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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

5

Athens Society Notes and Club Gatherings Recap

Athens society items report Dorothy Crawford an Ohio university student gave three readings at the Schultz News Agency entertainment program. Mrs. Johnson's hosting was assisted by Mrs. Frank W. Cone and daughters Ruth and Pauline. Business Woman's Club met in the City building with Bridge as the evening’s diversion and guests including Dorcas Herron May Herron Madge McAdoo Erma Thomas and Marie Cavanaugh.

Dorothy Crawford Ohio University Johnson Frank W. Cone Ruth Pauline Cone Robert P. Tompkins Business Woman's Club Bridge Dorcas Herron May Herron Madge McAdoo Erma Thomas Marie Cavanaugh

Local women host Saint Patrick themed gatherings and a card party

Mrs W W Lee hosted the current events club with readings on St Patrick and Irish lore plus songs by Pearl Drake and Augusta Guinther. A Woman's Relief Corps shamrock party followed at Mrs John Cross's home with members sharing dishes. Country club bridge night saw high scores awarded to Oscar Bingman and Victor Pierce pair.

W. W. Lee Grosvenor Street Current Events Club St. Patrick's Day Emma Battin St. Patrick E. L. Church Pearl Drake Michael Flute W. D. Hill Augusta Guinther Ohio University O'Connor Angelina Johnson Mary Helen Lee Eileen R. P. Imes Franklin Avenue Woman's Relief Corps John Cross F. C. Webster Warren Fowler Thomas Broyles Frank T. Gibbs John Pigman J. F. King Gerald Grace Cochran Mary Tippie Beatrice Trimmer Country Club W. R. Phillips John R. Sprague T. N. Hoover Oscar Bingman Victor Pierce Charles Woodworth

Presbyterian Bible Class Met Elects Officers

Mrs A L Johnson hosted the Woman's Bible class at 21 Morris Avenue. Mrs O FE McClure led devotions. New officers include President Mrs Emma White Vice President Mrs E FE Aumiller Secretary and Treasurer Mrs N E Mills Teachers Mrs Anna K Price Mrs O E Liggett Mrs A Y Wilcox and Mrs F E Goldsberry. Mrs W E Moler Mrs A O Sloane and Mrs E E Aumiller listed as participants.

Presbyterian A. L. Johnson Morris Avenue The Presbyterian Church O. FE. McClure Emma White E. FE. Aumiller N. E. Mills Anna K. Price O. E. Liggett

Personal News From Athens Readers Gathers Local Visitors

A string of short notices lists residents and relatives visiting or traveling in and near Athens. Names include Esther Smith, William Mutchmore, P. Jones, C. C. Millikan, G. M. Kirkendell, J. G. Devell, John T. Breece, William Apgar, Frank Haynes, J. E. Zonig, Mayme Winning, Herb Parker, Rafael Johnson, Ralph Windsor, Ruth Henry, Beryl Cone, and Fr Byrne. Activities cover visits, speeches, and travel to Plymouth and Pomeroy, with church and society events noted for the weekend and upcoming meetings.

Herb J. Parker Rafael R. Johnson Pomeroy Ralph Windsor Athens

Chauncey debate on child labor at high school tonight

In Chauncey the debate on the child labor question takes place at 7 30 tonight in the Chauncey high school auditorium. The Chauncey affirmative team faces Buchtel with members James Nye Annalee Thomas Grace Smith. Chauncey negative team includes Faye Rivers Dorothy Linscott and Ray Spaulding. audience admission is free.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey High Buchtel James Nye Annalee Thomas Grace Smith Faye Rivers Dorothy Linscott Ray Spaulding Jacksonville

Aged Mrs. Nida in Athens Hospital After Fall

Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton Mrs Maggie Adams and Mrs Carrie Channell of The Plains visited Mrs J Nida in Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. The aged woman fell at her son in law and daughter Ray Shafer home, breaking a hip. condition is serious due to age and shock.

Chauncey Walter Wharton Maggie Adams Carrie Channell the Plains Athens J. Nida Sheltering Arms Hospital Nida The Plains Ray Shafer

Chauncey Scouts Hold Regular Meeting and Show

At Chauncey Troop One meeting in the Christian church thirty eight scouts attended two new members joined Scout Master Ralph Pritts wraps up his program for the Globe theater show on March 30 a first aid demonstration songs and other attractions are planned. A citizens committee led by Edward Minister Karl Gardner Frank Millington Arthur Swart and Paul Porter handles ticket sales for the scouts benefit show.

Chauncey Chauncey Pay Scouts Tthe Christian Church Ralph Pritts Globe Theater Citizens’ Committee Boy Scout Movement Edward Minister Karl Gardner Frank Millington Arthur Swart Paul Porter Scouts

Union 2256 Meeting at Bailey Run Mine 105

Chauncey March 19 local Union No 2256 schedules important meeting next Wednesday at 1 pm at Bailey Run Mine 105. President A E Broyles of Chauncey urges all members to attend.

