hess, Tarosn, Miss Eleanor, Mrs Avery, Emmett Barty, Columbus connections, and Huntington names among others, with scattered references to relatives and local centers in a brief community rundown.

Yracuse Hess Tarosn Athens Harriett Cwan Eleanor Avery Emmett Barty Columbus Doris Aga Kingsbury Avery Robe Huntington Clinton Rooter

Rev Campbell to assist in Sharpsburg meeting

In Sharpsburg on January 26 the Rev Grego was held here to assist in midgetings. A crowd attended the RL sale where Jerseys and other stock brought high prices. Local teachers Dorothy Dixon Bernice Arm strong and Mary Edith Arm strong visited Coalton, with Mrs Gregory and children. Sunday School reorganized with Clarence Kerns reelected superintendent. Frances Carpenter and Lenore Kener are leaving Amesville high school this seme ster. Mrs do a cousin died. funeral attended by Mr oe and Mrs C T Stree ttre sister Mrs Hari in poor health. Mrs T C Gregory spent time with Lilian Rardin.

Campbell Belure Sharpsburg Grego Calle C. T. Streettre Ie Hari T. C. Gregory Lilian Rardin

Plainstown Area Social and Post Office News

The Plains News items report a sequence of visits and illnesses across nearby towns. People like JT Orrison and family, the Michaels, Ruwusses, Erb, and Bay, plus many others from Athens Columbus and Chauncey are mentioned with visits, flu and fever cases, a garage repair show expansion, and the Plains post office move to the O G Tinker building. Local social calls include gatherings at Ed Michaels home, Fisher Station trips, and birthday dinners with friends from Basil, Pleasant Hill, and New Marshfield.

HE Plains Hi Orrison Peter Russwusse Ed Michaels Ylva Cady Hey Michaels Ty Carl Erb Columbus Peter Erb Eleanor Michaels Joe Riley Charles Fisher Station Morele Stephans E. Starr Rave Street Athens Phains J. K. Brown Mort McPherson Pleasant Hill Mroo Fin Cook

Albany News Items and Local Notices

Birth announcement for Jeanette Elouise Davis born January 12 to Mai Davis of Columbus, with Arbaugh relatives mentioned. Rome Township basketball results show Rome 16 5 and Albany 28 31, with Weyand and Wood placing in a contest the state winner to be sent by C N Jones. Community notices include Ladies Aid meeting at M E Church, Class 80 gathering, Mrs. C N Jones birthday, funeral attendance from out of town, bake sale at the church, and Knowlton Croton relatives. Light plant sold to Southern Ohio Electric after 1922 service. nine houses wired by year end. building ordinances and franchise/rate changes planned by March. Farm account contest and cranberry storage notes.

Olance Leany Mai Davis Columbus Jeanette Elouise Lasch Albany Village Southern Ohio Electric Company Selany Jean L. Filughes Albany Kent Hugh i Barberite Nes Goldin Moore Withitage Council Cuntes

Beegle Family News From Dorcas ORCAS District

Dorcas ORCAS Jan 26 news reports Captain George E Beegle of Benator Cord visiting home Friday. Illnesses are noted with Mrs M C Dewolfe improving from flu. Clarence Wickline returned from two weeks with relatives in New Brighton Pennsylvania. Rev Ray Beegle and Alice Lambert visited Beegle family. Death of Aunt Adeline Arnott reported with funeral at Bethany United Brethren Church. Family members travel to Pittsburgh for future residence and other items of local note.

Orcas George E Beegle Benator M.C. Dewolfe Clarence Wickline New Brighton Ray Beegle Alice Lambert Ironston George Beegle B.C. Arnott Bett Adeline Frank Arnott Irene Pittsburgh Nihizer Apent Pre Tarntts Saucy Henry Arnott Pennsylvania Will Arnott Chester W. Va P. C. Arnott Dale Beaver Zanesville Eddie Beaver Bethany United Breth Ren Church Ralph Wicktine Peart Wisklina Ray Beegie David Ironton Oliver Wilson Theodore Beegle D. C. Beegle Richard Beegle Isunday Charleston

Funeral for Mrs. Rebecca Mallon Held in Kimberly

Kimberly services were held Monday for Mrs. Rebecca Mallon who died Saturday at her home. The York Grange conducted the burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Woughty, Willam Becklar Chauncey, Mrs. Jess Gross, Mrs. Cecil Jewett, Mrs. Hannah Parry and her children Lulu and Charles of Nelsonville, Mrs. John Collins Deanville, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Redle of Logan. Others visited here briefly, and local residents attended church and a special Laurel Run sermon last Sunday evening under Rev. Charles Hashman.

