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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1925

Page

5

Hunters Visit Friends in Muskingum County

Wilda and Leah Hunter traveled to Muskingum County for a several week visit with friends and relatives.

Wilda Leah Hunter Muskingum County

John McCutcheon Returns From Hunter Reunion Visit

Mr. John McCutcheon of New Concord returns from attending the Hunter reunion and spends several days at the home of Mr. Arthur Hunter of Kern Street.

John McCutcheon New Concord Hunter Arthur Hunter Kern Street

Soutars Visit Athens. Caldwell Alumna Attends Alpha Gamma Delta

Mr and Mrs John Soutar and daughter Mary Soutar of Huntington West Virginia stopped at Hotel Berry Saturday during a visit to Athens. Mrs Caldwell graduated from Ohio University and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

John Soutar Eugene Catawer Mary Soutar Huntington W. Va Hotel Berry Athens Caldwell Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Mrs Mansfield Returns Home After Hospital Operation

Mrs William Mansfield came home Sunday from the City hospital in Parkersburg where she underwent a surgical operation and is now convalescing.

William Mansfield Parkersburg

Local residents enjoy weekend visits and family time

Mr. Darrell Sams returned from a Chicago vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Elroy McDonald drove to Columbus on Sunday to spend the day with friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman assisted in Stockport with the Humphrey family. Miss Betty Greene of Newport spent the weekend at Hotel Berry visiting college friends. She recently graduated from Ohio University and is a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Darrell Sams Chicago Elroy McDonald Columbus Betty Greene Newport Hotel Berry Ohio University Chi Omefra Sorority

Townsend Guests at Reasner Home in Carthage Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Townsend of Carthage were Sunday guests of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. J A Reas oner at 443 East State Street.

Amos Townsend Carthage J. A. Reasoner East State Street

Dugan Family Guests Visit Mrs Duffee in Rutland Trip

Mrs Dugan and son and daughter in law with Ruth of Chester Hill visited Mrs T W Duffee at 72 Maplewood Drive. They stayed over in Rutland for Sunday and Roger Kittle grandson of Hull Kittle from Gloucester joined them.

Dugan Clifford Dugan Ruth Chester Hill T. W. Duffee Ray Duffee James Duffee Maplewood Drive Rutland

Breinigs Host Sunday Guests From Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles Breinig of Clark street entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs R Blumberg and Mr Alvin Schmidt of Columbus at their home.

Charles Breinig Clark Street R. Blumberg Alvin Schmidt Columbus

Lewis Family Weekend Visit Spends In Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs James Lewis and their children visited over the weekend in Pomeroy to see James Lewis brother in law Mr and Mrs Gomez Lewis.

James Lewis Pomeroy Gomer Lewis

Mrs Duncan Plans Midwest Social Visit Tour

Mrs J S Duncan leaves Tuesday morning for Columbus to visit her brother James Kirkwood and family. She then goes to Cleveland to visit her daughter Ethel Cabeen. From there they travel to Detroit, Michigan to visit friends.

J. S. Duncan Columbus James Kirkwood Cleveland Ethel Cabeen Deroit Mich

Birthday Honors for Mrs Nice and Mrs Burleigh

Mr and Mrs Harley E Nice hosted relatives and friends on Sunday to mark Mrs Isaac Nice of Oak Street turning eighty. Mrs Burleigh, mother of Mrs Harley Nice and longtime neighbor, will be seventy four in October.

Harley E. Nice Morris Avenue Isaac Nice Oak Street

Pastor A Y Wilcox Urges Prohibition For Democracy

In Athens Rev. A Y Wilcox delivered a strong sermon on What Prohibition Means to America urging citizens to enforce the Volstead Act. He argued the press opposed prohibition yet the people supported it, describing Athens sixteen years ago when saloons polluted Court Street and bootlegging persists today. He criticized Nicholas Murray Butler and some churches, saying prohibition serves moral reform and national law. He cited finances improving and illegitimate business shrinking under prohibition.

