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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

7

Dover acquires new burying ground in Millfield

Dover trustees purchased the old Chadwell farm at Millfield to form a new township burying ground. Workers lay a fence and grade driveways as Nye cemetery nears capacity, with plots occupied by residents and longtime locals. Also, Mr and Mrs Oscar Simpson returned from Dayton Ohio after attending the state convention of the Red Men and Pocahontas lodges.

Chauncey Hilltop Cemetery New Township Nye Jome MEET Oscar Simpson Millfield Dayton Ohio Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges Mr. Simpson Mazon Tribe Jacksonville

Woman's Society Is Entertained at Main Street Home

Chauncey June 17. Mrs. Sam Tippett hosted the Loyal Woman's society of the First Christian church on Main street. Mrs. Guy Brookins presided, minutes were read, and the program was led by Mrs. Charles Sweeney with a song by Margaret Tippett. A social hour and refreshment followed. attendees included Mrs. Long of Indianapolis visiting.

Henry Osborne T. R. Hamilton Howard Brown John Shafer Harvey Nye Charles Sweeney Ezra Karns Guy Gardner B. F. Ferrer John Brewer Guy Brookins Charles Fiske Charles Ogg Neal Helsel James A. Long Indianapolis Ind

Nelsonville Man Goes to Hospital for Transfusion

George Barrows of Nelsonville was rushed by ambulance to Grant hospital in Columbus for a blood transfusion yesterday morning. He was escorted by Mrs Barrows and his son and his brother. Barrows is brother in law to Arthur Sapp and Mrs J Ett of Chauncey.

Chauncey George Barrows Nelsonville Grant Hospital Columbus Barrows Mr. Barrows Arthur Sapp J. Ett

Daughter Born to Mrs William Theisen in Millfield

Mrs William Theisen announces the birth of a daughter at their Millfield home last Sunday. The new arrival adds to the family with celebrations noted in the household.

Chauncey William Theisen Millfield

Daughertys Attend Funeral of Uncle E L Rodgers

Mrs. Charles A. Daugherty and her son Elwood of Beaumont attended the funeral of their uncle E. L. Rodgers held at the Treland church in Coolville yesterday.

Chauncey Charles A. Daugherty Elwood Beaumont Coolville E. L. Rodgers Treland Church

Motor to Logan for Aunt Mariah Pierce's funeral

Mrs. I E Boudinot and her son Orris of Millfield and Mrs. Alpha Wemmer of Glouster traveled to Logan on Tuesday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mariah Pierce.

Logan Chauncey I.’. E. Boudinot Orris Millfield Alpha Wemmer Glouster Logan Mariah Pierce

Walks and steps completed at McCafferty property

The new concrete steps walks and driveway in front of the Clarence E. McCafferty building on Main Street have been finished, enhancing convenience and appearance of the business house post office and residence.

Chauncey Clarence E. McCafferty Main Street

Millfield Social Notes Highlight Family Visits

Mrs William Cole returns home to Millfield after a week in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Charles Styers. Miss Emma Tracy of Middleport visits Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Tracy in Millfield.

William Cole Millfield Columbus Charles Styers Emma Tracy Middleport Homer Tracy

Local Social Notes From The Plains

Mrs. Cora Selby Miss Zella Barker and Mr. Parry of Columbus visited Sunday with George Gapriel and family. Frank Cook from Danville Ohio spent the day with his parents F E Cook. Winifred and Mie West visited Albany friends Carrie and Jennie Bryan. Mr and Mrs Dhn Rutger from Logan were at the Bryans. Mr and Mrs A J McDonald moved to Jamestown to find work.

