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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

8

Officers Elected by Murray City Legion Auxiliary

Murray City October meeting elected new officers for the coming year with 18 members present. President Elizabeth Fisher and vice presidents Sallie Riggs Ruth Short. sergeant at arms Mae Wollett chaplain George Potts secretary Connie Robinson treasurer Fear Shuttleworth. A Gold Star mother Julia Robinson previously served as president.

Murray City American Legion Auxiliary Elizabeth Fisher Sallie Riggs Ruth Short Mae Wollett George Potts Connie Robinson Fear Shuttleworth Julia Robinson Grace Storer Veronica Storer Agnes Murphy The Legion Anastasa Volimer Ohio University Ben Vollmer Howard Brooker Blanche Elizabeth Hazel Storer James Salyers Hollister Mary Buffington the Plains Howard Chivers Columbus William Chivers Charles Turn2 Tee Nelsonville Fred Waldick Glouster Harry Shafer Ardeila Morral Crooksville Juanita Martin Georges Lucas Vera Fleming Win Graham Charles Strum John Binderbasin, Sr Glousier Oscar Johnson

Village notices mourners and events in Tuppers Plains

Obituary notes Mary Dewey dies at home after weeks of illness. Funeral planned for Wednesday. Garage fire at John Tall’s in Success destroys building and car. Tall injured. Local marriages and visits reported. Numerous social calls, travels, and class activities at the village school including a junior senior wiener roast and Halloween plans. New students join the freshman and junior classes.

Sunday Visits Around Asbury Ridge and Wellston

Asbury Ridge residents Mrs Lillian Eckels and daughter Edna and Mr and Mrs Oscar Thompson with son Carmi from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Charles Marstiller on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Chalfan and Lydia Chalfan also spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A H Williams of Wellston. Pearly and Harry Chalfan visited Severn and Veron Arnold on Sunday.

Lillian Eckels Edna Oscar Thompson Carmi Columbus Charles Marstiller Charles Chalfan Lydia Chalfan A. H. Williams Wellston Pearly Harry Chalfan Severn Veron Arnold

Long Run Visits and Local Social Roundup

Long Run Mr and Mrs Guy Kelley and daughters of Athens were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley. Evan Linton visited his grandmother Mrs Jonas Gheer. Maywood McGrath and family of Athens visited Elmer Bobo and family. William Carter spent the week end with his family in Athens. J M Sams made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Sunday visitors of J M Beatty and family included James Lonas and daughter Gertrude of Guysville Mr and Mrs John Congreve of Stewart and Cecil Copeland with Ira Sams and son Delmer visiting friends near the Garden. A horse belonging to Albert Perry was found shot recently. Evelyn Sams visited her aunts Mary and Eva Snow of Clarks Chapel.

Guy Kelley Athens Charles Kelley Evan Linton Jonas Gheer Maywood McGrath Elmer Bobo William Carter J. M. Sams J. M. Beatty James Lonas Gertrude Guysville John Congreve Alice Lonas Stewart Cecil Copeland Ira Sams Delmer Albert Perry Evelyn Sams Mary Eva Snow Clarks Chapel Ellis Koehler Marion Daniel Koehler Shadyville W. Va John Davis Elmer Davis Chauncey James Harrison Arch Mingus Sherely Northrop B. E. L.beckler Missouri William Dalton Redtown Gilbert Strawsbaugh Baby Maplewood Fred Hefkin Jene June Billy Dora Hefkin Guy McVey Stafford Dan Cox Derthick William Witham Darrel Witham Clarence Hooper Hunterdon Jud Skinner Bud Trace James Trace Estel Cox James Friend Maxine Lancaster Minnie Keck Blaine Chalfant William V. Davis Jesse Gee Cambridge P. B. Chalfant Evan Davis

Local Notices and Obits From Harrisonville Township

Harrisonville death of George Wise buried in Wells Cemetery last Thursday and funeral Saturday. Mrs. Otho McKnight improving after poor health. Big Ten penant race finalized at Chester on Sunday October 1 with Kerrs Run losing 12 to 0. League brings better play and attendance. Andrew Peyton and H A Dixon ex soldiers visited Friday. Dixon 85, oldest Civil War veteran in township. D A Michael champion squash grower with a near three foot long forty pound squash. Mrs Mate Alkire in Holzer Hospital for broken thigh, friends send remembrance cards. Mr and Mrs Harry Plummer and son Keith attended Old Man's Cave. Art Alkire visiting from Circleville. Cadmus Dutton family and son-in-law visiting. Duttons formerly here, now Middleport. Rev Spencer of New Matamoris to preach at Presbyterian Church in morning.

