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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

6

Fidelis Class Meets at O L Davis Home With Eight Present

Lottridge The Fidelis Class of the U B church held a regular monthly meeting at the home of O L Davis with eight members present. After the class, ice cream and cake were served. John William born May 8 to Mr and Mrs Rulmer Ackley of Athens R D 7. Mother and baby reported doing fine.

Fidelis U. B. Church O. L. Davis George Dean A. B. White Coolville H. R. Watkins Rulmer Ackley Athens R. D John William Carson Boges Rexal Boggs Vanderhoof Fairmont W. Va Messenger Hockingport Blackwood Raymond Dixon

Local Social Visitors and Family News Report

Sunday guests and family visits fill the community notes. Names include Ethel Colvin Charles Stahl Orla Roberts Jess King Carl Grandstaff Marcella Smith and others. A birth is noted for Vinnie Elizabeth to Guy Van Dyke and wife with several regional visitors listed. Clyde Colvin returns from Columbus hospital and Hal Brawley hosts guests.

Branch Townsend Ethel Colvin Charles Stahl George Ogg Wells van Dyke Guy van Dyke Vinnie Elizabeth Orla Roberts Hal Brawley Jess King Carl Grandstaff Cook van Dyke Rockland Marcella Smith Henry Bryson Merwin the Plains Charles George Wharff Glouster Oliver Brion Clyde Colvin Columbus Sam Lewellyn Syracuse Walter White Lathrope

Day for Mother at First Christian Church Ath ens

Plans for Mother’s Day observance at the First Christian Church of Ath ens include 800 attendees expected for on time classes. Higley Men’s class opens with song, with Elks and Higley quartets and Mrs Helen Falloon Stevens performing. Mrs Stevens also sings at the morning service.

First Christian Church of Athens Higley Elks’ Quartette Higley Quartette Helen Falloon Stevens

Peculiar High Finance Case In Greenfield Township Sale

Mrs. Tishie Childers sues John F. Snyder in common pleas court over a 56 acre Greenfield township land sale. She alleges she was swindled with four 1902 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific bonds worth $3,000 but canceled in 1914 and now worthless. bonds were sent to Oak Hill and New York for sale, with coupons allegedly cut from 1914 to 1922 to appear active. Court seeks to set aside the deed and grant relief.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Henry W. Cherrington Tishie Childers Ann Childers Greenfield Township Tish Childers John F. Snyder Clyde Sandusky County Ohio Railroad New York Snyder Oak Hill

Sheriff defies governor and imprisons six women and four babies

Sheriff Charles W. Peters refuses Gov Len Small's pardon and keeps six women strikers and four babies in Cook county jail for contempt of court. He argues the governor lacks jurisdiction in contempt cases and plans for the inmates' comfort.

Charles W. Peters Len Small Cook County

Chauncey Family Heads by Motor toward Michigan

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston and son Clark left Chauncey by auto this week for Jackson Michigan to visit Mrs. Preston’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Adams. Rev Marshall of the Episcopal church spoke at Chauncey high school chapel Monday morning. The address was well received and the boys’ quartet sang Perfect Day along with several chorus selections.

Michigan A. L. Preston Clark Jackson, Mich Marshall Episcopal Church Chauncey High School

Mothers Day observed at First Christian Sunday School

A large attendance is expected next Sunday morning as the First Christian Sunday School observes Mothers Day. Carnations will be presented to the mothers in attendance and the public is cordially welcome to the services which begin at 9 30 A M.

First Christian

Chauncey Schools Host Community Day Event

Friday marks community day at Chauncey schools with all day activities. Attendees can tour manual training and domestic science classes, enjoy student programs, and purchase dinner served by the domestic science class at a reasonable price.

Chauncey

Needlecraft Club Meets at Mrs Mullins Home

The Needlecraft Club was entertained at their regular meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Clarence Mullins as hostess at her High street home. The evening was spent in the usual club work and luncheon was served by the hostess.

Needlecraft Club Clarence Mullins High Street Llub

Sophomore Chauncey High Attend Social at Mildred Sands Home

The Chauncey High Sophomore class and many invited guests gathered Saturday evening at Miss Mildred Sands home. The event featured games and music followed by a spread enjoyed by the large attendance.

Chauncey High Mildred Sands

Davison Heir Receives 4.5 Million Bequest in Will

A bequest of 4.5 million dollars was made to F Trubee Davison, son of Henry F Davison, banker, who died last Saturday in Mineola L I May 11.

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Consul Masterson Dies in England After Illness

London May 11 American consul at Plymouth W M Masterson died today after an illness with appendicitis, according to a press dispatch received here this afternoon.

London W. M. Masterson Plymouth England

Channey PTA to Hold Final Meeting of Year

The Channey Parent Teacher Association will hold its last meeting of the year on Monday evening at the High School building. Officers will be elected for the coming year and a good program is planned with banner attendance expected.

Channcy Parent Teacher Association

Chauncey Hi to Play Commod Club Friday at Ball Park

Chauncey Hi will play the Commons Club of the Ohio University at Chauncey Ball Park Friday afternoon. The game is set for 3 o clock. Mrs Mary Spears hosted a surprise shower for her son and daughter in law Edward and Mary Spears at High Street home. They recently wed in Columbus and will reside in Columbus with Mrs Spears joining them. A son named Charles Mont was born to Mr and Mrs John Wenger at their Mill Street home. KL Baffell and family of Bucyrus visited Chaunced guest week with Mr and Mrs J A Drake.

Chauncey Hi Commons Club Ohio University Chauncey Ball Park Mary Spears High Street Edward Spears Columbus John Wenger Mill Street Charles Mont KL. Baffell and Family Bucyris J. A. Drake

Tippie Birthday Surprise At Home Near Millfield

William Tippie and his daughter in law Mrs Delbert Tippie were surprised on May 9 by about 25 friends at their Millfield area home to celebrate Mr Tippies birthday on May 8 and Mrs Tippies birthday on May 10. The gathering was social with refreshments and several nice gifts. The note mentions acreage reductions due to delayed seeding with early sown crops growing well and winter wheat in good to excellent condition except where moisture was excessive. Planting of corn will be general next week as pastures and meadows remain fine and fruit crops are safe.

William Tippie Delbert Tippie Millfield

Ohio weekly summary notes favorable weather and oat seeding progress

The weekly recap reports weather favorable for plant growth and field work with good progress. It notes oats seeding was practically completed and field activities advanced.

Ohio

Slab Marking Auctioneer’s Grave Reads Gone

In a quiet English village churchyard a simple grave marker bears the word Gone, resting over the grave of a departed auctioneer. The minimalist epitaph conveys quiet farewell.

Free Trial Bottle Offer for Cousin’s Syrup Pepsin Concoction

An old note seeks a free half ounce trial bottle of a cousin’s syrup pepsin product. It asks for the recipient’s name and address to be sent to Dr W B College at Washington St Monticello Indiana and is signed in a casual, promotional tone.

Cnnvey Dr. W. B College Washington St Monticello

Radio Notes Presents China Situation Talk by Union College Physicist

Dr. Peter I. Wold of Union College physics will speak on the present political situation in China Sunday evening May 14 at 7 30 EST. The WRL radio station will broadcast the address on 360 meters. Musical numbers by David Brockway baritone and William Howlett pianist will accompany the program.

Schenectady N. Y China Peter I. Wold Physics Union College WRL Wold American Indemnity College Pacific David Brockway College Glee Club William Howlett Unio Musical Club

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