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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1928

Page

6

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ray Byron of Columbus visited in Murray City on Sunday. Grace Thomas, summering in Detroit with aunt Mrs. George McMann, returned to teach in local public schools. Lucy Johnson spent the week in Jacksonville with Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Person and Paul. Maud Penn was Sunday guest of her father James Hamer in Nelsonville. Lawrence Lewis and Ary Aytis drove to Wilmington for the winter term at Wilmington College. Howard Brooker returned to Detroit after a week at home. his father George accompanied him back to Murray City. Jabers Hamer made a business visit in Columbus. Charles Hoffman and his wife visited John and Mrs. Cooper of Nelsonville. Leonard Shelton announces the birth of a son named John, born September. William Poling and daughter Gloria Jean spent Sunday in Logan with his parents. Albert Storer and Alberta Wright were guests of Mrs. Leatha Wright in Carbondale. Esther Briley of Logan comes to spend winter with Ruth Short. Briley is a Ward Township teacher. William Spray spent Sunday in Zanesville. Maud Penn attended the Robson reunion at Maple Hill. Gerald and Charles Robinson, Julia Robinson, and Sally Riggs attended the Russell reunion at Keystone. Mary and Ajestia Bauers, summering in Columbus, visited home. Ajestia will finish high school. Mary Bush visits Cleveland, accompanied by Dennis Babbs, Virgil Babbs of Shawnee, and James Madden. Madge Mahoney, formerly of Murray City, died at her sister’s home in Carbon Hill. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bowen of Pittsburgh and Mrs. M. Johnson of Fayette City are visiting their Murray City relatives.

Ray Byron Columbus Grace Thomas Detroit George McMann Miss Thomas Lucy Johnson Jacksonville E. A. Person Gon Paul Maud Penn James Hamer Nelsonville Lawrence Lewis Ary Aytis Wilmington Lewis Wilmington College Howard Brooker George Brooker Jabers Hamer Charles Hoffman John Coope Leonard Shelton John William Poling Gloria Jean Logan W. T. Poling Albert Storer Alberta Wright Leatha Wright Carbondale Esther Briley Ruth Short Griley Ward Township William Spray Zanesville Robson Walter Lenox Maple Hill Gerald Robinson Charles Robinson Julia Robinson Sally Riggs Russell Keystone Mary Ajestia Bauers Ajestia Mary Bush Cleveland Ethel Grinstead Dennis Babbs Virgil’ Babbs Shawnee James Madden Murray Madge Mahoney Arran Gillett Edd Smith Charles Cone Irma Albert Cone Nathan Smith Clarence Smith Rolland, Clyde George Inez Harold Gillett Raleigh Robinson Acra Gillett Doris Cecil Pleasant Ray Smith Clara Poston Albert Poston Albert Perry Iris William Charles Hunter Pearlie Smith Helen Albert Wilkes Land Leonard Vernon Robert i Grant Earl Bobby Brooks Carlos Smith Inez Smith Edith Mabel Smith Louis McCleadis Scatter Ridge Strouds Run Samuel Coe Octane Mary West Basil Coe Athens George and Holland Guysville N. J. Smith Sam Everett Kenneth Reed Akron John Gillett Pearce Fisher George Coe Marion A. L. Brown Near Trimble George Mathews Philis George Cain Jesse Bennett D. B. Matteson Alfred Matteson Sugar Creek Ben Tip

Moving to Athens Smiths relocate household to new home

Mr and Mrs William Smith formerly ran a meat and grocer store and have moved their household to Athens where they expect to reside. Mr Smith will take up employment there.

Athens William Smith Mr. Smith

Social notes from The Plains area and surrounding towns

Community updates list visits and travels among residents of Nelsonville Athens Glouster Buckeye Lake and nearby towns. Birth announced for a ten pound baby girl born Monday to Mr and Mrs Earl Guseman Mildred Bell.

社区 notes from Burr Oak and surrounding area

Burr Oak residents Mr and Mrs Clyde Hogsett of Bellefontaine visited his aunt Eva n Ivers Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Grant Post attended church and Sunday School at Pleasant Ridge. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman visited Faye Ivers parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Faye Ivers with Virginia Lee and Richard Fay visited his mother Sunday.

