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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1927

Page

6

Local Notices Include Births Trips and Visits Across States

Albany society items note births marriages and visits. The Miller family in Nitro West Virginia welcomed a son Harry Miller Jr. People from Albany and Amesville travel to Columbus Lancaster Parkersburg and Athens for weddings and family gatherings involving the Martin Brown and Williams Jewett families with names such as Bernice Martin and Maude Milligan appearing among the events.

Francis Denton Williams Albany Monroe N. C Albertussell Harry Miller Nitro W. Va Miller Bernice Martin Martin Lowell Lewis Columbus Earl Crawford West Broad Street Presbyterian Church Mr .Lewis Adriel Welker Belleville C. R. Brown E. H. Morse Zareski William Phillips Lloyd Phillips Lancaster Maude Milligan Hurshell Huston Marion Daniel Whittaker Elkhorn Esta

Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Valley church activities and social visits fill the week. Residents include Miss Hazel Stotts and Miss Beatrice Wood visiting relatives in Chillicothe and Athens. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Embrey. Sunday school moved forward under Rev. C A Spriggs with Hazel Stotts as organist.

Guy of Athens Hazel Homer Stotts Carl Colburn Marie Stotts Chillicothe Lodes Gorby Mabel Stotts Richard Earl Ralph Guy Edward Saylor Harold Stotts Dorris Lena Saylor C. A. Spriggs Carsey Hettie Brooks Faye Carsey Hazel Stotts Ava Graham Anna Brooks Howard Brooks Cora Williams Grant Post Forrest Dennis Hemlock Dennis Eva Ivers Glouster Mae McDonald Albert Embrey Mary and Bernice White Arthur Coffman

Syracuse Missionary Meeting At Mrs Moore’s Home

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet at Mrs Lillian Moore’s home Thursday evening with Mrs Jessie Morehead as hostess. Ambrose to lead the program and Marcia Karr to supervise devotions. Bathing beach opens in Syracuse drawing a large out of town crowd. Prof A L Flanagan in charge.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Lillian Moore Jessie Morehead Syracuse A. L. Flanagan

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Recoveries

W J Lawrence improves after illness. Carrie Sellars learns of her mother Mrs C A Car son falling in East Liverpool with a broken hip. Ohio University students Gertrude McBride and Lenore Campbell guest at week’s end with home folks. Marcia Karr visits Mrs J T Arnold in Gallipolis. D B Williams returns from Columbus visiting sister Mrs David Bell and Elmer Comptoin Williams. Rev Frank Williamson of Amanda stays with C L Arnold. Charlie Calkins in Huntington. Mrs Ethel Crissey of Akron visits Mary Karr family. Violet Roush visits Mackle Hughes in Middleport. Dale and Ray Roush stay with grandparents Gideon and Mrs Roush in Letart.

W. J. Lawrence Carrie Sellars C. A. Carson East Liverpool Gertrude McBride Lenore Campbell Ohio University Athens Marcia Karr J. T Arnold Gallipolis D. B. Williams Columbus David Bell Elmer Comptoin Williams Frank Williamson Amanda C. L. Arnold Charlies Calkins Huntington Ethel Crissey Akron Mary Karr Violet Roush Mackle Hughes Middleport Dale Ray Roush Mrs Gideon Roush Letart I. L. Emerick Matt Thomas Harry Frazee Joe Ray Palmer Carl Littlejohn Logan Howard Bush Edgar Hellyer Gladys Bowers Esther Briley Murray City

Coffman and Morris Birth Ad Creates Family Note

Burr Oak announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffman last month. The notice also mentions Mr. and Mrs. George Morris and a visit to Mrs. Morris as aunt.

Arthur Coffman George Morris

Plain residents meet visitors and 4 H club hosts picnic

The Plains hosts a Fourth of July gathering with neighbors from Akron Marion Willoughby and Mansfield and 7 4 H Handicraft members plus guests. Attendees include Snyder Olson Sherwood Burnell Jones Micheals Davis Gabriel Terre Friend Love and Will Breaker. A wiener roast preceded games like Volleyball Go Sheep Go and Drop the Handkerchief with a marshmallow run.

