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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1925

Page

6

Mystery notes and school updates in Albany district

Newsystems gathered by messenger in Murry City report Albany public schools total 108 students with Sadie Luckett heading first and second grades, Winnie Martin third and fourth, Hazel Lewis sixth and seventh, and Fowler seventh and eighth grades. The piece notes Ethel Steimowitz and Leonard Williams wedding event and mentions teacher Erther Smith returning to Canton for work.

Albany Sadie Luckett Winnie Martin Hazel Lewis Fowler Ing

The Plains Residents Share News and Road Work

The Plains community reports residents planning moves to California and Columbus trips while farmers busy with corn harvest. Local social events include lawn party for Hyla West’s nieces and a large Eagles and Legion gathering with speeches on pensions and civic issues.

Community Notes From Columbus Area and Surroundings

McArthur Mrs Crawford Morehead visits her mother Mrs Anna Cundiff in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Vance Cox spend Sunday with his parents in Columbus. John Nickell moves his family from Hamden to Maple Farm near here. E T Davis of Wellston visits daughter Mrs Stay Cox. Rev L L Cherrington attends annual conference in Columbus. T B Cox of Hamden visits local businesses. Mr and Mrs John Hawk call on Mr and Mrs Arthur Campbell near Allensville. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sharp and relatives attend Collard reunion in Lancaster. Relative reports birth of daughter named Freda at the Holland home in Cincinnati on September 14.

Crawford Morehead Elizabeth Cundiff Columbus Anna Cundiff Vance Cox Walter Cox John Nickell Hamden Marple Farm Here E. T. Davis Wellston Stay Cox L. L. Cherrington

Willard McDaniel Family Returns From Milwaukee Visit

Willard McDaniel and baby Gatghter arrived home from Milwaukee on Monday evening. Mrs. J F McDeiel of Bidwell joined for an indefinite visit. Louisa Brooks of Carpen ia extends stay at the home of her son and daughter Mr and Mrs Will Clive.

Willard McDaniel Baby Gatghter Milwataukee Mr. McDaniel J. F. McDeiel Bidwell Louisa Brooks Carpenia Will Clive

Relatives Attend Fu Fal Service for Mrs A Biddle

A large gathering of relatives visited for the fu fal service of Mrs. A. Biddle. Attendees included Dr. J Biddle and family from Polis, Dr. Biddle and Tom, Captain and Mrs J B Allen, and many others from Athens, Sugar Grove, and Logan visiting relatives. J A G Biddle and two daughters Margaret and Melisep plan a month’s visit before returning to Montana. Bertha Steinmeyer of Newfield stayed to visit the Moore sisters before returning to Ohio University.

Biddle Allen Beld Marjorie Polis B. H. Biddle Betty Ann Sugar Grove John Harner Fairchild Harner Erington Athens Tom J. B. Allen Abigon Allen John Allen William Allen Will Coe H. KR. McVay C. L. Jones Enma McVay Will Maier B. T. Dailey Co. B. Gift Dorothy Gift Gift Harvey Porter Townsend Lilliam Ful Cy Fuller Frank Biddie Emma Angell Hunter Brown Gene Potter McVay Logan Arthur McVay J. A. G. Biddle Margaret Melisep Atown Montana Bertha Steinmeyer Newfield Beatrice Bernice Moore Ohio University

Ohio debater Rev Stanley Roush to meet Cambridge team

The Reverend Stanley Roush of the Methodist church from Ohio University was chosen as a debater to argue against a Cambridge University team from England on the topic that the future of the human race depends more on science than the arts and humanities. The event is set for October 8 in Athens at the college auditorium.

Stanley Roush Methodist Church Ohio University Cambridge University England Ohio Athens College Auditorior Albany

Mrs Brown Unimproved and Family Visitors

The ailing Mrs. Charles Brown with pernicious anemia shows no improvement. Nurse Nunne meyer from Columbus assists. Relatives arrive from Columbus Dayton and other areas to help Mrs. Brown and attend convalescent relatives and visitors. Dr A F Holmes and Mrs Holmes visited Ernestine Skinner at Austin Holmes home.

Brown Charles Brown Nunnemeyer Columbus Will Bowers Bowers William Breeze Wilbur Nutt Dayton Nutt Addie Potter Will Shaley A. F. Holmes Athens Ernestine Skinner Austin Holmes

Church progress under Pastor Stanley Rouch noted

Reports from the Methodist church under Reverend Stanley Rouch show progress across all departments. Four church buildings were painted and repaired, two Epworth Leagues organized, a Standard Bearer class formed, and a young peoples Bible study started. Membership rose by 30 with 153 sermons delivered and two mission study courses pursued.

Methodist Church Stanley Rouch Hewecekves HRDL Rdlu U UU Epworth League Lancaster World Service Epworth League Institute Wednesday Club Ella Martin Faye Baker Athens Collins Nelle Ziggafoose Muir

Carbon Hill Hints of Social Round and Local Incidents

Carbon Hill reports weekend guests from Columbus and Nelsonville. Local church services were held by Reverend Howearth of Nelson. Pendleton family notes and illnesses include typhoid for Albert Winigman and a fallen horse incident for Harry Hughes. A barn fire near Sharpsburg claimed four cows, with other visits and ceremonies noted.

