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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1931
Page
5
Local 4-H group the Anti-Cant Club in Coolville is preparing to present two plays in the near future. The record notes community members attending rehearsals and visiting relatives, with frequent mentions of residents, addresses, and social visits surrounding the event.
Taylor Ridge at the local church schedules a Sunday evening program on June 6 at 7 30 featuring The Greens Run and Trimble Churches of Christ. Proceeds will fund gospel books for Idle School. Mrs Cal Welling learned of the death of her cousin Frank Maxwell of near New Concord following a heart attack. He was 24, survived by a widow and three daughters. funeral at Beech Grove Church with burial there.
New Asburs Brands Mre Pear notes stays of Mr and Mrs… visits by several locals to Athens Parkersburg Huntington and Huntington with family and friends. A barn owned by Win Snadergrass was struck by lightning and destroyed. George Chesser paints St Johns Church. Edna Shuler, Ruth Rabe and others attend Barnum and Batleys Circus in Parkersburg.
Colu mbia residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs E D Perry and Mary E Graham in Pomeroy and Columbus respectively. Evelyn Lowther visited Columbus, while WoC Cottrill reported two year old cattle head struck by lightning and a hay stack fire. Dyesville and Harrisonville ties noted with trips by Mrs Roy Ogdin. 4 H Club at Columbia High led by Willie Swett. Newh Ogdin and James Ogdin harvest, Wesley C Bobo works in Chillicothe glove factory, Boda E Grabon and daughter from Point Roch visited Mary E Graham. Preaching by GFF Stricklard at Dyesside over weekend.
Shawnee Miss Muared Starner Columbus spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Starner and Mr and Mrs James Treadwell. Marjorie Cambridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Samer Treadwell. Mrs Rosetta Gavernis visiting New Lexington. Ed Whitmer Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Cotterman Fayette. Wene Ambrose hosting vacationing couple. David Richards South Carolina visiting relatives here. Mis Leona Pritchard Columbus spent weekend with Thomas Pritchard family. Dr George Myers hosted a group of friends for his son George's birthday. Frank Ervin and Eleanor Tennessee visited friends in McCuneville and Shawnee. Claude Ashbaugh Athens spent weekend with his parents. Mrs William Peterson and Ann Lesah visited friends in New Lexington. Valee Rea called on friends in Junction City.
Mrs Jack Slater of Murray City sails from New York with her sister Mrs Clarence Butts of Nelsonville and their brother Joseph Slater of Columbus for a week long European tour. They will stay several days at Calverton Bank House at Dudley England, former home of Mr Slater. The item lists numerous local names and weekend visits across Nelsonville, Crooksville, Logan, Columbus and Syracuse as residents host relatives and friends.
Crescent Ridge Mrs Charles Wood and family host in Venice. Los Angeles caller Mrs Virgenes Crumpler visits as do Russell and family. Wilbur Ante returns home from Dayton. Sundar Mace Mesehher and William Mason visit Ed Sayre. W W Russell entertains with chicken dinner in honor of Mrs Virgene Crumpler. Guests include Charles Wood Charles Frederick Carl Lee Woods Athens William Russell Elmer Russell Blanche Russell Adrian Sayre Conford Hen Rayner Sharpsburg. Deyton Bre Sayre an Athens visitor. Farmers begin harvest.
Chase by Mr and Mrs G E Savage and daughter Betty, Mrs George Powell, and Mrs E L Dunn of Cleveland visit Mr and Mrs T J Savage during the last week. Inman and Carbaugh families spend Sunday at the Savage home. Lynch family reunion attended by four children at Athens County Fairgrounds. Misa Lora Eddy of Circleville guests of E A Carbaugh. Wyatt and Wells families visit C L Carsey. Carbaughs host visitors at Hebbardaville and Fisher friends call on EW Carbaugh. various Sunday greetings and greetings noted across Athens County.
The readable fragments describe two couples and their children with notes of ceremonies or outcomes. Specific names, places, dates, or clear events are not identifiable from the garbled OCR.
The Winner Class of MEQ Sunday school with teacher Mrs Norma Gaillogh held a picnic at the country home of Mr and Mrs Howard Stanley in Albany. Dozens of locals attended, including Gass, Burt Stanie, Glen Dean Orville Etlett, Robert Barnhouse, Mi Zimmermin, Harold Woodraff, Charles Radcliff, Miard Douglas, and others, with various household visits noted and plans for upcoming events and refreshments.
Funeral services for Robert Farrence, 77, who died at home in Yoartin, were conducted at the Christian church. Burial followed at Sand Hill Territory. Survived by widow and several children, with many relatives from Ohio, Delaware, and Indiana gathering for the funeral led by undertaker Ewing Fred S. Shumaker and family.
Local report shows Stewart preparing Saturday installations for new oilers. family ceremonies referenced with guests and community notices. The text lists multiple names, events, and visits, including Mr and Mrs Beart, Mrs Kate Outi, and Mr and Mrs Harry Bailkoer, with several social updates and travel notes.
Fragments describe visitors from Ashland and Columbu r, a two week stay, a baseball game between Thomas Fork and Ave, and various family gatherings. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Chapman, Hamilton Walker, George Hauler, Alec Tripp, Wilkins Webb, Wither Cooper, John Schneder, Joe Wilson and others visiting relatives, attending dinners and moving household items during the period.
Clarks Chapel visitors include Min Fipache Phillipe of Athens and Afra Catherine PHIMips. The Lavaler Aid Soriety WIN held an event at the church Thursday evening. Mrs and Mr Vo Carpenter visited Mr and Mrs CoA Lean of Guysville. Odith Nell Greenswalt and others spent a few days with Mr and Mrs do A Hed. Several families, including Dillinger and Walls, made calls and shared gatherings around Athens, Willow Greek Sly, and nearby areas.
Shade P T A prepares a program on issues facing parents and teachers with guest Edith Reecher of Ohio University. The event features a one act play by the 4 H girl club and a creme social. Attendees are invited to the meeting at Abshe Auditorium Friday evening.
Albany K D and George Wo Collins families with daughters Ardia and Sertiria were guests of Lewter Cordray family at Center Stake. George Senet and family visited Wr Linyd Krowls and Alrine’s son. Welch of Bexby Columbus Arch Arlmigh made a business trip to Columbus. Winter Saying and son Jimmy of Richland Athens spent Sunday with Ed Angior and family. Lee Palllatt visited Elliott’s sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs Gerald Sidder, of New Marahfledd. Harold Peacock and son Maynard visited Arth Arbeah and family. Gladge Coiling spent Sunday with Leola Lindany.
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