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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Sunday School Party Shines With St Patrick Decor

The Faithful Marchal Methodist Sunday school group hosted 25 members and three guests at the Howe home on Elizabeth Street. St Patrick's Day decorations filled the rooms with spring touches of jonquils and yellow calla lilies as Misses Helen Jackson and Frances Lawson greeted arrivals. A three course luncheon with green and white accents followed a brief business session and evotional music.

Marthal Methodist Sunday School Robert Hickman Miles Howe McKee T Howe Elizabethtreet St. Patrick’s Day Helen Jackson Frances Lawson Mrs. Morgan

Standard carer society organized at Methodist church

Friday evening the Standard carer society was formed in the Methodist church social rooms. Mrs Luella Pick ring of Athens spoke inspiringly to the girls. Miss Jennie Moore sang delightfully. Officers elected: Margaret Nelson president Jace Hartley first vice president Margaret Cook second vice president Lillian Howe recording secretary Dorothy McNamee corresponding secretary Lucile Huddy treasurer. Mrs Chas Arrow to serve as patroness. W F M S women served refreshments. Dr and Mrs Ifft special guests.

Methodist Church Luella Pick‘ring Athens Young Peoples’ Work Jennie Moore Athos Mararet Nelson Jace Hartley Margaret Cook Secetary Lillian Howe Dorothy McNamee Treasuer Lucile Huddy Chas Arrow Mrs. Ifft

Local Residents Host Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs A Brown of Low were weekend guests of Johns Mooney father. Mr and Mrs Ben James and Miss Helen James of Columbus were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Ben James Sr. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Pensyle.

Mrs. A. Brown Low Theater John Mooney Ben James Helen James Columbus Ben James Sr Arthur Burgess Lancaster Charles Pensyle

Mother Illness Sends Steve Holland to Youngstown

Steve Holland left Sunday night for Youngstown after being called by the serious illness of his mother Mrs. Abraham Barber, a former Nelsonville resident.

Steve Holland Youngstown Abraham Barber Nelsonville

Welch and guests visit Columbus this week

Dr and Mrs C E Welch spent the past week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ed Dean and Mrs J Cable were Sunday guests of Jr and Mrs W I Jones in Columbus.

Mrs. C. E. Welch Columbus Ed Dean J. Cable W. I. Jones Coumbus

Arrival of a son for Dr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson at Carey

Friends report the birth of an 11 and son named Richard Mann at the Johnsons home in Carey. Orland Cook, a student at Columbus Office Training School, spent the weekend at home with his family.

An 11 Andrs Wilbur Johnson Margaret Ann Carey Richard Mann Orland Cook Theolumbus Office Training School

Families Attend Funeral of Lawrence Kelch Sr

Mr and Mrs Fred Snyder of Columbus Mr and Mrs Lee White of Parkersburg WV and Anna Arris of Buchtel attended the funeral of Lawrence Kelch Sr Sunday.

Fred Snyder Ofolumbus Lee White Arkersburg W. Va Anna Arris Buchtel Theneral Lawrence Kelch Sr Unday

Crowds attend M. E. Sunday school staff day

A large attendance at the M. E. Sunday school found every teacher and staff member present with none absent. The men’s class praises a fine teacher in Mr. Marks.

M. E. Unday Arks

Walter Wilson Accepts State Highway Post in Illinois

Walter Wilson left Sunday for Springfield Illinois where he has accepted a position with the state highway department. He was accompanied as far as Columbus by his wife and Mr and Mrs Miller Wilson.

Walter Wilson Springfield Ill State Highway Department Columbus Miller Wilson

Sunday Bible School Attends 697 Members at Christian Church

The Bible school of the Christian church reported 697 in attendance and collected $51.62 in offering. The funds complete a $300 lodge for the Jessie Brown Funds. The church continues regrowing its services under leader O. J. Nowearth.

Bible School of the Christia Church Jessie Brown O. J. Nowearth

Sunday Guests Reported From Glouster and Murray City

Mr and Mrs Elmer Nida and N Delbert of Glouster and Mr Ostelle Peacock of Murray City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Williams.

Elmer Nida N. Delbert Glouster Ostelle Peacock Murray City And John Williams

Robert Neiman Dies After Illness in Nelsonville

Robert Neiman aged 38 died this morning after a period of illness caused by lung trouble. He had lived in Nelsonville about 18 years where he worked in the coal business. He leaves a widow and several brothers and sisters.

