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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

8

Stewart Social Notes Highlight Community Gatherings

A Saturday evening birthday party at the Chatton home honored Dr. T A Copeland and M J Charlton with many Stewart residents in attendance. Other notices list attendees at a State Fair in Columbus, a Stewart picnic supper, visits, moves, and a funeral in Mt Hermon, reflecting active local social life.

Rock Springs Social Notes and Local Gatherings

Rock Springs opened the school week with Harley Musser as principal and Mrs. Geneva Joachim as elementary teacher. The local Grange will meet Friday for inspection night with refreshments. A church rally day featured morning and afternoon services and a community dinner with attendees from nearby towns and states.

Rock Springs Harley Musser Geneva Joachim Grange Rock Springs Grangera Pomona Grange Long Bottom John Hartung Roy Eastman Howard Bolin Lawrence Roush Lucile Leifheit Norman Weyersmiller Clarence Young Carl Gr Chester Mra Carl Heckley Cheyenne Wyoming Charles Martin Myron Martin Ward Radford Richard Athens Charles Sennett Wolf Pen George Reuter Fort Wayne Ind Berry Bremen Emma Linnie Terrell Kate Weyersmiller Edison Hart Darwin Labor Day L. V. Reuter Will Wells Henry Edward George Wells Frank Lieb Gallipolis Frank Hilt Harrisonville Road Mica Ruth Columbus Mise Ruth Grant Hospital Henry and Edward Wells Bud Hilt Frank Grueser Indian Lane

Bishopville Social And Personal Notes

Bishopville residents share Labor Day visits and dinners with relatives across nearby towns. Observers include O. M. Smith and family in Gloucester, Kenneth Jones and baby in Zanesville, and multiple households in Jacksonville and McArthur. Other gatherings feature Reed, Mithoan, Huston, and Linscott families with trips to Columbus for the State Fair.

Dexter Mourns Mrs William McMorrow dies at 82

Mrs. William McMorrow, 82, died Tuesday at her Dexter home. Funeral held Thursday at the Christian Church with Rev. Lelia Weatherby of Athens officiating. Burial at White Oak. Numerous relatives and friends attended from nearby towns and counties including Athens Columbus Lan caster and West Virginia.

Dexter William McMorrow Christian Church Lelia Weatherby Athens White Oak Douglas Canny Albany Virgi Canny Lester Canny Virginia Davis Columbus Blanche Davis Lancaster Margaret Davis New Castile Ind Don Morgan G. O. Will Martha Romines J. H. Weaver G. B. Davis Cleveland Robert Hill Seldon Nelson Frank Strong Elmer Ward Jesse Sweeny Toledo Samuel Halliday Everett McKnight William Jennings Ferrell Akron Arda Douglas West Virginia Ireland Harry Davis Davis Marion Gallipolis McCann Clarence Price Rutland Ed Minx Emmett Davis Raymond Johnson Michigan Dale McMorrow Walter McMorrow Ott McMorrow Wellsville Bessie Phillips Pleasantville Floyd Dunfee Agnes Jordan Walter Jordan Mra Thornt Vale Clemma Dale Stansbury J. A. Gotschall Dyesville Willie Weatherby

Bradbury Brief Notes on Local Happenings and Visits

Local theater shows the Canscade Miners Medicine Show nightly near the Gilmore jet by the church the church closed for an all day Wills Grove meeting. Mrs A L Hysell visited near Rutland at the Goble home. Edith Forrest and Ellie Lambert returned from Columbus and the State Fair. Martha Smith traveled to Charleston for a sister’s death. Roy Pierce and Sherd Gilmore returned from a Muskingum River trip. School opened with same teachers except one Pearl Williams to teach grades 5 and 6 under Mildred Feeny. W Williams of McArthur visited. B H Bailey dairyman is filing his circular. Harold Russell family from Charleston WV spent Labor Day with his father Bhannon Russell. Bud Russell fractured a leg after a fox chase. William Kelly and children from Abron spent the weekend with Leo Russell.

