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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1926
Page
6
News of Albany reports a Sunday evening pageant titled The Joy of Life will be staged at Hebbardsville Church by Epworth League members as part of the Children’s Day program. Mixed performances by school children and grandparents are planned.
On Sunday morning at the regular church service hour the Rev Mr Barber of Rio Grande will deliver a sermon at the Baptist church.
Class 99 met at the Methodist church Monday evening to elect officers. President is Mrs Ed Rickey, vice president Mrs Earl Barr, secretary Carrie Ritchie, assistant secretary Mrs George Spring, and treasurer Mrs Henry Reeder. Mrs Diantha Gibson died during the session. The program featured readings from Just Folks by Edgar Guest. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs Will Cline of Palm Beach Florida and Mrs Emmet Buron of Columbus.
Curtis Jones led a party of thirty five youths from the Boys' club at a wiener roast held at the Wingett Chapel site. Guests included Albany's 4-H club girls.
Mrs Elza Dailey entertained at dinner Sunday for her guest Louise Shoemaker of Columbus who is spending the week at their country home. Attending were Mary Ellen Vorhes Lucy Stanley and Pauline Gillogly.
HL Copeland superintendent of Albany schools is at Cedar Point for the Ohio State Teacher's Association summer meeting where he serves as vacancy committee chairman. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chapman and daughters Leona and Majel traveled to Coolville Sunday and were joined in Athens by Mr. and Mrs. & L. Chapman to visit their son H. H. Chapman. Richard Rosseter of Columbus is spending the summer there.
Mrs Muzette Randolph and her two children Mamie and John from Huntington West Virginia stay as guests for two weeks. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs Emmett Burton from Columbus who once worked for Mr Lasch. On Monday the Burtons dined with Miss Carrie Ritchie.
Mrs Alice Wynne of Toledo hospital came home three weeks ago to care for her mother Mrs Belle Croson who is seriously ill with heart trouble following the flu. Due to Mrs Wynne illness her leave of absence has been extended. Mrs Josephine Ross in New York recovering from goiter removal is en route to arrive this week. Clyde Croson of Columbus visited Sunday as his mother remains ill.
Mr and Mrs Will Cline and their son left for Columbus Tuesday to stay until July 5 and return to Palm Beach Florida. They covered 1483 miles in fifty two hours on their northward trip. Last Sunday they visited John Carpenter in Holzer hospital Gallipolis and reported his condition slightly improved.
Hamden topped Greendale 8 to 5 at Greendale on Sunday afternoon. The note chronicles a flood of weekend visits from local families including Watters, Lewis, Egan, and others, with residents from Chillicothe, Springfield, Wellston, and Columbus mentioned among guests and visitors.
The State Highway Department finishes a new fence along both sides of the road north of Cemetery hill south of Haraden to prevent erosion after multiple machines ran off the bank last winter.
Pratt's Fork residents hosted a series of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goldsberry and children from Athens. Others at the weekend gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Cal Orr of Bashan with Mrs. Orr an aunt of Mrs. Gilkey, Ployd Williams and son Barlett, Mrs. Vinton, and several local families sharing Sunday calls and greetings.
Mr and Mrs Rich Williams and son visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Williams on Sunday forenoon. Mr Smith from Columbus arrived Sunday to take his wife and baby home. Mrs Smith once Miss Audra Van Nest has stayed with her father Dana Van Nest for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Elza Sapp of Athens visited here Sunday. Mrs CC V Dixon and children called on Mr and Mrs Gerald King and family Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Pearl Sapp and family called on Mr and Mrs Earl Sapp Monday evening.
A surprise party was held Saturday night in honor of Mrs. A L Griffin. A pot luck supper was served to Ethel Dane Lizzie Dane Helen Echelay Harrett Harris Mattie Dane Lucile Galentin Mabel Justice Flossie Williams Clara Gears Doris Galentin Minnie Howe Ruth Dixon and Gladys Griffin.
Crescent Ridge Sunday school exercises at Concord church Sunday afternoon under Rev. Thompson with teachers elected including Harve Jenkins Orvil Boudinot Garnet Kittle and Clinton Brown. Numerous local residents visited family homes and shared community greetings across Murray City Sand Ridge Columbus Athens and Ports mouth.
