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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Auxiliary to Host District Meeting

The Southeastern district conference of the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion meets Thursday in Nelsonville at 1 30 p m. at the new American Legion building with delegates from district auxiliaries expected. Mrs Harry Bennett district chairman of Middleport presides and Nelsonville unit urges members to attend.

Nelsonville Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Harry Bennett Middleport

Choir Hosts 6 Oclock Dinner in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian church choir welcomed sixty four members and guests to a 6:00 pm dinner in the church parlors. Mrs. Lloyd Vans reported on the Athens Presbyterial meeting held in Middleport.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Ruth Lloyd Vans Athens Presbyterial Middleport

Good fruit crop outlook for northern Ohio reported

Columbus May 6 Excellent prospects for fruit crops in northern Ohio while southern counties face tougher outlooks. Summer apples show a full crop in lake counties and poor crops along the Ohio river. Peach crops in lake counties may reach 106 percent, with southern areas poor due to bud freeze. Winter apples expected 75 to 90 percent in Ohio river counties. Pears and cherries near 40 percent in the south, with strong demand in the north.

Columbus Ohio Charles V. Truax Lake Ohio River C. J. Wes

Pastors Plan Talk to End Beulah Park Betting

Columbus pastors and members of the ministerial union will meet this afternoon with Attorney General Crabbe and Sheriff Gump to devise a plan to end gambling at Beulah park race track near Columbus. The attorney general asked Governor Donahey to order Sheriff Gump to clean up Beulah park, but the governor said he cannot remove the sheriff beyond enforcing dry laws and urged warrants against law violators.

Columbus Crabbe Sheriff Gump Beulah Park Here Donahey

Clank of chains marks trial of conspirators

In IA on May 6 a military court heard alleged conspirators charged with bombing Sveti Karl cathedral causing heavy damage. Friedman testified the communist union funded battalions and that funds flowed from a leader named Yank Hoff.

Sveti Karl Friedman Communist Union Yankhoff

Labor Improves in April across state agencies

Columbus May 6. General improvement in labor conditions in April was reported by Herman R. Witter state industrial relations director. Thirty thousand who sought work at state employment agencies failed. applicants numbered 56 129 with 26 129 jobs found. Men seeking work at state agencies totaled 38 132 and 16 76 were placed.

Columbus Herman R. Witter

Wolf Shot Near Wisconsin Town After Suspected Sightings

A live wolf was shot in a Wisconsin town following reports of the animal roaming near residential areas. The incident details the wildlife response and ongoing investigation with no identified shooter as of now.

Spring Festival Friday at West Building

The annual May festival will be presented at the West building Friday afternoon starting at 1 15. A hoop dance a May pole dance and other events will highlight the occasion with the orchestra performing. The iSchool will be dismissed at noon and the Parent Teachers Association invites all to attend.

Nelsonville Parent-Teachers Association

Newlyweds Benson Preston Return From Honeymoon

Benson Preston and his bride returned to Nelsonville after a ten day honeymoon in Washington D C and the eastern states. A neighbor arranged a friendly belting reception at their East Washington street home Monday night welcoming the couple.

Nelsonville Benson Preston Washington, D. C Preston East Washington Street

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to Meet Friday

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will gather at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Clara Caldwell serves as the program leader.

Nelsonville Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Clara Caldwell

Four Die and Many Injured in Swissvale Bomb Blast

Four persons died and four or more believed killed with six injured after a bomb and fire destroyed four Swissvale buildings near Pittsburgh shortly after midnight. The blast ripped through a fruit store owned by Thomas Pusatere, damaging neighboring structures and causing extensive property loss estimated at 350000 dollars. Police investigate possible Black Hand involvement as Swissvale firefighters fought the blaze.

Pittsburgh Swissvale Thomas Pusatere Blackhand Society

French Losses Reported in Riffian Engagement

The French foreign office announced that five hundred Riffians under Abed-el Krim were killed in a recent engagement. French losses included four officers and a dozen native officers.

Paris Abed-el Krim

Miners Rescue Four Ducks From Abandoned Pit

Llanelli England miners spent a week rescuing four ducks from an abandoned pit in dangerous gas. Bets were placed on the timing of the birds rescue.

