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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1925

Page

5

Wedded In Cleveland Friday Surprise Marriage

Miss Margaret C. Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ford of 12 Walker street and Mr Harland Hartman son of Mr and Mrs James Hartman of Nelsonville wed last Friday in Cleveland Federated church at 11 am. Rev E R Wright officiated. Bride has worked at C C Millikan jewelry store and will stay two months before joining husband in Cleveland. Hartman is tow motor operator in Cleveland.

Cleveland Margaret C. Ford George Ford Walker Street Harland Hartman James Hartman Nelsonville Federated Church E. R. Wright C. C. Millikan Jewelry Store Hartman

Van Dyke Family Returns From Bellaire Visit

Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Van Dyke traveled with Mrs. Light and John Light to Bellaire last Saturday. They visited Mrs. Light's son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Rickey.

F. J. van Dyke W. C. Light John Light Guysville Bellaire

Women Voters Meeting Postponed by City Officials

The League of Women Voters postpones its City Government meeting until after commencement festivities. Mayor L. A. Koons and city officials will attend a June 19 meeting to explain city services including police water fire protection and street care.

Women Voters League of Women Voters L. A. Koons

Ohio Wesleyan pledges Christine Dailey to Mu Phi Fpsilon

Announcement from Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware states Miss Christine Dailey pledges to Mu Phi Fpsilon, the exclusive honorary national musical sorority. Dailey is daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl T Dailey of 98 North Congress Street and a student at Ohio Wesleyan.

Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Christine Dailey Mu Phi Fpsilon Miss Dailey Earl T. Dailey North Congress Street Ohio Wesleyan

Parkersburg Women Golfers Play at Parkersburg Club

Mrs F M Hutchinson Mrs John Preston Mrs C A Cornwell and Mrs 8S M Johnson join a Parkersburg Country Club day of golf. They play the Parkersburg golf course with a group of Parkersburg and Marietta women.

F. M. Hutchinson John Preston C. A. Cornwell 8S. M. Johnson Parkersburg Country Club Parkersburg Golf Course Parkersburg and Marietta

Hanings Travel by Motor to Detroit in Search of Work

Mr and Mrs Alvin Haning of Richland Avenue depart by motor on Wednesday morning heading to Detroit Michigan where they hope to find employment.

Alvin Haning Richland Avenue Detroit Mich

Class Hike For Bertha Bennett Farewell Sunday School

The Upstreamers class of the Christian church Sunday school will hike Thursday evening as a farewell for teacher Miss Bertha Bennett. Each girl provides one picnic supper. all meet at 3 p.m. at the church.

Upstreamers Christian Church Sunday School Bertha Bennett

Morrow Visit Ties Two Indiana Families

Mr and Mrs Harry Morrow of Muncie Indiana are visiting Mr and Mrs W E Peters for a few days. Mrs Morrow is a sister of Mr Peters. The arrival was Tuesday.

Harry Morrow Muncie Ind W. E. Peters Mrs. Morrow Mr. Peters

Friendship Needle Club Meets At Parker Residence

Mrs. Herb J. Parker hosts the Friendship Needle club at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at 10 North High street.

Herb J. Parker North High Street Friendship Needle Club

Indianapolis Guests Visit Aunt and Cousin

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jasper of Indianapolis arrive for a visit with Mrs. Orpha B. Herrold at 26 West Mulberry Street and cousin Mrs. Elizabeth Kern at 25 South Court Street.

W. C. Jasper Indianapolis Ind Orpha B. Herrold West Mulberry Street Elizabeth Kern South Court Street

Esther Missionary Society to Convene at Gorham Home

The Queen Esther Missionary Society meets at 27 South Congress Street the home of Margaret Gorham at 7 30 Thursday evening. Miss Reba Shafer to lead. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year.

Esthers Ot Queen Esther Missionary Society Margaret Gorham South Congress Street Reba Shafer

Miss B Grace Marquis Returns from Washington Visit

Miss B Grace Marquis ends a four months stay in Washington D C visiting Dr Winifred Richmond former Athens girl and psychology physician at St Elizabeths Hospital. She stopped in West Virginia for a few days on her way home.

B. Grace Marquis Washington, D. C Winifred Richmond Athens Miss Richmond St. Elizabeth's Hospital Miss Marquis West Virginia

Mrs Gregory and Daughter Visit Douglas Friends

Mrs Tom Gregory and her daughter Mrs Harry Watson from Douglas Arizona arrived today from Adrian Michigan and are staying with Mr and Mrs F G Silvas at 160 East State Street until Thursday.

Tom Gregory Harry Watson Norma Gregory Douglas Arizona Adrian Mich F. G. Silvas East State Street

Mrs Williams Returns to Buffalo After Visit

Mrs. C. S. Williams known as Florence Lash departed for Buffalo New York ending an extended stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lash Jr at 15 South College Street.

