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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Coal Output Dips Slightly With Holiday Week

Nelsonville reports total soft coal production for the week ending May 30 at 8,144,006 tons as the Memorial Day holiday reduced weekly totals. West Virginia produced 2,325,000 net tons and Ohio 530,000 tons the prior week. For May 31, 684,595 tons were dumped at Lake Erie ports, including 638,458 cargo coal and 46,137 vessel fuel, with season total bituminous dumpings at 4,784,000 tons, up 1,209,000 tons from 1924.

Nelsonville Geological Survey West Virginia Ohio Lake Erie

Heaton Couple Return From Texas Winter Trip

Mr and Mrs William Floyd Heaton returning from a winter in San Antonio and along the Gulf of Mexico. They traveled home by way of Galveston New Orleans Memphis St Louis and Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Franklin M Aldridge in Indianapolis and attending the motor races there.

William Floyd Heaton San Antonio Texas Gulf of Mexico Galveston New Orleans Memphis St. Louis Indianapolis Franklin M. Aldridge

Infant Ralph Calvert Buried in Akron Burial

Tural services were held Sunday afternoon at the family residence on Talmadge avenue Akron for Ralph Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs R E Calvert formerly of this city Burial was at Greenlawn cemetery at 2 oclock Monday afternoon in this city.

Nelsonville Talmadge Avenue Akron Ralph Jr R. E. Calvert Phyllis Evans Greenlawn

Shafer Family Attends Nelsonville Graduate

Mr and Mrs D F Shafer of Columbus formerly Nelsonville attend their daughter Miss Vesper Shafer's graduation exercises in Boston Massachusetts this week Situations show a Columbus lineage and a Nelsonville memory amid a Boston event.

Nelsonville D. F. Shafer Columbus Boston Mass Vesper

Family attends Ohio University commencement

Mr and Mrs Will Burnell visit Athens to witness son Lowell Burnell graduate from Ohio University as commencement exercises take place today.

Nelsonville Will Burnell Athens Ohio University Lowell

Phi Delta Theta Dance at Grotto Club

Phi Delta Theta fraternity of Ohio University held a dance at the Grotto country club in Nelsonville on Monday evening. The clubhouse sported fraternity colors and Chase's nine piece Ath ens Orchestra provided music for seventy five guests.

Nelsonville Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Ohio University Grotto Country Club Chase Athens

Henry Lancaster Finishes Federal Grand Jury Work in Columbus

Nelsonville report states Henry Lancaster traveled to Columbus on Monday to complete a week of grand jury service in a Federal court case.

Nelsonville Henry Lancaster Columbus Monon

Attendance at G. A. R. Encampment in Mt. Vernon

Eli Johnson and Eber Jones representing the G. A. R. and Mrs. Della Mees Masters of the W. R. C. departed from Nelsonville on Monday to attend the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Mt. Vernon Ohio this week.

Nelsonville Eli Johnson Eber Jones Della Mee- Masters Grand Army of the Republic Mt. Vernon Ohio

Public health nurse attends conference in Columbus

Miss Ruth Hopkins public health nurse travels from Nelsonville to Columbus to attend a public health conference and luncheon at the Fort Hayes hotel.

Nelsonville Ruth Hopkins Columbus Fort Hayes Hotel

Bride Edna Erle Lytle Honored With Shower

In Nelsonville a Saturday evening shower at Robert Cole's Poplar street home honored Edna Erle Cole who wed Ralph S. Lytle of Columbus on June 11. About fifty guests attended and gifts were given with refreshments served.

Nelsonville Robert Cole Poplar Street Edna Erle Ralph S. Lytle Columbus

Sunday Schools Meet in Athens

Sunday schools of this city plan to send delegates to the council of religious education in Athens this Friday. Sessions begin at the Presbyterian church at 9 30 a m with Dr Elfresh and J B Richmond state officers on the program. Conferences follow for Sunday school workers weekday religious education and vacation Bible schools.

Nelsonville Council of Religious Education Athens Presbyterian Church Elfresh J. &. Richmond

Epworth League Convention Set For Nelsonville

Epworth leagues of the Marietta district meet at the Nelsonville Methodist church Thursday. An interesting program is planned and delegates from the district are expected in large numbers.

Epworth League Nelsonville Epworth Marietta Methodist Church

Wiener Roast Attends Rainbow Class at Hutchins Home

The Rainbow class of the Christian Sunday school held a wiener roast Monday night at the country home of Mrs. Floyd Hutchins. Thirty five were present.

