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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1931

Page

5

Man injured in electric wringer accident at Lower Plains

Lower Plains July 1 Denzil Gabriel and others were riding when the automobile backed down a hill and struck a tree. Gabriel suffered shoulder and arm injuries as brakes failed and the car veered toward a steep embankment before impact. The party, en route to the Mustianium River to fish, returned home after the accident.

Lower Plains Denzil Gabriel Gabriel Mr Gabriel James Gabriel Edward Sickles Lewi Plains Mustianium

Christian Woman's Program Thursday in Crauncey

CHAUME July 11 Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Crauncey met at a home on Larverse Street. Mrs Johnshater led devotions and Mrs Elizabeth Knode taught the lesson. Mr Lee Schoonover led a contest with prizes to Mrs Charles Sweeney and Mrs Nye. Guests assisted by Mary Ogg and Margaret Kramer. Members listed include Mrs T R Hamilton, Mrs F Ferrel, Mrs Watt Ferrel, Mrs Lee Schoontver, Mrs Sam Tippett, Mrs Charles Bradfield, Mrs John Shafer, Mrs Peter Rankin, Mrs Elizabeth Knode, Mrs Harvey Nye, Miss Helen Howard, Mrs Flayd Nye, Mrs Guy Brookins, Mrs Charles Sweeney and Mrs Charles Ove.

Christian Woman's Chaume Christian Woman's Bible Class Church of Chrst Crauncey Afiggtoaen Hirs Larverse Aoyd Bye We Cowman Johnshater Elizabeth Knode Lee Schoonover Charles Sweeney Nye Mary Ogg Margaret Kramer T. R Hamilton F Ferrel Are. Watt Ferrel Lee Schoontver Sam Tippett Charles Bradfield John Shafer Peter Rankin Elizabeth, Knode

Honored at Party Mrs Luke Hardy Is Guest At Surprise Event

Mrs Luke Hardy of The Plains was honored with a surprise birthday anniversary party by relatives. A ple n ie supper was served and gifts given. Those present included Mr and Mrs Marhe Shrieve and family, Mr and Mrs Hubert Shrieve and family, Mr and Mrs Walter Hawk and son, and Mr and Mrs Luke Hardy and family.

Luke Hardy the Plains Nra Marhe Shrieve Hubert Shrieve Walter Hawk Famil

PROM VISIT CHAUNCEY AND AREA NOTES

July 1 report from Chauncey notes Mr and Mrs Lawrence Flake and daughter Esther Nell retired from a visit in Minden West Virginia. Relatives from Columbus and Minden join extended family travel and weekend plans. Also mentions Elkins and McGranor families. several trips to Columbus Ask Cave New Marlboro area outings. Wynne McGranor family visits. A high school graduate Opal Barnes marries Frank Liebhart of Sandusky. Drill two wells near New Plymouth. gas production about a million cubic feet in the Wabera sand. Ketch brothers drill and plan a second well on the 420 acre tract.

Chauncey Lawrence Flake Esther Nell Minden W Va Flutes Uirs EO OW Elkins Ais Flake Elkins Columbus John Parfitt Ia Elva McGranor Geneva Stauffer Ask Cave Frank Young Rise McGranor New Maranfield N. Collins Wilard Hamer Will Hamer Wilbur McDonald Ft. Leavenworth Herbert McDonald Vera Krivestis Irene Fred Gabriel Maggie Fisk Mitchel Mise Opal Barnes Ira Barnes the Plaing High School Frank Liebhart Sandusky Elia Edgar Athens Mra Elisabeth Hawk Mcaerthur Ketch Brothers New Plymouth

Local notices and events across town compactly reported

Carpenter Gane Soharty bought a double dy a carload of oheey in thie vicindit ene alipped oe Ganise. Wedneadtas 1 Hoo Blackwood, Archersoo whipped a ration of wee br Taten Mae from here Wednesdas Mro and Mra at oH Jewell avst daughter Des wera ta Anarlestur W.Va. Montayan business Mra Libra T Reeves attended the eighty-test birthday anniversary of her father in-law, George Reeves Tass Sutthas. The youre people of the FOO Church here with present. A pageant The Challenge of the Crow at the Baptist Church in A'oany next Sun day night b 8 o'clock. Hiram oo Chate waa an ALRAYS visitor. Nisa Sadie Fo Harmon Hunting ton WoVai spent a few days last week with her brother, WVOOF Elar mon, and wife GLOVSTER. Juivit-Thea Mat Noble Grands chub of Marvetlite Re pebish Ladie met at the home of Bras fonn Binderbasin drect Thursday adult Mrs. Margaret ie Harg presided. Sixteen members and visitors responded to int call by giving their best recipe. After the business tay ston an hour was spent at game. Refreshments were served. The club has their quilt ready and will have an allday quilting Jus 22, with a picnic dinner at noon. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs Lester Snowden.

Ganise Blackwood Archersoo Oh Jewell Anarlestur W.va Montayan T Reeves George Reeves FOO Baptist Church Hiram Sadie Fo Harmon Huntington Wvoof Elarmon Bras Fonn Margaret Ie Harg Lester Snowden

Local families host and visit across Ohio and New York

The week end mingles with kin across multiple towns. Plains Charter and Bul Martin visit Albany relatives while others travel from Columbus Athens Racine and Be among familiar faces. Visitors include Enjou near Duquesne and Tart Hersha Daniel from Columbus and many more sharing meals picnics and weekend stays with parents and grandparents.

