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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

12

Home-Coming Planned at Gibisonville United Brethren

Logan July 17 A home coming will mark anniversary day at the United Brethren Church in Gibisonville on Sunday. Former pastors return for a full day of services starting 9:30 a.m. and closing with an 8 p.m. address by Rev H C Davis. A Boys Industrial School quartet will sing and many local leaders will teach classes and give remarks.

Boys Industrial School C. W. Zeigler Logan Effie Boling Fred Yocum FE. H. Dailey United Brethren Church of Loran Frieda Moore Christian Endeavor

Death of Mrs. William Grooms in Bethesda

Relatives reported the death of Mrs. William Grooms at 3 p.m. Sunday after a three month illness at her Bethesda home. Her son Newell Grooms of the city was present. A funeral is planned for Wednesday with relatives from several households attending.

William Grooms Bethesda Logan Newell Grooms Mr. Grooms

Farbearn Back on Duty After L A Grand Lodge Trip

Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn returned to duty in Logan after attending the grand lodge meeting of Ellis in Los Angeles. He traveled with Robert Noll who will come back soon. A cloudburst delayed the return near El Paso Texas while Farbearn paused at the Grand Canyon and met former Logan residents Wayne Wright and his wife. Another Logan attendee, Melrose Harbaugh, lingered in Mississippi on the return from the convention.

Logan Joe Farbearn Los Angeles Ellis Logan Lodge Farbearn Convention City Robert Noll Sl Paso Texas California Grand Canyon Wayne Wright Logar Wright Melrose Harbaugh Mississippi Creenville

Letter Golf Puzzle Answer List

The answer to today’s Letter Golf puzzle lists a chain of related words. It presents China, chins, chips, shits, slips, slaps, slats, slate, plate. These form a progressive wordplay sequence ending with plate.

China

Millepeds Invade Town of Oreville

Milleped invasions alarm Oreville in Hocking County though researchers say the creatures are harmless to people and crops. The county extension office sent specimens to Ohio State University for study while residents consider barriers to keep millipeds from homes.

Millepeds Oreville Hocking County Logan Ohio State University Robert W. Lang Logan County Ohio State

Health Official Invited to State Conference Paper

Logan area report states Dr. Morton W. Bland Hecking County health commissioner was asked to prepare a paper on County Organization for Health Work for a Dayton state health conference on October 9. He would present after a recommendation by Dr. A. Neal and has accepted the invitation.

Notary Officials Prepare for House Bill 80 Compliance

July 17 report notes county notaries must use a seal or clearly printed name near signatures on all documents under House Bill 80. Clerk of courts advocates attention to the new requirement and its implementation.

Clerk of Courts Logan

Geiger Receives Fine for Reckless Driving in Lancaster

H. G. Geiger of Lancaster faced a reckless driving charge in Magistrate J. P. Miller's court. Deputy Hammond noted hazardous driving on the Logan Lancaster Highway and Geiger pleaded guilty, receiving a fine and costs. Mrs. Roger Friend has returned home after visiting relatives in Pleasantville.

Logan H. G. Geiger Lancaster Court of Magistrat J.P. Miller Sheonttt Hiammond Logan-Lancaster Garcer Roger Friend Pleasantville

Lutherans Win See Saw Match In Kiwanis League

Logan July 17 The Lutherans defeated the Methodists 5 to 4 in extra innings after a 4 to 4 tie at end of regulation. Lutherans finish first round unbeaten as Methodists rally late but fall short despite more hits.

Logan Kiwanis Lutherone Methodists

Widow Ill at Barnes Home on Freisner Avenue

Mrs Delilah Hudson widow of Steve Hudson is reported seriously ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Barnes on Freisner Avenue wife has been visiting there for several months She is said to have suffered a stroke of paralysis.

Delilah Hudson Steve Hudson Archie Barnes Freisner Avenue Hudson

Pettit Family from Ada Visit Ohio Cities

Mr and Mrs Claude W Pettit and family of Ada are in Ohio for a month visiting Mrs Pettit's mother Mrs Ki O Pettit of East Main Street They also visit Mr and Mrs T D Brown Haydenville Phil A Henderson and A F White of this city were business visitors in Nelsonville and Athens Tuesday Mr and Mrs Charles Poling of Lancaster came to Logan Tuesday on a business trip

Claude W. Pettit Ada I Lapan

Local Social Roundup From Richland Area Highlights Visits

Richland Avenue residents report weekend visits with relatives including Blake Tubbs and family at the Holsington and Weighey homes near Chase. Akron visitor Winfield Kenney stays with sister C. Br. Leighty. Lucille Martin visits Albany grandparents George and Mrs Reeves. A Bates social event drew many locals and Georgia Lanham was among attendees.

C. Br. Leighty Lucille Martin George Reeves Albany Dawson Meevks Emerson Dougass Bates Georgia Lanham The

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Around the Hospital

The State Hospital hosted numerous visitors and family gatherings over the weekend. Families from Columbus Chillicothe Athens Sleasanton Circleville Akron Coolville Dayton Clarksburg and Hamilton joined residents for dinners, picnics, and church or social activities. A Ladies Aid alleday meeting featured quilting and bazaar prep with 22 members and guests.

Birthday celebration guests listed for Mrs Gru Liewett

The record lists attendees at Mrs Gru Liewett’s birthday at Ozroe O’Neal’s home including Liggett of Columbus KE Lamnscott and son Lenard R Chaffin and son Richard Lee Don Y Neal and son Jack Alonzo Woolley and Vernon Woolley Rodney LaFollett son of William and Mrs LaFollett visited last week Bryson guests in Nelsonville Thursday Ace Easler spent Thursday in Athens Richard Chaffin noted.

Gru Liewett Ozroe O'Neal Liggett Columbus KE. Lamnscott Lenard Bryson Nelsonville Ace Easler Athens Richard Chaffin

Athens-bound moves and local social notes

The town reports moving to Athens this week and Mrs Elizabeth Phillips suffered a late week asthma attack. Sunday School basket dinner and a program are planned for the church inviting all to attend on time at 10. Miss Julia Mulpus now working in Athens. Mr and Mrs Warren Munn and daughter Wilma visited Munn's Rockland grandmother. Mr and Mrs Henry North Garnet North and David Weaver spent Sunday in Rockland.

Athens Elizabeth Phillips Julia Mulpus Warren Munn Wilma Munn Rockland Henry North Garnet North David Weaver

Local Socials and Baseball Notes from Nearby Towns

Carpenter Oscar Knowlton and Mrs. H Knowlton of near Al visited Mrs. W E Reeves. Mr and Mrs G G Wood spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vinton Jewell. Fans attended Laurel Clift game Sunday and a game is planned here next Sunday. Robert McCall, once ill, shows improvement. Anna Goff visited Pomeroy Monday. I M Swett spent Sunday with C M Radcliff. Mrs B M Bowery and daughter Helen of Columbus visited S K Howery and family.

Oscar Knowlton H. Knowlton Near al William Nie the Plains W. E. Reeves G. G. Wood Vinton Jewell Laurel Clift Robert McCall Anna Goff Pomeroy I. M. Swett C. M. Radcliff B. M. Bowery Helen Columbus S. K. Howery

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