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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

23

Shower Honors Ben Mackey on Taylor Ridge Farm

A shower and dinner honored Ben Mackey at Taylor Ridge as neighbors recalled loss of his home by fire a year ago. Dozens attended, each family presenting a chicken, while many relatives and friends from Glouster Lancaster Athens Jacksonville Dertrick and other nearby towns joined in the Sunday gathering.

Aylor Ridge Ben Mackey Mr. Mackey Mat Johnson Henery Mackey Emil Kya Julius Johnson Viola No Norpela Paul and Amond Helen Walter Tuuri Robert Ester Rosa Neami Elma Redtown Frank Johnson Jacksonville Felix Lindholum Arnold Elien Kari Sainey Gertrude Jack Kutta Chas. Mackey Helva Lora Hetkin Dig Vern Msempton Athens John Kempton Henry Golding Birs James Golding Frank Cris Skinner Giouster Skinner Trimble Robert Skinner Darrel Witham Mirl Clarence Hooper Hunterdon Bud Trace

Coolville nurses plan July clinic. district children urged to test

Two county nurses spoke at a Friday program after a dinner for parents and visitors. A clinic will be held in Coolville on July 8 for district children reaching school age this year, inviting parents to bring their children for a physical examination.

Torch School Coolville Troy High School Frank Russell Fred Gillian Mary G. C. Jones Delbert Pitts Chester Parkersburg William Mowery Laura Wilcoxin Tony Bird Near Little Hocking B. Durrett Floyd Richards John Furner Wolf Summit Chester Bond Little Hocking 8. S. Baker James Medley Rowena Nixon August Burmeister Wheeling Island Burmeister Jusilla Medley

Ames Bern School hires board of education staff

Amesville district announces new Ames Bern High School principal Leland Board of Washington County near Vincent and staff appointments including Robert Harrison coach and grade teachers Ber nice Dixon Sadie Luckette Nellie Wooley and Francis Carpenter Louise Linncott named grade school principal with several district schools to add to the roster Contracts for district bus hauling will be bid June 1. Local families visit and travel noted with several residents seen in town.

Amesville Leland Board Ames Bern Washington County Vincent Ohio University Ohio State University Robert Harrison Bessie Wooley Mariana Bing Merna Mills Louise Linncott Bernice Dixon Sadie Luckette Nellie Wooley Francis Carpenter Virginia Carpenter Plantsville Gladys Lee la Thorpe Jennie Loeffler Hermon A. B. Christman Myrle Vernon Broadwell Daisy Burna Townhouse Mae McDaniel Cone School D. R. Whittaker Charley Harron Elkhorn W. Va F. L. Thomas Helen Delaware John C. H. Meltzer Mt Vernon W. L. Carpenter

Athens visitors at alumni banquet and weekend trips

Mrs. Lillie White of Athens visits with daughter Mrs. Fred Gillilan and family. Alumni banquet attendees in Coolville include Lucy Coleman Pauline Russell Ruth Marie Dye Kenneth and Ada Gillilan John Samuel and Anna Frances James. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eslocker and niece Hattie Adams toured Ironton to visit Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Adams at Waterloo, returning Tuesday. Harold Brewster of Clarksburg W Va stayed with his father Cyrus Brewster over the weekend.

Lillie White Athens Fred Gilllilan Coolville Lucy Coleman Pauline Russell Frank Russell Ruth Marie Dye Kenneth Ada Gillilan John Samuel Anna Frances James Joe Eslocker Hattie Adams Ironton Tom Howard Patrick Adams Waterloo Harold Brewster Clarksburg W. Va Cyrus Brewster

Proclaimed Self King of Spain Seeks Monarchy Restoration

Don Jaime de Bourbon-Anjou, cousin of deposed King Alfonso, proclaims himself king to help Spain avoid anarchy. He is the fifth Carlist pretender and urges a monarchy with a renewed and progressive government under his rule.

Spain Jaime de Bourbon-Anjou Alfonso of

Fraternal Eagles Host Decoration Day Night Event

Murray City Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a Decoration Day night program on May 30 with music by Russ Stuckey and his Seven Devils of Lancaster. Local visits include William Poling of Nelsonville and a weekend stay by Miss Margaret Popoczy in Crooksville with the Tedrows and Russells visiting Dr. and Mrs. EF. A. Person and Mary Jenkins's family in Columbus and Stewart.

Order of Eagles Russ Stuckey Seven Devils of Lancaster William Poling Nelsonville Margaret Popoczy Crooksville George Tedrow James Russell Stewart EF. A. Person J. H. Caldwell Harry Robinson Columbus Mary Jenkins

Local Socials and Visits Across Counties

Residents from Ubrichsville Logan and Columbus share weekend and Sunday visits. Families including the Williams Hunton Chivers Castell and Walters travel between towns. Illnesses noted for Mrs Castell and Mrs Strum. Further travels include Cherrington Ayers and Winefordner families with engagements in Columbus Glouster and Fostoria.

J. L. Williams Ubrichsville Charles Hunton William Chivers Icie Strum Lucy Frazee Frank Tennyhill Y. A. Castell Logan Castell Detroit John Lewis Harvey Person Charmine Eunice Dean Athens E. A. Person Frank Waters Margeau Martha Isabel John Walters John Lovett Gladys Smith Dora Spencer Columbus M. H. Cherrington E. A Eleanor Thomas James Hamer Sr O. Coburn Fostoria Thomas Spencer J. A. Ayers Cora Gaffey Ralph Hamer

Lookout revival services continue with plans for all day Sunday

Sunday gatherings near Albany and Lookout feature visits from families including Throckmorton Hewitt Bowen Reeves Parker Swartz and Saylor. Rev Harry Pugh and Harry Swartz lead services with special music each evening. May 31 all day services at Lookout Church announced amid ill health of Mrs Aldo Minear.

Matt Throckmorton Lafe Hewitt New Marshfield James McComas Libbie Reeves Carpenter Townhouse Gilbert Bowen Elizabeth Rutherford Mt. Bianco Harold Peacock Garnet Roberts Albany Gladys Ardis Collins Charles Parker Urban Marie Swartz Center Stake John Swartz Lookout John West Walter Saylor Athens Ed Saylor Lookout Will Stll Harry Pugh Harry Swartz Aldo Minear Emzie Davis Kathryn Huntington W. Va David Davis Lookout Church

Columbus Visitors Spend Monday with Local Residents

Mr and Mrs C W Murphy and children Earl Francis Donald Edward and Marylin Louise and Miss Cecelia Leghbers all of Columbus visited last Monday with Misses.

Girls 4 H Club to Meet at School

Elizabeth and Clara Seghers with Anna Mae and Helen Murdy plan a meeting of the Girls 4 H Club at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon June 3 at 2 30 o clock. Relatives visited, illnesses improved, and a student recital at Ohio University Athens featured Miss Heljen McKibben.

Elizabeth Clara Seghers Anna Mae Helen Murdy Bebie Johnson Lucy Randall Columbus James Dennis H. EB. Ansel J. W. Coleman Mary Alice Logan James McKibben Cleire James Ohio University Athens Heljen McKibben Raymond Johnson Johnson Amanda Davis

Vinol Advertisement Promises Strength and Appetite Boost

An old Vinol ad claims thin rundown men and women regain strength, gain pounds, and improve digestion with Vinol containing iron and cod liver peptone. It touts better appetite, sleep, and blood health, urging readers to buy at Gibson's/Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

R. A. Crombe Vinci Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Adv

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