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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

7

Society Shower Honors Miss Helen McLaughlin Before Wedding

Mrs. E R Walker and daughter hosted an all white shower and breakfast at Hillcrest Inn for Miss Helen McLaughlin on her upcoming marriage to Gordon Gray. Guests included out of town attendees from Marietta Columbus Akron and many local friends. A white crepe wagon delivered gifts as white asters clematis and crystal decor framed the table.

E. R. Walker Hillcrest Inn Mary Louise Helen McLaughlin Gordon Gray Miss McLaughlin H. O. Gray Eleanor Marietta Dorothy Gray Columbus Samuel Gehman Akron T. C. McCracken C. M. Copeland Alice McCracken Frank Gullum Louise Biddison Betty Gullum W. H. Cooper C. H. Harris Jessie Cooper Paul Beckley Esther Harris J. J. Sisler George McLaughlin

Butchers Hold Annual Reunion at Bethel Church Bar-Cut W V

Members of the butchers union gathered at Bethel Church Bar-Cut West Virginia for an annual reunion and basket dinner on Sunday. Attendees included S E Mitchell Blanche Bartlett Jim Charleston J M Butcher Harry Butcher Kent and many others from Huntington Grantsville Reedy Spencer Parkersburg and nearby areas with plans for a September 1937 reunion.

Butcher Bethel Church Bar-Cut W. Va S. E. Mitchell Blanche Bartlett Jim Charleston J. M. Butcher Harry Butcher Kent Clyde Mitchell Jean Huntington Cecil Butcher J. W. Starmaker David Grantsville W. E. Butcher Powhatan, Pt Virginia Butcher Wheeling John H. Sandy Jane Cairo W. V. Butcher Powhatan Pr W. Vaughan Butcher Marietta L. W. Butcher Reedy A. M. Smith Ruth Stacie Kester Charles Rudy Jarrett Smith Dutch Batten J. I. Justice Logan Ted Justice Kenova Gordon Justice Dorothy Butcher Hugh Burgess Louise Spencer A. W. Hoff Phyllis Jean T. H. Garrett Wanda Parkersburg Ralph Wines Hazel James Billie Basil Erma Jackson Coolville F. H. Cunningham Belva Rae J. M. Wines Ella Ferrell Laura Hoff Susan Ferrell Alice Beach E. M. Waldeck Edna Betty Madalene Cross Maynard Smith Margery Millham Akron Mary Hughes Cross EB. M. Cross Zana M. Cross Geneva Reynolds Powhatan Pt Delmar Velon Elyde Celvenger Elsie Celvenger Flora Celvenger Winnie Lowe

Sunshine Class Social Honors Margaret Shafer Birthday

The Sunshine Sunday School class of Richland Avenue M. P. Church met at Miss Margaret Shafer’s home for a monthly business meeting and social hour in her honor for her 12th birthday. Games and music followed, with cake and ice cream served. Next meeting at Cloyd Householder’s home on Oct. 19.

Sunshine Sunday School Richland Avenue M. P Margaret Shafer

Notable Local Travelers Return From Variety of Trips

Prof and Mrs Albert Gubitz and son Albert Junior report a car and trailer tour through Wisconsin Michigan and Ontario including Madison Spooner Eagle River Mackinaw City and Devil’s Lake. Several other families and professors are noted returning from trips to Emerson Lake Cleveland Virginia Beach Chicago and Shadyside with walkers and trailers in use. Grace Coolidge returns from Europe with mixed impressions and Miss California Phyllis Dobson wins Miss America bicycle parade trophy.

Albert Gubitz Albert Junior E. State St Wisconsin Michigan Madison Wis Spooner Haywards Eagle River Gladstone Saint Ignace Mackinaw City Devi's Lake Phyllis Dobson California Atlantic City N. J

Readings and Songs Highlight Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Hattie Webb's home for a business session planning a church chicken dinner on Sept 25. A paisley quilt will be given away and a program of readings and songs followed by a prayer by Mrs. Jessie Warren. Refreshments were served.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hattie Webb Jessie Warren

Honor Couple At Anniversary

A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore on their 46th wedding anniversary at their Sand Rock country home. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Colvin of Athens and many neighbors, who enjoyed ice cream and cake presented by Mrs. A. B. Christman.