George Wise Wells Otho. McKnight Chester Kerrs Andrew Peyton H. A. Dixon Downington Dixon D. A. Michael Mate Alkire Holzer Hospital Alkire Old Man's Cave Harry Plummer Keith Art Alkire Circleville Cadmus Dutton Duttons Middleport Spencer New Matamoris Presbyterian

Girls Sunday School Class reports meeting at Guysville

The Girls Sunday School Class No. 3 met last Thursday evening at the home of Beulah Nola and Louise Christy. They shared games music and contests with refreshments for listed attendees and visitors. The next meeting will be at Mary Knight’s home. A pre social Friday night drew a good crowd and an interesting program. Many local residents visited relatives over the weekend and a roasted gathering at Clark farm completed the day.

Guysville Beulah Nola Louise Christy Francis Norris Dorothy Caldwell Hazel Mabel Rodehaver Alma Ashcraft Christine Margaret Pierce Janice Coleman Mary Knight Lucille Lulu Willard Fern Starkey Faye Tucker Esther Copeland Lorene Buck

Albany Church Meeting Notes Highlight Local Activities

Albany reports a Tuesday church meeting presided by Mrs. Ed Rickey with songs prayers and scripture readings. The Columbus Day program featured Bertha Rickey, a booster reading, a quartet singing Open My Eyes, and a lap lunch for 21 members followed by several social visits and a list of upcoming revival meetings and community events.

Ed Rickey Della Dean Rickey Bertha Rickey Miss Rickey Edith Baughman Melve Radcliffe Irma Sickles L. F. Miller C. N. Jones E. B. Dean Judd Bradford Rutland Clarence Vorhes D. Dailey Temple Church Edward Black Columbus Betty Lou Florence Withers M. E Albany Troops of Boy and Girl Scouts R. O. McClure Chillicothe

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Moves

Jasper Hill and family spent the weekend with the Koehlers then visited Mrs Koehler’s parents in Shadyville West Virginia. Daniel Koehler remains critically ill after a stroke. many neighbors and relatives attended a Windling home party near the Orange church.

Hoyttown P T A Sets Masquerade and Date Change

Hoyttown P T A held a well attended regular meeting and set a masquerade for October 31. The monthly meeting night will move to the second Saturday each month. Local events include visits, church services, farm chores, and the Grange annual inspection with a 7:30 start and a pot luck supper.

Hoyttown P. T. A Hemlock Grove Hoyttown Stanford Stockton Ruben Midkiff

Local Folks Visit Relatives Across Town During Weekend

Mrs. Brose Gears of Longstreth spent past week with parents Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Matheny. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoffman of Orbiston visited the Batemans of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor of Murray City stayed with Mrs. Brown. Carrie and Bertha Potter visited Doris Potter of New Straitsville. James Nichols, former resident, died in St. Francis Hospital Columbus after abdominal operation, leaves four children. Maggie Matheny visited Secrist family in Murray City. Willam Aumock of Obetz Junction spent Sunday with Frank McClure’s family. Beulah Lowes of Carbon Hill stayed with her mother Mrs. McClure.

Verona Mowerys Vernal Adrian Bateman Elsie Marwin Atlas Merna Forest Jean Lanning Clarence Brown Mickey Wooten Gloria Jean Shaffer Willard Ferrer Eugene Joan Hellyer Jack Cook Jack Mary Katharine Woollett Alice Lopez Donna Lou Palmer Detroit John Fick Nelsonville Lorenzo Lewis Bethel Schools Mode Lewis George Gears Columbus Thomas Gears Dora Shelton Anne Archer Howard Beougher Beougher Samantha Shelton Florence Archer Macy J. Giffin Cleveland Elizabeth Stout Alfred E. A. Person John Robson Harpirsv'le Robson Rhoebe Robson Donald Matthews Salem, O John Shelton Matthews Thomas Vansickie George Vansickle Clara Frank Shelton Myrtle Hannas Parkersburg W. Va Brose Gears Longstreth Joshua Matheny Kenneth Hoffman Orbiston Dan Bateman Joe Taylor Murray City Mrs. Brown Carrie and Bertha Potter Jobs Doris Potter New Straitsville James Nichols St. Francis Hospital Maggie Matheny Robert Secrist Secrist Willam Aumock Obetz Junction Frank McClure Beulah Lowes Carbon Hill McClure

