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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1928

Page

6

Auto Accident Injures Hellyer Family Near Murray City

An evening crash on a road near the city involved Hellyer family members including Hellyer son Leeland and others. All four were pinned under the car, with Pearl Hellyer suffering three broken ribs but none seriously injured. Dr. Walker of Buchtel treated injuries and the accident site drew local attention as residents resumed postevent activities.

Hellyer Leeland Eugene Wayne Dr. Walker Buchtel Pearl Hellyer

Community Guests And Visits Spread Through The Plains

A long list of relations and friends from Athens Logan Columbus and nearby towns visit and stay with families in The Plains and surrounding areas. The community hosts a professor from Ohio University renters, travelers, and multiple family gatherings. An influenza outbreak hits local schools with many pupils absent.

Local residents engage in visits and events in Guysville area

Miss Evelyn Lewellyn returns from teaching at Saunders school. Ruth Pierce visits Athens friends. Locals attend the Athens circus. Mrs Edith McBee and Ruth of Stewart visit Mrs C C Christy. Mrs Frank Vincent of Syracuse visits. Ora Ashcraft family to spend summer in West Union Ohio. Glenna and Harold Flanders return home for summer with parents. Bertha Bean of Green Branch visits. Emmet Lockhart of Parkersburg visits. Residents attend St Pauls Catholic services in Athens. Rome Grange 2247 meets Stewart May 12 at 1 30. Mary Spear and Ken Hayes attend Pomona at Kimberly. Gerald Woolweaver spends weekend at home. Lou Kiehl returns to Columbus after visit. Eastern Star meeting at Masonic hall well attended. Joe Shuler family motored to Courtlay. Jere Nora of Stewart paints Ina Cole residence. See eee circus in town.

Evelyn Lewellyn Neweld Saunders School Ruth Pierce Athens Edith McBee Ruth Stewart C. C. Christy Frank Vincent Syracuse Ora Ashcraft West Union Ohio Ashcraft Glenna Harold Flanders Lottridge Mills School Charles Flanders Bertha Bean Green Branch Emmet Lockhart Parkersburg St. Paul's Catholic Church Rome Mary Spear Kenneth Hayes Pomona Orange Kimberly Gerald Woolweaver Lou Kiehl Columbus C. C. Calvert Masonic Hall Joe Shuler Helena Edna Lawrence Raymond Leta V. Mclaughlin Fombue Courtlay Jere Norra Ina Cole Eee Niger Se Wilma

Funeral notices for Pauline Maxon and visitors in Coolville

Mrs Nina Fuller and her daughter Edith and Mrs Clarence Fuller attended the funeral of Miss Pauline Maxon at Coolville on Friday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Colmer and their daughter from Athens visited Mrs Minnie Christy on Sunday.

Nina Fuller Edith Clarence Fuller Pauline Maxon Coolville Clarence Colmer Athens Minnie Christy

Pleasant Valley Social Roundup Several Local Visits

Pleasant Valley residents share weekend visits and dinners with family and friends. Anna Brooks of Parkersburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs H H Brooks. Felix Dorsey spent Sunday with Charles Wood. Orland Reeves and five children and Bee Wood joined Mr and Mrs H M McKinley for dinner. The Brooks family visited Earl Haning near Pearl Chapel. Rev Sprigg and daughter were hosts at H C Brooks. Lola Goodin stayed with sister Mrs Will Buck in Athens. H C Brooks also visited Athens on Monday.

Anna Brooks Parkersburg H. H. Brooks Felix Dorsey Charles Wood Orland Reeves Miss Bee Wood H.M. McKinley Earl Haning Pearl Chapel Sprigg H. C. Brooks Lola Goodin Will Buck Athens

Local Social News Hits From Bishopville to Athens

Mrs. Bertha Martin of Athens visits son in law A. C. Wells. Racie Wells and three daughters Donna Aldean Billie in Athens. W H Hoon visits 8 T Conn in Hemlock. Palmer home hosts Embrey Pedicord family groups. Alden Wells daughters in McConnelsville. Dorothy Mary Wells attend Glouster field meet. Helen Shepard of Burr Oak visiting grandparents Ira Easler. Gertrude Rainey Trimble and Ernest Thomas Columbus visit Moody family. Mary Wells and Marguerite McDonald at Glouster schools. Marquis and McGee visit J W Moody.

