Newsystems Gathered By Messenger Correspondents
Albany notices various visitors and family gatherings. Mrs Wayne Harper and daughter Joanna arrive from Boise City Idaho to visit her father E K Carpenter and spend part of summer in Albany. The piece lists numerous relatives and guests from Ohio universities Columbus Athens and surroundings over Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Harper
Joanna
Boise City
Idaho
E. K. Carpenter
Harper
Marguerite Carpenter
Albany
George Coe
Bobby
Millford Center
Orange
New Jersey
F. E. Bolton
Ohio University
Ernest
Aura Vorhes
Howard Vorhes
Mary Ellen
Columbus
J. Howard Cline
Walter Stewart
Walter
Frank Barnes
F. F. Rotroff
Friends
Eldon Dailey
Ray Lauffer
Chalie Dailey
Louise Shoemaker
Jenkins
Decoration Day Guests Fill Carbon Hill Area
Local families and visitors from Columbus Willard Rutland and Athens gathered over Decoration day at Carbon Hill. Notables include Mr and Mrs Albert Lehman and Mrs J L Blosser along with Mary Pidcock whose funeral services were held then. The Logan team edged Carbon Hill 8 to 8 in a rain disrupted three inning game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lehman
Columbus
Fannie Thorn
Walter Crook
Pennsylvania
Agnes Rutherford
John Kennedy
Rutland
J. L. Blosser
Louie Wilkinson
Evard Evans
Willard
Sarah Evans
Robert Chute
Athens
Mary Chute
Eva Charlton
Burl Carpenter
Mary Pidcock
Carbon Hill Cemetery
Henry Evans
Buchtel
Robert Wilkinson
Gene Parry
Warren
Floyd Parry
Irma Bay of
Residents and visitors spend weekends in Murray City
A flurry of visits fills Murray City with guests from Logan Dayton Columbus Wellston Glouster and Detroit. Local families host relatives and friends for Decoration Day weekends with many travelers from Columbus Zanesville Portmouth Indianapolis and California Pennsylvania stopping by.
Pomona Grange Holds Fifth Degree for Forty Candidates
Albany Grange was well represented at the county meeting at Stewart last Saturday evening where the Fifth degree was conferred on forty candidates. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bobo, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rickey, Mr. and Mrs. M Throckmorton, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wingett, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott, Mr. and Mrs. G Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fought, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wingett, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Tewksbury, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Albany Grange
County Grange
Stewart
Frank Bobo
Gene Potter
Ed Rickey
M. Throckmorton
Clarence Wingett
Oscar Knowlton
Lloyd Knowlton
Sam Scott
Local families observe Decoration Day visits and entertainments
Mr and Mrs Earle Barr with daughters Florence and Lola May and Mr and Mrs George Barr traveled to Wellston and returned via Gallipolis on Decoration Day. Mrs Olive Russell of Chicago arrived to stay two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs D H Russell. Mrs Frank Barnes entertained on Decoration Day for her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Barr
Florence
Lola May
George Barr
Wellston
Gallipolis
Olive Russell
Chicago
D. H. Russell
Frank Barnes
Ray Elliott
Local Families Visit and Community News Roundup
Judson McCoy and Landis families visit Mrs. Josuer and E N Butts in day. Edward Carsey and Emmett of Cincinnati spend Wednesday with Fred Carsey. E N Butts remains unwell. Oscar stays with him. Rose Phetteplace visits New England friends. Irene Douglas ill but improving. Curtis Dailey moves to local farm. Davies family from Athens visit George Douglas. Leo and Walter Darsey visit Hanes and Dale Hawk. Herman Douglas family from Athens visit. Louise Dailey moves back home. Edward Hardman of Fairmont visits H R Watkins. Max Krauer of Glouster visits en route to Ashland. Garis Watkins visits Parkersburg. Modern Woodman lodge Alfred to hold memorial service at Orange Sunday afternoon June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland McCoy
Athens
Will Landis
Columbus
Josuer
E. N. Butts Inday
Henry Steinmetz
Kron
Lauer
E. N. Butts
Edward Carsey
Emmett
Cincinnati
Fred Carsey
Oscar
Rose Phetteplace
New England
Irene Douglas
Curtis Dailey
George Davies
Walton
George Douglas
Leo
Walter Darsey
Hanes
Dale Hawk
Herman Douglas
Herold
Louise Dailey
Walter
Diva
Ailey Douglas
Lewis Hawk
Edward Hardman
Fairmont
W. Va
H. R. Watkins
Max Krauer
Glouster
Ashland
Kentucky
Garis Watkins
Parkersburg
