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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

7

Week end With Folks of Southeastern Ohio Chauncey

James Frazey sustained an eye injury at work in the Uacey mine when coal lodged in his eye. Dr. Lindley Sprague attended him. injury described as painful but not serious. Mrs Abel Bell is seriously ill at her Millfield home. Mrs George West and Mrs Abe Rankin of Millfield attended Chauncey church services Friday night.

James Frazey Uacey Lindley Sprague Abel Bell Millfield George West Abe Rankin Chauncey

Underwent Operation for Appendicitis in Athens Hospital

Lawrence Shields, son of Roscoe Shields, underwent a successful appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Friday. The operation was performed by Dr. W. V. Lindly Sprague and Dr. John Sprague of Athens.

Lawrerre Roscoe Shields Lower Plains Sheltering Arms Athens Dre. W. V. Ad Lindly V. Sprague John Sprague

Leavin for Oregon by Miss Francs E Howard

Miss Francs E Howard departs Monday for Portian Oregon for an extended visit with her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs Cecil Spaugh and children. She expects to stay about two months.

Leavin Oregon Francs E. Howard Portian Inlaw Sist Cecil Spaugh Ate Howard Misa Howard

Miss Dorothy Ferrer Hosts Social Evening on High Street

Dorothy Ferrer entertained friends at a High Street home Thursday. Radio music, dancing and games followed by a late eve supper prepared by Miss Jennie Newman. Guests included Gracemith, Jennie Newman, Cora Feel, Ted Garrett, Virgil Lahugh, Damon Collins, Harry Webb, Alpha Ferrer and Jake Canter.

Dorothy Ferrer Her Ho High Street Jennie Newman Misses Gracemith Cora Feel Ted Garrett Virgil Lahugh Damon Collins Harry Webb Alpha Ferrer Jake Canter

Concert by Flonzaley Quartet Draws Local Audience

Local rowing club members traveled to Athens Friday to hear the Flonzaley quartet perform on the College Lecture course in the college auditorium. Attendees included Mrs Bawar Minister, Miss Dorothy Minister, Mrs Saul Wilson, Miss Lena Wilson, Edith Wilson, Floride Sprague, and Frank Howard.

Athens T Flonzaley Bawar Dorothy Saul Wilson Lena Edith Wilson Mie Floride Sprague Mies Frank Howard

LaidwAID Society Holds All Day Quilting Session

The Ladies Aid Society of the MBE bush met Thursday at Mrs. Tafe Cros home in Lexington Avenue for an all day session. The forenoon was spent quilting and a business meeting followed in the afternoon. Fifteen members were present.

Church Services Schedule and Visitor Report

Sunday services listed for the Church of Christ with Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 00 p m The Infirmary Chapel service conducted by the Indeave Society at 2 00 p m Hollas Tantprey of Fisher visited Cauncey on Saturday

Chrch OF Christ Christan Eneavor The Indeave Society Hollas Tantprey of Fisher Cauncey

Hodlet Visits Columbus to Be with Mrs Hoodlet

Dr. J. Y. Hodlet spends the weekend in Columbus accompanying Mrs. Hoodlet who is hospitalized there.

Mrs. Georfe Strausbaugh Leaves for Columbus

Mrs. Georfe Strausbaugh departed for Columbus today to take her home. Mr. Strausbaugh is employed in that city.

Mrs ter Boling Visits Relatives in Columbus

Mrs ter Boling is spending the wee hours visiting relatives in Columbus. She will remain a few days to catch up and enjoy local hospitality.

Mrs. Ter Boling Columbus

Illness Report: Eva and Caville Family Mumps Case

Eva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J O Friel, and a son of Mr. and Mrs John Caville are ill at their home with mumps. The notice notes family illness without further details.

Eva J. O. Friel John Caville

Mrs Earl Downey Hosts Bible Class Social

Mrs Earl Downey entertained at her Milfield home for the Lajes Bible class of the Millfield United Church. The evening combined study with social time and concluded with light refreshments served by the hostess.

Earl Downey Milfeld Millfield

Milfield Needle Club Hosts Mrs Re Totman Evening

Mrs Re Totman entertained the Milfield Needle Club Wednesday with a business session and social hour. A large attendance enjoyed the evening and a daily contribution from the hostess.

Neidle Club Re Totman Milfield Needle Club

Local social notes from Athens and Columbus visit Millfield family

Mrs A R By of Athens and Mrs W B Fonch Jr of Columbus were guests last week of Mr and Mrs John Brewer and family in Millfield. Mrs Arthur Brewer of this city spent Saturday in Columbus.

A. R. By Athens W. 8S. Fonch Jr Columbus John Brewer Millfield Arthur Brewer

Ray West Returns Home From Cinchnati Visit

Ray West has returned to his Millfeld home after a brief visit to Cinchnati lasting several days.

Ray West Millfeld Cinchnati

Athens Visitors Attend Millfield Ladies’ Event

Mrs. Dan Fulton and Mrs. Fred Totman of Millfield were seen in Athens on Friday for a social visit.

