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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

6

Miss Anna Darby Sets Europe Trip From McArthur

MARTHUR June 22 Miss Anna Darby daughter of Judge and Mrs J W Darby of McArthur departs Tuesday morning for Columbus then Montreal to sail on the Antonio bound for Europe visiting Holland Germany and France. Local social notes list many Hamden Athens and Columbus visitors and events including clubs, summer schools, and commencements.

Anna Darby J. W. Darby McArthur Europe A. de ‘Whison John Murphy Eastern Star Hamden Seth Chatfeld Virgil Mildred A. C. Gorsuch Mary Pierce Arthur Crow U. G. I. G. Club W. P. Rutherford Kenneth Rowbins Wittenberg College Inez Ogan Dorothy Jane Columbus Fred Fletcher Russell Brown Edna Brown Thelma Need Earl Timms Lucllie Timms Ohio University Athens Kenneth Gordon Keith Portsmouth

Grow It All 4-H Goes Fishing at Racoon Creek Bethel Area

Fifteen members of the Grow It All 4 H Club, led by a teacher, enjoyed a Friday fishing trip to Racoon Creek near Bethel Chapel. Local agriculture instructor C S Jones guided six farmers to the Ohio Wool Growers warehouse in Columbus to learn wool grading and uses.

Leany Grow Racoon Creek Bethel Chapel C. S. Jones Vocasional Agriculture Ohio G. Gillogg Lee Burton TeNick Baptist Church 3. E. Church

Sunday Socials and 4-H Meeting Near Shade HADE

Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Jack Sunkle Haile and family from Akron Mrs Carmel Slusher and children from the Garden Mr Vern OBrien of Hurlingham Dale St Bair of Columbus visiting aunt Miss Zigeafons. The 4-H club held a regular meeting June 14 at Ledis Grange Hall with Pinkteen members present and a planned swimming trip for June 26.

Hade Libbie Burson Jack Sunkle Haile Akron Carmel Slusher Garden Vern O'Brien Hurlingham Dale St. Bair Columbus Via Zigeafons Fred Biehl Clyde Colburns S. J. Smith Carl Ealing Harry Smith Frieda «Barnhill Hazel Swartz Clareence Creamer and Feather Pearl Henderson Grand Annd Mrebines Athens Adhison Creamer and Ayre Frank Fargent Dana Vana John Jeffers Woodrow Wilton Walter Smith Marvin Maxwell Mars Nelle Ghdis Smith Ledis Grange Hall Pinkteen Menibers Grace Milligan Mars Burson Grange Hall

Funeral in Chesterhill for Mrs. Rachael J. Douth

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in Chesterhill for Mrs. Rachael J. Douth widow of Benjamin Douth who died Tuesday morning after a stroke of apoplexy. She was 72 years old, born near Bishopville, lifelong resident of Athens and Morgan Counties. Survived by one sister Mrs. Alice Johnson of Chauncey and several children. Burial in Stockport Cemetery. Additional local notices follow among family visits and names.

Rachael J. Douth Benjamin Douth Calvin Rose Ann Mingus Bishopville Athens Morgan Counties Mra Alice Johnson Chauncey Mra Alpha Grubb Lucille Cheadle Elton Dauth Stockport Hose Carr Muskegon Mich Nora Murgatroyd Quaker City Lecta McVirew Chesterhill Fred Glenn Taft Calif Hoath Wason Christian Church Thelma Fabberman Cleveland Ame Sara Nabberman Josephine Smith Edith Yarnell John Schofield Minta Hoopes Malta John Hachardson Calumbus Pearl Berry Murray Doun Tulsa Ohio Arthur Care Malinda Monroe Mary Claark Wes Lucy Fisher Big Woods John Palmer Sven Clarence Schofield Lal Rup Blanche Lathan Todd Elma Edzerton Walter J Eves Blanche Phelps Carol and Mary Faret

Sunny Plains Visitors Tour Nearby Communities

Many residents of The Plains traveled to nearby towns on a sunny day, visiting relatives and friends in Loxton, Willoughby, Haydenville, Athens, Clarksburg, New Marshfield, and Powhatton Point. The piece notes guest visits, family gatherings, and locals taking in social events and local outings.

HE Plains Mr. Bryan John Piltgers Loxton Cheerles Trte Baes Willoughby John Picken Haydenvia Fee Worth Dicken Joseph Kennedy Clarksburg W. Va James ‘Errel Wil Herrold Athens Stewart Bell Aanessville James Bell Burnette Frank Smith Con Troll Inney Ada Raleigh Sinnetsan Haydenville Herman Humphre Zine Courtneys Noble Colling New Marshfield Suneday McOhire Tam Cade

Grace Verity Visits Cousin and Community News

Miss Grace S Verity of Athens spent Sunday with cousin Miss Vivian Wilkes. Sunday night service drew a large crowd. John and Katherine Graham of Ashens visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Marian Graham. Jace Wilson stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson. Mrs Wess Brandenburg and Mrs Henry Pollard attended Mrs Finney funeral at The Plains Thursday afternoon. Fay Brandenburg and Edith Pollard visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Howard McDonald.

