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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1925

Page

5

Athens 5 Mesereger On Sale In City Shops

Dr C L Jones returned from Chicago after attending a quarterly meeting of the United States Telephone association directors. Friday's game saw the first and second high scores awarded to Mrs J J Sisler and Mrs Charles Woodworth. Miss Van Voorhis of Zanesville visited Miss Constance Leete and Mrs J W Brown of Piqua, who are aunt and host.

C. L. Jones Chicago The United States Telephone Association J. J. Sisler Charles Woodworth van Voorhis Zanesville Constance Leete J. W. Brown Piqua Mary Connett

Nelsons Visit Family During Leave From Vermont Base

Captain and Mrs. Don Nelson and their son Don Jr arrived in Burlington Vermont for Christmas visit with Mrs. Nelsons family at 21 Elmwood Place. Captain Nelson stationed at Fort Ethan Allen is on a three month leave and from here they will travel to Junction City Kansas to visit Mrs. Nelsons parents Dr and Mrs G F Spencer.

Don Nelson Don, Jr Burlington, Vt Alex Nelson Elmwood Place Nelson Fort Ethan Allen Heer Junction City Kas G. F. Spencer

Death of George M. Goodman in Decatur Alabama

Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings reports the death of her father George M. Goodman at his Decatur Alabama home from Kright's disease. He had been ill for some time as Mrs. Jennings plans to remain away to care for her mother Mrs. C. E. M. Jennings who weakens daily. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Higgins and daughter Miss Rachael of Zanesville visited. Mrs. Higgins stayed. Mr. Edward Jennings drove from Marietta to see his grandmother.

Ralph P. Jennings George M. Goodman Decatur Ala Kright Jennings C. E. M. Jennings Charles Higgins Rachael Zanesville Mrs. Jennings Mrs. Higgins Edward Jennings Marietta

Week-end guests visit Mr and Mrs Saulters in Columbus and Meigs county

Mr and Mrs Everett Saulters hosted week-end guests Mr and Mrs Esta Robinson and two sons Albany. The visitors included Mr Carlos Saulte Chase and Mr Sthimer C Sapp from Columbus. They had spent the prior week with friends in Meigs county.

Everett Saulters Franklin Avenue Esta Robinson Albany Carlos Saulte Chase Sthimer C. Sapp Columbus Meigs County

Maecenas Literary Club to Host Christmas Party

Mrs. J. R. Harvey of 215 West Washington street will host the Maecenas Literary club at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for their Christmas gathering.

J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Maecenas Literary Club

Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary society meeting

The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in the parlors of the church. Christmas legends and songs will hold a prominent place on the program.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Williams Family Delights in Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs L M Williams and their son Bennie and Miss Fern Robin traveled to Columbus Sunday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs B James.

Mrs Rupp and Barbara Visit Harrisburg for Holidays

Mrs Russell H. Rupp and her daughter Barbara travel to Harrisburg Pennsylvania to visit Mr and Mrs C F Rupp for Christmas holidays. Mrs Rupps mother in law Mrs P C Carr will remain while Mrs Rupp and Barbara stay until relatives join for the holiday period.

Russell H. Rupp Barbara P. C. Carr Harrisburg Mr. Rupp Mrrs. C. F. Rupp

Married couples attend Hollins organ recital in Columbus

Prof and Mrs Alten R Kresge and Mr William Longstreet moved to Columbus yesterday and heard Dr Alfred Hollins, England's noted composer and organist, in an organ recital at Broad Street Methodist Church.

Alten R. Kresge William Longstreet Columbus Alfred Hollins England Broadstreet Methodist Church

Mr Dwight Frost Guests at Athens Visit

Mr Dwight Frost and Mr and Mrs George Meinhart of Middletown motored to Athens and were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Rice at 68 Hudson Avenue.

Dwight Frost George Meinhart Middleport Athens Clark Rice Hudson Avenue

Eighth Birthday Party Celebrates Elma Elizabeth Hill

Mrs. Victor Hill hosted 33 children at 193 East State for Elma Elizabeth Hill’s eighth birthday. Ohio University students aided hosting while Miss Mildred Link, Mary Brohaw, and Rachael Fagin supervised games and served. decorations featured pink and white with a lit birthday cake and prizes in paper hat favors.

Victor Hill East State Elma Elizabeth Mildred Link Mary Brohaw Rachael Fagin Ohio University

Antles Visit Columbus Guests of Hazeltons

Mr and Mrs A F Antle and their son Dwight spent Sunday in Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs E E Hazelton.

A. F. Antle Dwight Columbus E. E. Hazelton

Harbrite Couple Announce Birth Of Son

Mr and Mrs Joseph Harbrite of 10 Palmer Street announce the birth of a son on December 3.

Joseph Harbrite Palmer Street

Loviner Family Heads to Visits in New Jersey and Boston

Mr. John Loviner of 14 McKinley Avenue left Sunday for Patterson New Jersey to visit his son the Rev Father John Loviner. He will then go to Boston Massachusetts to visit his daughter Miss Marie Loviner who is attending a nurse training school.

