Record of Mr and Mrs Levi Sprague 65th anniversary at The Plains
Athens residents Mr and Mrs Levi Sprague celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at The Plains. The report notes other couples in Athens County with long marriages and mentions local social visits, funerals, travel, and family events among residents such as the Tinkhams, Bells, and Coopers. The piece preserves a snapshot of community life with numerous names and movements through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Levi
Sprague
HE Plains
Levi Sprague
Athens
Athens County
HK Tinkham
Tinkhaim Sin
Tinkhams
Eeadt
Spragines
Nbs
Stewart Bell
James Bell
Mipgtevie
Businesys
Ole Somers
D ‘Welnon
George Coorles
Mary Bodder
Bishop
Peeves T
Clarence Sbuat
Poon
Numetr Bine
Aster Aise
Kate Power
Bo M Lowe
Sol Terrel
Rock
Pilitie
Jiz
John Martin
Satter
Lancaster
Mas Car Hall
Jens “P-Mew Marshfield
Etre
Clarence Rutter
Gicia Dui
Nannie Wilmek
Midelepore
Ms . O Kail
Mira Effie
Anna S
Sand
WU Brey
Carbon
Seth Robinson
Lemin
Dicken
Jess Dickweaver
Hayden
C S Hier
VL O Kau
Dwisht Pulls
Hernan Murtphrey
Richard Phillips
Timex
Jerseyville
Clarence Dafler
Community Listings and Visits Across Local Families
A cascade of social visits and family movements spans Athens, Columbus, McArthur, Zanesville, Glouster, and nearby towns. Names include Mace, Etta Freeman, Hazel McKibben, Madge Schneider, James Pletaharpim Logan, and many more. Attendees at funerals, church events, and Halloween activities are noted, with several houses and relatives hosting gatherings over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL J. Souders
Wellston
Genoa
Joan
Teres “Mira Luther McKibben
Kaughten Hazel
Athsas
Rutland Mir and Mrs Dell Rice Week Guests in W Virginia
Rutland Mir and Mrs Dell Rice were weeklong guests of Mr and Mrs Dean Thagnan at Warpes H John Thomas Bele W Va. Mrs Bertha Johnston continues to stay at her home in Whealon Addition. Mr and Mrs Earley Garun were Thursday guests of his sister Mrs on Mirat in Alany. Tre Young People Class of the ad Church of Christ were entertained with a social at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Winn. Announcement of the marriages of Merk daughter of Mr and Mrs Beary Clars to Emmet Quann Washington C. H. in February, Richmond Ind. came as a surprise to be many friends. Bites. Queen. was a graduate of clan of IMO and a popular may. Mrs Lavina Bryne has retorned Viet at Belle W Va where we wait Rouse guest of her Mrs John Thomas. Whee Sertion of the Church of Christ were mooch to the public meet. Tew seems to be mash s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Dell Rice
Dean Thagnan
Wairpes
John Thomas
Bele
Merk
Beary Clars
Emmet Quann Wrehington
Church of Christ
Ron Grange
Reet Street
Lille Flinn
Cores Mortson
Prei Hank
Airy Dean Ewer
Fred Hawk
Chilteathe
Robert Swarts
Alfred War
MOE
W F Kamp
Musa Margaret Whartt
Portymmout
Lilie Fhmr
Depot Road
Helen Whartt
Ewers
Catarine Booth
Tuprers Plana
Thomas Duntee
Torch
Oscar Ward
Bethel
Ruige
Parkershore
Ward
Robert Rumion
Parkershors
RF Sherweed
Elen
Parkersbury
Ami
Carlies Gradyg Sheets
E. McRum
Marietta
Julia Wood
Irs Ciara Holdron
Newbury
Diantha Frame
Miss Flourme
Egram Thomas
Chesterbill
Okey Richardson
Thomas
Clyde Richardson
Nettye Packerison
Af Frost
A. DL. Conklin
Esrmid Conklin
Adas Conkin
Mame Hoobler
Gertrude Barth
Covnville
Helen Root
Margaret Conklin
Congregational Sunday School
Dana Dean
Easton
Joan Crawford
Lauter and Hardy
Teddy
Rex
Sharpsburg Farmers Report Crop Conditions and Local News
Sharpsburg farmers are busy with corn and pears harvests as prices for farm produce stay low and demand remains weak. Neighbors gathered at Howard Harms’ home for fall farm work, while Willam Posey of Bevhe Badge died Tuesday. Local notices cover births, marriages, visitors, and community events amid a protracted meeting at Oak Hill and Walnut Day observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Harns
Hame
Harms Remaaioa
Murray City School Tax Talk At PTA Meeting
Murray City patrons heard a report on the three mill levy for the state educational equalization fund to be voted on November 3. The Moe monthly PTA meeting at the High School Auditorium featured superintendent Robert N Secrest outlining the tax proposal amid a long list of local residents visiting and attending events surrounding the Murray community.