Robert Neiman Neiman Nelonville

Mayors Court Fines Reported for Traffic Offenses

In Mayors Court Vern Dresher paid a $10 fine plus costs before Mayor Lax on Saturday. William Farms was fined $0 plus costs for using menacing routes. Bert Wolfe of Gloucester was fined $5 and costs for violation of traffic rules.

Vern Dresher Lax William Farms Bert Wolfe Glouster Vietaon

Sermon by Rev Ralph Fox at Sid ey Presbyterian Church

The Rev Ralph Fox spoke Sunday morning at the Sid ey Presbyterian Church on the good of Ohio and the work of the children’s home. In the evening he delivered a fine sermon using the text Knowing Chris.

Ralph Fox Ohio Sidey Presbyterian Church Chris

DeMr s from Athens Attend Morning Service at Methodist Church

About 50 members of the DeMr s from Athens attended the morning service yesterday at the Methodist church. The group appears to be a younger faction supporting a local lodge auxiliary.

DeMrs Athens Methodist Church

Nelsonville Social Season Opens With Six O’clock Tea

Nelsonville spring social section opens Saturday afternoon as Mrs William Morgan hosts a six o’clock tea. She entertains a coterie of friends in the attractive Pine Home residence as guests arrive for an elegant gathering signaling the season’s formal start.

Nelsonville William Morgan

Funeral for Nelsonville's oldest Mason Lawrence Kelch Sr

One of Nelsonville's largest funerals was held Sunday at the Christian church for Mr. Lawrence Kelch Sr. Rev. L. G. Matheny and Rev. O. Howearth led the service. Philodorean Lodge No 157 F A M and the G A R attended. a Masonic quartet sang. burial took place at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Christian Church Lawrence Kelch L. G. Matheny CO. J. Howearth Philidorean Lodge No. 157

Hyperion Club Members Discuss Beautiful Places and Ballot Box

Twenty two members met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. W T Bean for a program on Beautiful Places I Have Lived. Mrs Charles Vorkes read a paper on Women and the Ballot Box. Mrs Julius Fischer spoke on her South American trip. Next year's program was approved and an executive committee arranged a fine miscellaneous program.

Hyperion Club W. T. Bean Charles Vorkes Frank Tposton Julius Fischer

Church Woman's Meeting Invite Under Mrs Swart

Beaumont heads the church presidency with Mrs Arthur Swart in charge All women are urged to attend the upcoming church meeting for guidance and fellowship.

Dinner at the Smith Home Delights Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Guy Smith hosted a Sunday dinner at their home near the city with guests including Mr and Mrs Guy M Brookins Miss Mary L Fiske Charlie S Bradfield and the Smiths two children Wayne and Rita.

Guy Smith Guy M. Brookins Mary L. Fiske Charlies S. Bradfield Wayne Rita

Gardner Family Hosts Son-in-law Samuel Wellir Guests

Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of this city had as their guests last week their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Samuel Wellir of Columbus.

M. J. Gardner Samuel Wellir Columbus

City social visitors tour Lancaster Saturday

Charles McGraynor and Mrs Addie Leybourne with Mrs Thomas Ho man visited Lancaster on Saturday, stopping to tour the city and its sights.

Charles McGraynor Addie Leybourne Thomas Ho Lancaster

Foster visits sister in Mill Street

Milo Foster of Little Hocking spent last Friday as guest of his sister Mrs Arthur Swart and family on Mill Street.

Milo Foster Little Hocking Arthur Swart Mill Street

Local visit by Charles Harris cited in Mill Street

Charles Harris of Little Hockin was the Friday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neilson McCafferty on Mill Street, spending time with the couple and their family.

Charles Harris Little Hockin Mrs. Neilson McCafferty Mill Street

Re bekah Lodge Gathering In Athens Reports Attendance

Mrs Addie Leybourne and Mrs Thomas Hoffman attended the Re bekah lodge event in Athens Friday evening according to local notes.

Addie Leybourne Thomas Hoffman Rebekah Lodge Athens

Nicholson Family Attends Hollister Funeral

Mr and Mrs George Nicholson and sisters Miss Magigie and Nellie Allen traveled to Hollister for the funeral of Mr John Alfoldy, reflecting a family gathering around the somber event.

