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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1923

Page

5

Resener Hopkins Set To Wed In May Nuptials

Miss Mary Margaret Resener, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward J Resener of Gallipolis, plans to marry Rufus Carpenter Hopkins, son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Hopkins of Athens, on May 16 at Franklin Park Methodist Episcopal Church in Columbus. The announcement came at a Gallipolis dinner. guests included Miss Rachael Hopkins and Mrs Colonel Campbell.

Resener-Hopkins Mary Margaret Resener Edward J. Resener Gallipolis Rufus Carpenter Hopkins Charles D. Hopkins Morris Avenue Columbus Franklin Park Methodist Episcopal Church E. D. Evans Green Tree Tea Room Rachael Hopkins Athens Colonel Campbell Cincinnati Miss Resener Mr. Hopkins Ohio University Cresset Pi Beta Phi Sorority Hopkins Ohio State University Torch Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Woman Probation Officer Topic Energizes City Federation Meeting

The Current Events club met with Mrs. J R Harvey at 215 West Washington. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Mary Richards. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the State Federation meeting in Steubenville May 21 25. The program included a paper by Mrs Mary Britton on Does the City of Athens Need a Woman Probation Officer. Readings by Mrs Ralph Windsor and light refreshments closed the evening.

J. R- Harvey West Washington Street Mary Richards W. W. Lee Federation of Womens Clubs Steubenville J. J. Woolley James Woodworth J. R. Harvey City Federation W. H. Worthman C. C. Kerr John Gross O. O. Mantz B. F. Oats Ralph Windsor

Miss Frances Murch’s 21st Birthday Surprise

Miss Frances Murch celebrated her 21st birthday with a Windsor Inn dinner and a home gathering of about 20 friends. The party featured music games and a contest won by Higgins and Helen Timms with refreshments served. In attendance were Lucile Mills Bernice Roach Beatrice Wyckoff Neisel Robinson Hazel Chase Helen Timms Hazel Rosser Velma Staneart Mrs. Carol Cameron Frances Murch and several others. Professors Coultrap Stailey and Mr Gaskill attended a Columbus school instructors meeting.

Frances Murch E. D. Murch Fenzel Flats Chums Windsor Inn Mr. Higgins Helen Timms Lucile Mills Bernice Roach Beatrice Wyckoff Neisel Robinson Hazel Chase Hazel Rosser Velma Staneart Carol Cameron Messrs. Cameron Biggs Chese Hammon Neil Mills McGinley Higgins Dinsmoor Robinson

Mardis and Swaim Attend Columbus Teachers Meetings

Mr and Mrs Harold Mardis and Mrs C H Swaim travel to Columbus today for teachers meetings in session Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Harold Mardis C. H. Swaim Columbus Mardis

Miss Blanche Howe Attends Columbus Teachers Meeting

Miss Blanche Howe departed for Columbus to attend a two day teachers meeting then return to teaching at Defiance college. She spent her previous week vacationing with her mother Mrs. E W Howe and sister Miss Maude Howe on Poplar Avenue.

Blanche Howe Columbus Defiance College E. W. Howe Maude Howe Poplar Avenue

Mrs Danford Visits Son Studying Medicine in Cincinnati

Mrs V G Danford traveled to Cincinnati this morning to visit her son MP Byrd Danford a student at the Cincinnati School of Medicine staying until the evening.

V. G. Danford Cinnati Byrd Danford Cincinnati School of Medicine

Mrs. Marguerite England of Nelsonville in Friday business

Mrs Marguerite England of Nelsonville conducted a Friday business activity reported in the local notice. The item notes her involvement in a community or commercial matter with no further specifics provided.

Marguerite England Nelsonville

Athens to Hold Special Meeting for Clean-Up Campaign

A special meeting of the City Federation is set for Monday at 2 39 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room to plan the clean-up drive. All interested women in Athens are invited. Mr and Mrs Will Higley of Albany were in Athens Thursday on their way home from a winter tour in Florida.

Chamber of Commerce Athens Will Higley Albany Florida Lexington

Mrs Preston Returns Home From Eight Week Texas California Trip

Mrs John H Preston arrives home today after an eight week visit in Texas and California with relatives. Her mother Mrs G M Merritt of Nelsonville accompanied her. Mr John Preston drove to Columbus to meet them.

