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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1924

Page

3

Local residents plan trips to Columbus this weekend

Mé and Mrs Julius Fischer and Frank Poston travel to Columbus tomorrow. Mrs C E Welch and Mrs Barnicut with Joe Barnicut visit Columbus Sunday. A nine pound daughter born Sunday to Delbert and wife on Jefferson Street. Emmett Preston returns after visiting his mother in Cleveland. Elizabeth Inman returns to Manning West Virginia after holidays with her parents.

Julius Fischer Frank Poston Columbus C. E. Welch Barnicut Joe Barnicut Delbert McCoy Jefferson Street Emmett Preston Cleveland

Tenth anniversary chicken dinner of F B R E club

The F B R E club marked its tenth anniversary with a Friday chicken dinner at Mrs. Feisie Helyar’s Chestnut Street home. Guests joined a centerpiece cake table, enjoyed a feast, then needlework and officer elections in the living room with members H White M Staybould H Brown Pud Bateman Dave Evans Don Wallace Nelson Dower Clifford Joyce Gertrude Hill William Lewis William Gordon Athens Miss Susie Margaret Clark Bessie Deer Louisa Peares Bertha Howard hostess Estella Davis as guest.

F. BR. E. Club Feisie Helyar Chestnut Street Aable Mesdames H. White Malcolm Staybould H. Brown Pud Bateman Dave Evans Don Wallace Nelson Dower Clifford Joyce Gertrude Hill William Lewis William Gordon Athens Misses Susie Margaret Clark Bessie Deer Louisa Peares Bertha Howard Estella Davis

Kingston A C to face YMCA in two midweek games

This week features two basketball games on back to back nights with Kingston Athletic Club meeting YMCA on Tuesday at 7 50 and again Friday at 7 o clock. Junction City girls host Nelsonville YMCA Business Girls at 7. Presbyterian team won first half league. second half starts Saturday as a new league forms for boys under 88 pounds.

Kingston Athletic Club Big Y. M. Cc. A Junction City Girls Nelsonville Y. M. C. A Presbyterian

Hyperion Club Holds Annual Meeting At Murphy Home

Mrs L J Murphy hosted the Hyperion Club for its annual meeting and party with a business session electing officers for the year. Officers include President Mrs J M Hyde and First Vice President Mrs C H Bartlett. A program featured a piano solo, an original story by Mrs James Knight, and a humorous reading. A three course luncheon followed with pink Kilarny roses and place cards enhancing the decor.

L. J. Murphy Hyperion Club Murphy J. M. Hyde C. H. Bartlett Frances Scott Julius Fischer Carl Jewett Pete James Knight Frank Tedrow

Mrs Kessinger Family Return From Eastern Ohio Visit

Mrs. Mary Kessinger and her daughter Mary Elizabeth along with Mr. Charles Hall returned after spending the holidays in Eastern Ohio visiting the former's sisters and other relatives.

Mary Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Charles Hall Ohio

Mrs Mills Hosts Bridge Evening for Miss Inman

Mrs William Mills entertained Tuesday evening with two tables of bridge honoring Miss Elizabeth Inman of Mannington West Virginia. Guests included Mesdames P W Hickman Cecil Shafer Homer Kreig Frank Tedrow W S Rhodes Stanley Dew and the hostess. Miss Inman made the high score of the evening.

William Mills Elizabeth Inman Mannington W. Va Mesdames P. W. Hickman Cecil Shafer Homer Kreig Frank Tedrow W. S. Rhodes Stanley Dew Miss Inman

Sewing Party at Mrs. Walter Howe’s West Washington Home

Mrs. Walter Howe hosted a sewing party Wednesday evening for a small group at her West Washington street residence. Delicious refreshments were served in the late hours.

Walter Howe West Washington Street

Mrs Edington Returns Home From Holidays in West Virginia

Mrs. Fred Edington returns to her Madison West Virginia home after visiting her mother Mrs. P. B. Verity over the holidays.

