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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1925

Page

5

Misses Fawarts Return After Weekend Visit

The Misses Zara and Hazel Fawarts of near Jerseyville returned home Sunday after spending the weekend as guests of the Misses Bernice and Lucille Shuler of 3 Shannon Avenue. Mrs. Alice Cline and daughters Mrs. Mary Funkhouser and Miss Grace James visited friends in Chillicothe Sunday.

Zara Hazel Fawarts Jerseyville Bernice Lucille Shuler Shannon Avenue Alice Cline Mary Funkhouser Grace James Chillicothe

Bishop class church to hold Tuesday evening meeting

The Bishop class of the Central Avenue church schedules a business session at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening.

Central Avenue Church

Mrs Golden travels to Fort Hoyle to join Captain Golden

Mrs. James B. Golden left Sunday evening for Fort Hoyle Maryland to join Captain Golden after visiting his father Mr W B Golden of the Congress apartment.

James B. Golden Fort Hoyle Captain Golden W. B. Golden Congress

Card party held by Murphy sisters in Logan today

Mrs Hal W Murphy attended an afternoon card party in Logan hosted by her sisters Mrs Ella Keynes and Mrs A G Steinman. The event brought together local ladies for an informal social gathering.

Hal W. Murphy Logan Ella Keynes A. G. Steinman

Cornwell Couple Begin Homeward Journey After Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs D C Cornwell start home from Athens after visiting relatives and friends. They will travel through St Louis Brighton St John Kas and Los Angeles before reaching their Lankershin California home.

D. C. Cornwell Lankershin Calif Athens St. Louis Brighton Ill St. John, Kas Los Angeles

Entertained Saturday at 5 Van Vorhes Street

Mr and Mrs John Masten entertained a few friends at their home on Van Vorhes Street Saturday evening with music and dancing as the diversions. Lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Mr and Mrs Will Nichole Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon and daughter Doris and the hosts and daughter Augusta.

John Masten van Vorhes Street Will Nichole Arthur Wilson Arthur Coonnd Doris Augusta

Metcalf couple attend Ohio convention in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Brent G Metcalf and their son Bobbie visit Cleveland this week to attend the Ohio Builders Supply and Retail Lumber Dealers convention.

Brent G. Metcalf Bobbie Cleveland Ohio Builders Supply and Retail Lumber Dealers

Hooper Heads to Cincinnati and Detroit on Stedman Packing Business

Mr. Bert Hooper departed Sunday evening for Cincinnati and Detroit on business on behalf of the Stedman Packing company.

Bert Hooper Cincinnati Detroit Stedman Packing Company

Athens Man Dies After Auto Accident In West Virginia

Mrs. Clarence Laughlin and Mrs. Willis Cassey traveled to Parkersburg West Virginia this morning for a funeral this afternoon for Mr Dall Cassey brother of Mr W A Cassey and former Athens resident. He was struck by a automobile late last week and died Saturday from his injuries. Mr W A Cassey has been in Parkersburg since the accident.

Clarence Laughlin Willis Cassey Parkersburg W. Va Dall Cassey W. A. Cassey Athens Cassey

Mrs Brooks Returns From Columbus After Treatment

Mrs. W. H. Brooks arrived home from Columbus after three weeks of treatment and is making a speedy recovery.

W. H. Brooks Columbus

Leightys Leave Athens For Swampecott Visit Home

Mr and Mrs O C Leighty and children departed after a several week visit with Mr and Mrs I A tkins in Athens and with their son Charles Leighty, ending a period of family gathering before returning to Swampecott Massachusetts.

O. C. Leighty Swampecott Mass Mra I. Atkins Athens Ee Charles Leighty

Wyckoff Family Welcomes Baby Daughter Betty Lou

Mr and Mrs Wyckoff celebrate the birth of their daughter Betty Lou. The infant weighs in with happy parents Mr W N Winters and the Cool family at home in Cool she.

Mr. and Mire Travence Wyckoff Betty’. Lou W. N. Winters

Mrs Victor Hill Hosts Hobson Study Circle Meeting

Mrs Victor Hill of 193 East State Street will host the Hobson Study Circle at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening.