Nelsonville The Christian Sunday School Floyd Hutchins

Sunday School Party Held At Evans Home

Mrs Dave Evans Mrs Walter Sines and Mrs Lawrence Sines entertained Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday school Monday evening at the Evans home on Poplar street Prizes were won by Mrs Carl Pettit and Mrs Martin Murphy Refreshments were served

Nelsonville Dave Evans Walter Sines Lawrence Sines Methodist Sunday School Evans Poplar Street Carl Pettit Martin Murphy

Warner Green Takes Son For Tonsil Operation

Warner Green accompanies her son to a tonsil operation. The scene captures a mother's concern as the child undergoes medical care.

Nelsonville Warner Green TertXa

Local Boy Heads to Mt. Carmel for Tonsil Operation

A Columbus youth travels Monday to Mt. Carmel hospital for an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids. The procedure aims to improve health and breathing, with guardians awaiting recovery updates.

Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital

New wells producing near Murray City

Nelsonville June 9 Well No 126 of the Sunday Creek Coal company was shot Friday and produced 168 barrels of oil the first day. Well No 127 of the same company will be drilled on Wednesday. The wells lie just north of Murray City.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Coal Company Murray City

Richards announce arrival of daughter Mary Jean

Mrs. T D Richards Ruth Herrold announces the birth of a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Herrold. The baby has been named Mary Jean.

Nelsonville T. D. Richards Ruth Herrold John Herrold Mary Jean

Local residents host visitors amid Sunday in Buckeye area

Mrs Lucille Lewis Schiff of New York City guests here with her mother. Dr J G Love of Columbus attends Nelsonville high alumni banquet and visits parents, Mr and Mrs John Love. Mrs Cecil Davis Hoy and two children from Columbus visit Mr and Mrs L B Davis. Mr and Mrs Don Davis and two children from Athens spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs T J Davis. Miss Minnie McDowell returns to Columbus after visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Sherman McDowell. Mrs Bess Hansen visits sister in Chicago. Mr and Mrs C E Weltzheimer and family stay several weeks at their Buckeye cottage.

Lucille Lewis Schiff New York City J G. Love Columbus Nelsonville High School John Love Cecil Davis Hoy L. B. Davis Don Davis Athens T. J. Davis Minnie McDowell Sherman McDowell Bess Hansen Chicago C. E. Weltzheimer Buckeye

Local residents on short visits and travel plans

Mr and Mrs David Quick return home to Caldwell after a week with Dr and Mrs E B Acomb Alma Margar et and Richard Acomb join them for several weeks visit H B Mclaughlin spends Monday in Columbus Dr Chester Sweet of Philadelphia hosts at home Victoria Sweet and sister Jed Carpenter visit Mrs Elizabeth Cummins departs for Saginaw Michigan Willis Hickman at Ann Arbor visits before Camp Custer Ohio university commencement draws A G Mechem Will Hall attend in Athens John Longley heads to Cleveland for summer work Mrs Charles Joyce and Mrs Gertrude Hill visit sister in Detroit Mrs Blaine Carr returns to Newark after visiting Sam Longley William and Carr depart for Wellsburg West Virginia to establish home.

Saginaw Michigan Willis Hickman Ann Arbor Mrs Sam Longley William Carr Wellsburs W. Va

Chauncey Guests At Bingmans Home In Lexington Ave

Week end visitors gathered at Mr. and Mrs Virgil Bingman s Chauncey residence in Lexington Avenue. Attendees included Mrs J W Baughman and Mr and Mrs G N Sidders with children of New Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott and children of Albany. Mr and Mrs Earl Austin and Mrs George Patton and children of Athens. Arthur Wilson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon of The Plains. During the evening ice cream and cake were served.

Chauncey Virgil Bingman Lexington Avenue J. W. Baughman G. N. Sidders New Marshfield Ray Elliott Albany Earl Austin George Patton Athens Arthur Wilson Arthur Coon Plains Mrs. Knowlton

Party Hosts in Chauncey Near Albany

A Chauncey event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton near Albany Saturday evening drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. (text cut). The report notes a social gathering with arriving attendees from local households.