John H. Preston Texas California G. M. Merritt Nelsonville John Preston Columbus

Clyde Edmundson Reports Friday Visit in Columbus

Clyde Edmundson conducts a Friday business visit in Columbus, meeting local officials and discussing prospects for investment. The visit underscores ongoing economic ties between his company and the city.

Clyde Edmundson Columbus

Dr J M Higgins on Business Visit in Columbus

Dr J M Higgins is spending today on business in Columbus meeting with local officials and overseeing arrangements for upcoming engagements. He is expected to return by evening.

J. M. Higgins Columbus

Coolville Notes Include Death in King Family and Local Events

The column recalls Mrs. Walter King's sister Mrs. G under dies in Columbus and extends sympathy to her husband and Coolville friends. It notes substitutes in the Gunder classroom, a move of C E Brandeberrys to Ireland district, sale of property to Mrs. Stella Dean Smith, and gatherings of the Pedro and Needle clubs with refreshments. Also mentions road conditions, highway case suspense, and mourns Warren Bakers funeral, highlighting his business role and his wife and four children.

G. R. Gunder Columbus Ireland Stella Dean-Smith Smith G. E. Carlton Pedro Club Ralph Wolf Needle Club Warren Baker Coolville

Local social notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Edward Daugherty of Chauncey visits his brothers after an accident that injured him and his son while his wife died. Elizabeth Batley of Athens visits Mrs. Raymond Walden. Helen Falls and Dora Walden visit Bishopville. Mrs. Clyde Kline from Lancaster visits O F Larson. Mrs. Marshall returns home after a stay in Athens. Annette Basom and son Ralph visit Dr. and Mrs. Basom in Athens. Walter Bridges returns to Washington after visiting Athens. Carl Yagala hosts guests on a Thursday evening. James T. Mitchel and granddaughters Francis and Jorena Auberle visit from Parkersburg with Mrs. Hoobler and Mrs. Barth.

Edward Daugherty Chauncey Daugherty Elizabeth Batley Athens Raymond Walden Helen Falls Dora Walden Miss Fall Bishopville Clyde Kline Lancaster O. F. Larson William Marshall Marshall Annette Basom Ralph Basom J. S. Basom Walter Bridges Washington Cutler Haning Carl Yagala James T. Mitchel Francis and Jorena Auberle Parkersburg Hoobler Barth

Easter Party at Chauncey Delights Family and Friends

Chauncey and Mildred Ryan hosted an Easter party at their country home last Saturday evening. Guests from Athens Millfield and Beaumont joined games, April fool jokes, and refreshments with Easter lilies given as favors.

Mikses Mildred Catherine ‘Ryan Chauncey D. A. Pierce Martha Warren Athens F. E. Boudinot Clara Werner Nellie Maude Sayers Millfield Ivalin Ethel Beckman Jean Thompson Edith Ryan Audrey Sherwood Beaumont and Messrs George Jess Floyd Werner Fred Sayers Cris Boudenot Emmett Sherwood Stanley Wiley Ryan William Ryan

Strickland to Speak in Chauncey April 20

Rev. F. G. Strickland of Columbus will address the people of Chauncey on the evening of April 20. His subject will be The Workers Education. Strickland formerly taught in Defiance, Ohio, where he served as a city school professor.

Strickland F. G. Strickland Columbus Chauncey Defiance Ohio

Sunday School Monthly Meeting At Mrs Courtneys Home

The officers and teachers of the Christian Sunday school will hold their monthly meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. G. B. Court ney in High street. S. FE. Lahugh and son Virgil have returned from a few days visit in Cleveland.

The Christian Sunday School G. B. Courtney High Street S. FE

Athens Residents Visit Ellis Avenue hosts

Mrs. Friend Love and daughter Miss Hazel Love of Athens were Thursday guests of Mrs. Edw. Minister and family on Ellis Avenue.

Friend Love Hazel Love Athens Edw Ellis Avenue

Mrs Ola Hill and Children Visit Sister in City

Mrs Ola Hill and her children from Little Hocking arrived last evening for a visit with her sister Mrs Arthur Swart and family in this city.

