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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1925

Page

6

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Music Club

Albany and Athens residents share visits as Martin J. McDonough arrives from Spokane and Mrs. Goldie Moore hosts relatives at University Terrace. The Xenia Woman’s Club sponsors a Lyceum course with a program on American composers and performances by Gladys Goddard, Clara Henry, and others, aiming to broaden community service and attract talent.

J. M. Howard America Gladys Goddard Sousa Arline Gibson Misa Clara Henry H. H. A. Beach Dudley Buck Fifie Glazier Mighty Jake Rose Nevin Carrie Jacobs BP Lois Cecil

Albany’s Soldiers in Town Lists and War Records

Albany lists one veteran Joseph Zimmerman and several others from the area as participants in the Civil War. The document notes Zimmerman’s advanced age of 84 and adds that he served throughout the war and reenlisted at moments. It names LeRoy Thorn Jarrett Bobo E A Stratton Basil Jones James Isaac Goopwdon John P C Lewellyn Frank Bolaes Tommy Dailey and Sam Howard as residents in Company A and surrounding township.

Albany Joseph Zimmerman LeRoy Thorn Jarrett Bobo E. A. Stratton Basil Jones James Isaac Goopwdon John P. ¢. Lewellyn Frank Bolaes Tommy Dailey Sam Howard

Attendance Good as School Opens with Teaching Plan

Principal remarks on strong attendance with 27 of 29 students perfect. Mr Fowler, seventh and eighth grade teacher, organizes weekly Friday history period to review events of the week and distribute thirty copies of Trent Events.

Fowler Trent

McVay Dinner Hosts Guests From Athens and Albany

Mr and Mrs Washington McVay entertained a number of guests at dinner Sunday at their country home. Guests included Dr and Mrs J Nelson Brown and two sons Jimmy and Billy of Athens Jr and Mrs Harry Brown of Albany Mr and Mrs Clint Jewell and daughter Don of Carpenter and Helen McVay student at Ohio University.

Washington McVay J. Nelson Brown Jimmy and Billy Athens Harry Brown Albany Clint Jewellaughter Don Carpenter Helen McVay Ohio University

Move to Athens

Mr and Mrs Roy Croy and their three daughters have moved to Athens to reside. The move occurred Monday and they occupy a house owned by Frank Croy on Lancaster Street. Mr Croy will work at a saw mill in Jerseyville and nearby areas this fall.

Athens Roy Croy Frank Croy Lancaster Street

Walter Stewart Moves Household Goods to Columbus

Walter Stewart trucked his household goods to Columbus on Monday where his family will establish a home. Mrs Stewart and babies departed on the New York Central in the afternoon.

Columbus Walter Stewart

Russell announces birth of a son

Mr and Mrs Sidney Russell announce the birth of a nine pound son on Monday October 65. The mother is formerly Gladys Andrews, niece of Captain Kossuth Crossen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D H Russell.

Sidney Russell Gladys Andrews Kossuth Crossen D. H. Russall

Funeral Held for Henry Coates in Dowington

Funeral services for Henry Coates conducted by Reverend Stanley Roush took place Monday in Dowington. Coates, in his eightieth year, served in the Civil War with Company E of the Seventy Ninth Ohio. He married Julia Erwin in 1911. survivors include his son Albert of Athens and daughter Mrs Anna Welch of Columbus, with numerous grandchildren and relatives listed from Athens.

Henry Coates Stanley Roush Albany M. E. Church Dowington Coates Anna Welch Columbus FS Coates Munn Kyle McAfee Athens Mr. Gorslene

Miss Faye Baker Leaves on Western Trip

Miss Faye Baker departs Monday for a Western trip extending through the winter. She begins at Western Springs outside Chicago and then travels to Cedar Rapids to stay with her mother’s relatives, late Mary Cotton Baker.