Sanford Snyder Detroit Jeff Harrison Frances Ambrose Terrel Akron James Terrel Mike Krivusti Dave Aleshire Marie Evelyn Clifton W. Va Middleport Stridgy Lillian Hysell August Olson Columbus Olson J. Sherwood Youngstown Will Burnell Nelsonville Ed. Anderson Mack Jones Marion Illinois Eliza Seevers Carl Micheals Willoughby Les Davis Ethel Anderson Ed Anderson George Gabriel, Sr Fred de Weese Mansfield James Terre Friend Love Athens Will Breaker the Plains McFadden

Plains High School home economics club plans July play

The home economics girls of The Plains high school held a regular meeting at Miss Neva Hawk's home. They planned a July play and other numbers, and to go camping in a few weeks. A Round Robin letter was written to Mary Evanish by all members and leader Miss Beryl Cone. Project work was discussed. Refreshments of ice cream and cake closed the meeting, followed by a 4-H wiener roast invitation. Attendees included Ruth H Tillie Anderson Fredrica Nida Ruth Darnell Frances Harmer Evelyn West Stella Palmer Louise Hale Catherine Hawk Willa Darnell Neva Hawk Miss Cone Margaret Charney and Stella Gabriel.

the Plains High School Neva Hawk Mary Evanish Beryl Cone Ruth H. Tillie Anderson Fredrica Nida Ruth Darnell Frances Harmer Evelyn West Stella Palmer Louise Hale Catherine Hawk Willa Darnell Miss Cone Margaret Charney Stella Gabriel

Local Social News From Bedford and Nearby Towns

Mrs Val McCumber is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E W Frost. Mrs Dale Carl and Hazel spent Tuesday with Mrs Allard Pratt. Mrs Ira Hanning and daughter from West Virginia were guests of Millard Quincy and Mrs Edward King of Millport. Edith Whaley is visiting Mia andGuy Lee.

Val McCumber E. W. Frost Dale Carl Hazel Allard Pratt Ira Hanning West Virginia Millard Quincy and Edward King Middleport Glen Hart Edith Whaley Mia Guy Lee

Heston Reunion Highlighted by Embree Park Visit

Amesville and West Jefferson residents attended the Heston reunion at Embree Park near Pennsville on Saturday. Local families including Linscott Hammel Donaldson Hartnell and Inman joined visitors from Columbus Newark and Akron revealing ongoing community ties and long family histories.

J. Z. Heston Joseph, Jr West Jefferson W. L. Heston Heston Embree Park Pennsville Cal Linscott Garrison Galbraith Fred Hammel Columbus Lewis Donaldson William Hill Zanesville W. W. Inman Cuyahoga Falls Chester F. L. Thomas John Helen Indianapolis Thomas George Zeigler Village J. E. Zeigler Vernon Mechanicsburg Alva Dulaney Land Dulaney Hawks Walter Zeigler Hamden J. M. Lowry Shade Mable Jago and Richards Akron William Halliman John Patterson

Jolly club and community visits noted in Haydenville

Carbon Hill and Haydenville residents share visits and travel plans. Local club members meet at Mrs. Mabel Hawk's home with listed attendees, while several families plan camps and travels to Illinois Ohio and Kentucky.

Local Social News From Trimble Athens and Barberton

New Marshfield guests include Mr and Mrs Warren Tipple of Trimble visiting Mrs Tipples sister Mrs Harvey Nichols. Mrs Mina Fry of Athens visits Mr and Mrs L Hawk. Delaware trip ends with R H Stright and child returning home with sister Mrs Mercer Williams and children from Point Pleasant to stay few days. K of P lodge installs officers Friday with ice cream and cake. Alva Town of Athens hosts Thursday visit with Mr and Mrs David Six. Bessie Morris of Athens visits daughter Mrs Harley Green. Clarence McNeal heads to Middleport for work. Clifton Swaim of Barberton visits during Fourth with father John Swaim and relatives.

Warren Tipple Trimble Alva Town Athens David Six Bessie Morris Harley Green Clarence McNeal Middleport Clifton Swaim Barberton John Swaim

Yankees Lose Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Match

In Wimbledon England on July 1 William T. Tilden II and Mrs. Molla Mallory were eliminated in the second round of mixed doubles by Baron De Kehrling and Miss BE Bennett 3-6 6-1 6-4.

Wimbledon Eng William T. Tilden II Molla Mallory Baron de Kehrling BE. Bennett

Social Roundup from Murray City and Nearby

Local society notes record Mrs Sally Riggs hosting the Priscilla club with guests G M Jones, E A Person, H D Bush, Ralph Hamer, Peare Seaman, William Poling. Many visits and outings across Murray City, Columbus, Athens, Nelsonville, and Betsy Lane involve residents and students from Ohio University.

