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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

5

Community society notes and travels across the region

The July meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at the Presbyterian church featured devotions a Japanese book play songs and talks on foreign missionary work and home work. Members and guests including May from Los Angeles shared reports as others traveled to Columbus Cincinnati and Zaleski on visits and business.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thor Olson Young Pepples Mary Frances Goldsberry Elizabeth Evans C. E. Cooper R. W. Finsterwald Jaine Roe Helen Gamertsfelder Louise Barnhart Virginia Hoover Jane Gill Betty Gulum Taga Connett Westminister Guild Helen McLaughlin Louise Pavey Miss May Los Angeles Calif L. B. Job

Ohio teacher reports NEA trip to Canada and Seattle

Miss Lucy Belle Evans, southeastern Ohio teacher representative to the National Education Association, reports the group was in Vancouver and hosted by Kamloops. They visited the Harding Memorial at Vancouver. Evans, formerly principal of Troy township high school, will teach at The Plains high school next year.

H. R. McVay Lucy Belle Evans Southeastern Ohio National Education Association Seattle Washington Vancouver Kamloops Harding

McQuade Family Visits Grandmothers Across Town

Betty Tom and Evelyn McQuade of Columbus visiting their grandmother Mrs. Thomas Watkins at 5 North Congress Street have gone to New Straitsville for a visit with another grandmother, Mrs. Pete McQuade.

Betty Tom Evelyn McQuade Columbus Thomas Watkins North Congress Street New Straitsville Pete McQuade

Athens Visitors From Kingston Arrive With Kennedy Escort

Miss Amy Lacy and Miss Newlyn Gaysback of Kingston New York visited Athens yesterday with Miss Lacy’s sister Mrs S A Kennedy of Zaleski accompanying them during their visit.

Amy Lacy Newlyn Gaysback Kingston, N. Y S. A. Kennedy Zaleski Athens

Freeman and Gist Families Tour Cleveland and Columbus

Mr and Mrs A G Freeman are business visitors in Cleveland. Mrs C D Gist, Mr and Mrs John Gist, daughter Miss Jean and Miss Elizabeth Morgan were Tuesday visitors in Columbus.

A. G. Freeman Cleveland C. D. Gist John Gist Jean Elizabeth Morgan Columbus

Mrs C D Shaeffer Returns From Visit

Mrs C D Shaeffer of Columbus ends a two week visit with her sister Mrs Fred Cornwell and family at 3 Palmer Street and returns home. Mr Shaeffer and daughter Dorothy accompanied her. Mrs 8S A Brown of Akron visits with her daughter Mrs E W Coe at 88 Morris Avenue. Woman's Relief Corps to meet Friday at 730 PM in Red Men's hall. Mrs William Miracle of Columbus visits brother Mr J F E King at 90 West Side.

Union Street Zaleski Emily King C. D. Shaeffer Columbus Fred Cornwell Palmer Street Mr. Shaeffer Dorothy 8S. A. Brown Akron E. W. Coe Morris Avenue Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Mrs. William Miracle of Mr. J. FE. King West

Famous Quotations Quiz Origins

The five classic lines include La Follette or Wilson style vibes. the answers appear on the last page today. The quiz asks who originated each cited quotation and covers historical figures and nations across wars empires and nations.

Gaul England Red Sea Mediterranean Sea Abraham Lincoln Rome France

Mrs. Walter Ennon Joins Emma Pauline Visit at Bardins

Mrs. Walter Ennon of Pomeroy joined her daughter Emma Pauline who had been visiting since Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Bardin at 65 Central avenue. They returned to Pomeroy last evening.

James Dyar Pauline Columbus Anna Mae Walter Ennon Pomeroy Emma J. C. Bardin Central Avenue

Irwin Visits Cousins in Chillicothe After 54 Years

Mr. Joe R. Irwin of Chillicothe visits his cousin Mr. 8S. F. Hooper at 91 North Lancaster Street and other relatives, planning to go to Columbus to see his children on Thursday.

Joe R. Irwin Chillicothe 8S. F. Hooper North Lancaster Street Columbus

Haystack Fall Injures Local Resident in Corning

Philip Goodman, 58, of Corning, slipped from a haystack while stacking hay on his premises and broke three right ribs. He has lived in Corning and vicinity for 30 years. The week includes Boy Scout meeting at U B church and Ladies circle gathering. Harry Morgan remains seriously ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson and children drove to Columbus Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Parsons and daughter Mildred left Tuesday for St. Louis Missouri.

