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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
3
Nelsonville July 1 Rotary Secretary Stanley Mechem spoke to the club about Rotary International sessions. He noted over 10 000 delegates and visitors attended. Rotary International now includes 2095 clubs in 31 countries and has never employed a paid organizer.
Seventeen children attended the Nelsonville clinic on Tuesday for tonsil removals marking the second clinic there with strong results. Some children were turned away yesterday. a third clinic may be held if funds allow. Reports from the high school indicate a good night and children will be sent home late today.
Arrangements are made for the YY boys to camp at Beebe this year. The camp opens next Monday. All registered boys should meet at the Y M C A at 1 o clock Thursday for instructions. Later in July older scouts will also have camping. Boys are registering at the Y M C A.
Mayor Lax presided as about forty gallons of illicit whisky and fifty beer bottles from Nelsonville city building were dumped out Tuesday evening. Several citizens witnessed the ceremony.
Don Evans and John Call began a trek from Nelsonville Ohio to New York City. Placid placards bore the message Don and John Nelsonville to New York City Give us a lift as they start their journey with knapsacks on their backs.
Mr and Mrs Carl Mender departed Tuesday night after a two month stay with relatives to start a new life in Phoenix Arizona.
Nelsonville on July 1 reports Mr and Mrs J S Leddie entertained Mr and Mrs J P Derrard and two daughters Catherine and Patsy of Athens. The dinner honored the younger daughter Patsy on her birthday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hannis announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday June 25. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Eli Johnson.
Mrs. Charles Tedrow returns after a month with Dr. and Mrs. Laurence McManigal in Garretsville. The Ruscoes and children Raymond and Forrest visit Columbus for a weekend with relatives. Mary Parry of Phoenix visits her parents for weeks. N. P. Rice spends Tuesday in Marion. Dorothy Vorhes spends a day in Columbus. Mrs. John Reilford and daughter Isdna travel to Detroit for several weeks. Bob Adams of Fort Wayne accompanies Mrs. Murphy home for a visit. C C Sharp spends days in Detroit. Mrs. C H Martin and Mrs. Dana Windon spend Tuesday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pritchard and son Paul leave Tuesday.
For a two weeks visit in Chicago Illinois the guests of Mrs Pritchards niece George Johnson was a business visitor in Columbus Tuesday Mrs Frank Gibbs and a little daughter and Miss Marguerite Nelson left Monday for a months visit with relatives at Box Elder Montana
Mrs. Gilbert Pritchard hosted the Tatting club Tuesday evening in Nelsonville. Sewing engaged guests late, followed by luncheon. Mrs. MecKiver of El Centro California and Mrs. John Edington attended as guests.
Nelsonville July 1 Miss Rosemary Acker returns from Lake Geneva Wis where she attended the national session of Theta Phi Alpha She represented the Delta chapter at Ohio University
The mission missionary society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs T D Brown at Haydenville on Thursday evening. Those desiring to go on the bus and who have not yet arranged call 5 J. The bus will leave the Dew House corner at 7 p.m.
William Davis paid a $59 fine and costs for intoxication by Mayor Lax, was re-arrested soon after on obscene language and menacing threats charges, pleaded guilty and received twenty day jail terms on each charge, suspended during good behavior and work reporting to the street repair crew. Miss Vivian Ruscoe visits Lancaster, staying with Mr and Mrs Cliff Uathey.
Mrs James Henderson of Chauncey received a letter from a nurse at St Francis hospital in Columbus stating her husband is hospitalized with a broken collar bone and other injuries. He is expected to return home once he can be discharged. A party from Chauncey traveled to Columbus last week seeking work. The group includes Martin and Frances Henderson and Mr and Mrs George Six and their daughter Mary Katherine, along with Mr and Mrs Carl Leffler hosted at Chauncey.
Nicole X Pela and Carla Leffler hosted a Sunday birthday party at Greens Run. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mingus, Thomas and Waldo Burdette, Mrs. Herman Finbaugh, Mrs. Lottie Cannon, Mrs. Lena Leake, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leffler, Dorothy and Willard Leffler, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schoonover, Mr. and Mrs. John Tippie, Faye and Hollis Tippie, and other Greens Run residents.
Mrs William D Hines of Chauncey and guest Miss Ethel Robinson of Columbus with Mrs Marie Mourne and her son Glennis of Athens visited Miss Robinsons aunt Mrs White and locals in Albany today.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. McDonald of Hocking and Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald of The Plains joined others at Union for an all-day gathering.
Mr and Mrs Denzil Gabriel and son Alfred of The Plains spent Sunday with Mrs Gabriel's mother Mrs Mattison near McDougal. Thomas Williams of Nelsonville is visiting M Bryan at The Plains for a week. Miss Alma Tewsberry of New Marshfield is at The Plains visiting.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Nichols Floyd Bumgardner of Cleveland has been visiting The Plains at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald Mrs. James Rue of The Plains is in Columbus visiting sister Mrs. William Shafer Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Nichols spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mel Jesse Tewksbury at Albany Lizzie Hick of Athens has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore at The Plains
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith of Chauncey entertained guests Sunday and Monday. Their visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W H Bailey and children Kermit and Pauline from Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. I B Smith and daughters Doris and Margaret from Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan and Ruth from Jerseyville, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Woods and Maxine Miller from Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Dawes Rawlings and daughters Phyllis and Madeline from East Liverpool Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Otto Schrappe and sons Billie and Jack of Chauncey spend a week in Columbus. Charles C Shields and son John Shields, employed in Charleston W Va, visited their Ellis avenue home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Tippie moved from Millfield to Chauncey residing on May avenue. Mr and Mrs George Scott and son Earl Edward of Chauncey spent a few days with relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Earl Gardner and children visited Mr and Mrs Paul Porter on High street Sunday. Albert Wimmer has moved his...
An advertisement proclaims S S S as a powerful vegetable blood cleanser that cures rheumatism by rebuilding red blood cells. It promises relief from joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, plus improved digestion and a pinker complexion, urging readers to try the product.
Family from Millville to Chauncey on Mill street. Numerous locals attend the Chautauqua in Athens. Elmer Finsterwald and family of Athens visited Mrs. Finsterwald’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Angland, in Chauncey. T. Hamilton and N. S. Harvey with Mary Helen of Chauncey were in Zanesville Sunday. Dean Hamilton visited H. F. Kittle home in Gloucester. Grace Smith was entertained by Mrs. Thomas Oliver in Chauncey.
The Holiness congregation in New Marshfield begins a revival service this evening in the Hysell building. Rev. Mr. Cooley of Albany will conduct the services.
Sarah Louise Spencer aged years is recovering from an appendicitis operation performed Sunday at Sheltering Arms hospital. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Spencer of 35 Brown Avenue.
A 1913 letter touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble restoring weight and health after illness. The testimonial claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflamed tissue, curing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises money back if unsatisfied.
Keo Drug Co in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville are cited among druggists everywhere in the referenced notice.
Amesville reports a Sunday school picnic will be held at the Mound Hill Christian church on the upcoming Sunday. The event invites families and neighbors to gather for a day of fellowship and activities.
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