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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1925

Page

5

Local residents take short trips and host gatherings

Mrs 8 L Poston and Lulu Poston plus Mrs P G Dowler traveled by water to Lakeside Ohio for a ten to fourteen day stay. Climon Horn and John Sigley will return tomorrow. Mrs Jesse Fitterwald visited Lancater camp grounds for a three week camp meeting. Mrs Mary Bennett returned to Nelsonville after visiting her uncle Harry Mitchell. At Country Club Mrs Robert Hess and Mrs Richard Galigher hosted a 6 oclock dinner for sister Mrs C L Strecker of Cincinnati with 22 covers. Out of town guests included Mrs Larry Stevens of Cincinnati and Miss Florence Hawkins of Wellston who is leaving tonight.

L. Poston Mises Lulu Poston P. G. Dowler Wator Lakeside Ohio Climon Horn John Siigley Tomerow Mary Bennett Nelsonville Harry Mitchell Robert C. Hess Richard H. Galigher C. L. Strecker Cincinnati Larry Stevens Ceci Beagley Florence Hawkins Wellston W. H. Logan

Daley Ends Legion Endowment Fund Work in Maine Visit to Athens

Lloyd T Daley has returned home from Maine where he completed his field secretary duties for the American Legion Endowment Fund He traveled to Athens with Miss Jess B Wetherholt national secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary They are on two weeks vacation driving from Indianapolis to Gallios Iowa home of Miss Wetherholt and Daley’s sister Mrs J P Wetherbolt Tonight they attend a dinner at the Colonial with guests including Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Cooley The evening ends with bridge games at Mrs Wolfe’s home and visits to Mrs Carpenter’s Elmwood residence Estelle Finney of Cleveland visits Mrs Preston at 34 South College Street.

Lloyd T. Daley Maine American Legion Endowment Fund Athens Jess B. Wetherholt American Legion Miss Wetherholt Washington D. C Indianapolis Galliolis Miss Wetherhol Mr. iDailey J. P. Wetherbolt Colonial Byron Wolfe Edith Carpenter Ea Nelson George G. Guthrie W. Va L. FE. Boykin Washington, D. C M. F. Cooley Nelle Copela Warren C. L. Biddison C. H. Brn W. K. Scott Oscar Fiton C. H. Harris Lulu Wilkes Bertha Stickney Gues Wolfe W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Face Bridge

Grees Returns to Cleveland Millinery Post

Miss Addie Marie Grees resumes duties in Cleveland as manager in a supply millinery house after a visit with her parents at 43 Maplewood Drive. Mr and Mrs Joseph Shea of Pittsburgh arrival for a two week vacation to stay with Uncle A Granaugh in Athens Route 3.

Addie Marie Grees F. S. Grones Maplewood Drive Cleveland Joseph Shea Pittsburgh A. Granaugh Athens

Wagner Family Ends Two Week Motoring Trip

Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Wagner and children Merie Mabel Lloyd Robert and Relph returned home after a two weeks motor trip visiting Mrs. Susan A. Wagner in Trappe Pa and Prof Wasner’s family in Philadelphia. They traveled via Gettysburg and Valley Forge and returned by Harrisburg.

A. E. Wagner Merie Mabel Lloyd Robert Relph Trappe

Dallas Guests Visit Local Family on West Union Street

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rieb and Mrs. D. D. Taylor of Dallas, Texas, with David Jr., stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Meighen at 223 West Union Street. Taylor is Meighen’s niece. The Riebs will travel to Pomeroy, Gallipolis and Columbus before returning home.

C. E. Rieb D. D. Taylor Nora Blackwell Small Ton David, Jr Dallas Texas George Meighen West Union Street Taylor Meighen Rieb Pomeroy Gallipolis Columbus

Mrs H H Barney Visiting at Ohio University

Mrs H H Barney and her daughter Mrs L J Mitler of Wheetersburg are staying at Hotel Berry while visiting Barney's daughter Miss Louise Barney at Ohio University this summer.

H. H. Barney L. J. Mitler Wheetersburg Hotel Berry Louise Barney Ohio University

Mr and Mrs Herbert Allen Return From visit

Mr and Mrs Herbert Allen departed for their home in Los Angeles after a two months stay with the former's parents Mr and Mrs John Allen at Picasanton.

