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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1924

Page

2

Westland social notes and visiting guests span region

Broadwell Miss Lena and Miss Junia White from the Westland hosted by Mr and Mrs O T Harkins. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Redtown Athens and Parkersburg attended gatherings and a birthday picnic for Mrs Viola Tuttle. Local sports talk notes forthcoming ball games.

Lena Junia White Westland O. T. Harkins John Conant Zanesville W. P. Haybrow William Brown Redtown Harry Ith Bernard White D. D. Smith Walter White Athrop White Myrtle Young Amenville Joe Young Viola Tuttle W. W. Totman Wayne France Archie Rathburn Vinton Alvin White Trimble A Walter Totman Thens Rufie White W. C. White Emily Edith Mierce N. Carlile Parkersburg Albert White George Sidwick Archie Redwick Millfield Athens Tom White Amesville

Carthage Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Carthage residents shared weekend visits with family. Ira Gaston and kin visited J J Gaston parents. J A Townsend and daughter Bulah joined Amos Townsend family for Sunday. Daisy Secoy and Twila visited W L Potter family. Carleton Jeffers called on friends in Athena. Children’s services were well attended at the Carthage church.

Ira Gaston J. J. Gaston

Plains News Notes From The Plains Area Week

The Plains community pages list hospital recovery, visits, and local social news. Mrs Myrtle Boring is in Columbus hospital after gall stones and appendicitis surgery. Various residents including the Veritys near Fisher and the Holmes, Collins, Brown, Humphrey, and Porter families are reported visiting, traveling, or hosting in The Plains and nearby towns. A. M. Humphrey is noted as champion fisherman of The Plains after catching four large catfish Monday night.

Myrtle Boring Columbus Olvah Verity Gordon Fisher Stallion Z. Courtney Noble Collins Albany Osborn Athens Haze! Geisieke A. M. Humphrey Virgene Shields Monsday Greenfield Charles Brown J. K. Brown A.M. Humphrey Canaanville iJohn Smart Goldie Gabriel

Local residents visit and call on friends in area

Vanderhoof J W Wolfe of Clarksburg WV visiting here this week returns home Tuesday. G E F Davis of Little Rock was Wednesday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs J W vis. A J McBee family and Mrs W stout spent a farm week here. Jesse and Delbert Murphey from Nobel WV stay with mother Mrs A G Murphey. Joseph Ashcraft called on brother W H Ashcraft Thursday. A C Davis and grandchildren Harold Ruth McBride Harry Walden and Constance of Coolville visited at Carson Boggs Stout farm Thursday. E Brander gy and Esmond Brander gy called on Mr and Mrs im Chase yesterday afternoon. C E Davis returned after two weeks in Parkersburg.

Sea Home R. C. Boggs Carson, Jr Marylinn J. W. Davis Hr. P. Boggs A. L. McBee Bethel Ridge Leroy Boers Catherine Near Iottridge Phillip McBee Clarksburg Thraper Davis Mary Majorie Elsie Howard Lake Coolville John Lake J. W. Wolfe W. Va Jesse Delbert Murphey Nobel A. G. Murphey Joseph Ashcraft W. H. Ashcraft A.C. Davis Harold Ruth McBride Harry Walden Constance Carson Boggs Stout Farm Esmond Brandergy Im Chase

Local residents visit area families this weekend

White Hall Mrs. A J Carbaugh of Chase visits F J Hooper family. Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore and sons Allen and Harold and Mrs A K Dent of Athens spend weekend with Charles Dent family in Charleston W Va. Several other neighbors visit and travel to Buckeye Lake and Lancaster.

A. J. Carbaugh Chase F. J. Hooper Herbert Moore Allen and Harold A. EK. Dent Athens Charles Dent Charleston W. Va Wendell Miller Columbus G. C. Lawson G. E. Tribe Leota Lawson Daniel Canfield Hary Laurelville Eulalia Hoch Nelsonvile Moore J. H. Phelps Frank Hooper Mary Moore Harold Stella Parker W. H. Duckler Lancaster Pearl Lonas Joe Frost Stewart

