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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1925

Page

2

Personal mentions fill Albany social notes with many visitors

Miss Gertrude Gilmore of Mechanicsburg visited Albany guest of Miss Marion Cain. Leta Collins of Circleville visits Mrs. Guy Cheadle. Guests at the Cheadles include Mrs. Henry Courtney and daughters, Mrs. Gene Brickles and daughters, and Mrs. Jake Siebert from Columbus. Mrs. J. Nelson Brown and son Billy stayed with Mrs. Mary Lee. Mrs. Bert Rutherford of Belleville joined the family. Gussie Whipkey and brother came from Jamestown to visit Mrs. Goldie Moore. Mr. Whipkey and daughter Mary Celeste planned to return with them. The Daileys traveled to Hillsboro for the state DAR event. Mrs. Dailey discussed marking Fort Defiance and Graves project with Gov. Donahey’s approval for state printing. Over 1000 Revolutionary graves logged. lighthouse at Fair Harbor discussed for preservation. Archie Tewksbury visited from Bluefield WV. Rev. Stanley Roush preached in Athens. other local guests stayed at the Searls home. Mrs. Clara Coe recovering after surgery at Mt Carmel hospital. Mrs. Sarah Brooks hosted sister Mrs. Carbaugh of Chase.

Gertrude Gilmore Mechanicsburg Marion Cain Leta Collins Circle Dill Guy Cheadle Henry Courtney Gene Brickles Nelsonville Jake Siebert Siebert Columbus J. Nelson Brown Billy Mary Lee Albany Bert Rutherford Belleville Charles Brown Jamestown Gussie Whipkey Goldie Moore Mr. Whipkey Mary Celeste O. D. Dailey Hillsboro Fair Harbor Archie Tewksbury Bluefield West Virginia Jeff Tewksbury Stanley Roush Atentral Avenue Athens Florence Strong E. Bain Hazael Cline Cleveland Hools Willard McDaniel Rio Grandeollege Milaukee George Hose G. Nichols the Plains Emmett Wingett Lucile Archie Owksbury W. Va Wesley Webb Aline Suny Elmer Searls C. W. Reeves Columb

Motoring Group Picnicked in Masonic Park

Last Sunday a party including Mr and Mrs Fred Worhes Mr and Mrs Bert Hovey Mr and Mrs George Bailes Mr and Mrs Howard Stanley and son Earle visited Marietta New arrivals Mr and Mrs Carl Robertson and family Mrs Graft and Orton Fought joined for a picnic dinner near Moyea in the Masonic park.

Marietta Fred Worhes Bert Hovey George Bailes Oward Stanley Earle Carl Robertson Graft Orton Fought Tanley Moyea Masonic Park

Drought Hitting Koenix Area As Rainfall Stays Scarce

Wesley Davis writes from Koenix Arizona greeting friends and noting a drought with no rain for over a year. He mentions Miss Faye Baker will spend the coming week in Athens with cousins Dr Henry and Mrs Cotton and Mr and Mrs Cotton.

Phoenix Wesley Davis Koenix Arizona Faye Baker Athens Shenry Cotton

Mrs H L Atkinson Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting at Parsonage

Mrs H L Atkinson entertained fifteen members of the Ladies Aid of the M E church at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon. D Cline presided. Devotions opened the meeting and plans were set for staining church windows. A 310 collection boosted the treasury as reports came in. The program featured two solos by Mrs M L Cottingham and two endings by Mrs Orville Dailey. Next meeting scheduled for July at the church.

H. L. Atkinson Ladies Aid M. E. Church Parsonee D. Cline Schubert Rs. M. L. Cottingham Orville Dailey

Local Social Roundup in Ath ens and Nearby Communities

Mrs Florence Strong hosts in Ath ens at Bain home while Hazael Cline returns from Cleveland for year’s work in schools. Willard McDaniel stays on as principal and heads toward Rio Grande College after two weeks. Numerous visits and guests from The Plains, Columbus, Mil waukee, and Steubenville mark a busy week with family gatherings and hospitality.

County road grading finished in McArthur Ath ens area

Grading on the McArthur Athens road is done and only surface work remains. Less than three miles in Athens county break a continuous improved road to Chillicothe Cincinnati and points west. Tourists would welcome the gap. Merchants plan July 4 holiday closings Saturday. Farmers urged to trade Friday.

McArthur Athens Athens County Chillicothe Cincinnati

Local residents return from visits and moves noted

Broadwell Mrs. J. R. Rathburn came home Saturday after weeks in Columbus Zanesville and Athens. Alvin White family moved from Millfield to Townsend. FE E Noland of Athens visited on business. Rosie Vanney from San Toy returned home after weeks with D D Smith. Ella Conant recovering after hospital stay in Columbus. Katie Sprouse visiting sister Mrs Fred Roberts at Malta. Community turnout at Mt Carmel Children's Day with praise for organizers Mrs Carl Sedwick Mrs George Thompson and Mrs John White. Helen Ogg returns from visit with sister Mrs Leonard Smith in Chauncey.