Community Notes From Bethany Area Gather Weekend Visits

Residents report visits across Bethany Stewart Frost and surrounding towns. Famili es include Clar ence Petty farm stopovers, Avis Ladd at a Sunday School picnic, Minta Perdue with John and Mrs. Davis of Columbus, and Martha Windsor improving after illness. Beebe Post Office to discontinue service November 1. local thefts of ginseng and wheat noted. Church services announced for Bethany and Frost.

Alma Ashcraft Clarence Petty Avis Ladd Minta Perdue John Davis Columbus Martha Windsor Eugene Clyde Barnes Edward Petty Marietta Frost Samantha Frost Martha Petty Bethany Belva Norris Stewart Ella Hayes Cincinnati Avery Chalfant Florence Ludwick Paul Lewis Ike Barghart Lewis Moore Lorene Brandeberry Elmer Brandeberry Decantar Herman Dunfee Dan Johnson John Mercer Coolville Mercer Bill Williams Place Bartlett L. C. Crippen Beebe Clara Place Blanche Powell J. D. Brown Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Minor Frost Universalist Church Amos Alexander Place Mr. Place O. F. Larson Mrs. Place

Dinner Guests Visit Families Amid Weekday Calls

Friends and dinner guests described various local calls with Mrs Florence McBride hosting. Mr Carl Hayes visited cousin Miss Ruth Crippen Monday afternoon while Mrs Elmer Brandeberry and daughter Alice traveled to Athens accompanying Mrs Mildred Kohr.

Florence McBride Carl Hayes Ruth Crippen Elmer Brandeberry Alice Athens Mildred Kohr

Local Social Roundup At Hooper Ridge And Nearby

Neighbors share family visits across Hooper Ridge Athens Millfield Trimble Dayton and Nelsonville. Guests include Miss Nira Pettit with Miss Elsie Bailey and D B Kasler family with H M Kasler. Mrs Leona Boudinot Mrs Martha Taylor visit Lawrence Myers and George Linscott family observes a golden wedding anniversary.

Georgiana Linscott Athens Nira Louise Pettit Millfield Elsie Mae Bailey D. B. Kasler H. M. Kasler H. E. Linscott J. T. Blincoe Dayton Blincoe Leona Boudinot John Wolfe Edythe, Trimble Lawrence Myers Arza Linscott Edward and Carrol George Linscott Martha Taylor Gerald Eldon Earl Linscott Nelsonville S. D. Sayers

Funeral for Henderson infant held at Rock Street home

The nine month old son of Mr and Mrs R S Henderson died Sunday and his funeral was held Tuesday morning at their Rock Street residence. Rev R L Derrick conducted the service with E R Brewster of Columbus attending as weekend guest. Various local families were mentioned visiting and attending events in the Coolville area.

R. S. Henderson Rock Street R. L. Derrick E. R. Brewster Columbus John McLaughlin F. C. Taylor Dayton O. F. Larson E. M. Pierce John Bentz Alfred Fred Owens Steubenville L. Owens Harry Gibbs Hockingport Beth Walden G. R. Walden Frances Tanthorey Inez Brafford Edith Sheets Mary Louise Wolf Ralph Chevalier George Sanders Success

Largent Family and Local Visits Highlight New Plymouth Week

New Plymouth residents share weekly updates with neighbors and relatives. Mrs Mike Largent returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Hysell in Pomeroy. Numerous high school pupils attend Union Furnace freshman reception. The Largent and Williams families join local social visits around Nelsonville McArthur and nearby towns.

