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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1925

Page

3

Defense talk by Gen. Bush at Rotary Club

General H M Bush of Columbus urged national defense and military prep at the Rotary Club. He warned pacifists and argued war would bring heavy losses, citing wartime stats and the need for trained army and navy for future conflicts. He praised the army's role in disaster response and public health, and noted opposition to reliance on airplanes.

Nelsonville H. M. Bush Columbus United States Army National Defense Rotary Club Bush France America General Bush Germany Army Navy National Guard Reserve Corps W. H. Hyde Eddler Chautauqua Johnson Page Morris Allard Hostetter Donald Shafer

Sommers Funeral Held At Oak Grove Church

Funeral service for Miss Gertrude Sommers age 34 was held Thursday at 10 o'clock at Oak Grove church, conducted by Rev. O J Howearth. Burial followed at Greenlawn. she died Monday at Gallipolis hospital and is survived by her father Dan Sommers and several brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville O. J. Howearth Gertrude Sommers Oak Grove Church Greenlawn

Chautauqua Closes Amid Rainy Attendance in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on July 21 a Chautauqua session continued despite Tuesday’s downpour. The McVicker Symphony quartet performed a concert, a group with ten years of concert work and refined ensemble harmony, noted for its beautiful harmonica effects.

Nelsonville Chautauqua McVicker Symphony Quartet

Willing Workers Picnic Planned by Nelsonville Church

The Willing Workers class of the Christian church in Nelsonville plans a picnic at the Grotto grounds on Thursday if weather allows. If rain prevents outdoor activity, an indoor gathering will be held in the church social rooms for class members and their guests.

Nelsonville The Christian Church

Smith Family Heads East for Coast Camping Trip

Nelsonville report says Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith and family left Sunday for an eastern motor journey. They plan camping along the route and will visit Washington and New York City en route to the coast.

Nelsonville Jacob Smith Washington New York City

Woods Transfer Moves Pt. Pleasant Worker to Athens Office

Nelsonville readers learn Harris Woods, longtime Point Pleasant Water and Light employee, has left town for a new posting in Athens. He is remembered fondly for his service and friendships formed during his tenure in the city.

Nelsonville Point Pleasant W. Va State Harris Woods Pt. Pleasant Water & Light Company Athens Woods

Prayer meeting and chautauqua start early at church

Nelsonville announces a Christian church prayer meeting set for 6 45 this evening to accommodate attendees for the local chautauqua program.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Chautauqua

Mrs Seidenfeldt Travels Through Nelsonville to Petoskey

Miss Clara Seidenfeldt of Murray City passed through Nelsonville Wednesday en route to Petoskey Michigan. William Morgan spent Wednesday in Columbus.

Clara Seidenfeldt Murray City Nelsonville Petoskey Mich William Morgan Columbus

Mrs. Stacy Sayers Injured In Chauncey Fall

Mrs Stacy C Sayers of Hoopers Ridge sustained a broken left forearm Monday from a fall at her wash house. She was taken to Dr Warren V Sprague in Chauncey where the fracture was reduced. Mrs Sayer is a former Chauncey resident. I and Marie of Athens visit relatives in Gallipolis.

Chauncey Stacy C. Sayers Hooper's Ridge Warren V. Sprague Sayer

Standard Bearer Society Meeting in Chauncey

The Chauncey Standard Bearer society held its regular meeting at Miss Grace Smiths home on Lexington avenue. Stella Carter presided and led devotions with a secretarys report from Grace Smith. Social hour followed with games and music. attendees included Stella Carter Agnes Cunningham Verna Six Mary Stanley Wilma Palmer Leota Blackford Coral Ferrer Gwendolyn Andrews Grace Smith and visitor Florence Shreffler.

Chauncey

Stone Family Heads West on Indianapolis Trip

Chauncey July 22. Mr and Mrs Henry Stone and daughter Miss Helen Stone and son Clarence Stone left by motor for Indianapolis Indiana for an extended visit with relatives and expect to be gone about six weeks.

Chauncey Henry Stone Helen Stone Clarence Stone Indianapolis Ind

Dinner at The Plains Honors McDonalds and Guests

Mrs William McDonald entertained with a Sunday dinner at their The Plains home honoring guests from Wellston Hocking Union and nearby areas including Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald Mr and Mrs H L McDonald W M Barnes James Gregory and daughters Erma and Ruth Gregory Clarence and Ethel Chesser Gay McDonald Jennie and Carrie Bryan all from Wellston or nearby communities.

