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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

6

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. D. E. Allen in Albany Home

A birthday surprise party honoring Mrs. D. E. Allen was held at her Albany home on May 29 with musical entertainment by Mrs. Carrie Herdman and dancing by Betty Elliott. Attendees included numerous local families and friends, and refreshments were served. Albany Grange and Baptist Sunday School groups announced upcoming events.

D. E. Allen Albany Db. E. Allen Guy Wingett Lois Boyd Potter E.S. McVay Edward Bailes Aich Potter Madeline Emma Jo Etta [Nott Everett D. FE. Allen Mire Ray Bailes Nadien BE. W. McVay J. O. Snyder Delphia Glenn Carrie Herdman Ruth Marjorie Dorothy Dowler Maud Perry Ruth Allen Betty Elliott Denzel Allen Chester Barnette Hubert Junior Armstrong Kev Allen

Local Social and Community Notes From Amesville Area

Amesville residents host Esther Clauss of the M FE Church for an evening of business, games, and refreshments. J W Riggins moves gas drilling equipment near Harrisonville this week. All day church services planned Sunday in Federal Valley Trotiness Church led by Reverend Haas of Chillicothe. Mrs Glazier attends brother Wilson Greenswalt funeral at Southland near Bartlett. Elsie Hixon travels to Columbus for Bliss Commercial College. Mr and Mrs Riley Thompson visit after relative funeral in Nelsonville, then stay with father George Thompson near Utley. Mr and Mrs Ti F Appel and daughter Martha Jane of Portsmouth visit with H W Henry's family. Car crash near Murray Hill involves Mrs Clyde Oberholster and Ruth Anderson but no serious injuries. Mr and Mrs W A Adair Sr and daughter visit in Amesville from Mars Pa. Miss Caroline Jago and Robert Ogg wed in West Virginia.

A. A. Bolten Jessie Lortz Esther Clauss M. FE J. W. Riggins Marietta Harrisonville Federal Valley Haas Chillicothe Elsie Hixon Columbus Bliss Commercial College Riley Thompson Nelsonville George Thompson Utley Ti. F. Appel Martha Jane Portsmouth H. W. Henry Clyde Oberholster Ruth Anderson Murray Hill W. A. Adair Mars, Pa Lacey Adair Caroline Jago Richard Jago Robert Ogg West Virginia Helen Burson Pratts Fork John Ator Fred Brown Charles Mariner Akron Roy Brown Cecil Clark Wis Russell Carmean Betty Jean George Rickey Arthur Clarks Chapel Mildred Deveines Perry Nest Dar Vadies Aid Society Miss Wrougher Mabel Hooper Emerson Burson J. G. Hull South Bridge Clarence Robinson C. @. Robinson Venice MecCollins Lancaster George McCollins Lizzie Martin Ray Burris Athens Thelma Cox Esther Tewis Aldena Tewksbury Anna Krandg Gold Luther Ulbrich Seidenfeld Nlora Seidenfeld Phil Devol William Vowel Floy Stiff Merle Ogg Indianapolis Ruth Penn Logan Esther Briley A. A. Person Jan Person E. A. Person Harold Ferrer Barberton Dava Ferrel John Harris Clarence Harris Eli Russell McConnelsville Lil Adam Anderson William Watkins Newcomerstown John Shafer Lee Evans Mary Clifford Caldwell Howard Kraft Howard Bush William Bush

Local visits and job moves noted in Pomeroy and Chillicothe

Hamden Misa Bertha Tucker of Pomeroy and Miss Helen Bullard of Gallipolis visited Mrs. Marriet Dullard over the weekend. Mrs. Rose Merrill and son Sanford drove to Athens for Clare Orion, who had been visiting there. Russell Wilkerson leaves for Chillicothe to begin apprentice machinist training with the B and O Railroad. His father works as machinist helper in the same shops. W. E. Stanton of Chillicothe was a business visitor in Harnden. Warry Smith of the St Louis Division has become division operator on the Oslo Division, succeeding G. W. Primier who retired June 1. John Tleming once held a critical condition with little hope for improvement.

Misa Bertha Tucker Pomeroy Helen Bullard Gallipolis Marriet Dullard Rose Merrill Sanford Athens Clare Orion Russell Wilkerson Chilleothe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. E. Stanton Chillicothe Harnden Tuesdy Warry ¥. Smith St. Louis Hias Oslo G. W. Primier Bir. Smalth John Tleming

Social notes from Floodwood and surrounding towns

Saturday social rounds include Mrs Susan Marks visiting Me rnda and Lena Smith while Mrs Grace Marks and Spal attended a dance in Deanville. George Kerns of Enterprise heads to Texas with son Walter and William Jenkins. Mrs Ed Punn moves to Enterprise, Andy Marks visits Luhrig, Pearl Allman and husband visit Ben Six's family, Riley Sampson of Kimberly calls on friends in Enterprise, Pio and Flossie Hankerson stay in Pittsburgh over the weekend.

