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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

5

Farewell party and society notes from Cannonville to Detroit

Miss Lucille Dowler hosted a farewell party for Margery Way who sails to St Petersburg Fla and Margery Graham now in Bart let. Desnatre and Elza J Wood celebrated a silver wedding anniversary at 25 Elliott Street with family present. Edna B Sherman and Marion Collins wed at the Congregational parsonage Detroit with Gay Clary in attendance. Collins and bride relocate to Detroit while families visit Columbus and Crooksville sites.

Lucille Dowler Cannonville Road Margery L. Way Athens St. Petersburg Fla Mar L. Graham Bartlett Margery Way Freddie Everett Glenice Russell Lenigar Bernice Lenigar Bertine Woolley M. L. Sherman Athens R. C Edna B. Sherman Marion Leslie Collins Emergon Collins New Marshfield Congregational Detroit Mich Koteskey Gay Clary New Marshfield High Scool Modern Business School of Akron W. G. Danford Byron Danford Collins Nizer Medbury Avenue

Personal notices and church gathering announced

Mr and Mrs Herbert Kreig and daughter Kathleen of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs Peffer at 9 Church street. Upstreamer class of the Christian church will meet at Miss Maude Skidmore 36 South College street at 7 30 Wednesday evening. A short business session will precede the social hour. Mr and Mrs J E Guthrie have returned to Huntington W Va ending a few days visit with Mr and Mrs A A Person 38 Montrose avenue. Mr Guthrie is a brother of Mrs Person.

Herbert Kreig Kathleen Columbus Peffer Church Street The Christian Church J. E. Guthrie Huntington W. Va Mrs. A. A. Person Montrose Avenue Mr. Guthrie Mrs. J’erson Pythian Sisters Chauncey Pleasant View Temple

Akron Woman Visits Sister on Richland Avenue

Mrs. G. W. Martin of Akron visits her sister Mrs. Hayes on Richland avenue for a family gathering.

Mrs. G. W. Martin Akron Mrs. Hayes Richland Avenue

Miss Eleanor Galigher and Guests Visit Elmwood Place

Miss Eleanor Galigher and Mr. and Mrs Earl Swingle of Zanesville are the guests of Mr and Mrs Richard H Galigher in Elmwood Place through midweek. Mr and Mrs Ray Furney and three children of Columbus visited the last of the week at J B Person's home on Shannon Avenue.

Eleanor Galigher Earl Swingle Zanesville Richard H. Galigher Otha Beasley Elmwood Place Ray Furney Columbus J. B. Person Shannon Avenue

Local visitors and family gatherings reported

Mr and Mrs John Bauer Janet Westfall and Miss Golda Ashworth returned from Marion after visiting Miss Ashworths parents Mr and Mrs O F Ashworth. Miss Lucille Dowler hosted Margery Way and Margaret Graham over the weekend. Mrs Martin convalescing at her parents home joined by W H Martin and family from De Ave and 23 West Union Street. Doctor Martin noted.

John Bauer Janet Westfall Golda Ashworth Marion W. H. Martin Klen Ralph Deave

Martha Stewart Leaves for Charleston Job During Vacation

Miss Martha Stewart departed for Charleston West Virginia today to take a temporary position for the remainder of the school vacation.

Martha Stewart Charleston W. Va

League of Women Voters Meeting Tonight

The League of Women Voters gathers at 7 30 in the Assembly room of the junior high school. City attorney Mr M D Hughes will explain the city's suit against the gas company.

League of Women Voters M. D. Hughes

Caldwell Jr. Leaves Athens for Columbus Job

Mr. Charles Roy Caldwell Jr. of Kansas City Missouri spent the week with his father C L Caldwell in Athens. He departed yesterday to take a position in Columbus.

Charles Roy Caldwell, Jr Kansas City C. L. Caldwell Athens Caldwell Columbus

Student Darnell Moore to resume Harvard doctorate work

Mr. Darnell Moore will spend the remainder of the summer with his parents at 39 North College Street before returning east in the fall to pursue his doctoral degree at Harvard and to continue teaching in Boston.

Darnell Moore C. O. Moore North College Street Moore Harvard Boston

Deborah class schedules Wednesday meeting at 7 pm

The Deborah class of the Christian church will hold its regular session at 7 o clock Wednesday evening at 95 West State Street with Mrs E E Church replacing the Thursday gathering.

Deborah The Christian Church EE. L. Church West State Street

Mrs. L. L. Simmons Visiting Athens and Amesville

Mrs. L. L. Simmons of Greensboro North Carolina stays at Hotel Berry during a visit with relatives in Athens and Amesville. Formerly Miss Mae Walker she was born in Amesville and as a girl visited the Kessinger and Golden families in Athens. She plans to depart on Wednesday.