Fred Edington Madison, W. Va P. B. Verity

Weekend Fire Spread Through City Homes

The city fire department responded to three weekend fires. Jimmy Shivers on District No 29 saw soot ignition causing $10 damage, while the Dew House furnace fire caused $25 damage before being controlled. Mrs Mary Colegrave on High Street had a soot fire with no loss.

Jimmy Shivers

Nelsonville Girls Defeat Albany Hi in Weekend Showdown

A crowded Y M C A gym saw Albany Hi girls lose to Nelsonville Hi 20 to 4 in a Saturday basketball game. Later, Nelsonville boys faced Pomeroy. Pomeroy entered with a loss to Athens Hi at 23 to 19, but Nelsonville again found success with the locals prevailing.

Albany Hi Nelsonville Hi Girls Nelsonville Girls Pomeroy Boys Nelsonville Boys Pomeroy Athens Hi Nelsonville

Athens Ends Weekend with Zero Weather and Ice Skating

Athens and vicinity faced their first subzero readings of the winter with six degrees below zero Sunday morning at a local home and a rise to 24 above by Monday. The cold spell iced river bottoms and favored skating parties, while forecasters expected below normal temperatures through the week with generally fair weather.

Alaska Middle West Athens Greenland Amesville Richland Avenue Cc. L. Creamer Hospital U. S. Weather Bureau Robins Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Sunday closing law violators exceed expectations

In Youngstown on January 7, despite Mayor Schaible’s push for Sunday closing laws, numerous violations of the law were reported yesterday showing persistent noncompliance.

Youngstown Schaible

Post-mortem Held on Ruth Hunter Death Near Canton

A second post-mortem examination was conducted on Ruth Hunter, 19, whose body was found last Wednesday night on a deserted road near Canton, Ohio. Authorities seek new clues in the case.

Canton Pretty Ruth Hunter Thisity

Family Dinner At Canode Home Attracts Large Kin Network

In NORTH ROBINSON Ohio a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J Q Canode drew 12 relatives including siblings children and grandchildren from the extended family.

North Robinson J. Q. Canode

Prices in Bucyrus Twenty Years Ago Raise Nostalgia

The note recalls butter at sixteen cents a pound eggs at twenty six cents a dozen and flour at four dollars twenty cents a barrel sold in Bucyrus twenty years ago reflecting on past prices and life.

Rhode Island Court Vacates Putnam Sanderson Divorce

Judge Chester W. Barrows in Providence vacated the divorce for Nina Wilcox Putnam San derson the noted short story writer. The court requires proof she resided in Rhode Island for over two years before October 1923. Photo shows her at Piaehurst, N. G.

Chester W. Barrows Providence R. I Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson Rhode Island Piaehurst, N. G

Eleanor Hill Hosts Surprise Shower for Mrs. Brewer

At the Hill home in Millfield Miss Eleanor Hill entertained guests with a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening. The event honored Mrs. Arthur Brewer formerly Jucy Law, a bride of last week. Gifts were plentiful and a light collation concluded the pleasant social.

P. D. Hill Millfield Eleanor Hill Arthur Brewer Jucy Law

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday school elects officers

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday school elected officers for the coming year. Nominating committee members were Mrs. Guy Garner, Mrs. Arthur Swart, Mrs. L. H. Pendergrass and Mrs. G. H. Nye. Officers include Superintendant Paul R. Fiske and multiple assistants, secretaries, librarian, treasurer Guy M. Brookins, pianist Miss Tudktle Bradfield, Woman Dept Supt Miss Dorsey Bolin, Missionary Supt Mrs. Charles Headley, and cradle roll teachers Mrs. Helen Courtney and Mrs. Nell Brookins.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Guy Garner Arthur Swart L. H. Pendergrass G. H. Nye Paul R. Fiske George W. Wilson Virgil Baughman Charles S. Bradfield

Mrs Swart Hosts Loyal Women's Class Meeting

Mrs Arthur Swart will host the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at her Mill Street home. Mrs Winner Nida leads the session and officers will be elected. full attendance is desired.

