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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

7

Local social notes detail visits around Coolville residents

COOLVILLE July 13. Mrs Ed gar Heerman and Mrs Hattie Fletcher of Parkersburg visited the Wolf family. Nurses Anna Walden and Eth el Goldenberg from Cincinnati arrived to spend July with Mrs Hope Walden. Florine Frame left for Columbus for a week with Mrs Ed Brewster. Numerous local families hosted dinners and visits, with many trips to Columbus and Charleston noted. A gas plant crew on Lovell place was laying pipe as seven to eight workers were employed. A homecoming and basket dinner is planned at the M E church on July 31.

Coolville Edgar Heerman Hattie Fletcher Parkersburg R. I. Wolf Anna Walden Ethel Goldenberg Christ's Hospital, Cincinnati Hope Walden Florine Frame Columbus Ed. Brewster L. M. Walden Lyda Green Lizzie Dixon D. M. Green I. 0. QO. F. Lodge E. M. Pierce

Syracuse Social Roundup Includes Visits and Weddings

A busy Syracuse weekend features Mary Glidden’s return from Columbus, visits from Mrs Henry Johnson and Ellen Grace of East St Louis, and Grace Bartels with Adaline McBride home from Rio Grande. Albert James funeral held in Syracuse, Elwood Nagle newlyweds honeymooning, various church groups planning picnics and mas box drives, plus local relatives visiting and neighbors hosting gatherings. Wilbert Duskey improving after foot injury and several guests listed. Local notes include homemaking for Milo Dinsmoore, Loci Grange meeting slated for July 16.

Mary Glidden Columbus Bessie Glidden J. L. Blair Henry Johnson Ellen Grace East St. Louis van Johnson Grace Bartels Adaline McBride Rio Grande Albert James Lower Syracuse L. O. Lineberger Carleton Elwood Nagle Ada Zeiher M. E. Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Marvy Wilbert Duskey Olivier Rollins W. J. Lawrence Covington Charlies Mainwaring Duquesne, Pa Ann Mainwaring

Social notes from Gallipolis and McArthur area visitations

Hamden guests include Mr. and Mrs. E L Neal of Gallipolis and Dr and Mrs Joe Neal of Minneapolis. Other visits span Portsmout h and Columbus. Kensington club met on Main Street with Mrs Lee Stanton hosting. Local incidents include a gas station damage on Main by a Jackson driver and a Minor collision involving Mrs Roy Dye near Railroad and Main. Frances Higgins visits relatives in McArthur.

E. L. Neal Gallipolis Joe Neal Minneapolis Charles Barnhill and Sons Sterlie and Edwin Riley Fee McArthur-Allensville Pike Lee Stanton Kensington Club Main Street Burt Funk Bagley C. Hi. Merrill J. T. Ogier, Jr H. B. Robbins, Jr Kinchalee J. A. Jolly Pete Criske Jackson Riske Roy Dye Dundas Railroad Main Streets Citizens’ Bank Dye Frances Higgins McArthur Clarence Iggins

Local visitors host family and friends

Shade Mr and Mrs Sam Kelley of Nelsonville were guests recently of Miss Sylvia Ziggafoose. Mrs Anna Colburn of Athens spent the end of the week with her daughter Mrs Fred Biehl and family. Mr and Mrs John Jones of Athens were guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Dana Van Nest. Mr and Mrs Elsa Sapp of Athlensincomplete text

Sam Kelley Nelsonville Sylvia Ziggafoose Anna Colburn Athens Fred Biehl John Jones Dana van Nest Elsa Sapp Ath Ville Hester J. Wy Mart Henry Forscythe Ruth Esther Maria Anders Columbus Grace Thomas Bellaire Tresa Tate Gold Huffman Lizzie Lairson Oliver Ack Columbus Anna Morgan Nana c Ty Nurse William Morgan Raymond Ae Hoffman Charles Hoffman Witham Gloria Jean Lizzie Fisher Ily Joe Erat Solumbus John McGarva Sonville Les Campbell

Pratt's Fork Social Roundup Hosts and Visitors

Pratt's Fork and nearby households welcomed many guests Sunday and over recent days. The gatherings included visits by Harry and Mrs. Smith and children, Alvilda Beam and daughter, and the Howetts of Athens, among others. Travellers Dennis Van Nest and family visited Jerseyville relatives, while C V Dixon hosted Fred Smith and Gerald King’s family on Sundays. Charlie Hawk of Nebraska, after 27 years westward, shared time with local kin before continuing to Canada.

