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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

6

Married at Lottridge Gertrude Monroe and Jacob Zumbach

Miss Gertrude Monroe of Success and Jacob Zumbach of Lottridge wed July 13 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Voorhees officiated with a family dinner. A serenade followed, and they will reside on their Lottridge farm. Many relatives and friends attended from Success, Lottridge, Tuppers Plains, and nearby towns.

Gertrude Monroe Success Jacob Zumbach Lottridge Harvey Monroe Freverend Voorhees John Chevaler Grace John Jeffers Gotlieb Zumbach Will Chevalier Wayne Chevalier Tuppers Plains Verde Chevalier Athens L. T. Runnion John Chevalier Joe Depry Karl White Frank Caldwell

Writing Our Own Obituary A Pension of Constructive Thought

The piece discusses Reverend E Chatley and the idea of obituary writing. It argues obituaries should highlight good deeds and constructive life elements while acknowledging the tendency for insincerity in some notices. It advocates practical guidance on parenting and home economics to offer psychological hope.

E. Chatley Chatley Mr. Chatley

Pleasanton social aids 4-H work and visits noted

Local residents report weekend visits by Bolin, Winehell, Kenney and Haning families. A homecoming at Pleasanton Methodist was well attended. An ice cream social at Pleasanton School House on July 20 benefits 4-H work. Ohio University summer attendees include Maning Kenney Martin Gilmore Dixon. Ida Morrison and Mrs Haning made calls and trips to Athens.

Pleasanton Methodist Church Mia Cyrus Gilmore Richard Shirley Wayne Kenney Helen Athens Wheeling W. Va Ohio University Alton Maning Helen Kenney Orpha Kenney Clarence Martin Ray Kenney Orville Martin Helen Dixon Ida Morrison John Haning

Quiet Wedding for Mrs Ben Maxwell and Miss Warren

Mrs Ben Maxwell and Miss Warren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lew Warren of South Canaan, were quietly married on Wednesday. A serenade crowd greeted them Wednesday evening and a miscellaneous shower was held Saturday evening at the bride’s parents’ home.

Aldo McKinley Lola Carter Fargo North Dakota Sylvia Daugherty Beebe JL. T Hunnion H. Jk. Watkins Athens Haymond Boxes Akron Lero Loges Catheryn Carson Boggs L. H. Allen Rt. M. Allen Leanore Mis Marie Pornhart Parkersburg Carson Borgs Tilton Jack Watkins H. R. Watkins Bethel Morris O. I. Davis Lee Gaston Ralph Allen H. C. Swisher Emmett Swisher J. M. Windon Chester Lew Warren South Canaan

Visiting Notables and Community News From Coolville

COOLVILLE July 17 The Rev and Mrs White formerly of Mt Howe W Va are visiting Southern Ohio. Local residents and families travel paths include Belpre Beverly Columbus and Athens areas with word of travels, illnesses, and a marriage surprise for Miss Lucy Baker to Mr Taut of Steubenville.

Mrs. White Coolville Mr. E. White Mt. Howe W. Va Ohio Thin Wee Muskingum County

Rutland People and Visits Highlight Summer News

Rutland area notes list Mrs Lara Hoppes and daughter Tila of Columbus visiting relatives, a group picnic at a grove, new motorcycle owner Arthur Thomas, Nazarenes extending meetings, and local job moves including Syracuse Gomer Lewis with Hoekine Valley Railroad. Paths cross as residents travel to Columbus, Logan, Akron, and St Francis Hospital. obituaries report the death of Alfred Butcher, a Syracuse pioneer.

Rutland Lara Hoppes Tila Columbus Mitt. Spicer Marvel J. Conrad Jack Eula Bennet Ironton Arthur Thomas Nazarenes Gomer Lewis Hoekine Valley Railroad Logan Sugar Grove Arl Fadlanes Parkersburg Ambrose Planagan Talood Syracuse Womans Poreign Missionary Society Martin Echols Parkersimrge Yo Ideman Irving Karr Merci Kare Avers Roberts Pelle Carteton Marvin Roberta Dwight Mecfiridy Liverpool Misa Annabel Duckworth Roy Martin Tawrenes Tennthil Marcia Kerr Ruth Arnold Gallipolis O. L. Lineberger Syracuse

Escape Uninjured as Tree Trunk Drops on Car Near Logan

Shawnee July 17. Five men including Attorney D. K. Frew Judge John J. Davie Herold Gray James Hodgen and W. S. Williams escaped injury when a tree felled by a breech in the branches slid across the road near Logan narrowly missing their automobile. The car was damaged but no one was hurt.

