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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1937

Page

8

Straitsville Personal Mention Quilt club gathering and visits

New Straitsville scene notes a Monday quilting gathering hosted by Mrs. William Call with many local ladies and guests. The report lists visitors and weekend trips across Ohio including Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, Logan, and New Lexington, with several family and social occasions noted.

Greens Run Couple Announces Birth of Son John David

Greens Run couple Mr. and Mrs. Steve Toth Jr announce the birth of a seven pound son at the Toth home. The baby was named John David and the mother is former Miss Lillian Dixon. Several local families are mentioned visiting or staying with relatives, and a hospital appendix operation for Herbert Freeman is noted.

Greens Steve Toth Alex Ross Norman Earl Streets Kimberly Isaac’ Lyons Cleveland Angie Love Herbert Freeman White Cross Hospital Shirley Ann Michael Danko Millfield John Danko Hayden Betty Ann Duesen William Thomas, Jr Columbus William Thomas Harry Bradbury Nelsonville William Bradbury Tom Foster Robert Foster Sadye J. W. Sellers Zanesville Ethel Anderson Ruth Esther Dowson Barberton Myrtle Wollett Bill Athens E. R. Robinette Murray U. B Blanchester Robinette Leonard Slove Eleanore Mickey Pierce Detroit Dan Wolfe Wolfe Guy Morrow Derwent Art Eckels Fred Collins Hazel Storer James Salyers Greens Run Fellowship Church Logan Howard Lowery Mary Binderbasin Glouster James Hamer Edward Jabez Howard Frazee Pittsburgh Helen Wolfe Marion Shelton John Shelton Harry Andrews Alvin Paul Taylor Dickey Mercedes Buchtel Ralph Andrews Dave Arthur Roberts Flint Mich Pomp Roberts Roberts Harry Jonas Paul Cherrington American Legion Murray Post No. 420 Wellston

Hooper Ridge Social And Personal Notes

Hooper Ridge notes recount visits and calls among Linscott Antle Myers Linscott families. Miss Annetta Sayers visits Jacksonville and Concord relatives. Mrs Myers recovers from an abscess while caregivers assist. Barn construction noted for Herman Kasler.

Hooper Ridge Marietta Rhea Hightower Riley Wolfe Myrta Antle Helen Linscott Marie Myers Israel Linscott A. M. Linscott Herman Kasler

Retired Officer Says He Took 10 Mile Sleep Walk

A 49 year old former Lorain policeman claimed a 10 mile sleep walk. He was taken to a hospital with severely blistered feet after wandering from a party about 10 miles away to downtown Lorain.

Lorain

Versatile Writer Crossword Clue Puzzle

A mixed word puzzle listing across and down clues with definitions for various terms across many categories. Entries include animal, nature, daily objects, and literary hints, with themed references and wordplay challenging solvers.

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Letart Falls residents share a busy social week with guests from Gallipolis Racine Parkersburg and West Virginia. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wagner and Miss Clarice Day hosting visitors while others relocate attend Ohio University or medical treatment.

Letart Falls Tom Wagner Clarice Day O.H.E Gallipolis Earl Shuler Racine Shuler Dorothy Varian Athens Ohio University Carrie Roberts Kate Starkey Parkersburg Mae Alexander St. Marys W. Va Robert Chapman Pittsburgh W. S. Chapman Albert Hill Lizzie Rondamour Simon Spencer Mattie Shields C. C. Shields Pomeroy J. M. Hill Floyd Chapman William Quick Syracuse J. D. Roush Henry M. Sayre Boulder Colo Nancy Sayre W. W. Varian Letart Roy Sayre Stella Boston Westerville E. M. Chapman Mary Saunders Guyandotte Ina Noll E. W. Balser N. H. Skillin Roy Gordon Industry L. D. Andrews Delaware H. B. Powell Don Herbert Lillie Wagner Sarah Evans Carbon P. B. Wickline Russell Wickline S. A. Hill Marion Omar Bays S. D. Rice G. I. Abbott Anna Charleston Kate Higginbotham Miss Abbott

Racine News Briefs Update Local Moves and Visits

Racine residents list moves to Ohio University for study at Athens Juanita Wright Bonnie Miles and Russell Lee head to Columbus for further schooling. Families visit relatives in West Virginia and Pennsylvania as local social ties connect through travel and hospital updates.

Racine Juanita Wright Athens Ohio University Bonnie Miles Mary Crow Harley Brown Villa Grove W. Va Russell Lee Columbus Ohio State University James McClaskey Louise Bobbie Midland Walter Stewart Missionary Society of the Baptist Church P. T. Shelton James Stobart Betty Stobart Maggie Carlton Fred Colman Long Bottom Herbert Harris R. PD. Racine Parkersburg Walter Mercer Akron Edna Farley Archie Putnam East Liverpool Farley W. F. Tanborey H. H. Hall Sadie Romine Springfield Roy Ellis Harrisonville Solomon Crew Robert Crew Harold Weatherholt Manning and Douglas Gallipolis

Social Items of Rio Grande and Oak Hill notes

Community briefs from Rio Grande Oak Hill and nearby towns record new offices and visits. Dr Kenneth Welker opened a modern dental clinic above Morgan Evans Hardware in Oak Hill. The Welker family plans to relocate once the house is ready. Many residents were noted visiting traveling to Morgantown Athens Gallipolis and Darbyville with various family events and church plans.

