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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

5

Vacation notes and society mentions from Athens

Reports of guests and travelers in Athens include Miss Ocie Holmes visiting Miss Ruth Freshwater, H R McVay on business in Columbus, Miss Mabel Ballentine en route to Marietta, Miss Margaret Hearn to Lima, Mrs W E Webb visiting Athens, and Wade Dowler’s birth announced. Gerald Morris tours from Athens to Fulton Missouri by hiking, after a risky car ride.

Athens Gerald Morris Fulton Columbus Springfield Dayton Indianapolis

Relative’s Visit Sparks Planned Hike Home

A man travels from Fulton after visiting relatives and plans to hike home. He communicates his first word since departure to his mother, Mrs. J. J. Morris, at 165 North Lancaster Street.

St. Louis Fulton J. J. Morris North Lan

Country and Cars Party Honors Split at Country Club

Honors at the Country club party last night were evenly shared between Athens and Nelsonville. Athens top scorer was Mrs. Oscar Bingman with Mrs. P. L. Shanna taking second. Nelsonville winners were Harry Kelley high score trophy and Dr. Nath a Hill second award. Six tables played as guests from Detroit and Columbus visited the Maxwells in Mill Street. Miss Jessie Mansfield, a cousin of the hosts, has been ill in Columbus hospital and is now recovering. Mrs. Armintha Hunter of Springfield visits Miss Mina Fry at 70% University Terrace.

Athens Nelsonville Oscar Bingman P. L. Shanna Nelsonvlle Harry Kelley Natha Hill W. B. Hoffman Jarriet Detroit Mich Jessie Mansfield Columbus G. H. Maxwa Mill Street Wilow Creek Merwin Mansfield Jassie Mansfield Mxwell

Ten Quiz Answers From Today’s Page

A list of ten answers includes Mellie Dunham and James J. Walker, a 1926 execution in Connecticut Weathersfield, a charge of moral turpitude, Frances Heenan declining a $1000 prize, a duration of twenty eight days fourteen hours and thirty six minutes, a royal illness call, a ration of one pint every ten days, and a location at Chaumont.

Mellie Dunham Connecticut Weathersfield James J. Walker Frances Heenan Chaumont

Local social notes and obituaries from Athens area listings

The column records deaths illnesses and travel of residents with several weddings and family updates. Mrs. Folden underwent surgery in Columbus and will return to Lindley hall, while Mrs. Folden's daughter and family traveled from Akron to visit. Others include Mrs. Evans Newark death funeral plans and the marriage of Mary Frances Collins to Rudolph Steinmyer in New Marshfield.

Charles Folden Dexter Lindley Hall Folden Columbus Athens Earl Snowden Akron C. B. Beverage S&s KE. Evans Newark J. N. Collins New Marshfield Mary Frances Rudolph Steinmyer First Christian Church M. EF. Chatley

Relatives Visit Athens County After Long Separation

Mrs. John H. Gillette hosts her cousins Mrs. Lottie Andrews of Kansas City and Mrs. Lila Huit of North Topeka for the week at 84 Lancaster Street. They are daughters of the late Anthony Archer who left Athens county for the West forty nine years ago and this marks the first family visit back. Andrews and Huit plan extended visits in Athens and Morgan counties. Miss Helen Peoples returned yesterday from Dayton after visiting sister Miss Mary Peoples.

John H. Gillette Lancaster Street Lottie Andrews Kansas City Lila Hylt North Topeka Kan Anthony Archer Athens County West Andrews Huit Athens Morgan Counties

Social Visit and House Party Noted in Local Telegram

Yesterday a gathering of friends met in Middleport and Portsmouth for a social visit. Mr and Mrs W E Haning hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at 47 Stimson avenue. Mrs Howard Walden traveled to Columbus to visit her husband and his treatment at White Cross hospital.

W. E. Haning Stimson Avenue Howard Walden Columbus Mr. Walden White Cross Hospital

Flag Pole Hit By Lightning At Chauncey School

Lightning struck the flag staff at the Chauncey grade school during a storm. The pole was demolished and the roof suffered only slight damage. No other damage was reported in Chauncey.

Chauncey

Paul Smith Visits Dayton Family This Week

Paul Smith of Dayton stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Smith the first part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Davis and their two sons from Hollister visited Columbus for several days this week as guests of Mrs. Davis' parents Ma and Mrs. BE M. Reese.

Paul Smith Dayton R. S. Smith B. F. Davis Hollister Columbus Davis M. Reese

Frqm Mine To Cabinet Appoints Miner as Minister

A miner has been elevated to the New South Wales cabinet serving as Minister of Halcation. The appointment follows his industry background and local mining connections.

FRQM New South Wales

Arch Weighs 20 000 Tons Bres­sels Dedication at Ypres

The arch weighs about 20 000 tons and is set for dedication on July 24 at Ypres, marking a significant ceremonial event. The structure symbolizes a historic commemoration and draws participation from international delegates and local officials.

Ypres

Removal of 20 000 Tons by British Soldiers

A fragment notes a moval of 20 000 tons carried out by British soldiers. The text is incomplete but indicates a large material transfer under military activity. Further details such as location, date, or unit are not present in the readable portion.

Nine year old helps father climb 158 foot chimney

Leafed in Leeds England Thopss Kidney aged nine assists his father a steeplejack by climbing a 158 foot chimney in the city.

Leeds Eng Thopss Kidney Hi Father

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the Messenger Ocie Holmes Leesburg Ruth Freshwater Treemont Street H. R. McVay Mabel Ballentine Marietta Margaret Hearn Lima W. H. Worbal W. E. Webb Macon John Pickett Mrs Wade Dowler Golda Tippied Richard Wade Fred M. Hutchinson Park Place J. G. Coch Helen Cochran Parkersburg W. Va Katherine McKanittsburgh Country Club Renee Hollywood Renee Adoree William Sherman Gill New York Los Angeles Tom Moore Gill Evelyn Fariss Benmtt Caster Street Silvus Style Shop Armintha Hunter Mina Fry University Tetace Mr. L. J. Cowen South Bay Fla Andrew Bigum Thelma Newman Joyce Cuyahoga Falls Charles Newman South Frank Watkins Logan Sue Broome G. D. Gorham Ferry Cady Zanesville Harold Coe Jim Boden Miss Vergene McAdoo Yes Helen Peoples Mary Peoples Prestons Ecu Savings Bank Amy Terday Middleport Portsmouth Chauncey Grade Glouster Just Collegienne Shop Jacobs Jeweler & Optometrist Bressels Carter Shafer Sanford Jacob Bros Parker Broos Bank of Athens Bldg BY Taylor Goa
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