C. S. Williams Florence Lash Buffalo N. Y E. R. Lash, Jr South College Street

Bridge Party Honors Detroit Guest at 2 University Terrace

Mrs. Louise J. Brown hosted a bridge evening at her home with four tables in play. High score went to Mrs. A. B. Roe while guest of honor Mrs. A. J. Wilder of Detroit741

A. J. Wilder Detroit, Mich Louise J. Brown University Terrace A. B. Roe

John W Armstrong Returns Home From Trip

Mr. John W. Armstrong is at his home at 36 Franklin Avenue after a traveling business trip.

John W. Armstrong Franklin Avenue

Bride Ruth Weaver Weds Mesh J Cavey In Glouster

Miss Ruth Christine Weaver of Glouster married Meshick J. Cavey of Columbus at 11 this morning in a nuptial service led by Rev. M. E. Chatley. The ceremony occurred at the parsonage 64 North Congress and was witnessed by the bride’s mother Mrs. Effie Weaver. The couple will reside in Columbus.

Ruth Christine Weaver Gliouster Meshick J. Cavey Columbus M. E. Chatley First Christian Church North Congress Street Effie Weaver Glouster Cavey

Fisher Family Returns Home From Pt Pleasant Visit

Mr and Mrs Waldo Fisher and their sons Delsey and Lloyd have returned to Medina after visiting Mr and Mrs E J Person and Miss Verda Gufflen at 28 Montrose Avenue and in Pt Pleasant Mrs Waldo Fisher is aunt of Mrs FE J Person and Miss Gilfilen

Waldo Fisher Delsey Fisher Clara Belle Lloyd Fisher Lloyd Jr Medina E. J. Person Verda Gufflen Montrose Avenue Pt. Pleasant FE. J. Person Gilfilen

Poem Dedicated to Former Teacher Featured in Church Program

The Ther class of the Christian church at 43 North Lancaster presents a program on Monday night with a poem by Mrs. Homer Rodehaver titled Our Old Pal. The piece honors former teacher Miss Sophia Boelzner and includes present teacher Miss Ethel Boelzner.

Esther Christian Church Jms Harry Ekins North Lancaster Street Homer Rodehaver Sophia Boelzner Pal Boelzner Ethel Boelzner Jackson Mother Machree Hearts Elkins

Mrs. Kelly and guests hosted at The Maples

Mrs. W. W. Kelly of Nelsonville Mrs. W. R. Burnell of Akron Mrs. Emma Linton of Mansfield and Mrs. A. F. Head Vivian Kelly of Indianapolis Ind were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs John Cross and Mrs Ida Gibbs at The Maples.

W. W. Kelly Nelsonville W. R. Burnell Akron Emma Linton Mansfield A. F. Head Vivian Kelly Indianapolis Ind John Cross Ida Gibbs The Maples

John L Lewis to Visit Glouster and Athens Miners

Glouster plans announce that John L. Lewis, UMWA president, will address miners in Athens on Wednesday June 14 at 1 PM at the fair grounds if allowed. The event is open to the public amid a regional mining crisis and may be followed by a Meigs county miners meeting.

Glouster John L.lewis United Mine Workers of America Athens Lewis Fair Grounds the Fair Board Mine Workers’ Organization Amercy Meigs County Pomeroy Lowis

Glouster Couple Marries in Athens Ceremony

Meshick Cavey of Columbus and Miss Christene Weaver of Glouster were united in marriage at Athens this morning. The couple, accompanied by the bride’s parents and brother Frank, will reside in Columbus where Cavey owns a drug store interest. Cavey is a Glouster High School graduate of 1921 and Mrs. Cavey, a 1925 graduate of Glouster High School.

Glouster Meshick Cavey Columbus G. W. Cavey Christene Weaver Esra Weaver Athens Frank

Man Dies After Auto Train Crash Near Glouster

John Craney, about 26, dies in Bellaire hospital from injuries after a car struck by a train near Glouster several days earlier. Other passengers escaped with minor injuries. Craney, longtime Glouster resident, was son of the late Richard and spouse of local family. Funeral plans await body arrival. Grousper Aerie F O E lodge to meet at 7 pm to arrange attendance.

Glouster John Craney Bellaire Craney Ohio Mmines Richard Craney Groustier Aerie, F. O. E Arments

Christian workers meet D Glouster

June 3 meeting of Christian workers at the Church of Christ will be held Thursday evening with Mrs Kinney's committee as host.

Christian Workers D. Glouster Church of Christ

Mrs. Adelaide Koons Improves Condition Status

Glouster Ohio June 3 The condition of Mrs Adelaide Koons of Athens at Grant Hospital Columbus remains unchanged after an infection hospitalization Tuesday report says there has been no change since Monday when she was listed in very serious condition.

