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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1926

Page

5

Fiftieth wedding anniversary celebrated in Athens

The Schultz News Agency reports a fifty year wedding anniversary with a gold purse and many congratulatory cards. Present were children Mrs. John Jolly of Youngstown, Miss Caroline and A R McKinstry of Athens, sisters Mrs. H J Carbaugh and Mrs. Lawrence Beasley, and Wanda Lou Quest, great granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Quest of Richland avenue. Grandchildren and other relatives from Youngstown Westerville Whitehall Albany and Richland avenue attended.

John Jolly Youngstown Caroline A. R. McKinstry Athens H. J. Carbaugh Lawrence Beasley McKinstry Wanda Lou Quest Jack Quest Albany C. N. Beasley Jauna John K. Jolly Ralph McKinstry Richland Avenue

Mrs Sayre Highlights Ohioans At Pallas Club Meeting

The Pallas club met at Mrs. W. L. Slutz home. Officers were elected for next year: Porter, Sayre, Patterson, Garnett Sfelder, Pickering. Mrs. Sayre presented a paper on Ohio's Sons and Daughters lauding natives like Longworth Dawes Taft Edison Rockefeller Hay Herrick Rickenbacker Allen and Berry. noted Ohio leaders and the Anti Saloon League.

Nicholas Longworth House Charles G. Dawes Senate William H. Taft Supreme Court John Hay Myron T. Herrick Eddie Rickenbacker Florence Allen Miss Atkinson Ohio E. C. Berry Athens

Thomas Jagers Marriage in Columbus Ceremony

Miss Erma Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs George Thomas Columbus and Mr John Jagers of Athens wed Saturday in Columbus at Northminster Presbyterian Church with Rev Arthur Henry Limouze officiating. They move to 15 South High Street Athens after the ceremony. The bride is Eliza Faires great granddaughter from Glouster. Jagers, son of Mrs B B M Jagers Galion, has owned and runs the Baughman undertaking business in Athens. Fiftyth wedding anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs George B McKinstry at 187 North Congress Street with a celebratory dinner.

Thomas-Jagers Erma Thomas George Thomas Columbus John Jagers Athens Northminster Presbyterian Church Arthur Henry Limouze South High Street Eliza Faires Glouster Trimble Mets Fall Colvus Met Jergers B&b. M. Jagers Galion Baughman Undertaking George B. McKinstry North Congress Street

Favorite Prescription Restores Mrs Gibergon Health

Mrs L C Giber gon of Lima Ohio reports in a testimonial that she was nearly bedfast from a female ailment but the Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription restored her health and strength quickly. The advertisement touts the remedy as purely herbal with no harmful ingredients and offers a 10 cent trial package by mail from Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY.

cLima Ohio Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Athens visitor touts Columbus link and Caldwell plans

Mr. O. R. Ross and son Donald of Columbus visited Athens on Sunday. Elroy McDonald and wife drove to Parkersburg to see L. B. Sandersons. Ida St. Clair left for Cumberland to visit sisters and then join her son in Caldwell for future plans.

O. R. Ross Donald Columbus Athens Elroy McDonald Parkersburg W. Va L. B. Sanderson Ida St. Clair Cumberland Caldwell

Mr Donald Betts Returns From Two Week Visit

Mr Donald Betts came back today to East Liverpool after a two weeks visit with his parents Mr and Mrs S Frrank Betts at 15 Morris Street.

Donald Betts East Liverpool S Frrank Betts Morris Avenue

Clarence L Rice and sister visit Athens over weekend

Mr Clarence L Rice of Wells ton accompanied by his sister Margaret spent the weekend in Athens as guests of friends.

Clarence L. Rice Wellston Margaret Athens

William Bechtold Spends Weekend at Columbus Home

Mr. William Bechtold of Columbus spent the weekend at his home here.

