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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Notes Local Visits and Returnees

The column notes Mrs. Annie Edwards of this city as a mother. Miss Margaret Arbrogast returned to Columbus after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Arbrogast here. Nondas Garrison went home to Blanchester after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Arbrogast in this city.

Annie Edwards Margaret Arbrogast Columbus Mrs. W. C. Arbrogast Nondas Garrison Blanchester

Let the Messenger Follow You on Your Vacation

The notice promotes daily home delivery while away, offering easy setup through the circulation department. It emphasizes keeping in touch with the newspaper during trips of any length for uninterrupted service.

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Local families plan short trips and visits

The Rev. Mrs. M. 8. Kimmey and daughters leave for Columbus to visit her son and daughter-in-law, and will also visit her brother William Sisson and Mrs. Bisson in Richwood. Elizabeth Porter of Columbus visits her relatives, with a day trip to Buckeye Lake with Helen Mansfield. Mrs. Myrtle Gibson and family return from London, Ohio after visiting Mrs. Lona Dunkle.

Kimmey Columbus Charles Kimmey William Sisson Bisson Richwood Elizabeth Porter J. P. Porter Helen Mansfield Angie Ball Paul Mansfield Everett Ball Buckeye Lake Myrtle Gibson D. C. Gibson Helen London Ohio Lona Dunkle

Boston Honeymooners Visit Horns After Maine Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Horn of Boston on a motor honeymoon arrived yesterday for a visit with Mr and Mrs C H Horn in Sunnyside Drive. They spent two weeks in Maine and stopped at Watkins Glen en route. They will leave for Boston late August. Several local social notes follow including club meetings and visits from Grace Addis to Mrs W S Root, and Francis Rowan’s recovery in Zanesville.

Robert Horn Jean Campbell Boston Mass C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive Maine Watkins Glen

Family News Notes From Local Turrets

Mrs. Oscar Fulton’s family and Mrs. Fred Slaughter with Natalie and Ray Slaughter traveled to Columbus to visit Fred Slaughter in Grant hospital for serious eye trouble. Frank Foster and Ann Woodard visited Buckeye Lake. The Lillie class of the Christian church Sunday school holds a meeting Tuesday at Miss Angie Ball’s home near Armitage after a 6 o’clock picnic.

Fred Slaughter Natalie George Slaughter Ray Slaughter Columbus Grant Hospital Frank Foster Ann Woodard Buckeye Lake Lillie Chrisitian Church Angie Ball Armitage

Nimon Family Visits Son Studying at Ohio University

Mr and Mrs Floyd Nimon and their son Merrell from Union Furnace spent Sunday with their son Jay Nimon a student at Ohio University. They were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Kilpatrick of 72 East Mulberry Street where Jay Nimon resides during school.

Floyd Nimon Merrell Union Furnace Jay Nimon Ohio University John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street

Totman Returns Home After Baltimore Visit

Kathryn Totman returns to Baltimore Ohio after visiting grandmother Mrs Lucy Totman in this city.

Kathryn Totman Baltimore, O Lucy Totman

Fort Wayne Family Returns From Visit to Maxwell Kin

Mr. Robert Dean and family of Fort Wayne Indiana returned home today after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Maxwell and other relatives in this city.

Robert Dean Fort Wayne Ind Charles Maxwell

Mrs James and daughter visit Chicago friends

Mrs W B James and her daughter Mrs L O Coates departed yesterday for a weeklong visit with friends in Chicago.

W. B. James L. O. Coates Chicago

Mr and Mrs Claude Clark Headed For Lansing Vacation

Mr and Mrs Claude Clark left yesterday to spend two weeks on vacation in Lansing Michigan.

Claude Clark Lansing, Mich

Mrs Watkins heads to Columbus for two week vacation

Mrs. Frank Watkins left this morning for a two weeks vacation with friends in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Edwards of Lancaster were guests yesterday of

Frank Watkins Columbus W. L. Edwards of Lancaster

Masten Family Returns From Two Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs John Masten and daughter Augusta have returned home after a two week vacation. Mrs W H Thompson of East Liverpool, the aunt of the latter, accompanied them home.

