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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
5
Miss Dorothy Woodworth Martha Stewart and Elizabeth Foey travel Monday to Frost to spend the week at the Woodworth farm as guests of Mr. and Mrs A Db Mahan.
Friends report Miss Mary Bean formerly of Athens in Edinburgh with Miss Elsie Druggan a delegate to the World Federation of Education Associations biennial conference. Over 1300 delegates from many nations attend. On July 22 Miss Druggan appeared with Dr Kerr of London Dr Wilkes of Austria Dr Constantinidese of Athens and Dr Riques of Venezuela.
Mr. W. D. Robinson and three sons Dwight Donald and Roy depart for a ten days outing visiting Michigan Canada Niagara Falls and New York. Mrs. Robinson and two daughters Alma and Alice May accompany them to Columbus where they will stay with Mrs. Nita Fulwider and Mrs. Ross Headley.
Prof Ralph Super of Hamilton College Clinton New York spends until mid September with his father Dr C W Super. He was joined in Detroit by brother Frank Super and they spent a week traveling before returning to Athens.
Mr and Mrs James DeForest Murch and their son Junior of Cincinnati finish a visit with the Camrons at 404 West State Street. They will travel by motor to East Palestine to visit Rev and Mrs K D Murch and plan a later joint tour with Washington as the objective.
Mr Ralph Goodwin of Indianapolis was the weekend guest of his cousin Mr Howard Goodwin, living at 112 East State street.
The women of Mooseheart Legion will meet at 7 o clock this evening in Red Men s hall. The meetings will be held the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Mrs. Margaret Clifford and her son Edward with two sons Roy and Carl and Miss Emma Coen were guests this Sunday at Buckeye Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McDonald of 21 Kurtz avenue hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. John Tedrow, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Williams and their son Charles, Mrs. Estella Koehl and baby, Mrs. Helen Casperson of Columbus, and Jr. and Mrs. Stanton James of Athens.
Mr and Mrs 3 E Hedges and their children return from McConnelsville visits. Edith Ford Harlan Hartman leaves to join Mr Hartman in Cleveland. Mabel Bonifield visits her parents at 43 Maplewood. Orin Jones and children return to Morgantown after a week visiting relatives. Violet Wikel returns from Ohio University era travels.
Mrs Koogler and cousin Sid Jones travel to Columbus then Dayton with plans to motor to Detroit and Flint for a two week relatives visit. Miss Jones will stay in Dayton three weeks. Mr and Mrs L S Mickle and son Paul of Caldwell visited relatives at 31 Maplewood Drive over the weekend.
A special meeting of the Queen Esther Circle of the First Methodist Church is set for 7 30 this evening at the church. Attendance is urged for all members.
A Sunday picnic party including Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Moore Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Maxwell and families Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Huggins and daughter went to Storage Dam Columbus and Buckeye Lake. Miss Lucy Kelly, guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Bush, has returned home to MecConnelsville.
The Lillie class of the Christian church will hold a regular session at 7 o'clock this evening with Mrs. Earl B. South at 61 South Condom street.
Mr and Mrs W C Jones and daughter Dorothy returned Sunday from a four weeks visit with relatives in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls They were accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Mont Jones of Akron Mrs Dana Jones and little daughter Daisy Hileen of Milford are at the home of the former's mother Mrs Hugh Meighen 22 Franklin avenue she being ill Mr Jones and son Dana Wilson who came with them Sunday have returned home.
Mr. F. D. Forsyth comes back from a month long trip to La Crosse Wisconsin where Mrs. Forsyth and their young daughter remain for an extended visit.
Miss Jeannette Smith a teacher at the QOhio university training school leaves this morning for Ca tawba Island to spend three weeks at Rock Ledge Inn She plans to stop in Toledo on the return trip to visit relatives and friends.
Miss Estelle Finney a Cleveland teacher left today for her Columbus home after visiting Mrs F L Preston and Mrs Byron Wolfe in Cleveland while traveling on a personal trip to Ohio.
Mrs J F Stevens after studying in Chicago with Herbert Witherspoon pursues further advance study in voice during the summer.
Mr and Mrs Edward Schloss hosted a farewell dinner at their West State Street home for Mr and Mrs Ned J Wolfe and their children William and Alice. Twelve guests attended and bridge games filled the evening. Out of town guest Miss Estelle Finney of Cleveland joined as the Wolfe family prepares to move August 17 for a year in Ft Lauderdale Florida before returning to Athens next June.
Mr and Mrs Frank Braun and family of Belpre spent Sunday with their daughter Miss Edna Braun who is attending Ohio University during a weekend visit.
Mrs. T. W. Duffee invited Sunday visitors including her nephew Dr Emil Blunden and Mrs Blunden from Cincinnati her son-in-law and daughters Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton son Dean Chauncey Mr and Mrs H F Kittle and children Helen Roger Ruth Ann of Glouster.