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Ubbay City
Moe
Parent-Teacher Association
High Schedt
Opaldohes
Murray
Robert N Secrest
Murray Echoers
Ruthrocker
Misa Myrtle Porn
Ohio
Ini
Samuel Porn
Grace Thomas
Sthogla
Local Happenings in Harrisonville and Nearby Areas
Harrisonville notes report Henry Wargerir as a resident at this site with fuel company headquarters planned nearby. S.A. Wyatt and others were Sunday guests of the Carger family. Matt Andre, treated for a fractured thigh at Holzer Hospital, Gallipia, returned home improved. Wyatt business and school activities, Halloween party, and transport concerns discussed. Church group plans quarters for new preacher Het Spencer of New Matamoras.
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Henry Wargerir
Eusia Wyatt
Peast Wyatt
Pomeroy
Clarence Wyatt
Dens Turner
MF French
Columbus
Millieny EU. Tason
Downmeton
Soidter
Maxine Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Makus
Neariag
Het Spercer
New Matamoras
Local families share Sunday visits across towns
McDougal Mi and Mrs Pearl Morris hosted wiiesta Sunday with Everett Short and two children of Murray Day and Key Morris and four children of Neisony ile. Air and Mrs Fred Conner with two daughters joined Mir and Mrs T E Woodyate, while Marie Howard and Tom Ireland visited from Delaware. Numerous relatives such as Elva Conner, Herb Morris, Claud Steppe and families gathered at various homes including Arze O Neal and Athens area hosts. Frequent afternoon calls included Mrs Elizabeth Philips and Emma Messenger visiting nearby neighbors. several couples spent time with friends in West Virginia and Athens friend groups.
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Pearl Morris
Everett Short
Murray Day
Key Morris
Neisony Ile
Air
Fred Conner
Herb Morris
Elva Conner
Mir
T E Woodyate
Marie Howard
Tom Ireland
Delaware
Jing
Wilson Howart
Jamiy Gansts
Arze O
Thomas Donahue Veteran Miner Buried at Greenlawn
Thos Donahue 75 oldest resident of Kimberly and a veteran miner died after a long illness. He was born in Kentucky and moved to this district where he spent most of his life. Funeral Saturday at 3 p.m. at Greenlawn with burial in the local plot. He left children and a sister and a stepson. Local notes mention other community events and visits, with a call for local society news to Floyd Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Donahue
Kimberly
Greenlawn
Margarutina
Gayvard Marz Arn
Tinesst
Hus
Dirs
Bridget
Isere Donikie
Jimes Peo
Orrmysti
Setrea
Lecai Peope
Thomas A
Community gathering and birthday party in Carbondale
A Carbondale party hosted by Mrs Lice Coy featured guests including Mrs Besste Brooms Mrs Nera Cox and others with games refreshments and a ride home. Separate notes mention Athens County Teachers Institute events and a Pythian quilt sale party with attendees from Columbus and Athens areas.
