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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1925

Page

6

Personal Notices From Local Household And Friends

Mrs. J. V. Jordon and daughter Dr Grace Jordon of Columbus were joined by Mrs J F Teft for a visit staying over Sunday. Mrs Rebecca Stanley learned of Olivia Bradford 80 dying in Middleport. Bradford was a childhood friend of Stanley. Mrs Clyde Cooper has been ill. her sister and Columbus husband arrived to help, Luther Cooper of Pittsburg arrived Monday. Mr and Mrs Richard Fought of Athens visited at the parents home Sunday. Clarence Vorhes of Columbus spent the weekend with Fred Worhes. Walter Stewart will move to Columbus in two weeks. he works for the Columbus telephone company. Lester Sickles drove from Columbus last Thursday then to Gallipolis. spending a week with his mother Elizabeth Dalley. Mr and Mrs E L Martin and son Everett arrived from Huntington W Va. Everett, a Mars Hall College graduate, heads to Philadelphia to enroll in chemical engineering at the state university. Mrs Will of Pleasant Hill called on friends. Nihie Will leaves for Detroit University to study engineering. Miss Beatrice and Bernice Moore spent the weekend with the Steinmeyers at New Marshfield.

J. F. Teft Satutho Rebecca Stanley Olivia Bradford Middleport Pittsby Mrs Richard Fought Athens Mea Maneh Clarence Vorhes Columbus Fred Worhes Walter Stewart Stewart Telephone Company Lester Sickles Gallipolis Sickles Elizabeth Dalley E. L. Martin Aon Will of Pleasant Hill Nihie Detroit Mich University of Detroit Albany High School Beatrice Bernice Moore Steinmeyer New Marshfield Neff Norman Zanesville Hattie Norman Do. W. Husk Olive Windon West Union Salem W. Va Margaret Windon Cook Alice Sheets Copan Oklahoma von Sheets Chicago J. W. Simmons The Missionary Society Forester Miller Hamilton Watson Barrows Griffin Blackburn J. B. Jones Hayden McGrew Bramley Simmons Mary A. Stone Miss Whiteman Alma Mowery Lukins G. W. Jones Little Hocking Herbert Dutton Lucy Oakes Harry Curtis Friend Dye E. A. Dutton Rex Anderson John Amesbury Bae Gaps L. Ford Delmer Sims Nelsonville Pete Everett Prank Eliott Selma Calif Otho Grant Post Cora Williams Eva Ivets Sheldon Post Roy Gladden Grant Pleasant Ridge Arysa Ball Wright Albert J. Hartleyville Sylvia Post Denzel Post East Branch Ralph Sawyer Dorothy Dave Sawyer Jacksonville Carl Oliver Dewancey Ellis Williams Beech Grove Hazel Love Irish Ridge Arza Ball Homer Pierce Charles Shepard Helen Post Mable Linscott Hester Duncan Raphael Vess Audrey Mae Ivers Ferndale Zack Williams Lowell Smith Fred Ivers Eva Ivers Dale Shepard Chas Shepard Frieda Stevens Oakdale Veen Faye Ivers Virginia Lee Ben Hartman Dayton Ene Sullivan Ind Stella Peacock Wm. McKnabb Marietta Knights of Pything Grand Lodge Murray Lodge Mary Chivers John Walters Charles Gladys Baird Frank Walters Logan Merle Ogg Haydenville Charles Ralph Art Barnhill Fred Collins Pennsylvania Kate Magle Hattie Tipton Ed Patton Barberton Charles Stratton Albert Storer William Winefordner Glouster Ralph Hamer William Deal Elmer Thomas Cora Brooks Lou Anders Lizzie Lairson Canaanville Levi Nutter Thomas Bennett Ted Katzenbach John Katzenbach

Family Dinner Attended by Cress and Local Guests

A family dinner was held on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Clint Cress last Sunday. Attendees included Bare J V Jordon and daughter Doctor Grace Jordon of Columbus, Mr and Mrs George Wood, Mrs Arvinia Berrabee and Farrabee, Mrs Elisa Grees and Florence Cross of Athens, Mrs Viney Roberts and daughter Lelia Roberts, and Mr and Mrs Clint Cross.

Clint Cress Bare J. V. Jordon Grace Jordon Columbus George Wood Arvinia Berrabee Farrabee Elisa Grees Florence Cross Athens Viney Roberts Lelia Roberts Clint Cross

Collegians Enter College For Philadelphia University

Dana Chase and Vernon Irwin of Permeriy depart for Philadelphia this week to enter the University of Pennsylvania. Chase leads the Chase orchestra, whose nine members accompany him east to enroll, with the group renting an apartment exclusively for themselves.

