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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1927

Page

7

Albany Ladies Aid hosts meeting and elections

Twenty members of the Albany Methodist church Ladies Aid met Wednesday with Mrs. F W Eccles leading a program on Mormonism. Officers elected: President Mrs. E H Lasch, First VP Mrs. Bert Hovey, Second VP Mrs. D Dailey, Secretary Mrs. William Gillogly, Treasurer Mrs. Dent Allen. Luncheon by hostesses Bert Hovéry and Ed Bailes. Other notes include club entertainments, residence changes, and various visits across Albany and surrounding towns.

Mle Lanies Ladies’ Aid Methodist Church F W. Eccles E. H W. Laseh Bert Hovey D. Dailey William Gillogly Treaurer Dent Allen Bert Hovéry Ed. Bailes E. H. Lasch

Local Social Roundup From Carbon Hill Area

Carbon Hill residents and relatives share visits across nearby towns. Families travel to Columbus for Ohio State University events while local church groups meet for quilting and social gatherings. Numerous locals are noted visiting Logan Nelsonville and Nelsonville for kin, funerals, and Lodge events. entries conclude with Downhour.

Local visits mark busy week in Hocking County

Monday Miss Sylvia and Adrien Dodds attended the Hocking County fair at Logan. Frida Mrs. Charles Matheny and Mr. Davy Christian visited in Jobs one day last week. Mrs. Bill Christian and daughter Sarah Jane and Adrien Dupler visited in Jobs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pruden and granddaughter Rosamond and Helen Hutchison of Longstreth visited Bir. and Mrs. Robert Lovett Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rome Erb and sons Roy and Gail of New Philadelphia visited relatives here this week. Mrs. Hersel Wilkerson and children of Akron are visiting Mrs. Wilkerson's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jettison and family. Ms. and Mrs. Tom Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hi and son of Logan spent Sunday with Mrs. Sam Agi. Mrs. Charles Lax and sons visit in Logan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pettit and daughter Betty Jane of Nelsonville visited Mrs. Detti’s mother Mrs. Martha Jovett one evening this week. E. Z. Spray has returned to his home at Petersburg Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Cornal Locke and son of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheny Thursday. Mrs. Robert Jovett has been ill this week.

Edward Dawley Kensington John Smith Edward Smith Blanch Broadwell Donald Kammerling Ker Blosser Columbus Ohio State University Enoch Lehman Gore Aira Charles Devol Wiliam Robey Eva Dehnen Lisbon Cora Brosser Neva Nutter Olive Hardy Helen Hawk James Shaffer Blosser Lyman Burroughs Windles Sylvia Adrien Dodds Logan Frida Charles Matheny Davy Christian Jobs Bill Christian Sarah Jane Adrien Dupler Mra C. J. Pruden Rosamond Helen Hutchison Longstreth Bir Robert Lovett Rome Erb Roy and Gail New Philadelphia Hersel Wilkerson Akron Wilkerson Joe Jettison Tom Hill Sam Hi Logan Sam Agi Charles Lax Carl Pettit Betty Jane Nelsonville Dettit Martha Jovett E. Z. Spray Petersburg Ind Cornal Locke Athens Rovert Jovett

Relatives from Huntington Visit Reynolds Family

Relatives from Huntington West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs George Reynolds and family this week for a friendly gathering.

Huntington W. Va George Reynolds

Fairview Birth And County School Attendance Report

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Worth Cole on September 24. Emerson Dye and family from Guyaville visited W S Dye on Sunday. Roy Lester and party from Clarksburg visited friends in Fairview Saturday. Deep Hollow school earned the pennant for best attendance in Athens county for 1906 1927. H Porter attendance officer visited Deep Hollow Tic Ridge and Millis schools last Thursday. Velma and Jann Barnhart spent the end of the week with their parents in Farrin. The Athens county visited the Deep Hollow Ridge schools this week, George Emmett and Fra Flats last Monday. Dean Cole visited friends Stewart Tuesday. Gene Linton and family visited Mrs Mary Russell teacher of the Deep Hollow school and several pupils during the end for there.

