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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1925

Page

3

Central M eet Factory Tonight in Twilight League clash

Aug 5 Centralites face Factory team of Twilight league at city playground tonight. Tomorrow West Enders argue with Sugar Bowls. On Monday Carbon Hill Old-Timers meet Spooner's All-Stars on local grounds. Playground schedule sets Friday evenings for recreational ball and makes Monday open for rained or tied games. Deanville boys play a pickup team Thursday.

Nelsonville Centralites City Playground West Enders Carbon Hill Deanville

Vaughn Family Heads to Niagara Falls on Two Week Trip

Nelsonville report states Mr. Isaac Vaughn Mrs. Vaughn and their son Lewis with Miss Forrest Warehime of Hollister departed Sunday for a two weeks motor tour to Niagara Falls and Canada.

Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn Lewis Forrest Warehime Hollister Niagara Falls Canada

Mrs. Mary Podoske Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville reports the death of 40 year old Mrs. Mary Podoske who died Monday night at St Anthony hospital in Columbus. The funeral cortege arrived Tuesday afternoon and the body is taken to the Murray City home. Services are planned Thursday at Murray City Catholic church with burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by her husband and eight children.

Nelsonville Mary Podoske St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Murray City Murray City Catholic Church Greenlawn

Nelsonville Man Receives Birthday Telegrams from City Friends

In Nelsonville on John H. Longley’s 100th birthday he received telegrams from Frank Cooley and Earl Jackson of New York City, greatly appreciated by the honoree.

Nelsonville Aug John H. Longley Frank Cooley Earl Jackson New York City Longley

Funeral for Mrs. Jacob Spring Held in Nelsonville

The Rev. O. J. Howearth and Rev. E. L. Morrell led the service at the home of Clarke Spring 53 Clinton street where the family kept the past two years. Flowers were sent and Mrs. B. E. LeFever and Mrs. Elmer Bay sang. Burial followed at Hib Bardeville beside her husband who died a year earlier.

Nelsonville O. J. Howearth E. L. Morrell Jacob Clarke Clinton Street B. E. LeFever Elmer Bay Isle Hibbardeville

Love Family Plans Eastern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Love of Akron left Tuesday on an eastern motor trip. They will visit Washington and New York City among other eastern points of interest. Their daughter Betty remains with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Love for a longer visit.

Nelsonville Arthur Love Akron Washington New York City Betty John Love

Dinner Guests Share Monday at Shafer Home

Entertainment guests included William Hilton of Hollister Mrs Ada Stander and son Nile of Columbus and Miss Lessie Coakley of Carroll for Monday dinner at Mr and Mrs Ed Shafer.

Nelsonville William Hilton Hollister Ada Stander Nile Columbus Lessie Coakley Carroll Ed Shafer

Excursion to Columbus Planned Instead of Springfield Trip

Aug 5 report says no Springfield excursion next Sunday but a Columbus trip will be run by regular trains. Ticket Agent Stover notes strong interest in the Columbus excursion and a large turnout is expected to the capital city.

Columbus Nelsonville Springfield Stover

Civic Social Notes From Athens Funerals and Visits

Mrs Don Davis and two children of Athens visited Mrs B Ek Acomb. Mrs Julius Fischer spent days at the Lancaster camp. The Rev E L Morrell and two daughters returned from Coldwater Michigan. Various local families traveled to Columbus Chillicothe Pomeroy Logan for visits and a funeral.

Don Davis Athens B. Ek. Acomb Julius Fischer Lancaster E. L. Morrell F Coldwater Mich E. J. Rosser P*. Cod L. J. Krieg Chillicothe B. M. Coakley Columbus Ivan Kinney Lill

Camp Meeting Attendance at Lancaster Grounds

In Nelsonville on August G the women of the Methodist church led by Mrs. Byy Morrell and Mrs. A. G. Cotton joined Mrs. R. H. Hickman Miss Ruth Wolfe Miss Velma Youngs and a church quartet for a Lancaster camp grounds anniversary session of Woman's Home Missionary day.

Nelsonville Aug Tew A. G. Cotton R. H. Hickman Ruth Wolfe Velma Youngs The Methodist Church Lancaster Camp Grounds Woman's Home

Mayor Fines Three Visitors in Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville reports Mayor Lax fined Carl Hayman 25 dollars and thirty days in jail. Ted Green received 25 dollars and costs plus thirty days in jail for operating a motorcycle while intoxicated. Fred Dalton was fined 25 dollars and costs for being intoxicated.