Arthur Swart Church of Christ Mill Street Winner Nida

Principal Edwin Wierins Married Shower Gift Bargain

Chauncey grade schools principal Edwin K. Wierins had a surprise eighth grade room shower last Friday. Pupils and Mrs. Bean assisted in planning, presenting gifts including a nearly complete kitchen utensil set.

Edwin KE. Wierins Chauncey Mr. Hiersins Mrs. Bean

Stobert Warners Visit Columbus Relatives

Mr and Mrs Stobert Warner spent the week end visiting relatives in Columbus.

Mrs. Stobert Warner Columbus

Athens woman and daughter visit Chauncey guests

Mrs. Jesse Henry of Athens and her daughter Mrs. William Dorr of Akron were in Chauncey on Sunday as guests of Mrs. Charles Bradfield and her daughter Mrs. G B Courtney.

Jesse Henry Athens William Dorr Akron Chauncey Charles Bradfield G. B. Courtney

Grandstaff Family Attends Funeral in Sand Rock

Mr and Mrs Fred Grandstaff and their family traveled to Sand Rock on Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Grandstaffs father, Mr Vandyke.

Fred Grandstaff Sand Rock Mrs. Grandstaff Mr. Vandyke

PTA Meeting Set at High School Tuesday Evening

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the high school Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. Full attendance is urged as there is important business to be transacted.

Weekly Activities at the Presbyterian Church

The church calendar features a monthly trustees meeting, Bible School officers and teachers lap supper, and a session gathering. Boys and girls class at 3 45, mid week service at 7, Friday high school banquet for church and Bible School members, Rev Dr Lampe guest speaker, communion Sunday morning, and Indianapolis Student Volunteer Convention reports Sunday evening.

Board of Trustees Bible School Committee On Religious Education Herbert McVey Brotherhood Thomas Clark The Friendly Society McCleod Fast Liverpool Presbyterian Church Dr. Lampe Chicago Presbyterian Board of Education Indianapolis

Three section hands die in cold snowstorm here

Rioting by a blizzard and freezing conditions left three railroad section workers dead within two days. Rescue teams searched wreckage as crews battled cold from the storm near Travis Day, Ohio.

Dayton O

Free Philippines Independence Proposal Introduced in House

Representative Rankin of Mississippi introduced a joint resolution in the House proposing complete independence for the Philippines after July 4 1925. The measure outlines a path to self rule and marks a formal step toward ending colonial status for the islands.

Washington Philippines House Rankin Mississippi

Glouster Lodge Appoints 1924 Officers Amid Mine Accident Report

Glouster Lodge No. 607 IF and A M installs 1924 officers led by Worshipful Master W H Echstenkamper and others including S W J E B Anderson and treasurer A M Bennett. Algie Price suffered a fractured left ankle at mine 255 with transport to Columbus for X ray. Miners' officials Robert Marshall Fred Hemsley and Conrad West left for Indianapolis to attend national miners headquarters.

Glouster Lodge A. M W H. Echstenkamper S. W Tom Williams M. Penman Robert Marshall Fred Hemsley Conrad West Murray Indlianapolis Miners’ Organization

Injury patient Ki M Reese recovers after second operation

Ki M Reese of this city, injured weeks ago in a Coring automobile crash, has undergone a second operation at Groat hospital Columbus and is reported to be progressing well. In a separate incident, David James thwarted a fire at a Jamel Brook room and restaurant, entering the attic to extinguish flames with only minor losses.

Ki. M. Reese Coring Groat Hespi Columbus David James Wall Jamel Broft James

Local Residents Return to Columbus After Vacation Break

Misses Mariel Levecver and Emm Anderson spent the heli day vacation at their home in the city and returned to Columbus Monday to resume studies. Mrs. John S Cuah and two sons Nobert and Charles came home from Wescesille where they were guests for several days.

Mariel Levecver Emm Anderson Ths City Columbus Office Treins School John S Cuah Nobert Charles Wescesille

Ambrose Gibbs Family Notice Repatriation Details Given

The body will be brought to this city Tuesday and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Gibbs. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Gibbs was the stepfather of Jimmie and Stephen Gibbs of this city. We formerly resided here and left about four years ago. R. P. Elkins and Mrs. Brown and children returned to Jackson Monday after a week in this area with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wikons.

