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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1927

Page

6

Albany News Notes Visits and Family Gatherings Across State

Messenger correspondents report social visits and travels of Albany residents and relatives. Guests include Mrs. Russell Parkins in Huntington with granddaughters Helen and Mildred Mars from Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Gillogly in Pataskala, and numerous family connections from Indianapolis to Memphis and Nashville. Several funerals, hospital visits, and home moves are noted along with local hostings at M E Ladies Aid and Gelb family gatherings.

Ragel Aesop Poeard Russell E. F. Parkins Huntington W. Va Albany Ann Clyde E. &. Thorn Indianapolis Ind Leroy Thorn Sack Robinett Arizona San Jame Harvey Robinett Max. Ende Robinett R. Murphy Athens John Thorn Lancaister

Community Notes Share Visits and Local Events

The Plains region reports numerous social visits and family gatherings. Akron visitors, Athens guests, and various trips to fairs, hospitals, and dinners are listed, highlighting extended families and neighbors. In addition, town residents attend picnics, Kiwanis events, and 4H club activities with numerous local names and places.

Syracuse Beach Outing and Local Skipping Marriage Notices

Sunday school classes from Middleport Church of Christ enjoyed a Syracuse beach picnic led by Mrs. Horden, Mrs. Martin, and Mrs. Powell with chaperones Mrs. Shumway and daughter Misa Doris. Booby Snowball, famed in Clarksburg league, received a $55 purse from the Booster's club. Gallipolis faced Chester at King's Park in a Sunday game with a 4-0 Chester win. Mrs. Ellen Turkey hosted a family dinner in Syracuse with about twenty-five relatives. Two Syracuse girls obtained marriage licenses and wed the same officiant, amid local social notes and age details.

Elizabeth Horden Dell Martin Mittia Powell Middleport Clarksburg Syracuse Gallipolis Chester King's Park Booze Ellen Turkey Tower Syracuse

New Marshfield Class Elects Officers at Social Night

New Marshfield Sunday school class No. 3 of the 47. P. Sunday school held a social at the Hoodter home with talks by Rev. J. W. Eaton and others. Officers chosen included Mrs. E. H. Hubert president, G. Herron vice president, and Mrs. W. M. Dixon secretary-treasurer. Guests, members, and several Brush guests attended. meetings and visits noted from Athens, Gallipolis, and Columbus connections.

W. C. Merritt F. G. Hoodter J. W.eaton W. C. Berritt Harvey Hulbert EH. H. Hubert G. Herron W. M. Dix Harry Efaw Mary ‘Ross Clyde Whitlatch Virginia i Efau Carl Whitlatch Dorothy Siddert Howard Merritt Faye Goff Waldo Hughe Helen Goff J Max Nanna Helen Root John Morrin Columbus Harland Green Ralph Oxley C. F. Oxley Mira Baker Athens G. C. Herron Herron Gam Stanton Coonsilte Hermon Herron Merritt Herron Loveland Ohio Mint Hunter Springfield Jesse Baughman Aus Naomi McNeal Guy Ruth Grom the Plains Clarence McNeal G. E. Frost B. E John Emish Mineral

Ladies Aid of Clark's Chapel Plans August Bake Sale

The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Hattie Weiss of Harmony to sew and plan a bake sale for August 6 at W. Strawa's on North Court. A lunch was served at 4 by the hostess and daughter-in-law Mrs. Earl Weiss. Next meeting set at Mrs. William McClanahan's home. Several locals and visitors shared news of travel, building work, and church activities, with 4-H sewing girls to present a play August 3 at Harmony schoolhouse.

Hattie Weiss Harmony Frank Thornton Louise Martha Floyd Barker Columbus Herbert Sanbork Haley Griffith Letridge Albert Carpenter George New Marshfield Orestus Fulton Graham's Chapel Ed Michael the Plains Lewis Carpenter Edith Nelle Greenawalt Athens J. A. Bell Louise McKibben FT Pp Harmony Schoolhouse Emmett Keys Nelsonville

Local family visits and greetings across Bedford area

The report lists numerous Bedford area residents visiting relatives and hosting guests. Names include Mr. and Mrs Sam Henderson and daughters Getty Lee Deloris and Laura. Mr. and Mrs Floyh Williams and children Earl Eva May. Mr. and Mrs Frank Low thers and son Herbert. Ada O'Brien visiting Mrs Ray Morris and others. Various social calls noted with the Williams and Hart families, Whatey family, and Rev W S Gibbons visiting and hosting. One item notes BUL Brickies called to bedside of father Charlie Brickles who is seriously ill. Ralph Williams of Middleport spending time with grandparents George Howett. Dora Burleigh visiting sister Mrs Richard Willams.

