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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1925

Page

5

Birthday Party at Tubbs Farm Honors Mr Dayton Tubbs

A country home hosted a Sunday birthday party for Mr. Dayton Tubbs with a noon meal and prayer led by Mrs. Lucy H. Tubbs. Guests included many neighbors and family members such as Mr. John Weber and son James, the Jones family, Ginley family, Helwig, Oxley, Barnhill, Tubbs and Mayo families, with five cakes as gifts.

Dayton Tubbs Tubbs Lucy H. Tubbs John Weber James Weber Harold Jones Robert and Story Jones Frank Jones Cline Ginley Hilber Ginley Virgey Charles James Ginley Frank Helwig R. W. Oxley Gordon Richard Leadinghouse Trumble Ed Sherlock Linn Oxley Willam Barnhill Thelma Arminta Paul Edward Kate Barnhill John Barnhill Liake Tubbs Viva Velma Henry Tubbs Lucille Barnhill Mike Williams George Mayo Delores Ruth Mayo Tubbs

Garden Party Brings Kent Family and Guests Together

A garden party at the Noss home in University Terrace gathered 41 guests including Mr. Thomas Kent interior decorator of the D Zen ner Co and his family. The event featured an impromptu music program with vocal solos duets and toe dancing by Betty Kent. Reva Dale Ralph accompanied on piano. The Kents, formerly of London, now reside in Athens after leaving New York City.

Thomas Kent D.zenner Co Tech D. Zenner Noss University Terrace Kents Mrs. Kent Betty Reva Dale Ralph London England Athens New York City

Mrs Duncan Returns From Cleveland With Daughter

Mrs J S Duncan came back last evening from Cleveland where she rode by motor with her daughter Miss Ethel Cabeen. They had spent a month visiting Mrs Cabeen's mother.

J. S. Duncan Cleveland Ethel Cabeen

Shower for Bride Compliments Mrs Cul lums in Reunion Tone

A miscellaneous shower honoring Edith Ford Cul lums bride to be on June 1 was hosted by Mrs W R Hughes at 26 East States treet. The event featured Dorothy Perkins roses pink white decor and a wedding cake with a ring motif and verses on display. Guests included Arvilla Van Dyke Hazel Graham Gladys Van Dyke Ethel Boelzner Erma Stanfield Athens Snyder Carrie Marquis L O Coates Janet James Francy Cochran Cameron Crossen Dasa Long Gladys Jones Geneva Jones Mary Funkhouser S J Biddison Stewart and the hostess. Lawrence Worstel, recent A B from Ohio University, leaves for a Europe travel with plans to join York aboard the Laconia on June 20, visiting England France Switzerland Holland and Belgium.

C. E. Cullums Edith Ford W. R. Hughes East State Sreet Dorothy Perkins Gladys Jones Hazel Graham Gladys O. E. Cullums Arvilla van Dyke Gladys van Dyke Ethel Boelzner Erma Stanfield Athens Snyder Carrie Marquis L. O. Coates Janet James Francy Cochran Cameron Crossen Dasa Long Geneva Jones Mary Funkhouser Athens S. J. Biddison Lawrence Worstel Ohio University Europe York the & &. Laconia England France Switzerland Holland Belgium

Ginley Oxley wed in First Methodist ceremony

James L Ginley and Ethel Irene Oxley were married last night at eight by Rev Daniel McGurk. Attendants were Lyman Burroughs and Daisy Kennedy. The bride, daughter of Charles and Mrs Oxley of New Marshfield, is a McBee Binder Co bookkeeper. The groom is son of Patrick and Mrs Ginley of East State street and works at Union grocery. They will live on East State street.

Mr. Ginley Patrick Ginley East State Street Union Grocery

Man Postpones His Funeral After Remedy Cures Illness

A 66 year old man explains he postponed his funeral after taking three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims the preparation cured stomach and liver troubles and related colic attacks that threatened his life. He mentions agents McKee Drug Co Athens and Nelsonville Pharmacy in connection with the remedy.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Nelsonville

Presbyterian women host Bible class at Dilley home

The Woman's Bible class of the Presbyterian church will be entertained by Mrs. Frank B. Dilley and Mrs. Ray Latham at 7:30 Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Dilley 196 East State street.

James Williams West State Street The Presbyterian Church Frank B. Dilley Ray Latham

Bean Couple Returns From Columbus and Amline Visit

Mr and Mrs Wade A Bean have returned home after a three day visit in Columbus and Amline.

Wade A. Bean Columbus Amline

Romine Couple Return From Northern Ohio Wedding Trip

Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Romine have returned home after a wedding trip through northern Ohio, marking their first trip since the ceremony.

Mrs. G. M. Romine Ohio

Mrs Beverage and son to spend week in Columbus with new Remington job

Mrs Clyde Beverage and her son Frank Reed travel to Columbus for the rest of the week to stay with Mr Beverage who has taken a sales position in the cash register division of Remington Arms Co.