Victor Hill East State Street Hobson Study Circle

Mrs C L Biddison Visits Ashland to See Ilness Kin

Mrs C L Biddison spent the week end in Ashland Kentucky with Mr Biddison. She accompanied Mr and Mrs George Whipple who motor to Ashland to see sister in law Mrs I A Patterson who is critically ill.

C. L. Biddison Ashland Biddison George Whipple I. A. Patterson

Mrs F M Hutchinson Returns From Visit

Mrs F M Hutchinson is at home after a several days visit in Marietta.

F. M. Hutchinson Marietta

Ruth Standard Bearer Meeting Opens Tuesday Evening

A spread at 5 30 will open the Ruth Standard Bearer meeting at the First M E church Tuesday evening.

Ruth

Miss Ethel Brown Guest of Sister Before Florida Visit

Miss Ethel Brown a nurse from Columbus recently visited at 84 North Lancaster Street with her sister Mrs J A Wiseman of Mechanicsburg. She plans to leave soon for Florida to spend the rest of the winter there.

Ethel Brown Columbus North Lancaster Street J. A. Wiseman Mechanicsburg Miss Brown Florida

Mr. F. M. Hutchinson Visits Columbus on Monday

Mon day visitor Mr. F. M. Hutchinson was seen in Columbus making a routine rounds. He discussed local matters with residents and planned next steps during his call.

F. M. Hutchinson Columbus

Logan Guests at West Union Street Home

Mr and Mrs Carl Brandt and son Robert and Mr and Mrs William Loomis of Logan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Roy L Dupler at 42 West Union Street.

Carl Brandt Robert William Loomis Logan Roy Ll. Dupler West Union Street

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr. Fred Kittle Held at Home

Mrs. Fred Kittle hosted Sunday dinner at 173 North Lancaster Street for her husband on his birthday. Guests included Mrs. H. R. Kittle, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle and family of Glouster, and Mrs. Clint King with her daughter from Crooksville. Mrs. King and her mother Mrs. H. R. Kittle will spend several weeks visiting before returning home.

Fred Kittle North Lancaster Street R. Kittle H. F. Kittle Glouster Clint King Crooksville

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Seeks Graves and Tree Planting

The January Nabby Lee Ames chapter meeting, led by Mrs. E W Chubb, approved leaflets for Athens American Legion and urged members to plant trees by April. Plans include marking Revolutionary graves, selecting delegates for the State D A R Conference, and supporting female education efforts at Oxford Female Seminary and Berry schools.

D. AR Nabby ‘Lee Ames Mra E. W. Chubb Flag Code Business Athens-American Legion Marion Dailey Townsend Boyles Roach Gullette T. W. Craig Caroline Scott Harrison

Dinner At Colonial Hosts Charleston Visitor

Mrs. G. G. Irwin of Charleston West Virginia favors her guest Mrs. Sarah Lt. Poston 27 North College street entertained Saturday evening at dinner at the Colonial. Covers were set for 12. Mrs. Irwin will depart Tuesday for home.

Colonial G. G. Irwin Charleston W. Va Sarah Lt. Poston North College Street Colonal

Chauncey Letter Recounts Skates From Kansas Resident

Harvey Nye of Chauncey Ohio receives a personal letter from David C. Hawk a former Chauncey resident now in Anthony Kansas. Hawk recalls childhood days sketches of Chauncey life and the old skates with warm remarks and best wishes for many more seasons.

Harvey Nye Chauncey David C. Hawk Anthony Kansas Mr. Nye Hawk Grosvenor Crossing Nellie Martin Abraham Martin Nye Kas George Harvey Nye Ohio Wichita Eagle Wichita Lorren Herbert Doctor McCoy

Birthday Party at Oliver Home Celebrates Evelyn’s Thirteenth

The Oliver home on West Converse street hosted Evelyn Oliver as she marked her thirteenth birthday. An evening of games and refreshments followed with many local friends and relatives in attendance, including Marie Morgan, Margaret Beebe, Gwendolyn Andrews, and the Branham and Beebe families.