Sam Henderson Getty Lee Deloris Laura Floyh Williams Earl Eva May Frank Lowthers Herbert Richard Willams Ada O'Brien Ray Morris W. L. Whatey Tracy W. 8 Gibbona Pate Whaley Lovan Resinger Harley Glen Hart Bul Brickies Charlie Brickles Ralph Williams Middleport George Howett Dora Burleigh Richard , Willams

Hamden Social Roundup Adds Visits and Travel

Hamden reports visiting relatives and guests from Columbus Toledo Dayton and Gallipion. Families including Clark Anthony Akin Robbins Barnhill Weaver and Carr travel for town events and camps while Scout activities are noted with chaperones.

Ladies Let It Grow Campers Jam at Jackson County Fair Week

Peterson drives to Lancaster camp grounds for the remainder of the week with James Franklin Knox Paul Miller Bagley Harry Scott Evans Max Howell and Bobby Peterson enjoying the outing Ortie Merrill with Billy Spiker Gerald Woolweaver and Donald Warren camp near Puritan Lake for fishing John O. Martin visits Jackson from Jackson Harry Bagley takes vacation from duties for the Jackson county fair and races Mr and Mrs Bruce Reed at Middletown where Reed works for Western Union J A Jolly with Kathaleen Anna Monahan Ruth Roberts Mary Stanton attend Wellston fair Blanche Sperry marries John Hughes at McArthur by George Specht the district picnic of the Eastern Star set for August 4 at Wrights Grove Charles McBee hosts Evelyn McBee Fred Ruddle Geraldine McBee Lucille Stump from Grantsville and Mabel Gustin visit Athens R B Gustin and daughter Mabel visit Athens First District 67 I D O F meets at Stewart eight receive Assembly degree from Athens Albany Stewart Dinner and an afternoon address by Mabel Norris school of instruction.

Chillicothe Jackson County Bruce Reed Grace Morehead Middletown Reed Western Union J. A. Jolly Kathaleen Anna Monahan Ruth Roberts Mary Stanton Wellston Blanche Sperry Willliam Sperry McArthur John Hughes George Specht Order of the Eastern Star Wright's Grove Jackson Oak

Local Guests Visit Ashland and Nearby Towns

Carbon Hill hosts include Mr and Mrs G W Ross with guests from Ashland Ky and New Haven Mich. Other visitors arrive from Columbus Haydenville Willard Willard Athens and New Philadelphia while Ohio State University attendees enjoy vacations at home and with relatives. A birth is announced for a daughter of Hobart Smart.

G. W. Ross Grace Stickland Orlando Fla Kathleen Riddle Misa Dean Tolpin Geraldine Gilpin Ashland Laura Gilpin New Haven W. Va Urb Hawk Dayton Headley Lowes Edna Spencer Haydenville Downhour Robert Chute Familly Athena Molly Chute Martha Smith Gladys Greene Blanche Smith Nelsonville Bea Miskel Ohio State University Rebecca Hobart Smart Howard Mitchell Leona and Wilma Perkins New Philadelphia Don Kammerling Ohio State University At Columbus

Camp Perry Visit and Local Social Appointments

Stewart Williams Leeper spent several days at Camp Perry early in the week. Mrs. H. D. Newman and Mrs. C. A. Wiseman returned home after visiting their parents, accompanied by Dorothy Foss. Dr. and Mrs. John Butts of Athens visited Wednesday with Mr. Butt's brothers, Hamad and William Biggins. Bernice Davis of Athens, guest of sister Mrs. Frank Davis, and Mrs. W. A. McCune spent Friday and Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wharf of Beewart.