Corning Philip Goodman Goodman Boy Scouts U. B. Church Harry Morgan Earl Wilson Columbus Ladies’ Circle George Parsons Mildred St. Louis Missouri

Schlingerman Family Enjoys Sunday Creek Swim Party

Mr and Mrs William Schlingerman along with Miss Margaret Schlingerman Miss Louise Schlingerman and Anna Mae Wilson motored to Sunday Creek Tuesday evening for a swimming party.

Corning William Schlingerman Margaret and Louise Schlingerman Anna Mae Wilson Sunday Creek

Junior Christian Endeavors Hold Millertown Picnic

The Junior Christian Endeavors plan a Friday morning picnic at Millertown grove. They will assemble at United Brethren church at 9 30 a m. rain date is the church basement.

Corning Millertown Grove United Brethren Church

Church Night Observed at M E Church Thursday

Corning reports a church night service at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30 oclock Thursday evening. The service has proven of great merit to all who attended.

Corning M. E

Prayer service announced at United Brethren church

Corning records a prayer service at the local United Brethren church set for Thursday evening at the usual hour.

Corning United Brethren Church

Local Families Visit Relatives Across towns

Mr and Mrs B A Rowland and family with her mother Mrs L Bingum traveled to Coolville this week. Miss Mary Reese from Zanesville is visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Walter Geary. Misses Louella and Bernice McVay extend their visit with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs OE Hines in Bucyrus.

B. A. Rowland L. Bingum Coolville Mary Reese Zanesville Walter Geary Louella Bernice McVay O. E. Hines Bucyrus

Buchanan Family Visits Cordray Household in Center Stake

Mr and Mrs Thomas Buchanan with children from Parkersburg and Miss Mabel Cordray of Mannington West Virginia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lester L Cordray and family in Center Stake. Lawrence Buchanan extended his stay for a longer visit.

Thomas Buchanan Parkersburg Mabel Cordray Mannington W. Va Lester L. Cordray Center Stake Lawrence Buchanan

Holiness Camp Meeting Set at Athens Fairgrounds

A Nazarene holiness camp meeting will be held at the Athens fair ground for three weeks beginning July 15. Meetings will be held each night under a big tent with special singers Rev. Perry Rood of Huntington West Virginia and Joe and Ivy Schwartz of Omega Ohio.

Athens Fairground Perry Rood Huntington W. Va Joe and Ivy Schwartz Omega Ohio

Engine Safs Auto rails suit over car collision

A railroad company sues a Westfield Massachusetts man for crashing his automobile into a passing locomotive and damaging the engine.

Westfield, Mass

Tent of Veterans Daughters Instituted Here

The Daughters of Union Veterans Tent No. 100 was instituted with I O O F hall ceremonies. Mrs Ida M. Newton and Mrs Mary Woodruff installed officers. seventy charter members enrolled, aiming for about one hundred before closing in thirty days.

Daughters of Union Veterans Ida M. Newton Canton Mary Woodruff Crooksville Ohio Newton Mary Fryburger Mary Engle Kahler Ethel Pierce Flora ID. Williams Celesta Arbogast Eleanor McBurney Hughes Nelle Pickering Nora Wolfe Atkinson Mae Fought Nellie Ashworth Edna Fleming Mary Hanning Blanche Root Blanche Dean Elizabeth Davis Lila Nice Blanche Phillips Missa Nellie van Vorhes Frances Strawn

Glouster Kiwanis Ties Test to Eighth Grade Spelling

Glouster Kiwanis club faces a decision on sponsoring an eighth grade spelling show after Superintendent Dillon administered a written test. Fifty words matched eighth grade content and will be graded by Dillon. An oral spelling bee is planned, and a local sign project for Glouster was tabled pending better valley conditions with estimated costs around 150 dollars. Lou Altman of Chauncey attended as a visitor.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Dillon Kiwanis Club E. M. Blower Lou Altman Chauncey

Attendance prize awarded at organization event

Albert Richards presented the attendance prize which was awarded to Norman Smith at the organization gathering.

Bers Albert Richards Norman Smith

Mrs. S. B. Danford in Serious Condition After Stroke

Mrs. S. B. Danford of Trimble remains in serious condition several weeks after a stroke of paralysis.