Local social activity and visits highlighted by Buchtel and Nelsonville residents. Reports include weekend guests of the Saylors and Wade families, a church children's day program, hospital student nurse Willa Wade visiting home, and multiple family visits in Nelsonville. Birth announced for a son June 20. Farewell party for Betty Barstow with colorfully decorated luncheon and guests listed.
The Plains party led by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hawk of Anthony Kansas visited their brother John Hawk and family. Numerous relatives and friends from Ohio and West Virginia gathered for dinners, dances, and a large miscellaneous shower for Stewart Bell. The group also includes visits by Miss Neva Hawk who sought work in Lancaster and trips by the Hawk family to Eastern Ohio, Pittsburgh, Washington and New York.
New England Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson of Brownsville spent the weekend as guests of her brother H H Starlin and family. They were accompanied home by their daughter Hazel who has been visiting. Miss Zelma Copeland returned to Parkersburg after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Copeland. Several New England boys left Thursday for Dayton to seek work. Miss Myrtle Mitchel and mother of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Marquis. A Children day program will be held at the Presbyterian next Sunday evening June 2. Mrs A K Algeo and song ward of Athens and the Misses Irma and Sylvia Smith of Love land were Saturday dinner guests.
An interesting wedding on Sunday June 20 united Miss Virgie Ayers of Murray City and Mr. Clarence Hartman of Dayton at the bride's home with Newton Ayers giving her in marriage. Relatives from Columbus Dresden Dayton Belpre and Murray City attended along with Rev S J Nihizer officiating. The couple planned to reside in Dayton after the ceremony.
Coolville residents gathered Sunday afternoon for memorial services in the City park held by the local lodge of I O O F. Rev P Y DeBolt of St Andrews M E church delivered an inspiring address as Oddfellows from Athens New Marshfield Pomeroy Racine Parkersburg and Stewart attended. The Boys club known as Coolville's Athenians elected officers at a June 14 meeting and plan a social June 26 at Bethel school house with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Edward Grosvenor of Columbus visited relatives here. George Wharff of Giouster and his sister Mary are visiting their brother H H Wharff of this place. Chester and Virgene Copeland spent Sunday at Parkersburg. Several persons from here attended Children's day service at Canaanville Sunday evening.
Lottridge preaching services at Orange church will be held on Sunday morning and evening June 27 by Rev. Mazena of Parkersburg. He preaches the fourth Sunday each month. Local residents attend state Sunday school convention in Tiffin. Various readers report visits and gatherings across Amesville Coolville Dutch Ridge and nearby towns.
Bethany Florence Velma and Jane Barnhart of Fairview visit Isaac Barnhart family. Gus Kyle Clara Place visit Doris Grubb. Arthur Frost Mabelle Parsons and Hester Russell stop at Co C Petty home. Isaac Barnhart family visit Wyatt Johnson. Hannah Chalfant and son Ralph call on L L Petty. Alice Meschur guests of Isabele Petty. Charles Norris of Stewart visit J B Petty. Truck with fifteen people including Lobdells and Berry family travels through Belpre.
Children's day in Sharpsburg was postponed due to a sewing club trip to Carpenter Experiment farm and rain. Observance rescheduled for June 27 with Rev. Mr. Seymour delivering a morning sermon and an afternoon address in Bartlett. Several local families and visitors attended events and visits across Sharpsburg and nearby towns.
Eva Ivers hosted extended family including Lowell Smith and son Bobbie of Ferndale, Fred Ivers with Audra Mae Edith Marie and Betty Lee near Paros, with a chicken dinner. Mary Gladden and family visited East Branch, Frank Williams called on Eva Ivers, and Faye Ivers joined Dick Frazier at Oakdale for the homecoming.
Miss Margie Wilson visited Congo to see her grandmother Mrs Rita Kilkeny. Sidney Kilkeny now of Canton recently lost his wife. Henry Denny works for Homer Wilson. John Briggs of Drakes called on Eva Ivers. Paul Dunkan worked for Grant Post last week. George Coffman and family of Irish Ridge called on Homer Wilson.
Shade District superintendent the Rev. H. J. Holcombe will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening June 27 at eight. Mrs. Grace Thompson of Versailles Ky is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A K Newman.
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