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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1927

Page

6

Albany 4-H Club boys win at Athens fair

The Albany News reports results of the local 4-H club at the Athens county fair with Edwin and Edward Green winning in several divisions including Baby beef and Shorthorn. Chester Enlow Carroll Elliott and Wallace Gillogly also earned top spots in pig and poultry classes. A surprise party honored Miss Margaret Johnson, and local marriages and school openings were noted along with numerous personal mentions.

Albany Athens County Fair Edwin Green Edward Green Helters Lawin Green Chester Enlow Carroll Eliott Wallace Gillogly Floyd West Everett Elliott Bazel Curtis Poultry Club William Kaley Lawrence Goodwin Henry Ennis Poland Flesh West China Wallace Gilogly Chester Carroll Elliott

Gibson family to Pittsburgh makes new home

Coeville notices several family moves and visits. Mr and Mrs W B Gibson and daughter Huth left by motor for Pittsburgh to establish a home. Frank Gibson and family moved to the W B Gibson farm. Melvin Steward returned to Greenfield Ohio for studies after a week with his parents. Doug Cooper of Athens visited F P W Coe. A homecoming at Wear chapel drew a large crowd with music by children and remarks by Miss Martha Welch and Rev Mrs Weatherby.

W. B. Gibson Huth Pittsburgh Frank Gibson Downington Melvin Steward Paris D. M. Steward Greenfield Business College Greenfield Ohio Bronday Plazel Bernice Silta Winnie Gibson Doug Cooper Athens FP. W. Coe Wear ‘Chapel Missartha Welch Thresats Philippines Lavi Haning Cecil Botin George Botin

Local visits and community notices in Carbon Hill area

Carbon Hill residents and relatives gather and travel as Mrs. Howard Locke and children visit relatives here. John Smith returns from Columbus fair. The Logie Aid met at Afra Garn’s home with members including Mrs. Love, Stella Boalt, Pete Mughes, and others moving to Logan. Local shop purchases, fairs, births, and club meetings are listed among residents visiting Columbus, Philadelphia, and the state fair. Evelyn Alice is born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Levine. Grandparents William Cos and Lester Briley attend the state fair. The Stitch and Chatter club and Ladies Aid hold meetings at Blosser and Christian church.

Howard Locke Mra. Locke Ekendington Onio John Smith Columbus Logie M.ef Church Afra Ara Love ‘Ammerting Stella Boalt Pete Mughes Martha Beith Lise Johncoon Atkinson Clare Boarce Logan Frank Stratton Reedy Irvin Hawk Wer Philadelphia Albert Lehman Santford Hughes Raymond Perkins New Philadelphia Leona Wilms Perkins Ed Levine Ethel Coe Evelyn Alice Willam Cos Lester Briley Stuth Horn Theodore Smith New Strattaville Meadley Lowes Greendale Beulah Walter Bachus Cheleville John Blosser Lancante G. ©. Ross Ligeie Evans Steila Smith Lena Zevana Aaughter Thelma Charles Davos

Local residents visit relatives and attend events in Kensington area

Monday announcements show Mr and Mrs Clark Dodds of Kensington visiting Dodds parents. Several families including Locke, Dupler, Pettit, Lovett, Ogg, James and Matheny are noted visiting relatives in Nelsonville Athens and nearby communities.

Visiting relatives and state fair attendance noted

Zaleski Mrs. George Dill and granddaughter Flora Leahy of Chicago visit Mrs. Flora Dill. Guests Harry Dill and sons Clare and Glen of Idaho. Mrs. Eber McKibben in Athens last Wednesday. Mrs. John Wagembach and senus leave Newark New Jersey after two months’ visit. Zed Thomas from Columbus visiting parents. Mrs. Frank Hayes daughter Avis Helen and Lucile Bighouse attend state fair as 4 H representatives. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pannell and son Albert Vernon also at the fair.

George Dill Flora Leahy Chicago Flora Dill Frank Hayes Avis Helen Lucile Bighouse Albert Pannell Albert Vernon T. A. Castell Frank Gee Jos and Wills Hebron Thomas Gears Sadie Peacock Mary Jenkins Robert Snyder Green's Run Ad Ayers Fréya Stiff Lawrence Lewis Robert Bell, Jr Charles Ralph Columbus Lou Wolfa Levi Nutter Jake Nutter Gore James Vernon Newark Theodore Wollett Glouster Eugene

Local social notes from Burr Oak and nearby towns

Burr Oak and Hemlock residents hosted and visited kin and friends in a string of Sunday gatherings and weekday calls. A funeral at East Branch drew numerous locals including Post and Williams families. Grace Ivers and Helen McFarland spent time with relatives, while Miss Ivers prepared to work in Roseville.

