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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1927

Page

6

Albany Mission Meeting and Local Social Notes

Albany news item reports a National Board of Missions visit at Fairview schoolhouse, fund proceeds totaling 36.65 and a beauty contest for girls and boys. Rev J Shark spoke on missions with $42 raised from oyster sales, and a 1927 milestone noted. Also announced is a talk by Anti-Saloon League official Rev Howard Pilchard and various local social mentions.

Fern Lewis Fairview National Board Shoth the Presbyterian Church Atj Tocal Church Alexander Presbyterian Church Tern Lewis Hebbardsville Agnes Ross Clyde Hooper H.martin Tinker Warner Donald Russell John Martin's Ferry Sharp Amherst College Massachusetts Coolidge Amherst National Presbyterial Board of Missions Alaska Nelsonville

Community notices and obituary details from local visitors

Shade Mr and Mrs Willie Bailey host family guests. James Brazier age two died after a week with bowel trouble. Funeral Wednesday at 10 at St Pauls Catholic Church. Joe Hawk visiting Kansas City. Kate Turner and Gladys Smith with Eva Guthrie visiting Browning family. Korn Karnival attendance at New Marshfield. Fred Rich and children visiting Marietta relatives. Lucy Guthrie and Margaret Athens visiting Atwood Grim. Vern Ackley and two little ones visiting Wrenna Kelly. Elmer Browning visiting Rutland. Joe Hawk hosts Sunday guests Mit Chappell and Emery Swartz families.

Willie Bailey Perry Smith James Fred Brazier St. Paul's Catholic Church Catholic Joe Hawk Kansas City Kate Turner Jerseyville Gladys Smith Eva Guthrie Elmer Browning Watson Beatty Vienna Kelley Fagan Beatty New Marshfield Fred Rich Maristta Lucy Guthrie Margaret Athens Atwood Grim Vern Ackley Uitter Wrenna Kelly Farmers Home Rutland Mit Chappell Emery Swartz Kermit

Local Social Roundup From Pratt's Fork and Nearby

Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry visited Pratt's Fork with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goldsberry. The Meeks attended a sale at Steinmetz’s with Henry Steinmetz. Mohlers and Lowthers took a business trip to Athens. Mrs. J. Smith and Gladys called on Mrs. Harry Bouth. Chappell of Columbus visited Charlie Goldsberry. Jon Mulligan and daughter visited Walt Williams and Jacob King. Mrs. Charlie Fox was guest of Jacob King. J. P. Mohler visited her daughter in Athens.

Sarah Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry Vinton Meeks Henry Steinmetz P. Mohler Frank Lowther Athens J. Smith Gladys Harry Bouth Hase Chappell Columbus Charlie Goldsberry Jon Mulligan Near Walt Williams Jacob King Charlie Fox J. P. Mohler

Local Notes From The Plains Area

Edward Buffington of London is visiting family this week and reports a mine disaster near hits claiming three men. Mrs. Hugh Nida is ill with hemorrhages. Carl Michaela leaves for Kirtland after visiting. Tom Russel of Gloucester stays with the Michaels. Fanny Ball of Columbus plans a move to the city. Marie Aleshire takes a two week vacation from McBee’s bindery in Athens. Rey Hawk returns from work near Gallipolis for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins visit their mother in Logan. Reb Hawk returns from a Columbus trip. Fanny Aali visits Parkersburg before returning to Columbus. Ed Burdette and family of Athens spend Thursday with Frank Soth.

Edward Buffington London Hile Hils Hugh Nida Carl Michaela Kirtland Tom Russel Glouster Michaels Fanny Ball Columbus City Marie Aleshire McaBee Athens T. Rey Hawk Gallipolis Joe Hutchins Seth Robieson Logan Reb Hawk Fanny Aali Ia Gordon Phillips Parkersburgh W. Va Ed Burdette Frank Soth

Community Group Meets At Local Church Led By Miss Helen Grane

The initial meeting of the Bennes pworth League of the My By church was well attended under the leadership of Miss Helen Grane Willams. Guests included Mrs. Mary Halse Edith and Mr. Q Mrs. Charles Arc of Canada, with Surst of My daughter and Lou Rossides among attendees.

Arax Bennes Pworth League Helen Grane Willams Lou Rossides Charles Arc Canada Mary Halse Edith

Rear Admiral McCully Hosts Orphans at Charleston Navy Yard

A grainy photograph shows Rear Admiral Newton A. McCully, commandant at Charleston, with his wife and six of seven adopted Russian orphans aboard a dinner at the Cedar Creek Circle. The scene reflects a family gathering during a business trip, with Estonia linked as a place of prior hosting.