Monia Ambrose Gibbs Gibbs Jimmie Stephen Gibbs R. PD. Elkins Mra. Brown Jackson E.t Harry Wikons

Maple Sweet Home Damages by Flames

A fire at 11 Maple Street in Athens damaged the residence of Jacob Weisenbauh at about 1 o clock Sunday morning. Heat from an overheated coal grate ignited flooring and sills. firefighters extinguished flames with a stream through the floor and hearth. Damage estimated as slight.

Athens Jacob Weisenbauh Maple Street

James Collins Fined For Drunkenness In Athens

James Collins of Athens was fined 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Kl A Koons on a drunkenness charge. He arranged to pay the fine and was released. Collins had been arrested and jailed Sunday night by Officers Maple and Price.

James Collins Athens Kl. A. Koons Collins Maple Price

How Fat Actress Was Made Slim

An actress describes slimming with Marmola Prescription Tablets claiming easy steady weight loss. Advertisers offer boxes for one dollar or direct from Marmola Co., Detroit.

Drugcista Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Miss Teena Wiilson Returns Home From Visit

Miss Teena Wiilson returned to Youngstown Saturday after spending a couple of weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Sylvester Wilno near Mountville.

Teena Wiilson Youngstown Sylvester Wilno Mountvile

Miss Milen Nort Visits Family in Zwonville

Miss Milen Nort is spending a few days in Zwonville with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lewis Impeter.

Young Man Richard Collins Jrs Hospitalized After Injury

Richard Colins Jr. 20 son of Mr and Mrs io tlard Collins Sr of this city was taken to Shelterin s Arms hospital in Athens Sunday evening and operated on Saturday for an injury received while working in the mine. The operation was by Dr Paul Adams of this city and Dr W G Danford of Athens. Richard is getting along nicely.

Algie Price Columbus J. H. Elias Richard Colins, Jr Io Tlard Collins, Sr Sheltertns Arms Hospital Athens Paul Adams W. G. Danford Richard

Death of James Gibbs at 62 Reported by Brother Ambrose Gibbs

Ambrose Gibbs announced the death of his brother James Gibbs aged 62. James Gibbs died at his home in Christo pher lil Sunday night from pneumonia.

Ambrose Gibbs James Gibbs Christopher, Lil Pneu

Bucyrus Refunding Bonds Awarded to Cincinnati Firm

Bucyrus, Ohio awarded the $24,500 reficiency bonds at six percent interest to the Title and Guarantee Trust Company of Cincinnati. The local bids for the issue were presented, but the contract went to the Cincinnati firm.

Bucyrus, O.—light Bucyrus Title and Guarantee Trust Company Cincinnati

Fire destroys Ritz block on Market street in Youngstown

Property damage estimated at $70,000 after a morning blaze levelled the Ritz block on Market Street. Six families resided in second floor apartments, displacing residents.

Youngstown Youngstown, O Jan Ritz Market Street

Sea creatures face rapid decline with seahorse extinction risk

A report warns seahorses are rapidly approaching extinction due to habitat loss and overexploitation. Conservation groups urge protection measures and international cooperation to preserve remaining populations.

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

Advert says three day coughs and persistent colds signal serious trouble. Creomulsion a emulsified creosote preparation soothes inflamed membranes, destroys germs, and claims to cure chronic coughs bronchial issues and flu aftercare. Money back if relief not achieved after following directions. Atlanta Georgia ad.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta Adw

Death of Mrs Mary Baldwin noted in Newark

Word reached Logan of the death of Mrs Mary Baldwin who died at the home of her daughter Mrs BE Gutliph in Newark after a sudden illness. She had many Logan acquaintances from frequent visits to the Gutliph home while residents here. Her home was in New York State.