Woodman Lodge
Alfred
Orange
Athens County Social and Family News Highlights
Lottridge Mrs Ethel Rowan and son Ed die Bert left last week to stay with her parents in Chesapeake Ohio. Athens county Sunday school convention in Athens drew many locals including Mr and Mrs H R Watkins and others. Numerous visitors from Athens Charleston and Parkersburg joined weekend gatherings at various homes. Frank Cole buried Vanderhoof and a road accident injured Oryn and Louise Watkins on the Way from Coolville. Les Morris family of Athens visited O L Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rowan
Eddie Bert
Bert Hughes
Chesapeake
Ohio
H. R. Watkins
Garis
L. H. Allen
Ralph
J. N. Jenkins
Lucy Windsor
L. T. Runnion
Dorothea
Mildred
Athens County
Athens
Charles Day
C. E. Knight
Mary
Ray Oliver
Charles Pierce
Jesse Day
Charles Forbes
Charleston
W. Va
Angie Haning
Marion
Harry Day
Dayton
Addie Stalder
Middleport
Clyde Wilson
Parkersburg
William Wyman
Ores Swartz
Columbus
C. D. Swartz
Rutmer Ackley
Daniel Ackley
Fern Metz
Gladys Sheets
Memorial Day Observances In Sharpsburg Bring Rain Delay
A Memorial Day program in Sharpsburg drew a smaller crowd due to heavy rain. Reverend Seymour Charles Williams E E Dille and Bartlett’s Mr Pickering with Boy Scouts decorated veterans graves with flags and wreaths. Williams gave a talk and Miss Joe Dille played two piano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Charles Williams
E. E. Dille
Pickering
Bartlett
Williams
Joe Dille
Ladies Aid
Herschel Carpenter
Minturn George
Gallipolis
C. T. Strode
Floyd Grimes
Canton
C. O. Gimes
Grace Glover
Pomeroy
Leonard Harris
John
Frances
Columbus
Henry Burns
Jessie Weaver
Marietta
B. E. Armstrong
Carl Price
Mary Carpenter
Local Visitors and Family News From The Plains Area
The Plains residents share visits with relatives in Armitage Columbus Wellston and Chillicothe as extended families gather for weekends birthdays births and gardens. Notables include Mr and Mrs Aleshire HUMPHRY Geisicke Myers Swartz Porter Barnes Porter’s visit plan and a grand piony garden at The Plains.
Decoration Day Visits and Local Sports Wrap
Local families hosted relatives and friends for Decoration Day weekend to share meals and visits. The Puritan baseball team lost to Zaleski 5 to 2 Monday. Additional gatherings included Levi Knox hosting Sue Knox and children, and Jean Arnett extending her stay with Mrs. Cox and family.
Local Notes and Visits Across Glen Roy Area
Mrs. Vivian Potts at Glen Roy Monday evening shows her condition not much improved. John Nesbitt of West Union, former Hamden principal, called on friends here. Mr and Mrs W A Kibbey and children returned from South Webster where they spent the weekend with her father and sister. In a Wellston McDermott game crowd included O S Ray Clifton Roberts Ed Wilbur J A Soule Alex Scott Arch Buskirk Steve Tripp and Rev Peterson and son. B and O Extra Operator Gerald Woolweaver of Dundas works as 1st track operator while regular operator serves as train dispatcher at Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Potts
Glen Roy
J. A. Soule
Alex Scott
Arch Buskirk
Steve Tripp
Local visitors and weekend mishap in the area
Broadwell J. P. Sedwick and daughter Gladys of Columbus visit to arrange a move to Raven Rock. The Vanney and Smith households hosted guests from Corning Moss Run and Raven Rock. Andy McGraw’s car accident after skidding left him with a broken collarbone. An electrical storm disrupted the telephone system as Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts of Malta stayed with the Sprouse couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Sedwick
Gladys
Columbus
Dudley Vanney
Raven Rock
Vet Vanney
Moss Run
Theodore Vanney
Corning
D. D. Smith
Andy McGraw
Fred Roberts
Malta
John Sprouse
Local Social Notes From Amesville And Nearby Areas
Amesville residents visit Racine and relatives in the area with Audry and Navada Allison among the travelers. Levi Hale and two Athens children join his sister in town. Week end guests include the Baldersons of Parkersburg with Elinor and Helen Frances. Colum hosts Byron and Elizabeth Byron. Ohio University student James Keirns studied at Athens. Virgene Ellis has birthday party surprise with friends, cake and ice cream. Mrs. G. B. Salmon hospital bound in Columbus with improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Allison
Audry
Navada
Racine
Levi Hale
Athens
Frank Moore
R. V. King
Fred Balderson
Elinor
Helen Frances
Parkersburg
