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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1932

Page

5

Decoration Day at Sand Hill Cemetery Draws Many

Long Bottom reports a large turnout visiting Sand Hill Cemetery over Decoration Day weekend. Olive Grange held a memorial for 13 members lost to death and hosted a visit from deputy Harley Musser and his wife. Credit goes to a new woven wire fence, flowers, and flags on soldiers graves.

Long Bottom Sand Hill Cemetery Olive Grange Harley Musser A. J. Karr Clinton Arthur Harold Eaves Huntington Mary Swan Linnie Catherine O'Neil Bald Knobs C. 8. Hayman M. E. Church The Reeds Esther Knight Dayton Hettie Rambo B. F. Moore Columbus Rambo George Williams Canton Zoa Reichie Clarence Anderson Crooksville Jack Hahn Pomeroy George Luther Harvey Luther Akron Luther Cecil Harper Robert Selby Cambridge Jennie Watkins William Hill Albert Edwards New Athens J. Johnston John Lucy Lancaster Camp Grounds J. L. Altman B. E. Taylor Martha Bert Warren William Stevenson Glouster Walter Hill Florence Guinther Jack Guinther Charles Guinther Eleanor Davis Ralph Lewis Buckeye Lake Orville Edwards Frank Ley Howard Antle Irene Ley Indiana Indianapolis Jacksonville Chauncey Gordon Denson Florence Kelly Baby C. von Scheele D. J. McKinley Chicago Ira Conaway Vinton County R. E. Davis Chauncey Cemetery Mary Helen Bycofski Detroit Julius Bycofski Emmett Hallam Julius Johnson Ohio William Hilliard Hobson John Buza Joe Cominsky Eloise Davis Eunice Cannon Greens Run Inez Safreed George Safreed Harry Dehman Norma Jean David Evans A. R. Woodgerd Ben Lent Ogden Utah Salem Oregon

Community Feeds 600 Meals Weekly at Jacksonville Schoolhouse

Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie 1034 joins with the Par ent-Teacher Association and local lodges to feed area children at the schoolhouse. Frank Davis leads the effort with daily noon meals and strong community support from teachers merchants and church groups. The program has operated since late February serving over 600 meals weekly.

Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie Parent-Teacher Association of Frank Davis Aerie P.T. A Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges Davis Methodist Church E. Kt. Robinette United Brethren Church U. B William Miller Glouster Ralph Shirkey Columbus Albert Edwards New Athens Harvey Luther Akron R. E. Davis Arlene Iris Ira Conaway Clea Mae Theresa Heiser Shawnee Cemetery Helen McCaskey Walter McCaskey Georgia Burdick Adena Mae Swindell Bessie Cordelia Viall Ralph Byron Shirkey

So You Sew Too Modern Women Find Value in Fabrics

A newspaper feature notes piece goods departments become hubs for modern women using simplified patterns. It highlights Anne Adams Patterns as favorites and encourages readers to watch for them daily as women showcase fitted frocks and personal style.

Anne Adams

Dorcas Needle Club meeting and local visits noted

Tuppers Plains residents report a Wednesday Dorcas Needle Club gathering with Mrs. Belle Keller. Several locals hosted or visited relatives over the weekend including A. A. Bahr, Mrs. Mable Kim, Elmer Reed, and others. Decoration Day attendance was noted in Chester with multiple local callers listed.

Dorcas Needle Club Belle Keller Weldon Bahr Chester A. A. Bahr Minnie Matlack J. W. Arbaugh Akron Emma Stout Athens Sarah Parr Emmit Frost East Shade Robert Stewart Elmer Reed Middleport Mable Kim Christian Cemetery I. C. Chapman Kenneth Christy Parkersburg Billy Chapman Coolville Hess Nickles Cletus Chapman Nelsonville George Shoemaker J. Earl Snively Washington D. H

New Marshfield 4-H Club Organized With Whitlatch as President

The New Marshfield 4-H Handiwork Club was formed Tuesday night led by Calvin Efaw and T. H. Johnson. Officers include President Carl Whitlatch, Vice President Harry Efaw, Secretary Treasurer Lawrence Hunter, News Reporter Clyde Whitlatch, Recreation Leader Cari Nanna. Members listed include Christopher Pidcock, Clark Cline, Conrad Collins, Paul Sickles, Max Lewellyn, Neil Githam, Dwight Scott, Thomas Lewellyn, Ransdall Russell, Charles Burt, Wilson Gilbert, Kenneth Russell, Arthur Rhorick, Laverne Gilbert, Denver Andrews, Charlies Hawk, Frank Steinmeyer, Albert Mace, Charles Lewellyn, Robert McAfee, Max Nanna. Next meeting at the farm shop building.

