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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1925

Page

5

Needle club picnic postponed due to Methodist event

The Tuesday Needle club picnic scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to the Methodist picnic. A new time will be announced later.

Needle Club

Bodley Visit Involves Cincinnati Relatives

Mr and Mrs J W Bodley of 12 Shannon avenue host Mrs J H Bodley the mother from Cincinnati during a visit to the area.

J. W. Bodley Shannon Avenue J. H. Bodley Cincinnati

Mrs Caster Visits Daughter in City

Mrs. David Caster of Chicago Illinois is visiting her daughter Mrs I D Harper at 88 East State Street during a social visit in the city.

David Caster Chicago, Ill I. D. Harper East State Street

Charleston Women Visit The Plains Relative Today

Mrs. A. L. Ferguson and daughter Kathleen of Charleston West Virginia with Mrs. Flora McHarg of The Plains visit Mrs. Frank Hamilton at 34 Central Avenue for the day.

A. L. Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va Flora McHarg the Plains Frank Hamilton Central Avenue

Prof and Mrs Gul lum entertain relatives at Lancaster address

Prof and Mrs Frank B Gul lum of 128 North Lancaster street host guests including his mother Mrs Mary Gul lum from Columbus and his cousin Miss Mane Hoerener from Cincinnati during a family visit.

Frank B. Gullum North Lancaster Street Mary Gullum Columbus Mane Hoerener Cincinnati

Rus Family Returns From Eastern Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles H Rus and the former's parents Mr and Mrs Hiram Russell and sister Mrs Lena Sweeney have arrived home after a two week eastern motoring trip. Mrs Charles Russell joined in Washington DC a week ago. They visited Atlantic City Baltimore Gettysburg and Hagerstown.

Charles H. Russell Hiram Russell Lena Sweeney Charles Russell Washington, D. C Atlantic City Baltimore Gettysburg Hagerstown

Mrs. C. P. Martin and Charlene Visit Portsmouth Relatives

Mrs. C. P. Martin and her daughter Charlene are visiting relatives in Portsmouth, enjoying a family gathering and local hospitality during their stay.

C. P. Martin Charlene Portsmouth

Chase’s Col legian Orchestra Heads to Michigan Engagement

Mr H D Chase of Chase's Col legian orchestra left this morning for Michigan after a few days in Athens. The group has a summer engagement at Sand Lake and will continue playing until after Labor Day.

H. D. Chase Chase Collegian Orchestra Michigan Athens Sand Lake

Miss Lillian Coleman Returns Home from Athens Visit

Miss Lillian Coleman has returned to her Nelsonville home after a week in Athens visiting her aunt Mrs. E. D. Cooley and Miss Maxine Williams of West State street.

Lillian Coleman Nelsonville Athens E. D. Cooley Maxine Williams West State Street

Vermillion Family Moves to Gallipolis

Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Vermillion and their son Joe left yesterday for Gallipolis where Mr. Vermillion will become superintendent of Gallipolis schools. He previously served as assistant county superintendent.

K. R. Vermillion Joe Gallipolis Vermillion

Mrs FE D Cooley Home From Columbus Visit

Mrs FE D Cooley and her son Junior are at home after visiting in Columbus where they were guests of relatives and friends.

FE. D. Cooley Son Junior Columbus

Mr J A Wiseman Visits Gallipolis and Harrison

Business visitor Mr J A Wiseman travels to Gallipolis and Harrison for professional engagements. He met local contacts and planned potential opportunities during the trip.

J. A. Wiseman Gallipolis Harrison

Ville Today Leaves Thursday for Rockbridge on Business

An individual identified as Ville Today plans a Thursday departure to Rockbridge for business purposes. The note records travel or work intent without additional context.

Ville Rockbridge

Rauch Family Plans Summer Visit to Buckeye Lake

Mrs. Frank X Rauch and her children Aileen and Frank Jr leave tonight for a summer home on Buckeye Lake to spend the school vacation. Jean Rauch and Miss Jennie Finney will join the family late in the week, with Mr Rauch accompanying them for over Sunday.

Frank X. Rauch Aileen Frank, Jr Buckeye Lake Jean Rauch Jennie Finney Mr. Rauch

Indianapolis couple visits relatives in Oak Street home

Dr and Mrs L C Monnie of Indianapolis arrive as house guests of Mr and Mrs George Church at 20 Oak Street. Mrs Monnie and Mrs Church are sisters.

L. C. Monnie Indianapolis Ind George Church Oak Street

De Molay delegates depart for training camp at Camp Nelson Dodd

C. D. McClannahan and John Siigley left by car this morning as delegates to the De Molay leaders training camp at Camp Nelson Dodd Brinkhaven. They will be away ten days.

C. D. McClannahan John Siigley de Molay Camp Nelson Dodd Brinkhaven

Miss Wilhelmina Deissle Visiting Relatives in Keyser

Miss Wilhelmina Deissle a teacher in Keyser West Virginia visits her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs L L Deissle at 99 State Street during her trip.

