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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1924
Page
2
The report notes Canaanville roads are in bad condition with many cars bogged down at once. It lists numerous locals visiting, visiting Athens, family illnesses, and community events, including births, visits, and church activities through the week.
Pratt reports Miss Florence King called on Mrs. J Smith. Mrs. Vinton Meeks and son Ralph and Miss Flossie Williams visited Floodwood relatives. Mrs. Meeks returned Sunday and Williams stayed longer. Mrs. Jacob King visited Athens to help Fletcher and care for Myrie who is ill. Delbert King visited Ackley family. Frank Jones hosted with Colburns and Amanda Davis. Harry Smith called on Smiths. Gerald King family visited Ackleys. Wills Colner to Athens for several days. J Smith and daughter spent weekend with kin in Athens.
Coolville residents host guests and travel plans ebb and flow through the weekend. Frank Tucker’s household goods shipped to Baltimore while Mrs. Davis and daughter visit Parkersburg. A Friday arrival brings Roy Vallins from Philo for a weekend stay. Edna Griffin and Raymond Boggs wed at Guysville on Monday March 3 under Rev. Roberts.
The Plains focuses on family news with births and health updates. Several residents, including Olson and Brindo families, are noted for purchases, visits, and illnesses. Local school notes discuss economy measures and a potential shift to kerosene power for gym fans. An upcoming basketball game and community events are mentioned along with family visits and local happenings.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Townsend a dinner marked Mrs Townsend s 46th birthday anniversary. The New Marshfield I O F lodge gave a large birthday cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Townsend Mrs Oliver Jewett and son Robert Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs George Beverage. Mrs Arbelia Davis. Mrs Nan Perkins. Mrs Pete Winning and daughters Mary and Margaret. Mr and Mrs Floyd Townsend and children Adreia Robert Vernon Vaughn and Donald. Mrs Jerome Mace. Mrs Oscar Andrews and children Keeba Jena Denver Beulah. and Naomi Townsend relations.
Mr and Mrs R H Dorn announce the arrival of a son born Thursday named George Neal.
A group of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. FE L Wilson last Thursday evening for an informal radio concert.
A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jones in honor of their daughter Evia who recently married Vergil Carter. They received many useful presents.
Mrs. E. J. Wilson reports a robin seen in her yard on February 23 marking an early spring sighting for the community.
Mrs Will Beckier and Chauncey’s grandson were Sunday guests of Mrs Elma Beckler. Frank Brewer accepted a position at Kroger’s Grocery in Athens. Rev Joseph H Bailey will fill his regular church appointment Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Carr returned home at Jeffersonville after visiting KR Dorn and family.
Mr and Mrs W M Nanna entertained with a dinner Sunday inviting Mrs Zona Kyle and children of Athens G S Blackburn and son and daughter in law of Tennessee Alonzo Parry and Mrs P Jones Gerald McGee of Detroit guest of his uncle JP Winning and family Rev and Mrs Boden returned from Grand Rapids Michigan Virginia Shannon of Athens Saturday guest of cousins Gilbert and Kathleen Shannon Mrs Clare McKibben has the mumps.
Messrs. Lee Jones, Rh, Ei Burt, Charles Burt and C A Yerffer attended the Woodman lecture in Athens last Friday. Clarence Wolf packed up and left here several days ago, with speculation he has gone east to join the Teapot Dome affair.
Local readers hear gossip about national politics while village life unfolds. Mentions Sherman Ferguson visiting friends and orders to grind coffee at the barn, plus dozens of social calls, births, baptisms, and a funeral. A public education critique by Vernon M. Riegel shapes talk of school costs and local boards.
Mrs. Howard Landaker of Colorado visits brother Will Schreiber. Presbyterian Ladies Union met at AL Shriver's home. next meeting at Mrs. Brown's. School board met. RE V Atkins elected clerk. Mr and Mrs Had White hosted last Sunday with guests including Witt Miller and Rev I F Miller. Daniel Wise remains critical. L L Miller delivered sermons at MFP church and Pagetown. Hiel French visited brother David in Athens.
An epidemic of bad colds is sweeping the area as residents host visitors from nearby towns. Mr and Mrs William Messener welcomed guests Mr Windaili and Clarence Messenger of Glee Kentucky from Friday to Sunday. Miss Edith Humphrey of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Lew Mumphrey and was joined by Miss Danford of Parkersburg. Miss Mary A Stone attended the event.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for irritated or broken out eczema. The cream stops itching immediately and with 2 or 3 applications clears the condition, destroying parasites that cause burning and disfigurement. Bowles Mentho Sulphur is available at drug stores.
Burr Oak Mrs Forrest Dennis and Miss Myrtle Dennis from Hemlock visited Mrs Eva Ivers for the weekend. Charles Driges traveled to Corning on business Saturday night. Mrs W Post and son Everett joined Mrs Eva for Sunday hospitality, and Mrs Elie Wetfall went to Nel.
A vintage health blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle alternative to calomel to improve liver and bowel function. It claims the tablets restore natural buoyancy and brighten skin by toning the liver and removing impurities. Prices listed: 15¢ and 0c.
Saturday visits and weekend gatherings are noted across Glouster and nearby towns. Mrs Herman Binderbasin, Miss Grace Ivers, Mrs McDonald, Mr and Mrs W A McDonald, the Post and Roberts families, Mr and Mrs James Palmer, and others are listed as visitors or guests. A Burr Oak house preaching event with Rev Snyder of Columbus is announced for Thursday and Friday nights.
Broadwell Mr and Mrs Ray Nice and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Nice were Sunday guests of Ralph Nice. Mr and Mrs O Illfiarkins moved from Wickham property back to their farm. Mr and Mrs Earl Nice of Big Run visited Mrs Nice's parents Mr and Mrs Frank James. Thomas Dunfee of Big Run visited friends Sunday. Rev John Roberts and wife Guysville were guests of W C Young. Orlie Roberts and family may move to W C Young property in Phillipsburg. Mr Ray Preest visited friends at Utley Sunday.
A slender auburn haired figure with thoughtful brown eyes was selected as the prettiest senior at Wellesley College on March 8. The feature highlights Miss Jean Smith as the honored student in the college’s senior class.
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