William Bechtold Columbus

Local visitors and residents spend weekend at homes

Mrs. H A Horner of Parkersburg West Virginia visited here this weekend as guest of Miss Mildred Horner. Miss Elizabeth Rachael Killian hosted Mrs J D Killian of Sidney. M O H Zeigler of the Straw company spent weekend at Wellston home. Mr A H Vernon Lawrence Township high school principal was at his home here. 41% Mill street over Saturday and Sunday.

H. A. Horner Parkersburg W. Va Mildred Horner Elizabeth Rachael Killian J. D. Killian Sidney M. O. H. Zeigler The Straw Company Wellston A. H. Vernon Lawrence Township Mill Street

Visitors from Cairo and Zanesville join Athens weekend

Mrs A Clark of Cairo Mrs Watson and Mrs Braelsford of Zanesville were guests in Athens yesterday. Mr and Mrs D M Clutter spent time in New Marshfield with Mrs Clutter's parents. Mrs Robert Clutter visited near Wingett chapel. Rev M E Chatley left for Portsmouth to hold services this week. Mrs Chatley will go later. Dr and Mrs Wiley E Sprague hosted guests including Marion Sprague H C Snyder and Mrs P E Snyder for Mother's Day at Ohio University and Alpha Xi Delta dinner at Hotel Berry.

A. Clark Cairo Watson Braelsford Zanesville Athens M. E. Chatley Portsmouth Mrs. Chatley H. C. Snyder Marion Sprague P. E. Snyder Blanchester Wiley E. Sprague Morris Avenue Ohio University H. Co. Snyder Spragues Alpha Xi Delta Hotel Berry

Smiths Visit France Family in Millview Last Bridge

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Smith and daughter Maxine of Cleveland are visiting Mrs. Smith's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. N. France in Millview place, Last bridge.

Csebert Couple Visits Athens Then Returns Home

Mr and Mrs M Csebert of Parkersburg were in Athens this weekend on business and left for home yesterday. They had been in Laurelville visiting Mr John Csebert who was seriously ill.

M. Csebert Parkersburg Athens Laurelville John Csebert

Grahams Travel After Francis Graham Death Call

Mr and Mrs Harry Graham returned from Macdonald West Virginia where they were called by the death of Francis Virginia daughter of Mr and Mrs Co D Graham of that place They stopped over in Charleston with Mr and Mrs James Milliron on their return trip

Harry Graham Macdonald W. Va Francis Virginia Co. D. Graham Charleston James Milliron

Holmes Returns From Lakeland Winter Trip

Mr. J. A. Holmes arrived home from Lakeland Florida where he spent the winter. He left October 9 of last year and said the climate was cold and rainy requiring fires most of the time.

J. A. Holmes Lakeland Fla

Spauldings Visit Ginnan Home in Columbus

Mr and Mrs J F Spaulding of Columbus motored yesterday to 69 North Congress street to spend the day with Mr and Mrs James Ginnan.

J. FI. Spaulding Columbus James Ginnan North Congress Street

Social Literary Club Meeting At Mrs Roach Home

The Social Literary club will meet at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clarence Roach 25 Richland avenue.

Clarence Roach Richland Avenue

Mrs Frank Hamilton Hosts Central Avenue M PE Church Meeting

Mrs Frank Hamilton of 34 Central Avenue will entertain the Bishop class of the Central Avenue M PE church at its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 Tuesday evening.

Frank Hamilton Central Avenue M. PE

Boys from Port Deposit spend ten days Easter vacation

Franklin Murphey and William Phillips travel from Heme School for Boys Port Deposit Maryland to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs Frank R Murphey and Mr. and Mrs W R Phillips during the ten day Easter holiday.

Franklin Murphey William Phillips Heme School For Boys Port Deposit Frank R. Murphey W. R. Phillips

Death calls Harvey couple to Newark for brother in law

Mr and Mrs Charles Harvey were summoned to Newark yesterday after the death of Mrs Harvey's brother Lee Dawson who died Sunday in Youngstown.

