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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

6

Bequest from Mrs Olivia Bradford to Albany area churches

Reading of the Bradford will reveals gifts totaling 1500 dollars to the Baptist church at Albany Rutland and Middleport each receiving one third. The donor Mrs Olivia Dickson Bradford of Middleport left her estate to churches connected to her family. Several local residents are noted in social and community events including visits, meetings, and upcoming church activities.

Als Fie Ory Albany Bapchurch Olivia Dickson Bradford Baptist Church Albany Rutland Middleport Bedford Rebecca ‘Ley Dickson J. Howard Cline California Katherine Dawson Free Will Baptist Simpson Bradford

Community Notices and Local Life In Murry City

Local residents report relatives visiting from Cleveland Toledo and Pennsylvania while others returned home for work in Detroit Logan and Doylestown. Births occur at Reynolds Lantz Shannon households as basketball results note Lodi boys defeating New Marshfield and girls losing 6 to 2 with Coolville suffering a single loss to Shade.

Social visits fill weekend in local town

Pratt's guests include Mr and Mrs Grar and Mrs Jessie Gilkey with relatives from Athens. Several families and individuals visit relatives at Harmony Athens and Jacksonville. Velma Ward marries Frank Martell in Rosedale Kan. Bible class hosted by Edward Marshal with talk on mission work.

Ira Conaway Jacksonville Mary Davis Hermey Kempton Evan Davis Mary Kness Dora Heffken William Davis John Davis Ira Edward Marshal Ralph Antle Carl Welling Thomas Ward l Columbus Velma Irene Ward Frank Martell Rosedale Kan Loyd Avenue Martell Welling Christ of Mra Marshal Audra Chalfant Roland Mulpas Joseph Gaskalla Frank Davis

Carbondale School Forms New Clubs and Attendance System

Carbondale high school enrolls 35 pupils with class presidents named Virgene Carlin Marie Arnold and Vivian Auker. An electrical club, radio project, points-based promotion system, daily 20 minute exercise, traveling library, and grade enrollments are reported alongside a list of students with perfect attendance by grade.

Carbondale High School Virgene Carlin Marie Arnold Vivian Auker Gillilan

Mrs Willard McDaniel and baby Nannette visit Bidwell

Mrs Willard McDaniel and infant Nannette visited Bidwell on Saturday while Mr McDaniel joined in the eye. They spent Sunday with his parents then returned to their Columbus home Monday. Mr McDaniel and George Bolin attended the Wesleyan Ohio game.

Willard McDaniel Nannette Bidwell McDaniel Mr. McDaniel George Bolin J. H. Barker F. Holmes Rebecca Stanley Alice Chatman Nebraska Columbus Dan German Loma Holmes A.D. Cline Will Gillogly Carpenter Eeea

Albany Grange Hosts Guests Despite Weather

A large Albany Grange meeting on Saturday night entertained invitados from Stewart Grange who could not attend due to bad weather. The Albany team conducted the initiation work, an oyster supper followed during the social hour, and Superintendent McVay of Athens attended and spoke briefly.

Albany Grange Stewart Grange Albany McVay Athens

Albany Institute Poster Contest Promotes School Work

Posters displayed in shop windows mark a school children contest with a winning poster earning a prize. The event advertising the Albany Institute spans November 2 and November 8.

Albany Institute

Birthday party and community notes from Coolville area

Pearl Pitts hosted thirty two friends for a birthday party with games music ice cream and cake. The column records visits plays attended wood chopping for Edd Rowan and various family and neighbor activities around Coolville Guysville and Parkersburg including Miss Genevieve Wildman guesting and Miss Mildred New as well as minor business and church notices.

Gans and Orin Park Rsburg Clarence Swartz Harry Carleton Coolville Joe Gage W. O. Stout L. T. Runnion C. ¥. Windsor Guysville Charles Pierce Lnly Athens Charles Day Marietta x _everal Silay Siville U. B Herbert Hawk Rocky Point Urine Ackley Mildred Runnion Mildred New Genevieve Wildman Cool Pearl Pitts Dorothea Runnion Brenice Gorm Utmer Ackley T. Runnion

Sunday mine accident halts work during revival week

Report from Glouster and Hocking area notes an incident where Burr Oak edith Mingus suffered a severe hand injury while Grace Ivers stayed home before returning for a revival meeting. The mine’s day-men were summoned to resume work as Grace and family were mentioned in the same brief.

