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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1928

Page

5

Missionary Dr. Osgood to Speak in Trimble

Chauncey August 8 Dr Elliott G Osgood a missionary in China for nearly 30 years and author will speak at the Church of Christ in Trimble Thursday evening at 7 80 o'clock. A joint meeting of the Churches of Christ is planned for the event reflecting his Tibet mission work and high demand as a speaker. An invitation is extended to all interested to attend.

Chauncey Elliott G. Osgood China Church of Christ Trimble G. B. Courtney Osgood Churches of Christ Tibet

UNION MEETING CALLED AT POSTON MINE

Local Union No. 4267 of the L. D. Poston mine near Chauncey will hold a meeting Friday at 10 o'clock in the mine. The session will be led by John Lister, president of the local union.

Union of L. D. Poston Chauncey John Lister

Funeral services for Mrs Cathryn Davies held at The Plains

Many relatives and friends attended the funeral for Cathryn Davies 82 lifelong resident of The Plains. The service at The Plains Methodist Episcopal church was led by Rev G B Courtney with Chauncey Church of Christ members singing three hymns. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Survived by three sons and three daughters, several grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Chauncey Cathryn Davies The Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Chauncey Singers West Union Street Athens Davies Roy Hawk William Davies Margaret Barstow Harrison Davies Hannah West Chillicothe David Davies Kirtland Ohio W. F. Clark Keith Jack East Gulf W. Va Gertrude Mace Lancaster Street Vinton County

Surprised Birthday Anniversary for Mr. Rorick Observed

Chauncey Aug 8 Mr and Mrs Ray Rorick were surprised at their Lower Plains home by friends on the eve of his birthday. A chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake on the lawn featured guests including the Grace family Brandeburg Wilkes Hale Verity and Rorick relatives and friends.

Chauncey Ray Rorick Lower Plains

Pioneer Woman Martha Sayers Returns Home

Chauncey Aug 8 Mrs Martha Sayers 188 years old returning to Millfield home after a week with son Ephriam Sayers east of Millfield. She lives with son in law and daughter J R Wade and remains active with good health. Local pioneer woman.

Chauncey Martha Sayers J. R. Wade Millfield Ephriam Sayers

Society and Personal Mention at Ohio University

Athens society notes cover a formal bridge party at the Faculty Women's club on campus with Miss Helen Hedden, Miss Helen Mason, and Miss Lenore Calhoon as hostesses. Guests included Faye Farmer, Katherine Bedford, Mary Lothrop, Edith McLeod, and many locals. prizes awarded for high and second scores. The column also lists visitors, guests, and brief notices of upcoming events and travels among Athens residents and nearby towns.

Helen Hedden Helen Mason Lenore Calhoon Ohio University East Wing Faye Farmer Edwin Chubb Katherine Bedford Mary Lothrop Edith McLeod Cincinnati Constance McLeod Earl T. Dailey Lucille and Sue Hedden Martha Kennedy Portsmouth Yausses Hedden

Nervous Woman Finds Relief in Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy

Rose Kansas resident Gotpig McFappen reports weakness and nervous fatigue improving after trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds and Pills for constipation. She says the first bottle made a difference and she now recommends the products.

Rose Kansas Lydia FE Pinkham Lydia KE Gotpig McFappen Rose, Kansas

Day Family Returns From Kentucky Visit

Rev. and Mrs. I P Day with two daughters have returned from visiting their parental homes in Kentucky staying for several weeks and resuming duties.

I. P. Day Kentucky

Ye Old Time Club Dance Near Millfield on Aug 8

Ye Old Time club of Millfield held a regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot with President Mrs. G. C. Patton presiding. The evening featured dancing and a porch party. many members and guests assisted with hosting. Next meeting set for August 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown.

L. E. Woods Reuben Wemer Mabel Bernice Kittle Helen Patton Doris Cole Blanche Russell Frank Wemner Reuben Kittle Cris Boudinot Cecil Keirns Hooper Ridge William Lafollet McDougal Agnes Johnson Columbus Inez Willeke Taylor Ridge Alpha Werner Henrietta Druggan Glouster Riley McDaniel Coolville Maynard Sayers Millfield A. Ll. Brown

Marriage Of Athens Couple Is Announced

Announcement was made today of the May 3 wedding of Miss Dorothy Woodworth and Mr. Earl Shafer in Hamilton. Mrs. Shafer, a Pi Beta Phi senior at Ohio University, and Mr. Shafer of Phi Kappa Tau works at Acme dry-cleaning.

