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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1925

Page

5

Missionary Society Meets in Presbyterian Church Parlor

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. O. E. McClure presiding. Mrs. F. B. Dilley led the program on Changing Conceptions of Missions and referenced R. A. Dean of the Christian Century now in China. Miss Joy Cutler sang In My Father's House are Many Mansions, with Miss Mildred Wiley on piano. Dent Russell departed 69 Mill Street Tuesday for Kent to study tree surgery at the Davey Institute.

MacDenald Mildred Wiley Dent Russell Mill Street Kent Davey Institute

Rebekah Lodge to Meet Then Host Family Picnic

The Rebekah lodge will hold a regular session at 7 o clock Thursday evening. After lodge work there will be an entertainment and picnic supper for Rebekahs, their families, and guests. Mr and Mrs Chester Wrightfritz of New Marshfield visited Tuesday with Mrs Webb and her husband.

Rebekah Lodge Chester Wrightfritz New Marshfield Fred Webb

Mrs Newton H Johnson Arrives For Florida Visit

Mrs Newton H Johnson returns from Florida for a ten day stay with her aunt Mrs R D Williams on Park Place. Mr Johnson plans to join her from Captiva Island and travel with her to their home in Ironton.

Newton H. Johnson Florida R. D. Williams Park Place Mrs. Johnson Captiva Island Mr. Johnson Ironton

Friendship Needle Club Meeting Planned Thursday

Mrs P H McKinley of West Washington Street will host the Friendship Needle club at 2 oclock Thursday afternoon.

P. H. McKinley West Washington Street Friendship Needle Club

Mrs Dean Vore Stays For Visit After Illnesses

Mrs. Dean Vore of St. Louis remains for a visit with relatives after being summoned by the illness and death of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Loper.

Dean Vore St. Louis Clarence Loper

Progressive Literary Club elects officers and adds members

The Progressive Literary club met with Mrs. Ida M. Devore on East State Street. New officers chosen for the year include Mrs. FE Hayes president and Mrs. James McClanahan first vice president, with several other posts filled. New members Mrs. George Daft and Mrs. Guy Graham joined, prizes awarded in two contests, and guests attended along with St Patrick's Day refreshments.

Progressive Literary Club Ida M. Devore East State Street H. M. Bennett FE. T. Hayes James McClanahan C. C. Peugh Caroline McKinstry Fred Slaughter Howard Brookins George Daft Guy Graham E. Carpenter A. M. Johnson C. H. Slaughter Ida Devore B. A. Bennett Charles McCarty John W. Dowler Brishoff L. E. Car- Oater

Christian Church Plans Thursday Play Mrs Li Remembers

Members and their husbands are invited to meet at 7 PM Thursday in the church social rooms to view a play titled Mrs Li Remembers. The event invites all members of the Christian church.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Standard Bearers Enlist for Missionary Work in The Plains

Mrs. J. L. Pickering hosted the Standard Bearer society where girls pledged to the Women's Foreign Missionary society. Officers include Blanche Cochran president Thelma Nida vice president Dorothy Ball recording secretary Floride Shaffer treasurer. They will study Ming Kwong and discuss Camp Wesleyan and storytelling. Next meeting set for Wednesday April 11.

J. L. Pickering Standard Bearer Society of the

Mr Ned Wolfe and Mrs Swanson Return From Florida Trip

Mr Ned J Wolfe and Mrs J B Swanson arrived home last night from a Florida trip. They spent most time at Fort Lauderdale where Mr and Mrs W KE Day, the latter Mr Wolfe’s mother, are located.

Ned J. Wolfe J. B. Swanson Florida Ft. Lauderdale W. KE. Day Mr. Wolfe

Townsend Attends State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Miss Helen M Townsend is in town this week attending the annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Helen M. ‘Townsend Urson

Maccenas Literary Club elects officers for new year

Mrs. Jesse Henry presided at the Maccenas Literary Club closing calendar meeting held at 3 Maple Street. Officers chosen: Mrs. T R Bennett president, Mrs. Garfield Porter vice president, Mrs. Fred Stauffer secretary, Mrs. E W Bingman corresponding secretary, Mrs. P E Shirley treasurer. Refreshments to be served at four meetings including Annual guest day Christmas party patriotic meeting and final May meeting. Maud Sanders leader absent, George Minnmeyer stood in. Roll call featured Longfellow quotations. Porter read famous works and members discussed them.