THE Plains Sersonals Cora Selby Zella Barker Mr. Pary of Columbus George Gapriel Frank Cook Dan Winchester Ohio F. E.cook Winifred Mie West Albany Carrie Jennie Bryan Dhn Rutger Logan M. QO. Bryan A. J. McDonald Jomeroy McDonald

Chauncey mourns Alice Wallace funeral in Nelsonville

Chauncey residents including Mr. and Mrs. M G Gainer and Mrs. Karl Garrell attended the funeral of Mrs. Alice Wallace wife of Edward Wallace held at the Christian church in Nelsonville with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Chauncey M. G. Gainer Guy. Gardner, Jr Karl Gar G. H. Nye F John Shier Guy Brookin Elmr Bingman Athens Alice Wallace Edward, Wallace Christian Church Greenlawn Cemete

West sisters visit ends as Hyla returns home

Miss Hyla West returns to her Hocking home after visiting relatives in Pomeroy and Middleport. She is accompanied by her sister Miss I’rances West of Pomeroy who plans a short stay with their parents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. West. Wilma Ruth West remains visiting in Middleport and Pomeroy. Mrs. Illa Withmore, who had visited relatives at Hocking and The Plains, returns to Kent, Ohio.

Hyla West Hocking Pomeroy Middleport I’rances West S. A. West Wilma Ruth West Illa Withmore Hocking and the Plains Kent Ohio

Chauncey Visit Notes From Local Residents

Lafe Crosser of Chauncey is in Huntington, W V, for work. Peter Keasey and his Columbus family spent last Sunday in Chauncey with Mrs Mary Keasey and Sherman Keesey. Mrs Paul Jones and South Point Ohio children, visiting Mrs Mary Meinhart, traveled to The Plains to visit Mrs Earl Thompson and Mrs Evan Morgan Sr. Mr and Mrs William Tippett and family of McArthur spent last Sunday in Chauncey with Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett and family.

Lafe Crosser Chauncey Huntington W. Va Peter Keasey Columbus Mary Keasey Sherman Keesey Paul Jones South Point Ohio Mary Meinhart The Plains Earl ‘Thompson Evan Morgan William Tippett McArthur Sam ‘Tippett

Entertains Guests At The Plains

Mrs. William Hamer of The Plains entertained last weekend guests including her husband Mr. Hamer of Columbus and son Willard Hamer a Bliss business college student. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williams Owen Chickler of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. John Hamer of Athens.

A Dainty Frock Pattern With Matching Blouse and Skirt

Green and buff figured crepe de chine pattern set includes Blouse 5466 and Skirt 5366. Describes sizes bust 34 to 44 inches and 36 to 48 inch waists, fabric yardage for various sleeve and top options, and pattern mail order details with price in silver or stamps.

Florabel Questions Wife Duty in Chosen Social Life

Florabel, a self described high brow wife, explains her husband’s world and her reluctance to join a women’s club. She asks readers if she should tell him the truth or keep up a lie to avoid hurting him and her marriage while seeking recreation.

Florabel Tom Harry Elsie

Magee acquitted in Las Vegas manslaughter case

Editor Carl C. Magee of the Albuquerque State Tribune was found not guilty on an instructed verdict in Las Vegas New Mexico. The jury acquitted after eight state witnesses testified, with Judge Luis Armijo ruling no criminal responsibility had been shown in the fatal hotel lobby shooting of John Lassetter last August.

Las Vegas N. M

Prominent Cincinnati Educator Edmund Parrott Dies

Edmund K. Parrott a Batavia educator banker and lawyer died in Cincinnati after an appendicitis operation. He was 44 and regarded as a leading local figure in education and finance.

Cincinnati Edmund K. Parrott Batavia

Mrs. John Welch Dies in Los Angeles at 84

A letter from Della Smith to Lenna Smith recounts the death of Mrs. Johnson Welch in Los Angeles. Burn injuries from night clothing catching fire in her bathroom led to her death last week. She was 84, widow of Johnson Welch, formerly of Athens. Sons Tom Welch and Phil Welch reside in Los Angeles.

Tom Welch Della Smith Lenna Smith Washington, D. C Johnson Welch Los Angeles Phil Welch

Engineer Killed By His Own Locomotive

Cincinnati report says engineer David O'Donnell age 36 from Indlow Kentucky died after stepping into the path of his locomotive while his fireman operated the throttle.

