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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1930

Page

12

Harrisonville farmer struck by barbed wire fence injury

Harrisonville reports a local farmer was knocked into a barbed wire fence while tending a field on Thursday. The man suffered cuts and lacerations as he attempted to free himself, with neighbors and villagers noting the accident amid a late afternoon water run. The incident occurred near the family home of Cedric Clark and Morris Thorton, with aid arriving from community members.

Harrisonville Aremonville Taly Martin Carmare Merdkraions Chase Cota Dan Crariey Frenen Thoresay Cave Ladies Aid Society Sapam Harrisonville M. E Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Chass Cedric Clark Morris Thorton

Local society notes from McArthur area reflect visits and club meetings

The report lists numerous visits among residents including Mrs. Turner returning from Columbus and gatherings at LO 0 F. Rebekah Lodge and the Withem family. It notes births, homecomings, and a Sunshine 4-H Club meeting led by Miss Thelma Jones with plans for an ice cream social and upcoming meetings in July and August.

Giouster Margaret Thomp Hower Lena Withem Club Hi Teme McDonald Ong Wan AU Jt Ecolad

Local Notes and Community Visitors Across Haydenville Area

Haydenville and Giland report a busy week with visitors from Nelsonville and Columbus. Local residents attend church events, mine union meetings, and a two week Vacation Bible School ending with a church program.

Local Social Court Notes and School Recitals

July community notices show Mrs. Smith host to several Athens and Pittsburgh visitors. Clara Hade and family, Mr and Mrs Chappel, and others share calls and visits. A Sunshine Music Club recital closes the summer term with twelve performers and various solos and group numbers.

Hade Clara Rogera Smith Dell Wiliams Pomeroy Sire eHelly King Maxie Meeks John- Hie Ruth Meon Meeks Jer‘servile Piero Donia Smith Anna Hathalene Bleu Anne Catherine Chappel Virgene ‘Witeon Eve Rogers P2tes Grece Goldsberry Joe Sesom Otra Will Hope

Former Zaleski Man Dies in Lancaster Hospital

Oscar Datt, 35, died in Lancaster Hospital on July 22 after a brief stomach illness. Born near Zaleski, he moved to Lancaster after marriage. Survived by widow Fannie Datt, his mother Lily Daft of Athens, four sisters and four brothers, with funeral held in MecArthur.

Alesei Oscar Datt Lancaster Mr. Datt Zaleski Fannie Dearth Pratteville William Daft Lily Daft Athens Dave Elley Rey Gibbs Mra Pearl Johnson Mary Fannon Tom Cannon Columbus Mr Johnson Charles Breinig Anne Smith Tom Ward St. Paris John Schneider Jesse Baughman New Marsh Meld Armatsad Mane Mae Adams Homer Reeves McIntyre Co. Timbus Pete Schneider

Local notes from McDougal EXERAL area update

Social and family news from McDougal EXERAL region listing visits by Mrs Alvira Knowkorn Mr and Mrs W F Emish of St Louis Missouri and others, comments on harvest trips in Kansas and Zaleski, a fire destroying the Watlis Saylor home on Robinett Ridge, and residents visiting Glouster Columbus and nearby towns.

Exeral Alvira Knowkorn Erratt Carmen New Marshfield W. FE Emish St . Louis Mfo P. Emish Charley Brooks Athens J. B. Snyder Lancaster Armintha Hunter Springfield C. V. Hester Zaleski Violet Baughman Little Daughter James Sickles J. €. Daft Baltimore Little Cannon Giouster Herbert Mingus Millfield Aira Parker Snyder Caroline Snyler Mineral Robin

Local residents on weekend visits and gatherings in Wooster area

The report lists multiple weekend visits and social events in Wooster and nearby towns. Nee and Frances Rheim return from a two week visit with sister Mrs Warren Munn. several families and friends visited relatives, attended dances, birthdays, or meals across Beling​ton, Ghent, Columbus, Athens, and Nelsonville.

Local Travel Notes Highlight Afternoon Drives Near Athens

The report records Sunday trips by Howard North Mabel Parsons Mrs Warren Munn and Bruce North to Zansssie and Mr and Mrs George Sarre driving to Buchtell on Wednesday evening near Athens.

Ner Clarence Morris Athens Howard North Mabel Parsons Warren Munn Bruce North Zansssie George Sarre Buchtell

Frost Frost ROST Social Notes From Frost

Frost Rost July 26. Mrs Clyde F Rowell visited Mr Eva Wolam Coolville Thursday. Alr and Mrs Jesse Newton and Mrs Alet Parsons attended a show at Coolville Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Clarence Petty and daughter Avis Bethany were guests here Wednesday. Mrs Elmer Grandeberry and daughter Alive were Parkersburg visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George Leonard and Mrs Verne Parsons and two sons Columbus visiting cousins Byron Frost and family. Miss Lorene Grandberry and J C Campbell Hamilton spent Sunday with Elmer and Mrs Brandeberry. Mr and Mrs Ralph Grimes spent Wednesday night with Mrs Siste Grimes. Mr and Mrs Jesse Newton and Charlton Tempiton guests of Erman Bachelor Frost. Art Frost and Emery Parsons Beechepant Friday with brother Ales Parsons. Miss Ellie Parsons Hazar Ridge visiting Frost friends and relatives.

