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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

6

Murray City Community Notices and Funeral of Martin Stone

Local items list residents visiting, traveling, or staying with relatives in the area from Barberton Barberton Columbus and Nelsonville among others. Martin Stone World War veteran and Majestic theater owner died with funeral at St Philip Neri church. pallbearers and family members named including Stone mother Kathrine Stone and siblings.

Martin Stone St. Phillip Neri Father Weyman Stone Majestic Theater Oral Daugherty Buchtel Clifford Donson John Maraz John Byron Charles Murphy James Donoghue Catherine Stone Joseph Stone Andrew Stone Columbus Genevieve Stone Lenna Stone Mary Stone Agnes Nerrman H. R. Marrow Wheeling W. V D. H. Coppock Charles Bruno Detroit Earl Harris Toledo W. Va Markin Ohlinger Nelsonville

End of Week Social and Church Activities in Syracuse

Miss Ruth Covert of Columbus visited Howard and Miss Anna Karr. Will De Wolfe returned from Steubenville. D. V. E. S. exercises were at Asbury M E church with Miss Ella Edwards teaching. Mrs Delbert and Miss Maxine Lewis praised Bible stories. Helen Jace Williams led the girls sewing. A $15.75 collection covered school expenses and weaker schools support. Primary commencement to be held at Presbyterian church this week. Olier Rawlings of Covington Ky visited his wife and daughter among local guests. Mrs Lillian Moore spent Saturday in Athens. Hess Nichols and family visited relatives at Tuppers Plains Friday. Woman's Foreign Missionary society to meet at Mrs Bertha Holter’s home. Ted Roberts of Pennsylvania vacationing with relatives here and at Pomeroy. C A Bartels of Parkersburg was a Sunday visitor.

Dennis Babbs Shawnee Howard Bush Emma Franklin Gerald Robinson Julia Robinson Logan Fred Franklin Barberton Jack Marrall Crooksville Charles Ralph Ray Dixon Charles Briley Harold Ferrel Floyd Ferrel Charles Herbst Columbus Ruth Covert Howard Anna Karr Will de Wolfe Steubenville Asbury M. E Ella Edwards Delbert Maxine Lewis Helen Jace Williams Presbyterian Church

Hamden Governor Ritchie Visits En Route From Houston

Hamden Maryland Governor Ritchie stayed briefly Sunday on his special train moving from the Democratic convention in Houston to his home state. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Murdock and daughter Mary Jane of Columbus with Mrs. D. C. Thomas, and Harley Strong returning home to Wilkesville after visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Bobo.

Governor Ritchie Maryland Houston Texas George Murdock Mary Jane Columbus D. C. Thomas V. C. Bobo Harley Strong Wilkesville Fred Morehead James Portsmouth Crawford Morehead Crawford H. F. Morehead Franklin Columes C. C.rehead Richards-Morehead Canters Cave J. A. Jolly Palma Kruger C. W. Campbell Logan F. C. Segale W. W. Wires Veland Hylas Smiley Flo Smiley

Pleasant Valley Visitors Return After Weekend at Hudnalls

Pleasant Valley residents including Mr and Mrs Howard Reeves of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Clayton Tewksbury of Springfield vacationed at the Hudnall home. Other locals like Harry Bolin called on Mrs Mettie Newell near Chase and H R King and Bush King attended the Pleas homecoming.

Howard Reeves Detroit Moward D. Hudnall Mr. Reeves Hudnall Clayton Tewksbury Springfield Harry Bolin Mettie Newell Chasé H. R. King T Hill and Bush King Pleas

Local Social News From Athens Area Gatherings

Clarks Chapel residents visitations include Mrs Henry Phillips and daughter Mary with Mrs Wilbur Young family on May avenue Athens. Mr and Mrs C A Sheldon return from a week with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J A Bell.

Henry Phillips Mary Wilbur Young May Avenue Athens C. A. Sheldon J. A. Bell Cleatus Mulligan Robert Potter Amesville

Strouds Run Notes and Community Gatherings

Strouds Run activity lists attendees for a Saturday in Athens including Inez Smith and relatives, and an extended Sunday social of locals visiting Amesville and Guysville. A Literary society program was praised, next meeting set for July 13, and Sunday school attendance reached thirty with roads improving for future visitors.

Athens area families host numerous visitors and injuries update

Mary Shipley Zaleski and Flora Dill hosted Charlotte Leahy and Flora of Chicago. Guests included Dr. A A Boal Anna Benbow of Columbus and Newark visitors John Wagenbach family. Several Atkinson relatives plus Langsville Grapes and McKibbens were announced with local injuries and health notes. Ella Wood and Ella Murray also featured with family visits and a horse accident injury update.

