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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1925

Page

7

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Rye Cunningham

Chauncey March 14 reported Mrs. Rye Cunningham celebrated her twenty fifth birthday with a surprise party at her Main street home. Planned by Mrs. Nile Dew and Mrs. Ira Cunningham, the noon chicken dinner was followed by games and music with numerous Chauncey and area guests including Mrs. William Watkins Mrs. L. L. Sweazy and others from Chauncey The Plains Millfield and The Plains area attended.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham Main Street Nile Dew Ira Cunningham William Watkins L. L. Sweazy Ella Cunningham Homer Cunningham William Collins Leatha Mae Collins Andrew Smith Roy Melvin Sweazy Wilma Kranyik Kathryn Cline Reye Cunningham Glady Mayles Millfield Floyd Linscott Charles Hershall Goodson Clara Wallace Plains

Sophomore Team Wins Cup at Chauncey High

The Sophomore boys basketball team captured the loving cup for the championship of the Senior class at Chauncey High on March 14.

Chauncey Chauncey High

Plains Team Falls to Pomeroy in Class B Basketball

The Plains boys lost to Pomeroy in a Friday basketball game. The Plains girls beat Hamden in a separate contest.

Chauncey

The Plains Personals Daily Visitors and Guests

Russell McHarg of The Plains and W E Herrick of Athens were business visitors in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Sr of The Plains hosted Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr of Chauncey. Wallace McClurg of Athens visited The Plains with Clarence Stage. Bert Adams of The Plains plans to move to Eastern Ohio. Richard Craney of Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs Robert Graves at The Plains. Mrs Robert Noble and daughter Margaret of The Plains visited Mrs Thomas Pritchard in Nelsonville who is ill. Riley Keaton returned to The Plains from Akron. Mrs James Stailey and Margaret Noble of The Plains attended an extension class in Athens.

Plains Russell McHarg the Plains W. E. Herrick Athens Lancaster George Gabriel, Sr Robert Hixson, Sr Chauncey Wallace McClurg Clarence Stage Bert Adams Ohio Richard Craney Columbus Robert Graves Robert Noble Margaret Nelsonville Thomas Pritchard Riley Keaton Akron James Stailey Margaret Noble

Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs William Watkins hosted 46 guests at their Chauncey Main street home over the past week. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Brady Mrs Dora McAllway of Chicago Oklahoma and Miss Erma Smith of Pomeroy. Arthur and Julius Smith were also noted with Julius reported quite ill in Pomeroy.

Chauncey William Watkins Maintreet Robert Brady Dora McAllway Chicashee Oklahoma Erma Smith Pomeroy Arthur Smith Main Street Julius Smith

Chauncey Visit Ties Families Across Towns

Mrs Louis Sanders and her children of Millfield are visiting the Clary family in Chauncey for the weekend. Mrs T R Hamilton of Chauncey went to Glouster Thursday to visit her sister Mrs Hull F Kittle and family.

Louis Sanders Millfield Chauncey William Clary T. R. Hamilton Glouster Hull F. Kittle

Chauncey High To Hold Commencement Exercises

Chauncey high school will hold commencement on May 5 at the high school auditorium with twenty nine graduates receiving diplomas. The baccalaureate service is set for May 3 at the First Christian church. Senior honors include Wyona Gardner valedictorian and class vocalist Edith Wilson salutatory Florida Sprague prophecy Freda Omen class will George Thomas class history Myrtle Brown class poem Margare Potter class pianist Clara Bell oration Mildred Coulson oration.

Chauncey Chauncey High School First Christian Church Wyona Gardner Edith Wilson Florida Sprague Freda Omen George Thomas Myrtle Brown Margare Potter Clara Bell Mildred Coulson

Senior Girls Win Basketball Title 19–0 Over Freshies

The senior class girls won the basketball championship Friday with a 19 to 0 victory over the Freshie girls. A loving cup will be awarded to the senior team featuring Alice Brewer as center Clara Bell as right guard Mary Fennell as left guard Myrtle Brown as right forward and Mildred Rivers as left forward.

