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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1927

Page

6

Albany News Items Chronicle Local Social Notes

Mrs. Dent Allen returned from Kensington with Miss Lina McVay to aid Mrs. Frank Pruden gravely ill. Miss McVay stays with the Pruden family as she improves. Mrs. Florence Strong tended Mrs. Frank Arbaugh sick with typhoid near Albany. Various visits and church events are noted including Ladies Union meeting, Pioneer day party, and upcoming Prince of Peace contest at Hebbardsville. Multiple locals attend, host, or travel between Albany, Columbus, McArthur, Wellston, Athens.

Dent Allen Kensington Lina McVay Frank Pruden Miss McVay Margaret Melissa Biddle Columbus Gunta T. W. Coe Perry Coe Florence Strong Franki Arbaugh Albany W. M. Markham MacArthur Sundby SC. Cross J. E. Barker Athens F. H. Sccles Ladies’ Union Presterian Church Harrisonville Barker Zern Ross McArthur Anquel H. Lasch Lucy Purchfield Willard Ac Daniel Wellston Fred Rotroff Chillicothe Rotroff Winchester the Methodist Church Musselhall Maurice Cunningham Baptist Church

Plains Residents Share News From Around town

The Plains community gathers reports from Zell Douglas and family visiting here, trips to Pomeroy, Columbus, and Clifton WV. Local events include Hallowe en parties, school activities, church societies meeting, and numerous visits among relatives with updates on illnesses and road work on Milloware Row.

Carbon Hill Visitors From New Philadelphia

Carbon Hill residents hosted relatives John Dixon of Hannibal during a local visit. The Greene family, Bert and Mrs. Greene with daughters Carrie Gladys and Nel- Me, of New Philadelphia, also visited relatives in the area.

Bert Greene Carrie Gladys Nel- Me New Philadelphia John Dixon Hannibal

Sunday School Ladies to Serve Chicken Dinner on Election Day

The New Marshfield group formed by the Sunday School ladies and the Woman's Home Missionary Society will host a chicken dinner here to coincide with the election day activities.

The Ladies of the Sunday School Woman's Home Missionary Society

Funeral services for John Gard Iner held in Carbondale

Carbondale funeral services were held Thursday for John Gard Iner. Merle Daugheis of Berlerton visited his father Charles Tinshert, Rita Polionk spent the weekend with local relatives, and Meoamd Wischumen Pal from Haydunsile visited Allison Cox and others.

John Gard Iner Ual Asbury Merle Daugheis Berlerton Charles Tinshert Rita Polionk Thes

Canaanville PPL Enjoys November School Play

The intermediate room under Miss Therence Walton presented a program on historical events with each child in a role and over six dollars raised for room equipment. A later winter roast at Cad tone ville faced bad weather but proceeded with games and a social hour.

Paano Therence Walton Lave Falin Pine Wiener Piglland Bernenaei

Knapp Declines Testimony at Census Inquiry Hearings

Mrs Florence Knapp the former New York secretary of state politely refuses to appear before the special commissioner inquiry into the 1925 state census. She declines to testify claiming she was not allowed legal representation at the hearings.

Florence Knapp New York Knapp

Coolville News Items Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses

William Baker visits daughter in New Martinsville while Mrs. Sheets recovers from surgery in Parkersburg. Parkersburg trips: Mrs. D. M. Newland and Mildred, and Gertrude Campbell assisting in care of Mrs. Walden after a broken arm. Local residents share visits with Athens, Mechanicsburg, and Bishopville. John Wallen returns from Chicago. Lewis Welling stays with daughter in Athens. A. J. Russell's daughter Mrs. Dixon visits. Grimes move to Coolvite station. George Gilbert breaks leg in a school area auto incident near Stoy Gordon's place.

William Baker R. H. Hall New Martinsville W. Va P. D. Sheets Parkers Burs Sheets F. G. Runion Jaentha Frame Mra Meme Hoobler Gallipolis Ote MeGath Eugene Dixon Athens John Wallen Armour Chicago Big Lewis Welling Iuns C Crit

Local Social News And Births In Porrarea Area

Gertrude McBride attended a teachers party hosted by Superintendent and Mrs Wayne Luts in Porrarea Friday evening. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jay Cowie of New Brighton, October 27. Hilda Bartels listed as a mother. Misc notes include Delcohiroe post as agent for Dayton Ridgeman and Frigidaire mentions. Several visits and Sunday gatherings noted among local families and friends.

