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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

3

Tatting club gathering hosted by Mrs James Knight

Mrs James Knight entertained the Tatting club Wednesday night with sewing followed by a two course luncheon. Garden flowers decorated the home. Guests included Zale Kemp Bridgeport Mrs Aaron Head Indianapolis Miss Florence Parks Catherine Spencer and Mrs Mabel Barnicut.

James Knight Knight Zale Kemp Bridgeport Aaron Head Indianapolis Florence Parks Catherine Spencer Mabel Barnicut

Lancaster Residents Attend Funeral of Maxina Richards

Mrs L Turner Mrs J Hawkins Mrs G Claire Mrs M Lett Mrs B Carisle Mr A S Tuerner Rev Meellin Mr Harry Moss Mr Harry Straughter Mr H Jackson all of Lancaster attended the funeral of little Maxina Richards, Sunday.

Maxina Albert Richards Lancaster Greenlawn L. Turner J. Hawkins G. Claire M Lett B. Carisle A. S. Tuerner MeelLinn Harry Moss Harpy Straughter H. Jackson Little Maxina Richards

Mrs Jack Pritchard and Children Visit Sister in Cleveland

Mrs Jack Pritchard and two children were guests of her sister in Cleveland for an extended visit, staying at a local residence during the stay.

Jack Pritchard Cleveland

Logan Auxiliary to Meet Monday Evening

The Logan women's auxiliary invites members to the next meeting on Monday evening June 25. Those wishing to attend should notify Mrs. Rhodes or Florence Lax by Friday evening.

Logan

Mrs Elizabeth Preston and son depart for Columbus Bremen visit

Mrs Elizabeth Preston and her son left the first of the week for an extended visit in Columbus and Bremen, traveling together as they begin their trip.

Frank Freer Jean Columbus West Virginia Elizabeth Preston Red Bremen

Mrs Phil Kelch Spends Wednesday in Columbus

Mrs Phil Kelch spent Wednesday in Columbus visiting local sights and meeting acquaintances.

Phil Kelch Columbus

Mrs Gates Trout Guests of Ed Crouse Family

Mrs Gates Trout and her two children from Marietta visit the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Crouse, staying as guests during the trip.

Gates Trout Marietta Ed Crouse

Sunday School Party Heads to State Assembly

Rev. C. L. Johnson William Mitchell Frank Johnson Robert Secour and Albert Dilcher led a Christian Sunday school group that left yesterday for Columbus to attend the state Sunday Day events and related activities.

C. L. Johnson William Mitchell Frank Johnson Robert Secour Albert Dilcher Christian Sunday School William Morgan Monark Columbus

Columbus Visit Highlights Local Relatives

Mrs. A. Stover spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. R. C. Graham and two children of Columbus arrived last night for a visit with relatives.

R. C. Graham Columbus

Columbus Guests Stay For Extended Visits

Miss Dorothy Ann Fischer of Columbus accompanies her home for an extended visit. Mr and Mrs Will Robinson of Columbus are guests of Delbert Davis and his wife, also of Columbus.

Tle Dorothy Ann Fischer Columbus Will Robinson Mrs Delbert Davis

Picnic crowd from Nelsonville plans Bell Telephone event at Crystal Springs

Twenty five Nelsonville commercial Plant and traffic employees of the Bell Telephone company enjoyed a picnic supper at Crystal Springs on Tuesday evening June 19. They motored to the springs, danced, and spent the evening there.

Crystal Springs Nelsonville Bell Telephone Company

McBride Hurt In Delaware Pike Auto Crash

A message said M. M. McBride was injured in a car crash on the Delaware pike and taken to a Columbus hospital. His son Lawrence rushed to the bedside. the condition of Lancaster was not learned.

M. M. McBride Columbus Lawrence McBride Billy Lancaster Delaware Pike Lancaster

Farewell Party for Mrs Keating Before Departure

A surprise farewell party was given for Mrs Keating who departs today with her daughter Margaret and her father Mr Joseph Smart for Pennsylvania to visit relatives. She will celebrate a birthday on the 25th and received several nice presents.

Esther class meeting at church prompts Sunday attendance drive

The Esther class held a Monday night meeting in the church social room with 383 members at 6 pm for supper and a business session led by Miss Florence Horton. Mrs Johnson spoke on church attendance and plans for class welfare and Sunday School were discussed. members enjoyed a social period and are urged to attend Sunday morning to combat the summer slump.