A. Y. Wilcox Wilcox Four Hundred Ef Ss Mr. Wilcox Athens Court Street Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University

Dinner and afternoon of music and reminiscences

At noon a dinner suitable to the occasion was served and the afternoon was spent in music reminiscences of other days and taking pictures of the guests.

Covert Accepts Trust Dept Position in Los Angeles

Marlette Covert son of Mr. B M Covert traveled to California to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs D C Cornwell and accepted a position in the trust department of the Security Trust and Savings Co of Los Angeles.

Marlette Covert B. M. ‘Covert California D. C. Cornwell The Security Trust and Savings Co Los Angeles

Mrs Wheeler Dew and family visit Toledo guests

Mrs Wheeler Dew and her sons Frank Wheeler Jr and Byron Danford returned a visit in Toledo with guests Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett. They also called on Mr Dew at Camp Perry.

Wheeler Dew Frank Wheeler, Jr Byron Danford Toledo Harry Bartlett Mr. Dew Camp Perry

Miss Carrie Conant Hospital Examination

Miss Carrie Conant who had been in good health was taken to Columbus hospital today for examination by her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Pearl W Helwig. Mr Helwig will return Wednesday or Thursday.

Carrie Conant Columbus Hospital Pearl W. Helwig Helwig

Reading Family Trip to Galena and Columbus Visit

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Reading and family traveled to Galena Sunday to spend the day with Mr. Reading’s father, James A. Reading, and his brother-in-law and sister, EB. F. Sella. Mrs. Reading stayed longer and plans a visit in Columbus with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Williams.

O. E. Reading Galena Bunday James A. Reading EB. F. Sella

Pauline Danford Goes to Charleston for Sorority Visit

Miss Pauline Danford leaves at noon for Charleston West Virginia to visit a Chi Omega sorority sister at Ohio University and attend events associated with the chapter.

Pauline Danford Charleston W. Va Chi Omega Ohio University

Cooley Family Leaves For Lynn Haven Visit

Rev M B Cooley and his daughter Miss Ernestine Cooley depart this noon for home in Lynn Haven to spend several weeks with their son Mr John Cooley and family at 116 Mast State Street and other relatives.

M. B. Cooley Ernestine Cooley Lynn Haven

Pr Byron Danford Completes Internship in Cleveland Hospital

Pr Byron Danford has completed his internship at Mt Smai ihospital Cleveland and is at home with his parents Dr and Mrs V G Danford 14 East State Street. Mrs Danford hosts Miss Cecil Moore of Cincinnati as house guest.

Byron Danford Mt. Smai Ihospital Cleveland Vv. G. Y Danford East State Street Danford Quecet Mises Cecil Moore Cincinnati

Snows Attend Patterson Reunion in Hebbardsville

Mr and Mrs A Snow of Columbus return home after visiting Dr D C Snow at 126 Morris Avenue and attend the Patterson family reunion yesterday at the Julian Fift home in Hebbardsville.

A. Snow Columbus Patterson Julian Fift Hebbardsville D. C. Snow Morris Avenine

Mrs Mollie Ross Family Heads Back to Cleveland

Mrs Fred Ross also known as Mollie Pierce and her son Harley of Cleveland will return home Saturday after five weeks visiting her sister Mrs Atwood Grim in Jerceyville and other relatives here.

Fred Ross Mollie Pierce Harley Cleveland Atwood Grim Jerceyville

Professor Fink to Take Two Week Vacation and Trip

Professor C. W. Fink departs today for a two week absence visiting relatives in Hannsville and Coshocton during the first and last weeks. He will spend the middle week on a fishing and hunting expedition in West Virginia.

C. W. Fink Fareily Hanesville Coshocton West Virginia

Poffenbarger Couple Stay at Hotel Berry

Mrs. George W Poffenbarger and her son Perry Poffenbarger from Charleston West Virginia registered at Hotel Berry over the weekend. Perry attends Ohio University and belongs to Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Mrs Poffenbarger is noted for her political ability and broad Athens acquaintance during their visit.