George Nicholson Misses Magigie Nellie Allen Hollister John Alfoldy

Miss Maggie Allen Visits Chauncey Relative Hosts

Miss Maggie Allen of Hunterdon spent last week in Chauncey as a guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Nicholson on Mound Street according to local notes.

Maggie Allen Hunterdon Chauncey George Nicholson Mound Street

Miss Alice Welling Visits Cousin in Columbus

Miss Alice Welling of Columbus spent the weekend as guest of her cousin Miss Wyona Gardner at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Gardner on High Street.

Alice Welling Columbus Wyona Gardner Mrs. iGuy Gardner High Street

Aged Linscott matriarch in ill health near Chauncey

Mrs Linscott, mother of Mrs D H and Harry Linscott, remains about the same as she is ill at her daughter Mrs Barney Hill home near Chauncey in this city.

Linscott D. H Harry Linscott Barney Hill Chauncey

Miss Hazel Linscott Weekend Guest at Athens Family home

Miss Hazel Linscott of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs D H Linscott in this city over the weekend reflecting a local social visit.

Hazel Linscott Athens Mrs D. H. Linscott This City

County Infirmary Officials Attend Hawk Funeral

Mr and Mrs Daugherty county infirmary superintendent and matron attended the funeral of Mr Hawk at Clarks Chapel Sunday afternoon.

Ohio State student William Martin ill after acute indigestion attack

William Martin son of Judge and Mrs F P Martin of Glen View Heights is convalescing at University Hospital Columbus after being found unconscious Saturday morning. He was a student at Ohio State and his family rushed to Columbus as word reached them.

William Martin F. P. Martin Glen View Heights University Hospital Columbus Martin Ohio State Judge

Danford Buys J. W. Davis Residence in City

F A Danford has purchased the J W Davis residence in the city and will take possession by April 15. Davis and family plan to relocate to Columbus.

F. A. Danford J. W. Davis Mr. Davis Columbus

Funeral for Mrs. Mary Burns Held in Columbus

Mrs. Mary Burns 88 mother of P. H. Burns of this city died Sunday at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Murray home in Columbus. The funeral was Tuesday at St Josephs church in Columbus. She had lived near Corning about 85 years and in Columbus the last five years. P. H Burns Mrs Jo Smith and others attended.

Mary Burns P. H. Burns St. Joseph's Church Columbus

Athens visit of Mr and Mrs William Covegan

Mr and Mrs William Covegan were in Athens Friday as guests of Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Miller.

William Covegan Athens Llewellyn Miller

Thurston Couple Guests of City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Joan Yrice of Thurston were the over Sunday guests of relatives and friends in this city.

Joan Yrice Thurston

Reverend Courtney Holds Trimble Church Appointments

Reverend G. B. Courtney of Chauncey preached at the Church of Christ in Trimble in the regular Sunday morning and evening services.

G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ In Trimble

Mrs. Tuby Fawcett Returns From New Mata Moras

Mrs. Tuby Fawcett arrived today from New Mata moras where she spent five months with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G F May. She was met in Athens by J B Elliott who accompanied her to the city.

Pastor C H Givens resigns from Chauncey Church of God

Reverend C H Givens resigns as pastor after a little over a year at Chauncey Church of God and delivers his farewell sermon. He has also supplied the pulpit at The Plains church during his tenure.

C. H. Givens Chauncey Church of God

Cunningham Birthday Party Honors Mrs Cunningham

A Friday evening party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rye Cunningham gathered friends to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Cunningham. Music games and late hour refreshments followed an enjoyable celebration with several Cunningham family members in attendance.

Rye Cunningham Agnes Montford Mattie Goodson Ruth Smith Margaret Ellen Rye Cunningham

Mrs L L Powell and Ruth Powell Visit From Nelsonville

Mrs L L Powell and her daughter Ruth, formerly of Glouster, called on friends in the city Saturday afternoon.

Ll. R. Powell Ruth Nelsonville Glouster

Miss Peorothy Minister Visits Chauncey Home

Miss Peorothy Minister of Ohio University spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister in Chauncey.

Peorothy Minister Ohio University Mrs Edward Minister Chauncey

Pride family visit to Greenfield parents noted

Mrs. C. A. Pride and her young daughter are visiting the parents of Mrs. Pride, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson, in Greenfield.