Glouster Danford, Trimble

Friendship Circle to Meet at Methodist Church

On July 13 the Friendship circle will hold a meeting at the Methodist church Thursday evening.

Glouster Friendship Circle Methodist Church

Glouster Boy Scouts Plan Muskingum River Camping Trip

Glouster scouts schedule a Friday meeting to arrange a camping trip on the Muskingum river. Full details will be announced at the gathering.

Glouster Glouster Boy Scouts Muskingum River

Richmond woman visits Glouster friends and relatives

Mrs. Charlotte Gurley of Richmond Indiana, a former Glouster resident, visits Mr and Mrs W W Leadbetter and other friends. Robert Gamwell and Ernest Williams spend a few days this week in Akron. Mr and Mrs George Baughn and

Charlotte Gurley Richmond Ind Glouster W. W. Leadbetter Robert Gamwell Ernest Williams Akron George Baughn

Local visitors arrive to spend summer with relatives

Daughter Patricia arrives by motor from Los Angeles to visit Mrs. Baugh's father Patrick Dyer and other relatives. Miss Laura Belle Craig of Bic knell Indiana travels to spend the summer with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Craig. Elma and Laura Belle Craig also visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig in Newark at week’s end.

Patricia Los Angeles Cal

Prayer meeting led by Dr. E. F. Danford at Church of Christ

In Glouster on July 13 the Church of Christ hosts a prayer meeting service tonight conducted by Dr. E. F. Danford. The event draws local church members and area residents seeking spiritual instruction and fellowship.

Love family trip to Columbus for business

George Love Sr. and family motored to Columbus on Wednesday for business. Mrs. Angie Love and Mrs. Minnie Patch visited Mrs. Gus Gas Kalla, and attended a Holiness meeting at Lamborn's pavilion. Elizabeth Danko is improving after throat trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brooks return home after a two week visit.

George Love Sr Ray Patch John Gail George Love, Jr Columbus Angie Love Minnie Patch Gus Gaskalla Lamborn Ines Williams Elga Brooks Joe Danko Herbert Kennard Elizabeth Danko Harvey Brooks

Relatives Noted at Millersport Home Visit

A fragment notes Miss Dorothy Patch employed at the home of Mrs Rolland Mulpas in Millersport with relatives present.

Millersport Dorothy Patch Rolland Mulpas

Moving hollow log exhibit draws crowd in Columbus

A large hollow log exhibit measuring 16 feet by nine feet is on display at Broad and High streets in Columbus. The log is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wade, representing the state of Washington.

Columbus Columbi E. A. Wade State of Washington

Elks Convention Attendee Shot Dead on Country Road

Cincinnati report states Armand A. Wheeler age 25 from Piqua Ohio was shot to death on a lonely country road during a reunion near the Elks convention late yesterday. The incident occurred as Wheeler attended the Elks gathering and the investigation is ongoing.

Cincinnati Armand A. Wheeler Piqua Ohio Elks

Cincinnati Produce Price Report

Cincinnati produce prices show No 1 29c No 2 18 to 30 cents for fat dle. Butter steady at 36 to 38 cents per pound from creamery tubs. Abe strats and other items listed with minor discounts and varying quality grades.

Market Returns and Livestock Prices Snapshot

A fragmented market note shows beef and lamb prices with figures such as 160 lb and 160 Ibs aligned to ten dollar ranges. Lambs and sheep receipts appear listed with weights and prices including 15.50 and 18 dollars, plus mentions of cull stock and packing terms.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young People of Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall John Winder C. Stedman Company Harriet Putnam Denver, Colo Harry McKinstry Dick McKinstry Frank R. Murphey Elizabeth Carpenter Hartinger Earl T. Dailey Dorothy and Christine Rebecca Dailey Carpenter Carpenter W. E. Moler Business Today Joe Courey Marietta Mrs J. E. Courey City Helen Gilson Pauline Fienup J. E. Bailey Coldwater C. E. Picnic W.B. Drake Holiness Camp Meeting New York New York, Ontario and Western Iowa Point Bear Mountain Tent of Veterans’ Daughters Athens National Bank The Federal Reserve System Olexhens National Bank Glouster Club Bank of Athens National Bank Athens County Gunn Modoc Personal Wheeia Cincinnati Produce Pittsburgh Livestock Gibson’s Pharmacy Cline’s Cooling Beverages Rae J Pharmacy By Taylor Monii
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