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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1924

Page

5

Varisty Inn dance marks pre nuptial celebration for Beasley couple

The Varsity Inn hosted a supper dance Tuesday night for Miss Otha Beasley and Mr Ward H Galigher with guests from Cincinnati. Attire included orchid georgette gowns and beaded accessories while two balloon and carnival dances added festive fun as the couple's marriage slated for March at First Methodist church.

Varsity Otha Beasley Ward H. Galigher Larry Vens Cincinnati Varsity Inn Carl Beasley Fred Beasley Larry Stevens Charles Woodworth Stevens Elanor Galigher Columbus

College student Miss Broughton visits Parkersburg home

Miss Virginia Broughton of Ohio University spent the weekend at her Parkersburg home. Mr and Mrs F J Simms of Maplewood Drive drove to Columbus Friday and were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Stout.

Evelyn Simms Cleveland Miss Crystal Keith Palace Ben Bernie New York Wilkie Bard England Jennier Abie The Colonial Virginia Broughton Ohio University Parkersburg F. J. Simms Maplewood Drive Columbus Ed Stout

Local Social and Community Notes From Around Town

Mrs J R Johnson hosts Friendship Needle club Thursday at 2 pm at 4 East State Street. Moler Auto Sales owner recovering from lumbago and expects to return to work soon. County club dance planned Thursday evening chaired by J J Sisler. Mrs DeForest Mareh and son DeForest Jr visit Cameron family on West State Street. Deborah class meets Thursday at 7 pm in church parlors. Earl Ator and wife announce birth of son John William on February 20. N F Mills travels to Columbus for Ohio State Livestock Association meeting returning Thursday. Rebekah lodge meets Thursday at 7 pm with refreshments to follow. White Elephant booth at Eagles Circus run by City Federation. donations left at courthouse rest room. Tom Littler attends Dr C F Alpin funeral in Logan.

N. F. Mills Columbus Ohio State Livestock Association Eagles’ Circus

Women’s Bible Class Hosts Set For Thursday Evening

Mrs W FE Peters Mrs C H Swaim and Mrs Emmett Keenan will host the Presbyterian church Women’s Bible class Thursday at 7 pm in the church parlors.

W. FE. Peters C. H. Swaim Emmett Keenan Presbyterian Church

Athens County Poultry Men Plan Co operative Marketing Group

A large meeting in Coolville Ohio discussed forming what would be Athens County’s first cooperative egg and poultry marketing association. About 60 poultry raisers from multiple counties agreed to sign a binding contract delivering eggs and poultry to the new coop.

Coolville Grange Hall Athens ‘County Ohio Athens County Meigs Washington Vinton JH. E. Shafer Ohio Farm Bureau Federation R. M. Pavey Athens Ohio Bureau W. Fr. Kempf 0. C. Richeson Bert Stout F. L. Arnold FE. J. Clark W. FE. Bingman Pavey Lincoln Athve County Wool Growers’ Association Co-Operative Association

Local Social Notes Highlight Karns and Kasler Families

New Pittsburg residents Mr and Mrs Thomas Karns Me Spicer Karns and Mr and Mrs Harmon Kasler visit Amenville Verda Chaplain of Ath iens noted in community social column.

New Pittsburg Thomas Karns Spicer Karns Harmon Kasler Amenville Verda Athiens

Sheriff Sale of Athens lands in Ohio follows court order

The State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas orders a public auction of two described tracts in Athens Township on March 15 1924 at 1 PM. First tract 128.64 acres with a right of way. second tract 57.38 acres. Appraised values 6500 and 2000 dollars. Terms are cash. McKinley Sheriff. Ady deputy. Roland attorney.

State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas Said Athens Township Ohio Said Township Shade Creek Theorth Athens and Jerseyville Section No Town No Ohio Company

Athens County bond sale notice sealed bids request

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Elections of Athens County Ohio until 1 PM on the 28th day of the month. Bonds will be payable at the county treasurer's office with interest paid biannually on the first day of each period.

Board of Eeslonery Athens County Hio

Athens County plans bonds for I. C. H. No. 157 project

The Athens County Board of County Commissioners announces sale of improvement bonds for I. C. H. No. 157 Section B in Athens County Ohio under General Code Sec 1223. Bonds priced at par with accrued interest will mature from Sept 1 1925 to Sept 1 1933 in $1000 increments. Bids must show bond amount and gross bid plus accrued interest and include a 2 percent certified check. The county reserves right to reject all bids. Bid deadline ten days after award. By Clerk Robert P. Ler. 2-13-30tw.

Athens County Ohio Onas Ummve Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Robert P.ee “Lerk

Funeral services for George Rambo at Glouster M E church

A large gathering attended the Sunday funeral for George Rambo who died Thursday after months with cancer. Rev. Timberlake and Rev. Gibson led the service, Mrs. Pride sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and many floral tributes marked the respect. He leaves a widow, one daughter and three sons. burial followed in New Lexington beside an infant son. Numerous relatives and friends from Ohio towns attended.

