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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1924
Page
6
Amesville residents enjoy a high school lecture program with music and stories from past days. Local people including Mrs. Seth Balderson’s illness and estate matters keep attention on family visits in Parkersburg Corning and Athens. The L O O F holds annual homecoming at K P hall with plans for a big night. the Midget band and Pep group prepare a comedy for March 1.
The Lyceum at the M E church featured a Welch Miners' tent number to a capacity crowd. Upcoming March 17 program details were noted. Local residents Henry Weber and family visited amid illness. J B Person toured from Alfred. Zona Marquis visited her sister. The M E church lacks a pastor after Reverend W em's resignation, leaving Coolville without clergy. Mrs Metcalf relocated the Coolville Athens Sue driver's family to Mrs Crislip's property. A Farm Bureau meeting at Swrange Hall discussed plans to ship s from the area.
A farewell reception was hosted Monday in the 1. C. O. F. hall for Rev. E. H. Wilson the M Church pastor of four years. Attendees heard an address by Reverend Wilson then enjoyed oysters and refreshments and a pleasant hour as he departs for the New England states to be on the national platform.
Mr and Mrs Clarence McNeal hosted a gathering at their home on Wednesday evening to celebrate Mr McNeals anniversary with music and socializing. Attendees included neighbors and friends who joined in the celebration.
The Plains community reports Liz Guess attending her brother in law's funeral in Glouster. Athens visits include Mrs. Grove Nagle staying with Mrs. Clara Bowersock Mace. The Michaels couple visited in Athens with Joe and M Riley as they move near Armitage. Families relocate from Wm. Smiths farm to Bailey Run and plans emerge for Elmer Davis to Murray City Bruce Dicken to Mansfield and Elmer Guseman to Vore Ridge. A Washington Birthday party at the Stanley girls' home and a school event are noted. Joe Hutchins breaks a Ford coupe on rough Plains roads returning from visiting Charles Olson who is ill. the car was towed by Ashford Matheny. Mrs Worth Dicken hosts a surprise party for her husband with about 26 guests and gifts. Bennet family of Glouster visits the Martins. Funeral attendance for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowersock is recorded.
Union County Agent Pavey organized a girls sewing club in Mt. Herman with ten members. Elects Elsie Dille president and Ella Grimes vice president, Lenor Strode secretary, Eunice Arm Strong leader, Leota Strode assistant. First meeting set for March 9 at Mrs. Strode’s. Also notes Abe Mellmeier birthday celebration, Bartlett entertainment, and local visits including Martha Thompson, Russell Carpenter, Owen Linnott, and Carlos Harris.
Mrs Earl Dickerson and Mrs Myrta Adams are named in a birth notice. A celebration honoring George Washington was held at Mrs Dickerson’s home on Thursday evening with an excellent supper prepared by Mr Dickerson.
H P Dutton visited Columbus and Milford to stay with his brother Clarence Dutton. Coolville Grange met to discuss eggs and poultry. Mrs. Fanny Safried, now with son Stanley, reports happy times. Roy Anderson returns from service aboard a southern coast government boat. F C Swearingen and son Lawrence tend poultry with 1100 hens. Mrs. Ida Landon and Dorothy Newland of Joppa visit Mrs. Jennie Mickle. The Velva barge sank near Bellville with wheat, hay, and farm goods. Mrs. Clarence Randolph and children visit Racine. Fred Gillian’s children at Athens home for a long weekend. Freda and Helena of Ohio University visit with Clarence, Rockland schools supervisor. T J Mills and son Stanley buy 100 White Leghorn chicks, raise 800. Mrs. Ira Jones and grandson visit Torch area from Portland Oregon. she hasn’t been home in 12 years.
Carthage residents Mr and Mrs Whit Bean and son Orvil along with Mr and Mrs Raleigh Robinson visited Mr and Mrs Charles Reynolds. Blaine Chapman and family spent Sunday with Lee Gaston. B O Townsend of Sand Rock visited with Amos Townsend and family. Abe Burdette has been ill for a week. Goldie Burton and Hazel Jeffers suffer mumps and miss school. Fred Warner runs a wood cutting outfit aiding farmers. Amos Townsend and family spent Sunday in Athens with J A Reasoner family.
