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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

3

Valentine Party At Duskey Home In Nelsonville

A Valentine party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duskey on February 14 with help from Clarence Duskey and Miss Susie Burchfield. The event featured music and games and a late lunch for a long guest list including May and Josephine Pierce and others. Saturday afternoon at her home on East Franklin street.

Carl Duskey Clarence Susie Burchfield May Josephine Pierce Isibell Joye Ruth Lairson Rhoda Conners Marie Rosser Monabe! Stillwell Pearl Glenn Wilford Joye Emerson Chaser Wilbert Duskey Gerald East Franklin Street

Mrs Harry Kelly Hosts Hyperion Club Ladies

Mrs Harry Kelly will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion club in a social gathering. The event aims to foster community ties and enable neighborhood women to share activities and ideas in a cordial setting.

Harry Kelly Hyperion Club

Fire at Fire Chief’s Home Causes Brief Alarm

A roof fire at the fire chief’s residence sparked brief excitement Wednesday evening around 6 30. Fire crews contained the blaze quickly with only minor damage reported.

Full House Planned for Founders Day Event at City High

Three parent teacher associations invite the public to a Friday 7 30 pm Founders Day program at the city high school auditorium featuring a Mae Poston talk and an art exhibit by Mrs DeArmond.

Mae Poston DeArmond

Fine Speaker to Be Here: Miss G Cline Lectures Next Monday

The Hyperion club brings Miss G Cline of Cleveland to speak at First Presbyterian church Monday at 7 pm. She, state chairman of legislation for the state federation of women's clubs, will address "The Woman in Politics" and is a noted lawyer. All citizens, including men, are invited to hear her Athens and Logan delegates may also attend Monday night.

Hyperion Club G. Cline Cleveland Luca Cline First Presbyterian Church Cosmopolitan Woman's Community Club Miss Cline State Federation of Woman's Clubs Athens Logan

Social Sewing Club Hosts Valentine Luncheon at Weitzheimer Home

Mrs. C. E. Weitzheimer welcomed the Social Sewing club to East Washington street for a Wednesday afternoon sewing session followed by a three course valentine luncheon. Guests included Mrs. G. A. Hamm and Mrs. Orvil Griffin. L. D. Martin joined Logan friends on a motor trip to Columbus. Ruth Masters and Mrs. H. Bartlett attended Dr. Brewster event in Athens.

C. E. Weitzheimer East Washington Street G. A. Hamm Orvil Griffin Ruth Masters H. Bartlett Athens Dr. Brewster Chamber of Commerce

Birth of Earl Benjamin at 88 West Franklin Street

The infant son born to Mr and Mrs Ben Ray at 88 West Franklin Street is named Earl Benjamin. The birth occurred on Friday February 10 and the family announces the new arrival.

Ben Ray West Franklin Street Earl Benjamin

Miss Hanna Evans Returns From Athens Visit

Miss Hanna Evans came back home after a three week stay at the residence of Mr. John Cooley in Athens.

Hanna Evans Athens John Cooley

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pimples Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's ointment claiming pimples are skin inflammation and that the product rapidly clears them. It lists uses for eczema ulcers and sore feet, with prices 85c 60c 1.00 2.50 8.00 and notes it is used by mislions for various conditions.

Peterson

Public Forum: Logan County Debates and Don Chapin Royalty Claim

Wilbur Young of Logan County urges a reader to reveal identity and take a stand on county officials and Don Chapin sheriff royalties. He questions where truth lies, accuses concealment, and calls for public debate and signature upon the editor’s forum. He signs from R. D. No. 4 Box 5.

Messenger Logan County W. Va Don Chapin Loagan County U.S. A Hocking Valley Wilbur Young R. D

Court Notes Suit in Partitions in Athens County

Mabel Brandeberry sues in the Athens county common pleas court to partition Lot 669 in Athens and award her a third interest. She claims a dower in the property from the estate of Charles Doan who died in 1897 and asks that Betsey E Doan receive credit for taxes and assessments paid for all owners.

Mabel Brandeberry Athens

Coal Company Sues Railroad For Damages

The Canaan Coal Co. sues the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Co. in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking $8889.72 for coal delivered. It requests a judgment of $3203.79 with interest from Nov 10, 1916 and $1853 with interest from March 10, 1917.

Coal Company Canaan Coal Co Athens County Common Pleas Court Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Co Canaan Company

Sues on notes in Athens County court

Grant Sewell as administrator of Samuel P. King estate files against Charles Jerome Hawk and William Conant seeking $100 on two promissory notes. One suit asks $50 plus interest from May 11 1918, the other $50 plus interest from Oct 25 1919.

Grant Sewell Samuel P. King Athens County Common Pleas Court Charles Jerome Hawk William Conant

Giant sequoias protected by forest service pledge

Col. W B Greeley, chief of the forest service, assures that no living sequoias will be cut for commercial or utilitarian use. He responds to editorials warning of proposed legislation that could place giant sequoias under forest service administration in California.

Washington, D. C Forest Service Col W.B. Greeley United States Department of Agriculture

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