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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

7

New Officers Installed by Magic City Lodge

Odd Fellows ceremony held Friday night in Glouster with Harold Shirkey of Jacksonville as installing officer assisted by Ira Conway and others. New officers include Noble Grand Henry, Vive Grand Gardner, Warden Oliver, and several stewards and guards. Visitors from Jacksonville and Carming attended. refreshments served.

Odd Fellows E. Willams Leslie Gardner BE. B. Morris Thomas Hemsley F. ©. Matthews Noble Grand Albert Gaskalla Glenn Cures Vier Grand Floyd Smith Vice Grand Lois Trasin

Birthday Party Honors Morrison Brown's Son at Home

A surprise party was held Friday night at the Morrison Brown home on Barbour Street for their son Ilratrl celebrating his 16th birthday anniversary. Guests included Frances Wolfhile Francis and George Wolf Willis EI Latwson RA Miller Yondell Johnston Andrew Chute Jr Charles Harold Johnson Earl Boyer Glenn Pedicord and Alfred Craft. Refreshments were served after games and dancing entered by the young people.

Miner Killed in Mine Accident at Jacksonville

Ridge 36 died instantly in a fall of top at Mine No 2 in Jacksonville. He was crushed under debris weighing about three tons. Frank Ringmiller was nearby but uninjured. Coroner Lou Jones conducted the inquest and the body was prepared for burial. Ridge leaves a wife and six children. The family previously moved from Oregon Ridge to Jacksonville. funeral plans include services in Jacksonville and Blackford.

Louster John Gee Ridge Jasonville Tm Bharte Vaughe Fim Frank Ringmiller Oregon Ridge Lou Jones Athens C. P. Wallace Ridges Camelsonville Roux Apne Modoc Ohio Garnet Willian Kathleen Sarah Jeanette A John Prin Rides Quecksonville Fonerat Servis Eld Thers Forlock Blackford

Union on the Hill by A L Snedden

An aging couple with 16 children, plus a Scotchman and two dogs, share a rambling rural memory in a July column. The piece recalls hospitality, weather heat, and a humorous anecdote about a dog’s tail and a hot pin used by the writer’s wife. A Mansfield, Ohio friendship is noted near lunch.

Nio On-Th-Hill Profitam

Local visitors and community events noted in Athens area

Carpenter Jr. YE Giliford and Pom Deroy visited here. Don Wood Pomeroy visited his aunt Mrs. Anna Goff on Thursday. Mr and Mrs W J Swett Columbus spend end of week with relatives. Mr and Mrs C H Jewell and daughter Don were visitors in Athens Saturday. Sheep Day urged at Southeast Test farm here Tuesday. One Carpenter ball team plays at Wilkenville Sunday. Malcolm Webb returned to Columbus after visiting J L Rawlings family. Mr and Mrs M M Kerr Athens were here on business last week.

YE Giliford Don Wood Pomeroy Anna Goff W. J. Swett Columbus C. H. Jewell Don Athens Southeast Test Farm Wilkenville Halley Road Malcolm Webb J. L. Rawlings M. M. Kerr Ymbus Meo Mra Whel Binney Baby Columbua Mera Ervin Fieney Hy Tinkheans Donal Beevers Manafield Springfield Eilaa Se Pa Slater Fiske Dick Whelatone Aon Clifford Volumbus Marlon Grandstaff Mike Guintan Lewry Hi Pink Kim Gabriel ST Erbriel Sr Sivk Irob Hawk Elizabeth Hank Talna Frank Hamitton Harry Porter Gunats Sarah Barnes Mire Alice Downey Chis [Terhild Jessia Charnes Columbis Steve Charny Cleveland Shao Jon Charney Vern Kriveate Plains Road Trac Beaumont Prides Fletch Hawk Mave Aleshire Evelyn Marin Ant Harry Harrison Old Ma's Cave Sunde Ash Cave Joe Hatchling Harry Metkinster Everet Gaskins Columbia

Twin Girls and Mowandler Cay Proclaimed Parents

A local notice records Mr Twin Girls and Mrs Mowandler Cay as parents of fine mints gilets with oak daeiean in a ceremonial unveil.

Mowandler Cay

Four Fined In Police Court In Gloucester Chapter

A Gloucester court fined multiple defendants after drunken driving and related charges. Names include Joe Deab, Reeves, Lunsford, and Thiesty Mecelianid. Details reference a Gloucester chapter planning school instruction this fall.

Glovstir Joe Deab Imornina Tunit Russell Amd San Reeves Af Mare Drupkely Amonts Robert Lunsford No. 1 Tageusids Hay Lie

Bury Oak Home-Coming At Stold Church Held

A fragmented report notes an annual home coming at a local church with attendees including Mr and Mrs Rider and children, plus Miss Oda Mar and residents from Newark and Hemi.

Aston Mleasent Tride Spencer Rider Mh Childrens I. Ate Tayi Suni Mae Mejioni Mio Son Don Aattar Newark Oda Mar Hemi

Three Men Hurt On Road In Front Of Sendiunk

Three men were injured when a bicycle train wobbled and fell on Glous emuelsvilin Road near Sendiunk about a mile from Louster. Hrnterden 28 and Sharp 20 suffered cuts and bruises while Mab endured a knee injury. Harald Mero was hunting posts when the accident occurred. riders were en route to work on a pipe toy, and the situation prompted transport to a city hospital.

Louster Glousemuelsvilin Sendiunk Peitle S. Hrnterden Conten Harald Mero McGross

Local Notes From Puppers Plains Area Village Socials and Visits

A mixed page of village society items. families in Puppers Plains and nearby areas host and visit relatives. Mentions include Mrs. Stins Harper of Trethel with Lex Slater. Ina Springer visiting Miss Mary Kathryn Ch of Coalville. Parkes at Pomeroy. Alvin Stiles sick. Mrs. Rota Parker and Mrs. Iva Dean at this place. Also references trips by Chas Spring and Audrey Springer to Columbus and a cream social hosted by the Ab of the 3 K Church.

Cppers Rota Parker Reedsville Audrey An Sar Springer Columbus Bily Johnson Balds Lela McLane Rexall Summerfield East Shade Amd Sra

Amesville Henry family semi annual reunion announced

Amesville prepares for the Henry family semi annual reunion on Thursday August 1 at the church dining room. Dinner at noon features Patrick style service and short speeches including a history of John Henry, founder of the family in this country. नए attendees travel from Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky and local businesses note activity around town.

Henry George & J Linncott Aney Elmer Shrout Athens Mrv Firbry Park Virginia West Virgina Kentucky Leval Isengers Loehary Achary C. Karita Fred Beasley Libby Street Eber Wooley Cleveland Edward Moore Wooley Western Union Telegraph Company

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Hebbardsville Church Ladies

The Ladies of the Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville announce an ice cream supper on July 11 at the church. Guests noted include Mrs. Denver Gibbs of Sycamore and Mrs. Tom Cline of Neleenville. Various locals visited relatives and attended a Latter Day Saints meeting in Negaboville.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Church Town Denver Gibbs Sycamore Tom Cline Neleenville Mire P.M Buckeya Laks Elizabeth Tinker Nora Whaley Herb Carbough J. Ww. Law Roy Rodford Cleveland

Local Folks in Plain Township Gather for Visiting and News

Mrs I a Mes and Alfred Morgan with family visit, Athens ties noted. Numerous residents from Columbus, Athens and Lower Plains are mentioned with relatives, travel, nursing work, and social visits. Road updates and local events fill the July Plains news, alongside injuries and hospital mentions.

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