Chauncey Freshie Girls Alice Brewer Clara Bell Mary Fennell Myrtle Brown Mildred Rivers

Community Orchestra Bazaar at The Plains Nets $57.80

The Plains Community Orchestra held a bazaar at The Plains school building on Thursday evening with large attendance and $57.80 cleared. Friday noon lunch served by Mrs. Hugh Nadi Mrs. L. D. Nelson and Mrs. Robert Noble also netted funds for school purposes.

Chauncey Community Orchestra of the

Party at Stage Home in The Plains

Chauncey March 14 Mr and Mrs Clarence Stage hosted a social at their The Plains home Friday evening A smoker for men and knotting of comforts by women followed a social hour with ice cream and cake Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg Mr and Mrs Foyd Potts Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore Mr and Mrs Austin Woodgerd son Gerald daughter Goldie Harry Bobo and the host, hostess, and son Lowell.

Chauncey Clarence the Plains Russell McHarg Foyd Potts Darrel Moore Austin Woodgerd Gerald Goldie Harry Bobo Lowell

Pittsburg Guests Spend Week at The Plains

Mrs. Robert Graves hosts visitors from Pittsburg including Mrs. Guy Stewart, their son James, daughter Ruth, and Mrs. C. Wilmot with daughter Dollie who have enjoyed a week at The Plains before returning home.

Pittsburg Chauncey Robert Graves the Plains Guy Stewart James Ruth C. Wilmot Dollie Homer

Woman in Chauncey Seeks Aid Wearing Borrowed Clothes

A Chauncey visitor from a mining community said she has six children to feed and clothe and lives in destitution. She admitted borrowing a neighbor's clothing to appear decent while canvassing for aid.

Chauncey

Chauncey High School Senior Class Drops Annual

The senior class of Chauncey high school will not publish an annual this year though the class of 1925 thanks Chauncey businessmen and others in Chauncey and nearby areas for their willingness to assist with the project.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey and

Plains Ladies Aid Meets for Regular Monthly Session

The Plains Ladies Aid Society of The Plains Church held its regular monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Robert Graves home. After the business session, members sewed together and refreshments were served.

Plains Aid Chauncey Ladies Aid Socieity of the Plains Church Robert Graves the Plains

Foreign Nations Display Split Image Amid Ruin Claims

The remark suggests some foreign countries asserting ruin show two faces, presenting a contrast between declared distress and hidden resilience in their public stance and actions.

Court Dismisses Paternity Case for Want of Prosecution

The paternity case against Lee Dowler brought by Juanita Frazee was dismissed in Common Pleas court Friday for want of prosecution.

Lee Dowler Juanita Frazee Common Pleas

Salem firm sues Hall over unpaid trade acceptance

The Salem Trading and Finance company sues Red Hall of 249 Mill Street to collect on a trade acceptance alleged not honored. The amount cited is 288 dollars.

Salem Trading & Finance Company Red Hall Mill Street

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Quick Weight Loss

Overfat individuals are urged to try Marmola Prescription now in tablet form. Each tablet supposedly converts fatty tissues and fat producing foods into flesh and energy, aiding health and digestion while allowing substantial eating. Consumers are advised to send one dollar to Marmola Company in Detroit or ask a druggist for the tablets to start slimming today.

General Motors Detroit Mich

Chick en Thieves Make Big Haul At Lodi Farm

Bandits visited Clifford Kelley s farm in Lodi Township and stole about 260 chickens plus tools. About 50 Rhode Island Red and 200 Springer Reds were taken along with two cockerels. Two vehicles tracked by police, food remnants found at the lot, and a $50 reward offered for arrests.