Mary Baldwin BE. A. Gutliph Newark

Old Timers Recall Subzero Noon in Logan

Saturday a group of locals reminisced about a historic cold spell in Logan when the thermometer dropped below zero at noon. Several asserted it marked the first such occurrence in fifteen years.

Logan

Local health notes and injuries from area residents

Nathan Clark convalesces slowly after a fractured collar bone at Hocking Valley shops. The bone required rebreaking to unite. William H. Hansel near Scotts Creek is seriously ill with pneumonia. Homer G. Hansel of West Hunter Street is related. Annabelle Meine, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meine, faces pneumonia risk. Mrs. John Powers on Warner Avenue is recovering from pneumonia. Mrs. John Pribble on North Walnut Street is in serious condition after multiple surgeries.

Nathan Clark Hocking Valley William H. Hansel Scotts Creek Homer G. Hansel West Hunter Street Annabelle Clarence Meine John Powers Warner Avenue John Pribble North Walnut Street

Saturday Club Discusses Child Labor at Culver Street

The Saturday club met with Mrs. Will Bort on Culver St. to discuss child labor. Papers were prepared by Mrs. George Hutchison and Mrs. L. D. Johnson. Present were Mrs. Geo Leyshon, Mrs. Elmer Pettit, and Miss Emma Westenhaver. Mrs. Bort and her daughter Florence served a light repast.

Will Bort Culver St George L. Hutchison L. D. Johnson Geo, Leyshon Elmer Pettit Emma Westenhaver

Week of Prayer Jointly Observed by Local Churches

The Presbyterian Methodist and United Brethren congregations hold their annual week of prayer at the United Brethren church this week. Services start at 7 o clock with Reverends C R Douglass J W Blair and J G Spears alternating in presenting messages. This joint observance has long been a local tradition.

Presbyterian, Methodist United Brethren Churches C. R. Douglass J. W. Blair J. G. Spears

Conservation group backs migratory bird bill in open letter

The Hocking County Fish and Game Protective Association received a letter from the American Game Protective and Propagation Association asking aid in lining up congress for the refuge public shooting bill. The migratory bird bill is drawing support from sportsmen nationwide.

Congress Hocking County

Health nurse reports December child inspections

Mae M. Groome city health nurse weighed 955 five measurements and inspected 158 children in December. Only 29 of the total inspected showed no defects. Five health tasks were assigned during the month.

Mae M. Groome

Ice skating brings pangs as school children return

After a two weeks holiday vacation students trek back to school and feel the pangs of routine. The piece highlights the chilly scene and school day mood as winter sets in.

Foster Bobo Injured In Motorcycle Wreck

Fester Bobo local barber sustained a fractured hip and multiple injuries when his Essex motorcycle roared off a curve near Gore Sunday at 9 30 pm. Stranded youths nearby found him beside the wreck and rushed him to Logan. He was taken to the home of his brother in law A M Graft. The same machine had earlier been involved in the death of James Kelly.

Foster Bobo Fester Bobo Gore Essex New Straitaville Bobo Logan A. M. Graft James Kelley

First Athena Township farm institute to be held in Jackville

An independent farm institute in Athena Township, a county first, runs January 10 and 11 at the Jackville arrival house on the New Marshfield pike. AR Barker serves as president, A J Driggs as secretary and treasurer. Exhibits include corn, fruits, potatoes, a women’s bread and bake display, and a rural school declamation contest judged by H R McVay. Speakers include Miss Patterson, Dr W F Copeland, a soil specialist from Iowa State, W F Kempt, and Rh M Pavey with county farm agents.

Athena Township Jackville New Marshfield Pike AR. R .Barker J and A. J. Driggs Athens County Priday H.R. McVay Miss Patterson Ohio University W. FE. Copeland Ohio University Department of Agriculture Barnes Oto State University HH. R. McVay W. FL Kempt Coolvile Rh. M. Pavey

Radio concert by Col HH Hi Henry in Amesville

A radio concert featuring Col HH Hi Henry of Amesville will be a highlight of Thursday nights program. The event showcases local talent and adds entertainment to the evening schedule.

Col HH. Hi Henry Amesville

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