J. R. Rathburn Columbus Zanesville Athens Alvin White Millfield Townsend FE. E. Noland Rosie Vanney San Toy D. D. Smith Ella Conant Katie Sprouse Fred Roberts Malta Mt. Carmel Carl Sedwick George Thompson John’ White Helen Ogg Leonard Smith Chauncey

Local visits and guests fill weekend in Athens area

Lottridge Reverend Boyce and family visited L. H. Allen with the Townsend and Townsend families from Logan and Beebe. Ackleys and McBee families hosted relatives. Bentz remains ill. Gas drilling moves on L. H. Allen farm as Immel brothers relocate equipment. Marion Ackley family visits.

Boyce Tapers Plains L. H. Allen Everett Townsend Logan L. T. Runnion Rylmer Ackley Parkersburg Lucy Windsor C. W. Townsend Beebe O. L. Davis L. H. Morris Athens A. L. McBee R. C. Boggs Leroy Boggs Evelyn McBee W. Va Bentz Carson Boggs John Sprague Immel Brothers Allen F. W. Chapman George Ackley Marion Daniel Ackley

Sunday Guests Gather From Athens and Nearby Towns

Pratt's family hosted Dr. C. L. Orr and kin from Athens. Charlie Carsey and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jacob King. Emmerson Douglas and family from Athens visited relatives. Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry returned from Gallipolis with brother Mack Howard. Fred White of Flora stayed with the Gilkeys. Fletcher King and daughter Myrie of Athens visited Wayne Wingett. Will Colmer hosted several Sunday guests including Hawk and Spencer families from Chester and Irving Creek.

C. L. Orr Roscoe Orr Athens Charlie Carsey Chase Jacob King Emmerson Douglas Sarah Goldsberry Gallipolis Mack Howard Fred White Flora Will Gilkey Fletcher King Myrie Wayne Wingett Will Colmer Jim Hawk John Spencer Charlie Spencer Near Chester Leslie Hawk and Baby Irving Creek

Albany Social Guests From Athens Weekender

Mrs. Harry Smith and 6on. Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cain visited Mrs. Sadie Cain and Mrs. Samaria Dixon in Albany from Saturday to Monday. Iris Tubbs of Athens cared for things during their absence.

Harry Smith Robert Miles Cain Mr. Cain Sadie Cain Samaria Dixon Albany Iris Tubbs Athens

The Plains Residents Gather For Visits And Travel Plans

The Plains community notes Bob Howard finishes work at Chester Hill and prepares for a camping trip. Louise West visits Courtney's, with Henry Verity and family guests. Several local families visit relatives in Athens Nelsonville London and Columbus, while John Gabriel announces the birth of a daughter.

Bob Howard Chester Hill Louise West California Zine Courtney Henry Verity Loren North Durward Nelsonville Farrel Gladys Baylis Athens Elza McGranor Courtney Joe Evans Oscar Eastern Walter Geisicke Logan Jeff Harrison A. M. Humphrey Joe Hutchens Carl Michael Miss Maud Thorn London Harry V Porter and Sons Carl Porter Harry, Jr Harry Porter Columbus John Gabriel Goldie Lewis the Plains

Harvest of cherries and town social notes in Sharpsburg

Residents in Sharpsburg stay busy with cherry harvests and community events. The Ladies Aid hosted a social at Herschel Carpenter’s home with a lawn filled with tables, while the Sewing club sold candy to fund a trip to camp in August.

Glover Herschel Carpenter Sewing Club Henry Burns Daisy Burns Portsmouth Cecil Ernest Ethel Huffman Nelsonville Wilbur Harris Mr. Burton Ann Arbor Mich Howard Harris Mt. Carmel Joe Quinn Carmel Mrs Elisha Keney Bartlett

Local Social Notes and a Wool Theft Case

The column records several social visits in Chillicothe and surroundings including Mrs Grover Swearingen and Miss Mayme Webb with Mrs John Rawlings, and visits by Harlan and James Starkey. A court session led to arrests over forty three fleeces stolen from John L Carpenter, with bonds posted or defendants jailed. Delilah Dudgeon plans a new house on School Lot.

Charles Bowen Grover Swearingen Mayme Webb John Rawlings Harlan James Starkey Chillicothe W. H. Starkey Caroll Witlatch Columbus Albany Leo Chase Millersport Ray Ansel New Lexington Mildred Mildred Steward Dc. F. Steward J. W. Steward D. M. Sisson Mary Sisson Athens Delilah Dudgeon

Hamden Sunday School Picnic Delight with Local Girls

Miss Linda Arnett hosted a Sunday school class picnic on Tuesday east of Hamden. Attendees included Joan Davisson of Portsmouth, Deborah Davisson, Betty Stanton, Ruth Stanton, Helen Dempsey, Ruth Dempsey, Margaret Tedrow, Margaret Smith, Evalee Brown, Ruth Martindill, Margaret Helen Wilkinson, and Mrs John Marks accompanied.

