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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1930

Page

18

Robs Clerks and Customers in Malta Store

A bold robber entered the A and P store in Malta Saturday at 9 39 p m and after lining clerks and customers up against the counter escaped with about 40 dollars in cash. An accomplice waited in a car in front of the store. only the license number was obtained.

Malta Chesterhile al A. and P CC. O. Devtil J. H. Prooks Hazel Gander H. E. Fast Nellie Dean Vandervest Kenneth Delaney Lenore Gibbons Dora Bowman Josephone Simpith Shields Fileen Calendi Pearl Berry John Glass Columbus Margaret Ray Grant Hospital

Worley and Perley West Twins Honored at Surprise Birthday Dinner

Albany observers recounted a surprise birthday dinner for Worley and Perley West, twin brothers, with 64 relatives and friends gathering at Perley’s home while the men were away. Rain forced the large meal to be served cafeteria-style in a newly built barn. The item reflects local social life and community ties in Albany.

Worley and Perley West Albany Worley West West Twins Worley Perley Pertey Hillcrest Inn Athens Harlett Woodyard Earl Baughman Robert F .Giwisy Lancaster

Diverse Dinner Guests Share Weekending in Carroll County

A lengthy social column lists numerous guests visiting the Sharp and Caldwell households in Carroll, Thurston, Pennsboro, and nearby towns. Attendees include G. O. Thomas Edgar Thomas Paddy, Rudy Soliday, J. W. Thomas Merle Melvin, Joe Sharp Betty, Wesley Whaley and daughters, S. M. Farbee, Glenn White and son Guy, and many others. The note covers calls, visits, showers, and family movements with churches, travel, and local illness updates.

Robert Sharp G. O. Thomas Edgar Thomas Paddy Rudy Soliday Thurston J. W. Thomas Merle Melvin Carroll Joe Sharp Betty Columbus Wesley Whaley S. M. Farbee Pennsboro W. Va Glenn White Guy Aldo McKinley Earl White Ella Tanborey Harry Aldridge Marion Carson Boggs Gertrude Johnson J. J. Stout Dayton Frank Caldwell Stalnaker Lucy Dolly Harris Bellefontaine C. F. Windsor South Canaan Aylmer Ackley Charles Athens R. D Daniel Ackley L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanore Custer Allen Chesterhill William French Earnest Hayburn Earnest, Jr Trimble Fred Warner Boyd Tucker Carseytown Emmett Swisher Aubrey Goldie Vanita O. L. Days M. Swartz Harry Carleton Coolville Hardman Fairmont Catherine Hardman Paul

Local Social Roundup From Pulaska And Wilkesville Gatherings

Rutland Roy Snowden and family and Opie Searles and family were weekend guests of Worley Graham and family at Pulaska. Clarence Price and family and Virginia Noelle Pond visited the Wilkesville bean dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Cahoon. Mr and Mrs Harley Garvin and Mrs Roma Grimes attended the Wilkesville bean dinner and supper with Mr and Mrs Albert Garvin. Carl Luckadoo returned from Huntington to attend school. Denver Wise works on state road near Long Bottom. Claude Clarke of Athens dined with C Ralphs. Adrienne Lyle, recently in Columbus, returned to finish high school locally. Kilmer Searles and wife drove to West Virginia to buy melons for a watermelons feast. Friends of Loving Spree, recently married at Gallipolis, gathered at their home.

Roy Snowden Opie Searles Worley Graham Pulaska Clarence Price Virginia Noelle Pond George Cahoon Wilkesville Harley Garvin Roma Grimes Albert Garvin Carl Luckadoo Huntington W. Va Denver Wise Long Bottom Claude Clarke Athens C. Ralph Adrienne Lyle Columbus Kilmer Searles West Virginia Happy Hollow Loving Spree Gallipolis

Holiness tent meeting held in Jobs led by Reverend Martin

The missionary gathering drew a large crowd. Several local residents traveled to share in the event.

Mrs Dunn 87 Dies at Home in Hope

Mrs Emmaline Dunn aged 87 dies at her Hope home after weeks of illness. She leaves two sons Patrick and T L Dunn at home, two daughters Mrs Frank Coe of Hope and Mrs Llewellyn of New Marshfield, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral was held Saturday at the McArthur Presbyterian Church with Rev Wilson officiating. Burial at Keeton Cemetery in Hope.

McArthur Presbyterian Church Keeton Hoope Dunn Hope

Langsville Social Notes Record Local Visits

Langsville residents and visitors are listed with kin and neighbors from Athens New Lexington Columbus and Danville. Notables include Mrs J C Norris and Lorine of Athens visiting here, Estelle Lowery on vacation from Columbus, and families such as the W D Bolin Gallie Pickens Robert McKnight Mollie Six and others spending weekends or weeklong visits.

