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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

6

Murray City Bible Class Hosts Women Entertainment

Mrs. Edith Short, Mrs. Amy Stevenson, and Mrs. Florence Hammond hosted the Ladies Adult Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School at Mrs. Short's Long Street home. The devotional was led by Vice President Mrs. Stephenson, followed by a business session with many members in attendance. Also noted are various social visits, guests, and family announcements from the Murray community.

Urray City Edith Short Mia Amy Stevenson Florence Hammond Methodist Sunday School Short Long Street Stephenson Emma Castel Sadye Chivers Joan Cook Isie Strum Margaret Gears Jenny Lopez Sadye Foster Bee Hellyer Opal Lanning Delores Blanchebrooker Maud Penn Isaac Hoch Gertie, Short Maud Campbell Lizzie Stiff William Mays Los Angeles Amy Stevenworth Helen Margaret Junior Short MFE Chareh Martha Huston Grace Robinson Emma Castell Lizgie Swyers Strum Gell Baird Mattie Ralph Fera Shelton Children’s Hospital Columbus Samantha Shelton Myrtle Waller Lancaster Camp Grounds Sadie Foster Fewon Akron Barberton Fred Wein Conrad Wein Nelsonville Jabez Hamer Iona Avers Cora Gaffey Watharina Strum Nile Ahuftlewaerth June Teper Thevidd Mabey Martha T. Robinson Bettye Hamer Alies Loper Helen Wrare Jean Linyd Corelia Floyd Eh Fdlington Imorone Storer Billy Bobby Crew Gene Heliver Comn Koon Floyd Best Margaret Trens James McKnabb Georgia Pete Menabb Salem Earl MecKnabb New Lesington

Local Births and Visits Reported Around Chester Hester

Ches ter Hester July 27 reports multiple births with weights 19 and 12 pounds to Weaver Hoffman and Walker families. Philip Weaver injured in a fall from a load of hair. Camping at Eastman farm mentioned. Various residents visited relatives and attended gatherings. cow loss noted and several visitors listed including Mrs Dana Swartz and Miss Alice Uhler.

George Hoffman Philip Weaver Charles Walker Prof Musgrave Eastman Albert Hutchinson Tennsylvania Leslie Meredith Emerson Hayes Alice Uhiler Don Christy Ida Ridenour Dana Swartz Tuppers Plains McDaniels Cincinnati Frank Gaul

Community visits and family gatherings noted in local notices

Local residents and relatives from Chicago Columbus Corning Huntington Logan and Murray City visit here and with neighbors. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. George Dupler and Robert Lovett plus a party for Mrs. Ethel Branigan of Cincinnati. A U B Church sermon and widespread family travel are reported.

William Canter Chicago George Dupler David Columbus Jap Shepard Kelody Corning Charles Matheny Martha Lovett Huntington W. Va Walter Brooks Rengo Hamel Carbon Hil Bursday Bra. V. Clendinen Athens William Dixon Sam Hil Wallridge Clef] Campbell Orbiston Robert Lovett Ethel Branigan Cincinnati Pat Luck Mra Mood Dane Verna Arch Harris John Huardt William Lank Dane Watson Coope Jark Gears Jesse Smart iMollie Hutchinson C. L. Prue Iden Longstreth Sylvia Dodds Wilma Reynolds Sin Logan Erskine Logan U. B Willard Reynolds Columbia Adrian Dupler Morris Tupler Murray City

Boy Shot in Leg by Companion in McArthur

James Wright 16 of Franklin County was jailed after a accidental shooting in McArthur when the pair, while playing with a gun, caused a leg wound to a companion. Wright had been living with Mrs. Billa Tilton for three weeks and was recently paroled from Lancaster Industrial School. The incident prompted sheriff's action and notification to the Industrial School.

James Wright Pranklin Wright Billa Tilton Lancaster Industrial School Ray Cox Industrial School Jane Wrigher Franncia Joan Columbus L. W. Spr Forest Ruby Crarmbrett McArthur Thea George W. Specht Peice Lewis Day Chillicothe Martha Meadows Holzer Hospital Gallipatis H. FE. Meadows O. Y. Picher Lb. W. Sprague H. FE. Vollenwehckler Cynthia Hamilton Martha McArthur Miane Zeigler Frannele Columias Havana Los Angeles Sancisco Salt Lake City

Salem observances mark Eleanor Six birthday party

A Salem gathering honors Eleanor Six on her tenth birthday with tea, cake, sandwiches, and lemonade for relatives and friends. Guests include Grace, Riv ang Biles, McDonald, Wilson, Blanch, Thelma Johnson, and more. The afternoon features games and a brief church-tinged program before prayer services. A note mentions Budale Wicks, injured in a West Virginia mine accident 18 months ago, slowly improving. The Pilgrim Holiness Church of Owlwood announces a weeklong prayer meeting with good attendance.

Elenor Charles Grace H Grace Mary Rivang Biles McDonald Ruth Wilson Blanch Fille Rhehardson Lucille Thelma Johse Getty King's Daughters Schoal Vivian Wilkes Budale Wicks West Virginia Aiga Pilgrim Holiness Church of Owlwool

Local Notes and Visits Across Shawnee Area

July notes from Shawnee include Miss Mae Davis teaching in the boot district and Edward Whitmer visiting his father in Columbus. Residents visit relatives, with many trips between Columbus McCuneville Cleve and nearby towns. A Republican rally picnic drew a large crowd in Wheeling Lexington area.

