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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1926

Page

5

Athens society notes from Ohio visitors in New York

In Athens the Schultz News Agency reports Mr Collette Smith, brother of Mrs Cullums, stayed with Mr and Mrs Cullums, Sr. Also Mr and Mrs Harry Elkins and daughters Florence and Lotus visited Chillicothe and Jackson for Easter, with Miss Gladys Peugh of Glouster joining part of the trip. The Ohio section notes Athens Messenger sales locations in New York near Grand Central, 42nd Street and 6th Avenue, 47th Street and Broadway, and 32nd Street and 6th Avenue.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency Collette Smith Cullums Mrs. Cullums Athens Harry Elkins Florence Lotus Chillicothe Jackson Gladys Peugh Glouster

Married Today in Athenswo Minor notice from Hardin and Guysville

Mr Wilbur Harrison Elder of Hardin county wed Miss Golda May Brown of Guysville in Athens at 11 30 this forenoon. Rev Daniel McGurk officiated at the First Methodist parsonage with Mrs W A Brown as a sole attendant. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Brown and a John Hancock high school graduate.

Wilbur Harrison Elder Hardin County Golda May Brown Guysville Athens Daniel McGurk W. A. Brown John Hancock High School

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Tonight

The Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet at 7 o clock Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Devotionals will be led by Mrs. W. B Gamner tsfelder. Miss Ida Patterson and Miss Mildred Julian will discuss the Southern Mountaineers they visited last summer. Miss Holman will sing.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Gamnertsfelder Ida Patterson Mildred Julian Holman

Personal Mention: McVay Family Easter Visits Across States

Miss Anna Pearl McVay dean of Wadleigh High School New York City visits this week with her brother Superintendent Herbert R McVay of Athens and sister Miss Bertha McVay of Albany Also Mr and Mrs Daniel A Pierce and Miss Lorena Doris Hartley Easter guests of Mr and Mrs Isaac Pierce Guysville R D V.

Anna Pearl McVay Wadleigh High School New York City Herbert R. McVay Athens Bertha McVay Albany Daniel A. Pierce Lorena Doris Hartley Isaac Pierce Guysville, R. VD

Various local visits and family travel across McArthur and Columbus

Mrs. Robert Hayes of McArthur visits daughter Mrs. Warthman in Columbus. Dr. R A Hayes of Cherokee Kansas returns to Kansas after seeing his father injured with a foot amputation. Miss Phoebe Tom visits Albany friend Miss Charlotte Tucker. L T L meeting changes to First Metowmer Church at 4 PM Tuesday. Families travel from Niles to Columbus and Albany over Easter. several relatives and caregivers noted. Edward N. Cullums Jr. from Charleston joins parents in Cols for Easter before returning home with baby Betty Eleanor.

Robert Hayes McArthur W. H. Warthman Poplar Avenue R. A. Hayes Cherokee Kas Warthman Kansas Doctor Hayes Edward N. Cullums, Jr Charleston W. Va

Pilchers Visit Zanesville Guests At Sidney Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Pilcher returned from Zanesville where they visited Saturday and Sunday with Prof and Mrs F C Kirkendall. Mrs Kirkendall is Miss Alice Pilcher sister of Mr Pilcher. Miss Isabelle Collier hosted Pi Beta Phi sisters Ruth Jones Frances Lohr and Nell Cavett at her Sidney home during college recess.

George Pilcher Zanesville F. C. Kirkendall Isabelle Collier Ohio University Sidney Pi Beta Phi Ruth Jones Frances Lohr Nell Cavett

Peden announce birth of daughter Mary Ann

Mr and Mrs Don Peden of 156 Mill Street announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ann on Easter Sunday April 4.

Don Peden Mill Street Mary Ann

Easter House Party Guests Include Several Families

Mr and Mrs W C Arbogast of 18 North College street entertained over the Easter vacation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Murray and children Holly and Betty Jane, Mrs H E Tedrick and sons Edward and Robert, Plain City, and Mr and Mrs Amos Collins and daughter Marcella of Parkersburg West Virginia.

W. C. Arbogast North College Street Arthur Murray Holly Betty Jane H. E. Tedrick Edward Robert Plain City Amos Collins Marcella Parkersburg W. Va

Easter Day Guests At Bean Home From Pomeroy And Columbus

Dr and Mrs L G Bean host Easter day guests Miss Emma Waterman and Miss Eva Simms from Pomeroy. Zoe Ellen and Oscar Banfield of Columbus visited their grandmother Mrs L G Stonecipher at the Bean residence during school vacation before returning home today.

L. G. Bean Poplar Avenue Emma Waterman Eva Simms Pomeroy Zoe Ellen Oscar Banfield Columbus L. G. Stonecipher Bean Home

Hedges Family Visit From Cincinnati

Mr. Fred Hedges of Cincinnati visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hedges at 204 East State Street and his brother Mr. Elson Hedges at 5 Sunnyside Drive for a few days.