Giland M. E Cellar Reeves Leitch Meigs County Eas Bart Rawlings Pamiine French Grace White Washington D. H Kerrs Run Percy Tetlow David Fowler G. W. Fowler Miners’ Union John Ripley Family of Columbus Bart Haler Neat Hawkins Pearl Zenesville Pearl Hawkins Givin Clark Crooksville Margeret Deaver Deaver Owen Frost William Plummer J & Rew Sedan Hugh Evans Toledo Mire Bertha Rethburn Evans East Gallipolia Pearl Karr Marie Athens Guertz Burt Steves Wei Henry Young Beaver Fails Mira Perry ‘Brown Lizte Brealey Mattia Gardiner Guy Mutchier O. T. Jenkins Quincy W. Va Sueste Mre Chico Fink Charles McMillan Wellston Clyde BicMillan Clyde McMillan Jr Blaney Ervin Middleport Gilg Pink Rost Clyde F Rowell Eva Wolam Coolville Jesse Newton Alet Parsons Coolille Clarence Petty Avis Bethany Elmer Grandeberry Parkersburg George Leonard Verne Parsons Byron Frost Lorene Grandberry J.C Campbell Hamilton Elmer Brandeberrs Ralph Grimes Siste Grimes Charlten Tempiton Erman Bachelor Firs Art Frost Emery Parsons Beeheepant Ales Parsons Ellie Parsons Haza Ridge Frost

Local Families Visit in New Marshfield and Nearby Towns

New Marshfield residents host relatives from Pt. Pleasant and Athens while others travel between Columbus Wooster Akron and Baltimore. Notable visits include Mr and Mrs Harold Stright and Mr and Mrs C F Oxley with extended family. A spill incident injures Mrs H B Stright and several guests are listed as spending time in the area. Marsalticld July 26.

M. L Williams Pt. Pleasant Wva Harold Stright Ralph Oxley Nellie Oxley Columbus and Wooster Charles Oxley James Wert Columbus Eva Wert H. B. Stright Atre Nellie Dalt Baltimore Osa Vere Arthur Hunter Athens C. F. Oxley Glen Nice Akron Zona Kyle Gerald Athans Cora Nanna Nanna

Langsville Gardner's Death After Week of Illness

Langsville Gardner son of Gfrs Hattie Gardner died at home Thursday evening after a week of illness that developed into brain fever and pneumonia. He leaves his mother two sisters Lelia and Artie and other relatives. The funeral is set for 2 PM Sunday at the home with burial in Mites Cemetery.

RF. D Myrtle Hallidey Dexter Helen Aiiler J. W. Miller Angsville Elwood

Miss Elizabeth Davis Marries Dewey Goddard in Amesville

The July 26 marriage unites Elizabeth Elfen Davis daughter of the late Joe B. Davis with Dewey Goddard of Amesville. The bride, Bills College graduate and Otto University junior, belongs to Pi Geta Phi and Delta Phi Delta sororities. After a brief trip they reside in Amesville. Revival services draw strong attendance and local events include a Nelsonville dance.

Chesterhill Watchman Hired After Store Burglary

Night Watchman L. Pickering hired by Chesterhill merchants to patrol town after C P Yocom store burglary last Friday night. Several local residents listed visiting relatives, moving homes, or traveling to and from Tennessee California Maryland Ohio and Texas.

Shawnee HAWNEE July 26 Oly era t workers beat Business Men

Shawnee HAWNEE July 26 workers played the Business Men on Thursdays at the New York hall. The Business Men won. Mr and Mrs J J Caffman of Columbus are spending a few days here. Misa Rachel Davis returned from New Concord where she attended school. Mr and Mrs Frank Grimes left for Michigan for several weeks. Mrs Willam Breese returned from New Concord after the school semester. The Box Scouts of Shawnee and the Boy Scouts of Murnay Clir played a baseball game with Shawnee winning 24 to 25.

Hawnee New York Hall J. J. Caffman Columbus Castigo Misa Rachel Davis New Concord Frank Grimes Michigan Willam Breese Box Scouts Shawnee Boy Scouts of Murnay Clir Shasnee

Coolville Residents Highlight California Dry Weather

A Coolville report details Lindley Effie Sanderson and others returning from California noting drought conditions and fires harming crops. The piece mentions visitors to Coolville, March and July travel, and local social rounds with Parkersburg, Marietta, and Columbus references.

Straitsville notices and local incidents update

New Straitsville brief notes a visit home by Miss Julia Drumman and return of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. White from vacation. Bob Blankenship sustains eye injury while at work with Massenger. he received medical care. Nelson Morgan improves from flu. brick plant resumes after idle period. A barn fire on Barns lot damages stored lumber and garden tools. local fire department limits damage. Mrs. Jork Hunter and Asa Irene Shuttleworth noted as improving. Shuttleworth visits by parents.

Julia Drumman Columbus M. C. White Bob Blankenship Massenger Charles Strain Laura Dolan Canton Nsw Straitsville Nelson Morgan Jork Hunter Asa Irene Shuttleworth Laugh Shuttleworth Shuttle‘wathh Focal Drugaret

Pleasanton and area social notes across families

Sunday gatherings and Thursday visits fill the Pleasanton area as Mrs T Savage spends time with relatives. Several guests travel from Albany and Wayneaburs to E H Carbaugh's home, including Mr and Mrs Wayne Higgins and children, and Mr and Mrs Searls with son Wayne. Maynard Coates of Athens visits his grandparents, while the Hudnalt reunion is postponed due to other commitments.

Savage Mary Reexen Elizabeth Morris Pleasanton E. H. Carbaugh Wayne Higgins Wayneaburs Searls Wayne Albany Vick Robinson Sr. Jonas Abbie Woodyard Frida Maynard Coates Athens Chase

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