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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1927
Page
6
Albany Sept 17 The regular class No 99 of the M E Church Sunday School will meet at the church tomorrow evening with roll call answered by quotations from the Psalms. Many local residents note travels and visits across Albany and nearby towns, with social events and family details throughout.
Amesville residents report several life events with regional ties. Virgen¢ Boudira finished at Xewari commercial college and joined Lich. county Savings and Loan in that city. G. E. Wyatt returned from Marietta and took part in a Wyatt reunion at Bul ore. Errol Evans of Amesville married Nelie Kuhnes in Athens. they plan to reside in Columbus. Mrs. Eva Charleton and daughters visited relatives in Wellington area. Mrs. Jean Hartley hosted guests. P. W. Gibson spent the week with Clyde Hartley’s family in Athens. Church of God met at George Brown’s residence. regional roadwork delays noted.
Burr Oak residents Faye Iners and daughter Virginia Leg reportedly killed 17 copperheads on their farm a few days ago. Elva Iners killed copper heads measuring 23 inches long and three inches through. Several attended Tommy Stirrs funeral in Casdale on Tuesday. Mrs W C Post and her son Donald traveled to Oklahoma on a motor trip to visit relatives.
The Plains Shelby McCalister and Russel Michaels were in Detrot Michigan two days last week. Many residents, including Mrs Gre Smith of Carbon Hill and Miss Adrian Licken, moved about visiting relatives in Columbus Buckeye Lake Athens and The Plains. Families from Mansfield Poston and Chillicothe board in town for visits and schooling.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis spent Tuesday with Guy Lee and family. Fred Whaley visits with James Stanley and family. Mrs Ida Chaney stays several days with friends. Dele O'Brien of Columbus visits his parents Mr and Mrs Ed J'Arddie. Whaler and Mary Lermer attend Wednesday gathering with Mr and Mrs Gay Lee.
A long list of social visits and family gatherings in Nelsonville and nearby towns. Individuals named include Lehman, Horn, Atkinson, Briley, Smith, Briley, Dawley, Hawk, Hardy, Bartoe, and others visiting relatives in Columbus, Athens, Lancaster, and Detroi. Church quilting, club meetings, and community greetings are noted amid travel and hosting events across the region.
The New Marshfield Class No 4 met with teacher Mrs H B Stright for regular Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs H L Nanna s home. Members present included Elosha and Walter Jaton Reba Lena Andrews Carol Whitlateh Ferrer Freda Nixon Dorothy Frank Diver Shover Marine Efaw Alice Dicken John Herron Bernice McLind iers Mabel Merritt Margaret Mic Habben Mildred Lanter Alma Tewksbun Milton Efaw William Tewksbury Clarence Sharrock Eleanore Katherine Wilson Adrien Tewksbury Mildred Harnley Ferna Nanna Visitors Dona Russ No ani terenee eune. The Rev G FE Frost closed a two weeks meeting at Carbondale Class No 3 of MP church met at the church Wednesday severing Mr and Mrs William Beaty of Seat Wash visiting Mrs Boate s parents Rev and Mrs George E Frost. Mr and Mrs Frank Steward hosted Mrs Harte Nolan of Marietta and Mrs Hanna of Steubenville and Mrs Reno Cutter of Athens. The W H M S met Wednesday at Mrs Harry Hulbert s with president Mrs H B Stright presiding Readings by Mrs Helen Stright and Mrs C F Oxley, question box by Mrs Mina Baker One new member added Bake sale planned at Divons Hardware next Saturday. Mr and Mrs F G Hoodiet and Mrs Marie Dixon spent Sunday with W H Townsend at Carpenter. W C Merritt family guests of sister Mrs J C Andersen at Dexer.
Monday and Sunday visits connect Carbon Hill, Logan, and nearby towns with residents from Athens Columbus and Nelsonville. People like Mrs Charles Matheny Mr and Mrs Oscar Steward and families and siblings traveled to see old friends and relatives around Logan and Orbiston during the week.
Four deaths occurred in the vicinity over the past day, with two sudden. Funeral services are planned for Sunday for Amik Tio McCall 72, born in Washington County, and for Dallas Spencer 77 who died in Steubenville. Other relatives include Mrs E W Stout 53 and James McCharles Day 78, with services and burials set for Congregational church and Sterlingport. Friends recall multiple local families and church connections in Marietta, Belpre, and Coolville.
Syracuse L. O. Lineberger is reappointed to the pastorate of the Syracuse M E church for another year. Several residents return from visits, including Robert Snowball from Clarksburg and Earl Stobart from Pittsburgh. Local families mention travel, high school enrollment, and social visits among neighbors and relatives in Zanesville, Columbus, Weirton, Springfield, and Carpenters.
An old fashion pattern ad offers a masque or fancy dress pattern printed with sizes for children and adults. It lists fabric recommendations Druslin sateen crepe and provides yardage for a 38 40 inch bust plus cap yardage. Requests 15 cents in silver or stamps for mailing and a 1927 1988 fashion book.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barry Tipton were held at the M. E. church with out-of-town mourners listed. A double birthday party for Mrs. John Cope and Claudea followed at Orbiston, with guests from Nelsonville, Athens, Logan, Columbus, and nearby towns, plus club and church gatherings noted among residents of Murray City and Orbiston.
Automobile engineers claim a new invention cuts gasoline use and improves engine performance. An on test achieved 53 miles per gallon, with many owners reporting quicker pickup and smoother running. Advertiser offers free device samples and a territory sales opportunity paying over 100 dollars weekly.
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