Fred Hedges Cincinnati S. E. Hedges East State Street Elson Hedges Sunnyside Drive

Visit Highlights Contiguous Kin in Chillicothe

Mr. David Slaughter returns home to Chillicothe after visiting his sisters Mrs. F. N. Cullums on South Court street and Mrs. Carl Neff at Congress apartments. Mr. William Mutchmore of 15 South Court street is in Logan visiting his parents.

David Slaughter Chillicothe F. N. Cullums South Court Street Carl Neff Congress Apartments William Mutchmore Logan

Harvey guests visit Ohio couples and Nelsonville stop

Mr. and Mrs. EK. W. Harvey of Zanesville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pickering. They then traveled to Nelsonville to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cranmer where Miss Winifred Harvey accompanied them.

EK. W. Harvey Zanesville Nelsonville H. E. Cranmer Winifred Harvey

Local Residents Travel For Visits In Ohio Colleges

Mrs Don Davis and children visit friends in Nelsonville while Seth Lewis drives to Columbus and returns tonight. Albert Dawson a student from Ohio State University visits friends at Ohio University then returns to Columbus. Seaman J L Faris to return tonight after time with his Lynchburg parents. Eva Mills weekend visitor in Columbus. Margaret Stewart and Esther Roberts spend today in Columbus and attend a dance in Lancaster tonight.

Don Davis Nelsonville Albert Dawson Ohio State University Ohio University Columbus Seaman JL. Faris Lynchburg Margaret Stewart Esther Roberts Lancaster

Teachers Return to Huntington After Weekend Visit

Mrs. Elizabeth Grover Beatty Miss Maria Grover and Miss Alta Cherrington left yesterday noon by motor returning to Huntington W Va to teach in its schools. They spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H W Grover at 240 East State Street. Also visiting were Mrs Charles W Oakes and son Howard and Mr and Mrs F C Taylor en route home from Dayton.

Elizabeth Grover Beatty Maria Grover Alta Cherrington Huntington W. Va Charles W. Oakes Howard Little Hocking F. C. Taylor Coolville Charles H. Wyatt Elmwood Place Dayton

Local Support urged for hometown businesses

Readers are encouraged to buy from locally owned firms to keep money circulating within the community. Supporters argue retreating to out of town sources weakens local services and jobs.

Tragic Infant Regina Frebault Dies of Illness

Mrs. Maurice Gross learns from her brother Herbert Frebault of Columbus that his fifteen months old daughter Regina died yesterday afternoon from whooping cough and pneumonia. The Frebault family, former Athens residents, mourns the loss as relatives spent Easter Sunday with kin. Columbus visitors included Mrs. Charles Mills with her daughters Merna and Beulah, Miss Irances Morton, and Mr. Frank Bonefield.

Maurice Gross Herbert Frebault Columbus Regina Frebault Athens Charles Mills Merna Beulah Irances Morton Frank Bonefield

Miss Hazel Chase Returns to Bellefontaine High School

Miss Hazel Chase resumes teaching duties at Bellefontaine High School after Easter break spent with her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Chase at 15 Montrose Avenue.

Hazel Chase Bellefontaine Mrs Claude Chase Montrose Avenue

Easter Visitors From Gallipolis Visit Delware Friends

Mrs J S Biddle and her daughter Miss Ernestine Biddle of Gallipolis were Easter guests at the home of her sister Mrs E T Dailey at 98 North Congress street. The group including Mr and Mrs Dailey and Miss Christine Dailey motored to Columbus and returned toward Delaware with Miss Dailey and Miss Biddle continuing their studies at Ohio Wesleyan university.

J. S. Biddle Ernestine Biddle Gallipolis E. T. Dailey North Congress Street Daily Christine Dailey Biddle Columbus Miss Dailey Miss Biddle Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University

Original Epic Theme Sets Easter Sermon at First Methodist

Dr. Daniel McGurk preached an Easter sermon at First Methodist based on an original epic poem. He described life as a struggle from creation to an upward call, naming man the crown of God's power and Christ the firstborn of a carnated humanity. Death, he argued, liberates man toward ageless immortality and eternal brotherhood with Christ.

Daniel McGurk First Methodist Church McGurk Dr. McGurk Jesus Beame Christ

Pageant of Easter staged by church youths

Life and Love Triumphant a pageant presented last night by the church’s young people. Frances Saunders Iris Fierce and Thelma Bingman led roles with prologue by T. R. Bennett Harold Bennett and Dwight Robinson. Choruses came from Cheeriwee and Gleaners Upstreamers classes. Mrs. William Ruston played the organ.

