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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

6

Baccalaureate sermon and local social notices in Murray City

The baccalaureate sermon for the senior class was given at the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. Householder with about 400 in attendance. Numerous local residents and visitors from towns like Glouster Barberton Nelsonville Athens and Columbus attended family visits and graduation events over the weekend and into Sunday.

Methodist Episcopal Church Householder America Glee Club

Community Notes Show Residents Visiting, Travel and Birth

The Plains News items record Ernest Smith visiting with Paul Tipton, Lulu Smith visiting her mother Zel Buffington, and Lydia Nagle traveling to Wellston for her sister’s husband’s death. Birth announced for Robert Dale Williams son of Pearl and Verna Coon. Numerous taxi runs, church events, and family visits span Athens, Columbus, Chester, and Kananga with relatives in McCallister and Clifton.

Ernest Smith Paul Tipton Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Zel Buffington Lydia Nagle Wellston Rob Hawk Columbus McCallister Willoughby Pearl Williams Verna Coon Robert Dale Williams Charles Brown Athens State Hospital the Plains J. K. Brown Berma Yerkey Eva Smith New Straitsville Charles Mills Dora Nagle Richard West of Pomeroy Joe Wallace Elza McGranor New Marshfield Tom Cade Laura Cal

Tick Ridge School Held Pignic With Prizes

Last Thursday Tick Ridge School held a pignic with prize awards by teacher Miss Eleanor Martin. Eighth grade earners Merna Erooks and Jean Hutchinson received perfect attendance. Other honors went to William McGucken and Selma Sprague for Hobo Day and several top spellers across grades.

Tick Ridge Eleanor Martin Merna Erooks Jean Hutchinson William MccGucken Selma Sprague Sherman ‘Brooks Jack Hutchinan Susan Sprague Jerome McGucken Merna Brooks Dorothy Morrison Anna Mae Baker R. C. Hutchinson Jack West Virginia Therr Addison Baker Edward McGucken Jean. Hutchinson Mernake Zelma Sprague Seemese Stanley

Syracuse Social Notes and Village Council Update

Miss Helen Grace Williams spent Friday night with Miss Katherine Lute in Porceroy. Families traveled between Charleston Athens Crooksville and Columbus for visits and returns. Thomas Potts becomes the new Syracuse Messenger carrier after Herbert Zeiher resigns to move to Columbus. The Syracuse Village Council meets at the town hall Wednesday night at 7 30 p m.

Helen Grace Williams Katherine Lute Porceroy John Burnell Charleston Ernest Duffy Mary Karr Gerald Arnold Carrie Seidenabel Athens A. J. Hamkins Cincinnati L. D. King Mildred Sedwick Guild Kester Crooksville Earl Shank Henderson W. Va Guy Maud Vincent Columbus Howard Anna Karr Thomas Potts Syracuse Herbert Zeiher

Peach Ridge Community News Briefs

Peach Ridge residents attended a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Harry Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Frank White and family visited the Youngs. Peach Ridge school closed for summer vacation. Raymond Spaulding attended a Chauncey high school banquet. Ill with flu are Gordon Stephenson Margert Willie and Mary Lawrence. Measles affect Ruth and Raymond Johnson and the By cofski children.

Williams Hunter Robert Harry Bennett Frank White Hiram Young Peach Ridge Raymond Spaulding Chauncey High School Gordon Stephenson Margert Willie Mary Lawrence Johnson Twins Ruth and Raymond Bycofski

Local Families Visit Over Weekend Across Nearby Towns

Bedford residents Mr and Mrs William Brickles of Akron spent Saturday night and Sunday with Roy Brickles and family. Mr and Mrs Raymon Chaney and children of Springfield were guests of John Chaney and family. Dana Howett and family of Nelsonville and Leo Williams and family were Sunday visitors of George Howett. Audra Willard stayed with Dorothy Willard. Lena Hines and Hazel Douglas visited Mr Dale Barnhart. Howard Duckler Nelsonville and Dale Whaley Athens visited W L Whaley. John Douglas spent Sunday with Jessie Douglas in Snowville. Marie Hart visited Elizabeth Clark. Clyde Hines Guy Lee and daughter Maurita Dolph Jeffers Glen Hart Ardith spent Sunday with Charlie Hines and family.

