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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

5

Luncheons Honor Mrs V B Halbert During Athens Visit

Mrs V B Halbert of Sylvania ended her visit in Athens with her mother Mrs William Hutchinson and local friends. She left for Columbus this morning escorted by Mr and Mrs C H Harris. Sister in law Mrs Fred M Hutchinson hosted a luncheon and Mrs C H Harris hosted another. Miss Minnie Dean of Washington DC attended the Harris luncheon Tuesday.

V. B. Halbert Sylvania Athens William Hutchinson C. H. Harris

Literary Club Closes Year At Mrs Reed Home

Social Literary club held its final meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. F. W. Reed on Columbia avenue with Prof. C. D. Giauque presenting Recreation in the Home. The group will resume meetings next fall as members visit relatives in Columbus and Marietta during Easter week.

Social Literary Club F. W. Reed Columbia Avenue C. D. Giauque

Ramsey couple travel to Columbus for Sweeney funeral

Mr and Mrs Harvey R Ramsey departed for Columbus this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs Ramsays brother in law David Sweeney who died on Monday

Harvey R. Ramsey Columbus David Sweeney

Nelsonville Convention Planned By Pythian Sisters

About thirty Pythian Sister members plan to attend the convention in Nelsonville on Thursday. The Athens group leaves by the 10 o clock morning car. A noon luncheon will be held followed by an afternoon and an evening session.

Nelsonville Athens

Mrs Lawrence and Wheaton Family Return From Easter Visits

Mrs. P. B. Lawrence is visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Fred Wheaton and children Marjorie Fred and Charles have returned from the northern part of the state after visiting relatives and friends over the Easter vacation.

Mrs. P. B. Lawrence Columbus Fred Wheaton Marjorie Fred Charles

Martzolff class social at First Methodist church

A class social will be held in the parlors of the First Methodist church at 7:30 Friday evening with readings music and a playset on the program Members of the Eastern Star lodge from Athens who attended the Nelsonville lodge inspection last evening include many named members and officers.

Martzolff First Methodist Church Eastern Star Lodge of Athens Nelsonville Lodge Wiley Sprague J. W. Hudson H. T. Phillips H. B. Nelson John Kilpatrick Ural Westfall C. E. Atkinson C. D. Roush Eli Roush E. N. Cullums Pearl Drake Richard Fought James Day Carl Neff Beatrice French Belle Phelps Jennie Robinson Fannie Massin Naomi Wensley Clara Davis

Visit Schools Before PT A Meeting at Central

Parents will tour the local schools starting at 2 o'clock on Thursday before the 3 o'clock Central Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Reports will cover the P T A convention in Gallipolis by Mrs. George Minameyer and Miss Edith Stocklin.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Gallipolis George Minameyer Edith Stocklin Ebon Gillespie Ruby Davis Parent Edith McDaniel McDaniel Rankin

Immigration Was Club Topic

Sayre study circle met at 238 East State street to discuss immigration topics. Articles on Our Immigration Laws and Americanizing the Foreigner were presented by Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Gard, with the next meeting on May 9 at Mrs. Kittle’s home for the annual picnic.

Sayre Study Circle J. E. Smith East State Street Carl Porter A. E. Wagner Fred Kittle

Dinner And Theater Party Honors A Washington Return

Mrs. T. R. Biddle hosted a dinner at the Colonial and a theater party at the Majestic last evening in farewell honor of Miss Minnie Dean who returns Thursday to Washington D C. Fourteen attended including out of town guest Mrs. Dolly Barker Brown of Washington D C who is returning by

Minnie Dean Washington, D. C T. R. Biddle the Colonial the Majestic Dolly Barker Brown

Doctor Orders Vincol For Nervous Woman

Mrs H Willis reports weakness and anemia and says her doctor ordered Vincil. The ad touts Vincil as a strengthening iron and cod liver oil product used for weak nervous women men and frail children for over 25 years. It promises quick improvement in energy appetite and sleep with a pleasant taste. McKee Drug Co.