Clark's Chapel and Local Social Roundup News

John Snow of Chicago visits Clark's Chapel while relatives stay in town. Mr and Mrs J A Bell spend the week with Mrs C B Ruth of Dublin near Columbus. Families from Gallipolis Athens and The Plains attend fairs and services. Orphe Samborn and Clara Thornton attend Mrs Hill's funeral in Athens. The Rev J P Day preaches before conference travel. Local graduates and commencements noted at Ewing Hall Athens.

John Snow Chicago TMI J. A. Bell C. EB. Ruth Dublin Columbus Frank ‘Thornton Laurie Martha Barker Gallipolis Ed. Micheal the Plains Herbert Samborn Orphe Samborn Clara Thornton Ewing Hall Athens Margaret and Marthe Robinson Lucille Carpenter Morne ' Ie

Death of Mr Chapman Revered Coolville Resident at 88

Coolville remembers 88 year old Carl Chapman a respected town figure who died Thursday at his son in law and daughter Abe Burdeck home. Born in Barbour County West Virginia he moved to Ohio in 1913 and lived on a Carthage farm before relocating here a year ago. He leaves a large family including twelve children forty four grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral at Carthage church Sunday at 2 pm.

MR. Chapman Oolville Sept Cfield Chapman Citien Abe Burdeck Barbour County W. Wa Ohio Carthage Hoe Isinive Tem

Various Local News Notes From Athens Area

Milla and Kenneth Boan of Athens forced Ryan through a shattered windshield. Clyde Reeder of Pittsburgh spends Sunday with his mother Mrs. Mary Reeder. Amenville visitors include Racine Mr and Mia Eckard and daughters Marie Virginia and Clara Belie. Homer Enon killed in mine accident at Mine No. 16 about 10:30 Friday. Mrs. Amy Shenefield and children Helen and Luscion of Ewington visit John McClaskey family. Paul Allison returns to Pittsburgh Store No. 75 after absence. Henry McCormick and Miss Blaxine Spencer visit Gallipolis fair. Miss Katharine Beniz of Columbus visits Ed Eslocker and daughter June who recover from typhoid fever. Harry Curtis and son Richard at home with typhoid fever. Harry Allison and son Paul in Pomeroy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Howard Males and daughter Bonnie return home after visit with relatives in Washington DC. School opens here Monday September 5. Mrs Harry Allison spent Thursday at Letart.

J. H. Cline Marthe Louise Portsmouth Columbus Showera Lois Evelyn Boyd Middleport G. A. Hout Misa Evelyn Russell Albany Pittsburgh Albert Russell Albany High School H. R. McVay Jack Akron E. W. McVay Carpenter Athens C. F. Byers Cincinnati Byers Treas Byers Emma Lentner Floyd Heston Nelsonville J. &. Cline Eloise Robinett Port Clinton Dent Allen Faye Baker P. D. Morse E. H. Morse Zamieski E. Heaton Heaton J. B Cline Amy Starkey James Chillicothe Elizabeth Stewart Hunter Oklahoma Ruth Bowers Shelteringate Hospital A. C. Bridie Perry Coe Margaret Melissa Coe W. L Cline Harvey W.L Cline Marjory Jean Clarence Sweeney George Albert Mia John Eckard Marie Virginia Clara Belie Amenville Harry Allison Homer Enon Mine No. 16 Alate Amy Shenefield Helen Luscion Ewington John McClaskey Paul Allison Henry McCormick Blax Ine Spencer Gallipolis Fair Katharine Beniz Ed Eslocker June Harry Curtis Richard Paul Pomeroy Howard Bonnie Washington, D. C Letart

Rev G F Frost to Begin Meetings at Carbondale Sunday

In New Marshfield the Rev G F Frost will start a series of meetings at Carbondale this Sunday night. Several local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and guests include Floyd Myres of Chauncey and Fred Smith of Cincinnati. A house fire on Saturday destroyed the home of Mrs Elma Beckler, with occupants John Edgar and family, no insurance.

G. F. Frost Carbondale Floyd Myres Chauncey Barberton Ralph Shaffer Delia W. Va C. A. Shaffer Winifred Binder Lancaster Binder George Hunter Louisa Devore Parkersburg George Mace Elma Beckler John Edgar

Local Social Guests Report Visits Across Cities

Bedford Mrs Thomas Mulligan and children Donald and Charles visit Charles Hinta family. Mrs E B Campbell Columbus guest of sister Mrs C E Williams. Mrs Clyde Helwig and Pauline stay with uncle Thorwalt Lee in Akron. Mr and Mrs C E Walliams and Mr and Mrs Jewel Story visiting relatives in Columbus for the state fair.

