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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1923

Page

5

Society and Local News Roundup From Athens Ohio Area

A.J. Price leaves for a weeks stay in China while daughter Louise visits in New York City and Camp Proctor. Miss Price plans two weeks in northern Minnesota then duties in Texas and Colorado Springs. Prof. Bert M. Thompson acts the week in Byesville and Victor Whitehouse of Troy visits with Prof. Whitehouse of Colonial apartments. Mrs. Mills entertains guests from Gary and Baltimore. Miss Marjorie Porter visits Philadelphia with her mother Mrs. James P. Porter. Dr. Porter will join the family home in September after summer school at Ohio University. Mrs. Cuckler and Mrs. Farmer visit Athens from Dayton for a Park Place stay. Mrs. Pickering, Mrs. Roach and Mrs. Jennings attend a luncheon in Logan hosted by Mrs. Lee White.

Strs E. Price China Louise Ional New York City Est Ail Proctor Miss Price Kesota Texas Colorado Springs Victor Whitehouse Troy Y Colonial Ohio University James P. Porter Philadelphia Marjorie Porter Helen Dickson Porter John Cuckler A. G Farmer Margaret Louise Dayton J. M. Higgins Park Place Athens

Columbus Trip Highlights Family Gathering

JT Holsington and Martha Ann visited Columbus with Mr and Mrs Harold and their baby daughter born recently at Grant. The fragment notes a family event during a Columbus visit.

Otte Holsington Ter Martha Ann Columbus Grantth Harold

Hatch family visits Floyd M. Hatch in Tonkawa Oklahoma

Mrs. C. M. Hatch and her sons G and Howard J. Hatch and daughter Do otha arrived by motor for a visit with Floyd M. Hatch and family at 88 Shannon Avenue in Tonkawa Oklahoma.

C. M. Hatch G and Howard J Dootha Tonkawa Okla Floyd M. Hatch Shannon Avenue

Miller Family Visits Ruths Near Guysville

Mr and Mrs P Miller and daughter Alice spent Wednesday visiting Mr and Mrs Edson Ruth near Guysville.

P. Miller Alice Edson Ruth Guysville

Linscotts Plan Akron Trip After Visit

Mr and Mrs N W Linscott prepare to leave Saturday morning by motor for their home in Akron following a visit with Mr and Mrs A P Linscott, the former's parents.

N. W. Linscott Akron A. P. Linscott

Marriage at North Congress Street in Athens

At 1 o'clock this morning at his home on North Congress Street, Rev M E Charley officiated the marriage of Miss Bernice Vore of Glouster and Mr Harley Leffler of Chauncey. Mrs C H Terry of Akron is visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs David L Fetch of 142 West Union Street and Mr Charles Kerr plan a Huntington W Va visit before moving to Jonben W Va for work. family to remain in Athens. Light Readers of the Presbyterian church will meet Saturday at 2 PM.

C. H. Terry Akron David L. Fetch West Union Street Charles Kerr Hiuntington W. Va Jonben Athens Presbyterian Church

Mrs Helen Goddard Returns From Cleveland Surgery

Miss Helen Goddard underwent a surgical operation in Cleveland and her condition is favorable. She will resume her art instructor position at Lincoln High School in Cleveland this fall. Her sister Miss Gladys Goddard remains in Cleveland to be with Mr B M Covert. Mrs William Munsion and children visit Amesville for one month with Mr and Mrs N K Alderman. Mrs Munslow stays to see Dr W E Alderman at Beloit University. Mrs A F Stevens and Aunt Emma Stevens motor to Marion returning with Mrs Vitta Hoppes and Miss Emma Hoppes to Rutland for an indefinite visit with relatives.

B. M. Covert Cleveland Helen Ddard Miss Goddard Lincoln High School Amesville Gladys Goddard William Munsion Ralph Lois Steubenville N. K. Alderman North Congress Street A. F. Stevens Emma Stevens Marion Vitta Hoppes Emma Hoppes A. F. Falloon Rutland

Goldsberry and Dorothy Woodworth Visit Columbus

Pr and Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry Mary Frances Goldsberry and Dorothy Woodworth were Thursday motor visitors in Columbus. Mrs Dow Grones also spent the day in Columbus and Dorothy Woodworth went to Buckeye Lake to visit at the FF xx Ranch cottage at Shell Beach.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Mary Frances Goldsberry Dorothy Woodworth Columbus Dow Grones Buckeye Lake Shell Beach

Dinner Guests at Mrs Preston's Home in Buchtel

Chauncey entertained with dinner while Mrs A J Preston hosted guests Wednesday evening in her city home. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Fred Preston Mrs Albert Corvin Mr and Mrs Harley Bartoe and children all of Buchtel and Mr and Mrs A L Preston and son Clark.

A. J. Preston I'red Preston Albert Corvin Harley Bartoe Buchtel A. L. Preston Clark

Funeral for Mrs. Caroline Harvey at Church of Christ

Relatives and friends gathered Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs. Caroline Harvey. Rev. Gilbert Courtney gave the funeral sermon. A trio with Miss Hazel Lahugh, Mrs. Courtney and Charles V Pradtacited with Christine Courtney at the piano sang three pieces. Interment followed in Nye Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham hosted guests Mrs. Minnie Shreffier and daughter Helen of Canton, Ohio.