Canscade Gilmore Wills Grove A. L. Hysell Rutland John Goble Ellie Lambert Edith Forrest Columbus Martha Smith Charleston Roy Pierce Sherd Gilmore Muskingum River Pearl Williams Misa Mildred Feeny W. Willams McArthur B. H. Baily Harold Russell W. Va Bhannon Russell Bud Russell William Kelly Abron Leo Russell

Flight crew hopes rise as women join aviation ranks

In a hospital office scene, Doris Lee quips about tending “nuts” in a mental hospital and eyes aviation as a safer future. Ted Graham and Charles push two young women into training for air service while Kay Dunn rejoices at a doctor-approved pilot path, fate tying their destinies to Trans-Pacific Airways.

Miss Lee Doris Benton Doris Lee Ted Trans-Pacific Airways Darls Charles Ted Graham Bention Tropics Honolulu Guam Manila Kay Dunn Kay

Trimble Heights Social and Personal Highlights

Mrs Harold Shumway returned to Trimble Heights from Columbus after attending the State Fair and visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Clifford Hook accompanied her home. Nine local students attend Jacksonville Trimble High School. The Dust family journeyed to Columbus for the State Fair and visits, returning Sunday. Mrs T B Shumway with grandchildren Wanda and Jimmie Shumway were guests last week. Betty Fierce visited brother Wayne Fierce in Glouster on Labor Day. Edmond Hook of Belair visits brother Barney Hook. brothers have not met in years.

Trimble Heights Harold Shumway Columbus T. B. Shumway Wanda Jimmie Shumway Betty Fierce Wayne Fierce Glouster Labor Day Edmond Hook Belair Barney Hook Rio Grande Jerry Kirkendall M. E. Church David Morgan John Rees Richards Tyn Rhos W. O. Aleshire Harry Anderson Middleport J. A. Sayre Antiquity H. I. Sayre Elmer Orton Wilmington Gwinnie Marshall Bernard Baumgartner Donovan Allen Hilah Rusk Dayton Wilbur Fox Cincinnati C. W. Hutchinson Carrie North Metta Chevalier Clipper Mill Ernie Roberts Finley Richards Richard Chambers S. R. Coulter Florence Chubbuck Marie Owler Bess Geotting New England Victor Fowler Clarence McCarley Ea Betz Charlie Kerr Otho Shiers Ray Troth Charmis Davis Tuscarawas High School Tuscarawas County Rio Grande Baptist Association Kgger W. T. Packer Margaret Jenkins George Eleanor Anna Brooks Anna Wood J. L. Miller C. O. Clark Leta Sayre Maurica Wickline Carl Winters May Mollie Fulton Maxie Marie Fowler New Lexington Mercerville Lyne Joan Geraldine Myers Millfield Dover Township O. R. Russell Betty Heffkin Marion Earich A. H. Boudinot Jimmy Bolin Albany Mabel Smith Bill White Cross Hospital Iva Evans Faithful Circle Mattie Dixon Morgantown W. Va N. W. James Sand Ridge John Theisen W. A. Bell Linscott Athens Minnie Willish Algier White Ethel White Detroit Arthur Triplett Hollis Shaffer H. H. Theisen Chauncey John Snyder Ed Evans W. H. Sisson Athena Walter White Cleveland St. Louis Browns White Rollie Hemsley Silas Kittle Crescent Ridge Florence McDaniel Coolville J. R. Wade A. Truax Russell Hunt Eddie Rice John Kaszonyi Sr Clarence Willis John Niles Alex McKeesport John Dean Ed Brinkley van Lear Fielden Willis Nelsonville Ivan Matheny Elizabeth Robinett Ebon Gillespie James Gillespie William Cole East Millfield School Emma Rankin

Oak Grove Social Notes

Oak Grove social page lists visits and gatherings across multiple families. Grace Patton and children returned to West Virginia after a week with Arley Howard. Various relatives from Nelsonville Carbondale Parma Mich Marion and Glenn are noted with Sunday visits and weekend trips. Public school opened with teachers Blanche Malone and Anita Powers.

