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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1931

Page

6

Lin Family Sixth Annual Reunion Held at Rising Park

The Lin family held its sixth annual reunion on September 13 at Rising Park Lancaster with over fifty attendees. Officers elected included A. P. Linscott president and Ruth E. B. Linscott secretary treasurer. A future reunion is planned for Labor Day 1932 at the Athens County Fairgrounds.

Lin Rising Park Lancaster A. P. Linscott Canaonville Albert Linscott Amesville Ruth EB. Linscott G. W. Linscott L. Myers Margaret Opal Lewis Kasler Edna Kasster Jane Kasler Vincent Bailey Brimble A. R. Lingéett Juanita Linscott Eckard Betty Lee Jane T. M. ~Mierns Lewis Betty T. H. Boudinott Fred P. Linscott Athens

Federation Plans For State President

After a summer recess the Athens in Federation resumed its meeting Monday afternoon in the Chain of Commerce rooms. Mrs. W. D. Hill was pianist for singing America the Beautiful. Mrs. P. J. Huffman, who visited the General Federation headquarters in Washington, D. C., gave a report and requested each club send one up-to-date reference book for its library. Mrs. E. L. Miller read a communication from Mrs. R. E. Giesy about Mrs. W. H. state president touring the state and visiting Southeast Ohio early in February.

Athens In Federation Chainef Commerce Rooms W. D. Hill America the Beautiful P. J. Huffman General Federation Washington, D. C E. L. Miller R. E. Gies

Athenian Club Holds September Meeting at Fulwider Home

Columbus Athenian Club met September 12 at the country home of Mr and Mrs Percy Fulwider. Seventeen members with families attended for noon dinner. The session reorganized and drew names for the Cheer Sister Club for the coming winter. Attendees from Athens included many listed spouses and children.

Columbus W. H. Fulwider Irma Fulwider Ross Headley Owen Jordan Jack Jordan Jacqualine Sadie Salters Helen Salters Freda Miller Marie Bennett N. H. Calvert Molly Fulkerson Izura Creamer Rosa Hill

Miss Coe Heads to New York for Master’s Degree

Miss Marian Coe left this morning for New York City to enter Teachers College at Columbia University for graduate studies. A graduate of Ohio University she has taught locally for two years. Her parents, Mr and Mrs George A Coe, accompany her by car and will spend ten days sightseeing en route before returning next week.

Marian Coe New York City Teachers’ College Columbia University Ohio University Miss Coe George A. Coe

Two Glouster Men Injured In Auto Wreck

Two Glouster men were injured when a two-vehicle crash south of Hatfield Sunday night around 10 30. John Meredith of Glouster suffered head cuts and a cut arm while Babe Gatchel sustained a bruised leg and a hurt nose. The Gatchel car was struck after a northbound truck clipped it, sending it into a roadside bank. the truck driver fled. Both injured were given car attention at a Glouster service station the following morning.

Glouster Hatfield John Meredith Babe Gatchel Meredith Gatcar Fredith

Auto fire burns Murray City man in Pennsville incident

Dwight Spencer of Murray City suffered severe burns to his right arm while attempting to fix a gasoline leak on his car near Pennsville. A Pennsville physician treated him first, then he was taken to Glouster for additional care.

Glouster Dwight Spencer Murray City Pennsville Spencer

Bishopville Plans Homecoming Revival Week End

The Bishopville home-coming will be held at the local church on Sunday October 4 with a basket dinner at noon. Sunday School and singing services start the day, with an afternoon program and evening revival to follow led by Rev. EB Hoon of New Marshfield, a former Bishopville resident.

Bishopville EB. Hoon New Marshfield

Return to Home Here Glouster

Dr. C A Fee and daughter Virginia Boyd return from Greensfield after being called for the sudden death of Boyd om, Mrs Pride's father. Mrs who accompanied them will remain games this week with her mother.

Glouster C. A.fie Virginia Boyd Greeneld Boydom

Trimble PTA Holds First Meeting of School Year

Mrs Tullis Rainey led Trimble Grade School PTA as new president. Mrs A Morrison elected secretary and treasurer Mrs M E Christman. Committee chairs named for Membership Emmett Earich Financial A J Morrison Pub Netty Miss Edithe Wolfe. Monthly meetings set for the first Tuesday. next gathering Oct 3 invites all interested.

Parent-Teacher Association of Trimble Tullis Rainey Parent- Teacher Association A. J. Morrison M. E. Christman Emmett Earich Net Edithe Wolfe

Two Fined Here James Lantz and Harry Williamson

GLOUSTER September 15 James Lantz and Harry Williamson were arrested Sunday on intoxication charges. They pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor Andrew Allen. Lantz paid five dollars plus costs with payment arranged by his mother. Williamson paid ten dollars plus costs and was fined.