Chauncey Oscar Knowlton Albany W. C. Nichols

Plains Sunday School Class Plans Thursday Meeting

Class No. 10 of The Plains Sunday School will hold a business session at the church Thursday evening before the prayer meeting. Mrs. Robert Graves teaches the class.

Chauncey the Plains Sunday School Robert Graves

Visit at Lorain Chauncey June 9

George Cline and his sister Miss Catherine Cline of Chauncey travel with their sister in law Mrs Vincent to Lorain. They visit for a family gathering and meet relatives during their outing.

Lorain Chauncey George Cline Catherine Cline Vincent

Ventilation System Scrutinized by California Scientist

Prof Willis Luther Moore of the U S Weather Bureau demonstrates a home with a live air space that circulates air through walls and ceilings while maintaining constant humidity. Air is cooled by wet copper coils, washed and moistened, then distributed to rooms via roof-to-ceiling conduits.

California Willis Luther Moore United States Weather Bureau

Government coin use save millions by minting silver dollars

Charles Dewey notes it costs one and eleven tenths cents to print a dollar bill and its life is short. A silver dollar can be minted for one cent and lasts indefinitely, a key reason to push metal coins into circulation. Estimated 40 million silver dollars replacing paper could save about $1 million annually.

Charles 8. Dewey the Treasury

Sale story reveals makeshift wheel clamp device

The article describes a crude device to steal a car wheel, including a heavy flat iron clamp that fits over adjacent spokes on the right rear wheel. A connecting rod runs from the clamp, secured by washers and pins and operated by a wooden handle.

Lenhard Family Moves to Lorain for Weekend Visits

Lenhard and their children relocated to a new home in Lorain and spent the weekend visiting friends in Lorain and Cleveland.

Lenhard Lorain Cleveland

The Plains Personalities Host Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield of The Plains entertained Sunday honoring Mrs McCathran of The Plains and Mrs Raymond Augustine and children from Sugar Creek. Austin Woodyard family visited Pom eroy. Earl Austin joined Darrel Moore home in The Plains. W M McDonald and sons hosted relatives in Mason City W Va.

Plains Arthur Burchfield the Plains Fannie McCathiran The Raymond Augustine Mary, Ethel and Raymond, Jr Sugar Creek Austin Woodyard Pomeroy Earl Austin Athens Darrel Moore W. M. McDonald and Sons Clarence Robert Mason City W. Va

Birthday Party Honors Bessie Baughman in Lexington Ave

Mr and Mrs Virgil Baughman hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon in Lexington avenue from 2 to 4 to celebrate the sixth birthday of their daughter Bessie. Guests included Lucy Andrews Ruth Smith Mary Ferrel Edith Smith Wanda Bumgardner Wilma Ferrel Belva Mae Parry Martha Nye Eva Ferrel Marjorie Courtney Ruth Shafer Helen Ferrer Marjorie Junod Frances Martin Sarah Nye Mary Louise Baughman Evelyn Sidders Dorothy Sidders and Bessie Baughman.

Chauncey Virgil Baughman Lexington Avenue Bessie Baughman G. N. Sidders Lucy Andrews Ruth Smith Mary Ferrel Edith Smith Wanda Bumgardner Wilma Ferrel Belva Mae Parry Martha Nye Eva Ferrel Marjorie Courtney Ruth Shafer Helen Ferrer Marjorie Junod Frances Martin Sarah Nye Mary Louise Baughman Evelyn Sidders Dorothy Sidders Bessie Baughman

Miller named superintendent of Corning schools

Chauncey resident Laud F. Miller accepts the Corning school superintendency with a salary increase over last year. His wife Elta R. Miller taught in Chauncey last year.

Chauncey Laud F. Miller Corning

Inspection Tonight at Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters

Chauncey June 9 at 7 30 PM the Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey hold an inspection at their regular meeting All degree staff members should arrive dressed in white During the social hour the monthly birthday party will be observed and ice cream and cake will be served

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey

Children’s Day Program Rehearsals Underway

The children of the First Christian Sunday school in Chauncey rehearse for the annual Children’s Day program to be presented the last Sunday in June. Mrs Christine Brown and Miss Mildred Sands lead the preparations.