Christian Church Frances Saunders Iris Fierce Thelma Bingman T. R. Bennett Harold Bennett Dwight Robinson Cheeriwee Choir Gleaners Upstreamers Clases William Ruston

Sunrise Service At Christian Church Draws Large Crowd

Two hundred fifty people attended the interdenominational sunrise prayer service at the Christian church on Easter morning at 6 15. Dr A Y Y Wilcox the Rev M E Chatley Dr Daniel McGurk and the Rev W W Ludwig participated along with laymen from Athens churches. Thirty five persons took part in the service.

Christian Church A. Y.Y. Wilcox M. E. Chatley Daniel McGurk W. W Ludwig Athens

Funeral services for Fontella Nicholson

Chauncey April 5. Funeral services for Fontella Nicholson, 11, who died Saturday at her home on Mound street, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock.

Chauncey Fontella Nicholson Mound Street

Loyal Woman's Society to Meet in Chauncey

Chauncey April 5 The Loyal Woman's Society of the Chauncey First Christian church will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Howard Brown at her East Converse street home instead of Mrs Ogg's. President Mrs Guy Brookins will lead with Mrs Ira Myers as program leader. Strong attendance urged.

Chauncey Chauncey Sunday First Christian Sunday School Frances Martin Charles Sweeney Wyona Gardner Charles Ogg Loyal Woman's Society The Chauncey First Christian Church Howard Brown East Converse Street Ogg Guy Brookins Ira Myers

Easter Dinner Honoring Chauncey Guests at Ellis Avenue

Mr and Mrs Edward Minister and family of Chauncey entertained Easter dinner Sunday at their Ellis avenue home honoring guests Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver Donald Weaver Victor Weaver and Miss Mildred Negis.

Chauncey Edward Minister Ellis Avenue Frank Weaver Donald Weaver Victor Weaver Mildred Negis

Beatrice Hall and Mrs Weaver Visit Charleston Family Ties

In Xenia Ohio and Charleston West Virginia, Beatrice Hall visits relatives. Mrs Weaver, sister to Mrs Minister, has spent several days at the Minister home in this city.

Xenia Beatrice Hall Charleston W. Va

Plains couple honors friends at home gathering

Mrs. Clarence Stage entertained at their Lower Plains home honoring friends. Music and dancing followed with refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. Hampton, Fred Bobo of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Stitch Woodyard, Edward Woodyard, Harry Bobo, Hazel McDonald, Howard McDonald, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell McHarg.

Sister of Local Woman Dies

Chauncey, April 5. Mrs. Charles Fiske was told by Dundas of the death of her brother's wife, Mrs. Donald Seevers, who died that evening after a headache led to an overdose of medicine. She leaves her husband and five children.

Chauncey Charles Fiske Dundas Donald Seevers

Night Coughing Stopped in 15 Minutes Guaranteed

This advertisement promotes Thoxine a new prescription claimed to stop night coughing and sore throat in 15 minutes. One swallow suffices with no chloroform or harmful drugs. It offers a money back guarantee and lists prices 35c 60c and $1.00 available at all drug stores.

Children Leave for Dundas With Mrs Fiske and Son

Mrs Charles Fiske and her son Mark Fiske departed at once for Dundas, taking no time to delay their travel plans.

Charles Fiske Mark Fiske Dundas

Easter Services and Social Visits Reported in Local News

Mrs. John Shafer and daughter Floride Shafer attended Easter services at the First Christian Church in Ath ens. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. E. Chesser of Union visited Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald at The Plains. Miss Dessie Anderson of Cincinnati stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson. Mrs. Fannie McCathran, formerly ill, is greatly improved.

John Shafer Floride Shafer Athens First Christian Church CC. E. Chesser Union William McDonald the Plains Dessie Anderson Cincinnati Edward Anderson Fannie McCathran

Chauncey Personal Notes and Easter Visits

Chauncey family members attended the funeral of Hiram Flowers in Nelsonville with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown of Athens visited the Browns’ parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney. Paul R. Fiske and daughter Pauline of Lower visited the Fiske parents. Dr V Popov of Saratov University Russia claims to have invented a wireless device that transmits photographs of moving objects.

Chauncey Arthur Ae Nelsonville Hiram Flowers Ralph Brown Athens Harvey Courtney Paul R. Fiske Pauline Lower Charles Fiske V. Popov Saratov University Russia

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. M. Garrett Eleanor Garrett Morris Avenue San Sousie Frances Hatch Phoebe Tom Charlotte Tucker T. L Arthur Rhollans Niles John Rhollans Lorene Avenue Rhollans McKinley High School Stanton James Leonard McDonald James Mr. McDonald John Tedrow W. H. Williams Everett Saulers Opal Eileen William Stanley Ann Morgan Athens County Murray Justus Brown A. L. Johnson Seth Lewis Eva Mills F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co Dr. McGurk Pictures Church of God (Saints’ Church George Nicholson Nettie Mabel George, Jr Earl Nicholson Olga Matilda Plains Lash Buckeye Neal Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gay St Columbus, O McCallum Clingluff Eugene Permanent Lostro Bldg Cline the Cline Ice Cream Co
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