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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1929

Page

6

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ethel Popoczy left Saturday for Carmel Hospital Columbus after nurse training. Nelle Crew and two sons plus Billy returned to Columbus Sunday. Many locals hosted or visited relatives across Athens Nelsonville Crooksville and Columbus including Mrs Popoczy and Miss Sherlock.

Ethel Popoczy Carmel Hospital Columbus Nelle Crew Billy Miles Evelyn Stevenson Donald Deanville William Thomas Margaret Sherlock Ksville Margaret Popoczy Wilbur Hellyer Dayton Joe Hellyer John Houser Leelah Carrie

Local Residents Attend Services and Visits Across Ohio

Hamden Leo Stanton and family visited Cincinnati relatives Sunday and Monday. Winters of Athens attended Fred Blamer’s funeral in the area. B and O officials and staff from Hamden and Athens made business trips. Various residents and visitors from Loveland Wellston Ohio University Athens and Columbus were noted visiting or traveling. Several plans to travel to Florida and Columbus were mentioned among Hamden residents.

B&o Athens Fred Blamer H. J. Chitman Loveland

Syracuse News Items Highlight Local Social and School Activities

Mrs Avery Roberts and brother returned Saturday from Columbus. Mrs Ida Karr of Nease Settle visited Mrs Bessie den who is ill. Syracuse Parent-Teacher Association hosted two plays and a social to fund a public schools radio. Meigs County’s first school noted. Ladies Aid of Asbury M E Church held an all day meeting and potluck at Mrs Fred Shumway’s home. Various locals attended teachers’ meetings in Pomeroy and Massillon, with visits among families and relatives continuing through weekend.

Avery Roberts Columbus Ida Karr Nease Settle Bessieden Syracuse Parent-Teacher Association Meigs County Ladies’ Aid Society Asbury M. E. Church Fred Shumway Elmer Compton Meigs D. B. Williams A. L. Flanagan Carl Weese Lucile Smith Lenora Campbell Adeline McBride Rachel Mills Pomeroy Mart McBride Gertrude Massillon John Cowie Irving Karr Glenroy Ewing Charles Calkins Mary van Johnson Union-On-The-Hill

Local Visitors and Celebrations Across Plains Area

The Plains community reports multiple visits from relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Harry Porter, Barnes, Marietta, and Frank Porter from Poston. Mer Stauffer and Phillip visit Mary Stauffer and family. Alfred Hawk’s twenty first birthday celebrated with Roy Hawk family. Mer Stauffer, John Stauffer, and Lew Stauffer are among other relatives visiting in Athens, Guysville, and Akron areas.

Harry Porter Barnes Marietta Frank Porter Poston James Moore Harry Moore Davis Mel Stauffer McBee's Zell Douglas and Son Kirtland Roy Gabriel Effie St. John Joe Barstow Latter Day Saints Church Beulah Alfred Roy Hawk Fletch Hawk W. J. Hawk Athens State Hospital Canva Alfred Hocking Kathryn Hawk Athens Mer Stauffer Phillip Mary Stauffer Erwin Stauffer Donald M. O. Bryan Matt Logan John Rutgers Pennsylvania Steve Charney

Local social notes and attendance at events

Miss Edith Fuller of Lancaster visited her mother Mrs. Nina Fuller over the weekend. Nelson Oliver, a Ohio University student, stopped by on his way home to Stewart. Miss Clarice Burton of Athens spent the weekend with her parents near here. Health conditions report improvement with no new flu cases. Mr. and Mrs. Rome Hawk of Pomeroy stayed with Mrs. C. C. Christy and family. A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs Harter Fort Mey was a success. Residents attended the fire show at Stewart High School Tuesday night.

Edith Fuller Lancaster Nina Fuller Nelson Oliver Ohio University Stewart John Oliver Clarice Burton Athens Cutler Burton Rome .Hawk of Pomeroy C. C. Christy Harter Fort Stewart High Hool

Local Social Fragments With Friends and Visits

A weekend of small gatherings and visits in the area includes Chase Mr and Mrs Lynch at Bliss Woodyard's home. Virgil Stanley from Racine spent the end of the week with local friends. H H Carbaugh and E H Carbaugh were business visitors in Columbus and were accompanied home by Mrs Arthur Adair. Baril B Robinson of Newark and Robinson of Athens visited at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Vick Robinson. James Price of New Marshfield was a guest Monday. Lester Oberholzer and Hil and brother Clarence Green visited W C Reneton Sunday.

