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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1926

Page

5

Society Notes and Local Meetings In Athens

Mrs. E T Hayes returns from Columbus to Athens where her mother Mrs Andrew Ogg has been ill but is improving. Queen Esther Missionary society of First Methodist meets Thursday at 7 with Miss Helen Cross on Hobson Street. Hobson Study Circle discusses Woman in Science with host Mrs H G Householder on North Lancaster Street. Mrs James Bell reports on the topic with original household discoveries shared at roll call. hostess aides include Mrs Clyde Featherston and Miss Leota Gatewood.

E. T. Hayes Columbus Andrew Ogg Queen Esther Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Helen Cross West Union Street Hobson Study Circle Woman In Science H. G. Householder North Lancaster Street James Bell Clyde Featherston Leota Gatewood D. J. Evans Lydia Lash Evans H. J. Peterson Mound Street

Miss Louise Stahl Speaks on American Painting Progress

Miss Louise Stahl head of Ohio University art department spoke before the Woman's Centennial Association in Marietta on American painting from colonial to modern times assisted by Prof. H. R. Eggleston. She argued Americans lack interest and knowledge of art and that art must move the emotions. A social tea followed. several local club meetings were scheduled for Thursday.

Marietta Daily Times Louise Stahl Woman's Centennial Association Europe Ohio University Unitarian Church Hal H. Lloyd Miss Stahl H. R. Eggleston America Hawthorne Whistler Duvenek Alexander Cox George DeForest Brush Mary Cassatt William Chase David H. Thomas Marietta

Junior High PTA to Meet Thursday Evening

The Junior High Parent Teacher Association will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the junior assembly room. Superintendent John Patterson and Dr W L Gard are on the speaking program.

John Patterson W. L. Gard

Sayre Study Circle Hosts Papers on Welfare Work and Parks

Mrs A KE Wagner hosted the Sayre Study Circle at 0 West State Street Tuesday. Papers presented covered Welfare Work in Ohio by Mrs H L Atkinson and Ohio Parks by Mrs C D Hill. New Year sentiments were shared in roll call. Mr John Bobo and Mrs Mehala Lewis with daughter Clara traveled from Lancaster to attend Mrs Mary M Kelley’s funeral.

Sayre A. KE. Wagner West State Street Ohio H. L. Atkinson C. D. Hill Mehala Lewis Clara Emma Bobo Columbus John Bobo Lancaster Mary M. Kelley

Crain and Summers Tie Notable Indiana Nuptials

Ulysses C. Crain of Bicknell Indiana and Fottie Summers of Nelsonville wed at 2 PM yesterday. The Rev M E Chatley officiated the ceremony at the minister's home parsonage next to the Christian church.

Ulysses C. Crain Bicknell Ind Fottie Summers Nelsonville Stev. M. E. Chatley Christian Church Parsonage

Professor Lasher Attends Journalism Association Meeting

In New York City Professor Lasher joined the annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Journalism while Mrs. Lasher and daughter Mary Elizabeth stayed in Washington to visit her parents, Justice and Mrs. Frederick L. Siddons.

Washington New York City American Association of Teachers of Journalism

Crain and Summers Granted Marriage License in Probate Court

Ulysses Crain of Bicknell Indiana and Lottie Summers of Nelsonville were granted a marriage license in Probate Court yesterday. Crain is a miner.

Ulysses Crain Bicknell, Ind Lottie Summers Nelsonville Crain

Woman seeks divorce over alleged choking threats and abuse

Mrs Clarence Leasure sued for divorce in Common Pleas court saying her husband choked her, threatened to cut her throat and abused her in various ways. She seeks alimony and custody of their child. The couple were married in September 1923.

Clarence Leasure Common Pleas Court

Cooney Will Directs Funds If Edward Returns to Church

Enniskillen England William Rutherford Cooney’s will provides that should his son Edward declare he has returned to the Church of England a large sum will be paid to him.

Church Enniskillen Eng William Rutherford Cooney Edward Church of England

Trimble Township Teachers Seek Back Pay Amid Law Change

Glouster Ohio January 5 1926 Teachers in Trimble township have not received pay for part of November or December 1925 The Vorys law effective January 1 1926 complicates back salary payments State aid is insufficient to cover wages A meeting is planned in Glouster January 7 with the senator representative local education board and teachers from Jacksonville and Trimble Village invited to discuss relief options.

Glouster Trimble Township Board of Education Jacksonville Trimble Village

Alfred Goldsworthy Recovers Vision in Athens Treatment

Alfred Goldsworthy of Millfield who faced possible blindness has apparently regained sight after treatments in Athens following consultations in Detroit and elsewhere. He can read again after months of hardship, expressing happiness at the recovery.

Alfred Goldsworthy Millfield Detroit Athens

Athens Board of Education election for officers postponed

The Athens board of education postpones its officer election from the regular meeting date. Superintendent John Patterson says the vote will be held likely Friday or early next week once all board members can be present.

