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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1936

Page

7

Beveridge Clan Holds Reunion at Athens County Fairgrounds

The Beveridge and allied families held their annual reunion at the Athens County Fairgrounds with a noon picnic and business meeting led by president James A. Beveridge Middleport. Officers elected: Floyd Beveridge New Marshfield president Guy Beveridge Lancaster vice president Mrs. Owen Carmichael Athens secretary and treasurer. A short talk was given by S. F. Beveridge Athens. Numerous attendees from out of town and Athens listed with many Beveridge family members.

Beveridge Athens County Fairgrounds James A. Beveridge Middleport Floyd Beveridge New Marshfield Guy Beveridge Lancaster Owen Carmichael Athens S. F. Beveridge Jeanette Waddell Byron Beveridge Lawrence Armstrong Orland. Beveridge Ardath Brunner Gerald Marion Ruth Nixon Logan D. A. Norris Columbus George Beveridge C. L. Jones Joe Barron John Roger Billie Carter Galen Beveridge Akron Fred Craig Howard Beveridge J. C. Beveridge Nelsonville Fred Beveridge Carbondale C. B. Beveridge J. F. Beveridge W. W. Lee Mary Helen William Green Mayme Winning Janet Mary Margaret Alice Winning Winning Robert Winning Anson Black Elizabeth Cooper Earl Carmichael Ray Carmichael James Carmichael John Carmichael J. H. Hunsicker Alfred Laughlin

Just Between You and Me Joins Editorial Staff

Joan Whiting, an Ohio University journalism graduate, joins the Literary Digest staff as a rewrite man for a week or two. He drafts articles from a mass of facts under a routine editor and gains valuable experience while contributing photos credit to John Whiting.

Joan Whiting Ohio University Literary Digest Digest John Whiting Whiting George Starr Lasher O. U Benny Hayes Ohio State Journal Kathleen Murphy Columbus Dispatch Lillian Taylor Dispatch Eleanor Hazlett Akron Phyllis Teller New York State

Miss Harrison and Mr Clark Wed in Quiet Amesville Home

A quiet Tuesday morning wedding united Miss Ellen Harrison and Mr James R Clark at the Mary Harrison home near Amesville. Rev Howard E Warner officiated. The couple will reside near Coolville after a brief Canada trip. Mrs Clark teaches in Stewart high school and Mr Clark is a Carthage township farmer. The ceremony was private with immediate family present. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Baby boy born Sept 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arley E Douglas.

Mary Harrison Amesville Ellen James R. Clark Howard E. Warner Carthage Presbyterian Church Clark Athens County Stewart Carthage Township

Spragues Hold 19th Annual Family Reunion in Athens

The Sprague family gathered for the 19th annual reunion at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sprague’s home in Athens. A basket dinner served dozens of relatives from nearby routes and towns as music filled the afternoon. In Yosemite California officials forecast park attendance reaching about 400000 after a record 360000 visitors last year.

Sprague J. J. Sprague Athens Route Seven William McClanahan Lois William Route Four Glen Cook Norma Jean Joan Bremen Ray Sprague Waterford Clarence Marietta C. C. Sams Robert Griser Tommy John H. Sprague Maxine Virginia John Mary Jane Kenneth Hawk Billy Joe Bonna Drew Luhrig Frank van Ness Lewis Williams Foster Roger Virginia Lee Clint Bennett Betty Philip Bobby Billy Dave Dozer Jerry Denny Philo Lewis McKonky Vera Elmer McClanahan Benny Bendhum the Plains John Sprague Foster Willians Clarence Sprague Yosemite Yosemite, Calif U.P Yosemite National Park

Calcutta Population Figures For Bengal Capital

Calcutta the capital of Bengal in India records a population exceeding 1 327 500 residents based on the latest census figures.

Calcutta Bengal India

Sixteenth Rose Family Reunion Held At Rose Home

The sixteenth annual Rose family reunion and friends gathering occurred at Lewis Rose's residence on Sunday. A noon cafe style dinner was served and the afternoon was spent socializing. Officers elected: Wilbur Rose president, Harry Matthews vice president, Mary Genheimer secretary-treasurer. The next meeting is planned for Fostoria on Labor Day with many relatives attending from Akron Racine Deshler Cantog Pomeroy and other nearby towns.

