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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
3
In Nelsonville on March 24 the Geological Survey reports a drop in soft coal production for the second week of March. Total output estimated at 8,623,000 net tons, down 8 percent from the prior week and over 13 percent from last year. February output about 38,987,000 net tons, down nearly 25 percent from January.
Mrs. Jennie Glover hosted a sunrise birthday party in Doanville on March 24 for her daughter Thelma turning fifteen. Friends praised Thelma with gifts and enjoyed games, music, candy, and lunch. Attendees included Freddie Powell Lloyd Gallagher George Connor Carl Coon Donald Kontner and many others.
Friends gathered at Mrs. Clarence Monks home in Nelsonville on Maundet to honor her with flowers. The group enjoyed games music and dancing followed by an elegant lunch during the evening.
Rainbow class members met at West Washington street home of Mrs. 8. S. Lane with president Mrs. ". S. Mechem. Each member answered roll call with a nursery rhyme. Prizes were won by Grace McManaway Pauline Donley and Mrs. 8. Steenrod. Music games and refreshments followed. Thirty eight members and two guests attended.
John Coates died Monday night at his Walnut street home after a week long illness. He leaves a widow and one daughter. He had lived in Nelsonville many years and was well known in the community. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Winsonville on March 24 Mr and Mrs James W Shafer entertained friends on Saturday evening March 21 in honor of their daughter Amelia’s sixteenth birthday. The evening featured games and music with many gifts for Amelia and refreshments served.
Miss Molly Pack hosts friends in Nelsonville Friday evening to bid farewell to Miss Lillian Stillwell who departs for Columbus. Chimes and music accompany a dainty lunch for a long list of local attendees including Neva Graham Margaret Juniper Eunice Juniper Garrett McMorrow Clara Stage Ruth Lairson Marie Warren Eva Poling Nellie Kuhn and others as she begins her new home.
Clem Coveleski of Floodwood was arrested Saturday night in Nelsonville and charged with possessing intoxicating liquor. He appeared before Mayor Lax on Monday, was found guilty, and paid a fine of 200 dollars plus costs.
The Woman's Auxiliary to Glenford Du wan post hosted a benefit bridge and Five Hundred at the Legion home in Nelsonville on Monday evening. L. J. Eberle won the high score in bridge and George Call topped Five Hundred.
Willing volunteers from the Woman's Auxiliary in Nelsonville plan to produce and distribute poppies this year before Memorial Day. The group will meet at the Legion building on Wednesday evening to begin the first shipment.
Mrs. Martha Stillwell and her son Frank and daughter Lillian left Saturday for Columbus to establish a new home. Mrs. John Pearson spent the latter part of the week in Columbus. Arthur Knight and his son from Delaware visited Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Cann spent the weekend in Cincinnati with her brother. Ray Ashby returned from Johnstown Pennsylvania where he visited Mrs. Ashby’s father. Mrs. Anna Nagle of Clarion Iowa guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem.
Estor Coffman purchased a lot in Glouster Hill Top addition and will start a new home immediately. The area is noted as Glouster’s newest suburb with several recent homes. Accompanied to Columbus by Mr. and Mrs. Bryson and Mr. and Mrs. Bryson. Sunday guests included S. M. Bingman of Ireland and Floyd Shaffer family with Donna Margaret visiting Main Street residents.
The Past Chiefs at Glouster Temple No 560 held their final meeting at Mrs. James Hayden's home in Glouster with a pleasant social evening and refreshments. The next gathering is announced for Mrs. James White's home in Trimble.
Meshick Cavey of Columbus son of G W Cavey and John K F Henry of Columbus purchased the Mountain Drug store on South Parsons avenue Columbus and now run the business. Cavey previously worked at Commonwealth Savings Bank in Columbus. Henry is an Ohio State University College of Pharmacy graduate with six years in the drug store trade.
GLOUSTER March 24 Ladies of the M. E. church plan an annual bazaar at the church on Thursday March 26 A cafeteria dinner will be served in the social room from 11 to 1 and from 4 30 to 6 30 with proceeds benefiting church activities.
Emmett Noon left for Evansville Indiana after a few days with his parents in the city. Mrs Charles Withem and son Thomas ended a visit with relatives in East Liverpool. T A Noon coal inspector for the New York Central Lines is in Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs Hugh Chadwell and son Junior and Wyatt visited relatives at Trimble. Mrs D W Jacobs and Mrs George Roller returned to Newark after visiting the Porters and Jacobs families. Mrs Minta King concluded a visit at the Bryson home and returned to Co-
An urging guide explains kidney stress from rich foods and acid buildup. It recommends drinking soft water mixed with Jad Salts to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys, relieve bladder issues, and improve elimination, plus a physician check at least twice yearly.
Davies led the raid against a whiskey setup as Frederick pleads guilty to possessing whiskey and apparatus for manufacture. He pays fines of 200 dollars and 260 dollars plus costs and is released.
Due to complaints from nearby residents about late evening conduct on the Athens High School campus, the board of education ordered the grounds closed after 7 p.m. Each evening the playgrounds will remain closed.
In South End England G E Webber and Henry Simpson clashed over a Virginia creeper growing over Webber’s portion of a double house. The court found the creeper not a trespasser but ordered Webber to keep its growth within bounds after appeals through high courts.
Mrs Gertrude Crist of Cleveland says Favorite Prescription strengthened her during motherhood and kept her nerves healthy. She recommends the remedy for weak women and notes it built her up and gave new life. Trial package available by sending 19 cents to Dr Pierce Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY.
Rev. W. W. Ludwig of Ohio University gave a brief address on modern religious thought at the Athens Rotary noon luncheon held at Hotel Berry. Supt. John Patterson announced upcoming community luncheons for men and women marking the dedication of the new school building with invitations extended to Athens County educators.
Chairman M D Hughes of the Athens County Red Cross reports national HQ requests public contributions for tornado relief. He has arranged Athens National Bank and Bank of Athens as collectors for the territory with donations to tornado relief. The Red Cross has been on scene since day one and has spent large sums on relief.
Don Howard of Toledo, C to set a piano endurance mark by 33 hours of continuous playing. He reportedly ate and drank without missing a note while warm alcohol was poured on his hands every 15 minutes to aid finger movement.
Rev. J. Frank Stewart and O. W. Burford reported a definite sign of spring as they saw numerous road signs hopping along the roads while returning home from Brilliant.
Philadelphia woman Clara Nicholas aged fifty known as Philadelphia's Pollyanna dies after a long battle with spinal injuries from 24 years earlier. She endured paralysis, supported her mother by knitting, never complained, and inspired many before her death following the suicide of her attacker Romeo Helm.
At Salem, Mass, Wasil Niconchuk stands trial for robbing Ignatz Walichka of 2,500 dollars after a bank withdrawal. The defendant argues he merely ejected Walichka for pursuing his wife Ane Nie Niconchuk, while Walichka’s letter to the woman is read in court.
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