Mary Shipley Flora Dill Charlotte Leahy Flora Chicago A. A. Boal Anna Benbow Columbus John Wagenbach John, Jr Kenneth Newark N. J H. L. Atkinson Athens H. V. Atkinson McArthur Charles E. Atkinson Jean Scott Ransom Grapes Langsville Ella Murray E. F. McKibben Martin Vera Ella Wood Grace Wood McKibben Nelle’ Fischer Margaret Jane Cincinnati William Fischer Doris Virgene Mace Armstead Mace Albert Rider Vada Thompson A. C. Ansel Peggy Nickles Ella McKibben

Social visits fill weekend in Coolville area

Lottridge Mr. and Mrs. John Bachelor and niece Mildred Turner from Marion spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ackley. Numerous relatives and neighbors from Athens Parkersburg Laurelville Newbury West Virginia and Indiana visited familiar households in Coolville. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carson Boggs Friday. The Children's Service returns at Laurence Chapel on July 7.

John Bachelor Mildred Turner Marion Daniel Ackley Ray Oliver Athens Leroy Boggs Haymond Boggs Parkersburg A. L. McBee Newbury Rexal Boggs Robert Sharp Lennie Glenn Forrest Frazier Laurelville Grant Swisher West Virginia Indiana H. ©. Swisher Carson Boggs Laurence Chapel J. R. Jarvis Coolville Kemper Aldo McKinley Ben Barnhart R. T. Runnion Mildred Lucy Windsor L. H. Allen L. H. Morris Fern Metz Beulah Townshend C. L Davis C. F. Windsor Beatrice and Lois Windsor South Canaan L. T. Runni Weimer Ross Swartz Bethel Charles Ackley L. T. Runnion Amos Hixon Edwin Hixon Success Roy Johnson Velma Virginia Marietta Ralph Allen Marie Barnhart Lewis Bratz Faye Chapman California F. W. Chapman Lee Gaston Carthage Ira Gaston New England L. Davis H. H. Chapman Bruce Chapman Guysvile Sam Gainer Tuppers’ Plains John Archer J. L. Gaston W. T. Gardner Harry Carelton C. M. Swartz C. D. Swartz

Junkers attempt at world endurance flight abandoned

In Dessau Germany on July 3 the Junkers pilots Johann Risticz and Zimmerman abandoned their effort to establish a new world endurance flight after being aloft for 171 minutes.

Dessau Germany U.P Junkers Johann Risticz Zimmerman

Union on the Hill Satire and Small-Town Wit

A. L. Snedden writes a lighthearted, rambling column skewering politics and local life. He jokes about Hoover, Barnum, and party antics, shares quirky anecdotes about 4-H, Ford drives, and cherry-picking, ending with a note that The Messenger is read far and wide.

Community Visits Span Towns and States

Local residents from Akron Athens Wellston and Athens State Hospital travelers and relatives shared visits across several towns. The chain of calls included Hawkins Hutchins McQuick Shipley Twiss and family, Besco and Powell households, Hawk families, Riley and Barker households, Aleshire King Brown Nagle and Verity groups, and Ferrer family from Toledo.

Letter Golf Puzzle Teases Readers With Nine Par Challenge

The note explains letter golf where one word changes by one letter per stroke to reach a target in nine steps. Examples show COW to WEN via HOW HEW HEN, respecting fixed letter order and using common, non slang words. A solution appears on the last page.

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Returns

Morristown resident Elmer Stevens came home from Columbus for the weekend. Miss Minnie Clarey returned from Lancaster for a Saturday and Sunday visit. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Lowery visited relatives in Haydenville over the weekend. Miss Ethel Carpenter visited Miss Nellie Myers in Haydenville and dropped by Margarette Lowery.

Elmer Stevens Columbus Minnie Clarey Lancaster Pearl Lowery Haydenville Ethel Carpenter Nellie Myers Margarette Lowery

Community Guests Share Weekend at Garden Home

The Garden hosted Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Butts and family with Homer Staneart and son George Hamden Clifford Kyle, William Buck of Athens and Dale Perry of Meigs County as guests. Roland Meighen of Athens visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E Meighen. John and Allen Smith of Middleport toured local friends. 103 attendees joined Vinton Meeks’s surprise birthday for Mrs. Jesse Gilkey at her fiftieth. Mt Zion church held service but Rev Hendrix failed to arrive. Alice Creesy, ill for months, rode a short distance in a car. Babe Jewell and relatives returned to Detroit. Pauline Chapple of Columbus visits grandparents C. L. Goldsberry and family. Oil and gas drilling preparations begin on Frank Guthrie’s farm nearby. R. E. Goldsberry and sons Glen Drewen and David visited the Mohlers Saturday.

