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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

3

Allenby Capture of Jerusalem Highlighted by Editor

A M Fuller, editor of the Lancaster Daily Gazette and former captain under Lord Allenby, spoke at the Kiwanis meeting in Nelsonville about the Jerusalem capture and the Kaiser era. He described plans, actions, and Allenby’s walk to the tower of David, stressing hopeful postwar restoration. The Educational committee led by Ed I Morrell arranged the program with a follow up at 3:00 pm Friday at the Central building.

Nelsonville Mar M. Fuller Lancaster Daily Gazette Kiwanis Fuller Lord Allenby Jerusalem Allenby Tower of David Ed I. Morrell

Cyclone Report Reaches Nelsonville Resident

Mrs. J. M. Butt received a telegram from her sister Mrs. William Russell of West Frankfort Indiana describing a severe cyclone that struck that city on Wednesday night. Russell escaped injury and is well, a fact welcomed by her friends in Nelsonville.

Indiana Nelsonville J. M. Butt William Russell West Frankfort Russell

Sioux Indian at Logal High School

Nelsonville March 19 In dian Joe Sioux Indian and World War veteran was presented to the assembly at the high school where he lectured to seniors and juniors on modern Indian life. Dressed in native garb he described reservation life and displayed weapons and implements used by his forefathers. He sang an Indian song in Sioux.

Nelsonville Joe En'tire

Exhibition Ends With War Dance Demonstration

A vivid display closed the event with a tom-tom performance and a flashy roping seats routine followed by a war dance demonstration.

Mizpeh Sunday School St Patrick Party at Wallace Home

In Nelsonville on March 19 the Mizpeh Sunday school class of the M E church held a St Patrick's party at Mrs D L Wallace's home. The decor followed green and white with contests Irish stories and readings. Louise Pierce won the guessing contest Caldwell took best Irish reading and Bess Deer the consolation prize. Twenty three guests enjoyed a three course dinner with hostesses Mrs Charles Green and Mrs A L Barker assisting.

Nelsonville Mizpeh M. E. Church D. L. Wallace St. Patrick’s Wallace Louise Pierce Caldwell Bess Deer Charles Green A L. Barker

Prize offered to keep mothers class attendance high

In Nelsonville on March 19 a prize is offered to members who do not miss a Friday night Mother’s study and sewing class. Two of ten meetings have been held and the prize applies to the next eight consecutive Friday nights starting at 7 00 sharp.

Nelsonville

Philadorian Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection

Nelsonville dispatch announces the Philadorian lodge No. 157 F and A M will hold its annual inspection at the Masonic temple Friday evening March 20. The M M degree will be conferred and ritual work observed by District Lecturer H. E. Carton of Marietta. Lodge opens 7:00 PM with a pre meeting dinner at 6:00 PM.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple H. E. ‘Carton Marietta

Columbus Chorus and Band to Broadcast from WEAO Tonight

The famous Achbar Grotto chorus and band of Columbus will air from WEAO at Ohio State University this evening. Local radio fans plan to listen as Ed Mills installs a receiving set at the Masonic club rooms for the program.

Nelsonville Achbar Grotto Chorus Band of Columbus WEAO Ohio State University Ed Mills

Buchtel High Holds County Debate Featuring Immigration Question

The first county debates are set for Friday at 7:30 p m in Buchtel. The affirmative team includes Thelma Rife Clyde Tolliver Nellie Cupit and Faye Carlin. the Amesville negative team debates here. The Buchtel negative team lists Sophia Bacanis Sarah Grigsby and Leonard Daugherty and will travel to Chauncey to face the affirma tives. The issue: Resolved That Immigration Should Be Prohibited for Five Years. Raymond Matheny of Columbus visited Tuesday with his mother Mrs Charles Matheny.

Buchtel Thelma Rife Clyde Tolliver Nellie Cupit Faye Carlin Sophia Bacanis Sarah Grigs Iby Leonard Daugherty Chauncey

City fines tied to street work plan in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the street cleaning department expanded by several workers after a drive by Mayor Lax and the police department. Five citizens with liquor violation fines served on the streets and earned credit toward their debt upon completion of their assigned duties.

Nelsonville Lax

Busy Session in Mayor's Court in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on March 19 Bob Tipton of Floodwood pleaded guilty to making menacing threats before Mayor Lax and was fined 1 dollar plus costs. William Farms Ora Farms and William Sampson of Kimberly appeared, pleaded not guilty, waived prelims and were held to the grand jury under bond.

Nelsonville Mar Bob Tipton Floodwood William Farms Ora Farms William Sampson Kimberly

East school observes Father’s night program

Nelsonville report: East school P T A will host Father’s night on Friday at the East building. A special program includes three plays Aunt Doleful’s Ailment Spring Harbinger and Getting the History Lesson, plus Doris Wallace reading. Rev Lloyd Evans will address the gathering.