Linda Arnett Hamden Joan Deborah Davisson Portsmouth Betty Ruth Stanton Helen Ruth Dempsey Margaret Tedrow Margaret Smith Evalee Brown Ruth Martindill Margaret Helen Wilkerson John Marks

Chautauqua Opens At Coolville With Minahachi Lectures

The Coolville chautauqua begins Monday July 6 for three days featuring an unusual lineup of musical talent two plays and lectures by Dr. Yutaka Minahachi the noted Japanese orator. Local residents attendings include Mrs. C E White and many travelers from surrounding towns.

Coolville Yutaka Minahachi

Car Turned Over After Near River Bank Slip

Mrs. Bradford drove along the river road when her car went over the bank while attempting to save a frightened horse. A weed obscured the slip and only the top of the car, likely shielding her, was badly masked. The car was taken to Detroit for repairs.

Goulds Visit Marietta as Kin Leave for Western Trip

Reverend and Mrs. Stanley A Gould and their Pennsylvania in laws visit the Goulds for a few days in Marietta. Mr and Mrs J W Kincade and son and daughter in law and Mr and Mrs Carl Kincade depart Monday for a long western trip.

Stanley A. Gould H. F. Gould Pennsylvania Goulds Marietta J. W. Kincade Carl Kincade

Ice Cream Supper Planned at Pleasanton School House

Pleasanton hosts an ice cream supper Friday night at the school house. Miss Ruth Morrison a student at Ohio University spent the weekend at her home here. Mrs Virgle Gilkey and Miss Mannly of Barberton are visiting Mr and Mrs John Hanning. Mr and Mrs Warren Graham with Bernice Martin visited her parents Mr and Mrs G E Martin over the weekend.

Pleasanton School House Ruth Morrison Ohio University Virgle Gilkey

Picnic on the McDougal lawn draws locals and visitors

An all day July 4 picnic on the McDougal church lawn promises amusements and cats for attendees. A large crowd attended Sunday Children's Day services and visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Morris and others. Reverend Miller begins biweekly sermons at the McDougal church.

Pearl Morris Roy Morris Carn Morris Clarence Morris R. CC. Morris Miller McDougal Church Amanda Sayers

Carbondale Hosts Visitors From Nearby Areas This Week

Carbondale residents receive guests including Mrs. Dot Lanier and daughters from Columbus and Nell and Mary McCann of Jacksonville. Nearby visitors include Frank Betts and son Donald from Athens, Pearl Pidcock and daughter from Chillicothe, and Mrs. John Mace’s household. Marvin Brooks and Albert Todd, recently employed at Port Clinton, spend the week at home. Ruth Gardiner returns home for a brief visit before remaining with relatives in Chillicothe. Radcliffe Chautauqua arrives in Carbondale this week for events Thursday through Saturday.

Dot Lanier Daughters Columbus Frank Branscomb Nell and Mary McCann Jacksonville Frank Betts Donald Athens Pearl Pidcock Chillicothe John Mace Marvin Brooks Albert Todd Port Clinton John Thomas Pearl Mace Barberton Ruth Gardiner Radcliffe Chautauqua Carbondale

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio towns

Murray C Frank Thomas of Akron visits relatives. Henry Spencer visits his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer. Fred Wein and two sons from Columbus spend days with his parents. Lon Starcher of Illinois returns home for a few days. Clarence Vansickle and two daughters visit Hemlock with Myrtle and Fern Dennis. Elza Sapp, employed in Eastern Ohio, spends weekend with family. Mrs Merle Ogg and son Norris visit Nelsonville. Mrs Lunsford, Mrs Hanna and daughter of Glouster visit Hazel Loper. Solomon Crew and daughters Helen and Marie of Glouster visit Philip Fisher. Conrad Wein Mae and Anna Wein Fred Wein Jr and two sons drive to Pomeroy. Magdalene and Marie Byron of Columbus visit their parents. Mr and Mrs Marion Cook spend days at Lancaster campground. Charles Strum Gertrude Stalders Llewellyn Stell Peacock and Wilbur Peacock attend K P picnic at Grotto grounds. William Poling and his wife visit in Logan. Mrs Frank Gee and family visit Chauncey.

Frank Thomas Akron Henry Spencer Thomas Spencer Fred Wein Joe Francis Colummmbus Lon Starcher Illinois Clarence Vansickle Ruth Mildred Myrtle Fern Dennis Hemlock Elza Sapp Ohio Merle Ogg Norris Ogg Nelsonville C. Lunsford Harry Hanna of Glouster Hazel Loper Solomon Crew Helen Marie Mae Anna Wein Fred Wein l Pomeroy Magdalene Marie Byron Columbus Jack Byron Marion Cook Lancaster Charles Strum Gertrude Stalders Llewellyn Stell Peacock Wilbur

Local Social Notes From Glouster and Nearby Towns

A parade of neighborly visits fills the page with names and places. Families from Glouster and Columbus are mentioned visiting relatives in Logans and Parkersburg, with dinners, embroiding evenings, and Sunday gatherings noted among friends and neighbors.

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