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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

3

Engagement of Louise Lairson to B R Hanson announced

Nelsonville Sept 18 engagement announced for Miss Louise Lairson of 66 Chittenden Avenue Columbus to B R Hanson of Mountain Iron Minnesota. The couple plan a mid November wedding and will reside in Dayton where Hanson works as an industrial research chemist with Lowe Brothers.

Nelsonville Louise Latrson Chittenden Avenue Columbus B. R. Hanson Mountain Iron Minnesota Lairson Mtr James Albert Lairson Jackson Mich Resiprs Nea Ohio State University Sigma Kappa Ohio Ceramic Industries Association Hanson Ohio State Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Dayton Lowe Brothers

Ex service men corn roast at Wolfe farm

Nelsonville hosts a corn roast for all ex service men this evening at the Charles Wolfe farm. Men are asked to gather at the Legion Building to depart for the farm promptly at seven o clock.

Nelsonville Charles Wolfe Legion

Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge in Nelsonville

Frank Brown of Nelsonville pleaded guilty yesterday at arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle to an intoxication charge. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Frank Brown L. J. Eberle

Methodist women plan Friday meeting at Mrs Wilson’s home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Friday evening at 7:30 with Mrs. Thomas Wilson at 220 West Columbus Street. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Fen Nelson and Mrs. W. E. Humphrey. Members asked to bring or send dues.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Thomas Wilson West Columbus Street Fen. Nelson W. E. Humphrey

King's Men to Hold Friday Prayer at Patton Home

The King's Men schedule Friday evening service at 7:39 at Clint Patton's Chestnut Street home. Patton will lead the gathering and all members are urged to attend.

King's Men Clint Patton Chestnut Street Mr. Patton

York Grange to Meet Friday Evening at Oak Grove School

York Grange No. 2436 invites members to a regular meeting Friday evening September 20 at 8 o'clock in the Oak Grove School. The notice says important business will be transacted.

York Grange Oak Grove School

Berean Bible Class Holds Special Sunday Meeting

Members of the Berean Bible Class are asked to attend a 9 30 Sunday morning meeting for a special business session. Reverend K H Mc Corkle will present the regular lesson.

Berean’ Bible The Christian Sunday School K. H. McCorkle

G F E G Club Hosts Shower for Mrs May Henshaw

The G F E G Club entertained a miscellaneous shower Monday evening for Mrs May ard Henshaw at her new Madison Street home. Mrs Henshaw received many gifts from the club.

G. F E. G. Club Mayard Henshaw Viola Wood Madison Street

Faithful Workers Class Entertains Rev Hoffman Guests

The Methodist Sunday School Faithful Workers Class hosted a Monday evening event at Mrs. C. C. G. Kreppel’s home in honor of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Hoffman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ed Nelson and Mrs. Elizabeth Green to numerous guests and members. Mrs. Spencer presented Mrs. Hoffman with a set of salad plates on behalf of the class.

Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School CC. G. Kreppel C. W. Hoffman Ed Nelson Elizabeth Green Kreppel Hoffman C. L. Stout Besse Higgins Dave Tl. Burnell Fred Juniper Cora Davis Henry Raridan Ida Jewett Elizabeth Wilde Leah Reynolds Laura Gandee Geo. Evans Mattie Weekley Flora Ledlie Anna Bartoe Alice Drescher Anna Raine Mary Robertson Lucy Reynolds Grace Druggan Alice Anderson Effie Pevore Harry Run Spencer

Cattle at Athens State Hospital Stricken by Disease

Columbus report says Welfare Director Hal Griswold released state funds to combat contagious abortion found in 2144 cattle owned by the state. Athens State Hospital cattle were most affected as experts warn of reduced vitality milk yield and calf loss. Isolation of afflicted livestock is planned to halt spread.

Columbus U.P Hal H. Griswold Athens State Hospital Welfare Department Gris- Wold

Constitution Day observed by Nelsonville Rotary Club

The Nelsonville Rotary Club marked Constitution Day with a meeting featuring L. E. Buell of Nelsonville High School. He traced the Constitution’s origins from Magna Charta to the 13 states and highlighted key figures like Franklin and Washington, noting amendments since its signing in Philadelphia.

Buell Nelsonville L. E. Buell Runnymede John Charles the First Benjani Franklin Washington Philadelphia H. E. Zuber Charles James Logan Club

Local residents recount homecomings and visits across towns

Mrs Almeda Boyer and Miss Myrtle Boyer return to Middletown after home coming week with Mr and Mrs Fred Craig. Several families including the Lannings Chute and the Postons travel for business, reunions, or visits in Marion Columbus Cincinnati Detroit Hunting ton Belpre and Baltimore. The Hoffmans depart for their new pastorate in Baltimore.

Almeda Boyer Myrtle Boyer Middletown Fred Craig James Collins McArthur Charles FE. Poston Columbus Roy Gross Cincinnati Harry Davis Harriet Case Cousins Marion Will Grace Katherine Wilford Lou Figgins Lulu Haskins Richard Detroit Mich Moore Arch Mink Harry Wiseman Akron Pauline Donley Ellen Donley Lee Pritchard D Oughter Barbara Belpre Harry Hall George Sargent C. W. Hoffman Baltimore Dio Hoffman Methodist Church

Birthday fete honors James Barrows with Scout guests

Mrs. Peter Barrows of West Columbus Street entertained Monday evening for her son James Barrows fifteenth birthday. Scoutmaster Lewis Powell and Troop 45 members Charles Patton Donald Shafer Gilbert Weiss Benny Sterling and Francis Kourt attended. Games and contests followed by refreshments.