Trimble Grange to Hold Regular Meeting Saturday Evening

Trimble Grangers will meet at the hall Saturday evening for business session and conferring the third degree on candidates. A short lecturer prepared program will follow, with refreshments served in the dining hall. All members are urged to attend.

Trimble Trimble iGrangers

Birthday party honors Cash Judson at Modoc home

A birthday gathering in Glouster on June 2 honors Cash Judson. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson of Glouster, Carson Green of Canaanville, and numerous Judson relatives from Glouster Green's Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Jacksonville and The Plains. The group shared gifts and well wishes.

Glouster Modoc Cash Judson Judson Robert Johnson Carson Green Canaanville Herman Wyatt Green’s Run Sam Wyatt Bertha Floyd Trimble Ethel Judson Wilma Wallace the Plains Cashie Judson Doris and Deloris Therman

German Graduate Doctor Speaks on Surgical Diathermia

Dr. E. J. Wunderlich of Cincinnati and Heidelberg graduate addressed Athens County Medical Society in Dr. Copeland's office. Representing H. J. Fisher Co. of Chicago, he spoke on Surgical and Medical Diathermia with motion pictures. Attendees included physicians from Pomeroy Middleport and Gallipolis. twenty five were present.

E. J. Wunderlich Cincinnati Heideberg University Germany Athens County Medical Society T. A. Copeland Heer Wunderlich H. J. Fisher Company Chicago Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis

Local Girl to Broadcast On Alliance Radio Tonight

Miss Ethel Radcliffe, Alliance pianist formerly of Athens, will broadcast at 7 30 on the W J A Z Zenith station. She will accompany Mrs Ralph Boyer, prominent contralto and pupil of Mme Elandi of Cleveland, from Edgewater Beach hotel in Chicago.

Alliance Ethel Radcliffe Athens W. J. A. Z. Zenith Broadcasting Station Edgewater. Beach Chicago Radcliffe Ralph Boyer Mme. Elandi Cleveland

Funeral for Frank Doss Held Near Chauncey

Funeral services for Frank Doss aged 38 were conducted at Independent Holiness church Chauncey by Rev. Howard Simpson. Burial at Greenlawn under Undertaker Stout. He died Monday night at home north of Chauncey. He leaves his mother and a sister from Indianapolis. Sister and mother names include Mrs W E Herrick Marie Herrick Ath ens and Luella Walden Columbus.

Chauncey Frank Doss Independent Holiness Church Howard Simpson Stout Greenlawn Doss Indianapolis Ind the Plains W. E Herrick Marie Herrick Athens Luella Walden Columbus

Bailey Run Mine No 76 to Resume After Idle Week

June 3 report states Bailey Run mine No 76 will restart work today after a week idle due to a strike. Men complained over the man trip and other grievances fueling the stoppage.

Chauncey Bailey Run

Miss Helena Keck Visits Chauncey From Cincinnati

Miss Helena Keck a trained nurse at Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati and Francis Keck a dental college student arrived in Chauncey to visit their parents Mr and Mrs George Keck on Ellis Avenue coordinates the family in Ellis Avenue Chauncey June 3 background notes indicate their hometowns and occupation details for the two siblings.

Chauncey Helena Keck Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Francis Keck Dental College George Keck Ellis Avenue

Ida Campbell Hosts Memorial Day Guests at The Plains

Miss Ida Campbell welcomed guests at her The Plains home on Memorial Day. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Campbell and family from Coolville plus Del mer Cubbison and Mrs. Ida Van lesa, and Mrs. John Robbins with Mrs. Lena Powers from Athens.

Ambrose Terrel Hosts Athens Plains Party

Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrel entertained with a party at their Ath ens home honoring The Plains and Athens people. Music and dancing followed by refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur J Wilson Mr and Mrs W C Nichols Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon Mr and Mrs F E Cook from The Plains and Mr and Mrs W M Hawk Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire Mrs Seels Lucille North and Mrs John Demolet al of Athens plus the host and hostess.

Chauncey Ambrose Terrel Athens Plains Arthur J. Wilson W. C. Nichols Arthur Coon F. E. Cook The W. M. Hawk Walter McGuire Seels Lucille North John Demolet Mrs Terrel

Five OClock Dinner Guests in Chauncey

Mrs. Russell McHarg hosted a 5 o'clock dinner Monday evening in Chauncey with invited guests sharing fellowship and light conversation.

Chauncey Russell McHarg A & O'Clock

Butler blasts prohibition foes at Columbia graduation

President Nicholas Murray Butler attacked prohibition advocates who vote one way and drink another and condemned anti-evolution propaganda at Columbia University's graduation. He warned that secret legislative voting would reveal how many illiberal laws are passed and urged progress of liberal thought.

