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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

5

Gist Family Plans Ten Day Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs John Gist with daughter Miss Jean Gist and sister Miss Dorothy Gist depart for a ten day motor tour stopping in Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Montreal and Quebec They are joined by Miss Virginia Powell and friends Miss Wilanna Riggs Miss Burnette Riggs and Miss Morgan of Cleveland They will return Thursday Mrs C L Jones plans to visit the Powell home in Parkersburg Thursday or Friday and return with her son

John Gist Jean Gist Dorothy Gist Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Montreal Quebec Virginia Powell Wilanna Burnette Riggs Fred Weiss Berry Dudley Weiss Ohio University Weiss

Chase sisters return from eastern motor trip

Mrs Claude Chase, Mrs Pearl Chase and Miss Hazel Chase completed a motor trip visiting Cincinnati and Louisville in Kentucky Mammoth Cave Bardstown Kentucky and Huntington West Virginia during the journey.

Claude Chase Pearl Chase Jean Thompson Hazel Chase Cincinnati Louisville Mammoth Cave Bardstown Huntington W. Va

Huhn Family Returns to Cleveland After Visit

Mr and Mrs William Huhn and their children return to Cleveland today after visiting Mrs Huhns parents Mr and Mrs T B Roush Mr Roush accompanied them home and will stay a week.

William Huhn Cleveland T. B. Roush Mr. Roush

Daugherty Family Returns Home From Visits

Mrs. O. J. Daugherty and three children of Mullen's West Virginia return home with her brother A. J. Collins after a three week visit with her father Michael Collins and family at 68 North High Street and with Mrs. Catherine Daugherty in New Lexington.

O. J. Daugherty Mullen’s W. Va A. J. Collins Daugherty Michael Collins North High Street New Lexington Mr. Daugherty Catherine Daugherty

Ada Kennedy Returns as Art Supervisor in Mishawaka Schools

Miss Ada Kennedy convalesces at home in New Marshfield after illness and plans to return to Mishawaka Indiana for the next school year as supervisor of art in the city schools.

Ada Kennedy New Marshfield

Murphey Family to Return from Corn ing for Jackson Move

Mr and Mrs Richard Murphey and their baby son Richard Jr finish a summer in Corning and return today to 216 East State Street They will depart in late September for Jackson Mississippi where Mr Murphey begins a new assignment on the city high school faculty as instructor of languages

Richard Murphey Richard, Jr Corning O. B. Murphey East State Street Jackson, Miss Murphey City High School

Miller couple embarks on ten day motor trip

Mr and Mrs Earle A Miller depart for a ten day motor tour visiting Lakeside Mitawanga and other Lake Erie locations including Niagara Falls and Toronto Canada with plans to tour regional spots and return.

Earle A. Miller Lakeside Mitawanga Lake Erie Niagara Walls Toronto Canada

Mrs Carter Returns From Detroit Visit

Mrs. William Carter returns after a ten day visit with her son and daughter in law in Detroit Michigan. She also toured Belle Isle Windsor Ontario Canada and several other points of interest.

William Carter Fred Carter Detroit Mich Belle Isle Windsor Ontario Canada

Linscott Kuhns Nuptials Quiet Wedding in Athens County

Miss Hazel Bertine Linscott of Trimble wed Mr. Charles Otto Kuhns of Amenville in a simple ceremony at Rev Mrs Weatherbys home on Madison Avenue. The couple then left for Niagara Falls on a wedding trip and will reside in Warren. The bride taught in Athens county schools eight years. the groom is a prosperous farmer from Ames township.

Linscott

Entertained At Dinner By Local Residents

Social notes record Mr and Mrs Bob Zimmerman of Richland avenue hosting Mrs Densil Robinson and young Max of Akron and Mr and Mrs Floyd Dinsmore of the city. W H Shamel returns from two months travel with brother A C Shamel in En tliat Wash then to several western cities. Dr H Srigley heads to Barrie Ontario to visit his mother. Mrs W B Dailey of Akron visits her Sheldon grandparents. Rolland Jones travels to Parkersburg West Virginia for a week end visit.

Bob Zimmerman Richland Avenue Densil Robinson Max Akron Floyd Dinsmore W. H. Shamel A. C. Shamel Entliat, Wash California Vancouver Seattle Portland Bois City Salt Lake City Denver Srigley Barrie Ontario John Srigley Rolland Jones Parkersburg W. Va

Reunion Attendees From Athens At Newman Home Stockport

Family and friends from Athens and nearby attended the John and Amy Newman reunion at W. Cc Newman’s Stockport home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alonzo Tryan Mr and Mrs Owen Tryan Mr and Mrs Harvey Tryan Mr and Mrs C Brown Wyonia Hubler Athens Mr C Newman and daughter Eleanor Stewart Mia Charles Sayre and three children Byron Clair Owen and Jessie of Millfield.