Merft Chauncey Bailey Run A. E. Broyles

Adventist Pastor Begins Weekend Speaking Tour

The Rev Louis E Lenheim pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church Chauncey leaves for Portsmouth to conduct services Saturday in the Portsmouth church. He will preach in Rome Saturday evening and in Jackson Sunday then return to Chauncey early next week. During his absence Rev E M Fishell of Mount Vernon will lead services Saturday after Sabbath school at 9 30.

Chauncey Louis E. Lenheim Seventh Day Adventist Church of Portsmouth Seventh Day Adventist Church Rome Jackson E. M. Fishell Mount Vernon

Chauncey Personal Visits Highlight Local Social

Mrs. William Donaldson of near Chauncey spent Thursday in town as a guest of Misses Susan Donaldson and Wilma Kranyik on Main Street.

Chauncey William Donaldson Near Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Main Street

Chauncey Parents Announce Daugh ter Frances Eileen

Mr and Mrs Harry Noble of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Frances Eileen on March 16. The mother is former Miss Nelle Osborne of Chauncey, and the child is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne and Mrs Anna Noble of High street Chauncey.

Chauncey Harry Noble Athens Frances Eileen Nelle Osborne Henry Osborne Anna Noble High Street

Funeral in Green's Run uses wagons for cortege

Green's Run Christian church filled with friends Thursday afternoon for the funeral of John Ryan 86 lifelong resident. Rev Courtney Chauncey minister conducted the services. Burial wagons taken to Bethel Ridge cemetery with the funeral party using the wagon cortege as roads were almost impassable. It is said to be the first such wagon funeral in years.

Chauncey Green's Run Christian Church John Ryan Green's Run Courtney Bethel Ridge

Donahey Indorsed for Governor by Athens County Democrats

At a Nelsonville meeting the Athens County Democratic Executive Committee endorsed Vic Donahey for governor and Billy Williams of Athens for sheriff. The group praised Williams after a strong 4 year run and predicted strong November results if nominated in August.

Joseph Richards Athens County Board of Elections

Glouster Couple Wed in Spring Ceremony

Walter Harper and Ennestment from Dr Steinfeldt attended a ceremony in Glouster as Jones and Miss Temple Gessel of a nearby bus for a crippled knee were in Colum on March 19. The report blends wedding notes with medical visits and travel details from the Glouster region.

Glouster Walter Harper Dr. Steinfeldt Colum- Jones Temple Gessel Bus

Minnie Puglina Taken to Columbus Clinic for Crippled Children

Minnie Puglina, 14, afflicted with tuberculosis of the ankle, was taken to a Columbus clinic for crippled children Friday by Miss Bess Harper, district nurse, from Glouster.

Glouster Minnie Puglina Columbus Bess Harper

Regular Glouster council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m

The Glouster city council will hold its regular session at the city building this evening starting at 7 o clock. It will be the last regular council meeting for the month.

Glouster

Condition Improves After Knee Injury

A brief report notes a marked improvement in the knee condition over the past weeks following an examination at Columbus Friday. No further details are provided on treatment or prognosis.

Lumbus

Married Man Fined for Delinquency Case

Raymond Vernon was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a 17 year old girl and fined 100 dollars plus costs by Judge 8 M Johnson in Probate court. He was jailed until the fine is paid while arrangements are made for payment. Vernon is a married man with one child.

Raymond Vernon 8. M. Johnson Vernon

Berlin Citizens Drain City Of Dogs Over Tax Move

Berlin residents surrender about 1500 pet dogs in recent days after a steep tax on dogs spurred mass evacuations and escapes.

Nauen— Berlin

Athens City Council Advances City Finances And Infrastructure

The Athens City Council held a brief session to settle long pending matters. It approved quarterly salaries for councilmen, authorized 3000 dollars in bonds for the Lincoln street lateral to the East Side storm sewer, and cleaned up old obligations while noting improved finances. Members were asked to report sidewalk conditions for a spring drive to repair walks citywide.

Athens Lincoln Street East Side

Council backs North Hill sewer plan with shared cost

Service Director Romine notes Arthur Boyles seeks compensation to cross his property on North Press Street for the sanitary sewer. A committee was named to study the matter. City council favors building the sewer this coming summer with costs split between the city and property owners.

Service Romine Arthur Boyles Ed North Hill North Press Street

Turkish Move to Replace Arabic Script with Latin Alphabet

Angora reports the national government plans to switch from Arabic numerals and characters to the English or Latin alphabet. The proposal aims to modernize education and streamline administration across the country.

Angora Turkey

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