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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1930
Page
7
Residents from Langsville, Vianaga, and nearby towns spent the weekend with relatives across the region. An Akron visit and multiple family gatherings occurred in Wilkinaburg, Columbus, and other locales, with many returning home Sunday.
Shawnee residents and families hosted guests from Akron Columbus Nelsonville Newark and Colombia during a long weekend. The gatherings included Mary E. Bmock Thelma Thompson Augdataf Johnson and Revere Smock among others as friends and relatives spent time with local households.
In a Belpre hearing before Judge ay Festerday, Ther and his son faced not guilty pleas on liquor related charges. He admitted drinking at a home near Loppers Plains and received a sentence including fines and a suspended portion.
Bond measure to erect a new high school building carried by a large margin at Tuppers Plains precincts. Total 430 yes to 227 no with 68 percent required. Olivedale 142 yes 48 no Alfred 53 yes 88 no Reedville 40 yes 62 no Long Bottom 54 in favor 51 against. Election cost about 500 dollars.
Reedsville July 2 Church Barton 65 a former resident of this place and Coolville died at his home at Little Hocking yesterday afternoon. He spent most of his life in Meigs County and is survived by his second wife three sons and two daughters. Sons John in Indiana Glenn in Columbus and Larness the undertaker here. Died without funeral arrangements announced.
Two major cases at Pomeroy court are postponed this week due to the death in a local family and related absences. Judge Miller is listed as lead attorney in one case and is away for personal reasons, delaying proceedings into the next term.
Reported Tuesday a farm near here burned in forest fires. Residents worked hours to control the flames across fields, meadows, and woodlands. Fire believed to be set on purpose. officials were informed and expected to follow up.
The column lists numerous July happenings in Toland and nearby towns including delegation visits to Columbus, summer travel plans, and a host of social events. It mentions residents of Portland Maine, Hobarth and Huntington areas, and several families visiting relatives, church activities, school gatherings, and a church tax exemption decision.
Fragmentary notice shows debts and collections with names like Decker and Wolf Sisters mentioned among scattered phrases. The text references bills, payments, and collectors with unclear context and dates.
Fragmentary text mentions a planned trip to Canada and a later Washington visit. The readable parts reference a Black person and implied consequences or offers, but details are unclear and names or clear events are not established.
Many families from Akron Parkersburg and nearby communities hosted and visited relatives this week. Guests included Mr and Mrs L T Runnion Mr and Mrs J Ballen and others dining in, motor trips to Wolf Summit Charkesburg and Buckeye Lake noted, plus revival services at the U B Church and a motor party from Parkersburg joining Mrs Allen and family.
Pesach Ridge and family hosted guests Layton and Ira Stephenson last week as Mrs. Willam A. Phe Pone greeted Mr. and Mrs. Cranz Brown of Athy. Framed by varied visits, Me. f and Mrs Ira Stephenson hosted, while Mr. and Mrs. Stoy welcomed visitors at Glady Tiwater in Columbus and the Hunter family in Showir Hut. Frances Nabie and daughter enjoyed Athens work, Vera Stephenson visits Cleveland, and Harold Chadwick joined Norval South as a guest that week.
Morgan County reports a child named Vorest Nokind hue returned to Weowork after a week away with his parents Mrs. Thos Noland and Mr. Lanersto. Local authorities noted the family spent time clearing cretion concerns during the absence.
Pleasant Valley and surrounding households share visits and family news. Local events include Mir and Oscar Weaver hosting relatives, a Wood Thursday gathering, and a Ladies Aid cream social at Virgil Heegem’s home to benefit the church. A new member, Mrs Harriet Woodyard, is welcomed at the Lidian Ald meeting.
Burr Oak residents Mr and Mrs Homer Wise and Mire Dwight Morgan attended Corning events Saturday. Meo and Mrs Pwight Vaninrn from Chelet Post joined Eveats Sameday at the Inttene troth in Caluithus. Mrs Sylvia Post preached nervices at Spencer Ridge Church on Sunday morning and evening led by Be Mere Bray of Hemlock. Eugene Post spent Sunday with Charles Shepherd and family. David Heberts and daughter of Faneville spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Roberts of McLeish.
Carpenter Arthur Coon and family from Adheba visited Mrs W E Reeves on Sunday. Mr and Mrs C H W Jewell were visitors in Marisia Bath Saturday. Frank Godachad returned to Hysham Montana after a stalled sale. Mr and Mrs J A Iottachall and Mr and Mrs Claude Chant of Alena were visiting relatives Sunday. Tee McVomas attended a convention in Columbus. TH Walker Middlewort spent Monday at his home nearby. Orville Woodsaid and family from Athinta Go called on his grandfather Finkry Warfrey Sunday evening.
Little Hocking residents hosted a variety of visitors and long distance relatives during a social week. Dolavyvare nace and family inquired after relatives while Aiea Bata Sosith and son, dras Mis, AHE Prinidr, along with Folw tai and Me and Mra Cyst Dorrens, and daughter were Brie tay puesta of Minna and itayry Uvrrowe. Sherdan Bipguu of Cleveland attended as guests of Mr and Mrs. Bred Jote. Mrs. Buale Grimes of Frost visited Bervousin and J. J. Almyilt of Decwe Mi hosted Everett Coulson’s birthday surprise party Friday night. Center Point School services were held last Sunday evening. Page Eight.
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