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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1925

Page

2

Chauncey Resident Dies After Street Accident

Alonzo Gams, brother of Bert Sams and captain to Edward Lott of Chauncey, was killed Sunday evening in Giron when struck by a machine while crossing the street. The body was taken to Parkersburg for services and burial. The Sams family formerly resided in Chauncey.

Chauncey Alonzo Gams Bert Sams Capuain Edward Lott Giron Itreet Parkersburg Sams Bert Gamsmara Er Spitser J. E. Lott Clyde

Sha family marks fifty annual reunion in Chauncey area

In Chauncey and The Plains vicinities, relatives gathered for the Sha family fifty annual reunion. Eighty two Shafer family members attended with twenty five invited guests, totaling 107 for a hearty dinner and social pleasures.

Chauncey Chauncey the Plains Sha Shafer

Nichols Hosts Warm Evening at Chauncey Residence

Mr and Mrs W C Nichols entertained a small group at their Chauncey home on Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrell and Mrs Sarah Knowlton. Ice cream and cake were served.

Chauncey Ihre W. C. Nichols Arthur Iwilson Arthur Coon Ambrose Terrell Sarah Knowlton Nich

Repair of Plains Church Prompts Local Pride

Chauncey June 23 The Ladies Aid Society reports improvements at Plains church including new papering varnishing redecorating a fresh rug for the rostrum and other upkeep reflecting community involvement.

Chauncey la- Aid Society Plains Church

Annual home coming honors local families in Allensville

J Chauncey June 23 reports Mr and Mrs Stailey and Mr and Mr Clarence Rutter of The Mains in Vinton county attended their annual home coming at the home of Samuel All at Allensville. Twenty one attended.

Tolet Athens Jake Chapman Chauncey Tennessee Lucille Bradfield George Williamson Columbus Laura Kathleen Bradfield Nanny Martin Wellston Edward Dahl Luther Cruikshank Jchauncey James Stailey Clarence Rutter Vinton County Samuel All Allensville

The Plains Personal Notes and Chauncey Visits

Mrs. Ludwig's condition improves at Boote Parkersburg as reports from her bedside reach Union. The Plains social column records local visits by Riley Keaton and family, Elmer Bingman and daughter, Arthur Wilson and Ambrose Terrell group, Lucille North, Margaret Noblehay, J N Perry, and Clyde Fewell among others, with travel to Cincinnati noted for Curtis Locke and Anneth Sands.

Ludwig Better Chauncey S. 8Aw Union Ludwig Parkersburg W. Va Plains the Plains Riley Keaton Il. O Laie James Errell Wendel Moore Walt Moore Poston Elmer Bingman and Ughter Athens John Shafer Arthur Wilson Ambrose Terrell Lucille North Sand Run Terrel Margaret Noblehay Ger Rry Columbus J. N. Perry Iford Powell Charles Tewksberry New Marshfield S&s. Ghols Chaencey J. Edward Lott Clyde Pomeroy

Trial of Louis W Josephson Continues Posture of Embezzlement Case

The trial of Louis W Josephson of Columbus on a $105000 embezzlement charge continues before Judge Kinkead in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Prosecutor King seeks to prove Josephson kept commissions up to 40 percent in stock sales, beyond the 15 percent allowed under the blue sky law.

Columbus Louis W. Josephson Ohio Industrial Endowment Company Kinkead Franklin County Common Pleas Court King Josephson

Franco Spanish 10 Unite in Rif Drive

Franco Spanish troops coordinate against Rif tribesmen as naval blockade widens. Peretti de Lacocca meets General Jordana ahead of a plenary session. Details reveal a pact for joint operation by French and Spanish warships against the Riffs, announced by Jordana Carcer Roceci Sorbier and others.

Madrid Peretti de Lacocca Spain Jordana Directory Carcer Rocec M. Sorbier France

Dismissal of Contempt Charge Against A P Wemer

Judge L G Worstell dismissed the contempt charge against A P Wemer in Common Pleas court. The J J Dues Machine company must pay the action costs of 17.30. The suit against M D Zimmerman by Ommons Hawkins Hardware for 125.28 remains. Also notes a new tractor with a powerful searchlight enables night plowing in Detroit.