Mary Susan Parker Inc A. Springer Earl Neuse Cedar Creek Circle Nbn Erga Es Ees F . Rind Middleport Newton A. McCully Charleston Howard

Sharpstown Changes and Neighbors Move In Pleasing Details

Fragments show Sharpsburg locals welcoming Pinkerton family and new neighbors. Names include Leora Pinkerton Hildreth Lary Lator, Mr and Mrs Dipon, and the Blanch Pinkerton group. The notes mention chestnuts walnuts crops and a rapidly changing neighborhood with new families moving in.

Pinkerton Leora Pinkerton Hildreth John Lary J Ton Ohiliri Dorin Armes Diponhraugh Y

Social News Briefs Highlight Local Visits And Events

Mr and Mrs Irving Karr and Mr and Mrs Charles Calkins of Portland were guests at the end of the week of Mr and Mrs Van Johnson. A surprise party at Floyd Wiles home was reported a success. Lucille Wilson missing over Sunday. Andrew Hartley and Robert Wigon motored to Shade Sunday. James Hartley returned home after weeks with his uncle Andrew Hartley. Kenneth and Roy Francis returned home after a week with their mother.

Irving Karr Charles Calkins Portland van Johnson Floyd Wiles SEA Suiule JO Tauis Opwolt Lucille Wilson Andrew Hartley Robert Wigon James Hartley Kenneth Roy Francis

Local Social News From Stewart and Surrounding Areas

Stewart couple Mr and Mrs Harry Leeper spent Thursday in Logan. Mrs George Cattrill of Stewart recovering after an operation at Camden Park hospital Parkersburg. MM Cattrill travels to Parkersburg to be with his wife over Sunday. Miss Maria Nica visits Lancaster to stay with her sister Mrs Perry Freeze. Delmar Russell of Ohio University visits for the weekend with his parents. Wes Huston of Vase hosts of friends. Vera and Virgine Robinson of Columbus and Athens visit family. Jank Holdingon and family entertain Mrs D F Morrison this week.

P. E. Harner West Virginia Pennsylvania L. B. Whaley Charlies Whaley Athens W. I. Whaley Charles Whaley Pontiac Mach Whaley J. R. Richey Hattie Richey Snesta Carrie Richey J. W. Barnes Cheasterhill Mary Cline Prigay Feeble Minded Columbus Albany Charles Brooks W. J. Cline Harveyline Pennsville Harry Leeper Logan George Catrill Stewart Camden Park Hospital Parkersburg MM Cattrill Maria Nica Lancaster Perry Freeze Delmar Russell Ohio University J. G. Russell Wes Huston Iiss Vera Robinson Columbu Virgine Robinson Athe Jank Holdingon D. F. Morrison Qhinins Stelle Arnold John Sharp Martin’s Ferry Herbert Young Amesville Young Chicago Errol Evans J. W. Kuhnes Riley Morris Dyer Presbyterian Newberg Ind Farmers’ Institute G. O. Linscott F. G. Shoop Marietta New Marshfield

State Forestry meeting highlights tree planting prospects

Coolville notes record a State Forestry meeting five miles southwest of New Marshfield in Waterloo township. C Full Barrows and Edgar Dixons attended a 500 acre tract showcasing native and evergreen plantings and profit potential. Russell family reunion and Boy Scout Troop Berea plans feature local events alongside agricultural society updates.

Oolville C. Full Barrows Edgar Dixons New Marshfield Waterloo Township Phuraday Perssons

Fairview Treep School Hosts Pie Social and Levy Talk

Fairview The Treep fellow school held a pie social and entertainment on October 4. Chappel spoke on the importance of the three mill levy. Carl Porter presented the pennant for attendance in Athens County. He urged parents and children and praised their attendance.

Chappel Carl Porter Athens County Doris Tia Kenneth Welch Strussell Thobert Dane Wilson

Carbondale High School Free Club and Local Visits

The article lists members of a Carbondale high school free club including Aukker Aminda Oger and Flaine Dunlap with several others. It notes families visiting relatives in Wes and Columbus, visits by Leslie Evans Ee and Mr and Mrs Wy Oehrey, and mentions local social events and a tragic line about the sudden death of a son of Kennard of ’mers paren.

Aukker Aminda Oger Flaine Dunlap Medson Jean Tunlap Train Vivian Vive Wilson Tousse Ia Carlin Griessh Auker Hazel My Tred Cox Wes and Visting Columbus Leslie Evans Ing Wy Oehrey Hrarson Davis Mire Thomas Mills Gry Les Kennard Mers Spencer Uruane Juba Rudolph Kay

Mason Grand Lodge Session Notes and Presbyterians Meet

Carbon Hill Amesville J Thomas attended the grand lodge session in Springfield last week. Erson Glaz filed the bank during his absence. The annual ministers and families gathering of the Presbyterian church was held Friday afternoon despite adverse conditions, with two strong addresses delivered.

