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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville fines and St Johns Day noted in brief

Jenee Pritts paid a $100 fine and costs in Mayor McCune's court. Jay vorn Fiske faced a $25 fine for operating a machine. Kidd and Clem Keplar were fined $10 each for unspecified offenses. Oakley paid $5 for disturbing the peace. St John’s Day was observed with 100 Masons at the First Methodist church, featuring special music and a sermon on Have Faith in God led by Rev. George E. Tifft with Charles Poston on organ duties.

Jenee Pritts McCune Jay Vorn Fiske Ets Yd Kidd Clem Keplar Wobble Oakley St. John’s First Methodist Church George E. Tifft Masonic Lodge God Charles Poston

Death of Mrs Anna Morrison Stuns Nelsonville Friends

Former resident Mrs Anna Morrison dies at Hominy Oklahoma Saturday morning. She was reared in Nelsonville and had many friends here. The body will be brought here for funeral and burial. the funeral party is expected Tuesday morning.

W. W. Kelly Anna Kel'y Morrison Hominy Okla

Family mourns as arrival plans proceed for deceased

The body will be taken to the Kelly home upon arrival. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter, her mother, one sister and four brothers. Miss Frances Knox of Columbus is the guest of Miss Florence Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dewhurst of Middleport motored here for the weekend. The Eustesis of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shockley. Miss Lena Denny, recently a guest, accompanied them home.

Kelly Home Frances Knox Columbus Florence Wood Ed Dewhurst Middleport Clarence Shockley Lena Denny Gilbert Clancy Daneherty Court Sam Doaurherty Akron Chris Wagener Milly Grey Zora Newell W. Va Grey Jesuste Locke

Higgins Family Visit and Teaching Sister Summers

Pauline Roland and Malcolm Higgins stay two weeks in New Straitsville as guests of Aunt Miss William Thompson. Miss Effie Wolfe spends the summer with her sister Mrs Waldo Chute at a countryside home above the city after two years in the west teaching.

Pauline Roland Malcolm Higgins New Straitsville William Thompson Effie Wolfe Waldo Chute City West Helena Iliffe Yale Long Island Sound

Seattle Return After Visit From Local Family

Mrs Martha Whitley and Mrs Paul Norton returned Sunday to Seattle after visiting here the ghosts of the former's two sons and sister.

Martha Whitley Paul Norton Seattle Washington

Mrs Leona McVickers Spends Sunday with Mother

Mrs Leona McVickers of Columbus spent Sunday with her mother, visiting and sharing a quiet afternoon together.

Leona McVickers Columbus

Mr and Mrs Don Davis Visit Parents With Children

Mr Don Davis and Mrs Davis spent Sunday with the former's parents, joined by their two children.

Don Davis

Paint that lasts and stays bright for homes

When choosing a finish for a home, Certain-teed paint is recommended for its long wear and deep color retention. The product is described as made from top ingredients to ensure lasting service and unmatched color stability, suggesting it is superior to ordinary paints.

Nelsonville horse shoe tournament and prizes offered

Prizes sought for best horse shoe pitchers in Nelsonville with local stores ready to donate. Any male over 21 can join. first games start Wednesday June 27 in Patton's addition. Cars will be parked for spectators to watch from vehicles. Bill Wolf will lead a group. Valley Ball gains popularity with East End ahead of Central, and West End contends with North in a humorous race.

Nelsonville Patton Bill Wolf Valley Ball East End Central West End North

Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale Today for July 3 Opening

A Chautauqua event announces ticket sales begin today with the festival opening Tuesday July 3. A 26 member committee drawn from the Woman's Community Club and a committee member from the local business community oversee preparations.

Womans Community Club

Local Assembly Set With Five Day Program At Central School

The Central school grounds host a five day program described as excellent with strong prospects for the best assembly yet. Mr and Mrs James Welch and daughter Mary along with Mr and Mrs James Wiekam and son Jimmy traveled to Columbus to visit relatives and friends.

James Welch Mary James Wiekam Jimmy Wieckam Columbus

Miss Rumeardner Visits Columbus Family This Weekend

Miss Rumeardner of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents, enjoying time at home and catching up with family.

Miss Rumeardner of Columbus

Women relief corps delegates to state meeting

Mrs Della MecMasters left Sunday evening for Columbus as a delegate to the State Department convention of the Womans Relief Corps from the local corps. Mrs H Y T Wrieg will depart tonight for a three month stay in Colorado. R F E Swope spent Sunday in Newark.