Bertha Martin Athens A. C. Wells Racie Wells Donna Aldean Billie W. H. Hoon T. Conn Hemlock J. W. Palmer Albert Embrey Baby McLeish Charles Pedicord Alden Wells McConnelsville Dorothy Mary Wells Glouster Helen Shepard Burr Oak Ira Easler Gertrude Rainey Trimble Ernest Thomas Columbus J. W. Moody Marguerite McDonald Marquis Mrs. McGee

Deaths and Local Notes From Zaleski and Chillicothe

Ernest Brewer of Zaleski died in Chillicothe last Tuesday. He left a widow Ella McKibben and three brothers, with funeral services held in Chillicothe and burial at Zaleski. Clinton Stevenson of Zaleski died in Williamson West Virginia last Saturday and was buried there. Various local illnesses, hospital visits, and visits by families to Athens Nelsonville and Canal Winchester are noted along with moves of Doctor Hawk and the Border family to new homes.

Ernest Brewer Chillicothe Zaleski Ella McKibben Madison Township Cora Canfield Lora Dunning Charles Nate John Clinton Stevenson Williamson W. Va S. Shipley Robert Webb Columbus Christopher White Cross Hospital David Watkins Athens State Hospital William Carrick Wilber Alberta Athens Nelsonville Will Mettert Albert Pennell H. E. Ansel Floyd Webb Near Canal Winchester W. A. Westervelt and Sons Marcus and Billy Coolville Fischer F. E. Fischer Nelle Fischer Margaret Jane

Mother's day program by Darwin Sunday school

Bedford notes a Mother's Day program will be given by the Darwin Sunday school on Sunday May 13 after Sunday school. The column also lists various visits and Sunday gatherings among local families including the Harris, Cuckler, Hart, Pratt, Brickles, Whaley, Hart, Jeffers, Hines, Campbell, Williams, Douglas and other households in Columbus Athens Long Bottom and nearby areas.

Darwin Paul Harris Columbus Jessie Cuckler Dale Hart Jeff Violet Allard Pratt Marcelene Bernice Roy Brickles W. B. Chaney Millard Quivey George Caldwell Dana McCain Long Bottom Dale Whaley Athens W. L. Whaley Glen Hart Dolph Jeffers Edith Whaley Charles Hines Eugene Campbell Charles Williams John Douglas Jessie Douglas

Local visits and community notes from Peach Ridge and Athens

Peach Ridge residents Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Andrews and children visited H. B. Spaulding family. Harry McMaster’s home burned with nothing saved. Mrs. Frank Chadwick and Mary Ellen visited relatives in Athens. Measles afflictions noted with Raymond Johnson recovering after rain. Several families attended an Athens show. Carr children Roland and Marjore visited Sugar Creek friends. J. D. worked for Mrs. Wolfe of Athens.

Lafe Andrews Clifford Floyd Kathryn Albany H. B. Spaulding Harry McMaster Frank Chadwick Mary Ellen Athens Johnson Twins Raymond Frank White Beatrice Earl John Charles Vera Benjamin Tippie Warren Tippie Gordon Stephenson Charley Carr Roland Marjore Sugar Creek William Hunter Robert J. Dd Wolfe

First Club Meeting Elects Officers in Coolville

The Coolville club reconvened electing Mildred Runion president Lucille Davis vice president Mildred Newland secretary Louise Watkins treasurer Chessie Chapman recreation leader Irene Nester news reporter The next meeting will feature a program and a picnic with enrollment ending June 1.