New Marshfield Calvin Efaw T. H. Johnson Carl Whitlatch Harry Efaw Lawrence Hunter Clyde Whitlatch Cari Nanna Christopher Pidcock Clark Cline Conrad Collins Paul Sickles Max Lewellyn Neil Githam Dwight Scott Walter Hawk Chillicothe Everett Wigal Parkersburg Mary Parks Concord Tisha Dilsher Nelsonville Mable Dilsher Columbus Mattie Pearson Salem Idhlie Young

Centennial Celebration at Albany Planned for October

Albany residents plan a grand homecoming in October to mark 100 years since the town’s settlement. A festival October 13 and 14 will feature slogans poems and a museum collection from local archives. Leaders include T W Coe as president and C F Vorhes as secretary with broad participation invited.

Albany T. W. Coe A. F. Holmes George Spring John Lindley Alice Stanley Everett Lewis C. F. Vorkes J. E. Cline Harry Brown Florence Brown C. L. Dailey C. F. Vorhes O. D. Dailey Albany Echo Athens County Lee Township Harner Hotel Doctor Jones Lowell Chase

Controversy Triggers Editor Shuffle in Jackson Newspapers

In Jackson a press dispute prompts a third paper. Harold K. Schellenger moves from Sun Journal to Herald after eight years. J. Newell resigns as Herald editor after ten years to join Sun Journal. Harry Martin to edit the new paper established by Arch Martin.

Jackson U.R Harold K. Schellenger The Sun-Journal Herald J. Newell Sun- Journal Harry Martin

Memorial Services at Bates Church Sunday

Memorial services planned at Bates M P Church on Sunday at 2 30 p m Reverend O M Davidson to speak with special music. All Civil War and World War soldiers are invited.

Bates M

Memorial service for soldiers at Clark Chapel Sunday

The annual Memorial service for soldiers buried at Clarks Chapel will be held in the church Sunday at 1 30 PM with Rev Ward Radford as speaker. Also notes of many local visits and funeral services for Anna May Pugh and Cledith Carpenter, with relatives from Dublin, Amesville, The Garden, Albany, Detroit, Columbia, Mechanicsburg attending.

M. B Albany R. O. McClure Ward Radford Anna May Pugh Frank Pugh Pleasant Valley Cledith Carpenter Guy Carpenter Woodland Avvenue Mechanicsburg Athena State Hospital Alan B. H. Pugh The Gospel Mission Church M. K. Kimmey Athens

4-H Officers Elected in Portland for Next Year

Portland 4-H groups elected year ahead officers. Girls named Belva Cox president and Maxine Swan vice president with Mary McDade as secretary. boys named Charleas McKelvey president and Marvin Swan secretary. Club named Happy Glee Club led by Mrs. Harry Swan. Numerous local visits and activities noted alongside upcoming Children’s Day on June 26.

Portland Belva Cox Maxine Swan Mary McDade Kathryn Roush Addie Mae Delaney Garnet Qure Virginia Koeisch Mary Jo Swan Helva Cox Happy Glee Club Harry Swan Charleas McKelvey Charlies Lee Marvin Swan Donald Cox Henry Johnson Dana Browning Bart Jewett Emmett Jewett Bashan Fagan Price Parkersburg V. B. McDade W. E A. C. Price Henry Deering Cleveland N. O. Warren Ruth Smith Ralph McDade Apent F. &. Carney Joe Cox Charleston Belva Mabel Ann Allen Racine Todd Rhoades Iria Apple Grove Clarence Hutchinson Pennsylvania Isaac Hutchinson Chester N. O Warren Mesare Russell Rhoades Rel ‘Taylor Spiller Fred Ritchte Ida Carney Josephine Reed Russell Road Fork P. O. Milhoan Dam 21 Jeff Haney Stiversville Henry Talbott Willie Cornell Marietta Kenneth Brown Columbus Paul Browning Abner Price A. A. Adams Mona Williamson

Pleasant Valley Harrisons and Friends Gather for Visits and Illness

Pleasant Valley residents and relatives visit Frances Haning as Mrs Haning marks her sixty eighth birthday. Francis Haning and Hattie Reeves conditions are reported improving while Anna Mae Pugh’s funeral is noted. Frances Haning hosts gatherings as Eveline Carsey and Mary Elizabeth visit. Mrs Cooley’s health remains unimproved.