Clyde Beverage Frank Reed Columbus Mr. Beverage Remington Arms Co Cash Register

Mrs. LeRoy Party Heads to Ohio River Summer Home

Mrs Vern E LeRoy and daughter Emma Jean of Lansing Michigan Mrs Don Coultrap of Columbus Ohio Mrs Frank B Gullum and two children and Miss Mary Connett left by auto this morning for Ironton to be the guests of Mrs W A Murdock Lillian Cronacher a Pi Beta Phi sister at her summer home on the Ohio river

Vern E. LeRoy Emma Jean Lansing Mich Don Coultrap Columbus Frank B. Gullum Mary Connett Ironton W.A. Murdock Lillian Cronacher Pi Beta Phi Ohio River

Three Women Sail for Europe from Athens

Miss Mary Virginia Crow of Athens Miss Helen Crawford of Gloucester and Miss Helen Rathburn of Rutland depart tonight for New York. They plan a three month trip aboard the S S Mauretina visiting England Holland Belgium Switzerland and France before sailing to Europe.

Mary Virgina Crow Athens Helen Crawford Glouster Helen Rathburn Rutland New York S. S. Mauretina Europe England Holland Belgium Switzerland E*rance

Summer plans of the McGurk family

Mrs Forrest Jr McGurk left this noon for Deer Creek Oklahoma to spend the summer with her uncle W A Shipley and Mrs Shipley and join a motor trip to Denver and Golden Colorado Mr McGurk will work in advertising this summer and in the fall they will go to Philadelphia for college Mr McGurk will attend the Wharton School and Mrs McGurk the University of Pennsylvania

Choir directed by Miss Augusta Goodard at First Methodist

Ohio University music instructor Miss Augusta Goodard will direct the choir at the First Methodist church this summer. The first rehearsal is set for 7 36 p m Saturday evening.

Augusta Goodard Ohio University First Methodist Church

Three Men Travel to Fast Palestine on Business

Mr. Herbert Kelley and Messrs. Eber and Fred Fulton departed yesterday for Fast Palestine for a short business trip.

Herbert Kelley Eber Fulton Fred Fulton Fast Palestine

Lee Stewart Visits Grandparents in Beverly

Lee Stewart spends the week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey M Roach in Beverly. The Roaches are described as former Athens residents.

Lee Stewart Beverly Harvey M. Roach Athens

Mrs Ruth Jones Starts West With Huff Family

Miss Ruth Jones leaves yesterday noon for California with Mr and Mrs L N Huff and daughter Miss Annette Huff of Chillicothe. They plan to visit the Grand Canyon en route to Los Angeles then spend time with relatives including Mr Huff's sisters and Miss Jones. They tour includes San Francisco Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with return planned by September 1.

Ruth Jones California L. N. Huff Annette Huff Chillicothe Athens Grand Canyon Los Angeles Huffs Mr. Huff Miss Jones Thomas Carey Louise San Francisco Royal Gorge Salt Lake City

Work in the West Holds Little Appeal

Inquiries about harvest work in the western fields are slow. Postmaster Harry McKinstry reports only a few men seek information and posters by the federal employment agency draw little attention. Miners expect mines to open soon but lack of transportation funds keeps many from heading to the wheat fields.

Harry McKinstry Furthr Federal Employment Agency

Automobiles Listed for Taxation Under 1926 License Rule

County Auditor Fred Cornwell announced that more than 500 cars must be listed for taxation before obtaining a 1926 license. Many owners had been passed over by assessors. Penalties up to 50 percent may apply for failure to list and delays to January could trigger fines.

Fred Cornwell Cornwell

Interlocking Board Case Reopened by IC C On Railroads

The interstate commerce commission ordered reopening of the proceedings that allowed O P Van Sweringen M J Van Sweringen W A Colston J J Bernet and J R Nutt to hold interlocking directorships in Nickel Plate and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads for further consideration.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission O. P. and M. J. van Sweringen W. A. Colston J. J. Bernet J. R. Nutt Nickel Plate Chesapeake and Ohio

Throt-Ease Advertises Throat Relief Claim

A vintage advertisement promotes Throt-Ease as the World’s Greatest Throat preparation promising relief from sore throat within 24 hours. It claims gargling or spraying only provides temporary relief and notes availability at drug stores for 35 cents.

Tragedy Destroys Thayer Family In Car Plunge

Washington reports Henry L. Thayer chief of the supply division of the veterans bureau and his daughter Mrs. Lois Macias along with son in law Joseph A. Macias were killed when Thayer's automobile plunged over a bridge into a valley seventy five feet below last night.

Washington Henry L. Thayer Veterans Bureau Lois Macias Joseph A. Macias Thayer

Adultery Arrests Reported in City Case

Police arrest William Morrison and Alice Sharp on a charge of living in adultery at Sharp’s Spring Street home. Morrison’s wife is alive and Sharp’s husband died years ago in an accident at the water works. Two children reportedly born since his death. Hearing set for today in Mayor's court.

