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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

4

Breeders Community Formed in Hocking Valley Meeting

Citizens and breeders in the Hocking Valley formed a breeders club at a meeting in Athens County. The organization, led by M. Ashcraft with officers including A. W. Brandeberry as vice president and W. Hayve as treasurer, aims to promote purebred stock. Attendees from Athens and nearby towns reported improved livestock conditions and planned future gatherings, with many county breeders expected to attend.

Club Aysville Ashcraft

Strouds Run Visitor Notes and County Callers

Strouds Run reports Faye Fuller visiting friends in Chillicothe RH Bean made a business call in Athens on Tuesday. Mrs Maude Weatherby received…

RH. Bean Athens Maude Weatherby

The Plains Families And Guests Gather For Local Socials

A flood of names fills the item detailing residents and visitors from Athens Nelsonville and nearby areas. Guests include Kenneth Galvin Elza McGranor Frank Smith Wailer Geilke and others visiting households of Courtney Humphry and Gabriel families. Socials span a period from Saturday night to Sunday visits with news of a mine accident and a newborn in The Plains. Revival services are announced for February at the M E Church.

Kenneth Galvin Elza McGranor Athens Frank Smith Nolacaville Zine Courtney Wailer Géielke Sod Columbus Herman Humphry William Get@oke Armitage Hops Kirk ‘Fotis Gaba Coon Elizabeth Armitage Herman Stage Vivian Barnett Ellen Stage Vern Fulton Whitiam Binge Murray City Mike Dukeman Hiram Tinkham Mra B. Grant Toe Tinkham Don Nelson Hatur v

Murray City A PREDar meeting of the Ladlea Adult Blue Class

A local evening meeting of the Ladlea Adult Blue Class of the MM EB was held in Columbus with Mrs Homer Stevenson leading devotional reading and business. A reading by Mrs Phil waved and a recitation titled The First Quartet by Mrs Gwosse Polta followed. Refreshments served to numerous members including Mrs Frank Awingie and others. several local residents and guests were listed as attendees.

Ladlea Hiroh Mex John Walters Homer Stevenson Phil Wavd Gwosse Polta Mra Frank ” Awingie Firx Howard Hush Kinin Caatei Badge Peatdek Phil Devol Mattie Marph Homer Stevaneon George Potts Mids Fadge Outer Gertla Short Mary Newman Martha. Huston Joan Cook Stra Maud Penn Mew Laie Dora Apencer Uitro Margaret Lieslie Fisher Lucille Cora Walters J. A. Ayers Columbus Jabez Hamer Betty Patricia Conrad Wain Nelsonville Raph Haner Maud Porn Ruth James Athens Margaret Smathers Buchtel Ollie Loper Henry Nutter Nathonvile Richard Garfey E. A. Porson Paul Elizabeth Stout Alfred Howard Frazee Pittsburgh Jabez Himer

Local Socials and Visits Date Fragments From Glouster to Amesville

Fragmentary notes list Mrs Elizabeth Philips and Mr Errett Eday with children from Glouster, Mr and Mrs Henry North in Corning, Mire Warren Munn and daughter Wilms to Sayeviel with her parents, Mr William Rhein of Wooster, and Alonso Worley visiting E Ainecott family. Arthur Rash won an Amesville Hatton on Sunday. Continuous garbled text references several households and a Sunday gathering.

Elizabeth Philips Augusta Errett Eday Glouster Will Mickel Newonville Henry North Corning Warren Munn Wilms Mondey William Rhein Wooster C. B. O'Neal Alonso Worley E. ‘S. Ainecott Arthur Rash Amesville Hatton Raymond Mulpassow Rotondey Henry Northand Fink Cone Philips Ee Mint Linecote

Local church meeting and community notices from Athens area

Syracuse Dr Holcomb Athens district superintendent of the Methodist Conference held a church meeting Sunday evening. Various residents traveled, hosted visitors, or moved to new rooms in Middleport and Nelsonville. Evangelistic services will convene this week at Asbury Methodist Spincapri Church with Rev AW. B. Csaaldy in charge.

Holcomb Athens Methodist Conference Wirs Gomer Lewis Middleport Burgess Grant Street Delbert Lee Dayton Helen G. Willams Home Folke Fred Shumway Mae Hysell Ravenawond W.va Dana Hysell Connve Et Asbury Methodist Spin- Capri Church AW. B. Csaaldy Charien Humphrey J. H. Proctor Mies Lunde Frank Nelson

Weekend Visitors and Local Social Notes

The Garden Wilfred Goldsberry of Athens was the weekend guest of his grandmother Mrs. Sarah Goldaberry. Joseph Lambert of Ghade visited Peter Mohter last Sunday. Hanby Ator of Pomeroy stayed with George King and family last Saturday. Jacob King of Pratts Fork called on friends here last Saturday. Audria dating re ill and unable to attend school. Ross Ackiey returned from Piqua and will move into Hinwk houses on G. P. Ackiey’s farm. Mr and Mrs Cotmer dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and children at Pratts Fork.