Maccenas Literary Club Evan Hamilton Maple Street Jesse Henry T. R. Bennett Garfield Porter Fred Stauffer E. W. Bingman P. E. Shirley Maud Sanders George Minnmeyer Longfellow

Tuesday Needle Club Meeting Hosts and Prizes

Sixteen members and three guests gathered Tuesday evening at 37 East Carpenter Street for the Needle Club meeting hosted by Mrs. J. R. Woods. The session featured needle work, social time, a business meeting, and an entertaining riddle contest with prizes awarded to Mrs. Warsh Woods and Mrs. Harvey Ramsay. Guests included Mrs. A. J. Laverty, Mrs. C. W. Fink, and Mrs. Ralph Woods. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

J. R. Woods East Carpenter Street Warsh Woods Harvey Ramsay A. J. Laverty C. W. Fink Ralph Woods Hos

Birthday Bridge Dinner Honors Mrs Stickney

A group of friends gathered at 173 North Congress Street Tuesday evening to celebrate Mrs Stickney's birthday. Twenty four guests enjoyed a dinner of fine setup and a bridge game with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Charles A Cornwell and Mr J J Sisler.

Carl Stickney North Congress Street

Bridge Dinner At Jones Home Delights Local Hosts

A Tuesday bridge dinner at the E. J. Jones home in University Terrace marked the week’s social highlight. Prof and Mrs Evan J. Jones and Mr and Mrs Roger J. Jones hosted, with 12 tables set in coordinated color themes and spring flowers. Sisters from Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Delta assisted in service for the elegant affair.

E. J. Jones University Terrace Evan J. Jones Roger J. Jones Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta

Woman's Business Club Meet Set for Thursday Evening

The Woman's Business club will meet at 7 o'clock Thursday evening in their club room located in the City Building.

Woman's Business Club City Building

Glouster forms swift Legion baseball team this season

Glouster's American Legion organizes a fast baseball squad with manager Weinberg of Atlas leading recruitment. They lease the Ohio Collieries field and plan to erect a grandstand bleachers and fence, seeking community support for a lasting team. A marriage betwe en Farr FE Lloyd of Columbus and Miss Mabel Buckman of Hollister was solemnized by Rev. George Orndorf last Saturday in Hollister.

Glouster American Legion Weinberg Atlas Store Legion Ohio Collieries Company The Farr FE. Lloyd of Columbus Mabel Buckman Hollister George Orndorf

Gloucester Ready For Safety Film Show Tonight

GLOUSTER March 11 Citizens will view the safety film shown earlier in Athens as part of the county wide Safety Week sponsored by the Athens County Automobile Club. The show runs in both Gloucester theatres with a mix of education and light humor. A safety exhibit and street placards reinforce the message warning against jaywalking. A Gloucester delegation plans to attend the Athens safety parade Friday at 4 PM, with club members urged to bring cars.

Glouster Gloouster Athens Athens County Automobile Club Moogers Electric Company

Good program at Trimble Grange

Trimble Grange held its regular meeting at the Grange hall on Saturday night March 7. The program included readings by Roy Kasler and Mrs C H Boudinot, talks on farms and taxes by Eben Gillespie and D M Sawyer, and volunteer talks by G H Chambers and T H Johnson. Pomona Grange degree work followed with five candidates. Refreshments of vegetable soup coffee and candy were served.

D. M. Sawyer G. H. Chambers Smith. Hughes Athens County T. H. Johnson Pomona

Mr and Mrs H G Gibson Spend Day in Columbus

Pr and Mrs H G Gibson are spending the day in Columbus visiting local sights and meeting friends. The couple arrived this morning and plan to tour museums before returning home this evening.