Peter Barrows West Columbus Street James Lewis Powell Troop 45 Boy Scouts Charles Patton Donald Shafer Gilbert Weiss Benny Sterling Francis Kourt

Faithful Martha Class Meets at East Franklin Street

The Faithful Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Monday evening at East Franklin Street with Mrs. Effie Green and Miss Marie Hickman hosting. Mrs. Miles Howe and Mrs. Harry Hickman assisted. Class president Mrs. Clarence Butts led devotions and a business session followed with talks on cooperation and ways and means for improvement. Refreshments were served to 23 members.

Martha Methodist Sunday School Effie Green Marie Hickman East Franklin Street Miles Howe Harry Hickman Clarence Butts

Midweek Sermon Moved to Logan Centennial Service

The Nelsonville midweek prayer service is canceled at the Presbyterian Church. The pastor and members will attend the Logan church centennial events including an evening pageant depicting church history.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Logan

Deanville Dance to Resume After Suspension

Nelsonville September 18 after two weeks of suspension the Dean ville dance will resume Saturday night September 21 new management is in charge

Nelsonville Deanville

Courtney Group Holds Reunion in Athens County

Chauncey, Sept. 18. Descendants of Neil and Mary McClain Courtney held the first reunion at Athens County Fair Grounds with 75 in attendance and formed an annual committee. Officers elected: President Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney, vice-president A. V. Carpenter, secretary Carolin McNeal, treasurer Alfie Bingman. The next reunion will be the second Sunday in August. A picnic dinner was served. Attendees listed include A. V. Carpenter, Harvey Courtney, G. B. Courtney, Luther Cruikshank, J. Shaffer, Walter Wharton, and many others from Chauncey, The Plains, Nelsonville, Parkersburg, and beyond.

Chauncey Neil Mary McClain Courtney Athens County Fair Grounds Neil Courtney Ireland Mary A. V. Carpenter Stafford Harvey Courtney Canton Courtney G. B. Courtney Jetty Jane Airgrene Isabel Charles Harvey Marguerite Courtney Holt Courtney Jennie Courtney DeWitt Walker Marshall Smith Ernest Smith Morrison Efisenaugle Wiley Luther Cruikshank Leslie Thomas Ruth Cruikshank Guy Brookins Thelma Jean John Shafffer Walter Wharton Walter and Pale Jaret Channell Maxine Othello Anna Wee Channell the Plains Lewis Courtney Paul Catherine Courtney H. H. Courtney Blackburn Raymond Powell Nelsonville Fugere Brickles Olive Max Alberta Bobby Ruth Brickles Pomeroy C. L. McNeal Florence McNeal Parkersburg W Va Allen T. Christy Woodsfield Thomas Christy Elmer’ Bingman Thelma Bingman J R. Sands Athens

Birthday Party for Thelma Jean Brookins and Betty Low Lands

Thelma Jean Brookins and Betty Low Lands celebrated their first birthday anniversaries on September 16 at the Lands home on Kills Avenue Chauncey. Two birthday cakes with lighted candles were served and guests included Mrs John Shaffer The Alams Mrs Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean Chauncey Mrs Alice Wingman Miss Thelma Wingman Anna Lee Channell Athens and Mrs Kenneth Sands and children Betty Lou and John Franklin.

Chauncey Thelma Jean Brookins Betty Low Lands Guy Brookins Kenneth Lands Lands Kills Avenue John Shaffer the Alams Brookins Thelma Jean Alice Wingman Thelma Wingman Anna Lee Channell Athens Kenneth Sands Betty Lou John Franklin

Past Chiefs Club Meets in Chauncey Pleasant View

Urthian Sisters of Chauncey gathered Monday at Mrs. Ross Cunningham's home on Matin Street for a business session and program with refreshments. Attending were Elizabeth Collings Ruth Smith Clara Wallace Lillian Sweeney Myrtle Jackson Lena Cunningham and Bess Cunningham. October meeting set for Mrs. Sweeney's home.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Ross Cunningham Matin Street Cunningham Lillian Sweeney Myrtle Jackson Elizabeth Collings Ruth Smith Clara Wallace Lena Cunningham Bess Cunningham Sweeney

Funeral Services for Frye Held Tuesday

Chauncey Sept 18 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Alva Bart Buck Frye who was killed by a traction car Saturday night. Pastor Clarence Way of the Saints' Church Chauncey delivered the sermon with singers from the Church of Christ Lang. Interment followed in Nye Cemetery. He is survived by his father Christopher C Frye and a stepmother plus numerous siblings including Chris C Frye Jr Pearl Moore Edith Harvey Leroy Frye Schoonover Johnson Keefer Knight and Unsell among others in Pontiac Sugar Creek and Chauncey.

Alva Bart “Buck” Frye Chauncey Kes Clarence Way Saints’ Church Church of Christ Lang Nye Pearl Christopher C. Frye Chris C. Frye, Jr Columbus Stellan Moore Virginia Edith Harvey Pontiac Mich Leroy Rye Cobra W. Va Mra

Millfield PTA to Reorganize at Friday Meeting

The Millfield Mill field Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the West Side School Building to reorganize and appoint committees for advancement of the group. Oscar Simpson serves as president and Mrs H McDaniel as secretary.

Field Parent-Teacher Association West Side Millfield Oscar Simpson Millfield Association H. ©. McDaniel

Millfield Band Broadcast Prompts Public Interest

An evening music program by the Millfield Band was broadcast from Station WATU in Columbia, drawing audience interest. The feature highlights local cultural events and mentions the station's role in sharing musical performances with the community.

Watu Colum P ‘Os

Unclear OCR fragment hints at visits and names

Fragmentary text mentions people visiting Mrs Kiek Lee and others, with scattered names and places. No clear event, date, or structure identified to form a complete news item.

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