Wilhelmina Deissle Keyser W. Va L. L. Deissle State Street

Dickersons plan Canada trip after visit and reunion

Mr. M. A. Dickerson of Silverton Oregon left today for Washington Pa after a visit with his niece Mrs. Arthur Hunter of 2 Kern street His daughter Fay remained in Athens for a longer stay and will meet her father as he returns to Blooming Grove for the Harding family reunion They will return home by way of Canada.

M. A. Dickerson Silverton Oregon Washington Arthur Hunter Kern Street Fay Athens Blooming Grove Harding Canada

Pittsburgh Man Missing After Visit to State Street Home

Mr. William Ashley Ruth of Pittsburgh Pa has left from the home of his niece Mrs J K Bailey at 192 East State street where he had been visiting since last Thursday.

William Ashley Ruth Pittsburgh J. K. Bailey East State Street

Dinner For Visitor Brings Local and Pittsburgh Guests

Miss Emma Stout hosted last evening at 388 South Cemetery Street with visitors Miss Daisy Parr of Pittsburgh and Mr. John Klinder, son of Mrs. Sadie Klinder. Parr is Ms. Klinder’s guest at the city residence.

Emma_ Stout South Cemetery Street Daisy Parr Pittsburgh Sadie Klinder John Miss Parr Klinder

Akron siblings visit city before rail conference trip

Mr. Guy Scott and his sister Edith of Akron visited friends here early in the week. Guy Scott, son of Milton Scott of Athens, is superintendent of the Columbus and Cleveland division of the Pennsylvania railroad and lives in Akron. They planned to attend a railroad conference in Huntington, West Virginia and return home via Cincinnati.

Guy Scott Edith Akron Milton Scott Athens Scott Columbus

Banquet supports Hiram College at Nelsonville event

Chauncey Aug 12 400 delegates from Christian churches attended a banquet and program in the Nelsonville church rooms to aid the Christian college at Hiram. Local representatives included Rev Fred A Sheets Rev G B Courtney Guy M Brookins and others. Indiana preacher Rev J A Long attended and spoke. a child died and burial planned for Marietta today.

Chauncey Christian Church Nelsonville Christian College Hiram Chauncey First Christian Church Fred A. Sheets G. B. Courtney Guy M. Brookins Icy Nye Harvey Nye George W. Nye Frank and James

Death of Betty Ruth Patterson in Chauncey and Marietta

Relatives in Chauncey learned of the death of Betty Ruth Patterson a 2 year old at her parents home in Marietta The child fell ill on Sunday and died on Monday Mrs Hazel Birge formerly Miss Hazel Birge is the mother of Betty Ruth and Ida Birge her grandmother was visiting Chauncey relatives at the time of the death.

Chauncey Betty Ruth Roy Patterson Marietta Patterson Hazel Birge Ida Birge Harvey Courtney

Preaching Planned at Holiness Church in Chauncey This Weekend

In Chauncey officiating clergy include Rev Miss Klee of Nazarene church Friday evening and Rev Harvey Smith of Bishopville Saturday night. Services begin in Morristown school building with Sunday and Saturday night gatherings announced.

Chauncey Holiness Church Morristown Srnday Miss Klee Nazerine Church Harvey Smith Bishopville

Plains Personal Briefs: Mrs Coon To Parkersburg Work

Mrs. Arthur Coon of The Plains has gone to Parkersburg West Virginia where Mr Coon has employment.

the Plains Personals Arthur Coon the Plains Parkersburg W. Va Coon

Social guests visit various area households in Ohio region

Mr and Mrs W C Nichols and Mrs Arthur Coon spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs A J Wilson in Nelsonville. Fred Nida and twins Dean and Dow from The Plains and Miss Julu and Jane Powers of Murray City visited M O Bryan and others Sunday. Frank Webb of near Athens and Clarence Cook of Brooksville were guests at Benton Potts in The Plains. Russell McHarg visited Athens with his mother Mrs W E Herrick. Charles McDonald and H L McDonald hosted in Hocking. S G Nichols visited near Albany. Ambrose Terrel of Athens and Charles North of Sand Run visited The Plains. Carrie Bryan stayed with Gay McDonald at New Marshfield.

W. C. Nichols Arthur Coon A. J. Wilson Nelsonville Fred Nida Dean and Dow the Plains Julu Jane Powers Murray City M. O. Bryan Frank Webb Athens Clarence Cook Brooksville Benton Potts The Plains Russell McHarg W. E. Herrick Charles McDonald H. L. McDonald Hocking S. G. Nichols Oscar Knowlton Albany Ambrose Terrel Charles North Sand Run James Terrel Carrie Bryan Gay McDonald New Marshfield

Visit Pomeroy Bend Chauncey Week End Visit

Guy E. Osborne and sister Miss Millie Osborne with cousin Miss Florence Wells of Cincinnati spent the weekend visiting relatives in Middleport Pomeroy Rutland and Antiquity. Mr Osborne and Miss Osborne returned to Chauncey Sunday evening while Miss Wells stayed longer.

