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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville to Host Athens County Youth Conference May 1

Nelsonville will host the second annual Athens county young people's conference from May 1 to 4. About 200 delegates from county churches will stay in Nelsonville homes with meals provided by the conference. The program includes forums, classes, a banquet, campfire installation of officers, sunrise prayer, and services at multiple churches. Council workers led by Rev J I Evans and Miss Verna Hand organize the event to be the best Athens county youth gathering yet.

Nelsonville Athens County Young People's Council Young People's Society Christian Church Rainbow Presbyterian Church Methodist Episcopal Church J. I. Evans Verna Hand Eula Scheeler Florence Lax Converse Crawford

Local Women Guests and Travel Notices

Miss Edith Patton Mable Dalton Bernice Johnson and Mrs George Ceope were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs John Ceope at Orbits on. Mrs Roy Morris and Mrs Emma Martin left for Chicago Illinois to make their future home. E J Rosser and daughter Mrs J I Krieg spend a few days in Columbus. Mrs E T Spray of Petersburg Indiana visits sister Mrs Carl Pettit. Mrs Ben James spends the week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Patton and son Jack George Coope and Miss Bernice Johnson spent Sunday at Zanesville with relatives. Mrs Etta Patton accompanied them home. Mrs Roy Schnackenburg and little Betty of Indianapolis visit Mr and Mrs C C Roudebush. Mrs W H Parks visits Akron with daughter Mrs Max Pergrin.

Edith Patton Mable Dalton Bernice Johnson George Ceope John Ceope Orbiston Roy Morris Emma Martin Chicago Illinois E. J. Rosser J. I. Krieg Columbus E. T. Spray Petersburg Indiana Carl Pettit Ben James James Patton Jack George Coope Zanesville Etta Patton Roy Schnackenburg Betty Indianapolis Cc. H. Roudebush W. H. Parks Akron Max Pergrin

Lovett Funeral Attended by Out-of-Town Guests

Attendees from Lawrence Columbus Logan Jacksonville Petersburg Indiana and Petersburg joined relatives for the funeral of Harry S Lovett in Nelsonville held on Sunday April 22 with many Steward Smith and Spray families present.

Lovett Nelsonville Bertha Lewis Lawrence Donald E. Spray Columbus Kate Steward Simon and Earl Steward Ray Steward Oscar Steward Logan Bernard Smith Norman Smith Jacksonville E. T. Spray Petersburg Indiana Harry S. Lovett

Telegraph Operator Transferred to Fostoria Third Trick

April 22 report that I. H. Ballinger, formerly second trick operator at East Clayton, is moved to Fostoria to run third trick for the B and O Railroad.

Fostoria Nelsonville I. H. Ballinger East Clayton

Nelsonville Girl Is Married

Miss Nelle Mathewson of Nelsonville wed William P Crawford of Columbus in Covington Kentucky on July 7 1924 The couple reside at 346 East Eleventh Avenue Columbus Both worked for The New York Coal company and the bride is well known in Nelsonville

Nelsonville J. F. Mathewson Nelle Mathewson Jefferson Avenue Columbus William P. Crawford Covington Kentucky

W C T U Meet Program Set At Christian Church

Athens County W C T U institute to be held at the Christian church Thursday with Mrs H D Vankirk state corresponding secretary as speaker. Morning executive meeting at 9 and sessions from 10 include devotionals, music, committee appointments, greetings, and plans for 1925 with reports from county directors and invited speakers. Afternoon program begins 1 30 with devotionals and talks on law observance and the unfinished task by H D Vankirk, plus offerings and committee reports.

Nelsonville Athens County W. C. T. U. Institute Christian Church H. D. Vank Kirk Geneva Lewis Athens Solo Athelyn McManaway O. J. Howearth Kate L. Blake Howearth Columbus Kate Herrold Helen Lawrence Taylor Glouster

Second $500 Fine for Moonshine Suspect in Three Days

John Rife of Buchtel was arraigned on a selling charge after being fined $500 and costs for possessing liquor by Mayor Lax earlier. He pleaded guilty to the new charge and was fined $500 and costs, with commitment to the county jail until paid, and was taken to Athens. Total fines in the mayor's court amount to $1,000.

Nelsonville John Rife Buchtel Lax Rife Ernest Mingus Harve Brooks Modoc Athens

Farewell Party in Nelsonville For Mrs Emma Martin and Mrs Morris

In Nelsonville on Fort Street Mr and Mrs L D Martin hosted a farewell gathering for Mrs Emma Martin and Mrs Roy Morris as they plan to move to Chicago. Attendees included James Martin Sr and Jr Mrs Charles Martin and numerous neighbors and relatives. The event emphasized local spending to boost Athens business and counter tax concerns.

Hotel man backs proposed city building and theater plan

J E Bailey of Hotel Berry endorses a bond funded city building and theater in Athens saying the project will boost business. He argues the theater will attract guests and provide needed entertainment to keep travelers in town.

New City Athens J. E. Bailey Berry Bailey

Olive Tablets Provide Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr. Edwards offers Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated pills stimulate normal bowels and liver without griping, with use at bedtime and a price of ten or thirty cents.

Edwards Calomel Dr. Edwards

Sophie Wagner Held After Mulberry Street Gun Incident

Sophie Wagner, who caused a near panic in a student restaurant on Mulberry Street by entering with a gun, was committed to the Athens State hospital by Probate Judge S. M. Johnson this morning.

Sophie Wagner Mulberry Street Athens State Hospital S. M. Johnson

Widow's Joyful Recovery With Mayr's Remedy

A grieving widow testifies that she could hardly walk before taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She credits the simple preparation with removing intestinal catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation, claiming it cured stomach and liver ailments and improved her health. One dose?money refunded. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Former Athens Pastor Is Inl For Mer

The Rev. W. D. Cherrington former pastor of the Athens First Methodist church is dangerously ill in a Cincinnati hospital with pneumonia. He collapsed Sunday after delivering a sermon at the Covington Kentucky Methodist church. His home is 689 Linwood Avenue Columbus.

W. D. Cherrington Athens First

Salad Varieties Highlight Diverse Culinary Traditions

Readers explore how accidents spark salad creativity and how countless varieties reflect regional ingredients. The article celebrates imagination in a dish that blends textures and flavors across cultures.

Zemo Promise Skin Relief and Gentle Cleansing

An advertisement touts Zemo as a safe dependable treatment for itching irritation and skin troubles. After first application irritations pimples blotches ringworm and similar eruptions are said to disappear with non greasy antiseptic healing and soft skin results.

Zemo

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