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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1925

Page

5

Society note of gatherings and departures in Baltimore and beyond

Social club members traveled to Mrs. Earle McBee’s Baltimore country home for a picnic and discussion hosted by Mrs. McBee. Guests included Edith Kati, Miss Laura Bailey, Miss Grace Coblentz, and several Beloit and Dayton visitors. Others announced trips west to Colorado Springs, a business trip through Cleveland and Cincinnati, and plans for Florida in the near future.

Earl U. C Eugene W. Gullette William Armitage I. G. Hibbard Bart Davidson A. J. Laverty J. R. Harvey George Maxwell A. FE. Whaley Ruth Locke I. FE. Shirley Laura Bailey Church Street H. B. Robbins Hamden Grace Coblentz Dayton Robbins Miss Coblentz L. H. Baughman Bruce Howard West Colorado Springs Colo Ethel Boetzner Columbus Katherine Figg Covington Cleveland Cincinnati

Athens Social Roundup Sees Guests and Travels Across Ohio

Mrs E FE Arnold and grandson Richard Morrison Arnold left for Bedford after visiting Mrs George Morri son in Pleasanton. Birthday celebrations honored Edwin Morrison and Richard Morrison Arnold at the Morrison home. Athens residents and others, including Miss Christine Dailey and Ohio Wesleyan classmates, frequent visits and golf plans feature among local social notes.

E. FE. Arnold Richard Morrison Arnold Bedford George Morrison Pleasanton Morrison Home Edwin Morrison Guy Morrison Athens Ray Morrison Christine Dailey North Congress Street Ruth Washburn Dorothy Briggs Jane Jourant Washington, D. H Martha Rukenbrad East Palestine Miss Dailey Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Surprise Party For Dye Household New Home

Mr and Mrs J A Dye who recently moved to 162 North Lancaster street were surprised by a group of employe friends from Athens State hospital where Dye works as an attendant and Mrs Dye as hydrotherapy chief nurse. Gifts for their new home were given and refreshments served. Guests included numerous friends and relatives and visitors from Dayton.

J. A. Dye North Lancaster Street Athens State Hospital Dye Lee Marsh Charles Hawk Kenneth McCulty William Badger Charlies Hyde Irma Allison Lola Redman Russel Hawley Georgia Lanham Opal Greaser Morgan Dedrick Turner Tillie Millie Boring Fred Hoisington Frank Williams Charles Bens A. N. Johnson

Reappraisal Deadlock Hinders Athens County Plans

County auditor Fred Cornwell says the reappraisal program faces funding and timing uncertainty. Legislation McDonald Bill 130 would require a 1925 reappraisal, while Senate Bill 94 enforces pay as you go with funds in the treasury. No start before fall is likely.

Athens County Fred Cornwell McDonald Cornwell

Right of way suit filed over shared land access

Alice Keeth sues Benjamin Edwards in Common Pleas seeking an injunction to stop a fence across a right-of-way she has used for 24 years across the northwest corner of his Trimble township property to the public road. She asserts ingress and egress would be blocked.

Alice Keeth Common Pleas Court Benjamin Edwards Trimble Township Edwards

Chester Becomes County Seat In Meigs County History

By the Way Chester in Meigs county was the first site chosen as the county seat. The old court house remains but is dilapidated and may be condemned by a state inspector. Chester lies eight miles from the county courthouse on the East Liverpool to Cincinnati route and is a clean village with pleasant scenery.

Chester Meigs County

Prosperous farm town hopes meet year round water stream

A stream that supplies water all year fuels a prosperous farming district yet a persistent mood of pessimism lingers among residents. Local leaders push projects while farmers report steady yields and growing incomes despite unease about future conditions.

No Licenses to Wed in 12 Days in Athens County

Twelve days have elapsed since a marriage license was issued in Athens county according to Probate court records. N K Alderman probation officer in charge during Judge S M Johnson’s absence says industrial depression drives reluctance to marry, as marriage without a job seems unattractive.

Athens County N. K. Alderman S. M. Johnson

Girls Sell Quilt to Fund Camp Trip in Jackville

The Girls Sewing club of Jackville sold a quilt to raise funds for a Wales Mill camping trip slated to start next Wednesday and run five days. Revenue also came from a factory supper and an ice cream social at the Jackville schoolhouse. County farm agents from Hocking, Vinton and Athens will chaperone the two clubs.

Girls Sewing Club Jackville Wales Mlll Boys’ Pig Club Hocking Vinton Athens

Bible School Pupils Set Friday Closing Program

The Daily Vacation Bible School will close with a program by 140 pupils tomorrow at 2 pm in the Junior High School assembly room. Rev W G Parker says dramatization and music will be central, with classes performing and an exhibition of handwork to follow for parents, friends, and the public.

W. G. Parker

Curiosity Costs Youth a Ten Dollar Fine

Ernest Hawkins and a companion were fined ten dollars after chasing Sheriff McKinley’s patrol car along Harmony road. Constable Tucker barely avoided a collision as the youths’ speeding car surged toward him, leading to Hawkins’ arrest and charges in Magistrate Carl Porter’s court.

Ernest Hawkins Athens County Carl Port Hawkins

Shortage Found in Huffman Basin Supervisor Accounts

Dayton reports a shortage of 4979.20 dollars in the accounts of W. H. Dallas former farm supervisor in the Huffman basin of the Miami conservancy district, revealed in a supplement to the fourth examination report filed with the state auditor.

Dayton Dallas Huffman Miami Conservancy District

Rivalry and growth at Park and Summerland Beach in 1925

The Park and Summerland Beach near Athens face rivalry over sanitary concerns and park improvements. Summerland sees hotels baths and a large dance hall with $2,000 privileges, while The Park appeals for attention amid a duller year for merchants. Nearby residents like F W Gibson report summer crowds and limited cottage occupancy as several couples from Columbus Cambridge and Lancaster visit Buckeye Lake.

Summerland Beach Athens United States Charles Clark Columbus Russel Porter Cambridge J. W. Hartley Lancaster F. W. Gibson Buckeye Lake

Firebugs at Work Burn Four Buildings at Elite Club

Firebugs set four buildings on the Westchester Biltmore Country Club property ablaze in Harrison New York. Two residences the gun club and a gate house burned as investigators probe motive and suspects.

Harrison N. Y Ablers Westchester Biltmore Country Club

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