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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1928
Page
6
The Elks prepare to meet in Miami Florida next month with a warm welcome from official greeter Miss Miami of tf and other dignitaries as the national gathering opens.
Citizens receive updates on community figures including Clarence Harris Mrs Fred Don Council Nelson and daughter Freda who visited Barberton and returned with praise for a loan. Local weddings funerals and visits by residents from Columbus Athens Logan and Zanesville are noted along with a Red Men delegation and Ladies Aid activities.
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. Welsh parents home to surprise the newlyweds Wayne and Mrs. Welsh with a kitchen shower. Attendees included Charley Bean Nelson Lucket Emma Woodyard Rev Morris Cunningham and many others from Athens Wellston and Columbus area. Music and gifts highlighted the evening prior to the couple settling in Mechanicsburg near Athens.
A crowded social scene shows families and neighbors visiting relatives in nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs Cari Po Athens and Mr and Mrs Harry Porter. Attendees share dinners and celebrate at events honoring local residents and couples throughout the region.
Syracuse readers report on divorces and family updates including Mrs. Charles Nichols and relatives, Mrs. S C Roy Pomeroy, and Mr. Samuel Clark alleged unfaithfulness. Also mentioned are school openings and local travels of residents like Mrs Freda Clark Fields and Mrs Mart McBride.
Neighborhood notes list Mr and Mrs Herman Grasks visiting relatives in Calumbus week with Norma and Virgo. Mrs Brooks has tonsil surgery, Mr Brooks returned Thursday. Harold Weopies moved his family to Wellston. Mrs Anna Stanton returned from Cincinnati with Sue Samton and Mars Stanton. they will stay in Hamden. Martha Jane Baker and Auntie Baker noted. Tonils removed at Holzer Gallipolis for Aleey Baker. Joan Carr and William Lewis had a crash near Dasten but uninjured. Mary Edna Lewis home from Holzer Gallipolis after growth removal. George Murdoch and Gladys Thomas of Columbia visiting Hamden. Anya Monahan visiting Newport, Kentucky.
Local residents report extended visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Hutchison and children visited Jethro Barber. Mr and Mrs Devore Gihgon called on Mr and Mrs George Dunler. Gardner and Miss Lorena Christian planned visits to Elroy Williams. Carl Dixon travels to Columbus this week. A canoe gathering drew a good crowd Thursday night.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Stedman, Danna Green, Hunter, Ha Mrs. C.F. Baugh Columbus and mentions Week 6. No clear event or action is detectable from the readable portion.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and places such as Amesville and Chesterhill with scattered references to individuals and events. It mentions a home and radio, plus civic or community terms, but the text is garbled and lacks a coherent narrative or clear dates or actions.
The jumble of names notes a birth announcement for a son at the home of Mr and Mrs Dellert Walls of Deanville. Mrs Garett McKee visits. Mr Rollie Howe and Mr John Hartman attend events in Nelsonville and Foodwood with a local game featuring Kim and Athenas ending 2 1.
Fragmentary OCR mentions names like Bedford Columbus and George Herder alongside scattered terms. The readable content lacks a coherent event or clear actions to summarize. No dates, places, or outcomes are evident to define a proper news item.
Residents hold Thursday evening gathering with Mes. Carl Waker and baby visiting. Mrs. Luce Ti yalds returns to Toledo. Peaden of Lonartreth visits, accompanying his daughter Alva Lovett on Sunday.
June 16 notes show busy planting and canning plans for winter. Obituary for John Mellmeier, formerly of the area, with burial details and attendees listed. Various local visits include Martha Thompson in Chesterhill and Leota Strode returning home after Columbus medical LIC. Also mentions Miss Mary McVay visiting aunt Mrs. O H Jewell, and community news of guests at Me Hermon’s home.
June 16 report from Carpenter area notes several visits and health updates. Grady Monday and relatives in West Virginia. Dale Dye in Athens for dental work. a Southeast test farm picnic. Mrs. John Sheppard and Mrs. Selly Gerby improving slowly after illness. Charles Woodgerd recalled to Athens for daughter’s sickness. Jed Webster of Pomera on business. C H Jewell and daughter Don in Athens. Ben Wood and family of Pomroy visiting George Wead. Miss Wingeth and Wood family visiting Lomeroy Albany relatives. W E Reeves and Annie Your visiting Athens relatives.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and events from a local gathering. Mentions Mrs Gillan, Tila Smith, Tidus A large crowd attended a funeral. References to weather, repairs, dinners, and family relatives appear in jumbled form with multiple unclarities.
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