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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

6

Parkersburg visitors mingle with local families in lively notes

Ed Davidson and wife of Parkersburg spent Sunday here with J W Johnson, joined home by Nora Johnson. Mary Acksa Rose returned to Racine after visiting aunt Mrs Otto Elliott and Mary Stone. Gus Morris and children from near Zanesville called on Ira Cony family. Alf Pennybacker visited his brother Hiram Pennybacker at Parkersboro. Lewis Munchmeyer of Washington graduated from Parkersburg High May 1. he is Louise Wells's grandson. Julian Adams to graduate Marietta High June 12. John Henderson and daughter Helen visit Charles Hayden. John Johnson sold part of Mustapha island to the YMCA of Parkersburg Va. Ed Davidson is YMCA Camp Dils president. camp named for Ed ward Lee Davidson Dils, a Christian character-building camp for local boys.

Ed Davidson Parkersburg J W. Johnson Nora Johnson Mary Acksa Rose Otto Elliott Mary Stone Racine Gus Morris Zanesville Ira Cony Alf Pennybacker Hiram Pennybacker Parkersboro Lewis Munchmeyer Washington, W. Va Parkersburg High School Louise Wells Mary A. Stone Marietta Ralph Gunnel Vassar Mich Fred Snyder Schultz Lyda Arthur Lee Gertrude J. W. Johnson Julian Adams Marietta High School John Henderson Helen Charles Hayden John Johnson Mustapha Island Young Men's Christian Association of

Community notices from Vanderhoof and nearby areas

Sunday guests included Lottridge Emma Jeffers and her children Grace and John with Jacob Zuimbach in Vanderhoof. Edson Swartz moved to Curtis Knight farm. Stewart visitors include Mrs Ray Oliver and her son with Day parents. Bethel hosts Mr and Mrs Roy McKinley. Erma Ackley visits Marion relatives. Mrs Carson Boggs hosts sister Tilton of Coolville. Gertrude Bacheldor visits Daniel Ackley. Carthage township eight grade commencement held at the church with eleven graduates. Meeting begins Monday evening June 5 at Lawrence versus prior notice.

Emma Jeffers Grace John Jacob Zuimbach Ed Chase Vanderhoof Edson Swartz Curtis Knight Farm Ray Oliver Stewart Charles Day Roy McKinley Jim Gaston Bethel Erma Ackley Marion Carson Boggs Miss Tilton Coolville Gertrude Bacheldor Daniel Ackley Carthage Township Pearley Gaskill Chappel Athens Lawrence

Mrs Fred G Boho R D 7 May 29 1922

A brief notice from Athens Ohio references Mrs Fred G Boho of R D 7 with a date May 29 1922. The fragmentary item appears as a private or personal notice within a local column.

Fred G. Boho Athens, O R. D

Pleasanton and Athens Residents Share Holiday Visits

Pleasanton residents visited family in Athens and nearby towns over the weekend. Among those hosting and visiting were the Parkers, the Cucklers, the Kenneys, the Arnets, and the Pierce family, with guests from Columbus Athens and Logan. Members attended Children's Day and Decoration Day services in Hebbardsville.

Memorial and Community Notices From Local Area

Shade Memorial services will be held here Sunday June 4 at 10 30 o clock. The Misses Inez and Catharine Burson were Athens visitors Monday. There will be an ice cream social at Jerseyville Saturday evening June 3. Quite a few from this place attended all day services at Hebbard ville Sunday. Children's day will be held at this place Sunday morning June 18.

Inez Catharine Burson Athens Jerseyville Hebbardsville

Sand Rock Social Roundup Confirms Visits and Revivals

Sand Rock residents, including Mr and Mrs A B Christman and son Lowell, hosted the Moores Saturday. Hal Brawley and wife hosted Dora Robinson of Athens, Mrs Percy Lunsford and baby of Gloucester, and Orla Roberts family at Mt Hermon Tuesday. Rev Browning opened a revival Monday evening. Others attended Broadwell preaching Sunday evening. Athens visitors Henry Oge, Sarah Stahle, and Lelia Van Dyke visited Wednesday.

A. B. Christman Lowell Charles Moore Hal Brawley Dora Robinson Athens Percy Lunsford Baby Glouster Orla Roberts Mt. Hermon Browning Broadwell Henry Oge Sarah Stahle Lelia van Dyke

Modest dress urged by local reader in public forum

A reader voices opposition to a prior article on women’s dress, arguing for modesty and decency. She says beauty fades and true worth lies in a pure heart, urging mothers to raise sons with sinless conduct and to dress neatly yet decently. She anticipates criticism but stands by her stance.

Messenger the Messenger Jesus

Dr Wilcox to Speak to Athens High Class

Dr A Y Wilcox will address the graduating class of Athens High School in the Christian Church Sunday at 7 30 P M The service includes hymns selections scripture reading and prayer with performances by the Melha Woodworth Rudolph Pedigo and Sullivan Senior Chorus All are invited to attend

Dr. Wilcox Class of Athens High Athens High School A. Y. Wilcox Christian Church West Sullivan

Pan Handle coal properties near Pittsburg merge plans

Pittsburg reports plans for merging 46 million dollars of coal interests along the Pan Handle railroad to the West Virginia line. About 15 to 20 coal concerns are involved, with 50 000 acres of prime land, some developed and some not, under one corporate head pending final arrangements.

Pittsburg West Virginia John A. Bell

Concert Recital Delights Athens Audience at Mount Zion

The Colridge Taylor Choral Society presented a strong concert at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens. Highlights included spirituals by a selected chorus, piano by Clarence Tocus, tenor Dandridge, soprano Cleo Whittice, duet by Mae Daniels and Rev. Hickman, and multiple solo numbers by Daniels and Mitchell with strong dramatic expression.

Athens Mount Zion Baptist Church Colridge Taylor Choral Society Clarence Tocus Cleo Whittice Mae Daniels Rev. T. &. Hickman Rev. Hickman Lillian Mitchel Tocus Lillian Mitchell

Sunday services and classes schedule across towns

New England hosts Sunday school at 9 and preaching at 10 15 with Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Carthage offers Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30. Wingett Chapel combines Sunday school and church service at 7. Hebbardsville lists Sunday school at 30 past the hour. Guysville and Albany report no meetings until next Sunday.

New England Christian Endeavor Carthage Wingett Chapel Hebbardsville Guysville Albany

Tournament draws crowd at Athens Country Club event

Forty plus players entered a blind par tournament at the Athens Country Club on Thursday afternoon, the largest turnout for such an event. Fouch and Beckley shared first place, with a slew of players tied for second. Craig posted the low net, Swanson the low gross, and Howe and Cable led in holes played. Upcoming events include handicap medal play and a mixed foursome.

Athens Country Club Fouch Beckley Dr. Bean O’bleness Dr. Borger John Preston Logen Carr Craig Swanson Dr. Howe Cable Dr. Lee Ari Wolfe S. M Johnson Ned Wolfe M N. Brown Pr. Singley N Bingman Sweeney Whipple Hutchinson Munds J. Preston Clarke E. R. Gross F R Gross L. Preston D. H. Biddle Bush Palmer Frame Gahm Stickney Jennings Foutch

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