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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

2

Wolfe visits Columbus relative ties and friends

W. E. Wolfe of Columbus was in town Thursday for a short visit with relatives and friends. He works as a railway mail clerk on the N and W line from Columbus to Bluefield West Virginia, a line he has followed for ten years. Previously he was a schoolteacher in Hocking County. He reports Mrs. Wolfe and their child are in good health.

W. E. Wolfe Columbus Bluefield W A Wolfe Hocking County

Mrs Albert Kitchen Plans Columbus Visit After Warner Wedding

Mrs Albert Kitchen of Warner visits Columbus Tuesday to see relatives and attend her daughter Lenn en Kitchen's wedding to Wil Trott, scheduled Wednesday. she is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Kitchen.

Albert Kitchen Warnervenue Columbus Lennen Wil Trott Miss Kitchen Rg. Kitchen

Beautify Logan Streets Prompted by Cleanup Campaign

In Logan residents along North High Street from Main to Hunter seek to improve their homes with flowers and decorations as the final cleanup campaign launches. They take pride in their properties and urge others to beautify their surroundings.

Logan Hunter Street

Mr and Mrs Castel Move to Logan for Work

Mr and Mrs Ray Castel and family of Murray City moved to Logan taking a new home at 179 North Clovertree Street. Mr Castel is employed by an Ohio Fuel Supply company, the move ordered so he could enter his work.

Ray Castel Mily Murray City North Clovertreet Castell Ohio Fuel Supply Company Logan

Logan Pottery Plans New Clay Fine Near County Mary

Arrangements are under way for Logan Pottery to open a new clay facility on a county lease near the river. The firm has secured 10 acres by the mine and adjacent to the Hocking Valley railway to be used for the switch.

Logan Pottery Company Phell County Mary Hocking Val Rethis

Jlock County Jail to Install Window Plates

Authorities move to reinforce the Jlock county jail by placing plates over the east windows of the round house. Work began Tuesday and will cover two windows with a steel set to deter inmates from cutting their way to liberty. Plans include a new wing at the rear of the existing courthouse under construction.

Jlock County Liberty

Hocking Valley Shops Set to Expand Hours

The Hocking Valley shop will operate six days a week this week raising total weekly hours to 48. About 406 workers are affected with expectations of more hires soon as gondola production continues.

Hocking Valley

Miss Cara Lonas Undergoes Operation at Cherrington

Miss Cara Lonas, a student nurse at Cherrington Hospital, underwent an operation at that institution on Monday. The attending physician reports her condition is believed to be favorable.

Cara Lonas Cherrington Hospital Miss Lonas A.ing

Local residents visit kin amid injuries and deaths

William Hanna Carpenter and Mrs Howery visit relatives as the Howery stock goes on sale at reduced prices. Jesse Sisson may visit his wife injured in the crossing accident. Mrs Grover Caster dies. Harry Kamper and family attend. D Steward ships sheep to Pitts. Wood the No. 2 mail carrier is ill. Drs. Rutland Athens Sprague and Allen attend. Families from Harrisonville, Ohio, and Columbus visit kin here.

William Hanna W. Va General Merchanos M. W. Howery Howery Jesse Sisson Gallipolis Gar Hospital Boggess Dave Carter Emmett Starkey Harry Kamper Grover Caster D. Steward Pitts Mr. Bell Poster State Farm Wood No. 2 Rutland Sprague and Allen Athens Ty Gorby Wise Harrisonville Ding Emma Dye nFaroah Morcum Lan- Erm Jordan C. A. Lee Ohio Grover Quick Baby Eter Columbus Wife

Local Notes From Hockingport And Nearby

Ohio University visitors Edith Humphrey Julia Leonard Ruth Jenkins and Charlotte Hoy stayed with Mr and Mrs Lew Humphrey from Friday to Sunday due to rain and poor roads. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Cyrus Jones with guests from Torch and Newcomerstown preacher Purdy.