Dan Fulton Fred Totman Millfield Athens

Local visitors listed in Millfield and nearby towns

Mrs. H. O. McDaniel of Millfield visited Columbus on Friday. Oscar Adkins Jr Chapman and Otis Adkins of this city were recent visitors in Nelsonville.

H. O. McDaniel Millfield Columbus Oscar Adkins, Jr. Chapman Otis Adkins Nelsonville

Athens Family Guests of England Parents

Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald and her children from Athens visited Chauncey this week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. England.

Elmer Finsterwald Athens Chauncey A. H. England

Hixsons Visit Athens Family in Chauncey Hosts

Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson of Chauncey were in Athens Friday visiting their daughter Mrs Leo Bingman and her family.

Robert Hixson Chauncey Athens Leo Bingman

Young Patients Recover After Sheltering Arms Operations

Lawrence Shields son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Shields of The Plains underwent an appendectomy Friday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Lillian Eddy of Columbus had surgery there Thursday. Both patients are reported to be recovering well.

Lawrence Shields Roscoe Shields the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Lillian Eddy Columbus

McArthur Baseball Association Elects Officers

The McArthur baseball association met at the courthouse and elected Pearl Saylor Elmer Kiser Delbert Reese Le Roy Pilcher and Carl Smith as directors. Carl Smith chosen team manager and Pearl Saylor named secretary and treasurer.

Baseball Association McArthur Baseball Association Court House Pearl Saylor Elmer Kiser Delbert Reese LeRoy Pilcher Carl Smith

McArthur Old Guards Rout McArthur High 88 to 18

Friday night the McArthur Old Guards defeated McArthur High School 88 to 18. Earlier the same evening the local high school beat the Athens Boy Scout team 30 to 27 in a playoff style contest.

McArthur Old Guards McArthur High School Athens

Death of G. L. Ferris at Wellston

G L Ferris died Friday night at his Wellston home from neuraglia of the heart. He had manufactured Happy Home washing machines submarine Minnow Buckets Minnow traps and related items. He sold the business in fall and became manager of Wellston Metal Products Company, where he served at his death. He is survived by his widow. Funeral arrangements not known.

Wellston G. L. Ferris Mr. Ferris Wellston Metal Products Company

Miss Ida Swepston Visits West Jefferson Relative

Miss Ida Swepston a West Jefferson teacher arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with her aunt Mrs Mary Swepston.

Ida Swepston West Jefferson Mary Swepston

Lomax Wholesale House Targeted by Earl Foreman at Oak Hill

Earl Foreman visited Oak Hill on Thursday to discuss matters related to Lomax Wholesale House. The event focused on potential business dealings and local matters affecting the firm.

Earl Foreman Oak Hill Lomax Wholesale House

Mrs. Faulkner Visits Families in New Plymouth

Mrs. Harry Faulkner of New Plymouth spent Friday visiting the families of Walter Lee and E. T. Ansel.

Harry Faulkner New Plymouth Walter Lee E. T. Anse

Charles Blackstone Reported Not So Well After Illness

Charles Blackstone, who has been ill for some time, is reported not so well at this time, signaling a continuation of his health concern and uncertain recovery outlook.

Charles Blackstone

Birth of a Daughter to Guy Tedrow Family

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tedrow on March 13 at their home, marking a new arrival in the family.

Guy Tedrow

Dundas Social Event At Scaits Home Hosts Ladies

Mrs. George Warren Mrs. T A Gibbs Lois Eileen Ward Ralph Warren and Mrs John Franklin attended a dinner Wednesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Steve Scaits at Dundas.

George Warren T. A. Gibbs Lois Eileen Ward Ralph Warren John Franklin Steve Scaits Dundas

Beckley Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Evening

Mr and Mrs Everett Beckley entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at their home Thursday evening. Among the out of town guests were Mrs Don McVay of LeRoy Ohio and Miss Harriet Caracci of Wellston.

Bridge Club Everett Beckley Ning Don McVay LeRoy, O Harriet Car‘acci Wellston

Mrs. Etta Murphy Visits From Orilend

Mrs. Etta Murphy of Orilend was a business visitor here Friday.

Etta Murphy Orilend

Shepard Couple Visits Parents In Canton

Mr and Mrs Walter Shepard of Canton arrived Thursday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J Shepard.

Walter Shepard Canton J. Shepard

Nelson Morgan Sells North Street Home to John Warehime

Nelson Morgan sold his North street residence to John Warehime who will occupy the property soon.

Nelson Morgan North Street John Warehime

Juniors Initiate Class of Eleven at Local Lodge Event

Carbon Hill notes a sick spell with many having mumps and several high school scholars out of class. The Juniors initiated a class of eleven last Monday night, followed by a fine supper after lodge. J N Ross of Stockport returned home after visiting his brother. Mrs Mary Chute convalesces slowly after a February fall. Mrs Frank Webb returned from Colorado where her daughter Lara is hospitalized. Various locals visit Logan and Buchtel for illness and moving plans discussed.

