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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1925

Page

5

Akron visitors at 19 Franklin avenue host bridge party

Mr and Mrs Howard Mestierode and their daughters Evelyn and Ruth of Akron visited Mrs Albert Woodruff and Mr John Cowan at 19 Franklin avenue. They plan to visit Fosteria and Cleveland before returning home. Weiher hosted a bridge party at 65 East State street with six tables. High awards went to Mrs Evan J Jones Jr and Mrs Harry Beckley. Out of town guests included Mrs A J Wilder of Detroit and Mrs L D McGinley of Hamilton.

Howard Mestierode Evelyn Ruth Akron Albert Woodruff Franklin Avenue John Cowan Jerseyville Mestierode Weiher East State Street Evan J. Jones, Jr Harry Beckley A. J. Wilder Detroit Mich Louis J. Brown L. D. McGinley Hamilton

Roosevelt schol student sustains fractured ankle in fall

Merle Rathburn, a Roosevelt student in Dayton, fell and fractured his ankle. His mother, Mrs I E Rathburn, was called there last Friday and reports he is resting fairly well.

Merle Rathburn Roosevelt Schol Dayton I. E. Rathburn

Mrs. E H Rorick Dies in Fayette Paralysis Listed as Cause

Athens friends report the death of Mrs. E H Rorick on Sunday at her Fayette home from paralysis she was buried in Fayette today She was the widow of the late Dr Rorick former superintendent of the Athens State hospital Their daughter Mrs Fred Sullivan Mabel Rorick resides in Fayette

Athens E .H. Rorick Fayette

Roush couple's Civil War era return trip details

Mr and Mrs Eli Roush completed a weekend motor trip visiting his Chester Ohio area home in Meigs county his first return since the Civil war They traveled to Pt Pleasant attended memorial services at Pleasant Valley visited his sister Mrs M W McLain in Zaleski and returned home via Logan.

Eli Roush Mr. Roush Chester Meigs County Pt. Pleasant Pleasant Valley M. W. McLain Zaleski Logan

Coe Family Returns After Visit

Mr and Mrs John P Coe of Ally have returned home after a visit with their son Mr Jil H Coe and Mr Coe at 227 East Two Street.

John P. Coe Aly Jil H. Coe Mr. Coe

Columbus Guests Visit Hearn at West Union Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Lee and Mr and Mrs William Roach of Columbus were the oversunday guests of Mr and Mrs M F Hearn at 45 West Union Street.

Charles Lee William Roach Columbus M. F. Hearn West Union Street

City Federation closes year with new Ways and Means group

The City Federation wrapped its year with a September close at the Chamber of Commerce. President Mrs. W. L. Gard led the meeting which formed a Ways and Means committee: Mrs. Carl Porter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, Mrs. T. R. Bennett, Mrs. H. T. Phillips, and Mrs. L. W. Roberts. Twelve of sixteen member organizations attended. Prof. O. E. McClure spoke on the Izaak Walton League of America and federation members endorsed starting an Athens chapter. Reports from Canton highlighted by Mrs. S. Haffey, Mrs. E. D. Sayre, Mrs. BE. Hixson, Mrs. E. T. Hayes, and Mrs. A. N. Johnson.

Ity Federation City Federation Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard Carl Porter John Kilpatrick T. R. Bennett H. T. Phillips L. W. Roberts O. E. McClure Izaak Walton League of America Athens Canton Haffey E. D. Sayre BE. Hixson E. T. Hayes Rs. A. N. Johnson

Grover Home Hosts Ohio University Faculty Bridge Night

Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Grover and Mrs. Don Peden hosted five tables of bridge at 26 Church street Monday evening. Guests included Ohio University faculty. Top scores were achieved by Mr. F. B. Diliy and Prof. F. B. Gullum.

B. T. Grover Don Peden Bridge Grover Church Street Ohio University F. B. Diliy F. B. Gullum

Mrs Hawk and Children Return From Delaware Visit

Mrs A R Hawk and her children came home last evening after a week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E J Cranmer in Delaware. They were joined by Miss Edith Cranmer on the trip home.

A. R. Hawk Delaware E. J. Cranmer Edith Cranmer

Keck Siblings Visit Chauncey Parents in Ohio

Mr. Francis Keck a dental student at the University of Cincinnati and his sister Miss Helena Keck a nurse at the Good Samaritan hospital visit their parents Mr and Mrs George Keck in Chauncey.

Francis Keck University of Cincinnati Helena Keck The Good Samaritan Hospital George Keck Chauncey

Ted Woodruff Visits Sigma Pi at Park Place

Ted Woodruff of Hemlock, a Millersport teacher, stays with his brothers in Sigma Pi at the fraternity house in Park Place. He has completed his college work at Ohio University and will receive his diploma with the class of 1925.

Ted Woodruff Hemlock Millersport Sigma Pi Park Place Ohio University

Wyatt Family Spends Saturday in New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs C E Wyatt and family visited New Straitsville on Saturday and stayed with Mr and Mrs R Stobbs for the day.