Kensington William Gillogly Methodist Ladies Act Society Gerve Mansfield Mingo Tunction Bertha Rickey California Hillis Avenue Jesse Throckmorton George Johnson Railroad Street Mrs Ledinghouse Foutz McCoy Addition Lewis Stauffer Akron J. Hutchison Raleigh Binnet Bobby Hayder- Fille A. M. Humphry Elgon Hawk Tom Dorothy Cade Evelyn Marie Aleshire Owen Martin Athens Fair Ground Elizabeth Hawk Anna Ghormiley H. L. Whaton Ella Edgar Addigon Edgar Wiliam Bechtold Athens Field Hawk Beach Neva Hawk Troy Smith Maud Nash Nelsonville W. J. Bask Dean Vere Vere Ridge Ervin Vere Ed Hardette Frank Smith Virgene Shields Int Guess Hazle Waite Columbus Joe Hutchins Harry Patton Hutchins Logan Beth Robinsor Doug Lewin Freda Smith Circle Hill Irs Goldie Gabriel Will C. Hoodlet Margaret Ed Fluke Dorothy Frank Chillicoths Martha Russell Fern Nanney Mechanicsburg Carl Cox Agnes Hall Fairment W. Va Elizabeth Marshall Ella Jackson James Cush Renzen Young Harvey“ Whitlatch Allee Dicken O. B. Conkey C. B. Beverage John Wharf Biewart

Torch Funeral for Mrs Alice Brewster Dye at Torch Baptist

Funeral services were held at the Torch Baptist church for Mrs. Alice Brewster Dye on Friday at 10 a.m. She spent most of her life in Torch, served as a church member, clerk, and Sunday school teacher. She lived the last decade in Columbus, dying Wednesday morning at her brother Edward Brewster’s home. Interment followed near the church cemetery. Distants attendees included her brothers Mr and Mrs Edward Brewster of Columbus and Mr and Mrs...

Baptist Church Torch Alice Brewster Dye Edward Breester Columbus

Miss Laura Bailey Tours West Virginia Camp Highlighting McWhorter Cabin

Miss Laura Bailey visited an unusual state run camp near Weston West Virginia linked to Jacksons Mill history. The site houses cottages for seven counties with 4 H and civic groups using facilities while Strongheart the Indian chief taught archery and weaving. The Nelson Dodds camp near Mt Varnon and Torch relatives paid tribute at a funeral for Mrs Dye long time Athens Messenger correspondent.

West Virginia United States Laura Bailey Athans Arthur E. Lawrence Maje Clarkeburg Weston W. Va Jackson Mill Camp Stonewall Jackson Milla McWhorters Charles Hendrick Strongheart Athens Miss Bailey Harrison and Lewis Counties Mt. Varnon Nelson Dodds Henry Brewster Cyrus Brewster Torch Dye Athens Messenger

Charles D Clark 2 Dies at Rockland Rockland

Charles D. Clark a former resident died Thursday evening at his Rockland home. He leaves a wife, one daughter Mrs Alfred Morrison, and three granddaughters. Funeral will be held at Rockland Sunday. Entertain Guests E D Morrison Hosts Relatives at Country Home East of Coolville with many relatives from Eldorado Hannibal Pittsburgh and Eric Pa among attendees. Additional local notes include personal mentions of visitors to Coolville and surrounding areas and several camp meetings.

Coolville Charles D. Clark Rockland Alfred Morrison E. D. Morrison Here Charles Palmer Garth Thurston Charles Eldorado Ark Samantha Mooney Lena Kirkman Hannibal A. %. Morrison Pittsburgh T. E. Fitch Audry Tombaugh Fitch Mildred Fitch Desn Ewers Morrison Home Miss Cadman Moss Bins Roberta Mildred Dean Roberts Eric

Canaanville Social Gathering At Hoskinson Home

Relatives and friends of the Droz, Harper, and Hoskinson families gathered at Harbert J. Hoskinson’s near Canaanville for a Wednesday picnic. A lawn supper and games followed, with music from the Harper family. Attendees included numerous relatives and neighbors from Monroe, Iona, Charleston, and nearby towns.

A. C. Droz Robert Monroe Iona E. Harper Ruth Charleston, Til S. E. Harper J. Q Hull Helen H. S. Hoskinson Merwin Mansfield Paul Donald Dean Donna Pauline Zinka Downs Esther Charles Mannsfield Gerald Chester HoSkinson Herbert J Hoskinson Ralph

Cure for Childs Scalp Pimples Claims Cuticura Healed

A mother from Cutler Ohio reports her three week scalp eruption itching and hair loss healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes rapid improvement after two days and urges use of Cuticura products for clean skin soft hands and healthy scalp.

F. M. Gill R.F.D Cutler Ohio

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