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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
6
Owing to high water the Grange meeting scheduled for Saturday was postponed with a rescheduled session planned for next Saturday to cover degree work. The tri county basketball tournament was moved to Friday and Saturday of this week. eight teams compete for a prize and a loving cup.
Mr and Mrs Earl Morris of Glouster announce the birth of a son named Max on Saturday March 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Boling and the Morris couple. The report lists multiple social visits and weekend travels among local residents with Columbus Logan Athens and Nelsonville connections.
Local items report relatives visiting in Luhrig and Columbus. Several residents miss work with colds and goitre affects John and Pete Barkie. coal injury to Fred Slater Sr. and a possible Ath en injury. Alumni social planned March 9 to fund an orchestra for the spring banquet. Revival services begin March 8 at the Nazarene Church with Rev. W. W. Loveless from London Ohio leading nightly at 7 30.
The Bedford item notes the play Deacon Dubbs will be performed at Burlingham Church on Thursday night, March 7. It also lists local social updates including visits among residents and family gatherings at several households.
E E Busch returned to Chicago after his uncle Ezra Busch’s death. Irving Karr visited Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs C Y Bridgeman convalescing slowly in Holzer Hospital after Burlingham auto accident. Rev C T Moore preached at Syracuse Front Street Mission. Roy Martin family moved to Gore near Logan for a booster station transfer. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs Fred Shumway’s with Mrs Lillian Moore assisting. Eleanor Karr visited Athens. Henry Zeiher and family from Columbus spent weekend with friends. Henry Johnson of East St Louis plans Pittsburgh employment after visiting his parents. Avery Roberts attended an insurance convention in Columbus. Van Johnson and Mrs Lillian Moore visited New Haven. Everett Fields also in New Haven.
Hamden residents report gatherings and weddings as Miss Vail Miller weds Matthew Lewis and Ruth Pilcher marries Frank Bobo at the Harburger home. The scene includes Kathleen Jolly and others visiting Athens and a Western Union crew starting a new telegraph line from Hamden to Portsmouth connecting with Columbus and Cincinnati wires.
Rutland residents visit friends and family across nearby towns. Funeral services were held for William Wright in Langsville with burial at Miller Cemetery after his death in Rutland area. Alva Hull sold hogs to Clark Jividen of Racine. Mrs. Barton underwent appendectomy at Holzer Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Martin and Mrs. Blanche Howell with children spent Sunday with the Elmer McKibben family. Doris and Virgene Mace visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Armstead Mace. Mrs. Myrtle Wooley of Columbus stayed with Aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Vansky as relatives gathered for Mrs. A. A. Atkinson who is seriously ill. Athens residents hosted visitors from Newark and Columbus for illnesses and gatherings.
Amesville recounts a fifty year milestone as 33 relatives and two old friends celebrate Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gibson at their home. Guests travel from Canandaigua Providence Bremen Athens and Guysville. The day includes reminiscences a dinner and attire noting Mr. Gibson’s wedding day coat.
About 26 friends and relatives gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Concord Sam Sayers 48th birthday with socializing music dancing and cards. Guests included Mrs. Alice Sayers Mrs. Lona Boudinot Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Werner and many Sayers relatives.
The report lists neighbors visiting relatives and friends in Athens and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs. Ollie Ashcraft with Mrs. Golds berry, Mrs. Ira Knight with her grandparents the Mohlers, Elda Smith aiming for a business college, and visits by Elsie Jewell, Della Butts and daughters, the Goldsberry family, Souther family, Rogers and Weatherby, plus returning students Gilbert Coen and siblings after whooping cough absence.
Carpenter Clifpton Wood and C. H. Jewell visited Albany on Saturday. Mrs. Fred Brooks returned to Athens Monday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mia Grant Bobo. Eldon Starkey and daughter from Albany visited relatives here Monday. G. C. Gorby and family were guests of Walter Hampton on Sunday.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic to build up and invigorate run down nervous delicate women. A testimonial claims the remedy restored sleep, energy, and faith in medicine after moving to Ohio.
Shade Mr and Mrs Ben Wilson and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jake Haskins near Logan. Mrs Margaret Grim visited daughter Mrs Lucy Guthrie Saturday. J Smith and daughter Gladys traveled to Columbus to see Walter Smith who had been at Mt Carmel Hospital. Ambulance from Athens brought him home Sunday evening. Walter greeted 35 high school students and received 71 letters ten valentines and 70 birthday cards on February 18. Perry Smith family toured to Pomeroy then Gallipolis but turned back due to high water. Mrs Roy Goldsberry visited Mrs 8 J Smith Sunday. Maggie Levacy of Athens stayed with her sister Mrs Leo Sanborn end of week. Mrs Fred Biehl visited Mrs Joe Burson Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. 8. F. Howery and son Verlin visited Athens Saturday. Finley Farley visits his sister Mrs. W. R. Hanna and carries mail for Mr. Hanna who has influenza. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Starkey visited Albany Saturday. Mrs. C. P. Jewell and daughter Purle called on Mrs. Anna Goff Sunday. Jasper Wood was an Albany visitor Tuesday.
J L Varner died at his home after a long heart illness on March 1. The funeral was at his home on Monday at 2 pm, with burial in Carthage Cemetery. Distinct attendees came from Freeport West Virginia Fairview, Belleville and Ravenswood as described.
Dayton March 5 Stivers High of Dayton 1928 state champions will meet Hamilton Catholic High in the opening round of the district tournament here Friday afternoon.
The Troy mine No 5 fire in New Straitsville burned for a day and a half, leaping 20 feet high above a 40 by 40 foot crater. The mouth caved in from the heat and the ground sank, but the school house is not in danger as coal has been removed beneath it. The outbreak occurred on a hill more than 500 yards away as visitors from across the county toured the scene.
The Junior Class presents What Happened to Jones in the New Straitsville High School Auditorium on Tuesday March 12. Howard Young is cast as Jones.
Miss Amelia Moody a Ohio University student visited her parents Mr and Mrs David Moody of this town. Mrs William Deaver and her baby boy Patsy are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Il T Crowe. Thomas Castello of Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs James Castello of this town.
ALBABY March 6 Lucile Bolin a Zanesville school teacher and former Albany girl is in Bethesda Hospital following an appendicitis operation last week. She has many local friends. Carnival a success at High School Junior class event with 8 attractions and $27 raised. Inauguration heard by High School pupils via radios at multiple homes. Various social notices list local visitors and illness updates.
Miss Grace Ivers of Glouster stays with her mother Mrs Eva Ivers. Mr and Mrs John Post of Iowa Kas visit Grant Post home. Faye Ivers and family visit Ira Coffman. Faye with Earl Coffman. Arnold Snowdon visits Faye Ivers. Billy White to move to Mid-Hocking farm with his children. Drilling begins on the old Beal farm toward Clinton sand. Hollister boys’ basketball team, county champions, earning a semifinal spot in the Southeastern Ohio tournament.
Palos Howard Antle visited his parents Mr and Mrs Des Antle. Mr and Mrs Eli Westfall of Burr Oak called on R C Gallo and family Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Nile Love and son Billy spent Sunday with John Cronin and family at Burr Oak. W W C King of Lancaster spent the end of the week with F P Thompson and family.
Ad promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets to end gas in stomach and bowels. Claims relief from gnawing stomach ache, heart palpitations, nervous tension, and cold numb limbs. Encourages purchase at CLINE PHARMACY with price and availability.
Lois Page repeats a home remedy for gray hair using sage tea and sulphur with alcohol. She notes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a ready to use product selling for 75c a bottle. A few brush strokes through each strand reveal color restoration without a dyed look.
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