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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

7

Pocahontas Lodge Euchre and Bunco Party Report

Tocahontas Lodge held a euchre and bunco night at the Knights of Pythian Hall with prizes for high and booby scores. Mrs. Kathryn Kinnear led euchre women and Bill Kennedy led euchre men. Miss Agnes Murphy and Harry Wrazee followed. Door prize went to Mrs. Phillip Fisher. numerous visitors from Columbus and surrounding towns attended.

Murray City Tocahontas Lodge Knights of Pythian Kathryn Kinnear Bill Kennedy Agnes Murphy Harry Wrazee Roy Blancvhard Pearl Koon Banco Jack McGurty Phillip Fisher Buchtel Charles Strum Columbus Howard Bush William Bush Logan John Walters Charles Pomeroy Charles Shuttleworth Grace Mamie Ault Getty Hogan Millie Phillips Athens Ted Thomas William Thomas Columbue Warren Carvey Orient William Chivers John Binderbasin Glouster Emma Tippie

Eden Echoes Social Roundup in Tuppers Plains

In Tuppers Plains and Eden a flurry of visits and schooling updates shapes a busy week. George Reed and Michael Kerwin return after board of education discussions while Nile Barnett and Mae Stout begin teaching at the local school.

Syracuse Area Students and Residents Return to Routines

Local pupils and residents from Syracuse and Omeroy High and Grade Schools resume duties this week. Many families and staff return from visits, jobs, and trips to Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Dayton, Columbus, Athens, and Cincinnati.

Local Social Notes Merge Across Several Towns

Burr Oak resident Miss Juanita White of Cleveland visits her parents at Mid-Hocking. Mr and Mrs Dwight Van Horn of Columbus spend Sunday with Sylvia Post. Ivor Dawson of Detroit visits the community. Miss Elizabeth Holland accepts a position at Athens General Hospital. John Sheppard of Pontiac Mich visits family. Charles Zarley and family tour Old Man's Cave. Faye Ivers attends John Smith funeral in Millertown. Mr and Mrs Charles Roberts visit James Palmer at Bishopville. John Wagner and family from Mid-Hocking visit John Milhoan at Bishopville. Jesse Dugan teaches Syracuse School and secures board. Mrs Eva Ivers accompanies.

Juanita White Cleveland Mid-Hocking Dwight van Horn Columbus Sylvia Post Ivor Dawson Detroit Elizabeth Holland Athens ‘Ole Hospital John Sheppard Pontiac Mich Charles Zarley Old Man's Cave Faye Ivers John Smith Millertown Charles Roberts James Palmer Bishopville John Wagner Mid- Hocking John Milhoan Jesse Dugan Syracuse Eva Ivers

Local Social Roundup Shows Visits From Dillinger Family

Mrs. Ella Dillinger and daughter Mabel and son Charles visit Chillicothe with the Laughlins. Scatter Ridge residents John Dil linger and family visit. Mrs. Lou Walls guests of sister Lydia Riley. Oliver Walls hosts guests including John Dillinger and Herb Everett. Mrs. James Maxwell visits Lew Warren’s family in South Canaan. Oscar Dillinger and Charley Weiss guests of Athens residents. George Kaler of Athens visits Mrs. Henry Phillips. Nancy Spaulding of North Lewisburg spends days here with relatives.

Ella Dillinger Mabel Charles John Dillinger Scatter Ridge Chillicothe C. H. Laughlin Alice Laughlin Ben Maxwell Elmer Lanahan Lou Walls Lydia Riley Oliver Walls Herb Everett F. J. Hubler James Maxwell Lew Warren South Canaan Oscar Dillinger Charley Weiss Athens George Kaler Henry Phillips Nancy Spaulding North Lewisburg Henry Philips

Local News From Gum Tree Notes and Visits

Mr and Mrs James Stanley returned to Snowville after a week with Mr and Mrs Jason Brickles Laura Drescher has returned from Columbus Irvis Farley has recovered from illness and may return to work The local school opened on Labor Day with Thelma Ross as teacher Families Jason Brickles and Mamie Webb were guests at F F Drescher s home for music and a watermelon supper Tuesday night

James Stanley Snowville Jason Brickles Laura Drescher Columbus Irvis Farley Lancaster Thelma Ross Mamie Webb F. F. Drescher

Mildred Runion Honored At Lottridge Birthday Party

Lottridge residents recall Mildred Runion eighteenth birthday with a private party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Runion. The note mentions her secretarial training at Stand ard Extension University Chicago and local social visits through the week.