James Lantz Harry Williamson Allen Glouster Andrew Allen Lantz Williamson

Biddle Family Heads to Staunton Military Academy

Tom Biddle son of Dr. D H Biddle will enter Staunton Military Academy with his father and sister Ellen. He was a freshman at Ohio University and a Phi Delta Theta pledge. Ellen will leave for Columbus to begin her senior year at the Columbus School for Girls.

Tom Biddle D. H. Biddle Staunton Military Academy Ellen Biddle Staunton Biddle Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens High School Elief Biddle Columbus Columbus School For Girls

C M C Pledge Service Held At Home Of Member

Pledging ceremonies conducted Monday evening at the home of Mary Jo Twiss 46 Fast Union Street. Pledges included Jean Mees Catherine Betz Pauline Masterton Betty Baker and Eleanor Roe. Thirty six active members and alumnae attended and refreshments followed.

Mary Jo Twiss M. E. Twiss Fast Union Street Jean Mees Catherine Betz Pauline Masterton Betty Baker Eleanor Roe

School and College Graduate Plans to Study Medicine

Phillip Woodworth, son of E E and Mrs Woodworth, will depart Wednesday for Cincinnati to study at the College of Medicine of the University of Cincinnati. He earned an arts degree from Ohio University in 1931 after graduating from Athens High School. The column also notes family visits and relocations in Ohio with relatives summering in New York and California.

Phillip Woodworth E. E. Woodworth Cincinnati College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Woodworth Athens Ohio University

Hixson to Return to Ohio University after Detroit Summer

Edward Hixson son of Dr and Mrs P E Hixson of 30 South Congress Street returns home from Detroit Michigan where he has been attending school. He will resume his work at Ohio University at the opening of the fall semester.

Edward Hixson P. E. Hixson South Congress Street Detroit Mich Hixson Ohio University

Roades Couple Plan East Coast Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs B C Roades depart Wednesday for a motoring tour to Atlantic City Washington D C and Baltimore Md with these cities listed as objectives.

B. C. Roades East Atlantic City Washington, D. C Baltimore, Md

Sprague Forms Next Year at Cincinnati College of Medicine

Mr. John Sprague departed for Cincinnati to begin his sophomore year in the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John R. Sprague and spent the summer there after earning a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University. He belongs to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

John Sprague Cincinnati College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Sprague John R. Sprague Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Bailey Birth Announcement For Daugh ter

Mr and Mrs W E Bailey of 90 Morris Avenue announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday September 12.

Bremen Teacher Miss Currey Visiting Mrs. Warner

Miss Mildred Currey, a Bremen schools teacher, spent the weekend as a guest of Mrs. Nelle Warner, who also teaches in Bremen. Mrs. Warner's home is at 61 12 North Court Street.

Mildred Currey Bremen Nelle Warner North Court Street Warner

Weed Family Holds Annual Reunion in Chauncey

The Weed family gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallace home in Hocking for the annual reunion with 62 attendees. A picnic dinner followed. next year’s gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weed in Union Furnace on the second Sunday in September.

Chauncey Weed Joe Wallace Hocking Frank Weed Union Furnace Ohio

Local residents visit and move updates across towns

Mrs Clarkson Rutter of Nelsonville spent Saturday at the Andy Farms home. Mr and Mrs Fred Ellison moved from Hocking to Athens. Mrs Katherine Miller Clarence Squires Bernard Banks of Columbus and Betty E Brighthill of Cleveland visited the Andy Farms circle. Margie Farms visited. the Davis family of Nelsonville hosted in Hocking. Betsy Lane Ky visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Slater visited Fred Slater and Edgar Slater and family.

Clarkson Rutter Nelsonville Andy

Miller Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs C L Miller and their son Gordon of Plainwell Mich left for home after visiting Mrs Miller's mother Mrs W A Mills at 52 Lorene Avenue over the weekend.

C. L. Miller Gordon Plainwell Mich

Obituary Family Mention From Union Furnace and Athens

The notice lists survivors including Ralph and Robert, Mrs. Lottie Webb with Delbert Eddie and Henrietta of Union Furnace Ohio, Mr. and Mrs Hower of Coshocton Ohio, Mr. and Mrs Tom Johnston and Mr. and Mrs Carl Remine of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs Joe Wallace with daughter Ida Belle.

Ralph Robert Lottie Webb Delbert Eddie Henrietta Union Furnace Hower Coshocton Tom Johnston Carl Remine Athens Joe Wallace Ida Belle

Mine Men on Picnic Event Sunday

Chauncey Sept. 15 A picnic was given Sunday at the Grotto Grounds by the head officials for the monthly men and bosses at Pos ton Mine No 6 Millfield Attending from this vicinity were James Lewis Athens C Johnson P D Hill andy Wannecott Millfield and Allen Riley Jr Chauncey

Chauncey Grotto Poston Mine No. 6 Millfield James Lewis Athens C. Johnson P. D. Hill Andy Wannecott Allen Riley, Jr

Eight mines on the working list in Chauncey district

Eight mines are on the working list in this district today. The names include Hocking, L. D. Poston, Poston No. 6, Black Diamond No. 86, No. 24, Ohio No. 1, and No. 9.

