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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

8

Meigs County Olive-Orange Centralized Schools Open

SERS PLAINS Sept 23. Olive-Orange Centralized Schools begin the year with 160 enrolled in grades and 63 in the high school. Superintendent J Spurgeon ix and assistants W H Rice and de Halliday lead a large faculty. Readiness and parent visits are encouraged as teachers discuss child problems and best work methods.

Olive-Orange Sers Plains Ange J. Spurgeonix Wiig W. H. Rice de Halliday Norwood Knight Kathryn Decker Violet Benedum Lucy Weaver Miss Smith Lewis Uch Georgie Davis Bedford Enon Hubert Shields Hens Ohio University Andrew Wasson Liverpool Mable Kim Lizzie Huber Ohlinger Fick Pomeroy E. B. Parker Lena Schreiber Dale Pratt Joppa Karl Norman Charles Daily Lawrence Koehler Columbus Effie Swank Success Sisa Bessie Bahr Clara Barnett Rand Charley Hardway Mary Castle Alfred Vietta Springer Mable Barton East Liverol Jinnie Newland Roy Springer Clarence Koehl G. BE. Parker Sandard Oil Company Coolville Ida Dean Chester

Albany M E Sunday School Elects Officers for Year

The Albany M E Sunday School elected E H Lasch as superintendent and C N Jones as assistant superintendent. Marvel Sinowlton is secretary with Daisy Douglas as assistant, Mrs Lora Reeder treasurer, and Mrs Minnie Foit Cradle Roll superintendent. Other officers include Miss Virgene Tewks ot and Vernon West in a marine wedding, and plans for upcoming meetings and conferences across the church network.

M. E. Sunday School Miers West Worley West Auilies Albany Ride Thens County Infirmary Herusband State Highway Department Edith Bobo Jbany Grange George Scott M. Throckmorton L. F. Miller Carbondale S. D. Webb Coumbus Gillogly Temple Ili E. B. Dean Portsmouth M. E The Baptist Church H. Lasch Nas 99 M. E. Church H. W. Reeder eLasch Berl Foit C. N. Jones Berhaey Dent Allen Frank Radcliffe Cline O. D. Dailey Wash eWay Ed Rairds Sara Brooks Ed Rickey Mmarion Bobo Decklengey Clara Rickey Winfield Gibson Glen Tewksbury S. F. Miller Will Bean Tewksbury Jesse Ug Mielen Stevens Columbus Tmz Pre E. H. Lasch Maham Williams South Isee

Community Dinner Near Ye Old Mill Surges With Attendance

A Sunday gathering on Richland Avenue drew about 37 people for the Cowan Wilson event near Neway. A bountiful dinner was served and attendees included Mrs. Wilson, Mr and Mrs F H Pe, and Helen Mae.

Cowan-Wilson Wilson F. H. Pe Helen Mae

Hemlock Grove Grange plans Traveling Gavel visit

Local Grange members meet Saturday and schedule a Traveling Gavel trip to Long Bottom Grange on Wednesday September 30. Also notes church services, visitors from Washington DC, farm purchases near Harrisonville, and various Sunday gatherings of residents and clubs.

Meigs Long Bottom Porter Midkiff H. R. Walker Hoyttown

Clarks Chapel Social and Area Visits Reported

Clarks Chapel plans a miscellaneous social at the church Friday night to raise funds for repairs. Families and visitors from Athens and Amesville appear in local homes and at the Carpenter Experiment Station picnic slated for next Sunday with a basket dinner and 9:30 am service.

Wilbur Young Athens Catherine Phillips C. A. Bean Guysville W. Carpenter Cletus Mulligan Robert William Potter Wilbur Potter Amesville Grove Carpenter Experiment Station Albany John Dunlap Amanda Richard Phillips Mary Eva Snow Lucy Bougher Claud Evans Evans Southern Ohio Electric Company Law Walls Jennie Dillinger Heles Walls

Funeral Held for Mrs. Sarah Aldrich in Orange

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Guthrie Aldrich wife of Frank Aldrich of Eugene Oregon were held at the Orange Church with about 700 attendees. Interment followed at the adjoining cemetery. She leaves one child Marilyn Gay Aldrich of Eugene and was the daughter of G. E. Guthrie and Lucy Guthrie. Relatives came from multiple towns including Marion Pomeroy Columbus Albany Athens Coolville Huntington W Va.

