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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1931

Page

5

Coolville Farmers Institute Attended By Large Crowd in 40 Year High

Coolville Ohio reports the Farmers Institute closing session drew one of its largest crowds in more than four decades. The packed auditorium filled with chairs from the school and featured grain fruit and needle work displays including an 8 pound turnip from Wess Frost.

Coolville Farmers Institute Wess Frost Troy Grange Pomona Grange New Marshkfield Margaret Collins Ted Baus Columbus Juhling Steele Middleport W. T. Gardner W. E. Bingman Arminda Rogers Alfred Rogers

Albany Grange Officers for Coming Year Elected

Albany Grange elected officers for 1932 at the regular meeting led by Master C. J. Tewksbury. The slate includes Master G. J. Tewksbury Overseer Sam Scott Lecturer Goldie Scott Steward Fred Elliott Assistant Steward Ray Knowlton Chaplin Floyd Fought Treasurer Jessie Jones Secretary Maude Knowlton Gatekeeper Frank Bobo Ceres Blanche Elliott Pomona Edith Bobo Flora Belle Fought Lady Assistant Steward Esther Dailey Executive Committee E. E. Lewis Pianist Irene Wingett Business Agent George Scott Legislative Agent A. E. Potter.

Albany Albany Grange G. J. Tewksbury Sam Scott Goldie Scott Fred Elliott Ray Knowlton Chaplin Floyd Fought Jessie Jones Maude Knowlton Frank Bobo Ceres Blanche Elliott Pomona Edith Bobo Flora Belle Fought Esther Dailey E. E. Lewis Irene Wingett George Scott A. E. Potter Alexander Presbyterian Church T. W Coe Hardware Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Arthur Stuart Mary Pearman C. B. Bowers Columbus Charles Brown Florence E. H. Lasch Harry O’bleness Athens O. D. Dailey Flora Dowd Milhon Amanda Lantz Evans Mary Rizer Murphy McArthur C. N. Jones Dent Allen Gallipolis Earl Dailey Holzer Hospital C. F. Junkerman Carl Junkerman Marion C. R. Brown Anthony Steimetz Lancaster Barrort Maude Freeman Dora Cummins Here Airline Robert Brown Near Ashland

Sunday Guests Gather at Steinmetz Home

The New England community listed Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Steinmetz and daughter Ada, including Hart Haning, Capitola Haning, Glenna Steinmetz, Myrnie Congreve, George Van Dyke, Percy Summers, Lorene Van Dyke, Lola Devore visiting from Athens, Gene Linton of Athens, Aron Congreve family, Earl Poston and son Donald Vane, Hugh Stephenson and children, Peter Van Dyke, Carlos Doore on a business trip to Reedsville, and John Powell with daughter Luella visiting the Devore family.

Peter Steinmetz Ada Hart Haning Capitola Haning Glenna Steinmetz Myrnie Congreve George van Dyke Percy Summers Lorene van Dyke Lola Devore Athens Devore Gene Linton Aron Congreve Earl Poston Donald Vane Peter van Dyke Hugh Stephenson Glouster Carlos Doore Reedsville John Powell Luella

Local Socials Report From Pomeroy and Nearby Towns

Sunday visits centered on Pomeroy as Jasper Hill Allen Ball spent the day on his farm. Duvall guests included Mrs Anne Barch and Paul and Grace. Athens saw Mrs E C Fish and Clarice with Miss Opal Fish visiting. Families of J A Smith hosted in Guysville with W A Willard. Illness reports and moves noted for Blanch Bails and the Hahn family moving to a new farm near Hockingport. Bunche and Benny Fortney joined neighbors for visits near Guysville.

Allen Ball Pomeroy Daniel Koehler Anne Barch Paul Grace Duvall E. C. Fish Clarice Opal Fish Athens J. A. Smith Helen Clodythe W. A. Willard Guysville Laura Glazier Walter Yount Leo Smith Glouster Peter Smith Bishopville Blanch Bails William Hahn Hockingport Frank Klingenberg Bunche Benny Fortney Frank Croy

Jacksonville Girl And The Garden Boy Married on Thursday

Miss Bernice Kittle of Jacksonville married Eugene Goldsberry, a private in the 166 Infantry Ohio National Guard, in West Virginia with Rev H V Johnson officiating. The couple will reside with the groom's parents, George and Mrs Vansickle of Murray City.

Bernice Kittle Jacksonville Brice Eugene Goldsberry West Virginia H. V. Johnson Methodist Episcopal Church St. Mary's Goldsberry Leslie Kittle Chauncey High Lod High School Infantry Ohio National Vard Athens He Goldsberry Godsberry George Vansickle Murray City William Colmer Hanby Arnold King Guy King Pearl Smith Burlingham R. E. Goldsberry Frank Burson R. O. Burson Pratts Fork Charley Ross Clark Staneart Eas

Hunters Embrace Opening Season Amid Expectant Buzz

Hunters greeted the opening of hunting season with excitement and anticipation as trails opened and plans formed. Local officials urged safety and adherence to bag limits while retailers reported steady gear sales.