Nelsonville Carl Hayman Lax Ted Green Fred Dalton

Three Men From Loga Identified Tuesday

On Tuesday officials announced that all three men are from Loga, confirming their shared origin and coordinating details. No further identities or actions were released.

Loga

Nelsonville Man Edwins Stev ens Dies at 67

Ed win B. Stevens 67 died suddenly Tuesday at his Buchtel home. He is survived by his widow Rebec ca Stevens five sons and three daughters one son preceded him in death Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Nelsonville Edwin B. Stevens Buchtel Rebecca Stevens

Missionary Society Picnic Planned in Nelsonville

The Christian church Missionary Society will hold its annual picnic Thursday evening at Mrs. Walter Warner’s on Ashton Avenue. Members are urged to attend and bring their favorite dish.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church Walter Warner Ashton Avenue

Picnic Plans Prepare for Members and Their Children

A brief notice outlines a planned picnic for members and their children with a focus on family-friendly activities and communal gathering. Details are sparse but emphasize inclusion and community spirit.

Eastern Star Picnic Plans for Thursday Afternoon

Eastern Star members and families are invited to a picnic on Thursday at the Grotto grounds. Members from surrounding towns may meet on the square at 1 PM for a bus to the grounds. A picnic dinner is served at 6 PM.

Nelsonville Grotto Eastern Star

Chauncey Bear Cats Lose to East End Nelsonville Team

Chauncey Chauncey Bear Cats were defeated Tuesday morning by the East End team of Nelsonville on Levy's diamond in Nelsonville. Social notes report multiple local visits and celebrations including anniversaries and family gatherings around Chauncey and nearby towns.

Chauncey Chauncey Bear Cats Nelsonville Levy

Chauncey Women Visit Wilson Shafer Home

Misses Lucille Jackson and Gwendolyn Andrews of Chauncey visited the Wilson Shafer home Saturday for dinner. In the afternoon they were joined by Miss Reena Shafer and Grace Spears of Columbus and spent Sunday at the Jackson home on Lexington Avenue.

Lucille Jackson Gwendolyn Andrews Chauncey Wilson-Shafer Reena Shafer Grace Spears Columbus Jackson Lexington Avenue

Courtneys and guest visit Greens Run and Millfield

G B Courtney, Mrs Harvey Courtney of Chauncey and guest Mrs Ida Birge of Beckett in Greens Run and Millfield visiting old friends on Tuesday.

G. B. Courtney Harvey Courtney Chauncey Ida Birge Beckett, C Greens’ Run Millfield

Chauncey Hosts Dinner for Adventist Meeting Guests

Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes of Chauncey entertained at dinner in West Converse street on Monday. Guests included Rev and Mrs H M Fairchild of Jackson and Rev and Mrs Louis Lenheim of Cleveland hosting Seventh Day Adventist meetings in Chauncey. Also present were Mrs Forest Spears and daughters Grace and Ruth of Columbus, former Chauncey residents, visiting the Wilson and Shafer home.

George Wilson Carl Shafer Chauncey Warren Badger Nelsonville Homer Spinks Everett Batavia New York Forest Spears Grace Ruth Columbus J. W. Easler Garfield Grimes West Converse Street H. M. Fairchild Jackson Louis Lenheim Cleveland Grace and Shauncey Wilson Shafer

T J Blackford Reported Ill At Home In Mound Street

T J Blackford is reported ill at his home on Mound Street. The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Hollas White of the same street in connection with the family.

T. J. Blackford Mound Street Mrs. Hollas White

Logan Guests of Chauncey Family

Logan were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redmond and family in Chauncey.

Logan Mrs Charles Redmond Chauncey

Dr A J Stage and Sister Visit The Plains

Dr A J Stage and his sister Miss Nell Stage of Columbus visited The Plains Sunday as guests at the Beachout and McHarg homes during a brief family outing.

A. J. Stage Miss Nell Stage Columbus the Plains Beachout McHarg

Buckeye Lake Visit by Stage Norton Family

Mr. and Mrs. H. FE. Stage and their son Elmer joined Miss Gladys Norton of The Plains for a Friday outing at Buckeye Lake, enjoying time by the water and socializing with locals.

H. FE Elmer Gladys Norton The Plains Buckeye Lake

Weekend guests at the Gabriel home

Week end visitors gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr at The Plains among the guests were Mrs William Shelby Mrs Della Barkers and W Perry of Columbus and I N Mc Harg and family of Union.