H. Willis Vinci McKee Drug Co

Millfield Parent-Teacher Group Elects Officers

Chauncey April 20 The Millfield Parent-Teacher Association held its last meeting of the year. Officers for the next year were elected: Mrs Abe Rankin president, Miss Florence Brewer vice president, Mrs Ebon Gillespie secretary, and Mrs H O McDaniel treasurer.

Chauncey Millfield Parent- Teacher Association Ebon Gillespie Abe Rankin Florence Brewer H. O. McDaniel

Stage Quiz From Headlines Deciphered For Readers

A reader quiz asks ten questions about stage trivia including identifying a famous American actress, the playwright of a fortune making work, and the author of The Great God Brown. It probes modern costume Shakespeares, Rain actress, long collaboration in Shakespearean plays, daughter of a prominent poet, Is Zat So writer performer, The Scandals producer, and Stallings’ breakout collaboration.

Ann Nichols God Brown Laurence Stallings

Man Charged with Non Support Returned for Arraignment

Chauncey OBTAIN, April 20, with Constable I. P. Tucker, returned from New Philadelphia Ohio with James Warden of Greendale who was held on non support charges. Warden was arraigned before Magistrate M. B. Tucker and arranged to pay. He faced failure to support children by a former marriage.

Pyles Funeral Time Changed to 1 O'Clock

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Pyles of Chauncey will be held Thursday at 1 PM, moved from 2 PM. The services will take place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Slisher where the body was taken.

Pyles

Illness at Chauncey Raises Concern for Marie Schmidt

April 20 report from Chauncey notes Miss Marie Schmidt seriously ill with a complication at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Schmidt. The short item records a family health situation without stating further details.

Chauncey Marie Schmidt Mrs Fred Schmidt

Lower Plains Update Reports Patient Recovery

Reports indicate Lower Plains is convalescing after illness. No further details are provided on condition or care.

Drake couple move to Eldorado Kansas from Hebbardsville

Chauncey April 20. Mr and Mrs Wm H Drake of this city left yesterday for Eldorado Kansas to reside with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrence Anna May Drake They spent their married life on a farm near Hebbardsville and came to this city a few months ago.

Kansas Chauncey Wm. H. Drake Eldorado, Kas Fred Lawrence Anna May Drake

Mrs Harvey Nye Seriously Ill In Chauncey

April 20 local health report says Mrs Harvey Nye of High street Chauncey remains critically ill with slight improvement noted but condition still serious at home.

Chauncey Harvey Nye High Street

Easter entertaining at Cochran home by Mr and Mrs Cochran

Mr and Mrs William Cochran hosted Easter Sunday at their city home. Guests included George Cochran and Miss Ruby Boden and B J Chandler from Columbus, Miss Elsie Cochran of Buffalo New York, Miss Lucille Blackburn of Nelsonville and Miss Lucille Powell of Doanville.

William Cochran George Cochran Ruby Boden B. J. Chandler Columbus Elsie Cochran Buffalo N. Y Lucille Blackburn Nelsonville Lucille Powell Doanville

Social Evening At Lower Plains Hosts

Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg hosted friends at their home on the Lower Plains. Guests included Mrs Helrich Parnie Ole Melrich Athens Mr and Mrs Clane Stage Thomas Brown and Miss Hazel Sickles.

Russell McHarg Lower Plains Helrich Parnie Ole ‘Melrich Athens Clane Thomas Brown Hazel Sickles

Local Couple Hosts Sunday Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coon of the Lower Plains entertained as their guests Sunday. Jess Coon of Deanville and Mrs. Warren Roush of Athens attended.

Elmer Coon Lower Plains Jess Coon Deanville Warren Roush Athens

Nichols Entertain Athens and Plains Couples Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichols hosted Sunday at the Lower Plains home for Mr. and Mrs. William Hawk of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cook of The Plains.

Walter Brown Marries Miss Mingus in Logan Ceremony

Walter Brown and Miss Alice Mingus wed in Logan last Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mingus and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Mingus outlined in the report.

