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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

7

Local Gossip and Visitors From The Plains

The Plains notes list numerous neighbors and relatives visiting in Lancaster Columbus Albany and Athens including James A Matheney and Ashford to Lancaster George Besco family to Columbus and Hyla Wilson. Several illnesses and recoveries mentioned with influenza cases and hospital visits.

James A. Matheney Ashford Lancaster George Besco Billy Ileen Columbus Hyla Wilson Carl Hanning Kenneth Barrows Albany Arza Linscott Cliff Gabriel Floyd Linscott Carl Erb Peter Erb Stewart Bell James Bell Mildred Ad Edgar Eva Edgar Athens F. Hawk Hoyt Pinkerton Ervin Vore Warren

Grand Master speaks to Coolville Odd Fellows audience

The I O O F Grand Master James M Fitzpatrick addressed a large crowd in Coolville Sunday at the School Auditorium. Representatives from District No 69 and neighboring districts attended along with speakers from Bethel Point Pleasant and Marietta, with music by local pupils.

Ohio James M. Fitzpatrick Bethel Shiffer Christian Church Point Pleasant W. Va J. M. Kaufman Gallipolis William T. Watkins Marietta L. P. Becker Comley Logan I. KE. Nicholson Margaret McCanse Margaret Conklin C. S. Thompson Eliza Apger Lois Apger Athens H. E. Griffin Tuppers Plains Ernest Wizgal E. M. Pierce Etta Ora Dunfee Vportsmonth Henry Luckadee Walter Clary John Burkhart Gilbert Lucy Cline Barnesville Thomas Dunfee Torch Genevieve Thomas Columbus Ss. Henderson E. M. Daugherty Alma Koehler R.S. Henderson Stella Holter Pomeroy J. C. Minear Allie Morrison Odd Fellows Lodge Donald Mills A. C. Mille

Local People Visit Relatives Across Ohio Towns

Various residents of Bishopville and surrounding areas are noted in a social column visiting kin and attending events. Names include Mrs. Will Grubb, Elias Shaner, John Clark, Dean Watkins, Harry Colley, Eugene Jones, Floyd Smith, Enlon Grubb, Frank Pedicord, Elza Triplett, Pearl Jewett, Cora Householder, Betty Jean Stump, Lucile Carter, Jessie McDonald, and many others along with spouses and children.

Will Grubb Zanesville Elias Shaner Dave Dennison John Clark Springfield W. H. Hoon J. M Watkinan Columbus Akron Dean Watkins Henry Colley Harry Colley Glouster Eugene Jones Floyd Smith Barberton Enlon Grubb Dean D Pedicord Harold Garold Wahneta Frank Pedicord Guy Triplett Pearl Jewett Elza Trimble J. M. McDonald Cora Householder Jacksonville Charles Milhoan Charles Pedicord Betty Jean Stump James Palmer Billy Gatchel Mary Jessie McDonald Oakdale Lucy W Pedicord Edwin Carpenter Mary Lee Ruth Shepard Athens Rose Withem Louis Stump Letty Jean Donald Kasiier Mary Anna Joan Bolinger Orleana Mado Pedicord Dorothea Charles Mary Margaret Marguerite McDonald Nellie Dennison Uhm Smith

Social rounds and visits in Athens and surrounding towns

Village residents and guests recount social calls in Athens and nearby areas as families and friends visit, host dinners, attend church events, and discuss the upcoming school bond meeting at McDougal Church. Guests include Swartz, Boggs, Chapman, McBee, and many local households in Parkersburg to Dutch Ridge.

Ll. A. Townsend Rulah Parkersburg W. Va Ralph Allen Will Chevalier Tuppers Plains John Chevalier O. C. Boggs Reedy Leroy Doggs Oryn Watkins Aldo McKinley Athens Amos Holland Samuel Frost William Dixon Billy Dixson Emmett Swisher Ll. S&s. Eskew and Son Wade Rock Cave Emma Chevalier Caroline Depoy Rexal Boggs Vanderhoof Raymond Roggs Carson Roges Leroy Boggs Hugh Kayser Dutch Ridge J. N. Jenkins Aldo MckKinley Frank Caldwell Glen White Guy Paul McKinlew H. R. Watkins Oryn Louise Watkins Amos Hixson Mareilla Ethel Morris Koster J. W. Tarnhill Wreda Dutch Tudge Swisher Oden Johnson Elmer Brandeberry Frost Esmond Drondeberry JL. H. Allen R. M. Allen Micanor Blaine Chapman The Odd Fellows Watkins Marietta A. J. McBee Charley McBee Stewart McBee

Local Social Visits and School Notes in Vanderhoof Area

Mrs. Howard Vanderhoof and mrs Lake hosted relatives. various couples and individuals visited family homes across Vanderhoof and nearby towns. The October attendance list shows students Aubra Bailey Emma Bailey Virginia Bailey Myrtle Murphy Elsie Burton Ida Burton Naomi Ramsburg Gordon Bailey and Charles Chase were present, with a pie social postponed to Friday evening November 1.