Edith Humphrey Julia Leonard Ruth Jenkins Charlotte Hoy Ohio University Lew Humphrey Ville Athens Parkersburg Cyrus Jones Mrs. Bean Torch Loefier Dean Purdy Newcomerstown Torch Baptist Church Ida Cook Neal White Lily Clarence Gillian Freda Helena Gillian Sheriff P. H. McKinley Rockingport Ansley Blackburn Sheridan Belpre J. W. Simmons Harris Ferry Brooks Russell Jess Smith Raymond Grim Charlie Shields Leora Anderson Philip Harris Hockingport Mrs. Hayden Coolville

Mrs Sarah Cooper and visitors in Hamden

McArthur Miss Minnie Wolfe returned to Grove City after visiting friends here. Mrs Sarah Cooper was Hamden visitor Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Blaney of Marion are guests here. Mrs. F. Beckley returns from Newark W Va where aunt Mrs A I West died. Mrs. J. B. Timms, with Mrs Beckley in New York, stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Bert Robinett and children were Jackson visitors Sunday.

Minnie Wolfe Grove City Sarah Cooper Hamden W. W. Blaney Marion F. Beckley Newark W. Va A. I. West J. B. Timms Beckley Newlork Bert Robinett Jackson

End of Year Pta Meeting Held at High School

The last PTA meeting of the year convened Monday at the high school. Programs included reading by Mrs. Lois Blaney of Marion, a talk by Prof. Bing of Athens, a solo by Horstense McCarley, a question box led by Judge Kirkendall of Creola, and a piano duet by Anna Darby and Ruth Henry. A lunch followed.

Parent-Teacher Association Lois Blaney Marion Prof. Bing Athens Hortense McCarley Judge Kirkendall Creola Anna Darby Ruth Henry

Extension Course Start Notice

Athens educator Prof. Bing leads a short term extension course here with first recitation Monday evening. Several teachers have enrolled.

Bing Athens

Social and church notices from Harrisonville rise in May

The Presbyterian social at the parsonage honored Walter French and family and 8 L L Shriver and family. A Dexter church play The Path Across the Hill was well received. Mrs John Peyton died after years of illness. funeral held at M F E church. burial at White Oak Chapel beside her son Webster Peyton. The Ladies Union plans an ice cream supper May 17 at Town Hall. Walter French and son Hill left for a new home in California. Preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Mrs Bogges recovering from auto injuries. Mr Hunters family from Ravenswood WV visiting local farm. Ladies Union hosting guests at Mrs Harley Musser’s home.

The Presbyterian Church Walter French Ll. Shriver Dexter Church John Peyton M. FE Bolton Rutland White Oak Chapel Webster Peyton Ladies’ Union Town Hall Howard Hull Lambert Joe Clark F. O. Gilmore Son Hill California F. F. Brown Boggess Hunter Ravenswood W. Va Harley Musser

Pratt's Fork News Notes and Social Visits

Mrs. Emery Story of Milford Center is a guest of daughter Mrs. W. M. Beal. Elmer Goldsberry of Athens visited Pratt's Fork. Elza Sapp returned to Athens after time on the farm here. Roberta Garrett returned to Athens after visiting home folks. Frank Lowther spent the weekend at home. Will Colmer was called to Athens to serve on the jury. Sunday school treat and Pratt's Fork picnic postponed for the third time due to weather. many kiddies expect disappointment. Mrs. Rosas Ackley visited Mrs. Miles Cain Monday evening.

Emery Story Milford Center W. M. Beal Elmer Goldsberry Athens JD. Goldsberry Elza Sapp Roberta Garrett Saturdaay Frank Lowther Will Colmer Pratt's Fork Rosas Ackley Miles Cain

S. J. Smith and Daughter Gladys Visit Athens Home Folks

S. J. Smith and his daughter Gladys, both employed in Athens, spent the week visiting their home folks.

S. J. Smith Gladys Athens

Local Residents and Visitors Reported in Area

Carbon Hill residents and guests are listed visiting nearby towns. Names include John W. Smith family Carl Smith Blanche Smith and Chuck Rutherford moving to Willard Ohio Virgil Joy of Columbus visiting friends Henry Hutchinson of Columbus home for Sunday Oren Kelly from Oklahoma City visiting relatives Henry Vans of Buchtel and Mrs John Wilkinson moving in with her daughter Mrs Frank Power Mrs Harry Powell recovering in Columbus hospital Mrs Robert Oakley of Columbus visiting Bailey family Adelillo? No. Mr and Mrs Joe Blosser Adrian Dicken The Plains visiting relatives John Power in poor health Gem Theatre attendance Ladies Aid meeting Timken Bearings employee John Matheny home over Sunday Roscoe Evans Ruth Smith Lovely Kammerling visiting Nelsonville Athens.

