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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1923

Page

5

Bridge Luncheon Social At Country Club

Wavoring Mrs. C. E. Craddock of Tulsa hosts a two table bridge luncheon at the Country club with her aunt Mrs. H. J. Brown in attendance. Guests include Prof. F. B. Dilley and family, Dr. and Mrs. Steiner of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner of Cleveland, Miss Wertha Swan and family, and several local residents visiting or hosting from Huntington and McArthur areas.

C. E. Craddock Tulsa Oklahoma Blaine R. Goldsberry Country Club Craddock H. J. Brown F. B. Dilley J. S. Steiner Bluffton D. A. Baumgartner Cleveland

Detroit Man Begins Two Week Vacation With Mother

Mr. Lestie Haning of Detroit Michigan arrived Sunday to spend a two weeks vacation with his mother Mrs Frances Haning in the city.

Lestie Haning Detroit, Mich Frances Haning

Local visitors share greetings in Chillicothe and beyond

Miss Autherine Laughlin returns from a two week visit in Chillicothe as guest of cousins Misses Mabel and Louise Laughlin. Dr and Mrs F D Campbell of Ironton who toured the east stop for a visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton at 73 Maplewood Drive before continuing home.

Autherine Laughlin Chillicothe Mabel and Louise Laughlin F. D. Campbell Ironton East Oscar Fulton Maplewood Drive

Morrison Family and Mildred Bostic Visit Pomeroy

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Morrison and their two children and Miss Mildred Bostic spent the weekend in Pomeroy as guests of Bostic's parents.

M. C. Morrison Mildred Bostic Pomeroy

Womens Relief Corps Meeting Notice Here Wednesday

The Womens Relief Corps will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Red Mens hall on West Washington street for a regular gathering.

Womens Relief Corps Red Mens Hall West Washington Street

Mrs Ralph Jennings Hosts Bridge Evening At Home

Mrs Ralph P Jennings entertains at her residence 54 Fast Union Street this evening. Two bridge tables will be set for the event. Guests include Mrs Raleigh B Nichol of Los Angeles California Mrs W S Shepherd of Cleveland and Mrs F B Woosley who plans to move to Columbus soon to reside.

Ralph P. Jennings Fast Union Street Bridge Raleigh B. Nichol Los Angeles Cal W. S. Shepherd Cleveland F. B. Woosley Columbus

Family Visit In Amesville Area At Jerseyville Road

Mr. William Marquis and his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Dow Marquis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews on Jerseyville Road and with Mr. and Mrs. M N Linscott at 494 Richland Avenue near Amesville.

William Marquis Dow Marquis Amesville John Matthews Jerseyville Road M. N. Linscott Richland Avenue

Granddaughter Perdita Smith Undergoes Appendectomy

Mr and Mrs M N Linscott announce their granddaughter Perdita 18 daughter of Dr and Mrs C C Smith of Flegal West Virginia underwent an appendectomy Saturday night at a Logan West Virginia hospital. The letter says her condition is most encouraging.

M. N. Linscott Perdita C. C. Smith Flegal W. Va Logan

Mr and Mrs Swan Celebrate With Two Updates

Mr and Mrs T A Swan welcomed two additions to their family and shared news of celebrations. The couple expressed gratitude to relatives and friends.

Mohler Funeral Thursday Held for Gertrude Shafer Mohler

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Shafer Mohler formerly of Chauncey will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the M E church in Logan with interment in Logan Mausoleum.

Infant of Mr and Mrs Strausbaugh Buried in Nye Cemetery

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Strausbaugh Ruth La Hugh died this morning at their Ellis avenue home and was buried this afternoon in Nye Cemetery in the city.

George Strausbaugh Ruth Lahugh Ellis Avenue Nye

Temple couple returns home from Cleveland visit

Mr and Mrs W A Temple come back to Columbus after a short stay with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover.

W. A. Temple Columbus Lee Schoonover

Ladies Aid Society Plans Wednesday Chauncey M. E. Church Meet

The Ladies Aid Society will meet Wednesday at Mrs. George Shafer's Beaumont home instead of Thursday at Mrs. Robert Hixon's. It is an all day gathering with quilting in the morning and a business and social program in the afternoon. President Mrs. Lee Schoonover urges strong attendance.