C. S. Butts Homer Staneart George Hamden Clifford Kyle William Buck Athens Dale Perry Meigs County Roland Meighen C. E Meighen John Allen Smith Middleport Vinton Meeks Jesse Gilkey Detroit Pauline Chapple Columbus C. L. Goldsberry Frank Guthrie R. E. Goldsberry Glen, Drewen David Peter Mohler

Many Persons Dead Following Election

Mexico City reports indicate a deadly incident linked to the July election and the election period. Authorities yet to confirm exact casualty figures or responsible parties as investigations begin.

Cure for severe facial pimples marketed by Cuticura

Miss Mary Gregory describes a three month facial skin outbreak of large red pimples that itched and burned. She reports relief after three Cuticura Soap bars and two Cuticura Ointment boxes, and promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for daily use with free samples offered.

Mary Gregory Tremont St Kansas City Kans

Ice cream social and social visits fill Hebbardsville weekend

The community hosted an ice cream supper at the M E church in Hebbardsville. Mr and Mrs Charles B Wood entertained friends Thursday night with music and dancing. Attendees included Ed Brooks and daughter Cora Ellen Felix Dorsey James Wood Bonnie Jean Matthews Irene Clark Donald Noel Beatrice Wood and Bob Davis. 4 H leader Co N Jones returned from state club camp near Utica with 195 in attendance among county agents home agents and local leaders.

Charles B. Wood Ed Brooks Cora Ellen Felix Dorsey James Wood Bonnie Jean Matthews Irene Clark Donald Noel Beatrice Wood Bob Davis Co. N. Jones Utica

Motherhood May Be Made a Joy By Mother's Friend

Externally applied pre natal distress relief promotes relaxed tissues and pliable skin for expectant mothers. A testimonial from Mrs. Thosg Sherosky of Leechburg Pa claims a 914 pound baby was born minutes before the doctor arrived and she did not know she had him. Free booklet available by writing Usedfield Regulator Co Desk 27 Atlanta Ga.

Usedfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Doctor Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Old Folks

In a physician’s reminiscence issue, the speaker touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative based on Egyptian Senna and pepsin. He warns against drastic purges and coal tar products, notes low cost and broad safety for all ages, including babies and the elderly, and mentions wide drugstore availability.

Medical College Caldwell Dr. Cladwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray City Art Barnhill Rolland Coburn Corning Albert Koon Henry Franklin Syracuse Herma Dickman Clem Dickman Maine Harry Pyranke George Scott Scott Neal Peterson Earholtz Dickman Kathleen Jolly Ruth Rob- Mary Stanton Frances Scott Eve Dickman Frances Martindill Th Barnhill Mildred McCoppin Martindill Janet Scott Ry Dickman Pleasant Valley Clarks Chapel Orpha Sanborn Harry Sarah Seiple Richland Avenue Victor Carpenter Albert Carpenter Marshfield Cecila Sheridan Clarus Carpenter Ladies’ Aid CG. V. Strawn's North Court Street Strouds Run Inez Smith Mabel Smith Pearlie Smith Arra Gillett Harold Charles Cone Irma Jean Jessie Benett Paul Dowler J. F. McCread D. B. Matteson Charles Theodore Literary Society William Smith Clarence Smith Albert Perry Ray Smith George Cain Florencé Brown Brown Carl Coe Luella Jane Zaleski Lottridge Union - ON - the- Hill A. L. Snedden Will Hoover Alf Smith Barnum James T. Robinson Bellerin Harry Wise First Street Jacksonville School House Harry Jacoby Union Hill Boston Milwaukee the Plains News Floyd Hawkins Gene Akron Joe Hutchins Mr. Hawkins Nell Shipley McGuick Philadelphia M. E. Twiss Mary Jo Ray Michaels George Besco, Jr Steve Turlick Powhattan A. M. Humphrey and Son Herman Thornville Eldon Roy Hawk Pomeroy Mrs Rob Hawk Joe Riley Charles Near Fisher Station Grant Michaels Cliff Powell Pennsylvania Guy Perry James Powell Jake and Quince Anderson Will Barker Charles Barker Albert Aleshire Wellston Steve King Charles Knox Glouster Lyda Nagle Cory Nagle Charles Brown Athens State Hospital Mr. Brown J. K. Brown Pleasanton Kenneth Barrows Albany Clarence Cooper Mineral Charles Townsend Elza McGranor Z. Courtney Miss Blanch Verity Grove Nagle Harry Porter Tom and Chester Harry, Jr Chesterhill Ralph Porter Harvey Ferrer Morristown Mexico City Uri Sean Taleum Malden Masa BFE M. E.church Hebbardsville Leslie Lash E. H. Lash Carrie Richey Millfield Clarence Vorhes Varo Obregon Mexico Congress Panuco Leonico Marquez Fred Worhes Denver Freeman Loyd Bolin Julia Lash Howard Coe Aldine Earl Hart Jean Frank Coe Reynoldsburg J. W. Barnes Clarence Eugene Barnes Martha Petty Stewart Doctor Caldwell Qréturtte Silvus Style
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