J. C. Norris Lorine Athens W. D. Bolin Sherman Shumaker New Lexington Gallie Pickens Brown Miller Columbus Robert McKnight Estelle Lowery Amy J. W. Miller Mollie Six Nelsonville J. N. Goff Allen Ward Ferry Chase Manchester Don Miller Utica Mich I. A. Miller Dale Phelps Elizabeth Ward

Local Social Notes From Bedford Area

Bedford residents share visits and hospitality across town and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hines spent Sunday with Guy Lee and family, while Rhoda Heaton of Urbana visits sister Mariam Hart. Edna Riggs plans to teach in Gordon, West Virginia this winter.

Clyde Hines Guy Lee Rhoda Heaton Urbana Mariam Hart Rhea Shumway Leona Burson Emmett Brickles Jack Stanley Glen Hart Thomas Resinger Allensville Edna Riggs Gordon W. Va Edith Whatey Princes Morris Leo Williams George Howett John Carl Allard Prait

Kenney reunion draws crowds at Fairgrounds

Richland Avenue residents and families from Columbus and nearby towns joined a Sunday Kenney reunion at the Fairgrounds. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carmean and children Betty Jean and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher King and daughter Murl, and many others visiting with local families. The Lively gathering featured picnics at Canter Caves and visits among neighbors, with several town residents hosting relatives over the weekend.

Bernard McClain Logan Beery Russell Carmean Betty Jean Son Junior Columbus Fairgrounds Fletcher King Murl Alva Haning

King Family Shares Health and Visit Notes

The Garden reports Ralph McAfee in a Parkersburg hospital after gall bladder surgery. Athens residents Mr and Mrs Arnold King announce news. Mr and Mrs William St Clair and children visited Curtley Spencer in Sumner. Otto Swartz, employed at the Athens County Children’s Home, visited family. Rev Spriggs conducted services at Mt Zion and plans a later meeting. Bernice Randolph helps a sister with work. Mr and Mrs William Colmer and family visited relatives near Chester.

Arnold King Ralph McAfee Parkersburg W. Va McAfee Athens William St. Clair James Ida Curtley Spencer Sumner Otto Swartz Athens County Spriggs Mt. Zion Jane King Dale Perry Clara May Perry Richland Avenue Mr. Zion Bernice Randolph William Colmer Jn Chester

Newlan Funeral Largest in Long Bottom

Curtis Newlan dies from automobile wreck injuries and his funeral at the M E Church is noted as one of the largest ever held in Long Bottom. Burial at Sand Hill Cemetery. Attendees include relatives from Akron Pickerington and Cleveland.

Newlan Long Long Bottom Curtis Newlan Barnes Sand Hill Cemetery Arbaugh J. R. Baker Akron Edwin Newlan Pickerington Swan Meige County Fairgrounds A. H. Curtis Wiseman Thornville Curtis W. D. Chambers Marjorie Curtin Clara Swan Cleveland Clarence Smith East Liverpool Harald Saunders Richwood A. B. Follows Jonn Andrew Misa Bertha Fell Chester Lone Bottom School Eva Milhoan Liverpool W. Va Stanley Pomeroy Dave Argo J. Myers Noble County John R. Cealeman

Miscel laneous Shower for Mr and Mrs Harry Henry

The Eastern Star hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Harry Henry at the Masonic Hall after the regular meeting. Gifts were given to the bride and groom. Mrs Henry is a member of the organization.

Eastern Star Harry Henry Masonic Hall Henry

Ambulance overturns injures Hazel Hewitt and cousin

Hazel Hewitt and Darrell Moore of Columbus were hurt in two wrecks after an ambulance speeding to a hospital overturned following a collision. Hewitt suffered head lacerations and hand cuts. Moore was injured in the second crash as the ambulance collided with a machine.

Hazel Hewitt Darrell Moore Carbondale Columbus Mies Hewitt Ash Hewitt Near Here Pred Duss

Stolen license tags reported in Athens area

Athens chapter notes a four set of license plates stolen from a car owned by FE V. Springer on Sunday night. The vehicle was parked in a barn near the Springer home and nothing else was disturbed. The report lists various local residents visiting, staying with relatives, or picnicking in the area, including families from Hilliard, Millfield, Corning, Nelsonville, and Sharon, Pa.

Athens Stara FE. V. Springer Springer T. EB. Woodyard Gua Woodyard Ruby White William and Herreld Carl Caster Ruth, Gene Mary Elane Hilliarde G. BE. Wyatt Columbus Clyde Saylor Giouster Merril Gilbert Boudinot C. H. Boudinot Allen Boudinot Millfield Charles Sands Corning Curtis Ailtota

Orange Church Home Coming and Basket Dinner Sept 14

An Orange Church home coming and basket dinner is scheduled for September 14 with Rev Flora as forenoon speaker and Mr Peoplea from Pomeroy as afternoon openaker. All are invited to attend.

Orange Church Flora Peoplea Pomeroy Harvey Persons Daugher Charmion Athena Orange Hartsel Windland C. P. Windland South Canaan Charles Castle

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