A. P. Wemer L. G. Worstell Common Pleas J. J. Dues Machine Company Werner Worstell M. D. Zimmerman Ommons- Hawkins Hardware Company

Florida to Probe Death of Ohioan

Governor Martin said Florida will investigate the murder of J. W. Prine, a former city manager and postmaster at Ashtabula, later a real estate operator near Wildwood, who was shot May 28. Governor Donahey had requested the inquiry and investigators said Prine was shot by Dr. R. E. Watts of South Jacksonville. Prine died May 1.

Columbus J. W. Prine Ashta‘bula Wildwood Fla John W. Martin Florida Donahey Martin Prine R. E. Watts Jacksonville

Lorain Cleans Streets After June Files Invasion

City service department trucks cleaned Lorain streets after hordes of June files believed to be Canadian soldiers invaded the city last night. Piles a foot high formed under electric light poles as cleanup continued.

Lorain City Service

Hospital Notes Recovering From Surgeries At Sheltering Arms

Raymond Lightfritz of Carbondale recovering from appendicitis. Mrs Anna Koker of Athens R D 7 recovering from emergency appendicitis. Mrs Anna Ernest Campbell of Athens recovering from tonsils and adenoids. Donald Amos of Dexter recovering from tonsils and adenoids.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Raymond Lightfritz Carbondale Anna Koker Athens R. D Anna Ernest Campbell Athens Donald Amos Dexter

Probate notices list accounts filed in Athens County Ohio

The probate court suspends publication and hearing on July 2 1925 at 10 a.m. for numerous estates and guardianships. Various administrators executors and guardians have filed first second third or final accounts including Henrietta Courtney Mike Cook John Walden Willie Jones H. J. Radcliffe Eber P. Clark Adaline Roker Charles Tedrow Julia Mingus Edith Lyda Maud McManamay Freda Pearl Smith Flo Graham Roberta Gray Minnie Burnffeld Virgil Lahugh Henry Stufflebeam Anna May Fenzel Mabe L Gheer John Bakowski William Co Clark and others with hearings postponed pending publication.

Athens County Ohio Towit Bank of Athens Henrietta Courtney Charles Butt Butt Mike Cook J. E. Bailey John S. Walden Ollie W. Israes Willie C. Jones Harve McVey H. J. Radcliffe Louis H. Clark Eber P. Clark Pearl D. Roeker Adaline Roker Ralph W. Parks Charles S. Tedrow Wm. C. Mingus Julia H. Mingus R. EF. Wagoner Edith de Lyda Emily McManamay Maud, Hazel, Doria Chester Mcpana A. L. Pritchard Freda Pearl Smith Elizabeth Graham Flo Etta Gray Graves Roberta Gray James R. Harvey Minnie M. Burnffeld Samuel Lahu Alpha Burley William Co. Clark

Athens Ordinances Approve Lorene and Marietta Avenue Upgrades

The Athens City Council enacts Ordinance 441 to grade drain and brick pave Lorene Avenue from East State to Lincoln Street with a 24 foot width and Ordinance 440 to improve Marietta Avenue from East State to Arden Place with brick paving. Both include cost sharing by foot frontage and bond issuance for remaining costs.

East State Street Lincoln Street City of Athens State of Ohio State of Lo Lorene Avenue Director of Public Service State of Ohio Roger J. Jones Co. H. Harrila L. A. Koon Marietta Avenue Arden Place

Notice of sale by trustee in bankruptcy case

Public auction of debtor Roy F Crosser estate conducted by trustee Leonard McDonald in the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division bankruptcy proceeding. Sale is cash only, on the premises, free of liens and encumbrances, with creditors notified to attend.

District Court of the United States Southern District of Ohio Roy F. Crosser Leonard McDonald

Parole Hearing Sought for George Rush at Mansfield Reformatory

Notice that George Rush confined in the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield is eligible for parole consideration. Hearings will be held on or after July 14 1925 with recommendation by the Superintendent and Chaplain to the Board of Pardon and Parole.

George Rush Ohiotate Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Board of Pardon and Parole

Chicago Motor Club forms squad to clear streets of glass

A special unit of motorcycle riders organized by the Chicago Motor Club takes to the streets to remove shattered glass hazards and improve public safety in Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Motor Club Glass

Auto insurance rates top the nation in New York

New York auto owners pay the highest liability insurance rates in the United States, reflecting elevated premiums across the state. The report highlights the price gap between New York and other regions and notes factors driving the premium levels.

New York United States

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