C. A. Pride

Mrs Tralph Guerra Dies At Millfield Home

Glouster Mrs Tralph Guerra aged 46 died at her Millfield home Sunday at 9 am. Survived by husband and five children three sons and two daughters. Funeral at Holy Cross church Wednesday morning with Rev Father Clark officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery.

Tralph Guerra Millfield Holy Cross Church Father Clark

Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting

The Chauncey W C T U will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at Mrs A H England's home on West Converse Street. All members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union A. H. England West Converse Street

Women’s Class Meet at Chauncey Church Event

The Legal Women's class of Chauncey Church of Christ will be entertained in their regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Charles Fiske at her home.

Legal Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Fiske

65th Birthday Celebration At Host Stephens Home

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Host Stephens on Sunday to honor Isaac Price on his 65th birthday with music and conversation. A sumptuous chicken dinner was served at noon to a long list of attendees from Glouster Athens and Canaanville including Embrey Parker Price Stephenson and Williams families among others.

Host Stephens Isaac Price Price William Embrey George Parker Jack Nancy Price Algie Price Lawrence Dwight and Garnet Fred Strohmeyer Holt Stephenson William Pauline Charles Hugh Glouster Dora Robinson Loren Williams Athens Hugh Stephenson Gérald Neal Bobby Maxine Canaanville

Mooseheart Legion Meeting Notice at Glouster Chapter

All members of Glouster Chapter No 230 Mooseheart Legion are requested to attend the meeting on Tuesday night March 13 to conduct important business, initiation, and supper.

Glouster Chapter Mooseheart Legion

Infant Burned To Death In Bonfire Accident

Mary Marie aged 6 died from burns after her dress caught fire from a bonfire started by boys cleaning debris at a baseball diamond in Bridgeport Ohio.

Bridgeport Mary Marie

John Hancock High Presents Musical Production Tonite

John Hancock High stages In Old Louisiana a three act musical comedy tonight at 7 30 in Ewing Hall. The plot centers on Pilot Farley in a Louisiana river setting with a survivor tale of the steamboat Winona and the adopted daughter Rose Farley now grown to young womanhood.

Louisiana John Hancock High School Ewing Hall Pilot Farley Mississippi River Winona Rose Farley

Mothers Powders Cure Child Ailments Promised

A nostalgic ad claims Mother Grav's Sweet Powders relieve headache fever stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. The copy urges mothers to share the remedy as a pleasant easy treat and notes it is sold by druggists everywhere.

Cgrav

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Comfort

Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastia and hazel claims to ease strained or sore eyes. The ad offers a free aluminum eye cup with Gibson's Pharmacy distributing the product.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Easy Fat Reduction

A simple harmless remedy claims to safely reduce excess fat without tiresome exercise. Marmola Prescription Tablets are sold nationwide for one dollar a box and can be ordered directly from Marmola Co., Detroit, Michigan.

Marmola Co Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich

Music Memory Contest Held At Athens High

The county music memory contest took place at Athens High School with teams from Amesville John Hancock Athens Training School and East Side. Winners from city grades advance to the state contest in Columbus on March 29 with next highest scorers entering as an at large team.

Athens Amesville John “Hancock Training School East Side School City Mother Wilson Evelyn Joy Frieda Glavier Dorothy Chapman John Thomas John Hancock High Edwin McLeod Zelphi Triplett Mary Tippie Carlos Shaver Gertrude Gilmore Amenville Helen Wilson Julia Malpas Margaret Young Eleanor Young Audrey Allison Bertine Saunders Grace Poston Dorothy Good Eleanor Crossman Ralph Clark Mast Marcella Norn Christine Porter Janet Ring Ted Preston Ruth Cone Bether Wilson Fredia Glovier Julia Mulpas

Air route safest Paris claims boost for air travel

The airplane is the safest transport says many on both sides of the English channel and is supported by insurance companies whose air rates are only half the railway and boat costs.

Paris Lafest Transport English Channel

Mysterious Mail in Columbus Baffles Publicist

Howard Rhodes, author and publicist in Columbus, received a New York package containing only a pair of bull horns. He suspects a prank as recent mail from New Bet has delivered assorted odd items including old hoes, humorous pictures, and a cooking recipe for carp.

Columbus Howard Rhodes New York New Bet

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