Coolville Mildred News G. O. Shanks Mildred Runion Lucille Davis Mildred Newland Louise Watkins Chessie Chapman Irene Nester Bertha Lorena Ward Mary Gibbs

Young People Class Hosts Wiener Roast on Farm

The M. E. Sunday school Young People class led by teacher A. R. Morrison enjoyed a wiener roast Friday at L. Owens farm. About 16 members attended with playground baseball as the main activity and most walked home along the river road under moonlight.

M. E. Sunday School A. R. Morrison L. Owens

Local Couple Heads to Farm Visit and Studies

Mr and Mrs A R Morrison left Tuesday for the farm of Mrs Morrison s parents near Lower Salem where she will vacation. Morrison, a two year high school teacher, will attend Ohio University to begin work on a master s degree. Mrs Clarence Harman left Sunday for her home at Whiting Indiana after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Davis. She was seen off by Mrs E M Daugherty and Mr and Mrs Dale Reed and children who visited their sister and husband Mr and Mrs C L Stout. Mr and Mrs Wil Bentz, Warren

Eliza Apgar Lois Findlay Miss Apgar Troy High School G. T. Mills Parkersburg H. D. Mills Rock Street E. M. Pierce Henry Findling Greenfield Indiana Kate Hoffman Tuppers Plains New Marshfield Gilbert McAfee McAfee A. R. Morrison

Syracuse Guests Attend Week with Helen Underhill

George E Underhill and Mr and Mrs R T McClain of Columbus were guests of the week of Mrs Helen Underhill. The Daily Vacation Bible school opens in Syracuse June 11 with large attendance expected.

George E. Underhill R. T. McClain Columbus Helen Underhill Syracuse J. R. Holcombh Athens Asbury M. E Earl Nease Tillie Bentz Racine

Local Residents Visit and Community Notes Sunday

Lottridge Mrs. Robert Sharp and daughter Miss Lennie visited Joe White at Mound Crossing. Aylmer Ackley and family of Athens dined with Fred Warner and his parents Daniel and Mrs. Ackley. Mildred Runnion, Win Snodgrass and Scott visited Aldo McKinley. Earl White visited Sharpsburg with Harry Aldridge. Mrs. White stayed with her parents. L. T. Runnion and Mrs. Lucy Windsor visited C. W. Townsend at Beebe. Davis family from Coolville hosted Mary. Ohio Fuel Gas moves its drilling machine to Justice farm. Harry Carelton and wife visited C. M. Swartz. Mothers Day to be observed at Lawrence Chapel. Mrs. Leroy Boggs and family of Athens plus Vanderhoof and local Boggs families gathered. Amos Hixon and daughters Maude and Marcia with Edwin Hixon at Success. Mrs. L. H. Allen and son Ralph visited Parkersburg.

Robert Sharp Lennie D. C. Davis Mary Coolville Rexal Boggs Ohio Fuel Gas Company Justice Farm Harry Carelton Near Coolville C. M. Swartz Lawrence Chapel Leroy Boggs William Boggs Athens Raymond Boggs Betty Vanderhoof Carson Boggs Amos Hixon Maude Marcia Edwin Hixon Success L. H. Allen Aon Ralph Parkersburg

Birthday gathering at A C Guthrie home in Pratts Fork

A neighbors and old friends met at A C Guthrie's Sunday birthday celebration at his Pratts Fork residence. A pot luck noon dinner followed by an enjoyable social afternoon with numerous attendees from nearby towns and family connections.

Washoe Creation Story Tells Humans From Cat Tail Eggs

Washoe Indians of Nevada describe a creation tale where Nentusu the old woman burns cat tail seeds into eggs. A coyote carries the eggs. out hatch thousands of humans who spread across the continent. Creation includes rabbits buffalo birds and plants as named.

