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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

3

Karney Woman's Relief elects officers for coming year

Phil Karney Woman's Relief elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Della McMester and Senior Vice President Mel Kate Blake. Other officers include Secretary Mrs Ger rude Pensy Treasurer Mrs Emma B Wilson Chaplain Mrs Kate Herrold Conductor Mrs Josie Murphy and assistants. Color bearers Lydia Courtney Sophia Mann Mary Cope with guards and patriotic instructor Mrs Phebe Clemens also named.

Phil ‘Karney Oros Meg Della McMester Kate Blake Lacey Donley Lnier Gerrude Pensy Emna B. Wilson Kate Herrold Josie Murphy Alice ‘Anderson Jane Wilkinson Missary Eckels Mary Willis Phebe Clemens Lydia Courtney Sophia Mann Mary Cope

Church to collect offering for Japan quake victims

At the M E church on Sunday morning December 23 an offering will be taken to aid Japan earthquake sufferers.

M. E Japan

Wrights Visit Son Home From Bethany College

Mr and Mrs John Wright and daughter Grace travel to Zanesville to see their son Fred who is home from Bethany College West Virginia for Christmas holidays.

John Wright Grace Zanesville Fred Bethany W. Va

Christmas Party at Velma Dowler Home

Jne Esther Class of the Christian Church held a Christmas party Monday evening at Miss Velma Dowler's home. A large crowd attended and shared an enjoyable time with a gift exchange as a highlight of the evening.

Jne Esther Class The Christian Church Velma Dowler

Maze Couple Announce 91 2 Lb Son Arrival

Mr and Mrs Roy Maze announce the birth of a 9 12 lb son born on Tuesday in what appears to be a local birth notice.

Roy Maze

Funeral services for Mr. R. C. West set Thursday

Funeral services for Mr. R. C. West are planned for Thursday afternoon at 1 30 at the Methodist Church. Rev. Tifft will officiate the service.

Out-of-town mourners attend Earl Robson funeral

The list of visitors from Huntington West Virginia Columbus California Pa Collins Murray City Carbon Hill New Marshfield Middleport Athens Pomeroy includes Mr. and Mrs. William Robson Mrs. Ka Hall Mrs. Nelle Crow Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson Charles Robinson Mrs. Myrtle Roberts Mr. Young Mr. Sparnen Mr. Lemon Ed Shannon Thomas Longstaff Harriett Cundey and daughter Charles Beagle among others.

Earl Robson William Robson Ka Hall Nelle Crow Huntington W. Va John Mitchell Martin Gagen Charles Mc Wan Columbus Joe Robinson Charles Robinson California Lou van Dyne Collins Robert Charles Mitchell Myrtle Roberts Murray City Young Sparnen Lemon Carbon Hill Ed Shannon New Marshfield Thomas Longstaff Middleport Harriett Cundey Athens Charles Beagle Pomeroy

Christmas Entertainment at Doanville School

The pulpls of Doanville school will present a Christmas entertainment at the school on Thursday evening December 20 at 7 00 o clock.

Doanville Pulpls Doanville School

Yuletide Social At Mispah Sunday School Class

Mrs. Allen Bishop and Mrs. Frank Moore entertained the Mispah Sunday school class Tuesday evening at the latter’s Fayette street home. Festivities included decorations, an exchange of presents, and a luncheon for attendees including Mesdames Barker, Jack, McGill, Six, Caldwell, Brown, Wallace, Barker, Tifft, Green, Wyskivers, Stanley, Galvin, Moore, Alien Bishop, and Misses Howard, Pearce, Clark, Deer, Linton, Clark, Rev. George Tifft, and Mr. Frank Moore.

Sadie Barker George Tifft Sadie Brickles Maggie Creig Chas Green Alice Wyskivers Blanche Stanley Harry Galvin Frank Moore Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Susie Clark Bessie Deer Lizzie Linton Margaret Clark

First rehearsal for Grotto Minstrels in Nelsonville

Announcements indicate the first rehearsal for the Grotto Minstrels will be held in Nelsonville on January 10 and 11. The notice outlines plans for auditions and upcoming performances by the group.

Big Grotto Ministrels Nelsonville

Minstrel Planned by City Grotto Committees

Members receive notices about the upcoming minstrel show to be staged by the Grotto with the Harry A. Miller Co sending director Charles Gau to lead. First rehearsal set for Friday December 28 at 7:00 PM at Stuarts Opera House. cast selection to follow.

Harry A. Miller Co New York City Charles Gau Grotto Gau Stuarts Opera House

Death claims Earl Robson in tragic family notice

Earl Robson born October 25 1898 died December 12 1923 age 86 years 1 month 17 days united in marriage August 29 1914 to Oda Weaver. He left home suddenly and is survived by wife two daughters Phylis and St Elmo parents two sisters and many friends. He was a member of the K of P and was beloved for his kindness and care.

Earl William Elia Robson Oda Weaver Phylis St. Elmo K. of P’s

Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband Father Son and Brother

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness in our sorrow after the sudden death of our husband father son and brother. Thanks for flowers autos for the funeral and for the minister and singers. Mrs Earl Robson and children. Mr and Mrs William Robson and sisters.

Earl Robson William Robson

TO STAY OPEN The Nelsonville Dry Goods stores will remain open until 9

The Nelsonville Dry Goods stores will stay open until 9 p m on Friday Saturday and Monday nights as announced.