Cincinnati David O'Donnell Indlow O’donnell

Miss Blanche Smith Dies in Columbus

Miss Blanche Smith died at 3 this morning in Grant hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation. Her sister Lenna Smith and brother Charles Smith were with her. Funeral cortege will reach Athens at 12 10 Saturday, burial at West Union street cemetery chapel at 2 30. She was a graduate of Athens High School and Ohio University, later a secretary to superintendents at Athens State Hospital and the Institution for Feeble Minded.

Blanche Smith Grant Hospital Columbus Lenna Smith Washington, D. C Charles Smith Cleveland Athens Hocking Valley West Union Street Miss Smith James E. Smith East Gate Street Lanna Smith Athens High School Commercial Department Ohio University Athens State Hospital

Marriage License Issued to Plant and Roberts Couple

The Probate court issued a marriage license this morning to Andrew Plant, 25, a mechanic from Gloucester, and Gladys Marie Roberts, 26, a clerk from Gloucester. They were married by Rev. M. E. Chatley.

Probate Court Andrew lD’lant Glouster George Plant Gladys Marie Roberts Giouster James E. Roberts M. E. Chatley

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Yesterday

William Patterson 32 minister Cleveland and Ruth L Wallace 22 teacher Nelsonville obtained licenses and were wed by Rev John I Marti. Oakley Ator 21 laborer Pomeroy and Beulah B Smith 26 housekeeper Athens received licenses and were married by Rev M E Chatley.

William Patterson Cleveland Thomas Patterson Ruth Lenore Wallace Nelsonville George Wallace John I. Marti Oakley Ator Pomeroy Amby Ator Beulah B. Smith Athens

Death of Leah Evelyn James Investigated in Columbus

In Columbus on June 17 authorities prepared to review the death of 2 year old Leah Evelyn James who died at Children's hospital possibly from poison. The coroner delayed autopsy until yesterday after poisoning symptoms were noted.

Columbus U.R Leah Evelyn James Children’s Hospital

Papal Envoy Bonzano Arrives in Elkhart Station

More than 1,000 residents gathered at Elkhart New York Central station to greet John Cardinal Bonzano the papallegate to the international Eucharistic congress as the train carrying the cardinal and eight other Catholic princes halted briefly at the depot.

Elkhart Ind W.P New York Central John Cardinal Bonzano Senate Cardinal Bonzano

Elkhart Man Gifts Gold Trumpet To Train Observation Platform

The scarlet enameled seven coach train features an observation platform and is presented with a gold trumpet by an Elkhart man whose name is withheld.

Elkhart

Hall becomes city manager of Gallipolis

John T. Hall has succeeded Arthur Miller as city manager of Gallipolis. Miller resigned to pursue private business interests after serving as city manager since January 1.

Gallipolis John T. Hall Arthur Miller Miller

Ice Cream Social at Chase Church This Saturday

An ice cream social for the church benefit is set for Saturday evening at Chase Church. Home made cake will be served along with ice cream and other desserts.

Chase Church

Abandoned Home For Show Life Draws Youth Away

William Downey a 15 year old son of Wilbur Downey of Athens joined the Cronin carnival when it moved from Athens to Portsmouth. He worked on the merry go round and was returned by Chief of Police Herb Walker to his parents after being found in Portsmouth.

William Downey Wilbur Downey Athens Cronin Nolan Young Downey Herb Walker Portsmouth

Social clubs and friendly converse in marriage

The author mocks social clubs as time wasters while praising real friends. He argues that matrimonial vows should not force groaning husbands into junkets with other women, noting wives suffer when husbands join clubs promoting such trips. He cites Hetty Susy and Maria as the other women referenced by husbands.

Husbands Association, Inc Harry Jim Sam Hetty Susy Maria Premier Syndicate, Inc

England's voluntary hospitals spend forty million yearly

England's voluntary hospitals allocate about 40 million dollars annually to treat diseases. The figure reflects the growing burden on charitable medical institutions and their role in public health.

England

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