Dana Chase Vernon Irwin Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Chase University Jalee

Albany Grange delegates attend Coolville county meeting

Representatives from the Albany grange attended the county meeting at Coolville on Saturday. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lewks Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fought, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lewis and daughter Miss Hasel, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Potter and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Minnear, Mr. and Mrs. Win, and Mr. and Mrs. Granville Ye.

Albany Grange Coolville Jeff Lewks‘perry Floyd Fought Everett Lewis Miss Hasel Gene Potter Andaughters Minnear Winend Granville Ye

Miss Brooks Enters Ohio University This Monday

Miss Brooks plans to enroll at Ohio University this coming Monday. The note indicates she attended Ohio University last year and is returning to pursue further studies.

Way Ohio University Miss Brooks

Relatives Entertained at Noon Dinner

Mrs Elisabeth Dailey hosted relatives for a noon dinner on Tuesday. Attendees included her sister Mrs Arvilla Fee of Plain City, her niece Mrs Nathan Carpenter, Mr Blanco, and her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Laster Sickles.

Elisabeth Dailey Arvilla Fee Plain City Nathan Carpenter Blanco Laster Sickles

Plains Twins Born to Davis as Family News Opens

The Plains reports births and social visits as local families welcome newborn twin daughters to Mr and Mrs Harrison Davis formerly Ida Finney. Many relatives from Beaverton Athens Logan Columbus and Carbon visit guests and dinners mark weekly gatherings among neighbors and friends.

Pratt's Fork Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Sunday gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and Pear Fiore with Pratt's Fork host families. Nancy Gilkey and Mrs. F. M. King plus daughter Myrie and Miss Flossie visit Jacob King family. Others include Mrs. Floyd Williams with son and Vinton Meeks and children visiting the Wil Mex group and Frank Cain with visiting guests.

Will Gilkey Nancy Fred White Pear F. M. King Myrie Flossie Jacob King Floyd Williams and Son Vinton Meeks Frank Cain

Local families enjoy weekend visits across towns

Wrightstown Mrs. and Donald Carpenter of Federal and Miss Lucy Carpenter of Plantaville visited Mrs. Lawrence Ahile Friday. Emory Ahile and Eldon Abie families spent Sunday with G. A. Law in Bartlett. Beatrice Wogan of McConnelsville visited her parents P. F. Wogan. multiple relatives shared Sunday calls and gatherings across Federal Mountville Parkersburg Bartlett and surrounding communities.

Donald Carpenter Federal Lucy Carpenter Plantaville Lawrence Ahile Emory Ahile Parkersburg W. Va Henrietta Morris Chester Ball Oral Arza Ball C. C. Mille E. L. Beard Wm. Hogsett Edith Anna Falres D. W. Morris T. E. Morris Royal Wade Francis. Murphy

Angell Ridge Visitors and Weekend Guests

Angell Ridge residents hosted relatives and friends from Thursday to Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Abe Williams of Athens with their brother and sister in law J. W. Maxwell family. Miss Lucile Brown visited Mrs. Waldo Douglas for Sunday.

Thompson Family Noted in Gloucester Visit

Mr and Mrs Thompson and their children from Gloucester visit relatives here with Mrs Ethel Wilm Hames teaching at the local school. The school progress is described as splendid.

Local Social Notes From Amesville Area

Broadwell and Mane families visit Athens while Lou Vernon attends Chesterhill meeting. Worth family and Steve and White families visit. White returns to West Virginia workers. Sprouse family visits Malta. State highway officials plan to start crushing stone on the Amesville Sharpsburg road. Alvin and White announce birth of a daughter.

Gam Mane Athens Tag Ag Lou Vernon Chesterhill Run- Gay Henry Worth Eisie Lee Steve Wee Sueys Alvin White White Veri Theodore West Virginia John Sprouse Fredarts Malta Amesville Sharpsburg

Athens Families Gather For Sunday Visits

Lottridge and Pierce families from Athens visit Charlies Day. Castle family moves to C. J. Castle farm. Warner family and Hazel join Daniel and Mrs Ackley. Townsend and Daugh erty visit Beebe household. Orvel Townsend and baby stay with L. T. Runnion. Morris families visit Athens. Runnion, Gist, and Gist kin share supper with Ralph Allen. Helen Follrod visits Swarts family.

Charles Pierce Athens Rylmer Ackley Pearl Castle C. J. Castle Fred Warner Hazel Daniel Ackley C. W. Townsend Sylvia Daugherty Rexford Beebe Orvel Townsend L. T. Runnion Leslie Morris O. L. Davis Dorothea Mildred Runnion Marjorie Gist Ralph Allen W. H. Follrod Helen Cc, D. Swarts

Apple orchards and local visitors in Hockingport area

Hockingport and nearby communities feature prominent orchards led by the Humphreys Duttons and Mrs Mary A Garrett. Weekend visitors from Parkersburg and Zanesville join locals at fairs church meetings and social events. Updates include harvests at the L B S Harris orchard now owned by Mr Raridan and reports on community gatherings at Torch and Little Hocking.