Clyde Hogsett Bellefontaine Evan Ivers Grant Post Pleasant Ridge Arthur Coffman Faye Ivers Virginia Lee Richard Fay

Jacksonville News Roundup Update on Local Visits and Moves

Jacksonville residents welcome visitors including Mr and Mrs Harold Shirley Elyria and families from Warren Columbus and West Virginia. Ernestine Shirkey hosts Sunday School with 158 attendees. Mothers Club meets at 7 with program for parents. P Hartley family moves to Seventh Street. L J Noon Akron returns.

P. Hartley West Virginia Jacksonville Seventh Street L. J. Noon Akron

Bedford Family Weekend Visits Highlight Local Socials

Bedford residents including Mrs. Howard Duckler and Mr. and Mrs. W L Whaley spent a few days together in Nelsonville. The Quiveys and Verna joined Mr and Mrs Milord Quivey and Lena Hines for Sunday visits with Will Chaney and family. Other gatherings included Mr and Mrs Dana Howett with George Howett, and Mr and Mrs William Martin with Del Whaley. Remarks note additional visits by Earnest Hart and Shum with their families.

Howard Duckler Nelsonville W. L. Whaley Milord Quivey Verna Lena Hines Mary Lee Albert Quivey Glen Lee Murl Lawrence Douglass Will Chaney Wayne Chase Ailard Pratt Dana Howett George Howett William Martin del Whaley Earnest Hart Shum Ay Lee

Peach Ridge Announces Annual Homecoming at School House

Community guests visited families including Everetts Tippies and Chandwicks. The Jomand Robinson reunion occurred at Athens Fair grounds. Peach Ridge notes several social visits and reports road repairs, with homecoming set for September 16 at the Peach Ridge school.

Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Valley residents list weekend and Friday visits including H M McKinley at Pear Sapp Pratts Fork H C Brooks guests J A Graham Branch Woodgerd Hetty Brooks and H H Brooks with Earl Hanning. Kearney Tyler and Joyce Ann return from Indiana. Herb Goodin and Dela ware Goodin in town with Arthur Goodin visits. Community pleased by new gravel paving noted in winter.

H. M. McKinley Pear Sapp Pratts Fork H. C. Brooks J. A. Graham Branch Woodgerd Hetty Brooks H. H. Brooks Earle Hanning Kearney Tyler Joyce Ann Indiana Herb Goodin Delaware Arthur Goodin Pearl Wood Erseyville Sherman Goodin

Homecoming at Mt. Zion Draws Large Crowd

Asbury Ridge reports a well attended homecoming at Mt. Zion. Local residents note social visits with Logan and Nelsonville for various events and services. Several families are mentioned visiting relatives and attending worship, with multiple names listed among attendees and guests.

Community Visit Notes and Local Socials

Local residents visit relatives and attend events across Coolville Stewart and nearby areas. Socials include family visits, a company picnic at Barlow, a Mari etta fair, a dance at James Weaver's, and Mt Liberty school reopening with teacher Audrey Miller. Illness reports mention Katherine Jarvis.

Shade and Surrounding Families Share Sunday Visits

Shade residents hosted neighbors and relatives in casual Sunday calls. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Anthony and sister Mrs. Watkins, plus Mrs. Vienna Kelley and Josie Blazier. Others mentioned: Miss Sylvia Ziggafoos, Mrs. 8 J Smith, Ruth Boreing, Will Hope, McHoward Coffer Thelma Mae Howard, Nellie Coffer, Virginia Kelley, Sarah Goldsberry, Pearl Williams, Kathaleen Nita Biehl, Emerson Clark, Hiram Young demonstrating Maytag washers, Leo Sanborn, Clyde Smith, Kate Turner, Lew Woode and siblings.

