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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1926

Page

5

Society Notes From New York Visit Turned to Family Tragedy

Agnes Mesomneet sale details appear then the Schultz News Agency notes Charles Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Richmond Va visiting due to the death of grandson William Paul Flaherty. Others in Athens report visits and returns from Lancaster McArthur Nelson McDaniel and Nelsonville with brief social movements among residents.

New York Ohio Agnes 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway Schultz News Agency Charles Johnson Richmond, Va William Paul Flaherty Flaherty A. McDaniel Mineral Athens Russell Nelson McDaniel

Sayre Study circle hosts spring program in Athens Ohio

Mrs. O. E. McClure hosted the Sayre Study circle at 182 North Congress street. The program featured papers by Mrs. W. H. Jewett on Ohio Highways and Streams and Mrs. F. E. Harshman on Why Leave Athens County to Find the Models of Nature. Delegates named to the State convention of Women's Federated clubs in Springfield May 10 14 include Mrs. H. L. Atkinson and Mrs. R. J. Studer with alternates Mrs. W. H. Jewett and Mrs. A. E. Wagner.

O. E. McClure North Congress Street Sayre Ohio W. H. Jewett F. E. Harshman Athens County Women’s Federated Clubs Springfield H. L. Atkinson R. J. Studer A. E. Wagner

Social Literary Club Meeting Highlights

The Social Literary club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence Roach at 25 Richland Avenue. Mrs. E. B. Smith led the gathering. Mrs. J. H. Berry presented a program paper on Landscaping a City Lot, then Mrs. Isaac E. Ash spoke on Recognition of Birds.

Clarence Roach Richland Avenue E. B. Smith J. H. Berry Isaac E. Ash

Hobson Study circle meets on Greek Mythology

Last evening the Hobson Study circle met at Mrs. J. R. Harvey's home at 215 West Washington. Mrs. C. R. Featherston presented the subject Greek Mythology. Roll call cited current events and refreshments were served by the hostess and members. The guest list included presidents of Athens clubs: Mrs. J. E. Woodworth, Current Events. Mrs. E. H. Bingman, Maecenas. Mrs. A. N. Johnson, Progressive Literary. Mrs. C. W. Fink, I. L. E.. and guest Mrs. Donald Elwonger.

Hobson Study Circle J. R. Harvey West Washington Street C. R. Featherston Athens J. E. Woodworth E. H. Bingman Maecenas A. N. Johnson Progressive Literary Club C. W. Fink I. L. E. Club Donald Elwonger

Personal Menu Highlights Local Arrivals and Visits

Miss Grattes Gorby completed dressmaking and pattern drafting courses in Scranton at the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Science and is a John Hancock high school graduate. Mrs. E. T. Rose returned from a winter visit with Major and Mrs. Phillips Rose in New York City. Former Athenians visited include Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey of Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. Townsend of Westport, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran of East Orange. The Christian church Woman's Missionary society meets at 7 30 Thursday evening.

E. T. Rose Major Phillips Rose New York City East C. B. Humphrey Cambridge Mass E. L. Townsend Edith Humphrey Westport Conn T. L. Schrantz Elizabeth Cochran East Orange N. J Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Parkersburg Trip and Athens Return Noted

Miss Helena Antornetta traveled to Parkersburg last night. Mr. E. Rhoades returned to Athens after visiting relatives in Washington D. C.

Helena Antornetta Parkersburg Mr. E. Rhoades Athens Washington D. H

Townsend Visits Sister in Youngstown

Helen Townsend returned yesterday from Youngstown where she had been visiting her sister, the former Miss Enid Townsend.

Helen Townsend Youngstown Enid Townsend

Mrs. J. B. Allen Heads to New York for Daughter Illness

Mrs. J. B. Allen left yesterday for New York City after her daughter Miss Helen Allen a Columbia University senior became seriously ill. Helen had been hospitalized at the university and was moved to a New York hospital as her condition worsened.

J. B. Allen New York City Helen Allen Columbia University Miss Allen University Hospital

Parkersburg Visitors Mrs Metcalf and Mrs Zimmerman

Mrs C D Metcalf and Mrs C O Zimmerman visitors from Parkersburg West Virginia are in town today for local engagements and social visits.

C. D. Metcalf C. O. Zimmerman Parkersburg W. Va

Paul Cotton Heads to Cleveland for Royal Union Convention

Mr. Paul Cotton traveled to Cleveland today as a guest of the Royal Union Life Insurance Company. The trip recognizes him as one of nineteen top representatives for March, his first month with the firm, for selling the most policies.

