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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
3
Enforcement officers Baynham and Nash report about ten liquor law convictions in Bucyrus and Gabion over weeks. Fines total 7100 dollars with two defendants paying 2500 and 2400 dollars plus costs and having automobiles seized.
The Sunday school class of Miss Lu Shafter of the Presbyterian church held a closing banquet after a lively several week contest. Losers honored the winners with a fine picnic and social time in the church social rooms last evening.
Mrs Leiland Krieg entertained at 9 o'clock breakfast at 16 Public Square. The Krieg home was decorated with garden flowers including sweet peas and daisies. Tables boasted dainty linens silver and baskets of sweet peas.
Steadily growing preference for eyeglasses made at Kaelin's due to the store's widespread reputation for pleasing patrons. Courteous treatment and reasonable prices are highlighted by customers. John McCormick, optometrist, Kaelin's Jewelry Store, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Miss Eugene Shafer hosted a 6 o'clock Saturday evening dinner honoring bride-elect Miss Vivian Kelly. Covers were set for Miss Kelly, Mrs. P C Wider of Columbus, and Mesdames Wilbur Johnson Frank Freer Fred Edington Walter Barnecut James Knight Leiland Kreig L J Eberle Frank Jackson Joe Humphrey and Misses Catherine Margaret Spencer Lucile Kaelin Dorothy Vorhes.
Mr and Mrs Will Burnelle and their children Ela and Lowell traveled to Columbus on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Leigh ton Aumiller.
Mrs. Joe Humphrey of New Straitsvile spent the weekend as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gene Shafter, here.
Pataskua resident Reverend Arthur Mann will officiate the Kelly Head wedding tomorrow, hosted by his daughter Mrs. Wilbur Johnson. The event marks a family union with local ties.
Mr and Mrs Therman Dow and their young son of Norfolk Virginia depart Monday for home after staying with Mr and Mrs Phil Kelch as their guests during a visit here.
Sunday guests of Chris Frans and his daughter Miss Clara included Mr and Mrs Thomas F Adelsberger Misses Marie and Anna Adelsberger and Mr Mark Adelsberger from London and Mr and Mrs Raleigh S Fuller and daughter Louise from Cleveland.
McArthur defeated Nelsonville 4 to 1 in nine innings as Crabtree yielded seven hits while Nelsonville gathered 15. A July 4 showcase at Logan features an all state team, a key event in the city’s celebration and homecoming, prompting local teams to offer games.
The Chautauqua ticket committee meets tonight to plan the ticket sale. The second advance man Mr Layman is present to assist until tent men arrive with the aid of the school board. Arrangements authorize the tent on the Central school ground and aim to ease trouble for the board.
A Conneaut Ohio woman describes relief from back pain during expectancy after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says the tonic strengthened her, reduced pain, and contributed to healthy babies. she endorses obtaining the medicine from a druggist or Dr Pierce for advice and a trial package.
Enthusiasm for the Chautauqua in Nelsonville grows as organizers urge early lines and telephone orders to secure seats before the committee.
Pythias Valley Lodge 169 will meet in regular session Wednesday at 7 30 p m A large attendance is desired Those with a ritual are asked to report to C C Henry Lancaster and S Guy Huffman, C C
Obituary for Electa Jane Six born January 12 1891 near Kimberley Ohio. She married W E Carpenter August 24 1912 and had two sons Walter and Elden. She joined the Methodist Church at 17 and lived a life beyond reproach. Survived by husband two sons parents and siblings with two brothers preceding her in death.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance at the death of their wife and mother. They acknowledge floral offerings singers and Rev Dabritz for consolation and Mr and Mrs Stout for their service. W E Carpenter and Children.
Local residents from Columbus to Bridgeport and Athens spent days visiting relatives and friends. Families including the Martins, Swetts, Harmans, Camp, Woodyards, Sisson, and Rawlings shared time across towns as graduates attended events and a power washer was installed. An ice cream social for church benefit is planned for July first.
Local families share Sunday visits as neighbors host gatherings in Angel Ridge and nearby towns. Rural life includes hay and wheat work, with trips to Athens and Columbus, school breaks, and new car purchases amid a tapestry of regional names and places.
Hocking Miss Belle Cheadle returns from Sand Run visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Hensel of Columbus. Families G F Cheadle and Tate visit Meigs county relatives. Lucile Tate comes back from Pomeroy after a month with Edna Ruth Cheadle Albany relatives visit. Charles Tate and Henry Hensel visit the Athens state hospital. Fred Bumgardner and children join Sunday dinner with the Herbies.
A Rare Editor of Messenger replies to Chauncey mayor criticizing his law enforcement aims and local court. He argues the so called court is a county institution, cites a jury verdict on an assault case, disputes a fire incident claim, and accuses the mayor of delayed facts before public critique.
A special brand of tobacco is cultivated for the king of Siam, highlighting royal patronage and ceremonial use. The article notes the unique quality and association with Siamese court traditions and agriculture.
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