Rebecca Mallon York Grange i Greenlawn Cemetery Mallon Edward Woughty Willam Becklar Chauncey Jess Gross Cecil Jewett Hannah Parry Lulu Charles Nelsonville John Collins Deanville Raymond Redle Logan Jarvis Bobo Mark Poughty William Riffie William Mallon Pennsylvania Chester West Virginia Dan Webster McArthur Jess Sanborn Athens Arch Brooks Garrett McKee George Ossman Oliver Carsey Oak Grove William Davis Miles Brooks Kimberly Charles Hashman Laurel Run Floyd Brown Alta Ossman Cleo

Local Social Notes From Jackville and Athens

Jackville and Athens social and family updates include visits between Radford, Tom, and Weber families, a belated pneumonia note for Mrs Newbury of Beverly, and a dry well on Nicklowson farm. A surprise eightieth birthday for Isaac Newton brings relatives together with informal entertainment and refreshments.

Albany Visit and Local Social Notes

Carpenter and Mrs Eldon Starkey and baby daughter visited relatives in Albany Wednesday Mr and Mrs Elza McCall were Albany visitors Thursday Mrs BH Wood spent Wednesday night with her mother Mrs M Bosworth Dyesville Vinton Jewell was in Albany on Wednesday on business Mrs Frank Vale Dyesville spent a few days last week with her mother Mrs Anna Goft Milton Brattin was a Harrison vine visitor Monday Ores January 26 Mr

Aceville Roy Radford Fred Lee Tom Athens Amos Driggs Newbury Beverly Nicklowson Farm Margaret Croy Fred Weber N. 8. Croy Jackville Mina Mills Isle (Braley) Sindlinger Tosecarawas Sindinger R. D. Radford Hiram Westfall Claude Westfall Tucson Arizona Seth Thompson Nola Spencer Athatyl Mazirie Westfall William Orr Nathan Croy E. R. Jacoby Filiene Albert Young Carl Fults Clarence Fultz Eldon Starkey Albany Elza McCall BH. Wood M. Bosworth Dyesville

Local residents on short trips and visits

Gum Tree Barrett took a business trip to Mineral on Thursday. Chico Brickles has returned home after a three week visit with her uncle. Charley Hudnall and family hosted a visit from Orrville King and family. George Chesser of Mineral was mentioned in connection with a January 26 note tied to Harry.

Barrett Mineral Chico Brickles Wereke Charley Hudnall Glouster Orrville King Jason Brickles George Chesser Getree Harry

Revival meetings and family notes from Burr Oak URR OAK

Mary Ivers and children returned home from a visit. A revival meeting is held at Spencer Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Faye Ivers visited Gadys Ivers. Billy Ivers is ill. Mrs. Harold Dew visited Gladys Ivers. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kagier visited the Berberti family. Mary Ivers and children remain on the sick list.

Urr Oak Mary Ivers Yes Spencer Ridge Faye Ivers Enlien Gadys Ivers Billy Ivers Harold Dew Gladys Ivers Raymond Kagier Berberti jDen

Local News Brief Mentions Residents and Work Roles

Calling on Jason Brickles and Fenny Dresher Tuesday. Those ill here are Fenny Dress peers Gordon Farley and Alla Hull. Mr Hull is suffering from blood poisoning. Harry Swartz of this place is employed at the State Forest Farm helping to run the saw mill. Continued on Page Seven.

Jason Brickles Fenny Dresher Fenny Gordon Farley Alla Hull Hull Harry Swartz State Forrest Farm

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Hocking Valley Messenger Ladies’ Aid of the M. E Hirch Robeyeft ’Foster Jonona Cook Badge Chivers Lizzie Swye Mary Cochran Carrie Acker Cora Waiters Effie Devol Mattie Ralph Philip Atlas Charles Ralph Art Burnhill Charles Baird Art Barnhill William Robson Dent John Logan Cheri Wagton Hospital Sra John Walters Eliza Frazee Maud Penn Eliza Fernie Lopez FH. Sify da Reynolds Rebecca Chivers Cora Wal Watlett Paul Sehater June Lop Bhert E Chivers Rutland Syracuse Arene Shumway Ausens Ly Center Denar Soden Sigma Style &T Epaihetnes Pom Funder Ark Ogni Algeo Motor Sales Carpenter Dt Grosvar Ohio Elaonime Barber Motor Salon Pontlac Bigg P Newsrarer Rachlye the Plains News James Dailey Plains Tinker Buileins Lucius Burson Gloustein Liz Guess Virgene Altridge Danford Harry Patton Joe Hutchins Lawrence Shields Hel Mary Louise Nagle Zine Courtney Kenneth Galvin Graner Grover Noble Rudolph Steinmie Baby Noble Gollins New Marshfield Rome Township Iteams Stewart Rome Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Hana Mra T. W. Coney Hardware Store Ati Knowlton Wrainesday Knowlton Richard Layti Dorcas Isaac Newton West Union Street Newton M. A. Jacoby Clint Reed J. E. Fultz Phil Briley S. Shaw Clarence H. R. Jacoby Lair E.R. Jacoby Everatt Russ Mrs. Newton Mrs. Briley Bowman Manning The Southern Ohio Electric Co Paneo Superior Shoe Repair Shop Athens, Ohio Athens National Bank Bank of Athens National Bank Atwater Kent Geo. R. Bailes Albany, O Gcimenn
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