John Masten Augusta W. H. Thompson East Liverpool

Ramsey Couple Back From Coldwater Vacation

Mr and Mrs W N Ramsey return to their home after a two week vacation at Coldwater Michigan.

Farley Visits Mother in This City

Mr. Joe Farley of St. Louis Missouri visits his mother Mrs. Mary Farley who lives here. Farley is director of personnel in the St. Louis theater.

Joe Farley St. Louis Mary Farley Farley

Junior Standard Bearer Meeting Sets Lancaster Camp Plans

A meeting at 6 30 PM Tuesday will be hosted by Mrs J L Pickering to finalize plans for Lancaster Camp. All interested members are urged to attend.

J. L. Pickering Lancaster Camp

Durfee to Attend Wall Paper Convention in New York

Mr L F Durfee of the D Zen ner company left today for New York City to attend a wallpaper convention and to purchase fall goods for the firm.

L. F. Durfee D. Zenner Company New York City

Bailey and McKinley Head to Summerland Beach Vacation

Miss Sarah Alice Bailey and Miss Mona McKinley depart Tuesday for a week long holiday at Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake with Miss Josephine Kircher in attendance.

Sarah Alice Bailey Mona McKinley Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Josephine Kircher

Sisters Visit Niece and Niece Return Home

Miss Katherine Overmyer and Miss Francina Gross returned yesterday from a visit with the former's sister Mrs. R S Soule at Parkersburg West Virginia.

Katherine Overmyer Francina Gross R.S. Soule Parkersburg W. Va

Hauncey Auto Damaged in Passing Collision Near Chauncey

In Chauncey on July 18 the Ford coupe driven by Thomas Dickerson of Chauncey attempted to pass a sedan on the highway near the G.8 Merry farm. Dickerson's car struck the sedan's front wheel and veered into a ditch, with three tires and a wheel blown and a door torn. Passenger Mike Lyons was thrown clear and injured slightly. Dickerson's car was towed to Howard Brown's garage for repairs.

Chauncey Merry Farm Thomas Dickerson Dickerson Mike Lyons Howard Brown

Revival Meeting Delayed by Cleric in Alderman Grove

The Rev Hiram Mingis postpones the Alderman revival in the grove on Edd West's farm to next week as he leads a Sand Ridge gathering tonight.

Chauncey Hiram Mingis Edd West Alderman Sandridge

Arm infection sends Allan Augustine to Columbus hospital

Allan Augustine of Sugar Creek was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus on Saturday for an operation on his right arm. He developed an infection after a piece of steel pierced his finger nail weeks earlier and has been treated at Sheltering Arms hospital before admission.

Allan Augustine Columbus Chauncey Sugar Creek Grant Hospital Augustine Sheltering Arms Hospital

Augustine Involved In Columbus Hospital Transport

Augustine, son of Mrs. Rhonda Augustine of Sugar Creek, was taken to Columbus by Walburn ambulance after an incident.

Columbus Hospital Columbus Walburn Ambulance Augustine Rhonda Augustine Sugar Creek

Preacher Homer H. Vian Holds Services at First Christian

Homer H. Vian preached Sunday morning and evening at the First Christian church. Sunday school drew 146 attendees as a choir of twenty eight voices directed by Mrs Christine Court led an anthem.

Chauncey Homer H. Vian First Christian Church Christine Court

Sunday School and Worship Choirs Hear Youth Talk Amusements

Footnote notes that many youths attended Sunday school and both services with forty children at the Christian Endeavor meeting discussing the topic amusements.

Ney Brown Christian Endeavor

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. C. L. Sanders in Millfield

Mrs. C L Sanders enjoyed a surprise birthday party at her Millfield home hosted by Mrs. Fred Sanders and Mrs. W A Bell. A noon picnic dinner followed social chat with many friends and relatives attending from Amesville, Athens, and Millfield.

