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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1924

Page

3

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Henry Home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. Ralph Henry's home at 43 Clinton street on Friday at 2 PM. All members are urged to attend. The Pythian Sisters guest night follows Thursday at 7 30 PM at the K of P hall with strong attendance expected. Mrs Nelson visited Columbus Tuesday. Miss Advicott of Cincinnati was weekend guest of Dr and Mrs Hyde.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Jean Advicott Cincinnati Mrs. J. M. Hyde

Marriage Unites Elizabeth Reese and Rev John J Loyd Evans

At Mary Reese home in Long Beach West Virginia on Tuesday evening June 18 5:30 PM Elizabeth Reese daughter of a minister and Rev John J Loyd Evans were married on the lawn overlooking the Ohio River The service was read by Rev Lester Evans and Rev Hugh Evans brothers of the couple with Miss Ruth Hufford Troy Ohio as bridesmaid and J Harry Cotton Princeton NJ as best man Both graduates of Wooster class of 1921 The groom has been ordained and installed as pastor of Nelsonville Presbyterian after a short wedding trip the newlyweds will reside at the Presbyterian manse.

Mary Reese Long Beach W. Va Elizabeth Reese John J Oyd Evans Ohio River Lester Evans Cambridge Ohio Hugh Evans Dayton Brothers of T Ruth Hufford Troy J. Harry Cotton Princeton N. J Wooster Presbyterian Ashville N. C Theological Seminary First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville Evans Presbyterian Manse

Flower Mission Day Held at Mrs Mechem’s Home

The W C T A observed its annual flower mission day on West Washington Street with Mrs C C Sharp as devotional leader and Mrs Kate Herrold presiding. Members prepared aprons from 14 cents and sold them to raise 275 dollars. a carpet rag program and white ribbon for meetings were noted. July plans and Jubilee drive conclusions urged.

A. G. Mechem West Washington Street C. C. Sharp Kate Herrold Bertha Berker Cassidy Sharp Katzenbach Herrold Lancaster Camp Mechem Harold Mechem Walter Mechem Stanley Mechem Wallace

Club ladies host at Hoodlett home with dinner and games

Mrs. Stuart Hoodlett and Mrs. Frank Mellinger entertained club members Tuesday evening at the Hoodlett home. A six o'clock dinner was served with pink and white decorations. Cards followed the meal, using three tables. Guests included Mrs. Don Davis of Athens and Mrs. Guy Barver.

Stuart Hoodlett Frank Mellinger Hoodlett Don Davis Athens Guy Barver

Mrs Don Davis and Her Two Children Visit Relatives

Mrs. Don Davis and her two children from Athens are spending the day with relatives in town, visiting family and sharing time together.

Don Davis Athens

Red Cross Seeks Bedding Donations Locally

Local Red Cross chapter urgently needs bedding including sheets and pillow cases. Contact public health nurse Miss Masters who will arrange pickups for donors.

RED Cross

Miss Clara and Son Visit Columbiana Hosts Lamborns

Miss Clara and her son John of Columbiana Ohio are guests of Mr. and Mrs. B L Lamborn, enjoying hospitality and social visiting during their stay.

Clara John Columbiana, Ohio B. L. Lamborn

Chauncey Woman Dies From Friday Pedestrian Crash

Mrs Eliza Tittle 63 wife of Thomas Tittle died at her Chauncey area home Tuesday from injuries after alighting from a moving truck on Main Street last Friday. She fractured her skull and never regained consciousness. Funeral arrangements pending. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Sadie Hook and three sons John Ray and Pearl all in Chauncey vicinity.

Thomas Tittle Eliza Tittle Chauncey Tittle Main Street Sprague Gerald Tittle

Funeral Held For G. R. McCune In Trimble Cemetery

Rev. T. B. Courtney of the Church of Christ conducted the funeral at the late G. R. McCune’s home at 2 o clock. Burial followed in Trimble cemetery. McCune leaves a wife and several children local to Trimble.

T. B. Courtney Church of Christ Trinbe G. RR. McCune Trimble Mr. McCune

Klan Social Session Held in Chauncey

The Knights and Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan met Tuesday evening at their Chauncey hall for a largely attended social gathering. Speeches, recitations, and music were part of the program, followed by a ham sandwich and bean banquet with coffee cake strawberries and ice cream.

Knights and Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan Chauncey

Shafer Family Announces Range of Births in Chauncey Area

Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer announce the birth of a daughter at their country home near Chauncey. Granddaughter to Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Rodney Bradley announce the birth of a son on June 16 at the home of the former's parents in Lexington Avenue.