William Morrison Alice Sharp Herbert Parker Spring Street Morrison

Marietta Trial Ties Chauncey Visitors to Case

Postmaster Edward Minister and merchant Max Altman of Chauncey were subpoenaed in Marietta during the W. W. Young and William Cornett murder case of Policeman Boyd. The two suspects allegedly visited Chauncey sites including Luckoff store and the Chauncey post office before the Marietta homicide.

Marietta Chauncey Edward Minister Max Altman W. W. Young William Cornett Young Cornett Luckoff Boyd

Social Friday Potluck After Lodge Session

Friday evening social follows the regular lodge session. Each member is asked to bring her favorite dish for the potluck supper during the social hour.

Church Social for First Christian Sunday School Adults

June 17 notice of a Thursday evening social at Chauncey First Christian Church for all adult class members hosted by Builders and the Loyal groups. Mrs Ralph Brown leads the young men class. program, social, and refreshments planned. Loyal men women Builders and Loyal daughters invited.

Chauncey First Christian Sunday School Ralph Brown

The Plains Personal News

The Plains family圈gathered for Sunday visits at Amesville and The Plains homes. Floyd Linscott and Pearl Linscott with others shared time with relatives including L. Anderson in Amesville, plus Mr and Mrs McHarey and Shaw guests. James Coon departed for Mansfield for work.

the Plains Floyd Linscott Charles Pearl Linscott L. Anderson Amesville Russell McHarey 8. S. Shaw Union Thomas McDonald Frank Brooks Logan Charles McDonald Hocking James Coon Mansfield

Lopezs Celebrate Ethel Looper Birthday at The Plains

Mr and Mrs John Lopez entertained at their home The Plains for daughter Ethel Loopers 24th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenney McCulty Miss Lucille Haning Clarence Loper of Athens Ohio and Thelma Schoonover of Byesville with the hosts.

Chauncey John Lopez the Plains Ethel Kenney McCulty Lucille Haning Clarence Loper Athens Mies Thelma ‘Schoonover Byesville Land

Chauncey Personalities Visit Relatives In Region

Mr and Mrs Dave Osborne and son Richard of Chauncey spent Sunday visiting relatives in Glouster Miss Doris Cole of Millfield in Chauncey guest of Miss Cora Ferrel in High Street. Mr and Mrs Harry Junod and family visited relatives in Athens. Mrs Fred Russell and family of Millfield attended their annual family reunion in Pomeroy.

Chauncey Dave Osborne Richard Glouster Doris Cole Millfield

Preacher Fined for Cruelty and Auto License Violation

John Mason of Amesville was fined 10 dollars and costs by Magistrate P W Helwig for cruelty to animals after allegedly beating a horse with a long lockbar. I E Carsey of Athens was fined 28 dollars and costs by a magistrate at Porter for driving an automobile with a fictitious license.

John Mason Amesville Edgar Mariner P. W. Helwig Mariner Mason I. E. Carsey Athens

Mystery Short Wave Signal Spans Nation

Radio signals from a navy airplane short wave set were heard in Tampa Florida and St Paul Minnesota but not at nearer stations raising questions about signal propagation and reception across distances.

Washington Tampa Fla St. Paul

Mrs Elizabeth Matheny Visits In Chauncey Area

Mrs Elizabeth Matheny and her Daytonia Florida family are guests near Chauncey as they visit sisters Mrs Fred Russell of Millfield and Mrs Charlies Tate of The Plains.

Chauncey Elizabeth Matheny Daytonia Fla Matheny Fred Russell Millfield Charlies Tate the Plains

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Monthly Birthday in Chauncey

June 17 report from Chauncey notes the Forest Rose Rebekah lodge will hold its monthly birthday observance. Members meet to celebrate and organize upcoming lodge activities.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of

La Follette Ill at Home on 70th Birthday

Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin, who defeated an independent candidate for the presidency last year, is seriously ill at his Washington home on the eve of his seventieth birthday according to physicians.

Washington Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin

Homecoming Basket Dinner Planned at Holliday Chapel

A homecoming and basket dinner will be held at Holliday Chapel near Burlingham next Sunday. Organizers emphasize the day’s program and participants look forward to the event with anticipation.

Holliday Chapel Burlingham

Summer dramatics set at Ohio University this year

Prof. W. H. Cooper of the public speaking department announces summer school dramatics at Ohio University. A class of fifteen teachers will stage three one act plays with students acting as coaches and directors, aiming for productions that compare well with regular college plays.

Ohio University W. H. Cooper Department of Public Speaking Cooper

Radio expert joins Athens radio department head

J. H. Pigman a former naval radio operator has accepted the manageership of the radio department at Automotive Battery and Electric company He arrives from Zanesville where he worked with the American Light company after studying at the University of Michigan

J. H. Pigman Naval Automotive Battery & Electric Company Pigman Zanesville American Light Company University of Michigan

Bennett Appeals Over Fine In Nelsonville In To x Charge

Bennett files in Common Pleas against the state of Ohio claiming unlawful fine of 50 dollars and costs on an intoxication charge. Mayor W U las of Nelsonville named in the action.

Bennett Loving Bennett Nelsonville Common Pleas Court State of Ohio WU. W.las

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