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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1926

Page

6

New Systems Gathered By Messenger Correspondents

NEWS OF ALBANY reports July 10 services at the Baptist church with Dr. Nellis, plus a bake sale July 2 by Missionary Aid. Walter Chase buys the Art Stuart restaurant on Union Street. Bridges on the Athens pike reopen as detours end. Local families and visitors from Columbus, Athens, Point Pleasant and Lewisburg are noted among extended visits and travels.

DR. Nellis Lbany Baptist Ond Doutor Nellis Southern Ohio Baptist District Missionary Aid of the Baptist Church J. D. Stewart Walter Chase Art Stuart Union Street Athens Chase Albany Mr. Stuart Francia Bertha Steinmeyer Columbus Frank Steinmeyer W. D. Porterfteld E. J. Wood Gwendoline June Allen Chester BR. H. Dorn Sonia Hager George Neal Jéfersonvilla Médalla Eva Watt H. B. Stright Port Clinton J. M. Gooper Mra. Ford Cotaway Ciara Louise Zatesseville Jesse Baughman

Death of Mrs Mary Graham in Huntington

Mary Hurley Graham, aged 88, longtime Albany resident, died in Huntington after living with her sister Mrs Julia fin following moves between Albany and Huntington. The obituary notes she endured a lengthy illness, was married to a Graham, and was beloved by family including Mr and Mrs Cliff Wolfe and a wide circle in Athens and Parkersburg regions.

Mary Graham Mary Hurley Graham Andrevs Huntington W. Va Julia Floyd Liz Guess Bila Aix Garl Jewett Mary Granam Harner Rutel Cliff Wolfe Columbus Harry Roots Pent McArthur Wayne Harner Bobbie Parkersburg Richmans Morgantown Carl Roots Athens Walter Stewart Everett Gasklag Miller Powhatan Dufla Martin Clint Graham Frank Barnes Guilev Ray Elliot C. Wi Copeland Stewart Albany D. Cline Marthur Road Riosure Grosvenor Street W. B. Daliey Akron Mosuré J. T. Dall- Hine Dalley Sher L. Mosure Jis Marion Cain Cline Heron Cordray Pearl Hebbardeville Archie Tewksbury

Community Guests and Local Visits Across Ashville Area

Residents hosted guests from Ashville Daytor and nearby towns over Sunday and Monday with celebrations noted for birthdays and gatherings. The week featured hospital news, travel to Rock to mark duties, family visits from West Virginia and Ohio, and multiple social events including music, meals, and a birthday party. local roads receive gravel improvements as summer travel continues.

Springs Ben Wagner Holzer Hospil Gallipolis Homie Ray Ansel WH Wright Ken Lexington C. F. Stewart C. M. Rawlings Ike Conley State Hospital Percy Oakley Ida West Virginia Cart Dotson Glouster Mary Blason Saul W Albany Kimble William Robson Mra Viola Battrill Harry Andrews Howery Alvin Welleburg CaliVa Hugh Andrews Vercoe Andrews Columbus Art Soles Albert Soles Glilogly Cinma Wiliam Newman Dastroft Mich Warren Whitmore George Newman

Local visitations and social rounds in Beebe area

Beebe residents Mr and Mrs Ray Reot of Poremey visit Mr and Mrs Pete Partons of Haga Ridge. Mr and Mrs Guy France and children, and Mr and Mrs Sam Auf fel Mansfeld visit KH France recently. Mr and Mrs Joseph Conant and Gordon Howard plus Mrs Ed Williams II shop in Stewart Friday. Miss Nellie Parsons shopped in Beebe Thursday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christy were Sunday guests of the Hatters, Mr and Mrs LC Hopphoman. Pearl Jewel made a business trip to Athens Monday.

Ray Reot Porefey Pete] iPartons Haga Ridge Guy France Rghildren Sam Au Fel Mansfeld Pire France Joseph Conant Gon Howard Ed Willams II Stewart Nellie Parsons Beebe Kenneth Christy Hatters LC. Fphopman Pearl Jewel Athens

New Marshfield School Board Names Staff For Next Year

The New Marshfield school board in regular session on Tuesday chose the teaching staff for the upcoming year. High school and administration include Guy Dinnsmore as principal Theodore Wingett as Supt R B Barker as agriculture Orpha Dinsmore as music Alice Prudent as home economics Grades include BMay Stanton Man Pierce Mildred Lady and Erma Sprague. Community notes report Grange social attendance and church events with proceeds and programs. Also mentions visits by local families and out of town relatives over the Fourth of July period.

