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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1930
Page
16
Louster July 76 reports Mrs. P ill Lloyd aged 67 in critical condition from burns suffered over two months ago while burning trash in her yard on Madison Street. Declining strength due to age and illness led to a fatal outcome. relatives expected to arrive from Columbus Charleston Detroit and Johnstown as the case closes.
The Harry Bernstein bankrupt stock of foods in the Lambert Building near High Street Bridge sold to J Oren Thomas of Gallipolis for 892 dollars. Lincoln Department Store stock to be offered soon. George W. Rose trustee. A used Dodge fire truck bought by Glouster Fire Department. siren and hoses added. Deputy Grand Regent Myra Batt to visit Glouster Moose chapter for instruction. Glouster American Legion team to play Carbondale Sunday at 2:30 PM. Willing Workers class met at Mrs Thomas Gemwell’s home with contests and refreshments. Mrs Harvey Campbell, formerly Mayme McCombs, visiting with relatives.
Murray City news notes a Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting at Mrs John Syrron’s home with many members present and late hour refreshments. The community also reports social events, anniversaries, and funeral services for local residents with extensive lists of attendees and relatives.
Jasper Wand remains in serious condition while Carpenter is noted as ill. Middleport visitors include Mr and Mrs L W Walker and children with A W Rupe family. Fremont guests Mr and Mrs R C Brandenders with the latters parents. W E Harmon and H Smith entertain Athanes 2 busthesy visitors Friday. P Jewell shows improvement and Dir and Mrs Howery hosted last week. Continued item shows Harrisonville related visits.
July 24 local items report Mrs Mary Ms critically ill with tuberculosis at home in Asbury Ridge. Harvey Chalfant injured his arm while playing, attended by a physician. Lydia Chalfant and others visited Dora Hewitt and Arbaugh family members. A sawmill upgrade brings a tractor from Tear Fadeliffe. water issues forced halting the steam engine. An ice cream supper hosted by Mrs Floyd Arnold drew 24 attendees. James Holland of Toledo visited his son Hiram Holland at Cerbondete.
The ad touts Kletter's Tablets as a simple inexpensive weight gain remedy promising rapid flesh gain, improved energy, and a manly appearance. It claims visible results within weeks and offers a money back guarantee if no at least five pounds are gained in 20 days. The offer is from Quick's Original in Athens Ohio.
Twelve Boy Scouts from the vicinity will spend next week at the Scout Camp on the Muskingum River. Scout Master C. A Bingman will accompany the group. Participants include Bob White Jack Gardner Elmer Jones Max Williams Hartford Dunpett Bob Ochs John Lent Joe Cheney Gene Bingman Barney Rogers Corning Lewis Gatchel and Clyde Bingman.
A card from Rev. Paul Kemper and Mrs. Kemper, visiting Chicago, says he withstood the motor trip well and is gaining strength. They accompanied their daughter Katherine to her Chicago home after a city visit and plan to return to Glouster this week.
Oiling of the Perry County section of the Corling-Glouster Road began in Corning on Friday night. The crew plans to extend oiling to the Athens County brick road at Burr Oak, tying into the New York Central Roundhouse area as work progresses.
Tuppers Plains details two recent baseball games with scattered scores and commentary. Also noted are local visits, store closures, and a few personal notices including birthdays, illness, and guests in nearby towns.
Miss Flourene Davis of Bethel spent Monday afternoon to Tuesday evening with Mrs. Maggie Parker. Edson Stout and Charley Nephart of Columbus stopped briefly Wednesday. Miss Jennie Cole is ill. Mrs. Etta Swindler moved her restaurant to East Shade. Mrs. Mary Young of Success was not a guest of her mother, Mrs. Carre Bahr Thursday. Mrs. Mabie Burnett of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. E B. Parker on Thursday en route to Reedsville to see her mother Mrs. Rosa Parker.
Dutch Ridge and Mrs John Ross of New York visit Mrs Reynolds and family. Mr and Mrs Silas Davis host Roy Hanson and children Carl Flora Marie and Charles Lee from Mt Carmel. George Herbst with Earl Love and Mrs Love plan to stay in Taylor Ridge. Alfred Manafield and Walter Waener of Canal Fulton call on Jonni Davis. Bernice Loeffler returns from Columbus. Floyd Regeski family and Silas Davis family attend Sunday together. Zion Creek notes Bethke Sunday School picnic planned for August 17 at Shrey Park.
Mrs Ruth Roush and two children of New Hatten visited her aunts Mrs Em Ma Hayman and Miss Tillie Bentz on Sunday. Charles Mainwaring of Donora Pennsylvania spent several days with his mother and sister Mrs Ann Mainwaring and Mrs Margaret Lawrence. Reverend and Mrs Conkle of Akron stayed with Mrs W J Wallace from Wednesday to Saturday. Clarence Long returned to Springfield after a short visit with Mrs A E Williams and daughter Helen Grace. Miss Helen Prank of Columbus returned home after visiting Rev and W P Cassady and family. Mrs Susan Parker remains ill. Miss Marcia Harsh spent Sunday in Parkersburg. Lenore Campbell and McBride left Huntington last week. Henry Zehter returned from Columbus after visiting son-in-law Elwood Enzle and new grandson. Zehter will stay longer with grandson. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cornell of Columbus spent Sunday with grandmother Mrs Louisa Wil. Branche Fleming is able to be out after illness. Mrs Jacob Grietz of Enterprise spends week with daughter Mrs Jana Hysell.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Frank ca's home last Wednesday to sew and quilt. Ice cream was served in the afternoon. Deare Blackwood's parents took their little son to a physician for attention Wednesday.
Mrs. Lucy Adair celebrated her seventy fifth birthday with a dinner Wednesday evening hosted by Amesville family. Attending were daughter Mrs. Tom Clark and son William of Athens, who brought gifts after returning from a wedding trip. Dewey Goddard and spouse, home on the Goddard farm, also guests.
Funeral services for John Pierce were held in the Coe Funeral Parlor Thursday conducted by Rev. G. W. Wiggit. Interment was in Crossroad Cemetery. The body of Mrs. L. S. Searls who died Thursday at the janitor aid at Afe Connelsville was taken to New Marshfield Friday in the L. W. Coe ambulance.
In Athens Ohio on Thursday July 31 1930 the Snel private sanitarium will be offered for sale. Bids payable only one time as shown on the notice.
Out-of-town guests attended the funeral service for Mrs Emma Tedrow. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Worley Clice from Columbus. Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas and family Nelgonville. Mr and Mrs Avie Tadrow. Mr and Mrs Harry Tedrow. Mr and Mrs Delbert Wortman of Harden. Mr and Mrs H B Tedrow of Wellston. Mr Jink McCatherine and family. Mrs Lille Tedrow of Watus Mills. Rev Stella Kramey of Athens. Mr and Mrs B S Wonders from Columbus. Lawrence Pred and family of Elder Kansas. Mrs A L Atkinson and daughters from Athens. Miss Faye Baker. Mr and Mrs Earl Perkins from Chicago. Mr and Mrs D H Russell. Mrs Clarence Throckmorton. Also mentioned were a hospital visit and a birth announcement.
Church members gathered at the country home of Mrs Elza Dailey on Wednesday afternoon with devotion led by president Mrs Will Gillogly. One new member joined and the program featured a vocal solo by Mrs Winnie Gibson and readings by Vivian Burdette and Mrs Andrew Tewksbury. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Eldon Dailey and Mrs Elza Dailey. Mr and Mrs H L Brooks of Columbus were guests of Mrs Louisa Brooks.
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