Wrightstown Guests Visit Corning and Nearby Families
Wrightstown residents hosted a series of Sunday visits across town. John Triplett and wife from Corning joined Pearl Bail. Lewis Hughes and niece Fouline Hughes from Crookaville spent the day with Eidon Janis. The Hambel and Hoembel families, including grandchildren, and Mae Preffer hosted gatherings with local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Triplett
Corning
Lewis Hughes
Fouline Hughes
Crookaville
Eidon Janis
Vigil Hambel
Zanesville
Hamoner
George Hamber
Marietta Cho and Parkersburg visit local events
Spent Sunday at Marietta Cho and Parkersburg West Virginia. Mrs George Law and Grandson Verl Clark of Bartlet visited her over the weekend. Airy Peis Barnes hosted. Bertra Wade and Miss Dea Able were in McConnalsville for a day. Preaching services Sunday morning and evening conducted by Roseweth Miler at Athens. Harvey Ball and son Raymond were in Athens on business Saturday. Mr and Mrs Emory Ate visited Mr Minnie Wacsan Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Woomer and children of Crooxst te visited at Joan Bol’s home近日
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Cho
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Law
Verl Clark
Bartlet
Airy Peis Barnes
Bertra Wade
Dea Able
McConnalsville
Roseweth Miler
Athens
Eaden Abe
George Laws
Sarrett
Harvey Ball
Raymond
Emory
Minnie Wacsan
John Woomer
Chldren
Crooxst
Joan Bol
Douler Ridge Community Notes and Visits
The Rev Miller will preach at Cowlee Church Sunday Nov 5 at 2 30 oclock with Sunday School at 1 00 oclock. Miss Lucia and Wide Moenter of Athena visited Mrs Bers tha Farmer and family Sunday. Clarence Young moved his family from Maurabeth to the William Foughty property. Mrs Charlies Solly and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Eli Mace Sunday. Robert Zimmerman was in Nelsonville on business. Taonard Zimmerman Hennerth Farmer and John William Pidenck attend high school at New Marshfield this winter. Farmers in the vicinity report a large apple crop this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Holow School
Frazier
Portsmouth
Pentecostal Church
Nelsonville
Floyd Stown
Nelyon
William Searles Jr
Charles Tomilton
Doretty
Helen
Miles Ratter
Chillicothe
Delia Law
Fred Mayhes
Albany
Conmett Alr
Fugene Pie'sete
Millfield
Eliott Pyle
Helenmbe Bailey Bon
Charles Eclcombe
William Tolliver
Pearly
Carbondale
Age Pickett
Athen
Mra
William Davis
Floyd Brown
the Messenger
Miler
Lucia
Wide Moenter
Athena
Bers
Clarence Young
Wiham Foughty
Maurabeth
Miller
Cowlee Church
Charlies Solly
Eli Mace
Robert Zimmerman
Taonard Zimmerman
Henneth
John William Pidenck
New Marshfield
Halloween Surprise At Clarks Chapel A Clever Event
Nancy Hanning and Ella Hanning hosted a Halloween gathering at their Clarks Chapel home last Wednesday evening with over 35 attendees. More than half wore masks, and prizes were imagined for best costumes. The event, organized by the Ladies' Aid Society, included Miss Cara Phi Lee and Robert Muligen in notable outfits.
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Nancy Hanning
Stes
Ella Hanning
Cara Phi Lee
Robert Muligen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ella Heung
Ean Nigs
Coolville
Wedding Celebrated At Shade Sunday
Shade postmistress Mrs. Woode and retired merchant Mr. Woode united in marriage at the bride’s daughter’s home in Shade. Rev. Earl Cowen officiated. About 250 guests attended a reception with candy and cigars. The couple will reside in Shade after November 1 and will entertain friends at home.
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Lewta Woade
S Shade
Anna Colburn
Mire
Fred Beiht
Earl Cowen
Woode
Shade
Sazabeth Porter
Perry Smith
Deris
Marguerite
Claudis Chapple
Clifford Belt
Walbur Colburn
Cowen
C.G Roush
Athens Pomeroy Road
R. QO. McClure
Athens
Sarah Goldsberry
Smith ,Jr
Pearl Smjth
Fred Smith
Burlingham Vnia
Charles Williams
Helen
Bette Hamer
Murray City
Joe Hing
S. J Smith
Ser
Cariog
Maas
Ruth Cowan
Hame
Benson Cowen
Levnh Blacewood
Holbany
Halloween Party Scenes Populate Busy Weekend
Coolzille ron Grange hosted two Halowren and a party on Reet Street Friday evening. Friends and relatives from Porteme n, Huntington, and Parkersbury visited, enjoyed home gatherings, and attended church and school events. Local families hosted guests, attended funerals, and planned a real bargain night at the Civic Association featuring a film, a comedy, and live acts.
Chesterhill Woman Dies at Home After Long Illness
Mary Mattie Thoriss, 63, wife of Hiram Thomas of Chesterhill, died after a long illness. Services were held at her home with burial in Marion Township Cemetery. She was born in Frost, Athens County, and survived by her husband, three sons Glenn Logan Dale Casbridge, five daughters Faye Bingmen Gladys Lee Madge Caster Blanche Randal Mabel Worrall, a step-mother, a half-brother, and several grandchildren. The Wells School in Marion Township was closed for two weeks after four new scarlet fever cases among the Dunnen family, with Dr. J B Naylor assisting.