Thos. Oliver West Converse Street Evelyn Marie Morgan Margaret Beebe Evelyn Foughty Gwendolyn Andrews Ernestine Ju+ te Margaret Johnston Theima Teee Beebe Mildred Canter Gertrude Courtney Helen Lowery Violet Harvey Gladys Kisor Clarence Kisor Forest Swart Wayte Six Thomas Betts Charity Betts Mildred Branham William Rev Ethel Oliver George Adkins Chauncey Bill Bradshaw Ernest Smith Russell Michaels the Plains A. E. Branham Ellen Everett Earleen Thomas Olive Willam Harry

Chauncey I O F Lodge Announces Installations Wednesday

At the Chauncey I O F Lodge regular meeting on Wednesday evening there will be installation and initiation followed by a social hour and the serving of cats. Members are urged to be present.

Child Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Removal in Chauncey

Ruth daughter of Mr and Mrs Cap Smith of Chauncey underwent a tonsil and adenoid removal operation Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at Dr Warren V Sprague's Chauncey office. The procedure was performed by Dr Sprague assisted by Dr Lindley V Sprague.

Ruth Cap Smith Chauncey Warren V. Sprague Sprague Lindley V. Sprague

Red Men's Lodge Meeting Set in Chaunoey

Modoc Tribe No. 277 Red Men of Chaunoey schedules a regular meeting next Thursday evening with first degree work planned. Refreshments and a social hour follow, and a good attendance is expected.

Modock Chaun‘oey

Relative Dies Forces Nelsonville Pair to Columbus

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville were visiting in Chauncey with Mr and Mrs Wesley Six in Mound street when they were called to Columbus on Sunday by the death of a relative.

Rudolph Bryan Nelsonville Chauncey Wesley Mound Street Colmbus

East Converse Street Dinner Hosts Delight Local Guests

Mr and Mrs W D Hines entertained at their East Converse Street home Sunday dinner with guests Stacy KB Sayers of Hoopers Ridge Eli Westfall and sons Howard Brice of Burr Oak and Mrs Ella Tedrick of Columbus.

W. D. Hines East Converse Street Stacy KB. Sayers Hoopers’ Ridge Eli Westfall Howard and Brice Burr Oak Ella Tedrick Columbus

Chauncey Visitors Spend Weekend Among Local Families

Mrs. Ella Tedrick traveled home today from Chauncey after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W Hines who accompanied her as Mrs Hines plans a week in the city. Mr and Mrs Pranks Thomas of Cambridge were in Chauncey to visit the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Porter on High Street. Ralph Brown Jr and Floyd McDaniel of Mansfield spent Sunday visiting in Columbus.

Ella Tedrick Chauncey W. Hines Columibus Hines

Chauncey Man Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Lester Locke hosted a surprise party for Chauncey Locke at her Chauncey home with 37 guests. The afternoon featured social chat, games, and music, followed by a two course dinner and a pink and white birthday cake centerpieces. Mr. Ott Chapman performed.

Chauncey Lester Locke Lewis Canter Locke Ott Chapman

Chauncey Guests Attend Locke Reception With Gifts

The event featured Mr Locke receiving several saxophone numbers and gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H A Chapman Mrs John McConalr Mr and Mrs Thomas Schultz and children Ralph Hildreth Lenore Marguer ite Floride and Junior Mr and Mrs Virgie Davis and children Or land Kathleen and Junior Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson and children Geraldine and Harry Ernest Mrs Bess Green and children Virgil and Betty Mae Mrs Henry Locke and daughters Mae and Nola David H North Mrs Clara Young Misses Ines Hawk and Catherine Cline Ernest Keanin and James Tester Locke and children Dorothy Emo gene and Roscoe all of Chauncey.

Locke H. A. Chapman Gladstes John McConalr Thomas Schultz Ralph Hildreth Lenore Marguerite Floride Virgie Davis Orland Kathleen Ernest Johnson Geraldine Harry Ernest Bess Green Virgil Betty Mae Henry Locke Mae Nola David H. North Clara Young Ines Hawk Catherine Cline Ernest Keanin James Tester Locke Dorothy Emogene Roscoe Chauncey

Three Minor Cases Heard by Athens Magistrates

Three minor cases were arraigned Monday morning in Athens magistrates court. Joe Huntley of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a $6 fine plus costs after officers found the offense not aggravated. William Wiers of Torch pleaded guilty to a school charge, fined $5 with costs and no further penalty, fine suspended. B Kern of Athens pleaded guilty to owning a dog without a license, fined $3 and costs in Helwig's court.