H. G. Gibson Columbus

Mixed dance in Moose hall Glouster

Saturday night at Moose Hall Glouster features lively music and a mixed dance night. Admission is 1.00 for gents and 0.25 for ladies.

Moose Hall Glouster

Reverend Overly’s Death Prompted A J Craig Visit

A J Craig returned from Chillicothe after being summoned by illness and the death of Reverend Overly. He paused in Hamden, staying with Blamema My and Mrs F C on his journey home.

A. J. Craig Chillicothe Reverend Overly Mr. Craig Hamden Blamema My Mra F. C

Mrs Mary Welsch Visits Corning With Hermey Family

Mrs Mary Welsch spent Wednesday in Corning with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W T Hermey.

Mary Welsch Corning W. T. Hermey

Miss Ruth Smith and Arlene Jones Return Home

Miss Ruth Smith and Arlene Jones return to New Lexington after visiting Miss Smith’s parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith at Bishopville.

Ruth Smith Arlene Jones New Lexington Miss Smith Mrs Harvey Smith Bishopville

Mrs Catherine Gormley Returns Home After Visit

Miss Catherine Gormley arrives back in Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs C F Wallace and Mrs Rachel Jenkins ending the visit.

Catherine Gormley Columbus Tuday C. F. Wallace Rachel Jenkins

Miss Georgia Dupler Visits Thurston Couple

Miss Georgia Dupler of Thurston was here the first of the week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo McCullough.

Georgia Dupler Thurston Alonzo McCullough

McDonald Couple Travel for X-ray Exam in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Vern McDonald traveled to Columbus on Wednesday for an X ray examination for neck and head trouble affecting Mr McDonald.

Vern McDonald Columbus Mr. McDonald

Hospital Visit With Daughter Reported for John Gazell

John Gazell went to Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus on Wednesday for treatment. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Albert Zimmer.

John Gazell Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Albert Zimmer

Eddy Couple Go to Columbus for Tonsil Surgery

Mr and Mrs Everett Eddy left Wednesday for Columbus where Mr Eddy will have his tonsils removed at Grant hospital.

Everett Eddy Columbus

Noted Height Gap Between Scotch and Irish Through History

The text contrasts the Scotch as nearly an inch taller than the Irish and notes the Irish were suppressed for seven centuries, highlighting a long period of subjugation alongside a claimed height difference.

Mabel Figgins Seeks Divorce From Donald Figgins

Mabel Figgins files in Common Pleas Court seeking divorce from Donald Figgins due to idleness profligacy and dissipation. They married October 4 1921 have one daughter. She accuses him of abandonment and infidelity with Fay Saunders in Columbus and asks custody of the child and alimony.

Mabel Figgins Donald Figgins Common Pleas Court Donald Fay Saunders Columbus L. G. Worstell

Senate divides as Republicans withhold support for Warren

The article details a voting split where seven Republicans and nine Democrats opposed Warren, with La Follette and Howell among Republicans absent and two Democrats against him. It concludes the administration lacks a dependable working majority in the new Senate, complicating Coolidge’s agenda and signaling a possible shift of attorney general Warren.

la Follette Wisconsin Howell Nebraska Warren Underwood Alabama Smith South Carolina Michigan Senate Coolidge White House Borah Idaho Brookhart Iowa Couzens Frazier North Dakota Johnson California Ladd McMaster South Dakota Norbeck Norris

Condition of Ohio Miners Serious Declares Leader

State President Lee Hall of the Ohio Mine Workers spoke at the Fifth sub district convention in Bellaire stating the mining sit uation in Ohio is deplorable due to discriminatory freight rates and under selling by nonunion fields of West Virginia and Kentucky. He cited $200000 spent on food for out of work miners in southern Ohio and urged missionaries to attract West Virginia nonunion workers to join the United Mine Workers.

Bellaire Lee Hall Ohio Mine Workers Ohio West Virginia Kentucky United Mine Workers William Roy Rail and River Co

Nelsonville Lads Face Hearing Over School Raids

Juvenile Judge S. M. Johnson set hearings for six Nelsonville youths charged with systematically raiding city school buildings. The case follows Henry Hoover’s confession after the Nelsonville junior high raid. affidavits are on file against Hoover, Thomas West, William Smith, Lester Murphy, Lawrence Oliver and Joe Morris.

