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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

6

Albany board fills vacancies in teaching corps

The Albany school board in regular session filled all vacancies in the teaching corps. New hires include Miss Lackett for first and second grades, Miss Minnie Martin for third through sixth, Miss Hazel Lewis for seventh and eighth, Mr. Lawless for junior high, and Miss Florence Withers as domestic science teacher.

Albany School Board Reeder Lasch Coe Lindley Stanley Epeland Stewart eFor Lackett Gence Minnie Martin Will Martin Hazel Lewis Albany Lawless Rio Grande College Florence Withers Martins Ferry Ohio University

Personal notes from local residents travel and family updates

Personal items report Charlie Brown and Mrs Ed Lasch visiting New Straitsville to see Mr Browns ill relative. Mr and Mrs Perry Russell announce birth of a son on July 18. Lelia Roberts on vacation from Goldsberry’s department store. J Jordan family visit Columbus relatives. Mrs M L Cottingham visiting Middleport parents. Augusta Masketer returns from eight week visit with Jesse Vorhes Akon.

Charlie Brown Ed Lasch New Straitsville Mr. Brown Lasch Perry Russell Lelia Roberts Goldsberry É O Columbus J. V. Jordon Eeos Jordon M. L. Cottingham Middleport Cottinggieyham Augusta Masketer Jesse Vorhes Ak~ron

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Community Society Entertainment At Allen Home

The Aid society held a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs L H Allen with thirteen members and fifteen visitors attending. After devotions and business, ice cream and cake were served and plans for the August 13 picnic at the Lawrence chapel were announced.

Aid Society L. H. Allen Lawence Chapel

Car backs over boy. broken leg in Harrisonville

Harrisonville incident reports Eugene Wyatt backing a car injuring his little brother who was climbing a wagon, a broken leg treated by Dr. Hawk of Downingston. The rest of the item lists local society notes including a funeral at Presbyterian church for R. M. French and various visits and events across town.

Wilson Plans Harness Shop Next to Stanley Cement Building

Pearl Wilson builds a storeroom at the south end of his residence beside Howard Stanley's cement building and purchases tools of the late Barry Brooks to run a repair and harness shop. A waterworks decision to drain the city tank has left no water supply for cement repairs.

Pearl Wilson Howard Stanley Wilson Barry Brooks

Goldsberry Store Completes Ninth Year in Albany

The Goldsberry department store reports closing its ninth year in Albany. Campbell's Grocery begins its first year in Albany as inventory wraps up by Wednesday and business continues as usual.

Goldsberry Department Store Goldsberry Albany Campbell's Grocery

Torch Residents Welcome New Teachers and Visitors

Torch and nearby towns greet new teaching assignments as Mr. and Mrs. Guy Secoy resume teaching duties in Troy township with Ireland and Torch schools. The Deweeses return from extended travels through Colorado Springs, Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines, and Chicago, visiting Marion and Columbus on the way home. Guests include Mrs. Verna Anderson, Mrs. Bertha Hooper and daughter Helen, Mrs. Freda Gillan, and Mrs. M. A. McGrew with W. W. McGrew family from Glouster. Visiting relatives Joins Rev. I. A. Mair of Marietta and family for weekend in Torch and church. Roscoe Simmons, Lawrence Simmons, and Weston niece visit W. W. Simmons. Mrs. Ira Barrows hosts a Sunday school gathering with songs and games.

Guy Secoy Troy Township Secoy Ireland Torch George Dewees Colorado Springs Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Chicago Marion Columbus Verna Anderson Bertha Hooper Helen Freda Gillan Fred Weston W. W. Simmons Ira Barrows

Local social visits noted in Burr Oak area

Burr Oak residents and visitors reported Saturday and Sunday calls among families including Fred Fisher Helen Post Richard Post Faye Ivers Grace Ivers Jane Henry Lizzie Pierce and Frank Chappelean. Ada and Juanita Latta returned from Columbus after visiting Earl Roberts. Homemade ice cream hosted by Eva Ivis with Gertrude Ryan Floyd Dawson Helen Leather Eugene and Richard Post present.