William Brickles Akron Roy Brickles Dana Howett Nelsonville Leo Williams George Howett Audra Willard Dorothy Willard Lena Hines Hazel Douglas Dale Barnhart Howard Duckler Dale Whaley Athens W. L.whaley John Douglas Jessie Douglas Snowville Marie Hart Elizabeth Clark Clyde Hines Guy Lee Maurita Dolph Jeffers Glen Hart Ardith Suindapeeich Charlies Hines

Zaleski Mona chapter O. E. annual inspection last evening

Reported last evening's annual inspection by Zaleski Mona chapter O. E. lists G W M Susan Mc Hill and guests Mrs Blanche Howelth George and Mrs So Sharp of McArthur and Mrs Inkle of Columbus.

Stewart Romegrange Meeting Saturday May 12

Stewart Romegrange holds a regular meeting Saturday afternoon May 12 at 1 30 with an interesting program. opening song by Vlora, current events by Gwendo lyn and Richard Hayes, and featured talks by several members. sandwiches and coffee provided, members of other granges welcome.

Romegrange Vlora Gwendolyn Richard Hayes Calif Path Edith McBee Evelyn Spear Kenneth Hayes Leta V. McLaughlin Herbert Hoskinson Bertha Hayes Fred Dorr Bertha Bean Grange Mabel Oliver Tor Athens Virgene Robinsons Mrsvyn Robinson Clarys Birton We Brande- Grace Cunningham Dalton Opal Fish Norma Katherine Leslie Nelson Olivep Clarence Ryan Mabel Tabler Kennth Christy Tuppers Plains I. C. Chapman Paul R. McLaughlin Guysville Rome High School

Corn Borer Exhibit and Local Club Meetings in Albany

Exhibits on the European corn borer are at Vorhes hardware, sent by the Corn Borer Control committee of Toledo to Albany High School’s Vocational Agriculture Department under C N Jones. The Loyal Order of Moose meets Friday at 7 30 PM in the Albany opera house. The M E church Ladies Aid bake sale is at L W Coe hardware on Saturday May 5. David Dailey’s sixth birthday party last Saturday included twelve playmates with games, gifts, hot chocolate, ice cream and cake.

Vorhes Hardware Store Corn Borer Control Committee of Toledo Vocational Agriculture Department Albany High School C. N. Jones Loyal Order of Moose Albany Opera House Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church L. W. Coe Hardware Store David Dailey Dailey C. P. Pearman W. E. Dailey Mary Frances Sherwood Gillogly Guy Moore Virginia Ross Jack Lindley Roger Martin Helen Max Virginia Zimmerman Mary Lorene Fish Mary Margaret Pearman Virginia Davis Albany Grange

Miss Donna Sanders Praises Sharp School Pupils

Miss Donna Sanders closes a term noting Dana Cheadle Dorothy Coe Louise Bolin and Mildred Cheadle were never absent or tardy eight months. Roger J Coe and James Woodyard were absent or tardy only one day. Sanders is an Albany High School graduate class of 1926 and taught at the Sharp school.

Donna Sanders Dana Cheadle Dorothy Coe Louise Bolin Mildred Cheadle Roger J Coe James Woodyard Miss Sanders Albany High School Sharp

Albany High School Commencement Address Delivers on Suc cess

The Albany High School commencement was held Monday evening at the opera house with Honorable F B Pearson as speaker. The event featured the high school orchestra directed by O C Apt and announced the loving cup win by the debating team for permanent possession. Twenty six graduates received diplomas while Pauline Tewksbury was remembered by Superintendent Copeland as the thirtieth member of the class who died last November.