Athens Board of Education John Patterson Patterson

Trimble Man Sentenced For Taking Automobile

Vern Stout of Trimble was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 15 days in county jail for taking an automobile belonging to Game Protector B T LeFever from in front of the Le Fever home on Congress Run Friday night. He admitted guilt after driving to Buckeye Lake and staying in a cottage and visiting Columbus before returning the car Sunday afternoon and leaving it near the Le Fever residence.

Glouster Vern Stout Trimble Johnson Stout B. T. LeFever LeFever Congress Run George Starr Lasher

Mrs C T Moore Improves After Illness

Mrs C T Moore of 38 Carpenter Street has been ill for several days but is reported to be better now.

C. T. Moore Carpenter Street

Betts and Heck Attend Funeral of Houson Relative

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Betts traveled to Carbondale with the body of Francis Houson a construction worker for the Ohio Power company who was killed at work near Rutland. Today Mr and Mrs Carl Heck also went to Carbondale to attend the funeral of Mr Houson, the cousin of Mrs Betts.

F. C. Betts Carbondale Francis Houson Ohio Power Company Rutland Carl Heck Mr. Houson

Ravenna Historian Gandee Returns From Visit

Mr and Mrs Ross Gandee and their son Russell have returned to Ravenna after visiting the Gandee grandparents Mr and Mrs C F Gandee of West Washington Street. Mr Gandee is a history professor at Ravenna High School.

Ross Gandee Russell Ravenna C. F. Gandee West Washington Street Mr. Gandee Ravenna High School

Burgess Heads Trimble Board In Ohio Township

Trimble township board of education elected F. R. Burgess president G. B. McClelland vice president and A. P. Hines clerk with W. S. Maxwell and Ed Cartwright as members The board to meet last Saturday of each month at 7 pm Glouster board organized with Richard Jones president and Mrs O A McDonald vice president A second meeting set for Thursday to select a clerk

Glouster Trimble Township

Local Notes Highlight Norwood Teachers Return and Births

Miss Naomi Williams, a Norwood teacher, returned home Sunday from holiday visits with her parents Mr and Mrs William Williams. Frank Melligan is in Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs Roy Knight welcomed a seven pound girl born Thursday.

Naomi Williams Norwood That City William Williams Frank Melligan Columbus Roy Knight

Local visitors and travel plans noted

Gwillym Williams went to Cleveland today for a few days of business. Miss Mary Vasko left Tuesday for Pittsburgh to spend a couple of weeks with her mother. Riley Morris of Ferndale was here Tuesday en route to Columbus to spend a couple of days on business.

Gwillym Williams Cleveland Mary Vasko Pittsburgh Riley Morris Ferndale Columbus

Frances Lewis to Engage Homer H. Vian

Mr and Mrs C B Lewis announce the engagement of their daughter Frances to Evang elist Homer H Vian of Ashley Indiana.

Glouster Lewis Spring Street Miss Frances Evangelist Homer H. Vian Ashley, Ind

Revival Services At Oakey Chapel Begin Tonight

Revival services start tonight at Oakey Chapel in Lawrence County led by Rev. Mont Ruth and Rev. Aaron McGrath of Athens.

Oakey Chapel Lawrence County Mont Ruth Aaron McGrath Athens

Bryson to Promote Road Legislation in Ohio Federation

The Ohio Good Roads federation urges C. H. Bryson, secretary of the Athens County Automobile Club, to actively participate in its legislative program. The plan seeks a five member commission to govern the highway department, remove political influence, and ensure decisions are business and engineering driven. Financing state roads and county projects remains a top priority.

Board of Governors The Ohio Good Roads Federation Columbus C. H. Bryson Athens County Automobile Club Bryson State Highway Department Highway Department Federation Chambers of Commerce

Local Official Joins Federation Effort While Serving Local Bodies

A public official will dedicate part of his time to federation work while continuing to serve as secretary of the Athens County Automobile Club and the Civic Association.

Ies Federation Athens County Automobile Club Civic Association

Veterans oppose move to abolish training in Cleveland schools

Veterans of the Spanish War oppose a Cleveland board of education proposal to abolish military training in city public schools. The group voices concern over impacts on discipline patriotism and school programs as tensions rise over curriculum changes.

Cleveland Board of Education

Stop Signs In Athens Prompt City Action

Mayor Alex Moore cites up to 40 percent of drivers ignoring stop signs in Athens. Six offenders were arrested and fined five dollars each in police court, including Ohio University professor C D Glauque and student Robert Dixon, with Chief Herb Parker and Captain Charles Maple leading the arrests.

Athens Alex Moore Mr. Moore Herb Parker Charles Maple Ohio University C. D. Glauque Robert Dixon H. F. Smith Howard Mills Lewis Lenheim Dan Tippie

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

Advertisement endorses Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs bronchial issues and throat troubles. It claims creosote based formula soothes inflamed membranes inhibits germs and builds up the system with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved after proper use.

Creomulsion Company Atlanta, Ga

Chauncey Man Fined for Intoxication and Liquor Possession

James Crabtree of Chauncey pleaded guilty to intoxication and liquor possession. He was fined 15 dollars on the first count and 100 dollars plus costs on the second. Police said he was found with a pint of liquor, drunk, and carried to jail where he spent the night.

James Crabtree Chauncey Pearl V. Helwig Crabtree

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