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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1929

Page

6

Harris Reunion At Mt Hermon Set For August 1930

The Harris family reunion was held at Mt Hermon with weather and illness reducing attendance. Dinner was served cafe style and members discussed holding the next reunion in conjunction with the Hermon Homecoming on the second Sunday in August 1930. Numerous family members from Morgantown Huntington Marietta Akron Amesville and Athens gathered, with names including Dille Huffman Harris and Dille descendants among others.

Sharpsburg Ighief Harris Mt. Hermon Hermon R. Dille Morgantown W. Va Frank Harris Cassie Harry Helen Guy Huffman Mary J Wise June Nelsonville Francis Huffman Dan Dayton George Anson Lucy Huffman Howard Harris Carlos Harris Frank Warris Akron Frank Caldwell Coolville E. E. Dille Bartlett Clifford Dille Dean Ellis Marietta Harry Glover Neva Gerald Cunningham A. R. Dille Lois. Hermon Cephas Dille Naomi Twila Amesville Henry Burns Daisy Ethel Huffman R. C. Dille Ralph Wayne Ruth William Dille Anna Glenn Huntington Thomas R. Dille Bea Dille Marie Dille Columbus Vernon Davisson Neal Swifts Frieda Newbanks Waterford Robert King John Lucy Vesta Harris Charles Thomas Barlow Frank Williams Brooks Frank Bardin Hannah Bardin Amos Elise Driggs Athens Carl Potts Plantsville Fera Cunningham Glouster Elsie Glover Harry Walters Urbana Minta Dille Wayne Edgerton Lillian Bardin Dixon Gregory

Local Amesville Notices and Social Visits Rain or Shine

Sept 4 Amesville itemized social visits include Lee Hill and Carrie Hixon in Darwin, Dr. and Mrs. Nye of London visiting friends, and multiple trips to Cincinnati Pennsboro and New York. The village schools reopen with staff listed and a garden of weeds on vacant lots. Families and travelers gather at Parmiter farm for a Sunday chicken dinner and extended visits.

Amesville Lee Hill Carrie Nettie Hixon Elsie Helen Darwin Bob Nye London England F. H. Gifford Linscott Clyde Gibson C. A Gardner Cincinnati G. ©. Linscott Pennsboro W. Va W. Va. Friday. Mr. and Mms E. J. van Valey New York Hannah Glazier A. M. Taylor East Taylor Ocean Homer Eckard Columbus

Lottridge Community News Reports Busy Week and Moves

The Lottridge area records an all day meeting and basket dinner at A B Church with Rev Huffman as speaker. Local travel includes many visits, moves, and family gatherings across multiple towns and farms, plus school preparations and new teachers announced for two Lottridge schools. Gold hoarding in India is noted with a vast, uncertain amount estimated above 5 billion dollars.

Lottridge Lottridge A. B Huffman Sardis

Former Meigs Girl Joins Ohio Wesleyan Faculty

An geline Kelley daughter of Ada Karr Kelley formerly of Syracuse will join the Ohio Wesleyan University faculty in Delaware for the coming year after post graduate work at Columbia University. She is a Yale graduate who studied music in France and has traveled abroad.

Syracuse Angeline Kelley Ada Karr Kelley Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Columbia University New York City Yale College France Charles Calkins Baby Portland

Carpenter Family and Local Meeting Report

Carpenter and related families visit relatives in Columbus and Athens over the weekend. The Wood reunion drew many friends at State Farm grove. Charles McCall from Chauncey spent Labor Day with local friends. The Carpenter baseball team is set to play Laurel Cliff next Sunday. Vinton Jewell and Zack Jewell visited Athens to see the brother at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Charles McCall

Local Visit and Family Travels Across Ohio Towns

McDougal McDougal reports from Sept 4 noting Mr and Mrs BE Eddy and children Jack and Joeanne of Gloucester staying with Mrs E Phillips. Akron visitors Mr and Mrs Dayton Kierns and daughter Katherine visit Mrs John LaFollett. Several relatives attend Weaver Welch reunion near Cutler.

W Munn Wilma Weaver-Welch Cutler David Weaver Geeve Clara Parsons Blanche Steppe A. Easler Mary Adaline Ace Kasler Columbus Carl Morris Athens Leo Bryson J. W. Girover Ed Donaldson Jack

Sunday visitors and local gatherings in Clarks Chapel

In Clarks Chapel on Sunday the Bells hosted dinner guests Mrs. Ella Maxwell from Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs C A Sheldon of Athens. Numerous families including Walls Maxwell Sheridan and Dillinger joined others in visits and attendance at the State Fair in Columbus. Members of the Ladies Aid met at Mary and Eva Snow’s home.