Howard Lake Fornmar John Lake Robert Sharp Lawrence Bailey Texel Boggs Leroy Hoges Noah Conant Herman Taylor Butch Ridge Austin Hull Athens William Conant Irene Eaton Coshocton Westly Baker Ed Chevalier Evelyn J. R. Murphy Ruth Layton Blanche Lake Joe Chase George Gilbert Edgar Burton Branche Yeater Catherine Burton Thelma Bailey George Schoolies Armesville Mabel Burke Aubra Bailey Emma Bailey Virginia Bailey Myrtle Murphy Elsie Burton Ida Burton Naomi Ramsburg Gordon Bailey Charles Chase Vanderhoo

Justice Parents Welcome Baby Boy in Akron News

Mrs. Rex Justice and Mr. Rex Justice welcomed a baby boy in Akron, making Mrs. La Follett a great grandmother. Dayton Keirns, formerly of this place, is the Justice’s relative. Mr and Mrs A A Kasler visited Columbus, while Mr and Mrs John La Follett joined Mrs Dunlavy in Jacksonville Sunday. Celia Mansfield visited Athens Saturday. Mr and Mrs G L Bryson also paid a visit.

John Pinnock Akron Mollie Hardy Tulu Smith Carbon Hill Zell Buffington Belle Smith Robert Nelsonville Buffington Charles McMillan Columbus Wellston Elizabeth Riley Bear Fisher Station Grant Micheal Eleanor Joe Riley Dwight Pullens Charles Pullens Pleasant Mich Ralph Hartman Mira Cade Ralph John Woodyard Albany Abbie Porter Harry Harry Porter Ed Anderson Everet Tillie Athens Raymond Montgomery Columbia J. B. Davis Fred Conner Heth Morris W. la Follett Rodney Marietta Roy Love T. Linscott Prank Cone Cecil Keirns Hooper Ridge Leonard Smith Porterfield Gertrude Davis Dutch Creek Garnet North McDougal Church Dorothy Conant Amenville Cella Mansflet John la Follett Rex Justice la Follett Justice Dayton Keirns A. A. Kasler Dunlavy Jacksonville Celia Mansfield G. L. Bryson

Social Roundup From Nelsonville Dance and Sunday Visits

Local society notes show many names visiting friends and relatives across Nelsonville and nearby towns. Attendees include Kimberly Mrs Arch Brooks Mrs William Davis and others at the Odd Fellows Hall dance, with numerous callers and guests on Sunday visits to homes of Ossian Brown Donaldson and Davis families.

Arch Brooks William Davis Merl Love Clearge Ossman John Ossoad Odd Ellows Nelsonville Wes Pickett Francis Brown James Ossian Albert Brown Pete Glenn Leonard Puvis Oak Trove Kimberly Charles Kesterson Bill Donaldson James Mayvles Herold Sugar Creek George Ossian Crystal Sharpe Carl Mis Ievad Patton Bone Hollow Miles R. Brooks Fleea Lvis Gues Archie Brooks Cliff Brown

Private Sanitarium Visit Promises Hopeful Treatments

In Athens a private sanitarium run by a doctor offers treatment for chronic conditions and deformities in men women and children. The physician claims many cases could avoid dangerous operations through his care.

All Diseases of Men Women and Children Treated

Specialist offers free examination for catarrh stomach diseases and a broad range of ailments. He will state if curable or advise steps if incurable, including ovarian and womb troubles without surgery. Emphasizes careful chemical and microscopic blood urine and sputum tests and treatment for nervous and mental complications.

Local residents mingle at visits and meetings across town

Sharpshore Mr Nelson finishes sawing on Minkerton farm while Croy works on HV Carpenter's farm. Pred Lawrence moves his mill to Thomas McAfee farm. Numerous visits fill Sunday hours at various homes including Howard Harris and Lillian Hardin. Reports note church meetings, a marriage, and a community club event upcoming, with several relocations and travels mentioned.

Mr. Nelson J. W Minkerton Mr. Croy HV. Carpenter Pred Lawrence Thomas McAfee George Hanson Howard Harris Mere. Gregory Lillian Hardin

Amesville Notes on Farm Wells and Missionary Meeting

Amesville reports list three new wells to be sunk on a farm owned by D. l Glazier A. R. Daieedt and Wilhelm Olister within a week. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church plans a meeting at Mrs. Vinnie Howard's home Thursday afternoon.

Haydenville James Adderson Angus Olson Z. Courtney Frank Smith Nelsonville Laura Washburn Columbus Noble Collins Hit Baughman Near Marshfield Courtney Hutchins Will George Thorn Son Carrol Athens Sd. Micheal Thorn Carl Micheal Mentor D. 1 Glazier A. R. Daieedt Wilhem Olister the Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Vinnie Howard

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the Plains News Coolville Bishopville Lottridge Will Priede Middleport Harry Carleton M Swartz William Manz Carl Albrecht C. D. Swarte Bertha Syx George Swartz Groveport D. Swartz M. Swartz Rich Hueston Little Hocking McKinley G. W White Hall Chapman A. L McBee George Swart Pennsylvania C. D. Swartz Charles Holcombe Frank Hook Dobby Silcott Charles Glenn Carl Launderback Miss Havel Biffle Harold Frank Lawrence Conky Marion Davis This Place Snell Derry Albert F. Snell 9Th Prospect Sts Cleveland Gregory Mt Liberty GG. KB. Armstrong Hattie Cook Murray City Lou Sedwick Walter Roberta Coowllla Harry Aldridice TCC Childrens Joe Beard Joe Grop Wayspe Edgerton Near Cather Lillian Bardin Koota Strode Min Nellin Clab Olha Woolley Athena Ora Woolley Wheeling Walter Poutch Louise Dunnington Hermon Tocky Glenn Bantarium Onneleville O. O Brawley W. V H. St Tionry Cincinnati George Henry Dore Bennett Coluttte Ewing Caldwell Amesville Hallowe’en Messenger
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