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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1927

Page

6

Murray City officers installed by Black Diamond lodge

Murray City notes report the Black Diamond Rebekah lodge held a regular session and installed officers for the coming term. N. G. Dessie Tipton, w.v. G. Ruth Carsoner, warden, and a full slate including secretary, treasurer, chaplain and other officers were installed, with twenty four members served refreshments after. The column also lists social events, births, visits, travel, and local club activities from July 16.

C. G Gertrude Anders RS. N. G Myrtle Brown Florence Hammond G. Alice Hardy V. G Opal Lanning Lodge 3 Yunch

Mrs Mabel Norris Stewart to Fort Wayne on two week vacation

Mrs Mabel Norris Stewart leaves Sunday for Fort Wayne Indiana to spend two weeks with her brother Clair Oliver and family. Others visiting include Mrs D H McBee and grandson William Carico of Fairmont West Virginia visiting her son Charles Mec Bee and family. Miss Mabel Justin in Columbus and Mrs Nancy Brandeberry hosting granddaughter Norma Andrews and Miss Jayne Bedelion of Marietta. Louis Laughlin Friday at New England with aunt and uncle Lou and EN Spaulding. Charles Norris from Marietta spent over Sunday with family here. Mr and Mrs Albert Roberts and children of Columbus visited the farm mother Mary Roberts. Mrs Edward Bailey and daughter Helen visited in Columbus with sister and family James Risor. She was accompanied by her brother Andrew White of Laurelville.

Mabel Norris Fort Wayne Ind Clair Oliver D. H. McBee William Carico Fairmont W. Va Charles Mec Bee Mabel Justin Columbus Nancy Brandeberry Norma Andrews Jayne Bedelion Marietta Louis James Risor Andrew White Laurelville Marie Schmidt Marion Floyd Linscott Bong Akron B Moore Zell Bean Bint Ashworth Athens George Bean Zell Burlington Lewis Carpenter Near Fock Biffle Ed Michaels Ted Parker Sarah Strples Russel Michaels Bob McAllister Ted Fitzer Luking Willoughby Mia Hattie Campbell Dayton James Bell Plains John Hope Grant Michaels Eleanor Elmer Guseman Pomeroy Port Jeff Harrison Frances Detroit Mich John West Chillicothe Ha McCall Wil Moore

Sunday Socials Scatter Across The Plains Area

The Plains residents hosted numerous guests including Alvah Verity and son Gordon near Fisher Station, Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney, Elza McGranor of Athens, and Frances Somers of Nelsonville. Visitors traveled from Athens, Willoughby, Dayton, and Chilli­cothe as locals note signposted road work and a long awaited family reunion after fourteen years.

Alvah Verity Gordon Wef Fisher Station Zine Courtney Elza McGranor Athens Ollie Somers Frances Nelsonville George Gabriel Friend Love James Terrell

Local Notices From Clark's Chapel-Mire Area

Della Lohse spent the latter part of the week with her sister Mise Alvira Dunlap. Ben Maxwell left Monday for Cincinnati to attend the Elks Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Walls hosted Misa Mebel Dillinger and guests from near Deotville and Angel Ridge for a Sunday gathering.

Mire Della Lohse Mise Alvira Dunlap Ben Maxwell Cincinnati Oliver Walls Misa Mebel Dillinger Nee Petty Near Deotville Louise Welson Saueh Wea Paul Kentucky Wear Bilinger Angel Ridge Dire Chariey Robinson Wavgitter Alice Jennie Dillinger Oncar Fager Homer Wallawer Misc Poate South Cansan

Amesville Visitors and Local Housekeeping Moves

Amesville hosts Mr and Mrs Eber Wooley of Cleveland visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Howard Moore begin housekeeping in the E H Hinch residence Tuesday. Florence Porter and other Porters from Caldwell Columbus Marianna attend the funeral of Robert BE Porter in Chillicothe. Former resident Herb Totman now merchant in Baltimore Ohio greeted here Thursday. Attorney Lincoln Rowland of Paadena Cal greeted friends.