Fred Bieh Will Anthony Watkins Vienna Kelley Mort Blazier Josie Angie Hall Sylvia Ziggafoos J. Smith Angie Boreing Shade Illinois Ruth Fred Shafer Will Hope Mechanicsburg McHoward Virginia Coffer Nellie Coffer Gallipolis Charles Howard Thelma Mae Middleport W. H. Jewett Athens Sarah Goldsberry Pearl Williams Pratts Fork Fred Biehl Kathaleen Nita Virginia Kelley Sylvia Ziggaroos Emerson Clark Frost Hiram Young Jerseyville Snyder Douglas Pomeroy

Union on the Hill Parody Row Shows Political Joust

The spoof columns lampoon early campaign sparring between Hoover and Smith, mentioning quirky props and humorous lines. It notes a playful tone on political rivalry, with references to Guy Burkett and light social quips about fashion and culture. H. R. Jacoby returns from Columbus after a week with relatives.

Strouds Run Community Sunday Gatherings and Services

The Strouds Run area reports many families visiting relatives and attending church services. Names include Gillett Cone Smith and Reed households with neighbors like Robinson Perry and McCleadis noted. A homecoming postpones church services to September 30. Local visits, hunts, and school activities are mentioned with several households hosting ongoing gatherings.

Local Social Notes From Athens and Nearby Towns

Long Run Mrs George Perry is 11 Mr and Mrs Elton Frost moved in the P L Fagan property Mrs Lulu Bobo and daughter Ruth visiting Mrs Cooley Recent Athens visitors from here were Stanley Cooley Harold Love Helen Perry Naomi Love and Albert Perry Clyde Sams and family moved to Tuppers Plains Mrs Frances Bicknell of Athens spent days with relatives Gerald Konkoski spending days with his uncle Stanley Mrs Raymond Foreman and children spent Thursday with Mrs Charles Sanborn Stanley Cooley attended a picnic at Coolville Miss Naomi Love visited Athens and attended the revival at the Church of God

George Perry Elton Frost P. L. Fagan Lulu Bobo Ruth Cooley Athens Stanley Cooley Harold Love Helen Perry Naomi Love Albert Perry Clyde Sams Tuppers Plains Frances Bicknell Gerald Konkoski Raymond Foreman Charles Sanborn Coolville

Local Visitors and Sick List Highlight Oakdale Area

Oakdale notes list visitors from Bishopsville to Glouster and Athens including John Milhoan Floyd Milhoan Charles Milhoan and son Charles L Witham on the sick list W Hoon listed as ill Miss Jessie McDonald spent Thursday in Glouster with Aunt Mrs P J Stanley Several families visited friends with trips to Athens Glouster and Mountville including the Easlers Pedicord Trip lett and McDonald families Also Schyler Shaner and children visited William Thorp family and H E Jones with children called on J M McDonald residents near Mountville hosted Millard Easler Lester Williams from Columbus was a guest of Alden Welly Sunday

John Milhoan Floyd Milhoan Charles’ Milhoan Charles L Witham Oakdale W. H. Hoon Jessie McDonald Glouster P. J. Stanley Miles Easler Donald Dean Pedicord Harold Gerald Juanita George Triplett Fred Kittle Athens Ira Falls Schyler Shaner William Thorp H. E. Jones J. M. McDonald Millard Easler Ed. Hamble Mountville Lester Williams Columbus Alden Welly

Local families share Labor Day visits and travels

Lottridge Ralph Allen family and Mrs. L N Allen left for Good Hope West Virginia to attend a Burnside reunion. Harrison and friends spent Labor Day at Bailey home. Aldo McKinley hosts guests J L Warner Glenn White. Sharp family member travels to Mound Crossing to care for father. Davis dinner guests include Morris Athens and Fred Warner family. Swartz dinner guest L Runion. Boggs moved to Stout farm. Bailey family visited Dana Swartz.