Peter Reedy Lodge J. N. Ross Stockport G. W. Ross Mary Chute Frank Webb Colorado Lara Bertha Heine Mary School Wilbur Stout Dan Reedy Logan Pete Reedy Dorothy Crooks Celia Crooks Venus Evans Buchtel Henry Evans Charles Green Florence Johnson

Hamden Girls to Enter Plains High School Tournament

The Hamden high school girls basketball team with Martha Sunnafrank Elsie Perry Grace Morris Ester Frazee Linda Arnett and Mary Elizabeth Carnick coached by Mrs Virginia Powell Calhoun leaves Friday for The Plains to compete in the girls tournament.

Hamden High School Martha Sunnafrank Elsie Perry Grace Morris Ester Frazee Linda Arnett Mary Elizabeth Carnick Virginia Powell Calhoun the Plains

Porterfield officer visits town Friday evening

B O agent C E Wharff of Portsmouth was a brief visitor here on Friday evening.

Portsmouth

Local residents report returns and visits across towns

Burt Woltz resumes barber duties on Rail road Street after a January 1 layoff. Ruth Hartindill returns from Chillicothe with stops in Cleveland and Columbus, escorted home by grandson Junior McLucas. Earl Shannon and mother of Poston recently visited. Francis Robinson moves to Akron for work. Mrs. Mattie Mace receives a letter from Rosa Pidcock, now at the I O O F home in Springfield, praising it.

Burt Woltz Railroad Street Cleveland Columbus Junior McLucas Earl Shannon Poston Francis Robinson Akron Mattie Mace Rosa Pidcock Springfield

Hamden pupils vie in music memory contest

The Hamden grade school children competed in a music memory contest led by Miss Smith. Twenty standard pieces were played on the Victrola as contestants named the piece and composer nationality. Top five winners Louise Thompson Lara Robbins Elizabeth Buckirk Randolph Wortman and Arthur Webster advance to Jackson to be judged for the three of five with hopes of a state contest in Columbus Ohio on March 29.Hamden is the sole entrant from Vinton county offering music in its curriculum.

Hamden Miss Smith Louise Thompson Lara Robbins Elizabeth Buckirk Randolph Wortman Arthur Webster Jackson Columbus Ohio Vinton County

Eastern Star Lodge to Host Deputy Grand Master Visit

The local Eastern Star lodge plans a Tuesday night inspection by Deputy Grand Master Esther Wetherall followed by a banquet. Members from McArthur and Zaleski lodges have been invited.

Eastern Star Esther Wetherall Mc‘Arthur and Zaleski Lodges

Hamden High Plans Pie Social for March 27

The senior class hosts a pie social at the school auditorium on Thursday March 27 to raise funds for Victrola records.

Hamden High School

Gilbert Family Guests Visit Relatives in Marshfield

Marshfield residents Mr. and Mrs. John W Gilbert were guests of their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Harley Gilbert. George Carter of New Plymouth visited his brother Will Carter and family. Mrs Eva H Wert returned home after a few weeks visit with relatives.

John W. Gilbert Harley Gilbert George Carter New Plymouth Will Carter Eva H. Wert

Presbyterian service under the Brother hood leadershi p

Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian church will be under the auspices of the Brotherhood. Dean E W Chubb will deliver the address and all those not identified with other churches are invited to attend.

Presbyterian Church The Brotherhood E. W. Chubb

Lorain Mother Leaves Children to County, Husband Fined

Mrs. John Morrow of Lorain left four children with the county commissioners as her husband was fined 500 dollars for a liquor charge and jailed for failure to pay. She said she could not work while her children were in her care.

Elyria, D John Morrow Lorain

A Fool and His Money Are 8009 Divorced

A court records a separation involving the individual known as 8009 and their spouse. The case ends in divorce with assets and terms yet to be disclosed.

Treatment claims faith in Virex hearing aid cure

The text touts Virex as restoring hearing in days with dozens of testimonials from Americans proving relief from deafness and head noises. It offers a 10 day free trial and money back guarantee, plus market and banking data interspersed as filler.

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Markets Week s Business Review

New York reports Southern railway stock now on a five per cent dividend basis signaling improving regional business. Agriculture shows good returns and land values rise. cotton acreage may fall due to weather and the bell weevil. Western states see steadier business. grain markets worry price highs amid large wheat supply and reduced exports. Unfilled steel orders this week.

New York Mar Southern Railway Chicago

Was Too Columbus a Court Case Summary

A seven year old boy suffered burns when a bottle was thrown into a gasoline tank in a chaotic incident. Wilbur H involved in a suit valued at 10 066 dollars with his son cited in the proceedings. The event followed a string and vapor plan that proved dangerous.

Wilbur H A. Wolfe Herboltsheimer Riet Herboltaheimer

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