Athens John Amy Newman W. Cc. Newman Stockport Alonzo Tryan Owen Tryan Harvey Tryan C. Brown Wyonia Hubler C. Newman Eleanor Stewart Mia Charles Sayre Byron Clair Owen Jessie Millfield

Camersons and Murchs Return From Eastern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Henry Cameron Mr and Mrs Carlos Cameron of Athens and Mrs James De Forest Murch and son Junior of Cincinnati arrive home after a ten day eastern motor trip visiting Gettysburg Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore and Washington DC Mrs Murch and son depart for Cincinnati at noon.

Henry C. Cameron Carlos H. Cameron Athens James de Forest Murch and Son Junior Cincinnati Gettysburg Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Washington, D. C National Murch and Son

Birth Announcement for Mabel May Gatch

Dr and Mrs C L Jones announce the birth of a daughter Mabel May Wednesday August 19 at Grant hospital Columbus Ohio to Mr and Mrs Robert Gatch Columbus. Mrs Gatch formerly Miss Alta Coe of Albany and niece of Mrs C L Jones.

C. L. Jones Mabel May Robert Gatch Columbus Grant Hospital That City

Laird Family Birthday Gathering At Columbus Home

Mr and Mrs J C Laird and son Lloyd returned to Columbus with their niece WHileen Laird to celebrate the birthday of their mother Mrs R M Laird. Four of six siblings were present: Mr Harry Laird of Logan Mr James Laird of Columbus Mr Edward Laird and Mrs George Maniskas of Athens.

J. C. Laird Lloyd Columbus Whileen Laird R. M. Laird Harry Laird Logan James Laird Edward Laird George Maniskas Athens

Couple Begins Week Long Motoring Trip to Canton Akron

Mr and Mrs E L Church and their daughter Miss Christina accompanied by the former's mother left this morning for a week long motor trip. They will visit relatives and friends in Canton Akron and the lake region.

L. Church Christina Canton Akron Lake Region

Reverend and Mrs Lee Visit Condit Pastor

Rev. and Mrs. I. F. Lee and son Francis visit at the home of Mr. J. E. Fultz and family. Rev. Lee serves as pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Condit.

I. F. Lee Francis J. E. Fultz Rev. Lee First Presbyterian Church Condit

Standard Bearers Return From School of Missions Camp

The Ruth Standard Bearers and chaperones returning from the School of Missions at Lancaster camp grounds include Virginia Larimer Mildred Totman Marcella Horn Esther Harris Doris Herron Adda Wolfe Athens Mrs Raymond Walden Alice Chevelier Lucy Daugherty of Coolville. The Senior Standard Bearer group features Cornelia Holcombe Jennie Moore Sarah Stiff Virginia Knecht Mrs J N Pickering Athens Mrs Woodgerd Jacksonville Miss Jesse Abbott of Columbus engaged in field work.

Ruth School of Missions Lancaster Camp Grounds Virginia Larimer Mildred Totman Marcella Horn Esther Harris Doris Herron Adda Wolfe Athens Raymond Walden Alice Chevelier Lucy Daugherty Coolville Cornelia Holcombe Jennie Moore Sarah Stiff Virginia Knecht J. N. Pickering

Typhoid Cases Reported in Athens County Townships

Ten typhoid fever cases have appeared in Athens county over the last three weeks affecting Trimble York Rome and Troy townships. Acting county health commissioner Miss Alice Haviland says no epidemic conditions exist and blames impure water and unsanitary surroundings. Residents urged to clean premises and test wells as rural water tests fall short.

Athens County Alice Haviland Trimble York Rome Troy Miss Haviland

Athens County Dog Tags Rise Amid Crackdown on Strays

Barrows says 1256 to 1400 more dog tags sold this year in Athens County as stray dogs are culled. He and Gillson raided Glouster, killing about thirty five strays, citing two owners for improper tags and fining R. B. Smith for no tags.

Athens County Peter Barrows Barrows Howard Gillson Glouster David Richards Richards

Engineer Killed by Own Train in Parkersburg Yard

Guy Carothers 40 of Rockland Ohio yard conductor for the B and O Railroad was killed in Parkersburg yards when his train backed over him after he tripped on a switch frog. His legs and arm were severed and his brakeman located the body shortly after.

Parkersburg Guy Carothers Rockland Ohio B. & O. Railroad Company Carothers Ohio River Division

Earthquake Shocks Logged From Distant Quake

The United States Weather Bureau seismograph at the University of Chicago tracked a seismic event beginning at 6 18 o clock Chicago time with shocks estimated from a distant quake located about 4625 miles away.