C. E. Wyatt New Straitsville R Stobbs

John Bolin Ends School Year on Washington Vacation

John Bolin a George Washington University student in Washington District of Columbia has completed the school year and is home for a two weeks vacation.

John Bolin George Washington University Washington, D. C

Business Visitor Mr F J O Donnell in Buchtel

Mr F J O Donnell was noted as a business visitor in Buchtel Monday evening.

F. J. O'Donnell Buchtel

Couple brings mother to Connersville from Albany

Dr and Mrs Charles M Eccles of Connersville Indiana returned home after driving Sunday to fetch Mrs Fannie Eccles of Albany. She had been visiting her son Glen Smith of New Philadelphia at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house on President street. He will enter Ohio University next fall.

Charles M. Eccles Connersville Ind Fannie Eccles Albany Glen Smith New Philadelphia Delta Tau Delta President Street Ohio University

Coe Family Returns From Parkersburg Visit

Mr and Mrs Harold Coe and their baby Julia Janet have returned from a several days visit to Parkersburg West Virginia to see Julia Janet's maternal grandparents Dr and Mrs J J Goff.

Harold Coe Julia Janet Parkersburg W. Va

Breinig Family Returns From Buckeye Lake Outing

Mr and Mrs Charlies Breinig and daughter Mary and Miss Irma Say lor returned home Monday from an outing at Buckeye Lake.

Charlies Breinig Mary Irma Saylor Buckeye Lake

Chauncey Men Subpoenaed in Marietta Murder Case

Master Edward Minister and Ed ward Altman of the Luckoff store in Chauncey were in Marietta Monday and today as they were subpoenaed in the case of Robert Corbett and William Young charged with the murder of Policeman Boyd in Marietta on January 11. The men visited Chauncey on January 9, entered the Chauncey post office and the Luckoff store, then traveled to Marietta.

Edward Minister Edward Altman Luckoff Chauncey Marietta Robert Corbett William Young Boyd

Dinner Guests Count at The Plains Home

Mr and Mrs Hugh Nida hosted a Sunday dinner at The Plains with guests from Rock Springs Minersville and Chauncey. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Roush and their children Frank Hilda Anna, Mrs Anna Brown Horton, Mrs George McIntosh Anna, Miss Louise Humphrey, plus Mr and Mrs Homer McBrayer and daughter Gwending.

Chauncey Hugh Nida the Plains Homer Roush Frank Roush Hilda Roush Minersville Anna Brown Horton George McIntosh Anna Louise Humphrey Rock Springs Ohio Homer McBrayer Gwendolyn

Loyal Women's Bible Class Meets at Mrs Myers Home

The regular semi monthly gathering of the Loyal Women’s Bible class of the First Christian church will be hosted by Mrs Ira Myers on East Converse street Wednesday afternoon. The class president will lead with Mrs Edward Minister as program leader.

Chauncey Loyal Women’s Bible Class First Christian Church Ira Myers East Converse Street Edward Minister

Chauncey Visitors Share Weekend at Mrs Scott’s

A group from Chauncey including Mrs Sadie Blackford and children Mr and Mrs George Scott and Earl Edward Mr and Mrs Marion Schoonover and son Marion Gerald Blackford and Ellen Mrs Frank A Cline and children Sturgill Woodrow John Carol Jane and Florence visited Mrs Mary Scott and daughter Louise and Mr and Mrs Charles Scott of Wellston for a Saturday and Sunday gathering.

Sadie Blackford George Scott Earl Edward Marion Schoonover Marion Gerald Blackford Ellen Frank A. Cline Sturgill Woodrow John Carol Jane Florence Cline Chauncey Mary Scott Louise Charles Scott Wellston

May 30 Guests Chauncey Memorial Day List

Memorial day guests entertained by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston of Chauncey at their Mound street home included Mrs. Oscar Tack of Dayton, Mrs. E. J. Adams of Jackson Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. George Redd of Lancaster, Harry Stage of Columbus, and several Bowersock family members from Haydenville, Nelsonville, and nearby towns.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Mound Street Oscar Tack Dayton E. J. Adams Jackson, Mich George Redd Lancaster Harry Stage Columbus Jacob Bowersock Cecil Bowersock Gusta Bowersock Mary Patton Everett Bowersock Haydenville Delbert, Williard Martha Phylena Lairson Nelsonville

Chauncey Seniors Hold Buckeye Lake Picnic Outing

Members of the Chauncey high school senior class rode to Buckeye Lake for a Sunday picnic and outing, enjoying a day with classmates away from campus.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Buckeye Lake

Dayton Woman Visits Chauncey Family Home

Mrs. Perry Leffler of Dayton is spending a few days in Chauncey at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Katzenback of West Converse Street.

Perry Leffler Dayton Chauncey William Katzenback West Converse Street

Letter from former Chauncey residents Swarts

Mrs Agnes Fierce of Chauncey received a letter from Henry C Swart and his wife of Marion Ohio. They report a good fruit crop with cherries being picked and a strong strawberry yield. The Swarts have recovered their health and will not return to Chauncey, planning to settle in Illinois.