Ladies Aid Society The Chauncey M. FE. Church George Shafer Beaumont Robert Hixon Lee Schoonover

Preston family returns home after Jackson visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Preston and son Clark with Mrs. Wesley Six came back to this city last week from a two week motor trip to Jackson Michigan where they stayed with Mrs. Preston's mother Mrs. Adams a former Chauncey resident They enjoyed picnics visited Detroit and spent a day in Canada before returning home.

Clark Wesley Jackson Mich Preston Adams Chauncey Detroit Canada

Picnic Trip Highlights Local Families in Ohio Grove Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles H Headley with sons Durward and Oswald join Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson of the city and Mr and Mrs J H Thompon with son Henry and daughters Viola and Leola of Carbondale. Also with A M R Conkey of New Marshfield, they motored to New Straitsville Sunday to Harold Thompson’s home and enjoyed a picnic dinner in a grove near Shawnee.

Charles H. Headley Durward Oswald Preston E. Thompson J. H. Thompon Henry Viola Leola Carbondale

Headley and Thompson Visit Columbus and Ada

Charlies H. Headley and Preston FE. Thompson were recent visitors in Columbus and Ada, Ohio, indicating travel or business pertaining to the two cities.

Charlies H. Headley Preston FE. Thompson Columbus Ada Ohio

Whartons and Relatives Enjoy Picnic at Old Man's Cave

Mr and Mrs E C Wharton with daughters Ruth Pearl Louise and sons Lloyd and Ralph visited with Mrs Whartons sister Mrs Kilpatrick and her children from Cleveland and Mr and Mrs L G Cary and family of Trimble for a Sunday picnic at Old Man's Cave.

E. C. Wharton Ruth Pearl Louise Lloyd Ralph

Mrs Morris Cartwright Taken to Hospital for Surgery

Mrs Morris Cartwright of Green Run was taken to a hospital in Columbus yesterday for a surgical operation. Community residents hope for a successful procedure and speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Clyde Dunlap and children of Congo were guests of Mr and Mrs Tippett. Miss Margaret Tippett returned home from Laurelville after visiting her aunt Mrs Rose Poling.

Morris Cartwright Green Run Columbus Cartright Clyde Dunlap Children of Congo Mrs. Tippett Margaret Tippett Laurelville Mrs. Rose Poling

Mr and Mrs Brookins Visit Former Parents in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins spent Monday evening visiting the formers parents Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins in Millfield.

Guy Brookins Milton Brookins Millfield

Children of Middleport Visit Mrs Romine’s Chauncey Relatives

Children from Middleport travel to Chauncey to visit Mrs Romine’s parents Mr and Mrs Homer Shields, sharing family time and hospitality during an extended visit.

Middleport Romine Homer Shields Chauncey

Three Before the Mayor on Tuesday for Break Over

Three men, Walter Finney, Skid Carsey, and Robert Floding, appeared before Mayor Gill in the Athens police court Tuesday. Finney and Carsey paid $10 fines plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Floding could not pay and will work out his fine on the streets. he was arrested Monday morning by Officer Maples on drunkenness charges.

Gill Athens Walter Finney Skid” Carsey Parker Union West Side Robert Floding Maples Mont Ruth Floding

Missionary Society Meeting Planned at Mrs Nye’s

The Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will be entertained at their monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. G. H. Nye on High street.

Misses Welling Visit Uncle in High Street

Misses Juanita and Alice Welling of Columbus are visiting their uncle G. H. Gardner and his family on High Street.

Juanita Alice Welling Columbus G. H. Gardner High Street

Former Chauncey Resident Gertrude Mohler Dies

Gertrude Shafer Mohler, died Sunday evening in a Columbus hospital after being brought there for treatment. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Shafer longtime Chauncey residents and spent her youth in Chauncey. She is survived by her husband a son and a sister Mrs John Hunter of near Logan.