C. L. Sanders Millfield Fred Sanders W. A. Bell George Linscott Sylvia Everett and Son Ernest Linscott Amesville L. Dow Sanders Donna Sanders Albany Cc, L Sanders

Local social notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Mrs Elien Bryan of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs H FB Stage last week. Roy Gabriel and family visited for a month with Mrs Gabriel’s relations Mrs A J Foutch and Mrs Zell Doughlag at Willoughby Ohio. Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville visited her sister Mrs George Gabriel Jr last Friday. Mrs Sam Waymer and daughter Pauline of Beaumont visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield on Friday.

Lower Plains Elien Bryan Athens H. FB Roy Gabriel Billy Joe Delen Gabriel A. J. Foutch Zell Doughlag Willoughby Lizzie Barber Nelsonville George Gabriel, Jr Sam Waymer Pauline Beaumont Arthur Burchfield

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mrs. Preston E. Thompson of New port Virginia visits her parents Magistrate and Mrs. M. B. Tucker. Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradfield Sr and their daughter Dorothy Ann of Athens with Leslie Bradfield visit Mrs. 8 FP. Tinklepaugh in Middleport. Ek. T. Abdella and family return to Chauncey after visits in Parkersburg and Clarksburg West Virginia. Miss Hazel Harvey and Miss Jessie Lester arrive in the city.

Chauncey Preston E. Thompson Newport M. B. Tucker Charles Bradfield Leslie Bradfield Dorothy Ann Athens Middleport Tinklepaugh Ek. T. Abdella Parkersburg Clarksburg W. Va

Ogg Family Visit Spreads Across Ohio Towns

The Oggs Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and their children visit Chauncey relatives then travel to Chester Hill and plan trips to Dayton and Cincinnati before returning home.

Dayton Cincinnati Charles Ogg Chauncey Chester Hill

Attended Elk Lodge Convention in Cincinnati

Saul Wilson attended the Elk lodge convention in session in Cincinnati last week.

Chauncey Saul Wilson Cincinnati The Elk Lodge Sesssion

Chimes to be muffled after protests from visitors

In Ludlow England local church bells will be muffled from 6 PM to 8 AM due to protests by summer visitors, affecting tones during evenings and early mornings.

Ludlow Eng

Portland Woman Attendant Aboard Pacific Coast Gas Station

A gas station on the Pacific coast features Miss Frances Miller of Portland Oregon as the sole woman attendant. The caption notes her role amid grease and oil affecting white hose, highlighting a rare female presence in the field.

Frances Miller Portland Ore Pacific Coast

Mrs Siemer Taken to Zanesville Hospital

Mrs Jo Siemer daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwards Frang of Corning will be taken to a hospital in Zanesville this week after recently returning home from the same institution. The three Siemer children are brought to their home to remain indefinitely with Mr Frang at Corning and daughter.

Siemer Pomeroy Jo Siemer Edw. Frang Corning Zanesville Fittery J@ranz

Aged 100 motorist marks 100th birthday in Chichester

Geo Wenner celebrated his 100th birthday by driving 100 miles in and around Chichester England. He marked the milestone with a hundred mile motoring trip, reflecting a long life of driving.

Chichester Eng Geo Wenner

Five Million Eels Bought to Stock German Rivers

England purchases five million young eels for stocking German rivers. The deal involves export to Berlin. Local fisheries officials confirm the large shipment supports aquaculture aims across Europe.

Berlin England Rivera

Falls to death in crowd in Warsaw repair accident

Ignace Droutsky fell sixty feet while watching a chimney repair in a crowd and died at the scene. The incident occurred in Warsaw as bystanders gathered around the work, and authorities began a standard investigation into the fatal fall.

Warsaw Ignace Droutsky

Son of John Stephens Dies After Cricket Ball Strike

In Consett England John Stephens son succumbed minutes after being struck in the heart by a cricket ball during a game. The incident occurred as players chased a shot, with medical staff responding promptly to treat the injury.

Consett Eng John Stephens

Movie Quiz Delivers Ten Movie Themed Questions

A printed quiz lists ten questions about film history and stars. Questions cover stage names and roles, fame from country boy typecasting, nicknames like Silk Hat, and roles in classic productions including The Covered Wagon.

Gloria Phage Abate Maces Rod la Rocque Silk Hat Czar Carol Demi Paced Tari

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