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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1931
Page
5
A large locust tree, a Beaumont landmark, was struck by lightning and fell onto the roof and porch of Mr and Mrs George Frazier, an elderly couple. Neighbors helped clear debris and begin repairs after the storm on Friday.
The Res M E Hoon will fill the pulpit at the Church of Christ Chauncey on Sunday for morning and evening services. Morning topic is The Kingdom of God and evening topic is The Good Tidings of Peace. The public is invited to attend.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Barney Nelson Evener seven day old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Evener. Interment followed at West State Street Cemetery Athens. The baby died Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. The parents, one sister Frances, two brothers Freddie Jr and Charles, and grandparents Mr and Mrs Lewis Exener Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Charles Carter of The Plains, were named in the notice.
Millfield Church of Christ near Albany held a Tuesday evening gathering led by class president Lewis Sanders. The program included contests music and refreshments with members and three visitors in attendance at the Branley home.
Chauncey July 1 Mrs Charles Fiske Beaumont was removed to Grant Hospital Columbus for treatment Friday. She underwent a major operation over a year ago and has been seriously ill for several weeks. accompanied by daughter Ruth Fiske and Mr and Mrs Donald Henry Chauncey. Visitors Entertained Chauncey July 38 Mr and Mrs Wilfred Henry Chauncey entertained guests last week Mr and Mrs A George and daughter Mrs Mary Ball of Zanesville and Robert George Chicago.
July 18 Millfield residents report social events with guests from nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Alston Wilson hosted a group of friends at their home in honor of Libbie Phillips and Mire Eshe Mainwaring who had not been seen for years. A picnic dinner was served.
Milfield Needle Club met Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Clarence B. Sanders with nine members present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Lewis Sanders. Hostess served a refreshment course. Attending were Mrs. Rimabeth Rottmate, Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Wotam Sieon, Mrs. Henry Hoeffkin, Mrs. Frank McDaniel, Mrs. P. D. Bout, Mrs. Herbert Mingus, Mrs. Lewes Benders, and Mrs. C. XZ. Saa kevw.
A well attended Taylor Ridge Church of Christ meeting was led by Rev. G Courtney. Mel Carl Welling became Bible School class teacher and Cora Davin was elected assistant superintendent. A July 26 musical program by Taylor Ridge Greens Run and Trimble Churches Of Christ will raise funds for songbooks.
Mr and Mrs Orland ONeal announce the birth of a nine pound son named Charles Clarence Harry Davis. H H Carsey made a business trip to Pomeroy Thursday. Mrs Nellie Sharp of Zaleski visited at her parents. Mr and Mrs Samuel Cos of Stroud Run spent Sunday with their in laws and daughter. Jesse Parker of Columbus visited here Saturday and remained weekend. Mrs Parker is visiting relatives here. Recent guests at Martha Blackwood’s home were Elmer Steward and Susee.
Here is a roundup of residents and visitors including Rickey Athena Lat Neson and family, Mrs Lucy Wood returning home, Donald Matthews from Fremont visiting Helenwier Belington, John Richardson visiting with wife and children, A L Carsey of Athens visiting AW Hudned, Mary Davis and children with Leo Douglas at Shades Creek, William Henning and his daughter with her mother in Athens, Ina Davies staying with J M Knowlton family, Beasie Draper and son Jos in Cleveland visiting Ofer Eure, and Ermil Chesser visiting Columbus for employment.
Albany area residents host guests and join Girl Scouts. Several local families travel for visits and vacations. A broken arm occurs at Hill Crest Farm while church and parish activities reflect summer schedules and committee appointments at Albany Methodist Episcopal and related groups.
Local scattered notices report deaths and funerals, visits by families and friends, and household moves in Chesterhill area. Entries include the infant death of Mrs Hazel Lehr’s child, travels of Emish and Crow families, and gatherings among Hester, Barnes, Dougan, Penrod, and other residents throughout Athens, Nelsonville, Zanesville, and Columbus regions.
Mrs Lena Beasley Curry was buried at Watertown. former Chesterhill resident now Columbus. Friday funeral noted with Eva Randall and Mr and Mrs Henry Phelps attending. Last Sunday John Price home hosted 45th wedding anniversary with Ar thur Vereos and wife Marietta, Archie Hummel, and Weatland among attendees.
The Plains reports a sprain to Robert Mcanatar from a fall while painting the Hawkins home. Local families including Mr and Mrs Allen Jollison of Zanenvilis, Mr and Mrs Ashford Matheney, and others hosted visitors such as Elmer and Bidna of Key Laft and Dewey Firb of New York during a weeklong stay.
The column lists visits and gatherings across Clavelané and surrounding communities. Mentions of Mr Mean My Lawrendl ehideen oof, Augnel Omen Mp, Beiguetta, Marte Ferry, Springfront, Kan Mou, Tabedell, Marver Forres, Mildred Riese, Hela Bookma af Bechtel, Coluat, Alpert Alechire, Jeff and Fre Barriens, Wrightatown Church, Clyde Dulaney, Clarkatirg, and other residents show a flurry of family visits, homne comings, and social calls across the weekend.
Mineral Mr and Mrs Van Clendenin of Athens with grandson Bill of Lima visited Martha French and daughter May on Sunday. Levi Stephenson and now Charles of Dayton visited Charles Nagle. Mrs E G Gibson and family, Maur ice and Dorcas, and Anderson Foss were Bundsy guests of Ralph Gibson. J P Bmish and son Charles drove to Neomike Tuesday evening. Mrs Harold Whalsy of Athena spent Wednesday with her parents Mo G Woolf and little sister Romona accompanied Ber ome.
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