L. L. Simmons Greensboro N. C Berry Athens Amesville Simmons Mae Walker Kessinger Golden

Rotarian delegates return from Denver convention

Returning home from the International Rotarian convention in Denver Colorado are Mr and Mrs F J Beasley Mr and Mrs T W Craig Mr and Mrs S M Haffey Mr and Mrs J L Beckley Athens and Mr and Mrs William Laubie Logan Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem of Nelsonville who missed part of the sightseeing due to Mrs Mechem's illness They are now at Sulphur Springs Dr and Mrs T R Biddle are en route home via Columbus stopping in Kansas City to see Mr and Mrs W L Kessinger whose uncle is Mr Kessinger in poor health

Denver Colo F. J. Beasley T. W. Craig M. Haffey J. L. Beckley Athens William Laubie Logan Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Mechem

Parkersburg Man Visits Athens on Business

Mr. F. J. Kelley of Parkersburg West Virginia visits Athens this week as a guest of his sister Mrs. Katharine Hamilton 45 Morris avenue. Kelley works for the Imperial Ice Cream company of Parkersburg.

F. J. Kelley Parkersburg W. Va Athens Katharine Hamilton Morris Avenue Kelley Imperial Ice Cream Company

Family trip to attend wedding in Bessemer Pa

Prof. L. J. Addicott with his daughter Miss Gertrude Louise and Mrs. T. N. Hoover plus her children Thomas and Virginia departed by motor. Mrs. Hoover’s family will visit Youngstown while the professors go to Bessemer Pa for the wedding of Marian Griffin and Gerald Lord, returning later in the week.

L. J. Addicott Gertrude Louise T. N. Hoover Thomas Virginia Hoover Youngstown Professor Addicott Bessemer Marian Griffin Gerald Lord

Marriage License Issued by Probate Court

Ray Curtis 21 factory worker Rockport Ky and Pearl Elean or Emrich 20 telephone operator Glouster Ky were issued a marriage license yesterday afternoon by the Probate court.

Ray Curtis Rockport Erna Curtis Pearl Eleanor Emrich Glouster George Emrich

Road Meet Postponed By Athens County Commissioners

The Athens county commissioners will not meet Monday July 5 due to holidays and will convene Tuesday July 6. Regular meetings are normally held on the first and third Mondays each month.

Athens County

Bowler Celebrates 102nd Birthday in English Match

In Bournemouth England Bening Arnold marked his 102nd birthday by competing in a bowling match. The octogenarian centenarian turned bowler faced peers at the local alley, drawing attention from spectators and fellow participants.

Bournemouth Eng Bening Arnold

Injuries for Chauncey Women Reported After Accidents

On Saturday Mrs. Arthur Burchfield suffered severe burns on her right hand and arm from a kettle of cherry preserve tipping over at Lower Plains. Mrs. Roy Gabriel, near Lower Plains, punctured her right hand with a needle while washing, requiring medical attention and possible X ray to locate the broken needle fragment.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains

Rita Smith Birthday Party in East Converse Street Home

Miss Rita Smith was honored as guest at a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burg Johnston in East Converse Street. The event, planned by Miss Margaret Johnston and Mrs. Guy Smith, featured games, music, and a refreshment course with many friends in attendance.

Chauncey Rita Smith Burg Johnston East Converse Istreet Margaret Johnston Guy Smith Miss Smith Lucinda Sands Ruth Gardner Mary Louise Fiske Marie Ferrer Lucille Jackson Kathleen Smith Ethel Trainer Mary Stalder Wayne Smith Charles Minister Neal Tippett Dee Daugherty Fred Ferrer James Smith John Franz John Collins Frankie Cunningham

Surprise Birthday Party Honored Mrs Schoonover

A surprise party was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Har ry Schoonover’s Syc amore street home in Chauncey to celebrate her birthday. Ice cream and cake were served as guests enjoyed games and social chat.

Chauncey Harry Schoonover Sycamore Street Charles P. Sweeney John Palmer Luther Cruikshank Rye Cunningham Andrew Jackson O. 8. Jackson Arthur Smith

Dinner Entertained by Collins and Schoonovers at Chauncey

William Collins and Mr and Mrs Schoonover and family entertained with a chicken dinner Sunday at their Chauncey area home honoring guests Mr and Mrs Homer Kirkendall and daughter Alberta Jean of Columbus and Mr and Mrs J L Spitzer of near this city. Mr Kirkendall returned to Columbus Monday. Mrs Kirkendall and daughter remained for a few days visit.

Chauncey Hershal Kirkendall Homer’ Kirkendall Alberta Jean Columbus J. L. Spitzer Kirkendall

Sprague Family Heads to Niagara Falls and New York

Dr. and Mrs. Warren V. Sprague and daughter Floride of Chauncey departed by motor Monday for a several day trip to Niagara Falls and New York City.

Chauncey Warren V. Sprague Floride Niagara Falls New York City

Local visits reference Columbus and Chauncey families

Mrs Lillian Trainer and daughters Mary Elda and Lila of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson in Ellis Avenue. Mr and Mrs James McCollum of Chauncey spent the weekend at Buckeye Lake. Herbert Wise of Chauncey is employed in Kenovah West Virginia.