Herbert Allen Los Angeles Calif John Allen Picasanton

Athens Visitors Journey Home With Daugher Esther

Mr and Mrs Ara Butcher of Parkersburg West Virginia were Athens visitors yesterday. Their daughter Esther who had been spending several days here with girl friends motored home with them.

Ara Butcher Parkersburg W. V Athens Esther

Glacial Drainage Study By Prof Everett In Athens County

Professor Frank Everett, a federal glacial geologist, is staying at Hotel Berry for several days to study drainage patterns formed by past glaciation in Athens County. He will inspect local streams, examine sediment, and coordinate with state officials.

Frank Everett Hootel Berry Athens County

Local Family Dinner Honors Princeton Guests

Mr and Mrs F B Grones of 43 Maplewood Drive hosted a family dinner honoring Mrs Dick Care and her son Foster of Princeton West Virginia. Nine guests attended the informal evening gathering.

Grones Maplewood Drive Dick Care and Son Foster Princeton W. Va

Man Guilty of Murder Sentenced to Swamp in Afterlife

A report notes Papuan belief that a murderer's spirit must dwell in a swamp in the next world, reflecting local customs and funerary myth. The piece discusses cultural notions of punishment beyond death and contrasts them with other beliefs.

Rev Chauncey hosts Ashton for Seventh-day Adventist talk

July 24 report notes Rev N S Ashton president of the Ohio Conference will assist Chauncey in services. He will speak Sunday on Who Tried to Change the Sabbath and Rev Venkin will discuss The United States in Prophecy. A quartet will sing How Betsy Ross Made the Flag. Attendees urged.

Ashton Chauncey N.S. Ashton Ohio Seventhay Adventist Church Venkim Betsy Ross Ong Sumay Eening Doctor Ashton Satbath School Door Lenheim

Mrs Bell Returns Home After Visit in Chauncey

Mrs. Robert Bell returns to her Amanda residence after a short visit with her nephew M C Stalder and nieces Mrs England and Mrs Hion in Ellis Avenue Chauncey. She is an advanced aged sister of the late C D Stalder of Chauncey and the sole surviving family member.

Chauncey Uly Robert Bell Amanda Wemesday M.C. Stalder A.j. England Robert Hion Ellis Avenue Bell C. D. Talder Chincey

Louis Lenheim to Give Solo at Sunday School

At the First Christian Church Sunday morning session the 9:30 service will feature a solo by Louis Lenheim of Cleveland using a carpenter's aw and violin bow as instruments. Mrs. Ralph Brown serves as superintendent and Rev. Fred Sheets is minister.

Will Ple Chaunch Sbidie Schoo Ristian Cfrch Louis Lenheim Cleveland Ralph Brown Fred Sheets

Regular quilting session of Ladies Aid at Methodist church

The regular quilting of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held Thursday at the parsonage on High Street. Present were Mrs. L. D. Shiel, Mrs. Robert Hixson, Mrs. George Shafer, Mrs. Dora Campbell, Mrs. Homer Shiels Sr, Mrs. George Shingler, Mrilda Osborne, Mrs. Henry Osborn, Mrs. Lenheim, and Mrs. Fachild.

All Day Meeting Planned by Church of God

Chauncey July 24 A large attendance is anticipated for an all day meeting planned by the Church of God in Chauncey and The Plains. A noon picnic dinner will be served in Connett's grove at The Plains with Rev A Sherwood and Rev L Sherwood of Athens as principal speakers.

Mold Shauncey Te Church of God Chaunceynd the Plains Connett’s Grove the Plains A. Sherwood L. Sherwood Athens

Chauncey church repaired after lightning strike

The church roof and cupola at Chauncey M. E. church, damaged by a lightning strike during a severe storm two weeks ago, were repaired over the past two days by Newton Schoonover, Gus Graham and Herbert Six.

Chauncey Chauncey M. EB Newton Schoonover Gus Graham Hebert Six

Margaret McHarg Visits Chauncey During Vacation

Mrs Margaret McHarg a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville is spending her vacation in Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas McHarg on Mill Street.

