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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

12

Revival Meetings at Kimberly Church Begin in October

A two week revival series conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Hashman opened Thursday night at the Kimberly Church with John Garr of New Floodwood assisting. Evening services start at 8 o'clock, with special songs and an open invitation to all.

Imberly Qssman Kimberly Church John Garr New Floodwood Obie Cottage Willam Davis Charles Hashman J Glint Patton Nelsonville Silas Lanming Melvin Ward Floodwood Charles Hook Kimberly Boys Bika Nelsonville High School Eidlyn Dishong Helen Kinsey Sam “Wolfe Dwight Rizer Arthur Fitte Charlea Hook Kix John Perry New Woba New York Coal Company Hamley Run Reymond Humphrey Connett Mercy Hospital Columbus Stanley Ruscoo Hubert Hyde

Plains People Welcome Relatives and News At Week-Long Visit

The Plains community reports a flurry of visits and arrivals including Mr. and Mrs. Ashford Marheney in Powhatan Point for a week with her parents Mr and Mrs. Joe Guiley. Several locals travel, host families, celebrate births, and mourn a death in a lively regional chronicle reflecting common small-town ties.

Torch Mr Kemper Completes Well for J L Jones

A drilled well on the lawn of the Country Inn by Torch Mr Kemper for J L Jones reached 53 feet with abundant tested water. Cement work remains for completion. Sr Jones expected to receive the Seal of Safety from the state soon. Local notes include visits, family tales, and a Betsy Ross Memorial picture gifted to Mrs Bila Sawyer of New York City.

Mr. Kemper Muriela J. L Jones Country Inn Sr. Jones Solomon Day Bristol N Q. Day Mr. Day P.T Rex Anderson G C. Jones Bila Sawyer New York City Betsy Ross A. Palmer Delaware Galvin Barrows Texas Santa Fe Fatlaad W. Soloman Clevelandy Bowen Nixon James Medley Lowmen Birs Niaon St. Mass Fe'aeca Lyé Bis Rez Anderson Herb Reppert Lee Robert Carl Neshard Egypt Ancersor Mirsha Harroyes Harold Bingman Ireland Congressional Church Bingman Cleveland Floyd Dunfee Rutland Sam Cook Dexter Bruce Day Parkersburg N. Q

Air Conditioning Next Innovation for Home Life

In Chicago on October 10, Dr Vernon Hill predicted the next major step in raising the American standard of living will be complete scientific air conditioning for the nations 25 million homes. He cited electrification and refrigeration as key factors and said air conditioning could outstrip them in importance over the next decade. The Garden notes the county prepares to build a concrete bridge across Huntley Run near the George Gum farm with gravel being hauled.

Chicago Vernon Hill The Afrologiat. Pne Ful Huntley Run George Gum Farm

Former Murray City Resident Dies in Washington State

Murray City notes a former resident Mrs Minerva Ecitels has died in Washington and will be brought to Carbon Busl for burial. Other local items include a hospital gallstone operation for Mrs John Sivens, and social visits and gatherings among residents from Columbus to Martins Ferry. The Murray City relief group reports canned tomatoes and apple butter, with community donations listed, plus a Halloween social planned by the Ever Ready Class.

Urnay City Minerva Ecitels Washington Carbon Busl John Sivens University Hospital At Columbus Charles Ralph Jacks Marrutt Ardelia Eileen Chidester Betty George Vansielie Orvil Foster Wayne Spert Burclay Pearl Hellyer Merlen Tetlyer Chicago Mark Shelton Detroi Frank Buffington Martins Ferry Ben Hartman E. Lanning Thomas Gears Jack Longstreth Robert Bell Shade, Wales Mills Pomeroy Murray City Ruth Strauss Lodge Rebekah Lodge George Vansickle Baldergan Ampsville Mia John Currens Harry Shater Claude Robinette Howard Kraft Mra Opat Bricker Orhington Orhiston Mra Pearl Cuv Mary Shafter Emmna Shaffer Anna McNabb Delia Pearson Ethel Cook Kate Anders William Erb Carrie Acker Bernice Spencer Samie Surgeon Anna Marinko Anna Harry Eva Roberts Bud Karsner Opal Jucker Clarence Peacock

Langsville and Michigan Visitors Tour Atlantic Coast

Langsville residents and relatives from Michigan traveled to visit Mrs. R. C. Johnston. The group then toured Washington D C and other points, returning with Miss Friday. Several local families hosted and hosted again, with moves, visits, and illnesses noted in a crowded social fragment.

Former Carbondale Man In Hospital After Toledo Crash

Former Carbondale resident Fred Cox remained in a Chillicothe hospital for five days with fractured ribs after a motor accident near Toledo. He and a friend skidded on a wet road and overturned while en route to Detroit for an American Legion convention. Cox, well known in the community, has since returned home. The incident occurred about two weeks ago.