Minden Nev U.R Nevada Washoe Valley Anthropology Department University of California At Berkeley Cal

Family of Bankrupts Testify Across Clothing Family

Manchester England. Max Sacks testified in bankruptcy proceedings that his grandfather, father, mother, and sister had also gone bankrupt in the clothing business.

Manchester Eng Max Sacks

Albany News Items and Local Notices

Hebbardsville Ladies Aid to hold all day church meeting with potluck lunch. Baptist church shifts services to 8 p m for summer. Albert Kuhn former Albany resident dies in Marion and is buried in Lancaster. Mother’s Day services planned at M E church with travel assistance for mothers. Athens family moves to Clarence Vorhes property as Sanders buys stake in Pemberton store.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Albert Kuhn Albany Marion Lancaster Kuhn W. M. Throckmorton Athens Clarence Vorhes Mr. Sanders Pemberton

Albany Grange Program Planned for Saturday Evening

Albany grange will meet Saturday evening. The program includes songs by the grange, roll call, a reading Would I Rather Live In My Grandfather's Day Than Now, a Jews Harp solo by Granville Gillogly, a talk What Our Grandparents Ate And Wore by Ray Knowlton, a Carry Me Back To Old Virginny song, a round table led by C N Jones Are people healthier happier and better now than in our grandparents days, harmonica by Roy Graves, a ten minute juvenile program, and Old Lang Syne.

Albany Grange Grange Granville Gillogly Ray Knowlton Old Virginny C. N. Jones Roy Graves Old Lang Syne” Grange

Old Fashioned Box Social At Hubbardsville Church

Public invites attend an old fashioned box social to be held at the Presbyterian church in Hubbardsville next Saturday night.

Presbyterian Church Hubbardsville

Chicken Supper Draws $40 For Lodge Benefit

A chicken supper hosted Saturday by the Modern Woodmen lodge raised over 40 dollars. Women from the Baptist and Methodist churches served the meal to attendees.

Woodman Lodge

Move to Albany Sees Zimmerman Family Relocate

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Zimmerman and daughter Betty Charlene of The Plains moved Saturday to the Basal Jones property in Albany. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sanders and

Albany Keith Zimmerman Betty Charlene the Plains Basal Jones W. J. Sanders

Kansas City Inventor Held After Friendship Shooting

Wealthy inventor and real estate dealer Harry J. Wheler is held by police after shooting his lifelong friend Chant A. Miller. Wheler reportedly said he was glad he did it as Miller had broken up his home. Wheler's wife had recently filed for divorce.

Harry J. Wheler Cal Kansas City Chant A.miller Wheeler Miller

Britain Orders Submarines for Navy Expansion

Britain orders four new submarines to bolster the royal navy. The government confirms completion and storage of the build work for the vessels amid ongoing defense modernization.

Smith Hughes meeting and church debt update

Attendees Mr and Mrs C N Jones and daughter Mary Elizabeth joined county Smith Hughes teachers at the Barker home Tuesday. The Alexander Presbyterian church is debt free after a committee effort to raise funds and pay the note. J W Lax treasurer praised contributors and noted cemetery stones will be straightened before Memorial Day. Several local residents and guests visited family and hosted gatherings across town.

C. N. Jones Mary Elizabeth Smith-Hughes Ralph Barker Alexander Presbyterian Church J. W. Lax

Sunday School Convention Set For May 17 At Albany Church

The Athens county Sunday school convention will meet Thursday May 17 at the Albany Baptist church with three sessions starting 9 00 am 1 00 pm and 7 30 pm A practical program of inspirational themes is planned Miss Julia Stanley directs the music and Baptist women provide noon luncheon Each county church is expected to send delegates.

Athens County Albany Julia Stanley Women of the Baptist Church

Olive Tablets Aid Liver and Bowels for Digestive Relief

Thousands seek the remedy for stomach upset by targeting the liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver, aid digestion, and act as a gentle, vegetable substitute for calomel. Take one or two at bedtime.

Dr. Edwards

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