Chicago United States Weather Bureau University of Chicago

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertised With Claims

An advertisement claims LT has promoted Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, said to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation, curing stomach and liver ailments. The text asserts one dose suffices for satisfaction and money back. It names McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy among sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Woman Impersonating Actress Heir Sentenced

Mre Ids Manning Blankenburg of Twisa Oklahoma was sentenced to six months in the house of correction for perjury deception and obstruction after presenting herself as Lotta Crabtree's daughter and claiming a $2,000,000 estate.

Boston Mre Ids Manning Blankenburg Twisa Okla Lotta Crabtree House of Correction

Red Cross to Run Two Booths at County Fair

Athens County Red Cross and county health department announce two fair booths opening August 26. One hosts a milk depot and a flat aid station with on site nurses including Haviland and Cunningham. The other displays health literature and runs demonstrations on contagion prevention, maternity care, and child welfare.

Athens County Red Cross Society County Health Department Alice Harland Irma Stanfield Red Croas Haviland Anna Morgan Clara Kavanaugh Amy Cunningham Bess Harper Sheppard-Towner Red Cross

Dinner and Shower Honor Albany Bride and Groom

In Albany on August 19 a large dinner and shower were given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Wood for their daughter Misa Dorothy and her fiancé Kenneth Brooks. The event featured 28 relatives as guests, flower decor, and a serenading party among 160 attendees.

Albany Pearl Wood Misa Dorothy Kenneth Brooks Parkersburg W. Va Akron Adena Odta Anna Brooks Oward Brooks Lacy Wood Misa Hottie Brooke Nona Steinmetz H.C. Brooks Betty McVay Alva Graham Mina Ethel Stein- Imeta Lenard Williams Edward Brooks Earl Haning Thomas Steinmetz Odta Brooks C. RB. Wood Emerson Wood Adena Brooks Beatrice Wood Brooks

Alva Graham and The Oritegroom Enjoys Musical Slams

The occasion featured a generous program highlighted by an Athens orchestra with Mewre Owen Walraven on violin, Jess Corsey on mandolin, John Stacy on guitar, and contributions by Mr. Carsey. The entertainment enhanced the Eve with local talent and orchestral pieces evidencing a lively cultural event.

Alva Graham Athens Mewre Owen Walraven Jess Corsey Land John Stacy Mr. Carsey Vie Mise Octa Brooks

Courthouse Fined for Insult in Sugar Creek

Hanes Melain of Sugar Creek was fined 25 dollars by Magistrate Carl Porter after Mrs. Charles Cochrane filed charges of insult. Melain was arrested by Constable J P Tucker.

Hanes Melain Sugar Creek Coura Carl Porter Charles Cochrane Melain J. P. Tucker

Radford V Kachman Case Returns for Action

In Common Pleas court today, an appeal on an attachment was returned to Magistrate E Hedgen for further action. Plaintiff is Charles O. Radford and defendant is Steve Kachman.

Magistrate E. Hedgen Common Pleas Court Charles 8. Radford Steve Kachman

Ajax Rubber Sues CC H Roudebush for Merchandise Debt

Ajax Rubber files suit in Common Pleas court against C C H Roudebush for an unpaid merchandise account totaling 106.09 dollars. The complaint seeks payment of the due amount and related costs.

Ajax Rubber Company CC. H. Roudebush Common Pleas

Identified Body Of Man Recovered From Allegheny River

Pittsburgh on August 16 confirms the recovered man from the Allegheny River as George B. Baird, 54, formerly of Columbus Ohio, identified by his son in law J. Atker of Arnold Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Allegheny River George B. Baird Columbus,o J. Atker Arnold, Pa

New Beauty Cream Metlogic Promises Lovely Complexion

Amazing new beauty cream quickly gives the texture and appearance of a wild rose petal. It whitens nourishes purifies and can be left on all night or used as powder base. Not sticky or oily. The D Zenner Co Chase Drug Co.

Metlogic D, Zenner Co Chase Drug Co

Champion Livestock Club Plans Ice Cream Social

The Champion Livestock Club met at president Floyd Copeland’s home on Monday evening August 17. Members scheduled an ice cream social at W A Copeland’s home on Saturday August 22.

Champion Livestock Club Floyd Copeland W. A. Copeland

Plane sinks off Discovery Island near Victoria

A hydroplane believed from Seattle turned turtle off the west end of Discovery Island near Victoria early today. The Ev erett steamer reported cries for help heard in a wireless message to Gonzales from the Byv erett.

Victoria B. C Seattle Everett Discovery Island Gonzales Byverett

Moss Proposal for Demilitarized Zones in Europe

Brigadier General Boeare, a former chief of the British military mission in Paris, proposed establishing des militarized zones in sensitive European areas soon to prevent clashes between troops. The plan discussed in Williamstown reflects postwar efforts to reduce tensions and military presence.

Williamstown Moss Ann Genera Boeare Paris Europe

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