Marian Wilcox Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Helen Wilcox Youngstown Athens Trimble Merl Danford Dorothy Woodworth E. C. Woodworth South College Street Earl Shafer L. R. Shafer Menzel Apartments Hamilton

City playgrounds close. pirate day and track meet set

Ath ens Miss Ruth Evans announces final supervised play ground season events. An umbrella show for girls and a track meet for boys will close the season next Monday afternoon. Pirate day featured two bands, pirate chiefs, a treasure hunt, and a Pirate Queen chosen as blue band leader Phyllis Chute.

Athens Ruth Evans Evans Phyllis Chute

Original Christmas Wagons Highlight Local Parades

Martha and Dorothy drive unusual wagons in a holiday themed event. One wagon appears as a hearse with a coffin fin and flowers, while the other is described as a Christmas wagon. Local spectators note the creative displays and playful nods to seasonal customs.

Martha Dorothy Minameyer Dorothy

Careful Selection of Bird Urged at Athens County Fair

Poultry show at the Athens County Fair August 21 to 24 promotes selecting pure bred roosters to head flocks and boost egg production. Secretary A E Graham of the Southern Ohio Poultry Association notes prizes and urges farmers to enter roosters and retire nonlaying birds, with entries closing August 21.

Athens ‘County A. E. Graham Southern Ohio Poultry Association En‘ries

Wave and Sheen promises perfect summer hair all day

Summer heat ruins waves and neatness but Wave and Sheen restores a soft, lovely wave and smart sheen. It finishes the exquisite toilette, even on sweltering days, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Miners sue to regain homes in Athens Common Pleas

Four petitions in error were filed by miners John Swyack Thomas Yonkoski Alexander Hylich and Peter Miller in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking reversal of a Justice of the Peace order ejecting them from homes owned by Ohio Collieries. Their attorneys moved for a new trial in the lower court but the motion was overruled. A separate item notes a marriage ceremony with Father Clark performing the rites for Raymond White and Winifred Meredith.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Common Pleas Court John Swyack Thomas Yonkoski Alexander Hylich Peter Miller Ohio Collieries Company Justice of the Peace Carl Porter

Marriage license issued in Probate Court

A marriage license was issued yesterday in Probate Court to William Alfred Bivens, 37, of Wartrace Tennessee, a miner and widower, and Ticha.

William Alfred Bivens

Polo Fans Await Final Showdown in Central Circuit

Toledo Aug 8 The Chagrin Valley team from Cleveland meets the Onwentsia club of Chicago in the final Central Circuit tournament match at Carranor field.

Toledo Cleveland Onwentsia Club Chicago Carranor Field

Also Mentioned on This Page

Issionary Mr. Rorick Ray and Fay Floyd Wilkes Vivian Kenneth Henry Rorick Noah Hale Betty Bobby A. C. Verity Gordon Evelyn Rorick Boyd Potter A. F. Hickson Athens Public Schools Catherine and Josephine Weber Marietta George Fieming Highland Avenue Phillip M. Ricketts Ricketts Mayo Fuller Barbourville A. B. C. Leach and Son Wellston Charles Driggs North Congress Street A. E. Lafferty Moundsville Hot Springs Lafferty Mary Beatrice F. R. Nice Berry S. H. Nice Doctor Nice Zanesville T. B. Warden Frankfort L. M. Tinker O. E. Smith Elizabeth Smith New York Tinker Mr. Warden Bride Norma Brown Caldwell Mr.' S KE. L. Brown Currier Street Jess Uesmith Jean Dayton Sam Warren East Washington Street Nesmith West Dayton City Trust and Savings Bank Andrew Nelson Charleston Alex Nelson Ena Nelson Elmwood Place Margaret Beatty Greenfield Martha Whipple Charles Ramsey Larimer Jennie Creighton John Turtle Creek Mich James Lewis Ramsey Creighton Lewis W. O. Jones Akron Ethel Radcliff Guy Radcliff Alliance Lydia E. Pinkham F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co W.B. Drake Kew Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store Mrs. Boudinot Helen Rogers Decatur Ill Addison Edgar South Cemetery Street White Cross Hospital Harold Coe Lake Erie O. O. Fordyce Mrs. Fordyce Mr. Coe Oliver Dahl Roger East Side Mary Hedges Donald Hedges Charles Smith June Fultz Mary Elizabeth Littler Jewel Chandler Flora Jane Slaughter Central Playground Bobby Chute Frank Chute Ruth Williams Ruth Betty Connett Martha Minameyer Edna Wallace Cooper Nelsonville Logans the Hotel President ST. West OF Broadway New York City R. M. Crimmon Avtaits Ofice Optometrist the Security Savings Bank Over Majestic Theatre Weekley Watch
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