Local Guests Visit and Family News From Parkersburg Area

Stewart and Hess Nickles hosts welcome Mr and Mrs Joe Hooper of West Union West Virginia. The Stewarts return from Columbus with daughter Mrs C A Wiseman and children. Carl Ogg and daughter Claris Opel of Marion vacation with Gip Starkey and Leonard Ogg families. Charles McBee family heads to Fairview West Virginia over the Fourth. A son born Wednesday to Melvin Dunfee and wife at City hospital Parkersburg. Both mother and baby are doing well.

Hess Nickles Joe Hooper West Union W. Va J. C. Stewart Columbus C. A. Wiseman Carl Ogg Claris Opel Marion Gip Starkey Leonard Ogg Charles McBee Fairview D. H. McBee Melvin Dunfee City Hospital Parkersburg

Local residents spend week with relatives and friends

Carbondale Mrs. William Sheridan and family from Glouster visit the Tremains. Velma Lowry summers with Barbertown relatives. Rose Shay of Pomeroy visited Tuesday. Charles Moshier of Nelsonville stays with Pete and Mrs Stanley in Glouster. Juanita Tefft visits Circleville relatives. Herman Clark and family return from Columbus. Helen Mills visits Nelsonville relatives. Mrs Frank Howson and family spend Thursday with the Edwards family.

William Sheridan Glouster Albert Tremain Velma Lowry Barberton Rose Shay Pomeroy Charles Moshier Nelsonville Pete Stanley Juanita Tefft Circleville Herman Clark Columbus Helen Mills Frank Howson John Edwards

Local Society Notes Include July Meeting At Mrs Weisse

King and several Athens residents attend social updates. The July meeting gathers at Mrs L L Weisse's home. An ice cream social is planned in the grove near the church Monday afternoon and evening. Visitors include Mrs S C Turner and children Beatrice and Franklin of Macksbury.

Joe Robinson Elza Graham Athens Mr.Graham Henry Phillips

Ladies' Aid Meeting At Harmon Road Charity Home

The Clark's Chapel Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs. Ella Crawford's Harmon road residence last Wednesday. The gathering included sewing, a business session, and devotional time with guests Mrs. James among those present.

Ladies’ Aid Society Ella Crawford Harmon Road James

Local People and Visitors Share Weekend Pro Kitchen News

Hockingport residents Dane Moore and son Paul joined aunt Mrs. A M Elliott and Mr McAlmee on a motor trip from near Racine Monday. Numerous relatives visited in the area during the weekend including Dr W Hush and cousins from West Union West Virginia.

Dane Moore Paul A. M. Elliott McAlmee Racine Belpre Austin Hall Ae. A. Buchan Hall John Noland L. W. Wilson Parkersburg Melvin Ice Mary Sarah Cook Rose Windon Elliott Freda Helena Gillian Athens Smith Torch Mabel Circle Mary A. Stone East Liverpool

Oakes Barnes Wed In Dayton Ohio Nuptials

Charles R. Oakes of Newberry and Chloe Agnes Barnes of Dayton married at the bride’s parents home in Dayton Ohio at noon Wednesday. After a brief wedding trip they returned to Oakes’ home Friday. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor attended the ceremony and several relatives visited in the days surrounding the event. The issue ends noting the infant son of Elder Root died the day after his birth.

Freda Guess Haydenville Guess Carrol Jolly Club Mabel Hawk Dorothy Webb Venice Evans Ethel Murphy Estella Smith Grace Murphy Don Hughes Victor Joyce Lesle Evans Byron Hughes Fort Thomas Maggie Icenhour Pierce Zenia O Addie Evans Sarah Webb Cora Blosser Rutland Allie Kennedy Ella Guess Illinois Wilson Ross John Blosser Rudolph John Ross Stockport Stella Smith Love Kammerling Lena Evans Nelsonville Bert Greene Elmer Poling Edward Smith Blanche Smith Logan Dave Murphy Norma Hobart Smart Eliza Johnson Martha Atkinson Marietta Glen Everett McNabb Charles New Philadelphia Woodrow Devol Carl Smith Columbus Edward Dawley Kensington J. L. Webb Frank Evans William Horn Salem Flora Ballard Club Alice Dawley Lizzie Greene Marta Smith Edna Stratton Clara Sparnon Lizzie Devol Della Wilkinson Zenia Oolville Charles R. Oakes Newberry Chloe Agnes Barnes Dayton Ohio America The Civic Association I. C. Plumley Anna Kirker Arthur McGirr Little Hocking E. H. Stout Bardin Morgantown W. Va Elder Root

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