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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
9
Community notes from Zaleski Wellston and surrounding towns list illnesses travels hospital visits and family events. Mentions Mrs Luther McKibben traveling to Columbus for surgery Ms Hazel McKibben home from Columbus and many relatives visiting and dining together. The piece ends with a note praising The Messenger Silver Anniversary edition and its sponsors.
Lavi Wolfe visited Logan this week with Woodbine Rebekah Lode members meeting Monday. Out of town guests included Haise Moore of Logan and Bell of West Virginia. Lunch honored John 8 Wilson on the lodge’s fortieth anniversary as members. Other notices mention visits by Ramie Nutter and daughters, interior work on Sam Hartman’s house, and various local events from dances in Red Men’s Hall to basketball games and a Thanksgiving festival at the Community Hall.
Local residents shared weekend hospitality with relatives and friends across towns including Wolf Basin Logan Crooksville and Columbus. Guests included Eph Campbell Louise Obhlinger J J Hoodlett Bernice Iles and Mary Jans Nutter with multiple families hosting gatherings and a Friday night basketball game between Haydenville and Rockbridge.
The Portland Revival meeting at the M. E. Church in Stlversville ended Sunday night with the church filled to capacity. Forty conversions and 28 united with the church, with more planned for Wednesday. Rev. N D Warren preached. Visitors included Helen Lee of Skull Run W Va and others from Reedsville Beverly Pomeroy Athens and Baltimore. Mrs Janet Kent Bell died in Baltimore and her body was returned to Porter Ohio for burial. Local carrier Harry Swan bought a new roadster for winter routes.
Funeral for Hugh White at Mt Hermon with Broadwell residents in attendance. Ladies Aid Society met at Laura James’ home. Sunday visitors to W C Young included Mrs Phillips and daughters. Several familiesHosts and guests listed with town names. Broadwell School reports November perfect attendance across grades II to VIII with named students.
A Murray City euchre party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Cunliffe featured many local couples with High score to Mr. John McGarty. Athens visitor Maria Fisher to spend week with relatives. American Legion Murray Post plans a December 1 flag party at Murray High School for disabled servicemen guests. Ladies Adult Bible Class of the Methodist Church held an old time dress fair hosted by Mrs. William Chivers with prizes and readings. 38 attend.
Shawnee residents, including Heidelbaugh and Charlies, return from Columbus after weeks away. Friday’s games vs New Straitsville saw girls lose 5-12 and boys lose 51-13 to Shawnee. Eastern Star play Cool Knights, directed by Jack Mall, at P Opera House to strong reception.
Tuppers Plains notes show Thanksgiving recess announced for local schools. Numerous visits occur across the week with Mrs Pearl Swartz Rutledee of Bucyrus visiting Mrs Elva Dean and relatives in Marietta. Several families host guests including the Christys, Barnes, Kin, Hoffman, and Summerfield households as Florival Reed remains seriously ill.
The Garden hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Coen and guests from Newark Guyeville Rutland and Sun share visits with local residents including Mr and Mrs Q F Louther and Mr and Mrs R E Williams. Elda Smith from Columbus stayed over the weekend while George Smith injured his thumb in an accidental gun discharge and was taken to Athens for treatment. Hubert Weatherby from Athens visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Mohjer.
Jasper Hill and Mr Adam Niewemeyer visited relatives near Athens on Thursday. Miss Opal Fish spent Friday in Pomeroy. Miss Kate Niggememeyer traveled to Athens and Miss Helen Fish returned to Athens for several days. Mr and Mrs Lewis Niggemeyer and children Buddy and Mary Margaret visited Lahimer Clonter near Guysville on Sunday. Several persons from 5
Visitors at J. A. Smith residence Saturday included George Yount and his sons Jake and Bill from Hollister and Walter Yount Gilouater.
A charity football in New York November 26 bears autographs of President Hoover and the Secretaries of War and the Navy. The item is part of a fundraiser with proceeds aiding a local relief effort. The event highlights notable federal officials lending support to a civic cause.
Following the Army Navy game on December 13, teams will be auctioned at the West Point and Antapolis facilities. Local sports officials confirm the event will feature both squads as part of the postgame program.
Washington reports that no preliminary or full report will be released before Congress reconvenes. Officials say the prohibition study is postponed and no new findings will be issued until after January 1.
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