Mildred Runion Lottridge L. T. Runion M'dréd Standard Extension University Chicago Jacob Zumbach Hattie Ackley G. O. Ackley Cratts Fork Robert Sharpant Ethel Morris Laurelville L. A. Allen Rom Allen Eleanore Mildred Runnion Maude Rhockhaver Guysville Good Hope W. Va Somerville Laura Greynolds Clarksburg Parkersburg New Philadelphia Jon Chevaler J. T. Runni Carson Bogg Charles Campbell Coolville Station

Social Guests Call on Area Families This Week

Shade Mr and Mrs Jack Sunkel and a daughter of Akron were visiting Mrs Libbie Burson. Mr and Mrs John Jeffers and children visited Mr and Mrs Dana Van Nest. William Weatherby of Athens, Walter Howard Ernest Howard Claire Burson and Sylvia Ziggafoos called on J Smith family. Mrs Will Harris and Blanche were guests of Mrs Carrie Smith and Adrian. Dana Van Nest hosted Mrs E Browning. Ralph Palmer and family spent time in Athens and may move back soon. James Day of Athens Roy Goldsberry Eugene Millfield and Will Harris called on J Smith. Vern O'Brien and Holly King visited Libbie Burson and family.

Jack Sunkel Akron Libbie Burson John Jeffers Dana van Nest William Weatherby Athens Walter Howard Ernest Howard Claire Burson Sylvia Ziggafoos J. Smith Will Harris R Blanche Carrie Smith Adrian E. &. Browning Ralph Palmer James Day Roy Goldsberry Eugene Millfield Vern O’brien Holly King

Anniversary gathering honors Kasier at McDougal home

Neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs Ace Kasier's home in McDougal to celebrate their thirty first wedding anniversary. Attendees included numerous local families from Athens Millfield Columbus and Nelsonville with news of visits and family events throughout the area.

Ace Kasier Irvin Kierns Ace Wagner Grubb W. Tatton W. Kasier Glenn Leacock Beulah Morgan Columbus Chaffin Carl Morris C. Robinson Athens F. E. Boudinot Millfield Jeff Kierns E. L. Kierns Lew Morris Jams Mesehher H. Wolfe G. Linseart Nellie Sayers C. Woolley Kenneth Donald Wolfe Les Bryson Hooner Tidge John McDaniel Amesville R. Mulpas John LaFollett H. North W. Munn A. L. Woolley EK. Linscott Ed Ronaldson McDougal Pearl Morris Lola Ailen E. Davis E. T. Linscott Linscott Elva Conner E. Phillips Ethel Mingus Julia Emma Hixson W. P. Mickel Nelsonville FE. Eddy FE. Eddy and Children, Glenster, Visited Mrs. E. Phillips George Sayre Wheeling W. Va Doris Smith L. Smith Edward Ashcroft Lodi Township Dustry Marie Howard Delaware Fred Conner

Richland Avenue Community Notes and Visits Tap the Week

Richland Avenue residents share travels and gatherings with relatives in Fort Worth Adrian and Jerseyville. The Richland Avenue Ladies Aid plans Thursday quilting sessions. Local families host guests from Pittsburgh Five Points Grafton and Plain City as fall social events and reunions approach.

Home Coming at Alexander Church Next Sunday

Albany Sep 11 The Alexander Presbyterian Church will hold a home coming on Sunday September 15 with a sermon at 1 o clock by Rev Howard E Warner and a noon basket dinner. Former pastor Rev Charles Harmon of Bryan will speak later. Albany store changes hands as Ralph Brown of Millfield buys Mr Sanders share. Local social notices follow.