Chauncey Margaret McHarg Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Meg Thomas McHarg Mill Street

Visitors and Guests Trace Through The Plains Area

Mr and Mrs William Potts and daughter of Mansfield visit relatives at The Plains. John Rittser of Logan was at The Plains as guest of Miss Erma Bryan. Ruth Stewart visiting The Plains spends days in Athens with her uncle and aunt Professor and Mrs Alderman Matheny. Anita Brandenburg and Kenneth Wilks of Salem guests at The Plains home of Roy Rhorick. Hasel McDonald and Carrie Bryan of The Plains guests of Miss Guy McDonald at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Graham near New Marshfield.

William Potts Mansfield the Plains John Rittser Logan Erma Bryan Ruth Stewart Athens Alderman Matheny Anita Brandenburg Kenneth Wilks Salem Roy Rhorick Hasel McDonald Carrie Bryan Guy McDonald Guy Graham New Marshfield

New Arrival in Chauncey Births Schoonover Boy

Chauncey observers report the arrival of a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schoonover at their Mound street home. He is welcomed by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Frye and Mr. and Mrs. John Hook.

Chauncey Frank Schoonover Mound Street C. C. Frye John Hook

Social notes from Chauncey and nearby towns

Mrs. Ralph Barker of Athens visits her mother Mrs. Harry Stalder in Mill Street Chauncey. Mrs. William Cochran of Chauncey is ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. John Southerton and daughter Faye of Sugar Creek toured Chauncey Thursday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin on Lexington Avenue.

Ralph Barker Athens Chauncey Harry Stalder Mill Street William Cochran John Southerton Faye Sugar Creek Henry Martin Lexington Avenue

Washington County Students Organize Picnic Club

Washington county students at Ohio University form a county club in a Sun Dial meeting led by W H Webb. Officers elected are President Harold Scott secretary Mary Riley and treasurer Leland Pinkerton. Picnic set for 6 pm Wednesday July 29 on State Hospital grounds with refreshment and entertainment committees named. Sixty five students from Washington county attend and are invited to the picnic.

Washington County Ohio University Sun Dial W. H. Webb Washington County Club Harold Scott Marietta Mary Riley Belpre Leland Pinkerton State Hospital Scott Bernice Graham Martha Keeler Dale Hasley Vera Walker Nina Gaskins

Evolution and Religion Sermon by Dr. Daniel McGurk

Dr. Daniel McGurk pastor of the First Methodist church will speak on Evolution and Religion at the community evening service in the Christian church Sunday evening. He will deliver the sermon at the request of cooperating ministers as Methodists Presbyterians and Baptists unite during Ohio university summer school for weekly community services.

Daniel McGurk First Methodist Church Christian Church Doctor McGurk Ohio University

Seventy-one Billion Cigarettes Made in U S Last Year

U S manufacturers produced seventy one billion cigarettes in the previous year. The figure highlights ongoing demand and industry scale in the American market.

United States

Dear Annie Laurie on teenage dating and kissing

Annie Laurie advises a teen girl not to yield to a boyfriend who insists on kissing. The strip warns that demonstrations of affection between friends can be improper and says a man who pressures her devalues her.

Ruby

Dear Annie Laurie Advice On Teen Romance Initiation

A reader asks how a teen girl should initiate a budding romance. Annie Laurie replies that after proper introduction she can invite the young man to call with a short note and rely on mutual tastes and manners to foster the friendship. OPAL offers guidance on approaching courtship.

Annie Laurie

Eight birthday party for Donna Elizabeth Lehman in Raleigh

Donna Elizabeth Lehman eight celebrates birthday at 154 Morris Avenue Raleigh with Mrs Myrtle C Gibson hosting. Queen Anne lace decor yellow white color theme, cake with eight candles, games lawn peanut hunt and pond toy fishing. Guests include Ruth Huggins Virginia Schuler Natalie Slaughter Mary Anna Schuler Esther Dillinger Carolyn Lehman Sara Martha Mansfield Helen Gibson Janis Tom Mary Knight Paul Richard Sands Herbert Dillinger Russell Bolinger George Gibson Bolen.