Faye Baker Western Springs Chicago Cedar Rapids Mary Cotton Baker

Curtis Jones Entertain Albany Guests in Home Event

Mr. and Mrs Curtis Jones entertained for the first time in their Albany residence hosting her father H O Fager sister Martha Eager and her uncle Clyde Hazelton. They motored from Alexandria on Saturday and remained until Monday.

Curtis Jones Avenue Albany H. O. Fager Martha Eager Clyde Hazelton Alexandria

Local greetings and visits feature regional social notes

Mrs. Jane McClannahan returned Saturday from McConnelsville after visiting relatives. C V O Neal daughter Hazel of Hebbardsville and Mrs Stewart drove to Columbus and stayed until Tuesday. Mrs Finley Gillogly of Athens joined as a Sunday guest at the home of her husband's brother Mr and Mrs Len Gillogly. High school instructor Mia Heiah Withera was ex end guest of Mrs Schuyler Woodard and Mrs Howard Vorhes of Athens. Mrs Jab Cline’s grandchildren visited at 3 Woodard Avenue in Ath. A carload of cattle was driven Saturday reflecting busy local social and agricultural activity.

Jane McClannahan McConnelsville C. V. O'Neal Hazyl Hebbardsville Stewart Columbus Finley Gillogly Athens and Mire Len Gillosiy Mia Heah Withera Mra Schuyletter Woodard Avenue E. A. Person Pomeroy Maria Byron Jack Byron Albert Storer Conrad Wein Clifford Win Smith Willetta G. E. Guthrie Athena Sarah Aldrich Eugene Ore Clara Palmer Detroit Cleo Salyers Hollister Karl Storer Stell Peacock Wilbur Henry Peacock James Camel Chauncey Albert Spencer Petroit G. Andrews Polly Taylor

Amesville Barn Accident Injures Local Man

Charles Grimes of Amesville was seriously injured when struck on the head by a beam while removing a barn. A large section of skin and flesh was torn from his head requiring fifteen stitches. The incident occurred on his farm this week and his condition was reported as serious but stable.

Charles Grimes Helen Belle Roberts Philadelphia C. D. Henry C. A. Gardner Albert W. E. Smith Somerset VanValey Woodrow Washington, D. C National Park Seminary Harry Turner Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Warton W. Va Gladys Woodrow Majestic F. G. Shoop Ernest Grosvenor W. F. Carpenter J. M. Howard Estelle Goddard Jesse Owen Amesville L. B. Glazier Glazier Clara ‘Henry Pat Lochary C. J. VanValey Walton Clara Henry Clyde Gibson Charlies Curtis Gibson C. J. van Valey G. L. Fleming Athens Washington, D Music and Study Club Goddard Home

Drought relief and farming gains noted around Alexander

Farmers cheer drought relief as rains help pastures and stock. An oil well on the Howard Brooks farm shows promise after a strong showing, with Cook brothers planning more wells. Ralph Ladd’s chicken ranch showcases scientific poultry care with about 900 birds. The Alexander Presbyterian church celebrates a men winning a Sunday school attendance contest, adds sixteen new members, and plans the October 11 homecoming with Dr. James A. Miller and Dr. Herbert McVay speaking after a Ladies’ picnic lunch.

Howard Brooks Cook Brothers Ralph Ladd Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Howard E. Warren James A. Miller Huntsville A _ pic‘nic Herbert McVay Neck of the Woods

Social Notes From Coolville and Athens

Lottridge Mr and Mrs Aldo McKinley spent Sunday at John Pinell’s home in Coolville. Mr and Mrs L T Runnion and daughters Dorothea and Mildred visited Mr and Mrs Brent Metcalf in Athens with others including Mrs Lucy Windsor Mrs Homer Gist and daughter Marjorie. The Rev Boyce has been returned to the Reedville charge.

