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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson and Mr and Mrs W C Nichols of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terre of Athens attended a dance and party at Adelphi Ohio on Monday.
Nelsonville March 18. Indian Joe a full blood Sioux and Legion member at Pasadena spoke at the Rotary Grub meeting recounting life overseas, views of whites, Indian legends, and a Sun Dance. He noted 11000 Indians served in WWI with 3000 not returning, framed as a testament to American identity. The event included songs and selections by Rotary members.
Nelsonville schools will be well represented at the Schoolmasters club banquet in Wellston. Attending will be Superintendent O. O. Crawford Principal Carson L Horton Principal Ralph Orr and Paul J. Fay. Speakers include Dr. Latham and J Louis Mo who will discuss supervision and instruction problems and Social Sciences in High School.
Grace Warde assisted by Mrs Hannah Thomas hosted the Willing Workers class of the Christian church Bible school at Grace Warde's College Avenue home for the March meeting. Twenty one members answered the roll call. After the business session a social hour followed with lunch and favors in honor of St Patrick's day.
Senator Irank B. Willis will deliver the commencement address for the June graduating class in Nelsonville. The senior class voted to keep the cap and gown tradition and adopted Old rose and silver as class colors while guests David Quick and Mrs Quick of Galdwell visited Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Acomb.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Vorhes on West Franklin Street.
Proceeds from the Latin play "A Roman Wedding" at the senior high school auditorium Thursday evening will be added to the library fund. Early ticket sales indicate a capacity crowd for the unique performance.
Mrs J M Hyde and three others traveled to Athens on Tuesday to join a luncheon hosted by Mrs Hiram Dow Henry and Mrs Russell Finsterwald. The gathering featured social chatter and community acquaintance among the attendees.
Operation at St Anthony hospital Columbus. She is now recovering at her daughter Mrs W T Grace home. Richard Moyer spent Sunday in Columbus. Chas Baird left for Hot Springs Arkansas for several weeks. Ed Healy visited Columbus. Charles Kincade, called by a relative's death, returned to Dayton Soldier's Home. W L Creighton of Maine spent time with Mr and Mrs T J Davis. Mr and Mrs W W Poston visiting Cincinnati Ohio.
The Woman's Community club opened its year with a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. W. H. Parks' home. Members conducted business and began planning the spring and summer program activities.
William Patton aged 64 collapsed and died while at work in the field at his Haydenville area home. He leaves three daughters and one son, with two brothers Eden and John in Nelsonville. Funeral services by Rev. Morrell set for Thursday at 2 PM at Ebenezer church with burial nearby.
Willard coach Max Valkinburg brings his fast Willard team to Nelsonville Y M C A for a Friday March 20 game at Haydenville starting 7 30 p m. The Beta Phi Sigma fraternity teams of Nelsonville and Logan play the preliminary. The next day March 21 Willard meets the local Y M C A at the high school gym with New Marshfield girls vs local Y girls in the prelim.
A congressman seeks to shield oyster populations amid concerns about habitat loss and overharvest. The effort emphasizes habitat restoration, sustainable farming, and pollution controls to aid oyster reefs and coastal communities.
Miss Helen Ona Porter 25, of Chauncey High street, died Tuesday from influenza complications contracted over a year ago. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from First Christian church, Rev. Gilbert P. Courtney officiating. burial Athens Union Street Cemetery. Survived by parents Fred R. and Mrs. Porter, four sisters and two brothers.
Chauncey high school will host an interschool debate Friday night March 20 at 7 30 p m between Chauncey high affirmative team and Buchtel high negative team on the resolution that all immigration into the United States should be prohibited for five years The Chauncey affirmative features Mildred Coulson Freda Omen Myrtle Brown with Alice Brewer as alternate The Chauncey negative team includes Dorothy Linscott Faye Rivers Andrew Thomas and Ralph Brown The Buchtel team will travel to Amesville that same evening to debate the Amesville high school affirmative team at Amesville high school building.
At The Plains grade school building in Chauncey an exhibit of Elson Art works will run Wednesday through Friday evenings next week. Each evening offers a special program in addition to the exhibit. A small admission fee will be charged. Public invitation extends a welcome to a large attendance.
Chauncey March 18 Miss Hyla West and brother Mont Ray West entertained guests at their home on The Plains Sunday. Attendees included Miss Blanche Schumacher Miss Magdaline Bentz Miss Ines McClough and Thomas Lowery plus Carl Persinger Dye Russell and Ralph Tricker from Pomeroy Des sie Blake from Syracuse and Jean Mercer of The Plains.
Mrs. Arthur Wilson and Mrs. Ambrose Terrel visited Miss Blanche Young in Jacksonville. Steve Adkins of Columbus spent Monday at The Plains with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Smith.
Chauncey visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and Miss Lucille Bradfield from Chauncey. Others from Chauncey and Athens join family members in Logan Columbus and Converse street. The First Christian church Men’s Chorus meets for rehearsal, while the Methodist Ladies’ Aid holds weekly quilting at Mrs. Green’s. Helen Porter’s death brings Columbus visitors to the area.
Orland Willard of Guysville was arraigned after being booked by the county dog catcher. He pleaded guilty to owning a female dog wearing tags bought for a male and paid a fine of 816 with costs, plus a warning to display the proper tag immediately.
Washington official rule overturns a November decision. The Veterans' Bureau under Director Frank T. Hines now holds that rights to the adjusted compensation cannot be sold for value.
An early 20th century ad notes Bulgarian herb tea with lemon juice offered by druggists. The beverage is described as a gentle laxative and tonic to refresh a tired system during a cold. It emphasizes easy availability through druggists.
The passage describes Faiman's corroborated statements and a letter to architect Dwight G. Wallace detailing an appointment to discuss plans for a new college and medical school. It notes Faiman's expected investment of about $150,000, a required $100,000 capital, and a $16,000 share to Shepherd upon the McClintock estate settlement.
The document itemizes county school district receipts and allocations with numerous entries including Athens, Daleton, The Plains, Alexander, Ames, Amesville special, Bern, Canaan, Carthage, Dover, Chauncey, Lea, Albans, Lodi, Rome, Troy, Coolville, Trimble, Waterloo, Carbon dale, Marshfield, Mineral special, York, Happy Hollow, iluster, Jacksonville, Trimblecorft, Buchtel corp, and Nelsonville showing specific dollar amounts for each district.
March 18 announcement outlines the program for a meeting of the Athens County Grange. Details emphasize community talks and local group involvement led by county organizers.
A local Grange event is planned for March 21 featuring music. Roll call asks What Part of the Farmer's Living Does the Average Farmer Furnish answered by ae E Gillespie. Readings by Mrs. Floyd Fought and discussion Who is to Blame for Children Leaving the Farm Parents o society Williams Basta.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, natural laxative and liver aid. It claims the olive colored tablets boost digestion, purge waste, and improve complexion with regular use. Sizes priced at 15c and 30c, endorsed as a safe alternative to calomel.
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