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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1923

Page

5

Sandard Bearers Meet at Miss Katharine Me ee Home

The Sandard Bearer society held its monthly meeting at 6:30 PM Tuesday at Miss Katharine Me ee’s home. Miss Dorothy Dailey led the opening, with devotionals by Mrs. L Pickering. Talks, singing by Miss Gilberta Hill, and a study chapter by Miss Margaret Jow followed.

Sandard Bearer Society Katharine Meee Dorothy Dailey L. Pickering Gilberta Hill Margaret Jow Ruth Miller West Union Street

Mrs L W Roberts Hosts Tuesday Needle Club

Mrs L W Roberts of 116 Frank a venue hosted the Tuesday needle club gathering from 7 to 10 pm. Sixteen members attended with needlework and social chat, plus a clever coast provided amusement. Guests included Mrs G Dowler Mrs Isaac Ash Mrs G Jordan Mrs Bart Davidson and others.

Franka Avenue Tuesay Needle Club G. Dowler Isaac Ash G. Jordan Bart Davidson Ea ES Wheley

Training School Parent Teachers Association Meeting

The Training School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday afternoon February 15 at three o clock in the Training School auditorium. The program features outdoor recreation play ground facilities and equipment plans. Folk Dancing for girls and gymnasium work for boys are noted new activities with open discussion led by Mrs. Frye Cline and Mrs. Tierce. Third Grade children will provide special music.

Training School Parent- Teacher Association Crossman Parent-Teachers’ Association O. E. Frye C. R. Cline Victor Tierce

Valentine Party for Junior League M. E. Church Members

The Junior League M. E. church held a Valentine party at superintendent Mrs. D. L. Jones home 93 Second street on Tuesday evening. Activities included storytelling reading and Valentine songs with refreshments served. Mrs. Jones was assisted by Miss Maud Saunders and Mrs. Henry West. attendees listed include Norma Brown T Lucitle Jones Wanda Elliott Dale Entwistle Charlies Carter Carol Carter Alice Carter Isabelle Kerns Charles Kerns Mary Sue Fulton Bobby Campbell Cathryn Campbell Dorothy Radford Edna Ruth Guess Ernest Campbell Mildred Landis Frederick Landis Bertine Sidders Robert Sidders Dorothy Jinks Edna Tribe Hazel Tribe Elizabeth Alshire Wanda Alshire Billy Orr Fauline Orr and Winifred Jones.

M. E. Church D. L. Jones Second Street Jones Maud Saunders Henry West Norma Brown T Lucitle Jones Wanda Elliott Dale Entwistle Charlies Carter Carol Carter Alice Carter Isabelle Kern

Valentine Dance Planned at Country Club Tonight

The Country club hosts a Valentine Day dance with a full orchestral program and a lively social evening organized by the event committee to ensure a successful affair.

Child's Conservation League Meeting Recalls Lincoln Washington

The Child's Conservation League met Tuesday evening at 9 Oak Street home of Mrs James Lewis. Members answered roll call with patriotic quotations and the program highlighted life of Lincoln and Washington with readings by Mrs H L Hamilton and Mrs John Kilpatrick.

Child's Conservation League James Lewis Oak Street Lincoln Washington H. L. Hamilton John Kilpatrick

Club event honors Mrs Woods and Mrs Rosser

In the first contest Mrs Ralph Woods won first prize and Mrs Thomas Rosser received consolation. The second contest was won by Mrs Thomas Clark with Mrs Ralph Woods again taking consolation. Decorations and collation followed patriotic and Valentine themes with Miss Audrey Fulton assisting. Guests included Mrs Clark Staneart and Miss Fulton.

Ralph Woods Thomas Rosser Thomas Clark Audrey Fulton Clark Staneart

Mrs. Snyder Called to St Paris by Mother's Illness

Mrs. T A Snyder was summoned to St Paris due to her mother Mrs P I Bukley’s illness and plans to depart this evening.

T. A. Snyder St. Paris P. I. Bukley

Mrs Ida Mansfield Taken For Possible Mastoid Operation

Mrs Ida Mansfield was taken Tuesday to Chillicothe for a likely mastoid operation. She is accompanied by daughters Mrs D G Sams and Miss Flossie Mansfield and by sons Peart Mansfield and Gerv Mansfield. She has been ill for three months at the home of her daughter Mrs D G Sams at 13 South McKinley Avenue.

Ida Mansfield Chillicothe D. G. Sams Flossie Mansfield Mr. Peart Mansfield Gerv Mansfield Mansfield South McKinley Avenue

House guests of Mr and Mrs Albert P D Rector visit

The 60 Mare residents at 173 North Congress street host their guests Mr and Mrs Albert P D Rector of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. The visitors will remain through March continuing their visit.

North Congress Street Albert PD Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Mrs Madison Price Guests in Nelsonville Visit

Mrs Madison Price of Nelsonville was the Tuesday guest of Mrs W B Edgar at 43 Maplewood Drive.