Lottridge Sarah Guthrie Aldrich Frank Aldrich Eugene Oregon Orange Church Marilyn Gay Aldrich G. E Lucy Guthrie Near Orange Church Maurice Fred Lee Tom Athens Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Reed Downs First Christian Church of Robert Sharp Flail Kincade L. H. Allen Amos Hixson L. T. Runnion Harold Grace John Jeffers Lennie Glenn Sharp Ruby Audra Velma Church Maude Marcia Leo Hixson Maurice Ackley Willie Dennis Hixson Donald Gilmore Charles Ackley Charles Middaugh John Anderson Clarence Bailes J. W. Thomas Merle Melvin Johnstown G. O. Thomas Edgar Thomas Patty Thurston Joe Sharp Betty Columbus Ackley Oryn Watkins Billy L. T. Runion Harry Carelton Coolville C. M. Swartz Swartz Aldrich Uniontown Aldo McKinley G. W. White Guy Earl White William, French Curt Persinger Glenn R. M. Allen Eleanore Burley Harry Church Emma Stalnaker Byrnesville W. Va Cora French Charles Martin H. C. Swisher Emmett Swisher Meigs County

Coolville Grange Hosts Large County Pomona Gathering

Coolville Ohio reports one of its largest Grange events in years as about 80 visitors from most county granges attended the Grange Hall on Rock Street to hear readings and music while the Athens Grange performed a play. The home grange served a sumptuous dinner and a 20 percent bank dividend was paid, enhancing a busy week.

Coolville Grange Rock Street County Pomona Grange Ames Lodi Athens Grange Home Grange Jos. Baker Parkersburg Dean Ewers Lillie BE. Flinn Depot Road Helen Wharff Harold Ware Portsmouth Mant Mooney Glenn Kirmen Hannibal Oscar Zeisler Chillicothe G. E

Albany R D No 1 A wiener roast brings locals together

A Friday evening gathering near New Marshfield drew many young people from the area. Attendees included Lena Saylor Marjorie Knowlton Gladys Collins Gwendolyn Barlow Helen Collins Frank Perry Paul Gilham Freddie Elliott Kenneth Saylor Harley Saylor and Harley Ross.

New Marshfield Lena Saylor Marjorie Knowlton Gladys Collins Gwendolyn Barlow Helen Collins Frank Perry Paul Gilham Freddie Elliott Kenneth Harley Saylor Harley Ross Sam Scott Silas Nichols Willie Nichols the Plains George Scott Keith Dale Adrian Collins McLeash Noble Collins Fred Elliott Silas Scott George W. Collins Gladys Ardis Bertena Leola Lindsay Lester Cordray John Robert J. W. Barnes South Canaan Rev. Barnes Albany Parish Reedsville Hillis Climer Greenfield George Climer Edd Saylor Lena Walter Saylor Jimmy Marion Lewellen Concord James DeMaris Columbus Sam Crossen Warnie Foster Matt Throckmorton Harold Peacock Maynard Temple M. E Ardis Collins Sam Cross L. H. Stanley Bernard Bernice John Edwards Athens Eleanor Rice Grace Masters Lona Masters John Arbaugh Arch Arbaugh Flat Run

Birthday Dinner Honors Grandma Brown in Murray City

A surprise eighty first birthday dinner for Grandma Brown of Jobs drew family and friends in Murray City. Attendees included Conrad Wein and family, Mayme Garner, Mona Bateman and others, with several from Nelsonville and Columbus. Also noted were visits to a funeral in Orange and a reunion at San Toy with extended relatives.

Grandma” Brown Jobs Conrad Wein Mayme Garner Mona Bateman Beatrice Sommerset Barney Pearson Nelsonville Joe Taylor William Bateman Adrian Velma Brown Murray Grandma Brown Halise Gladys Jenkins Sammy Dan Bateman Floyd Wallcott Columbus Charles Shaffer Paul Person Genevieve Pentz Sarah Aldrich Orange John Simons Barberton Mary Waldick Chris Harry Shafer Charles Turner John Shafer San Toy John Martin Juanita Conrad Walter Duncan Made Lewis George Jones Ted Shuttleworth John Hogan Harry Shuttleworth William Whipple Marjory Lucy Frazee Helen Wolfe Detroit Plymouth Mich Emma Franklin

Free recital at Amesville Presbyterian by pupils of local teachers

A free recital will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the Amesville Presbyterian Church featuring pupils studying music under Helen Carpenter Albert Gardner and Mrs Henrietta Glazier. Several local pastors attended Presbytery at Beverly and reports from Synod were given. Families and neighbors visited and celebrated events over the weekend with local residents.