T. M. Keirns
Otto Sedwick
Gilbert Boudinott
Eldon
G. B. Salmon
Columbus
Howard
Beatrice Porter
Porter and Bennett Families Spend Memorial Day
Etta and Cliff Porter of Cleveland joined their mother Mrs. Florence Porter for Memorial Day. The D. B. and I. E. Bennett families were guests Friday including Mr. and Mrs. Alva Bennett and their daughter, and Mrs. Calvert and Mrs. Miller, all of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta
Cliff Porter
Cleveland
Florence Porter
D. B
I. E. Bennett
Alva Bennett
Calvert
Miller
Columbus
Decoration Day Visits and Cemetery Observances in Columbia Township
Numerous locals and visitors gathered for Decoration Day at the School Lot cemetery with many from distant towns placing flowers on graves including twenty eight soldiers. Notables and friends from Columbus Akron Albany Pomeroy and New Marshfield visited relatives in the area over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Caster
Columbus
D. M. Sisson
Walter Jordan
Dave Stansbury
A. Pickett
Wife
Akron
Florida
Harold Romine
D. F. Romine
A. D. Forrest
Caroll
Albany
Mort McKnight
W. W. Sisson
William Battrell
Columbia Township
David C. Wood
Hiram Chase
Hugh Ogdin
Bowman
J.C. Gorby
Mortimer McKnight
A. B. Rupe
L. W. Walker
Middleport
J. W. Steward
Elma
Oscar Steward
Neva
C. F. Steward
Pratt's Fork Residents Host Visitors From Athens and Huntington
Pratt's Fork residents hosted a series of weekend and Sunday visits. Mrs. Frank Cain and children, and several Athens guests, joined Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry and family. Joe Chappell visited Dorotha Orr, while Mell Sargent and family stayed with Floyd Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cain
Miles Cain
Elmer Goldsberry
Joe King
Athens
Sarah Goldsberry
J. Smith
Gladys
Walter
Carl
Elza Sapp
Iris Tubbs
Roscoe Orr
Kathleen
Community Guests and Family Visits Recap
Sunday guests at Graham Chapel included Bessie Koker Margaret Dailey Mabel Hawk Verna Darnell Harold Hawk Clarence Darnell and Thomas Koker. Families from Mansfield Athens and Rocky Point shared weekend visits and Decoration day services with local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bobo
Bessie Koker
Margaret Dailey
Mabel Hawk
Verna Darnell
Harold Hawk
Clarence Darnell
Thomas Koker
Doris Bartlett
Mansfield
Lewis Dailey
John Fulton
Earl
Athens
O. L. Fulton
Elton Frost
Clyde Sams
Long Run
Hildreth Hawk
Herbert Hawk
Rocky Point
Clifford Love
Naom Love
Bates
Holloway Darnell
Gladys Phillips
Anna Koker
Harley
Wilson Bobo
Willie
Paul Hawk
Burneta Konkoskia
New Asburry
Vernie Koker
Paul
Willie Hawk
Elton and
Ralph Frost
John Bobo
Weekend visitors and local travels noted in Bethany area
Bethany families hosted week end guests including Everett Russell and family from Plantsville Roy Russell family from Columbus Florence Russell family from Dayton Aretha Wrights family from Cleveland Marcia Wright from Dorothy Wright working in Marietta and Mrs Glenora Wright. Coshocton visitors Herman Grubb called on Doris Grubb. J D Petty and L L Petty with Rodney visited Athens and Frost memorial services. Glenora Wright and children Dorothy Garnet James and Herman called on Dana Bean in Guysville. Floyd Burke and Mrs Wyatt Johnson with children toured Athens. Minta Grubb visiting home for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Russell
Everett
Plantsville
Roy
Columbus
Florence
Dayton
Aretha
Cleveland
Marcia
Athens
Dorothy Wright
Marietta
Glenora Wright
Herman Grubb
Coshocton
Doris Grubb
J. D. Petty
L. L. Petty
Rodney
Frost
Dorothy
Garnet
James
Herman
Dana Bean
Guysville
Floyd Burke
Wyatt Johnson
Minta
McLaughlin Family Homecoming Amid Illness and Farm Fire
Leta V. McLaughlin and family return to Guysville from Moundsville where her father has been gravely ill but is improving. Her sister Dr. Richmond in Wierton and Mrs. Bilderback with Virginia visit. A storm’s lightning destroyed the McLaughlin barn near 4 PM Sunday, burning hay, harness, oat seed, corn crib, wagon shed, chicken house, and corn. insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta V. McLaughlin
Claire
Paul
Pauleta
Edith Whetzel
Guysville
McLaughlin Farm
Buchtel Decoration Day Parade Noted For Size And Flair
A large crowd joined a parade of 654 people to the cemetery on Decoration Day in Buchtel. Civil War veterans and Spanish American War veterans marched with Sons of Veterans and World War II heroes, plus 300 schoolchildren. J W Wade led as marshal and praise was given to World War veterans.