C. E. Moore Sand Rock A. B. Christman Minnie Colvin Athens Harley Ward C. F. Brawley Nadine Brawley Gail Brawley Lowell Christman George Thompson Tick Ridge Gilbert Sedwick Amesville Moore

Nurse Logan Newman Enters Training at Cherrington Hospital

Miss Ruth Newman of Hamden begins nurses training at Cherrington Hospital. The piece mentions the North American pitcher plant with special trap leaves for catching insects.

Chester Social and Personal Local News Gathers Community Updates

Chester Grange meets for inspection with four applications read and degree work planned. Masons attend after a large gathering. Local residents share visits and relocations, with teachers hired at Chester Consolidated School and staff assignments listed. Several families travel for work and relatives visit Steubenville Cincinnati and Toledo. A new baby weighs 12 pounds 44 ounces as relatives celebrate.

Chester Chester Grange Harley Musser

Calendar heated with club and group meetings

On Monday and Tuesday multiple local groups schedule gatherings. Sons of Legion Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Eastern Star hold evening meetings with initiations at various halls. Women’s Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta meets at 208 E State. Federation clubs convene at Edgewater Grove. Maecenas and Current Events plan tea room events at 123 Grosvenor. On Tuesday Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary and Sayre Study Club also meet at specified homes and times.

Sons of Legion Legion Rooms Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Women's Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta C. M. Gill E. State St City Federation of Women's Clubs Edgewater Grove Mill St. Bridge Harmony Rd Maecenas Literary Club J. W. Hudson Raymond Bardin Grosvenor St Hobson Study Circle John Murphy Maple &T Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Jonn Algeo Second St Sayre Study Club Fred Kittle Lancaster Bt V. ©. Vickers Hasting

George Butcher Dies At Home In Vinton

GALLIPOLIS. George Butcher age 83 died Saturday at his home near Vinton from a third stroke of paralysis. Survived by his wife and his brother Hiram Butcher of Marion. Funeral services held at Pine Grove Church with Rev. John Spires officiating. burial there.

Gallipolis George Butcher Vinton Hiram Butcher Marion Pine Grove Church John Spires

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting at Kelley Home

Wesleyan Service Guild of Central Avenue M E Church met at 20 Hamlin Ave hosted by Misses Elsie Mae and Regina Kelley. Devotions led by new leader Miss Clarice Beebe. Elsie Mae Kelley reviewed Out of Africa by Emory Ross. 15 members and 3 guests attended. refreshments served. guests included Mrs Ward Radford and Mrs Freda Whetstone.

Elsie Mae Regina Kelley Wesleyan Service Guild Central Avenue M. E Hamlin Ave Clarice Beebe Africa Emory Ross Elsie Mae Kelley Belle Bishop

Third Annual Carsey Douglas Family Reunion Held at Athens Fairgrounds

The third annual Carsey-Douglas reunion gathered at the Athens Fairgrounds on Labor Day with a noon dinner and many attendees listed by family groups from Columbus New Lexington and Coolville among others. Mr. John Williams gave a talk and plans were made to hold the event again next Labor Day.

Carsey-Douglas Athens Fairgrounds Robert Carsey George William Carsey James Elderinger Jestina Stiementz Misa Stella Stiementz Dwight Carsey Edward Carsey Columbus Walter Clouse New Lexington Pheba Sharp Harry Sharp Trimble Deasie Harmon Lancaster Ella Yager Marie Potts Hocking Edith Grimm Shade James Sayers Foss Poston Plains Emmett Poston Calvin Poston Chester Poston Vere Ridge Elmer Poston Mattie Poston Wm. French McDaniels Aldo McKinley Coolville Jess Carsey New Marshfield Clarence Bartlett Dave Carsey Clarence Carsey Hattie Bartlett Ella Brown Emery Carsey Peter Carsey George Carsey Simon Bartlett Jim Carsey Welsey Carsey Wayne Carsey Maurice Currens Bessie Lonas Mra Floyd Carsey Alta Nickles Elise Vore John Williams Jake Graham William Bartlett Lulu White Harry Stahl Seymour Will Gordon Liggett Foulton Homer Stanley William Whan Leo Carsey Ace Carsey Aaron McGrath Golden McGrath Francis Caresey James Gates Clinton Bartlett Charles Poston

Shafer Family Holds Reunion Near Athens County Home

The fourth annual Shafer reunion gathered 47 attendees Sunday near T. W. Shafer’s Athens R D No 5 residence with 55 descendants spanning four generations. The oldest member was 75 year old G. W. Shafer and the youngest James Stanley. Only Lenora Shafer died in infancy. a 48th wedding anniversary for G. W. Shafer and spouse is due New Year’s Day 1937.