New York Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Butler

Fire Destroys 35 Autos in Toledo Shed

A Toledo morning blaze destroyed 35 employee cars parked under a shed on Overland Boulevard. Investigators cite crossed wires as the fire's cause. Local officials report no injuries.

Toledo Overland Boulevard

Watchmaker H P Quest Improves After Surgery

H P Quest, a noted watchmaker, is reported to be somewhat improved. He was brought yesterday from Columbus hospital to the home of his daughter Mrs. Dewey Root at 40 Moore Avenue in the Jagers ambulance after undergoing a surgical operation a week ago.

H. P. Quest Dewey Root Moore Avenue Columbus Jagers Quest

Sunday Guests and Church Services Around The Plains

Mr and Mrs W M McDonald of The Plaine were Sunday guests of Cyrus Chesser and family at Union. Rev Charles Moore of Wellston preached at Zion Baptist church Lower Plains. Several Plains residents attended church services at Luhing Walter and Ida Frances Gabriel visit grandparents Arsa Linscott Harper Ridge. Arthur Burchfield and son Kenneth of The Plains with Samuel Waymer of near Chauncey spent Monday at Coolville. Carl Hall and Carl Jr and Pauline of Nelsonville were Sunday visitors to Clarence Rutter The Plains. Army Joe Wilson of Columbus is the guest of Cash Woods at The Plains.

W. M. McDonald the Plaine Cyrus Chesser Union Charles Moore Wellston Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Harry Moore Melvin Flora McHarg Russell McHarg the Plains Luhing Walter Ida Frances Gabriel Arsa Linscott Harper Ridge Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Samuel Waymer Near Chauncey Coolville Carl Hall Carl, Jr Pauline Nelsonville Clarence Rutter Army Joe Wilson Columbus Cash Woods

Social Guests Abound in Chauncey and Surrounding Towns

Sunday hospitality blooms across Chauncey and nearby areas as families from Ath ens Columbus Millfield and Corning visit friends and relatives. The report lists multiple hosted gatherings at the homes of Gard ner Mathews Ferrel Williamson and Williamson with numerous relatives in attendance.

Chauncey Visit Highlights Local Guests from Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Whitliam Cochran of Chauncey hosted relatives while Otto Blakely of Jackson Michigan, visiting nearby, stayed with A L Puston in Chauncey on Monday.

Teachers Appointed at Happy Hollow School

Miss Mabel Lampoon and Miss Frances Blake have been appointed teachers at the Happy Hollow school, announced by D. O. Chapple, assistant county superintendent of schools, this morning.

Mabel Lampoon Frances Blake Happy Hollow D. O. Chapple

Thornton fined after reckless operation conviction

Fred Thornton indicted by the May grand jury for reckless operation of a motor vehicle was found guilty by a Common Pleas court jury yesterday and fined $25 plus costs totaling $68.04.

Fred Thornton Common Pleas

Mosquito War Campaign Launched by Gorgas Institute

The Gorgas Memorial Institute announced a campaign outline to aid home defense against mosquitoes. The plan aims to begin soon as the tweed horde is expected to appear within weeks, with widely distributed guidance for households.

Skeeter Chicago Gorgas Memorial Institute

Inventor pursues giant windmill power plant near Washington Monument

Berlin builder Anton Filettner, inventor of the rotorship, experiments with a colossal windmill about 300 feet in diameter. It will rise on a structure nearly as tall as the Washington Monument as he hopes to generate large electric voltages.

Berlin Anton Filettner Washington Monument

Tree-Like Lights Stand Out in Sierra Madre

In Sierra Madre California street lights blend with nature as posts resemble tree trunks and the lamps take acorn shapes, creating harmony with the surrounding scenery.

Sierra Madre Calif

Marshall to bid farewell to Thomas Riley Marshall

Washington pays tribute as Marshall dies. The service starts at 4 PM in the New Willard red room, Mrs. Marshall leaving at 6 9 PM for Indianapolis with the body. Funeral at 10 AM at the Marshall home, burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, then later burial in Marton, Indiana.

Washington New Willard Hotel Thomas Riley Marshall

Forgotten heroes honored with medals for Cuban and Philippine actions

The War Department awarded silver medals and citations for gallantry in action to several forgotten heroes from the Spanish American War. The honors cover deeds against Spanish forces in Cuba and insurgents in the Philippines, conferred in Washington on June 3.

Washington Cuba Philippines War Department

Crabbe Reevaluates Legal Strategy in Greene County Case

Attorney Meitin and Crabbe discuss filing to the Fragit county appellate court the case involving the Johns farm in Greene county and other matters viewed as actions by the governor. The letter notes political interference and the aim to advance the constitution and law to the people.

Columbus Meitin Crabbe Donahey Aie Fragit Iin County Johns Greene Co

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