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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1923

Page

3

Ray Linscott Rites Held After Illness in Columbus

Nelsonville resident Ray Linscott died Monday in a Columbus hospital after months of illness. He had worked with Athens county businesses for twenty years, including the Buick agency in Nelsonville, and was active in the Elk lodge. Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at the Christian church. he leaves a widowed mother and siblings.

Ay Linscott Columbus Ray Athens County Glouster High School Stratton Muchtel G. A. Hamm Nelsonville Buick Dean Chestnut Cassie Harvey Kentucky Miss Royal Columus Irmel Aron and The Christian Church

TO HAVE C. E. CONTEST

Evening the senior Esperanto debate term appears in progress as students prepare for a C E contest with several participants.

C. E

Wedding Anniversary Surprise at Barber Home

Children of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barber of Ashton avenue hosted a 40th anniversary celebration with a chicken dinner for about 45 guests. Attendees included extended Barber families from Nelsonville Columbus Napoleon and nearby relatives, who presented many gifts.

Joseph Barber Ashton Avenue William Barber J. J. Otis Ernest Coleerove Earl Barber Joe Barber Jr Lawrence Barber Charles Figgins Frank Barber Jessie Barber Nelsonville Roy Standiford Columbus Roy Barber Napoleon

Regular Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Y M C A

The Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting Thursday at the Y M C A. A dinner will be served at 6 15 PM. Several business matters will be presented for discussion and action.

Chamber OF Commerce

Figginses Visit Robertson Parents in Local Houseguest Week

Mr and Mrs Ed Figgins spent the latter part of the week as guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Robertson, hosting and sharing time at their home.

Ed Figgins Sam Robertson

Womans Auxiliary to Glenford Dugan Post Plans Aid Drive

At a meeting the auxiliary decided to send boxes to World War II veterans at Athens hospital. Boxes will be sent Friday and donations are requested from the list including home made candy cookies popcorn balls cigarettes and oranges. Donations may be left at Wilson Bros. Grocery Thursday.

Womans Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Post Athens Hospital Wilson Bros. Grocery

Margaret Auflick Bateman obituary notes faithful life

The obituary details the life of Margaret Auflick Bateman born September 28 1845 in Eton Banks England died January 23 1923 in Haydenville Ohio at 77. Four months. It traces her family move to the United States in 1855 her marriage to D I Bateman in 1868 and their move to Nelsonville Ohio 1877. It notes six children two died in infancy and lists survivors including James Bateman Daniel Bateman Alice Wryskivers and grandchildren. Her church membership and devout life are highlighted with scripture allusions and a final tribute of faithful service and heavenly reward.

Margaret James Jane Auflick Eton Banks County of Durham England United States Margaret Auflick America Hartford City W. Va Clifton W.va Nelsonville Ohio Margaret Rhoades Daniel Dayton Alice Wryskivers Haydenville Jane Ann Hood Mason

Mrs Eleanor Mingus Born Haydenville Ohio 1901

Mrs Eleanor Mingus daughter of William and Mrs Roegege of Haydenville Ohio was born September 22 1901 and died February 7 1923 at her Green's Run home. She joined First Methodist Church in 1919 married Ernest Mingus May 3 1919 and left behind two sons Bobby age 3 Donald age 2 and daughter Mary Jane three days. Her surviving family includes husband parents three brothers and many relatives. Card of thanks appended.

Eleanor Mingus William Roegege Haydenville, O Green’s Run First Methodist Church Haydenvile Ernest Mingus Bobby Donald Mary Jane Clarance Frank Raymond Roegere

Free Gauss' Combined Treatment Offer

A promotional notice offers thousands of free packages of Gauss' Combined Treatment for nasal and throat catarrh. Readers are invited to sign a coupon to receive the remedy by parcel post, claiming relief by addressing congested mucus and weak systems.

Gauss Combined Treatment Coupon Offer

A free mail coupon invites readers to receive GAUSS COMBINED TREATMENT. It asks for name and address on dotted lines and to mail to CG BE GAUSBE Co at 1163 Main St Marshall Michigan. Recipient Ros Dy or Street is shown.

Gausbe. Co Main St Marshall, Mich

Gratitude From Family After Illness and Death

The family thanks friends on Adams Street for kindness and help during the illness and death of our wife and daughter. Gratitude is extended to those who sent flowers and provided machines, to the minister and Mrs. C. L. Stout, and to Mr. Ernest Mingus and Mr. and Mrs. Will Roegge.