Rose Lewis Rose Wilbur Rose Harry Matthews Mary Genheimer Fostoria L. L. Rose Racine Harry Rose Earl J. H. Rose Janet Lou Richard Virgil Rose Eugene Dorothy Irma Rose Robert M. T. Rose Howard Akron W. E. Rose Mildred Wolf C. Y. Rose John Rose Denver Arthur Long Bottom Katherine Warner Deshler Ek. A. Rose Clyde Flancker Jack Bloomdale Cc. D. Rose M. H. Rose Betty Shelby D. H. Moore T. H. Yates Reva Ford Tom Yates Milo Tyson Wanda Norman and Lowell Betty Ann Householder Georgia Wittenmyer Charles Rose Vernon Bessie Roush Crooksville Mollie Wilson Williard and Dale Leland Sisson Anna McIntosh Clyde Wilson Pomeroy

Mrs Dunfee Honors Husband With Surprise Birthday Dinner

Mrs Andrew Dunfee hosted a surprise basket dinner for her husband Mr Dunfee who turned 73 at Marietta on Sunday. The gathering included many Dunfee relatives and friends with numerous attendees listed by name along with the McHarg reunion planned for Sunday at the James McHarg home in Lower Plains.

Andrew Dunfee Mr. Dunfee Marietta Dunfee Howard Dailey Delpha Dunfee Audrie Dailey Woodrow Dunfee Irene Graham Elza Dunfee Curtis Dailey Livie King Anna Bean Elmer Dunfee Silas Dunfee Kenneth Garrett Herbert Bean James Webb Frank Winnings Heber McGill Dearrel Dunfee Steve Dunfee Martha Hamltin Rosa Robinett Fred King Harve King Ace Tippie Orville Patton James Scott Louisa Dailey Grant Dunfee Mull Dunfee McHarg James McHarg Lower Plains

Thumbing Through an Old Atlas shows local trades in Athens

The article highlights Dr. Charles Secoy veterinary surgeon blacksmithing in Athens at the shale bank shop and C F Hummel tailor shop with Woolen yard goods. It notes Pearl G Moler farmer sheep cattle and later home near Albany and family details. It also mentions Maecenas and Current Events clubs organizing a City Federation of Women's Clubs picnic at Edgewater Grove on Sept 14.

Dr. Secoy C. F. Hummell P. G. Moler Atlas Athens County Athens Charles Secoy C. F. Hummel Ailor F. Hummel Morgan County Cincinnati McArthur Hummel Knights of Pythias Paramythia Lodge No Maecenas Literary Club Current Events Club City Federation of Women's Clubs Edgewater Grove Mill St. Bridge Federation

Playground Activities at The Plains School Grounds

NYA workers Jessie Seevers and Sylvia Matson announce weekday evening playground events at The Plains School grounds. Activities include soft ball croquet paddle tennis volley ball and other sports from five to seven each night.

NYA Workers of the Plains Jessie Seevers Sylvia Matson Plains School

Who's Coming and Going In Mrs Silvus Family News

A crowded notices page lists Mrs. Paul Silvus and son Dickie and relatives traveling to Newport Kentucky to visit her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Carl Wil son. Also visiting from Erie Pa are Mr. and Mrs Wilfred Johnson and Avanelle Spriggs. Scouts plan an all day Camp Rotan meet. Mrs. Charles A Clark returns to Albany Route three after a Fremont visit with Mathews and Rundie families. Orland O Neal and sons spent two weeks with relatives in northern Ohio then returned home.