Mrs A W Rupe cared for her ill mother Mrs Sam Hutton in Dexter last week. Dorothy Morrison ill with pneumonia while A D Morrison's wife also unwell. Owen Woodyard and son Wayne visited from Columbus. Woodyard dislocated his right shoulder coasting but recovered with Dr Stanley’s help. Elma Wood visited Athens sister Emma at Ohio University. Mrs Pearle Nicholson of Athens returned home after visiting Charles and wife. W W McVey of Albany spent Friday with daughter Mrs Clint Jewell. Hiram Chase visited Athens Saturday. Clarence Jewell and family from Albany visited Clint Jewell and wife. their son Harlan ill. E D Perry's little son ill several days. W E Jeffers in Albany on business. Clint and Clarence Jewell families visited Vint Jewell and wife. Earl Starkey and wife visited David Caster, not well. J L Rawlings, wife Bernice, with daughter, visited S H Smith and wife. Clifford Lyons visited Jasper Woods Sunday. W A Dailey in Athens on Monday.
Albany residents Mrs Elizabeth Dailey and Mrs May Carpenter came back Friday after two weeks in Plain City to be at the bedside of Thomas Fee brother of Mrs Carpenter who is critically ill Relatives gathered for the funeral services of F J Rife with grandsons from Akron and West Virginia and a Knoxville niece The M E church Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs Clarence Throckmorton Thursday at 2 p m Dr and Mrs C J Jones and Emma Ci McVay of Athens were Monday callers in our village
Bertha WicVay who spent the weekend with them in Atehns accompanied them to Albany.
The bi monthly Albany Grange met in the Grange hall with 17 members present. After the business, an informal debate asked if the automobile is more beneficial than the telephone. Refreshments were served at the close.
Mrs. Sarah Brooks came back Monday after a two week stay with her sister Mrs. Carbaugh in Chase.
Our Postmaster Mr Everett White will celebrate his seventhor is it eighth birthday on Friday February 29 Very few can claim such youth with such responsible position
Mr Walter Whitlatch of Nelsonville and Mrs Swett of Athens called on friends here Sunday. The Baptist parsonage is prepared for the new minister whose arrival Friday will begin the pastorate and first sermon Sunday morning. Mr F E Bolton remains hospitalized after an appendectomy with best hopes for recovery. Mr E T Dalley continues work at the Citizens' Bank in town.
The Albany Girls basketball team will face Hamden at Hamden Thursday evening. Miss Elinor Kyle from the high school faculty will chaperone the squad, which includes Mary Reeder Mary Bailess Margaret Croy Helen McVay and Louise Cline.
On February 2, 26 citizens plus substitutes and faculty with spouses, county superintendent and wife Mr and Mrs H R McVay of Athens gathered at 7 pm for a dinner at Hotel Horner. The event honored Albany High boys and girls for their dedication to team work and extra practice. Covers were set for 30 guests.
Broadwell Albert and Harry Smith of Lathrop spent weekend at home. Miss Opal Young visits Mrs. J. M. Roberts at Guysville. O T Harkins family Walter Foutch and Walter White visit Mr. and Mrs. Scott White. Utley local officials meet sub district officials at Lathrop. Miss Kennard's primary class honors Washington's birthday with plays and dialogues. The mail carrier misses trips due to high water. A Smiths hall party features music until 11. Ralph Nice now able to be about the house. G W Haybrow was in Amesville Saturday.