Picnic on Camp Grounds Brings Numerous Family Guests
Coolville residents hosted a reunion at the camp grounds with Harley Russell, Perry Russell and families visiting from Albany and Memphis. other local gatherings included Sunday visits from Tiltons, Ashes, Boggses, Branches, Johnsons and Sowers. Numerous relatives and friends attended church events, elections, and meals across the area, with travel to Hebbardsville and Athens for services and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Russell
Perry Russell
Albany
Earl Parkins
Huntington
W. Va
Olive Son
Kago
Glennie Russell
Glen Barton
Memphis
Tenn
G. R. Gunder
Civil War Vets Keep Loyal Ties On Decoration Day Remains
Six Civil War veterans still alive in the area include Ford Connor Ralph Ball Fount Grant Coon Deering John Staling and George Dixon. They shared Decoration Day greetings with relatives and communities while others visited relatives and attended a local dance at the K of C hall. Births and visits fill the week as families gather for memory and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem Post
Ford Connor
Ralph Ball
Fount Grant
Coon Deering
John Staling
George Dixon
Bobby White
Glouster
John Sayre
Emery Souders
Delbert
Akron
I. M. Blackstone
I. M. Blackstone Over Decoration Day. Mrs. Souders
Alph Conley
Ike Conley
Lane
Bobby
Toney
Yankovski
Steve
Henry
Modoc
John Sabo
John
Joe Krotche
K. of C. Hall
Hook King
Nate Smith
Frank Mason
Charley Stalder
Howard Wissenger
Springfield
J. W. Wade
Willa Wade
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Ike Parker
Celia
William Losey
Albert Pearce
New Lexington
Edward McQuaid
Orrin
Rose Farm
Ira Whitmore
Local Social Notes From Meigs and Surrounding Areas
Ernest Vore of Angell Ridge has returned to Columbus where employed. Mr. and Mrs. J W Maxwell drove to Meigs county with friends on Thursday. Miss Mary Delle Maxwell spent Tuesday night with her sister Mrs Carl Snow. Branch and Robert Patterson visited Mr and Mrs Charles Oxley Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Faye Pierce and children Helen and Lloyd were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Mulligan. Orlan Sams of Athens was the Sunday guest of George Carpen. Mr and Mrs Clinton Frost of Clarks Chapel visited Frank White last week. Marvin Maxwell was a Wednesday visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Vore
Columbus
J. W. Maxwell
Meigs County
Mary Delle Maxwell
Carl Snow
Branch
Robert Patterson
Charles Oxley
Faye Pierce
Helen
Lloyd
Joe Mulligan
Orlan Sams
Athens
George Carpenter
Clinton Frost
Clarks Chapel
Frank White
Marvin Maxwell
Sunday Socials and Visitors From Nearby Towns
Town folks gathered and visited across households this week. Lillie Dailey hosted guests including Elizabeth and Susie Oxley, while Charles Oxley and family hosted several visitors from The Plains and Ather. Billie Roush and family joined Fisher Roush’s mother, and a Children’s Day program is planned under Mr. Spriggin.
