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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
6
Murray City residents share visits and travels as Clifford Brooker and Oscar Augh and Hugh Riggs return to Detroit after stays at home. Many relatives make weekend trips to Columbus and Barberton while others attend family events and births in nearby towns.
D V B 8 will open at Syracuse M E and Presbyterian churches on Monday June 11. Volunteers are urged to attend Bible Institute in Pomeroy this week. Families and friends visitations and small social events are noted across Rutland, Canaanville, London, Albany, Athens, Henderson and Cincinnati as students and relatives travel for commencements and parties.
The piece lists numerous residents from Tuppers Plains and nearby areas visiting relatives, attending dinners, and taking part in memorial services at Dew cemetery. It notes movements to New Lexington and Parkersburg for work, plus updates on hospital care for Ernest Post and various social visits during the weekend and week.
Burr Oak and Hemlock residents Grace Ivers Frank Roberts and family Marie Babbe visit Indiana relatives after two weeks in Corning with Mrs. Martha Lost. Glenn Dennis visits grandmother Mrs. Loa Lyers in Hemlock. A war meeting persists at Pleasant Ridge church with Rev Souders of Logan visiting ministers.
The report lists numerous families from Mound Crossing Stewart Coolville Parkersburg Athens Vanliera and Tuppers Plains visiting relatives and friends. Health updates note Mr. L H Allen improving. Several birthday gatherings and family trips are noted through the day.
At a June 2 Albany Camp 6531 Modern Woodmen of America meeting, a class of twenty six was adopted under deputy L K Worman. Refreshments followed served by a committee including Ziggafooge Ator Reeves Van Dyke Dixon and Gallaway. Roy Jones returns from Willoughby with family joining him for summer. Reverend Stull closes eight day Baptist conference with pastor Maurice Cunningham. Hilah Stanley takes health director post at Barberton fifth sixth grades. 300 children in her department. she visits parents John Stanley of Bolin's Mill before Ohio university summer session to complete two year Anguat course.
Mary Frances Gillogly celebrated her eighth birthday with twelve girls at her home. Guests included Helen Zimmerman and Donna Baughman among others. Lucile Van Dyke shared the day, celebrating her thirteenth birthday, with Oda Gillogly assisting in serving.
Mrs Carrie Connor Anderson died at her Dexter home. Funeral services were held at the Temple Sunday afternoon with Reverend Kendal of Mutland officiating. Relatives from Albany included Mr and Mrs J Howard Cline, Mr and Mrs Will Gillogly, Mr and Mrs Lon Gillogly, Dr and Mrs KE J Stanley and Lucy Stanley, Mr and Mrs Elza Dailey, and Eldon Dailey.
Mr. and Mrs. John Heiger entertain the latter's sister Mrs. Linnie Lucas and three children William Wilda and Quida who arrived last Thursday from Wooda field for a two week stay. They visited sister Mrs. Letitia Uillon in Syracuse on Sunday.
On Saturday June 9 the ladies of the M. E. church will hold a bake sale at the T. W. Coe hardware store. Home made cakes pies bread and other eats will be for sale. Orders may be sent to Mrs P D Morse.
J Everett Cline and daughter Miss Faye hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs A G Cotton of Nelsonville. Violet Stone returned to Athens after Sunday with Mrs O D Dailey. Adriel Welker and Stellaville residents traveled to Albany visiting friends. Rev Maurice Cunningham visited Stockdale to see his father. Basil Jones of Fisher visits daughter Mrs Charlie Townsend. Mrs Walter Ward and daughter Betty visited East Albany mother Mrs Diantha Whitlatch. E K Carpenter and sister Mrs Teeters visited Alvin Carpenter at his country home. H C Milhon of Columbus stayed with sister Mrs O L Dailey then visited McArthur. James Stack and Mrs Stack traveled from Marietta to visit her parents Frank and Mrs Bobo. Avie Townsend of Columbus looked after farm interests. Monday he accompanied Everett Cline to Pomeroy. Person’s department store closed for death of Mr Person’s mother. funeral held in Athens Tuesday.
Shade Browning and Mrs Elmer Browning visited son John Browning and family Sunday. Mrs Vienna Kelley stayed with relatives in Holliday and attended Children's Day services. Mrs Jacob King visited Charlie Grim who remains in serious condition. Samantha Jeffers returned home to Pomeroy from helping Lew Woode with housework. J Smith of IPomeroy spent weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs Oscar Doob of Detroit were guests of Perry Smith Friday to Sunday with Adrian and Doris Smith. They plan an extended visit. Ruth Davis called Monday. Mr and Mrs J Smithson Carl and Bernice Randolph dined with Mrs Sarah Goldsberry and Mae and attended Zion memorial services. Mrs Virgil Shaffer visited her sister Monday afternoon.
Bethany residents report visitors and family illness improving. Guests include Minta Grubp daughter of Doris and Bethany hosts Grant Russell and F4d Clark. Church children’s day services are set for Sunday night June 17 at 6 o’clock with Reverend Pugh having filled his regular appointment on June 3.
Mrs Sam Scott of Albany Grange outlines a June Saturday program with chorus America Vacations I Would Enjoy Church in the Wildwood and Electric Power on the Farm. Madeline Potter reads and O A Wingett discusses farming hours with Granville Gillogly on farm electricity. Juvenile grange closes with song.
A crowded house attended Sunday evening services at Weaver chapel for Children’s Day. About thirty youths participated under Mrs. Harvey McVay and Mrs. Denver McVay with Sylvia McVay and Mira Jones as organists. A mixed quartet by Arthur Lash Stanley Ireen and Cary McVey was part of the program.
On Monday evening the Rev. P. W. Thompson of McArthur began a two weeks series at the Weaver chapel. Services start each evening at o'clock with Thompson as the lone regular minister guiding the meetings.
Bedford friends and relatives mourn the death of Harley Cuckler Allenaville formerly of Bedford. Funeral attendance noted and memorial services planned in Burlingham Sunday afternoon. Several local residents traveled to the services and guests are listed among visiting families and neighbors.
Macon Georgia resident says her 12 year old daughter pale and weak now 13 and thriving after using the product. A young mother from Columbus Ohio reports five years of run down condition improved and recommends the remedy.
June 6 Coolville items list residents visiting relatives in Washington and Guysville, relatives from Logan and Nitro guests at local homes, several family events, moves, and a note on strawberry season bringing more candidates to the area. Recurring visits include the Coleman and Nelson families, with Mrs. Henderson recovering from influenza and various siblings and in laws noted.
Amesville reports include stock cow records as four calves and twins appear in a herd. Local groundwork on Glazier and Elza Dean farms improves wells as State Street work finishes with tar soon. Community updates cover church Sunday school entertainment, Masonic lodge, Eastern Star, local arrests, visits, and a shoplifting case in Gifford’s store ending with a fine.
Morristown resident Miss Ethel Dunn visits Nelsonville while Miss Fifie Mullins stays with Miss Forrest Lowery. Miss Florence Burton visits Columbus as Miss Minnie Clarey returns to Lancaster work after a visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Racine with two sons visit Mr. and Mrs. Goddman. Mr. Henry Shepherd returns from Columbus and Mr. Herbert Lowery visits relatives. Prayer meeting held in Morristown every Wednesday night.
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