Albany High School Opera Jyhouse F. B. Pearson Oo. C. Apt McVay Albany S Copeland Pearson Pauline Tewksbury

Sunday School Time Change at Hebbardsville M E Church

Sunday school services at Hebbardsville M. E. church moved from forenoon to 1 30 afternoon, adjusting the weekly schedule for parishioners.

Hebbardsville M. E

Community Gathers for Visits and School Term Closure

Guysville and nearby towns report guests including Mr. and Mrs. Eber Christy and Louise of Athens. Visits span Tup pers Plains, Columbus, Carthage, and Albany. Rome High School baccalaureate at Stewart. local school closes term May 1 with a picnic.

Eber Christy Louise Athens Charles Christy Freda Bean Barnett Tuppers Plains Evelyn Lewellyn Hoy Rodehaver Edna Chesser Charles Calvert Lou Kiehl Columbus Bruce Chapman Rome High School Stewart Harter Fortney West Virginia Clarence Fuller Amos Bretz Bernice Carl Bretz Kenneth Hayes Carthage Herbert Copeland Albany Here

Pleasant Valley Community Names Weekly Visit Hosts

Pleasant Valley residents shared a weekend with kin and friends. Anna Bolin stayed with her mother Mrs. Francis Hanning who has been quite ill. The Wood and Davis families visited, with Will Martin and Ed Martin hosting relatives from Pleasanton. Marshal Hanning hosted a group including E Ansel and daughter Hazel, George Bolin, Hattie Russ, Harry Russ, and Margaret Russ.

Anna Bolin Francis Hanning Lear Wood Shade Clarence Davis Athens H. M. McKinley Will Martin Martin Ed Martin Pleasanton Marshal Hanning E. Ansel Hazel of

Chicken Supper Set by Modern Woodmen in Russell's Hall

The Modern Woodmen lodge will serve a chicken supper in Russell's hall on Saturday evening. The public is invited and supper will be served at 5 30 p m.

Woodmen’s Lodge Russell's Hall

Albany milling company opens new filling station for trade

The Albany milling company installs a filling station at its business, now open for trade. Free air service will be provided as soon as the necessary equipment is installed. The station will operate in the evenings.

Albany Milling Company

Social News and Visits Mentioned in Columbia Township

Miss Edith Van Dike of Columbus visited her parents over Sunday and works as a stenographer for the American Insurance Union. Mrs. Martha Petty returned home near Stewart after visiting daughter Mrs. J W Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and family joined her for a few days. Miss Alice Perry of Chauncey attended commencement exercises where her sister Amy graduated. The Woodyards of Columbus hosted Chauncey Van Dike and family with Mr. and Mrs Jess Vorhes of Akron visiting. FE F Tedrow spent the week end at Hamden with sons Harry and A R Tedrow. 8 D Webb of Columbus attended Yale Westfall wedding with Mrs Bundy Martin and daughter Madeline. Dustin Martin of Northern Michigan visited relatives. born and raised in Columbia township, he has been away from Ohio for 50 years.

Edith van Dike Columbus Chauncey van Dike Edith American Insurance Union Martha Petty Stewart J. W. Barnes Barnes Alice Perry Chauncey Amy Oren Woodyard Burl Orville Wayne Jess Vorhes Akron Will Whaley FE. F. Tedrow Hamden Harry A. R. Tedrow D. Webb Albany Bundy Martin Madeline Dustin Martin Michigan Columbia Township Ohio

Community Notes and Obituary Update

Carpenter A R Caster and family from Columbus and Mrs O W Wilcox of Athens visited Mrs F E Wood who is seriously ill. Charles Wood, 58, lifelong resident, died Saturday night at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens. Burial at School Lot Tuesday. Charles Wood and Elma Wood of Athens spent the weekend with parents.