Harry Smith Will Colmer Alvilda Beam Albert Swartz Householder Rs. Miller Beam John Jones Athens Denver van Nest Jerseyville Fred Smith C. V. Dixon A. C. Howett Jessie Gilkey Gerald King Jessie Cuckler Melvin Cuckler Jack Davis Homer Meighen Pearl Sapp California Canada Charlie Hawk Nebraska West George Hawk

Reunions and Visits Highlight Sharpsburg News

Local hay crop care continues as residents and visitors gather in Sharpsburg. Minturn Georges of Canton and Strode couple host in town before traveling to Gallipolis, with multiple families from Amesville, Wheeling, and Chesterhill visiting. The Grimes family enjoyed a Fourth of July reunion with music and a poem recited by Stella Grimes, including relatives from Iowa, Columbus, and Pomeroy.

Minturn George Canton C. T. Strode Gallipolis Henry Burns Amesville Tom Day Belva Gee Plantsville Lillian Bardin Burns Arthur Thompson Clarence Kerns Jane Heald Dayton George A. Harris Arch McCune Harry Rebrassier Wheeling David Gardner Chesterhill Alda McCune Grimes IoWa Pomeroy Roberts W. A. Grimes Stella Grimes Cal Linscot Luton Charles Isles Marion L. J. Mooney Cherokee Charles Roberts Lucille Robinson Hallie Galbraith Fred Harlan Columbus Floyd Grimes

Social News From Bedford and Nearby Families

Bedford residents share visits with relatives including Mrs. Dale Barnhart and son Earnest with Ella Douglas, and gatherings for Maywood Whaley and family. Several birthdays noted, including Mrs. Dale Whaley of Athens. Various guests and visits listed among local families.

Dale Barnhart Earnest Ella Douglas Glen Hart Servetus Hart Maywood Whaley Gladys Clark Marie Grim Freda Whaley D. A. Whaley W. L. Whaley Tracy Frederick Dixon Dale Whaley Athens Hazel Douglas

Lottridge White and Margaret Aldridge wed at Coolville parsonage

Lottridge Earl White and Margaret Aldridge were married Saturday evening at the M. E. parsonage in Coolville by Rev. Harry Dye. The ceremony was observed by immediate family and followed by an old fashioned belling.

Earl White Glenn White Margaret Aldridge Harry Aldridge M. E. Parsonage Coolville Harry Dye Nutter Lawrence Chapel Robert Sharp C. D. Swartz L. T. Runnion Lucy Windsor

Sets Her Wings for Rome Hop From Parkersburg

A passenger boat bound for Rome from Parkersburg encountered a storm near Mustapha Island. Unable to land due to winds, it returned to Martetta. Coolville hosts a camp meeting starting Sunday July 17.

Rome

Miss Mary Reeder Hosts Class Picnic At Hill Crest Farm

Albany July 13 Miss Mary Reeder teacher assisted by Mrs Eldon Dailey and Mrs Will GIlloggly hosted a Saturday picnic for her Albany class at Hill Crest farm home of Eldon Dailey. Guests included Virginia Zimmerman Orville Elliott Mary McVay Martha Knowlton David Dailey Sherwood Gillogly Marvel Knowlton Helen Zimmerman Max Zimmerman Margaret Goodwin.

Albany Mary Reeder Eldon Dailey Will Gillogly Hill Crest Farm Virginia Zimmerman Orville Elliott Mary McVay Martha Knowlton David Dailey Sherwood Gillogly Marvel Knowlton Helen Zimmerman Max Zimmerman Margaret Goodwin

Farm Ice Cream Social to Aid Baptist Church

Mrs. Charles Bean hosts an ice cream social at her farm near town next Saturday evening July 16. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served and receipts donated by Mrs. Bean support the Baptist church.

