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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1924
Page
7
Local notices report visits among families in Albany Jacksonville and Athens. A new gym stage and curtains were installed at the school with PTA and Athletic Association funding and elm and maple trees planted. The Plains beat Albany 7 to 5 in a baseball game. a literary program and Deacon Dwbs appearances are planned at the new school building.
The Glee Clubs of New Marshfield High School will present the musical comedy In Olé Zouisana on Saturday April 12 at the K of P Hall directed by Mrs. Dinsmoor. Proceeds support school needs with past funds aiding electric lights and athletic equipment. Cast and volunteers from Dale Nice to Frank Young are listed along with a special chorus and pianist Eleanor Wilson.
The commencement exerc will be held Wednesday May 14 with President E. B. delivering the address. The article notes the event and the speaker but lacks further details.
The Athens area hosts and visitors are listed among families. Walter Eisieke and four children visit Mr. A. Humphrey. Mr. and Mrs. Swart in Athens. Steve Kaufman Jr and wife with his parents. Dr. Matheney's family and Emaline Matheney. Rob ert Graves and others attend community events. Various dinners and church group meetings occur. one guest is recovering from quinsy. another reports an automobile accident with a local family.
The Albany Wednesday Club met April 3 at Miss Faye Baker's home, chaired by vice president Alice Goldsberry. Committees reported, the group plans to plant a library Arbor Day tree with Katherine Barlow in charge, and a paper on Conservation by Mrs. T J Barlow read by Mrs. Blanche Cline. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet April 16 at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Ed Losch.
Mrs Rebecca Stanley of this place received notice of the death of her sister Mrs Margaret Holmes formerly Miss Margaret Kerr of Albany. She died March 81st from a stroke at the home of her son in law and daughter J H and Blanche Barker near Chapman Neb. She was 83 and had resided with them since her husband J Madison Holmes died in 1903. She leaves a son a daughter a grandson a granddaughter a brother H H Kerr 86 of North Dakota and a sister Rebecca Stanley 81 of Albany Ohio.
Miss Mary Robinett of Crookeville taught nearby then returned home last week. Miss Helen Van Dyke of Millfield School with her niece Mary Katherine Bobo spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs William Gillogly and two children visited Me and Mrs Lon Gillogly Sunday. Mrs Frank Coe and daughter Clare returned from Columbus Monday after being at the bedside of Mrs Coe father William Beachwood during his illness.
Hikers from thensee including Christine Dailey Pickering Dorothy Ann heerene and Margaret Sprague completed a three hour walk. They were entertained at lunch by Mary Frances Goldsberry who later drove to Athens with the weary wanderers. Mr C L Ross bought the property of Mrs Stanley widow of the late William Stanley a house with three lots on the Avenue with possession next fall.
A Messenger notice states Dr. Stanley's car stolen Sunday night was identified when left on Race street Athens. The vehicle has been restored. Another unowned car was found stuck in the mud below Albany.
Burr Oak residents share visits and family news including Miss Lela Hines of Columbus visiting relatives, George Jr born to Mr. and Mrs. George Post weighing twelve pounds, Grace Ivers visiting Ada Latta, and comments on travel and illness. Revival services noted in Oakdale by Rev. Snyder.
Shade Mr and Mrs Otho Burson and family visit Frank Sargent family. Mrs KB W Colburn returns home after a week with daughter Mrs Fred Biehl who had major surgery in Columbus. The Plains Paul Fiske visits Miss Jessie Bolin. Blazier injured by exploding powder at quarry. Protracted meeting at Pratts Fork attended. Adison Creamer recovers from sprained ankle. Otho Burson and Leo Grim dine in Pomeroy. Rhollane visits in Athens. Misses Lola Miller Glenna Flanders visit West Virginia. Walter Stewart of Albany visits. Rev Miller unable to preach due to illness. High school notes Lodi High School led by Rev L F Miller with Elta Miller and A E Rholians assistants.
Glouster D C Thomas of Columbus, a former Glouster resident, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Dr and Mrs A J Crawford and other Glouster friends. The Standard Bearers Meeting was held at Miss Sarah Stiff's home Monday evening with a noted program and three new members. Freda Blower elected treasurer succeeding Miss Stiff. Mr Stiff and family plan to relocate to Corning after this month. Mr and Mrs J V Yaw visited Adamaville to spend the weekend with Mrs Yaw's mother Mary A Stewart. Mr and Mrs Ad McGee of Trimble stayed at Bucyrus with Isaac Eddy's family, then proceeded to Magnetic Springs for Mr McGee's treatment. Mr and Mrs Geo Shunt and two others left for Cleveland to visit relatives for a week. A Red Men hall dance was held for Pocahontas lodge members and friends with Lawson’s orchestra providing music.