Donna Elizabeth Lehman S. G. Lehman Raleigh N. C Myrtle C. Gibson Morris Avenue Donna Elizabeth Virginia Schuler Herbert Dillinger Ruth Huggins Natalie Slaughter Mary Anna Schuler Esther Dillinger Carolyn Lehman Sara Martha Mansfield Helen Gibson Janis Tom Mary Knight Paul Richard Sands Russell Bolinger George Gibson Bolen

Arm injury sent Mrs James Smith to Grant hospital

Mrs James Smith of Green's Run was taken to Grant hospital Colum bus today for treatment of a dislocated right arm after a porch fall last Saturday. Physicians could not keep it in place.

Glouster James Smith Green's Run Grant Hospital Columbus

City trims shade trees to ease street traffic

GLOUSTER July 2b We note the council order requiring shade trees trimmed where low branches interfere with automobil traffic is being followed in parts of the city. Many trees have been trimmed. Property owners are doing the work themselves. if not done promptly the council will have the work done and charge the cost against the property.

Glouster

Liberty Hill Sunday School Picnic Set For August 29

Glouster area notices the Liberty Hill Sunday School annual picnic at the Litty Hill church grove on Saturday August 29. The event draws many visitors from nearby areas and past weather has affected attendance.

Glouster Liberty Hill Sundy School Litty Hill

Pastor Absent So No Church of Christ Services Sunday

Glouster July 24 pastor C. B. Frampton away on vacation. No preaching at Church of Christ Sunday. Other services at regular hours. Regular services at M. E. Church Sunday with preaching morning and evening.

Glouster C. B. Frampton Church of Christ M. E. Church

Miss Harriet Cottingham Leaves Columbus for Lakeside Visit

Miss Harriet Cottingham of Columbus ends a city visit with Miss Bernadine Bryson and travels Friday to the Cottingham summer home at Lakeside on Lake Erie. Bryson will stay two weeks as her guest. F. A. Danford and daughter Lota are in Zanesville for the day. Mrs. W. W. Bryson also travels to Westerville Friday as a guest.

Harriet Cottingham Columbus Bernadine Bryson Cottingham Lakeside Lake Erie Miss Bryson F. A. Danford Lota Zanesville W. W. Bryson Westerville

Palmer and Lioyd Wed in Monroe Michigan

Miss Gia Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Palmer of Gloubter and Marion Lloyd of Marion were married in Monroe Michigan on July 4. They plan to live in Marion where Mr Lloyd is employed.

Southern Cinderella to Be Staged by Local Talent

Glouster July 24 The home talent play A Southern Cinderella will be staged at Jacksonville Pocahontas lodge hall next Thursday evening July 30 at o clock. The play is acted by the young people of Taylor Ridge church in three acts. Participants include Mrs Earl Well ing Mrs C H Wahl Miss Marie Rolstrum Miss Audra Chalfant Miss Vera Kempton Miss Alfrieda Hildebrand Miss Irene Golding.

Glouster Jacksonville Pocahontas Lodge Hall Taylor Ridge Church Earl Welling C. H. Wahl Marie Rolstrum Audra Chalfant Mias Vera Kempton Mies Alfrieda Hildebrand Mias Irene Golding

Real estate value tops 175 billion in US market

Real estate in the United States is valued at more than 175 billion dollars, signaling a robust property sector. Analysts note steady demand, rising prices, and broad investment interest across residential and commercial markets.

United States

Stocks Soar to Record Levels in Early Trading

New York July 24 record highs for 1925 were set in a dozen stocks during the morning session with gains led by motors and certain industrials. By early afternoon profit taking caused declines across most classifications, though the market remained higher than the day’s opening levels.

New York

British Ship Fired On While Evacuating Refus

A British warship evacuating foreign refugees from Chengtu? was fired upon by Chinese troops. The vessel returned to the scene after the attack as wireless reports arrived.

Shanghai Cheng Tufa Casey

New electro chemical test detects artificial oxide on antiques

A new electro chemical process can distinguish artificial oxide applied to objects to imitate antique finishes. The method analyzes surface chemistry to reveal non genuine aging.

Dense fog delays Athens area drivers and travelers

A dense fog lingered over the Athens valley last night causing late returns for motorists and delaying those due in Athens this morning. The mist persisted until the sun rose higher, then gradually cleared.

Athens

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