Walter Konkoskia C. B. Robinson Amanda Sheridan George Watkins Ralph Alvin Kingery Shelby Charles Maxwell Jennie Cora Phillips Ella Dillinger Mabel Kenneth Sams Dauhter Mary Sams Frank White Homer Walls Oscar Dillinger Columbus Ladies Aid Mary Eva Snow Dan Downey Ben Maxwell Dwight Duncan Athens Wilbur Young Kate Phillips William Potter Wilbur Amesville Herbert Owens Cletus Mulligan Clarence Laughlie Phyllis

Lindy Stunts With Navy High Hats At National Air Races

One hundred thousand air fans witnessed a dramatic three plane formation by Colonel Lindbergh and Lieutenant Frank O Bierne at the National Air Races in Cleveland. The stunt captivated the crowd as military precision met daring flight in a display of aerial skill.

Cleveland Lindbergh Frank O'Bierne I. N. Rivette O'Bierne Rivette

McVey Family Reunion Draws 55 In Albany Home

A McVey family reunion at the Denver McVey home in Albany drew 55 attendees including the oldest Mrs. B S McVey and the youngest Gerald Thompson McArthur. A noon picnic dinner was served with plans for an ice cream supper at the M K Church. Several relatives and friends from nearby towns visited before and after the event.

McVey Albany B.S. McVey Denver McVey Gerald Thompson McArthur

Reunion of Jesse and Hannah Wilson Descendants

Descendants gathered at the old home west of Paris for a Wilson family reunion. Attendees included numerous Wilsons and relatives from Parkersburg Canton Glouster Zanesville Murray City Columbus and Athens among others, with many listed by name.

Burr Oak Jesse Hannah Wilson Old Home Place Paris Herb Ralph Joseph Wilson Murray City Thomas Krieg Lucan W. H. Willson Columbus Charles Williamson Parkersburg Eugene Donald Peggy Williamson Russell Howard Wilford Pauline Otto Wilson Mabel Wilson Athens Leona Harkens Frank Wilson Logan Jesse Wilson Glouster Gertrude Thelma Johnson A. H Guerttie Wilson Mike Perdue James Halbert Harry W. H. Wilson W. Carnes Nancy Shaner Myrtle Jones George Wilson Zanesville Louise Helen Geraldine Norman Jo M. Hogsy Janetty Wilson Alwillie Henry Attie Wilson Sarah Wilson Sarabelle Carson Luella Gladys R. S. Henry Raymond Tene Mary Martha Howard Wilson Dayton Clint Wilson Dorothy James Fred Scovill Evelyn Rudolph Canton Frank Phillips Chauncey Faye Ivers Virginia Richard Camden Margarete Billie John Brown H. R. McConnell New Port Marie Moody Vittoria Bartlett Alfred Agin Mildred Mae Bertha Wilson Carry Wilson Maud Loucile Clayton Donald Louise Wilson M. Lardy Robinette John Wilson Ruth Albert Wilson Dale Allis Blanche Herman Arlo Wilson Arthur Vernon Earl Hogsett W A. Hogsett H . Wilson Cleveland Caroline Wilson Perry Iver Wilson Cecil Wilson Dwite Morgan Hemlock Rodney Wilson Ralf Jack Wilson Kasper W. Va Donald Wilson Ruth Wilson Audrey Edith Betty Ivers Stanley Carnes Bernard Wilson Eva Ivers Edgar Wilson

Local Visitors Share Sundays Across Strouds Run

Strouds Run notes list of guests and extended family visits over the weekend. Families from Athens, Akron, Pontiac and McArthur visited various residents including Clarence Smith, Albert Poston, Fred Dowler, Raleigh Robison and others, with several households hosting relatives through Monday.

Strouds Run Clarence Smith Charles Cone Hlarold Delmer Gillette Alice Jordan Waldo Baird Athens George Cain Floyd Edwards Poston George Grim Jerry, James Glen Pontiac Mich Jesse Bennett Paul Dowler Fred Dowler Dave Mattison Roland Smith Columbus Pearl Smith Robert Goodman Akron Ver Zippie Peach Ridge Mae Smith D. B. Mattison Ray Smith Charles Hunter Robert Grant Earl Otho Brooks Robbie Hannah Roberts Middleport Robert Hunter Albert Poston Augusta Skinner Helen Pearl Penix Mason County W. Va Thomas Stargur South Salem Loyd Poston Jesse Poston Elsie Laura McDaniel Scatter Ridge Heen Junod Stella McArthur Vernon Gillette New Lexington Wade Dowler Claira Poston Helen Junod West Virginia Freda Poston Raleigh Robison Delton Robison Arra Paul Meryl Bessie Robison Guysville Rittenhouse Rumble Port Harry Cokenougher Ethel Shanks Franklin Thompson Coolville Fam- Ay

Third Anniversary Party At Loper Home in Murray City

Mrs. Pat Loper hosted a gathering at her Cherry Street home in Murray City in honor of her granddaughter Virginia on her third birthday. A long list of relatives and friends from Barberton Columbus Detroit and nearby towns attended including Henrietta Mordue June Beulah Alice Sonny Loper Mary Louise Meade and many others.