Athens Joe Huntley McKinley Mariner Hunley William Wiers Torch Glenn Hedges C. H. Porter B. Kern Helwig E. C. Mariner

American League Post Appoints Walker D Hines Commissioner

Geneva January 19 The League of Nations appointed Walker D Hines of New York as commissioner of economic and administrative details for Rhine and Danube navigation. Hines, a renowned lawyer and economist, formerly directed railroads in 1919 1920 and later served as arbitrator under postwar treaty river shipping questions.

Geneva League of Nations Walker D. Hines New York Walker Downer Hines Louisville Genao

Telephone rates under fire in Ohio probe

The State Utilities Commission renewed its statewide probe of telephone rates with George B. Williams, an appraisal engineer, on the witness stand. Ohio Bell Telephone Co sought to support its inventory of Ohio properties, introduced last month as city solicitors met with commission members and the company's counsel to determine investigation methods.

Columbus State Utilities Commission George B. Williams Ohio Bell Telephone Company Ohio

Prohibition Chief Denies Involvement in Liquor Raids

Prohibition Commissioner McDonald stated he did not request the Harris and Webster Detective Agency of Steubenville to raid Wellsville nor urge charges before East Liverpool Mayor Charles Brown. He claimed no knowledge of the East Liverpool Wellsville liquor war or raids by detectives from the agency.

Columbus, O Prohibition McDonald Harris and Webster Detective Agency Steubenville Wellsville Charles Brown East Liverpool

Deaths Mrs Addie Davis 63 at home after long illness

Mrs Addie Davis 63 died at 17 Walker Street at 11 45 Sunday morning after a nine month illness with cancer and complications. Widow of Samuel Davis she leaves five sons three daughters and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Pratts Fork church Wednesday at 10 with burial nearby. Friends may call at the house until 4 Tuesday.

Addie Davis Walker Street Samuel Davis Pratts Fork Church Friends Mmay J. E. Devis W. R. Davis Toledo Clarance Davis Walter Davis Linder Daina Athens H. M. McKinley Albany Dana Baer Minersville James A. Hallett Lydia Rankin Columbus F.C. Staneart J. P. Staneart Flora

Death of Akron Rubber Worker Guy Cornell at 48

Guy Cornell aged 48 son of Mrs William Cornell 205 East State street Akron died at home Sunday morning after rubber poisoning illness since December and a stroke of paralysis. He lived in Akron six years and worked at the rubber works. He leaves a widow and siblings Merritt Cornell Youngstown Ray Cornell Columbus Mrs Cora Lockridge Brownsville Pa Mrs Gus Pratt Parkersburg W Va and Mrs William Shields Athens. Body to be taken to his mother’s home Tuesday morning for funeral arrangements pending.

Guy Cornell Wiliam Cornell East State Street Akron Cornell Rubber Works Merritt Cornell Youngstown Ray Cornell Columbus Cora Lockridge Brownsville Gus Pratt Parkersburg William Shields Athens

Plane Falls in Corning Flight Ends in Narrow Miss

Albert Sarley and Alfred Amiline of Marietta escaped significant injury after their airplane crashed in Corning as they attempted to land from Buckingham. Engine failure caused a rapid descent 1200 feet above ground, narrowly missing a moving train and tearing down telegraph lines and poles, severing telegraphic communication in the village.

New Lexington Albert Sarley Alfred Amiline Marietta Buckingham Here Corning New York Central

Plane Crash Leaves Crew Unharmed After Wreck

A high tension wire caused a plane to crash and land on a railroad pile. The craft was smashed but Sarley and Amiine Calagen emerged without a scratch.

Plecea Sarley Amiine Calagen

Bulgarians Celebrate American Prohibition Anniversary

In Sofia a Bulgarian Temperance Union event marked the fifth anniversary of U S prohibition with a nationwide celebration under the banner America Dry Five Years. The observance reflected sympathy among some Bulgarians for temperance efforts and restrictive laws in the United States.

Sofia America Bulgaria Bulgarian Temperance Union

Typical January Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau

Weather outlook for January 24 1925 in Ohio Valley and Tennessee notes unsettled conditions with rain snow and cold spells. Midweek rain or snow followed by colder second half the week with normal highs around 41 and lows near 23 degrees in Cincinnati.

U. S. Weather Bureau Washington Ohio Waley Tennessee Cincinnati

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