Ralph Allen Eleanore L. N. Allen Good Hope W. Va A. N. Harrison Andrs. Joseph Harrison Pittsburgh L. B. Bailey Ohio Fuel and Logan Gas Company Barlow Fair Grounds Fred Warner Ores Swartz L. T. Runni Carson Boggs Chapman Farm W. O. Stout Dana Swartz

Hooper Ridge Linscott Johnson Robinson reunion at Athens fairgrounds

Allen Sayre and Glenn Linscott Johnson returned home after a week in Newark. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keefer included Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wooley and three children from Cambridge, plus Mrs. E. F. Wooley of Cleveland and Mr. Ed Moore with son Ralph of Amesville. Mrs. Keefer later drove to Cambridge with her brother for a further visit.

Allen Sayre Glenn Linscott Newark Harry Keefer A. E. Wooley Evelyn Jane Elizabeth Alfred Cambridge E. F. Wooley Cleveland Ed Moore Ralph Amesville Keefer

Local residents and visitors listed for weekend events

Carpenter Mrs. I. M. Swett spent the end of the week with her sister Mrs. Vinton Jewell. Dr. C. H. Stull of Granville conducts meetings here. Mr. and Mrs. Will Tewksbury traveled to Magnetic Springs for two weeks. Arthur Stuart of Albany will stay at the Tewksbury home during their absence. F. G. Hoodlet and Mrs. Marie Dixon of New Marshfield visited Howard Townsend and son Fred. EB Jewell is in Detroit on business. O. C. McVay and family visited in Athens and Albany. Grange attendees from here went to Hemlock Grove Saturday evening. Mrs. F. E. Wood visited sister-in-law Anna Goff. Jessie Carpenter pupils gave a recital at the High School Friday. George Wood and wife visited Albany Monday. W. S. Swett and son Walter were in Athens Saturday.

I. M. Swett Vinton Jewell C. H. Stull Granville Will Tewksbury Magnetic Springs Arthur Stuart Albany Tewksbury F. G. Hoodlet Marie Dixon New Marshfield Howard Townsend Fred. Co

Albany News Items TO CLEAN CEMETERY

Community members meet at Townhouse Church to help clean the cemetery adjoining. The piece notes various local visits and travel by residents including relatives from Akron Columbus Athens and Dayton with several short social items.

Townhouse

Sib Fouty Returns From Columbus Hospital After Treatment

Sib Fouty came back Thursday from a Columbus hospital where he had been two months for an operation and treatment. His condition shows slight improvement.

Sib Fouty Columbus

Miss Mary Barnes Enters Nurse Training at Holzer Hospital

Miss Mary Barnes left Tuesday for Gallipolis to begin a nurses training course at Holzer hospital.

Mary Barnes Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

Wednesday Club Opens New Year at Country Home

Mrs Earl Baughman hosted the Wednesday Club's opening meeting at her country home last Friday afternoon. President Mrs O D Dailey outlined plans for department chairmen and February's program. Members answered roll call by country and guests included Mrs Martinger, Mrs Stanley, Mrs Bowers, Mrs Richardson, and Mrs Peeway. Florence Brown will host in two weeks.

Earl Baughman O. D. Dailey Earle Baughman Martinger Middlepo 8. E. District of Federated Clubs E. I. Stanley Texas Clyde Bowers Nashville Tenn Marion Fiorence Brown

Local Social Guests Share Weekend Visits in Ohio

Mr and Mrs Will Moler and Mr and Mrs Frank Moler along with family visited Athens Sunday. Nathan Sommers of Quaker City spent last week with aunt and uncle Jaret and Martha Bobo. Mrs Joe Morris of Washington DC, formerly of Albany, visits Mrs Belle Cresson. BE Lewis and Paul Mendenhall family spent Sunday in Middleport. Pris cilla Barnes and Mrs J W Barnes hosted guests near Stewart Martha Petty. Jesse Vorhes of Ohio forthcoming.

Will Moler Frank Moler Athens R. Knowlton Nathan Sommers Quaker City Noble County Jaret Bobo Joe Morris Washington, D. C Albany Belle Crossen BE. E. Lewis Paul Mendenhall Middleport Lewis Priscilla Barnes J. W. Barnes Eugene and Clyde Ola Curtis Martha Petty Stewart Jesse Vorhes

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events

Crescent Ridge residents share reunions in Athens and friendly visits across Trimble and Kenmore. Amos Hixson guests with E A Sayers, W G Dennis returns from Columbus, Worley Brown family enjoys a Sunday at B F Brown farm. Concord church repairs planned and picnic potential urged.

