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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville News Calibrated Chicken Dinner for visitors

A large chicken dinner with ice cream and cake was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Figner in Nelsonville for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rizer of Bicknell Indiana. Guests, including local families and Rotarians, enjoyed music and gifts before departure. Six other Rotarians from Nelsonville joined a Canadian trip after the event.

Clarence Figner Ben Rizer Bicknell Indiana Rizer C. G. Robinett Ily Frank Lewis Grace Zanesville Ollie Robers Frank Parry J. C. Rogers Aylesses Stanley Crane Clarence Tignor Nelenville

Cherry-pickers hurt in truck wreck near Nelson Ville

A Hudson truck owned by C G Kreppel crashed over a ten foot embankment above the Dorr Run bridge near Nelson Ville at about 6 30 this morning. Edison Steed and others suffered facial cuts and bruises. six persons were in the party headed for a Rock House cherry outing.

C. G. Kreppel Dorr Run Nelson Ville Edison Steed Mr. Kreppel Edison Donald Steed Lelia Floyd Armstrong Donald Lent Rock House

Funeral for Mrs Mayme Daniels in Nelsonville

The remains of 23 year old Mrs Mayme Daniels who died in a Columbus hospital arrived in Nelsonville this afternoon and were taken to the home of her father John Rosser District 27. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev Howearth. She leaves her husband and a baby a few days old. Interment will be at Greenlawn.

Mayme Daniels Columbus Nelsonville John Rosser District 27 Howearth Greenlawn

Mrs George Wilkins Visits Ruth Evans in Wheel ing

Mrs George Wilkins of Wheeling West Virginia is the guest of Miss Ruth Evans during a social visit.

George Wilkins Wheeling, W. Va Ruth Evans

Morgan and Kelley Couples Visit Columbus for Republican Convention

Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mr. Kelley attended the state Republican convention.

William Morgan Harry Kelley Columbus Kelley

Lancaster Social: Mrs McCune and Mrs Pensyle Visit Burgesses

Mrs Earl McCune and Mrs Charles Pensyle were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess at their home in Lancaster. The visit highlights social circles meeting in the community.

Earl McCune Charles Pensyle Arthur Burgess Lancaster

Nelsonville Kiwanis Ready for Charter Meeting on July 9

The Nelsonville Kiwanis club plans a July 9 charter meeting with invited district clubs and a planned program. Committees were appointed at last night’s regular meeting presided by Vice President Acomb, with Rev. Lloyd Evans as principal speaker urging support for local boys through friendship, guidance, and finances.

Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Acomb Lloyd Evans

Rotary club hears report from Toronto convention

The Nelsonville Rotary Club met last night with Secretary Orlie Rider reporting from the recent International convention in Toronto. The delegate described sessions and program highlights from the week.

Toronto Nelson Ville

Feel Better In Few Hours Or No Cost Liver Tonic Ad

Advertisement for Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup claiming liver cleansing benefits and quick visible improvements. Promotes easy free trial and lists multiple local pharmacies McKee Drug Gibson Pharmacy GeFavor's Gem Pharmacy Doanville J Isselstein as sellers in Athens Glouster Nelsonville and Doanville.

Dr. Thacher McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharmacy Athens GeFavor’s Glouster Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville J. A. Isselstein Doanville

Nelsonville Theatres Swap Summer Screens

Under a two year old plan the Majestic and Pastime theatres in Nelsonville take turns showing films this summer. The Majestic is closed this week and the Pastime will close next week. Both theatres will be open on Saturday.

Acordance Nelsonville Majestic Theatre

Local Family Visits Bring News From Crestline

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. John Biancet and two daughters visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pendergrass. Mrs. Rudolph Nelson and her children Ruth and Edward Nelson plan to leave for Indian River City Florida after two months with relatives, including Mia M. J. Gardner.

John Biancet Crestline, O Peter Pendergrass Rudolph Nelson Ruth Edward Indian River City Florida Chauncey Mia M. J. Gardner

Loyal Women's Bible Class Meets at Mrs Nye Home

The regular semi monthly meeting of the Loyal Women's Bible Class of the Church of Christ was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floyd Nye on High Street. Leader Mrs. S P D Jackson presided. Readings and musical numbers by members followed with a social hour and collation served by the hostess.

Loyal Women’s Bible Class Church of Christ Floyd Nye High Street S. PD. Jackson Charles Bradfield Guy Brookins Nye

Law Family Guests of Chauncey Porters

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Law and their children from Columbus are visiting Mrs. Law’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Porter, and family in Chauncey.

A. C. Law Columbus Mrs. Law Fred Porter Chauncey

Reverend Vertner to Speak at Chauncey and Millfield

Reverend Vertner of Warren Ohio will preach at the Church of Christ in Chauncey at 10 30 Sunday morning and then in Millfield Church of Christ that evening as a candidate for the pastorate. A large turnout is urged.

Vertner Warren, C Chauncey Church of Christ Jin Millfield Church

Messenger Carrier Team Praised For Prompt Chauncey Delivery

Wesley Trainer and his sons along with other Chauncey carriers are commended for prompt delivery of The Messenger. They cover substantial routes each evening and ensure patrons receive the paper within an hour of arrival in town.

Wesley Trainer Chauncey

That Muleish Lizzie Destroys Ford Car Crash

A Ford touring car driven by J. N. Smith of Columbus backed over a small bank near Chauncey cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The car was only slightly damaged and Smith escaped with a slight cut on his left arm. no other injuries reported.

