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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1925

Page

3

Meigs County Receives 13000 for Road Improvements

Pomeroy Meigs county officials announce receipt of 13000 from the state highway fund to improve several routes. Planned projects include the Pomeroy to Chester Long road, Rutland to Ravenswood, Harrisonville via Carpenter to Albany, and Rutland to Vinton. Improvements expected to benefit local residents significantly.

Pomeroy Meigssaerg Chester-Long Rutland Ravenswood Harrisonville Carpenter Albany Vinton Meigs County

Former local woman dies in Pittsburgh family loss

Miss Emma Lee traveled to Pittsburgh after the unexpected death of her niece Mrs Lily Wallace Digby of Wilkinsburg Pa. Digby was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wallace who were well remembered by the community. Her mother is 93 years old.

Pomeroy Emma Lee Pittsburgh Lily Wallace Digby Wilkensburg Digby James Wallace

Entertain With Bridge Party In Pomeroy

Mrs Finsterwald and Mrs Shank entertained with bridge this afternoon at the home of Mrs Don Butternut Avenue. Mrs Dowie and others attended. High tea is planned for five o'clock tomorrow with additional hosts listed.

Cecil Bradbury Sire MH. H. Kuntz Finster‘walg Shank Macwiisy

Athens visitors travel from Cincinnati to Middleport

Wiss Riley returning from Cincinnati music college visits Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Dawson in Middleport with Columbus relatives. L Crary Davis leaves for a Columbus business trip. Mrs Howitt of Darwin visits her son D D Howitt. Miss Nealie Mackin returns from relatives in Charleston.

Athens Middleport Wiss Riley Cincinnati D. C. Dawson Gen Columbus

Kaspars Have Girl Born in Cincinnati

MeRoeroy reports Mr and Kaspar of Cincinnati announce the birth of a girl. The timing and fate of the child are noted as a saved and well remembered event, with residence there until about a year and a half ago.

Kaspars Meroeroy Kaspar Cincinnati

Death from meningitis in Pomeroy area

Eight year old William Mineral, son of Mr and Mrs Mineral, died of meningitis after two weeks in Messer hospital at nearby Gallipolis. Local figures including M Sarreh and Dr Mel Hartinger visited Columbus yesterday. Other notes mention John Spires of Rutland and Helen Baum of Minersville traveling for cold weather plans and family visits in Indiana and Florida.

Pomeroy Willian Messer Hospital M. Sarreh Crazy Davia Mel Hartinger Wyatt Plants Rolland Swegman Columbus Chester Mortis Springfield John Spires Ruttand Gallipolis John Arnold Galtipolis Helen Baum Minersville Youngstown Georger Katherine New Albany Indiana Sopha Fisher Florida Theodore Ebersbach

Couple Observes Silver Wedding at Millfield

Mr and Mrs William Cole celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Millfield home with a two course chicken dinner. Guests included Vaughn Earich Hermen North I E Boudinet Orris Doris Cole and the hosts. Carnation church held a Wednesday gathering for twenty members led by president Mrs Guy Brooking. A Christmas bazaar and bake sale was planned for December 11 at Sayres store Chauncey. Prizes were awarded in contests during the social hour and rooms were decorated for the season.

Chadncey William Cole Millfield Vaughn Earich Hermen North I. E. Boudinet Orris Doris Cole Carnation Church Charles Fiske Guy Brooking B. ¥. Ferrer Sayres Chauncey Guy Smith Charles ‘Bradfield Neal Helse Henry Osborne Harvey Nye Arthur Swart John Shafer Ira Myers Sam Tippett Charles Bradfield John Brewer

Annual Christmas Party Held by Loyal Women's Society

CHAUNCEY Des 8 The annual Christmas party of the Loyal Women's Society of the First appeared in the local notes with details of decorations, refreshments, and community fellowship planned for members and families.