Aldo McKinley John Pinell Coolville L. T. Runnion Dorothea Mildred Lucy Windsor Homer Gist Marjorie Brent Metcalf Athens Boyce Reedville

Weekend Visits And Local Drilling In Beebe Area

Sunday activities include Mr and Mrs Rulmer Ackley and children visiting Ed Chase in Vanderhoof. Ralph Allen and family hosted guests in Guysville. Joe Gage drilled a gas well on the G W White farm and moved the rig to the W C Stout farm. The Runnions and Lewis families shared meals and greetings across several households in Beebe and McConnelsville areas.

Lawrence Chapel Rulmer Ackley Ed Chase Vanderhoof Ralph Allen Eleanor Dorothea Mildred Runnion Guy Rhodehaver Guysville Joe Gage G. W. White W. C Marjorie Chicago C¢. W. Townsend Beebe

Rain Brings Hope To Sharpsburg Farmers

A three day rain renews farmers hope with green pasture resuming growth. Potato digging and good corn yields noted though some corn remains soft. Local social news includes the Mt Hermanifast Ladies Aid meeting, family visits, moving plans, and military service updates.

Mt. Hermanifast Henry Burns George Brooks Glouster S’riday Burns Clarence Kerns John Opal Barberton Kerns B. F E. Armstrong Weiss Pomeroy A. Mellmeier Columbus Mt. Hermon Mr. Seymour Asa Hanson Selby Heights Minnesota Ottis Hanson Susan Pickering Glouster Bartlett Glen Sedwick Ray

London and London Couple Accompany Woman on Florida Trip

A woman departs for Florida this week while accompanied by a London Ontario resident and a companion from London, Quebec, with whom she will stay during the visit.

Florida London, QC

Jerseyville M. E. Church Homecoming Program

A homecoming is planned at Jerseyville M. E. church on October 11 with Sunday school at 10 am and Rev. John Proper to preach at 11 am. A community dinner runs from noon to 2 pm, followed by song services from 2 to 2:20 and an address at 2:36 to conclude the event.

Jerseyville M. E John Proper John Cowan Ruth Lizzie Guy Smith Chauncey Inez Burson Akron Burlingham Lyceum Old Colony Priscilla George Edmund King

New Marshfield Summit grange to hold special meeting

A New Marshfield Summit grange plans a Saturday night meeting to confer degrees with refreshments to follow. The town sees a flurry of visits and travel as residents visit relatives, move for work, or host friends across nearby Columbus Athens Sedalia and Mineral.

Visiting relatives and weekend guests in Ohio towns

Mrs. Ralph Shaffer visits her parents in Jacksonville while H F Russell heads to Nashville to see his brother in law and sister. Aunt Lib Daily and Golda Moore host relatives from Albany. Fred Six and Nettle W Herron family hosts guests from Chillicothe. Dr W D Porterfield stays with his mother in Celina. Edna Collins’s death brings Leslie Collings back to Barberton. J N Boden and family shop in Athens. Edna Sherman of Barberton visits her parents M L and Mrs Sherman.

Ralph Shaffer J. F. Kempton Jacksonville H. F. Russell Nashville Tenn Guy Bukkett Lib Daily Golda Moore Albany Fred Six Chillicothe Nettle W. Herron W. D. Porterfield Celina Leslie Collings Barberton Edna Collins J. N. Boden Athens Edna Sherman M. L. Sherman

Local Families Visit and Apple Shipping Notes

Carpenter Mr and Mrs W C McComas and daughter of Athens called on friends Thursday. The Starkeys and Mrs Alice Mosier visited their cousin Mrs Levi Haning and family in Scipio Thursday. Tipton of Logan oversees picking and shipping of apples in two fine orchards here owning several thousand bushels of excellent fruit. Bowen family travels to Xenia for illness of his mother Mrs Aaron Bowen. W R Hanna and family were guests at Jesse Sisson’s. Mrs Lan Marcum ill with typhoid fever shows sign of improvement. Mort McKnight and Alice Mosier visited W W Sisson’s Sunday. Dana Cline of Coshocton spent Sunday with grandparents John and Mrs Cline. D M Sisson and G L Gorby hosted Sunday guests from nearby. Warnie Nelson and family of Albany and Howard Folden and family of Dyesville visited John Cline’s. H C Lyons of Kanova West Virginia visited his sister Mrs Lan Marcum.