Chauncey William McDonald the Plains Charles McDonald H. L. McDonald Hocking W. M. Barnes James Gregory Erma Ruth Gregory Wellston Clarence Ethel Chesser Union Gay McDonald New Marshfield Jennie and Carrie Bryan

THE PLAINS PERSONAL HAPPENINGS

The Plains social notes list visits and guests from The Plains and nearby towns. S. G. Nichols and families hosted and attended an ice cream social at the Townhouse. The Terrels, Dessie Anderson, Millard Bryan, Rev. Howard, and McHarg families figure in weekend and visiting movements.

the Plains S. G. Nichols W. C. Nichols Arthur Coon Ambrose Tenel Athens Edward Terrel Near Athens James Terrel Dessie Anderson Columbus

Local hostess entertains guests in Chauncey

Miss Neva Ferrel hosts this week at her High Street home with Mrs. Sarah Ferrel of Nelsonville, Miss Grace Richardson of Columbus, and Mrs. William Stewart of Charleston West Virginia as visitors.

Chauncey Neva Ferrel High Street Sarah Ferrel Nelsonville Grace Richardson Columbus William Stewart Norma Ferguson Charleston W. Va

Kirby Case To Go To Jury In Larceny Trial

In Delaware on July 22 Josiah Kirby former president of the Cleveland Discount company faces a larceny charge tied to a finance company failure. Closing arguments by Gov Crabb and Walter D Mears precede the judge’s charge and jury deliberations. Kirby previously faced multiple trials with a prior acquittal attempt and hung juries.

Delaware Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Company Crabbe Walter D. Mears Cleveland Common Pleas H. W. Jewell

State Block Likely On Brick Plant Purchase In Ohio

Columbus July 22 State control board quorum shortages may block authorization for the purchase of Tri County Brick plant at Roseville Muskingum county If enough members attend Finance Director Baker would seek transfer of 35000 from a 75000 appropriation for the project The session also faces intraagency dispute over a 100000 safety division fund and rent equipment needs for the new division

Columbus Tri-County Brick Company Roseville Muskingum County State Control Board Baker Welfare Department State Industrial Commission Commission T. J. Duffy J. D. Clark Malcolm Jennins Ohio Manufacturers’ Association T. J. Donnelly Ohio Federation of Labor State General Fund

Ohio druggists back ethics code at annual convention

More than 500 Ohio pharmacists, members of the Ohio Pharmaceutical Association, gathering in Sandusky for the forty seventh annual convention, affirmed support for a formal code of ethics modeled after medical and legal codes.

Sandusky Ohio Ohio Pharmaceutical Association

Ownership Statement on License Plate Transfers

The owner states that license plates are not transferable between owners or between vehicle types such as passenger cars and trucks.

French and Spanish Forces Add Triumphs in Morocco

Dispatches from London report that French and Spanish troops scored additional victories against the Riffs in Morocco. The situation generally remains serious, but recent days show improvement for French forces, aided by Marshal Petain's arrival in the Fez sector, according to the Daily Telegraph.

London Morocco Marshal Petain Fez Daily Telegraph

Letters Tell Deaths Horrors Rule Posted to Scott

CHICAGO July 22 Russell Scott awaiting a hangman’s dawn execution is targeted by letters and clipped quotations about death. Jail officials report messages from multiple sources aimed at breaking his nerve before the scheduled death. Simultaneously searches in Chicago Detroit and Windsor seek Scott’s missing brother and another delay.

Chicago Russell ‘Scott Scott Detroit Windsor Robert Scott Small

Paris Debts Delegation Chosen Yet For Washington Talks

Paris reports a debt commission to the United States is shaped at a Paris conference but delegates are not yet named. A leading figure will head the mission with MPs and five to six financial experts. a September Washington visit is likely for negotiations and signing of the debt convention.

Paris Debt Commission United States Foreign Office Financial Ministry Franklin Bouillon Beranger Washington M. Caillaux

Licenses Granted for Public Dance Halls

Probate Judge 8 M. Johnson issued two licenses to operate public dance halls after applicants met the requirement of five neighbor consent. William Finn of Deanville and J A Walsh of Jerseyville received the licenses.