A. J. Savage Chase Mra Will Buck Eileen Louise Francis Haning Hattie Reeves Luella Woodyard Lavada Middleport Francesa Haning Dora King and Son Francea Haning Haney Clarks Chapel Anna Mae Pugh Pleasant Valley Davison Elias Carsey Mary Elizabeth Frances Haning Margaret Russ John Cooley

Memorial Day Observed in New Straitsville with Parade

Memorial Day activities in New Straitsville included a parade from the J O F Hall led by Conn's Junior band from New Lexington to the local cemetery. A program featured solos by William J. Davis and Thomas Wari, band pieces, and remarks by James Berry, Ohio mine inspector. A dance followed at the F F Hall in the evening.

New Straitsville New James Berry Ohio F. Hall John Shuttleworth Joan of Columbus

Redtown Residents Host Weeklong Social Ties

A long list of regional visits and guest invitations fills Redtown life from Cleveland to Athens. Local residents host relatives and friends from Logansport, Dayton, Columbus, Taylor Ridge, and more, with church services led by Rev. M. K. Kimmey of Athens. The Redtown baseball team schedules games against Broadwell and Stewart starting June 4.

Alex Anderson Cleveland Mra Mary Anderson Crate Morrison Ollie Whitehair Garnet Dayton Olive Wemmer Norma Logan Misa Viola Johnson Esta Kytta Taylor Ridge William Gillett Sr Steve Molnar Clifford Martin Columbus Homer &Transbaugh Roy Little Athens Francia Bernard Trimble Whaneta Bernice Exline Greens Run Emil Kytta Charles Kytta Albert Kytta Lindberg Fairport Harbor Redtown Broadwell Stewart

Sunday Visit Delights Coolville Families

Coolville residents hosted a diverse group of guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Hyatt of Springfield Misses Dorothy and Bessie Von Englen of Dayton and local families during a warm Sunday gathering. The M E Sunday School Class Four led by Mrs Zona Marquis enjoyed Friday night entertainment at Miss Dorothy Moody home with twenty one attendees.

J A Lucy Barrett O. U. A. M. Lodge U B Nelia Parr East Shade Fred Johnson Huntington Carl Parker Parker Villa Kincade Bethel Ed Davis Selah McLane Doris Howard Johnson Elva Dean Henry Warren Reedsville George Stephenson Pennsboro W. Va William Long Roxabell Howard Flinn Akron Eugene Barrows Floyd and Wilber Clayton Bashfort Washington, D. C Amos Smith Morral Sarah Parr Lena Parr Alma Jones Tuppers Plains C. E. Society Pearly West Floyd Edith Pierce Parikersburg A. B. Ninamyer St. Marys Shenandoah Valley Midland Trail West Union Street Athens West Luster Fought George Spring Jennie Hill Dayton Charles Coppage Centerville Will Breeze Youngstown Charles Brown Florence Clyde Hill George B. Caylor Delaware Mrs. Caylor Taylor Warren Betty Yagala F. W. Chapman Leona Marietta D. C. Davis Davis BE. McCall Ron Lawrence Long Bottom J. 8. Carleton Columbus Will Noyes Vanderhoof G. EB. Carleton This Place A. ©. Milla B. F. Blackwell Otis Crawford Mt. Zion Cemetery Garden Etta, Lilly Ora Dunfee John Sheets David Hayes Middletown Walter Alexander Hamilton Ohio E. M. Pierce John Hyatt Springfield Dorothy Bessie von Englen C. E. Findling Sarah Estella Near Alfred Oscar Findling Josephine Wise Archie Dunfee Dunfee M. E. Sunday School Zona Marquis Dorothy Moody Howard Stout Edward Alden

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