Local Social Roundup From Stewart and Williamsport Families

Stewart and Mrs R E B Copeland of Williamsport hosted over Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charlies McBee and their daughters Geraldine and Evelyn, plus Miss Cunningham and Miss Opal Reed of Camden Clark hospital. Visitors from Parkersburg included Ray Sutton and Clinton Davis.

Local Residents Attend Services and Homecoming Plans

New Asbury Ellis Koehler in Columbus. Frank Davis family in Athens. Coke Lamson and family with Hugh Kaiser group. South Canaan services led by Mrs. Kimmey. J W Ball returns from illness. Leonard Williams and Nona Steinmetz visit. George Lawrence of Athens and Elizabeth McNamee of La Grange guests. Homecoming set for Sunday September 27 with all day service and basket dinner. Rev Harry Pugh to preach. Mrs Kimmey and others to lead afternoon services.

Ellis Koehler Columbus Frank Davis Athens Coke Lamson Hugh Kaiser South Canaan Kimmey John Hawk C. F. Flanders J. W. Ball Leonard Williams Nona Steinmetz Pratts' Fork James Williams George Lawrence Elizabeth McNamee la Grange Ill Harry Pugh

Community Notices from Taylor Ridge and Nearby Towns

Local residents report illness and visits as families host relatives from Bradford Athena Trimble and Corning. A Sunday birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Kempton drew many friends and neighbors. The Rev. Courtney preached at Church of Christ with Sunday school and midweek prayer meeting announced.

Oklahoma City Girl Declines Millionaire Adoption

Eleven year old Margretta Curry rejects Edward Browning of New York who offered to adopt her as a companion for his other daughter Dorothy Sunshine. Margretta travels to Los Angeles aiming to pursue a vaudeville career rather than join Browning’s family.

Margretta Curry Oklahoma City Edward Browning New York Browning Dorothy Sunshine Margretta Los Angeles

Hamden Obituaries and Local Notices Pack West Ohio Details

Mrs. Enoch Leach, 68, dies at home on South Buffalo after illness. Survived by husband and eight children. Funeral at WU. B. church Wednesday at 1 PM. burial in Hamden cemetery. William Carr dies after paralytic stroke. funeral in Hamden with burial at McArthur. Local visits note Circleville and Jackson travel. Post office building torn down, move planned near Ogster’s and Dye’s stores. Vin ton county schools chief M. S. Cox attends Carr funeral.

Enoch Leach South Buffalo Street John Dayton Leo Hamden Preston New Lexington Gus Dewey Oakley Oscar Fred Ethel Bishop Wellston WU. B William Carr McArthur Levi Knox Howard Blackburn Lucy Bierhop Chillicothe Roscoe Graves Martha Alice Alice Harper Luther Allen Circleville Railroad and Buffalo Streets W. H. Dye Ogster's Dye's Clarence Higgins Jackson Nile Poore Cox Vinton County

Local Gossip Notes From McArthur and Nearby Areas

Mrs Anna Wallar hosted dinner Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Dorne Mauler and Mrs Clara Col lines of Canton plus Mrs C R Bell of Allensville and Mrs Alice Wy ckoff of McArthur. Visitors include Mrs George Martindill and Janet of Wellston with her mother Mrs William Jacobs. Arthur Campbell of near Allensville was in town on business. Ill list: Mrs Sherman Phillips Mrs Fletcher Collins Mrs Irvin Martindill Mrs Ella Davis. Betty Ann Ryan of Chillicothe visits Mr and Mrs Van Johnson. Chester Yates bought an Essex machine.

Anna Wallar Dorne Mauler Clara Collines Canton C. R. Bell Allensville Alice Wyckoff McArthur George Martindill Janet Wellston William Jacobs Arthur Campbell Sherman Phillips Fletcher Collins Irvin Martindill Ella Davis Betty Ann Ryan Chillcothe van Johnson Chester Yates

Funeral for W. H. Carr Held at Hamden Home

Attendees gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Hamden home of W. H. Carr for his funeral. The service honored the local figure whose passing prompted the gathering.

W. H. Carr Hamden

Community Notices From Pleasant Ridge and Nearby

Local residents attend church events and visits across East Branch and Beech Grove. Families share social calls, college plans, and a baptismal birth announcement as neighbors recount weekend guests and hospital news among the Post, Williams, Ivers, Shepard, and Hartley families.

Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors

Dayton guests and relatives are listed among a wide circle visiting Columbus Logan and Athens. Attendees include Stella Peacock and Wm McKnabb attending the Knights of Pythias grand lodge in Marietta. many family visits span Haydenville, Jackson ville, Glouster, Canaanville, and Athens with locals at Columbus events and school.

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