Albany Alexander Presbyterian Church Howard E Warner Charles Harmon Bryan Albany Department Store Sanders Haa Ralph Brown Millfield Brown Columbus Dover Township

Pleasant Valley Social Roundup with Local Guests

Pleasant Valley hosts Dudley Smith and family in Columbus for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Davis and relatives visit Mrs Davis parents J M Knowlton. Pearl Wood hosts guests including Mora family from Pomeroy and several Wood family members. C A Spriggs of Athens attends. Grace Pugh and Darwin visitors spend Sunday with F Vugh. Howard Stanley and son Earl of Albany visit Will Martin. Hattie Russ and son Harry spend Sunday in Middleport with friends.

M. Davis Darwin

Local notes from Athens area and guests arrive

Carpenter Jasper Wood spent Tuesday in Athens with relatives. Everett Starkey from Chillicothe visited Sunday for the Rape reunion in the State Farm grove. Middleport baseball team will play here next Sunday, September 15. Jesse Sisson was an Albany visitor Tuesday. Schools opened here Monday with a large enrollment. Mrs. Nancy Caster of Chicago is staying with her daughters Mrs. E. W. Starkey and Mrs. H. E. Starkey. Mrs. C. H. Jewell was a business visitor in Athens Tuesday. Mrs. Ira Searles, former resident, died at her home near Wilkesville Sunday.

Jasper Wood Athens Everett Starkey Chillicothe State Farm Grove Middleport Jesse Sisson Albany Nancy Caster Chicago E. W. Starkey H. E. Starkey C. H. Jewell Ira Searles Wilkesville James H. Fulton Guysville Ion Carpenter Harvey Douglas Russell Wilson Jimmie Janet North Lewisburg Meo Mra Frank Phillips Carl Esther Wilbur Young N. J. Cox and Famiy Logan James A. Bell Robert Patterson James Algood Delma Patterson Httheson Barberton Victor Carpenter Grant Michaels Cora Phillips Alvira Dunlap

Community Notes From The Plains And Nearby

A 9 pound baby William Eugene born to Mr and Mrs Edger Slater. Various locals visit relatives, travels mention Indianapolis visits Hollister work, weddings Fannyail to William Einfield, Buckeye Lake trips, and a lightning repaint of the Slater home with minor damage reported.

William Eugene Edger Slater George Resco, Sr Slater

Clarks Chapel Aid Society Elects New Officers

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid meets at secretary Miss Mary Snow’s home. Miss Kesa White provides program work. Meeting adjourned to September 25 at the church. All members urged to attend as officers will be elected.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Mary Snow Kesa White Use Church

State Highway Workers Widen Route 7 Bed at Coolville

News from Coolville reports state highway workers widening the road bed of Route 7 through the town. Alfred Dallaherty and Donald Runion resumed work Monday at Nile, Mien. Residents and visitors are noted, including Smiths from Lancaster and Nelsonville guests of local families. David Johnson, injured in the ante accident near Quysville, shows rapid recovery in a Parkershire hospital. A hotel, sales meeting, and parade are described with attendance from Charlton and other states, plus a church gathering at Thomas Jefferson Junior High Auditorium.

Coolville Alfred Dallaherty Donald Runion Nile Mien Mr. W. ©. Stout Mra C. Ll. Stout Nelsonville C. J. Stout Clark Johnson Quysville Parkershire Lydia Bentz Kincade F. C. Sheets Cool Charl W. Va Hevrotel Organization Sheets Era Chbto Tucky Virginia Weet Vic West Virginia Thomas Jeffe Hmierd Saysone Chattan Gene

Local residents host relatives across many towns

A long list of Sunday visits and weekend stays features Mrs. Adam Nash and Mrs. Adda Nash Senth of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. George Reseo Jr., Athena, Wellston and other locales. Names include Laura Goakina, Liz Guess, Jean Kabineh, and many more as families gather for gatherings and travel across the region. The piece notes moves and visits with relatives, church friends, and common social events.