Llanelly Eng

Count Minotte Purchases 80 Acre Arizona Farm

Louis Swift son in law buys an 80 acre Arizona farm and plans to reside there. The Dispatch notes the purchase and implies a comfortable lifestyle due to a wealthy father in law.

Count Minotte Louis Swift Arizona Columbus Ohio Dispatch

Woman Reunites With Son Believed Dead After 20 Years

In Brockton Massachusetts on May 6 Mrs Jennie Woodward Sturtevan declared she cannot cast off the baby she believed dead. The revelation came as a Vermont mountain man hunt for Earl Woodward showed he is the son she thought lost twenty years ago. She had hidden the tragedy from her husband all along.

Brockton Mass Jennie Woodward Sturtevan Earl Woodward Vermont Earl

Pearson waives preliminary trial in Nelsonville shooting case

Nelsonville Chief of Police Jack Pearson waived preliminary examination on a shooting with intent to kill charge filed by David Bryan after his son Boyd Bryan was shot in the leg during a raid on the Bryan home Sunday night. He posted a 1500 bond for grand jury appearance. Ferris Withem, wanted on non-support, was arrested and brought to court.

Nelsonville Jack Pearson Helwig Athens David Bryan Foyd Bryan Bryan Ferris Withem Squire Helwig Pearson

Police Chief Arrests Clyde Groff for Non-Support

Nelsonville police chief Jack Pearson returned from Lancaster with Clyde Groff who was arraigned before Mayor Lax on a non support charge filed by Groff’s wife.

Nelsonville Jack Pearson Lancaster Clyde Groff Lax

Driving with no tail light cited in Nelsonville court

Robert Keck of Logan appeared in mayor's court Tuesday for driving without a tail light. He was assessed the costs of the action and dismissed.

Nelsonville Robert Keck Logan

Eight Pound Daughter Born to Mt. Savage Couple

Mr and Mrs L M Hellyer of Mt Savage Md announce the birth of their eight pound daughter. Mrs Anise Connors of this city is the grandmother. Ruth and Lester Westenbarger of Logan visited their grandmother. Drs W B Rhodes and A L Pritchard attended a medical association meeting in Columbus.

L. M. Hellyer Mt. Savage Maryland Anise Connors Ruth Lester Westenbarger Logan W. 8. Rhodes A. L. Pritchard Columbus Medical Association

Nelsonville officers attend Chillicothe Building & Loan conference

Nelsonville Home & Savings Association officers James Sharp C A Stover John Hill and J H Saltz attended a district conference of Building and Loan associations in Chillicothe Tuesday afternoon and evening held May 6.

Nelsonville James Sharp C. A. Stover John Hill J. H. Saltz Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Chillicothe Building & Loan Associations

Nelsonville Elks Attend Mother's Day Sunday School

The Nelsonville lodge of Elks will attend Sunday school at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning in honor of Mother's Day. All members are requested to meet at their hall at 9:00 oclock.

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Presbyterian Church

Chauncey High School Holds Commencement Exercises

Chauncey high school auditorium was crowded for the commencement ceremony. Miss Lucille Bradfield led the processional as 28 graduates received diplomas. The Rev Courtney offered the invocation and benediction, with music by an Athens orchestra. Doctor George Carruthers gave the class address on Wishes.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Lucille Bradfield Courtney Church of Christ Athens Givn Edith Wilson Wyona Gardner George Carruthers College of Education Ohio University McVay Albert Everett Clara Bell Alice Brewer Myrtle Brown Ruth Cline Mildred Coulson Mary Fennell Theodore Goodson Jennie Graham Ivalne Huddy Harold Harter John Law Clyde Lott Elmer Matson Franklin Nye Freda Omen Margaret Potter Bernice Pritts Mildred Rivers Kathryn Ryan Albert Smith Tloride Sprague George Thomas Herbert Wade Ralph Wend Virgil Webb

Austin Woodyard Birthday Party Honored Husband

May 6. Mrs. Aus tin Woodyard hosted a birthday party for her husband with a two course luncheon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hallett and family from Pomeroy, A C Hallett from Athens, and many relatives from The Plains.