Esther Florence Horton Miss Horton

Notice of sale in Athens County partition case

In Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wilvert Duskey Sr plaintiff vs Learna Crier et al defendants notices sale of the west half of Lot 121 Nelsonville and canal area at public auction June 7 1923 appraised 900 90 to satisfy an order of sale from the court cash. Sheriff McInley to conduct sale at Athens County Courthouse door Nelsonville Ohio.

State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wilvert Duskey Learna Crier Athens Ohio Nelsonville Canal Dover Wilbert Dusky Common Pleas Court

Taylor v Taylor divorce petition in Athens County court

Charlotte Taylor petitions for divorce from Lester Taylor on extreme cruelty and gross neglect in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio with hearing set for on or after June 28 1923 Emmett Keenan attorney for Charlotte Taylor notice filed May 23 1923 and residence of respondent unknown

Lester Taylor Charlotte Taylor Common Pleas Court Athens County Emmett Keenan

Athens County sale notice for farm land parcel

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Athens County Ohio in Athens until noon July 20 1923 for the sale of the portion of the Children s Home Farm Wing north of the Athens Canaan Ville Road and between the Children s Home Buildings and the Cabin Farm reaching as far north as the hill containing 5.64 acres more or less. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Athens State of Ohio Children's Home Athens-Canaan- Ville Road Childrens Home Cabin Farm County Commissioners Athens, Hin

Athens Board of Education Seeks Bids for Two School Projects

Sealed proposals from bidders for the Athens Ohio Board of Education will fund the New High School Building and West Athens Grade School with full materials and labor per plans by architect Wm. B. Ittner. Bids include bonds or certified checks, bid forms, and separate bids for each trade, with completion targets set for 1924 and 1925 and daily liquidated damages for delays.

Athens City Board Athens West Athens Allas City Ohio Athens City Board of Education Notie Cnaticn Board of Education

Athens Ohio School Building Bid Notice

The notice outlines liquidated damages of twenty dollars per day for the General Work and fifteen dollars per day for other divisions if unfinished after the due completion date. Bids must be sealed and sent to the Athens City Board of Education by the stated deadline. Plans and specs available from the Architect for a twenty five dollar deposit, refundable upon return. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. L. J. Addicott, Clerk.

Athens City Sai Architect Athens City Board of Education Athens Ohio

Appointment of Anna Moorman as Administratrix

Anna Moorman has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Jesse Moorman late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 13th day of June A PD 1923. 8S. M. Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 6-14-Sotw

Anna Moorman Jesse Moorman Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Said County

Bank appointed administrator with will annexed

The Athens National Bank has been appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of EF J Kessinger late of this county on June 13 1923 by Probate Judge M H Johnson.

Heaviest stockholder questioned in club sale case

Startling discovery at the Grimsby club shows a key of 12 handling heavy stock interest. Authorities closed the inquiry after finding liquor sold during prohibited hours, marking a significant disruption to local club operations.

FARLY Grimsby Enc Nquor

Dickens house at Gnad's Hill to be sold by London firms

Gnad's Hill Place near Rochester England once home to Charles Dickens will be put on the sale block per London realtors. The peasant costume with cross stitching in gay colors remains a popular fashion this season.

Rochester Eng Gnad Charles Dickens London Realtors

Amesville Social Roundup Highlights Homes and Visitors

Amesville residents hosted and joined relatives during a Sunday family reunion at the Bennett farm. Visitors included WM Jago from Canton and 23 relatives from area households. The community noted church observances and an upcoming High School Dramatic Clip presenting A Little Clodhopper with proceeds listed.

Presbyterian Church M. EK CSC Dilleof Akron McVay Marion

Home Team Beats Guysville 11 to 5 in Sunday Game

Music by the orchestra preceded the match as the home team defeated Guysville 11 to 5. Tuesday's game against The Chicago Athletics was rough with a faulty effort from the home squad, losing 2 to 11. They host Union Furnace next Sunday.

Guysville Chicago Athletics Union Furnace

Costly wreck disrupts nine days of work on track

An engine jammed the track at Palos and turned over in a ditch during a Tuesday incident ending nine straight days of work. The engineer was badly burned but survived with non fatal injuries. the fireman Lent escaped unhurt while both men were trapped.

Lent

Crows Fatten in Fame Stricken Russia

In a wry note from Russia, crows thrive as people chase fame rather than food, while observers remark on the nation’s preoccupations and appetite for headlines.

Russia

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