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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

6

Corning Board Hires A F Darby as Schools Superintendent

Corning board of education hires A F Darby for two years as superintendent of schools. Several high school teachers fired, other staff changes noted. Local residents and visitors reported in for graduation events and community visits to Corning. Frank Johnson, 33, a New York Central conductor, died in Columbus after typhoid fever and double pneumonia.

A. F. Darby Corning Board Lydia Dew John W. Nelson Mildred Whitlareh Wendell K. Love Joseph McKenna Cleveland Andrew McKenna Josephine Bennett Columbus Bernard School Elizabeth Allen Greenfield Vashti Wilson Dad Jaird Corning Levy Ross Newark Charles Schlingerman John Morris Richard Curtin Carl Goodwill Jerry Goodwill Lawrence Stember John Stember St. Bernard School Lulu Jones James Nunnelly Russell, Ky Noah Carrigan Johngson New York Central Rinefveld Morgan County

Sharpsbury Day Exercises Moved to Mt Hermon

June 16 event at Mt Hermon replaces June 15 dates. Rev T Gregory birthday drew a large church crowd with a churchyard dinner. Weekend visits came from Dale Oak Hill and Frost families, with multiple local residents attending protracted meetings and visiting relatives. The Woodmen Memorial at Orange drew a large turnout and remarks were given by Rev M B Chathy.

Mt. Hermon T. ©. Gregory Dale Washington County Esto Ross Russell Fred Blinn Mary Ralph Nannie Johnson George Freda Glen Perry Myrta McPeek Howard Tuttle Mary Johnson Lennie Bettie Farnsworth Florence Harker Friend Yarnell Bernice Edith Blinn William S Pear Linda Spear George Bardin Francis Oak Hill John Pugh Joseph Eldridge Mildred Clifford Pugh Ima Charlies Wisher Edith Nelle Gage Pennsville Gregory Strode Mt Carmel Lucy Huffman Nelson Wille G. W. Hanson Perley Wogan Rhea Midget Frank Bardin Robert Grimes Louise Floyd Canton Ruth Armstrong Marietta A. R. Dille Amesville

Sunday church services and visits noted around Athens

Rev. Nutter filled his appointment at Lawrence Church Sunday morning. Sunday services will be held again next Sunday. Several residents from Athens and surrounding towns visited friends and family, including Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Patterson, and Miss McBee, with numerous calls in Parkersburg and Reedsville areas.

Nutter Lawrence Ch Huffman U. B

Ladies' Aid Meeting Set at Jun 20 in Coolville

The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church will hold a regular meeting next Thursday afternoon June 20 at 76 o clock at the home of Mrs A AB Saunders. Mr and Mrs Merritt Hayes left for the funeral of their son David Hayes killed in Middletown Sunday. Mrs Mary Reeder and Miss Minnie Barnett were Parkersburg visitors Monday. Archie Dunfee and sisters Etta Ora left for the funeral of their brother in law David Hayes at Middletown Wednesday, joined by Miss Lillie Dunfee. Mr and Mrs FP W Chapman and daughter Leona moved to property at Belpre. Mr and Mrs O F Branch and son of Melpre visited with Mrs Branch's parents Tilton. Brick walls of the L M Walden residence on Main Street progressing with Parkersburg masons.

M. E. Church A. AB. Saunders Merritt Hayes David Hayes Middletown Mary Reeder Minnie Barnett Parkershburg Archie Dunfee Sinters Etta and Ora

Rutland Obituaries and Local Notices Highlight Visits and Deaths

Mrs Carrie Bryne Thomas returned home from Holzer Hospital in good condition. Harve Skinner died Thursday night. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 2 pm with interment at Miles Cemetery. Mrs Dora Braley visited by brother W P Stevens at Parkersburg. Hobart Wisemah and wife of Parkersburg visited Mrs Dora Bratey. Mr and Mrs Guy Mutchler attended their son Hugh’s graduation in Bethany West Virginia. Mrs J B Giles presided at the post office during their absence. Mrs Daisy Tane of Cleveland visited local friends. A house owned by Mr Torrey in the town’s south end burned Saturday.

Carrie Bryne Thomas Holzer Hospital Harve Skinner Miles Cemetery Dora Braley W. P. Stevens Parkersburg Hobart Wisemah Dora Bratey Guy Mutchler Bethany W. Va Hugh Mutchler J. BR. Giles Daisy Tane Cleveland Torrey

Children's Day Observed at Union Hall Chesterhill

Sunday evening services at Union Hall marked Children's Day with a large turnout and a notable program. Dr W H Michener of the Aladdin Temple Shrine band reported his Los Angeles to Portland trip schedule. Local families and friends visited, with several members and relatives noted among attendees.

Union Hall Chesterhill Chester Hill WH. B Michener Los Angeles Portland Donald Dean Bowman Worthington Clyde Bowman Dorothy John Vollmer

Local Notes From Amesville and Nearby Villages

Amesville resident Fred Conner quit blacksmithing due to ill health and will enter a hospital. Sidney Carpenter spent two days on the Muskingum River with a 1244 pound turtle among his catch. Various residents and visitors, including Barnsville's former resident and the Locharys, visited friends here and with relatives. Guests from Parkersburg, Pavfen, Elk Horn, and Athens were hosted in the area. Hooper Ridge reports a gas belt well at over half a million feet in a farm drift near Wooley.

