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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1924

Page

5

Miss Marian Williams Visitation and Wedding Note

Miss Marian Williams has stayed with her aunt Mrs. Michael Almond in Brown Avenue and with relatives in Guysville. She now stays with friends in Jacksonville before returning to Canton Sugar Grove. A Crawfis Collegiate Institute graduate also attended Ohio University. He is a World War II veteran who served two years on the front in Belgium and France with an engineer company of the 27th Division. Mr and Mrs Ricketts will reside with the bride's parents on Richland Avenue.

Marian Williams Michael Almond Brown Avenue Guysville Jacksonville Canton Sugar Grove Crawfis Collegiate Institute Ohio University Belgium France

Mrs Julian Snyder Returns Home to Cleveland

Mrs Julian M Snyder came home to Cleveland today after a week visiting Mr and Mrs I W Bush at their home.

Julian M. Snyder Cleveland Mrs. I. W. Bush

Couple Ties at Presbyterian Manse in Albany

Miss Mary Virginia Robinette and Mr. Arthur Earl Rhollans wed Tuesday at ten at the Presbyterian Manse. Mrs Rhollans teaches at Albany High School while Mr Rhollans teaches at Stewart High School.

Mary Virgina Robinette Arthur Earl Rhollans Presbyterian Manse A. Y. Wilcox

Local resident Mr. J A Kline visiting Ohio kin

Mr. J A Kline of Warner arrives to visit sister Mrs. Alice Kline and family, stopping in for a family gathering.

J. A. Kline Warner, Ohio Mrs Alice Kline

Mr Herbert Hughes Arrives as Guest in Rye

Mr Herbert Hughes of Rye New York arrived today to stay as a guest at the home of Mrs Alex Nelson located at 21 Elmwood Place.

Herbert Hughes Rye N. Y Alex Nelson Elmwood Place

Mrs Barnhill Returns Home After Visit to Miss Schuler

Miss Margaret Jane Barnhill of near Guysville has returned to her home after spending a few days with Miss Lucile Schuler.

Margaret Jane Barnhill Guysville Lucile Schuler

Monday Miss Fauna Linscott Weds Mr. Ray Ricketts

Monday evening at the Methodist church Miss Fauna Lucile Linscott married Ray B. Ricketts in a ring ceremony officiated by Dr. McGurk. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Linscott of Richland Avenue, studied at Athens High and Ohio University and taught in Athens County Schools. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ricketts.

Fauna Lucile Linscott Ray B. Ricketts Methodist Church Wage Dr. McGurk Marvin N. Linscott Richland Avenue Athens High School Ohio University Athens County C. B. Ricketts

Mrs Ora Bobo Returns Home After Visit With Aunt

Mrs Ora Bobo of The Plains returns home Monday after a short visit with her aunt Mrs G Runyon at 20 Sunnyside Drive.

Ora Bobo the Plains G. Runyon Sunnyside Drive

Gallipolis Hosts Misses Daily and Biddie Guests

Miss Dorothy and Miss Christine Daily accompany cousins Miss Ernestine and Miss Ruth Bid die to their Gallipolis home to spend the holiday season as guests through New Year.

Dorothy Christine Ernestine Miss Ruth Biddie Gallipolis

Armstrongs Return After Visit to Athens Friends

Mr. Charles Armstrong of Cincinnati returned after spending several days with friends in Athens. He was accompanied by his sister Miss Valerie Armstrong.

Charles Armstrong Cincinnati Athens Miss Valerie Armstrong

Dinner and Dancing at Athens Country Club Honors Biddisons

A steak dinner for about twenty club members and visitors opened the evening on the porch of the Athens Country Club. Following the meal, dancing continued for several hours as Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Biddison of Williamson West Virginia and Mrs. Parker Carpenter of East State Street were feted during their Christmas visit.

Athens Country Club Williamson W. Va Parker Carpenter East State Street

Bairds Visit Huntington and Winchester Homes

Mr. James H. Baird of Huntington West Virginia and Mr. Roger D. Baird of the Shenandoah Military Academy Winchester Virginia visit the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baird at 122 West Union Street.

