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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1928

Page

6

Murray City News Items and Local Births

The Priscilla club met at Mrs. Pearl Seaman’s Locust street home for sewing music and chat. News arrives of a daughter Betty Lee born to Roy and Mrs. Chidister of New Straitsville formerly Miss Eileen Morrall. baby weighs seven pounds. Various city residents attend meetings, visits, and social duties, with multiple mentions of Mrs. E A Person and Mrs. Ralph Hamer among others.

Priscilla, Club Pearl Seaman Locust Street Karl Reisman E. A. Person Wiliam Smith Howard Bush William Poling Ralph Hamer City Roy Chidister New Straitsville Zanesville Chidister Eileen Morrall Betty Lee

Syracuse News Items YRACUSL March 24 Mrs Dillie McDaniel adds room for residence

Mrs Dillie McDaniel begins residence improvement by adding an extra room. Mr and Mrs Frank Harris return from Letart after the death of Frank's brother Thomas Harei ris. Thomas Fl...ullips returns to Gallipolis after visiting friends. Mrs Charles Calkins visits Mrs & C Ramsey in Pomeroy. Mrs Mollis Clark returns from New Haven due to sister Lizzie Turnbull illness. Ladies Aid of M E church meets with Mrs W J Lawrence presiding. Founders Day observed at Syracuse M D C church. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts refreshments. Mrs Helen Underhill retires from Columbus after two weeks with Underhill and Lud erhill families. Ward Featherstone of Stewart visiting relatives. Jennie Mullen at son Charles Mullen's home in Pomeroy to see new grandson Pat Mullen born today. Miss Bertha Lawrence expected from Youngstown for spring vacation.

Ladies’ Aid Society Orbiston Gold Hoffman Charles Walters Columbus E. A. Person Athens Ralph Hamer Donna Jean Dorothy Conrad Wein Nelsonville Yracusl Dillie McDaniel Frank Harris Letart Thomas Hareiris Thomas Flullips Gallipolis Charles Calkins C. Ramsey Pomeroy Mollis Clark New Haven Misa Lizzie Turnbull M. ED W. J. Lawrence Syracuse M. DC Chureh Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Helen Underhill George Underhull Charles Luderhil Familly Ward Featherstone Stewart Jennie Mullen Charles Mullen Pat Mullen Bertha Lawrence Youngtown

Rev Mackinnyra Preaches at Christian Church

In New Marshfield the Rev Mackinnyra of Cimunrat preached at the Christian church Saturday night and Sunday. Dr Frank Brown, president of the Methodist Protestant conferences, will preach at the M P church Saturday night March 31. Mrs Bertha Burkett of Athens is visiting relatives here. John Brewer and mother in law Mrs A Ely of Athens were guests Thursday of Mrs Sarah Devees. Pr C Stenmesre and son with Ralph Williams bought the Charles Burt and sons stock of goods. John Shannon returns to worth after ey weeks away. Lee Baughman of Athens attended the funeral of his brother Wesley Baughman. Mrs Barold Stright, Mrs Nora Frank, and Mr Mina Baker were in Athens recently. Mrs Louisa Devore of Parkersburg is visiting Mrs George Mace. Mrs Devore plans to come here soon. Mrs Guy Burkett hosted Richards eighth birthday party with games and refreshments. Mrs Harve Whitlatch is improving after three weeks illness from asthma. Rev Floyd Gale of Manzfield visited friends here Friday. C W Walker was in Coalhill. Mrs L H Bangumen of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Baughman. Weather: WNEW MARSHFIELD. March 74

Mackinnyra Cimunrat Sunda Frank Brown M. P Bertha Burkett Athens John Brewer A. Ely Sarah Devees Pr. C. Stenmesre Ralph Wiliams Charles’ Burt and Jesse Baughman Marshfield

Local Social Roundup From Logan and Area

Monday ONDAY March 24 reports Miss Maivia Dodds in Logan Saturday and visits by Mrs Robert Lovett and Arch Barris of Longstreth. Several local families including Matheny, Christian, Harris, Lovett, and Dupler are noted visiting relatives, purchasing property, or hosting guests through the week. Mentioned are Jackson, Nelsonville, Corning, Athens, and Nelsonville area connections among residents and kin.