Fred Conner Sidney Carpenter Muskingum Lochary Mattie Owens Parkershure Dana Pavfen Oka Adda Owens Elizabeth Gardner WG. Huston W. RR. Whittaker Lewis Herron Elk Horn W. Va O. A. Terrell Elmer Shrout Athens F. W. Gibson Hooper Orre Wooley

Pleasant Valley Dinner Guests Full of Local Names

Pleasant Valley notes list guests at the Mc Kintey home including Dudley and Columba Smith, Marence and Linder Davis of Pomeroy. Also, Perry Coe visited Pearl Wood, J. M. Knowlton neighbors in Albany, and Mrs. Eli Hamilton died of pneumonia with husband ill. Other visits include K B Brooks family and R E Wood, and Ed Brooks with Sam Frank in Nelsonville.

H. M. McKintey Dudley Smith Columbus Marence Davis Linder Davis Pomeroy Perry Coe Pearl Wood J. M. Knowlton Albany Eli Hamilton Here K. B. Brooks and Son R. E. Wood Parkersburg W. Va Peart Wood Ed Brooks Sam Frank Nelsonville

Martha Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Kinneer's Murray City

Martha Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Kathryn Kinneer’s Murray City home with Mrs. Eunice Sanborn assisting. The group enjoyed a brief business session followed by music, conversation, and luncheon. Numerous local residents attended and listed guests. The column also notes births and deaths in the community including Mrs. James Kidd's death and a twin birth announced by Dr. Person in Nelsonville.

Martha Club Mrs. Kinneer Murray City Kathryn Kinneer Eunice Sanborn Mary Thomas Grace Dyker Maggie Byron Aliee Post Mary Keich Anna Sedlock Mary Dugan Grace Rt Donoghue Ann Margaret Popoczy Grace Thomas Agnes Murphy Anna Simons Anna Simona Iletima Loyd Eunice Donoeine Bennie Vollmer Anastacia Person James Lee Nelsonv Iile Lee Chicago Walter Frazee Logan Lucy Mragee Worse Brooker Uth Howard Brooker Helen Virginia Brooker Robert Dunn

Plain residents celebrate births and visits across communities

The Plain area reports multiple births including a tenth child to Will Stalters and a first for the McKee home, plus triplets at Jack Tinkharm’s. Many relatives travel to and from Athens, Columbus, Craigsville, and Powhattan Point for family events, funerals, and visits as neighbors share news and social updates.

Bible School Supervisor Named In Syracuse

Mrs Delbert Lee_head of the Bible School in Syracuse has been chosen supervisor of the Daily Vacation Bible School at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church which opened June 10. She is aided by Marvin Stoberts Helen Grace Williams Roth Winebroemer and Mrs Archie Lee.

Syracuse Delbert Lee Jane Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Hille McDaniel Canva St. Albans Hospital West Virginia Mevaniel Syracus A. Lodge Gallipolis Russell Winebanner Weirton Suneday Sam Winebrenner Ward Milly New Brighton Norman Paps Edward Mills Trimble Giidya Crooks Rio Gironde College Grate Bartela Misa Adeline McBride

Shawnee Hosts Mixed Social And Business Events In Ohio

Local notes report Shawnee Lawrence Humphrey taking over Linda Theater and relatives attending a Desht er Hotel reception for Obie Chris Products Association in Columbus. Merchants plan old fashioned dances June 13 at Milton Francis garage while Sara Crownford and Leila Nerves travel to Columbus for Office Training School.

Lawrence Humphrey Linda Theater William Hughes Alfred Slater Misa Elizabeth Athins Ture Charles Hatem Henk Ellis Obie Chris Products Association Deshter Hotel Columbe Milton Francis Miew Sara Crownford Leila Nerves Columbus Helen Mavis Verene Black Carl Moliencamp J. Pryan McLain Laneater Seven

Children's Day Observed at New Straitsville Church

Children gathered for a Children’s Day program at the Methodist Episcopal Church in New Straitsville with Rev Hart addressing the children and a high school quartet providing music. The page also notes Sunday visits and local school awards, a fire at Mrs J Holcomb’s home caused by wiring, and various local residents visiting relatives and continuing education updates.

Methodist Episcopal Church of New Straitsville M.be Hart Bill Davey Walter Lines Novella Whitmer Buckeye State Business College Grover Whitmer Robert Essex Robert Ronald Evelyn Nancy Gnadenhutten Sar Begrand James Treadwell P. T. Crowe Robert O'Donnell iGene O'Donnell Logan Anna Beavan Harold Doyle Columbus Ben Geavan Kathleen Hoy Old Straitsville Bliss College J. Holcombriday Martin Street William Awards

Community Sunday Visits Reported Across Local Families

Bethany and Harley Moore spent Sunday with Job Moores while Martha Petty enjoys a few days with relatives in Marietta. Glenora Wright with sons James and Herman and Avis Ladd visited Clarence Covells in Marietta. Isaac Barnhart and sons Ansel Elmo and Carlton stopped by Lewis Ludwick’s home.