Carl Shafer Chauncey George Wilson Rodney Bradley Lexington Avenue

Death of Mr Merry Reverberates to Mrs Jackson

Mrs Andrew Jackson of this city received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of her grandfather Mr Merry at his late home in Dicknell Indiana.

Andrew Jackson Merry Dicknell Indiana

Pythian Sisters Host First Birthday Party

The Pythian Sisters of Chauncey held their first birthday party following a regular temple session. Honor guests included Mesdames Ray Knight and Floyd Linscott and Miss Dorothy Holmes for June. The next party will honor July birthdays.

Pythian Sisters of Chauncey Mesdames Ray Knight Floyd Linscott Dorothy Holmes

Picnic excursion to Columbus with multiple families

A party including Mr and Mrs T S Schoonover Mr and Mrs Henry Martin and daughters Verna and Vrances Mr and Mrs George Six and Mr Webb Cunningham motored to Columbus Sunday for a picnic dinner at the home of Mrs Martin's brother in law and sister Ms and Mrs Couch.

T. S. Schoonover Henry Martin Verna and Vrances George Six Webb Cunningham Columbus

Stone Family Trip and Visits Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Stone and Miss Irene Jackson drove to Colum bus on Saturday returning Sunday evening. They were joined by Miss Helen Stone who stayed two weeks at Chauncey as guest of Mr and Mrs Forest Spears.

Mrs. Stone Irene Jackson Columbus Chauncey Helen Stone Forest Spears

Couple From Millfield Called to Parkersburg for Ill Daughter in Law

Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson of Millfield were summoned to Parkersburg West Virginia due to the serious illness of their daughter in law Mrs Gaylord Simpson.

Charles Simpson Millfield Parkersburg W. Va Gaylord Simpson

Theisen Family Returns Home From Cleveland Visit

Mr. and Mrs. William Theisen and daughter Irene return to Millfield from Cleveland after several weeks away while Mr. Theisen secured employment.

William Theisen Irene Millfield Cleveland Mr. Theisen

Mrs Woods Wade and Ful ton family visit Logan

Mrs. L. K. Woods Mrs. Edward Wade and son and Mrs. Dan Fulton of Millfield spent Wednesday visiting in Logan.

Mrs Lewis McGuierra Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Lewis McGuierra returns to Bartlett Ohio after spending a week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Cole in Millfield during her visit.

Lewis McGuierra Bartlett Ohio William Cole Millfield

Lenna of Chicago Visiting Biggins Family

Mr and Mrs George Biggins of this city entertain Lenna daughter of Chicago as their guest in a brief social note from the local society column.

George Biggins Lenna Chicago

Mrs Cap Smith Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Cap Smith returns to her Chauncey home after visiting relatives and friends at Buch A Biddison daughter tel.

Cap Smith Chauncey A. Biddison Tel

New Pastor Installed at Nelsonville's First Presbyterian Church

Athens Presbytery convened in Nelsonville to ordain and install John Lloyd Evans as pastor. The service featured special music, a sermon by Rev. Dayton, and messages from visiting ministers including two Evans brothers. The ceremony highlighted community support and advice for the new pastor’s leadership.

First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville Athens John Lloyd Evans New Era Council Lew Rice FE. C. Cooley C. R. Douglass Logan Harry Cotton Princeton N. J Evans Hugr IT Evans Westminster Church Dayton Teauing A. C. V. Skinner Middleport Lester Evans First Presbyterian Church Cambridge Ohio Leon Arpee Peelaware Trev. Tester Evans Christ

Woman Cabinet Member to Study Immigration in Canada

Miss Margaret Bondfield the first female UK cabinet member will lead a British delegation to Canada to study immigration issues especially the placement of children in the Dominion. The announcement marks a government effort to review emigration practices and child welfare policy.

London Margaret Bondfield Canada

Mine workers panel convenes in Logan this morning

Glouster Worthy Parker of this city aids in preparing credential lists for the mine workers special convention in Nelsonville. The convention met in Logan at 10 o clock to discuss a possible joint meeting with operators in the sub district.Mr and Mrs C F Wallace and son Gail drove to New Concord Monday with Misses Erne Wallace Olive McKee Fauntelle Harper and Mildred Vaughn who attend summer school there. They then visited Camorvidge to see Mr Wallace's parents Mr and Mrs T J Wallace. Harry Howard has started work on a new residence on Vierce Ridge east of Trimble.