Nelsonville

Chauncey Mourns Death and Illness Across Families

Chauncey residents learn that Alfred Bruce Adams of Jackson, Michigan, has scarlet fever prompting urgent travel as his grandparents Mrs. and Mrs. FE J Adams visit Chauncey relatives while awaiting news. Also noted are Ralph and James Henison visiting the Potters on Mill Street.

FE. J. Adams Jackson, Mich A. I. Preston Chauncey and Alfred Bruce

Leonard Koenig Visits Chauncey on Way to Middleport and Pomeroy

Leonard Koenig of Murray City stopped in Chauncey yesterday to visit Charles Bradfield and family before continuing on business to Middleport and Pomeroy.

Leonard Koenig Murray City Chauncey Charles Bradfield Middleport Pomeroy

Death of Mrs. Ezra Pickens Near Racine Ohio

Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins of this city received a message yesterday announcing the death of Mrs Ezra Pickens the aunt of Mrs Hoskins at her home near Racine Ohio She had been in ill health for some time suffering with gout Mr and Mrs Hoskins and their children will attend the funeral which will probably be held Friday.

Clarence Hoskins Ezra Pickens Racine

School Men Meet at Lincoln High Banquet

At the Lincoln high school building in this city the Athens county school association was entertained Tuesday evening with a fine banquet and post dinner program. The domestic science club served a three course dinner and Prof. Bert Thompson of Chauncey schools headed the toasts. Covers were laid for 36. Miss Eleanor Minister, ill last week at her Ellis avenue home, is convalescing.

Lincoln High School Athens County School Association Bert Thompson Chauncey Schools Eleanor Minister Ellis Avenue

Glouster Moose Chapter Installs Officers for 1924

Glouster Chapter No. 280 Women of the Moose held a 1924 installation on Tuesday with Delma Post as installing officer aided by Mary Lloyd. Banquet honored retiring senior regent Mary Powell. New officers include Zella Brown as Senior Regent Augusta Morris as Junior Regent and Mary Powell as Past Regent. The Friendship Circle meets Thursday at the Methodist church with Mrs. Gardner’s committee. Mrs. Rusha Leeper returns to Columbus after two weeks with Emmett Leeper’s family near Mountville.

Glouster the Mooseheart Legion Delma Post Mary Lloyd Mary Powell Zella Brown Augusta Morris Mary Kinsell Rusha Leeper Columbus Emmett Leeper Mountville

Corning Resident Returns Home After Columbus Visit

Guy Faires returns to Akron after a brief stay in Corning with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams and his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Faires. J. R. Stiff, manager of stores for The Sunday Creek Coal Co., is in Columbus on business.

Corning Mrs. W. J. Williams Guy Faires Akron Mrs. C. G. Faires J. R. Stiff Sunday Creek Coal Co Columbus

Miss Phyllis Craft Arrives From Conservatory in Cincinnati

Miss Phyllis Craft of the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati arrived Tuesday to spend the holiday.

Phyllis Craft Conservatory of Music At Cincinnati

Local Hog Sets County Weight Record

Frank Norris of Walnutville addition says a hog he butchered last Saturday weighed 549 pounds and dressed 549 percent of live weight, claiming the largest hog reported in Athens county so far.

Frank Norris Walnutvills Addition Athens County

Morris and Boling Couple Wed in Nelsonville

Bart Morris son of Mr and Mrs Elza Morris of this city and Irene Boling daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Boling of Murray were united in marriage at Nelsonville on December 11. They will not set up housekeeping until after Christmas as Mrs Morris has worked in a Murray mortuary and will stay on until the Christmas business rush ends.

Bart Morris Elza Morris Irene Boling Geo. Boling Murray Nelsonville

Vernon Tire and Rubber Co Special Meeting Note

Vernon Tire and Rubber Co formerly Knox Tire and Rubber Co Mt Vernon held a special meeting Thursday night Every member present worked in the Patriarch degree by visiting team Refreshments served All members welcome.

Glouster

Voters and Officials Review Ballot Ledger Legibility

Morris explains that the recent election was checked by members of the board of elections and A J M clerk. The challenge lies in handwriting. it is rare for a vote to be recorded with illegible names.

Board of Elections Morris

Mayor-Elect Hinkson Names Hewitt Director of Safety

Elyria Ohio reports Mayor-Elect Harry Hinckson announces James A. Hewitt as director of safety and service at 3000 dollars annually, matching the mayor’s salary. Hewitt, a former council president, previously failed twice to win the Republican mayoral nomination.

Elyria Harry Hinckson James A. Hewitt Hewitt

John Rolden Seized After Threatening Men at Lafferty

John Rolden aged 22, described as colored, fired a .38 revolver during a disturbance at Lafferty restaurant. He was knocked down and tied, while two companions escaped the scene. Authorities held Rolden at the location for questioning.

John Martins Kerry John Rolden Lafferty Restaurant Grajary

Women Can Write and Lead at Mt. Hope Stockholders Meeting

In Lima Ohio B F Achauer Fred Hawk and John Gatchel attended a Mt Hope stockholders meeting noting women have a place in leadership though not entry in politics.

B. F. Achauer Fred Hawk John Gatchel Lima

Stuffed Egg Recipe Hint With Meats and Mayo Dressing

A note suggests mixing finely chopped meat with a stuffed egg and mayonnaise dressing to create a dish that differs from the regulation. The text reads as a casual kitchen tip and culinary idea without a formal instruction set.

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