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Pocahontas Lodge Gilbert Archer Haydenville George Archer Hazel Antle Jacksonville Hiness Ed Ahbaugh Lizzie Stiff Charles Ralph Phil Devol J. A. Darnhill Mary Waldick Chris Margaret Harry Shafer Fred Robson Evelyn William Art Wiliam Carrie Anna Hart Albert Simco Mae William Robson Theodore Woller Adam Andersen Clarence Stiff Pataskala St. Phillip Neri Murray City Tigers Perry County All-Stars Long Stone Lavin Neerman W. Val Earl Harris Toledo Charles Brunno Kathryn Stone Familly Eden Michael Kerwin Interstate Lumber Co Belpre Mae Stout Reed Hotel Lavanchia Randolph Bellaire Elma Dye Leigh Burden Reedsville Thelma Schultz Eldon Blake James Chutes Belore Anderson Kibble Co. O. Cowdery Nelson Torrence Rushville Frank Rood Sarrah Eden A. B Harvey Walter Rockpold Harrison Rood South Point Alvin Reed Port Homer John Kibble O. Cowdery Joppa Tuppers Plains Ashley Landon Baltimore Charles Blake Olive Cowdery Paul Kibble Frank Reod Wellsburg P. R. Randolph I. Ek. Rood Walter Rockhold M. C. Rockhold Isaac Buchanan Marietta Dora Buchanan David Rood Pomeroy High School Marvin Roberts Louise Flanagan Alice Schwartzwalder Eleanor ‘Karr Gertrude McBride Marcia Karr Arnold Pittsburgh Youngstown Delbert Lee Dayton L. O. Lineberger Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Avery Roberts New York Mutual Life Insurance Gladys Roush George Jenkins Arthur Lovett Dana Arthur Jr Cincinnati H. Eichinger R. Fred Shumway Richichland Avenue John Peters Fort Worth Texas Charles Peters Henry Bolin Nhe Adrian, Mich G. R. Shafer Daugh Gladys Irene Margaret Lou Akre Mart Wilson William Hamton Fr. H. Dalton L. D. Shields J. R. Baker Jeanette Clarke Richland Avenue L. Sargant Marshall Linscott Pittsburgh Pa M. N. Linscott Jessie Moore Grafton William Smith Kenney Pratts Grove Denzel Robinson Elmer Beal C. C. Robinson Max Sam Reeves Dix Harold Wigley Ripley Lulu Tippie Plain City Tom Robinson Alexander Church K. BH. Lasch Huntington Lasch Earnest Martin Dent Allien N. Jones Nolan Hargotse George Cow Milford Center J. K. Carpenter Wesley Webb Reynoldsburg L. Gillogly Ira Searls Hamiltn Elmer Searls Everett Carbaugh Misa Albany Grange Thomas Buchanan Kenneth Wade Wayne Helen Lucite Lester Cordray Center Stake Pleasant Valley Dudley Smith H. M. McKinley Clarence DeSorta Indianapolis 4 McCullough McCullough Hollister Fannyail the Plains William Einfield Miley Stalters George Gabriel Floyd Shafer George Shafer Meanmont Kitay August Olson Mary Snider Charles Snider Kathryn Warner Mra i Warner Harry Tipton Pla Cook Buckeye Lake Prank Cook R. Grant Thurston Fred Osborne Rachel Virgil Conkey Fred Edgar Slater Clarks Chapel Aid Society Db. U. Tothert Abe Nurdette Adam Nash Newton Hock Weet Virrinta Adda Nash Senth Misabeth George Reseo, Jr Steve Turttek Charles McMillan Mra. Resco Frome Gudlley Nee Mere Laura Goakina Lingle Kabineh Jean Athena Siater Liz Guess Ed Seipies Mechanicsburg Hd Micheal Harry Porter Readyville Wildan Moore Hocking Welleton Guy McMillan Wellston Ed Shipley Ray Miehen Togan Gilbert T Hart Man Wade Hean Ateene Gieorge Beane Keith Zimmer Will Donat Prema Harrison Ed McCall Harry Moore Courtney Joe Hutchins Moelle Stephens Eleanor Stephens Will Mercer Richard Whetstone Clifford Maerian Albany Department Athens County Community of Albany Albany , Ohio
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