A. R. Caster Columbus O. W. Wilcox Athens F. E. Wood W. G. Graham Dayton Eddie Howery L. W. Walker Middleport Charles Wood Sheltering Arms Hospital W. R. Hannah H. I. Steward Pomeroy Co. E. Jewell Elma Claude Wood

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Take Place Around Malta

Bishopville resident Wayne Blackburn spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Jane Blackburn in Malta. Guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald included Ray Marquis and family from Canaanville, and Elroy McDonald from Athens. Mrs. Freda Embrey and baby returned home to McLeish after visiting J. W. Palmer. Nellie Milhoan attended a Jacksonville funeral for her cousin Harry Anderson. Harry Wagner from Paris visited relatives in the area. Thelma Pedicord from Glouster spent Sunday with grandmother Ellen Pedicord. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kittle and son Frederick from Athens visited I. L. Falls. J. W. Palmer visited relatives in Millertown Sunday.

Wayne Blackburn Jane Blackburn Malta J. M. McDonald Ray Marquis Floyd Raymond Leta Canaanville Elroy McDonald Athens Freda Embrey Baby McLeish J. W. Palmer Nellie Milhoan Jacksonville Harry Anderson Harry Wagner Paris Thelma Pedicord Glouster Ellen Pedicord Fred Kittle Frederick I. L. Falls Millertown

Births and visits noted in Troy area.

Lottridge A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rexal Boggs Wednesday night May 25. Amos Hixson visited Edwin Hixson and family in Success Sunday. J E Pitts F H Booth and Perl Castle visited Emerson Stout at City hospital Parkersburg. Stout improving. Senior class play at Troy High Coolville last Tuesday. Dr J J Stout of Dayton visited Frank Caldwell Sunday. Mrs Leroy Boggs and daughter Catherine and Haymond Boggs and Dorris Aiken visited Rexal Boggs Sunday. Willie Hixson went to Belpre Sunday. employed there. Mary Catherine Booth visiting Coolville this week. Mildred Bunion stayed with Mary Davis at Coolville. Amos Hixson Athens visit Monday. L H Allen R M Allen and daughter Eleanor visited Parkersburg Tuesday. Wayne Sharp stayed with grandfather Joseph White Mounds Crossing. Mr Lewis of Athens moved family to Charles Day property. Cecil Keirns and two children Hooper Ridge visited Amos Hixson. Reverend Nutter filled appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday. Reedville charge quarterly meeting at Joppa May 6 led by Reverend Holcomb of Athens. Nutter revival at Lawrence Chapel starts Tuesday May 8. Fred Varner and daughter Hazel visited J L Varner Sunday.

Troy High School Coolville J. J. Stout Dayton Frank Caldwell Leroy Boggs I Catherine Haymond Boggs Dorris Aiken Rexal Boggs Willie Hixson Belpre Mary Catherine Booth Cecil Keirns Hooper Ridge Amos Hixson Nutter Lawrence Chapel Reedville Joppa Holcomb Athens Fred Varner Hazel J. L. Varner

Esther Sunday School Class gathers at Heston home

Amesville Mrs W L Heston and Miss Ese tie Gardner hosted Esther Sunday School class at the M E church last Thursday. Eighteen members attended after business was transacted with a social time and refreshments. Miss Louise Linscott, teacher of the intermediate grade, was mentioned.

W. L. Heston Esetie Gardner Esther Sunday School M. E. Church Louise Linscott

Remarkable Four-Year-Old Boy Smokes Cigars

Freddie Riggs of Seattle Washington reportedly smokes cigars since age one. Doctors are puzzled by his health and resolve. he eats poorly when cigars are removed, a case that highlights unusual tobacco use in a child.

Freddie Riggs Seattle Washington Freddie Ray Rader Rt. 6 Pataskala Ohio

Coolville Girl Dies in Akron Hospital

Miss Cora Pauline Maxon, 29, died Tuesday afternoon at an Akron hospital after living with Clyde and Mary Cline in Coolville. Survived by father F L Maxon, three brothers Maywood, Charles, Edward, two sisters Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Yagala. Mrs. Yagala and friends head to Coolville to meet the body. funeral arrangements hinge on their arrival.