Ralph Arick Liter Donna Lee Columbus Tos Lewis Barr Columbus Wayne Johnson Charles Devol Y Mre Arthur Keplar Mra J. H. Blosser Logan Albert Winigman Floyd North Welsonville Paar al Smith Fistian Wilda Carrol David Jer

Local Social News From Pratt's Fork Area

Pratt's Fork residents host visitors and report travel and illness. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and son Robert visited Mr and Mrs H J Smith. Frank Burson returned from Holzer hospital after an appendectomy and is recovering well. George O'Brien departed for Dallas to seek work, accompanied by Willie Weisenhaugh. A bell sing and kitchen shower honored newlyweds Leonard Williams and spouse.

Harry Smith Robert Will Colmer J. Smith Frank Burson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Jacob King Charlie Grim Jerseyville George O'Brien Dallas Texas Drennen Taylor Willie Weisenhaugh Nona Steimentz Leonard Williams Bertha Sapp Frances Sapp Jerry DeVinney Land Beaverton, Mich Vern Beal Florida J. P. Mohler Seseshere Ube

Rabid Dog Bites Creola Family. Dog Killed for Testing

A dog owned by Earl Ellis near Creola bit Ellis and his young son late last week. The animal was killed and its head sent to Columbus for rabies testing. Ellis and his son will begin Pasteur treatment after the indication of rabies from the test results.

Earl Ellis Creola Mr. Ellis Columbus

Local Garden Households and Visitors Reported

Stewart moves drill ing machine to E S Bryan farm. Richard Weaver of Cambridge attends Ohio Fuel and Gas. Mrs J E Nice of Columbus visits Lancaster daughter Mrs Wade Dean and daughter Mrs Pegry Freeze. George Alhart of West Union called by illness of wife's mother Mrs J F Russell. John Stewart visiting daughter Mrs C A Wiseman. Pat Murphy and wife of Hillsboro visit relatives. Mrs G H Sands leaves for Magnetic Springs. Clair Oliver family from Ft Wayne Ind returns home with brothers Oliver and Dade.

Mr. Nuzum E.S. Bryan Richard Weaver Cambridge Ohio Fuel and Gas Company J. E. Nice Columbus Wade Dean Lancaster Pegry Freeze George Alhart West Union W. Va J. F. Russell John Stewart C. A. Wiseman Pat Murphy Hillsboro G. H. Sands Magnetic Springs Clair Oliver Ft. Wayne Ind Oliver Dade

Broadwell and Johnston family visit in Glouster and area

Mrs W O White who had been ill for weeks died Sunday evening at 6 30. The funeral was held at Broadwell Tuesday at 12 o'clock with interment at Mt Hermon. Amos Driggs and family visited Allison Driggs and family Sunday. Albert, Harry Smith and Bernard White were home Sunday. J A Foutch is painting for O E Wooley at Amesville.

George Johnstort Glouster Joe Young W. O. White Broadwell Mt. Hermon Amos Driggs Allison Driggs Albert Harry Smith Bernard White J. A. Foutch O. E. Wooley Amesville

Local Visit Highlights From Wrightstown Area

Wrightstown and Junction City families hosted relatives over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. M. June and three children from Junction City, Mrs. Wirl Philipps and children from Athens, and Rev. W. L. Fender and Rev. Bowen from Logan attending a homecoming. Edward Andrews moved his family to Athens for the winter.

G. M. June Junction City Silas Ahle James Carpenter Mis. Lucy Plantsville Mae Ahle William Snyder Chesterhill M. L. Dulaney E. L. Beard Oca Ahle William Hogscott Edith Anna Faires Wirl Philipps Athens Arza Ball Jane Fleming Stockport Inlaw C.A. Fleming Francis. Murphy Federal Miles Smith Columbus Roy Swartz C. C. Mills Edward Andrews

Lottridge Ald Society Hosts Informal Evening

Lottridge The Ald society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H R Watkins with seventeen members and five visitors present. After devotion and business, ice cream and melon were served. Next meeting set for October 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs J N Jenkins. Allen Ball, employed in Athens, visited his parents. L T Runnion and daughters Dorothea and Mildred, Mrs Nona Gist and daughter Marjorie were guests of the Gears of Athens.

Ald Society H. R. Watkins J. N. Jenkins Allen Ball Athens L. J. Ball L. T. Runnion Dorothea Mildred Nona Gist Marjorie Gear

Pomona Grange to Meet Here in Coolville

Troy grange No. 905 hosts Pomona grange No. 67 on Saturday September 19. Morning session includes regular Pomona meeting and Fifth degree. afternoon open to Fourth and Fifth degree members with lecturer in charge. Dinner details via local committee. Numerous local residents mentioned at events and gatherings.

Pomona Grange Troy Grange No

Local Notices and Socials from Athenian Chronicle

Community updates include Aubrey Burnside's serious injuries from a Fordson tractor accident while care visits and family gatherings across Stewart Athens and Diagonal Iowa. Social events note picnics at Athens fairgrounds birthday celebrations at the Castle home and extended family reunions with guests from Wakefield to Diagonal.

