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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1927

Page

6

Albany News Roundup and Local Social Notes

Albany reports a busy week with church events at 7 30 p m and oyster supper planned by the M E church Navy committee The piece lists residents visiting relatives in Barberton Milford Russell and Stephen Thoman from Athens spent weekends with family Local thieves stole tires from a garage after midnight and several families hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Tee Evviott Mrs Liszie Dixon and Mrs Lytle Walden

Lbany Wnibur Baughman M. E A. F. Holmes Connelsville CN. Jones H. R. McVay Athens Mary Elizabeth Albany and & Gerve Mansfield Tee Evviott Liszie Dixon Lytle Finley Gillogly Green L. OF Walden Frank Gunder J. W. Stant Coolville E. S. Tedrow Iweretta Louisa Brook C. Cross Ee Reas George Wood E. L. Thorn Carpenter Prattsville Jordan McArthur Columbus West Mansfield Robert Christy Jered G. J. Tewksbury FH. Eccles Harold Atoms Bile Henry Wi. Eccles Senve Portsmouth Ladies’ Aid Society J. W. Harness AT. BE M. E. Church Lee Jones WW. M. Nanna Barberton Milford Russell Newton Russell Stephen Thoman Caroline Knowlton ED. Dalley Lyda Green Alt D. M. Green Titype L. M. Walden Lizgin Dison Frank Gundar H. B. Sowers and Childr C. B. Harper Grace Gray Maristis Smith Duntee F. Morison Istewart Fitesp Alda Sars Mhterder Mitu Harper Mayme Pierce Cora Paugherty Florence Melville Glennis Daugherty Marietta Eolese Milley Sidi Atlya de Vernontl St Clurseilie Hout Tome of Finn Re Dio Claeery John Vinell Besit Tau Iig Kansas Pur Iersburg Siste

Local visits and family news from Nelsonville area

Monday reports show Mrs Charles Matheny and son Stantford visiting Nelsonville from here last Saturday. Lovetts report a cherry tree with blossoms and forming little green cherries. Mrs Meri Green and son Bobby from WNootsonville visited her parents. Several residents attended the Fall Festival at rhon Hill Money day evening.

Charles Matheny Stantford Nelsonville John Lovett Dirk Smith Murray City Bill Christian Sarah Jane Lovetts Meri Green Bobby Wnootsonville Gb. Pruden Arcle Harris Longstreth Ales Thobert Lovett Grig Barber Linnis M ‘Pere Dipler Wiliam Carsey Lancaster Rhon Hill Clark Dodds Kensington

Community Birthday Celebration At Clark’s Chapel

A group of 35 friends and neighbors gathered at Mary Snow’s home in Clark’s Chapel for a birthday celebration. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Soune and many relatives, with a dinner planned and club arrangements discussed. Visitors from nearby towns joined family members for the weekend event.

Mary Snow Clarks Chapel Wilbur Soune Chiffrén Herold Erma Ijsabs Redia Miner McVlanahan Louise Plains Ed Maings Sarah Sapies Mary and Loulys Mechanicshure Herb Sanborn Carl Phillips Jane Phillis Athens Henry Phillips C. E. Rain Mildred and Thomas Dubdny Harry Bell Montana Mrs. J. A Bell

Fairview Social Visitors Share Weekend in Town

The Fairview area saw a flurry of visits as families like Wootons, Cole, Barnhart, and Russell hosted relatives and friends. Irene Bundar, Dean Mole, and W C Warren attended a local dance Saturday evening. Mae Cole visited her brother, and several others spent Sunday with relatives in nearby towns. A county official toured local schools Tuesday.

Frank Wooton Herald Vist Wooton Wilma Gertrude Cole Hina Barnhart Irene Russell Bundar Dean Mole W. C. Warren Mae Cole Cole George Emmet Dean Core Ivan Howard Harnest Cole Coolwilie I. Fo Fairvirw Sturdau Ligne Colele F. Ae Sam Wilson Fo Bottom Willington Barnhart Pearl Langs Nelsonville Inner Fairview Donny Gerald Bean Earl Nelson Guysville EL Russe Carl Kincaid A. J. Coalville View Sands Park Dye Henry Feed Worth Cole Mr. Chappel Tier Tiejdge Dry Hollow Ariools

Hamden Celebrates Twelfth Transverse Anniversary Parade

Hamden and Wellston residents celebrated the twelfth transvesary with a parade led by the Ti Company Rand after dedicating new playgrounds donated by a townsman. Ceremonies were held at the school auditorium and a 6 30 banquet followed at the M E church basement hosted by the Hamden Ladies Aid Society attended by many friends and out of town guests.