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A. J. Shoemaker
Mary Evelyn
Alma Masketer
Baltimore
Sam Webb
Point Rock
Jess Lewis
A. W. Tewksbury
Jess McCall
Donald and
Carol
Lena Howell
Carpenter
O. D. Dailey
Logan
Irvin Vore
Clint Graham
Joe Gulley
Jack Lafollette
Clarence
Irving
Rol Brickler
Joe Hutchins
Harrison Potts
Motor
Michigan
Frank Cook
Roscoe Shields
Hubert Shrieves
Jack McCallister
Alfred Mattison
Fan of
Poston
Denzel Gabriel
Carbon Hill
Roy and
Ethel Coe
William Coe
McCarty
Jackson
Zanesville
Gen Bailey
Donald Kammerling
Henry Kammerling
Robert Oakley
Teresa
Ben Bailey
John Backus
Nelsonville
al Smith
Theodore Smith
New Straitsville
Bud Smith
John Spense
Storm
William Briley
Wayne Johnson
Vivian
Rube Webb
Cora Skinner
Maud Edgell
Nora Hann
Doris
York
Nelson France
Edgar Stedwell
Fred Stedwell
Howard Mitchell
Joan
Coumbus
Charles Robey
Charles Briley
Murray City
Phil Briley
Gretchen Robey
Murray City News
Joe Ballard
Ben Hartman
Chester Hill
James Emory
William Cook
Lucile Hilton
Park Cook
Charles Stratton
Bob
Maria
Barberton
Jesse Kidd
Lem Penny
Mary Taylor
Thomas
Charlies Hoye
Byesville
Adam Hoye
Moses Lightfritz
Vernon
Clint Anderson
Ed Snyder
Jim Lanning
M. FE. C. Club
William Smith
Howard Bush
John Hilton
Wayne
Charles
Rosedale
Indiana
Charles Walker
Lorraine
Clinton
Ralph Hamer
Clara Shelton
Jack Prichard
Detroit
Robert
Jim Peacock
Toledo
Henry Peacock
Ear! Surgeon
Fred Surgeon
Mary Evans
Dave Roberts
Belford Shuttleworth
Mich
John Dolan
Cecil Albaugh
Clarence Hardy
Wooster
Raymond Grim
Lancaster
Walter Buchanan
George Cuthebertson
Charles Strum
Ireneta Newman
Cambridge
Everett Tryon
Earl Sapp
Pearl Helwig
Frank Helwig
Judson
Lottridge
Sharpsburg
Dave Aleshire
Evelyn
Albert Aleshire
Armitage
A. M. Humphry
Carl Geisicke
Mabel Myers
Henry Swartz
Harry Porter
Chesterhill
Barnes
Jake Anderson
Everet
Ed Anderson
William Moore
John Porter
William Triplett
Arthur Triplett
Pearl
Juanita Henry
Millfield
George Smith
Hamden
John Carr
Albert Spamgenberg
Vern Russell
Gerald Buskirk
Flint
Walter Gilland
Clyde Murdoch
Puritan
Zaleski
Levi Knox
Sue Knox
Ray Cox
Jene
Arnett
Cox
Little Jean
O. C. Morehead
Howard Morehead
Ray
Broadwell
Amesville
Graham
Bethany
Sons of Veterans
Marshall
Star Theatre
Fred Hemsley
Port
O. J. Sayre
E. Gibbs
Howard Sohles
Bliss College
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Ena Stephenson
Columbus Tent & Awning Company
Ernest and
Lois Gibbs
Katie Corbett
Mr. Ray
Will Corbett
Porter
Olive Dixon
Ena
Tom
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S. S. Tilton
John Ash
R. C. Boggs
O. F. Branch
Tuppers Plains
L. S. Johnson
L. C. Johnson
Depot
H. B. Sowers
Lima
C. B. Harper
J. E. Barrows
Ravenswood
Sid. Tilton
Ernest Harper
Cairo
Hocking Valley Railroad
Sunshine
Congregational Sunday School
Goldie Friend
Margaret Conklin
Myrta Nestor
Nina Nestor
Hazel Conley
F. C. Taylor
Hall of
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Hebbardsville
Ann Runion
F. G. Runion
al Caldwell
A. B Saunders
This Place
T. N. Hoover
Blaine Chapman
Dean Evers
Shoop
Manon
Lescaut
Bourjois
Manon Lescaut
U.S. Pot
Bourjois, Inc
Sweet
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Lester Vore
Susie
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Lillie Dailey
Pearl Brown
Charles Oxteg
Charles Bobo
Clarence Stage
the Plains
Earl Kelley
Maryin Maxwell
Jesse Roush
William Bobo
Fisher Roush
West Virginia
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Green
Spriggin
Boyd Sloane
Ross Ackley
Lucille Brown
Miss Brown
No Drug
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Fidelity Building
Lesa Columbus
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