Lillian Trainer Mary Elda Lila Columbus Earl Johnson Ellis Avenue James McCollum Chauncey Buckeye Lake Herbert Wise Kenovah W. Va

Local Residents Travel and Visits Across Cities

Mrs. Herbert Wise spends Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. Louis Canter of Chauncey works in Pontiac Michigan. Miss Marguerite Beebe visits Columbus relatives. J Stone and son Clarence stay with Chauncey home. Sweeney family and Mrs Carfield of Chicago visit Murray City. Mary McCafferty returns from Columbus and London. Emmons Mace of Columbus visits Chauncey. Mary Meinhart of Chauncey spends weekend at The Plains with Earl Thomp. Leffler family of Chauncey visits Maxville.

Herbert Wise Columbus Louis Canter Chauncey Pontiac Mich Marguerite Beebe Earl Jones Marie Beebe Ss. J. Stone Clarence Stone Charles Sweeney Chicago Murray City Mary McCafferty London Ohio Emmons Mace Charles Leffler Mary Meinhart Plains Earl Thompson Charles Ruth ofChauncey Maxville

Pomeroy Update From Page Two Involves Dr. McCullough

Dr. McCullough served as the attending physician and is reported to be improving following recent illness or injury at home.

McCullough

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Dr and Mrs C E Downie and daughter Christine of Columbus visited over the week end with Mr and Mrs T W Bengel. Jack Levi of Cleveland was a business visitor here Monday. Gladys Lambert Irene Anderson and Marjorie Harris returned Sunday from Ravenswood. Prof A W McKay and family returned from Portland. J H Grate is much improved after illness. Park Calderwood visiting from Manhattan Kansas. Mrs Fred Fultz ill at home. Fred Whitlock Jack Evans Jr and wives returned from Huntington visit. Lou Saunders of Columbus attended the funeral of Mrs Josephine Gardner. W G Skinner of Morgantown WV is visiting Edwin Cook.

Middleport C. E. Downie Christine Columbus T. W. Bengel Jack Levi Cleveland Gladys Lambert Irene Anderson Marjorie Harris Ravenswood A. W. McKay Portland J. H. Grate Park Calderwood Manhattan Kansas Fred Fultz Pearl Street Fred Whitlock Jack Evans, Jr Evan Huntington Lou Saunders Josephine Gardner W. G. Skinner Morgantown IW. Va Edwin Cook

Visitors and hometown guests report in local notes

Paul McClure returns from Ak ron visit. Joe Barsotti and son Sandy visit Parkersburg. Katherine Hawkins and Edith Schriner visit here. Howell leaves for Richmond Ind to see his brother Clarence. Helen Beeson of Columbus visits with her parents. Do Hannly returns from Glouster. Dave Farmer family back from Columbus with Willis Russell and Caroline Swallows visiting. Pearl Childers of Charleston visiting. Wanda Russell of Columbus spends weekend with parents. Mrs C F Reed returns from Pocahwana W Va. Harold Primmer visits from Marion. Elmer Davis and son William return from Buckeye Lake. Bernice Cook and family from Mineral visit. Professor Lewis returns from Cincinnati. Mrs Lewis stays. Miss E Horden arrives for visit. Miss Helen Davis heads to Akron to chaperone Camp Wanalda. Davis to Central Lake Michigan summer counselor. Allie and Elsie Lotter visit Huntington uncle and aunt Elmer Wyesong.

Paul McClure Akron Joe Barsotti Sandy Parkersburg Katherine Hawkins Edith Schriner Athens Mont Howell Richmond Ind Clarence Helen Beeson Columbus Do. E. Hannly Glouster Dave Farmer Willis Russell Caroline Swallows Mrs. Farmer Harold Primmer Marion F. Primmer Elmer Davis William Buckeye Lake R. A. Miller Bernice Cook Edwin Cook Professor Lewis Cincinnati Cincinnati, Mrs. Lewis Remained At Cincinnati, Miss E. Horden Helen Davis Camp Wanalda Miss Davis Central Lake Michigan Allie and Elsie Lotter Hunt

Local Residents Update From visits and relocations

Mrs. A C Vogelgesang returns home after visiting her brother T J Phillips of Syracuse. Mrs John Hedrick leaves to visit her husband at the State Penitentiary. W A McCullock returns home to Columbus after a Chester visit with Charles Woode. G V Butcher and William and Jones depart for business in Columbus. Mr and Mrs V C Weed go home to Columbus after a brief stay with Rev F C Weed and family Ruth Virginia. Morris visits uncle C M Vining near Wolfe Pen. Miss Helen Vadish accepts a position at the Western and Southern Insurance office.

A. C. Vogelgesang T. J. Phillips Syracuse John Hedrick State Penitentiary W. A. McCullock Columbus Chester Charles Woode G. V. Butcher William & Jones V. C. Weed Rev F. C. Weed Ruth Virginia Morris C. M. Vining Fot Wolfe Pen Helen Vadish Western and iSouthern Insurance Office

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