Wamden Haraden Rand Aion Irise Walt Met. Achool Walters M. E Hamden Mir Ghentie Kiwanis Club Royal Citzens Bonemenut AL Ely

New Marshfield News: Womans Mission Meeting Attended

Mrs. W. OM Nanna hosted the Women Have Mies missionary activity at her home. Mrs. Charles Oxley supervised the box treasurers and a new member joined. Guests included the Shalit and Lent families, Atkey visitors, and local residents from Duffala and Stewart.

Atkey Frank Shaukis J. Belt Duffala Gerald Sidders Tere L. H. Braw and Son Bert McKibben Stewart

Local Social Notes Highlight Townsfolk Visits and Greetings

Carbon Hill Jenkins and Me visited relatives here. Miss Lucie Johnson of Columbus sued her parents and family. Numerous families including the Johnsons, Lehmans and Martins hosted relatives and friends from Columbus and nearby towns. The Ladies Aid held meetings and quilting events, while residents shared visits, illnesses, and family updates across Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Leslie Torn LoSigs Oh Hawk Mith Daud Nelsonvilly

Birth announced for Henry Vity in Carbondale area

Mr and Mrs Halph Betts of Wy fiir g Geta Wedneainy announce the birth of Henry Vity. The baby is named Henry and the announcement lists relatives Sweeny of Barren Creek and Mrs Benestes, with other connections to Barberton and Carbondale.

Hd Kom George Cattrit Halph Betts

Plainstown Notes Mixed With Ills and Visits

The item records a list of local residents with illnesses and visitors. Frank Thompson is seriously ill, and Mrs. James Hardy is mentioned with her husband. Several residents including Laura Washhuta, Carl Micheal, Wil Lusts, and Ralph Stathers are noted in social visits or daily life. The prose lists many names and minor activities without clear events or outcomes.

Frank Thompson Ebie John Pi Wie Lonie James Hnardy Laura Washhuta Celum Us Kho Frank Stultiy Wehter Harry Moore Rewer Pinahs Lasse Toe Yard Wavard Ane Lombiostoma Harles Neve Mra Uatrly Tan Netverville Nelson Tim Tock Kirthind Carl Micheal Experiens Robert Flekses Miley Stathers Charnes Ralph Stathers Che George Gateriel Weeyesday Rs. L. Garden

Murray City Teachers Hold Evening Meeting at High School

Murray City reports a mid October teachers gathering at the high school auditorium presided by Logan Superintendent Coleman. Reading circle books were distributed and Murray City High School Superintendent Chrisman will lead the next session held each second Wednesday at 6:30.

Coleman Logan Chrisman Murray City High School M Tec City

Corning records twenty sets of twins across town

CORNING Oct 15 reports twenty sets of twins among Corning families led by Joseph Siemer Elmer Love and Merchant Latta. Readable lists name Nessie and Jessie Darris Helen and Margaret Toth Jack and Jacqueline Lamb Ned and Kemper Weelx Vin brother Merel Wile, and many others with ten pairs attending Corning schools. Sunday services and local church notes follow with community events and hospitalities.

Corning Joseph Siemer Elmer Love Merchant Latta Nessie Jessie Darris Earl Darris Helen Margaret Toth Jack Jacqueline Lamb Jaci Laush Ned Mrs. Kemper Liam Wright Will Wright Cora Ara Anit Hanel Helen Lothe Mra Hinerove John Valley Edward Emma Sirner Jesena Slemer Christopher Willar Fing Afr Christopher Ling Mary Margaret, Debney Mesa Debney Bersnard Lerdette Warthing Frank Watkins Martin Margaret Taylor Jor Mabie Mildred Marshall Pert Marshall Jane Jeanetm Ledgers George A. Rodgers

Child Born Aboard Elevated Train in Chicago

A five pound boy was born on an elevated train as Mrs Hughes boarded a station in Chicago. The birth occurred en route to a hospital and is noted as a rare stork sighting on public transit. In Youngstown yesterday, Emma Leen, the county's oldest resident at 101, died after a long life in Mahoning County.

Chicago Xin Hughes Youngstown Emmabeth “Auptle' Leen Youngatown Mahan- Ing County

Marshall Bill Declared No Remedy by Turner

Turner argues the Marshall bill cannot fix the unconstitutional judicial system highlighted by the Tumey decision. He contends the fee system and small jury costs distort due process and that the court structure has persisted beyond proper jurisdiction. He calls for reform and cites widespread convictions among justices.