S. M. Johnson Nelsonville Henry Hoover Hoover Thomas West Willam Smith Lester Murphy Lawrence Oliver Joe Morris

France Adheres to Geneva Protocol Officials Say

Paris March 11 Premier Herriot states France remains faithful to the Geneva Protocol and its obligations He adds France will study all suggestions for a coordinated international decision and has telegrammed M Briand in Geneva with points for Thursday council presentation.

Paris France Herriot M. Briand Geneva Council

Safety Week speaker urges personal effort to curb accidents

Rotarian audience hears Henry Cott argue accidents are caused by mindset and lack of courtesy. He warns backing restraint and consideration can cut grade crossing crashes and deaths, noting 92 percent occur with two or more occupants. He appeals to high school assembly and Kiwanis members to make safety a personal responsibility.

Cott United States Kiwanis Club

Floods Rise as Waters Rush Toward New Bathing Iguite

Spring floods appear driven by swift currents and rising tides in the wake of recent rains. Local authorities warn of ongoing flood conditions as communities brace for possible property damage and evacuations.

Chauncey High Plans Two Class Plays This Spring

Chauncey high school senior class of 29 members rehearses for two plays to be staged in a few weeks. The titles are Engaged by Wednesday and As a Woman Thinketh. Further details and dates will be announced later.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Birth of Frances Pauline Fiske in Lower Salem Ohio

Mr and Mrs Paul Rodney Fiske announce the birth of a daughter Frances Pauline on March 9 at their home in Lower Salem Ohio. The mother is Jessie Bolen of Jerseyville and Frances Pauline is granddaughter of Charles Fiske and Lenna Bolen. Mr Fiske is superintendent of Lower Salem schools.

Chauncey Paul Rodney Fiske Frances Pauline Lower Salem Ohio Jessie Bolen Jerseyville Charles Fiske

Funeral of Mrs. Nancy Jane Smith Noted Chauncey Resident

The funeral for Nancy Jane Smith 84 was held at The Plains church Tuesday morning. Rev G B Courtney conducted the service and burial followed at The Plains cemetery under Undertaker Stout. Survived by one daughter Mrs James Terrel of Pomeroy and seven sons.

Chauncey Nancy Jane Smith Plains Church Smith G. B. Courtney Christian Church Plains Cemetery Stout James Terrel Pomeroy

Funeral for Rev. Charles D. Overly in Chillicothe

Mrs. Elmer Vanhorn and son Birtle Vanhorn along with Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Walters of Chauncey attended the funeral of Rev. Charles D Overly evangelist of the Holiness church. He died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A G Duffy in Chillicothe on Sunday.

Chauncey Elmer Vanhorn Birtle Vanhorn Alonzo Walters Chillicothe Charles D.overly The Holiness Church A. G. Duffy

Loyal Men's Bible Class Plans Church Sing Event

Chauncey March 11. Members of the Loyal Men's Bible class of the First Christian church will meet at the church Thursday evening for a sing. All members and others interested are invited. The class will provide special numbers at the Bible school session next Sunday at 9 30 o clock.

Chauncey Loyal Men's Bible Class First Christian Church

Chauncey High Prepares for Athens Track Meet

Chauncey high announces its entry for the annual track meet to be staged in Athens on April 24.

Chauncey Chauncey High Athens

Former Chauncey Resident Visits Family Across Ohio

Jasper A. Drake departed Chauncey on March 11 for Bucyrus Ohio after several days at his former home and a visit with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W H Drake at Fisher He spent winter with his son Allison Drake in Sharonville and with his daughter Mrs E L Saffell and family in Bucyrus.

