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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1919

Page

8

Local Social Notices and Visits From Area Residents

Mrs Gay Hensler hosted a surprise gathering for sister Mrs John Feesy with many relatives and neighbors in attendance. Visitors and residents including A K Crothers Mrs Ed Simmers Mrs Wm Edwards Mrs Nona Miller Mrs Lew Griffin Mrs Tom Pierce Fred Miller Mrs W G Jones William Evans of Nelsonville and others were noted during a busy week of calls, visits, and illnesses across Murray Orbiston Nelsonville and surrounding towns.

Gay Hensler John Feesy A. K. Crothers Ed Simmers Wm. Edwards Nona Miller Lew Griffin Tom Pierce Fred Miller W. G. Jones William Evans Nelsonville 124. Cooke Murray McCune Poston

Funeral Notices From Welston Include Pittenger Service

Mrs. Jap Brinstead and Mrs. John Coope attended the funeral of Mrs. Pittenger at Welston last week. Miss Ellen Joness is on the sick list. Miss Elsie Banfield visited Mrs. Chester Lauderback in Cleveland.

Jap Brinstead John Coope Pittenger Welston Ellen Joness Elsie Banfield Chester Lauderback Cleveland

Shoppers and Visitors Visit Athens Area Events

Se ae at The Plains. Athens shoppers Friday include Mrs W J Hawk Mrs William Moore Mrs John and Sam Gabriel and Mrs James Parfitt. Potts and son Clifford left Friday for Wellston relatives. Aleshire Humphrey Hamer Loomis were in Athens Friday. The Lockes visited sister Mrs Frank Canter at Murray City Thursday. Hutchins headed to Webb Summit to visit Mr and Mrs Bowlby till Sunday. Robert Loomis ill with mumps.

W. J. Hawk William Moore John Sam Gabriel James Parfitt Athens George Potts Clifford Wellston Dave Aleshire Lon Humphrey John Hamer Charles Loomis Colonel Locke Frank Canter Murray City Joe Hutchins Webb Summitt William Bowlby Robert Loomis

Joint road meeting seeks 50 50 funding for Carthage Troy strip

A civil group from Troy and Carthage townships met in Coolville to plan funding a 2 ¼ mile dirt road between Coolville and Guysville. They aim for a 50 50 split with the county covering one fourth, and a twelve member committee to start fundraising. County and township officials urged self help and county support only as funds permit.

Coolvilled Good Roads Troy Carthage Ben Pilcher Carthage Township Coolville Guysville Athens F. W. Bush Bush Eveugh DeLashmut W. B. Johnson Frank Caldwell

Love and War Tax Tale Remains Incomplete

A man on a phone recalls a college romance that burned bright but was strained by tragedy. Lena shoulders family burden after her parents’ deaths, challenging their engagement. He resolves to break off, fearing an unsteady future for both.

Bill Elide Bill Athenian Lena

Columbus Pair Robustly Robbed in Late-Night Hold Up

H C Wagoner building contractor of Columbus and R D Robinson of Chillicothe were held up by two men in South Columbus late last night. The pair were forced to drive to a secluded spot below town where the robbers took 780 dollars in cash and a 100 dollar liberty bond before fleeing in the six cylinder auto.

Columbus H. C. Wagoner R. D. Robinson Chillicothe

Juvenile Fight Ends in Death in Port Huron

In Port Huron Michigan on February 10 10 year old James W Sturman is alleged to have struck 10 year old David Belyea with a baseball bat over a sandpile dispute. Juvenile authorities weigh action in the case. A separate note mentions a paper cover for tumblers to keep carbonated drinks fresh.

Port Huron Mich James W. Sturman David Belyea

Man Declares Ten Dollar Bills for All in Uniform

James Kendall, 34, a stressed former Texas businessman, is held in Bellevue Hospital psychiatry awaiting observation after he handed out ten dollar bills totaling about 7000 to men in uniform who shook his hand. Kendall was arrested following his public proclamation.

New York James Kendall Texas Bellevue Hos Kendall

Dover Township Teachers Admit Election for Association Officers

Dover township teachers met at Chauncey high school for the annual Dover branch election of officers. Miss Sarah Druggan was re elected president while Miss Evelyn Simms became vice president and Miss A Meighen secretary. Addie Katsenbach succeeds D O Chappel on the executive committee. Each member pays 25 cents to the secretary to cover incidental costs. The group discussed county efforts for school relief, petitions to state officials, and the role of parent teacher organizations. Dover township aims to lead Athens county in community service and school improvement.

Chauncey. O Dover Township Chauncey Village Chauncey High School Dover Athens County Teachers Association Sarah Druggan Gaskill Evelyn Simms A. Meighen Addie Katsenbach D. O. Chappel Counnty Association Dover Town G. D Boards of Education General Assembly B. L. Pilcher BD. L. Wilson County Board of Education Asemly Legislative Common School Committee Athens County

Harbor at Murray River Mouth Could Rival Sydney

Australia debates a harbor at the Murray river mouth to serve as a major port potentially rivaling Sydney in importance. The plan envisions a strategic trade gateway with regional economic impact and practical developments under consideration.

Murray River Sydney Australia

One Piece Suit Pattern Features New Reet Style

A stylish simple one piece suit pattern in satin and other fabrics showcases a new reet feature. Contrasting materials or collar and pockets create variation with braid as decoration. Six sizes available from bust 34 to 44 inches. Pattern costs 10 cents to mail.

Periodic Bilious Attacks and Diet Advice

The text notes that those with periodic bilious attacks may lose appetite before an episode and eat out of habit. It suggests eating only a light meal and no meat, and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially avoid an attack.

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