Lizzie J. N. Smith Columbus Chauncey Cemetery Mr. Smith

Foot Scalding Incident Injures Mrs Shaner At Home

Mrs. Fred Shaner sustained a painful injury to her right foot when a skillet handle broke, spilling hot grease. She had just recovered from a two weeks illness and was able to be about her home when the accident occurred. Mrs. F J Saffell and sons departed for Bucyrus after a visit with the Drake family. Mrs. Clifford Courtney of Corning is visiting Beaumont at the Harvey Courtney home this week.

Fred Shaner Mrs. Shaner Clifford Courtney Corning Mrs Harvey Courtney Beaumont

Mrs Keifer Visiting Chauncey To See Parents

Mrs. Chris Keifer of Corning visits Chauncey to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Smart. Miss Ruth Wharton of Athens is in Chauncey visiting friends.

Chris Keifer Corning Chauncey David Smart Ruth Wharton Athens

Mash Stirrer Taken in Hocking

Special deputy sheriffs captured G W Friend near Rockbridge Tuesday evening while stirring mash set on the Bigham farm behind Rockbridge. Friend faced a liquor manufacture property charge at Logan. He said he was employed to stir the mash by Earnest Carrel, who was also arrested. Both pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Miller and trial was set for Thursday afternoon. They remained in jail after posting no bond.

Logan G.W. Friend Rockbridge Bigham Friend Lend Earnest Carrel Carrel Miller

Peterson's Ointment Heals Long Standing Ulcer

Mrs Albert Southcott of Lyndonville writes that after trying many remedies she found relief from a nine inch by six and a half inch running sore ulcer with one box and nine dollars worth of Peterson's Ointment. She praises the remedy and says she would not be without it. The testimonial notes price of 35 cents.

Peterson Albert Southcott Lyndonville, N Price

Cleveland Man Guilty Of Triple Speed Offenses

Medina Ohio reports Charlies Ball of Cleveland paid 16 dollars for a first speeding offense. He then sped again and resisted an officer, resulting in a 100 dollar fine and 25 dollars for resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty to all three charges.

Medina Charlies Ball Cleveland

Heat Wave Kills 2 Horses 60 Chickens in Lima Ohio

The recent heat wave caused two horses to die while working in corn fields and 60 chickens to suffocate in crates while awaiting shipment in Lima Ohio. Local authorities reported the casualties as extreme temperature conditions impacting farm stock.

Lima

Marriage Licenses Sealed in Athens County

Two Gilouster couples and one Nelsonville pair received marriage licenses through the Athens county bureau on Wednesday and Thursday. Granville Green, 27, miner, to Fiossie Standall, 2, telephone operator, both of Nelsonville, licensed by Rev. Chatley. Everett D. Eddy, 86, merchant, to Audrey Marie Harper, 26, teacher, both of Glouster, licensed by Rev. Frampton. Matthew Reed, colored, 27, miner, to Anna Johnson, colored, 21, housekeeper, both of Glouster, licensed by Magistrate Helwig.

Gilouster Nelsonville Athens County Granville Green Fiossie Standall Chatley Everett TD. Eddy Audrey Marie Harper Glouster Frampton Matthew Reed Anna Johnson Helwig

ArbanA Board Faces 48 Teacher Salary Suits

The Arbana board of education confronts 48 suits by public school teachers for May and June pay totaling $9,268 plus interest. Superintendent A F Hixson may seek $600 back salary. The board exhausted its tuition fund paying April salaries and has been unable to meet payrolls since.

Arbana, O Board of Education A. F. Hixson Ben

Slipped and Fell Case Seeks Damage from Elyria Town

Mrs Katherine Carpenter sues Elyria for 75900 in damages claiming negligence over icy sidewalk that caused a broken ankle and shin when she slipped and fell, alleging unsafe conditions and lack of permit.

Elyria Katherine Carpenter Elvyria

Guests Get Raw Deal At Uncooked Food Banquet

Two hundred guests gathered at the Ambassador Hotel Cocoanut Grove for a raw foods banquet honoring Dr. St Louis Estes founder of the American Raw Food Society. The menu featured exclusively raw dishes including a sun baked whole wheat crust pie made with dates prunes nuts and bananas. The event highlighted the raw food movement with a contrast between expectations and the dishes served.

Ambassador Hotel Cocoanut Grove Dr. St. Louis Estes Chicago

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Marketed for Gains

An advertising pitch urges mothers to give McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets to underweight children to gain weight. It promotes sugar coated tablets as a pleasant alternative to fish oil, claiming 69 tablets cost 69 cents and are available at druggists like Cline Pharmacy Co. and McKee Drug Co.

McCoy Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co McCoy’s

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Nelsonville News Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Bucyrus J. A. Drake Hocking Thef l Preston Co East Side Public SQ Nelsonville, O Tommy Meilton Goodrich Cord Tires McCune Tire & Accessory Company Motor Auto Sales Co the Mutual Home and Savings Association East Washington St Los Angeles Ciety East Mill Dave Davies En-Ar-Co White Rose Auto Tire Cor Harper and Chestnut Sts Millfield Ohio Cruikshank Hocking Valley G. Naptha Boots Sea Rydia Gwan - Yuh Dion Buddy McCreary Hanna W. M. Vorhees & Bro Albany, Ohio W. M. Dixon New Marshfield F. W. Gibson Amensville VY Bomu Joy
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