Chauncey Agnes Fierce Henry C. Swart Marion, Sr

Jacksonville man dies from bridge fall

Fred Savage age 42 of Jacksonville died after a fall from a bridge early Saturday. He was treated at Sheltering Arms hospital where X rays showed a broken neck. Savage died about 6 30 PM Monday after being brought back to Jacksonville by ambulance. He leaves a wife and three children Florence Morrison Eldon and Clinton. Funeral at Jacksonville Methodist church Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial at Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster Fred Savage Jacksonville Messenger Mr. Savage Sheltering Arms Hospital Miners Savage

LeFever Aids In Fish Distribution at Marietta

Game Protector B. T. LeFever travels to Marietta to supervise unloading of a car load of fish for distribution to streams in Washington and Monroe counties. The fish are set to arrive in Marietta this evening.

Glouster B. T. LeFever Marietta Washington Monroe

Fish distribution plan announced by LeFever in ten counties

Game Protector LeFever, in charge of the state hatchery district covering ten counties, says more fish will be placed in streams this year than in any previous year. A precise count of fish planted will be published after the season ends.

Sandusky LeFever

Fine for having rabbits in pen in Malta district

Clarence Rutter of Mountville pleaded guilty before Squire John Day at Malta for possessing rabbits during the closed season. He paid the customary fine of 26 dollars and costs after arrest by Game Protector LeFever with T G McDonald. A prior visit found rabbits and hides at the Rutten home.

Glouster Clarence Rutter Mountville Squire John Day Malta Rutter LeFever T. G. McDonald Rutten

Trouble at Modoc Mine 281 Delays Work Start

Smoke and unrest at Modoc Mine 281 caused a one day work stoppage on Monday. By Tuesday the mine resumed operations as crews returned to the pits after an adjustment to the earlier trouble.

Glouster Modoc

Isaak Walton league yellow flags unsafe Hocking swims

Ten and 12 year olds should not swim in the polluted Hocking River within Athens city limits until a supervisor is provided. Boys go upriver past sewers where depths reach twelve to fifteen feet, and a boy nearly drowned after cramps was saved by a passerby. The league plans to seek civic cooperation and data to present to Washington for federal assistance and fish carloads for the Hocking.

Hocking Isaak Walton League Athens Courtney League Federal Bureau of Fisheries Washington

Marriage Licenses Listed From Nelsonville and Surrounding Areas

Howard Dufford 39 Murray City teamster weds Bea Williams 18 Nelsonville. Josephine Coope 22 Nelsonville clay worker weds Anna Morgan 21 Nelsonville. Preston Luster 21 Crocksville miner weds Lena White 17 Broadwell. Chauncey Lytle 22 Columbus with Emmett Dickerson and a decorator. Edna Eric Cole 19 Nelsonville operator weds Betty and Jack Chauncey. The party visits Trimble to see sister Mrs Adolph Earich and family.

Howard Raymond Dufford Murray City Beatrice Florence Williams Nelsonville Josephine Blaine Coope Nellsonville Anna Hasel Morgan Edgar Preston Luster Crocksville Lena White Broadwell Chauncey Ralph Lytle Columbus Emmett Dickerson Edna Eric Cole Betty Jack of Chaun Cey Trimble Adolph Earich Fami

Theft Report At Bailey Mine A. Preston’s Car Robbed

A. Preston of Chauncey reported his touring car at Bailey mine No 76 robbed around 3 o clock. The culprit removed the rims and left no trace of entry, with the owner noting the incident in a local police report.

A. Preston Chauncey Bailey

Will of Bridget Caldwell Filed in Probate Court

The will of Bridget Caldwell who died in York township on February 16 was filed in Probate Court today.

Bridget Caldwell York Township

Wines estate tax petition filed in probate court

Reamy Wines as executor of 8S. N. Wines estate filed a probate petition today asking tax be fixed on the estate. Carolyn Wines listed as widow heir. assets total 6836.80 with liabilities at 4093.56.

Reamy Wines N. Wines iCarolyn Wines

Rural club camp at Wales Mill to host youth talks

J H Johnson county farm agent leads the boys and girls rural club camp at Wales Mill this summer. Members will give short talks on fish game and plant life and experienced members will serve as hike leaders during the camp. The Izaak Walton league conservation program was endorsed by the City Federation at yesterday afternoon’s meeting.

J H. Johnson Wales’ Mill Izaak Wallén League

Plains Board Names Principal for The Plains High School

Alexander Root a former county superintendent of schools was chosen principal by The Plains village board of education at a board meeting The appointment names Root to lead The Plains High School effective immediately through the school year.

Alexander Root Plains High School Plains Village Board of Education

Village board to name three new schools this Friday

An Ohio State graduate who also earned a Columbia University degree will succeed Clarence Anthony. The village board will announce the three new school names at Friday evening meeting.

Ohio

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