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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
3
Nelsonville high school was asked to send ten girls and six boys to join the All Ohio High School chorus for the State Teachers association sessions on December 29 in Columbus. The request came from state music supervisor Velma Young, with several local figures noted in the surrounding social updates.
In Nelsonville on December 10 Citizens Central bank offers 30 in prizes to the English department of the senior and junior high schools with five dollars per class. Peoples Bank Company adds 20 for the standout student of the year with rules including scholarship attitude conduct attendance and school spirit contributions graded.
Fifth to seventh grade pupils receive practical geography work. J. H. Inderrieden of Amicon Fruit Company leads sessions at the wholesale house, detailing fruits vegetables and nuts from distant soils. The school administration commends the service.
Mrs. Robert Huenefeld hosted the Needlecraft club in Nelsonville on Poplar Street. Guests included Mrs. Co. Co. Barker of Raceland Ky and Mrs. Frank Allen Mrs. Leonard Allen and Mrs. Lynn Chapman. Members present were Mrs. EB N Allen Mrs. Joe Stanley Mrs. Jessie Backus Mrs. Martha Davis and Mrs. Flossie Crawford. An evening of needlework ended with a late luncheon.
Alinda Allard married William Linn in Athens Monday afternoon by Justice S. E. Hedges. Both residents of the city, Linn serves as truant officer for the city schools and is a city health official. They will reside in Athens.
The Grotto minstrel troupe plans late shows tonight and Saturday with doors opening and the curtain rising at 9 o clock at Stuart's opera house. Friday’s performance starts promptly at 8 30 in the evening.
The Tatting club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Freer’s Scott Street home. Guests included Mrs. Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia and several members attended. The hostess served a two course luncheon to the gathering.
State records show Magistrate Helwig collected 41 percent of fines, Porter 68 percent, and Tucker 85 percent. Helwig logged 38178 in fines, with 22576 delinquent and 15326.48 turned to state funds, plus 11714.25 in costs. Tucker suspended 268.25 of 6745 in fines. Porter reported 2143 in fines with 455 suspended and 868 turned to funds. Sanders at Millfield assessed 1516 in fines with 591 suspended and 280.40 delinquent.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a remedy for thin weak children promising rapid weight gain and better appetites. It claims doctors and druggists endorse the product, lists price at 60 cents for 60 tablets, and offers a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen in 80 days.
Magistrate W. R. Dewland of Glouster imposes 164 dollars in fines and 179.85 dollars in costs. Charles C. Caldwell of Jacksonville faces 124 dollars in fines and 89.33 dollars in costs. H. H. Don ley of Nelsonville is assessed 92 dollars in fines and 316.65 dollars in costs.
Pallbearers were members of Mrs. Jacksons Sunday school class including Mrs. Ferrer Myers Swart Karns Brewer and Fiske. Mrs. Jackson was a faithful Chauncey Christian Church member. Friends sent many beautiful flowers.
Chauncey December 10 Ellis Burton receives an unexpected event described in brief dispatch noting a surprise involving the named individual.
The celebration planned by sister Mrs. Margaret Campbell at a Chauncey home north of town honored Burton on his birthday with a fine dinner and cake. Relatives attended including Eliza Burton, Leonard, and others from Orbiston Jobs Murray City and Chauncey. The Chauncey teachers plan a joint Christmas program at Washington primary School.
The reading lists three teachers for the building: Mrs Ruth Bridgewater Mrs Naomi Bumgardner and Miss Clarice Daugherty the Wednesday before Christmas indicates the start of the school term or event context.
T R Hamilton manager of The Globe Theater Chauncey spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus attending the Exhibitors convention.
Loyal Women's Society members of Chauncey Christian church will run a Christmas bazaar this Friday at the Sayre store in Chauncey. A variety of gifts and seats will be on sale.
Mrs Clarence Butts from Nelsonville and Mrs John Shafer and Mrs Walter Wharton from The Plains joined Mrs 8S D Jacksons funeral in Chauncey on Wednesday. Mrs Pearl Miller and children Mary and Garth of Peach Ridge visited Chauncey guests of Henry Osborns on High Street. Mrs Mabel Spears returned to Columbus after a brief Chauncey visit.
Mrs. A. Howard claims Adlerika lets her eat without distress and notes that the product removes gas and old waste from the intestines, easing constipation and improving mood. Gibson's Pharmacy carries Adlerika in Murray Poling's Drug Store in Murray and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Mrs. Mary Meinhart and Mrs. Nellie Morgan of Chauncey spend the day at The Plains as guests of Mrs. Earl Thompson and family.
Trimble grange met in the hall last Saturday evening in regular business. Officers for the coming year were installed by Postmaster A J Dew. The next meeting is set for December 19 to complete degree work. The program included a song, reading, and talks by Mrs Celia Boudinot and Elen Gillespie.
Emma Sawyer notes shifts in student interest as football culture surges in school life. Ash discusses how gridiron games shape traditions, rivalries, and community for players and fans alike.
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