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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1925

Page

5

Marriage and funeral notices from local scene

Mrs James Van Meter reports the death Sunday evening of her niece Mrs Ella Blakely of Roseville. Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM Wednesday at Vanderhoof Buxton. Secretary of the junior work Mr and Mrs W S Ferguson of Marshfield and Mrs P G Dowler attended the marriage of Carl M Ferguson and Miss Helen Margaret Varney in Columbus Saturday. Mrs Dowler returned Saturday night and the Fergusons stayed for a week.

James van Meter Ella Blakely Roseville Vanderhoof W.S. Ferguson Marshfield P. G. Dowler Columbus Carl M. Ferguson Helen Margaret Varney

Sunday Guests Visit Mrs Hawk at Dutch Ridge

Mr. Leo Frost Mr. William Allman Middleport Miss Ada Westfall and Miss Anna Martin were Sunday guests of Mr. Frost s mother Mrs. George Hawk at Dutch Ridge.

Leo Frost William Allman Middleport Ada Westfall Anna Martin Frost George Hawk Dutch Ridge

Judge Raymer McQuiston Heads to Buckhannon West Virginia

Professor Raymer McQuiston left this afternoon for Buckhannon West Virginia where he will be one of the judges of the West Virginia State college oratorical contest.

Raymer McQuiston Buckhannon, W. Va West Virginia State College

Mr and Mrs Ear Lowe Visit Caldwell Home

Mr and Mrs Ear B Lowe and daughter Fern spent Sunday at their former home in Caldwell, returning to the town where they once lived.

Mrs. Ear B. Lowe Fern Caldwell

Runyon and Boden Families Take Sunday Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Will Runyon and Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Boden with Adam Miller of Moundsville W V traveled by car to Gallipolis and spent Sunday there.

Will Runyon Lafe Boden Athens Adam Miller Moundsville W. Va Gallipolis

Rainier Return From Visit To Alexandria Indiana

Mr and Mrs Curtis Rainier return to Alexandria Indiana after a visit with their niece Mrs Eva Griffin at 74 University terrace Mrs Griffin hosted Saturday guests Miss Elizabeth Coulter Louisville Ky and her brother Mr Sidney Coulter of Chelan Waslington and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clyde Featherston

Curtis Rainier Alexandria Ind Eva Griffin University Terrace

Duplers Host Clyde Dupler Guests In Columbus

Mr and Mrs Clyde Dupler of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C E Dupler at 29 North Cemetery Street in a family gathering.

Clyde Dupler Columbus C. E. Dupler North Cemetery Street

Vernon Couple Farewell Visit in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Edward Vernon spent Sunday in Glouster as guests of Mr and Mrs D W Wallace and other relatives.

Edward Vernon Glouster D. W. Wallace

Athens Golfers Host Joe Thomas at Local Club

Joe Thomas, pro of the Jackson Country Club and former Scioto Club member in Columbus, was a guest of Athens golf friends over the weekend and played the course at Athens Country Club.

Joe Thomas Jackson Country Club Scioto Club Columbus Athens Golf Friends Athens Country Club

Delegates Refer to Grand Rapids Meeting

Mrs. J. O. Farick travels to Grand Rapids Michigan as a delegate to the Supreme White Shrine gathering from Athens lodge. Mrs. Earick is described as a past worthy high priestess. Mrs. Jennie O'Dell hosts her daughter and son in law Mr. L. K. O'Dell of Philadelphia, a recent bride.

J. O. Farick Grand Rapids, Mich Supreme White Shrine Athens Earick Jennie O’dell Lindley Hall L. K. O'Dell Philadelphia

McDougall to Attend Ohio State Medical Meeting in Columbus

Dr. C. S. McDougall heads to Columbus this evening for the Ohio State Medical association gathering. He plans to return Thursday with his daughter-in-law Mrs. Ibert McDougall and their young daughter Kathryn Jean of Greenville, Pa., who have been visiting in Mt. Vernon.

C. S. McDougall Columbus Ohio State Medical Association Ibert McDougall Kathryn Jean Greenville, Pa Mt. Vernon

Varney and Ferguson wed in Columbia home ceremony

Miss Helen Margaret Varney and Mr. Carl Meredith Ferguson were married Saturday noon at the Varney home in Columbus. Rev. R. L. Cross officiated using the ring service. Only close relatives and a few friends attended. A luncheon followed. Mrs. Ferguson is Miami university graduate and former New Marshfield high school home economics teacher. Ferguson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, is studying embalming in Columbus and will work with his uncle P. G. Dowler in Athens. They will reside at 4% Church Street Athens after September 1.

Fergtson Miami University Alpha Kappa Gamma Sorority New Marshfield Ferguson New Marshfield High School College of Embalming Columbus P. G. Dowler Athens Church Street

Athens women to attend Gallipolis district convention

The Athens group of women will attend the Marietta district convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society in Gallipolis, in session Tuesday afternoon, evening and Wednesday morning. Delegates include Mrs H J Holcomb and Mrs Dailey with several others. transportation options include a 12:25 K M train for non automobile travelers.

Athens Gallipolis Marietta Woman’s Home Missionary Society H. J. Holcomb Dowler William Ann Daniel McGurk W Stonecipher FE. T. Dailey Frank Buxton L. G. Bean

Mr and Mrs Jarvis Move to Columbus for Jobs

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Jarvis of Cutler departed for Columbus where Mr Jarvis has employment. They will reside at 263 South Twentieth Street.