Maivia Dodds Logan Mra Robert Lovett Apent Arch’ Barris Longstreth Charles Matheny William Christian Martha William Carsey Davy Christian Arch Harris Harewis Carl Harris Longatreth

Local residents move and visit around Athens and Bates areas

Bates Tippie visits Toledo to see con Tess Tipps while Wilbur Rogers moves his family to New Vienna. Eleon Bowles relocates to the farm previously held by Rogers. Pellary Ruth of Ohio University spends Wednesday night with Florence Tribe. McKnights wrap a Saturday night meeting as Leona Lash visits Athens. Rogers family members visit Wilbur F Rogers land. Florence Titbe teaches Bates school and stays with the Sams. Three Bates pupils — Glenn Downer, Elma Faye Rogers, and Margaret Mae Rogers — report perfect attendance. Room March 24. Mirrors Riles.

Tippie Toledo Tess Tipps Wilbur Rogers New Vienna Eleon Bowles Pellary Ruth Ohio University Florence Tribe Leona Lash Bassett School Athens J. H. Rogers John Rogers Wilbur F Rogers Land Florence Titbe Bates School BE. J. Sams Glenn Downer Elma Faye Rogers Margaret Mae Rogers Mirrs Riles

Redtown Ed Town Social Notes March

Redtown ED TOWN reports residents traveling and visiting relatives. Mrs Clarence Blackley left for Chicago with her husband who works there as they plan to settle. John Morrison of Lancaster spent weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs J C Teedy and son Walter visited Crate Morrison. Mrs William Bear sits at home as spring progresses slowly. Mrs Watt McDonald and daughter Bridget visiting Athens this week. Mr and Mrs W Bexfron of Kinterton visiting Chapman. Crate Morrison and Bert Judan in Athens on business Wednesday. Mrs Charles Palmer spent Monday in Glouster visiting sister Mrs Alze Pricer.

ED Town Clarence Blackley Chicago John Morrison Lancaster J.C. Teedy Walter Crate Morrison William Bear Runell Watt McDonal Bridget Athens W. Bexfron’ tKinterton Sirs Chapman Bert Judaon Yyere Charles Palmer Glouster Alzle Pricer G. B. Carleton White Cross Hospital Columbus Carleton L. Posey Westerfelt C . Farman Witine Town A .C. Onis Abs Wellington Barnhart Parkersburg Pairviewsthurch Tarnhart Runtoy Darherssure Anne Walden Ciuneir Pinas Hope Walden Tross Daugherty T W. Kincade IM. Dausherty Morders Nelsonville Tursdar

Hamden Child Operated For Goiter at White Cross Hospital

Miss Mildred Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Thomas underwent goiter surgery at White Cross hospital on Wednesday. Two goiters were removed and the operation was successful with expected recovery. Her sister Miss Gladys Thomas witnessed the procedure. The news is welcomed by her many friends.

Andin H Mildred Thomas D.C Thomas White Cross Hospital Miss Thomas Gladys Thomas

Albany News Items and Club Notices

Albany items report class meetings a quilting party and aid activities at Mrs Jessie Chases home and Mrs Amanda Wells residence. Pioneers celebrate eightieth birthdays Mrs Martina Reeves Mrs Mary Cross while Mr O L McDonald and Mr Fred Carpenter marked birthdays. Club news covers delegates elected for Lima convention, a program on the Twenty Third Psalm, and a move for Clyde Barnes to Athens with Quilts completed by local women. Multiple society notes and local personal notices conclude the page.