Kathaleen Jolly Ohio University At Athens Johan Jolly Ruth Roberts Joe Knopp Florida Jess’ Walters Emmett Scott Frank Bobo H. R. Wilson Ohio University Kate Wilson D. C. Thomas Harry Bagley Howard Boylan George Murdoch Columbus J. T. Ogier, Jr Mrs. J. T. Ogier Sarasota, Fla W. Lynch Bliss Woodyard Virgil Stanley Racine H. H E. H. Carbaugh Arthur Adair He. Baril B. Robinson Newark Robinson James Price New Marshfield Lester Oberholzer Hil Clarence Green W. C.reneton

Bishopville Visit Mentions Mrs J M McDonald in Trimble

Fragmentary report notes Bishopville residents visiting in Trimble on a Sunday. Mentions Mrs J M McDonald and Mr Guy Milboan among attendees at a social gathering.

J. M. McDonald Guy It Trimble Bim Jip Milboan and Wry McLeish

Many Local Residents Visit Relatives in Nearby Towns

Week of social visits across Millfield Glouster Athens and Paris includes Clyde Williams Marguerite McDonald Carrie Smith Dorothy Wells and Bertha Martin as well as Kasler and Pedicord families. George Newman dies at St Francia Hospital Columbus after appendicitis operation and funeral arrangements begin in the local home of Claud Rutter.

Millfield Charles Floyd Milhoan Clyde Williams Athens Marguerite McDonald Glouster P. J. Stanley Carrie Smith Douglas Smith Donna Aldean Wells Bertha Martin Bernadine Jones Eugene Jones Dorothy Wells Iva Hambel South Zanesville Millard Kasler Miles Kasler Donald

Local residents face health and household incidents

Carpenter William Gwett had a radio in stalled in his home Saturday. Several State Farm workers have influenza. Mrs. Ella Jewell was taken to the hospital Sunday and is reported to be getting along fine. Clair Steward was taken to the hospital at Athens Tuesday. Mrs. Kama Vale aided Mrs. Anna Goff with her quitting last week. Joe McGrathiote worked at the New York Central office while Clint Jewell stayed with his wife at the hospital.

William Gwett Ella Jewell Clair Steward Athens Kama Vale Anna Goff Joe McGrathiote New York Central Clint Jewell Hos- Wipire Mote McKnight

Union on the Hill: a humorous local verse about Marshfield life

A playful piece by A L Snedden lampoons flu lore and local characters in Marshfield Ohio. It blends slang and satire about health, mules, and town life on Union Street near the Hockhocking river, mentioning Frank Steinmeyer and a Cream parlor.

Hock Hocking River Union Street

Local Visits Highlight Community Socials in Lancaster Area

Morristown residents Miss Forest Lowery and Miss Zora Love returned home to Lancaster after recent employment there. Visitors stopped by Chauncey and Circle Hill households, including Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and Mr. Harold Jones. Wide attendance marked Sunday services at the Independence Holiness Church.

Forest Lowery Zora Love Lancaster Velma Showalter Suday John Clark Chauncey Mae Ruth Harold Jones Eugene Morgan Miss Forest Lowery Archie Lyons Dave Lyons Circle Hill James Love Henry Shepard Columbus George Richardson June Jesse Hellen Clell Douglass Nelsonville Eva Ferrer Irene Lands William Goodman William Barnhart Maxine Charles Showalter G. D. Evener Independence Holiness Church

Local Residents Share Weekend and Sunday Visits

Bedford residents and neighbors report a series of social visits. Families including Hart, Willard, Blackwood, Hines, Lee, and Jeffers spent Sunday with relatives and friends, while Merl Harp remains ill and unable to attend Lodi High School.

Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Ceremonies

Shade Mrs Frank Goldsberry Jr and family visit Miss Sylvia Ziggafoos en route to The Garden to visit Charles Goldsberry. Andrea Burson and Vern O'Brien wed in Pomeroy with serenade. John Jeffers welcomes a daughter born January 28. Loch Dare Devils set to play Wilkesville Independent at Cheshire Friday night tournament.

Frank Goldsberry Jr Little Son Indiana Sylvia Ziggafoos Charles Goldsberry Joe Smith Fred Bieh Leo Sanborn George J. Smith Sarah Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry Joseph Basom Athens Will Hope Pearl Columbus Loch Dare Devils

Pickard Resigns as Federal Radio Commissioner

President Coolidge accepted the resignation of Sam Pickard the federal radio commissioner for the middle western zone effective February 1 a White House statement said Pickard will leave the post at the start of next month leaving a vacancy in the commission.

Washington Sam Pickard Goolidge White House

Local Social Roundup From Jacksonville and Nearby Areas

Community notices recount weekend visits and family ties across Jacksonville Athens Lakeland and Columbus. Notables include marriages, health updates, and social visits among the Westfall Buck Shaw Brown Barker and Croy families with local church and Grange activity mentioned.