VF. J. Thomas Grand Lodge of the Masoni Er Springfield Emas Fin Erson Glaz Presbyterian Church

New Marshfield Class No 3 Social Held

New Marshfield Class No 3 of the M BP Sunday school held a class social Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs G M Sidders. Devotions were led by Mr Sidders and business by President G J Herron. The program included readings and two contests with prizes. Refreshments followed. The Rev Roberts of Glory Church held a two week meeting at the Cheristhin church here.

M. BP G. M. Sidders Sidders G. J. Herron Prgram Whitright Roberts Glo Cheristhin Church Athens Norma Collins Bury Mra Lew Mace OH. Amdreons Columbus Francis Nieshauls Emma Vardy Prifay Marie Taxon Albany

Hamden Marshal Abe Young Sentenced for 1926 Bickley Killing

Abe Young former Hamden marshal was sent to the Ohio penitentiary for a minimum five years for killing Charles Bickley of Wellston at the BL & Q station in Hamden on May 6 1926. The verdict and sentences were upheld by the court of appeals after Young surrendered in McArthur following a telephone inquiry to Sheriff Maude Celling.

Young Abe Young Hamden Ohio Charles Bickley Wellston BL & Q Court of Appeals Shereriff Maude Tramsden le Wv Leywu Cleveland Egak Tenin Vaan Wallen Myer

Murray City News NAMF Officers Elected at Post Meeting

The Murray City News reports that Charles Ralph and Charles Baird head the NAMF officers elected for the year at Post No. 420 American Legion. The meeting on October 17 included many local members. new officers include Dost Commander and others, with community visitors and hospital visits noted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

PAC Hocking Valley Messenger the Plains High Pol Tail Parent-Traut Association T. Ocean Ware Bilge Haers Naomi Swart Floria Hanningward Smith Donald Gabr Syracuse Sharpsburg Coolville Are Robert Smith Paul Davis Blarry Gibbs Charles Booth Russell D. Morrison Jill Hopewell and Russell Harry Kefferall Wheeling D. H. Russell G. P. Russell Frank Clark Oscar Clark Frost E. D. Morrison BOY Scout Gathering Dana T. Burns Haldwin Waallace College Berea Alex H.7 Bane C. A. Gillitan Prinicipal A. R. Morrison Ing Het I, White A. Taylor Gao TI. Wolf J. 31. Walden The Civic Association Agricultural Society Troy Township Agricultural Society Bors Pinnell Mt. Clair Homer Maxwell Balem Sue Taylor Lewrenen Pinel Join Pinnell Ersburg G. W. Dean Williard Baker Smith New Mattamords W. O. Stout Thurst Mrs A. B. Saunders Parkers. Periday Carbondale Carbon Hill G. W Edward Smith Carl Smith Ilsniley Frank Atkinson Mart Vin-ax Lent Evans Toy Detfoy M Pyla New Phila Ladest Aid Society M. Lid Maryee Joss Marthi't Law Kemmerling Ruthij Maria Stith Sarah Evane Iee Atkinson Clara Shaw Hnsen Stella Smith Johan Joixon Wannibal Mourilia Groves Marin ‘ Coe H Robert Oakley Ha Johnson Philadelphia Jene Rane ER. Young Ar Didate Vinton Organtazaba Kawanes Cloin M.bl Wedrese Sener Yoewene Murray City News NAMF Charles Ralph Charles Baird Ucreay Mur Fine Hound Guy Post Charles Tipton Tancaz Legion Comrades Xfiss Geraldine Slater Tom Hardy Henry K Howard Betts Hugh Rigga Eber Poling Charles Hoffman Chaplin William Taylor K. H. Hayman Charles Stratton Max Seidenfeld Sargeant Bernard Franklin Albert Spencer Howar Brooker Deguards Edward Shuttleworth Strolt Ete Carrol T. S. Castell William Winefordner Land Ray Castell Housier Jack Hoffman Lis Lalphy Hamer Des. Warren Darby Dar St. Clair Hospital Grant Tip Pie Hos EH. A. Person Ladies’ Alu Society M.land John Lovett Air Room Charles James New Straits Vriel Cora Wall Day Matt Kathryn Wineford Wiwanis Club T.1& F Jackson Bloom Jounelson New Lexington Vis Kiwanis International Ames S.oh. Kean California Perry PF Farr T Weinrich Ner Ling Yori Judice Hammond Eien Jesse Wal- Sumierset Ool Classified Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Dorul Passen Achive Auto Club Athens County Automobile Club School Safety Council School Roy Pathol Board OF Trustees
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