Mike Largent Robert Hysell Pomeroy Union Furnace Thomas Largent Wilbur Williams Mary Jane Nelsonville William Fuller Thomas Arthur Largent McArthur

Residents Move and Attend Funeral in Local Area

Residents report several relocations in Athens and surrounding towns. Charles Books, Frank Jenkins, Will Jenkins, Ray Pidcock relocate to new homes. Hayborn and Thress move to Hester dwelling. Jeff Guess visits Chillicothe relatives. Attended funeral services for Diantha Hester at New Marshfield with regional attendees.

Everett Addis Athens Charles Books George Stangler Frank Jenkins Emish Hotel Will Jenkins Clarence Penrod Ray Pidcock Elmer Clark Hayborn Thress Hester Asbury Ridge Jeff Guess Edna Ruth Chillicothe Guess Charles Nagle J. P. Emish W. E. Emish Cincinnati Miller Martha Robbins Jesse Ely Owen Davies Davies Nagle Diantha Hester New Marshfield K. L. Walker Mildred South Bend Ind Amanda Todd Will Sturgill Lucile Henry Zimmerman Kent Devine Lucy Hester Columbus Kenneth Sommers Linnie Hull James McQuay Springfield Elmer Dickson Ida Brandenburg Inez Charles Hester Dorothy Washington D. H Effie Kengie John Burske Marylyn J. A. Hester Hamilton Canada Mina D. Fry Clarence Todd Geneva Doris W. B. Clendenin Alonzo Perry Coolville Co. L. Wilson New York Central Railroad Middleport Dickson Will Evans Clarence Scott Nelsonville Diasthe Hester

Taylor Ridge Man Returns After Interesting Journey To Pacific Coast and Back

Joseph Burke returns home to Taylor Ridge after crossing the United States twice. He started in Ohio, traveled to Detroit, Washington, California, and through the Rockies facing deep snow while working in a lumber mill and later as a locomotive fireman. Citizens are invited to Rally Day and Home Coming services on October 18 with a 75-person Bible School target and a noon basket dinner.

Taylor Ridge Joseph Burke United States Burke Ohio Detroit Washington Westwood Calif Rockies Felix Linholum Ellen Doris Davis Gladys Hildabrand Iva Thompson Esther

Farm News From Sharpsburg and Nearby Towns

Sharpsburg farmers sow wheat and pick apples and pears amid an abundant crop. A baby boy was born Friday night October 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Harris who recently moved from Mt Hermon to Walter Totman’s farm near Athens. Several local residents and visitors are noted including the Harris family in Amesville and Hermon, the Selby and Hanson families, and clergy visits by Rev. A. B. Cox. George Armstrong is seriously ill. Emma Huffman of Plantsville recovers from illness. William Martin, longtime resident near Bartlett, died after a short illness leaving a wife and several children.

Carlos Harris Lathrop George Armstrong Emma Huffman Plantsville William Martin Bartlett

Pleasant Valley Social Honors Local School Teachers

Mrs Anna Bolin spent weekends with her ill mother Mrs Francis Haning. Numerous locals including Lucy Wood and H C Brooks visited families in Pleasant Valley. A Brooks School social on Oct 10 drew about 75 attendees with talks by L F Miller and H C Brooks and a lively evening of games and refreshments.

Mrs Hoover Arrives in Buffalo for Girl Scout Convention

Mrs Herbert Hoover arrived in Buffalo from Washington to attend the national Girl Scout convention. She will speak to the scouts at 11 a m tomorrow and her speech will be broadcast.

Buffalo N. Y U.—P Herbert Hoover Washington Girl Scouts

Three in Hospital After Canton Knife Fight

A threeway quarrel in Canton left three men injured. Joe Schneider 48 and Glen Conar 46 were slashed by knives. Pete Mileal 45 of Massillon was thought to have a fractured skull.

Canton U.P Joe Schneider Glen Conar Pete Mileal Massillon

Stop Night Coughing Thoxine Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement promotes Thoxine as a throat trouble remedy that stops night coughing within minutes. It claims prevention of night coughing, relief for sore throat, and no harmful drugs with a money back guarantee. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles at Cline’s, Hickman’s, Nelsonville drug stores.

Cline Athens Hickman's Drug Store Nelsonville

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