Ola Hill Little Hocking Arthur Swart

Mrs J A Long and Family Leave for Wilmington

Mrs J A Long and her children who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G H Nye and her brothers Floyd and William Nye with their families departed yesterday for their home in Wilmington.

J. A. Long G. H. Nye Floyd Wiliam Nye Wilmington

Minister Baptizes Three Converts in Trimble Church

Rev. G. B. Courtney of this city, minister of the Christian church at Trimble, held Thursday evening services where three young ladies, converts from the pre Easter campaign, were baptized by the pastor.

G. B. Courtney Christian Church Trimble Courtney

Mrs Myrtle Smith and Mrs Myrtle Pidcock Host Sunday School Classes

Mrs Myrtle Smith and Mrs Myrtle Pidcock will entertain their Sunday school classes of the M E church tomorrow at 1 30 PM at Mrs Smiths home on Lexington Avenue. All children from each class are invited.

Myrtle Smith Myrtle Pidcock M. E. Church Smith Lexington Avenue

Chauncey Methodists Release Sunday and Week Schedule

Chauncey Mn E Circuit services listed for Sunday April 8 with Sunday school at 9 34 and annual election of officers. Morning preaching at 10 39 on The Prepared Church. Tuesday April 10 mayor and city council to attend a special service at M E church on Clean Up. Plains Church Sabbath school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 00.

Chauncey MN. E. Circuit Walter V. Harter Chauncey M. FE Plains

Harter Marries Locke and Peyatt at M E Parsonage

Nevada couple William McKinley Locke of Chauncey and Clara Peyatt of Millfield wed at the M E parsonage with W V Harter united in marriage on Thursday.

Nev W. V. Harter M. E. Parsonage William McKinley Locke Chauncey Clara Peyatt Millfield

Cure A Cold In One Day Brom Quinine Tablets Ad

An old advert promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Brom Quinine tablets. The box shows the signature of E. W. Grove and is labeled 3c.

E. W. Grove

Finefrock bill framed to place offenders at work

Columbus, Apr. 6. James A. White, superintendent of the Ohio anti-saloon league, declares the Finefrock bill is an amendatory measure not new legislation. He argues courts have long authorized commitment to jail or reformatories for fines and costs default, and that work outside is preferable to idle confinement.

Columbus James A. White Ohio Anti-Saloon League White

Funeral for Miles Steward Heeds Family Distinctly

Six sons led the Albany service for Miles Steward at Hebbardsville cemetery. Present were George Pearl and Orville Steward of Columbus, Guy Steward of Pittsburgh, Maney Steward and Clyde Steward of Urbana. Leslie Steward, a Columbus grandson, and daughters in law Maney and Clyde Steward attended.

Miles Steward Hebbardsville Cemetery George Steward Pearl Steward Orville Steward Columbus Guy Steward Pittsburgh Maney Steward Clyde Steward Urbana Leslie Steward

Wednesday Club entertainment and upcoming meeting set

Mrs. Mary Piarman hosted a club party with a business meeting and a program by Mrs. Harry Rowell on Library topics. A social hour and collation followed. The next meeting is planned for April 18 at Miss Faye Cline’s home hosted by Miss Eleanor Anson.

Mary Piarman Harry Rowell Eleanor Anson Faye Cline

Welcome Home Weiner Roast Honors Sara Minnear

The senior class hosted a rain disrupted weiner roast at the high school to honor Sara Minnear who spent the winter in Arizona. Epworth League will hold a bake sale Saturday. Miss Faye Baker remains home ill with flu. Mrs. Emmet Burton visits Clarksville for the week. Baptist and Methodist churches schedule Sunday school at 9 a.m. Epworth League at 6 p.m. Mary Frances Goldsberry leads. Hebbardsville service at 2:30 p.m.

Sara Minnear Arizona Epworth League Faye Baker Baptist Methodist Mary Frances Goldsberry Hebbardsville

Smoking Compartments Planned for New Monoplanes

The article notes that smoking compartments will be provided in the new wooden winged monoplanes for use on the London Amsterdam Berlin route.

London Amsterdam Berlin

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F. S. Coultrap C. E. Stailey Mr. Pearly Gaskill Emmet Burton Clarksville Athens County Sale Men’s Army U. S Union Street Gemini Sale Ane Eliadem Athc U Union’ Street
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