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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

3

Rotary speaker R B Cole touts scout movement progress

Nelsonville notes President Bob Cole of the Marietta Rotary club spoke at the local Rotary meeting at the American Legion building. He praised Rotary's role in organizing the scout movement. New entertainment chairmen Warren Badger and Jack Bobo were named for February. Miss Mable Tinton remains ill at home. Ed Smith of Portsmouth visits the Cline family this week. Public School Music class to meet at Senior high Thursday at 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Dean Sinacott and son Jimmy spent Sunday in Columbus.

Nelsonville Bob Cole Marietta Mable Tinton Ed Smith Portsmouth Thomas Cline Garber Department of Music Ohio University Herman Seidenfeld Tulsa Oklahoma Rose Lebow Stella Weatherburn Hyde Rorter Weatherburn Pete Brooker Raymond Longstreth George Brooker Dennis Babbs Shawnee Mary Bush William Smith Wiletta Anna Hartford W. Va Smith W. I. Wein Ruth Brooker M. E. Church

Needle Shuttle Club Hosts Evening in Nelsonville

Mrs Hal d Shafer entertained members of the Needle Shuttle club in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening. After an evening of sewing a luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs Stuart Hoodlet Mrs C H Roudebush Mrs May Schnackenburg Mrs Walter Howe Mrs Fd Mills and Mrs Martin Murphy of McArthur.

Needle Shuttle Club Nelsonville Hald Shafer Stuart Hoodlet C. H. Roudebush May Schnackenburg Walter Howe Fd Mills Martin Murphy McArthur

Knights of Columbus Card Party Set for Thursday Evening

The Knights of Columbus unit will host a card party on Thursday at 7 50 in the evening drawing members for a social event.

Knights of Columbus

Naughton Released After Assault Charge

John Naughton charged with assault and battery was released and not taken to county jail after satisfactory arrangements with the court in Nelsonville on Monday, January 23.

Athens Nelsonville Jan John Naughton

Bartletts Attend Athens Funeral for A T Lawhead

Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett were in Athens this afternoon to attend the funeral of Mr A T Lawhead. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cline and Ed Smith spent Monday and Tuesday at Hebbardsville as guests of Mr and Mrs Plummer Lax.

C. H. Bartlett Athens A. T. Lawhead Thomas Cline Ed. Smith Hebbardsville Plummer Lax

Funeral service for Mrs Lena Day held at home

In Nelsonville on Monday the funeral for Mrs Lena Day was largely attended. Rev Howearth and Rev Mitchell led the service with Miss Smith singing. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Lena Day Howearth Mitchell Miss Smith Purial Greenlawn

Local Ladies Host Tuesday Luncheon in Nelsonville

Mrs Harry Edington Mrs WT FP Rice and Mrs Charles G Sheppard entertained a coterie of friends Tuesday afternoon with a one o clock luncheon. Blue bird place cards and baskets of spring flowers adorned the tables. Miss Martha Sheppard greeted guests. Thirty two attended including out of town guests Mrs Charles Preston of Columbus and Mrs James Brown of Tucson Arizona.

Nelsonville Jan Harry Edington WT. FP. Rice Charles G. Sheppard Martha Sheppard Charles Preston Columbus James Brown Tuscon Arizona

Athens hosts Columbus visitors on business Tuesday

Miss Florence Horton and Miss Hannah Parry, with Mrs Ritter and Mrs Dorothy Milner of Columbus, were in Athens on business Tuesday visiting local firms and meeting contacts.

Florence Horton N. J. Horton Hannah Parry Ritter Dorothy Milner Columbus Athens

Chauncey News Recaps Local Visitors and Guests

Mrs. T. S. Fowler and daughter from Columbus visit Chauncey and Glouster relatives. Guests include Mrs. Lillie Boling and the Warner couple. Many Chauncey residents host relatives, travel to Columbus, Athens, or Taylor Ridge, and attend a funeral for Kenneth Kempton.

Chauncey T. S. Fowler Arthur Corbin Columbus Chauncey and Glouster Fowler Lillie Boling Robert Warner Sycamore Street Corbin Boling Varner Elmer Nida Glouster

The Plains Personal Notices Mention Community Illnesses

Mrs Hershal Goodson is reported very ill with inflammatory rheumatism at her home in The Plains. Mr Coodson employed in South Bend is expected home. Mrs Mae Bond of Columbus is guest of Miss Ida Campbell at The Plains.

the Plains Hershal Goodson Coodson South Tend Ind Mae, Bond of Columbus Ida Campbell

Woman's Bible Class Hostess Set for Thursday at 1 30

John Brewer will host at her home on Aae street for the Women s Bible class of the First Christian church of Chauncey. All members urged to attend Thursday afternoon at 1 30.