8. M. Johnson William Finn Deanville J. A. Walsh Jerseyville

Warren divorce case reset for July 29 trial

The divorce suit of Josephine Campbell Warren against Sam C. Warren was reset for trial on July 29 in the Common Pleas court.

Josephine Campbell Warren Sam C. Warren Common Pleas Court

Martins Ferry Woman, 80, Dies After Heat Wave Illness

Mrs. Katherine Good, an octogenarian long time Martins Ferry resident, died here after an illness tied to a heat wave lasting three weeks. She credited her longevity to tobacco use, noting a pipe as her prized possession.

Martins Ferry Katherine Good Martins’ Ferry

Pola Negri Rumored Engaged to William Haines

Hollywood studios report Pola Negri has a new love and may be engaged to film star William Haines whom she met July 4 at Coronado Beach.

Los Angeles Cal Pola Negri Hollywood Studios William Haines

New Trial Denied in Non-Support Case for Carlos Bean

Carlos Bean, jailed in Common Pleas on a non support charge, was denied a new trial after a recent conviction by a petit jury for failure to support an ill mate child.

Carlos Bean Common Pleas

Case Dismissal in Common Pleas Over Kline v Jackson Suit

The case of Alice Kline and others against Wallace W Jackson and others was dismissed in Common Pleas court with record waived.

Alice Kline Wallace W. Jackson Common Pleas Court

Athens Hospital Notes Reflect Recoveries and Procedures

Mrs Gail Hall of Athens underwent a major operation Monday at Sheltering Arms hospital and is reported in favorable condition. Miss Elizabeth Story of Pomeroy had tonsils and adenoids removed. Convalescents include Miss Edna Tribe of Central Avenue and Mrs A B Donalds of 136 North Congress Street. Mrs Clarence Wyckoff of 61 Maplewood Drive, Athens, has returned home.

Gail Hall Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Elizabeth Story Pomeroy Edna Tribe Central Avepe Ue A. B. Donald North Congress Street Clarence Wyckoff Mapelewood Drive

Duel tragedy near Imperial ends in two deaths

Investigators say a woman sparked the confrontation between Henry K. Kirk and John Truden, who fought a death duel near Imperial. Kirk was found dead and Truden later killed himself, prompting plans for a possible new structure on duels.

EL Centro Cal Henry K. Kirk John Trudgn Imperial Kirk Truden Kick

Divide Honors Control Of Industrial Alcohol

Treasury announces the division of responsibility for industrial alcohol control between the internal revenue commissioner and prohibition administrators under the new system.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue Prohibition Treasury

Seventh Day Adventists Hold Short Service In Weather Affected Night

Heavy rain and cold weather led to a brief service at Chauncey's Seventh Day Adventists tent. Tonight Rev Lenheim will lecture on the True Sabbath of Jehovah, a talk rescheduled from last night.

Chauncey Mr. Lenheim

Lightning strikes Main Street building injuring occupant

During an afternoon electrical storm in Chauncey on Monday lightning struck a small Main Street building owned by Mrs. Jamie Smith and occupied by Mike Leonard. Leonard was badly stunned as the bolt damaged the roof and nearly severed the building’s sides. Bed covers were scorched by the fire.

Chauncey Main Street Jamie Smith Mike Leonard Leonard

Chauncey Men Seek Jobs in Columbus This Week

D. J. Powers Ernest Champlin and Thomas Fennell of Chauncey traveled to Columbus this week to search for employment opportunities.

D. J. Powers Ernest Champlin Thomas Fennell Chauncey Columbus

Melloglo Beauty Cream Ad From D Zenner Co Chase Drug

An advertisement touts Melloglo Beauty Cream as harmless and overnight use to whiten and purify the complexion. It claims a child like smoothness with results lasting as impurities fade and skin looks clearer and more beautiful.

D. Zenner Co. Chase Drug Co Logan

Snail Study Ends in Tragic Train Fatality

London naturalist Prof. Thomas Waddington was killed by a train while tracking a snail along a railway line to study its habits. The accident underscores the dangers of fieldwork near active tracks.

London Thomas Waddington

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