Tenney Family Fire Destroys Home. Weekend Visits Noted

Deanville residents report a fire destroying the Tenney home as Anna Tenneyhill visits Chesterfield. The community sees a first baseball game of the season, local camp meeting activity at Bloodwood, and several guests visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Lawrence Tenneyhill Housekos Ing Anna Tenneyhille Chesterfield Fred Nixon Raymond Williams Thelma Schoonover John Byesville Schoonover Harry Thompson Sugar Creek Thompson Bloodwood Laura’ Stephenson Athens Flossie Edgil New Pittsburg Yates Philo Fern Bergle Racine Lucille Davis Buchtel Tenneyhill Clifford Thompson Fred Shaffer Bertha Rogers New Straitsville Ralph Hunter Glen Ebon Grove George Schoonover New Floodwood

Local households share visits and a near miss during storm

Carpenter D M Sisson and wife join Jesse Sisson family for Sunday at G C Gorby home. F Howery and wife motor to East Bank West Virginia to visit relatives with Eddie and Verlin returning home. O B Woodyard visiting Columbus. Don Wood and family of Pomeroy visit Wood home. Roscoe Webb and family stay with O M Rawlings. A lightning strike during a Saturday storm set fire to a window shade at Howard Steward home, quickly contained. Worley Jordan overturned his Ford on the hill above Dyesville while returning from church attempting a turn after running out of gas.

D. M. Sisson Jesse Sisson G. C. Gorby F. Howery East Bank Eddie Verlin O. B. Woodyard Columbus O. R. Woodyard Don Wood Pomeroy G. G. Wood Roscoe Webb Mrs. Webb O. M. Rawlings Howard Steward Worley Jordan Dyesville

Local Crash Damages Vehicle as Driver Escapes Injury

The machine skidded and went over the bank. Mr. Jordan escaped injury though the windshield and top were badly wrecked. O. B. Woodyard spent Sunday with W. W. Sisson and family. Jesse McCall moved last week to the farm ¢ D. in Romine. J. F. Jewell and wife, residents since last fall, are moving this week to their farm in Scipio township.

Mr. Jordan O. B. Woodyard W. W. Sisson Jesse McCall Romine J. F. Jewell Scipio Township

Visitors Gather in Murray Area From Several States

Murray City reports a sequence of visits as Detroit residents Mr. and Mrs. George McMan and sons tour, Misa Cora Terrel from Chauncey calls, Mrs. Mary Frazee and daughters return from Detroit, Mrs. William Chevers visits Colegate kin, Mary Maroze from West Virginia visits her father and brother, Leanon of Carbon Hill spends weekend with son, Castell couple visit Detroit, and Rennie pair from West Virginia stay with the Hardys.

George McMan Detroit Mich Dugan Misa Cora Terrel Chauncey Murray Mary Frazee William Chevers Robert Snyder Colegate Mary Maroze West Virginia Leanon Carbon Hill Pearl Leanon T. A. Castell Mrs. Rennie Mrs. Hardy

Community Notes from Athens and Nearby Towns

Sunday guests include Lottridge Pearl Castle and family of Athens while the Swartz and Carleton families visit in the area. An Orange Children’s Day service drew strong attendance with a $16.67 mission offering. Memorial and missionary lectures, local visits, and a Lawrence Chapel all day service are planned with speaker Grace Kelley.

Pearl Castle Athens C. J. Castle Harry Carleton Ed Carleton Coolville Clarence Swartz Orange Leroy Boggs A. J. McBee Bethel Will Falfrod Alfred C. D. Swartz Guysville Spyder Glen White Lawrence Chapel Grace Kelley China Wotring J. T. Runnion Lucy Windsor Nora Watkins Ellen Hannitg Pearl Pitts Leslie Morris C. L. Davis Herbert Bowers Leroy Borgs Roberts U. B Fern Metz A. L. McBee Leroy Boris L. T. Runni Frienda

Funeral services for Mrs Mahala Stone held in Hockingport

Funeral services for Mrs Mahala Stone of Cleveland were held at the Methodist church in Hockingport with Rev Wilson delivering the sermon. Distant attendees included her daughters and their husbands Frank Stone and C L Dumper of Cleveland, and son Fred Stone of Decatur Illinois.