Worth Cole Emerson Dye Guyaville Farrin Athens County Hell 'Ridge George Emmett Dean Cole Stewart Gene Linton Fami Ens Mary Russell iDeep Hollow Vist

Sharpsburg Sunday Visitors and Local Notices

Sharpsburg social notes list Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Devol of Carbon Hill and Mr and Mrs Andrew Balliard. Visitors gather at various homes, travel to Marion and Columbus, with many ongoing family and health updates. James T Jennison, former Sharpsburg resident, died Friday evening. Mary Evans moved to Columbus for a new position.

Clark's Chapel La wn Kell Monthly Meeting Report

The Clark's Chapel group held its monthly meeting at the church this afternoon. A homemade ice cream social followed, with notes of visiting members including Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson and families from Athens, Lisbon, and Strouds.

Social Weekend Guests and Local Visits in Albany Area

Luhrig Afrs Jesse Trockmartie and son Junior of Albany were guests of Mrs. Victor Beckley last Sunday. Miss Mabel McBride visited Luhrig. Miss Mary Liehse stayed with Mary Hawk Sunday afternoon. Jim Hartley of Pomeroy visits his uncle in Salem. The Rev. Pugh will fill his regular appointment here Sunday evening. The Misses Lucile Wilson Opal M Pidcock and Freda Francis attend high school at The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pidcock of Athens moved back to Luhrig. Paul Ven Meter, formerly employed in Dayton, is now at home. George Francis and son Kenneth visited Dehue last week seeking work.

Afrs Jesse Trockmartie Son ‘Junior Albany Victor Beckley Mabel McBride Luhrig Mary, Liehse Mary Hawk Jim Hartley Pomeroy Salem Pugh Lucile Wilson Opal M Pidcock Freda Francis the Plains Tom Pidcock Athens Paul Ven Meter Dayton George Francis Kenneth Jwent Dehue Worl

Local Family Visits Share Sunday Gatherings Across Town

Wrightstown residents recount Sunday visits with Gertha Wade and three daughters of Elliot and extended relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs St Beard with C Mills and Roy Swartz families plus three children, Hogsett and Edith Faires, and Earl Morris from AR. Other families hosted include Pearl Bail, Grey Duncan and children from near Elmer, Maria Ho, Talbert of Rosevi, and Harold Woots of Columbus with the Moore family. John Khuns and children from Trimble stayed with John Ball’s household on Sunday.

Gertha Wade Elliot Wade Oca Able C. Mills Roy Swartz Iw. A. Hogsett Edith Faires Earl Morris Arron Mrs Morris Pearl Bail Qea Grey Duncan Near EiMner Maria Ho Talbert Rosevitay T. E Harold Woorts Columba Zack Moody Beatrice Wogan Zanes Wogan John Khuns Trimble John Ball

Fragmentary Plains notes on local people and events

A garbled OCR summary lists places and names such as Patton, Handlet, Brown, Gale, Moore, and Mary Gale with references to visits, work, and schooling. It mentions Athens, a summer activity, a college entry, and a group of officers or graduates, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks coherent events.

Coolville News Briefs Highlight Reception and Marriages

Local notes report Lora reception at Coolville High School with Gillisen phonograph toy, followed by humorous contest. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. J, and several residents. village street improvements urged. Marriage news covers Lus speers of McVinnelsville and Mary Lyons of Parkersburg era.

Oolville Gillisen

Corning Child Dies After Brief Illness

Eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Whartes Roberts of Millertown died in the early hours after a sudden rupture and ensuing peritonitis. The child had attended Jackost Diy and was in good health earlier that day. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Cu Ning Charles Roberts

Son Is Born and Local Church Notes in Corning

The notice reports the birth of a 9 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fenneken, lists relatives in Gloucester and nearby towns, and details upcoming church events at CORNING including promotion exercises at 9 am, altered evening service times, and a Boy Soul rally led by Rev. D. La. Browne. It also mentions a United Brethren rally day and infant events, with broader local social notes and community updates.

Cnurchining Thhis Sfonday Youth People's Rally Land Social D. la. Browneing Glousetor Harnard

Murray City Club and Families Attend Annual Picnic

The Murray City area reports a club and family outing to Crystal for an annual picnic with music games and contests. Attendees include Mrs. Howard Brooker Mrs. Mary Dyson Mr. and Mrs. Adamson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins and many others from Murray City and nearby towns.