Worthy Parker Mine Workers Nelsonville Logan C. F. Wallace Gail New Concord Misseserne Wallace Olive McKee Fauntelle Harper Mildred Vaughn Wallace Camorvidge Mr. Wallace T. J. Wallace Harry Howard Vierce Ridge Trimble

Local Notices and Social Roundup from Mountville Area

Mrs Margaret Welsh returns home after ten days with Mr and Mrs T B Skinner in Columbus and Buckeye Lake where Mr Skinner bought a duplex Children s day will be observed at Mountville church next Sunday evening A large crowd is expected W B Balderson and two children Junior and Lois and Miss Cory Wagner traveled to Lancaster to visit Mr and Mrs William Donaldson Former and present Oakdale school pupils and teachers plan a reunion at Oakdale grove next Sunday An all day event includes a basket dinner and a weather permitting program Miss Dolores Ray stays with the Zern Cunninghams while at Ohio University in Athens Children s day exercises planned for Bishopville church Sunday evening Joe Brown Jr of Neffs returned home after visiting for his mother s illness

Margaret Welsh T. B. Skinner Columbus Buckeye Lake W. BR. Balderson Junior Lois Cory Wagner Lancaster William Donaldson Oakdale School Oakdale Grove Dolores Ray Uniontown Pa Zern Cunningham Ohio University Athens Bishopville Joe Brown Jr Neffs

Call Officers Control Rhode Island Senate Chaos

In Providence Rhode Island Deputy sheriffs were stationed in the senate chamber to prevent further disorder after a failed bid by Senator Arthur A. Sherman Republican to seize control in the governor’s absence. Democrats blocked the clerk from calling the roll as fists and oratorical gestures flared and spectators fueled the uproar. Governor Flynn ordered High Sheriff Jonathan Andrews to prevent a recurrence.

Providence R. T Rhode Island Senate Arthur A. Sherman Sherman Flynn Jonathan Andrews

Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup Promises Quick Relief

Advert reads Dr H S Thacher liver and blood syrup a vegetable prescription that cleanses the liver and cures bilious symptoms and sick headaches. It is sold by McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharmacy Athens LeFavor's Glouster Gem Nelsonville and J A Isselstein Doanville with money back guarantee.

Thacher H. S. Thacher Dr. Thacher McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharmacy Athens LeFavor Glouster Gem Nelsonville J. A. Isselstein Doanville

Ohio fruit growers hopeful for larger crop this year

Ohio fruit growers report a brighter outlook with a larger apple crop expected in southern Ohio and peaches performing well in the region. Federal estimates show U S apple crop at 72 percent of last year and peaches up about 15 percent, with Georgia and California crops variably forecast.

Ohio Federal United States Rome Baldwins New York Washington State Oregon Virginia West Virginia Lake Erie

What Is the Use of Living When a Woman Is Ailing

The piece urges women with fatigue headaches backaches and despondency to rely on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the age old remedy revived health and strength without narcotics or harmful drugs.

Lydia Kh Pinkham

Community notes from Sharpsburg and area events

The page records multiple local items. Funeral of Mrs. Rachel Rowland at Chester Hill. family gatherings at the Dickson country home with several relatives visiting from Iowa Columbus Layman Bartlett and Forest. Cherry season leisure. Cemetery association meeting elects Frank Bardin president and B E Armstrong secretary. A portrait of Lowell Randolph in Washington D C with Myron near President Coolidge. Sewing club gathering at Mrs. Armstrong’s.

Howard Iowa Everett Columbus Bert Goddard Layman Glen Smith Bartlett Lucy Smith John Mc. Peek Carol Lowmvilda Glover Wm. Rubberman Forest Selby Heights Lucy Dickson Marion Randolph Williamson W Va Frank Bardin Association B. EK. Armstrong Dickson Lowell Randolph Washington D. C Myron Coolidge J. A. Beard Geo. Brooks Sewing Club B. F. Armstrong

Businessman Life Expectancy Compared To Farmer

A saying notes the average life of a business man is about two thirds that of a farmer. This comparison highlights differing lifestyle impacts on longevity.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Charles Nelson Klan Social Arpee Nelsonville, O Arper Sharpsburg Robert Grimes Rachel Rowland Chesterhill Viscount Kato Japan Kiyoura S.S.S Mr. V. D SS. Ces J. E. Zeller Beate Public Square Knights Mammoth Pop Tom Moore Johnny Walker S'Long Topkis Union Cooper Union Hoodlet’s Dept
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