Nelsonville Parent-Teachers Association of the East School Doleful

Search at Meeker Run yields liquor and charge in Nelsonville

Chief Pearson with a search warrant raided James Pickett Sr. home seeking tools from the Meeker Run mine but found only a half pint of liquor. A possession charge was filed against Dickett. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over for appeal. The Central Parent-Teacher Association to meet Monday at 6 30 PM.

Nelsonville Mar Pearson James Pickett, Sr Meeker Run Dickett Lax Central Parent-Teacher Association

Chauncey Pythian Sisters celebrate St Patrick’s eve party

Chauncey March 19. The Chauncey Pythian Sisters held a St Patrick’s day party and their monthly birthday social. Birth anniversaries of Mrs Lena Cunningham and Mrs Theda Oliver were honored. A program of recitations and readings was given with Mrs Rindago yce singing an Irish song. A pot luck supper ended the evening. Attendance was thirty five.

Chauncey Pythian Lena Cunningham Theda Oliver Rindagoyce

Birthday Party by Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge at Chauncey

Forest Rose Rebekah lodge held a social hour after its regular meeting in Chauncey to honor the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Sue Goldsworthy and Mrs. Huldah Swart. Music games and refreshments of ice cream and cake followed a good turnout.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Sue Goldsworthy Huldah Swart

St Patrick's Party Chauncey Honors Grace Shelton Event

A St Patrick's party took place in Chauncey on March 19 hosted by Mrs Grace Shelton with a dinner and party at her home. burial arrangements reported as having occurred today at Mount Hermon.

Mount Hermon ST. Patricks Chauncey Grace Shelton

Chauncey Family Attends Funeral in Sharpsburg

Mr and Mrs L R Jones and children Anna Bell and Gerald and Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes of Chauncey have been in Sharpsburg for several days due to the serious illness and death of Mrs Charles O Grimes whose funeral is noted in the report.

Chauncey L. R. Jones Anna Bell Gerald Garfield Grimes Sharpsburg Charles O. Grimes

St Patricks luncheon followed evening games awarding prizes

Near Chauncey the event featured festive decorations and a luncheon in the St Patricks day spirit. Prizes went to Miss Essie Patten of New Straitsville and Mr Vore of Athens with dancing continuing to a late hour.

Chauncey St. Patricks Essie Patten New Straitsville Mr. Vore Athens

Chauncey High Minstrel Play Guests and Local Visits

Local families from Athens Chauncey and Canannville attended a Chauncey high school minstrel show by the Canannville Parent Teacher club with plans for further performances at Guysville and Coolville. Several residents hosted weekend guests and returned from visits in Chauncey and Stewart. Columbus dispatch notes Governor Donahey sent telegrams of condolence and assistance to Illinois and Indiana governors after tornado disaster.

Elmer Bineman Athens Guy Brookins Chauncey John Downhour East Converse Street Chauncey High School Canaanville Guysville Coolville Mildred Sands Justo Hartsook Neva Ferrer Henry Osborne High Street H. BR. Noble Billy Dane Osborne Richard Millie Osborne Stewart Montgomery Columbus Donahey Small Ilinois Jackson Indiana

February mine disasters claim twenty seven lives in West Virginia

Charleston dispatch reports 27 miners died in February accidents across the state. McDowell county led with eight deaths, Marshall and Raleigh counties each reported four. Six of the victims were foreigners.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia R. M. Lambie State Department of Mines McDowell County Marshall County Raleigh County

Swanson Resigns as Federal Prohibition Agent

John H Swanson resigns from the Federal Prohibition forces after two years in Huntington district. He previously served with the state dry department. Announcement delivered to W F Porter, Huntington enforcement chief, on March 19.

Huntington W. Va John H Swanson W. F. Porter Enforcement Service Prohibition State Dry Department

State Examiner Visits Athens County Courthouse for Book Inspection

State Examiner W. F Rowan conducted an unannounced inspection of county officers books at Athens county courthouse this morning. Officials may be required to open ledgers for review at any time.

W. F Rowan Athens County Court House

Wisdom teeth eruption typically occurs in late teens to mid twenties

Wisdom teeth generally emerge between ages eighteen and twenty five. The statement notes the common timing of third molar eruption and their appearance within this age range.

Convention plan to restore party conventions advances in Ohio

Republican state leaders move to restore the convention system by establishing pre primary conventions for state offices and U S Senate. The Marshall bill faces opposition in the Senate and likely a veto by Governor Donahey, with a tougher House vote anticipated.

Columbus Senate George HM. Bender Cuyahoga Ope House Donahey

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