Oak Grove Grace Patton West Virginia Arley Howard Iva Wendell Donald Wendell Nelsonville Helen France Carbondale Herbert Ely Edward Carter Lane Ely Edward Hall Ohio Kenneth White Keith Milligan Parma Mich J. E. White Niciel Swain Frank O'Hara Gloria Marion John Allen New Plymouth Blanche Malone Anita Powers Vaughn Foughty William Barnhart Floodwood

Cutler Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

The Cutler Friendly Circle melon party at J. W. Leyda home. I O O F Lodge presented Grand Master s traveling gavel. Local residents attend Dr. Edgar Ross funeral in Bartlett. Henry Carothers wedding anniversary celebrated at Dunbar home. Remely family weekend at Washington Pennsylvania Lee Irvine reunion.

James Carothers T. T Dunbar Carrie and Dean Dunbar Ray Goddard Eva Landers C. F. Law W. E. Gill Verne Leyda Lucy Jones McKinnon Kansas T. T. Dunbar Henry Carothers Eliza Jane Carothers I. R. Blauser Marietta Alvira Cosman Wakefield Mass John Dunbar Chesterhill Dunbar Dean Carrie Lloyd Remely Washington, Pa Lee and Irvine

September Ladies Aid meeting and local social notes

The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Evan Davis home with readings by Mrs. Gladie Kempton and Mrs. Cora Davis. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Mayme Burtcher and Mrs. Iva Johnson. Nearby guests and family visits noted alongside Taylor Ridge softball wins and Labor Day gatherings. Local residents Barbara Lecmen, Eileen Davis, and Desera Herbst mentioned among visitors.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Evan Davis Gladie Kempton Cora Davis Flora Harrison Bertha Heffkin Clara Golding Ida Chalfant Gladio Kempton Lena Mulpas Mayme Burtcher Iva Johnson Katie Winn Doras Davis Charles Lecmen Barbara Gladie Davis Eileen Chillicothe James Golding Fred Heffkin Elmer Davis Fred Leake Muskingum River Chester Davis Massillon O. Anderson Canton Julia Herbst Inlaw Desera Herbst

Rio Grande Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Reunions

Rio Grande residents and guests attend family gatherings and events across the region. Families from Columbus and Dayton join Richards reunion at Tyn Rhos. State Fair attendance by students and teachers noted along with vacations and teaching posts.

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal

Sunday School picnic at Will's Grove attended by G. O. Will and family and Nicholson relatives among others. Local school openings announced with G. O. Will teaching Dexter grammar and Seth F. Nicholson Rutland second grade. Visits and family news include Ferrell Grimes Reed Saxton Hutton Glaze Lathey Molden Saxton and a marriage report for Miss Cynthia Glaze to Mr Barnes.

Will’s Grove G. O. Will William Nicholson Ernest Marion Dale Nicholson Mildred Braley Mary M. Harmon Dexter Rutland Seth F. Nicholson Jennings Ferrell Akron W. L. Glaze Colby Grimes Columbus Lewis Saxton Charles Reed Reno David Saxton Middleport Harry Saxton W. A. Hutton Wilbur Henry Hysell Lima Holly Glaze Logan W. Va G. O Will Ray Lathey Ralph Logan Springfield Elmer Molden Ward Saxton Baby Athens Cynthia Barnes

Millfield Social Briefs Reflect School Opening Delay

Millfield schools will open next Monday due to infantile paralysis cases in Dover Township. The brief notes social visits, Labor Day gatherings, family travels, and local events including reemployment of school custodians and a bingo outing at Pocahontas Lodge.

Couple accused of quick car theft on way to California

In Mineral Wells a couple said they were en route to California and allegedly “borrowed” a car. Fifty-five minutes later police arrested them in Ranger, about 50 miles away, calling it one of the fastest theft-to-arrest cases on record. Cats cannot see in absolute darkness but have good dusk vision.

