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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
7
Dayton and Columbus visitors filled the weekend scene in Murray City. Families from Nelsonville, Barberton, Bremen, Logan, and other Ohio towns joined locals for calls, churchgoers, and a funeral in Chillicothe, with relatives traveling to Detroit and Dayton for visits.
Pratt's Fork scenes show Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith hosting. Miss Katie Carsey and Byrle Carsey visiting Chase. families welcomed by Smiths, Goldsberrys, Gilkeys, and friends. Local parades, illness, and Bremen employment noted. student attendance praised for perfect records and near perfect years.
Lottridge residents hosted and visited many relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included Miss Vieva Lawson of Jane Lew and families from Charleston and Coolville, with multiple dinners and Sunday visits noted at several homes. The Reverend Nutter to preach on Mother's Day at Lawrence Chapel, and school attendance honors listed for Lottridge students.
Stewart School closed Tuesday after commencement exercises held Monday evening. Dr. Bryan of Ohio University delivered the address as seventeen seniors received diplomas. Meanwhile, Mrs. Frank Gorham was called to Broadwell Friday due to her mother Mrs. Johnston’s illness as guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Wade Dean and family visiting for the play Light House Nan.
A surprise party was hosted at John Turner’s home on April 23 to celebrate Clarence Turner’s twenty seventh birthday in Athens. Attendees included Richard and Mary McKibben and their son, George. Abe and Dorthy Trout and daughters Mary and Margaret and son James. Floyd and Kenneth Trainer. Harley and Emal Barring. Arch and Melvin Stanley. Antis and Delbert Kennedy. Delma Carsey. Ina Holdern. Chester West. Vernon Carney. William and Ottie Ross. Frank Mace. Leonard Martin. Kate Turner. A Kennard. Joe Turner and daughter Delma. Mary Turner. Everett Allman. Arch Burritt. Clarence Turner and daughter Dena. The cake, baked by Harley Barring, featured twenty seven candles.
Hamden saw several guests travel through from Athens Columbus Wells Jackson and Chillicothe while the local baseball team traveled to Londonderry to face the Tri Town Tigers and lost 10 to 2 missing their regular infield. Gerald Woolweaver, Hamden first baseman, was hurt in the game.
A teams’ return game is scheduled in Hamden next Sunday following a badly sprained ankle from a slide. Matthew Lewis recently visited friends in Parkersburg. Mrs W E Stanton returned home Saturday after a week’s visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Cook in Cincinnati.
Bethany Mrs Lucy Russell spent two days with her daughter in Chauncey. Several families, including Mr and Mrs L L Petty and son Rodney and Mrs Martha Petty, visited the Moores. Local graduates from Chauncey and Rome high schools include Miss Dorothy Rugeell and Miss Isabelle Petty. Basil Ohio visitors Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson called on Mary Johnson who is ill. Minta Grubb and Clara Place connected with Athens. Bruce Crippen hosted visiting friends with Charlies Norris and Wade Jarvis from Stewart.
Mrs Henry Zether, returned from Grant hospital in Columbus, is ill with phlebitis following an operation for chronic appendicitis and other complications. Visitors include Mrs E D Ashworth and her son Homer of Canada, Mac Arnold Jr of Pomeroy, and J I Clark of Charleston visiting relatives and calling on his brother F Clark.
Byron Story, one of Bedford township’s oldest residents, died Sunday at his son W C Story’s home after years of declining health. He was 91. Surviving children include Charles Story of Park City Montana Mrs E G Campbell Mrs George Henderson of Columbus Mrs C E Williams and W C Story of Burlingham. Grandson Virgil Campbell of Syracuse is listed among many grandchildren.
The second annual daily vacation Bible school will open for all town children starting June 6. Those planning to teach are urged to attend the Bible institute at Pompey on June 2 and 3.
The Syracuse M E charge announces its last quarterly conference for the year and the next to last gathering will be held Saturday, June 14.
A committee was appointed at the Syracuse M. E. F. church to select a suitable program for the Children's Day observance to be held in June.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Nease were in Magnetic Springs last week for the former's health when they were summoned home by the death of John Weese. They plan to return the early part of the week.
Mr and Mrs Roy Holmes and family former Syracuse residents now in Columbus visit relatives in Syracuse hosted by Frank Holmes Morgan Dean and Max Roller of Middleport Mrs Earl Shank and family from Henderson stay with Mrs Kate Hartley Andros Turnbull and baby from East Liverpool move to Syracuse Ann Mainwaring returns home from Pittsburgh and Duquesne for the summer
The Methodist Episcopal District conference will be held in Cheshire in June. Mrs. James Owens returned from an indefinite visit with relatives in Cleveland. Wilbert Duskey returned to Nelsonville after visiting his father. W. S. Bentz of Antiquity spent Sunday with relatives. Henry Johnson and Van Johnson of East St. Louis were here earlier this week. Robert Hess and his sister Bertha Hess from Pittsburgh arrived to stay and visit relatives in Syracuse.
Mother's Day services were observed at the M. E. and U. B. churches Sunday morning with special singing and testimonies about impressions left by mothers. Carnations were distributed to the mothers at the VU. B. church. An impressive service followed.
Mr and Mrs Allen Underhill and Mrs Mary Karr with daughter Miss Marcia visited Mr and Mrs Leo Williams in Shade on Thursday. Adeline McBride from Rio Grande college spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs Will Nieberg of Columbus and Mrs Lou Rossiter with Howard of Albany were guests.