George Gabriel Jr the Plains William Shelby Della Barkers W. ©. Perry Columbus I. N. McHarg Union

Miss Krivesti Visits Athens with Terrads

Miss Margaret Krivesti of The Plains spent Monday in Athens with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrad.

Margaret Krivesti the Plains Athens Hie Ambrose Terrad

John Rittzer Spends Sunday at The D Plains

John Rittzer of Logan spent Sunday at the M. Bryson hoe at The D Plains.

John Rittzer Logan Bryson Hoe D Plains

Mr and Mrs William McDonald Visit Hocking Couple

Mr and Mrs William McDonald spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs H L McDonald in Hocking.

William McDonald H. L. McDonald Hocking

Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard Return Home

Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard have returned to their home at The Plains after an extended stay in Pomeroy.

Mrs. Austin Woodyard the Plains Pomeroy

Visiting Ferguson Party Seen In The Plains Chauncey

Mrs J L Ferguson and her daughter Kathleen from Charleston West Virginia visit the former's mother and sister Mrs Lydia Beachout and Mrs Flora McHarg at The Plains and also visit friends in Chauncey.

J. L. Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va Lydia Beachout Flora McHarg the Plains Chauncey

Mrs Hines Guest of Hines in East Converse Street

Mrs Joe Hines of Hemlock spent Monday in Chauncey as the guest of Mr and Mrs William D Hines on East Converse Street.

Joe Hines Hemlock Chauncey William D. Hines East Converse Street

McCafferty Boys Visit London and Columbus Relatives

Cecil and Jack McCafferty sons of Mr and Mrs Clarence McCafferty are spending a few days in London Ohio with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Wayne Cleveland and in Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs L D Lamberson.

Cecil and Jack McCafferty Clarence McoiCafferty Chauncey London Columbus Wayne Cleveland L. D. Lamberson

Tracey Visitors From Fremont On Summer Trip

Dr and Mrs W B Tracey of Fremont former Jacksonville residents spent days with Mrs Traceys parents on Lookout street while enjoying a three weeks motor vacation through eastern states and Montreal Canada. Game Protector B T LeFever traveled to Columbus for state fair advertising and to oversee his ten county district. Thomas McMenamy of Jacksonville came to Columbus to visit his son Dr W C McMenamy. Mrs W E McCarty and son Jimmie were in Cleveland buying for the Bon Ton Millinery in this city.

Glouster W. B. Tracey Fremont Jacksonville Tracey D. W. Wallace Levi Morris Lookout Street Montreal Canada B. T. LeFever Columbus Thomas McMenamy W. CC. McMenamy W. E. McCarty Jimmie Cleveland

Jury awards $5886 to landowner in road right of way case

A Perry county jury awarded George Weaver five thousand eight hundred eighty six dollars for damages from the condemnation of land in Monroe township. The land was taken for the new Corn ing Glouster road passing through the Weaver farm.

Glouster George Weaver New Lexington Weaver Monroe Township Perry County New Corning-Glouster

What’s in a Name Bow and Arrow Tie the Knot

London reports Bowman and Arrow wed in a church ceremony. In Bow County Court, Mr. Bacon sues Mr. Kidney for 1000 dollars.

London Bowman Arrow Bow County Bacon Kidney

CHAMP OF ROVING CATS IN LONDON MASCOT ARAGUAYA

Araguaya the Royal Mail packet cat has traveled over 108600 miles at sea. The feline mascot has completed more than four circumnavigations around the globe.

London Araguaya Royal Mail Packet

Chest of ancient Persiap chest coins found in village

A secret Persian village chest buried in 88 B C has yielded many old coins found recently in France and America. Peasants hid the discovery, fearing authorities would seize it, and now smuggling of the coins out of Persia is believed to be underway.

Paris France America Persia

Howards Meet In A Reunion

Forty Howard relatives gathered at Lawrence Niggemeyer home in Guysville for a Sunday dinner. Attendees included the Jeffers, Wilsons, Weiss family, Wingett family, Howards from Jerseyville, Pleasant Hill, Middleport and Athens, along with Lawrence and Lydia Niggemeyer.

