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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
5
The Messenger Daily and Sunday is advertised for sale in Athens at Joseph's Confectionery located at the corner of Union and Congress Streets and the corner of Court and State Streets.
Prof and Mrs W H Maurer left this morning for Pekin Illinois and Holiday Missouri to spend the Christmas vacation. Home Guards hold their monthly meeting then a Christmas party at 2 pm Saturday in the First Methodist church. Floyd and Mrs Crooks return to Columbus after visiting here since the death of Mr Murphey. Mrs Murphey has gone home to Corning. The Dowler family attend funeral services for W J Newton in Detroit. Greenlawn cemetery burial planned Saturday afternoon. Woman's Relief Corps meets 7 pm Saturday in Red Men hall with initiation and Christmas program and gift exchange.
Reports detail a bridge dinner at the Colonial and a 56-cover game at the McKee home with red Christmas decor. Boyd hall hosted its second annual formal dinner and Christmas party for 110 girls and a matron, Miss Riggs, with floor-hosted events and tea weeks earlier. Mrs. Davis and son Larry of Cincinnati plan a visit, while the Deborah class of the Christian church held its program with songs, readings, and a $15 Christmas charity allotment.
Mrs. C. N. Mackinnon tops the results with high score while Mrs. Oscar Fulton and Mrs. J. B. Swanson take second and consolation. Mr. T. W. Craig leads men with high score, Judge L. G. Worstell second, and Charlies G. O'Bleness consolation. Albert J. Jones of San Diego arrives Sunday to visit Elmwood relatives. Rupel J. Jones of Millikan University Decatur Ill. at home for holiday recess. Mrs. Rupel Jones plans a Cincinnati stop with the Ballingers before joining her husband next week.
James Merritt of Sand Ridge was injured at the L. D. Poston mine when caught between a post and a coal car. He suffered a fractured shoulder and other injuries, rescued by Ed Walburn's ambulance and taken to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. He is married with a family.
The Chauncey schools fourth through eighth grades held a social at the high school. Pupils presented a program under teachers Mrs Fannie King Mrs Fannie Rickets Miss Emma Smart and Miss Isabelle Smart. A cafeteria supper followed to raise funds for school work.
An all day gathering will take place Sunday at the Holiness Mission church in Chauncey. Rev. Russell Plants from Heights West Virginia will preach and additional speakers are expected. Music will be directed by Andrew McKinney of Chauncey.
Chauncey high school basketball hosts Stewart high at 7 PM in Chauncey gym this evening. On Saturday Chauncey high faces Hollister at Hollisser gym starting at 7 o clock.
Mrs. Noah H. Harvey and her daughter Mary Helen, of this city, were in Columbus this week for personal and social engagements.
The Loyal Woman's circle held its regular Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Harvey Nye's home on High street for a Christmas party and gift exchange. A nominating committee was named for officers at the next meeting. Mrs. Hamilton led the program and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Guy Smith and Mrs. Guy Gardner amid several contests.
A visit by Mrs. B. W. Seevers accompanied by one guest attended the service at the parish. Members present included Mrs. Henry Osborne, Mrs. John Brewer, Mrs. Guy Gardner, Mrs. B. F. Ferrer, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Charles Ogg, Mrs. W. H. Drake, Mrs. Guy Smith, Mrs. Charles Bradfield, Mrs. John Shafer, Mrs. Guy Brookins, Mrs. Arthur Swart, Mrs. 8. Tippett, Mrs. Ezra Karns, Mrs. Charles Fiske, Mrs. Howard Brown, Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, Mrs. Ira Myers, and Mrs. G. H. Nye.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church met Thursday at the parsonage. The agenda centered on quilting with attendees including Mrs. Dora France Mrs. William Cochran Mrs. JL D Shields Mrs J E Lott Mrs Samuel Coulson and Mrs James Campbell.
Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church met for their monthly session and annual Christmas party at Frank Nye’s home on East Converse Street. Florence Brewer led the business portion, James Nye conducted devotions, followed by a social hour with gift exchange and refreshments.
Don McVay of Leroy was appointed administrator of his mother Jessie McVay's estate in probate court. The estate includes about $3,000 in personal property and $15,000 in real estate.
Two girls aged 14 and 17, convicted of delinquency in juvenile court, were committed to the Girls Industrial school at Delaware yesterday.
Probate court yesterday filed an inventory of the estate of Edward H Swineford showing a total value of 4800 dollars. Appraisers listed are Co H Williams Fletcher Metcalf and H L Johnson.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Athens county Probate court to Lester M. Cooley 21 student Athens and Anna Belle Lowry 21 bookkeeper Jacksonville daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lowry Rev Frederick Brown designated as officiating minister.
Maud Conkey filed for divorce from William Conkey in Common Pleas court yesterday on grounds of extreme cruelty. Married May 29, 1915, the couple has not lived together since 1924. She alleges repeated cruelty and threats to her life and says she has lived since May 1924 on her own resources.
Gratham England report states George Springfield had his wife arrested after she published his death notice in the local newspaper triggering a police case and legal action in the town as authorities pursue charges.
Ohio University will send fifteen delegates to the National Student conference in Milwaukee from December 28 to January 1. About three thousand students from U.S. colleges will attend to discuss the theme What resources has Jesus for life in our world. Representing Ohio University are Dean Irma E Voigt Reverend W W Ludwig student pastor Evelyn Ulter Augusta Ginther Emma Graham Marjorie Neff Beulah McCray Evette Nouveau Virginia Riddle David Todd George Luce Douglas Kerr Emmet Dudley Howard Brown Dayton Frost and Reverend C M Coulter.
Advertisement proclaims Peter son’s Ointment quickly ends piles with two applications. Claims mighty healing power brings relief swiftly and costs 35 cents per box. urges readers to ask their druggist.
Coleman case final entry approved by George W. Christman’s counsel has been filed with Newton Spencer, clerk of courts, revealing the latest step in the Joseph W. Coleman matter.
The court proclaims W Coleman entitled to the office and orders George W Christman ousted from all privileges. The respondent must immediately surrender books records files papers supplies keys and all property held as county superintendent. Relator may recover costs from the respondent.
Logan Dec 17 The Wednesday Bridge club was entertained at the home of Mrs Harry Thomas Wednesday evening Three tables of players were present Substitutes were Mrs Fred Carpenter Mrs Rhea Herrick Mrs Claude Hammon and Miss Meldrid Lehman
A patient and her husband arrived in town on a Wednesday for hospital care and planned a family visit with Pro and Mrs. Glenn. Their illness worsened during the stay and the operation was advised.
A student notes ten incorrect sentences and provides corrections. Items include fixing agreement and word form, verb tense, pronoun use, and punctuation, with targets such as choosing correct forms and improving phrasing for clear meaning.
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