Mae Davis Edward Whitmer Columbus Alvert Whither Weser McCunevilla Charles Heldataugh M Pen Evan Thomns Orin James Teehighter Sally Ann Cleve Ira Russell Jexington Peterson Genovese Distian Strunton Ind Mer Charles Heidabaugh Earl DeVore J. A. Severance Coli Wreine W. 2 McConnelsville Blanche Williams John Murrell New Pigiadelphia James Cellins

War Veteran Dies After Long Life in Colville

A wartime veteran and father of Alame Safreed of Colville died Thursday at age 93 at his home with Mrs. Darrel Rector in Ravenswood. The funeral is planned for this afternoon in Ravenswood with services at the regan Grange and a program by Misses Dorothy Unio and others.

Ralph Gibbs Ruthour Andersen Bentz Russell Reece Jackson i

Floodwood guests visit amid family illness notices

Floodwood reports a busy local scene with Mrs. Lee Daniels and children visiting relatives in Columbus and Daxton. The day included gatherings at the Lanning and Wicks households as families connect while Buddies Wicks recovers from illness in Fonde Kentucky and Dayton happenings are noted.

Floodwood Mandl Lee Daniels Clarence Ester Murch Columbus Tiahe Lanning Pres- Smith Evelyn Aml Dexter Ren Dayton Aaughter Woodt Fie Leinning John Dertont Baddins Wicks Witson Stantael Mannie Wicks Cies Tony

Unclear OCR notice of visitors and family names

Fragmentary local social notes list visitors and family names including Mrs Howard, Mr and Mrs, and several children. Mentions of Marietto, Athens, Lancaster, and Chester appear as scattered names with no clear event or dates.

Ioand Virgin Tae Marietto Notann A Howard Alri Award Samlay Ie Rewan Bessie Rowan Athens Johnete Harold Tis Cherrington Fan Andy Mwil Lyie J Jfranris Chester Dolly Cuba Herbert Plasper Atbar Margaret Adwick Whowrenee Lancaster J. C. Renee Hfamt Ror Noland

Albany Church Women Plan Double Dime Collection

At the last meeting of the year the Albany church women discussed a double dime collection. Mrs. Howard Stanbery led devotional exercises and the finance committee was dispensed with as the treasury was boosted by contributions from members and guests. Proceeds will benefit church activities with a picnic planned and readings to be given at the next gathering.

Albany Church C. L. Ross Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Bobe Mima M. E Conner Wella Howard Stan C. A. Clark Ney Bart Cartin Righey Saint Brooks Woolfelt Fd Mae Knowltan Fostoria Treasury D. T. Pickering Daugh Ratard Lake Ante Ruperter Huntington W. Va Filmer Tadford and Son Agi Jens Eliza West Jisidred Trine Clarker Albany Len Pby Carpenter Henry Reeder Hlow- Carpenter Jess Douglas

Residents and visitors recount weeks spent across states

Numerous residents and relatives from New Marshfield and nearby towns visited family in Tennessee Kentucky Ohio and Michigan. Names include Mrs J rtwright Mrs Vergil Carter Hittle son Mary Baughman William Jordan Blanche Thomas Eva Wert and others across Barberton Mansfield Chillicothe Columbus Grand Rapids Athens and more with trips lasting days to weeks.

City Jon AffcaGe Rhawney Lena Witherspeae Robert Columbus Henry Peacock Abe Landau Rhea Vellaire Clara Seidenfeld Flora Seidenfeld Gerald Edwards Emma Edwards James Smart E. A. Person Nelsonville Lorretta Murphy Giouster Leonard Shelton Menry Chaney Ida Wyman Michigan James Kidd Andrew Robinson Paul Dorothy Mar Frank Kidd New Athens William May Los Angeles Everett Short Ralph Hamer Donna Jean Dorothy Helen Winefordner Glouster Logan Amd J. 1Rtwright Cough Jagaret Tennessee Kentucky Vergil Carter Hittle Son Aldens C. T. Jones Mary Baughman Ires Chauncey Albany Wiliam Jordan and Sons Bernat and Parl Blanche Thomas Mansfield H. Gilbert P Ty Larker Richi Ky. Burkett Sam Rosset Jlittie Barberton Rosser Rey Rosser Tt. H. Walker H. L. Sanders W. Walker Frank Brewer Harry McLucas Lewisburg Julia Six Grand Stupids Mich Mrr Floyd Beverage Joseph Barran Lourda Bevere Mhillicothe Tee Jones Hoar Williams Ida Fisher Ada Ed Muir Athens

Truetown Station Sold as New Owners Plan Move In

Mr Tom sold his filling station and store to Civen Martin near Alsiniy. The Martins will live at the station. Several guests visited families including Miss Doras Flerbaugh and Bernice Hipseher. many relatives from Columbus, Mitl Geld, and Kuydenville joined in Sunday gatherings at the Wipseher and Devan homes.

Rurtcavn Tom S His Civen Martin Af Alsiniy Martin Liss Justine Miners Mitl Geld Bernice Margaret Ri- Misa Doras Fierbaugh I Bernice Tripssher Taylor Ridge Ines Willeke

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