New Marshfield Guy Dinnsmore Theodore Wingett R. BR. Barker Orpha Dinsmore Alice Prudent Bmay Stanton Man Pierce Mildred Lady Erma Sprague Grange Christian Frank McDaniel

Local families visit relatives during Fourth of July period

Akron and nearby residents circulated in town visiting kin and hosting guests during the Fourth of July. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. John Lewis of Akron with Kimble and Robins family visitors, Jennie McKinney of Toledo, and the Robins and Blackstone households. Births were announced for Jetty Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McQuain, while the Shingler and Remmett families hosted gatherings with Mace and Law? Petroit connections. George Shingler and H. Etaw hosted guests at a holiday dinner with extended kin from Saint Wearseday and Clintonville.

John Lewis Ipritten Jim Mees F Akron John Lewie Saul Kimble Battle Creek Michigan Wm. Robin Jennie McKinney Jennie McKinney of Toledoas Been the Hones Guest of Mr. Nd Mrs. Ira Blackstone Willam McQuain Jetty Jane George Shingler Ee Remmett MaHaffey Everett Mace Family of Law Petroit Sats George Mace Etaw Saint Wearseday Clairasville Y Richardson Billy Whitmore Margaret Gellegher Aghvilla Raymond Erwin J. W. Rae Aon Clyde of Lancaster Sie Bare Noah Orsmai Z. Burt Marla Nice Columbus Ed Nice Nancey Brandeberry Marietta Andrews Edison Ruth Athens Clifford Dillie Della Davis Bre Carl Ozg Hittia Marion Stewart and Broadwell Chas. Reeves Rodney Reeves Carl Linton Daryl Chas. Scott Nelsonville Bert Swedzy Picnia Wm. Poling Phil Devoe Maud Farmer Detroit Afra Pat Lopez Pete Carrol Julia Heiner Cambridge Geo. Jones Mary Louise Julia Dean Mary Velma Popocay Jeff Robinson Daisy Evans Hubert Woolard Marjory Richards Newark Mary Poppczy Glouster Robert Foster Charles Sadie Rattrday Pearson Thensis Leonard Koenig Mansfield Wm. Hardy Lillian Bilis Tom Hardy Granvil Kenney Wellaburg W. Va Keenes George Smart Dunede Ela Alice Betty Jane

Fractured ankle from ditch fall treated by Dr. Laughtin

Stewart Mra and W B Montgomery recently suffered ankle injuries after stepping into a ditch while returning home from a neighbor’s across the street. The fracture was set by Dr. Paul R. Laughtin of Guysville. Montgomery returned home Wednesday night from Columbus after the Fourth with her son HE B Montgomery.

W. B. Montgomery Paul R. Laughtin Guysville

Amesville Headlines and Local Tidbits From Around Town

Amesville residents rally to help the gas company and rout dark days ahead. A disputed Wolf family incident is declared a rumor, while an adopted Fisher story faces scrutiny. Athens visitors Mrs Allson and daughters stay with friends in Racine. Sunday school picnics, Kings Daughters meetings, and a dog fight injury update fill the week.

Amesville Hoopers Robert Fisher Lucie Linscott Philips Farm Hart Strode Kings Daughters Clase Mina Sylia Clark Inter Abewas

COOLVILLE NEWS CLASSES MEET AND EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Coolville reports a busy period as classes from Troy High prepare for next year with meetings at local church. Families and educators travel from Columbus Akron and Columbus. many residents host and visit relatives amid Fourth of July and local club activities. The county farm bureau session and a chautauqua attracted attendees though profits were mixed.

C. B. Keller Oolville Lacey Belle McLaughlin Evans Dye Torch Pt. Pleasant Columbus Akron A. B. White Bretwsters

Chicago Tries Out Concave Streets Plan

Chicago adopts concave streets with a central gutter to drain both sides and reduce curbside flooding. The system cuts costs for property owners and promises safer traffic, championed by Sloan who cites tax savings of 30 to 40 dollars per front foot and a uniform appearance. Franklin's idea on fountain pens is noted as a historical aside.

Ciicage Ida J. Sloan Jda Board of Local Imnrovements Ocean Collinston Sidon Chicago Franklin Ienk Benjamin Franklin Spadd

Pratt's Fork Notes and Social Roundup

Pratt's Fork community brings news of visits and gatherings. Mrs. A Z Smith guests, families travel to Huntington and Athens, residents call on friends in Nelsonville and Glouster. A July 4 homecoming honors Mrs. Reeves, and many locals attend dances, weddings, and funerals in the region.