Shawneer Logan D. K. Frew John J. Davie Herold Gray James Hodgen Willams Leran Austin Nicholas Lynn Marietta Newport Fara Crawford Columbus Leta Norris Colonubus Stanley Norgis and Datchier Virginia Lee Akron Edgar Norris Crooksville Mary Thomas Evan Thomas J. L. Conn New State Board of Embalking Examiners Conn Cooper Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Logan area families gather for visits and reunion invites

Chase residents report Sunday visits by the Oberholzers and Wrenchs in Columbus and Brnonville. Doris Oberholzer returns home after a week with Mr and Mrs. Lynch. Hudnall Reunion scheduled for July 28 at the Old Hudnall Homestead on Cherry Ridge. Maynard Coates visiting grandparents at C. E. Clase home. Willing Workers Class to be entertained by Aris and Leona Robinson on Wednesday July 24.

W. R. Phillips Lisbon Eva Snow Mary Phillips Nettie Neavier Mattie Fulton Athens William Bougher Chiienco Lucy Boughe Ida E. Snow Tresbell Young Gilad Hands Mary Duncan Helen Walls Bess White Caddie Davis Joseph Robinson Eileen Ella Dellinger Frew Main Street IE. HK Peterson Crooksville Jenison Davis Charles Quigley John P Hilamun Pennsville Morgan County Thelma Thompson Columbus Chester Thompson Violet Evelyn Ancuish Andrew Ailesta John Turnbull Robert Newark J. L. Conn Carl Hoodler Mr. Pleasant Summerio Beach Royal Society C. P. Elder Ethel Bates Joe Roberts Celia Rader Molly Norris O'Parrell Robert Turnbull King's Daughters Paul Robinson Vick Robinson Cherry Ridge Maynard Coates C. E. Clase Chase Aris Leona Robinson

Sweeney Sisters Return Home From New Straitsville Visit

Misses Lucille and Marjorie Sweeney returned to Columbus after spending a week visiting relatives in New Straitsville and nearby towns. Several local families were noted visiting kin and attending social gatherings, with plans announced for a merchants picnic at Boyles Grove on July 18.

Sweeney New Straitsville Lucille Marjorie Sweeney Columbus John Sweeney Elizabeth Essex Mary Moodie Robert Essex Evelyn Nancy Essex Harold Orndorf Betty Matthews Huntington W. Va Curt Russet William Thompson Thompson Higgins Nelsonville Walter Lines Evetyn Albany Herman Brown Henry ‘Thompson Willian ‘Rhoampson Ann Wilkenson Carbon Hill George Lanning Boyles Grove

Local Families Visit on Weekend in Millfield and Athens

The report lists multiple weekend social calls across Millfield Athens Detroit and Sumner. Names include Ferdie Gillian Roscoe Kida Smith Bliss College attendee Richard Williams Frank Souther Vinton Meeks Arnold King Elsie Jewell George Smith and Cy Smith with local hosts the Goldsberrys Mohters and Smiths. The gathering patterns show common family visits and Sunday visits among neighbors.

J. W. Tharnes Albany Peter Mohter Kida Smith Columbus Bliss College Richard Williams Frank Souther Athens Vinton Meeks Arnold King Allen Weatherby Elsie Jewell Detroit L. Goldsberry

Meeting of Albany M E Church Class 99 Held

The Class 99 of the M E Church at Albany met Monday night with 36 members and guests present. They voted to move meetings to the third Tuesday each month and planned home mission gifts. A program featured a playlet Triumph of Faith and a pantomime In the Shadow of the Cross performed by 10 children. Refreshments followed.

M. E. Church At Albany M. EE CN. Jones Carrie Richey Will Gillogly Airline Ladies Aid Society Coe Hardware Mary Boba Amanda Wells

Local Social Roundup From Malta and Nearby Towns

Shade Mrs. Charles Hoopes and son John of Malta visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmer from Wednesday to Sunday. Several families shared Sunday visits including Browning, Colburns, Smiths, and Williams in events across Athens and Ashland areas. Shifts in hosting continued with hospital stays and a 21 year reunion noted as the extended family gathered again.

Charles Hoopes John Malta Ralph Palmer Mr. Hoopes Hoopes Browning Clyde Colburn Lucile S. J. Smith Gladys Joe Smith Athens Addison Creamer Leo Williams Robert and Paul Mary Anna Williams Inez Ruth Walt Tucker Vienna Kelley Osas Walter Howard John Jeffers Baby Sam Formen Everett Bosworth Columbus Frank Biehl Lindville Doris Smith Nate Mulligan Perry Smith Pomeroy

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