Clifford Kelley Lodi Kelley State Brick Road Rhode Island Athens Poraccroy

Bible Class Meets at Berry Home

The Mount Zion Baptist church men’s Bible class held its monthly business meeting at the home of FE C Berry in the evening.

BIBLE Berry Home Mount Zion Baptist Church FE. C. Berry

April 9 Meeting Set At J A Smith Residence

A local organization completed its March work and drafted a program. After adjournment a light luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9 at J A Smith's residence.

J. A. Smith

Two Minor Cases Heard Saturday in City Courts

Saturday yielded two small cases in city courts. Marsellus Mathews Taylor Ridge pleaded guilty on a school charge filed by County Attendance Officer G C H Porter. Magistrate B K Hedges imposed a $5 fine and costs with the fine suspended for good behavior. Leo Keeley, a student, was booked for reckless driving and fined $16 plus costs in the mayor’s court.

B. Kk. Hedges L. A.loons Marsellus Mathews Taylor Ridge Arr Hedges GC. H. Porter Jacob Glenn Leo Keeley Parker

Traffic Offense Provisions Extend Penalties For Repeat Violations

County traffic notes continue from page one detailing fines exceeding 100 dollars for each further offense and exempting vehicles with approved non glare lenses per General Code Section 6310-1. The note cites continuing provisions and clarifications on exemptions.

Women of Mooseheart Legion Meet Early for Practice

GLOUSTER Ohio March 14 Women of Mooseheart Legion will meet Monday night March 16 at 7 o clock instead of Tuesday night due to St Patrick s dance in Moosehall Tuesday night All members requested to be present Monday night to practice and arrange for instituting new lodge at Athens on March 21.

Glouster Ohio Mooseheart Legion St. Patrick's Moosehall Athens

Charley Wemmer undergoes gallbladder surgery in Columbus

Charley Wemmer of Jacksonville had gallbladder surgery at Grant hospital in Columbus on Friday. Doctors report the operation went well. Dr. von Scheele of Jacksonville attended the operation. Wemmer had arrived Tuesday for the procedure. Also noted are visits by the Marks of Athens to the McCarty home and Misses Mabel Davin and Nell Richards visiting Dr. and Mrs. Elbert Williams in New Lexington.

Glouster Charley Wemmer Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus Wemmer von Scheele Mark of Athens W. E. McCarty Mabel Davin Nell Richards Elbert Williams New Lexington

Big crowds witness Moose hall basketball double header

In Glouster on March 14 a large crowd saw Chauncey high beat the Moose 16 to 18 in a tight opener. Glouster dependents defeated Jackson Independents 37 to 19 in the second game. A rematch at Moose hall is planned next Friday with Glouster high and Hollister teams facing the Moose squads to break their season tie. Sage tea noted as a spring tonic by locals.

Glouster Moose Chauncey High Glouster Dependents Jackso Independents Moose Hall Glouster High Big Hollister Co Moose

Boy Fractures Arm After Fall While Jogging

Friday morning John Whitehair eight living with Mr and Mrs Wemmer in Jacksonville fell during a jog fracturing both bones in his left arm Dr A J Crawford treated and set the fracture in the city

John Whitehair Jacksonville

City Mall Delivery Raises Carriers Pay Starting April

City deliveries in the municipality begin April 1 with village carriers gaining roughly 300 dollars annually. The change lifts carrier positions to better pay levels in the new system.

City Mall

All City Revenue to Bondholders

Glouster reports a semi annual draw of $5811 allocated entirely to the sinking fund to cover bonds and interest. The city must fund operations for the next six months from sources other than taxes as tax receipts were delayed from the county treasury to bondholders.

Glouster

Local Social Notes Mention Clark Family Visit

Mrs John S Clark spent the weekend at Weaterville with her parents Mr and Mrs McLeod and joined by her two sons Robert and Charles. Mrs C O Gibson and Mrs F H Uifford of Amesville were also mentioned in the notes.

Johns. Clark Robert Charles Weaterville

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