Chauncey Hocking L. D. Poston Poston Black Diamond Ohio

Local residents visit family across Ohio and West Virginia

Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett with son Paul visited Charleston W Va to see relatives while Mrs Joe Evans of Detroit visits Chauncey parents William Collins Sr. Other Chauncey residents welcomed guests from Columbus Floodwood The Plains Carbondale Wellston and Geneva in social visits.

T. R. Hamilton Sam Tippett Paul Charleston W. Va Hamiltons Harry Swart Dane Osborne H. B. Nobie Columbus Grant Hospital Luther Kirkendall Cecil Banfield Chauncey Sam Savage Hershal Kirkendall

Busy Bee Needle Club Meeting Sees Three Visitors

Chauncey notes Busy Bee Needle Club met at Mrs Gabriel Pencelli home on Jacobs Avenue. Three visitors joined the gathering Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Margaret Evans and Miss Garnet Dowler. Next meeting planned at Mrs Glyde Jorden on Mill Street with members listed.

Chauncey Busy Bee Needle Club Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue Glyde Jorden Mill Street Ruth Smith Margaret Evans Garnet Dowler A. L. Preston Harry Swart Eddie Blackford Tennyhill Jorden Tippett

Finney Home Hosts Columbus Guests at The Plains

Mr and Mrs W A Finney entertained Sunday guests at their The Plains home. Among the visitors were Robert Alltop and Mrs Rose Herrold, Mrs Margaret Mears, Mrs Sarah Woods, and Miss Hate Holland, all of Columbus.

Chauncey W. A. Finney the Plains Robert Alltop Rose Herrold Margaret Mears Sarah Woods Hate Holland Columbus

Home-Coming Observed by Reorganized Church Members

CHAUNCEY September 15. The Plains attendees of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints joined Creola Ohio for a home coming service with baskets and gifts. Ice cream and cake were served later. Attendees included Havilah Batchelder Sarah Batcheldor Ethel Batcheldor John Batcheldor Harry and Lavonda Moore James Parfitt and William Williams families from Chauncey. Additional guests from The Plains Athens and Chauncey joined in the fellowship.

Chauncey Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints the Plains Creola Ohio Havilah Batchelder Sarah Batcheldor Ethel Batcheldor John Batcheldor Harry Moore Lavonda Moore James Parfitt William Williams Fred Osborne Rachel H. B. Noble Billy Frances Hal Osborne Athens Pearl Miller June Garth Leavid Dane Osborne Richard Florence Ann Everett L. Bingman Vivian Jean Bernard Misa Millie Osborne Guy Osborne Mrs Henry Osborne Blanche Hayden

Forty-Ninth Wedding Anniversary Observed in Chauncey

Chauncey on Sept 15 marked by family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne home to honor their forty-ninth wedding anniversary and Mr Osborne's seventy-fifth birthday with numerous guests and warm tributes.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Os Osborne

Past Chief Club hosts lawn party in Chauncey

Sept 15 Chauncey notes a lawn party and wiener and marshmallow toast hosted by Mrs. Harry Wallace at The Plains for the Past Chief Club of Pythian Sisters.

Chauncey Harry Wallace the Plains

Ohio State University hires former state education chief Clifton

John A. L. Clifton, recently succeeded by B. O. Skinner as Ohio's state director of education, joins the Ohio State University faculty for the coming year at a salary of 6500 dollars.

Columbus John AL. Clifton B. O. Skinner Ohio Ohio State University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linscott Descendants Lucile Smith Welfare Department H. S. Burson Angella Woods Sharp Ity Federation Columbus Club N. Y Babe” Gatchel Murray Tom and Paul Kaler George Kaler Fast State Street Ida Allison Clarksburg Everett Burt Lillian Hunter W. B. Lawrence Dorothy Rose Miss Rose Forest M. Guthrie Raymond Wilson Dicky Salem A. A. Nease Westerville Stewart Nease New York Doctor Nease California Europa Europe Jack Mulhall Constance Talmadge Lenore Bushman Francis X. Bushman Mary J Wilburn Haydenville Eli Weed Benny Weed New Plymouth Jink Weed Homer Zaleski Riley Conner Waze Roseville Joe Weed Harold Weed Virgene Downhour Willis Downhour Myrtle Reasoner Hocking News Margie Farms Davis Fred Slater Betsy Lane, Ky Edgar Slater Cretonnes Needle Club Kaynee
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