Miss Annette Walker assumes a field organizer post with the National Delphian Society. A new Athens chapter was installed and she begins in Salem before touring Athens and East Palestine. The duties require extensive travel and last indefinitely.
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Alice Staten of Jacksonville to Ed Anderson of Millfield in New Lexington on July 3. The bride had stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Crawford in Glouster. Mr. Anderson plans to move to Columbus with Mrs. Anderson after joining him there.
GLOUSTER Aug 4 Every member urged to attend the White Rose Temple Pythian sisters meeting Wednesday evening past chiefs especially requested to be present for important business.
Local Union 296 representing Mine 10 workers at Derthick will meet at Eagle hall at 6 30 this evening. Newton of Sunday Creek Coal Co and miners' sub-district officials attend. Discussion to include docking system as several important matters arise. Mine 10 set to begin loading coal next Monday after extended idleness.
Mrs Geo Martin Mrs Aiden Wells and four children and Mrs Herman Jones and three children motored to Zanesville Saturday. M I Noon has returned from Columbus where he spent a few days with his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bernard Noon. Herman Atlas of Atlas Weinberg Co left Monday for New York to buy goods for the Atlas store in this city.
Glouster August 4 The Missionary society will gather Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Bertha Angles Main street home. Members should attend as the Christmas box will be filled at this meeting.
The L A Antle family will hold its annual reunion next Sunday at Lewis Antle’s home on route 1 in Trimble. It will be an all day event with a big noon dinner, and all relatives are invited.
John Buhla Sr returned Sunday from a week visiting relatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Clifford Thompson spent Saturday and Sunday in Cincinnati for the annual reunion of the 136th band of the 37th Division from World War service. Mr and Mrs Thomas R Reese spent a few days with friends at Martins Ferry.
Dr. J. M. Higgins county health officer leaves tomorrow for a week long vacation. He will stay with R. H. Netterburg in Balsam Lake Wisconsin. In his absence Miss Alice Haviland supervisory nurse will act as health officer.
Washington County students attending Ohio University will hold a picnic on Wednesday Apr 5 at the state hospital grounds. They meet at the sundial at 6 p m and proceed to the grounds with county superintendent W H Webb of Marietta expected to attend. About seventy students attend the summer normal.
William Mills architect presented plans for a nine room high school building to the Troy township school board in Coolville. The project would cost 68 000 to 79 000 dollars depending on materials and includes an auditorium gym water system and electric light plant. The board will meet Saturday to choose the budget and teachers were reelected to safeguard past elections.
Coroner Murphey completed a post mortem in Columbus and ruled Mrs Katherine Marrah aged 33 died of heart disease with no signs of poison. Reports had suggested suicide but the coroner confirmed death by natural causes.
A playful quip about gossipers and speed of talk, imagining faster chatter if their teeth were rubber and could bounce. The line uses humorous imagery to comment on talkativeness and wit.
Athens county commissioners pass a resolution asking voters to levy eight tenths of a mill in November to fund the election as the election fund shows a $6,002.01 overdraft. County auditor Fred Cornwell requests township trustees meet with the commissioners Friday at 2 PM to discuss Green law procedures.
Chauncehy Aug 4 Hiram Robinette George Bartlett George Cordell Anza Brettz Elmer Yates H Denning and Charles Sears were arrested at a Deanville dance by Constable H G Seibers and Ed C Mariner and fined ten dollars plus costs by Magistrate M B Tucker this morning.
In a game with New Philadelphia, Third Baseman Stricker drove the ball and was struck on the head by his own bat. He recovered, watched the ball go between third and short, and reached first base safely despite the blow.
Many suffer from swollen veins and find no remedy until Moone's Emerald Oil is applied at home. A two ounce bottle used as directed reportedly improves swelling and can reduce veins to normal. money is refunded if not satisfied.
Judge L G Worstell in Common Pleas court yesterday afternoon settled two divorces. Clara Saylor was denied a divorce but awarded 200 cash and 10 a month for baby support. Ralph Sawyer was granted a divorce from Margaret Sawyer with custody of Dale and Dorothy and monthly visits for the mother on the first Sunday afternoon.
A proverb notes that many flames begin with a brief eyelid flicker, suggesting small gestures can ignite larger passions or conflicts. The saying highlights how subtle acts trigger strong reactions in people and relationships.
By the Way Sam Howard celebrated eighty five years by dancing a deed at the court house corner. He offered to furnish the muse for other eighty five year olds who would do the dare and Sam has several violins. Stop over at Hebbardsville and let Sam entertain.
Two eighteen month old boys Alvin and Elvin Wilson are highlighted as smart youngsters who keep their mother vigilant to keep household items in place. The piece foresees they may grow to do notable things that will bring attention and reward for their mother.
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