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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1931

Page

12

Nature Signals Arrival of Spring Then Snow Ends It

Nov 28 reports from Kimberly and surrounding areas describe flowers blooming and buds swelling after a warm spell with robins butterflies and bare feet in late November. Friday snow halted the early springlike conditions. local residents recount hospital visits football games and family gatherings as life resumes after the fleeting warmth.

Imberly Eca Selchelr Gschosl Ruth Dishong Selsonville High School Columbus Shere Marion Davia Chauncey Floyd Brown Ed Fiske Will Hallam Jack Morgonville Syracuse Albert Patton Davia Patsy Davis Comere Chillicothe

Local residents share visits and Thanksgiving gatherings

A sequence of brief notes lists McDougal, Mr and Mrs Charles Liggett of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Hd Donaldson, and Fred Beasley hosting Thanksgiving in Athens. Visits span Jacksonville, Sugar Creek, Athens, Columbus, and West Virginia with kin and friends at Linscott, Sayres, and Morris households.

Tyr Charles Liggett Lumbus Reieex Hd Donaldson Temied Fred Beasley Athens William Lua Follett John la Follett Less Kittle Jacksonville Minnie Campbell Buchtel George Sayre John McClellen Chauncey Ray Love Donald Oneal John Southerton Sugar Creek Pearl Morris Carl Morris Rudy Sayres Gneal Mixes Donald Nnerl Jack Columbus Qra Bobo Robe Ace Linscott Hobart Stanley Elizabeth Phillips West Virginia Wsonard Linscott “Watt Harriett Clarence Morris Fearl Morris David Weaver Aew Frank Parson Biz Run

Will Sherwood Moves In John Day House

Residents and visitors from multiple towns are noted in a flurry of social items. The column lists Will Sherwood moving into the John Day house, various relatives visiting, Thanksgiving gatherings, and weekend trips across Columbus Dayton Chauncey Athens and other localities with names like Sain Gabriel Cade Hartman Lowry Keeton Calhoon and Michael family among others.

Will Sherwood John Day House Sain Gabriel Tom Columbus Thomas Cade Dorothy Loren Dayton C. W. Norris Amosville and Mors John John Woodyard Near Albany Ralph Hartman H. P. Lee Will Patton Nelsonville Walter Lowry George Rankin Chauncey Mra M Hennet Glouster Clarence Rutter James Staley Athena Carl Michael Mentor R. D George Thorn Athens

Musical Party and Local Visits Highlight Plains Social Scene

The Plains hosts a Friday evening musical party with homemade candy and apples for guests including Jeff and Frances Harrison and others. Numerous local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings across nearby towns. several injuries and illnesses noted.

Ed Simmers Charles Keaton Thelma Jeff Frances Harrison Athens Mia L. D. Nelson Marguerite Vera Mcl Gee Dorothy Cade Evelyn Marie Aleshire Ruth Joe Hutchike

Chesterhill pupil fractures leg and misses weeks of school

Chesterhill Gail Parsons, ten, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Parsons, of Spurrier School Marion Township, broke a leg above the ankle two weeks ago while at school. Infection will force several weeks away from class. Also noted are ailing local residents, social visits, and Thanksgiving gatherings, including deaths and funerals in the area.

Gail Henry Parsons Spurrier Marion Township Adelia Hart Elliott Caramer Grant Hospital Columbus Deck East Cleveland Homer Township Wells El-iott Paul Worrall Snowden Worrall University of Michigan Chasterhill Charles Worrall Pasadena Calif Alta Reed Marion Toledo Emmett Rowles Athens A. H. Whitacre Henry Hopkins Edward Parker Seb Zumbro Chesterhill Russell Morin Newark Elma Edgerton Glen Thomas Nelsonville Larry Dewitt Charles Brawley Band Rock

Cray Hart dies in Lebanon after heart attack on street

Yann Cray, son of John and Sarah Jane Hart Cray, died suddenly from a heart attack while walking in Lebanon on November 7. Born near Elliott in Morgan County, he moved to Lebanon in 1886 and worked as a blacksmith and farmer. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. A B Parker of Lebanon Tran, and a brother, Et H Croy of Chesterhill.

Yann Lebanon John Sarah Jane Hart Cray Elliott Murgay County Morgan County Tenn A B. Parker Tran Et H Croy Chesterhill

Newlyweds are given belting by 40 Lottridge guests

OTTRIDGE November 24 Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp announce the marriage of their son Wayne to Miss Dorothy Thompson of Laurelville on Saturday November 14 in Ganesville with Rev Carpenter officiating. The couple, accompanied by Joe White of Laurelville, spent Thanksgiving at the Sharp home as about forty guests arrived.