Miners in the sub district will vote Thursday on meeting the state district operators in joint convention. The decision, after a tentative Logan convention request, rests with the men via a special election. If approved, arrangements for the joint meeting will proceed. Meanwhile Ohio Mine 1 at Jacksonville resumes work after a brief shutdown while other area mines remain idle. The Village Post Office play by the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association opens at Drury's Drug Store and opera house Friday, with a large cast and hopes of aiding school funds. Clarence Way and two Athens children visited Mrs. W. E. Marquis at Trimbie Sunday.
County commissioners requested a suitable person be appointed to approve plans for the new county jail building. Judge Petit appointed A. E. Hulse on Monday morning to review the plans. Snyder, Rabbit ad Matthews, Columbus architects are drafting tentative plans.
Deputy registrar Mrs. Robert C. Work says Logan sees a rush of motorists obtaining license tags. In the past week about 200 licenses were issued as late filers secure credentials to operate their vehicles.
Mise Nellie Sayers, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Sayers formerly of Chauncey, is described as a cousin to Mrs W D Himes of the city in this social note.
The Chauncey PTA met Tuesday in the High School auditorium with 1560 attendees. President Edwin F Higgins led the business session as the upper grades presented plays dialogues recitations and musical numbers to strong audience approval.
Mr and Mrs Lee Schoenover spent the last weekend in Colum bus as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Temple.
RK. EE. Carter and George and Arthur Swart of this city left this week for Brownaville Pa where they have employment.
This week’s council meeting addressed replacing sidewalks on Mill street after paving. A follow up session is set for April 11 inviting Mill street property owners. An electric light on Sycamore street will be moved closer to the high school for improved lighting. Mr. Charles Pyles is ill at his home in Millfields.
Marion Forest and Thomas Allen along with John McHaig of this city motor to Helmont where they spent the weekend. From Belmont they proceeded to Columbus and returned to their homes yesterday.
Mr and Mrs A M F England are erecting a new front veranda at their home on West Converse Street, detailing local property improvements and residence enhancements.
The Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. M. Brookins for their monthly gathering.
The Big Three club of Chauncey invites residents to an evening barn dance held at the Harvey dancing pavilion in the city.
Mrs Elmer Vanhorn spent Sunday visiting friends in Milifield according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs James Locke were recent visitors at Monday and Car bon Hill during their trip.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bumegard Mer and daughter of Nelbonville spent last Sunday in Chauncey as guests of Mr and Mrs James Fouty.
Mrs Byron McCullough and Wanda of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner and the McCullough grandparents Mr and Mrs M J for an informal family gathering in Columbus.
The French club of Chauncey High School will hold its monthly meeting this evening at the home of their instructor Miss Ruth Mieke. Gardner and other relatives are mentioned among attendees.
Mrs Leo Bingman and children Robert and Mary Virginia are spending a few days in Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson on Elite avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kaught announce the birth of a daughter this morning at their home on May avenue. The mother formerly Miss Margaret Frye of Chauncey.
Mrs. Clarence Patton has resumed her home in Chauncey after visiting relatives in Wellston Ohio.
Word from Senators Fess and Wilila says Rob Art will be appointed postmaster of the Lands Post Office in Wellington. The appointment follows standard selection procedures and reflects the senators’ recommendation.
London resident, a pensioner, lives in a self fashioned shelter described as a dog kennel like dwelling. He plans to make it cosy with furs and cushions and has knocked a hole in the structure to let light in.
Sunday evening a thief stole a tail light from Fred Collins' car parked in front of Chris Hall hardware on Main Street. The offender removed the dash light first, discarded it, then took the taillight and fled.
Marcus Lohr, a Logan barber, wins the mail transfer contract from the Hocking Valley depot to the post office after the current messenger George Nevius resigns effective Wednesday. Lohr was notified Monday of his appointment amid multiple bids. The retiring messenger will stay in Logan for two months before taking a motor trip to California with his daughter Zoe Ann.
Venus chapter of the Eastern Star will confer degree work at its regular Thursday night meeting with Miss Kate Bowlby as visiting former matron expected to attend. The entertainment committee has arranged refreshments for the session.
Judge Pettit assigned several defenses to trial on Monday. The Drake divorce petition was dismissed while Elizabeth McMullen versus George McMullen was set for trial on April 24. Court action reduces pending divorce cases to 21.
Emerson Christman pled guilty in juvenile court to speeding near Harper Run bridge after being cited by Officer Farbearn. Ray Rider changed to guilty in Magistrate Miller’s court after learning Christman admitted guilt. Christman fined ten dollars and costs with six month driving suspension. Rider fined ten dollars and costs.
Word came Monday of the death of Mrs. Lowie Rizer at her Marion home. Wife of C. O. Riser and sister-in-law to William F. Rizer of Logan, her body was shipped to Nelsonville for funeral services held Wednesday morning. several locals attended.
Mrs Rebecca Blackburn and Mrs Maggie Davis of Columbus join Mr and Mrs Bert Wilson and two children of Jackson in Logan to see Mrs Josiah Wilson who has been very ill and is improving satisfactorily.
Mr and Mrs Earl Linscott of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter Wanda Kathryn born March 6. Mrs Lingcott was assisted by...
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