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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1923
Page
5
A prayer meeting and official board meeting are scheduled at the M. E. Church tonight at seven. All members are urged to attend if possible. Mr. and Mrs Nile Dew and family moved into their new home on Monday.
The schooner Alert was reported total loss to the San Francisco marine department of the chamber of commerce. The crew was saved after the incident near Nnuafau in the Tonga islands.
Many people go without glasses due to imagined inconvenience but wearing properly fitted glasses brings comfort to nose and ears. The article extols relief for tired eyes and claims the improvement is well worth the price.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hudkins returned Monday evening from a two week visit in Detroit where they were guests of Mr and Mrs C B Wisenburg Mrs Wisenburg Hazel Pennybacker is Mrs Hudkins sister Mr Elmer Schofield left Monday for his Amherst home for the summer
Mr Richard Van Dyke and Mr Scott Wolfe visited Columbus Sunday to see Mrs Villa Van Dyke who recently had surgery. They were joined home by Mrs E E Van Dyke and Mrs Guy Sseylor who have been staying with her. They report Miss Van Dyke is making a good recovery.
Mrs Albert Trost and her children Immett Mabel and Leroy travel with Mrs Charles Kelley for a ten day motor outing to Muskegon Michigan beginning Wednesday morning.
Mr Leslie White of North Lancaster Street spent Monday in Columbus.
Mrs. George Whipple of North Congress street is spending a few days in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. A G Loehr of Washington DC returned Monday after ten days with their parents Mr. and Mrs. George Junod on North Congress street.
Mr and Mrs Edgil McVay of Fast Union street announce the birth of a son named Myron William on Monday July 9.
Mr and Mrs C J Warner of Columbus are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Simmett Cotton on North Congress Street to attend the Blackwood reunion.
Miss Elizabeth Bryant of Pitts burg and Miss Ruth Ann Hagen of Parkersburg are house guests of their cousin Miss Ruth Jones at University Terrace.
Mrs. Charles V. Rounsavell and her son Charles Jr of Columbus are spending the week with her mother Mrs. Fred White on North Lancaster Street. Rounsavell will join for a short visit later in the week and to accompany them home.
Mrs. Alonzo Palmer of North College street left Monday to spend a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith of Parkersburg.
Mr and Mrs Carl Stickney have returned from a short visit with relatives in Kingston. They were away for a few days and are now home.
Mr and Mrs William Billy Williams and their son George depart Monday for a week in Dayton. Miss Gladys Van Dyke returns from a two week motor trip to Washington DC and other eastern cities with Mr and Mrs George Harvey and daughter of Denver. Miss Lorene Williams of Columbus stays with Miss Christine Dailey at 98 North Congress Street. Miss Emma Waterman and Miss Iva Simmons from Pomeroy visit Mr and Mrs George Lawrence on Hooper Street. Mrs George McCollins and her daughter Frieda visit with the Ruth family in Shade.
Miss Susan Putnam, a Cleveland teacher, arrived Monday at her parents home, Mr and Mrs George Putnam, 50 West Carpenter Street, for the summer stay.
The many friends of Mr. D Jerry Drake of Richland avenue report he has improved significantly after several weeks of dangerous illness.
Mrs Thomas Robinson of Richland Avenue was taken Monday evening to Sheltering Arms Hospital for a minor surgical operation.
Miss Alice Henry returns from Columbus after a week in hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Swaim depart Dayton after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs C H Swaim at 1 Park Place. Mrs W W Dixon of Greensburg Indiana leaves Richland avenue to visit relatives in New Marshfield before returning home.
Miss Dorothy and Miss Gail Putnam hosted eight tables of bridge Tuesday afternoon for house guests Miss Jane Hull of Zanesville and Miss Doris Marks of Nelsonville. The home featured sweet peas and a coordinated refreshment color scheme guests included Mrs Julius Hawkins of Annapolis Miss Catherine Clark of San Antonio Tex Miss Susan Putnam of Cleveland and the two honorees.
Lloyd McCumber and Miss Anna Marks of Carbondale were married at 11 39 AM Tuesday at the First Christian church parsonage with Rev M E Chatley performing the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hooper of 23 Curran Drive announce the birth of their son James T born Saturday July. The family requests friends to share in their happiness.
James Clifford Thompson and Sophia Fay Van Meter of Nelsonville were married at 11 am Tuesday in the First Christian church parsonage. Rev. M. E. Chatley officiated and the couple, who were unattended, returned to Nelsonville to begin their future home. Mrs. L. R. Shafer and Hollis Shafer left Fenzel Flats for a short visit in Cincinnati.