Shade School Opens With Notable Enrollment Growth

Shade School began September 8 led by principal Clifford Ruth in commercial work and manual training with Mrs Elta Miller history Charles Westcott English Miss Reba Ralph music Miss Lois Roger domestic science and junior high. The new grade building is now occupied. Teachers include Miss Mary Woodyard intermediate grades and Miss Agatha Bridwell primary. High school enrollment reaches a record 107 with 20 seniors 14 juniors 15 sophomores 35 freshmen. Grade school enrollment totals 65. A building is being rebuilt for manual training and domestic science. Miss Wilma Cowan, alumna of Lodi high, visited Monday. Clark Creamer of Colorado visits with parents Mr and Mrs Addison Creamer. Several locals attend a nearby event.

Clifford Ruth Elta Miller Charles Westcott Reba F Ralph Lois Roger Mary Woodyard Agatha Bridwell Wilma Cowan Lodi High School Clark Creamer Colorado Addison Creamer

Girls Wearing Evening Dresses Show Sunburn from Swimwear

The article notes how the girls in evening dresses reveal sunburn where their bathing suits ended, illustrating the lingering effects of sun exposure after swimming in bright daytime sun.

Local Social Notes From Canaanville And Nearby

Canaanville visitors include Mrs. Fred Fields of New Boston visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Halbirt spent Sunday with Mrs. G. C. Sutton. Mrs. W. Kirby left for Naples Kentucky to visit her parents. Burkett was a business visitor in Athens on Wednesday. J. Cc. Starkey and Mrs. C. Cc. hegre boty note the former’s John Schoohover, with Clyde Dean and family at home, as Mr. and Mrs. John oe Mr. end.

Ben Phelps California James Gabriel Cincinnati Grant Micheals Ray Micheals Columbus Carl Micheals Teaces Frost Fletcher Hawk Scott Tom M. E. Twiss Ed Shiply Athens Mary Micheals W. Va Wilbur Powell Hyla West Ada Evelyn West Pomeroy Plains Murray City Eagles Charles Seidenfeld Eagles Zanesville F.O. E Murray Post American Legion Fred Koon Hobson McGuffey Frank Miller Detroit Mich Leonard Shelton Lon Frazee Logan Walter Frazee Pearl McClellan Glouster Mark Shelton Claude Cope Orbiston Kathryn Shelton White Cross Hospital Maria Byron Jack Byron Tom Bell Thomas Gears Pearl Seaman Louie Charles Seidenfield Eagle District Ralph Hamer Bill Spret Jas. Hamer John Fick Maud Penn Frank Shelton Akron John Powers M. E John Walters Charles Gladys Baird Jennie Robertson Ben Bess Anna Morgan Wm. Morgan Frank Lairson Gladys Storer Nelsonville Albert Storer J. W Murphy Lancaster Bhaw U. B. Church Geo. Brooker Clifford Brooker Howard Brooker Ruth Virginia Helen Brooker Captalin Harper Bobby Dunn Harper Rising Park Nelle Brooker Lawrence Wollett Burg Jennie O'Dell Barth Hoobler Alva Morrison Jacksonville Ed. Daugherty Marcus Hamlin Little Hocking Stella Smith Parkensburg G. W. Dean S. Underwood Little ‘Hocking C. A. Cowdery Nettie Person J. B. Person Alma Koehler Sumner Meigs County Fair E. M. Pierce Fred Fields New Boston E. E. Halbirt G. C. Sutton Naples Burkett Myre J. Cc. Starkey C. Cc Hegre Boty John Schoohover End Clyde Dean Daughne John Ot Home

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Messenger Murry City News Ethel Steimweitz Angell Ridge Erther Smith Joe Burson Canton NEA Margaret White Hamilton Ont Nashville Tenn Yepres City F. O. Eagles Thomas O'Donnell Kansas City Roush Huni Road Doad Squirrel Carbon Hill Agnes Matheny Thelma Willard William Grimes Sharpsburg Glen Smith Ramona Bartlett T. E. Dickson Clarence Kern Floyd Grimes William Barkhurst Fannie Fawcett Elsie Glover Herman Stewart Wrightstown Lottridge Coolville News Harry Dye A. C. Davis J. T. Mitchell Parkers Aubrey Burnside Lucy Windsor J. Biddison Ralph Allen Eleanor L. H. Allen Athens Fair Grounds Elizabeth Kinnen Noble County Michael Kinnen F. H. Booth C. J. Castle Castle John Rankins Wakefield Rulmer Ackley Ed Chase Vanderhoof Jed [Warner Hazel Daniel Ackley W. W. Blackwood Frank Alabama Harley Lawrence Miss Putnam Hockingport Dean Edward Nellie Starkey Diagonal Iowa Starkeys E. Kennard W. Roudebush Fern Forest Gleason Deven Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Charles R. Shublititz Lydia B. Pinkham Charles R. Shue Lititz Dia E Canaanville
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