James H. Baird Huntington W. Va Roger D. Baird Shenandoah Military Academy Winchester Daniel Baird West Union Street

Farleys of Huntington Welcome Son Louis

Mr and Mrs Ouis Farley of Huntington West Virginia announce the birth of their son Louis born Sunday December 21 in what appears to be a simple family birth notice in the newspaper.

Ouis Farley Huntington W. Va Louis

Chauncey Minstrel Draws Large Crowds at Globe Theatre

Chauncey’s annual minstrel show presented by the Young Men's Social club drew a capacity audience at the Globe theatre on Monday evening after a southern play In Dixie Land. Christine Courtney and Lucille Bradfield sang Croonin’ Neath the Cotton Pickin’ Moon during intermission. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and planning to attend another performance Tuesday. The Plains and surrounding towns noted holiday visits and social gatherings as residents prepared for New Year’s.

Chauncey Young Men’s Social Club Globe Theatre Dixie Land Christine Courtney Lucille Bradfield

Entertained Guests at The Plains Party

Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon recently hosted a social gathering at their The Plains home. The event featured light conversation and a refreshment course provided by the hostess. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Masters and daughter Augusta, Mr and Mrs Harry Nichols of Athens, Mr and Mrs Oscar Knowlton near Albany, Mr and Mrs W C Nichols, Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson, Ambrose Terrel and Miss Elizabeth Krivisti.

Arthur Coon the Plains John Masters Augusta Harry Nichols Athens Oscar Knowlton Near Albany W. C. Nichols Arthur Wilson Ambros Terrel Elizabeth Krivisti The Plains

Former Resident Enid Fitzer Dies at Athens Hospital

Miss Enid Fitzer eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzer of Luhrig formerly of Chauncey and Millfield died Monday evening at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens after a surgical operation. Body removed to Stouts undertaking parlors for burial preparations. funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Enid Fitzer Charles Fitzer Luhrig Chauncey and Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Stout

Illness Update on Mrs Ward in Columbus Hospital

Miss Ida Campbell of The Plains reports Mrs Mae Campbell Ward underwent an appendicitis operation at White Cross hospital in Columbus. Today her condition is greatly improved. Mrs Bond, longtime Plains resident, has many local friends who will be sorry to hear of her illness.

Ida Campbell the Plains Ward Mae Campbell White Cross Hospital Columbus Bond

Quilt ing day at Chauncey Methodist church event

The Ladies Aid society of Chauncey M E church plans an all day quilting session at Mrs Beasie Green's Mill Street home. A noon pot luck dinner is featured and all members are urged to attend.

Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Beasie Green Mill Street

Loyal Women Bible Class to Elect Officers at Chauncey Church

At the regular semi monthly meeting of the Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian church of Chauncey on Wednesday afternoon there will be election of officers. The session will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Floyd J. Nye in High street and a good attendance is desired.

Loyal Women’s Bible Class First Christian Church of

Dinner honors Mrs Powell and Mrs Coon at The Plains

Mrs. Elmer Coon hosted a Sunday dinner at her home in The Plains honoring Mrs. James Powell of Hocking and Mrs. Arthur Coon of The Plains.

Elmer Coon the Plains James Powell Hocking Arthur Coon

Nurse Margaret Shields Returns to Zanesville

Miss Margaret Shields of Good Samaritan hospital leaves for Zanesville after Christmas visit to Chauncey and time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Shields on Ellis Avenue.

Zanesville Margaret Shields Good Samaritan Hospital Chauncey Charles C. Shields Ellis Avenue

Comings and Goings at The Plains

Everett Hallett of Lomercy was an overnight guest at the home at The Plains during a visit.

Everett Hallett L’omercy

Noble sisters visit Columbus during holiday break

Misses Margaret and Thelma Noble of The Plains are spending the holidays visiting relatives in Columbus. Miss Margaret Noble is also attending the meetings of the

Margaret Thelma Noble Plains Columbus Margaret Noble

Volcan Popocatpetl Erupts Near Puebla Mexico

The Popocatpetl volcano, 26 miles west of Puebla, Mexico, is active again with eruptions hurling hot ashes up to 60 miles away. Advices reaching Mexico City report the mountain pulling away with locomotive-like force.