John Brewer Ae Street Thursa Womens First Christian Church of

Hoskins Family to Return to Chauncey From Wellston

Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins and their family plan to move back to Chauncey this week after residing in Wellston for several months. They expect to establish their future home in Chauncey.

Clarence Hoskins Wellston Chauncey

Chauncey Personal Notice for Carl Conrad Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Conrad seek to announce a personal notice in Chauncey with details of family event and contact options. The notice appears in a local column listing names and affiliations for community readers.

Chauncey Mrs Carl Conrad

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Murray City residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns including Nelsonville Athens Glouster Logan and Hartfield. Notable items include Phil Matheny of Murray dying January 26 and burial at Carbonhill by Knights of Pythias officials, hospital and home visits, and a Willing Workers party at the M E church with a large attendance and a tasty lunch.

Harry Hoffman Buckeye Pipe Line Co Athens William Donaldson Clara Shelton Glouster John Shelton Pearl Seaman Wiliam Poling Gloria Jean W. T. Poling Logan Mary Hamer Weinfordner Phillips Atlas Cleveland George Vansickle Murray Katzhenback Nelsonville James Hamer Maude Penn Ed Albaugh New Straitsville William Stiff Matt Trease Evans Fred Kineer Corning Phil Matheny Carbonhill

M. E. C. Club Hosts Embroidery Evening at Mrs Smith Home

The M. E. C. club met at Mrs. William Smith's home Friday evening for social embroidery. Members present included Mrs. Phil Devol and Miss Mae Wein. guests were Mrs. R. G. Bilanchard and Mrs. Jay Hamer. A delicious lunch followed and the group planned to meet next with Mrs. James Smart.

William Smith Phil Devol Mac McCarley Howard Rush James Smart William Poling Pearl Seaman Misses Mae Jane Wein R. G. Bilanchard Jay Hamer

Columbus Party Attends Lena Day Funeral Rite

Mr. and Mrs. Ritter along with Mrs. Jack Weatherman and Mrs. Dorothy Milner of Columbus attended the funeral of Lena Day.

Ritter Jack Weatherman Dorothy Milner Columbus Lena Day

Ohio woman returns home after visit with relatives

Mrs. Charles Preston and her son Charles Jr. came back to Columbus Tuesday following a visit to relatives in Athens and Nelsonville.

Charles Preston Charles, Jr Columbus Athens Nelsonville

Evan gelist Allen Delivers Bible Tribute at Church of Christ

Evan gelist B Al Allen delivered a strong tribute to the Bible at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville on January 28. He argued the Bible remains the single inspired book guiding mankind and shaping world life. He outlined aims of reproving sin, correcting conduct, and teaching righteous living. Tonight the sermon will be titled The Holy Spirit.

Nelsonville B. AL. Allen Church of Christ

Nelsonville Records Freeze Snow Thaws Water Pipes

Nelsonville te mperatures fell to a new low for years last night averaging about fifteen below zero. The town works to thaw out water pipes as the cold spell continues.

Nelsonville

Akron Man Visits Then Returns With Family

Max Pergrin of Akron traveled here Sunday and came back with his wife and young daughter who had been staying the past month with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Parks. Mrs James Fri accompanied them home and returned Tuesday.

Max Pergrin Akron W. H. Parks James Fri

Mrs. Murphy Guests with Daughter in McArthur

Mrs. Martin Murphy of McArthur is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ralph Henry.

Martin Murphy McArthur Ralph Henry

Visiting families and ill news from Logan area

Mr and Mrs John Coope and daughter Claudia of Orbiston and Miss Eleanor Thomas of Murray visited Mr and Mrs Edgar Hillyer in Logan Sunday. Earl Simons was brought home very ill from Columbus with typhoid fever. Miss Mary Chivers was in Pom eroy Sunday visiting friends.

John Coope Claudia Orbiston Eleanor Thomas Murray Edgar Hillyer Logan Earl Simons Columbus Mary Chivers Pomeroy

TWO WILLS FILED IN PROBATE COURT FOR ROACH AND DAVIS

Al C. Roach humane officer of Athens county has a will filed naming his widow Belle Roach as sole heir and administrator. Addie Davis died January 1 and her son Clarence Davis is executor with specific cash bequests to nine relatives and loans to a daughter repaid, plus conditions to use funds for home purchase.

al C. Roach Humane Athens County Belle Roach Addie Davis Clarence Davis Winfield Rf. Davis Linder Davis Daisy McKinley Ella Baer Evelyn Hallet Walter Davis Velma Thelma Davis

Central School Benefit Show For Lincoln at Stuart's

The Central school in Nelsonville presents the film Abraham Lincoln at Stuart's Opera House on Thursday and Friday as a fundraising event. Children from the Central building are selling tickets and a Thursday matinee for grade children is planned.