Madison Price Nelsonville W. B. Edgar Maplewood Drive

Sam Warren and Watkins Called to Cincinnati by Carl eton Case

Sam Warren and W W Watkins left Wednesday morning for Cincinnati after being summoned by the death of Luther Carleton. Carleton, a supervisor at Longview hospital for 37 years, was the half brother of the Watkins brothers of this city and related to Mrs. Jesse Warren, mother of Sam Warren.

Sam Warren W. W. Watkins Cincinnati Luther Carleton Jesse Warren Carleton Longview Hospital W. W Cy Watkins

Current Events Club Shifts Meeting With Mrs Woolley

The Current Events club will meet with Mrs. J. J. Woolley at 137 North Congress Street on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock instead of the usual time.

J. J. Woolley North Congress Street

Mrs Lostro Visiting Columbus Through Hosts

Mrs John R Lostro of Columbus is a house guest of Mr and Mrs J J Sister at 59 North Congress Street in Columbus.

John R. Lostro Columbus J. J North Congress Street

Presbyterian Bible Class Meets Thursday Evening

The Woman's Bible class of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Anna K. Price at 25 Elmwood Place.

The Presbyterian Church Anna K. Price Elmwood Place

Mrs Maxwell to Host U C D Club Picnic and Valentine Party

Mrs George Maxwell of 82 Mill Street will host the U C D club Thursday. The event opens with a noon picnic dinner and continues with a Valentine exchange. Mrs EF Bryan left for East Orange New York to visit her daughter and will also visit her son in Pelham Manor.

George Maxwell Mill Street U.C. D EF. B. Bryan East Orange N. Y Chester W. Sater Julian S. Bryan Pelham Manor

Teas held at 61 Morris avenue with guest lists

Mrs. R. M. Covert hosted two winter tea events at 61 Morris avenue in honor of St. Valentine’s Day. Hosts included Mrs. J. B. Swanson and Mrs. M. M. Kerr with 73 guests Tuesday and 65 Wednesday. Assistants and out of town guests listed. Mr. Harry Kelley traveled to Hominy, Oklahoma due to his mother's illness.

R. M. Covert Morris Avenue Covert J. B. Swanson M. M. Kerr O. P. Bingman Carl Stickney EF. C. Bibbee C. M. Copeland A. S. Bethel Bibbee Mary =. Stalder Virginia Innect Martha Stewart Mary Maynard Louise Kerr Pauline Swanson Llorence Poston Ruth Jones Eileen Rauch Anna May Fenzel Verna Danford Vianna Roush Virginia Knech Albert D. Rector Oklahoma City Okla Myre. John Istro Columbus Janet Beck Delaware W. L. Cooley EK. E. Bell Nelsonville I. E. Phillips Amesville Mary Rosener Gallipolis Harry Kelley Hominy, Oklahoma C. W. Garrison

Radio Fans Favor Audio Over skating Acts

Radio remains popular as listeners prefer audio content because skating acts cannot be broadcast, leaving audiences with limited skating coverage and more talk or music instead.

Miners urge pension support aid referendum drive

Ohio United Mine Workers unanimously backed the initiated old age pension bill and authorized their treasurer to contribute 10 000 dollars to the Ohio State Federation of Labor to assist the anticipated referendum vote on the measure in Columbus.

Columbus.o Ohio United Mine Workers Ohio State Federation of Labor

Tenet Agent Harry Files Dies After Appended Surgery

Harry G. Files a Athens Union station ticket agent died at Shelter ing Arms hospital after a week of illness following an appendicitis operation. Survived by widow and three children, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral at St Paul Catholic church Thursday at 9 am with burial in St Joseph cemetery Ridgeway Illinois Saturday. Friends may visit Files home Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Harry G. Files Athens Union Station Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Files Athens St. Louis Athens Lodge of Elks Betty Lou Harry G. Jr Scudder Blain Files Ridgeway Ill Frank Files Engeld Til Clyde Files Albion Arlin Files Okeana Ark W. C. Smith Charles Acker Lewis Goffinet Senfield Neal Baker Leora St. Paul Catholic Church

Chauncey man shows slight improvement. yard master travels

Chauncey resident Chauncey Mr B S Stalder has been ill at home for weeks and is slightly improved. Yard Master W B Koons went to Charleston West Virginia on business and plans to return today.

B. S. Stalder Chauncey W. B. Koons Charleston W. Va

Graham couple announce birth of daughter this Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Gus Graham announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday morning in the city.

Gus Graham

Funeral Held For Ray Linscott In Nelsonville

Mrs Amanda Savers and other relatives attended the funeral of Ray Linscott at the Christian church in Nelsonville this afternoon. Linscott died in a Columbus hospital after several weeks there. He was the son of Mrs Maggie Lirscott and left two brothers Dean and Ermal and two sisters Miss Royal and Mrs Lloyd Harvey, former Chauncey residents.

