Local Society Notes and Family News
Mr and Mrs Forrest Harper left for Cleveland to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge. Mr and Mrs Harry Foster host a week’s visit with the latter’s parents. Mrs Isaac Rowles and Drege T Jpebekah lodge members plan a 7 o clock Thursday meeting. Hoisington hosts aunt Mrs C W Potter of Columbus for early November departure. Delegates and alternates named for lodge activities with a Pioneer Days in Ohio paper. Thelma Bingman sings two solos My Old Ohio Home and When the Leaves Come Tumbling Down. Charleston WV reports the October 15 birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia, former Nelsonville residents with Athens ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Foster
East State Street
Isaac Rowles
Drege
Diepart
Jesse Henry
Elmer Bingman
Evan Hamilton
P. E. Shirley
Ohio
Thelma Bingman
Old
Ohio Home
Paul Barnaby
Athens
Charleston
W. Va
Fred Edington
Madison
Edington
Nelsonville
Couple Wed in First M E Church Ceremony
Mr Anita B J Thomas and Miss Lottie Coakle, both of RBuehtel, were married at 9:39 this morning at the First M E Church on North College Street. Dr Daniel McGurk officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Bjhomas
Lottie Coakle
Rbuehtel
M. EF
North College Street
Daniel McGurk
Ladies Night at Athens Rotary Club Social
A Rotary club gathering at the McKee bungalow south of Athens drew thirty members and wives. Activities included Rotary Anns cards and entertainment, horseshoe pitching for men, a chicken supper prepared by Mrs. Fred Finsterwald, and a Halloween themed program in a large antique living room, noted as one of the club’s most successful socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary Club
W. H. McKee
Athens
Farlier
Rotary Anns
Fred Finsterwald
Rotary Ann Commit
Hallowe
Rotary
McKee Bungalow
High School PTA Meeting Features Minister Speaker
Rev. H. Schuyler Foster delivered the address at the PTA program replacing Representative I. M. Foster as announced in Tuesday’s Messenger.
Early Mary F Dean Visits Augusta Morse in Lancaster Street
Mrs. Mary F. Dean of Trimble visits Miss Augusta Morse at 9 South Lancaster street. Dr. and Mrs. O L Hamilton of Vanwood West Virginia have returned home after a short visit with Prof. and Mrs Isaac F E Ash at 50 Sunnyside drive. Dr. Hamilton is a practicing physician and a brother of Mrs Ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Dean of
Trimble
Augusta Morse
South
Lancaster Street
O. L. Hamilton
Vanwood
W. Va
Isaac FE. Ash
Sunnyside Drive
Dr. Hamilton
Ash
Latta-Wright Wedding Daily Athens Couple Wed in Parsonage
Miss Pauline Gaenecll Latta of Athens became the bride Tuesday of Mr Willis Wright of Corning. Dr Daniel McGurk officiated as minister at the first M E parsonage at 2 o clock. Mr and Mrs F L Hunter and daughter Mary Louise of Akron are guests this week of Mr and Mrs F R McLaughlin of West Carpenter street. Mrs Hunter is sister of Mrs McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta-Wright
Pauline Gaenecll Latta
Athens
Willis. Wright
Corning
Daniel McGurk
F. L. Hunter
Mary Louise
Akron
F. R. McLaughlin
West Carpenter Street
Hunter
Mclaughlin
Macenas Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Barden Home
Mrs Charles Barden hostess to the Macenas club on Tuesday afternoon at 57 Central Avenue. Mrs Jesse Henry presided as president with Mrs T R Beave leading. Members selected to represent the club at the Southeastern district Federated Club convention to be held in Mid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barden
Central Vmvenue
Maczenas Club
Jesse Henry
T. R. Bea
Qembers
Southeastern District of Women's ‘Federated Club
Ruth Standard Bearers Picnic With Marcella Horn
The Ruth Standard Bearers meet with Marcella Horn at 12 Sun Nyside Drive for a 5 30 o clock Thursday evening picnic spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Marcella Horn
Sunnyside Drive
Needle Club Holds Social and Plans Hallowe'en Event
The Tuesday Needle club met at 240 East State Street hosted by Mrs. H. W. Grover with 14 members and several guests. An informal social hour preceded business where committees were set for the annual Hallowe'en party and a nut contest amused attendees. Colation was served with help from Mrs. C. B. Vorhes, and a guest list included Mrs. F. R. Beasley Mrs. James E. Smith Mrs. R. P. Imes Mrs. Hal M. Woods Mrs. A. K. Whaley Mrs. C. B. Vorhes Mrs. C. W. Gullette Mrs. Arthur Boyles and Mrs. Ralph Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesday Needle Club
H. W. Grover
East State Street
Hallowe’en
C. B. Vorhes
F. R. Beasley
James E. Smith
R. P. Imes
Hal M. Woods
A. K. Whaley
C. W. Gullette
Arthur Boyles
Ralph Davidson
Progressive Literary Club Dines on Tennyson and Hair Trend
