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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1922

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Athens Weddings and Visits

Miss Gladys Waldren of Athens and Mr Owen Morrison of Nelsonville wed at 10 in the Christian church parsonage with only two attendants. Also announced is the December 4 marriage of Miss Alice Yates and Mr Thert Asfolter in Athens. Other items mention the McAllisters of New York visiting Athens, a Home Missionary Society meeting, and various trips and family news across Athens and nearby towns.

Gladys Waldren Athens Owen Morrison Ne'sonville M. E Chatley Christian Church North Congress Street Orville Sweeney Nelsonville Alice Yates Thert Asfolter Logen M. FE. Chatley North Congress Street Charles George McAllister New York City McAllister Martha Amanda Martin Parkersburg W. Va

Surprise Bride Shower Honors Miss Rachel Powell

Miss Christina Church hosts a Monday evening surprise shower at West State street for bride elect Miss Rachel Powell, fiancee of Mr. Chester Edgar. Lillie class members of the Christian church attend, with Mrs. Carmen Church and others presenting a program of readings solos and piano numbers. A prize contest and Christmas needlework punctuate the party as Santa Claus appears at the door adding to the merriment.

Miss Christina Church West State Street Rachel Powell Chester Edgar The Christian Church Miss Powell Carmen R. Walburn Fred Kiltan McKinley Sauer S. E. G. Pedigo Carmen Church Gladys Jones John Parfitt Santa Claus

Series of Talks on Music at Ohio University

Mrs. Margaret Benedict will present a series of six lectures on repertoire interpretation this winter in the Fine Arts building Athens Ohio. The first talk is December 13 at 4 15 PM with illustrations by music faculty and students. Talks are free to the public and aim to enrich campus and Athens music lovers. Benedict recently studied with Herbert Witherspoon at the Metropolitan and brings a wealth of coaching experience.

Margaret A. Benedict Ohio University School of Music Fine Arts Old Music Hall School of Music Athens Benedict Herbert Witherspoon Metropolitan Shearers

Don Sung claims boost egg yield for hens in Ohio letter

An Orrville reader reports 36 hens laid 34 eggs daily after starting Don Sung in early November. He notes 596 eggs in 20 January days, an average about 30 daily, and urges others to try the product with a 380 day trial and money-back guarantee. The ad from the company promotes improved laying, health, and profits for poultry flocks.

Don H. G. Casper Orrville Ohio Don Sang Casper Don Sung Paresis Orese Company Columbia Bidg Indianapolis Ind

Thanksgiving Guests From Florida In Chauncey Family

Chauncey residents host Chauncey eeee Mr and Mrs Frank Moore and seven children who traveled from St. Cloud Florida to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Moore's father L C Frye and family and are now guests of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover. Sunday School Party set at Chauncey Christian Church next Friday evening with talks readings music and refreshments led by Mrs Guy Gardner and others. Glouster visitor Mrs Gary Stevenson stayed with Mr and Mrs Joseph Dixon in Mill Street.

Frank Moore St. Cloud Florida Chauncey Christian Sunday School Guy Gardner L. H. Pendergrass B. F. Ferrer G. M Brookins Arthur Swart Charles Headley L. W. Sprague Gary Stevenson Glouster Joseph Dixon Mill Street B. F. Achauer Philo C. J. Achauer Achauer Mr. Achauer

Glouster Mine 267 boosts record coal load at Hunterdon

Glouster Mine 267 of The Ohio Coal Company near Hunterdon set a 1987 ton record last Friday with potential to exceed 200 tons this week if conditions stay favorable. Superintendent Phil Blower oversees operations as plans proceed to raise output and support local industry.

Hunterdon Ohio Collieries Co Phil Blower

Chauncey Schools Close for Christmas Vacation

Chauncey public schools will close December 22 for a ten day Christmas recess and reopen January 2, 1923. Dr. Warren V. Sprague has returned from Detroit where his son, Dr. Lindley V. Sprague a Medical College student, is greatly improved and plans to visit once able.

Chauncey Public Schools Warren V. Sprague Detroit Mich Lindley V. Sprague Medical College That City Ww VV. Sprague Florida

Dance Hall Rule Narrowed Open One Night Weekly

At a Monday council meeting the limit on Chauncey dance halls was set to one night per week with a $12.00 nightly assessment and a 11 o clock closure. Petitions signed by 312 voters urged closing public dance halls in the city.

Chauncey

No PTA Meeting Tonight Due to Social and Sale

There will be no meeting of the Parent-Teacher association this evening because the organization is hosting a social and sale at the Primary building in the city.

Parent-Teacher Association

Arrest Misreported Involving Officer Nice And Ator Escape

Traffic Officer Nice drew his revolver during a crowd confrontation but did not aim to restrain them in the McCune garage. He claims he displayed the weapon only to protest insults toward Mariner and then left after the crowd advanced. Wilson Ator, 17, who led the incident, had not been found by Monday noon following Sunday night escape.

Nice Wilson Ator West Union Street McCune Garage Mariner Ator

Senate votes to retain under-secretary post

The Senate voted 51 to 9 to retain the office of the under-secretary of the treasury this afternoon, ensuring continued leadership in that department.

Washington Senate Tragaurm

Circle Hill man sentenced for drunken spree and threats

Jean Windle of Circle Hill was bound over to the Dayton workhouse for approximately 1396 days after pleading guilty to three charges. Magistrate Helwig imposed fines and ordered six months in the workhouse with work credits at 60 cents a day for possession intoxication and obscene language. Windle had terrorized Circle Hill residents with drunkenness gambling and gunmearrying and was arrested after an incident reported by his cousin Mrs Elizabeth Nestor.

Jean Windle Circle Hill Dayton Circle Hul Dayton Institution of Work Helwig Windle Circle Hil McKinley Cady Elizabeth Nestor Parker Helwie i

Ready Cut Plant Burns Toledo Lumber Yard Fire

A blaze at the Co-operative Ready Cut House plant in Toledo injures two firemen and causes about 75000 dollars in damage to the lumber yard last night.

Toledo Co-operative Ready Cut House J Company

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