Eber Wooley Cleveland Howard Moore E. H. Hinch Florence Porter Russell Porter Caldwell Misa Lucile Porter Columbus Beatrice Porter Marienta Robert BE Little Mn Perl Porter Chillicothe Herb Totman Baltimore Lincoln, Rowland Pacadena Cal

Births and visits mark social week in local town

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson Jr on July 4. Mrs Amanda Sheridan and nephew Howard Dean visited Mr and Mrs Joe Robinson. Mrs Willam McClanahan and daughter called on Mrs Ben Maxwell. Local residents attended a social at South Canaan Saturday night. Mrs Charles Robinson and daughter Aliec and son William were guests Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Konkoskia Mr and Mrs Clyde Kierna and three sons returned to Columbus after visiting Lan Valls. Mrs Ea Dilinger won the settlement of Mr and Mrs Henry Phillips.

Robert Patterson, Jr Amanda Sheridan Howard Dean Joe Robinson Willam McClanahan Ben Maxwell South Canaan Charles Robinson Aliec William Walter Konkoskia Clyde Kierna Columbus Lan Valls Ea Dilinger Henry Phillips

Local Church Notes and Area Social Visits

The Graham Chapel reports Rev. Lawrence Bouters conducting the regular service. Mr and Mrs Stanley Harris and son returned home after visiting Mr Garris’s parents. Mr and Mrs J M Chappell hosted relatives for Mrs Chappell’s father Joseph Hawk’s 82nd birthday. Clarence Holland and family of Akron visited Mr Pollenparesis and the Hollands. Mrs Berdena Hawk travels to Ohio near Springfield for a 4 H club state camp outing. Mrs J M Chappell spent Monday evening with her Shade-born father. Albert Hawk and family visited Mrs Sadie Hawk. Harold Flanders, employed in Columbus, visited friends here. Mrs Robert McClain, who broke her arm, is improving slowly. Dewey Hawk and Grace visited the Primrose girls and Berdena Hawk. Mr and Mrs Charles Weacott of Shade and Miss Dorothy Keyes visited E D Swartz family.

Edward Akron Sharon Columbus John Lovett Rob- Jere Bell Charles Ralph Art Barnhill Nick Spencer Buckner, DL Gladys Spencer Richard Ralph Hamer T. A. Castell T. J. Dillinger Athens Ben Vollmer Bicknell Indiana Paul Howard Zanesville Lawrence Bouters Stanley Harris Garris W. H. Harris J. M. Chappell Dewey Hawk Grace Primrose Berdena Hawk Charles Weacott Shade Mise Dorothy Keyes E. D. Swartz

New Marshfield Church Meeting Notes and Visits

New Marshfield W H M S of the M P church met at Mrs Harve Whitlatch home with Mrs Mina Baker presiding. prayers by Rev J W Eaton followed by program and refreshments for members and visitors. Two new members joined as deaths and visits were noted from Mansfield Zanesville Columbus Rockbridge Nelsonville Springfield and Chillicothe areas.

M. P Harve Whitlatch Mina Baker Whitlach J. W. Eaton iMrs Charles Oxtey Fred Burt Marie Dixon Harry Hulbert Harold Stright H. B. Stright Fred Hoodlet C. W. Tewksbury George, Mace A. E. Higby 5. D. Root Wes. Merritt Charles Sherman Edna Hoodset Floyd Townsend Eva Wert Nora Frank Mina’ Baker Whitlatch Elisha Eaton Adrien Virginia Efaw Quilerine Merritt Caryle Whitlatch L. E. Forrest Nixon Mt Vernon H. H. Forrest Mansfield Birs Wiliam Diehl Chillicothe D. Forrest Clyde Jenkins Marjorie Zanesville B. L. Rhodes Nelsonsville L. B. Ear Gordella Chesser Springfield George Mace E. L. Wilson M. FP Everett Mace Lancaster Pete Mace Carbondale Questa Ars G. W. Mace The

Funeral of A. D. Forrest at School Lot

Funeral services for A. D. Forrest were held at the School Lot on Wednesday. Esther Smith returned from Barberton after a two week visit with friends. Attendees at the Pomona grange meeting in Trimble Thursday night included Harve Whitlatch, Dena Russell, Fay McNeal, Ruth Lewellyn, and Bert McKibben and their spouses. Harley Gilbert and children left New Magsfield Thursday morning for Mansfield to visit Mrs. Gilbert’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jourdan.

