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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
6
Sixty four Albany high school alumni gathered for the annual reunion at the school house with readings, musical solos, and a three course dinner served by the Ladies Aid. Officers were elected for the coming year led by President Mary Reeder, and many graduates returned for the event.
The Plains Mrs A M Humphreys hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Smart and children from Canaanville and Miss Lucy Dorr from Poston plus Mary Bernadine Geisicke of Columbus. Various callers and guests from Athens Marshfield and Youngstown attended events and visits through the weekend.
Orbiston Mrs Cyde Webb and daughter Betty Jean of Columbus visit brother George Morrison and family. Sam Grimstead and Jap l, weekend guests at the former's home. Clarence Bricker spent the weekend in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Homer Anderson and daughter Annabelle return from Wellston. Pat Quinn visits relatives in Straitsville. Miranda Grimstead and Earl Grimstead of Murray attend Mrs Sam Grimstead. Various亲idents attend meals and gatherings with Morrison Webb and Carr families in Murray City Circle Hill and Blaine.
The Reverend Black filled his appointment at the U B church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Barl Kincade visited Aylmer Ackley Sunday evening. Mrs A F Eiselstein of Pomeroy was guest of her sister Mrs H C Swisher and Mrs Itha Allen and baby Eleanor were guests of her parents in Carthage. Baccalaureate service attendees from here gathered at Coolville Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Kincade spent Sat night and Sun with his brother Ean Kincade. Miss Hattie Ackley and Evelyn Ackley were guests Saturday.
Hockingport teacher Mr. Secoy closes a three year tenure with a well rendered literary program. The family moved to Coolville this week as friends wish them well. Community notes record church services, travels, and local visits across Coolville and Parkerburg.
A terse ad style note touts antiseptic liquid Zemo as a reliable remedy for itching and skin relief, claiming it often succeeds where other blends fail and promises noticeable soothing effects.
The Coolville service featured Rev. Harry Dye delivering the sermon and the high school chorus performing with special praise for Carrie Baker’s “Open the Doors of the Temple.” Caps and gowns debuted in the school’s history.
Mr and Mrs Blaine Chapman hosted a party for their daughter Chessie with twenty one attendees bringing gifts. Refreshments included home made candy and popcorn and improvised paper baskets were used.
The senior class enjoyed a four course dinner hosted by Prof. Thomas Gardner at his Sand Hill home on Monday evening. Gardner is one of the high school teachers.
Alden illness reported in the village led to a Saturday hospital transfer to Parkersburg and recommendation to seek care at a larger city with blood transfusion capability. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Kampf transported the Aldens to Athens for an onward train likely toward medical facilities.
Carpenter Howard Hull and family visited his sister Mrs. Howery last week. Guy Gerby made a business visit to Pomeroy. Mrs. Dean Castle of Athens visited her parents the Harmans over the weekend. Jackson Foley and wife attended the Alfred Taylor sale in Salem township Saturday. J. M. Fischler bought H. C. Lyons farm at School Lot. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boggess visited Jesse Sisson Sunday. D. F. Romine Thelma Stansbury and Walter Jordan attended the Taylor sale in Salem Saturday. Mildred and Hildred Steward spent Sunday with grandparents the Steward family. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Wilson were business visitors at Pomeroy Saturday. W. E. Harman and C. H. Jewell work as second and third trick operators at Hobson. Elma Wood broke her arm recently. H. E. Starkey traveled to Columbus Sunday to work in carpentry. Several locals attended Albany high school commencement exercises last week.
The Harrisonville Ladies' union of the Presbyterian church met Saturday at Mrs. Emms Warner's home with Mrs. Lena Jordan assisting. Three new members joined after a lunch. Two missionaries will speak at the church on Thursday and Friday May 14. E. P. Haning of Athens and his son Charles of Springfield visited relatives Saturday night and Sunday. Eugene Atkins, student at Rio Grande, spent the weekend with his parents. A bake sale by church ladies is planned at J. W. Stout's store on Saturday May 9. Earl Brown of Columbus visited his parents Reverend and Mrs. Brown from Friday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saylor of Athens attended the high school commencement Monday evening. Mrs. Saylor was formerly Helen Haning. Mrs. Myers remains ill.
Fragmentary text describes a harsh taste and irritation linked to a product, noting a person’s reaction and a “dark brown taste” without clear names or dates. The readable segment suggests consumer discomfort and possible product critique from a historical ad or article.
Residents from Chillicothe to Columbus share weekend visits and travel. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hawk visiting relatives in Ohio and Stewart, Alma Koehler returning home for a funeral, and Everett Higgins injured in a motorcycle accident receiving care at Mt. Carmel hospital.
The Hamden high school alumni banquet gathered about sixty guests on May 2 at the K of P opera house. A three course dinner followed by dancing was enjoyed with out of town attendees from McArthur Wellston Columbus and more. Attendees included George Howell Thelma Leive Bonnie Ray and others. some travelers returned from Cincinnati after weekend visits.
Sharpsburg and surrounding families report flu illnesses including B E Armstrong Herschel Carpenter and Arch Mc Cune. Local births and numerous Sunday visits are listed with residents from Nelsonville Chesterhill Joy Amesville Elliott Morgan county and Bart.
A woman from Kewanee Illinois and another from Vermont credit Lydia E Pinkham's V Compound with relief from long standing female ailments. They report improved health, increased energy, and the ability to bear children after using the remedy.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Nutter and Mrs Cleve Hallet of Nelsonville visited Murray friends. Others from Zanesville Athens Shawnee Akron Cleveland and Columbus joined relatives at homes and events. A fishing trip near McConnelsville closed the week.
Lett died last week in Pennsylvania while visiting a daughter. He was in his ninety eighth year. Howard Graham of Bartlett, a fine young man, died Sunday from injuries from a football game over two years ago. He spent the intervening time in a hospital.
Broadwell and Bert Roberts of Malta were guests of Scott and Mrs White Sunday. Mary Farnsworth of Dale visited Goldie and Helen Shuttlesworth. F L Gorham of Stewart visited Mrs Sarah Johnsteen. H B Seaman joined The Cline Ice Cream Co. in Athens as electrician. Harvey Conant and family called on Mr and Mrs Jerry Conant. Area church members attended protracted meeting at U B church. W T Nice graded the road from here to Stewart. Roy Lee of Stewart visited W C Young and family. Esther Young visited sister Opal Lee in Stewart.
A Sunday school program is prepared for the union reception at the Church of Christ in Trimble on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock May 7. Several local residents are noted ill or traveling, with updates on typhoid, flu, and family visits.
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