Vanderhoof and family from Parkersburg W Va visited sister Mrs W H Ashcraft. Bessie Bails and baby Lyn visit parents Mr and Mrs W H Persinger in Clarksburg. W J Davis called on Emma Jeffers. Mr and Mrs C H Porsinger visited Frank Rardin. Rev Bristol's death mourned by community. Wayne Rardin stays with sister Mrs Lee Bristor while Bristor in Pittsburgh. Delia Ashcraft of Coolville weekend guest of cousin Miss Mabel Ashcraft. J W Davis Sunday guests include PD Davis of Coolville and son G Davis of Lattice Hocking. The Rails fate was well attended Saturday. Carson Boggs welcomed a seven pound girl Laura ce Josephase was the Sunday newborn. Edgar Burton and son Lawrence of Athens returned home after a few days away. Dette Merical called to West Virginia bed- side of a relative. Balin left Monday for W Va for unclear reason.
Logan girl Betty Bell suffered a badly mangled finger on a Sunday accident near South Market Street as an older brother slammed a car door on her hand. Doctors may amputate if circulation fails. Nearby, Neil Witham attended a party hosted by Mrs. L H Stanley for her daughter Bernice at The Plains. Charles Bowls and Elmer Tittle were in Logan Sunday, while Sadie Huston and Myrtle Lemaster shopped in Chauncey Friday.
Hundreds visit the New funeral home of the L. C. Yocum Co. for the formal opening of the undertaking parlors. From 9 am to late evening visitors tour the building and its equipment. Nellie Allen presents a musical program. Yocum Heinlein aided by Ida Allen, Mrs. Yocum, Reed, and Rev. Spears escort guests. Each guest receives a souvenir and a booklet detailing departments.
Miss Mary Inboden leaves Marion township to visit relatives in Orrville Canton and Bedford before resuming duties as a trained nurse in Columbus. Assistant Supt. Albert Harsh of the Boys Industrial School attends Dr. Charles F. Aplin’s funeral in Logan, with Lew Miskell. Nearby travelers include Mr. and Mrs. George Cottrell of Denver visiting Logan. Mrs. Leroy formerly Miss Fiossie Speelman now in New York visits Logan friends and hosts Sewing Circle at High street.
Mrs Thomas Trimmer 60 died at her North Mulberry street home at 4 30 A M Tuesday after more than a year of illness. She and her husband moved to Logan from Washington township. She leaves eleven grown children and a husband. Funeral plans pending with Oak Grove burial by J L Conn Shawnee assisted by Harden Undertaking Co.
Dayton Clark 17 carpenter Logan. Ida M Hansel 16 at home Logan. William Patterson 421 office Columbus. Elizabeth M Evans 21 housework Haydenville.
An intruder entered the Virgil Spencer home in the city’s west end while the family were away three weeks. Mrs Spencer and her brother Walter Nutter lit lights in the morning, later found a stranger in the kitchen after returning home in the evening. The intruder escaped through a kitchen window before police arrived. No items were reported stolen.
Queen City Tent No. 379 will initiate a large class into Maccabee mysteries next Monday evening. Great Commander Young and Great Record Keeper Scott promise to attend with officers. An oyster supper will follow the degree work, and all members are urged to attend.
Kathryn Syx of near Chauncey entertained a group at her home with guests including Earl Michaels Evelyn Fouty Margaret and Marie Bebe Hugh and Margaret McHarg Ralph Smith Margaret Stewart Eleanor and Charles Minister Harold Junod John Colling Joe Armine Nell Witham and Jesse Ryan Kathryn and Wiley Ryan and Kathryn McBride. The hostess Mrs J Charles Syx served sandwiches pickles cake and hot chocolate with Edith Ryan and Kathryn Syx assisting. Miss Mary and Miss Elsie Hardy for The Plains were visiting Edith Ryan Friday evening. Christine Courtney of Onli university spent the weekend with
Plains residents and guests share Sunday visits and gatherings. Notable entries include Arthur and Clint families hosting, Harriett Barber’s Nelsonville return, and multiple Athens relatives visiting. Kenneth Hysell’s Columbus funeral and associated gatherings mark the week’s notable events.
The Plains School notes cover Ralph Dinsmore's stormy Tuesday recital with readings and community orchestra interludes. Washington Lincoln commemoration programs come Friday at both grades and high school, with music by the orchestra. Plains fell 9 to 7 to Atlanta in a basketball tournament at Athens. The Education Bond funded bills totaling $6,600 as state aid arrived. The Parent Teachers association plans its next meeting with music and fiddling, while 10th to 12th grades in English prepare upcoming performances.