Earl Storer Dive Roberts John Shelton Kem Tinnes William White Bueht Kon Ande Columbus the ‘Dere Wolleth Glouster Arthur Shelton Bernard Jack Catherine Dorothy Ann Simons John Cecelia Byron Eva Shelton Fredrick Vaud Wack Arab Cutler Collins Charles Rachel Mary Jeanette Roberts Charles Robert Storer Eemeanor Pinney

Carbondale Return of Aliesa Cox from Kaidits of Sything

Aliesa Cox of Carbondale has returned home after attending the Kaidits of Sything at New Scott WHA.

Aliesa Cox Sything Can New Scott

Unscrambled fragments hint at local names and events

Fragmentary OCR mentions names like John Huber and Mrs St Mar, plus references to housekeeping and old Lacerenyn news. Little readable context, but suggests a local society item or notice with scattered proper nouns and places.

Wampheld John Huber Parieray Money Mrs. St. Mar Hent Housekeeping Colkins

Local Arrests Reported In Amesville Rail Yard Incident

Unclear text records an incident at the Hecking Valley railroad yard this week with names and roles distorted. A person identified as a former Borat Bey Snaw of Colaratng faced arrest alongside a friend, with other garbled details about duty and individuals.

Borat Bey Colaratng Sheredat Hecking Villey Nin McMonnclissle

Funeral Held for Dore Vennett in Athens Area

Funeral services were held Friday morning for Dore Vennett. Attending were Mr and Mrs T dene and other relatives. Charles Verheyen visited his parents Cathelie Clarels and Mr ar YoMra. Thomas Tray from Columbus and a choir group were guests from Saturday to Monday. A day trip to Dare shore was taken. Renanett and Moss Ave Wilson attended graduation at theamer iac college in Newick. Shick wity.

Ad Dore Vennett Charles Verheyen Nett Athens Cathelie Clarels Day YoMra Thomas Tray Columbus Monanil Dareshore Massett Renanett Fred Shoop Crooksvil Moss Ave Wilson Qemimineareciad Entlege jNewick Common Wealth Loan Company I Shick Wity

Corning Recalls Names in Mysterious Local Report

Corning records show unclear text with several proper names amid garbled phrases. The fragment hints at individuals such as Charl Prifayner and Lexi inaton with possible mentions of a Seer, a Mro group, and Mrs Mary Hart, but the exact events remain unreadable.

Missionary society notes and farm improvements update

A fragmented local report lists members of a missionary society and families, plus farm construction at a southern project. It mentions a burning plant housing two 48 horsepower compressors, a large dwelling, and a 60 worker site. Visitors to Columbia and Ohio State University studies are noted, with school divisions and basketball results from Amesville and Canaanville.

Ohio Wederal Creed Gail Kaaier Vert Linscott Tepe Glass Columbia Ohio State University Mevay Vritay Amt Alfendnen Divisians Canaanyie Amesville Hoya Canaanville Company Priday

Local residents visit family gatherings across towns

Unclear OCR text records a string of names and relations among families visiting relatives and attending gatherings in multiple places. Mentions include Conk RW Jus Heli, Parkersburg West Virginia, Coolville, Columbus, and individuals such as Mayme Wharf Batley Oliver Newman and others. The fragment suggests a social calendar note rather than a single event with clear dates or outcomes.

Miro Fred Hawk Fia Bares MeRra Parkersburg W. Va Batley Mars Oliver Coolville Smith Wee Ilughlin Ink McBee Columbus Airs OD. Newman Bon Fem

Inspection of Three Shrines Draws Local Attendees

About 200 people from surrounding communities attended the annual inspection of Marietta White Shrine No. 2 Bethany Shrine No. 12 Heming Shrine No. 4 in Athens. Visitors came from Parkersburg Mirletta Columbus Nelsonville Logan Wellston Middleport Amesville. Lulu S. Markinnon supreme worthy high priestess led the event with a banquet for 168 at Hotel Berry and a reception at the K of P ball followed by the ceremonial. Other honored guests included Cel Price and Barnett supreme officers.

Marietta Bethany Shrine Heming Parkersburg Athens Mirletta Columbus Nelsonville Logan Wellston Middleport Ames Ville Lulu S. Markinnon Berry K. of P. Ball

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