Murray City Pat Loper Cherry Street Virginia Henrietta Mordue June Beulah Alice Sonny Loper Mary Louise Paul Meade Airdie Kreilg Eunice Ann Kinneer Herman Victor Lebow Wichita Kansas Betty Lloyd Logan Wetty Dorothy Hoye Columbus Robert Bell Charles Lloyd Detroit Arthur Loper Obie Patrick Loper Elmer Thomas Harold Ruth Frank Larrson Bert Massillon Mark Shelton Eileen Marjory Paul Mark Jr William Chivers Howard Billy Wollett Labor Day Jack Gibbs Athens Howard Brooker Blanche Brooker Helen Brooker

Chase News Highlights Local Social and School Updates

Residents hosted and visited across Chase and nearby towns with gatherings at the Woodyard and Sauters homes. Openings at Alexander schools announced and local families travel to Columbus for the State Fair while several births, moves, and road improvements were noted.

Local Social and Family Visits Across Eden and Nearby Burghs

Eden and surrounding areas report a weekend of family visits and errands. Harry Hetzar and family stayed with his mother Mrs. Charles Blake, while Leonard Paugh and others visited relatives in East Liverpool and Tuppers Plains. Charles Blake and Eldon Blake repaired a telephone line as Anderson Kibble and Webster Reed visited friends near Basham.

Coolville High Opens With 115 Students Under Principal Ray

Coolville schools began classes with K. C. Ray as principal. The high school enrolls 115 students and 138 pupils are in the grades. Local residents attend the Athens County Odd Fellows picnic at the Fairgrounds on Labor Day, and town improvements include a new walk and street crossing at Taylor's drug store. Work continues on the road from Coolville to Reedsville, and a copperhead den was found on four-mile hill during grading. Several families from nearby towns visited, while others hosted guests over Labor Day. The Rev. C. S. Thompson left for Columbus to attend Conference on Monday.

W. M. Nutter West Virginia Ethel Morris Athens O. L. Davis Emmett Swisher John Barnhill Dutch Ridge Marie Barnhart Frost L. H. Allen Edwin Hixson Leo Labor Day Clem Everett Peach Ridge James Sharp Thurston Robert Sharp Pauline Sharp Sharp R. M. Allen Eleanore Georgia Haliday Parkersburg Aldo McKinney Magnetic Springs Clyde Sams C. D. Swartz Jacob Zumbach Lottri Henry Geisendorfer Gene Sabina C. M. Swartz Harry Carleton Farr Huntington John McKown Spencer W. Va Frank Caldwell Harris J. W. Barnes M.bk. Churches of Ohio Columbus Hila Stanley Barberton Glouster Earnest Stanley Millard Russell Napoleon Howard Stanley Russell Mary Foutz Clyde McVey Urban Lash Wilbur Baughman Floyd Jones California Cincinnati Hamilton Jones Ray Bailes Layton Coolville K. C. Ray Athens County Odd Fellows Fairgrounds R. St. Wolf John McLaughlin Jack Burdette Margaret McCance A. B White Ira Conley Blaine Chapman Taylor's Taylor Bentz Reedsville D. D. Place Chillicothe Irven Place Detroit This Place O. F. Branch Belpre Otis Baker Mansfield Tilton R. J. Dorr Toledo Dorr

Homecoming, Visits, and Family News Abroad

Storys Run reports a Cheshire homecoming with Mrs Wade Brechtel and others attending. Alonzo Lynch of Columbus visited his parents. Roswelt Saunder of Toronto and Werner Evans with Lettie visited locally. Kent reunion attendees at Canter's Cave included George Vieth and family. Local residents hosted and hosted dinner with W C Reed and Guss Brechtel. Brechtel family members from Weldon Iowa and visitors from Pomeroy departed for home.

Brechtel Joe Brechtel Virgil Rife Toledo Riggi J Leo Kennedy James Smith Guss Brechtel Marietta Lettie Evans W. C. Reed Elias Lynch Grace Black Peter Brechtel Rosa Hobstetter Nease Settlement Kathleen Darst Nina Frecker Ih. Frecker Arthur Fivans West Charleston W. Va George Shular Marion Rence Frasier Charles Shular Storys Run Wade Brechtel Wesley Ward John Scotts Cheshire Alonzo Lynch Columbus Roswelt Saunder Toronto Werner Evans Lettie George Vieth Kent Canter’s Cave Carl Hobart Middleport William Hobart Cleveland John Brechtel Weldon Iowa Pomeroy

Local notes from Taylor Ridge and area communities

Mise Marie Bulstrom from Cambridge spent the first week with her parents in Taylor Ridge. Numerous residents, including the Willekes, Saineys, Kecks, Snyders, Goldings, Hannings and others, were mentioned visiting relatives, attending parties, and traveling to nearby towns. A reunion and a frame of weekend social activity are recounted with many names and places.

Taylor Ridge Mise Marie Bulstrom Cambridge Pat Bulstrom P. H. Willeke Phyllis Lancaster

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