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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1926
Page
7
Local notes show numerous visits and homecomings across Murray City and surrounding towns. Residents include Carl Shrieved and family from Mansfield, Ed Patton from Barberton, and Mary Ann Bivens returning from Akron due to her father’s illness.
Graham Chapel and Athens residents Clara Corsey and families visited Lewis Dalley. William and Clark Williams with relatives spent days with Harley Williams. Zennith Allen Mildred Allen from near Canaanville visited Mable and Hildreth Iowk. Cullums and Darnell families hosted guests from Rocky Point and Willow Creek. Rev. Lawrence Souders preached in area. Eltop Frost from Long Run spent time with John and Bobo family.
Mrs. Fred Heine and daughter Betty visited her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Reedy in Logan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leonard Donnelly of Jacksonville visited Mrs Donnellys mother Mrs Elizabeth Stedwell Monday. Mrs Howard Lock and Mrs Dick Evans were in Lancaster on Friday.
At the regular Eastern Star meeting the following officers were selected for the year: Worthy Matron Estelle Goddard, Worthy Patron Riley Thompson, Associate Matron Mary Shoop, Secretary Elinor Gifford, Treasurer Gertrude King, Conductress Charles Curtis, Associate Conductress Helen Ogg, and Trustee Luella Gibson.
Carpenter Earl Starkey and family visited friends in Columbus. The Hutton brothers died near Langsville when their car hit a street car in Cleveland on Tuesday morning. Numerous locals visited Athens and nearby towns for gatherings and family visits over the weekend.
The Rev Nutter filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday afternoon. Attendees included the Rev Dye and family, Mr and Mrs Meredith, and Mr and Mrs W C Stout of Coolville. Several residents and visitors from nearby towns joined the service and related visits.
Athens residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with numerous guests from Pratts Fork and nearby towns. A death notice notes Earl Evans passing in Athens, with ties to Jerseyville and tuberculosis history.
At the Harrisonville dedication last Saturday Albany high school girls captured the tournament and a silver loving cup. They won the final by one point after defeating Harrisonville 14 to 1 and Wilkesville 6 to 5. Lineup included Ola Curtis and Cleda Curtis.
The Misses Katie and Byrle Car tsey visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald King and family for Saturday and Sunday. Also guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burson and children Mr. and Mrs. John Ator, Jim Webb, Bob Ruth, and Harry Dixon who joined Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Burson and family on Sunday.
John Lauser left Jacksonville for Columbus Tuesday to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Jennie Bean 62 who died Saturday at her daughter Marion Springer’s home. The service was held Tuesday at 1 pm from the Springer home with burial in Lancaster. She is survived by her daughter three sisters and a brother.
Mr and Mrs Archie Anderson announce the birth of a six pound daughter Mona Lee.
Out of town mourners gather for Tony McDonald's funeral Saturday in Redtown. His two daughters Miss Josephine and Miss Victoria and his sister Mrs. Alex Molenski, all from Detroit, Mich., attend. Their fourteen-year-old son will join relatives in Michigan to make his future home.
Will Heiser, who was injured at Modoc Mine 281 three weeks ago, continues to show improvement as he recovers.
Mrs. Della Johnson opens a novelty shop in the old post office building this week. The Johnsons also operate a grocery store in the same location.
The senior Standard Bearers will meet at the home of Mrs Leona Nicholas Friday evening at 7 o'clock.
At a Friday night meeting the P N G club of Ninevah Rebekah lodge was formed. Officers include President Mrs Lydia Watkins Vice President Minnie Hallam Secretary Beasie Davis Treasurer Mrs Harry Anderson. Future meetings are set for the second Tuesday of each month.
The United Brethren and Methodist congregations coordinate a shared Thanksgiving uniervice. Pastors from both denominations will lead prayers and hymns in a joint service at the town church, inviting all residents to join.
The quarterly conference of the United Brethren charge will be held here Monday evening November 22. Superintendent J. H. Harris will conduct the meeting.
Revival meetings began Sunday evening at United Brethren Church with devotion from 7 to 7 30. A sermon will follow and close with devotion around 8. Preaching at the M E church next Sunday will be in the morning to allow all to attend the revival at United Brethren.
Mrs Effie Davis of Athens spent the end of the week here with her daughter Edna and relatives Genevieve Wheatley of Paras and Will Hill's niece. The family notes signs of improvement after three weeks of typhoid fever. Mrs Anna Luther of Cambridge is visiting for two weeks.
The article notes sea snakes flatten their tails to increase surface area for better propulsion and grip on the water, enhancing stability in aquatic movement.
Buchtel Mr and Mrs Terry Nye visit Newark relatives while Carl Worthington returns to Columbus after a visit with his parents. Mrs Frank Rife and Mrs George Worthington visit Mrs B L White. Mrs George Sheppard spends a week in Cambridge with her husband. William McDonald hosts a birthday party for sons Russell and Robert with teachers Kenneth Kinnear and Kathleen Colbert and many local students attending.
Large crowd fills Harrisonville for a basketball tournament and school dedication. Wilkesville boys and Albany girls win championships and receive loving caps. Local obituaries note Regina Wood 89 died at daughter Ellen Welch’s home in Columbus. services at Wells Cemetery led by Rev. Brown. Joe Lambert of Jerseyville visits R B Lambert. birth announced for Bernie Gilkey’s son. road work on Harrisonville Albany road continues with brush clearing and fence and pole setting. Evelyn Greenler from Rio Grande College spent weekend with V S Greenler and wife.
The Plains reports residents visiting relatives in The Plains and Athens. Notables include marriages announced for Clarence Matheny and Margaret Noble, and a birth announced for a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gulley. School notes list promotions, absences, grade moves, and a newVictrola stand donation, with students like Bennie Harrison and Floyd Martin highlighted.
Ireland and L C Johnson of Columbus host a large family weekend with relatives from Coolville Belpre Beebe Carthage and Little Hocking. Mr Johnson sustained injuries in a car crash but is recovering. Other guests include Ella Tilton Sophronia and the Shanks Rollins and Bodkins families.
Friday E A Murphy of Athena and A G Huffman of Washington PA were cited for speeding before Mayor White and fined plus costs of 7.90. Saturday T McConnell of Huntington WV arrested on same charge and fined the same. Grange elects officers at Troy meeting naming Shanks as Master and a full slate of officers.
A long list of Hamden residents hosted and visited families across Portsmouth Columbus Chillicothe Athens Cincinnati and Marion weekend gatherings. Notable mentions include Mayme Shea earning a life teaching certificate and Catherine Martin traveling from Cincinnati for a classical conference at the Linton hotel.
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