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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville District Meeting Planned at K of P Hall

Nelsonville January 20 At the W B A regular meeting final plans will be made to host the district meeting at the K of P hall on Friday January 28. Members are urged to attend Wednesday night and cooperate to ensure a proper entertain ment. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Will Burnell Sunday.

Nelsonville K. of P. Hall Leighton Aumiller Columbus Will Burnell

Local Team Wins Again in Saturday Victory

Nelsonville Ohio January 20 Coach Stoltz's basketeers kept their season slate clean with a win over New Straitsville at the local Seven Saturday evening. Final score reported as twenty two to ? This compact card notes a local high school or town team victory with limited OCR.

Nelsonville Stoltz Basketeers New Straitsville

Nelsonville and Straitsville Clash In High School Game

Visitors launched a strong attack but trailed 9 to 4 at halftime as Campbell and Snowden scored. In the second period Straitsville rallied with a man to man defense early then moved to five man. Nelsonville’s Preston and Kelly anchored defense while Straitsville hit only one of twelve free throws. Referee Mr. Rupp of Athens officiated.

Nelsonville Campbell Snowden Stoltzmen Straitsville Preston Kelly N. H H. S Mathews

Missionary Society Meeting Set by Methodist Church

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dave Gorsuch on West Washington Street.

Mas on Bradshaw Dies in Tulsa After Illness

Chauncey Voters hear Mas on Bradshaw 60, a former resident, died at his Tulsa home after tuberculosis. Funeral and burial were in Tulsa. He left a wife and one married daughter. Survivors include a sister in Chauncey and a brother in The Plains, plus other relatives near Pomeroy.

Farewell party for Rev. Harter in Chauncey Ohio

Rev. and Mrs. Walter Y. Harter and family were honored with a farewell gathering at their High street home by Chauncey Methodist Church members. The Harters depart for Newark Ohio this week. Attendees included L. L. Sweasy and others, with gifts presented to the couple.

Chauncey, O Walter Y. Harter High Street Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Harter Newark Ohio King W. V. Harter Harold Harter Franklin Alice Anna Harter

Tucker announces birth of daughter Mary Eloise

Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Eloise, at their Mill street home Sunday morning. The baby weighed ten pounds and is the granddaughter of Justice and Mrs M B Tucker of East Converse street and Mr and Mrs William Donaldson of near Chauncey.

Ray Tucker Chauncey Mary Eloise Mill Street Justice M. B. Tucker East Converse Street William Donaldson

Birth announced for Gaynor Arvella Banfield

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Banfield of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter named Gaynor Arvella. The mother is formerly Miss Gwendo lyn Phillips. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Banfield of Orbiton.

Clifford Banfield Chauncey Gaynor Arvella Gwendolyn Phillips Frank Phillips Henry Banfield Orbiston

Shower Held for Mrs Leffler Bride in Chauncey

Mrs Elmer Katzenback and Mrs Thomas Graham hosted a Saturday evening shower at their Sycamore street home for Catherine Katzenback Leffler bride of last week. Victrola music, games, and refreshments followed. Guests included numerous Chauncey families and relatives from Millfield and surrounding households.

Chauncey Elmer Katzenback Thomas Graham Sycamore Street Mra Sd Leffier Catherine Katzenback William Katzenback Jacob Katzenback Perry Leffler Wesley Six George Liz Lena Cunningham A. J. Preston Luther Cruikshank Ethel Lefler Betty Esther. Brown Dewey Millfield Elmer Katgenback

Mae Locke Hosts Dinner for Ines Hawk and Ernest Keanon

Miss Mae Locke entertained at dinner Sunday evening at her parents home on West Converse Street. The event was complimentary to Miss Ines Hawk of Chauncey and Ernest Keanon of Rutland.

Miss Mae Locke Henry Locke West Converse Street Ines Hawk Chauncey Ernest Keanon Rutland

Party Hosted by Misses Nobles at Their Plain Home

Misses Margaret and Thelma Nobles entertained last Saturday evening at their home in The Plain. Guests included Carl Coon and Grace Conrad of ville, Margaret Coon of eland and Wands, and Kenneth Elt of Hocking.

Margaret Thelma Nobles the Plaine Carl Coon Grace Conrad Otville Margaret Coon Eland and Wands Kenneth Elt Hocking

WilE Plains Personals at Graves Home Guests

Mr and Mrs Robert Graves entertained as their cordial guests at their home at The Plains with Prof.

Wile Plains Robert Graves Théd' Plains

Visit of Mrs. Freda Augustine to The Plains

Mrs. Freda Augustine arrives from Rantone Illinois to stay with her grandmother Mrs Fannie McCathran and her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield at their home in The Plains.

Freda Augustine Rantone Ill Fannie McCathran Arthur Burchfield the Plains

Nichols Hosts Dinner At The Plains With Athens Guests

Mr and Mrs W Nichols entertained at their Plain home Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon of The Plains and Mr and Mrs John Masters of Athens.

W. €. Nichols the Plains Arthur Wilson Arthur Coon John Masters Athens

Sunday Guests at The Plains Residence

Mrs. Robert Noble and daughters hosted guests Sunday at The Plains. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Biggins and Les Palmer of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. John Noble of Poston, Mrs. James Stailey, John Slater, Chloe McKee, and Juanita Stailey of The Plains.