Rutland and Columbus visitors attend Mrs Mutchler funeral

Rutland Don Benedict and wife and Carl Grimes of Columbus with Earl Humphrey and his sister Jessie Grimes and their spouses from New London came to funeral services for their cousin Mrs Kate Mutchler. Wayne Rupe and family moved into an A W Jackson house on Salem Street. Spicer shows slow improvement. Fannie Snowden hosted a fourteenth birthday party for granddaughter Imogene Snowden with a delightful time reported. Madge Vassar, staying with her cousin Mrs Kate Mutchler, was called to Mud Fork to visit Mrs Sleeth in poor health. Roy Snowden began teaching at Zion Monday.

Don Benedict Carl Grimes Columbus Earl Humphrey Jessie Clarence Grimes New London Kate Mutchler Wayne Rupe A. W. Jackson Salem Street B. Spicer Fannie Snowden Imogene Snowden Madge Vassar Kate Mutcher Mud Fork Sleeth Roy Snowden Zion

Funeral Held For Miss Ruth Rhode haver In Guysville

Area residents attended the funeral of Miss Ruth Rhode haver at Guysville on Wednesday afternoon. Several relatives and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Sharp, joined in the services and condolences.

Local Visits and Calls Reported in Burr Oak Area

Burt Oak residents Raymond Kasler moved from McLeish to Spencer Ridge into the Charles Mosier house. Eva Ivers called on Gladys Ivers Sunday afternoon. Rosie Hemrey visited Des Antle Sunday afternoon. Alwillie Hemry called on her niece Garnet Hambel at Glouster recently.

Raymond Kasler McLeish Spencer Ridge Charles Mosier Hoase Eva Ivers Gladys Ivers Rosie Hemrey Des Antle Alwillie Hemry Garnet Hambel Glouster

Cemetery Trustees Meet At Temple Church Mt Blanco

A February meeting of cemetery trustees and interested parties is set for 1 PM at the Temple Church Mt Blanco. Officers elected include O D Dailey president Arch Arbaugh vice president W Howard Townsend treasurer S E Connor secretary. Talks cover by law changes granting voting power to lot representatives and plans for gravel driveways and crushed rock entrance.

Temple Church Mt. Blanco O. D. Dailey Arch Arbaugh W. Howard Townsend S. E. Connor J. D. Carpenter Ney Carpenter J. Galloway Lon Gillogly Frank Arbaugh

Albany Grange Holds Meeting with Officer Installation

About forty members and guests gathered at the Albany Grange hall for a regular meeting. Master Co. N. Jones led the business session and Fieya Fought assisted by Ralph Barker of Athens installed officers. Visitors from Jerseyville and Athens Granges attended. An oyster supper followed. Out of town mourners for Mrs. Amanda Wells included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitlatch of Nelsonville, Rev. Fred Weed of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robinson and two sons of Marietta, Jack Carpenter, Mr. Blanco, Miss Jessie Carpenter of Carpenter, Mrs. Bessie Harding of Middleport, Mrs. Alvin Carpenter and Mrs. John Carpenter of Carpenter, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphey, Harl Hanning, and A. D. Cline and sons of Athens.

Albany Grange Co. N. Jones Fieya Fought Ralph Barker Athens Grange Jerseyville Amanda Wells Walter Whitlatch Nelsonville Fred Weed Columbus Carl Robinson Marietta Jack Carpenter Blanco Jessie Carpenter Carpenter Bessie Hardingher Middleport Alvin Carpenter John Carpenter Frank Murphey Harl Hanning A. D. Cline and Sons

CLASS MEETS Despite Weather and Illness

In spite of zero weather and prevailing sickness, 19 members attended the class meeting showing resilience and dedication to the program.

Pleasant Valley Social Notes From Brooks Household

Pleasant Valley highlights include H C Brooks resuming school after a four week flu illness. Mrs Kenneth Brooks and Pearl Howard visit Mrs Brooks parents Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Arthur Goodin’s home Friday February 1 at noon.

H. C. Brooks Brooks Kenneth Brooks Pearl Howard Jane Showalter BE. A. Dixon Pearl Wood Harley Russ Lucy E. Wood Albany Charles Wood K. B. Brooks Parkersburg

Tewksbury Couple Announce Son William C. Tewksbury Weds Vivian Powers

Mr and Mrs A W Tewksbury announce the marriage of their son William Cresent Tewksbury to Miss Vivian Powers of Los Angeles California. William a graduate of Ohio University Athens has lived in California for the past twelve years.