George W Poffenbarger Perry Poffenbarger Charleston W. Va Hotel Berry Poffenbarger Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Athens

Finances of Ohio University Report Shows Gains in 1924 25

The year ending June 30 reports a total value of lands buildings and equipment at 2 490 746 53 up from last year with land and buildings at 1 982 834 16 and furniture and equipment at 507 982 43. State appropriations for maintenance reached 401 435 in 1924 25 plus 5 993 83 from 1923 24. Endowments total 71 802 77 with the land endowment at 69 719 43 and the Super Memorial fund tied to Carnegie Library purchases. Local funds yielded 122 201 04 with disbursements 165 556 77, leaving cash on hand up nearly 5 000.

Ohio University George ¢. Parka Emerson Evans Carnegie Library

Birthday dinner honors A Careey on sixty ninth birthday

Aug 17 Wingett Chapel reports a surprise birthday dinner for A Careey at his home. About fifty relatives and friends arrived with dinner baskets and gifts to mark his sixty ninth birthday.

Mr. Land Harry Ligvott Opal Alfred Hudnel Charles Cooper Crace Edria Gertrude Land Luster John Cooper Loyd Baward Gerald and Gilbert Liese T Irene and iCharles Warren Joe i Cooper

Man’s daily wear adds 815 iron pounds to shoes

Statisticians estimate a 150 pound man during ordinary daily activity exerts 815 pounds of weight on his shoes.

Four Churches Hold Sixth annual Guysville circuit home coming

About 800 members and former members from Stewartville Canaonville New England gathered at Stewart church for the Guysville Methodist circuit home coming. Rev. L G Miller led the circuit service with sermon by Jones Ohio University student pastor. New England won the field meet and a banner was awarded. A basket picnic followed.

Stewart Guysville L. G. Miller Ville Canaonville New England Athens

Owl pellets reveal prey from two barn owls

Examination of pellets from two barn owls shows prey skulls including 225 meadow mice 479 house mice 29 sirepa and other birds. The study highlights the diet composition and preferred small mammals in the owl's hunting area.

Deaf boy improves after airplane rescue in Youngstown

May now hear. Youngstown August 17. Cama Rosemont aged six born deaf had partial hearing restored yesterday in an aviation flight with BE 8 Hot Warren, but the aircraft nose-dived from 6,800 feet to 1,200 feet. He is now under physician care hoping further improvement.

Youngstown Cama Rosemont Warren

Detroit woman dies in furnace explosion

The body of Mrs. Maude Ti tgabeth Mooh 82 of Detroit burned beyond recognition when a furnace exploded in the yard and was shipped to Ada for interment.

Youngstown Arr Maude Ti Tgabeth Mooh Detroit Eeso Ada

Romance scandal grips South American adoptor in Washington

A diplomat from South America connected to a disputed marriage faces charges of forgery and larceny alleged by his wife Grace Shaikh of Weebiteton. The case centers on the Moset treaty and a contested divorce during a tense political climate.

Washington

New Cold Cream Powder Meltogto Ad Promises Long Wear

An advertisement touts Meltogto beauty powder that supposedly stays on until removed. It claims even spread and unnoticeable pores by blending with skin tone. The piece mentions retailers RD.Goenner Athena Chase Drus Store Loran and a personal note about a woman who has not married due to loneliness.

Plaina Escape Litigant Captured Before Trial

George Tate or Plaina escaped custody on June 30 and was recaptured by Constable B C Mariner near Nei esaville. He faced charges of possessing liquor and pleaded not guilty. Bail bonds were posted. Trial set for August 21. Police located him after a road sighting on June 29 near the East bridge with two accomplices.

George Tate Plaina B.C. Mariner Peart W. Hei Mariner Neiesaville East Bridge Jim Ale Bnelx Cliff Martin

Lightning Strikes Wilse Aiglihag Falla Welds Dollars

A bolt of lightning struck Wilse Aiglhag Falla, welding two silver dollars in his pocket. He was injured but Black expects a full recovery.

Wilse Aig Black

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