Fred Fisher Helen Richard Post Hooksville Faye Ivers Grace Ivers Richard Frazier Hickman Corning Gertrude Ryan Leather Post Ada Juanita Latta Columbus Earl Roberts Grant Post Jane Henry Lizzie Pierce Crooksville Frank Chappelean Glouster Route 2 Eva Ivis Floyd Dawson Helen, Leather Eugene

Coolville Social News Recaps Visits and Events

A flurry of weekend gatherings and travels across Coolville includes Mr. and Mrs. O. Covey of Rockland visiting J. I. Jarvis family, Lawrence Lobdel and Mrs. Bingman hosting relatives, and multiple couples from Columbus Huntington and Belpre sharing meals, church picnics, and supper on church lawns.

Weekend visits and church service noted in Amesville area

New England Mr and Mrs Ernest Grosvenor of Amesville called on relatives Sunday. Communion service at Presbyterian church next Sunday at 10 30 AM. A large attendance expected. George and Charles Wharff of Glouster visited their brother H H Wharff last week. A J Gould and sons visited home folks over Sunday. Mr and Mrs C H McKinley of Columbus were guests of a mother and sister here. Champion Livestock club to host an ice cream social at H H Starlin farm Thursday evening. Miller Run road work began Tuesday. Mr and Mrs E H Kinkade and daughter Octa were guests of Mr and Mrs W H Morrison Sunday. Mrs E W Cunningham and children of Guysville visited relatives here Sunday. An ice cream social was held at Cecil Adams home.

Ernest Grosvenor Amesville Presbyterian Church George Charles Wharff Glouster H. H. Wharff A. J. Gould C. H. McKinley Columbus Champion Livestock Club H. H. Starlin Miller Run Road E. H. Kinkade Octa W. H. Morrison E. W. Cunningham Guysville Cecil Adams Henry Peacock Frank Swingle Nelsonville John Dyson Lancaster Pearl McClellan Giouster Mark Shelton Albert Storer Calvin Wright Miss Magdalene Maria Byron John Cope Ethel Donly Ruth Charlies Strum Zenna Newman Zanesville Geneva Smathers Buchtel Mike Lopez M. E. C. Club William Smith Methodist Church Charles Ralph Charles Stratton Summerland Beach Clarence Vansicke America George Vansickle Vance Stewart Emerson Evans Marian Shastal Harry Johnson Josephine Weese John Morrall Florence Laura Larimer Mode Lewis Eugenia Powers Jobs White Cross Hospital Steil Peacock James Chaun

Local residents share weekend visits and health news

Lucille Tate of Hocking spent Thursday with Neva Hawk. Dan Harrison and son Dave of Clifton WVa are visiting the former's parents this week. August Olson and Ernest Whit latch work near Lancaster. Wilbur McDonald left for Springfield. Joe Gully and family and Ash ford Matheney enjoyed a fishing trip and picnic Sunday. Fred DeWeese joined his wife and two sons in Mansfield after arriving at George Gabriel Sr. home. Wealthy Parbit Tate is recovering from appendicitis in Mt. Carmel hospital. Hutchins visit Bowlbys near Webb Summitt and later spend time in Logan with relatives. J K Brow improves after illness. Harry Porter travels to Columbus to be with his wife. George Gully Jr. diagnosed with appendicitis.

Lucille Tate Hocking Neva Hawk Dan Harrison Dave Clifton W. Va August Olson Ernest Whitlatch Lancaster Wilbur McDonald Springfield Joe Gully Ashford Matheney Fred DeWeese George Gabriel, Sr Mansfield Wealthy Parbit Tate Mt. Carmel Hospital Joe Hutchins Bowlbys Webb Summitt Hutchins Logan Seth Robinson Roscoe Shields John Gabriel Joe Bradshaw Scott's Creek J. K. Brow Harry Porter Columbus George Gully

Visitors at Maples Country Home Sunday

Those visiting the country home of Mr. and Mrs. James V. Maples Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stoneking and daughter Lillian of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Howard, Mrs. Lucy Six and son Raymond, Mrs. Hazel Erich and daughter Helen of Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bobo of McDougal.

