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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
5
Society notes show the Rebekah lodge set to meet Thursday evening with ticket staff requested. Theta Pi is mentioned for Wednesday. A person connected to a bond company in Toledo is referenced.
Mrs. W. A. Lewis of Home street welcomed her son Carl W. Broyles of Newark New Jersey and granddaughter Margaret Green of Columbus as weekend guests. They traveled by motor and left Tuesday to return home.
Mrs. G. D. Wolfe and her daughter Margaret of Bicknell Indiana spent time with Mr. Harley Downard and family in Athens and with Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Sherman in New Marshfield. They later went to Barberton to visit brother Lafe Sherman and sisters Mrs. Raymond Holland Mrs. Pete Grimm and Miss Edna Sherman.
Mr and Mrs F R Van Loon and Olive Shipe return to Worthington after visiting Olive’s parents Mr and Mrs Don Gabriel at 129 West Washington street in Worthington.
The Central Parent Teacher Association will not meet Thursday due to a pressing work incident tied to pupil transfers and readjustment at the semester start. It will meet Thursday February 26.
Mrs. Hattie E. Priestley, after weeks with her daughter Mrs. M. L. Stewart of East State street, returned to her Columbus home yesterday.
Mr and Mrs John Jewell hosted a Monday evening shower at their home in honor of their son W E Jewell and his bride Elsie Goldsberry married December 16 in Columbus Mrs Jewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Goldsberry of Jerseyville The event featured music games and a gift shower and refreshments were served The couple recently began housekeeping at 93 East Mulberry Street after working at Rauchs bakery
Mrs Emma White Mrs Wilbur Radford and Mrs James Smith will host the Woman's Bible class at the Presbyterian church at 55 Elmwood Place 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Roll call will be answered with short talks on Lincoln or Washington.
Mr. Ervin Ward, a former student of Ohio University, visited Athéný and his brothers in Beta. The note records a social visit and confirms connections to university alumni.
Hobson Study circle met at 67 Franklin avenue hosted by Mrs H T Wise for a patriotic evening. Civil war incidents were read for roll call and two papers reviewed The Soul of Abe Lincoln and Ann Rutledge with performances by Christine Johnson violin and Luella Fry piano. Mrs Victor Pierce and Mrs Tom Clark won a prize in a clever contest. A two course dinner preceded the program.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Bardin of East State Street announce the birth of their daughter Marjorie Anne on Tuesday February 17.
The Social Literary club met at 62 Elmwood Place with Mrs. F B Guilum presiding and Mrs Earl T Dailey serving as acting secretary. Mrs E Bb Smith led the program with reviews of The Miracle and The Life of Joseph Conrad. A 6 o'clock dinner for husbands was planned at the next meeting hosted by Mrs Ralph Jennings.
The Priscilla Needle club will meet Thursday afternoon instead of this afternoon with Mrs. JC. T. Moore at 38 West Carpenter Street.
Plans are laid for what promises to be the most enjoyable Elks ball yet to be held Friday evening at the armory. A seven piece orchestra will furnish music and dancing will begin at eight and continue until midnight.
Glouster and Trimble residents visited Columbus and Zanesville for family and medical reasons as several locals travel for health and business. Social events include a George Washington party in Jacksonville to raise funds for church wiring, a Valentine gathering at Wilsons in Trimble, and a Rothwell club dinner with backward attire, a spelling contest, and a fashion show.
A brief reflection notes that many psychological theories attribute outcomes to prior causes, suggesting individuals bear little blame for events. The argument centers on determinism versus personal accountability, sparking discussion on how science shapes moral responsibility.
A vintage advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures headaches backaches cramps and other feminine ailments. It urges women to try the root and herb remedy to regain health and strength.
Mrs William Carter of New Marsh field had an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital Tuesday and is in favorable condition. Albany resident E Chase lost the thumb on his right hand from infection yesterday. Seven year old Harry Carpenter, son of Mrs Flora Carpenter Ath ens R D P D 7, had surgery for ruptured appendix last Friday. Edith West, 13, daughter of William F West Sugar Creek, had an appendectomy Saturday and is recovering well. Iritzobinson 16, son of Charles Robinson New Marshfield, is recovering after injury on a freight train that required amputation of his right foot.
Everything is ready as the Community Drama League presents The Torch-Bearers in a play within a play. Elmer Johnson designed professional level stage equipment for the amateur production. New living room sets and curtains replace old scenery at Ewing auditorium with seats at Cline's Pharmacy until 7 p.m. and then in the lobby.
Mrs. Mary Woodruff Frost 66 wife of Hiram Frost died at home after an eight month illness. Body to be taken to stepson Albert Frost Athens for visitation this evening and Thursday forenoon. Funeral at Graham's Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. burial in adjoining cemetery. Born Feb 1 1869 LoDi Township. Two marriages. daughter Mrs Frank Mansfield Chillicothe and one grandchild survive.
A jury was impaneled in Common Pleas court to try James Lantz of Trimble on a statutory offense. The jury was taken to the scene of the alleged offense.
Everett Hickman found guilty of non support appears in Common Pleas court and posts a $600 bond to pay $12 a month for child support until the child reaches sixteen.
The Lookout Methodist Protestant church in Lee township was condemned by Common Pleas court as the congregation is extinct. Appraisers A F Potter H FE Saylor and Worley Baughman will oversee sale proceeds for the Quarterly Conference of the New Marshfield circuit Methodist Protestant church.
An advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as the strongest remedy for stubborn lingering coughs. It claims a few doses can halt hacking and loosen phlegm, with a half bottle enough to end a two month cough, urging readers to ask Cline Pharmacy Co. or any druggist for a bottle.
County Attendance Officer Carl Porter filed an information in juvenile court against Robert Fisher of Jacksonville charging non support and parental neglect of five children aged 4 to 14.
Financial experts say that about 60 percent of retail trades and 90 percent of wholesale transactions are settled by credit instruments. The Interstate Commerce Commission today held that freight rates from mines on the Green Brier and East ern railroad in West Virginia to interstate destinations are unreasonable and unduly prejudicial.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It claims creosote is the key healing agent for chronic coughs, colds, and throat or lung troubles, with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
A maxim praising effort over inaction. The quote emphasizes value of labor, endurance, and progress despite challenges.
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