Coolville Cora Pauline Maxon Akron Clyde Cline F. L. Maxon Maywood Maxon Oelwein Iowa Charles Maxon Edward Maxon Cincinnati C. F., Gibbs Hockingport Carl Yagala

Runs Sporting Goods Store with Honus Waster New Owner

Honus Waster, famed shortstop of the Pittsburgh Pirates years ago, has become the new owner of a sporting goods shop in Ditteburg. The former star brings name recognition and experience to the local retail venture.

Honus Waster Ittsburch Mmirates Ditteburch

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Murray City Charles Ho Theodore Wollett Adam Anderson Richard Gaffey Near John’ Huffman Kate Wolfe Grace Peacock Wilbur Barberton William Kitchen Olive Beil Maxville Hugh Riggs Detroit Ike Coleman Dick Coleman Earl Simons John Simons William Kerns Near Columbus Henry Peacock Larberton Millfield Lucy Frazee Matt Trease Mary Evans D. L. Browning Browning James Hamer James Hamer, Sr Frank Snyder Helen Rowland Jean Youngstown Frank Cox Cox Charles Strum Adda Hoffman Charles Hoffman Frank Walters Logan John Walters Esther Briley Ruth Short Pearson Foster Robert Foster Evelyn Simons Ruth Hoffman Nelsonville High School Mel Harbaugh E. H. Hayman John Robson Harpersville Lewis William Robson Charlies Shelton Aluminus Murry High School John Shelton Albert Storer Ralph John Currens William Currens Ethel Currens Edna Vernon Lancaster William Vernon Clifford Brooker George Brooker Eva Hoffman Cleveland Elizabeth Winefordner Mary Hamer Thomas Wilson Corning Ray Storer the Plains News Ed Micheals William Kaiser Newton Bickles Bridgeport Lawrence Oliver Robert Oliver Martins Ferry Oddsworth Oliver William Messler Ada Duckworth Clarence White Kananga A. O. Lee John Harrison Clifton Kathryn Gilliland Gallipolis O. H. EF Lawrence Tennishill Bedford Raymon Chaney Springfield John Chaney Val McCumber E. W. Frost Zaleski Mona O. E Susan Mc Hill Blanche Howelth George So Sharp McArthur Inkle Lemmuel L Ed Corrill Sylvia Donald Kagpleen James Fnns Perry Dundas James Mollhan Semmuel Cottrill Mollhan R. H. Thomas Ernest Brewer Chillicothe Mr. Brewer A. P. Brewer Ella McKibben At Valley R. O. Walthall Xenia James Queen Knox Township Elza McKibben Mary McLain L. D. Rickey Leonard Martin Second Street Charles Hayes Gooden First Street Tony Lily Daft A. C. Ansel MOOSE Bake Sale Pleasant Valley Dr. Scholl Bishopville Lottridge Mrs Edwin Hixson J.E. Pitts F. H. Booth Perl Castle Emerson Stout City Hospital Parkersburg Mr. Stout Amesville Tee Aemeiniia Directrom F. J. Caldwell H. J. Runion Porterfield F. G. Runion L. A. Person R. J. Runion Bethel Ridge Gertrude Johnson John A. Brown Mr. McIntyre Lage Frances Carpenter McConnelsville Masonic Lodge McDaniel Ohio Fuel Gas Company Pat Lochary C. D. Henry Mr. T F. E. Day Grace Glover Martha Herman Chesterhil Mr. Earnshaw Wack Snell Berry Hotel Anheuser-Busch St. Louis C. D. Shafer CO. Distributors Athens, Ohio Sporting Goods Cutiura Cura Laboratories Dept A Malden Fe *Euser- Busch
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