Wilfred Goldsberry Athens Wna Sarah Goldaberry Joseph Lambert Ghade Peter Mohter Hlanby Ator Pomeroy George King Jacob King Pratts Fork Audria Ross Ackiey Piqua G. P. Ackiey Cotmer Harry Smith

Local Families Attend Social Gathering in Bishopville

Bishopville visitors included Mr and Mrs Stvey Smith and their children along with Mineea Krona and Rose Withant hosted by Douglas Smith. Mrs W B Foongar Minar attended as guest of Mrs Mary Wilson, daughter Jeanie. Alisa Betty-Jean Stumplett also listed with Miles Kesler family and Norma Dean.

Stvey Smith Ehil Ren Mineea Krona Rose Withant Land Tee Douglan Smith B. Foonwar Minar Mary Wilson Lana Daushier Mies Jeanie Alisa Betty- Jean Stumplett

Local Social and Church Events Reported in Richland Area

Richland Avenue and nearby households are noted for visits baptisms and church revival attendance. Families such as Sapps Bolens Stanleys Seipels and Seipelds are listed with guests and Sunday dinners. Revival services at the Apostolic Faith Assembly and Mes Church mark the week with multiple locals attending in Buningham Jerseyville and nearby homes.

Local Social Roundup From Taylor Ridge and Surrounding Towns

Miss Marguerite Antle of Imim Heighte spent the weekend with Miss Vernica Welling while Emil Salney, employed in TLencaster, visited his parents. Several families from Absheathe, Gayton, Redtown, Sedtown, and Trimbleracentry hosted relatives and friends during a busy weekend with guests, visits, and local basketball in Greens Rus.

Marguerite Antle Imim'n Heighte Vernica Welling Emil Salney Tlencaster Cart Sainny Rorrest Ketly Luster Robert Hanning Albert Kempton Vera Curtis Absheathe Jona Davis Catford Olbers Gayton Brr Fred Olbern Wiliam Golding Glousier Jennor Mies Fsta Kyatt Heltie Mackey Redtown Keater Davis New Concord Dalton Nis Wiliam Dalton Pr Sedtown Firs Wileke Elactives Trimbleracentry George Herbat Sedttown Herman’ Kempton Misa Vera Kempton Chillicothe Mies Vernice Welling Alma @ainey Helvin Kyatt Greens

Carbondale Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Nine children and 23 grandchildren joined Mr and Mrs Cox of Carbondale to mark their golden wedding. Forty four guests included relatives from nearby towns and Columbus. An elaborate dinner followed with several gold gifts presented to the couple.

Carbondale Robert Hunt Walter and Maude Maarthur George Dodds Maude Chesser Athens Daaper Cox Jans Howson Jana Cox M. P. Bennard Charles Daugherty Cick Pinney William Pidcoct Frank Betts Gertrude Evans Loretta Evans Alfred Earnshaw John Cox Fred i Cox Ethel Grace Howard Cly Delbert Barber Columbus William Lugas Wollston Myr Herman Clark Bernard Katherine Wills Arnold Orvilis Gene Marcie Philo George Barber Allen Cox Leo Anna ,Cox Cox

Local Family Visits and Death News Casts Quiet Week

Mrs Reeves hosted Sunday guests while Flora Reeves received news of her death in Castle Ba. Mr and Mrs Sisson spent Monday with Mortmer McKeight parents. Vinton Jewell visited relatives at Zaleski. J M Swot visited sister Mra Radcliff. Dayton Steward business visit to Albany. Mrs Dana Haning of Downington visiting sister Mrs C B Jewell. Mr and Mrs Claude Chase and Mr and Mrs Athene were visiting relatives Sunday.

W. E. Reeves W. ‘Threekmorton Albany Giram Chase Flora Wee Castle Warren Sisson Mortmer McKeight Claude Chase Athens

Local social notes include Parkersburg visitors and family visits

Mrs y B Allen and Hon Ralph visited Parkersburg while Samuel Frost and Gladys spent Sunday at a home with ide Sama. Joe White of Laurelville visited his daughter Mrs Hubert Sharp and Mrs Edward Raley in Stewart before returning home. Eleanor L Runion and family hosted Unner Sunday guests. Multiple Parkersburg guests and local visits are listed, with gatherings at homes and church events noted throughout the week.

Y. B. Allen Ralph Ware Parkersburg

Rupture Expert Meinhardt to Visit Lafayette Botet

E J Meinhardts rupture expert from Chisago will be at Lafayette Botet Marietta Ghlo Saturday only Febousey Ist from 10 05 am to 5 pm Highly recommended by thousands of satisfied customers See him for sanitary rupture shield claims and demonstration details for men only.