Local school dinner serves children amid crowd of names

A Monday school dinner served Longstrethh chicken to children while a list of attendees and guests including Mrs Lizzie Dane Mrs Mate Justice Mre Clara Gears and others filled the room. The Kitchen Inspector joined as a guest and additional remarks noted funds or costs near nine dollars.

Lizzie Dane Mate Clara Gears Vlosti Wiliams Mattle Eehele Asis Helen Eckersy Alm Mar Ruth Brooker Jde Harold Alice Perkins Les Nora Land

Operation Sat arresting Dr Porte and others

Police say Dr Henry M. Porte and Dusten Legee Mead were arrested today on charges related to an illegal operation topeie sly, connected to the breach involving Mary Grace Hollis, 14, of Tro.

Datton Henry M. Porte Dusten Legee Mead Mary Grace Hollis Tro

Spring Hints Amid Winter Storm In Sharpsburg

The Sharpsburg area endures the worst winter storm of the week with lingering snowdrops and lilac buds peeking through. Farming efforts are minimal as Lien planted remains sparse and Abu Mullmezer stays poor. Community notices report church moves near Mt Hermon, local visits, health concerns, and nearby residents aiding in a church demolition project.

Local Notes From Amesville Melville Area March Gathering

Amesville Melville March notes report Mr A and Mrs BR Appel of Columbus as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H H Henry, who welcomed news of a grandson born to Mr and Mrs George D Henry of Cincinnati. John Hartley hosted James Dumgarden and Joseph Smith of Ohio State University. Euphemia chapter C S plans a March 30 meeting with initiation, refreshments and social hour. A gas well was located on Jacob McDaniel farm by Ohio Fuel Gas Co and another by Hardy Able on Wells farm formerly Dickey farm. Reminiscences mention an old drovers road near Goddard farm and inns for cattle trips between Lancaster and Baltimore. Warvey Larkin and Laura Smith of Worthington visited the Giffords. Mrs Smith will stay in Malletia with her brother P M Selby after gall bladder surgery. Wings Daughters hosted a two course dinner for Mrs Garth Salmon who will move to West Union Ohio. Guests included Kings Daughters and other members with games and a floor lamp gift.

C. S Jacob McDaniel Ohio Fuel Gas Company Wells Farm Dickey Farm Lancaster Baltimore Goddard Farm Warvey Larkin Laura Smith Worthington Sumlay J. E. Gifford Malletia Wings Wilder Carpenter Garth Salmon West Union Lnsbansts Salmon Kings Dausiit

Local notes from Carpenter ARPENTER March 24

S Marshall visiting Dwight Sciple recently. Homer Welsh's children home from school due to vaccination. Herbert Clark continues Star route work. Estate of W R Hanna stock to be sold March 21. Sid Dudgeon toured Athens Tuesday. Oma Weyond housework for sister Lisyd Woodgerd. Mrs Varsey Starley fractured arm Thursday. Claudie Wood of Athens, 25, visiting parents in Jasper.

Arpenter S. Marshall Athe Dwight Sciple Homer Welsh Herbert Clark Merchane Dise Wrb Hanna Sdarry Dudgeon Athens Oma Weyond Lisyd Woodgerd Varsey Starley Claudie Wood Myre Jasper Wood

Funeral of A. Rodehaver and local notices in Athens area

The Plains community reports funeral attendance for A Rodehaver in Athens Tuesday. Frank Thompson dies after long brain tumor illness. Miss Munn resigns for a Cincinnati position. farewell party at the schoolhouse. Local families and friends, including Gabriel and Munford households, attended various visits and services around The Plains and nearby towns.

Troy Grange Plans March 31 Program At Coolville

Troy Grange will hold a program Saturday afternoon March 31 at 1 30 featuring music by the Grange a roll call a talk on Gardening by Prof BR Wallace of Olio university vocal music and remarks on the advantages of country life. Light refreshments to follow and each family to bring a half dozen sandwiches.

Grangi Oolviele Troy Grange Grange Rell Prof BR. Wallace Olio University Vietrole Lal E. A. Dutton

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