U. S. Supreme Court Tumey Justice of the Peace Justice Court U. S Supreme Court Fitern State Bureau of Inspection Riley Qarner Marshall Wiia U. S Supreme Conrt Supreme Court of the United H States

Bond Issue Bids Opened for City Streets

Theda on a bond issue of FILMA 1a for the city streets project including North Lancaster, Tre and East State streets opened today. The award will be made at the regular council meeting Monday. The Detroit Trust, Provident Savings, and other bidders offered premiums ranging from 171.08 to 1078.40 with several Cincinnati and Columbus firms among the listed bidders.

Theda Lancaster Street Tre Cetaber Th Ohne and Company Creccand Detroit Trust Company Provident Savings Mame Frat Company Cinelinnati Hieht Firat Crhmenk Corporation Columburs Aub and Company Cineinnati Weil, Rath and Irving Cincianati Wi h. _Slayton and company Lolnda Ryan Sutherland Iparty Tolrde Stranahan Harris and Otis Taleo Kinte ‘Teachers' Retirement System Columbus Seapon+ Hood and Mayer Cincinnati Mapehet Foxman and Wood Totodo

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Update

Hospital notes list several local patients with operations and outcomes. Margaret McDoweld of Gloucester underwent tonsil removal and returned home after recovery. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ard ors. Max Allman of Chaunees had major surgery October 31 and is convalescing. Mrs Fase Kelrna of Millfield is improving after a mayor operation. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Darnell on October 16. Mrs Hugo Thelsen and her son from Athens were discharged. Convalescents include Mrs Ode Jackson of Chauncey and Vern McDonald. Gloucester residents also noted Valera Samplasky.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Margaret McDoweld Mra Hugo Thelsen Athens Ode Jackson Chauncey Vern McDonald Glousier Lester Valera Samplasky

Immediate sale urged for Mulee Shoala in Tennessee

UPI reports Senator Sackett of Kentucky urged an immediate sale of Mulee Shoala to the highest bidder for the Southern Appalachian power conference. He said the plant’s sale would aid private companies and boost prosperity.

Chattanooga Tenn Upi Mreeek M. Sackett Kentucky Southern Appalachian Power Conference Ieee Genator Sackett

Attending Lancaster Fair From Coolville

Local residents from Coolville listed for the Lancaster fair on Friday including Mr and Mrs G E White, Mr and Mrs E M Pierce, Mr and Mrs O F Garegon, Mr and Mrs F G Runion, Mr and Mrs Orville Bardin, Mrs H H Chapman, and Mr and Mrs G E Carleton. Dr J S Carleton of Columbus accompanied them.

Setienaing Lancaster Fair G. £. White E. M. Pierce O. F. Care Gon F. G. Runion Orville Bardin H. H. i Chapman G. E. Carleton J. S. Carleton Columbus

Prize Offered At Stewart County Fair To Open New Belt

The Rome Branke hopes to crown a countywide event with an athletic festival and gymnastic display. Nearly every town sends contestants for a prize program featuring several classes and a new belt sponsored by the Westerns Athletic Grange. The carnival draws attention as hundreds attend the evening event with prizes and demonstrations throughout.

Stewart Rome Branke Lee Lees Wotiwars Athletic Grange Souleion Af Wily Wain Derservylle Tint Regeiuesienes Viitatale

Army housing program eyed as $116 million plan advances

President proposes a $6 million set aside for army construction plus another $6 million for related work. The War Department funds come from excess arm property sales. The 16 year program spans a total expenditure of $116 million, described by the secretary as a national housing effort facing a housing shortage.

Washington O.t UPA Charles Iv Firmen Ordre Baw Wottuneton Hank Army Jas Ghee Sy Linden Sinar Congress Protran Davia’ Ann Teepert Submoral Spa Army Housing

Tale of treasure and hunters without old bottle of rum

A fragmented tale recalls bold treasure hunters in a bygone era. Men gather with spades and glasses to test the superstition of a buried treasure while rivalries flare. A distant note mentions a Paris jurist and a case in Toulon where Andre Dott was imprisoned for ten years for a fatal act involving a dog.

Lienington Toulon France Andre Dott. Her

County GeABNT The eon pie ee Manas

Faded OCR fragment covers a local page item with unclear names and places. The readable bits mention a county event, a person, and a description of a site or figure but lacks coherent actions or dates to anchor a clear news item.

Fey Vine Sete

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