Arbondale Jasper Cox Nore Clyde Barber iMr Fred Con Cailticothe Fred Cox Toleo Cox Detroit American Legion Chilicothe Josh Clark Ray Clark Philo Clark Bethesau Trospituesville

Coolville Witnesses and Local Social Roundup

A number of Coolville residents were called as witnesses before the grand jury last week. Mrs L Stout of Nelsonville visited, returning with her mother Mrs Marcella Davis who stayed Wednesday. Mrs Stout’s in laws Mr and Mrs W Stout visited the couple, and Mr and Mrs C L Stout hosted. G E Cerleton and family spent the weekend in Columbus. John SirLaughlin visited Ira Edward Duntee in Ireland community. The Tied and Free Bridge Club met at Alyre Chevnailer’s home with the hostess earning high. Dr Westervelt moved his office to his residence. The First Quarterly Conference of the N E B Church was held with Dr McClure presiding. Tell the Printery about news to aid the district.

Ashford Marheney Powhatan Point Joe Guiley Robert Hawk Columbus I. Hawk Carrie Bryan Hubbard Youngstown Ef R M. C. Bryan Ybmrg Lulu Smith Mag. Frank Buffington Eve Martins Perry Riley Bolin Bobby Springfield Jennie Mayberry Bows Shafer Leo Potts Athens Matt Bryan D. A suiNurd Homer Hfr Amos Matheney Floyd Ier Guysvillev Iire S. A. Westfall Guy Keley Harrisonvile Ed Brook Ms. Z. Courtney Mis. Blanch Wenty Cliff Marsh Elya McGramor Frank Young Harry Hawk New Marshfield Elmer Spencer Flatwoods Epson Soka Bire Janey Fred Deryyrisgr Bysell Midleport Jack Timchas Logan Lester Betsy Lane Charles Keeton Mya Frank Cook Fin Cook Cook Orville Shellman Paul Tipton Lynchburg Harry Tipton J. Palmer Chauncey Eva Sraith Carbon Hill Worth Dicken Eyner Harry Porter Chesterhill Sarah Barnes Frank Smith Nelsonville Apent Z. Courtney Joe Kennedy Huntington W. Va Ars James Terrel Barry Porter Clarence Cooper Albany Ben Hawk Norma Anthony Hal Hawk Florida Standard Board Society of the Piaina Miasesi Nola Sarah Spencer Howard Lansbury Lester Charley Robert McKnight Mra Mrs. Whitmer Cleve Wolfe Grand L. Stout Marcella Davis Stout W . Stout C. Ll. Stout G E Cerleton John SirLaughlin Inez Ira Edward Duntee Ireland Alyre Chevnailer Westervelt Bank N.eb feClure Stewart Ladies’ Aid Society M. B. Church George Ogg A. A. Cain Will Spear Roland Wagoner J. G Russell Karl Gorham Harry Faulkner Wade Dean Herman Oe Wallace Hatch Leonard Ogg Sunshine and Grump Sunshine Group Herman Ogg Grump Group Sunshine Stewart ME Myre Cozette Jarvis Roy Lee Charley Lee Clara Place Cc E Norris Thomas Pierce Bell Dorothy Gray J Wn Balderson Peart Jit Earl Landis Willard, Otis and Owen Logan Guss Chiton Gross Joe Teachman New Marshheld Della Davie Harry State School For the Deaf At Davises Herbert Roberts Parkersburg Roberts Herman Osg Elmer Deeds Lancaster Nora Greene A A Cain Leote Montgomery Ruth Cain Beebe Ono Tlen Johnson Rockland Ohio Melvin Dunfee Sen Golf Mary Davis Buckeye Mt. Vernon Sybil Corrill Carol Seaman Ruth Cain George Henry George Doles State Highway Department John Oliver Ada Biggins

Strouds Run Hosts Visits and Local Notes

Strouds Run residents hosted several visitors including Mr and Mrs Jesse Bennett and guests from Athens. Sam Everett remains ill and is moved to his daughter Mrs Weatherby in Canaanville. Local travel, school attendance at Strouds Run and multiple families visiting, with graveling and Pittsburgh guests mentioned.

Jesse Bennett Carlos Wilson Carl Mansfield Athens Fred Dowler Thomas Perry Sam Everett Temins Lewis Weatherby Canaanville Glen Poston Parkersburg Edna Hatch Garnet and Finyd Mea Amariah Burchfield Lydia Davia Tagona Delores Chicago Strouds Run Floyd Edwards Gretchen Sugar Creek Ervin Smith and Childdren Dutch Creek Carlos Wi

Lottridge Aid Society Meets at Allen Home in Lawrence

The Lottridge Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel held its meeting at Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Allen residence with 14 members and two visitors present. Refreshments were served. Next meeting planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Allen. Mrs. 8 M Allen visited her parents in Carthage. Ruby Church visiting relatives at Morgan home in Little Hocking. Willie and Innis Huxson to spend time with grandmother Mrs. Julia Mingus at Sand Ridge. Mildred Runnion and Lennie Sharp attended Grange in Coolville. FW Chapman of Coolville visited L. H. Allen. Edwin Hixson and sons Leo and Lobby visiting Amos Hixson at his home.