John W. Smith Carl Smith Blanche Smith Baltimore Frank Power Harry Powell Columbus Robert Oakley Ben Bailey Joe Blosser Logan Andy Ballard Adrian Dicken the Plains John Power Baker Gem Theatre M. BE. Leyard Love Kammerling John Matheny Matheny Timken Rollers Bearing Company Roscoe T.evans Ruth Smith Lovely Kammerling Nelsonville Athens

Athens News Notes and Local Visits This Week

Lottridge and Mrs Woode visited Athens on Saturday. Leslie Morris and family from Athens stayed with C L Davis. L T Runnion assessor checked personal tax returns in the district for two days. Charles Day and daughter visited Charles Pierce in Athens. Dorothea Runnion stayed with Sophronia Tilton. Clarence Swartz drove to Logan Saturday. Ladies Aid at L H Allen and R M Allen homes. nine members and four visitors attended. Devotional and business session held. The group meets at J T Runnion’s June 12. Emory Chapman from Athens spent Friday night on his farm nearby. Rulmer Ackley sold seven hogs to an Athens firm Friday. M G Hopkins and son Murry of near Sumner equipped J T Swanson’s dwelling and barn with lightning-rod system last Saturday. Rev Roberts to begin revival at the uv B church Tuesday evening.

C. EK. Woode Athens Leslie Morris C.L. Davis L. T. Runnion Carthage Township Charles Day Kayliver Charles Pierce Dorothea Runnion S 8Ophronia Tilton Clarence Swartz Logan Ladies’ Aid Society J. T. Runnion Emory Chapman Here Rulmer Ackley M. G. Hopkins and Son Murry Sumner J. T. Swanson Rev. Roberts

Temperature and Rain Records In Few US Localities

Temperature and rainfall data have been tracked for over a century in only a small number of U.S. sites. The note highlights the rarity of long running climate records and their value for historical trends.

United States

Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup Claim

An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion pimples back and side pains and fatigue due to a sluggish liver and clogged intestines. It claims a pleasant dose after meals improves energy and purifies blood with vegetable ingredients sold by multiple druggists in Ohio towns.

Burr Oak Social Roundup Moves and Visits

Burr Oak residents host visitors and travel plans including Burr Oak and Athens callers. Notable events include a granddaughter born to Mr and Mrs OU E Hines of Bucyrus and a birth announced by Mr and Mrs John Morgan now in Texas. A revival at Pleasant Ridge church continues and a basket dinner closes the Burr Oak school term.

Mise Cora Williams Grant Post Grace Ivers Ada Latta William Hines Sheldon Athens Eva Ivers Henry Ryn A. P. Hines Ralph Cleveland Niagara Falls Canada Joseph Moody East Branch Pansy Smith OU. E. Hines Bucyrus Ohio John Morgan Texas Leather Post Irish Ridge School Louise Jones Glouster Ester Duncan Joe Burnard George Post Burr Oak School

Porter enters railway mail service as substitute in Cleveland

Amesville resident Mr C S Porter passed examinations for railway mail clerk and was summoned to Cleveland on Thursday to begin initial work as a substitute. John McDaniel, once a coal company storekeeper at Carrington, will return to the old farm after his store closes and moves to another town.

C. S. Porter Cleveland John McDaniel Carrington

Limestone Quarrying Boom Reported on Route 157 Farm

On Route 157 activities include limestone quarrying on the Boudinot farm. Henry has struck a twelve foot quarry and commands several men piloting it in the operation.

Boudinot Hebe Henry

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