Susan Marks Mernda Lena Smith Grace Marks Spal Teatha McDonald Deanville George Kerns Enterprise Texas Kerns Walter 5S Kerns William Jenkins Nelsonville Ed Punn Chauncey Andy Marks Luhrig Pearl Allman Ben Six

Local families gather for weekend visits and club meeting

Streuds Run Mrs. John Dipishong Canton visited daughter Mrs. J Ti Matteson. George Cain family and Cones family visited. Gilletts hosted Arra Gillett and family. Pleasant Gillett stayed with Inez Smith. Kent teacher Golda Everett visited parents. Community Literary Society met May 31. next program June 14 with Kiva Mall Harry South and Webster Noland.

John Dpishong Canton J. Ti. Matteson George Cain Jessie Benett Charles Cones Clarence Simuth Arra Gillett Jamily Pleasant Gillett Inez Smith BR. Matteson Athens Clarence Dean Renville Frank Sime Steve Cunninghom Wrank Koker Jo Roker Golda Everett Kent Sam Leverett Herold Custer Akron Brooks Skinner Albert Postot Bessie Perry Haydenville

Athens Obituary Notes and Local Visits Compiled

Mr and Mrs O L Davis and Miss Fern Metz mourn the death of their son-in-law L J Morris, with funeral services held at the Morris home. Local attendees include Swarts, Boggs, Allen families, Runnion, Gaston, White, Mooney and others. Visitors from Chicago and Berin W Va joined the funeral.

O. L. Davis Fern Metz Athens L. J. Morris Morris D. Swarts Clarence Catheryn Boggs J. H. Allen Rh. M. Allen Eleanore Dorothea Mildred Runnion Robert Sharp Lennie Glenn Joe E. White A. M. Mooney I. Woode J. J. Gaston Okey Gaston Jeo Gaston John Chevalier Witt Chevalier Reidsville Rhunnion Lucy Windsor H. S C. W. Townsend Neebe Dorothea Runnion John Bachelor Paul Marion Daniel Ackley A. L. McBee Carson Ores Parkersburg Marietta

Seek Teachers for Daily Bible School in Syracuse

June 5 in Syracuse reports Rev C I Fichinger seeking adult teachers for the Meigs County Daily Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are welcomed as the local school needs staff. and several community members are noted in social visits and church activities.

Syracuse C. i. Fichinger Meigs County Daily Vacation Bible School

Rutland Notes and Local Visitor Roundup

Rutland residents report guests and family visits across nearby towns. Lattie Stiff of Huntington attends in town, Kob Rawlings recuperates from a Springfield auto wreck, and Helen Stevens with Vernie Donahoe visit Miss Nima Stevens. Other arrivals include Flossie McFarland and baby from Canton visiting Mrs. Sarah Church, Lee Williams and family home from West Virginia, Alvadare Hall and family visiting Cassie Graham near Columbus with Marion Bucyrus trips, and Mary Ellen Taylor and daughter Margaret visiting Chester relatives.

Lattie Stiff Huntington Kob Rawlings Springfield Helen Stevens Vernie Donahoe Athens Nima Stevens Flossie McFarland Baby Canton Sarah Church Lee Williams

Ladies Adult Bible Class Meeting at Mrs Ponn Home

The Ladies Adult Bible Class of the Murray City M E Church met Friday evening at Mrs Maud Ponn s home with lunch served. Attendees included numerous local Mrs Emma Castell Mrs Sadye Chivers Mrs Lizzie Stiff and many others plus visitors from Akron Barberton and Detroit. Funeral services for Mrs Rachel Martin 74 were held Friday at the U B Church.

Murray City M. E. Church Maud Ponn M. i. Church Maud Bonn Emma Castell Sadye Chivers Lizzie Stiff Myrtle Person Maud Campbell Opal Lanning Ethel Cook Eliza Frazee Jenny Lopez Blanche Brooker Helen Rowland Jean

Local families and visitors share a busy weekaround

The Plains notes visits and guests from Columbus to Athens. Fanny Ball and family travel via Parkersburg to visit daughter Ethel Ball Gordon. Numerous Columbus, Detroit, and Athens residents spend time with Jeff and Frances Harrison, Charlie Tate, Mains, and others. Details list travel to Buckeye Lake, hospital visits, and end of week visits with local residents.

Fanny Ball Columbus Jeff Harry Harrison Parkersburg W. Va Ethel Ball Gordon Robert Noble Sam Darnell Sanford Snyder Virgil Snyder Detroit Frances Harrison A. M. Humphrey Wriday Buckeye Take Edwin Ball Helen Louise Karl Rhodehaver John Hushower Kenneth Barrows Addie Davis Howard Martin Kirthland Bacheldor Ed Burdette Vivian Albany Frank Smith Berma Yerky Joe Gulley Powhattan Point Everett Gaskins Clint Graham Athens Clifford Whetstone Joe Tate Mary Hancock Amy Joe Mains Mattle Tate Chicago Charles Tate

Jewell Family and guests visit in Harrisonville

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs A T D Jewell of Harrisonville and Miss Claradel Jewell of Columbus visiting Vinton Jewell and family. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Delbert Whittington of Butte Montana visit Vesta and Mrs Jasper Robinson. Bill Morris of Baltimore stays with C P Jewell family. Mrs Owen Woodyard of Columbus visits her father Finley Farley. Local turnout attends Rutland baseball game where Carpenter defeats St Pleasant 6 to 5.