Presbyterian Church Helen Carpenter Albert Gardner Henrietta Glazier A. M. Taylor H. G Henry L. B. Glazier Beverly Taylor Athens Henry Amesville Amesville Church. Mrs. Glazier Wooster Thomas Day Arthur Luther Smith Alyce Mary Jane Columbus Bert Smith Springfield T. O. Day B. G. Henry Edward Moore Inez Gill Herbert Lambert Cleveland M. BE Hudwell Quincy Ohio George Thompson C. D. Henry

Haydenville Social Notes A Busy WeekendVisits and Local News

Haydenville and surrounding areas report a busy weekend with visits among families. Thelma Thelma Grady and Thressa Grady spent time with the Ginthers in Charleston while Nora Ulm visited her father in Nelsonville. Local residents hosted, traveled, and planned activities including a Natchettes game with Carbon Hill and Carol Robinett visiting in Logan.

Thelma Thressa Grady Dwight Casto Charleston W. Va Jacob Ginther Gertrude Ginther Nora Ulm Nelsonville C. C. Wolf Ervin Matheny John Matheny Charles Patton Columbus John Patton Marie Hankinson Kenneth Hinerman Waterford O. E. Oliver James Hurley Jenny Patton Haydenville Murray City Lou Wolf B. E Peck Chicago Vern Robinett William Rizer Logan Dean Coakley Bert Tucker Roy Gastin W. E. Rheinshield Floyd Clarence McMillin Chester Beougher Natchettes Carbon Hill Haydenville Ball Diamond Carol Robinett

Pilgrim Holiness Church Dedicat ion at New Marshfield

An all day dedication meeting for the Pilgrim Holiness Church will be held at New Marshfield on Sunday September 27 with district superintendent Rev. Roberts in charge. Local pastor Rev. Pugh will attend. Rev. O M Davidson will preach to the young people next Sunday night at 7:48 PM at the M P Church.

W. J. Hamilton Robert Harold W. L. Barnard Florence Kent George Bradey Nelsonville Benson Cowan John Cowan Lizzie Ruth Eva Cowan Shade John Ator G. R. Shafer Irene Louise Roscoe Purs Pilgrim Holiness Church New Marshfield Roberts Pugh O. M. Davidson M. P

Antle Reunion Held At James Smith Home

The Antle family reunion took place Sunday at the James Smith home with a noon picnic. Sixty eight relatives attended including Hulda Antle and many Antle siblings and cousins from Trimble Athens Glouster Nelsonville Murray City and Zanesville.

James Smith Antle Hulda Antle William Antle Charles Antle Lewis Antle Dean Mason Carl Antle Trimble Route No. 1 Harvey Norris Victor Betty Glouster Wayne Antle Max Cedric Trimble Raymond Antle David Earl Leona White Marguerite Antle Pauline Antle Helen Antle Israel Linscott Joseph Antle, Jr Richard Antle Wilfred Antle Harlan Antle Chester Antle Darrel Antle Phylis Antle Ruth Anna Antle Mona Jean Antle Dortha Lee Antle Betty Lou Mason Betty Antle Joe Stone Marilyn Murray City

Local Residents Visit Families and Attend Events in Zaleski Area

Community notices list numerous visits and gatherings across Zaleski and nearby towns. Names include McNamara Vansky Big house Herrold Eckelberry Brown Alexander Wolfe Kendall Hayes Rider Winters Dudley Atkinson Scott and others. A birthday celebration for Anna Kohler is noted for September 29. A Sunday baseball game in Harrisonville beats Zaleski 4 to 3.

James McNamara Columbus Elizabeth Vansky Emma Vansky Joseph Bighouse Ralph Herrold Ed Tripp J. N. Wilson Ash Cave Eber McKibben Vance Athens Charles Benbow Mary Shipley Flora Dill James McKibben Helen Co. E. Atkinson Rachel Scott Columbus Logan Elm John Mowry New Plymouth Emma Eckelberry Bonnie Brown Carrie Alexander Maggie Wolfe Garnet Kendall Hannah Shea Hope Jack Vincent Toledo Anna Kohler Kohler Germany Zaleski Frank J. Hayes Frank Arnett Carbondale Ora Rider Robert Winters Charles Dudley Inez Lidora Vanderford Elk Township Cleire James James Clark Dudley House Commercial Avenue Philip Hawk Harrisonville Elizabeth Andrews McArthur Ruth White Brown Township Frank Hayes R. W. James Maybeury W. Va H. E. Ansel James Pleukharp Logan Pleukharp R. H. Thomas Woodrow Miss Carroll Tripp J. C. Hayman Long Bottom Mr. Hayman

Trimble Township Man Home After West Coast Adventures

Henry Burke returned to Trimble Township after months in Westwood California where he worked in lumber mills and helped fight fires. He plans to spend winter at home and pursue short story writing and journalism. The notice also lists numerous local visitors and social events across Trimble and nearby towns.