The Progressive Literary club met Tuesday evening at 53 May Avenue with Mrs TL E Carpenter. Roll call featured quotations from Tennyson. Program topics included The High Cost of Conventioning by Mrs Jesse Maxwell and The Life of Tennyson. Mrs William Armstrong read from The Athens Messenger by Winifred Black on Bobbed Hair. Guests included Mrs Roy Andrews and Miss Myrtle Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Literary Club
TL. E. Carpenter
May Avenue
Tennyson
Jesse Maxwell
William Armstrong
Athens Messenger
Roy Andrews
Myrtle Mitchell
Bank robber sought after Abbotstown heist and officer’s death
In Harrisburg on October 15 twenty one state troopers armed with orders to shoot to kill hunt central Pennsylvania mountains for the Abbotstown Bank robber who stole 1200 dollars and killed State Policeman Francis J Haley. Major Lynn Adams links the fugitive to Gerald Chapman the $1,000,000 mail robber who earlier killed a New Britain police officer during a safe robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Abbotstown
Francis J. Haley
Lynn Adams
Gerald Chapman
New Britain
Weekend Visitors from Nearby Towns Populate Murray Area
Local residents hosted relatives and friends from Columbus Athens Butler Buckingham Marysville and Nelsonville over the weekend. Several visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Weins Mr and Mrs Dwight Carsey and Miss Geneve Smathers. Notable notes mention employment moves for Earl Simons and Melvin Lewis and a road contract by Mr Herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Weins
Columbus
Fred Weins
Matt Terease
Athens
Dwight Carsey
McCann
Walter Frazee
Ray Castell
Logan
E. A. Person
Person
Everett Person
Guthrie
Alfred
Lon Andrews
Buckingham
Murray
Jennie Robinson
Elias
Geneve Smathers
Butcher
Olie Loper
Tigers Rout Lawyers in 6–0 Victory
Robert's Tigers defeated the Lawyer Decorators 6 to 0 in a close game until late. Ohaffer's strong run sealed the win for Murray as a large crowd from Gloucester Logan Nelsonville and surrounding areas attended.
Reduction in Rates Not Forged Says Athens Electric Co
Chauncey Ohio October 15 Officials of the Athens Electric Co said a recent rate cut from 15 to 11 cents per kilowatt hour was voluntary and not ordered by the Ohio Utilities Commission. Rural lines including Richland Avenue in Athens also lowered rates. The rural service rate changes were not submitted to the state commission. Belmont County expects road improvements to finish this month if weather holds, with eleven miles of roads to be completed and about 40 miles under construction or repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey,o
Athens Electric Company
Ohio Utilities Commission
Richland Avenue
Athens
State Commission
Bridgeport
Belmont County
Addison Murphy
Small Boy Struck by Car Near Park Street
Billy Rowlands aged 3, son of Mr and Mrs F Rowland of 70 University Terrace, suffered severe cuts and bruises after being hit by a car owned by Dr T R Riddie on Park Street near the Poston driveway about 4 pm Tuesday. He and other children were playing near the driveway when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Rowlands
F. Rowland
University Terrace
T. R. Riddie
Park Street
Poston
Local physician reports patient improves after rush to clinic
A man was rushed to a local physician after an incident and his condition was reported improved on Wednesday morning. The report notes the event and current status but provides limited details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Forrest Harper
Cleveland
Mr. Harper
Masonic Grand Lodge
T. jJpebekah Lodge
O. J. Hoisington
West State Street
C. W. Potter
Notary Club Ladies
Maccenas Club
Chapman
the Home of Quality
Just
Mullane
Taffies
Page & Shaw Chocolates
Lostro Bldg
South Court St
William
Mrs Owen
Murray City
Marie Byron
Ralph Hamer
Charles Walters
Robert
Tigers
Ohaffer
Glouster
Lorena Frazee
John Power
Elia Frazee
Ambrose Gears
Josephine Gears
Helen Dane
Longstreth
George Brooker
Joe Popoczy
Frank Popoczy
Barberton
Clem Miller
Jap Miller
Hryman
Old Man's Cave
Rock House
Opera House
Young-Baldi Company
Helen Snyder
Mason City
W. EF. Herman
Zanesville
Jesse Sisson
Q. B. Woodyard
Reccoon
Hershel McVey
Albany
Clint Jewell
A. ID. Morrison
Emmett Starkey
Earl Starkey
C. E. Jewell
Willis Saylor
Athens County
Alfred Foster
Sarah Swearingen
8. A. Swearingen
Charlesvix
J. FE. McComes
Lee
Lloyd
Libby Reeves
Charley Tewksbury
New Marshfield
Frank Kayser
J. C. Gorby
M. Werk CO
Werk’s Tag Soap
Werk’s
Werk’s Washing Machine
H. G. Householder
May Ave
Ll. M. Murphy North
St. Gro. Roach Grocery Co
Werk’s Skin Soap
the M. Werk CO
Cincinnati
Luxtone
The
P. Zenner Co
Madamme Vogue
H. H. Henderson
Dept
Westerville, Ohio
Beasley Milling
Athens, Ohio
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co
Aluminum
Ter
Athens Book & News Co
Cline Bidg
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