A. TD. Jewell Harrisonville Claradel Jewell Columbus Finley Farley W. R. Hanna Rutland Carpenter St. Pleasant

Local Social Notes From Cleve land And Nearby

Corning Mrs. William Clark of Cleveland visits her parents Dr and Mrs James Miller. Miss Mary Friel of Dayton visits sister Miss Sarah Friel. Mrs C R Shaw, seriously ill at St Francis Hospital, expected to return Saturday. Mrs Mose Debney taken to Mt Carmel Hospital for stomach ulcers. Miss Leona Kasselstein of Co

William Clark Cleveland James Miller Mary Friel Dayton Sarah Friel C. R. Shaw St. Francis Hospital Mose Debney Mt. Carmel Hospital Leona Kasselstein

Columbus Residents Visit Family and Friends

Reports show visits by Mr and Mrs Halber Esselstein and Mr and Mrs Leslie Winel and John Winel from Columbus. Ted Morhead visited Athens friends. Mae Brooks and co IL Burns from Zanesville spent Sunday with Mrs Thomas Murray. Buddy Brooks returned to Zanesville after a week with Mrs Pat Galligher in Middleport. Mary Evans and Dorothy Jaynes traveled to Detroit and Canada. Sarah Friel on sick list. Mrs George Klarenbeck ill.

Zanesville Pat Galligher Middleport Mary Evans Dorothy Jaynes Detroit Canada Sarah Friel George Klarenbeck

Hooper Ridge Plans Children Day Observance

Hooper Ridge will observe Children's Day with exercises after the school session next Sunday followed by American Legion memorial services from Gloucester. A basket dinner will be served at noon with a cordial invitation to all. Harry and Israel Linscott spent the end of the week at the home of.

Hooper Ridge American Legion Glouster Harry Israel Linscott

Troy Grange Memorial Service Set For Deceased Members

Troy Grange plans a candle and flower memorial service for deceased members on Friday evening June 7 in Coolville. Delays followed due to degree work in recent meetings. Readership notes include visits from Bertha Keller, Norma Keller of Columbus, and other local residents.

Troy Grange Coolville Bertha Norma Keller Columbus C. E. Keller Carleton Davis Cambridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albany Grange Bara Phi The Baptist Sunday School Clyde Hooper Hooper Layman Cincinnati Airline Church Eldon Dailey Elder Knowlton Wickerington Hhe Cousins Henry Reeder Mae Knowlton Town House Albans Iast Sands Wallace Dillogly Vault Jarnes Rex Wingett Lloyd Bolin Dale Ziggafoost William Lindley Carrie Richey C. A. Richey C. N. Jones Sam Scott Lookeut Bri. H. Lasch Ernest Martin Carl Neff Cohumus Walker Neff Wil Breese Youngstown Charles Crown Lore Nee Amesville Hamden Streuds Richland Avenue Lottridge Hattie Ackley Emma Turner Amos Holland Samuel Frost Ohio Floyd Frost Emmett I. T. Runiey Farm W. M. Nutter Mable Weaver Io Vennsbore, W. Va Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Standard Rearers M. KE Mac Pilchard Carrie Seidenahbel Max Roller Frank Vfolmes Hess Nichols Eon Warren Tupper Plain Bible School Institute Charles Winebrenner Steubenville Avery Roberts Long Bottom Ethel Roberts Karr Linton Margaret Lawrence Charles Calkins Portland van Johnson Mareia Karr Gertrude Mcffride Pomeroy Central School Mary Ellen. Taylor Margaret Chester the Plains News Pires Grants Micheals Oliver Hartley Orla Shreves Sam Longley Mayme Keplar Berma Yerkey Alvah Verity Gordon Pisher Zine Courtney John Joe Kriveste Wiloughby Opal Cotner Little Son Herman Humphrey Humphrey Charles McNab Thelma Noble Radium Hospital Emma Gulley Mildred Graham Laura Gaskins Ralph Hartman Cherrington Hospital Harry Calhoun Jackson Richard Calhoun Mary Hughes Athens State Hospital J. N. Hutchins Kathryn Hawk Roy Hawk Mayme Starkey Clint Jonk London Mary Seiples Ed Micheals Corning B. M. Covert Optometrist C. D. Shafer CO Gruen Cornwell Athens Jewelers Ben Davis A. BE. Lawrence Mariel Pomere Hoobler Barth Charleston Lewis Wigs Rochester the Athens Messenger Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Co Columbus, Ohio
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