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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1926

Page

5

Beata girls host banco dinner party in Washington’s birthday observance

The Beata girls club held a banco dinner for twenty two at the Windsor after gathering in South Court street club rooms. Roses highlighted the set tables while Elaine Roe and Bernice Atkins won high Bunce scores among guests including Barbara Kanzer and Aileen Campbell.

Banco Beata South Court Street Windsor Washington Elaine Roe Bernice Atkins Barbara Kanzer Athens High School Aileen Campbell Esther Harris Olive Carpenter Mary Harris Virginia Larimer Marion McClure

Women Host Child's Conservation League Meeting

Mrs. Fred Fenzel and Mrs. Thomas Rosser hosted a Child's Conservation league gathering at 19 Park Place with Washington quotations, two article readings, and a discussion led by Mrs. F. E. Harshman. Wayne Jackson sang with piano accompaniment by William Fenzel during a social hour and refreshments were served.

Fred Fenzel Thomas Rosser Child’s Conservation League Fenzel Park Place Washington W. H. Radford James Jones F. E. Harshman Wayne Jackson William Fenzel

Bible Class Hostess Plans Thursday Meeting

Mrs. James Beam of 84 South High Street will host the Richland Avenue Bible class at 7 o clock Thursday evening.

James Beam South High Street Richland Avenue

Vernon Family and Relatives Visit Columbus

Mr and Mrs Edward Vernon and two nieces Edna and Elsie Wallace visited Columbus on Sunday. They called on Mrs Lawrence Wallace of Glouster who is recovering from a major operation in a local hospital.

Edward Vernon Edna and Elsie Wallace Columbus City

Parker Family Visit Returns to Cleveland Home

Mr Walter Parker returns to Cleveland after visiting his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker of 68 East Mulberry Street Also guests were Mr and Mrs Fred Parker and their sons Herald and James from Lancaster for Sunday visit.

Walter Parker Cleveland Pearl Parker East Mulberry Street Fred Parker Herald and James of Lancaster

Debate judge to preside at Allegheny Wooster clash

Prof. W. H. Cooper departed for Meadville Pennsylvania this afternoon to serve as sole judge for a Thursday evening debate between Allegheny College and Wooster College. The topic declares that present policy extending governmental control of individual liberty should be condemned.

W. H. Cooper Meadville Allegheny College Wooster College

Swartz Family Returns After Family Birthday Visit

Mr and Mrs A R Swartz return to Lancaster home after visiting to celebrate Mrs James Beam’s natal day at 34 South High Street. The birthday falls on February 22, Washington's Birthday.

A. R. Swartz Lancaster James Beam South High Street Swartz Washington

Miss Beryl Cone Returns to Plymouth Home Economics

Miss Beryl Cone resumes duties as home economics instructor at Plymouth high school after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Cone at 123 Franklin Avenue.

Beryl Cone Plymouth Frank W. Cone Franklin Avenue

Bishop class gathering at Central avenue M. E. church

An enjoyable Bishop class meeting of the Central avenue M. E. church was held at Mrs. Alonzo Pickering’s home at 100 West State street. Mrs. Frank Hamilton led the business session while devotionals were led by Mrs. Ida St. Clair and Miss Maud Saunders. Readings by Mrs. L. W. Fienup and Maude Saunders and piano selections by Mrs. Roy Pierce followed a social program. Refreshments were served by committee members W. O. Jones Hughes Graf ton Tom and Pickering. Twenty four attended with guests Mrs. Nelson Welk and Mrs. Albert Scholl.

Central Avenue M. E Alonzo Pickering West State Street Frank Hamilton Ida St. Clair W. O. Jones William Hughes Bert Grafton William Tom Nelson Welk Albert Scholl

Delphian Athena Chapter Meets at Hotel Berry

The Delphian Society Athena chapter gathered at Hotel Berry last evening with Mrs. George E. Carrothers leading. The program explored The Bible as Literature drawn from the Old Testament. Readings and discussions followed on the theme and related questions.

Athena Chapter The Delphian Society Hotel Berry George E. Carrothers Thelma Bingman H. G Canton News

Notable Local Names Listed in Society Notices

The announcement lists Vance, Mrs Wiley Sprague, Mrs Anna White, Mrs Maude Rutherford, Miss Pritchard, Mrs Fred Wheaton, Mrs Oril Carpenter and Mrs L G Bean among society acquaintances and attendees.

Mrs Errold Dawson and guests visit Pomeroy friends

Mrs. Errold Dawson and Mrs. Wilson Norris and Mrs. M. C. Morrison with her son Bobby spent yesterday in Pomeroy as guests of friends.

