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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1923

Page

9

Automobile tax funds revived for street maintenance

Funds totaling 1546.90 from the automobile tax were revived by the corporation and placed to the mainenance fund for street purposes. Dr. F. H. May will attend the Ohio state dental convention in Columbus from Monday to Wednesday. A Daughters of St. George meeting is set for Monday evening with important business on the agenda.

Ohio State Dental Convention Columbus May the Daughters of St. George

Receiver Named for F. R. Coal Co by U S Judge

Attorney Sanford J. Headley of Cincinnati was appointed receiver for the F. R. Coal Co of Pittsburgh by U S Judge Smith Hickelnooper. The firm once had Cincinnati offices. Headley, a Sunday Creek valley native, is son of T. M. Headley near Jacksonville and attended Ohio University in Athens years ago before settling in Cincinnati.

Sanford J. Headley Cincinnati F. & R. Coal Co Pittsburgh U. S Smith Hickenlooper Atty. Headley Sunday Creek Valley T. M. Headley Jacksonville O. U Athens

Frank McCann Post Invests War Chest in Bridge Buildings

Frank McCann Post American Legion of this city plans to invest part of its war chest funds in the Bridge buildings, aiming to support local wartime efforts and community projects. The move signals a shift in fund allocation for post activities and veterans’ services.

Frank McCann Post American Legion

City Buildings To House Kiener Store And Rogers Electric Co

The two adjacent buildings are occupied by the Kiener store on the first floor and Rogers Electric Co on the second. The Post took an option in summer to buy them when funds from the war chest arrive. Rogers Electric plans to remodel the second floor into a club room soon.

Kiener Rogers Electric Co Post Buidings War Chest

Pleasant City Visitors Share Weekend With Relatives

Mrs. Dick Williams and her son Richard of Pleasant City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Richards Jr. Mr and Mrs Frank Burtnett traveled to Columbus Friday to spend a few days with friends.

Dick Williams Richard Pleasant City

Mrs Martin Houenstall Visits Mother in Radcliff

Mrs Martin Houenstall of Jacksonville was here Friday en route to Radcliff to visit her mother Mrs Lydia Pierce.

Martin Houenstall Jacksonville Radcliff Lydia Pierce

Mrs Crowley Heads Home After Three Weeks with Noon Family

Mrs. D. J. Crowley departed Friday for Dayton after a three week visit with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Noon.

D. J. Crowley Dayton M. F. Noon

Mrs Noon and Son Edward Return from Toledo Visit

Mrs. Tom Noon and her son Edward will return Sunday evening from Toledo where they have been guests since Thanksgiving of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Booth.

Tom Noon Edward Toledo 8. P. Booth

Amesville Resident William James Dies. Body Buried Near Band Rock

William James formerly of Bern who lived with his son at Hollister died recently. His body was brought Tuesday and buried near his former home at Band Rock. Mrs. Julia Byers died at her mother’s home, Mrs. Jefferson White. Remains were taken to New England for services and burial Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Haskin conducted both services.

William James Bern Hollister Band Rock Julia Byers Jefferson White New England Haskin

Mrs Bennett Visited Son in Chesterhill Amid Poor Health

Mrs D O B Bennett spent the weekend at her son John Bennett’s home near Chesterhill as he remains in very poor health.

D.O B. Bennett John Chesterhill

Weekend visit and local sports results in Columbus

Ervin Keirns and his son Oliver of Columbus visited Frank Wolf for a rabbit hunt over the weekend. New Marshfield high school players were in town Wednesday with close games. the boys won 18 to 6, the girls lost 8 to 6, and the small girls lost.

Ervin Keirns Oliver Columbus Frank Wolf New Marshfield High School Gome

Barrows Leaves Schools Post After Single Year

D. P. Barrows, a teacher in the local schools last year, was the subject of a brief notice indicating his departure from the district after completing one academic term.

D. P. Barrows

Gathering of Friends at Goddard Home

Mr and Mrs T O Day hosted guests including Ben Covert and son Bobby from Athens along with Mrs Guasie a university teacher. Ben tried hunting rabbits with a new automatic but was kept to five shots per rabbit while the party enjoyed a hearty chicken dinner at the Goddard home.

Ben Covert Bobby Athens R. Goddard Guasie Ohio University Ben Forsaoen Goddard

Coal Train Wreck Near Lathrop Blocks Roadway

A bad wreck of three or four car loads of coal occurred near Lathrop Friday afternoon and will likely take a day or more to clear.

Lathrop

Local visits noted in Athens and Semi No Mole area

Mr. Clayton Carpenter of Seminole Oklahoma visits his mother Mrs. Etta Carpenter and other relatives. Mrs. Lucy Adair spends the weekend with her daughter Mrs. E. T. Clark in Athens.

Clayton Carpenter Seminole Okla Etta Carpenter Lucy Adair E. T. Clark Athens

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother

Obituary notice for a mother who died December 1 1921. The verse expresses deep love and loss and lists her children Mrs Earl Johnston Mrs Ben Fielder Mr Carl Conrad and Mr Wm Conrad.

Earl Johnston Ben Fielder Carl Conrad Wm, Conrad

Coolville Thanksgiving Roundup Plentiful Travel and Visits

Residents travel to Columbus and Leonardsville for Thanksgiving meals. families in Parkersburg and Convoy visit relatives. Local drivers complete lime paving between Coolville and Carthage Gap. Various visits include Mr. and Mrs. Marquis receiving community aid. W T U holds a meeting. football trip to Athens noted.

Carthage C. B. Harper Convoy A. B. White Fher Barnett Arkansas Mary Reeder Nelia Parr Marquis Fred Runion Person Pomerov Walden Athens William Moose Josephine Mice Kincade Parkerstiner UL Will Barr Deronyo C. F. Mace J.J. Walden Lester Chapman Oscar Gunder

Thanksgiving Visits And Local Lodge Anniversary Observed

Local residents shared Thanksgiving visits with relatives across Buchtel Nelsonville Columbus and New Lexington. The Pythian Sisters lodge plans a 27th anniversary supper event and all members are urged to attend with a dish. Rebekah lodge asks degree staff to attend for planned work.

Linsie Stiff Ed Albaugh New Straiteville Pythian Sisters Lodge Rebekah Lodge Charles Tipton Jacksonville Jesse Sensabaugh Newark Sanford Kinnileon Tom Ward Hack Street

Club Members Honor Mrs Ward With Birthday Tray

The group spent time in games music and embroidery. Mrs D McLaughlin of Logan visited. The club honored Mrs Ward with a mahogany tray and a china and bowl. A two course lunch was served. Attendees included Mrs Penny Driggs Lovett Shelton Byron Dyson Gaffey Ghelton Brown Leyd Shuttleworth Jonna McLaughlin Brown Byron Storer Wright Roberts Storer and the hostess.

D. McLaughlin Logan Ghelton Brown Leyd Shuttleworth Jonna McLaughlin Byron Storer Wright Roberts Hostess

Drop Shoulder Basque Frock with Draped Neckline

The season favors a basque frock featuring a draped shoulder neckline and lace ruff at the waist or sleeve caps, creating a soft, romantic silhouette. This style emphasizes refined detailing and feminine line.

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