Three Boys Arrested for Tire Theft in City

Three youths aged between 12 and 15 were arrested Thursday evening by Patrolman T. H. Osey on theft charges involving automobile tires and rims from parked cars. Bound over to Probate court with July 15 hearing set. Tires identified as property of Allen Coe and Richard Webb, returned after owners verified them.

T. H. Osey Union Street Union Station Osey Allen Coe Richard Webb Coe Mulberry Street Webb

Watering Trees Urged by Congressman Davey

Washington July 10 An Ohio congressman and tree surgeon leader Martin L Davey urged ample watering during hot weather to save trees mocking a humane deed. He compared trees to birds and noted they cannot move to find water and depend on human care.

Washington, D.C Martin L. Davey Ohio Lfe Con+ gressman Davey

Athens Fishermen Will Go to Canada

A fishing party from Athens plans a two week trip to northern Ontario with Vic Pierce L F Jones A Whaley Frank Gross and Clyde Mansfield. They will drive part way then train into wooded regions and fish at Sand Lake a site rarely visited by tourists due to its inaccessibility.

Canada Athens Vic Pierce L. F. Jones A. Whaley Frank Gross Clyde Mansfield Ontario Sand Lake

Proceeds of Sale in Alexander Township Divided by Court

In Common Pleas court Lola Goddin and co plaintiffs sued Dessia Brooks and others over land in Alexander township. Judge Le e. Worstell ordered the proceeds from the sheriff sale to be divided. The property had been sold at sheriff's sale to H. C. Brooks.

Alexander Township Common Pleas Court Lola Goddin Dessia Brooks Lee. Worstell H. C. Brooks

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger News OF Albany Athéhs Pike Tuitan Gift Charles Brown Ollie Brown J. K. Brown Factory School Steve Kaufman Steve Mike John Cleveland E. Michaels Henry Clifton London Ohto Paul Ella Shannon Athena Tiptons Hutchins Morris Jack la. Foliette Adria Osborn Attens A. M. Humphrey Sam Jackson Steubenville Dan Harriton Clifton W. Ve Jeff Harrison Dave Aleshire Dave Aleghires Buchtel Wm. Sturgill Kent Hiyfo Coolville News Ed Staats Gladys Frank Weaver Massiton A. C. Mills J. W. Kincade Edward Sthurens Will Weaver Berger Delta Schurensberger Sying Pauline Daugherty Pauline Nisley Tenanys Lucy Sirs C. O. Richytag Daugherty Ardson Chauteuqua Troy Grange Wes Geesi Ralph Gillian A. Howers Delaware Ira Green C. E. White Leve Colum Rirs Ralph Hussell Ton Elke Chi Children of Columbus W. A.kion Elks Bingman Alfred Daugherty D. FE. Blair Andy Carpenter Fillmore A.C. Mills W. Kincade Doris Bingman W. A. Bingman Ella Plowman Johnstown J. 7. Durvis Walter Drescher Misa Hazel Gilllan Ladies Aid The Methodist Episcopal Church Lowman A. McLain Defiance Catie Perry Bingman Grange Hall Murray City Sloan John J. Sloan INSET Eugene Goldsberry Pearl Knuth A. Z. Smith Sarah Goldeberry Floyd Willaman Earl Everett Mell Sargent Alex Sapp John Quirey Flo Blackwell Chiton Dixon and Son V. Dixon Charlie Carsey Pratts Mark Pearl Sapp Frances Diex Rapp Mra. Wescott Vianna Kelly Mies Bytvia Anna Tennyhill Mary Moffman Draghter Eva Dec Madden Een Cunningham Lucy Frazee Ralph Waltera Ray Trenda Sohn McGarva John Walters Gon Charles Columbiua Logan Frank Walters Jean Martha Isabel James McGarty Mt. Carmel Hospital Lilly Murphy Jim McNamee Wm. McNamee Mae John Weln Zaleski Lorren Smith Chas. Herbst Clendenon Sém Claude Thomas Emmett Short Dire Short Middleport Mike Cléndenen Miriam Slater Jack Slater Harry Jonas Lawrence Short Bila Ruthefora Nelsonsville Paretta Alec Eimery Marton James Emery Ike Hoch Scotidge Sean Weaver Bert Lydia E Pinkham Rence Weaver East Smithfield Mt. Pleasant Tal Lydia Pinkham’s Cbs Athens Implement Co Oldsmobile Wwe
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