Chauncey Austin Woodyard Woodyard Everett Hallett Harold Gladys King Pomeroy A. C. Hallett Delbert Athens Katherine Carr Geraldine Clarence Stage Lowell Vivian Woodyard Edward Woodyard Goldie Gerald The Plains

Bryan returns to Trinidad from Colorado Plains visit

Chauncey May 6 Ray Bryan has spent a month at The Plains and nearby areas and returned to his home in Trinidad Colorado. He stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs William Bryan and his brother Willard Bryan during the visit.

Colorado Chauncey Ray Bryan the Plains Trinidad Colo William Bryan Willard Bryan

Dinner at The Plains Hosts Ida White and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon entertained Sunday at The Plains with a dinner honoring Mrs. Ida White, and her daughter Dorothy and son John, along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richards of New Straitsville and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coon of The Plains.

Chauncey Arthur Coon the Plains Ida White Dorothy John Frank Richards New Straitsville Elmer Coon

The Plains Personal Notices Highlight Weekend Visits

The Plains residents host relatives and friends over the weekend with guests from Athens Jacksonvill e Wellston Charleston W V Hamley Run Pomeroy and Union. Names include Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg L P Howenstein Lewis Potts Kathleen Ferguson Lydia Beachout Clarence Stage Carl Davis Edna Henderson Gene Le Masters Erma Bryan and J Floyd Barker.

THE the Plains Lydia Beachout Walter Bobo Athens Clarence Stage Carl Davis Jacksonville Edna Henderson Pomeroy Gene le Masters Hamley Run Clarence Rutter Gay McDonald Hocking Hazel McDonald

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Smith visited Chauncey at the Robert dlillyer home on May Avenue. Columbus couple Mr. and Mrs. Harry Webb visited Chauncey for Chauncey High School exercises where Virgil Webb graduated. Harold Harter of Newark, formerly Chauncey, stayed with Roy B. Pendergrass. Mrs. McLaughlin of Murray City visited her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Potter and daughter Margaret on Mill Street.

Chauncey L. P. Smith the Plains Robert Dlillyer May Avenue Harry Webb Columbus Lulu Webb Chauncey High Virgil Webb Harold Harter Newark Roy B. Pendergrass Harold McLaughlin Murray City W. J. Potter Margaret Mill Street

Finsterwald Promoted to Ironton High Assistant Principal

H J Finsterwald has been elected full time assistant principal at Ironton High School for 1925 26 following his January appointment as acting assistant. The board also named Harper C Endry of Xenia principal and extended Supt Hixon’s contract to five years. Ironton High enrolls about 1100 pupils.

H. J. Finsterwald Ironton High School Finsterwall Hixson Harper C Endry Xenia Hixon Ironton

Community Club to Meet Monday in Amesville

Amesville May 6 The community club will hold a Monday evening meeting with Supt H R McVay among the speakers and a large attendance is hoped for.

Amesville Supt H. R. McVay

Birmingham City Hall Destroyed in Million Dollar Fire

A blaze consumed Birmingham City Hall in Alabama causing about 1 million dollars in damage. Several firefighters were injured while fighting the fire. The public library on the top floor was a total loss.

Birmingham Ala

Fort Defiance river banks to be restored in Ohio

An appropriation of 20 000 dollars in the revenue bill will restore the Maumee and Auglaize river banks at Fort Defiance in Northwestern Ohio. The banks will be rebuilt close to their original lines and protected from further erosion.

Defiance Maumee Auglaize Fort Defiance Ohio

Summer Storms Threshold Across The North

A brisk shift of cold air moves away as warm winds rise, signaling the start of a warmer season for northern regions. Residents anticipate brighter days but reflect on the recent chill and its lingering memories.

Overnight Sore Throat Relief Advert

An advertisement promotes Kojene as a powerful antiseptic for sore throats. Two or three gargles before bed allegedly reduce inflammation and germs, with a money back offer by McKee Drug Co. if Kojene fails.

Kojene McKee Drug Co

Knights Templar Here Inspected at Athens Conclave

At a special Athens Commandery No. 15 session the commandery was inspected by F. Sir Frank M. Ransbottom grand marshal of the Grand Commandery of Ohio. The Order of the Temple was conferred on one candidate and visitors from multiple commanderies attended. Short addresses followed, with the group closing for lunch.