Gertrude McBride Amd Wayne Luts Porrarea Migs Jay Cowie New Brighton Hilda Bartels Thir Per Moeiwad Deleoehiooe Dayton Ridgeman Frigidaire Syracuse Middleport Herbert Stobart Sanday Hirdl Hamm Banner Tleney Flatter Asbury M Avery ' Roper Mra Mary Karr A. ‘Eh Withna Bertha Holter Margaret Lawrence Mat Kate Harris iHanusa McBride Fred Alorhead

Amesville Weekend Notes and Local Socials Report

Louise White of Ohio University spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs W E Potter hosted son Chubb of Newark and Lewis Hoisington and family of Fisher as end of week guests. Mrs Young and family moved to Athens Monday. Bennett moved in with Mrs Adair and was cared for by Mrs Young. Bartlett Friday game won by the Amensville team 24 to something. Mr and Mrs John Trifka of Tamibas were Sunday guests of SM and Mrs Selby Glazier. Mrs Trifka remained until her husband fetched her Thursday. Mrs G A Fleming of Athens visited her brother Frank Ela and family. The Study Club met at Miss Astelle Goddard’s Thursday evening with piano and vocal offerings and art sketches by Mrs Water Curis. George Tunes and Wins attended dinner at Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs J CO Curtin and their Marietta visitors spent Sunday.

Zell Douglas Kirtland Floodwood Fred Schmidt Marie Pomeroy John Shushy Glouster Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Zell Buffington Jeff Harrison Chillicothe John West Marie Aleshire McBee Athens Dave Aleshire Aleshire Dan Harrison Clifton Ed Michaels Alex A. Root Hallowe'en Belen Gabiels House Nes Roy Gabriel Prcodwood Tlosh Matheney Howard Daly Metonnelsville Daily Rob Hawk Columbus Women's Foreign Missionary Society Plains M. EF Elmer Laverly Cade Richard Calhoun Reba Jellison Verne Nagle George Bean Grace Nagie Orla Shreives Grace Savage Myrtle, Alen Thomas Cade Sttchard Calhoon Fred Nida Marie and Evelyn Aishire Dorothy Cade Marguerite McGee Genevieve Shrelves Frederica Nida Maxina Channel Reba Jehison Mass Louise White Ohio University W E Potter Chubb Newark Lewis Hoisington Fisher Young Bennett Adair Bartlett Amensille John Trifka Ca I Tamibas Selby Glazier Trifka G A Fleming Sepen Trank Ela Astetle Goddard Warner Jralo Loudley Buck George Tunes JoLe Blur Rawants Charac J. CO. Curtin Marietta

Local Socials and Travel Notes From Parkersburg

Fragmented lines describe relatives visiting Neve Mataurotas and Mrs Lucile Matthess sending her husband to Parkersburg. Mentions: Kare rae seriggs, Virgil Campbe, Earl Nina, and a first of the week gathering with Mrs. and Mr. in Parkersburg.

Neve Mataurotas Lucile Matthess Parkersburg Piansran + & Cattopidge Sasiegr Smu Siueay Kare Rae Seriggs Virgil Carmpbe Earl Nina Wer

Local Social Notes From The Miami Area

Monday events show neighbors visiting relatives and relatives hosting gatherings in Miami and nearby towns. Names include Christan Evans Locke Dodds Dup ler Matheny Morrn and Locke among others, with several trips to Athens Logan Chicago and Murray City noted. The Monday school social was well attended.

Dave Christan Charles Las Amos Christan Daly Christians House George Reis Dal Evans Miami James Campbell Jobs Airs Bel Dall Christian Don Mayo Ma[rion May Joe Locke Nihizer Murray City Tete Dupler Misa Sylvia Adrien Dodds Logan Charles Matheny Athens Corjment Locke Joe Morrn Chiclago Arch Locke Buechfer Fhetmis Sorial

Woodberry Run Guests Sunday at Wissner and kin

Woodberry Run residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs John Wissner Mro and Mrs John Baird of Jacksonville Ida Jan sen and children Norma and Freddie Matel and Bernice Klite. Guests from Pachonville included Mr and Mrs John Altman George Luther and Mr Lesterth. Also entertained were Mr and Mrs Thomas Crips and children Narmond Helen May and Dolores visiting the Hallam family in Jacksonville.

