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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Women Entertain Sunday School Class

Mrs. William Maffin and Mrs. J. H. Ballinghner hosted the Sunday school class taught by Mrs. Coakney at the Maffin home. The evening included music and contests after a business hour, followed by a two course luncheon. Broom, once a noted Nelsonville youth, works as a brakesman on the Big Four railroad. Helen McCarthy visits Grant Hospital nurses in Columbus for a few days.

William Maffin J. H. Ballinghner Coakney Maffin Broom Nelsonville Big Four Railroad Helen McCarthy Grant Hospital Columbus

Surprise 42nd birthday party at Storick home

A party honoring Joe Storick’s 42nd birthday featured Vic trola and instrumental music. A two course lunch followed late at night for many guests including Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Johnson Mrs. Albert Smith Iva Smith Glenn Mamie Larrison Estella Joy and children Vivian and Alfred Della Linton Anna Skivers Trene Teal Lucile Jackson Thomas Joyce Joseph Ted George Sanders Clarence Keplar Darrel Fred Skivers Elmer Shelton Mrs. Mattie Jackson Columbus and the Storick family.

Joe Storick B. T. Johnson Albert Smith Iva Smith Glenn Mamie Larrison Estella Joy Vivian Alfred Della Linton Anna Skivers Trene Teal Lucile Jackson Thomas Joyce Joseph Ted George Sanders Clarence Keplar Darrel Fred Skivers Elmer Shelton Mattie Jackson Columbus Storick

YMCA tennis clubs elect officers and set admission fees

At a YMCA meeting Miss Bersie Stephenson was elected secretary treasurer for the girls club and Clyde Red Rodda to the same post for the men's club. An entrance fee of 50 cents will be charged for members over 15 and 25 cents for those under 15. Receipts will fund equipment and grounds upkeep at Patton's field. Prompt action is urged to start activities.

Bersie Stephenson Clyde Red

School Teams Set to Receive Pennants This Week

Public school baseball league pennants will arrive this week along with pennants for the fifth sixth eighth grade track teams won by the general squad.

Mayor explains fire hose use to two drivers on Myers Street

Mayor Lax defended the fire hose despite leaks and eye hazards during an afternoon talk with Mrs. Bernice Murray and William Evans. The two drivers, who entered the fire zone Monday and dragged hoses in action, promised to follow rules and regulations going forward.

Lax Bernice Murray William Evans Myers Street

Dew House Fire Threat Fails To Do Damage

The Dew Hotel faced a scare as a short circuit set a lighting fixture ablaze toward the ceiling. Fire crews were dispatched again but no fire damage occurred and no injuries were reported.

Dew House Dew Hotel

Mrs. S R McDowell Visits Elm Brook Farm

Mrs. S R McDowell spent her holiday at Elm Brook farm, the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H McSherry.

S. R. McDowell Elm Brook Farm H. McSherry

New Pastor Honored by St Agnes Guild Dinner

The St Agnes guild of the Ep is cop al ian church hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for their new rector Reverend Abbott and family with about 50 attendees including guild members and the congregation. Mr and Mrs JL Johnson of Logan attended as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs LJ Eberle.

St. Agnes Guild Episcopalian Church Rev. Abbott Abbott Guild JL. D. Johnson Logan L. J. Eberle

Missionary Society Social at Poplar Street

Miss Louise Pearce hosted the East division of the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church last evening at her Poplar Street home. Mrs. Martin Murphy and Mrs. D. DPD Crawford assisted. social chat games and contests drew a large attendance and a two course luncheon was served.

Logan Women Guests Attend Tuesday Afternoon Tea

Mrs A C Snyder and Mrs Ar thur Snyder Biewen and Mrs Smith and Mrs Bowen of Logan were guests of Mrs T E Weils Tuesday afternoon.

A. C. Snyder Arthur Snyder Biewen Smith Bowen Logan T. E. Weils

Hudson to Lead Midweek Prayer at Presbyterian Church

Mr. W. L. Hudson will preside over the mid week prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church tonight with the assistance of delegates to the Athens Presbyterial.

W. L. Hudson The Presbyterian Church Athens

Mrs. C. C. Sharp Hosts Missionary Society Tea

Mrs. C. C. Sharp will entertain the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. A good attendance is desired.

C. C. Sharp Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Coshocton Social Guests Share Sunday Visits

Miss Doral Young of Coshocton visited Miss Thelma McGiffen on Sunday. Mr. Cecil Ford of Coshocton was guest of John McGilfen.

Doral Young Coshocton Thelma McGiffen Cecil Ford John McGilffen

State exam for future normal school entrants planned

The State Department of Education schedules a spring examination for all students intending to enter normal school next September. Eligible are first grade high school graduates and those graduating in 1924. The test covers English and general ability. a 50 cent fee plus 10 cents for materials applies. The Ohio University Normal College will supervise the test at Athens High School on May 10, 1924.

State Department of Education Ohio University Normal College Athens High School

Sewing Club Meeting At Jans Street Home

Miss Fern Parry hosted her sewing club Monday night at Jans street. A late supper followed for members Miss Lucille Fiske Pauline Wagner Florence Cook Inez Wilson Mary Mathewson Ruth Powell and Velma Young. Invited guests were Gladys Bowers Lucille Verity Oris Smith and Frances Parry.