Robert Noble Margaret Thelma Noble the Plains Guy Biggins Lesle ‘Palmer Lancaster John Noble Poston James Stailey John Slater Chloe McKee Juanita Stailey

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Social Scene

Chauncey residents report several visits and illnesses. Mrs. Frank Phillips and Mrs. Mila Stalder travel to Athens for their sister Mrs. Thomas Huffman’s illness. Mrs. J. Hunter and daughter visit The Plains family in The Plains. Elmer Bingman of Athens spends Tuesday with sister Mrs. Guy Brookins in Chauncey East Converse Street. Multiple couples from The Plains attend a party at Mr. and Mrs. John Masters in Athens on Saturday.

Chauncey Personals Frank Phillips Mila Stalder Chauncey Athens Thomas Huffman

Weapon Mania Fatal for Youth in Rayland Ohio

Donald Robinson age 16 of Jefferson died as a result of handling a revolver at a playmate’s home in Rayland. Marshal Bell said the death occurred last night and the cause remains undetermined as investigators begin their inquiry into how the weapon discharged.

Rayland Donald Robinson Jefferson Marshal Bell Donald

Club Entertained At Beagle Home

Mrs. George Beagle Mrs. Earl Weist and Mrs. Arthur Hicks hosted the W. E. A. social club at the Beagle home in Nelsonville on Myers street. Seven members attended the Friday evening gathering for a pleasant evening and luncheon.

Nelsonville, CO George Beagle Earl Weist Arthur Hicks Beagle Myers Street

Fourteen Nelsonville High Players Receive Letters

In Nelsonville Ohio on January 20 fourteen members of the Nelsonville high school football team were awarded letters during chapel hour at the auditorium. Superintendent Crawford principal Horton coach Stoltz and captain Fred Preston spoke praising the squad for a successful season and noting no letters were denied for misconduct. Honorable mentions went to Louis and Robert Ingram Roy Washburn Connie Crawford Jack Raybould Ralph Fieck Chatman Woodson and Otho Shaw.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Crawford Horton Stoltz Fred Preston Harry Kelley Vernon Delph Arthur Howearth Watson Wolfe Carl Campbell William Sharp Fern Silcott Charles Cook Wilbur Snowden Ronald Moore Gilbert Young Bob Jewett James Smith Louis Robert Ingram Roy Washburn Connie Crawford Jack Raybould Ralph Fieck Chatman Woodson Otho Shaw

Conversion Sermons Draw Large Crowd Despite Rain

Despite Monday evening weather, B. L. Allen spoke at the Christian church on What is a Conversion detailing a scriptural change of heart mind affections and will a life and condition shift. The forthcoming topic is The Conversion of the Three Thousand.

Nelsonville, O B. L. Allen

Seco Social Notes Highlight Mrs Bronaugh Visit

Mrs Wayne Bronaugh of Seco Kentucky guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Marion Lowther visiting in the area.

Wayne Bronaugh Kathleen Lowther Seco, Ky Marion Lowther

Columbus Visitor Mrs Hill Returns Home

Mrs. N. Hill was a Columbus visitor on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. C. H. Sater of near Rockbridge returned home after an extended visit with her sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mann.

N. Hill Columbus C. H. Sater Near Rockbridge Albert Mann

Milk Program Starts in Nelsonville Schools

Milk distribution began in Nelsonville public schools for children ten percent underweight. Some 170 bottles were served across buildings at 10 o'clock Monday morning.

Nelsonville, O Nelsonville

Kiwanis Club Plans Birthday Week Observance

Nelsonville Ohio reports the Kiwanis International tenth anniversary in 1925 with 1800 clubs across the United States and Canada observing January 18 to 34. The local Kiwanis will meet January 31 with Rev Eugene Owens delivering Kiwanis Ideals. International president Victor M Johnson notes Kiwanis serves civic and social needs free of prejudice, bridging services with businesslike organization.

Nelsonville Kiwanis International United States Canada Detroit Eugene Owens Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Victor M. Johnson Rockford, Ilinois

Daughters of America to Visit Carbon Hill

The Daughters of America council plans a January 21 visit to Carbon Hill with a class of ten candidates to be initiated by the local degree staff. A motor bus will depart the hall at 6 PM sharp as members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Daughters of America Carbon Hill

A Glass of Salts Clears Pimply Skin

A noted authority explains indigestion from hyperacidity and fermentation of undigested food. He prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity, remove gas, and stimulate digestive organs.

Reliet

Big Game Adming With Athens High

Nelsonville Ohio January 20 basketball fans await the season prize as Athens high meets the Scarlet and Gray on the local floor. Nelsonville seeks revenge after two straight defeats while the local team stands unbeaten this year. A return game and gym dedication are planned in Athens later, with Gallipolis to visit Saturday. Mr and Mrs Hamer A Later of Lancaster visited Albert Mann.

Nelsonville Athens High Scarlet and Gray Athens Gallipolis Ohio River City

Resignation at Bucyrus High School prompts new instructor

An instructor in mechanical drawing at Bucyrus High School over the last four years has resigned to take a similar post at Springfield vocational training school. James W. Allcroft from Ada will succeed him here.

Bucyrus High School Springfield Vocational Training School Todd James W. Allcroft Ada

Berne Public Square Trash Receptacle Details

Citizens in Berne are expected to use a central public square trash receptacle with a capacity of several hundred tons. The feature aims to manage urban waste overflow and improve cleanliness in the city center.

Berne Switeertana

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