Pha Aid) Society of Lawrence Chapel L. H Allen R M. Allen Allen J. I Gaston Carthage Ruby Church Ernest Church Morgan Little Hocking Willie Innis Huxson Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Mildred Runnion Lennie Sharp Grange Coolville Irs Chapman L. H. Allen Edwin Hixson Leo Lobby Amos Fixson

Freshmen at Stewart High School Furnish Chapel Entertainment

Stewart M E Church notes show the Freshman Class performed a chapel program featuring a boys quartet, girls quartet, harp solos, original poems, a recitation, school paper, and a class song. Teachers Mrs Hugun and Mr Lockmen aided. Mrs McFarland assisted with music.

Stewart High School

F M Coates Cherry Tree Bears Second Crop at Reedsville

Local notes report F M Coates harvesting ripe cherries for the second time as a late season bloom returns to fruiting in Reedsville. Mentions of oil production, a peach tree in bloom, and potato and rambler rose second growth appear alongside community health and visits.

F. M. Coates Reedsville BF. M. Coates Mr. Coates J.B. Torrence Big Farm Roy Chevalier Goltre Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg W D. Pickering Love Cedar WL Va Harry Kimes William Congreve Reno Charles Randolph B. Hetzer Springfield

Scatter Ridge Visitors and Sunday Gatherings In Harmony Area

Sunday evening visits scattered through Harmony and nearby towns with families including Koker Hubler and Dillinger. Travel to Marietta Parkersburg and Athens noted, with hospital grandparent among Parkersburg visits. Local weather and farming updates report heavy rains, high creeks, and wheat concerns ahead of frost. Community events include a two hundredth George Washington birth anniversary planning meeting and a school boy's health event.

Albany Hele Wryatt Herrsonsule

Harrisonville completes surfacing on Whippit Route

Harrisonville of Wash finished surfacing the Whippit Route from Five Points Friday and began traveling the route toward the Texas Church the same day. Gikey trucks move along here to repair roads to the west of town. Holt Haning and family of Columbus were Sunday guests of Carl H Chase and family. Andrew Peyton of Downington, visiting relatives at Zaleaki, returned to Insheme Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Combs of

of Wash Texas Church Gikey Holt Haning Columbus Carl H Chase Andrew Peyton Downington Zaleaki Insheme Abraham Combs

William Wrigley Jr. Reflects on Advertising Theory

William Wrigley Jr. discusses his advertising strategy, arguing that continuous campaigns create and maintain demand for Wrigley gum. He warns that stopping ads could shrink sales and reduce the company’s influence in the gum market.

Cuticura Heals Large Red Pimples on Face

Miss Doroth Lachimiler of Rapidan Minnesota reports large red pimples covered her face they itched burned and swelled. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus talcum she saw clear skin in about two and a half months. Sample and product details included from Cuticura Laboratories Malden Massachusetts.

Doroth Lachimiler Rapidan Minn Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden Mass

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Villa York Grange Trimble Grange Hall Homer Mourne Homer Adams Mourne D. G. Shearer Oak Grove Asa Pickett William Searles Oatford Brown William Donaldson Amenville Elmer [Tlzer Dean Charles Holcombe Lanewater John Holcombe Dorothy Netlichael Dorothy Nell Millie Mary Michael Vera Verna Wallace Marguerite Vera Mee-Gee Helen Leake Gladys Sherwood Elaine Shrieves Ruth Vienna Darnell Lavonde Morne Frances Harrison Macie Aleshire Qoal Sam Spencer Western Home Langsville M. C. Powell Michigan Powell Johnston Atlantic D. C John Charles Miller W. Miller J OB Piper Vinton J. L. Miller Marie Dale Miller Rio Grande J. W.W. Miller Clifton W. V Etta McKnight F. A. A Miller Los Anges Gov. Fuller Carbondale Toledo Margaret Gabriel the Plains George Gabriel F Addie Gabriel Cecil Todd Barberton John Thomas Chillicothe Bis Dora Hoak Eva Hennerd Mildred Todd Marion Weith Hart Matthew Chesser Limos George Gabriel Dehcious Witegap York Imperial Jons Mace Busan Bennett John Sprague J. Tt. Gillette Ann E Till Wulow Creek Lottridge Leonard Dunfee Lancaster Street Athens City Chichesters Pitts W.B. Drake Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Naomi Owens Russell Higwy Akron Fred M. Hoyt Marietta Caroline Cottle Silas Seckman East Liverpool Arthur Mulls Webster Fruit Farm Eeno Webster Furnis Scatter Pop Koker J. W. Koker Arthur Koker Harmony Jesse Poston Hlsie Laura Mataniel F. J. Hubler John South John Dillinger Ben Cornell Shawnee Cathryn Mathews Music Run Ray Mathews G. South Harvey South O' Maker Clarence Dean Frank Hooker Fay Worris Charles Mabel Dillinger Clarks Chapel Frances Hill Willow Creek Ellis South F. J. Hill Wade Smith Dutch Croch J. 2 Hubler Harrisonville William Wrigley, Jr William Wrigley, Jr Wrigley Luhrig Coas Fred Landis
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