Errold Dawson Wilson Norris M. C. Morrison Bobby Pomeroy

Miss Mildred Chesser Returns To Bliss College

Miss Mildred Chesser a Bliss College student in Columbus has resumed her studies after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Chesser of New Marshfield. She attended the junior high school party in New Marshfield last Saturday evening with Miss Lucile Gaskill Harmon NL who recently left Columbus.

Mildred Chesser Bliss College Columbus Harvey Chesser New Marshfield Lucile Gaskill Harmon, NL New Marshfield Company Miss Chesser Judd Wright Robert Willstead Harmon, Ill Buffalo N. Y Illinois

Progressive Literary Club Hosts Social and Recital

Mrs Howard Brookins entertained at 168 North Lancaster Street with current events responses. Mrs E Selby read Burns, Frances Saunders and Thelma Bingman sang The Mountain Stream, Mrs H M Bennett won first prize in a guessing contest, and Thelma Bingman and Frances Saunders attended. Next meeting March 9 with Mrs C D Duncan at 106 Maplewood Drive.

Howard Brookins North Lancaster Street Progressive E. Selby Robert Burns Frances Saunders Thelma Bingman H. M. Bennett C. D. Duncan Maplewood Drive

Deborah class meeting with chicken dinner at church

A chicken dinner will be served at six before the Deborah class holds its regular monthly meeting at the Christian church Thursday evening.

Deborah Christian Church

Training School PTA February Meeting Program

A fine program is planned for the February meeting of the Training School Parent Teacher Association. The event, Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Training School Auditorium, features musical selections by Prof and Mrs Scott Willits and Mrs I X Rauch, a reading by Miss Crawford, and addresses by Dean E W Chubb and Mr Russell Rupp. The program aims to engage fathers mothers and teachers who attend.

Training School Parent Teacher Association Audiitorium Scott Willits I. X. Rauch Miss Crawford Dean E. W. Chubb Russell Rupp

Fifteen Chauncey Dogs Killed by Police

Chauncey, Feb 24 Fifteen dogs have been killed by local officers. The canines were found running at large without muzzles. Since a county health order to chain or muzzle dogs was issued, many owners complied, but some stray dogs remain and are put down.

Chauncey County Health Department

Daughter is Honored Guest at 15th Birthday Party

Chauncey February 24. Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey entertained 35 guests in Ellis Avenue to honor Hazel Harvey on her fifteenth birthday. Games radio and piano selections by James Nye and Hazel Harvey. Gifts were presented and a Washington birthday refreshment course with hatchets and cherries served.

Chauncey Noah 8S Harvey of Ellis Avenue Hazel James Nye Hazel Harvey Miss Harvey Washington

Mrs. Clarence McDonald Hosts Sunday Guests

Mrs. Clarence McDonald entertained at their The Plains home with guests Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gorden all of Logan.

Chauncey Clarence McDonald the Plains John Frazier Kenneth Frazier Donald Gorden Logan

Funeral in Glouster for Miss Bertha Schust

Mrs Ambrose Terrel and Miss Margaret Krivesti of The Plains attended the funeral of Miss Bertha Schust in Glouster. The service was held at the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery in Athens.

Chauncey Ambrose Terrel Margaret Krivesti the Plains Glouster Bertha Schust Athens

Visit in Glouster Residents Attend Ambrose Gibbs Home

Mrs Ambrose Terrel and guests from The Plains and Athens gathered in Glouster last Friday evening at the home of Mrs Ambrose Gibbs for a social visit. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire and Mr and Mrs F B Cook with Harry Rollison from The Plains, and Mr and Mrs John DeMolet of Athens.

Glouster Chauncey Ambrose Terrel Walter McGuire F. BE. Cook Harry Rollison The Plains John DeMolet Athens Ambrose Gibbs

The Plains Personal Schedule Patchwork

Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott and their two young sons spent Sunday as with relatives in the region, sharing a quiet family day and reporting no unusual events.

THE

Local Guests from Several Communities Attend Plains Gatherings

Mrs. Jess Linscott hosted guests at Kimberly including Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Shellman from near Athens and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cook. Vivan Woodyard and family from Vore Ridge visited The Plains, while Miss Jennie Bryan of Wheelersburg spent the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A Tewksbury from Albany joined Mr. and Mrs. B. Nichols at The Plains.

Jess Linscott Kimberly Orvil Shellman Near Athens F. E., Cook Vivan Woodyard Vore Ridge Stitch Woodyard the Plains Jennie Bryan Wheelersburg, O M. O. Bryan A. Tewksbury Albany 8S. G. Nichols

Daugherty Family Visits and Local Guests Noted

Mrs. Charles A. Daugherty of Beaumont spent Sunday and Monday in New Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fagley. Ed M. Daugherty of Coolville visited his brother C. A. Daugherty here. The Johnsons’ son Harry is ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reeves and son Robert of Nelsonville stayed with the Tucker family in Chauncey. Louise Moody and brothers Andy Louis Moody of Lancaster visited Andrew Kranyik, Sr. on Main Street. Elwood Daugherty of Beaumont and Dent Russell of Athens toured Parkersburg and Belpre, Ohio, Sunday.

