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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1924

Page

3

Branch Rickey speaks to Nelsonville men at Rotary gathering

The Nelsonville Rotary Club hosted Branch Rickey, manager and part owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, as the principal speaker at a Lyceum Bureau event in the high school auditorium. Rickey urged public support for clean sports and argued teams should win on merit, criticizing excessive player trades within leagues.

Branch Rickey Nelsonville Rotary Rickey Hickey Buckeye Portsmouth Ohio Wesleyan University St. Louis Americans Nickey Tuckey Supt O. O. Crawford C. I. Horton E. R. Cott Hockine Valley R. R Chas Gaa New York City Athens Athens Club

Karnak Grotto Frolic and Minstrels at Stuart's Opera House

The Fl Karnak Grotto Frolic and Minstrels will be staged at Stuart's Opera House on December 11 and 12. A cast of sixty local favorites from Nelsonville will perform in an evening of music and merriment.

Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville el Karnak Grotto

Thanksgiving Surprise for Mrs. Woolery on Birthday

A Thanksgiving surprise was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B B Woolery in Nelsonville Route 2 for Mrs Woolery celebrating her seventy fourth birthday. The family planned a dinner and she was completely surprised when the guests arrived.

Cleve Woolery B. B. Woolery Nelsonville

Families Siddle and McKee Visit Columbus Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Siddle and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. James McKee and son spent Tuesday in Columbus.

W. M. Siddle James McKee and Columbus

Forest Leroy Muscoe Born to Ira Muscoe Family

A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Muscoe. He is named Forest Leroy, adding a new member to the Muscoe household.

Ira Muscoe Tuesday Forest Leroy

Chamber to Host H H Craigtow at Y Thursday

The regular Chamber session at the YMCA Thursday evening at 6 15 features H H Craigtow of Columbus as speaker. Craigtow, a noted real estate and business figure, will bring a live message to Nelsonville. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs are invited and strong attendance is expected. The nominating committee will report at this meeting.

Chamber of Commerce H. H. Craigtow Columbus Craiglow Nelsonville Rotary Kiwanis

Branch Rickey Draws Large Audience at Lecture Night

A large and appreciative crowd filled the new high school auditorium Tuesday evening to hear Branch Rickey speak. Local fans attended in force to see the well known athlete deliver the lecture as part of the course, with the venue comfortably full.

Branch Rickey

Baseball and Life Compared by Mr Rickey in Address

Mr Rickey compared baseball to life in an entertaining address highlighting their parallels and lessons. The speech drew on themes of perseverance, teamwork, and character under pressure.

East Parent Teacher Bazaar Promises Varied Afternoon Evening Program

The East PTA plans a school bazaar next Friday with candy booths popcorn and fancy work for sale. In the afternoon three playlets will be performed by Misses Lane Patton and Young in their rooms, including Mother Goose Party In the Doctor's Office and The Train Leaves in 16 Minutes. Evening attractions include Christmas in the Land of Nod Going to School in Mother Goose and Grown Up Folks At the Village Post Office Health Play with various rooms contributing.

East Parent Teacher Association Misses Lane Patton Young Land of Nod Miss Johnson

Former Nelsonville Resident Elizabeth Slater Dies

Mrs Elizabeth Slater Sr wife of Solomon Slater died at her Murray City home last night. The Slater family formerly lived in Nelsonville and were respected by neighbors. She is survived by her husband and five children Elizabeth Meigal of Chicago Will Lewis of Athens Joseph Betsy Lane Ky John Murray City and Fred Hocking. Funeral plans pending the children's arrival.

Elizabeth Slater Solomon Slater Murray City Slater Elizabeth Meigal Chicago Will Lewis Athens Joseph Betsy Lane John Fred Hocking

Bethany College Sophomore Fred Wright Returns Home

Fred Wright, a Bethany College sophomore, returned Sunday after spending his Thanksgiving vacation with his parents here.

Fred Wright Bethany College

Revival Meetings Start Next Sunday At Doanville Church

Revival meetings begin next Sunday evening at Doanville Methodist church conducted by Rev. John Thompson of Hamiley Run and Mrs. Cook of Murray City. An invitation is extended to all to attend these services.