Paul Cotton Cleveland Royal Union Life Insurance Company Cotton

Evangelistic meeting of Ohio Council of Churches

The Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox attended the Columbus evangelistic meeting at the Chittenden hotel yesterday. Also present was Rev. Dr. Charles L. Zorbaugh of Cleveland representing the Presbyterian synod.

A. Y. Wilcox Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Chittenden Hotel Presbyterian Synod Charles L. Zorbaugh Cleveland

Munds Family Spends Spring Vacation with Chubbs

Mr and Mrs William C Munds and daughter Elizabeth of Gambier spend the spring vacation with Elizabeths parents Dean and Mrs E W Chubb at 115 South Court Street in Gambier.

William C. Munds Elizabeth Gambier Dean E. W. Chubb South Court Street

Mrs Boyles Recovers From Surgery At Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Arthur Boyles is improving after a surgical operation at Holzer hospital in Gallipolis. The brief notice notes her encouraging recovery and current convalescence at the facility.

Arthur Boyles Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Burglars and the Radio’s Warning at Quiet Hours

A reflective note contends that radio as a great evil makes burglars plan before dawn. It argues nervous communities face risks when thieves begin at two or three a.m., highlighting early morning vulnerabilities and crime prevention concerns.

Fontella Nicholson Rites Held In Chauncey

Funeral services for Fontella Nicholson 11 the youngest child of Mr and Mrs George Nicholson of Chauncey were held in the Church of God Chauncey with Rev Miss Klee of The Plains officiating The local quartet sang burial was at Green Lawn cemetery with Undertaker Stout in charge Chauncey fourth grade pupils and teachers attended the services and friends sent flowers.

Chauncey Church of God Fontella Nicholson George Nicholson Mound Street Miss Klee the Plains Arthur Swart Charles Ogg Guy Brookins Charles Bradfield Green Lawn Stout Chauncey Schools

Enjoy Chicken Dinner Sunday in New Marshfield area

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George Dowler in New Marshfield for a Sunday chicken dinner and visit. Attendees included the Pidcock family of Mineral along with Dowler relatives from Chauncey Haydenville Nelsonville Murray City and Chauncey.

Chauncey George Dowler New Marshfield Frank Pidcock Grace Alfred Florence Ray Pidcock Jessie Dowler Mineral Thomas Barber Mary Paul Betty Jane Nelsonville Richard Dowler Lee Donald Helen Elmer Dunn Eva Dowler Ernest Dowler Amos Dowler Ancil Thomas Pickett Milas Rosa Hunter Haydenville Emmett Pickett Murray City

Brickers Host Easter Dinner at The Plains

Mr and Mrs William Bricker entertained with a two course Easter Sunday dinner at their Plains home. Music and songs were provided by W F Bricker and Rev Kent of Mansfield. Guests included the Rev and others in the Bricker circle.

Chauncey William Bricker the Plains W. F. Bricker Rev. Kent Mansfield

Bricker and related families listed in Mansfield to Athens

A list of residents from Mansfield Columbus The Plains Chauncey and Athens includes Mrs Kent Mr and Mrs W F Bricker Mr and Mrs T A Nash Mr and Mrs Rolland Bricker and children Mr and Mrs Lott Bricker and daughter Mrs Gladys Grigsby and children and Edward Stillwater with Mrs Izetta Stillwell.

Kent W. F. Bricker Mansfield T. A. Nash Columbus Rolland Bricker Lott Bricker the Plains Gladys Grigsby Chauncey Edward Stillwater Izetta Stillwell Athens

Wallace Easter Dinner Honored Floodwood Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wallace of The Plains hosted an Easter dinner Sunday at their home honoring relatives from Floodwood including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burge, Mr. and Mrs. John Lovesy and daughters Mary and Jennie, Mrs. Alma Stailey and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burge and children Loretta Betty Ruth and Jack, and Mr. and Mrs. William McAfee.

Chauncey Harry Wallace the Plains Jack Burge John Lovesy Mary Jennie Alma Stailey James Edward Burge Loretta Betty Ruth Jack William McAfee Floodwood

Easter Guests Entertain At Shields Home

Mrs. L. D. Shields of Chauncey hosted Easter visitors at her Millstreet home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney and children Edward Virginia and Joan, and Mrs. J. M. Dennison of Akron attended. The Sweeny and Dennison families are Shields relatives. They have returned home.