Paul Silvus Dickie C. C. Beverage Jack Everett Barnhart Silvus Carl Wilson Newport Cincinnati J. W. Weatherby Hubert Louise Bea Erie Wilfred Johnson Avanelle Spriggs C. A. Spriggs Bethel Baptist Church Albany Fremont Frank Mathews George M. Rundie Earl Woolfelt Fostoria Orland O'Neal Charles Ohio O'Neal Harold Williamson Jennie Mathews Alf Woodruff Huron Russel Foster Akron Mr. O'Neal

Martin and Shirkey Kin Reunite at Vinton County Fairground

The first Martin and Shirkey descendants reunion gathered at MacArthur's Vinton County fairground on Sunday. Attendees from Logan to Athens joined speeches, conversations, and a noon picnic lunch as families from numerous towns registered.

Wallace potluck dinner for Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid

Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wallace hosted Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society members and families at their E Columbus Street home in Nelsonville. A noon potluck was served buffet style with guests seated at many small tables throughout the living room.

D. L. Wallace The Pleasant Valley Ladies’ Aid Society Wallace E. Columbus St Nelsonville Ray Huff Charles Wood Lloyd Bolin Edward Brooks Urban Parker Marie Swart Charles Parker Pearl Wood Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Dorothy Brooks Bob Bolin Pearl Howard Brooks Eli Hoover J. M Knowlton A. C. Stratton

Past Matrons and Patrons to Meet at Masonic Park

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of District 25 holds its annual meeting and picnic at Masonic Park in Marietta on Sunday September 20. Dinner is served at noon and a county representation program is planned with Worthy Grand Matron Harriet Rein and others attending. English walnuts cannot mature in England due to a short growing season.

Patrons Association of District 25 Masonic Park Marietta Harriet Rein Youngstown Grandmatron Marie Hamilton Circleville Grand Warner Gladys Thomas Niles England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beveridge Clan Fairgrounds Miss Harrison Mr. Clark Arley E. Douglas Betty Corwin Sheltering Arms Hospital E. N. Corwin Addie Douglas Richard Ginther North Canton William Corwin Senecaville Irene Douglas Woodworth’s Paris Jean Adair Spragues Our Bisma-Rex Cline's Pharmacy J. L. Rose Junior Joe George Genheimer Betty Lou Marie Chas. Holter Norman Rose A. H. Bailey Dana Horton Anna Singers Geo. Frecker Oma Johnson and Son Minersville Mrs. Dunfee Husband Fonda New York Park Avenue Hollywood George T. Brokaw Henry Fonda Marian Bush Snyder Pleasanton Secoy Daniel Secoy Indiana Veterinary College Indianapolis Belle Oxley Ina Charles Walter Mr. Moler Plymouth Rocks Etta M R. S Rebecca Carpenter Eddie Carpenter Mt. Vernon H. H. Henry George C. Dyson Kurtz Ave Eea Camp Rotan Charles A. Clark Glendale Aristocrat Clover Farm Martin Shirkey Vinton County Fairground MacArthur Sylvester Householder Wilber Householder Ruth Mae Jacksonville Lester Stanley Tensie Mahaffey Buchtel Phil DeVol Murray City Lewis Green Lewis Reynolds Cordelia Davis Edward Davis Heppie Cross Carl Cross Clarence Fernow Toledo W. F. Powell Carl Martin Myrtle Martin Floyd Gertrude Howell Virgil Howell Zaleski Guy Snowden Preston Snowden Sam Quick Darrell Lewis and Louann Charley MceKnight Gertrude McKnight Jane Howell Arch Stanley Melvin Clarence Stanley Allensville William Estle C. Hurley Martin Elmer Smith Lucy Farmer Miles Townsend Daniel and Grace Bulah Townsend Charles Quick Catherine Castle Freeda Sarah Martin Ruth Lioyd Willas Hull Anderson Burton Bernard Stanley E. J. Wood Grace Wood Leonard Davies James Grate John Mace Otto Mace Laurelville William Martin Dayton Walker Townsend Barberton Mamie Martin Smith Gallipolis C. C. Nichols Cora Dexter C. W. Martin John E. Edwards J. Q. A. Vale William Bundy Martin Marguerite Martin Wales Mills Mrs. Wallace Miller's Hotel Gordon RCA Victor America Magic Parker Bros Music Store Kalor Helene Curtis Kodak Ashion Cochran Broughton WPAR Broughton's
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