Ranger Tex U.P California Mineral Wells

Pomeroy Churches Meet and Local Social Highlights

The Pomeroy Association of Churches meeting at Carpenter Church drew a full house. Social notes include Mrs. Alva Rupe’s birthday party for Freda, and weekend visits from families including the Woods, Mark, Burchfield, and Wey households. Several, like Miss Freda Turner and Eddie Howery, attended Pomona Grange, while others traveled to Dayton, Nebraska, and Chicago for family visits. Local weddings, funerals, and arrivals mark a busy community weekend.

Carpenter Pomeroy Association of Churches Carpenter Church Alva Rupe Freda Eva Wood Dayton Elma Harris Nebraska William Mark J. F. Burchfield Cleveland J. E G. B. Radekin Wilkesville State Farm Grove Lloyd Gardner Waynesburg Wilson Weyand Paula Karol Whitlatch Columbus Verlin Howery Freda Turner Eddie Howery Pomona Grange Long Bottom D. M. Turner Suns Millersport Wilber Slater Mary Jane Slater Alva Rawlings Kyle Combs Springfield Will Combs Copley Jean and Dawn Adair Barberton J. L. Rawlings Bernice McCall Lancaster L. M. Cooper Cassie Fontelle Caster Harry Kampke Wooster H. E BE. Ws Starkey Nan Caster Chicago Clint Anders Lizzie Steward New Lexington Elma Steward J. D. Steward C. F. Steward Raymond Sisson G. L. Morris Cincinnati W. M. Morris

Langsville Social Notes and Local Visits

Langsville residents report numerous family and visiting relatives with mumps illnesses affecting several households. Many travelers from Akron Cincinnati Columbus and Toledo spent weekends here or with relatives, including two weeks for J. L. Miller Rio Grande and extended visits for the Nelsons and Kennans. A note ends with a police reference stating stealing postage stamp is grand larceny.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aeants Athens Messenger Messenger Stewart J. H. Copeland Ray Copeland Waldo Meta Harrison George Boyd Meta Lucile Piedmont Nelson Sisson East Orange N. J Charlie Jarvis Wade Jarvis Athliene Marlene Gene Fred Charlton Grace Elizabeth Jimmie Ralph Byron M. J. Charlton P. T. Winner Jack Winner J. L. Winner Mary Mary Ann Kellerman Joe Frost J. W. Balderson Parkersburg H. W. Basley Eva Chase Mary Minear Agatha Brill Elizabeth Coleman Ruth Strahl Youngstown Madelon Jandes Edith Leyda Christine Finsterwald Bernice Russell Ruth Biddison Frank Houch Mary Davis Broadwell E. R Guernsey Bishopville O. M. Smith Dwight Smith, Glouster Kenneth Jones Zanesville Garnett Reed Cora Householder Walter Parks Walter Lee Jacksonville George Householder Ralph Householder Maria Charles Mithoan Reed's Grove J. M. McDonald Marguerite Sylvester Huston Parker Linscott Charles William Milhoan Thurman Smith Don Withem Bradbury Yreka Calif Coke Bright Alice Miller Oak Grove Social Notes Cutler Taylor Ridge Social Notes Derthick Truetown P. M. Smith Carl Welling Glouster Labor Day Dwight Smith C. M. Anglin Bancanan Wilbur Risley Jean John Wenger Vern Kempton Robert Hanning Delano Kennedy Boyd Kennedy Donald Forest Kelly Billie Bobbie Rio Grande Social Millfield Social Briefs Carpenter Social Briefs Langsville Social Notes Langsville Harman Wyeth Theron Morris Harold Gardner Wanda June Marvin Davis Bert Davis Kermit Thomas Wilkinsburg Bernard Ledlie Kermit Gallie Pickens Ferry Chase Marvin Morris Cora Morris Elizabeth Durst E. M. Brown Thomas Cheshire Wv. E. Nelson Clarence Rathburn Mechanicsburg Elza Carpenter Nelson Walter B. Kennan Clare Lamp Steuebenville Anna Miller West Mansfield J. A. Sweeney Worthington James Chalkley L. E. Entsminger
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