Chauncey L. D. Shields Millstreet Charles Sweeney Edward Virginia Joan J. M. Dennison Akron Sweeny Mrs. Dennison

Weekend visits fill homes across The Plains and nearby towns

Mrs Paul Robinson of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Erb. Mrs Mahlon Bradshaw weekends at Chauncey with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C R Howard. F E Cook stays with Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire Union. Vivian Woodyard of Vore Ridge visits Stitch Woodyard in The Plains. Audrey Vannetta of Newark visits her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Sherwood. Charles Baker family of Jacksonville guests at Potts home The Plains. Hubert Shivers of Columbus at The Plains. Russell McHarg and wife visit Hedrick family Athens. Gay McDonald hosts Merle Barnes Lancaster and Hazel McDonald Wanda Powell Hocking. H L McDonald and William McDonald spend weekend in Lancaster with James Barnes.

Paul Robinson Columbus Peter Erb Mahlon Bradshaw Chauncey C. R. Howard F. E. Cook Walter McGuire Union Vivian Woodyard Vore Ridge Stitch Woodyard the Plains Audrey Vannetta Newark Adam Sherwood Charles Baker Jacksonville Benton Potts Hubert Shivers Russell McHarg W. 3. Hedrick Athens Gay McDonald Merle Barnes Lancaster Hazel McDonald Wanda Powell Hocking

Mrs Harley Bartoe Leaves Buchtel Home for West Virginia

Mrs Harley Bartoe and her three children depart Chauncey today for their future home in West Virginia after visiting the Preston family on Mound street. The family has been residents of Buchtel.

West Virginia Chauncey Harley Bartoe A. L. Preston Mound Street Buchtel

Athens Man to Be the Speaker

The Athens Presbyterian brotherhood closes its meeting series with a Thursday 6 o'clock session. Hon J P Wood, who spoke two years ago on The Heroism of St Paul, will discuss My Views on the Old Testament. Wood has led the group as president for years. The Women's Missionary society meets at 7 pm in place of the midweek gathering.

Athens Presbyterian Brothehood J. P. Wood St. Paul Wood Brotherhood Women's Missionary Society

C U Alumni Heading to Java

Edward N. Dabritz class of 22 Ohio University is visiting Athens after completing theological training at Boston University School of Theology and plans to begin missionary work in Java. He is spending a short time with old friends in and around Athens.

Edward N. Dabritz Ohio University Athens Mr. Dabritz Boston University School of Theology

Java island boy’s school gets new principal

Mr. Dabritz was ordained by Bishop Titus Lowe last Tuesday at Asbury church on the New Marshfield charge of the Methodist Episcopal church. He will speak at the mid week First Methodist service at 7 30 PM about his work and return to his home church.

Java Titus Lowe Asbury Church New Marshfield Methodist Episcopal Church Dabritz First Methodist Church

Young People Meet in Belpre Conference

The annual Washington county young people's church conference will be in Belpre April 30 and May 1. Rev W W Ludwig student pastor at Ohio university will lead singing from Friday 4 PM to Saturday 4 PM. Superintendent Hayward of Chicago is the main speaker with Mr Edwards of the Y M C A Parkersburg as another speaker. The Ohio church council sponsors the event.

Washington County Belpre W. W. Ludwig Ohio University Hayward Chicago Edwards Parkersburg Ohio Church Council

Two Athens Girls Escape Injury in Auto Mishap

Two Athens high school girls Mary Ellen Alden and Mary Lou Coleman narrowly escaped injury when the sedan they rode in turned over on the Nelsonville road near Floodwood railroad crossing. Miss Coleman, the driver, slowed suddenly at the crossing forcing the skid and roll.

Athens Mary Ellen Alden Mary Lou Coleman Nelsonville Road Miss Coleman Floodwood

Unclear Car Crash Report With Incomplete Details

A passerby found a car overturned in the rain and left at the scene. The report contains missing names and unclear injuries, with tire damage not matched to the incident.

Athens

Local driver fined in police court case

Lewis Long pleaded guilty on a charge connected to a truck at the floral shop. Mayor Moore fined him six dollars in police court after his arrest by Police Herbert J. Parker.

Lewis Long Moore Catech Herbert J. Parker

Early violin makers of Creai Italy used maple backs

A fragment notes that early violin makers in Creai Italy used maple wood from Be forests for the backs of their violins. The text is incomplete and preserves only a partial claim about material sources and craft practice.

Crea Italy

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