Airline Christian Church Ice Cream Social Planned

The Airline Christian church invites the community to an outdoor ice cream social on the church lawn next Saturday evening, July 16, offering fellowship and treats for attendees.

Airline Christian Church

Local social notes of families and visits across counties

Mr and Mrs Nelson Lucket and relatives enjoyed a picnic at Ash Cave Hocking County last Sunday then had lunch near Dundas. Mary Frances Gillogly visited her grandmother in Dexter with Harold Smith and wife. Several visits and motor trips are recorded including families of Luhrig Fisher Albany Reynoldsburg Thurston Millfield Point Rock Wilkesville and Buckeye Lake with short home stays and trips noted.

Nelson Lucket Harold Arch Johnson W. F. Lewis Fern Lewis Agnes Ross Ash Cave Hocking County Lake Benner Dundas Mary Frances Gillogly Harold Smith Dexter E. A. Nelson Mabel McBride Luhrig Hazel Heiger Orland Hooper Harold Radford Fisher Winifred May West Albany Karl Hart Reynoldsburg Buckeye Lake Harry Soliday Eloise Wagoner Thelma Hit Wilkesville Hannaly Little Dennen

Funeral Attendees From Distances For Rebecca Dailey Carpenter

Relatives and friends from Athens Albany New Marshfield Carpenter Toledo and other areas attended the funeral services for Rebecca Dailey Carpenter at Mt Blanco on Monday. Attendees included Harry McKinstry Mrs Hartinger E T Dailey and daughters Dorothy and Christine Mr and Mrs A D Townsend Mrs Marie Dickson Mrs Fred Hoodlet John Gillogly Russell Gillogly Mrs Will Gillogly Eldon Dailey Emma Leatner Mrs Sarah E Dailey and others.

Elatives Rebecca Dailey Carpenter Mt.Blanco Harry McKinstry Frank Murphy Hartinger E. T. Dailey Dorothy Christine Cline A. D. Townsend Athens Marie Dickson Fred Hoodlet New Marshfield Q. D. Dailey Amanda Wells Teeters Kk. K. Carpenter Lon Gillogly John Gillogly Russell Gillogly Will Gillogly Eldon Dailey Emma Leatner Sarah E. Dailey Arthur van Dyke Lester Sickles Burns Albany Alvin

Social notes from Hockingport and nearby towns

Local residents share July Fourth visits with friends and relatives across Amesville Athens Little Hocking Marietta and Milford Center. Notices include travels to Perels Dam, updates on deaths and visitors to the Duttons Hayden Conley Elliott and other households.

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Ireland Mr and Mrs Adam Brandeberry and son Keith visited Sunday in Little Hocking with Mr and Mrs Frank Hill. Mrs Addison Baker and children and Miss Zola Duntfee from Athens spent weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Dunfee.

Adam Brandeberry Keith Little Hocking Frank Hill Addison Baker Zola Duntfee Athens Walter Dunfee L. C. Johnson J. E. Barrows J. EB. Jr Hamilton Parkersburg W. Va R. Carson Boggs Carthage Tilton Coolville Philip Schroder Alice Johnson Mary Alice Philip Sebring Miss Russell Frost Clark Johnson

Community Notes From Pom ery Ohio and Surrounding Areas

Carpenter W R EB Cooley Steven Bowen and Floyd Bolton were in Pomeroy Tuesday. Relatives from Coshocton Albany Charleroi Pa Columbus and Springfield visited here. Death of A D Forrest reported from near New Marshfield after paralysis stroke. Wheat harvesting at the experiment farm finished July 8 with yields averaging 33 bushels per acre Pulhio variety and seed certification passing Ohio Seed Improvement tests.