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Mary
Mattieene
Futthomas
Hiram Thomas
Marion Township
Thoriss
de Witt Richardson
Ac Frost
Athens County
Ohio
Glenn
Logan
Dale
Casbridge
Cartoe
Faye Bingmen
Nelsonville
Gladys Lee
Madge Caster
Columbus
Mgs
Blanche Randal
Mabel Worrall
Chesyrhil
Mary Richardson
Stewart
Dorethy Norris
C. O Richardson
Athens
Joseph Adrian
White Cross Hospital
Lem Plemeint
Elliott
Mreadman
Wells
Marlen Township
J B Naytor
McCarvelsville
Naylor
Oney Dunnen
Frank Hart
Mercy Hospital
Albany Ladies Aid Society Meeting Highlights and Events
Albany Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid Society held a 2 PM meeting at the church with Mrs Bignehe Clie presiding. Funds from quilting and Christmas card sales totaled 16.77 to the treasury as plans for a lantern sale and supper election day arose. Members voted on pledges, heard poems and songs, and awarded costumes votes to Mrs June Dailey and Mrs Bertha Buckey. Other church activities included Federated clubs and Grange meetings, a Halloween party for the Winners' Class, and a community meeting drawing over 400 attendees.
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Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society
Bignehe Clie
Acock
Della Dean
Teaste Jones
June Dailey
Bertha Buckey
Spray
Rose Rickey
Penry
Afrar
Commantes
Banche Hse
Jana Datley
Bila Morse
Uwothe
Q.D. Dailey
Cr. Pearman
Achiel Welker
E. Baughman
Hiden Dailey
Albony Grange
Cannaurine Grange
Lier
Grange
Fred @utott
Bob Cals
Pocherd Scott
Whispering Hope
Esther Dailey
Irene Winger
Maisde Knowlton
Jeff Tewkebury
Parker
Id Time
Jessie Jones
Aithea Scott
Mra Vera
Browlton
CN Jones Mane
Thomas A
Ray Heowstam
George Scott
Toon New
M. E
Wiliam Gihogiv
Tieding
Orvilig el- Mett
Glen Dean
Charney Radditte
Muliasd Douglas
Max Zimmerman
Earl Stanley
Dand Dailey
Sherwood Gillogly
Albany
Hen
Hardsville
Temple
S. E. Dailey Ant
Erna Sickles
Frank Strong
Dexter
Margaret Gaylord
Reading
Emma Jo
Peter Bolin
Mitard Parker
Little Red
Sehgot- House
Charles Matthews
Hanold Lucketty Reading
Little Or
Langsville Births and Local Family News Summary
The Langsville column reports births, visits, and social notes. Isaer Sture R sod and Carel Prercs awson families are mentioned with new arrivals and names. Multiple households share illnesses, visits to Aurora and Langsville, and weekend gatherings including McKnight, Hunt, Brown, and Barrett families across Langsville, Rutland, Colubus, Middleport, and surrounding areas.
Social Selections and Visits Across Athens Area
Scatter Ridge families and friends visited relatives in Athens and nearby towns over the weekend and midweek. Captain George Methews and family, the Everett and Dillinger households, and the Souths were among those hosting or stopping by, with several Sunday and Wednesday gatherings noted through Sunday at Stabler and Harmony areas.
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Doris McCoy
John Woodyard
Heisteth McCoy
Elva Cade
Ralph
Roger
Herman Humphrey
Buckeye Lake
Athens State Hospital
Mes
C Harrison
Opal
Clittan
W Va
Marchet
Mason
Mason City
W.va
Hebert Pinkind
Lilliam Hysell
Mabel
Middleport
Revard
Retz
Jacksonville
S J McCullough
David Aleshire
John Pinnock
Barberton
Moiria Hardy
George Burtington
Lois
Near Rutland
George Bean
Meg
Eva McGronor
Mayberr
John
Pittsburgh
Rob Hawk
E Hawk
Mita Beulah Hank
Amd
Ralph Porter
Harry Porter
Jack McAlister
Orkiston
Erwin Stiufer
Muuield
Merwin Stauffer
Fav Lamb
Naomi Claa
Stinder
Thurzday
George Besen
Metailead
Zaleski
Johnn Schneider