Amanda Savers Ella Tedrick W. D. Hines Nelsonville Ray Linscott Christian Church Mr. Linscott Columbus Maggie Lirscott Dean Ermal Miss Royal Lloyd Harvey Chauncey

Preston and Six Attend Haydenville Funeral for Uncle

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Preston and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Six traveled to Haydenville Ohio to attend the funeral of their uncle Sylvester Bowersack whose remains were brought for burial in Nye cemetery here.

A. J. Preston Wesley Haydenville Ohio Sylvester Bowersack Nye

Funeral of Mr Williams in city three days after

Funeral services for Thomas Williams were held at the residence of his son Samuel Williams in the city on Monday afternoon. Rev Courtney of the Christian church delivered the address and Mrs Elmer Nida and Mrs Clarence Butts sang The Home of the Soul and Beautiful Isle. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery under Undertaker Stout. He was 79 and died of pneumonia. He is survived by his son Samuel Williams and two daughters Mrs Tolliver and Mrs J H Collins of Columbus.

Williams Thomas Williams Samuel Williams Rev Courtney The Christian Church Elmer Nida Clarence Butts Isle Greenlawn Stout Tolliver J. H. Collins Columbus

Concert Company Fails to Appear at Globe Theatre

The DeVille Concert Company did not perform as the third number of Chauncey high school's lyceum course at the Globe Theatre, leaving a disappointed crowd. No details were received and it is believed connections were missed. the act will be rescheduled.

DeVille Chauncey High School Lyceum Globe Theatre

Three men fined for intoxication in Nelsonville

Joe Jones Howard Newsome and Otto Saunders were arrested at the K and M Depot on intoxication charges. Jones and Newsome pled guilty before Justice Tucker and paid 5 dollars plus 12.70 dollars in costs. Saunders appeared before Mayor Koons and paid the same. Constable Leiber arrested Otto Lenis of Redtown. Lenis pled guilty and was assessed 28.95 dollars in fines and costs, with part paid and the balance due.

Justice Tuckers Joe Jones Howard Newsome Otto Saunders Nelsonville H. A. Seibers Jones Newsome M. B. Tucker Saunders W. B. Koons Leiber Otto Lenis Redtown Justice Tucker

Pandral of Mr. Boldinot Rev G B Courtney

Rev G B Courtney of this city conducts services at Pandral of Mr Boldinot and related ceremonial noting community events and religious observances.

Funeral held for H. F. E. Boudinet at Concord Church

A funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon at Concord Christian church Trimble township for H. F. E. Boudinet an elderly local resident. Burial followed at Concord cemetery. He is survived by his wife multiple children and many friends.

Concord Christian Church Trimble Township H. FE. Boudinet Concord Cemetery

Birthday and farewell party for Mrs Dixon announced

Mrs Nettie Dixon will receive a farewell party at the K of BP hall next Friday at 7 20 pm to celebrate her birthday. Mrs Alva Karns leads arrangements and invites extend to Chauncy friends. Rebekah techs join the gathering with a pot luck supper. Dixon plans to move to Los Angeles California soon for a new home.

Nettie Dixon BP. Hall Alva Karns

Teacher builds home and boat for himself in Ohio town

Cincinnati report notes Chester R Bookwalter, a former school teacher from New Paris, Ohio, who built his own house and a cabin boat from a book. He is fitting the boat with electricity at New Port, Kentucky, ahead of a Florida cruise with his wife and son.

Cincinnati New Paris Ohio Chester,r

Prohibition Chief A I Melahn Dies in Pittsburg Hospital

A I Melahn 67 longtime divisional chief for Pennsylvania prohibition enforcement died in a focal hospital after an operation a week earlier. He headed enforcement with headquarters in Pittsburg and served in state roles for years.

Pittsburg A. I. Melahn Pennsylvania

Cold Spell Forecast Follows Mild Spring Day

The weather report notes a warm Tuesday giving way to a cold spell by Wednesday as a northern wind brings ice-touched air. The Weather Bureau in Columbus warns of still colder temperatures within the next 24 hours.

Athens County Weather Bureau Columbus

Valentines Day Prep and Local Health Update at Sharpsburg

Tomorrow is Valentines Day and school children are busy making valentines. Several residents recover from illness while others worsen daily. Miss Emily Grimes visits Amesville, and Howard Harris family hosts B FE Armstrong trio. Chloe Harris seen in Athens. Sharpsburg Joy road noted but not elaborated.

Tillian Rardin Emily Grimes Amesville May Jones B. FE Armstrong Howard Harris Harris Chloe Harris Athens Sharpsburg-Joy

Bandits fatally shoot man in Toledo early today

John White Shead aged 33 was shot in what police say was a bandit encounter and died later in a Toledo hospital. The incident occurred early today as authorities investigate the deadly attack.

Toledo John Whiteshead

Millionaire George Bardons Granted Divorce in Cleveland

George C Bardons, tool manufacturer, was granted a divorce from Mrs Mary Bardons in Cleveland on February 14. He was ordered to pay $10000 alimony in a lump sum and cover his wifes attorneys fees totaling $4000.

Cleveland George C. Bardons Mary Bardons

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