Charles Harvey Newark Lee Dawson Youngstown

Pythian Sisters to Meet Tuesday at Chauncey

The Pythian Sisters of Chauncey mark the fourth anniversary of the Pleasant View temple with a regular meeting at the K of P hall. Supper and a social hour are planned and officers are urged to attend for practice ahead of April 13 inspection.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Easter Bazaar Success Report From Chauncey

March 29 reports show the Easter bazaar and candy sale held in Chauncey succeeded with strong turnout and proceeds benefiting local activities.

Chauncey

Scouts to Stage Benefit Picture in Chauncey

Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts present a benefit picture at the Globe theater with music readings and first aid demonstrations. Scout Master Ralph Pritts says ticket sales are strong and the event should please attendees.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Globe Theater Ralph Pritts

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Lasting Beauty

A new French process powder named Mello-Glo claims to stay on until removal, smooth pores and lines, resist perspiration, and give life to the complexion. Sold by D. Zenner Co. at Case Drug Store in Logan, Ohio.

D. Zenner Co Case Drug Store Logan, O

Aid To Quilt Weekly Meeting At Chauncey Church

The Ladies Aid society of Chauncey Methodist church will hold its weekly quilting session this Wednesday at the church.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society The Chauncey Methodist Church

Returns from Indiana Chauncey March 29

Denver Brooker, after several weeks in Indiana, has returned to his Chauncey home.

Indiana Chauncey Denver Brooker

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Frank Lucas from Columbus visited Chauncey Sunday with Miss Mae Locke. Mrs. Frank Weaver of Xenia stayed with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister on Ellis Avenue. Stanley Thompson of The Plains spent Saturday with his grandmother Mrs. Mary Meinhart in Chauncey.

Chauncey Frank Lucas Columbus Mae Locke Frank Weaver Xenia Edward Ellis Avenue Stanley Thompson the Plains Mary Meinhart

Miner in Chauncey in serious condition at home

I F McCollum of Chauncey formerly injured at work in Chauncey mine No 25 of the New York Coal company is now reported to be in a serious condition at his home on East Converse street.

Chauncey I. F. McCollum Chauncey Mine No New York Coal Company East Converse Street

Home from hospital for Chauncey miner George Nicholson

George Nicholson returns to his Chauncey home after another operation at White Cross hospital in Columbus following injuries sustained in the Chauncey mine several months ago.

Chauncey George Nicholson White Cross Hospital Columbus Nicholson Chauncey Mine

Chauncey Woman Returns From Florida Easter Visit

Mrs Harvey Nye of Chauncey spent several weeks in Fort Lauderdale Florida visiting her son and daughter in law Floyd Nye and his wife. She has returned and will spend Easter in Indianapolis with her son in law and daughter the Rev James A Long and his wife before returning home to Chauncey.

Indiana Chauncey Harvey Nye Fort Lauderdale Fla Floyd Nye Indianapolis Ind James A. Long

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Hartley in Millfield

An enjoyable Sunday birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Hartley of East Millfield. About thirty guests attended, including family from Glouster Athens Chauncey and others, with Mr. Hartley receiving many gifts.

Rose Ray Warren Edward Morgan Dave Cheshire Glouster R. D Daniel A. Pierce Lorena Hartley Mildred Holmes Eddie Holmes Athens Faye Tippie Chauncey Wm. Hartley Walter William Dwight Maxine Winfield Hartley

Union Services Well Attended at Trimble Church

The Trimble Church of Christ held a well attended union communion service with representatives from Glouster Jacksonville Green's Run Taylor Ridge Millfield Chauncey and Athens. Personal workers from Trimble Green's Run and Taylor Ridge met for a conference and will continue outreach all week starting with a 6 pm supper at Trimble tonight. Shelton Missionary Society leads meetings Tuesday through Thursday with public invitation. A Friday supper will feature reports from the workers.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ Jacksonville Green's Run Taylor Ridge Millfield Chauncey Athens Trimble Karl Johnson Shelton Missionary Society Trimble Church

Kingdom of Hospitality Prompts Passion Week at Glouster

Large attendance marked a Sunday school session in Glouster with 262 present. Passion Week services are planned at the church this week with Miss Mary Smith directing the music.