Alice Radcliffe Albany Mort McKnight Menzie Webb Springfield Roscoe Webb Columbus G. C. Swearingen A. A. Swearingen Charleroi Mary Bisson Adria Woodyard Mathias Wood W. W. Sisson H. I. Steward Harry Dudgeon Jasper Wood Claude Denton Cooper H. Smith Pomeroy Misses Inn Lucille McCann A. B. Rupe Jesse Sisson J. M. Boggess Rutland O. B. Woodyard Carl Casten Ruth Hilliards Sunbeam Circle Canter’s Cave Jackson A. D. Forrest New Marshfield Ne Piace William Chaney John Forrest Forrest Schoo! Lot Fultz Ohio Seed Improvement Association

Summer Visits and Family Gatherings Highlight Burr Oak News

Burr Oak resident Burr Oak Miss Zera Ing visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ryan for the summer. Miss Helen Post from Athens ends her week with her mother Mrs. Sylvra Post. Mrs. Bya Ivers and Grace visit Mrs. Henry Ryan. Mrs. W. C. Post and Everett join Mrs. Sylira Post and Jean, Mrs. Eva Ivers and Grace, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest with children Helen and Bi.

Zera Ing Corning Henry Ryan Helen Post Athens Sylvra Post Bya Ivers Grace W. C. Post Everett Sylira Post Jean Eva Ivers Mrnest Helen

Local families host relatives across Buckner and Columbus

A sequence of short visits and family gatherings unfolds across Buckner Illinois and Columbus Ohio as Mr. and Mrs. Nick Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. John Lovett, and other households host relatives. Funeral attendance notes include Pearl Kasler and Charles Anders.

Nick Spencer Buckner Ilinois Spencer John Lovett Chester. Hilt New Lexington Hilt James Emery Howard Brooker Detroit Brooker Gerald Castell J. W. Martin Kasler Pearl Kasler Oakdale Belford Anders Bert Anders Lizzie Lairson Charles Anders Columbus Elmer Thomas Ruth Harold Paul Potts Laurelville George Potts Ruth Brooker James Russell James Stewart E. A. Pergon Ethel Smith McConells

Church of Christ Meeting Gathers In Giouster

Friday evening gathering at Giouster Church of Christ with Mrs Addison Van Horn visiting her mother Mrs Joe Hyller. Miss Gertrude Ryan has moved to Flint Michigan for work as a store clerk. All day services and a basket dinner slated for Pleasant Ridge church on Sunday July 24. William White and son Harry visited Corning Monday. Eva Ivers hiked to Mc Lelish Monday. Helen Post visited Clyde Marshall Sunday.

Ens J. Smith Carmel Slusher Libbie Burson Dorothy Keys Zanesville Charles Westcott Joe Weisenbach Covington Kentucky Gertrude Ziggafoos Elmer Forman Sam Forman George Fulton Joe Fulton Addison Creamer Charlie Sargent Pomeroy Frank Sargent Atwood Grim Frank Kate Turner Milo Dinsmoore Loci Grange Smade Itha Allen Eleanore Allen John Gaston Carthage L. T. Runnion A. J. Warner Guysville Daniel Ackley Charles Hattie Ackley Pratts Fork G. T. Ackley Ray Oliver Athens Will Griffin William Fairview Raymond Boggs Betty Robert Sharp L. H. Allen Helen, Hazel Mabel Rhodehaver Leroy Boggs Dorothea Runnion Columbus L. L. Runnion Mildred J. J. Stout Dayton Rank Caldwell Ores Swartz Elmer Davenport Frank Caldwell William Blackwood Amos Hixson Willie Dennis Maude Marcia Mildred Runnion Louise Watkins Mary Brown Bethel Ridge Ed Bailey Robinson Stewart Church of Christ Giouster Addison van Horn Joe Hyller Gertrude Ryan Flint Mich Grant Post Cecil Dew Pleasant Ridge William White and Son Harry Corning Eva Ivers McLelish Helen Post Clyde Marshall

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Wrightstown Area

Wrightstown residents including Mr and Mrs George Matzen and daughter Doris of Zanesville and families of Hogsett Mills Beard Ball Ball Philips Oliver North Morris gather for weekend and Sunday visits. Virgil Hamble of Zanesville and Ruth Oliver from Zanesville also spend time with local relatives and cousins.

George Matzenbach Doris Zanesville William Hogsett Virgil Hambel C. C. Mills R .E. Swartz KE. L. Beard Oney Duncan Lenny Laura Belva Ball Oca Ahile John Ball Pearl Ball Burl Philips Athens Arza Ball Ruth Oliver Rhea Wogan Fred North Ed. North George Morris

Bethany Biddison Visits Isaac Barnhart Home

Bethany Thomas Biddison of Stewart visited at the home of Isaac Barnhart on Wednesday. Mrs. Martha Petty spent several days with her daughter, Mrs. Ghar.