Adams Street C. L. Stout Ernest Mingus Will Roegge

Eudora OES Meeting Tonight Seeks Strong Attendance

The Eudora chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet tonight at 7 o clock. The session will include initiation and lunch and a good attendance is desired.

Eudora Chapter O. E. S

Klein couple visits Columbus for a day

Mr. Charles Klein and Miss Ada Klein spent the day in Columbus, engaging in local activities and sightseeing. They were seen touring historic sites and enjoying meals at downtown venues.

Charlies Klein Ada Klein Columbus

Funeral service for Mrs Pat McMahon at St Andrews

Large turnout of relatives and friends attended the funeral at St Andrews church Monday morning. Floral arrangements reflected the many friends who supported her during her brief residence. Burial took place at Greenlawn.

Pat McMahon St. Andrews Church Greenlawn

Bereans Plan Large Banquet and Attendance Push

The Bereans report 89 men present last Sunday and aim for 190 next Sunday. A father and son banquet is scheduled Thursday evening and all Bereans with their sons are invited to attend.

Bereans

Fr. ER. E. CLUB Hosts Needlework Evening at Scott Street Home

Mrs. Malcolm Raybould entertained the F. R. E. club at her Scott street residence with an evening of needle work. A late two source luncheon was served by the hostess.

F. R. E. Club Malcolm Raybould Scott Street

Mulsi fied Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promises Pure Greaseless Clean

An advisory promotes Mulsi fied cocoanut oil shampoo as a pure greaseless cleaner for hair. It claims alkali shampoos dry the scalp and 小hair, while Mulsi fied yields rich lather, thorough cleansing, easy rinsing, and a soft bright finish.

Murder Driver Killed in Bank Car Theft in Los Angeles

February 13. Two bandits shot and killed the bank chauffeur Sam McGee, delivering a registered mail suitcase worth 106000 before fleeing. In a separate raid, another robber robbed Maurice Reingold’s jewelry shop, escaping with diamonds and precious metals valued at 25000.

Los Angeles First National Bank Sam McGee Maurice Reingold

Giant New Zealand Tree Surfaces With 22 Foot Trunk

A recently discovered colossal tree in New Zealand has a trunk diameter of 22 feet and an estimated age of about 2000 years, marking it as a remarkable ancient living landmark.

New Zealand

Prince There Was at College Opens With Noted Cast

Witty A production at the college drew a capacity crowd Monday evening when the cast of Prince There Was performed. Notable turns included Isabel Sherrard as Comfort and Harry Snyder as the Prince. The show featured Katherine Dague as Mrs Prouty and Lawrence Worstell as the butler with strong support from Jack Carruthers and Frank McCormick.

George M. Cohan Charles Martin Plaza Hotel Martin Harry Snyder Bland Lawrence Worstell Jack Carruthers Richard 8. Reed Isabel Sherrard Comfort Plaza Frank McCormick Butler Cricket al Cordary Katherine Woods Mary Tener Miss Tener Lyda Woodward Gladys Prouty Short Department of Public Sneaking Ohio University Athens

High School Averages Rise Across Classes in Semester Report

Principal Rupp reports a strong first semester with 62 Seniors showing top marks from 2 with 87.9 to 1 with 67. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen also display solid averages across multiple groupings. The overall trend contradicts prior belief that recent averages would lag behind past years.

Alberta Junod Verna Danford Bernice Stanley Margaret Crow Goldie Cross John Siigley Chford Moriarty Rose Viale Thomas Wood Rupp

Class Averages Highlight Athens High School Grades

The Athens High School report shows senior averages around 3.18 and juniors about 0.82 while sophomores reach 0.81 and freshmen 0.80. The overall freshmen improvement is noted compared with prior semesters and the school emphasizes a student pledge card in the assembly room urging students to model better behavior.

Rupp Athens High School Athena

Two Highwaymen Attack Frances Kovarik in Chicago

Police report a tall man and a second assailant stopped Miss Frances Kovarik an alderman’s daughter in Chicago on February 13. They tore her hat cut long hair won in beauty contests chased her to her home and escaped. She will explain the incident.

Chicago Frances Kovarik

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