The South children recover from illness while Vera Stephenson heads to Warren Ohio to visit the Barrs. Mrs. Noble and son Billy of Athens visit Pearl Miller’s family. Mrs Noland undergoes appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Rev Edward Miller of Athens to preach Sunday March 2. Spaulding family guests include Fred Spaulding Columbus and Leslie Spaulding West Virginia. Walter Bolin returns to school after pneumonia. A list of January February perfect attendance names appears. The Stowers family, previously at Strouds Run, move to Beaumont with a coal company farm rental.
Mr and Mrs Ben Tippie hosted guests Thursday with Mr and Mrs Clyde Smith. Miss Royal Rutledge from Athens stayed over weekend with Miss Freda Tippie at the Tippie home. Mrs Lillie White and Mrs Roy Noland have been in poor health for several weeks.
Pratt's Fork residents report Sunday visits by Pearl Sapp and family to Earl Sapp, and Harley Pierce with daughter Carrol to W. M. Beal. Rev Selah Witherbee leads Haning church services. Others call on relatives in Pratts Fork and Pleasanton, with illnesses noted for Mrs. Sapp and Mrs. Goldsberry.
A noted skin specialist recommends Mentho Sulphur for eczema and irritating skin conditions. The first application cools and soothes, with rashes and blotches said to heal quickly. The preparation is applied like a cold cream and is described as harmless. Small jars available from druggists.
New England Fred Starlin is very ill. Mrs. None Williams and her mother Mrs. E A Swineford are staying here. Mrs. Jas Summers Piercy and Mrs. E L Grosvenor were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrison. Byron Dean recovering from a sick spell. Pearley Wright spent winter in Jacksonville and is home now. George Davis near Coolville has returned home for a few days. Mrs. Harve Cunningham ill. Mrs. Orson Lewis injured wrist. daughter Nan Perkins of Marshfield caring for her. A J Gould Byron Dean and Charles Walraven opening a mine near Guysville on Lesler farm. John Phetteplace and Edwin Goodin were Thursday evening guests of Frank Hubler near Canaanville. Miss Nell Starkey visiting brother H E Starkey near Cananville. James Summers working at San Toy and likes it. Mandy Chambers celebrated 63rd birthday on Feb 24. Vera Wyatt home with uncle B B Wyatt after Detroit visit. Ronald Davis recovering from long illness. New England school vacation due to lack of heat. Norris the teacher and pupils also on break.
The North Hocking Coal Co blacksmith shop near Murray City in Nelsonville burned early Tuesday. It was heavily stocked with machine equipment and parts, total loss. This follows three recent fires in the vicinity including houses of Mrs. Wilson and Oscar Giffen, and marks the second Grigsen property loss in four years.
Rome report says King Victor Emmanuel has apparently recovered from an influenza attack as of today. No further details were released on his condition or future public engagements.
Edwin B. Johnson of Chicago was found sane at Villejuif asylum near Paris after an American Aid Society effort. He had been confined since December 20 after disappearing following a night life invitation, roaming dazed and penniless, with head injuries. He worked for Armour in Chicago.
Carl McCray of Fern street is held in the city jail awaiting arraignment before Mayor L. A. Koons after neighbors' complaints Tuesday night. Police say the wife bore marks of brutalities, struck in the mouth and bruised about the face. McCray, not intoxicated, has three small children and recent work history at Bailey's Run.
The article notes nervousness melancholia back ache headache and side pain as signals of ailment in women and urges using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to strengthen the body. It claims the remedy speeds relief and restores the system to health.
William H. Hilty of near Lima testified before Probate Judge Hamilton that name confusion hindered business. His name, carried for 50 years, was changed to Ellenberger after his mother remarried J. A. Hilty. steps to adopt him were not completed.
A proverb notes that many who rise from humble beginnings see their sons move in the opposite direction from the bottom to the top. The saying reflects on social mobility and generational shifts in achievement.
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