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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1930

Page

12

Petals Of Century Plant Bloom At Home Gathering

A crowd gathered at the Strain home to watch a century plant bloom overnight. The plant opened its two large white petals around 6 pm and was fully revealed by 10 pm, then gradually closed. The event drew many locals and featured neighbors and relatives from Shawnee and nearby towns. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Hop Orndoff and another birth announced for Koenig Angle.

Fred Blankenship Bob Hanning Sia Johnson John Blum Walter Ned Blair Barney Coon Ray Shatwnee Charles Arnold Shawn Aa Kenneth White East Fultonham Waa Hlop" Orndoff Iiberty Alling Station Fred Hoanig Wew Lexington Koenig Elizabeth Angle Yin McNaml Buchtel McNamie Hocking Valley Mall

Showers Boost Harrisonville Farmers After Drought

Rain and warmer weather revived pastures and aided the corn crop in Harrisonville area. Residents report improved road repair work and safer travel as floods ease. Typhoid cases decline with serum use. locals recover from earlier drought fears. Visits from Columbus and Athene County residents noted. Timber sale to William Nulppert moves to lumber stage.

Martin Qiks Bert Hogan Columbus Guy Chase Marlin Hase Andrew Peyton Ath¢na County Turaday Bertha Coal William Nul

Langsville and Rutland Notes and Local Sports

Langsville and Rutland residents visit and stay with relatives in the area from Wednesday to Friday. Local church Ladies Aid met, and A Miller plans a new store opening in October. High school baseball and softball results include Shannon High beating Hemlock 7 to 6 in seven innings, and a Corning game going extra innings before rain halted play.

Angsville Mary Hawkins A. B. Eidenatricher Rutland J.T. Ledlis Cora Webb Cheshire J. W. Miner Edith May Thomas Lloyd ‘Thomas Molite Middleport J. W Miller Ronald Batts Ragelitta Ytaiting Marion Phelps Christigi Church F.C. Taylor A. Miller Essie Hill Charleston W. Va Elbert Steele New York Shattnes Ianning Hemlock Shannon High School Corning High School Falk Thele Shawnen Wigh Moxhala Iriday Elginox Akron

Shawnee News Briefs: Seaside Service, Scouts Roast

Shawnee A A W H E E reports the funeral service for Mrs. Alice Lanning Severance at the local church conducted by Rev. Weiser from McArthur. The piece notes a father, husband, and infant son among the deceased’s survivors. Also mentioned are Col umbus student Robert Williams in Shawnee for a post graduate course and Billy Ricketts injured wrist from a fall. Additionally, Boy Scouts held a Wiener roast at the Dall grounds with plans to attend Columbus for the football game. The Shawnee High School baseball team played Hemlock High.

Alice Lanning Severance AV. W. Weiser McArthur Severance Robert Wiliams Columbus Shawnee Billy Ricketts Webb Ricketts Boy Scouts of Dall Grounds Shawnee Hish Hemiock Hith Susannah Weber Rueben Chesster Chester Nell Pomeroy

Bishopville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

A busy week in Bishopville with visits by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kaalor and families from Glouster and Athens. Miss Jessie A TcDonnaid topped the Miss Jessie contest, while Barberston guests stayed with relatives. The Sunshine 4-H Club held a slumber party hosted by leader Mrs. Jesse Withern. Attendees included Thelin, Bernadine Jones, Eleanor Lewis, Eva Roberts, and others. The annual home-coming at Bishopritic Church is scheduled for Sunday October 5.

Ishopville Ferman Jones Ghote Ira Kaalor Misa Thela Jones Glouster Jessie Barberston Parker Linstont Mres Trawile Miray Kate Wondruff Catherine Richard Ad Donald Coolville Mal Chapman Fred Kittle Edlilan Frederick Athens Ira Talis Sunshine 4-l Club Jesse Withern Thelin Bernadine Jones Eleanor Lewis Eva Roberts Glousters Sue de Carter Jessie McDonald Mendans Griples Marguerite McDonald Fiona Toso Withem Bishopritic

Local News Briefs From Pittsburgh Region and Nearby

Long Bottom residents report visits from TOMG BOTTOM and German. A river boat trip on the dowboat Olle marks a routine outing as electric heat spreads regionally. Indiana, tefl Charleston and Springfield appear in attendance at lodge events. Mrs. Matlack and Floyd Wilson with Rea Swart recall family ties. Midweek sales include a Ledent rice range purchase and two trucked shipments of honey chickens. Ohio and Cleveland connection figures in school and religious holiday notes. Roy Hammen hired for three years to transport local elementary students. La Er erete Petty welcomes a newborn daughter Tuesday.