E. J. Melnhards Chisago Sfield Lafayette Botet Marietta Ghlo Meinhardt Meinhard Tate Hardl Homann

Harrisonville Teams Score Losses in Racine Games

Racine won both basketball nights over Harrisonville in Racine and the Harrisonville squad plans upcoming matchups with Mason City W Va Rutland and Syracuse. Local residents and visitors like Mrs Watt Mr Johnson and the Clarks were noted in social mentions with a February 4 child welfare lecture at the high school.

Co. H. E. Galipolis Harry Plummer Rinkinid Zack Jewell Athens Wera

Shawnee High Students Triumph in Friday Basketball Games

Shawnee High School boys and Girls Kits defeated Moxahata Algh teama with scores 21 to 13 and 79 to 14. Several local families from Athens Zanesville Columbus and nearby towns attended the Friday events and church gathering.

Community Notes from Jackville and Nearby Towns

Mrs Warren Munn and daughter Billi visit Wooster to see her parents Mr and Mrs William Ryan. Mr and Mrs R B R Barker and children visit Mr and Mrs Charles Oxley New Marshfield Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kelley and children Athens were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Watkins. Pomona Grange meeting attended by several from the community in Sheffield Tuesday. Otis Love called on Mr and Mrs Hartay Rocoy Sunday. Denver Howetl and Woendelfuss spent Saturday with Robert Barker. Jackville Factory PTA to meet next Monday at 7 30 at the Factory hosthouse. Mrs Annatin Romine and Mrs Fred Fits plan Founders Day program. all parents and interested visitors urged to attend.

Warren Munn Billi Wooster William Ryan R. BR. Barker Charles Oxley New Marshfield Herbert Kelley Athens Mira Arthur Watkins Misa Lola Mills Pomona Otis Love and Atvs Hartay Rocoy Denver Howetl Woendelfuss Robert Barker Ross Howelt Jackville-Factory Fhosthouse Anatin Romine Fred Fitshava

Haydenville Sophomore Class Presents Two Plays for Students

Haydenville High School students stage two performances directed by Miss Bell Loomis and Cary. Participants include Margie Matheny Aileen Vollock Eileen Lent Catherine Todd and others as they entertain peers during a Sunday School event and plan a monthly banquet. News notes revival sermons and local visits accompany the report.

Haydenville High School Haydenville Haidenville High Commandmente Benool Madan G. Whirkine Cary Miss Bell Loomis Margie Matheny Aileen Vollock Haze Patton Maxine Toitch Phillistween Disan Swain Mary Kovach Flora Camplen Eileen Lent Catherine Todd Helen Tightfoot Marie Theny May Denny Wills Wayne Floyd Rheinshield Bundiy

Local Visitors and Death Notice in Albany Area

Visitors from Albany and nearby towns are listed with names including Mr and Mrs Joseph Tamen and J L Oberhoteer among others. Leonard Woodyart and Mrs Edith Cate are mentioned along with a Pittsburgh employment note. E E Summerfield died Sunday at age 70 with funeral services held at Immanuel Church.

Arthur Heffman Bridgeport Mra Vivien Hoffman Leonard Woodyart Albany Ormvia Davis Bethel Florence Worthen Garrett East Shade Edith ‘Cate George Shields Pittsburg H. Cachaneb Mire D. of A. Lodge Daas Garth Keller Ohio University Athens E. E. Summerfield Holwaten Im. E. Church

Fred Smith and H B Nougles Host Saturday Evening

Fred Smith of Shade spent Saturday evening at the home of H B Nougles. Henry Johnston has gone to Columbus to be with Mrs Johnston who is in the Carmel Hospital.

Fred Smith Shade H. B. Nougles Henry Johnston Columbus Afrs. Johnston Me. Carmel Hospital

Tuppers Plains Reverend Healer and Undertaker Arbaugh Trip

Tuppers Plains reverend healer and undertaker Arbaugh made a trip to Pomeroy Saturday. Mrs. Alice Ritchey was at Coalville the latter part of the week. Miss Hazel Harr of Parkersburg spent the weekend with Miss Tadya Batheway. Prof and Mrs Christy of Blew Art and Mr and Mrs Hess Nickler and children of Syracuse were callers at the home of Mr and Mrs J Chapman Sunday. Ward Springer and Clarence Keehler spent a few days in Columbus last week. Undertaker Arbaugh was in Nelsonville Tuesday. Mrs Golden Bohr spent Thursday and Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Bailey of West Shade.

Knights of Pythias Wade John Ethe Columbus Bo. Mace Prank Risley Bar Heron Sam Risley Walter Mace Rome Mace Porter Bia John Mace Akron Mace Goll Boothile Ford John Leatherstone Clarence Florida Ray, Sayre Nelsonville Carbondale Barinl New Marshnetd Cemetery Misa Geneva Wilson Mien Fredo Gilltian Stidenia Ohio University Athens Anna McDaniel Alice White Barberton Arbaugh Pomeroy Alice Ritchey Caolville Hazel Harr Parkersburg Tadya Batheway Christy Blewart Hess Nickler Syracuse J. &. Chapman Ward Springer Clarence Keehler Undertaker Arbaugh Golden Bohr

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