Church of Christ Caroline Harvey Gilbert Courtney Hazel Lahugh Courtney Charles V William Cunningham Thurch Minnie Shreffier Helen Canton, Ohio

Mrs Katzenbach Bitten by Copperhead In Bailey Run

Mrs John Katzenbach of Bailey Run was bitten on the foot by a copperhead while returning from a Holiness church service with her husband and others. Her condition is improving and she will soon be able to move about. Mr and Mrs Katzenbach hosted visitors from Mill Street and Bailey Run on Thursday at the Smith home.

John Katzenbach Bailey Run Kay Fulton Mill Street John Smith

Dry Dock Man Arrested for Intoxication Charge

Constable H. A. Leiber arrested O. J. Minor at Dry Dock yesterday on a charge of intoxication. Minor was brought to this city and arraigned before a justice.

H. A. Leiber O. J. Minor

Mrs Harding Pleads Guilty in Tucker Case

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and was assessed a fine and costs totaling 35 dollars, which were paid.

M. B. Tucker

Can a Couple Marry On Twenty Dollars A Week

In Los Angeles discussions among civic and business leaders weigh whether a couple can marry and live on $20 a week. Reputable figures cite a minimum monthly income of about 150 dollars for stability, with rent as the chief hurdle and a divorce judge noting twenty dollars weekly is barely sufficient.

Dan Los Angeles Reenurity Trust and Savines Bank Kethel Ro Palmer Southern California Industrial Welfare Commission Summerfield

Hollen Eos Revival Draws Large Crowds Near East Millford

Large crowds attend the Holiness church tent meeting near the East Millford school building led by Rev. and Mrs. PD Overly. The revival has lasted several weeks and will continue through Sunday. Evangelists may hold another meeting in Chauncey. Local guests include Dr. and Mrs. Jay J. Woodler visiting Mrs. Woodler’s Philadelphia grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Eltsmiger of Columbus visiting Chauncey with their daughter Mrs. Howard Pennell and family.

East Millfied PD. Overly Chauncey Jay J. Woodler This City William Hughes Philadelphia Columbus Howard Pennell

Local Social Notes Highlight Beau mont and Millfield Guests

Miss Christine Courtney and Eleanor and Tina Alliingeon of Beaumont and Misses Jiel’s Jenni and Shirley Firth of Milfield enjoy a house party at the C. F. Ruth home in Millfield. Miord McDaniel, employed in Columbus, spends a few days with his parents in Tillfield.

Christine Courtney Eleanor and Tina Alliingeon Beaumont Iel's Jenni Shirley Firth Milfield C. F. Ruth Millfield Miord McDaniel Columbus Tillfield

Train With President Harding’s Body Arrives in Chicago

Officials of the Chicago & Northwestern railway announced the special train bearing President Harding’s body will reach Chicago at 2 p.m. Monday Central Standard Time.

Chicago Harding Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Forest fires in Los Angeles cost county $250,500

Officials from the Chamber of Commerce Safety Department report that Los Angeles county suffered fire losses totaling $250,500 in the last year. The figure highlights ongoing wildfire risks and the financial impact on regional safety programs.

Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Department of Safety

Red ehitronta gown with lace trim and pleats described

A gown described in vivid detail features bright tomato red ehitronta fabric with closely pleated front panel wide bands of ecru lace forming the front, collar and cuffs.

Plains Church Services And Picnic Notice

Chauncey Church holds Sunday school at 9 20 a m and preaching at 10 50 a m with the subject The Dismemberment of the Cross in Protestant Christianity The Ladies Aid plans a picnic on Cure Hill area Thursday public invited Also Indianapolis Aux recalls mourning period for American Legion posts nationwide in honor of President Harding

Chauncey Subjes the Plains Church Chay Indianapolis American Legion Unite States Alvin Owsley Hardir

Winter on fly swatters inspires quirky protest trend

Readers discuss a peculiar seasonal habit as households favor fly swatters indoors during winter. The piece notes growing use in kitchens and living rooms, citing lighthearted observations from neighbors and shoppers.

License statistics indicate prosperity in Lackawanna County

Scranton report shows county offices noting marriage licenses issued exceed 1400 this year versus 1110 at the same point in 1922. Fewer fishing licenses issued at 8060 compared with 13,400 last year, signaling abundant work and less time to find it.

Scranton Lackawanna County

Reli Ladies Plan to Make Lot Easier in Paris Market

A corrupted project offers a housing block with 60 dwellings including bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, and toilet cabinet for 24 per year. It advertises also a restaurant, a dance and booth facilities, and other amenities claimed to fulfill a single traveler’s needs.

Pati Paris Fisendh

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Bert M. Thompson Byesville N. E. Mills Elwood Jean of Gary Mabel Buckley Balti Almira Mills Charles O. Pickering Clarence Roach Ral P. Jennings Logan Mol Lee Whiters Cotm Jacobs Optometrist the Fuller Shoppe The Buster Brown North Court Street Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg Mrs. Harding Mocey Hollen Eos LOS Angeles County Forest Pires Costly Chippon J. OF P. Hall Nelsonville Teauncey M. PF. Churches Legion Moody Staten Seattle Spokane Liberia Africa Staten University of Washingtone Browns Oster Mandalay Ford Stickney the York Brunswick York Needles Parker Bros Bank OF Athens Building Avery Prestons
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