Edith Mingus Ivers

Dews Welcome Daughter as Sheppards Announce Birth

Mr and Mrs Cecil Dew celebrate a daughter born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dale Sheppard are the parents of a daughter born recently. Leonard Dennis assists Forge Ivers in cutting timber.

Cecil Dew Dale Sheppard Leonard Dennis Ivers

Frost Family Welcomes Ten Pound Son

Frost Mr and Mrs Wade Richardson are parents of a ten pound son born October 16. Mrs Carl Michael a local teacher spent the weekend with Mr Michael at The Plains. Ladies Auxiliary Number 108 was inspected by Mrs Mary C Shrieve of Lancaster on Saturday October 24. An excellent noon dinner was served at the hall. Zenas Frogt a G A R member attended. Mrs Shrieve donated a new ballot box. J H Pierce and Mitchell Barnhart traveled to Parkersburg on Thursday. Apple crop in Frost is heavy with several carloads shipped.

Wade Richardson Lave Carl Michael Michael the Plains Frank Brandenberry Stewart Mary C. Shrieve Lancaster Zenas Frogt Shrieve J. H. Pierce Mitchell Barnhart Parkersburg Frank Frost Wade Richardson W. Rowell T. H. Bennett Marietta Frost

Local Social and Health News Briefs From Amesville Area

Amesville residents host visiting relatives with G O Linscott family in town. Mrs J E Gifford hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Athens after health decline. Co O Gibson leads local lodge as Masonic grand lodge gathering occurs in Columbus. I E Gennett travels to Columbus for illness. J A Lovell of Marietta visits brother O M Lovell and family. Evansbach Contracting company continues operations in the area.

J. E. Gifford Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Co. O. Gibson Masonic Grand Lodge Columbus I. E. Gennett J. A. Lovell Marietta O. M. Lovell Evansbach Contracting

Quick Relief From Constipation With Olive Tablets

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative option to relieve constipation and restore normal liver function. The ad claims a dull mouth, tired feeling, and headaches improve after taking one or two Olive Tablets at bedtime, touting quick pleasant results for thousands.

Dr. Edwards

Halloween Party At Miss Cronin Home Delights Club

Jacksonville Five Hundred club enjoyed a Hallo ween party Sunday evening at president Miss Margaret Cronins home. Members present included Miss Marguerite McMenamy Miss Kathryn McMenamy Irene Ley Doris Kellner Jeanette Brown Mildred Kinder Jeanette Wolfe Norma Noon Mrs Audrey McMenamy Mrs Alice Shirkey and the hostess.

Five Hundred Club Hallowe'en Margaret Cronin Marguerite Kathryn McMenamy Irene Ley Doris Kellner Jeanette Brown Mildred Kinder Jeanette Wolfe Norma Noon Audrey McMenamy Alice Shirkey

Halloween themed club honors and social notices

Miss Kathryn Mc Menamy received honors of the evening at a Halloween themed event. Miss Norma Noon will host the club next Thursday evening. John H. Carr, Jacksonville school superintendent, spent a weekend in Columbus while McMenamy visited New Lexington with sister Mrs. Jerry M. Harbaugh. Epworth Leagues to hold a social at the M E church this Saturday evening. all interested youths invited. admission five cents.

Norma Noon John H. Carr Jacksonville Columbus Marguerite Kathryn McMenamy New Lexington Jerry M. Harbaugh Hallowe'en Epworth League M. E. Church

Ed Shipley’s Grandchild Born in Cleveland

Word from Cleveland says Mr and Mrs Clyde Shipley Grace Sanders of Cleveland are parents to a child with Ed and Mrs Shipley of The Plains as grandparents. Mrs Ollie Somers and daughters Frances and Nevada Somers from Nelsonville visited Mrs George Gabriel Sr for Friday supper. Eight relatives of Mrs J K Brown from Corning and her sister Ruth Shafer of Jackson stayed Monday and Tuesday with them.

Cleveland Ed Shipley the Plains Clyde Shipley Grace Sanders Ollie Somers Frances Nevada Somers Nelsonville George Gabriel J. K. Brown Corning Shafer Ruth Jackson Brown

Weekend Visitors and Travels Around Bas il

Social notes list guests and travels with families in Basil and nearby towns. Names include Fin Cook, Sarah Bachelder, Rob Hawk, Roscoe Shields, Dorothy Ball, Virgene Shields, Cliff Wolfe, Liz Guess, Joe Hutchins, James Hughes, Maud Thorn Micheals, Hershel Darnell, James Porter, Don Gabriel, Thuselas Burson, and Athens residents.