Tomg Bottom Pittsburgh Hey Olle Indiana Charleston A. K. Fellows Springfield Geeston Olbae Lodge CO. Matlack Pitsburg Floyd Wilson Rea Swart Spratt Mittey Pigott TC. Matloch Pittburgh Dave C. N. Warner Liam Columbus Clira Swan Cleveland Roy Hammen EB. Petty la Ererete Petty

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed for Columbus Oct 16

Governor Myers Y. Cooper proclaims Fire Prevention Week and urges all life cities to observe it during the designated period. The notice calls for coordinated community efforts to promote fire safety and awareness across Columbus.

Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Hfe

Carbondale P T A Elects Officers At First Meeting

In Carbondale the P T A held its first meeting electing Ralph Williams president D B Lowry vice president Bliss Fern Doolittle secretary and Mrs Nora Cox treasurer The group plans regular meetings on the first Wednesday each month Also a Junior Class song program was presented under Miss Jessie Doolittle

Carboninta Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Williams D. B. Lowry Bliss Fern Doolittle Nora Cox Jessie Doolittle Association L. Sennett Jennie James Haydonville George Saddler Lancaster Homes Miratuk Jip Cox Aza Canter Chaunces George Barber Jap Cox Albany Hilo Brown Ed Fisk Nelson- Ville Brel Dus Myra Eternglds Addison Aitch Foka Seoich Ariator Col Charles A. Lindbergh North Beach New York Cierematar

Rutland Orchestra Organized Under Konrad Scholl Direction

Rutland organized last week under Konrad Scholl of Pomeroy with a 14 piece lineup including Violins Ani Chapman Tredford Powell Mandie Mille Max Smith Jay Silvs and Dorothy Trumpets James Theobald Dwight Brown. Colle Mr Co C Chapman trombones Mise Miar Baret Spratt Merrin Hurrison Ardith Barton Saxophone Robert Chase etc. The paper notes community events including church ladies aid meetings and parish visits with many names and family ties, plus local college enrollees and a hospital visit for a boy with a broken arch.

Choedl Konrad Scholl Pomeroy Abot Ani Chapman Tredford Powell Mandie Mille Max Smith Jay Silvs Dorothy Leah James Theobald Dwight Brown Colle Mr. Co. C. Chapman Mise Miar Baret Spratt Merrin Hurrison Ardith Barton Robert Chase Cisne Gindis Steele Rutiad Achell Ladies Aid Society Church of Gartil Clare Taylor Moe. Sayelor Mery Warley JH Salem George Harvey Daniel Hysell Hyselt Mergil Adee William Graham Deem Charles McMillary Hite Sarah Carter Dunce Ann Frank Bean Paul Bean Helen Minisa Clyte Amemifian Wellston Charles Millan Atd Worley Yorrest Clarence Chase Harold Smith Jud Gradfard Columbus William Lie Rutland Ohio Rica

Breath Through Glass Tube Ends Life of Patient Hughi Keenan

A man identified as Hughi Keenan died after ten years living with a glass tube in his windpipe. The procedure replaced his removed windpipe but his condition deteriorated following a brief illness.

N. Yuewlurr Hughi Keenan

Commission orders new automatic signaling near Lambridge

The United States Commission ruled that an automatic signaling light must be erected near Lambridge on the Detroit Toledo and Trenton Railroad line, about three-quarters of a mile northeast of Lambridge, to improve safety on the approaching crossing.

Colum Detroit, Taleda and Trenton U. 5 Lainbridges

P T A Camp Fire Girls Play At Regular Meeting Fourth Grade Wins Attendance

ARRAY CITY Sept 27 The Parent Teacher Association held its monthly meeting in the high school auditorium. The Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs Edith Short and Miss Effie Jonas presented a play. The Fourth Grade under Miss Grace Donoghue won attendance. Next meeting set for Oct 26. Numerous local residents noted visitors and events surrounding the meeting.

Camp Fire Girls Array City Parent-Teacher Association Camp Fire Edith Short Effie Jonas Grace Donoghue Ruth Strauss Kate Petit Richard Coleman W. A Sluze Atisa Lucille Se Marjory Mason City W. Vu PM. Snyder Mabel Gaddis Audrey Babbs Shawnee Howard Bush Frank Hartson J Missillon Black U. R. Church

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