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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1930
Page
12
Mrs J W Colwell celebrated her eighty second birthday at her Rutland home on June 22 with a large gathering. Family friends from nearby towns attended, sharing a dinner and recalling her long community ties. The event honored her life with a warm, communal celebration among relatives and neighbors.
A garbled social notes item lists Harel Koker and many locals at home events, mentioning Agnes Holsington of New York and hubie Duntnger. It notes visits by Mr and Mrs Waldo Daston and others, with references to G A R circles and long activity until recent months.
Telegram confirms death of John Bingman at his Washington D D location after illness. Notices mention survivors and relatives, church ties, visiting family, and local attendees sharing condolences and services. Readers learn of service plans and week’s remembrances in Torch.
Fragmentary text mentions a visitor, a Mrs. BA, Mowery and daughter Helen, with references to busing and time frames. No clear event, dates, or entities to confirm a coherent news item.
Mary King and Mrs. Martens attended at Mrs. Libbie Efergon’s home on Wednesday evening. Margaret Girtwae hosted her daughter Taley Guth of Athens on Wednesday and Thursday. Chappell family events included a kitchen shower on July 5 at Claudia Chappell’s home and plans for Chappel to join Chappell back to Pittsburgh. The Growers Association meeting in Pittsburgh is noted with Mr. Chappel’s employment at a local Athens pharmacy.
Amid church events and society notices, Mary and others prepare for nuptials at Parsonage with families and friends gathered for ceremonies. Miss Tassie McDonald celebrated eighteenth birthday with neighbors and relatives while Children’s Day drew well attended church events and a June 27 wedding at the bridesparents home with Rev Menonaia officiating.
In Bishopville the community assembled for a social event at the Blahoprith Fx house Friday night with families including the Dit and the daugh ter Migs J present. Neighbors from Columbus and nearby towns attended as part of the city society gathering.
Shawnee Haws ex and the Shawones Juniors attended the fair and visits unfolded in Logan Green-Willd friends and Sed Jaynes. Relatives from Akron and Worthington arrived. Miss Clara Edwards and J Lowns visited. Oliver Cooper from Columbus and Stanley Leaver from Ohio State University were seen with family. Harry Hughes and Margaret Hefty visited grandparents this week. The Bible School will host a picnic for students Monday afternoon.
Miss Lu came from Belpre for a double ring ceremony at First Congregational Church of Marietta. The bride wore bleached crepe gown with harmon shades as Pastor deg Adama presided. Mr and Mrs Burnfield host reception and plan future eastern trip. bride’s parents from Marietta were present.
A gale and lightning damaged several homes during a midday storm in Bedford, with reports of a fallen base and scattered repairs. Residents including families at Mrs ROT Jaax and Miss Sarah Henderson share accounts of shaken routines as crews assess the damage and neighbors assist one another amid the aftermath.
An advertisement appeals to Athens women suffering from melan cholia spinal trouble and health deviations. It promises treatment of womb troubles without bulk and cautions against risky operations for womb cramps rupture or piles, urging contact with a life insurance or specialist for safer care.
Murray City prepares for a community home coming organized by the Citizens Committee. community events for all ages are being arranged with entertainment and social seating. a preschool exam and school activities are noted. local officials and residents discuss preparations as plans continue for a July Fourth celebration.
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