A. W. Tewksbury William Cresent Tewksbury Vivian Powers Los Angeles Calif Tewksbury Ohio University Athens California

New Marshfield Grange Installs Officers Saturday

Mr and Mrs Jeff Tewksbury and Mr and Mrs Ed Rickey attended the installation of officers of New Marshfield Grange on Saturday.

Jeff Tewksbury Ed Rickey New Marshfield Grange

Miss Sarah Minear Returns Home From Arizona Visit

Miss Sarah Minear arrived home Friday after a four month visit with her sister Mrs Earl Bayless in Casa Grande Arizona.

Sarah Minear Earl Bayless Casa Grande Arizona

Athens Couple Ties Knots in Presbyterian Ceremony

Announcement reports the marriage of Evelyn Rodrigk of Athens to Boyd Potter near Albany. The ceremony occurred Saturday at 1 PM at the Presbyterian manor in Athens conducted by Rev. A Y Wilcox. Both graduates of Albany High School. Mrs Potter is niece of Howard Stanley and Mr Potter is son of Mr and Mrs A E Potter. They reside at the Potter home with his wife's parents.

Evelyn Rodrick Athens Boyd Potter Near Albany Presbyterian Manor A. Y. Wilcox Albany High School

Personal Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Towns

Mrs. T. C. Throckmorton and Elva visited Parkersburg friends for Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. FE. A. Parker stayed with Miss Lena Miles and her mother in Middleport. Mrs. Alice Radcliff departed for Athens for employment. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis spent Sunday in Zaleski with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ansel and Mrs. Let tie Radcliff, wintering with her brother Mr. Ansel.

T. C. Throckmorton Elva Parkersburg W. Va FE. A. Parker Lena Miles Middleport Alice Radcliff Athens J. C. Lewis Zaleski H. E. Ansel Lettie Radcliff Ansel

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Murray City John Fick Ralph Bell Shelton Esther Briley New Town Maud Penn Newton Ayers Beulah Hamden Leo Stanton Anna Stanton Elizabeth and Ancretta Cincinnati F. C. Segale Virginia W. W Wires Nell Vogelsang Wellston Chillicot Fred Glen Roy Blamer Baltimore & Ohio R. R 8. Cox Clarence Fife Ed Cole Sadie Harbarger Ohio State University Maurice Mayer the Plains News Guysville Chase Bishopville John Milhoan John Wagner Paris Jessie McDonald Sylvia Daryl McVey F. A. Pedicord Roy Easler Bramwell Booth The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Muthiah Madras High Council of the Salvation Army Sunbury-on-Thames England Union - ON - the - Hill By A. L. Snedden Chicago Frank Steinmeyer Rock Highsell John Smith Jamestown Holt Morristown Bedford Ernest Hart Glen Hart Audra Willard Dorothy Willard Homer Ethel Blackwood Charles Blackwood Mary Lee Guy Lee Charles Williams Jessie Duckler Dolph Jeffers Charles Hines Edith Whaley George Howett Harve Cheney Charles Cheney Merl Harp Lodi High School Omar Hines Clyde Hines Ina Jeffers Vern Hazel Will Leslie Hawk Roy Brickles Allard Prate Dorothy Jones Ella Lapp Bruce Grones Wayne Wolfe Chester W. B. Cheney William Martin D. A. Whaley Jacksonville Hiram Westfall Crippen Amos Noah Conant Lakeland Fla Elwood Buck Nancy Lonas Della Shaw Sherman Dowler Jackson Archer Brown Catherine Gordon Edith Brown W. W. Brown Austin Romine Midland Rhoda Barker Art Croy Croy E. Fultz Carl Everett Russ W. A. Chenault Greenfield Guy Kelley Regina Elsie Mae Hanlin Avenue Evelyn Rorick Potter Jennie Bolen Mina Mills Warren Alderman Phil Briley Maria West Virginia Mary (Dowler) Ludwig Mable Buck Hazel Burke Rutland Strangler Lewis Eder Lewis Elaine Tomaso Mise Tomaso Salvatore Tomaese Lewis Margins Tocnase Lop Angvie Maldon Mass Lottridge L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanore D. Swartz Robert Sharp Joseph White Dorothea Mildred Runnion Ruth Rhodehaver H. R. Watkins Oryn Pearl Pitts J. S. Gaston L. H. Morris Jeff Powell O. L. Davis A. Cady Watkins Farm Aldo McKinley Cummins Cook Laud Barnhart Raymond Boggs Rowan Farm Barnharts Frank Caldwell M. E. Church C. N. Jones William McKinley Carrie Richey McKinley Pleasant Valley Miss C. Delano Carter Miss Rorick Marietta Osteopathic Clinic
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