T. W. Coe C. Lw Jones University Terrace Athens Hunday Mable Coe Robert Gatch Columbus Este Gatch Baby Iter Albany Martin J. McDonough Spokane Wash Goldie Moore Guy, Moore Lewist Conner Frances Marie Mia John Heiliger Mimi Conner Tom Fee Creola Elizabeth Dailey Nathan Carpenter Blanco Sam Howard Akron Wesley Vance Fairfield Dayton Henry Coates Vance W. C. McComas W. H. Starkey Alice Mosier Levi Haning Scipio Tipton Logan Charles Bowen Xenia Aaron Bowen W. R. Hanna Jesse Sisson Lan Marcum Mort McKnight John Cline D. M. Sisson G. L. Gorby Warnie Nelson Howard Folden Dyesville H. ¢. Lyons Kanova W. Va

Murray City News Neighborhood Notes and Obituary

MURRY CITY NEWS reports visits from Dr. E A Person in Pomeroy and multiple relatives and friends visiting Columbus Athens and Detroit. James Shields dies at Athens State hospital of apoplexy with funeral planned at St Phillips New Catholic church and burial at Buchiel.

Charles Potts Kentucky George Potts John Wilson Jack Wright Dayton Ed Donson Barberton Ralph Hoffman Chillicothe Charles Hoffman Lon Frazee Columbus James Shields Athens State Hospital Grace Dugan William James Donoghue Murray Margaret Cotter Hollister John McGrawhan New Bethlehem St. Philips’ New Catholic Church Buchiel Philips Atlas Cleveland Harry Dugan Bennie Vollmer Bicknell Ind Ruth Penn Athens Blanche Shelton Charles William Deal Grand Hospital

Mr and Mrs S H Smith Visit Walter Hamptons Home

Mr and Mrs S H Smith were calling at Walter Hampton's home Sunday in a brief social note.

Mrs. S. H. Smith Walter Hampton

Farm Moves and Local Visits Around Glouster

Burr Oak resident Burr Oak Tom Dawson moved from the Bert Marshall farm to the John Morgan farm. Dewey Moorehead shifted from Homer Wilson farm to old No. 12, and Mrs. Billa Kilkeny moved into the Dewey Moorehead vacated house. John Dew and Faye Ivers visited Glouster Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Post and son with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Post hosted Billy Williams Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scoville and the Wilsons and children visited Eva Ivers Monday evening. Grant Post and family later visited their son-in-law Cecil Dewn Sunday.

Tom Dawson Bert Marshall John Morgan Dewey Moorehead Homer Wilson Billa Kilkeny John Dew Faye Ivers Albert Post Grant Post Billy Williams Fred Scoville Jessie Wilson Clint Wilson Eva Ivers Cecil Dewn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ptah Alban Ne of the Geen League Ee Ge Eralace Missions Charlies Fagain Mar. Reeder Florence Withers Marian Cain Funeral Service Howard Vorhes Mies Martha Cline Jab Cline Av Life Alexander Lottridge Sharpsburg New Marshfield Summit Grange Iva Wert Clarence McNeal Middleport Alva Town D. H. Bix J. H. Batley M. I Moses Evans Stephen Thomas Thomas Caroline Knowlton George Dorn Sedalia R. H. Dorn Donald Clutter John Smith Chester Collins Port Clinton Lillis Collins E. Collins G. N. Sidders Dorothy Evelyn Harve Chesser Rev C. C. Wise Mt. Arab John Withers Mineral Bates Vine Noua Portland Cement Association Suito CIT Murry City News Smnh Raul Vil Livyi Stedman Link The F. C. Stedman Co Packers and Provisioners U. S
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