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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

5

Misses Dollie and Henriet ta Cator Leave Jacksonville for Cincinnati

The Misses Dollie and Henriet ta Cator of Jacksonville Florida, guests of their aunt Mrs Nell F Robinson at 143 Grosvenor Street, started this afternoon for Cincinnati on the return trip home. They had been visiting relatives from Caldwell and Wynne, mother of the latter, arrived last night at Hotel Berry from Ironton. They left this afternoon for Jackson.

Dollie Henrietta Cator Jacksonville Fla Nell F. Robinson Grosvenor Street Cincinnati North Caldwell

Winters Returns After Columbus Cedar Point Lakewood Visit

Mrs. S Winters traveled home from visits in Columbus Cedar Point and Lakewood. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E E Brown in Columbus and with her son Minor Robbins in Lakewood. Her grandson Kenneth Frederick spent the summer with her in Athens.

S. Winters Columbus Cedar Point Lakewood E. E. Brown Minor Robbins Kenneth Frederick Athens

Barker Family Heads to Washington on Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker and their children Dorothy and Robert of Union set out this morning for Washington DC to visit Mr and Mrs Howard P Brown Dolly Barker joining the journey as part of the family trip.

Ralph Barker Dorothy Robert Union Washington, D. C Howard P. Brown Dolly Barker

Mr J C Harvey Returns Home From Columbus Hospital

Mr J C Harvey arrived home last evening from a Columbus hospital where he has been taking treatment. He is much improved in health.

J. C. Harvey Columbus Hospital

Funeral Attendees Gather in Zaleski for Mrs Fuller

Mrs J H Snyder Mrs Charles Rennig and her father L H Black attended the funeral of Mrs William Fuller in Zaleski yesterday.

J. H. Snyder Charles Rennig L. H. Black Zaleski William Fuller

Newark Couple Returns From Visit to Mrs Pierce

Dr and Mrs E A Moore and Mr Fletcher Scott with Mrs Scott of Newark have returned home after visiting Mrs C M Pierce mother of Mrs Moore at 15 Poplar Avenue.

E. A. Moore Fletcher Scott Scott Newark

Mrs. C. L. Martzolff Returns From Librarian School

Mrs. C. L. Martzolff arrives home from six weeks at Chautauqua New York where she attended a librarians’ school. She was accompanied from Logan to Athens by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brooker and has returned to their home.

C. L. Martzolff Chautauqua N. Y.Y Logan Athens Chris Brooker

Toledo man visits Athens fair and sister’s family

Mr. Al Woodruff of Toledo attends the Athens county fair this week and visits his sister Mrs. C. M. Pierce and family. Mr. L. H. Black of Springfield visits his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breinig at 17 Clark street.

al Woodruff Toledo Athens County C. M. Pierce L. H. Black Springfield Charles Breinig Clark Street

Representative Jenkins and Mrs Jenkins from Washington DC

Representative T A Jenkins and Mrs Jenkins of Washington DC are referenced in this historical snippet. The item notes their names and location without additional context or actions.

T. A. Jenkins Mrs. Jenkins Washington, D. C

Miss Katherine McKee Returns From Massachusetts Visit

Miss Katherine McKee arrives home from a summer vacation spent in Massachusetts with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Granville Evans Grace McKee in Maverhill.

Katherine McKee Massachusetts Mrs Granville Evans Grace McKee Maverhill

Thurston Visitors Stay With Bassett Friends

Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hill and children Dale Wilma and Wilfred of Thurston were guests of the Hill’s brother. They are visiting the old Bassett area with Mr. M N Linscott and family on Richland Avenue. They plan to visit near Coolville with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hooper and Mr. and Mrs. A D Johnson after the fair, then visit Mr and Mrs. Lewis Dye.

George L. Hill Dale Wilma Wilfred l Thurston M. N. Linscott Richland Aveaue Bassett A. D. Johnson Frank Hooper Coolville Lewis Dye

Harbarger Family Dines with McCollins in Richland Ave

Mr and Mrs Edward Harbarger and their son Arthur of Barberton visited Barberton relative Mrs James LaFollet on Hocking Street and were entertained at dinner Wednesday by cousins Mr and Mrs George McCollins on Richland Avenue.

Edward Harbarger Arthur Barberton James LaFollet Hocking Street George McCollins Richland Avenue

Bean Couple Welcome Son Robert Carl

Mr and Mrs Harley Bean of 8856 West State Street announce the birth of their son Robert Carl on August 19.

Harley Bean West State Street Robert Carl

Miss Christine Dalley Visit in Gallipolis

Miss Christine Dalley spends the week in Gallipolis visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. Biddle, the latter her aunt.