Congress Della MecMasters Columbus State Department The Womans Relief Corps

Harvard students tour Poston Mine No 6 in Millfield

A Sunday tour of Poston mine No 6 at Millfield by C H Horn T R Biddle and mine officials hosted 20 visiting students from the School of Industrial Management at Harvard University. The multinational group, led by Professor James, toured the mine for hands on study of southeastern Ohio coal industry after luncheon at the Varsity Inn. The two week trip then moved to Cincinnati and Dayton, concluding a practical instruction program credited by Harvard.

Millfield C. H. Horn T. R. Biddle School of Industrial Manaement Harvard University Profector James Harvard Athens Varsity Inn Milfield Ohio Cincinnati Dayton Middlewest Tyra Harvard Universities

Mr and Mrs Leonard Metain Spend Weekend in Springfield

Mr and Mrs Leonard Metain spent the weekend in Springfield, enjoying local sights and visiting friends. The couple reported a pleasant stay with fine weather and restful downtime.

Mrs. Leonard Metain Springfield

Agents Seize Spirits From Canarder Berengaria

Twelve U S government agents boarded the Canarder Berengaria and removed 81 gallons of spirits and 3938 quarts of ale and stout that had been brought in under official British customs seals.

New York United States

Niven Funeral Held at Myers Crossing

Funeral services were held today at 3 o clock at the family residence on Myers Crossing for Wi Nixon. Rev. Geo EH Tut conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Myers Crossing Wi Nixon Geo. EH. Tut Greenlawn

Man Killed by Live Wire Before Wedding Day

Colubus Ohio, June 25 Charles Chapman aged 28 was instantly killed when he stepped on a live wire blown down during a severe storm. He had called his fiancee Miss Maxine Goodwin 19 to discuss wedding plans to be held today. He moved toward a small fire to stamp it out and died a moment later.

Colusbus Charles Chapman Earler Chapman Miss Maxine Goodwin

Hair Care Advised To Avoid Harsh Shampoos

An old hair care notice warns against soaps with high alkali that can dry the scalp and brittle hair. It promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and effective, needing only two to three teaspoonfuls for cleansing, and claims it leaves hair silky and manageable.

UhGN Leader Faces Murder Charge in Blair Mountain Case

William Blizzard, mine union chief, must stand trial for the death of George Munsey, deputy sheriff of Logan County, killed in the Blair Mountain battle on August 1, 1921. Judge J. H. Sharp denied Blizzard's motion to dismiss, rejecting claims that prior acquittal on a treason charge bars his prosecution as an accessory.

Lewisburg W. Va William Blizzard George Munsey Locan County Blair Mountain H. Sharp Blizzard Charleston

Lancaster Couple Guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson

Mr and Mrs Sharp of Lancaster were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson, enjoying a social visit and hospitality.

Mrs. Sharp Lancaster Mrs Frank Jackson

Patchwork Colors Trim Yellow Flannel Coat and Hat

A smart yellow flannel coat features patchwork colors along its sleeves with matching trim echoed on a close-fitting felt hat. The article highlights coordinated tailoring and decorative accents.

Accident in Lathrop Involves Boy With Rifle

Wade Johnson, 43, of Lathrop, is hospitalized after a .22 rifle discharged by 14 year old Ben Sauer. Johnson was struck in the knee as he exited a store. the bullet remains lodged pending X ray guidance for removal.

Wade Johnson Lathrop Sheltering Arts Hospital Ben Sauer Young Sauer Johnson Sheltering Arms Hospital

Five new wells drilled in Coolville area spark gas boom

Deep Hollow four miles west of Coolville sees five wells started and now at 659 to 200 feet. Wells on A J Houssell farm Kempf Bailey property Logan i Co L A Russell farm and Dunley farm under construction. Six to ten wells in the vicinity produce 1 000 000 to 6 66 000 feet of gas carried to Logan Line at Barnett by Ohio Fuel Co. Ohio Fuel Co plans a ten inch line through the territory for home use.

Cool Ville Pas Deep Hollow Coolville A.J. Houssell Kempf and Bailey J. K. O. and Ias Co Logan i Co Ll. A. Russell Gus Townsend Athens Bailey Gage Bradford Dunley Foo Leeper Stewart Clyde Edmonson Watkins FE. M. Iiuissell Logan Barnett Ohio Fuel Co Ohiouel Co

Local residents depart for Bliss field and leave for service

From here Daniel Dean Tolliver Norvelia Turvey and Eisther Baldwin left for Bliss. Mr and Mrs Adam Sargent visited their Columbus relatives Mr and Mrs John Sran cas left the city with Eisther Baldwin.

Bliss Colle Daniel Dean Tolliver

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