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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
7
An oil tank east of Hatfield tunnel owned by Buckeye Pipe Line was struck by lightning around 7 p m Wednesday and remained burning in the morning. The 36 006 barrel tank was at least half full of crude oil and, with crude at over 3 per barrel, the loss exceeds 45 000 dollars. Another tank nearby holds about 31 600 barrels.
G A Cornwell who has handled the dog tags for seven years reports he has received the 1924 supply and is ready to supply all demands. His service helps dog owners comply with the annual tagging requirement at the start of the year.
Dr. Paul R. Andrews, who practiced here months ago with Dr. W. G. Danford, will return to Gouster and open an office in the First National bank building next week. Since leaving, Dr. Adams has pursued post graduate work in New York City and has worked with a prominent Akron surgeon.
F. James, manager of the company store at Hollister, becomes the first Athens County Automobile club member in this locality to obtain his 1924 auto license tags. He secured tag No. 7 051 from L. E. Richardson, the local registrar.
A social dance event at Red Men's Hall in Glouster Saturday night features music by Lawson's Orchestra. Admission is 1 dollar with ladies admitted for 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs J M Eddy rode from Rucyrus to Trimble for a weekend with Mrs Eddy’s parents Mr and Mrs Ad McGee.
John Mandry and Tom Hughes of Sullivan Indiana spent several days in the city with relatives last week. They motored through the area and returned home.
The King's Men of the WNeilson ville Christian church are expected to attend evangelistic services at the Trimble Christian church tonight.
The Trimple Granke met in regu lar session Saturday December 1. Newly elected officers for the coming year were installed by Past Master Charles Hyde. Officers include Master Eben Gillespie Overseer Aaron Dew Steward George Thomas Lecturer Golda Boudinott Lady Assistant Steward Annie Thomas Chaplain Ernest Thomas Treasurer D M Lawyer Secretary Roy Easler Ratekeeper George Antle Cer es Mrs Celia Boudinot Pomona Mrs Addie Antle Flora Mrs Emma Sawyer Trustees Merle Wemmer George Antle and D M Sawyer. Erma Thomas and Arch Anderson of Jacksonville returned to Columbus Sunday after Thanksgiving at home.
Chauncey Mrs. Hollas Bowen of Logan traveled to this city this week as a guest of her sisters Mrs. Harry Stalder and Miss Rebecca Harvey, strengthening family ties during the visit.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Courtney announce the marriage of their daughter Beaulah Elizabeth to Charles J. Benjamen in Oakland California. The couple’s Western trip followed a stay with the Bogards of San Jose California former Pomeroy residents. Beaulah is niece to Mrs. Wm. Bradfield of Columbus.
Principal Edwin K. Higgins leads a tag day event in Chauncey grade schools to raise funds for library books for sixth through eighth grades at the Lincoln building. Pupils run the sale to support material needs.
Mrs Ruth James received a surprise party at her Millfield home to celebrate her birthday. Relatives attended including her granddaughter Miss Hazel Le hugh and Mrs George Johnson of Albany, plus Mr and Mrs M J Gordon and Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner and Mrs Guy Gardner of the city.
Miss Audrey Johnson hosted a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening at her Mill Street home. Guests included Nina Bailey Hazel Harvey Christine Allen Marie Rube Margaret Beebe Margaret Davis Dorothy Ferrell Cora Ferel Edna Alma Fennell Mae Nola Lock Ethel Evelyn Oliver Grace Smith Eurl Kirkendall Hollis Cunningham Earl Michaels Hollis Stalder Harry Stalider Virgil Donald Webb Donald Allen Robert Phillips Hugh McHaig Ralph Smith Ted Garrett Roland Six. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge holds a Friday meeting with initiation and refreshments afterward.
Hugo Schoppe and Mrs Kathryn Schoppe with Mra Vilda Worden and Earl Worden traveled to Columbus yesterday to visit Miss Elsie Worden in a city hospital. Mrs Donald Henry also noted as visiting Atherton.
Constable H A Leiber took Ollie Porter to Chauncey where Justice M B Tucker arraigned him for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Porter pleaded guilty and was fined with costs totaling 50 dollars, which he paid.
Zen Rutter and Claude Rutter were arrested by Constable Leiber on a disorderly conduct charge. They pleaded guilty before Justice Tucker and were fined with costs totaling twelve dollars and fifty cents each, with arrangements to settle.
Catch runaways C Bucyrus C Carl and Charlies Minsteal aged 183 and nine were found on the streets at 2:30 AM in Columbus. They were poorly dressed and half starved. After being fed and given lodging they admitted running away from home four days earlier.
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