Christine Dalley Gallipolis Mrs. J. 8. Biddle

Former Ohio student Louise McGill judges Athens county fair exhibits

Miss Louise McGill of Belpre, a former Ohio University student, has judged the food and clothing club exhibits in Athens this week. She stayed at Hotel Berry and departed today.

Louise McGill Belpre Ohio University Athens Athens County Hotel Berry

Miss Constance Leete Returns From Cape Cod Trip

Miss Constance Leete arrived home yesterday from Massachusetts coast resorts where she spent the summer. She visited Falmouth and later joined her father Mr. P C Leete of Portsmouth on a trip to Cape Cod.

Constance Leete Massachusetts Falmouth P. C. Leete Portsmouth Cape Cod

Parker Leaves for Newark Visit with Moore Family

Kathaleen Parker travels to Newark for a week long visit with Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Moore. Mrs. Moore is identified as an aunt in the note.

Kathaleen Parker Newark E. A. Moore Mrs. Moore

Settlement Ends Mine Idle Period in Glouster District

At a Glouster meeting on Wednesday officials from the Ohio Collieries Co and the miners' organization resolved the four day idle of local mines caused by disputes over accommodating Sugar Creek workers. Sugar Creek men will stay idle until mid late September with hopes to reassign to Sugar Creek 210 and workers in town. A Columbus accord allowed local mines to operate pending a final settlement at the Wednesday meeting in Glouster. A Red Men hall dance in Glouster is announced for Aug 29 with 75 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Co Sugar Creek G. 8. Jones Toledo Io Collieries Co Lee Hall Columbus Miners’ Organisation Robert Marshall Fred Hemsley Jones Ohio Red Men Hall Grouser

Fall In Mine Delays Work At Derthick

Sunday Creek Coal Company mine 10 at Derthick near Glouster is idle after a large fall in the motor road during the night. Men reported for shift this morning some unaware of the accident until they arrived.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Derthick

Mine Rescue Team Restores Operations After Fall

A force of men was deployed to clear debris from the fall at the mine and it is expected the facility will be ready for operation by Friday.

Liberty Hill Sunday School Picnic Set Next Saturday

Liberty Hill hosts an all day picnic in the grove beside Liberty Hill church next Saturday. The event invites all nearby Sunday schools to attend and enjoy a day of fellowship and activities.

Liberty Hill Liberty Hill Church

Glouster Examiners to Convene Friday Morning

Gilouster school examiners meet Friday at 9 in Glouster High School for the final session of the year. Teachers seeking to take the examination or renew certificates should attend.

Glouster Gilouster Glouster High School

Kasler Family Reunion Set for Labor Day at Bishopville

The Kasler family will hold its annual reunion in the Bishopville grove on Labor Day September 7. It will be an all day event with a large noon basket dinner and all family members are urged to attend.

Glouster Kasler Bishopville

Remarkable Coin Collection Highlights 19th Century Cents

In Glouster Mrs. John Graham of Hatfield shows a coin collection featuring five large copper cents from 1945 and 1865 and other foreign issues. She also preserves the first shoes ever worn by her father, about a century old.

Glouster John Graham Near Hatfield

Surprise Birthday Party for William Shannon near Green's Run

A Sunday gathering at William Shann es home near Green's Run celebrated his birthday with music by the Reeves brothers and James Strausbaugh. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T J Thomas and three children Billy Thames and Johanie of Deanville, Mr and Mrs James Judson and daughter Melvina of Guyavnle, Mr and Mrs Rufus Shannon and three children Lloyd Lelia and Ruth of Modoc, Sam Reeves William Reeves Henry Miller James Strausbaugh and Mr and Mrs William Shannon and son Arthur.

William Shannee Green Shannon Reeves’ Brothers James Straushaugh T. J. Thomas Billy Thames and Johanie Deanville James Judson Melvina Guyavnle Rufus Shannon

Connecticut Film Tax Law Sparks Industry Withdrawal

New York reports that a one man censorship could arise if the Connecticut tax law spreads nationwide. Film exhibitors threaten to withdraw titles after contracts end as tax collectors gain power to revoke licenses for films not meeting approval.

New York Moving Picture Connecticut

Youth Held for Grand Jury after Church Row

Everett Gaskins was bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate P W Helwig on a charge of assault and battery following a trouble among youths returning from church at The Plains. Agnes Eneix accused Gaskins of choking her while he said he was separating a fighting couple. Gaskins posted $100 bond.

the Plains Everett Gaskins Grand Jury P. W. Helwig Agnes Eneix Gaskins

Odd Fellows of County to Hold Picnic September 13

Athens county Odd Fellows plan a large basket picnic at the fair grounds on Sunday September 13 with lodges from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Albany Coolville Stewart Buchtel Jacksonville Carbon dale and New Marshfield represented. Grand Master George M Neffner and Grand Commander Fred H Hahn will speak along with a Chillicothe band and other speakers. The event runs all day with contests and prizes for boys and girls and no admission charge.