Methodist Church Walter Whitlatch W. H. Parks Ralph F O. O. Crawford A. L. Pritchard W.S. Rhodes Ed l L. Morrell C. E. Welch Harry L. Holcombe Ralph Parks Methodist Sunday H.S. Lancaster A. G. Cotton John Zeller, Jr William Estle B. F. Allen Otto Shirley Miles Howe Doanville Methodist Church John Thompson Hamiley Run Cook Murray City

Chauncey Seeks 30 to Start Electricity Class Tonight

A Chauncey meeting in the high school aims to form an electricity class with an enrollment target of thirty. I E Woods of Millfield will teach free, and many residents express interest. Also noted are local visits and family updates from Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Woods Millfield

Henderson family burial and survivors noted

A church member Mr. Henderson is buried in Henderson cemetery. He leaves two sons and one daughter: Clarence H. Henderson at the home farm, Jesse Henderson of Athens, and Mrs JC Carpenter on the adjoining farm.

Henderson Clarence H. Henderson Jesse Henderson Athens JC. Carpenter

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Arms Report

Mrs. Fred Marsh of Chillicothe bruised hips in a Sunday auto crash is recovering well. John Puntap of Sugar Creek is undergoing treatment for an infected finger. Henry Coats of Albany is at the hospital for medical observation. The Gifts for Children column in classifieds promises to bring belief in Santa Claus for kids.

Fred Marsh Chillicothe John Puntap Sugar Creek Henry Coats Albany

Marmot Prescription Tablets Promoted For Fat Reduction

An advertisement touts Marmot Prescription Tablets as an extraordinary fat reducing method. It claims steady weight loss without starvation or violent exercise and offers a box for one dollar via Marmeta Dee aeripe tion Company in Detroit Michigan.

Marmeta Dee Aeripetion Company General Motera Muilde Detroit Mich

Consolidation to Create Largest Putnam Bank in Columbus Grove

Ottawa Ohio reports the consolidation of the Peoples bank and the Exchange bank of Columbus Grove will form the biggest bank in Putnam county with about one million dollars in assets, according to H. KB. Scott state superintendent of banks.

Ottawa Peoples Bank Exchange Bank Columbus Grove Putnam County H. KB. Scott

Senators Attend Legislative Breakfast at White House

President Coolidge hosted a legislative breakfast with about a dozen senators in the White House. New attendees included Butler of Massachusetts Metcalf of Rhode Island and Means of Colorado among the guests.

Washington President Coolidge White House Butler Massachusetts Republican National Committee Metcalf Rhode Island Means Colorado

Mrs George Brown Dies at 76 in Sand Rock

Mrs George Brown age 76 died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at her Sand Rock home from infirmities of age. She leaves her husband and no children. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sand Rock church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Amesville George Brown Sand Rock

Frank Canter Returns Home After Mine Injury Recovery

Frank Canter of Chauncey, injured two weeks ago in a Sugar Creek mine accident, was brought home to Mill Street Chauncey on Tuesday. He remains under care at home and is recovering faster than expected from head face and shoulder injuries suffered in the incident.

Frank Canter Chauncey Sugar Creek Sheltering Arms Athens Mill Street Mr. Canter

Green No More Miracle Remedy Claims Cure

A customer reports dramatic health improvement after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for years of stomach and liver trouble. The ad touts a simple preparation that cleanses the digestive tract and relieves inflammation, with a money back guarantee and mentions McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy among sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Sixth Grade Party Honors Athens Teacher

A Chauncey sixth grade party Saturday evening honored Mrs. Joe King of Athens. Students played games and enjoyed sandwiches pickles ice cream and cake. Attendees included Louise Dew Esther Clary Lenore Rackum Delores Rackum Pauline Keck Jenevieve Blackford Neil Tippett Virgie Swart Malcolm Miller Paul Sweazy John Collins Albert Franz and the King family with son Gerald.

Chauncey Schools Joe King Athens Louise Dew Esther Clary Lenore Delores Rackum Pauline Keck Jenevieve Blackford Neil Tippett Virgie Swart Malcolm Miller Paul Sweazy John Collins Albert Franz

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr. Gabriel at The Plains

Mrs. Fred Gabriel hosted a surprise chicken dinner at her The Plains home Tuesday evening for her husband’s thirtieth birthday anniversary. Guests included family and Mr. and Mrs. Russell McHarg of The Plains.

Fred Gabriel the Plains Russell McHarg

Ladies' Aid Meet at Chauncey Methodist Aid

The Methodist Episcopal Aid of Chauncey holds an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. Bess Green's Mill Street home. A soup dinner will be served and several important discussion topics require good attendance.

