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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1930
Page
14
Social held at Murray City by the P T A to raise money for the high school gymnasium fund. Numerous local residents and visiting relatives attended events and meetings. preparations included an ice cream social and a bake sale to bolster the fund.
The Missionary meeting of the M. P. Church group met at Mrs. Mattie Mace’s home on Wednesday. Various residents, including Fritz Robinson of Akron and the Devore and Searls families, were noted in visits and gatherings. The Scott Hocking P T A elected officers with Mrs. Elmo Young as president and Lydia Stanley as vice president, and Miss Juanita Tefft as treasurer. Calvin Efants assisted R. T. Barker in high school vocational work. Barker suffered an eye injury at the fairground. Residents including Helen and Dorothy Searls visited their grandmother, Mrs. J. S. Withers. Interments and other local movements are listed among multiple families visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns.
Residents of Scatter Ridge and nearby areas sharing visits and social gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Posten hosted guests Sunday including J F L McClead and family with Ruth and Lois, and other neighbors such as Herbert Everett of Strouds Run and F L Aubier. Numerous others visited or attended events at Shauds Run and Dutch Creek, with Hatrany and Albany connections noted.
Langsville Addie Thomas died Wednesday night at her home after a month long illness of cancer. She leaves her husband, one daughter Mrs Worley Davis of Dexter, five grandchildren, three brothers Sumner Charles and Lancie McHame, and four sisters Btevens Mra Frank Braley Mee Cpathy Keller Beis. Sept. 13.
A first meeting of the Parent Teacher Association will be held at the Wek school building Tuesday evening September 16. Members are urged to attend. The former church conference at the Methodist church was held Thursday evening. Several local residents visited relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. A parishioner suffered an illness leading to hospitalization. Next year’s event slate was discussed.
Eleven states earned a place on the Safety Honor List for reducing highway fatalities versus 1928. The American Motorists Association cited decreases from 2.5 percent to 9.6 percent, with Delaware, South Dakota, Montana, Hawaii, Oregon, District of Columbia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Vermont, North Dakota and Indiana listed.
Minnesota crop data released by the Minnesota Co-Operative Reporting Service indicate heat and dry weather have caused less than one percent loss to the state's top crops. The report notes overall satisfactory prospects across major grain and produce.
Large towboat from the City of Pittsburgh owned by Carnegie Steel Co exchanges a fleet of barges at midstream with another company vessel near Doals, then returns south with a lighter tow of steered cargo. The fragmentary report notes river activity and a station near Pittsburgh with tied details.
Local reports detail a string of incidents including a fatal heart failure at age 74, with survivors and funerals noted. The article covers school overcrowding, bridge repairs on Ty Teadine Creek, sunflower notes, and residents visitingRutland with social and accident updates. It mentions Mrs. Levi ner Clack, Miss Claire Minor, and the Kenneth family, plus a serious assault incident near a filling station ending in hospital care and amputations.
The fragmentary OCR lists a monastery morning service and invited attendees. It mentions visiting clergy, Athens residents, and several named individuals in a social context with limited clear facts.
Kimberly Sept 19 Daniel K Semaine died Friday at Daston. Interment at Gromiawn. Many at Kimberly attend opening of Home coming in Nelsonville to hear Gov. Alyers V. Cooper. Parish and social notices: visitors, church services, and local calls among residents.
Albany Grange won second prize in a Nelsonville display contest and first prize in the Athens County Fair display. Six other granges entered both events, with eight granges competing at the fair. The Helping Hand class of the Baptist Church meets Tuesday afternoon for quilting, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church gathered Thursday at the home of Bre. Will Allen with Mrs. Henry Matheny and Mrs. Harry Hooper assisting. Mrs. Will Whaley presided. Miss Erma Jo Potter and Mrs. Vorhes led music and a Pete De Cliss solo. The Ep Church plans year end social at the church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wilbur Baughman as president in charge of business. Mes. orl Broughavin, Mrs. Winn ibson, Mrs. Sarabrooke, and Mer Ysteton Dailey to entertain. Miss Mabel Ziggafoos returned from a Columbus visit. guests from Columbus andDuondon attended the day.
Sept. 13 update reports Arthur Johnson improving after illness. Misa Hagel Hewitt injured in automobile wreck. recovering. Lydia Chalfan and two sons Hark and Bearley visit with daughter Mrs Emmett Picket. Mr and Mrs Wink Backes from Columbus visited with relatives. Mrs Charles Fin spent time with Mrs William Arhaugh. Town events include visit to Vinton County Fair in McArthur.
Roberts from Mabie and parents Mee Stanley, Mr and Mrs White with son Francis visited here. Union Furnace High School attendees include White, Brown, McLrad, Tray, Mildred Barber. Mrs Harve Brown ill. Mr and Mrs Wesley Six greeted by Teonsylvania visitors. Rosamond Stump reported critically ill. Ash Hewitt retired from Calming to attend daughter Hizel Hewitt injured in an automobile accident last week.
Federal prohibition officers raided STRAITSVILLE seeking evidence of illegal booze. Mash, stoves, and wash kettles were seized and one officer reported arrest of a suspect. Local notices mention community places, family updates, and a funeral in Chill oothe for Dorothy Jane Gallahier.
Strouds Run residents recount a busy visit list including Mr and Mrs Sam Everett and relatives from Witham Creek and Columbus. The group attended meetings at Parerayrd and the old mill, while Mrs Bridgewater assists during a hospital stay. Mattison Timber crew moves to Snow went. local attention centers on church and family gatherings.
Community notices from Amesville recount births and family events. Mr and Mrs Will Latallerin announce a seven pound daughter named Ret May, while Charoline and Leonard Ihinacoll visit Athens. Elsie Groves dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital and Paneras services are held at Amesville Methodist Church. Visitors include Thomas Solver of Calumabus and John Hixson family, with many locals named among Sunday calls.
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