Chauncey Des The Loyal Women's Society of the First

Local social guests attend gathering at Mrs Fiske home

Mrs Fiske hosted a social event with guests including Mrs Neal Hessel, Mrs Charles Carr, Mrs Charles Ogg, Mrs Guy Smith, Mrs B F Ferrer, Mrs Guy Breokins, Mrs Guy Gardner, and Mrs Marcus Ward. Activities and conversations highlighted the evening.

Eward Brows Charles Carr Charles Ogg Guy Smith B. F. Ferrer Neal Hessel Guy Breokins Guy Gardner Charles Fiske

Funeral for Mrs Charlies McMillen Held at The Plains

Chauncey December 3 The body of Mrs Charlies McMillen 71 died Tuesday at her home The Plains was taken to Whigham for burial after funeral services at The Plains church this morning She leaves her husband and several children Death attributed to diabetes

Weiaaston Chauncey Charlies McMillen the Plains Plains Church

Young Folks Enjoy Social Evening at East Converse Home

A group of young people gathered at Miss Margaret Johnston's East Converse street home Tuesday evening for games piano and radio music. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attending were Miss Sweasyn and Miss John Franz.

Chauncey Margaret Johnston East Converse Sweasyn John Franz

Chauncey Personal: Johnsons Entertain Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson hosted as their recent guests a gathering at their home, sharing social time with friends and neighbors in a cordial, understated event.

Chauncey Personals Mrs Earl Johnson

Free Trial Offer From Jackson Medical in Zanesville

A damaged notice advertises a free trial by mail from Jackson Medical in Zanesville Ohio. It claims 60 cents and urges readers to write for details about a serum or remedy and to request boxed samples by mail.

Jackson Medici Zanesville Pepe

Local News Brief from Hills Avenue Residents

The report mentions Loretta, Florence and Willard and Mr ead Men living on Hills Avenue. Cass Conrad and children Franklin and Faye of Chanscey are noted. George Keck is reported quite ill.

Hills Avenue Loretta Florence Willard Mr. Ead Cass Conrad Franklin Faye Chanscey George Keck

Old Fashioned Dance Celebrates Wayfarers In Chauncey

On December 3 in Chauncey a traditional dance honored famed leaders Mr and Mrs Boudinot. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Cele Mr and Mrs Homer Tracey Mr and Mrs Clarence Misner Mr and Mrs Hermas North and Orrig Boudinot as the festive crowd enjoyed the day ride and social gathering.

Chauncey Boudinot Willam Cele Homer Tracey Clarence ‘Misner Hermas North Orrig Boudinot

Figuring Out The Deep Problems Of Life

A reflective note on the gravity of solving life’s deep issues and the inevitability of error in pursuing set beliefs and plans. The statement frames personal responsibility and humility in intellectual work.

Liquor Smell as Evidence Upheld by Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio Supreme Court rules smell of liquor may be evidence in a dry law case. The ruling supports Licking County court’s conviction of Robert Swarts of Newark based on testimony from three Newark police officers who detected liquor in a discarded bottle.

Columbus State Supreme Court Supreme Court Licking Robert Swarts Newark Swarts

Ex-kaiser accepts reduced claim for Prussia property

Berlin reports the former Kaiser and the Hohenzollerns face financial pressure. He accepted less than his original reimbursement claim for personal property in Prussia, as explained today.

Berlin Kaiger Hohenzollerns Exkaiger Prussia

Astor Mansion and Temple Emanuel Sell on Fifth Avenue

New York December 3 The John Jacob Astor mansion and Temple Emanuel on Fifth Avenue have sold for about 10.6 million dollars and will be torn down. The buyers have not been named.

New York John Jacob Astor Temple Emanuel Fifth Avenue

Pomroy Firemen Schedule 27th Annual Masquerade Ball

Pomroy volunteers push to host their 27th annual masquerade ball on December 0 at the Presbyterian church. Funeral services for Blake are set at 10 o'clock this morning at the Gilmore home.

Pomeroy Alro Blake Presbyterian Pharch The Gilmore

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