Alem Grace S Verity Athens Vivian Wilkes Aisay Graham John Katherine Graham Marian Graham Jace Wilson Henry Wilson Wess Brandenburg Henry Pollard Finney the Plains Misa Fay Brandenburg Edith Pollard Howard McDonald

Birthday Celebration Honoring Helen Louise Merks Birthday

New Marshfield designated as site of a birthday gathering for Helen Louise Meresky on Friday afternoon. Guests included Adianle Stright Evieyn Bidders Emii Hunter Vir pene Lewellyn Fontelie Miter and many others from Athens Kent and nearby towns. Family members, friends, and relatives attended at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mere Meal amid social visits and travel excerpts.

Mareshyvield Ais Clarence Mere Daumhter Helen Louise Adianle Stright Evieyn Bidders Emii Hunter Virpene Lewellyn Fontelie 9 Miter Marton Lewellyn Nannie Robinson Pons Dicken Mars Dridge Donna Nanna Dearethy Marie Honter Mary Catherine Jiunters Willer Reeser Catherine Sis Stewart Mave ‘For Athens Katherine Canin Ponna Shaffer Abies Margene Thompson Oat Lecin Ralph Sa Mermil Tewksbttr Kens Nethy Russel Charles Burt Taw Renen Hanter Charles Leo Klyn Albert Mace Ransdall Mussel Gin Lanne Modest Viva ‘Tom Mre Ernest McNeal Mary McNeal Dena Rawsel Rose Savior Mere Teive Peres Floor EE. Wroe Mary Raughman Ahies Esther Whitlateh Kent Echool Std Rant Delaware Rela

Civil War Vet Attends The Ohio Reunion

J W Moody returned from Findlay where he attended the annual Civil War veterans reunion. Local residents and visiting relatives gathered through the week at Milhoan home. The Christian Endeavor Society held a wiener roast in Bishop Grove Tuesday evening.

Ishopville J. W. Moody Findlay Merie Adrian Alice Mae John Chesterhill Charles Milhoan James Householder Los Angeles Calif Ralph and George Householder Jacksonville Fred Householder Glouster Mise Alwilie Hemty J. M. McDonald Christian Endeavor Society Bishop Grove Che Norma Clarenee Linscott Thureday Ternoon P.M. Stith Dorthe Milhoan Mary Wells Doris Milhoan Bonna Jean Milhoan Marguerite McDonald Mary Margaret Milhoan Bo, Roberts

Local Notes from Carpenter Area Visit Friends

Mr and Mrs Vinton Jewell and family spent Wednesday and Thursday with relatives in Baltimore. Mrs Stephen Martin and family from Columbus are visiting Mrs Martin's mother Mrs Kaney in Call and other relatives. Eddie J Mowery of Athens spent Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs S F Howery. Mr and Mrs Zern Tewksbury of Albany were in Berean business Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Edward Bilkin of Albany are visiting the latter's sister Mrs Mortimer Merman. Arch Knowlton of Athens called on friends here Friday.

4. C. Davis Marion Sheriff Kay Cox Wiliam Crown Ray Thompson O Eivcus Jackson Millie Zervie WS McManaway Hamden McArthur D. ‘I. Jeese Martha Ann Dan C. Jones Coatton Willam Jones Columbus John D. Gill Cher John Gill Jr Was & Gradunate P.or Elle Dren San Tr Clifford Marthneht Greenfield Tives Rolland Smith Sheltering Arms Mary MrVex Nebraska H. B Albert Davis Cleveland Ridas Dia Dora Davis H. Hoodter Joan Mi Nerney George Cordner T? FL Onxler James Ginlemi San, Maynard Melewue Ralph Oxile Mra Clinton Oaley Channery Tarlea Cathert MiArthur Donald Clutter Chauerson Solm Smith Mead Me Chraner Athens Marry Hawk W. J. Boden Indianapolis Ind Rose Jones Emmett Boden Aml Lapez Ada Kenneday Kent Mis. Bay Kenneday Arpenter Vinton Jewell Op Jewell Famiy Baltimore Stephen Martin Zern Tewksbury Albany Bere Edward Bdilkin Ara Visting Mortimer Mermaht Arch Knowlton

Quilting Day For Murray City M E Aid Society

The Ladies Aid of the M E Church in Murray City met at the parish hall on Wednesday with about 320 members. The day was spent quilting. Several members were listed among attendees and visitors, including Mrs Emma Cuetell Mrs Joan Cook Mrs Sadie Chivers and others. Some members traveled to Shawnee for visits while others hosted relatives at home.

Aid Society of The M. E. Church of Murray City

Local Residents Gather For Week Of Visits And Events

Rutland ITLAND June 1i locals share visits with Huntington guest Opal Armstrong returning home. Martins, Chase, Nelson, Archer and Potts families roam around, with church and community events noted. Friends, relatives and travels pepper a week of social calls, baptisms, and a convention in the area as residents greet one another.

Itland R Opal Armstrong Resalts Huntington Hane Roscoe Rhinehart Midiiport Gradwin Taoesale Matte Chase Rhetd Sician Frank Nelson Star Mart Vela John ‘Fromas Arthur Ape Jumping Branch Wela H. Sidenstricker Janesville Mary Hawkhing Wallam

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