A. D. Forrest School Lot Esther Smith Barberton Pomona Grange Trimble Harve Whitlatch Dena Russell Fay McNeal Ruth Lewellyn Bert McKibben Harley Gilbert New Magsiifield Mansfield Gilbert William Jourdan That City

Camden Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week

Camden- area social notes list Blanche Henry of Glouster visiting the Bagleys, Spiker siblings from Ft. Thomas visiting grandparents, and Spangenbere and Cars from Dayton stopping by. Also noted are Harry Bagley arriving from Columbus for vacation, an M E choir party hosted by Blanche Howell with refreshments provided by a long guest list, and travel news of J A Soule party arriving in Lisbon, Portugal.

Blanche Henry Glouster Barry Bagley Mary Virginia Janet Spiker Billy Spiker Ft. Thomas Ky J. T. Ogier

Local visits and social notices from Cincinnati to Nelsonville

Longstretch Mrs George Granigan and children of Cincinnati are visiting Mrs Granigan’s parents here. Mr and Mrs Carl Harrin were in Lugan Wednesday. Mrs Ethel Dane and Miss Lenora McManaway were in Nelsonville Wednesday. Miss Mildred Clary of Detroit visiting relatives here. Mrs John Harold and Daudhtess returned from visiting Mrs Harold’s daughter Alverta at Kingston. The Stitch and Chatter club en-

George Granigan Dren Cincinnati

Goolville Mother Fights Odds to Educate Her Children

In Coolville July 16 a widow, Mrs. Calaway, who lost her husband Will Caloway three years ago, has raised five children while driving a school bus and farming. She transported pupils before his death, now earns 29.75 monthly with a new contract, and uses an automobile after road improvements. Despite illness in the family, she remains cheerful and committed to education, managing farm work and house duties between trips.

Goolville Will Caloway Coolville U. S. Route

Burr Oak Residents Attend to Hospital News and Visits

Mrs. David Roberts, taken to a Columbus hospital Monday, underwent an operation and is reported resting comfortably. The notice lists nearby families and visitors including Miss Helen McFackind of Crookville, Miss Grace Ivers, Mrs. Myrtle Jones of Hartleyville, Mrs. Jane Hem and Cora Williams, Mrs. Grant Post, and other relatives who called or visited through the week.

David Roberts Columbus Roberts Arzia Linscott Helen McFackind Crookvile Grace Ivers Myrtle Jones F Hartleyville Jane Hem Cora Williams Grant Post Albert Post

Crescent Ridge News Highlights Local Visits and Accident

Crescent Ridge residents report visits from Mabel Mesecher returning from Athens to her home. The Sayers family and Linscott/Easler members joined a Buckeye Lake excursion. Wemner and Vera Wemner visited Clarence Brown in Millfield. A young boy, cared for after a horse spooked, sustained a wrist injury. he and grandmother Maggie Linscott were at Charles Sayers’ home. Alice Megecher returned home after a brief stay in Athens.

Mabel Mesecher James Mesecher Athens E. A. Sayers Homer Maude Nellie Fred Sayers Ernest Linscott Eldon Easler Buckeye Lake R. H. Wemner Floyd Wemner Vera Clarence Brown Millfield Maggie Linscott Charles Sayers Hel Alice Megecher

Robey and Kammerling Families Visit Detroit and Columbus

Carbon Hill residents Mr and Mrs Charles Robey with children are visiting relatives in Detroit Michigan this week. Mrs Lave Kammerling and daughter Margaret join Mrs Lena Evans and daughter Thelma in Columbus Thursday for a brief social visit. Mrs Atkinson and daughter are mentioned in the readable fragment.