Shafer T. W. Shafer Athens R. D. No. 5 G. W. Shafer Hooper St James Stanley Richland Ave Theatre Shafer Paul Shafer G. R. Shafer M. M. Young Earl Shafer Richard Coleman James Shafer Charles Robison

Relatives Hold Second Ackley King Rush Reunion at Pratts Fork

The third annual reunion of the Ackley King Rush group gathered at Jake King’s home near Pratts Fork with a basket lunch on the lawn. Attendees included Wilbur Young and family Frank Phillips and others. A history of the groups was read and songs and string music were shared. The 1937 reunion is planned for Labor Day Sunday at the same location.

Jake King Pratts Fork Wilbur Young Frank Phillips Frank Cone Lela Ackley Eugene Wyatt Robert Winning Margaret Young Erma Young Florence King Hiram Young Amanda Meighen B. F. Ackley William A. King John Biffie Gerald King George King Arnold King Guy King F. E. Helwig Everett Howitt J. C. Hill R. L. Yates Billy Yates Robert Yates Myrtle Watts Wilderman George C. Wilderman Don Young Ray King Aulmer Ackley Florence Ackley Vern Ackley C. E. Ackley C. 0. Rush J. E. Carsey W. D. King A B. King Paul Batcheldee Daniel Ackley N. L. Turner Jack King Oliver Young Don MacPherson Roland MacPherson Wallace Ackley Marjorie Art John Wells Wayne Ackley Maurice Ackley Fred Warner

Hardy Perennial Plants Offer From Gardner Nursery

A nursery advertises 60 hardy perennials available for $1 including Alyssum Coral Lily bulbs and various Delphiniums Poppies Daisies Baby's Breath and perennials. Special Holland Strain Peony gift offered if the order is mailed this week with payment to Gardner Nursery Company Osage Iowa.

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Butchers Sunshine Grange Athens Grange Fairgrounds Wilson Dea Wilson Milk W. J. Trautwein Emerson Lake Baldwin Trautweins Cleveland C. E. Cooper Lorna Warren Wisconsi Prof. Cooper Ohio University J. K. Vickers Jack Toronto H. R. Stewart Vickers Mrs. Stewart J. D. Cooper Morris Ave Shadyside Thomas H. “Kerr William Bobo Roy Haddox Mrs Mac Bobo, Tiffin Haddox Fairfield Beach Victor Whitehouse Richard Virginia Richmond Williamsburg Charlottesville Yorktown C. W. Janssen Curtis, Jr Columbia Ave Chicago Janssen Northwestern University Don Clippinger Indian River Mich H. T. Houf Lancaster St Fulton, Mo Grace Coolidge President Coolidge New York Europe Virginia Overshiner Atlanta Arthur Cogswell Susan Robertson Seabright Lake Ontario Broadway City Hall Germany Eleanor Holm Jarrett AAU F.&a.m Carrie White Emerson Hayes Fred Rice Reedsville Harold Brown East Liverpool Elma Smith Tuppers Plains Nellie Michael Zaleski Chester Consolidated School Everett Hayes Henry Beaver Howard Knight Carl Biddle C. N. Jones Gladys Crow Constance Trussell Allen Alice Smith Chester Knight Mary Will Pauline Mora Harry Lodwick Rosa Cleland Roy Wolf Carl Cincinnati Bert O'Conner Toledo Ina Springer Ladies Aid I. N. Hutchinson Hutchinson Clarence Kittaning Sam Long Waid Kimes Kelley Home Sewing Society Social Sewing Society Viola Young University Terr Eo Club Hillcrest Needle Club Frank Kayser Athens County Grange Pomona Grange Hall Amiliary Meeting National Association of Letter Carriera Elson Hedges Sunnyside Dr Clover Farm Carsey Douglas Mrs. Riley Allen Riley Ivers Hedling Ina Grimes Sioux City Iowa Ll. R. Jones Ruetta DAV Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows Hall Gardner Nursery Company Ffasjlagam Maytag Company Maytag Vors Newton Carpenter - Maytag Co DIAL Nelsonville Glouster
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