Mable Hanning Lancaster Pearl Davia Chauncey Louie Guy Misa Jennie Brooks Columour Herbert Pitlock Miages Grace Hanning Waveline Sampson Nelsonville Arthur Nelson Cherrington Weapoal Logan James Pickett Boyles Robert Dust Cumberland del Fiske Pearl Glenn and Sons Charles Jack Columbus York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove Ernest Hoskins Dorothy Johnson Pete Weaver Deanside Riley Sampson William Davis H. J. Fraser Pred Nida Elizabeth Riley Fisher Station Grant Michael EB. J. Clark Coolvile William Koon Hoching Mills Sheltering Arms Hospital BE. &. Grant Bud Daily Daily Shade Floyd Potts Leyingle Mir Bent Fotts Willem Hawk Reb Beulah Hawk Satwuidey Elizebeth Hawk Brances Zi- Jacer Spencer Migs Magaret Charney Cleveland Kaare Ottridge Henry Kramer Harold Kra Mer Les Bow Grafton H R Watkins Emmett Blair Oryn Watkins Baby Bing John Bachelor Paul John Arches J B Allen Richard Mann Ot Alvran Alien Bert O'Connor Junior Bra Loh Aleron Lot Ruano Mro Mra Rank Lawrence Ell Ray Myrtl Calvert T Runnion Harold Hattie Durant Guyaville CW Town Stewart Adl Kincade John Chevalier Lawrence Chapel Delbert Murphey Parkersburg Mia J. @ Murphey

Mothers' Jewels of the M B Church Meet Saturday

Corning event details a Mothers' Jewels meeting in church social rooms with amnasier children crafting paper dolls and pictures. Rev Turner leads a study of the Junior Neighbor while a three course lunch is served. Members prepare a Christmas bus to the George Robinson Orphanage in Porto Rico.

Mothers' Jewels M. B Church Amnasier A A. Turner Lorena Ballis Mothers’ Jewels George Robinson Porto Rico Billy Garrison Maryanne Waller Betty Billy Dunlap Junior Starbuck Dean Arthur Swisher Lois HH Mona Beatrice Jenkins Ruth Ann Wilson Barba Wilson Ruth Ann Thomas Margaret Yugene Pierce Dayne Witham Mery Elenore Frasure Bonabell Bilenore Ryan Detta Lou Parson Eloise Thiesen Vaunita Ryan Margie Virginia Cannon Billy Coulter Roy Jr. Lein Mary Jane Spence Winnefred Roof Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E Church Janey Wasnti Wilson Hammond Emmett Rodwera Denning Rosa Lucy John Gaitten Janet Mason Ravis L D. Post Ethel Thomas United Brethren Church Ladies Aid Society Mts. Church Miases Belle Genevelve Hopking Harry Gordon Mary Mararet Preest Cletug Preest William Emmett Vern Dunlap Demar Dunlap Helen Charles Herbert Ramsey Emmett Ramsey Sunflower Chapter Order of Eeastern Star

Side Glances and Social Visits Across Town

Masonic Temple event on December 14 features a musical program from families in the order and a banquet after the meeting. Roy Coffman directs a United Brethren choir practicing for a Christmas cantata titled The Bright and Morning Star, with orchestra rehearsals ongoing. Numerous local residents and visitors from Columbus, Zanesville, and Middleport are noted in weekend visits, family gatherings, and hospital trips, including Albert Briggs of Cleveland and Grace Smith’s relatives.

Masonic Temple Masonic Order United Brethren Church Roy Coffman Albert Briggs Cleveland Myr Chanes Schlingermen Aliss Marie Souther Croukaville Sam Johnson Zanesville Sebby Ross Chenoweth Betty of Columbus Edward Wilson Mm Donley Edwards Jack Middleport Leo Preest Elizabeth Ann Ella Mae Farry Murray Thomas Murray Eliza Murray Pat Gallagher George Davey James Mason John Brinkworth Betty Jean William Joseph Brunton Arden Wright Joseph Brunton Ater Mary Evans Thoraday Murray City Charles Longley Christine Garrison Mra Willam Gartson

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Marshfield Families

New Marshfield residents hosted Sunday visitors including William Jorden of Mansfield and J. W. Gilbert of Athena. Rolland Myers and Marlett Davis of Cleveland also joined Marshall Barron. Akron’s A G Goodwin spent time with brother in law John Brewer. Thanksgiving guests included Luater and Mrs Barnett of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs C K Barnett.

Harley Gilbert William Jorden Mansfield J. D. Folwell Parkersburg W. Va J. W. Gilbert Athena Rolland Myers Marlett Davis Cleveland Marshall Barron A. G. Goodwin Akron John Brewer Luater Barnett Cincinnati C. K. Barnett E. Hoon Martie Dixon Athens Thurssday F. G

Frost Benefit Pie Social At Frost Hall Featured Local Talent

A Thursday evening pie social at Frost Hall supported the Union Sunday School at the Universalist Church. Highlights included Pauline Root and her sister singing, Helen Kinney reciting, and The Fiddlers Three performing on battle mandolin and violin. Prizes went to Paul Parsons in the cakewalk, pies auctioned by Pearl Russell with a sale to Ralph Byron. decorations featured autumn leaves corn and pumpkins. Bernice Russell and families attended events. attendees from Frost and nearby towns shared in a festive Thanksgiving program.

Frost Hall Pauline Root Helen Kinney Ray Root Everett Parsons Rich Linton Union Universalist Church Pearl Russell Ralph Byron Stewart Paul Parsons Tne

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