Thomas Biddison Stewart Isaac Barnhart Martha Petty Ghar

Sunday Visits And Local Preaching Near Sharpsburg

Les Norris of Stewart visits with Mrs Watson and family in Urbana. Mr Grant Russell and Mr Clarence Petty host guests. John Barnes and Martha Petty spend Sunday with Mrs Wright and family. Lestie’s son Rodney and Lyndia Frost attend church events as Rev Pugh plans preaching July 15 in Canaanville.

Les Norris Stewart Mrs. Watson Urbana Grant Russell Clarence Petty Mr. and John Barnes Letase Martha Petty Oliver Mieslinger Athens Clarence Pettir Lestie Rodney Willis Grimea Mids Lyndia Pugh Canaanville

Athens National Bank Report of Condition in Ohio

The report shows the Athens National Bank assets and liabilities including federal reserves, loans, bonds, deposits, and capital. It lists assets such as U.S. Government securities, checks, and miscellaneous cash items, with items titled to balance the bank’s reserve and deposits. Whether as a historic bank report, the document records totals for deposits, loans, and capital with sworn verification by Cashier Jas H. McClure.

Athens National Bank Wass United States U. S Ube Capital Aeethos Ig Erees

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coolville News J. E. Merideth Bertha Ward Vienna Davis Ward Anderson Bentz John Aiken O. D. Findling Lydia Bentz Charleston Huntington Ed Carleton Harry Carleton Raymond Walden W. B. Hartnell Dr. Hartnell J. E. Hartnell G. R. Gunder Parkins E. M. Daugherty W. C. Stout Ayers Clark's Chapel Mattie Galbraith C. QO. Grimes Sarah Beard George Brooks Arthur Frank Quinn Bobby Betty Lou Eva Christina Swick Jesse Gee Earl Carpenter Kenneth Hiram Thompson Robert Grimes Louise Eliza Towarr William Grimes Virgil Baughman Wayland James Fouteh Walter Lovell Place Willard Kille Ida Wilson Bartlett Sharpsburg Arthur Penrose Pennsville W. Brill Harry Brill Will Hobson Lawrence Brill D. W. Brill M. EK Hamden Bedford Miss Hazel Smith Freda Carper Millard Quivey Will Chaney Ray Morris Fracy Whaley Nanie Story James Stanley Snowville Lottridge Mustapha Island Martletta Walter Dutton Ned Nancy E. A. Dutton Ed Daugherty Mary Dunfee Etta Ora Dunfee C. W. Hayden Bertha Gillian Charles Williams Erie Pennsylvania Ben Creel Joe Keever Julian Adams Harry Partker Rex Anderson Billy Philadelphia Camp Hills Pfling Ohio River Hill Gladys Roy Los Angeles New York Ryan Lindbergh Delmar L. Snyder Cleveland News OF Albany Ruth Bowers Elma Wood Carpenter Co. P. Pearman Howard Coe Aldine Mr. Coe J. P. Coe Coe Oda Gillogg E. A. Bowers W. H. Bowers E. J. Kelly Martha Jean Jimmie Cincinnati C. R. Brown Florence Brown Harry Rowell Eugene May Vandervort Greenfield Will Whaley Vandervort Hebbardsville Itber Hockingport Estelle Goddard Augusta C. A G. M. Foster Underwood Susan Foster Leslie Galbreath Perel’s Dam Marietta Clarence Dutton Joe Milford Center Dutton Mulligan Chevao Hocking Amanda Griffin Lower Salem Washington County Tom Abercrombie Ira Conley Colville Oodne Clarksburg Gassaway Hazel Conway Conley Farm Mary A. Stone Martha Holmes Otho Elliott Ed Brawley Ivy Margaret Ayden Ireland W. R. EB. Cooley Steven Bowen Floyd Bolton A. V. Cline Coshocton Wrightstown Bethany Ing Clark Piain Sharpsburg Frank Me Rockland Wright Jas Center Point Ohio State of County of Jas. H. McClure Jas, H. McClord WN. Alderman W. R. Phillips
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