Jacksonville M. E George Rambo Timberlake M. E. Church Gibson Ea Fick Charles Nelsonville Wash Kasler

Preaching Service At Bishopville Church Of Christ

Bishopville Church of Christ will hold preaching services on Thursday evening beginning at 7 o clock A special sermon will be delivered by Rev Frampton of this city.

Bishopville Church of Christ Rev Frampton

Mrs Skinner to Leave Hospital After Appendicitis Treatment

It is expected Mrs E F Skinner who had an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital Columbus will return home Saturday. Her parents Mr and Mrs A McDonald of this city spent the first of the week in Columbus with her.

E. F.skinner Grant Hospital Columbus A. Mc Donald

Local Woman Injured After Ice Fall in Columbus

Mrs. Marry Allen slipped on ice near her Columbus home Tuesday of last week and fractured her right hip. She was taken to Radium hospital and will stay about six weeks. Mr. Allen had left for Ontario Canada to check timber and could not be reached.

Marry Allen Columbus Allen Ontario Canada

Mrs. Peugh to undergo tumor removal operation

Mrs. Joe Peugh of Mid-Hocking will be taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at Athens this evening for an operation to remove a tumor.

Joe Peugh Mid-Hocking Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

The Rothwell Club Plans Thursday Meeting

The Rothwell Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W A Pride.

The Rothwell Club W. A. Pride

C E Society Holds First Conference at Cannon Home

The C. E. Society of the Trimble Church of Christ met at Mr and Mrs Albert Cannon home with nine members. Plans for society improvement were discussed and a program was arranged for Sunday evening March 2 at 7 o clock. Public invited. Dwight Clark Edward Brown orchestra and mixed quartet provide music. Three five minute talks by Mrs Christman Dwight Clark and Edward Brown followed by open discussion.

C. E. Society of the Trimble Church of Christ Albert Cannon Dwight Clark Edward Brown M. FE. Christman

Elyria Safety Director Seeks Funds for Cemetery Panes

Elyria Ohio Safety Director James Hewitt urged the city council to allocate money for cemetery panes as the current burial ground nears capacity and there will be no room to bury Elyria's dead.

Elyria James Hewitt

Woman Murder in Box Car Near Gibton Indiana

An unidentified woman wearing an expensive fur coat and diamond earrings was found murdered today in a box car on the Indiana Belt Line railroad at Gibton Indiana, four miles east of Hammond.

Hammond, Inc Indiana Belt Line Railroad Gibton Ind Here

Joint-Gase claims quick relief for all swollen joints

An advertising claim touts Joint- Gase as a universal remedy for swollen joints across ankles knees hips elbows shoulders fingers and spine whether rheumatic or not. It promises relief in two seconds after rubbing penetrating skin and reaching bone and ligaments. Consumers are urged to ask druggists for this product.

Westerville Declares Tax Free Corporation Model

Westerville, Ohio, operates as a tax free city with all expenses covered by revenue from municipally owned utilities. Manager Richard Biehl notes the scheme could inspire other stressed towns to follow suit.

Westerville Ohio Richard Biehl

Son Appointed in Place Long Held by Justice Jones

B L Jones of Glouster Ohio was appointed justice of the peace for Trimble township to fill the unexpired term of his father the late J W Jones who was re elected in November trustees followed the precedent set when M Henshaw died appointing J H Henshaw son of Henshaw to serve the term J H Henshaw had been elected trustee in November and helped appoint Jones son Madrid directory council approves plan for nationalization of industry

Justice Jones Jones Henshaw J. H.henshaw J. H. Henshaw Mr. Jones

Haydenville High School Girls Host Box Supper

Haydenville high school girls held a box supper and pile social to raise funds for the school. Gertrude Brickley won the cake in the guess cake contest and Vern Silbaugh was named coach for a new girls basketball team with first practice set for next Thursday.

Haydenville High School Haydenville Gertrude Brickley Vern Silbaugh

When people marry for money that is all they get

A short aphorism notes that marriages based on wealth alone yield financial gain only for the Finder of the purse, not happiness or lasting partnership. It reflects on motive and consequence in matrimonial alliances.

The Portland Cement Association

Trex Lotion Promises Clear Skin at Clines Pharmacy

A local ad promotes Trex Lotion to treat eczema pimples blackheads and facial blemishes claiming relief from itching inflammation and eruptions. The ad urges readers to buy the guaranteed remedy for $1.00 at Clines Pharmacy.

Clines Pharmacy

Historic Amelville farm leaves Henry line after 50 years

AMELVILLE OH Feb 27 An old historic home has left the family with a farm once bought from the late Joseph Henry more than half a century ago by Mr Wright. The property in Bern township near Sharpsburg is among several farms acquired by John Henry, the progenitor of the Henry family here after his 1817 settlement.

Amelville Joseph Henry Wright John Henry Henry Bern Sharpsburg

Man Worthwhile Smiles Before Breakfast Phrase

A concise proverb notes that worthiness lies in a man who can smile before breakfast, emphasizing resilience and cheerful disposition as daily strength.

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