Nelsonville Central School Stuart Abraham Lincoln

Revival Arrives in Nelsonville as Swain Substitutes for Smith

Rev. J. J. Swain of Columbus has arrived to conduct revival meetings at the Baptist church in Nelsonville replacing Rev. Smith who could not come due to a prior engagement at Yellow Springs.

Nelsonville J. J. Swain Columbus The Baptist Church Smith Yellow Springs

Trolley pole fault knocks out forty phones in Nelsonville

Forty telephones were knocked out when a flying trolley pole touched a lead cable owned by Ohio Bell at Fulton street corner, burning the cable in two. Repairs are under way as crews seek the fault this morning. Long distance service to Columbus has been disrupted by the extreme cold snap Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Company Fulton Street Columbus

Horrors of War Highlighted By Australian Lecturer

Australian soldier lecturer Tom Skeyhill spoke at Ohio University on Tuesday describing war’s brutal reality. His talk traced ancient conflict and the enduring human cost, using the theme The Trojan Way to illustrate courage and suffering across centuries.

Tom Skeyhill Ohio University Skeyhill

Trains Held Back by Heavy Snows in West Virginia

Charleston under a heavy snowstorm as C&O Train No. 4 from Cincinnati to Washington delays remain. The train was reported stranded near Hurricane, twenty five miles west of Charleston, with two other east bound trains behind it. Telegraph and long distance lines were down citywide.

Charleston W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Cincinnati Washington

Kemp's Balsam Cures Cough Quickly Advertised

An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick remedy for coughs and chest congestion. It promises relief by soothing inflamed membranes and reducing phlegm urges, with a price of 30 cents at all stores.

Skeyhill’s Athens Address On War At Gallipoli Echoes

The speaker compared ancient Troy to Gallipoli and described a brutal assault where 20,000 Allied troops landed at Gallipoli. He recalled mobs of youths from England and France, the despair of empty rifles, and civilians storming with hobnails as the last shred of civilization vanished in trenches. He argued the war would end the era of older men forcing youths to fight.

Mediterranean Aegean Gallipoli Helen of Troy England France Mudros Agamemnon Achilles Ulysses Hector Aneas Skeyhill Athens

Donahey Honors Writers In Memorial Service

Governor Donahey joined Legislative Correspondents Association members to pay tribute to eight former correspondents who died in the last two years. Memorial services in the House were attended by state officials legislators and newspaper men.

Columbus Donahey Legislative Correspondents Association Eix

Old Warrior Nakamura Dies in Tokio at 72

General Nakamura, famed for Port Arthur heroism in the Russo Japanese war, died in Tokio today at age 72.

Tokio Nakamura Port Arthur

Representatives Discuss University Funding Visit

The Ohio House Finance Committee's educational division met at Ohio University to assess the institution's 1925 budget needs with President Bryan. Last week the Senate committee visited, and tomorrow welfare and general divisions plan to confer with Athens Superintendent Berry on the Athens State hospital budget.

Committee On Finance Ohio House of Representatives Ohio University Senate Bryan University Finance Committee Athens Berry Athens State Hospital House Perry Green Hiram W. EK. Baxter Elido Devision Charlies W. Humes Delaware Robert L. Roche Tiffin Harry R. McClintock Summerfield Earle Stewart Ironton Clay M. Miller Coshocton George W. Rose Glouster

New York State Hosts 110 Tuberculosis Clinics

New York state lists 110 tuberculosis clinics offering treatment and testing across the region. Health officials note wide access and ongoing outreach to communities with higher TB risk.

New York State

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Global Lab Network

The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn Massachusetts originated the famous Woman’s Vegetable Compound and now runs large roots and herbs laboratories in Lynn Cobourg Mexico City Barcelona and Paris serving women worldwide.

Lydia F. Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia BE. Pinkham

Liebtag Nominated East Canton Postmaster by Coolidge

President Coolidge nominates Earl F. Liebtag for postmaster at East Canton Ohio. Nomination now advances to the Senate for confirmation.

Washington Jan Coolidge Earl F. Liebtag East Canton Senate

Warning Shun All Sneezes From Cold Dread

A vintage health ad touts Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine as a guaranteed 24 hour remedy to stop colds. It claims millions use the tablets daily and that 25 years show no improvement needed. It warns sneezes are dangerous and can wreck lives.

Hill

Reduce Your Fat Without Dieting

Advertisement claims a fat reduction method from Marmola Co. in Detroit with a dietary pill formula. It criticizes dieting and suggests ordering directly from the Marmola Co. General Motors Building, Detroit.

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