Harry ‘Yat
Madge Schneider
HV. Atkinson
Nel
McArians
James Megabe
W. H. Jewett
Mesa Clark
Wilams
Itber AdcKibben
Ders Mace
Relaivea
George McKibber
Leth
Hazel McKibben
Eolumbus
J. L Cavanaugh
Marty Potter
James Cox
Bron
James Jr
Svirginia
Lucille Cochras
Bert Sears
Mane
Edward
Mexae
Robert Angie Glouster
Sam Baughnan
Athwens
Lina
Devey
Eimer Mirihter
Farr
Iiesh
Harm Freeman
Fehehiven
Free Fens Mothe
Trotte
Sunda
Mir Frese
Anu
Mick Freeman
M Ssaur
Ratland
Herman Eanpess
Giffin
Thera Giffin
Chloe Fink
William Kelly
Henny Clare
Sam Bryant
Afdcan
Joana
Frantic Hu
Bernardine Bull
Wima Jayiom
Zanesyle
Eil
and Airs Rey Grimer
Rutland
Pape
Sharpsburg
Willam Posey
Eumas
Platsant Hl
Morgan County
Leon
Harry Lawrence
G. D. Selby
Herme
Harr
Lawrence
Mrr
Mss
JT. Geittes
Steubenville
Mro
Earl Carpenter
Robert Grimes Sunaar
Nattie Keney
Commbue
Warren Hannon
Joe Heard
Bennington
Qak
Washington County
Helen Baker
Stocksport
Martha Pimsertor
Abram Meulimeier
Harold Mell
Independent Farmers’ Institute
Mt. Hermon
George Brooks
Brooks’ Blethday
Fred Reknon
Henry
Evelyn
Langaster
Robson
Phoebe Robson
Charles Dugan
Dayton
Mary Dugan
Saran Snedden
Bridgeport
Albert Brown
Bry Winam Currena
Letha Wolfe
Grant
Grant Horyphal
Frank W'tson
Tom Kreig
Betty Freeman
Walter Carnes
Helen Wilson
Mira Mary Shaffer
Mary Waldeck
Hatharine Nagle
Sapp
Maud Pean
William Nickels
Longstreth
Oscar Kreb
Betty Kreb
Sirmingham
la Joe Lewis
Buch
David Lewis
Newark
Wilard
Vernon Vera
R Lew Paul Persson
Ralph Haytrz
Hein Brooker
Ethel Kerns
Aire
Gene We Bentz
Harrisonville
McDougal
Ace Hasler
Jenne Sealock
Elizabeth Philips
Frank Come
John la Follett
Guncey
Florence Weiss
Mildred
Idae Mirtle
Frank Dunievey
Betty Frant Duniavey
Hern Juma
Wiliam la Follett
Kiva Conner
Jont Smith
Amesville
Hay Sasier
Trundle
George Sayre
George Clark
Lice Coy
Pethaa Solife
Besste Brooms
Nera Cox
Lyd
Myrte Prat Mery Inus Mice
Anna Me
Dan
Oitauty
Baily
Horta
Chites Jovdey
Briaehs Berg
Arthur Mats
Floyd Barbur Rath Stanley
Stans
Cath Siumey
Wilma Haru Pini Gennure
Daorathy Chesser
Ads Melead
Carbonist
Clarance Moma
Figodsood
Musy Rik McDaniel
Afra Anna MecDunte
Grace Cox
Cora Clark
Mere
Leo People
Willam Todd
Calumbus
George Dedis
Ora Lynch
Wrightstown
Virgil Hoembel
Richard
Philip Kennedy
Mae Preffer
Clyde Norrs
Douler Ridge
Clarks Chapel
Coolzille
Chesterhill
Wells School
Southeastern Teachers’ Association
Erle Micheller
WCTU
Florence Richards
Cleveland
F. A
Netla Louise
A. Wood
Hattie Hi
Mitton Wallace
Harry Dobbins
Jame McIntort
Donald Love
Jenne Miceswanger
Hosseau
Wallace
Willit
Zapesvile
Eva Worthington
Washington
OC Air
Hill
Harry Trpiett
Phan Annie
Maxine Radcliffe
County
Alex Rent
John P Coe
Mlem Harner
Ifm
W. Va Thureday
Ness
Ernest Martir
Albany High School
Icotbat
Tunden
Langsville
Isaar Sture
Shupe
Ace
Aira
Carel
Caby
Robert Easene
Scartet
Cyrus Durst
Zeatiet
Doria Whitmer
Eubenths
Aurora Ll
Tueaday
L . Hunt
Everett McKnnight
Afr
A. Haiiday
Salem Center
Lizze Bratey
Lee Brown
Marjerie
Kathleen Brown
Clarne Miller
Berp.ce
Inia Ledhe
Sanday
Perm Broan Aulen Ward
Sca Ray
Colutbus
May Miler
Calamus
Ma Morris
Hamden
Cara Morris
Skuby Pickers
Clare Barrett
Compton Farm
Fnday
Scatter
Clarence Dean
Birs
Goldie Kekker
Shettering Arms
Sundar
Herbert Everett
Strouda Run
John Dilinger
Albert
Gudbert Everett
Peach Ridges
Arthur Koker
Harmony Mas
Waldo Poston
Dome
Jean
and Mim Fooj Stabler
John South
Ang
John Dillinger
Strouds Run
Ray Methews
George Methews
Glen South
Eddie Ashcraft
G. South
Harvey
Wade Smith
F J Hubler
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