Pomeroy Bend Chauncey Guy E. Osborne Millie Osborne Florence _Wells Cincinnati Osborne Middleport Pomeroy Rutland Antiquity Miss Osborne Miss Wells

Funeral Exits for Betty Ruth Patterson Family Attends

Mrs. Harvey Courtney and daughter Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass of Chauncey along with Mr. and Mrs. FE Jacobs of Athens traveled to Marietta to attend the funeral of Betty Ruth Patterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patterson, Hazel Birge noted.

Chauncey Harvey Courtney Lloyd Pendergrass FE. E. Jacobs Athens Marietta Betty Ruth Roy Patterson Hazel Birge

Loyal Women's Bible Class Hosted by Mrs Butts in Chauncey

The Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian Church will meet at Mrs. Clarence Butts home on Fort Street Nelsonville Thursday afternoon with a program led by Mrs. John Shafer. Visitors and members attend, notes on local movements and guests in Chauncey reflect a busy social week.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Bible First Christian Church Clarence Butts Fort Street Nelsonville John Shafer J. L. Ferguson Charleston W. Va George Wilson Lydia Beachout the Plains Norman Ethel Trainer Columbus Ben Smith Lexington Avenue Edward Leffler Ben Fielder Fielder Hart Johnson Robert Warner Lancaster

Average annual cost to maintain a child in an orphans home

The text states it now costs an average of 333 dollars per year to maintain a child in an orphans home. It highlights the financial burden on orphans care programs and reflects the cost structure of such homes.

Union Picnic of Methodist churches Set for Thursday

The annual union picnic for Methodist Episcopal churches and Sunday schools will take place Thursday afternoon at the fair grounds with buildings secured in case of rain. The program starts at 2 PM and a picnic supper is planned at 5 30. Attendees are asked to wear a name tag and church on their clothing to promote sociability.

Methodist Episcopal

Greeks Attack Bulgarian Outpost at Caratepe

News from Constantinople reports Greek forces attacked the Bulgarian outpost at Caratepe on the frontier. Several hours of fighting followed as troops clashed along the border.

London Constantinople Caratepe

Husband Seeks Appeal Over Bond Placed for Peace

Clarence Leasure appealed in Common Pleas to overturn Magistrate Hedges ruling that set a 300 bond to keep the peace after Grace Leasure testified he threatened to kill her and their infant. The couple, residents of Jacksonville, have had trouble since June with the wife leaving and taking the baby.

Clarence Leasure Common Pleas Court Hedges Leasure Grace Leasure Jacksonville

Dog Catcher Finds Companionship in Cats

A dog catcher reflects on a demanding job and reveals that cats are his only friends, offering a glimpse into a solitary life shaped by work and quiet companionship.

County Nurses Have Busy July in Health Camp Work

Logan August 12 county nurses in July did extensive child welfare work and aided in health camp activities. They held three child welfare conferences at Laurelville Murray City and Haydenville. They logged nursing care prenatal maternity and infant welfare visits totaling 48 pre school visits 738 school nursing calls 82 tuberculosis and 2 crippled children assessments and ran five weighing stations with 40 attendees.

Logan Laurelville Murray City Haydenville

Lethargy Marks Tuesday Voting in Logan

In Logan on Tuesday the primary election showed low turnout at noon with precincts reporting little more than a tenth of the expected vote. Democrats faced two contests while Republicans had one candidate with many writing names for future ballots.

Logan

Brick Tossing Case Bound Over In Glouster Court

Frank Andrews of Glouster was bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate S. E. Hedges on a charge of assault and battery filed by neighbor W. H. Tracy. Testimony described a brick throwing episode during a dispute reportedly over Tracy directing ants in a mowing operation on land between their farms.

Frank Andrews Glouster Grand S. E. Hedges W.H. Tracy Tracy Andrews

Boston Man Tied Wife With Bed Sheets in Suspected Danger

A Boston man allegedly used bed sheets to bind his wife, creating a dangerous incident. Police responded and opened an investigation into the alleged assault and domestic danger.

Boston

Zemo Claims Clear Skin With Antiseptic Formula

Advertisement touts Zemo as a solution for eczema pimples blotches and ringworm promising clear healthy skin. Describes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid for day or night use with trial bottle 35 cents and large bottle one dollar plus Zemo Soap 25 cents available at all druggists.

Zemo

Replacing 46 Million Dollar Bills Saves Government Money

The short life of dollar bills leads to a plan to swap 46,006,000 notes for coins, projecting annual savings of 1,959,000 dollars in production and handling costs.

Plans Under Way for Gowdy to Take Columbus Management

In Columbus on Ane 12 plans were being finalized for Hank Gowdy to assume management duties here on January 1 next. The article notes preparations and the expected transition of control at the Columbus operation.

Columbus Ane Hank Gowdy

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