The Albany school board approved the following staff for the coming year. C. H. Copeland remains superintendent. C. N. Jones, vocation and agriculture. D. Q. Davis, history. Miss Bertha McVay English in the high school. grades include Miss Lena Johnson first and second. Miss Hilah Stanley third and fourth. Miss Hazel Lewis fifth and sixth. W. E. Welker seventh and eighth. Two high school vacancies to be filled later. Miss Elva Throckmorton accepts a post in her father T. C. Throckmorton’s office during summer vacation. Several social visits are noted, including Miss Lena Hoisington’s visit with Miss Evelyn Russell, and various family gatherings around Mother's Day. Also mentions future travel of Miss Russell to Fayette City, Pa, and Father’s Day visits.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold a bake sale at J B Clines estore Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tom announce the marriage of their daughter Phoebe Marie to Robert Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Hartman near Albany The ceremony was led by Rev Howard E Warner at Fisher Guests including Elmer Gould Lena Gould and others attended After a reception at the brides parents the couple departed for Fultonham where they will reside Hartman a stationary boiler fireman and Mrs Hartman a 1924 Albany High School graduate who has taught for two years
Mr and Mrs W E B Webster moved last week from their former home near Mt Blance to the property known as the Enterprize academy which they lately purchased from R A Jones. Dayton Stewart recovering from influenza and pneumonia. Mrs A E Donaldson and children Margaret and Charles spent Mother's Day with Mrs Donaldsons parents Mr and Mrs C E Ashworth in Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Sandusky Woodyard moving to their farm near here formerly owned by Zern Ross. Mrs BE H Lasch and Eldon Dailey returned from Marion after attending the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs state convention and stayed with Mrs Datleys sister Mrs Frank Knapp. Mr and Mrs Earl Silverston and Mrs Phoebe Jerman from Columbus visited Sunday with Dr A F Holmes and Mrs Holmes. Mrs F H Eccles and Miss Bertha McVay visiting relatives in Athens this week.
The column lists visits and gatherings across multiple towns. Miss Tillie Anderson and Miss Frederika Nida shared Friday night company at Upper Plains. Emma Aplin with family spent Sunday with Mrs. Seth Robinson in Logan. Tad Travis near Glen Ebon hosted friends Saturday night. Jake Anderson travels to Bremen for road work. Mr. and Mrs. Friend Love visit Athene s—parents of Mrs. Terre!. Harry Notestine and family from Barberton were guests of Mrs. Leslie Bobo. A. M. Humphry and sons Roger Herman plus Hazel Geisicke visited Charlie Loomis family in Logan. Will Davis and Carl Michaels plan a Willoughby trip Tuesday seeking work. Dave Aleshire and daughters Marie Evelyn spent Sunday in Clifton and Middleport. Joe Geisicke of Akron visits A. M. Humphry family and Hazel Geisicke. Frank Smith spent Tuesday in Nelsonville with Jesy Beverage. Mrs John Gabriel Sr injured in Grovesnor auto crash remains bedbound but upright daily. Grandpa Merrison fell Monday.
Mrs. Will Lee of Millersport visits her daughter Mrs. Arthur Arnold. Eighteen conversions result from a week of meetings at the M. E. church led by Rev. Eichinger and Rev. Brown. Earl Clark of Lima visiting his parents and nursing a broken hand. Herb Stobert family and Mrs. Carrie Seidenable from Syracuse spend Monday with E. F. Ball. Dana Howett family visit Carl Chase's home. Mrs. Sarah Lathey seriously ill. Funeral of James Haning held at Hebbardsville. Mother's Day program given at the M. E. church. Members attend F. and A. M. inspection at Pomeroy.
Sunday morning services at the Methodist church featured a strong sermon by Pastor Harry Dye and choral music. The league met Sunday evening as the young folks gathered for church activities.
Graham Chapel Mrs William Anthony stayed with her ill mother Mrs Elizabeth Poston. A son named Roscoe was born to Elton and Mrs Frost on May 4. Clinton Poston and son Willard of Columbus visited his parents. Harold Hawk of Ohio University Athens visited family in Rocky Point. Frances Sanborn from Athens visited her Long Run parents.
Amesville and nearby residents visited their mothers Sunday as the Presbyterian church Sunday school led by Mrs. L. B. Glazier and eight assistants held a lesson and Rev. Salmon spoke at evening services. A collision injured only the vehicles while A R Linscott's daughter was taken to a Columbus hospital for an appendectomy. Burglars damaged the house of Al Vernon in Columbus and stole fruit amid ongoing evidence against suspects. Lois Cecil will leave for Chicago Sunday to attend a music school. high school pupils hosted a picnic at Phillips park with invited guests.
Personal mentions recall visits by Mrs. Marme Calaway and daughter Myrtle with Bessie and Bernice Calaway. Other visitors include Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chapman of Lottridge, Will Beccy of Porterfield, Mrs. Viola Daugherty of Ireland, Oscar Gunder and Cari Yagala in Marietta, and several Athens visitors.
Sidney Carpenter and his family came back Tuesday from a week on the Muskingum River where they enjoyed fishing and scenery.
Four youths on a Sunday joy ride went over a high bank near Sharpsburg. No serious injuries, though one boy sustained a broken rib. Car wrecked. Local families and neighbors are listed in a series of social updates from Sharpsburg and Hermon.
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