Glouster M. Ks Mary Smith Kingdom of Hospitality

Doctor's Hurts Prove Serious

Glouster March 29 Dr. EF LeFever of this city will be confined to Grant hospital in Columbus for weeks after a fall at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Sisk Thursday night. He fell about fourteen feet injuring his left knee cap and side. An X ray showed a badly shattered knee cap and his leg was placed in a cast. Internal injuries were initially feared but not found.

Haskins Family Celebrates Two Birthdays at Trimble

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Haskins hosted a social evening at Trimble to mark Mr. Haskins thirty ninth birthday and daughter Anne’s fourth birthday. A pleasing lunch followed the entertainment. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. ...

Local families named in Athens area notice

J. D. Haskins and two daughters Margaret and Helen with the Cadys and McKinleys of Athens are listed alongside Develle McKinley and Fairy Cady. Also named are Loren Holmes and daughter Elizabeth of Jacksonville, Mrs. Kioh and Oscar Kioh of Trimble, and Mr. W. A. Craft with family in Glouster.

J. D. Haskins Margaret Helen J. M. Cady P. H. McKinley Develle McKinley Fairy Cady Athens Loren Holmes Elizabeth Jacksonville Kioh Oscar Kioh Trimble W. A. Craft Glouster

Honor Birthday of Daughter in Hollister

Mr and Mrs Frank Gail hosted in Hollister for their daughter Helen on her eighteenth birthday. Eighteen guests dined at a pink and white display with American Beauty roses hyacinths and candles. A three course luncheon and hyacinth favors followed with gifts for the honoree.

Glouster Frank Gail Hollister Helen John Gail Schell Columbus Elmer Walter Yaunt Charles Ley Alex Dan Kovach Louis Gail Francis McAllissister Albert Popeley Will Joyce Freda Vermantin Marie Smith Phyllis Halbert Mae McClain Ada Bartels Wanda Williams Helen Minor Evelyn Rowan Helen Gail

Advent Christian pastor to preach in Stewart A C church

Rev J H Crouse of Columbus Ohio will preach at the Stewart A C church Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 30 o clock.

J. H. Crouse Advent Christian Church Columbus, O Stewart A. C

Arraignments Hit Over 175 in Columbus Court

More than 175 persons were scheduled for arraignment in municipal court following weekend police vice squad raids in Columbus. Local officials said the batch included suspects from various districts and offenses.

Columbus

California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Babies

Advertises genuine California Fig Syrup as a remedy for constipation wind colds feverish breath and diarrhea in infants and children. Claims it moves poisons gases bile and waste with no cramps and notes to ask your druggist for the genuine product. Warns mothers to say California to avoid imitations.

California

Hold Intramural Debate Tonight at Ohio University

The first intramural debate sponsored by the public speaking department and Phi Delta Gamma at Ohio University will be held tonight in Ewing Auditorium. Gamma Gamma Gamma meets the Green Circle in a debate on capital punishment abolition with eight minute speeches. Judges include Dr Edwin Best Smith Prof Raymour McQuiston and Dr G K Carruthers.

Public Phi Delta Gamma Ohio University Ewing Gamma Gamma Gamma Green Circle W. T. West Tri-Gams Paul Burns John O'Malley Ralph Kircher Monroe Vermiliio James Garrick George Starcher O'Malley Kircher Vermillion Starcher Edwin Best Smith Raymour McQuiston G. Kk. Carruthers

Grazing Permits Sought for Grand Mesa Forest

Grand Junction Colo. Forest Supervisor Ray Peck reports an application for grazing permits to cover 45,000 horses and cattle and 17,000 sheep in the Grand Mesa National Forest. The request is slightly below last year's total grazing privileges.

Grand Junction Colo Grand Mesa National Forest Ray Peck

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