Methodist Episcopal Aid of Chauncey Bess Green Mill Street

A Tittle Probing of Christmas Problems

A light hearted piece explores how a shop o scope aids in solving holiday conundrums. The article outlines practical uses and humor around seasonal tasks and devices.

Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs Hill at Millfield home

The Ladies Aid society of Millfield Christian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening at Mrs P D Hill’s Millfield home. Members are urged to attend in full force.

Ladies Aid Society The Millfield Christian Church P. D. Hill Millfield

Ill residents listed from The Plains in weekly notice

Among those reported ill at their homes at The Plains this week are Mrs. Lewis Hale Mrs. Arthur Coon Miss Dessie Anderson Miss Pauline Potts and Alfred Gabriel.

Plains the Plains Lewis Hale Arthur Coon Dessie Anderson Pauline Potts Alfred Gabriel

Dinner at Main Street Home for Mr and Mrs Earl McAtee

Monday evening dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl McAtee at their Main Street home. Guests included Miss Albert Sweazy, Rudolph Stevenson of Murray City, Miss Inez Hawk, Miss Ruth Sweazy, Ernest Krennan, Paul Sweazy, and the hosts.

Earl McAtee Main Street Albert Sweazy Rudolph Stevenson Murray City Inez Hawk Ruth Sweazy Ernest Krennan Paul Sweazy Mrs. McAtee

Plains Class Meet Hosted by Mrs Fanny Ball

The Plains Sunday school class number ten at The Plains church will be entertained this evening by Mrs Fanny Ball at her home in The Plains. All members are asked to be present.

Plains The Plains Church Fanny Ball the Plains

Deaths W. S. Henderson Amesville Obituary

William S. Henderson aged 81 died after a lingering illness at the family home one mile north of Amesville. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at the residence conducted by Rev. Salmon of the Presbyterian Church.

W. S. Henderson Amesville William S. Henderson Here Rev. Salmon Presbyterian

Injured Man Fred Keanan Rebounds at Home

Fred Keanan badly injured a week ago when a machine he rode overturned near Chauncey. He is recovering nicely at his Jacksonville home and is father of Ernest Keanan of Chauncey.

Fred Keanan Chauncey Jacksonville Mr. Keanan Ernest Keanan

The Plains People At Circle Hill Visit Relatives

The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Sr. spent Tuesday with Mrs. Bess Smith at Circle Hill and with Mrs. Lawrence Carter of Oklahoma who was called by the death of David Smith. Harry Moore of The Plains visited Athens with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Gabel Smith returned to Elyria Ohio after visiting relatives at The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel and children Kenneth Russell and Ethaline visited Circle Hill to see Mrs. Gabriel's sister Mrs. Arnold Smith and family.

the Plains George Gabriel Sr The Plains Bess Smith Circle Hill Lawrence Carter Oklahoma David Smith Harry Moore Athens Gabel Smith Elyria John Gabriel Kenneth, Russell Ethaline

Chauncey Personal News From Logan Visit

Mr and Mrs Levi Sweaty of Chauncey were in Logan Sunday for a social call and reported a pleasant visit with local residents.

Chauncey Levi Logan

National Parliament for Scotland Urged at Edinburgh

At a conference in Edinburgh resolutions supported a draft home-rule bill from the Scottish Home Rule Association. The bill seeks full power over Scottish affairs and urges Scottish MPs to push self government in the British Parliament and assembly.

Edoinbburcgh Edinburgh Bscottish Scotland

Amos K Meyers Dies At 74 In Toledo Hospital

Amos K Meyers a wealthy retired farmer and cousin of the late Mrs Florence Harding died at a Toledo hospital today. The death leaves a notable family member of former first lady Florence Harding.

Toledo Amos K. Meyers Florence Harding

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Nelsonville News Chamber Eugene Brewster New York Bermuda Corliss Palmer Doanville Neice S. Moorehead Carl McAtee Ethel Erline John McGinley New Straitsville Ben Hillivyer Longstreth Birgie William Glass Allen Riley, Jr Garfield Grimes West Converse Street Henry Osborne Chauncey Cey Everett Fingman Coolville Sheltering Arms Hospital Santa Claus C. D. Shafer Co Mrs. Brown J. E. Zeller Public Square Real Estate and Insurance Kennedy Newvadiasing Wheaton Hardware Co Athens, Ohio Millfield Ladies Aid Army and Navy Stores of National Parliament For Scotland Harding Rome York R. P. McCarley Ack For Women At Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio Mom’n Pop. Broadcasting Gunn Mili
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