Athens Knights Templars Frank M. Ransbottom Grand Commandery Ohio Order of the Temple W. G. Plants John Simpkins George Howell Curtis BR. A. Headley B. Stewart Columbus C. E. O'Neal Grand Council of Ohio Vanceville C. J. Long Massilon R. A. Hayes McArthur

Six Die In Fire At Stein Junk Co In Atlanta

Six persons were killed in a blaze that consumed the Stein Junk Co building and its contents in Atlanta. The fire occurred on May 6 and authorities reported the fatalities.

Atlanta Stein Junk Co

Thursday noon closing to begin June 4 in Glouster

Glouster stores including dry goods clothing shoes hardware and furniture will not close at noon on Thursdays in May. They will start Thursday noon closing on June 4 and continue through the summer except when the 9th 10th 24th or 25th falls on a Thursday when stores stay open all day.

Glouster

Reception Given for New Members in Glouster

A joint reception will honor new members from Trimble Green's Run and Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ. The 7 o'clock program includes group singing, vocal and instrumental music, orchestra performances and readings followed by light refreshments.

Glouster Trimble Green's Run Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ Trimble Bers

Women forecast parity in politics and leadership

Delegates at the International Council of Women forecast a revolutionary entrance of women into politics and other activities once considered men's domain. They cited labor saving inventions universal education and intelligent leadership as forces elevating women to parity in major endeavors.

Washington International Council of Women

One Killed as Troops Clash with Exiles at Border

In Belgrade on May 6 one person died when troops attacked exiles crossing from Romania. The raiding group struck the village of Tchirakava, Rumania, before being routed by the soldiers.

Belgrade Serbia Rumania Tchirakava

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy eases stomach pain and clears ca tarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract. The ad touts a money back guarantee after one dose and lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and pharmacists nationwide as sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Sunday church groups invite for special Mother's Day services

Sunday schools are invited. Each of these churches will have special Mother's day services next Sunday.

Christian Workers Meet at Church of Christ

Glouster May 6 The Christian Workers will meet at the Church of Christ Thursday evening. A good program has been prepared for this meeting after which refreshments will be served.

Glouster Church of Christ

Stoeckleins Attend Steubenville Funeral for Brother

Mr and Mrs Gus Stoecklein left Glouster May 6 for Steubenville where they attend the death of Mrs Stoeckleins brother Martin J Duffy of Columbus Funeral services will be held there Thursday Martin Duffy formerly lived in Steubenville and was born in Columbus

Steubenville Glouster Gus Stoecklein

School Work Exhibit at Green's Run

GLOUSTER May 6 An example of work by children in grade will be shown tomorrow at the new building in Green's Run Oc. The exhibit will be followed by a basket dinner at noon and a social in the afternoon. Green's Run will close Friday for the summer vacation.

Glouster Radee S&schoolg Green

Kinney Wife Goes for Medical Examination

Mrs. Fred Kinney accompanied by her husband traveled to Grant hospital in Columbus for an examination at the start of the week.

Glouster Fred Kinney Grant Hospital Columbus Mr. Kinney

Local News Briefs From Glouster and Columbus

L A Antie undergoes radium treatment in Columbus for a facial lesion accompanied by his son Lewis Antie. Birth notices report a son born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Mike Thompson and another birth to Mr and Mrs John Rice on Street, with Dr H G Gibson visiting Columbus on business and M Reshara of Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co also in Columbus on business.

Glouster H. G. Gibson Columbus M. Reshara Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Company

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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today TRIGT Legion Truax Pastors Sheriff Missionary Society Edna Clayton Dallas Beaumont Texas Blackhand Chauncey News Carrothers George Gabriel, Jr Mary McCafferty Oscar Knowlton Albany 3. G. Nichols Knights Templar Glouster News West Gay ST the Fidelity Building and Loan Cos Sam. M. Johnson Moe Vita Savage Liberty Electric Fidelity Building Loan C. S. Jacobs Glouster, Ohio P. O U. S J. E. Zellers Athens Air Grounds Humming Bird Roy Gano George Gano Woodbower Burns M. W. Throckmorton Cray & Reading Regu Berry Hotel North Court St Wilton
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