Albany R. D. No. 1 Host A Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs David Davie of Fiat Run entertained Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Emsie Davis and Mr H C Maye of Huntington W Va Mr and Mrs John McGhee of Union Ridge Mr Peter Woodrum of Mt Blanco and Mr and Mrs H A Croshier of

David Davie Fiat Run Emsie Davis H. C. Maye Huntington W. Va John McGhee Union Ridge Peter Woodrum Mt. Blanco H. A. Croshier

Sunday Socials Span Townhouse Plains and Lookout Gatherings

Local families from Townhouse The Plains Lookout and surrounding areas hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Notable visitors included Mr and Mrs Sam Crossen Mr and Mrs George W Collins and several grandchildren and cousins. Preaching is set for 2:00 p m Sunday November 22 at Airline Church with Sunday School at 1:00 p m under Superintendent Fred Elliott.

Fred Elliott Regian Glewaster Selby Clouse Lumbus Aldo Minear

Local Notes and Visits Across Bethany and Stewart

Bethany residents and visitors are noted with travels to Chauncey and Stewart. Rodney Petty and Helen Moore return to school after illness. Grace McPherson visits Rouckland mother Mrs. Gienora Wright for a week. Herman Wright comes home from Athena for a weekend. Reverend J P Brown travels with Charley Norris and Alice Brandeberry to Bethany for Sunday services. John Parsons farm to be sold November 28 after his fatal accident last year.

Girant Russell Chauncey Dan Johnson Rodney Petty Helen Moore Grace McPherson Rouckland Gienora Wright Herman Wright Athena Charley Norris Alice Brandeberry J. P. Brown Stewart Bethany M. BE Amos Clark Park Dye Clara Place Guyaville John Parsons John Parson Charles Townsend

Unclear Family Moves and School Notes

Fragmentary report mentions Bethany area families and a Daugherty connection moving from a Hocking River farm. Notes a teacher in Stewart schools and a person A. A. Place returning to Marion in October with spring expectation. Also references Mrs Angie Meeks warned due to heart trouble and a basket of corn.

Bethany Via Daugherty Hocking River Floehy Mra Daugherty Stewart Schools A. A. Place Marion Angie Meeks Phy

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Colds and Coughs

A medicinal advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote as a key healing agent and promises relief from persistent coughs bronchitis and throat troubles with a guaranteed effectiveness.

Social Visits Highlight Quiet Weekend in Kirkersville Area

Shade and Mrs. Joe King visited Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith Sunday night. Families including Christy Hoyttown, Mildred Hazelton, Perry Smith, Floyd Williams, and Vinton Meeks gathered in Kirkersville for a hunting trip and hospitality. Silent notes mention hospital observation for Walter Smith and Sylvia Ziggaroos visiting friends.

Joe King Athens S. J. Smith Christy Hoyttown Mildred Hazelton Perry Smith Floyd Williams Little Son Walter Pratts Fork Dell Williams Pomeroy Vinton Meeks Kirkersville Bessie Buck Bosworth Pearl Williams Pearl Smith Eugene Goldsberry Gladys Sylvia Ziggaroos Fred Blazier Holly King Libbie Burson Walter Smith St. Francis Hospital

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Coolville Farmers Institute F.C. Taylor Hall Morgantown A. R. Frame Elizabeth Bailey Clyde Parrish F. E. Shafer Near Athens Earl Clark Mary Evans Sharpsburg Cile Wood Lucy Embree Pennsville A. Z. Penrose Earl Parkins G. R. Gunder Hines W. R. Clark Ireland Clark Marie Hoobler Gertrude Barth K. M. Barth James K. Woodford Watertown Eva Chase Route 50 Charles Chase Stockport Richard Phillips Frank Phillips Esther Clarks Chapel Ella Haning Nancy Haning Ella Wolt Near Pomeroy Ella Guthrie Near Alfred Ella The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School O. F. Larson C. J. Tewksbury Cc. R. Brown C. P. Pearman Kananga Charles Richey Logan Carrie Floyd Stratton Kansas City Roy Stratton Urbana E. H. Stratton Reno Clutter Lois Ben Dorsey Christine Guy Wingett Ers A. F. Holmes St. Petersburg Fla Henry Poston Nelsonville Baptist Church John Longdon Jessie Chase G. H. Wiggin Alva Sisson Langdon Billie Wiggin Adrien Welker Lawrence Morse Nelson Luckett Florence Strong Florence Brown New England Jasper Hill G. W. Ash Gilkey Mary Ash Pearl Ash Downington Blanch Graves New York Waterloo Harriett Ball Stss Business College of Columbus Trias Dora Reisinger Rev Spencer Harrisonville R. D. No Cleveland Sam Crossen Townhouse Node Collins Helen Collins Austin Hawk Frank Young the Plains Waneda Woodrum Mt Bianco ix Leona Masters de Maris Bill Hartnell Pauline Hartnell Kendall Crossen Lou Tewksbury Lloyd Knowlton Starling Smith Virginia Davis Flat Run Richard Mrax Scott Silas Nichols Freddie Elliott Kenneth Saylor Uriah Judy New Marshfield Willie Nichols Sarah Knowlton Oscar Lookout Frank Gilham Tuppers Plains Belle Keller Emory Parker Mable Barnett Herod Keller Donald O'Conner M. E Max Swindler East Shade Vesta Bentz Alfred Elva Dean Mable Kim Misa Tillie Reed Atater Emma Springer Success Myrtie Halliday Dexter Alice Cole Meigs Creek Phoylis Newland Marion Keller Florida Jessie Fish Wilma Sum Chapman Eeehaikhes R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Morton Downey Tony Wons Camel Orchestra Jacques Renard Columbia Broadcasting System R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. Co Ny’s Prince Albert Alice Joy Prince Albert Orchestra Paul van Loan B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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