James V. Maples Floyd Stoneking Lillian Pomeroy Clifford Howard Lucy Six Raymond Hazel Erich Helen Chauncey Harry Bobo McDougal

Hockingport Rev Dye to Hold Biweekly Services

Rev Harry Dye of Coolville will conduct services at the local church every two weeks on Tuesday evenings during the hot weather season. The community notes include visits and gatherings from Athens, Parkersburg, Vas sar Mich., Weston and Hast Ling. The Blackburn home was struck by lightning and burned. neighbors aid with money clothes and food while a temporary house is built.

Harry Dye Coolville Harry Stalder Mary Athens Lew Humphrey F. A. Dutton Beathal Buchanan Tom Munchmeyer Robert Washington Clara Wells Parkersburg George Parker Myrta Adams Little Hocking Ralph Grinnell Vassar Mich Herbert Dutton E. A. Dutton Logan Walter Dutton Hast Lansing Dutton Roscoe Simmons Lawrence Mamie Clem Weston J. W. Simmons Robert Randolph R. Ritter Lon Snyder Ansley Blackburn Blackburn

Social visits and upcoming Mills school house ice cream social

Carthage Mrs Lenna Wood and children of Athens visited the Mc Daniels. Miss Elizabeth Potter visited Athens. Miss Goldie Burton attends a course in Parkersburg. Miss Norah Hawk visited Miss Helen Jeffers. An ice cream social at Mills school house next Wednesday night July 22 benefits club girls. Mr and Mrs O L Davis of Letteridge and Mr and Mrs Leslie Norris of Athens were Sunday guests of the Gaston family. Athens visitors were the Jeffers and family Thursday. Mrs Itha Allen and baby Elinora were Sunday guests of the Gaston family. Mrs Ed Clark and son Ray were Sunday guests of the Cook family.

Lenna Wood Athens R. E. McDaniel Elizabeth Potter Goldie Burton Parkersburg W. Va Norah Hawk Helen Jeffers Mills School House O. L. Davis Letteridge Leslie Norris Lea Gaston G. H. Jeffers Itha Allen Elnora Mreien Gaston Ed Clark Ray Raymond Cook

Amesville Guests Visit Families and Community Events

Amesville residents host relatives from Cambridge and nearby towns. Mr. Ervin Wooley, longtime American Telegraph employee, visits with his sister’s family. Joseph Potter and daughter Dana stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Potter. Friday a chicken dinner honors school friends. attendees include Roxie Brenz Kelsey Case Nora Lydenburg Dorothy Kentner and others. Sunday picnic at J. W. Sedgwick home draws Glen Sedwick Ray Sickle Mamie Dille and more. Church Ladies Aid plans a lawn social. Aug 6 marks the 108th John Henry settlement anniversary with Dr. John Henry and Miss Clara Henry. Mrs. Anna Wilson and daughters Kathrine Martha along with Mrs. Martha Doorall visit G. Q. Linscott. Virgene Wilson returns home after attending school.

Ervin Wooley Cambridge Harry Keefer Wooley Ames American Telegraph Company Joseph Potte Dana W. E. Potter Riley Thompson Glen Sedwick Ray William Sickle Mamie Dille Columbus Harry Glover Elmer Dille Zoe Bea Gerald Cunningham Dean Ellis Bartlett Ladies Aid Society The Presbyterian Church John Henry Athens Clara Henry Anna (Cellars) Wilson Kathrine Martha Martha Doorall Mankaton Minn G. QO Linsco

Local social notes list weekend visits and travels

Mrs Henry Peacock and Mrs Frank Swingle shopped in Nelsonville Saturday. Many residents visited relatives and friends across Ohio including Columbus Newark Zanesville Crooksville Gallipolis Detroit Pittsburgh and Wheeling. Names include the Peacock Dyson By ron Stump Mogul Smathers VanSickle and Snyder among others.

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Widely praised for feminine disorders nerve weakness and backache claims it can aid overworked women and young girls entering womanhood. The advertisement asserts relief after childbirth weakness and post operative outcomes and encourages women to seek the compound’s help.

Lydia E. Pinkham E. O. Brandenburg 37Th St Milwaukee Wis Lydia E. Pinkeham

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