Guysville Howard Lawrence Niggemeyer Clyde Jeffers Emmett and Maybel Marton A. C. Wilson Charles Weiss Royren Dwight Charles, Jr Danford Lydia Margaret Athens Harry Howard Gerald Walter Fannie Nora Jerseyville Ray Wingett Charles Pleasant Hill Mra Ernest Howard Anna Genevie Mary Catherine Ambrose Ernest Paul Willie Howard Charles Howard Thelma May William Allmand Middleport Raymond Nieremeyer A. H. Niggemeyer

Athens county club members depart for Camp Athoevin today

Boy and girl members of Athens county farm clubs left headquarters of the county farm bureau at 11 oclock for Camp Athoevin Wales Mills near Albany. Leaders accompanying the campers include L H Johnson M M Merrick Mrs Mattison J W Wilson Mrs Charles Mansfield and Miss Elizabeth Potter.

Athens County Farm Clubs County Farm Bureau L. H. Johnson Athoevin Wales Mills Albany M. M. Merrick Rebee Mattison Jackville I Ve Wilson Ames Township Charles Mansfield Canaanville Elizabeth Potter Guys Ville Flora Chapman George King Thelma Vernon Esther Wilson Louise White Harry White Carl Hope Wendell Sul Paul Mansfield Helen Mansfield Howard Starlin Jay Stralin Carl Fultz Priscilla Wells Carroll Elliott Matt Bryan William Cook Gerald Starkey Frederick Ellis Helen Sul Kenneth Bennedhum Ralph Frash Dana van Meter Vernon Shaw Gordon Stephenson Sidney Parker William Lindley Ruth Anna Merrick Cecil Copeland Lloyd Copeland Roger Robinson Luella Cunningham Josephine Sul Frances Hill Helen Barnhart Lois Walton Mary Easterling Tom Vitzer John VP Coe Jr Edward Greene Edwin Greene Laurel Potter Vallie M. Hughes Gerald Chesser Gail Frost Bertha Summers Virgene Copeland Maria Brown Beatrice Perkins Jeona Matteson Alice Matteson Reed Jacoby Wilma Welsh Mildred Hixon Harriet Jacoby Lois McHarg Doris Cowen Carlos Cowen Alice Wilson

Melloglo Beauty Cream Promises Youthful Complexion

An advertisement for Melloglo Beauty Cream claims the product makes the complexion look twenty years younger. It promises whitening, purifying effects and fading imperfections with overnight use, urging readers to obtain a jar through D. Zen ner Co and Chase Drug Co.

D. Zenner Co. Chase Drug Co

Root Named County Examiner of Teachers in Plains Area

The Plains schools principal Alex Root, a former county superintendent, was appointed county examiner of teachers by the county school board. He succeeds J M Bryson, who will oversee the August teachers examination and then lead the September 26 test. A Koons district petition seeks cession to Jacksonville district, but board delayed action pending further review.

Alex Root Plains Schools J. M. Bryson Centralia Bryson Root Koons Trimble Jacksonville Village Jacksonville

Beiruts University Crowns First Muslim Woman Contest Winner

All Women Can Talk reports Mrs. Ahmad Shakir won the university oratorical contest at the University of Beirut becoming the first Moslem woman to enroll at the school.

Beirut Syria University of Beirut Ahmad Shakir

Food Club Girls Plan Ice Cream Social at School

The Food Club Girls of Lottridge host an ice cream social on school grounds Saturday night August 8 to raise funds for purchasing Food Club uniforms.

Food Club Girls of Lottridge

Vera Clarke Leads All-Male Band Unique in World

London reports that Miss Vera Clarke is reputedly the only woman anywhere to conduct a band composed entirely of men. The claim highlights her rare role as a female bandleader in a male-dominated field.

London Vera Clarke

Local Social Visits Highlight Montgomery and Robeson Homes

Dr. James Mederkin and family from Younestown with Mrs. W. Rh. Montgomery of Welliston and Mis. Margaret Montgomery of Springfield were recent guests of Mrs. M. 8S. Robeson at the corner of High and Harper streets.

James Mederkin Virginia Rosemary Jim Younestown W. Rh. Montgomery Welliston Mis Margaret Montgomery Springfield M. 8S. Robeson High and Harper Streets

Luck With Him Folkestone King Ending Flight Accident

Pilot J. S. Doran Webb escaped serious injury after his plane landed upside down near Folkestone. He leaped clear just before impact, avoiding harm in the crash.

Folkestone King J. S. Doran Webb

Girl Enjoys Crossword Puzzles Despite 0 of Fashion

A girl remains keen on solving crosswords even while avoiding fashion trends. She spends time with word clues and puzzle grids, showing steady focus and literary interest.

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