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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

5

Dinner Party At Mrs Morris Home On West Carpenter Street

Mrs M C Morris hosted a 6 o clock dinner at 2 West Carpenter Street with guest of honor Mrs Clara Griffith of Columbus. Guests included Mrs Herman Leger Miss Mildred Eastor of Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Errold Dawson and other members to bring a favorite dish. Mr J L Evans of Shade visited Thursday with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Augustus Townsend of 52 West State Street.

M. C. Morrison West Carpenter Street Clara Griffith Columbus Herman Leger Mildred Eastor Pomeroy Errold Dawson J. L. Evans Shade Augustus D. Townsend West State Street

Family visitors and hometowns noted in Cincinnati scene

R Shaffer and his wife with their newborn Hollis are seen in Cincinnati. Mrs Arch Williams arrives with Rex and Dale from Tulsa Oklahoma to spend the rest of the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Schuler at 17 Central Avenue.

R. Shaffer L. Ding Hollis Cincinnati Arch Williams Rex and Dale Tulsa Oklahoma J. F. Schuler Central Avenue

Business Girls Host Picnic Surprise for Former Member

A group from the Woman's Business Club surprised former member Mrs. Frederick Ellis with a cordial visit at her Amesville home. Twenty five attendees included Mrs. Wilbur Carpenter, Miss Grace Cochhan, Miss Grace James, Miss Maude Rose and Miss Marie Cavanaugh of Athens. Also noted are visits from Rev. M B Cooley and daughter Ernestine in Lynn Haven Florida, and Dr F D Campbell of Onton visiting Athens area relatives.

Woman’s Business Club Amesville M. B. Cooley Ernestine Cooley Lynn Haven Fla John Cooley East State Street Cooley's Athens Florida F. D. Campbell of Onton Oscar Fulton

Visiting Bellfontaine: Mr and Mrs Winning and Dix Graham

Mr James Winning and Mrs Winning and Dix Graham departed yesterday for a brief visit in Bellefontaine.

James Winning Dix Graham Bellefontaine

Junior Picnic Follows W B A Juniors Meeting

A junior picnic is planned on the Athens Street and Trust grounds after the W. B. A. juniors meeting at 1 30 Saturday afternoon. The event will occur on hospital grounds.

Athens S&t Hospital Grounds

Bridge Party at Biddle Home in Park Place

Mrs. Thomas R. Biddle entertained at her Park Place home with a bridge party attended by Mrs. I. M. Foster of Washington DC and her daughter. Four tables on the porch overlooked the landscaped lawn. Rose buds served as centerpieces. Dinner party at the Windsor followed. Mary Vickers hosted a Wednesday dinner at the Windsor with Misses Mary and Dorothy White, Clara Henry, Bertha Vickers, and the hostess. The Whites were guests of Miss Henry in Amesville.

Biddle Thomas R. Biddle Park Place Bridge I. M. Foster Washington, D. C Foster Windsor Mary Vickers Mary Dorothy White Cambridge Clara Henry Amesville Bertha Vickers Misses White Henry

Mrs Will Runyon Recovers From Illness At Home

Mrs Will Runyon has been ill for two weeks at 20 Sunnyside Drive and is slowly convalescing at home.

Will Runyon Sunnyside Drive

Mrs Richards and Daughter Leave for Rio Grande Visit

Mrs Mary E Richards and her daughter Miss Marzuela depart for a several weeks visit with Mrs Evan E Evans at her country home near Rio Grande.

Mary E. Richards Miss Marzuela Evan 8. Evans Rio Grande

Mrs Pilcher heads to Louisville to visit ill mother

Mrs Roy Pilcher left yesterday noon for Louisville Kentucky to be with her mother Mrs John Tillery of London Kentucky who is in ill health and has gone to a hospital to be observed by a specialist to determine if surgery is advisable

Roy Pilcher Louisville John Tillery London Tillery

Third Serial Piano Recital At Mrs Blackburns Residence

The third in a series of pupil piano recitals was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Blackburns home. Performers included Miss Barnhill Dolores Phelps Mary Kathleen Murphy Mildred Ranebottom Lauraetta Fielder Ellen Lawson Mabel Heavener Mary Louise Pettiford Louise Wharton Roy Riggle and Jean Watkins.

William Blackburn Miss Barnhill Dolores Phelps Mary Kathleen Murphy Mildred Ranebottom Lauretta Fielder Ellen Lawson Mabel Heavener Mary Louise Pettiford Louise Wharton Roy Riggle Jean Watkins

Glouster Baseball Rained Out. Next Boxed Nile Game Possible

The Glouster grounds postponed a scheduled return game with the Rochester Clothiers of Columbus due to rain and poor field conditions. If weather clears, Glouster aims to host the Nebraska Indians for a Sunday matchup with expected fan excitement.

Glouster Council Set for Evening Session on Sewer Projects

Glouster officials plan a regular council meeting at 7 pm. With two sewer projects already disposed of, tonight’s agenda is expected to be brief and routine.

Glouster

Cleveland inspector tours Hocking and Pomeroy coal fields

J C Daugherty chief fuel inspector for New York Central Lines visited the Hocking and Pomeroy coal fields during a few days this week in Glouster Ohio. He traveled from Cleveland to inspect fuel resources and assess operations in the region.

Glouster Glouster J. C. Daugherty Cleveland New York Central Lines Hocking and Pomeroy

Northern Ohio Hocking Valley Association Picnic Held

The Northern Ohio Hocking Valley Association former residents will hold an all day picnic at Spring Lake Park near Akron on Sunday August 2 with a picnic dinner and supper.