John Loviner McKinley Avenue Patterson N. J John Forrest Lov‘viner Boston Mass Marie Loviner

K T Grossen Post Plans December Membership Drive

The Crossen post of the Athens American Legion launches a December membership drive aiming to double its roughly 150 members. Ohio Legion officials urge loyalty amid a national contest with Iowa, and the post removes the $5 initiation fee for December to lure former and new members.

K. T. Grossen Post Croggen Post

Papes Dipepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapep sin as a harmless remedy for stomach upset gas heartburn and indigestion. It claims fast digestion correction the moment it reaches the stomach and sells for a few cents at any drug store.

Radio Notes Tuesday Night Programs by Time Zones

A compact listing of radio programs across Eastern Pacific time zones detailing dinners orchestras vocal acts and variety shows on stations such as WWI WGY WTIC WEAF WEEI and more with rebroadcasts and varying start times from 6:30 to 11:45 PM local times.

WWI WGY WTIC WTAG WEAF Gold Dust Twins WEEI WFI WCAE WGR WWJ WOC WJAR Wacco WSAI WRNY WIR KDKA WBZ American Legion Orchestra WCAU WIP

Italian Liners to Add Seaplane Runways for Atlantic Crossing

Italian liners under construction will be fitted with seaplane runways to cut the Atlantic crossing by two days. Passengers willing to pay extra can complete the last 1,000 miles by air as seaplanes are launched from the ships.

Atlantic

Officers arrest Floodwood man for liquor possession

Constables Lee Schoonover and H. A. Seiber arrested Charles Delong of Floodwood on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor after seizing a gallon of white mule and mash. Delong pleaded guilty in Chauncey court, fined $100 and costs, and was jailed in Athens for nonpayment, with another intoxication charge pending.

Chauncey Lee Schoonover H. A.seiber Floodwood Charles Delong DeLong M. B. Tucker Athens

Thirty Attend Endeavor Meet at First Christian Church

On Saturday night thirty members of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ira Myers in East Converse street for a monthly business and social meeting. Florence Brewer presided, Ralph Pritts led devotions, and reports from Kenneth Sands Ralph Pritts Grace Smith and Ruth Ogg were heard. A Christmas program for the Bible school was planned with Grace Smith Mildred Sands Alice Brewer and Cora Ferrer appointed. Ruth Ogg led the afterward program.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society First Christian Church Ira Myers East Converse Street Florence Brewer Ralph Pritts Kenneth Sands Grace Smith Ruth Ogg Bible School Mildred Sands Alice Brewer Cora Ferrer

Community program with recitations and choir performance

The event featured recitations by Charles Bradfield Gaile Figgins Ruth Ogg and Mrs Myers and a number by the Boys' chorus. Games and music followed and the evening closed with a pot luck supper.

Charles Bradfield Gaile Figgins Ruth Ogg Mrs. Myers

Snakes Come Out In Warm Chauncey Weather

The sunny Friday December 4 in Chauncey brought a garter snake into view and it was killed by Charles Davis, according to a local report.

Chauncey Charles Davis

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Meet Tonight at High School

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher association holds a regular meeting this evening in the high school auditorium. President Mrs Karl Gardner leads with a strong program from the Health department and a speech by Mrs W H Fierbaugh, of the Green's Run centralized P T O. Pearl Henry chairs the program committee and urges strong attendance.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Karl Gardner Pearl Henry Health Department W. H. Fierbaugh Green

In Welfare of the Schools Are Invited

A brief note invites concerned parties to participate in welfare matters for local schools. Details are limited but imply involvement from community stakeholders and school officials.

Chauncey Personal News From Weekend Visits

Chauncey residents report weekend visits with friends in Columbus and Millfield. Jack Branham and Mildred Simpson’s mother, Mrs. Mildred Simpson, extended hospitality at her son Guy Simpson’s home. Several Chauncey families, including Hixson, Johnson, Lott, Bradfield, Lands, and Brookins, hosted or visited relatives in nearby towns.

Chauncey Jack Branham Columbus N. Simpson Mildred Simpson Guy Simpson Robert Hixson, Jr Earl Johnson J. E. Lott James Love Itn Millfield Paul Bradfield Charles Bradfield Guy Brookins Milton Brookins Joe Davis

Local Visitors Gather for Sunday in Athens

Day guests include Frank Barber of Wells, Mildred Canter Chauncey, Mr and Mrs John DeLong and daughters Frances and Ruth of Floodwood, Ernest Smith The Plains, Mr and Mrs Joe Davis Chauncey. They spent Sunday evening with Mrs C C Davis in Athens.

Frank Barber Wellston Mildred Canter Chauncey John DeLong Frances and Ruth Floddwood Ernest Smith the Plains Joe Davis Athens C. C. Davis

Sail Tillers Race Brings Wind Aided Plowing Close

In Brightling Sea England a sail tillers match tested sails as plows aid. Sails briefly sped up ground work but gusts pushed plows off line creating irregular furrows and uneven rows.

Eng

Druze Tribesmen Rally Against French Offensive

Narrative outlines Druse tribesmen in Jebal mounting stubborn resistance to a French assault. Despite being outnumbered and poorly armed, they show fierce resolve and fanatical determination to avoid defeat. The dispatch highlights their spirited defense amid a demanding campaign environment.

Beirut Jebal

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