Taylor Ridge Henry Burke Westwood Calif Ohio Burke Raymond Davis Blaine Chalfant Cambridge Evan Davis P. B. Chalfant Emmett Olbers Billy Emmett Jr Greens Run Fred Olbers Herman Kempton Lancaster Ickinson Mill Salt Creek John Davis Elmer Davis John Kempton William Davis Sam Wytta Loyd Wytta Bertha Wytta Trimble Hazel Winn Glouster Dave Swartz Millfield Charles White Helen Bernice White Loyd Ralph White Jacksonville Fred Leake Ada Leake Dora Heskin

Bishopville Notes Includes Visits and Upcoming Church Events

Bishopville residents hosted relatives and friends including Mrs. Miles Easler and children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milhoan, and Miss Clara Gottschalk. Attendees planned the Morgan County Fair trip and the Bishopville Church home-coming on Oct. 5 with basket dinner and revival services to follow.

Violet Smith E. Murphy Glouster J. W. Moody Des Moines Iowa Miles Easler Donald Norma Jean Frank Pedicord Charles Milhoan Walter Parks Jacksonville Clara Gottschalk Frank Hoon Columbus Will Hoon McConnelsville Miles Kasler Mildred Kasler Orleana Pedicord Catherine Wooedruff Madge Pedicord J. M. McDonald Jessie Marguerite Dorothea Mary Margaret Jesse Withem Don Fiona Rose Alice Dennison Dwight Smith Thurman Smith Thomas Reed Everett Reed Zanesville John Reed Cecil McDonald Bobby Joe Jack Richard Ruth Thomas Russell Edward Adonna Raymond Millfield Wm. Russell Greens Run Ringgold Bishopville Miles E. Hoon Bishopville Church Laura Smith Liberty Hill Rose Withem

State aid farmers' institute to be held in Long Bottom

The state aid farmers' institute is scheduled for November 18 and 19 at Long Bottom with speakers C. R. Titlow of Osborne and Dr. Mary E. Anderson of Hudson. Local residents and visiting families are noted in a series of social visits and gatherings around town.

State Aid Farmers’ Institute C. R. Titlow Osborne Mary E. Anderson Hudson R. VU. Martin R. M. Grogan Middleport Margaret Roe Cincinnati I. C. Matlack Pearl German Pt. Pleasant Harold German None Merritt Youngstown Hattie Beverage Cincinnnati A. P John Chevalier D. D. Pullins East Liverpool Martin V. Barnhart Marion Barnhart Sebring G. R. Chambers Hooper Weirton New Cumbers Land Bert German Senator Cordill Russell Johnson Dell Larkins Emma Springer Pythian Sisters Marietta Rockland Temple No

Home-coming at Hooper Ridge draws wide attendance

The Hooper Ridge home coming Sunday drew many visitors from distant areas. Notable visits included Mrs. Maggie Linscott of Nelsonville with Sayers relatives. Sunday guests featured Elsie and Vincent Bailey and a dozen attendees from nearby towns.

Maggie Linscott Nelsonville S. Co. Sayers Elsie Vincent Bailey Nira Louise Pettit Millfield Grace Watkins Jacksonville Cecil Antle Crescent Ridge Helen Antle Annetta Sayers Harry and Israel Linscott William Antle Arthur Gears Lois Ann S. C. Sayers Walter Sayers J. Sayers Phyllis McAfee Elsie Bailey Anna Lois Howard Coral Boudinot Leona Boudinot H. E. Linscott Dc. J. Sanders Carson Athens L. P. Myers Edward Moore

Local residents visited towns and family members over weekend

Broadwell family and others spent the week end in Zanesville and Columbus visits occurred among assorted relatives. Couples and children visited relatives in Haga Amesville Bartlett and Stewart while others traveled to Chesterhill Athens and Columbus for health and family reasons.

Oscar James Freda Nice Harry van Dyke Zanesville J. L. Foutch Walter Columbus Clyde Conant Haga Jerry Conant John Kenney Bartlett Lottie Brill Dow White Amesville Amos White Leonard Ogg Enid Dorothy Conant Stewart Joe Young Chesterhill Mary Kenney Arch Sprouse Athens

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