Northern Ohio Hocking Valley Association Spring Lake Park Akron

Akron man C E Sweeney serves as association secretary

C E Sweeney of Akron, formerly a Chauncey resident, holds the secretary post for the association.

C. E. Sweeney of Akron Chauncey Association

Anguish to Preach at Trimble Church of Christ

Anguish of Shawnee will preach at Trimble Church of Christ next Sunday morning and evening. The invitation is extended to all. T. A. Noon returns from a two week vacation in Toledo Cleveland and Detroit. Mrs Noon and son Edward visit Toledo with Mrs Booth and will return today. Mrs F L Sauders goes to Columbus to visit daughter Miss Helen for a few days. James Richards returns to Akron after visiting his parents. He is accompanied home by Mr Richards for a few days in the rubber city. L W Ley spends the day in Columbus on business. Mrs John Murphy and three children return to New Lexington after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Leach.

T. A. Noon Toledo Cleveland Detroit Noon Edward Richards L. W. Ley Columbus John Murphy New Lexington Fred Leach

Glouster Board Seeks Coal Bids for Schools

Sealed bids will be received by the Glouster board of education until noon next Wednesday for coal to power school buildings. Bids are requested for lump coal and for run of mine coal, covering all Glouster district schools.

Glouster

Annual Picnic Announced in Glouster

Glouster notices the town announces its annual picnic to be held this season. Details on date, location and activities are to follow from organizers. The event aims to bring residents together for food, games, and community camaraderie.

Bishopville Sunday School Picnic Attendance Mentioned

The article notes Bishopville Sunday school will be held on August 22 and describes the picnic as a big event with strong attendance. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Duncan visiting Santay and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duncan hosting. C. A. Palmer returns home near Dayton after visiting in the city with Mrs. Palmer and their children.

Bishopville

University to Sponsor Outdoor Service on Sunday

Ohio University hosts a Columbus leader Dr Mellyar Hamilton Lichliter to address an outdoor service at 7 pm on the athletic field grandstand. Athens churches and local cooperatives organize the event with choir led by Prof C D Giauque and a vocal quartet.

Ohio University Mellyar Hamilton Lichliter First Congregational Church of Columbus Athens C. D. Giauque W. W. Ludwig Cooperative Churches of Athens Ohio University School of Religion Doctor Lichliter Elmer B. Bryan

Blacksmith Shop Reopens Branch on National Highway

The Bethesda smithy of C. E. Brooks reopens with a Morristown branch on the National highway, the main eastern Ohio auto corridor, signaling a revival as automobile traffic grows.

The Coming Man May Only Be a Bill Collector

A brief notice in the Newark Ohio America Tribune hints that the forthcoming political figure may be seen as a bill collector rather than a leader, reflecting local sentiment about rising costs and future leadership.

Newark Ohio America-Tribune

Berry Leads Athene State Hospital Annual Report Summary

The Ath ens State hospital annual report shows 1924 ends with more patients admitted to rehabilitation than at the year’s start. Of 1 360 entrants, 33.4 percent discharged recovered and 20.8 percent improved, totaling 64 percent returning home. Readmissions were 45 of 218 after discharge. Dr J H Berry notes alcohol use by 35 percent of men and 10 percent of women.

Athens State Hospital J. H. Berry Berry

Education and health reforms cited by Dr. Berry at Athens hospital

Dr. Berry notes admission figures show more dependents and margins of dependence, with education levels rising from illiteracy to college graduates. He credits modern medicine, state funds for equipment, and a cooperative Athens physician staff for improving outcomes and reducing hospital population.

Berry Dr. Berry Athens

Students Study Packing Specialization at Local Plant

Twenty seven students from Athens Senior High School learned how specialization drives efficiency at the F C Stedman Company. Roy Saylor guided the tour showing hog butchering on a moving belt and machinery scraping. They also observed beef butchering, Bologna production and government meat inspection. Edward Dowell heads the economics department.

Economica Athens F. C. Stedman Company Roy Saylor the &Teedman Company A. F E. Rhollansg Ohio University Edward 8. Dowell Athens High School

Glouster Legionnaires Rained Out by Weather

In Glouster on July 17 the Legionnaires game against the Rochester Clotsiers of Columbus was postponed due to rain. Activities are set to resume Sunday when Nebraska is expected to participate.

Glouster Legionnaires Rochester Clotsiers Columbus Nebraska

Indians play here as Redskins defeat Akron team

The Redskins won 7 to 2 against General Tires of Akron and draw strong crowds wherever they perform, signaling their appeal as a major local attraction.

Redskins General Tires Akron

Japan Opposes Australia In Longwood Rowing Semifinal

In Brookline Massachusetts on July 1 Australia meets Japan in the Longwood Rowing singles semifinal at Longwood Cricket Club.

Brookline Mass Japan Australia Longwood Cricket Chair

Electric service urged for Ohio farms

Columbus July 17 J D Johnson Elyria rural service committee chair urged electrification of farm families in Ohio at the East Central division air convention of the National Electric Light association.

Columbus Ohio J. D. Johnson Elyria East Central National Electric Light Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Graham Harry Orden Glouster News Rochester Clothiers Glouster American Legion Nebraska Indians Columbia William Desmond J. C. Duncan Santay Walter Duncan C. A. Palmer Dayton Palmer G. H. Harper University Columbus Divine Justin Thens, Ohio Gan Ajestic Buster Buster Keaton F.C. Stedman Co Preston’s Stores Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Park
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