Fin Cook Basil Sarah Bachelder Columbus Rob Hawk Roscoe Shields Dorothy Ball Virgene Shields Cliff Wolfe Liz Guess Joe Hutchins James Hughes Athens Maud Thorn Micheals Frost Hershel Darnell James Porter Don Gabriel Thuselas Burson

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Families

Shade Clyde Smith visiting Columbus and spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burson and family. Delano Burleigh and children Charles and Dora joined Mr. and Mrs. KR. FE. Williams for a Sunday gathering.

Clyde Smith Columbus Joe Burson Delano Burleigh Charles and Dora KR. FE. Williams

Mrs Dora Heffken Visits Relatives at Green s Run

Mrs Dora Heffken traveled to Green s Run on Tuesday to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jed Leak. Felix Linkolum left Tuesday morning for Fairport joining Mr and Mrs James Kendall and their children and Mr and Mrs Clarence Marshal of St Charles Mich spending a few weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Eaward Marshal. Mrs William Swartz and Mrs

William Lloyd Cleveland William ‘Treace Mary Evans James McGarva Henry Franklin Barberton John McGarva Robert Peacock Toledo Chester Hill New Lexington James Emery Andy Heavener Nelsonville Ira Spencer Charles Robinson Detroit Charles Huston McArthur Belford Anders Pennsylvania Jennie Robertson Athens Ben Bess Elmer Thomas Columbus Charles Hutchinson Dora Heffken Green's Run Jed Leak Felix Linkolum Fairport James Kendall Clarence Marshal St. Charles Mich Eaward Marshal William Swartz

Local Visitors Return From Weekend Trips

Ethel Matlack visits home from Rio Grande college. Edd and Mrs. Ritchie return from a nine state tour through the South. Foster Bean visits with Wade Barnett and family. Glenn Powell of Rio Grande spends the weekend with local friends. Mary Reeder hosts Saturday events.

Ethel Matlack Rio Grande College Edd Ritchie South

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Clyde E. Bowers Cincinnati Margaret Pitman Nashville Tennessee E. A. Bowers Ohio University C. A. Wingett Jess Hines Emmett Wingett Lucile Guy Wingett Lois Ben Dorsey Christine F. H. Eccles New Plymouth Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Churches Albert Marlon G. O. Linscott John Thomas Holcomb Delaware Logan A. G. Henry W. L. Carpenter Charles KE. Hankison Otto L. Hankison A. A. Boileau W. R. Phillips Will Brown Roger Guy Brown K. Mardis Sunday Creek G. O. Lin@rott Murry City News Hutchinson Robert Bell Lou Seaman Bert Larsson Conrad Wein Ernest Reynolds Willie Lantz Charles Shannon Ralph Hamer William Winefordner Glouster Merle Ogg EF. A Howard Daniels Doylestown Robert Foster William Smith J’red Wein Jack Slater Grant Hospital Clara Robinson Eugeen of Julia Robinson Dora Burleigh R. E. Williams Bumingham Lodi High Audena Burson Alma Velma Goldsberry Garden Rhoda Jeffers Helena Shuler Shottown Claudis Chappel New Marshfield Lodi Shade Grar Jessie Gilkey De'bert Howett J. E. King Harmony Pearl Smith Jacob King Vinton Meeks Holly and Myrle King Will Colmer William Wetherby Herbert J. P. Mohler Fred Smith Sarah Goldsberry Carbondale Irene Prater Mary Webb Mr. Coe Bing Miss Davis Miss McMenemy Vivian Beverage Gene Dunlap Elaine Dunlap Wade King Kenneth Klotz Walter Mace Henry McClain Louise Treagway Genevieve Wilson Mildred Arnold Mildred Barber Vernon Bray Harold Bray Harland Cagg Dorothy Frank Susie Kelley Edna Lottridge Grace Ivers Si Cncer Wise Grant Post Amesville A. P. Linscott Canaanville Wong Nea Taylor Ridge Tupper’s Plains Lydia E. Pinkham Brandenburg 37Th St Milwaukee, Wis Jire Jod N. St Middleport, O Summit Ave St. Paul, Minn Sanders Lydia E Lydia FE. Pinkham
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