Chauncey Jasper A. Drake Bucyrus Ohio W. H. Drake Fisher Mr. Drake Allison Drake Sharonville E. L. Saffell

Chauncey Pythian Sisters Plan Late March Minstrel

Members of the Chauncey Pythian Sister lodge are asked to meet at the K of P hall tonight for rehearsal. Mrs May Boudinot directs the entertainment set for the last of March.

Chauncey Chauncey Pythian Sister Lodge K. of P. Hall May Boudinot

Plains and Athens Visit Ties Through Local Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Channell and Mrs. Clara Mace of The Plains were in Athens Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Hoisington. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson of The Plains hosted Mrs. George Meinhart of Chauncey on Tuesday. Mrs. Meinhart attended the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Smith at The Plains Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McLeary and children with Mrs. Orville Brown, visiting relatives at The Plains and Athens, have returned to Columbus.

Ervin Channell Clara Mace the Plains Athens Vernal Hoisington Earl Thompson George Meinhart Chauncey

Chauncey Area Residents Spend Weekend Visiting Kin

Weekend trips and visits connect Chauncey residents with relatives in Wellston Chillicothe Prattsville Columbus and Hollas Cunningham and Liogd Fennell return home after stays in Chauncey. Funeral attendees include Rev C D Overly in Chillicothe. Rev Harvey Smith and Dyar Mitchell to lead Holiness service at Chester Hill Sunday.

Donald Border Homer Harvey Chauncey Wellston Chillicothe Prattsville S. Tinklepaugh Middleport Charles Bradfield East Converse Street Hollas Cunningham Liogd Fennell Columbus Joe Cline Thomas Schultz Garfield Grimes Sharpshore W. A. Grimes CG. Oo. Grimes Hazel Holmes Floodwood May Sweeney William Cochran James KE. Thomas Chorge Cochran Delcie Cochran Frank Smith Francis McNutt Dyar Mitchell Marshall McNutt Greens Run A. G. Craig Harvey Glouster C. D. Overly Harvey Smith Chester Hill

Attack on Archaeological Students Near Arta

Brigands attacked a party of Anglo American archaeological students near Arta in Greece. An American named Logan was seriously injured in the assault reported today.

Athens Arta Logan

Kiwanis to Aid Safety Parade in Athens

The Kiwanis club voted Tuesday to participate in Athens Safety Week parade on Friday at 4 pm. Members will display placards with safety slogans to stress cautious driving. E R Cott, safety director of Hocking Valley railway, spoke at the meeting, with fuller coverage to follow.

Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Athens Kiwanian E. R. Cott Hocking Valley Railway Kiwanis International Kiwanis St. Paul

Would Rather Fight Than Work Remedy Ad Claims Cure

A testimonial promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, allegedly curing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims one dose proves its value and offers a money back guarantee. Local druggists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and others are listed.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Crossing Dangers Shown In Athens Windows

In Athens the PD Zenner Co. window displays a toppled car blocked by an approaching train at a grade crossing. A black-draped skeleton reinforces the warning with maxims such as A careless man's wife is almost a widow. Church Novelty Store shows a moving train wrecked toy car scene.

PD. Zenner Co Athens Church Novelty Store Zenner

Supreme Court Overrules Motion in Knox County Record Case

The Ohio Supreme Court overruled a motion directing the Knox County appellate court to certify its record in the case of K. M. Moser against C. H. Simmons. The ruling was announced in Columbus on March 11. The decision leaves the Knox County court’s actions intact and moves the dispute toward ongoing appellate procedures.

Columbus Supreme Court Knox County Appellate Court K. M. Moser C. H. Simmons

FIGHTERS FINED BY MAYOR IN ATHENS BOUTS

In Athens two boxing rounds were held with Joe Meed and Melvin Bean as principals. Both nights the fighters pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined $10 plus costs. Arrests were by Captain Charles Maple.

Athens L. A. Koons Joe Meed Melvin Bean Charles Maple

Speeding case fined at Fort Miller magistrate

Speeder 18 paid $5 and costs after Magistrate Helwig told him on Athens Chauncey road near Alderman that he was speeding. County Traffic Office official Gilson filed the charge.

Fort Miller Athens Helwig Athens-Chauncey Road Gilson

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