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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1934

Page

2

Harrisonville Infant Dies and Burial Planned

William Wells aged 4 of Harrisonville died Thursday. Survived by Thomas Wells. Mrs Charity Jones of Zanesville. brothers Howard Wells of Leading Creek Asa Wells of Storys Run. sisters Minnie Wine Coal Grove and Charity Fulwider Harrisonville. Funeral Saturday 10:30 from Fulwider residence. Rev Harley Bolton officiating. Burial in Wells Cemetery.

Pomeroy William Wells Harrisonville Thomas Wells Charity Jones Zanesville Howard Wells Leading Creek Asa Wells Storys Run Minnie Wine Coal Grove Charity Fulwider Harley Bolton Wella

Rivals To Meet Chester And Dexter In Sunday Clash

Chester and Dexter baseball teams will clash Sunday at the local ball park in a return game. Earlier Chester lost to undefeated Dexter, and both clubs have strong records against out of county opponents, fueling a natural local rivalry. Dexter surprised with a strong record after a weak previous season.

Chester Dexter

Hartley Reconnects With Kin At Ripley Reunion

POMEROY In attendance at a Fourth of July home coming in Ripley West Virginia C A Hartley reports a red letter day. He found and met three remaining cousins and their husbands at a reunion dinner. Hartley traveled with Oliver Hartley and his wife from Columbus and his grandson Earl Hartley from Mansfield. He visited youth era sites and discussed a half harvest of apples about 400 bushels while noting poor local yields. He learned of Mrs Brady in Cincinnati with four children and met Ed Cross formerly of Sut ton Township now in Jackson County. The party toured local points tied to the Green family murder and the hanging of Joan Morgan, subjects Hartley had covered for the Associated Press and Cincinnati Enquirer.

Mansfield Ed Cross Sutton Township Jackson County W. Va Meigs Cross Brady C. W. Brady Simpson M. E Pomeroy Cincinnati Joan Morgan Hartley Associated Press Cincinnati Enquirer

Aged Woman Dies Mrs D J Morgan Succumbs at Daughter Home

Mrs D J Morgan 75 died Thursday at the home of her daughter near Hemlock Grove after a lingering illness. She lived at Flatwoods before moving weeks ago to her daughter's home. Survived by husband two sons David Morgan Jr and Will Morgan and two daughters Mrs James Smith and Mrs Esle Mercer plus other relatives.

Pomeroy D. J. Morgan James Smith Hemlock Grove

Meetings Continue Hobson Nazarene Church Services

Evangelistic meetings sponsored by Hobson Nazarene Church are held in a tent at Hobson with Rev. J. T. Maffan of Marion in charge. Begun July 1, they will continue for another week with daylong services and a basket dinner on the grounds. Attendance has been large.

Middleport Hobson

Births Announced for Nancy Darlene Rea and a Hood Son

Mr and Mrs Stanley Rea announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Darlene weighing nine and a half pounds born July 4 at East Main Street home. Mr and Mrs Harold Hood of Monkey Run announce a seven and a half pound son born Wednesday.

Pomeroy Stanley Rea East Main Street Nancy Darlene Harold Hood Monkey Run

Local Visitors Call on Area Families During Summer

Racine notes show Rev. John Pickens and family from Lakeview N Y visiting aunt Mrs W J Krider. Albert Botkins and family from Springfield spend two weeks with Mrs Botkins parents Mr and Mrs Oren Wolf. Katherine Krider of Morning Star visits aunt Mrs John Stobart. Kate Wolfe and granddaughter Julia Fay Bell travel to Columbus then Philadelphia to join Dr and Mrs Gilbert Rich of Chicago and head to Maine for a summer camp. Several other relatives from West Virginia Ohio and Columbus visit local homes and summer plans. Richard Hayman returns from Ohio State University to spend break with parents. Junior Stewart leaves for R O T C camp at Ft Thomas. Denver Singer family and Earl Parrett family visit relatives in Columbus and with Mrs A B Cross.

John Pickens Lakeview N. Y W. J. Krider Albert Botkins Springfield Earl Parrett Helen and Hazel Columbus A. B. Cross

Local residents and visitors in Middleport area

Middleport and nearby towns see a flurry of visits and outings. Akron guests including Mr and Mrs J T Kelly visit Emmett Cray family on South Third Avenue while F W Broath, with his wife, returns to Diamond West Virginia after staying through the Fourth. Others travel to Buckeye Lake Wales Mills and Langsville for picnics and family gatherings. A Loyal Berean Class ice cream social is planned for Saturday night. Dr C H Horden returns to Columbus after a vacation visit with family remaining.

J. T. Kelly Akron Emmett Cray South Third Avenue F. W. &Broath C. M. Erwin Diamond W.va Plummer Beeson Marcus Chambers Bob Buckeye Lake Lester van Gilder Burmington Iowa Co. L. van Gilder Cheshire Ann van Gilder Columbus A. A. Chappelle Hobson Road Mollie Harrington Fred Healy Frances Dillard Branch Fleming Wales Mills Gallia County Barbara Lucille Pelton McArthur Berean C. H. Horden

String Harmony Band to Play at U B Charge Churches

Hager String Harmony Band from Portsmouth will perform at Lottridge Church Thursday July 12 and at South Bethel Church Saturday night July 14 as part of a young people rally. They also play July 15 at Tuppers Plains morning service and Sunday evening at Asbury Chapel.

Tuppers Plains Hager String Harmony Portsmouth U. B. Charge Lottridge South Bethel Church Asbury Chapel A. B. Parsonage A. R. Clippinger Dayton E. B. White Jackson Wellston Belpre

Young Democrats Prepay State Candidates In Pomeroy Meeting

Members of the Men’s Democratic Club met this evening at the Courthouse to plan visits by state candidates and schedule talks. Expected speakers include Martin L. Davey Agnes B. King and George White with dates set for a congressman appearance. Niece Miss Alice Ann Inglington greeted guests at Mrs. Ernest Wingett’s home from noon to 5 with a social hour and swimming.

Pomeroy Men Democratic Club Nounced Martin L. Davey Ornor Agnes B. King Congress Charles Vy George White Racine Alice Annington Ernest W Wingett

Inspecting Rebekah Lodge Receives Positive Report

A lodge inspection by inspector Jacob Roller of Pomeroy yielded a favorable report for the Rebekah Lodge, noting orderly conduct and adherence to rituals during the ceremonial evening. The event highlighted the lodge's commitment to tradition and community service through its members.

Syracuse Rebekah Lodge Anno Jacob Roller Pomeroy Spector

Mrs. 3 Hosts Methodist Episcopal Group Event

Mrs. 3 entertained church members of the Methodist Episcopal on Thursday evening at her South Sixth Avenue home, where refreshments were served to the group.

Middleport Methodist Episcopal South Sixth Avenue

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