John Wissner John Baird Jacksonville Ida Jansen Norma Freddie Matel Bernice Klite John Altman George Luther Pachonville Lesterth Thomas Crips Narmond Helen May Dolores Wailiam Hallam William Janpen Dan McKinley Leslie Kittle Reno Nevade San Tranceloco California Woodward Oklahoma

Murray City News Haunting Events And Local Births

Murray City reports a bridal shower for Mrs. George Keaton hosted by Mrs. William Lee. Guests traveled from Columbus as families mingled with local relatives. Birthday party honors October and November birthdays for Ruth Penn and Esther Jidey. teachers provided refreshments. Funeral services for John Stamer, 65, conducted at the M E church with burial at Green Lawn. numerous relatives attended from nearby towns.

Ruth Penn Esther Jidley John Stamer MN. E Nihizer A. B Trev. Householder M. E Greenlawn James Hamer Nelle Hamer Margaret Penn John Fick Nelsonville

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Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Lena Hoisington Lucy Stanley Velma Leak Catharine Enlow Albany Baptist Church Alice Gibson Rhoda Gibson Susie Green Margaret Gregory Evelyn Russell Charles Bolin Harold Cunningham Lena Heitger Mary Barnes Iain Davis Verne Haning Cleveland Marion Bobo Pauline Tewksbury Zern Tewksbury Albany High School Ivor Williama Barberton C. L. Jones GN. Sidders Virgil Carter Athena Lee Jones F. G. Hoodlet W. MM. Dison G. J. Frost D. 8. Davis H. H. Herron A. B. Cundiff and Chilldren Wdl Albert Smith Albert Jachus Ruth North Rex Holmes Anger Margine Trownsi Lre Matte Spooner Mabel Ikins Debert Earl Philadelph Ballard Mes Hest R Stith Coumbus Santford Hughes Donald Hughes Arthur Hicks Annabell Atkinson Marsha Smith Ja Shaw Lena Evans Anna Jane Evans Stellanth Igzzie Kuang Maria Smith Mary Parks Clara Sparnow Margaret Ross Ethel McNabb Bessie Hicks Atkinson Marietti Everett McNabb Sen. Charles Grace Fell Devo Liza Johnson Rhea Bachus Wil Dexel New Straits Stephen Dekisy John Smith Liezd Robey Charlie Robey Maren Smith Weather Lowes Greendae Robert Gahies Nutter Eddie Harry Nutter Carl Smith Gon. der Arthur Drake May Mabel Loare Edward Smith Bianche Logan Tharsis Jos Blosser Daughts Viola Irene Cochran Levi Bond Haydenvalle Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church Fars Wend Kate Dounhonn Lizete Driley Kate Lyons Cora Blosser Robert Hardy Anna Jane Esiar John Young Lester Finnley Noah Robey New Marshfield Namymien Opera House Ar. M Carbondale Canaanville Arinu Preen Rozacle Lorene Hazel Katee Betty Morris Coolville Marcus Clark H. H. Chapman Falls Bishopville M. Do Church Alda Sargon Isaac Grimes Coolvite Ralph Grines Wil Moore Mary Reed Eldon Wyatt Wyatt Farm Virgene Boudinott George Heins Mel G. Boudinott Amesville Dad Messenger Yayo Woodberry Run Tamrymen Farmers’ Institute Stewart Murray City News William Lee George Keaton Cis Wilson Hari Wilson Keaton Co Lumbus D Fo Morrison Stella Arnold Cyr Ef Columbus Ladies’ Aid George Henry Farmers' Institute Joe Wyman Glen Williams Henry Chaney Ida Wyman Gladys Smith John Lovett St. Clair Hospital Joel mii Galvin Wilson Luan Whellyer Homer Trickett Corning Frank Robinson Mary Hangs Laurelville Edward Batley Latiridge Robert. Sharp Harry Wilson Ira Heller New Pittsburgh E. A. Person Ray Stover Meigs County Frank Swingle Delaware Charles Swingle Cora Gaffey Emmett Short Elroy Elden Gene Hamer Arthur Wilson Stanley Dixon Steve Hobar Barry Imond Wollett Helen Hamer Teresa Hobar Virgil Hellyer Glen Dison Ermet Dixon Beulah Maness Trene Wobar Margaret Short Danny Wolfe John Toth Ina Wilson Mary Wolfe Bernice Wollett Tere~sa Sabo Margaret Sabo Almeda Wlson Jenny Dixon Ald Charles Bafth Mintle Toy Emma Castel Sadie Chivers John Walters Anna Bello Thomas Dora Spencer Sally Riggs Mattig Ralph Lizzie Fisher Sadie Shelton Effie de« ‘Vol Everette Short Albert Storer Frank Williams Grace Willams the Plains Ruth Elder Flying Beauty Paris Dmer Aero Club de France George Haldeman Sydney West Rathi Aero Club Seceed Ruthi Haldeman Scott
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