Unclear text about visit and actions in New York

Fragmentary notes mention a visit, a potential lawsuit, and various place names like Paris Hollyweed and New York. Details are garbled and names are only partially readable, offering no verifiable events or outcomes to report.

Paris Hollyweed Howmioux New York

Local Residents Visit and Stay Across Counties

Hebbardsville and nearby areas host numerous visitors including Mr and Mrs Pearl Varnes of Cincinnati, Mrs Mary Richanison and family from Columbus, Mr Jake Farley of Mineral, Mr and Mrs Howard Bowler of Belington, WV, and many others spending days and attending a meeting of the U S route organization. Families from Athena and Stewart join gatherings, cottage visits on Onto River shore noted.

Pearl Varnes Cincinati de Rearm Mary Richanison Columbua Jake Farley Mineral O' Winke Howard Bowler Belington W. Va Orland O'Neal Nelsen Maude Eleanor Dalptus Mary Bouts Amenville Martha @lachrood Marry Davie Frank Garnes Richland Avenue Lucla Parker Cohimous Oriand O'Neal Bart Simmons Maggi Estep Onto Tiver Owen Wingowae Athena U 8 Troute & Organization Starry Hawk George Hawk Stewart Mike Anc Jerry Parkeraburg Oant Feed Hawk Kihi Vothe George Hawk Sand Midna Shafer Fret Linscott Athens

Whispered Details Of Local Social Movements

Portions describe social events and family movements including Mr and Mrs James Whenny spending time from Friday to Monday with an aunt. Mention of Mr Jesse Vorhes and Mr Harry Hawk appears with unclear dates. Funeral services for Dale Vande wort a former resident of TAM place were held Friday with burial at nearby cemetery.

Wingo James Whenny Jesse Vorhes Harry Hawk Dale Vandewort Tam Place Alexander Presbyterian

Scatter Ridge Family News From Athens and Surrounding Areas

Local notes recount visits and gatherings among families in Athens and nearby towns. Mentions include Booth with relatives, partners from Pennaboro and Buckeye Lake, and multiple Sunday and weekday calls among neighbors.

New Official Road Map and Vacation Booklets Promote Auto Tours

The piece extols Americans love of cars and travel, touts the New Official Road Map 28x42 inches, published by the American Automobile Association, covering highways laws, mileage, time zones, and touring objectives. It notes 15 cent price postpaid and urges readers to plan trips with road maps, guides, and accessory booklets for camping and sightseeing.

United States Canada Mexico Cuba U. S American Automobile Association Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sone Orris Ding Rite Ursearl Ison TH Bank OF Athens N. B. A Ohio Patson Neq Bankitts House Federsl Reete Lanka Mchigan Emmet Meg T. Clarke Bavis T. J. Davis Foster Security Savings Bank CO Getler G. O'Bleness O'Bleness Castler Onto Comte OF Athens Lawrence We Aldersean LG. Worstell, I Chauncey Millfield the Plains Charles & Bradfield Bobby Guess, Jr Ilmlfield Robert Guess Mailfeld Mbugeld Ph Fature Bible Stalder Mintie Stalder Mroo Wiliam Katzenback Maintie Graham Busses Nina Levon Fiona Blanche Knatzenback Elmer Katzenback Elmer William Dayton Oscar Keaton William Phillipa Preston E Thompson Esther May Cochran Bidwell O George Cochran George Shafer Beaumont James Dailey Morgan County H. O. McDaniel Grover C Patton Fred Crabtree Millfield Clifford Banteld, Jr Clifford Converse Street Ruth Gardner Karl Gardner Isaac Wilson Lena Edith Wilson Chaunces Bueleve Lake Eben Gillespie Stil Geld Arm Lizzie Mercer Logan Nelsonville Fred Sanders Billy Floree Ridge Lewis Sanders Millfeld Parkersburg Gladys Pickering Sheltering Arms Hospital Shriners Thomas J Houston Chrcage Medinah Cleveland C. Houston Chicago Iminoia National Guard Army 4 Reserve Corps Charter Bul Martin Albany Owen Martin Jon Wexsale Cis Enjou Duquerne Pa Theome Steve Tart Hersha Daniel O Emé Sam Darnell Paul Kaufman Neveland Aml Steve Kaufma Kallie Kaufman L'r Isterandes Raby Hosington John Lukeman Anat Helier Trenton Mike Dukeman Mildred Graham Fir Ashford Mathene Richard West Racine Doe Wallace Alva Cade Andre Ralph Tom Cade Elmer Dorothy Asa Cochran Bidwell Sia Abra George Shafer Fletch Hawk Eldon Worth Dicken Robert Florence Grace Dicken W. J. Hawk Muskingun River Ferris Pearl Miller Henia Lancaster George Thorn Jos Barstow Carl Michael Tom Barstow Kirkland Nel Amy Joe Mains Jane Woods E. Hock A. J. Maina Charles Tate Fred Nida Grant Hospital Amos Matheney John Hawkins Columbus Hospital John Frazier Jule Georges Laurelville Clarence McDonald Sam Gabriel John G. Myers Myers Conner Grove Ria Grand Mir Hiram Tink Hebbardsville Scatter G. Booth F. J. Bimme G. H. Stephenson Pennaboro FF. J. Hublerant FF. J. Mutter Apent Mra Harbert Everett Btreeds Rus Job Herbach Meerett Strouda Run Mads Mammoth Cave Subi Tucky Setar Daca U Zion Park Canyon Land of Utak CO The George Washington Bicentennial America Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Athens Messenger Washington Information Service
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