Marion Jarvis Cutler Columbus Jarvis South Twentieth Street

Hazeltons Return to Columbus After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hazelton and daughter Mary Anna return to their Columbus home after visiting over the weekend with Mary Anna’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Shuler on Central avenue.

E. E. Hazelton Mary Anna Columbus J. I. Shuler Central Avenue

Pallas Club Holds Final Meeting of Year

The Pallas club met Saturday at Mrs. M. E. Ewiss’s home 46 East Union Street. Mrs. Margaret Benedict from the School of Music presented a Folk Songs program with Miss Frances Hatch Miss Verda Gilfilen and Miss Irene Witham providing vocal and piano accompaniments. An extra meeting is planned for May 16 to hear the Canton convention report.

Pallas Club M. E. Ewiss East Union Street C. D. Hopkins Margaret Benedict School of Music Frances Hatch Verda Gilfilen Irene Witham Miss Gilfilen Miss Witham Benedict

York Township Names Teachers for 1925-26 in Kimberley

York township boards appoints teachers for the 1925-26 year. Deanville assigns Cleo Ogg to fifth and sixth grades. Edith Kepler, Gladys Bowers, and Dorothy Covert retained. New Floodwood gains Bessie Weaver. Oak Grove adds Clara Cox. Kimberley retains Garret McKee and Lena Wolfe. Old Floodwood to fill a vacancy.

York Township Theownship Board of Education Kimberley D. O. Chappel Deanville School Cleo Ogg Edith Kepler Gladys Bowers Dorothy Covert Bessie Weaver New Floodwood Bertha Syx Garret McKee Lena Wolfe Oak Grove Clara i'Cox John Mourne Mudsock Mary Beckler York Lena Whitmore Connett Mildred Wend Glen Eben Beatrice Henshaw Old Floodwood Dee Goodspeed Misses Beckler Whitmore Goodspeed

Athens Junior High Pupils Begin Health Examinations

Dr. J M Higgins city health officer and public health nurses started health examinations for every pupil at Athens junior high school. The program will occupy the remaining school year and will not include senior high students.

Athens J. M. Higgins Higgins

Chappel Debuts Pure White Cactus Dahlia Downtown

PD O Chappel unveiled a new pure white cactus dahlia bloom on North Court street this morning. He is the originator of the cactus dahlia and plans to grow many for market this fall. The flower features long curling petals and reached six and a half inches in diameter.

PD. O. Chappel North Court Street Chappel

Merchants Say High Prices Tied To Wide Ranging Costs

Merchants note that elevated prices stem from needing to cover many costs across the board. They argue that each item carries multiple expenses and the overall burden drives up charges for consumers.

Unusual Will Restricts Estate Sales Within 60 Miles

London financier D. H. Shilson left an estate valued above $500,000 with a unique instruction that none of his effects be sold outside a 60 mile radius of his home. The unusual clause aims to keep possessions local to the area. Executors will carry out the directive under probate.

London D. H. Shilson

Waterloo man fined for ignoring summons and more

Henry Hamilton of Waterloo township served a weekend in Athens county jail and paid 19 dollars and costs for failing to purchase a dog tag. He had earlier avoided court orders from Magistrate P W Helwig and was jailed after being picked up by Constable Tucker. Other court actions include Derrill Sams charged with embezzlement of 105 dollars from Chauncey high school seniors, bond set at 500. Walter Bolling ordered to pay 15 dollars monthly toward wife and child. B G Metcalf fined 19 dollars for plain drunkenness.

Henry Hamilton Waterloo Township Athens County P. W. Helwig Hamilton Barrows Tucker Derrill Sams Millfield Edgar Mariner Wiley Ryan Chauncey Ryan Sams Chauncey High School Walter Bolling B. G. Metcalf

Laundry employee charged with offensive conduct

Mrs Elba Nelson, an Athens laundry employee, is jailed on a disorderly conduct charge after police found her and Emmett Glass in a compromising position on a North High street vacant lot Sunday afternoon. Hearing for Mrs Nelson is set before Mayor Koons tonight.

Elba Nelson Athens Emmett Glass North High Street Herbert Parker Nelson Mayor Koons Mildred Hickman Nellie Tipton Floodwood

Dream Lottery Dream Delivers Big Prize in Rome

A widow in Rome bought three lottery tickets after her husband claimed they were dream revealed numbers. All three draws were winners, netting the woman more than $100,000.

Rome

Firestorm in Cleveland Damages St. Mary's Tower

A lightning strike hit the 210 foot St. Mary’s Catholic church tower in Cleveland. Eleven firemen suffered burns while fire authorities assessed damage to the church, disruption of telephone service, and broken windows after last night’s blaze. The Rev. Augustine M. Hackett collapsed while restrained from entering to rescue sacred images and robes.

Cleveland St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Augustine M. Hackett

Walton League Meeting in Athens Tonight

Athens chapter No 60 Izaak Walton League of America meets at 5 30 tonight in the Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms. Future meetings will be the first Monday each month with river restoration plans as the main topic.

Athens Izaak Walton

Dear Annie Laurie Advice on a teen love triangle

A teen seeks guidance on why a distant young man stops writing and how to handle multiple suitors. The column advises against writing him and suggests focusing on college life and future marriage plans, while noting the need to avoid favoritism among several admirers.

Annie Laurie Bob

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