Walter Brown Alice Mingus Hooper Ridge Logan Arthur Mingus

Local Notes From Lower Plains Personal Tidbits

Sunday visits and family travel mark the Lower Plains personals. M. O. Bryan returns from Betsy Lane after a family visit. H. L. McDonald and Charles McDonald work in Pomeroy and spent Sunday at home. William McDonald and H. I. McDonald hosted visitors from nearby homes. Hazel McDonald visited Albany last week as a guest of Miss Agnes Ross. Mrs. J. R. Dicken of Wogan visited Worth Dicken. Glifford Gabriel and children returned from Hooper Ridge. Frank Moore of Athens visited at Harry Moore’s home Sunday.

M. O. Bryan Betsy Lane H. L. McDonald Charles McDonald Pomeroy William McDonald H. I. McDonald Hocking Hazel McDonald Albany Agnes Ross J. R. Dicken Wogan Worth Dicken Glifford Gabriel Hooper Ridge Frank Moore Athens Harry Moore

Local residents visit relatives and travel for work

William Conrad of New Lexington visited his sisters Mrs Ben Fielder and Mrs Earl Johnson in the city on Sunday. Leonard and William Hedding, and Henry Cochran with Robert Warner and Emmett Dickerson, all of the city, went to Pontiac Michigan for employment. Mrs Mary Meinhart spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Earl Thompson in The Plains. Mrs Andy Heading of the city visits Murray City and Zanesville. Mrs H A Tipton of The Plains spent Sunday with Mrs Ruth Warner in the city.

William Conrad New Lexington Ben Fielder Earl Johnson Leonard William Hedding Pontiac Mich Henry Cochran Robert Warner Emmett Dickerson Mary Meinhart Earl Thompson the Plains Andy Heading Murray City Zanesville H. A. Tipton Ruth Warner

George Riley Easterling Accepted for C M T C

The latest Athens county boy accepted for the C M T C is George Riley Easterling of route 4.

Athens County George Riley Easterling

Thoxine Promises Fast Relief for Children's Sore Throat

Mothers are told that sore throats in children risk tonsillitis scarlet fever or diphtheria and gargles fail. A physician's Thoxine prescription claims to target the cause with relief within 15 minutes and a money back guarantee. It contains no iron chloroform or dope and has a pleasant taste. Prices 35c 60c and $1.00 at druggists.

Public Forum Reflects on Loss of Local Landmarks

The editor recounts childhood memories of a town undergoing upheaval as landmarks are torn down and moved. He recalls the closing of the post office, the evening mail and the company’s forceful relocation of homes and a cherished panel with initials carved by the children.

P. O Rarebuck Ben Pt Porch Reoteen Bean Company

Lake plans rebuild after project ends

The speaker speaks of renewal after a finished era. Michael Lake is referenced as the boss planning the next steps and paying for time. A carved heirloom oak remains as a memory of past work. The tone hints at a lingering commitment to a future construction by Lake.

Michael Lake

No Meeting Held by Athens Rotary at Noon

No meeting of the Athens Rotary club was held at noon today on account of a district meeting of Tariane now in progress at Marietta. A number of Athens members attended the Marietta gathering.

Athens Rotary Club Marietta Athens Club

Man Held For Murder Faces Hearing After Arraignment

C Curtis of Youngstown is in custody for the murder of Clarence Loewe a Crawford county farmer. He appeared before Mayor K F Walbauer at Crestline and a hearing was requested. The case was set for 1 p m Friday.

Bucyrus C. Curtis Youngstown Clarence Loewe Leesville Crawford County K F. Walbauer Crestline

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Dean Robert Bishop A. W. Ullom North College Street Bishop Tennessee Ullom David H. Thomas Joe Don Coultrap Frances Charles Fisher Eleanor Phillips Massillon W. R. Phillips South College Street Vincl W.B. Drake New Philadelphia Miss Schmidt Phillips Dental Magnesia Chas. H. Phillips Co Shore Drive Chicago Ill Logans George W. Brown Sandy Ridge Easterling Pomeroy Commandery Knights of Athens Masonic Hall Richard Federal Reserve Athens National Bank Public Forum Messenger F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co the Security Savings Bank W. B. Lawrence T. W. N. Alderman G. O’bleness Cashier IF. B. Kiltau Ass’t. Cshr Washington RSG Carter Coleo Gibson’s Pharmacy Bank of Athens National Bank Congver
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