Charles A. Daugherty Beaumont New Lexington Sam Fagley Elwood Daugherty Dent Russell Athens Parkersburg W. Va Belpre Ohio Andrew Kranyik Main Street Louise Moody Andy Louis Moody Lancaster Ed M. Daugherty Coolville C. A. Daugherty Harry Ernest Johnson Lawrence Reeves Robert Nelsonville M. B. Tucker Chauncey

Scouts Hike Near Stony Point on Washington Birthday

Thirty Boy Scouts from Chauncey Troop One, led by Scoutmaster Ralph C. Pritts and his brother Ernest, hiked up Bailey Run near Stony Point on Washington's birthday. They cooked dinner and spent several hours scouting before planning another hike.

Chauncey Troop One Boy Scouts of Ralph C. Pritts Ernest Pritts Bailey Run Washington Stony Point

Dad Might Be Careless About Nails But Not Trimming

A brief note suggests a father neglects grooming in nails and hair yet maintains other trimming habits. The tone is light and observational with no explicit actions or outcomes.

Dad

Nelsonville temperance meeting invitation extended

All persons interested in temperance are invited to be present as Nelsonville continues coverage from page three.

Nelsonville

Funeral for Mrs. Ella Figgins Held at Home

Many friends attended the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock for Mrs. Ella Figgins. The service was led by Rev. O J Howearth and burial followed at Greenlawn. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs Sam Hubacker Washington DC and others from Logan Buckingham and Athens.

Nelsonville Ella Figgins Chas. Dalton Jackson Street O. J. Howearth Greenlawn Sam Hubacker Washington, D. C Ed Wolfe Logan Belford Anders Buckingham Ohio Bert Anders

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains. A 35 cent bottle is claimed to provide relief within a moment and has been in use for 65 years.

St. Jacobs

State Regent Guest at Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Meeting

Nelsonville report from February notes the Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter DAR hosting state regent Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart of Cincinnati. The event featured a gift gavel carved from Logan elm, Lincoln quotations at roll call, and a Colonial costume presentation. Hobart discussed DAR work. two young ladies presented her with a gold pin and DAR insignia.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution W. H. Cann East Columbus Street Lowell F. Hobart Cincinnati C. H. Keynes James Rafferty L. D. Johnson Logan T. D. Brown Haydenville Webster W. Poston Chas. E. Poston Lord Dunsmore Cresap Webster Poston Zane Logan Elm Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Walter Whitlatch Henry Poston Elizabeth Shepard Miles Q. Shepard Hobart National Society Continental Congress Washington Daniel Nelson Miss Shepard Silas Zane Miss Cann PD. A. R Poston American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Robert H. Jackson Ohio Nelsonville Auxiliary

Four brothers share one birthday on February 20

Mr and Mrs Stanley Kosinski of Toledo Ohio celebrate one birthday for their four sons Eddie 17 Clarence 13 Albin 15 and Stanley 11 born at two year intervals all on February 20 all four appear in the family photo listing their ages in sequence from oldest to youngest

Stanley Kosinski Toledo Eddie Clarence Albin Stanley

Woman Held in Death of Wealthy Irishman in Wheeling

Wheeling, Feb 24 A special grand jury indicted Mrs Jessie K Hoge in the death of Nathan Bell an Irishman who lived with her twenty five years and left a fortune of 100000 Bell's brothers in Ireland contested the will exhumation found arsenic in his stomach suggesting poisoning Attorney J J P OBrien may aid in prosecution also noted was a separate case involving Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk and her husband John O Schenk. Yale dining halls Director appointed after cafeteria experiments led by Cora Colburn and an Allan management of Yale dining services.

Wheeling W. Va Jessie K. Hoge Nathan Bell George Coleman J. J. P. O'Brien Bell Ireland Hoge Laura Farnsworth Schenk New Haven Conn Alan Yale Cora Colburn Dents Yale University

Garter Aesthetics Spark Fashion Debate in Newark

Newark readers note a surge in garter embellishments as fashion reporters speculate on social trends and possible BBD style influence. Local shoppers discuss decor and potential event wear while merchants promise new designs and broader color options.

Eczema relief advertised with S S S blood tonic

Advertisement claims eczema clears by increasing red blood cells with S S S. It states impurities in weak blood cause skin eruptions and touts S S S as the only way to restore clear skin. Ends noting larger bottle is more economical and available at druggists.

Hill Hill's

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