Rio Grande Kenneth Welker Oak Hill Morgan Evans Hardware Company Rose Eagle Davis Cottage Morgantown W. Va Delta Gamma Sorority University of West Virginia E. H. Midkiff BYPU Eleanor Brooks Jesus Mae Smeltzer WWG Eleanor Varney Gallipolis Sarah Broughman Lois Fasig Bess Goettings Athens Willis Aleshire Pomeroy Ruth Baker Ironton Hutchison Kenneth We Etta Martin Marianna Richards Darbyville Briggs Kirby Cheshire Victor Fowler Thornville Margaret Marie Jenkins Georgia Langdon J. C. Crites Aleshire Packer Coach Lyne Anna Mae Womeldorf May Mollie Fulton Florence Chubbuck F. W. Geotting New England Pres W. A. Lewis Dayton C. H. Baxter Edna Manning Columbus Anna Ina White Lizzie Diebert Martha Portsmouth Ed Smith Centerpoint J. D. Williams Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Erva Edwards Bertha Meyers Thelma Williams Sadie Williams Lois Johnson Bessie Broughman Mantha Wood

Cat Enjoys Fresh Corn In County Clerk's Presence

Nig, a pet black cat of County Commissioner Emmett Sweeney, is described as fond of raw corn on the cob. The report notes the cat eats the corn with expert twirling and holds it between his paws.

Painesville Emmett Sweeney

Kanauga Schools Open With New Equipment

Kanauga opens with Henry Evans as principal and Garnet Haskins as primary teacher. School improvements include a new furnace bell and floors though flood damage affected much equipment. Community notices list visits, renovations, and local movements around Kanauga.

Kanauga Ladies’ Aid Society Lizzie Adams Forrest Fife Henry Evans Garnet Haskins Cora Maddy Columbus Maggie Reynolds Russell Reynolds Cam Shaw Cadmus Brint Clark Clark Bailey Spring Hill W. Va George Martin Kanawha City Spencer Twins Portsmouth Samuel Giles Ed Roberts Rio Grande Ray Allison Carl Oliver Dana Tucker J. C. Johnson Samuel P. May Perry Gorsuch Opal Reeny Helen McArthur Emma Comstock W. F. Deem Leslie Athens John Deem Frank Dowler Dunbar Charleston Capehart Fred Wesson Huntington Ella Grace Wagner W. W. Ricketts H. H. West Ella Russell Edwards Leon Edgar Carney Carney

Bradford Briefs Highlights Local Visits and a Death

Local notes record of visits among Bradf ord area residents. Madison Baird dies after long illness, with several relatives and friends mentioned as visitors and callers. The Bayly quotation noted as a literary aside.

Rally Series Planned at Jacksonville United Brethren

Jacksonville United Brethren Church announces a series of rallies with the children leading the Sept 19 service the youth group on Sept 26 and the adult rally plus home-coming on Oct 3. Community notices include hospital observation for Mrs. Harold Phillips and visits by local families and groups.

Geraldine Hoilington Jacksonville United Brethren Sunday School Harold Phillips Mercy Hospital Columbus Warren Ambulance Nelsonville William Colliton William Hallam John Brown Beaver Ohio Joe Judson Harold Sams Barbara Carol Emily Millfield William Hill W.M.A Jacksonville United Brethren Church John Davis Boy Scout Troop No. 74 William Rollins Kathleen Theo Hopkins Murray City Hopkins J. L. Altman Marion Springer Ida South Charles Hoisington

Fisherman Reveals Two Large Catfish Near Fort Worth

Local angler L. J. Shepperd admitted the first claimed 11 12 pound catfish was really 14 pounds and followed with a 13 12 pound catch to prove his catch was not a fluke. The inland lake size of both fish impressed neighbors and sparked skepticism.

Fort Worth Tex L. J. Shepperd Shepperd

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Glouster Bank Liquidation

Public auction to sell parcels from The Glouster State Bank liquidation in Glouster Ohio on September 2 1957 at 2 00 PM. Parcels include the Banking House Cannon property twenty eight acres in Bern Township Katherine Weber property K of P Lodge building Henry Taylor Nettie Palmer property and a Nel sonville lot with a store. Minimum bids listed and cash terms.

Glouster State Bank Glouster Ohio Court of Common Pleas Athens County Banking House Cannon Bern Township Katherine Weber K. of P. Lodge Jacksonville Henry Taylor Nettie Palmer Redtown Uohio Poplar Street Nelsonville State of Glouster Ohio

Murray City PTA Party Highlights Local Support

The Murray City PTA fundraiser for the High School Band drew a large crowd at the gymnasium Friday evening, with proceeds totaling 25 dollars. Community members and families from nearby towns attended, and several locals were noted as visitors or guests in the period.

Murray City

Cutler Ladies Aid Social Planned for Sept 16

Cutler Centen ary Ladies Aid Society will hold a social at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Leyda on Thursday evening September 16. Local visits include Harold Root and daughter Phyllis Ann Sebring with his parents Moody Root and family. Several residents attend weddings and travel for family events.

Bradford John Baird Jacksonville Madison Baird Elder Johnson Ruth Ernest Harrison Rutland Emmett Welsh Bailey Run Charles Buck Elza White Newark Ed Russell Lou Diehl Laurel Cliff Eileen Es Mildred Eskew Pomeroy D. F. Masters Evergreen Shade Newport Pike Pearl Shaver Bobby Clarksburg W. Va Frank Gossett James Carr Nellie Carothera Wilmington Del John Landers Karl Place Pennsylvania Charles B. Campbell Gertrude Bartlett Cumberland Washington, D. C Maude Murdock Palmer Margaret Goddard Rebekah Lodge

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