Charles Robey Detroit Mich Lave Kammerling Margaret Lena Evans Thelma Columbus Atkinson

Albany Personal Notes and Social Visits July

Albany social column lists gatherings and visits across families and friends. Guests from Nelsonville attend Ed Burdette birthday celebration in Athens area. Many locals travel to Chillicothe Columbus Caldwell and Columbus for family visits, funerals, hospital stays, and extended visits with relatives and neighbors.

Logan Area Social and Travel Notes Highlight Visitors

Carbondale Marietta and son Glen visited Logan on Wednesday. Numerous locals including Misa Mildred Carro and Henry Parks of Zenie Ohio spent days in Columbus and Logan with relatives. Various residents circulated through Logan for visits, medical care, and weekend gatherings, with several returning to their homes in Lancaster Salem and Columbus. A minstrel event drew a crowd, and several residents were noted as recovering from surgery.

Farm machinery moved as Owens visit ends

The machinery is being moved to the farm this week. Mrs. John Owens returns home after an extended visit at New Brighton and Steubenville. Miss Kathryn Vincent returns home to Bartlett after a week visiting Frank Vincent and family.

John Owens New Brighton Steubenville Kathryn Vincent Bartlett Frank Vincent

Bedford Floyd Mason Visits Darwin With Family

Bedford Floyd Mason and family from Columbus are spending a few days with friends and relatives at Darwin. Mrs Glen Hart and daughters visited Mrs C A Hines Wednesday afternoon. Mrs F Williams is suffering from quurnay. The Misses Marcelene and Bernice Pratt Ardith Hart and Evelyn Williams attended a party for Helen Burson Wednesday. Mrs Guy Lee and daughter Maurite Edith Whaley and Mr and Mrs Lee Redmond of Delaware Ohio spent Wednesday with A Hines and family. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs Dale Curl Thursday. Tea cream and ie wore served.

Glen Hart Marle Ardith C. A. Hines F. Williams Marcelene Bernice Pratt aArdith Hart Evelyn Williames Helen Burson Guy Lee Maurite Edith Whaley Lee Redmond Delaware Ohio A. Hines Dale Curl

Syracuse Personal Notices and Local Visiting Chiefs

Abner Capehart returns from Huntington after a death in the family. William Wright, mall clerk on the Flocking Valley railroad, spent the weekend with wife Margaret Roach and mother. they return to Mount Carbon, West Virginia. Marcella Williams of Columbus visits home folks for a week. Charles Mainwaring and family return to Duquesne after visiting Ann Malewaring and relatives. Betty Campbell visits relatives in Columbus this week. Charles Swesrin Wen and three children of Mansfield visit Lou Taylor. Dora Cobb leaves for Bantington to visit relatives indefinitely. Parent Teacher association hosts town schoolhouse meeting Friday at 2 pm. Mrs J. Bridgman presides. Richard Duckworth goes to Huntington to visit Millard Duckworth and wife Alice Schwartzwalder. Alice Schwartzwalder visits Columbus for a few weeks. Warry Clark’s mother Mrs Mollie Clark returns to Toronto for work. The Pennsylvania-Berea company prepares to drill No 4 on the Mra Hannah Capehart field.

A. ¥. Whiams Flocking Valley Railroad Margaret Roach James Quillen Mount Carbon W. Va Marcella Willams Columbus Charles Mainwaring Duquesne Ann Malewaring Misa Betty Campbell Charles Swesrinwen Mansfield Lou Taylor Dora Cobb Bantington Parent-Teacher Association Syracuse Bilalens J. ¥. Bridgman Richard Duckworth Huntington Millard Duckworth Alice Schwartzwalder Warry Clark Mollie Clark Toronto

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