Lewis Moore Harley Moore Job Moores Martha Petty Marietta Glenora Wright James Herman Avis Ladd Clarence Covells Isaac Barnhart Ansel Elmo Carlton Lewis Ludwick Clarence Petty Wade Jarvis Art Frost

Investment Certificates Offer Perpetual 5 Percent Returns

The note touts certificates that require no renewal and promise a fixed 5 percent annual yield. It emphasizes continuous access to funds and implies a stable, ongoing income source without investment sections or due dates.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sharpsbury L. T. Runnion Leroy Boggs Catheryn Mra Carson Boggs Mes Pen Barnhart Frost Beebe A. L. Meee Evelyn Meftee Leroy Regges Marie Barnhart L. HW. Allen M. BF. Chathy Red Warner Ichildren Daniel Ackley Lottridge Rudy Soliday Mar Thomas Nell Mills Hebbardsville Robert Sharp Opal Patterson Clarksburg Fither Morris J. Davis Davis Morris Evelyn McBee A L. McBee Edward Cheval Reeds John C M Cc W. Towr Bend Mary Case Fred Rodel A. L McBee Dale Heffner Etringtown Lort Frazier Littles Mater Laurelville Lillie Huffmaster White House C. D. Shafer CO Coolville Rutland W.B. Drake Thomas Frishey Bertha Moody Breeda Amaler Portsmouth Eva Randall Vinnie Baker LL Zumbro Ravenna Charles Yost German Town Rode Harry Smith Osborn Smith Annie Mingus Virgil Nowata Okla Mingus George Young Alice Carepenter Freeda Bowron Muskingum College New Concord Will Bowman Bowman Spurrier School Pleasant Valley Mill St Dial John Fick Charles Helen Stewart Margaret Vonn Barney Penn Evelyn Betty Lloyd Charles Hoye Cambridge Carl Karshner Howard Kraft Glen Loper Harold ‘Tipton Toledo Pat Loper Virginia Loper James Salyers Hollister Karl Storer Lawrence Lewis Haroll Potts Wilmington College William Kitchen l Olive Bell Maxville Hsdp. Householder Granvil Potter Akron Allen Koon Theodore Wollett Adam Anderson Albert Koon Lancaster John Simons Tarberton James Kidd Lucille Williams Frank Williams the Plains News Will Stalters Leonard McKee Mary Hardy Stalter McKee the Plains Jack Tinkharm Berma Yerkey Pennsboro Ernie Burdette Blankenship Craigsville Frank Smith Larry Porter Carl Porter Athena Ed Micheals Herb Sanborn Everet Gaskins Joe Gulley Powhattan Point Roy Noland Peachbridge Pearl Miller Fred Osborne Mabel Will Bowlby Joe Hutchins State Experiment Farm Carpenter Roger Humphrey Joe Geisicke John Smart Edgar Slater Earlene Kirkendall Dexter Ed Kirkendall Jim Staley Juanita Clarence Rutter Bert Hill Corney Him Mercer Stewart Bell Zanesville James Bell Date Channel Willard Hamer Bob Hawk George Gabriel, Sr Friend Love James Terrel Fanny Whetstone Wellston Ka Anderson Standard Bearers Society M. Fk Minnie Evelyn Aleshire Christine Cochran Marguerite Vera McGee Eileen Besco Verna Vera Wallace Dorothy Cade Eva Laverly Verna Nagle Christine Esther Mae Cochran Mae McCullough Dorothy Bricker Marie Alshire Near Albany J. L. Hutchins M. E. Twiss Ray Micheals John Woodyard Ralph Cade Jennie Mayberry Pennsylvania Zell Buttington Jeff Harrison Chillicothe Frances Myrtie West Ed Seiples Mechanicsburg Amos England Chauncey Ollie Somers George Gabriel Suecitle Smith Chester Wis Cine Laihen’ Aid Society Asbury Mo Margaret Lawrence Roustine Dusithes Tiawrene Tennilitt Netsonville Thomas R. Reese Grouster Harry Davin Carl Barh.kolf Columbaas and Mies C. HW. Narechhort Ohio University New Straltaeville Foster Nixon Oho State University R. K. Nixon Amelia Moodie Dave Moetra Potts Ohio State Isity Margaret Thompson Kathleen Crowe Ae F Amine School Grant Sheilhame Jack Pd Lanning Ports P.T. Crowe William Deaver Crowe Red Men Gover Dublin Farm Gore Br. Augustine St. Anguatine Church Ang /Sweeney Elizabeth Nelson Hatem Auker Zila Holleran Ole Clark May Clark Michel Whersona Tverett Russell Arid Airs Dan Wvettircon Thes Sca Im Reckhind RAND DELL TERS Atlas Far Jess
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