Chauncey The First Christian Sunday School Christine Brown Mildred Sands

Graves Host Week End Guests At The Plains

Mr and Mrs Robert Graves entertained at their The Plains home over the weekend with Miss Keys Miss McPherson and Miss Abbie Graves daughter of the host all employed at the Columbus Children's Hospital Miss Graves is the host's sister to whom she is related

Chauncey Robert Graves the Plains Miss Keys Miss McPherson Miss Abbie Graves Children’s Hospital Columbus Miss Graves Mr. Graves

Chauncey Residents Visit Amesville Relatives and Local Guests

Miss Susan Donaldson and Miss Wilma Kranyik of Chauncey visited relatives in Amesville on Sunday. Guests at Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Bradfield’s Sunday gathering included Mrs. B. P. Tinklepaugh of Middleport and George Williamson of Corning with others from Chauncey. Rodger Boling returned to Chauncey from Pontiac Michigan. Chauncey residents Guy M. Brookins and Lu cille Mills attended Ohio University baccalaureate in Athens. T. R. Hamilton and family returned to Mound Street from Columbus, with son Dean Hamilton visiting Glouster at Aunt Hull F Kittle’s.

Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Chauncey Amesville Charlies Bradfield P. Tinklepaugh Middleport George Williamson Corning Hick Bradfield Gilbert B. Courtney Rodger Boling Pontiac Mich Guy M. Brookins Athens Ohio University Lucille Mills T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Columbus J. D. Kennedy Dean Hamilton Glouster Hull F. Kittle

Red Men Hold Quarterly District Meeting in Chauncey

The Improved Order of Red Men holds its quarterly district meeting in Chauncey on Thursday. Representatives from tribes across the district will attend for the first gathering since the great council at Columbus. All Red Men are urged to be present.

Chauncey Columbus

Nine Die in Mail Train Wreck at Gympie Bridge

Nine killed and forty injured when a mail train derailed while crossing Travestone creek bridge near Gympie Queensland Australia One car toppled into the creek in the accident reported from Sydney by Central News

London Travestone Creek Bridge Gympie Queensland Australia Sydney Central News

Ohio University Commencement Honors Four With Degrees

Doctor Fosdick received an honorary Doctor of Sacred Theology and Jacob C. Collicott earned a Doctor of Laws. Four hundred graduates were awarded diplomas as May praised the leadership of Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan. Weather and attendance marked one of Ohio’s most successful commencements with alumni returning. Action to follow in criminal court terms will target several cities including Steubenville and Columbus.

Fordick Elmer Burritt Bryan Fosdick Jacob C. Collicott Columbus Bryan Dafydd J. Evans Lucy Anna Brokaw Cadiz Mildred Dorothy Lenk Urichsville Theta Chi Men's Union Fraternity Ohio

Plan to Close Up Bootleggers Joint in Ohio District

A sweeping drive to close all bootlegging joints in the Southern Ohio federal judicial district was launched today by U S District Attorney Haroth E May. An application for padlocking will be filed as soon as the present proceedings are ready.

Columbus Ohio Federal Judicial District United States Haroth E. May

Mothers of Daughters Seek Help for Health Troubles

A collection of letters from mothers praising a vegetable tonic for daughters aged 16 to 18 who suffered headaches, nerves, and weak blood. One claimant says their daughter recovered enough to work steadily after using the product, urging other mothers to try it.

Rogersf Main Street Royersford Roxbury Mass

Wife's Act May Cause Blindness

Cincinnati police report Patrolman Walter McArthur was attacked on a street corner when his wife hurled mustard into his face. Doctors warn the officer may lose his sight as the alleged incident followed a tip about a whisky delivery in the neighborhood.

Cincinnati Walter McArthur McArthur Nell

Hospital Notes Report On Surgical Cases And Recoveries

Mrs John Kennedy of Athens underwent a major operation at Sheltering Arms hospital on Monday. Convalescents include Miss Louisa Blackburn Heights and Miss Marjorie Thomas Nelsonville, both surgical cases a week ago, Lonnie Sumner Indianapolis pneumonia case returning home, Mrs Anna McGowan Zaleski.

John Kennedy Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Louisa Blackburn Heights Marjorie Thomas Nelsonville Lonnie Sumner Indianapolis Anna McGowan Zaleski

New Nerve Remedy Promises Relief for Neuritis

A San Francisco firm announces a prescription remedy named Ekopa Neuritis Tablets to relieve nerve pains, restore nerve cell tone, and support the nervous system. The drug is claimed free of narcotics bromides and coal tar products with druggist recommendations and mail order availability through McKee Drug Co.

San Francisco McKee Drug Co

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