Chaunncey Gertrude Shafer Mohler Logan Columbus Mohler Peter Shafer Chauncey John Hunter

Trimble Girls Win In Social Contest At Church

In a recent contest between the loyal Girls classes of the Churches of Christ, Trimble defeated Chauncey. On Thursday Chauncey’s class under Mrs L H Pendergrass will host Trimble and Mrs Cannon at the local Church of Christ. A large attendance is expected as Chauncey Loyal Girls plan a good time. Mr and Mrs Clifford Courtney of Corning were weekend guests of his parents H S A Courtney at Beaumont.

Ss. S Loyal Girls Churches of Christ Trimble Chauncey Girls L. H. Pendergrass Cannon Church of Christ Chauncey Loyal Girls Clifford Courtney Corning H. 8. A. Courtney Beaumont

Clinton Courtney Of Corning Spends Sunday At Mill Street Home

Clinton Courtney of Corning spent Sunday at his Mill Street home, returning to his residence for the day.

Clinton Courtney of Corning Mill Street

Redpath Chautauqua Ends with National Male Quartet Finale

After a week at the high school grounds in Athens the Redpath chautauqua closes Tuesday with a premier National Male Quartet concert directed by Charles Cox. Earlier, Dr. Frank I Love land spoke on The Tragedy of Ignorance as the big tent drew a packed crowd to hear former Iowa governor W. L. Harding on The Clock Strikes Twelve. Accordionist Joseph Baldi received encores both matinee and evening while Clemens Marionettes entertained with Jack and the Beanstalk.

Athens National Charles Cox National Quartet Frank I. Loveland W. L. Harding Iowa Joseph Baldi Clemens

Price Rus sell named to state clemency board

Price Russell Sell of Creston Wayne county once majority leader in the state house was named by Governor Deomhey as a four year member of the re established state clemency board. Fresh water eels travel about six thousand miles in their lives.

Price Russell Lands Columbus Price Russell Creston Wayne County State House of Representatives Deonahey State Clemency Board

Deaths-Funerals Louis Yocum Aged Two Slain by Diabetes

Louis Clayton Yocum the only child of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Yocum of Wooster died Monday night at Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus after diabetes treatment. Funeral cortege to Athens this afternoon. services Wednesday at 2 at Mrs. J. B. Clayton’s home 84 North Congress street and interment in West Union cemetery. He would have been three in October. Mrs. Yocum spent months in Athens with her baby, admired by many friends.

Louis Clayton Yocum James H. Yocum Florence Clayton Wooster Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Athens J. B. Clayton North Congress Street West Union Street

Big find of pre prohibition liquor in Cadiz church

Workmen uncover a half pint of liquor estimated at least 20 years old while tearing up the floor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Cadiz Ohio. The aged hooch was described as the finest pre prohibition stock and may be valuable enough to cover church repair costs. The board of stewards faces decisions on its disposition.

Cadiz. O Methodist Episcopal Church

Athens County Livestock Tour Promotes Pure Bred Stock

G. G. Gaul leads two carloads of Athens County pure bred stock to fairs in Wells ton Jackson County and Athens County, then a circuit through southeastern Ohio and West Virginia. The exhibit includes Poland China hogs Shopshire and Hampshire sheep and short horn cattle raised at Eastwood farm near Canaanville. Results will be announced as events occur.

Athens County Ohio G. G. Gaul Hampshire Eastwood Canaanville Wellston Jackson County Athens County Fair West Virginia Gaul

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Kelly Buick Co J. L. Maxwell President St. S Cline Huntington Wertha Swan Milton J. C. Swan West State Street Troy M. Pickens Charlotte Bertha Stephenson Isaac Stephenson Henry Sockel Hazel of McArthur H. G. Householder North Lancaster Street Flair Pettit V. G. Danford Miss Pettit J. G. Pettit Weston State Hospital Mrs. Pettit T. A. Swan the Security Savings Bank Athexs W. B. Lawrence F. L. Alderman J. H. Cline F. D. Forsy L. G Te Chas O’aleness F. B. Kiltan W. B. Golden M. E. Twiss Worstell Edison London Edison Group Edison Athens Jewelers Michaels Stern Madras Iurngold Jac Arther Westfall & Slaughter West Union St Athens Radio & Electric CO Lostro Blig Eastwood Farm Bank of Athens National Banking Association
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