Testimonial Recommends Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound in Cleveland

A Cleveland resident praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after using ten bottles to overcome weakness and nervousness. The letter, from Ins Enizanera Toso of 14913 Hale Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, urges others to try the medicine and notes ongoing use until feeling strong again.

Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Arcade Avenue Ins Enizanera Toso Hale Ave Cleveland, Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Valley Messenger Murray City the Plains News John Riley George Bescoe Eva Nagle Gay New Marshfield Elza McGranor Plains Road Fan Mattison Poston Denzil Gabriel Bernice Humphry Buckeye Lake Lulu Smith Carbon Hill Beulah Bennet McCullough W. J. Hawk Frank Hamilton Henry Clifton Rob London Ed. Micheals Arthur McNutt Lancaster Clint Graham Dogma Gulley Lucius Burson Liz Guess Jeff Frances Harrison Marie Evelyn Aleshire Wellston Helen King Aleshires Harvey Calhoon Smith House Andrew Charney Ralph Porter Chester Hill Earl Guseman Mildred Bell Harold Shirley Elyria Mitchel Bartells Lena Denison Baby Roll May Turner Will Hill Warren Ohio Mining Company Ernestine Shirkey Nellie McBride John R Hilda Mothers’ Club Frank Nlevy Bedford Peach Ridge Rebecca Everett Robert Everett Carlos Dore Wilbur Collins Frank White Ben Tippie Garrell Goodwin Fred Dowler Jessie Everett Marie Perry McArthur Leland Martin Fleming H. B. Spaulding Raymond Lily White Beatrice White Athens Fair Grounds Leonard Irvine Frank Chadwick Glen Romine Roy Noland Albert Gilbert Herbert Everett Lewis Carsey Clarks Chapel Irene G. W. Sharp Pleasant Valley Asbury Ridge Mt. Zion Jack Todd Juanita ,Maloney Hattie ,Bennard Edith Lanner Belle Walker Hattie Esther l Mildred Kennard George McAfee Parkersburg Zion Mossman Esther Kennard Clarence Sanner Maggie Timpton Carl Johnson Bertha Stillwell Joe Wolfe Lizzie Welch Hubert Sanner Sarah Perkins Wilbur Wolfe Minnie Perkins Cora Ogg Thomas Clark Ployd Clark Maxine Dolly Gene Frank Kisor Cutler Raymond Jarvis Noah O'Neal Joseph Frost Henry Welch Layman O'Neal Highland Root Frank Parsons Beebe Ohio Fuel and Logan Audrey Miller Katherine Jarvis William Sherman Robert Kelly Manuel Perez Trevino Mexico Coahuila Obregon Union - ON - the- Hill By A. L. Snedden Hoover Smith Smith Brothers Guy Burkett Paris H. R. Jacoby Bishopsville Jessie Bernadine Jones Cuticura Evelyn Dryden Hermitage Maiden Mees Lottridge Hooper Ridge Homer Linscott Paul and Philipp J. W. Wilson Mildred Balderson Kent R. Kasler Aid Society of the M. EH. Church Elmer Searls H. D. Kalb Wayne Searles Inland Electric Supply Company New Kensington Springfield Conference of Ohio Methodist Churches Mr. Barnes M. E Will Whaley Will Breeze Youngstown Charles Brown H. L. Brooks Louisa Brooks Clarence Vorhes Florence Brown Marietta Arkersburg Will Cline Tedrow Lillie Porter Margaret Dent Alten Wilbur Nutt Patricia Dayton A. R. Tedrow Hamden Glen, French H. @ Hovey Crescent Ridge Otis Clark Mason Messecher Linscott Amos Hixson E. A. Sayers W. G. Dennis R. H. Werner B. Boudinot Trimble Concord G. W. White Vern F. M. White Elizabeth Martin Budweiser C. D. Shafer CO Athens, Ohio
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