Thomas Mulligan Donald Charles Guy Lee Maurita Hinta EB. G. Campbell Columbus C. E. Williams Clyde Helwig Pauline Helwig Thorwalt Lee Akron C. E. Walliams

Mrs Laura Smith rushed to hospital for appendicitis operation

Murray City item notes Mrs Laura Smith wife of George Smith was taken to Cherrington hospital Logan for an appendicitis operation but heart condition delays surgery for several days. The Ladies' Aid of the M E church held its regular meeting with several members present. Multiple locals and visitors are listed attending events and visiting relatives, including trips to the State fair and funeral services.

Urray City Laura Smith George Smith Cherrington Hospital Logan M. E. Church Cora, Walters Effie Devol Howard Bush Rebecca Swingle Robert Foster Lizzie Fisher James Vernon Newark M. O. Bryan the Plains James Madden Joe Wolfe Charles Hoffman John McGurty Zaleski Andy Wolfe Detroit Gerald Rabinson John Gibbs William Glesecke Doris Mildred Athens George C. Kriszko New York City George Evener Woodbridge N. J William Chivera Ralph Hamer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger News OF Albany Fern Lewis Honna Saunders Margaret Johnson Boris Saunders Hazel Oneal Lena Johnson Agnes Ross Helen Davies Evelyn West Maye West Nellie Radekin Ina Radekin Hileh Stanley Lena Hotsington Margaret Biddle Lucile Bolin Margaret Green Bettina van Dyke Sarah Minear Hazel Lewis Julia Stanley Idena Davies Marte ‘Throckmorton Elva Throckmorton Mary Reeder Loyd Bolin Wayne Welch Arthur Woodyard Leonard Davies Harold Radford Sedwick Vale Harold Cunningham Orville Johnson George VanDyke Mcarthur Russell Downs Catherine Jordan Hampton Wilkesville Street Downs George Downs Harry Jordan Roltowine Prof. Copeland Oo. Davis Bertha McVay C. W. Jones Dorothy Bergie Ellen Harrison W. E. Welker Zena Johnson Winnie Martin Coeville Carbon Hill WSOP Peat Rieti Clark Dodds Kensington Mr. Dodd H. O. Dodds Erman Miss Dessie Locke Guy Kioneer Vivian Ogg Martha Lovett Grace Dupler Charles Matheny Richard James Jobs Jay Dupler George Locke Carl Pettit Nelsonvills Bill James Bobbie WH Kilpatrick Lucy Showalter Norman Smith Don Robert Lovett Sylvia Floyd Dawson Wallace Zanesiille Sylva Post Eva Ivers sBunday James McArtor Fanesh Dennis Glenn Hemlock Juanella and O'Dell White Irish Ridge William Willams East Branch Grant Post Albert Post Ralph Rand Jasper Linscott Euata Henry Cora Dellah John George Donald Williams John Embry Waldo iJohn Fisher New Lexington Grace Ivers Helen McFarland Crooksilville James Mcartor Everett Morgan Crooksville Helen Post Eva Iverm Harry Meartor Russell Fern Dennis Delbert Dunlap Betty Jean Grafton Roseville Beech Grove Audray Maze Edith Marie Ivers William White Clark’s Chapel Marty White Edward and i Ete Sheridan Jimmy Unter den*Linden Jimmy Vailker New York Berlin Boess Jacob Schurman France Jimmy Coolville News Ray Strickler G. Ro Gunder Edward Alden Margaret Conklin Rene Davis Clarence Gillian Bane Cale. Murs Carne Baker Paul Baker Marissa Fafererd Buffalo W.va Nerf J. S Bardin A B Winte Vuss Margaret McCanse H M. Waltden Washington, Pa al. Bridges White Miss McCanse F. E. Holden Cleveland Haldrens Urother Ty McBride Hal Chapman Indiana F. W. Chapman Lottnoise F. W Job. Smith Boo M. Pierce Smith W B. Roberts A. L. Lawrence Majel Arthur Clarksburg Lawrences Danville Cave Kentucky Barth Hoobler William Halsey Lebanon Frank Reed Bethel Ridge Laura Bailey A. B. Robbins Hamden Mame Noobler Ira Conley Joseph Smith Calaway Mr. Smith Sid Milla Kenneth Boan Ryan Clyde Reeder Racine New Marshfield Bedford News OF Murray City Chichesters Sean Pe Newt Dauggists Evercheere Lee & Storage Hudson Phillips Auto Supply Co Union St Athens, O
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