Mahala Stone Cleveland Methodist Church Bentz Coolville Rev. Wilson Presbyterian Church of Parkersburg Wilson Ohio River Frank Stone C. L. Dumper Fred Stone Decatur Illinois Fletcher, Stone Columbus Alice Stone Curtis Belpre Bernice Headley Marietta Frank Curtis Hudkins Athens Stone Hockingport Lew Humphrey Edith Humphrey Sueile Nazor Gordon Herrvid James McLaren Paul Gillian Bridgeport Charles Hayden Fred Mediey Qor

Social visitors gather in town amid stormy weekend

Ville Medley and wife of St Marys hosted guests while Herbert Hall of Baltimore Ohio visited his brother Austin Hall. Nelson Dutton of Little Rocking and Susie Gunner of Vassar Mich spent Monday with friends. Rex Anderson and baby of Akron came to relatives Friday. Earl Dickerson and Joe Keever with Misses Jessie and Gladys Parker visited Parkersburg. Ice cream social at Torch Baptist church raised 41. A hard storm struck the region Saturday night with heavy rain thunder lightning and strong wind.

Jones Reunion Celebrated at Crystal Springs

The Jones family held its first anniversary reunion Sunday at Crystal Springs near Lancaster. A fine dinner was served and attendees included Mrs. P. Jones and son Pearl, numerous Jones relatives and friends, with many children listed among the guests.

Jones Crystal Springs Lancaster P. Jones Pearl C. J. Jones Maurine Roy Jones Vergil Carter Wm. Nanna Alonzo Perry Zona Kyle Gerald Maxine Fred Hoodler J. J. Cavindish Kaoka M. Rains Beatrice J. H. Brandenburg Wilbur Helen Clarence Jane G. Markwood Olive W. M. Snyder Irma Shaw Iida Ware Beatrice Smith

Amesville Guests and Local Residents Move In

Amesville and surrounding area host several visitors this week as families arrive from Athens and Parkersburg. Mrs. Ralph Beasley and two sons of Athens stay with her sister Mrs. W S Heston while walnut timber dealer Mr Hedges moves his family into the Tommy Jones house. Donald Hoisington, formerly of the township and now with Buick Co Toledo, visits Mary Harrison on the Canaanville road during vacation. Mrs. Mattie Owens of Parkersburg spends the week with sister Mrs F W Gibson. Mrs A C Painter and sons William and Fred of Athens are among those greeting friends. A C Painter, long a local tradesman, passed away several years ago leaving a family business legacy.

Ralph Beasley Athens W. S. Heston Mr. Hedges Tommy Jones Donald Hoisington Buick Co Toledo Mary Harrison Canaanville Road Painter and Sons William Fred A.C. Painter Patterson & Curfman A. C. Painter & Sons

Local News Highlights From Hoopers Area in June

Reports tell of a new Presbyterian pastor Rev Garth B Selmon installed at Hoopers with a reception. births and illnesses noted including Esther Frances Keirne. accidents at a bridge works site with a mule rescued by workers. daily wages of French laborers around 14 francs. social visits by Snapper McCain and Miss Lucy Steele in Bartlett.

Erman “Snapper” McCain Bartlett Lucy Steele M. KE. Parsonage Hasken Snapper Garth B. Selmon Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox Athens Douglas Logan Steven of Brenen

Brighten Your Star and Vote for an Honest Man

A patriotic appeal from Athens Ohio urging citizens to keep the nation bright by voting for an honest man. The message links the flag to righting wrongs and guiding future generations, ending with a note about Hog cholera's 91st birthday celebration this year.

Leda T. Sams Athens Ohio

666 Pills Prescribed for Colds Grippe and Fevers

A historic note claims the number 666 factors into medical remedies for colds grippe dengue fever constipation bilious headaches and malaria fever. The text lists the number as a prescription symbol across illnesses.

Trex Lotion Promises Clear Skin at Cline’s Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Trex Lotion as a cure for eczema pimples and blemishes with claims of soothing relief and reduced itching. It offers the product for 75e through Cline's Pharmacy or H. B. Denton & Co. in Mt. Carmel Illinois. Frogs and toads are noted as destroying insects and worms.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Ill

Bellefontaine Youth Faces Assault Charge Over Childs Day Drill

Thorn ton Rumner, 18, is charged with assaulting Vivian Titus, a 1 year old girl, in a church basement during Children’s Day drill preparations. Local police report the incident occurred while children were being drilled.

Bellefontaine Thornton Rumner Vivian Titus

Red Cross life saving class starts in Marion

The Marion Red Cross life saving class opens with two members under Ralph Bacon who holds a National Red Cross life saving certificate as examiner.

Marion Red Cross Ralph Bacon National Red Cross

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