Director afGire C Rardin hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr Bardin's sisters Norah Matistielad of Columbus and Mrs C Haney and daughters Bernice Nelda of Los Angeles, with aunts Mrs Louise Cullums and Mrs Addie Angell in this city. Mrs Haney last visited ten years ago and plans to meet old friends at Central Ave M E Church next Sunday. Addie Bardin founded the church.
Wade Victor Atkins died at home after a seven year illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E L Atkins of Morris avenue and is survived by a sister and four brothers. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 PM at Hocking Street Church of God with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.
A Sunday outing at Crystal Springs gathered Grace Baird Erma Thomas Helana Exankamper Archier Anderson Alpha Morrison and Rank Rinder basin Jr from Jacksonville for a group picnic.
Mr and Mrs J L Baird of Jacksonville Mrs Henry Williams and children Wanda and Max and Mrs Charlies Webb of Jacksonville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Marshtiller at Carbondale.
An article notes a July 9 birthday event at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jewitt in Trimble honoring daughter Mrs. John Skinner and other relatives, with a grandchild at 77. It also mentions a Mountville Homer Grange picnic on August 4 where State Grange Master Harry A. Caton will speak along with other performers.
Mr and Mrs George C Duncan of Santoy former Jacksonville residents are parents of a boy born Sunday. Mr Duncan is manager of the Sunday Creek Coal Co store at Santoy.
Bingman and Williams of the New York Central Progress lead a featured segment in the ongoing special coverage. The article highlights their roles and the event's significance for the transportation program.
Track walkers on each section are in good condition and the practice has recently begun on these roads though the plan is followed more on larger country roads.
Mrs Kate Thompson concluded a city visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Henry Jonas and departed Tuesday for her home at Derwent.
Mrs. Sam Dunnett guests in Corning Tuesday. Misses Lalla and Gladys Danford spend the day in Columbus. Mines closing cut 4640 men idle in this sub district during June. Since month start other mines closed raising idle workers. The coal business in sub district 1 is crushed and idle days recur for mines not yet shut down.
Nelson Coffman and Thomas Smith left by automobile Tuesday morning for Detroit where they will spend several weeks with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Walter Duncan of Santoy were guests at the start of the week of Mr and Mrs J C Duncan and W H Duncan and family confirming social ties in the community.
M. F. Andrew of Cincinnati, longtime in school work, will deliver an address at Moose hall on Wednesday at 7 80. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
The article notes rag rags can be washed as one would wash ordinary cotton material, indicating no special care requirements beyond standard laundering practices for cotton fabrics.
A new gas well on the Bailey Kampf farm in Carthage township yields 6 090 000 cubic feet daily after striking Cow Run sand at about 960 feet. The Jayeri Gas Co a newly formed Athens county firm operates the well and reports ongoing success in its ventures. Rome Oil and Gas Co formed by four Athens men plans to drill its first well Wednesday on Eber Russell’s farm near Batley Kampt farm.
State of Ohio Athens County Citizens Bank shows assets including deposits checks and drafts. The cashier FF Bolton attests the balance figures and certified checks outstanding with a notary public witnessing on July 3 1923.
Howard Hillyer of Mill Street reports a catch of three fine catfish in the Hocking river, the largest weighing about six pounds. Mrs. I. N. McHarge and her daughter Lois of Union were weekend guests of her sister Mrs. Edw. Minister and family in Kilis avenue.
Mrs Hoyt Hightland 36 died at home in Millfield after a long illness from influenza complications. Funeral 2 PM Wednesday at Millfield M E church with Rev Harter officiating. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery under Stout Undertaker. She left a husband five children and one son deceased.
At the Church of Christ a farewell party honors Rev L L Spayd and Mrs Spayd before they move to Roseville Ohio where he will serve as pastor. A short program and refreshments are planned with the committee in charge and all church and Bible school members are invited.
Mr and Mrs William Cochran hosted a wedding dinner at their home Sunday for their daughter Ruth whose marriage to Jas Thompson of Chillicothe Ohio was recently solemnized. Rev and Mrs Harter and family attended as special guests along with the immediate family.
Dave Osborne left Sunday for Warren where he has employment. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Seiber and children Ruth Helen and Jimmy are visiting relatives near Nashville Tennessee.
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