Popotcatapetl Puebla Mex Mexico City

Miss Noble Appointed Teacher in The Plains Schools

State Association reports Miss Noble takes a teaching position in The Plains schools. The move places her in a key role within local education as she begins instruction across grade levels. Her appointment follows district staffing updates and aims to bolster classroom leadership.

State Association Noble Plains Schools

Funeral services held for Charles William Dalton

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Hamiley Run for Charles William, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dalton. Rev. O J Howearth of Nelsonville Christian church conducted the rites, with burial at Greenlawn cemetery.

Hamiley Run Charles William Fred Dalton O. J. Howearth Nelsonville

Chauncey Holiday Visit Notes From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Vaul Fr Fiske of Lower Salem Ohio visit Chauncey with the Fiske parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske. Mr Fiske is principal at Lower Salem schools. Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjorie of Chauncey spent Sunday in Corning with Mr and Mrs Clifford Courtney. Myer Levine of Cleveland visits Chauncey aunt Mrs Sarah Wilson in West Converse Street. Mrs William Trunnell and granddaughter Delphia Wittetoe leave Chauncey for Crooksville after days with the Forer sisters Mrs Vinton Cunningham Mrs George Sedgewick and brother Dorsey Bolin families on Klis Avenue.

Vaul FR. Fiske Lower Salem Chauncey Charles Fiske Fiske Clinton Courtney Marjorie Corning Clifford Courtney Myer Levine Cleveland Sarah Wilson West Converse Street William Trunnell Delphia Wittetoe Crooksville Forer Vinton Cunningham George Sedgewick Dorsey Bolin Klis Avenue

Local Joins in 1920s Athens Matrimonial Notices

Nay B Ricketts a barber of Athens marries Fauna Lucile Linscott a teacher of Athens. Granville Lyons a farmer of Albany weds Edith Marie Ely a Mineral. Towny F Gantt a farmer of Sharpsburg to Mary E Brookover of Sharpsburg. Arthur Earl Rhollans a teacher of Floodwood weds Mary Virginia Robinett a teacher of Albany.

Nay B Ricketts Athens Fauna Lucile Linscott Granville Lyons Albany Edith Marie Ely Mineral Towny F. Gantt Sharpsburg Mary EE. Brookover Arthur Earl Rhollans Floodwood Mary Virginia Robinett

Packard cuts prices on all six models

Detroit Dec 30 The Packard Motor Car Co announced drastic reductions in prices affecting all closed models of the Packard six. The action aims to stimulate demand amid market pressures and follows a year of varied sales performance.

Detroit Packard Motor Car Co

Price Reductions Align With Open Cars

Dealers cut prices to match open car rates with reductions ranging from 644 to 849 dollars. The move targets competitive pricing and market alignment, signaling a shift in consumer options and vehicle value during the period.

Weather forecast for Ohio with warming trend and colder return

In Columbus today the weather office reports snow or rain tonight and Wednesday as temperatures rise. A cooler spell is expected Wednesday night as the thaw ends and colder air returns.

Columbus Osio United States Er Wweathor

Shortstop Dead in Bellaire Died After Brief Illness

William White legendary shortstop for Loudeville, Waehineten and St. Louis Baseball Club died at home after a brief illness. White retired in 1890 and was part of the Wheelingtom team that won the first world championship. He had just returned from Europe as a guest of Harrisburg.

Bellaire Wiliam White Loudeville, Waehineten St. Loui Beseball Clube Weelingtem White Europe

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Chauncey News Arthur Burchfield Coolville Eriel Roush Nenport Iowa Charles Buns Charles Campbell Stewart John Robbins Jay Hunter Stroud’s Run Vivan Woodyard Vore Ridge Stitch Woodyard Clie Campbell John McCallister Campbell McCallister Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid Meet Neptune Father Neptune Winthrop Mass Stanwell Ildren Reo P Axminster Ior Bate Bolivia Jersey Mom’n Pop Chief Luckoff Chauncey’s Pam Bulletin Sam Hornblowers the Cline Ice Cream Co Diamonds Charles A. Comiskey Chicago White Sox Ax With & Louis Comiskey Harrishu RG Hinkle Sahara Desert Corona Athens Book and News Co Charles E. Miller Aes
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