Odd Fellows Athens County Fair Grounds Athens Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Albany Coolville Stewart Buchtel Jackeonville Carbondale New Marshfield George M. Neffner New Vienna Ohio Fred H. Hahn Toledo Canton Chillicothe Lodge Chillicothe Coolville Odd Fellows Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton

Mill Worker Released After Court Appearance Over Auto Mortgage

A mill worker was released after paying the balance on a mortgaged automobile. The man had been ordered to settle debts tied to a sale of the vehicle. Authorities from the McCune Tire & Accessory Company assisted in the matter as the party traveled to Hamelton.

Medges Rebinesa McCune Tire & Accessory Company Athens I. P. Tuckers Ham Aton

Telephone Girl Now Well

A brief update reports the telephone operator recovering to good health after an illness. The article notes her ongoing duties and returns to work at the switchboard.

Death notice of Michael Blackstone aged 68 at Carrell

McArthur Ward reports the death of Michael Blackstone age 68 at his Carrell home after a long illness. He left a widow sister and brother and two sons and two daughters. Other relatives listed include Mrs. W. A. Bltott and Asa Blackstone. Numerous visitors and local social news follow, including marriages, reunions and a child’s injury at play.

Ward Michael Blackstone Carrell Mr. Blackstone W. A. Bltott Asa Blackstone J. H. ‘Howell Rether Joece Dundas F. T. Madson Columbus Glenn Conwitle Troy Atmerriagé Hoonee Raymond Cooper Sear Lydenia Brown Oreton W. Reicher Charlie Wyman Nanville, Il Fred Swarm C. B. Cox G. C. Smith Carl Wallar Fred Dites Jr Youngstown F. L. Ditea Merita Leeto John Chanmveriat Riverly F. T. Hudson Phebe Pitcher Minneapolis William Downard The Presbyterian Church Benner’s Lake H. E. Meadows Martha McKeever Marion O. Pilly Emmett Morety

G. A. R. Post to Meet in Columbus

Columbus Golden Post will meet at the Post room Saturday August 25 at 1 p m. J L Pickering P C announces the gathering for members and attendees to discuss post events and activities.

Columbus Golden Post Post Room J. L. Pickering P. C

Graham Family Reunion Observed At Stewart Gathering

About fifty Graham relatives met August 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Spear near Stewart for the annual Graham reunion. Activities included games and a basket dinner. A business meeting noted three deaths since last count and renamed the event the Graham clan with plans for a clan emblem.

Lowell C. Graham Mintern Colo Jacob T. Graham Irwin J. R. Core Greenfield Reehe Burrell New Lexington Eva Chamberlain Dresden John J. Graham Beresford S. J G. J. Graham Xenia Mra G. M. Payne Marietta M. Weat North Lewisburg Lide Penrose Hunter A.K Linnie Calendine Columbus Howard UC Bernice Graham W. G. Brill Erson Glagier William Spear Mary Stewart Robert Brill W. G Brill Decca Vivwene

Local Leaders Named in Bartlett Neighborhood Notes

A fragment listing residents and families in Bartlett and surrounding areas including Mr. and Mrs. H. Goddard Mrs. Edith Greenawalt Wade and other households in Parksburg and Lancaster. The notice mentions Mrs. Lucy Smith Mrs. Thelma Goddard and several others with kin and surname clusters across Bartlett Chesterhill and Dickson.

Rand Sen Leonard Athens Miew Daiey Bo Giiney Withenatura Pad Thomas Rath Biddison Stew Cod Glen Bauth Bartlett H. Goddard Parketeburg W. Va T. BR Dickeen Carel Sharpsburg Lucy Smith George W. Plumly Hilt ‘Cothe Edith Greenawailt Wade Lancaster Jackson Roger Nei Fred Bernice

Boards Have Power to Close Rural Schools

Marietta Aug 27 Judge David Thomas denied an injunction sought by Raymond R Warren of Newport township. The school boards can close rural schools and move students to centralized institutions with transportation for all required pupils.

Marietta David Thomas Raymond R. Warren Newport Township

Township schools face funding questions impact county decisions

In the report, taxpayers and patrons of Bell's Nin and Newell's Run schools weigh in on funding. The discussion highlights how the outcome could influence similar situations across the county and affect future schooling provisions.

Avin Em Behail Himert Newnefoun Bell Nin Newell's Run St ‘Ikety

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