Fern Parry Jans Street Lucille Fiske Pauline Wagner Florence Cook Inez Wilson Mary Mathewson Ruth Powell Velma Young Gladys Bowers Lucille Verity Oris, Smith Frances Parry

Mrs. Tifft Addresses Women at Methodist Church

Mrs. George E. Tifft spoke to a women’s meeting Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors. The address was well received and she was asked to repeat it for the younger generation. A good crowd attended.

George E. Tifft Methodist

Columbus guests spend Easter with local McDowells

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Lanner and daughters Correne and Ethel and Miss Minnie Mable McDowell of Columbus were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. McDowell. Miss McDowell stayed over Easter before returning to duties as cashier at The Union in Columbus.

W C T U District Meeting at Glouster M E Church

The Glouster M E Church hosts an April 24 program starting at 9 30 A M with sessions led by Mrs Mary Riggs and Mrs Lucille Linscott. It includes committee appointments greetings by Kate Blake and talks on topics such as Americanization health and temperance. Mr and Mrs Henry Ohlinger and two daughters from Haydenville visited local hosts on Madison street.

Glouster M. E Mary Riggs Lucille Linscott Kate L. Blake Mary Richard Nelle Stratton Laura Spencer Lavinia Sloane Elizabeth Mechem Linnie Smith Mary McKinley C. C. Frampton T. D. Brown A. A. Turner Anti-Saloon League Henry Ohlinger Haydenville J .C. McSherry Madison Street

Mid-Week With Folks of Southeastern Ohio

Southeast Ohio notes document a busy week with Easter visits in Athens Parkersburg and surrounding towns. Local clergy including Rev Moyer serve the Coolville circuit amid community events school terms and road work progress.

Southeastern Ohio

Canaanville to Stage The Road to the City Comedy

A play titled The Road to the City will be performed in Canaanville a light hearted comedy featuring local talent and community spectators. The show promises humor and a warm village mood with an emphasis on everyday life.

Elks Club Dance Set for Thursday Evening

The Elks plan a members only dance at the club for families. Music and dancing run from 8:30 to 12:30, with admission limited to members and their households.

The Elks

Scott Collins Marries Violet Turner in Cincinnati

Scott Collins of Sharonville and Violet Turner of Sharonville wed in Cincinnati on April 11. The bride, a stenographer in Cincinnati, and the couple then toured Kunaio and Niagara Falls before returning home to Sharonville. The Athens county W C T U is mentioned in connection with the ceremony.

Scott Collin Violet Turner Scott Collins Sharronville Cincinnati Kunaio Niagara Falls Athens County

School drama nights set for April in Athena region

Pupils of the high school present a two night drama on April 2 and 25 at 7:30. Delegates from here include Hazel Easterling Wilson Helen Seel Ethel Shirley Alma Roue and Lloyd who attended the Sunday school conference in Athena last week. Mary W Young resigns as Canaanville primary teacher. Elizabeth Cavanaugh succeeds. Miss Anna Welsh returns from Jackson. Busy Bee Food Club serves at Athena County field meet on May 2. Rural schools in the township end eight month terms. Benjamin Kolozy family move to Chicago. Iva Marshall of Marion visits. Charles Shirley weekends in Columbus and Marieta Shirley visits Athens with Minnie Baird.

Hazel Mary Faye Easterling Wilson Helen Seel Ethel Shirley Alma Roue Lloyd Athena Mary W. Young Canaanville School Elizabeth Cavanaugh Weiss School Anna Welsh

Willow Creek Social Guests Gather for Easter Visits

Willow Creek and Albany households hosted and visited relatives over Easter. Frances Rinehart of Canaanville joined the Scott and Burkett families in extended gatherings with William Scott and kin.

Judge Denies Alimony Cut for Bootlegger

In Chicago domestic relations court Judge Joseph B. David refuses Arnold Mittleman’s plea for a reduced alimony of ten dollars a week. The judge notes Mittleman’s bootlegging status and denies the petition.

Chicago Joseph B. David David So Arnold Mittleman Mra Mittleman Dav

Postmastership in Medina area faces cutbacks

Medina Ohio report says the Mallet Creek post office earns 400 dollars yearly with two mail routes, few customers and no Sunday service. The postmaster also oversees two rural mail carriers, highlighting staffing and revenue concerns in the decline.

Medina, O Mallet Creek

Easter Visitors And Church Meeting In Albany

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church plans a Thursday 2 p.m. meeting with Mrs. Ed Lasch. Miss Alta Coe and Miss Mabel Coe visited from Columbus for Easter with their father T. W. Coe and Mrs. Coe. Columbus schools closed for Easter vacation Friday and Monday. Helen and Sylvia Rush of Lancaster spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cline.

Moyer Parkersburg Methodist Church Coolville Lew Humphrey Athens Drue McWhorter Mineral Nora Johnson Ed Davidson Ed Brawley Harris Windon Clarksburg Joe Keever Fred Mediey John Baker Torch Ansley Blackburns Ira Conley Garrett Melvin Ice Mr. Logue Julian Adams Myrta Adams EF. K. Parker Jessie Gladys Aaron Baker Derbyshire Marietta Baker Troy Township M. E. Church Ed Lasch Alta Mabel Coe Columbus T. W. Coe

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