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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

2

Senior class play earns praise for uplifting theme

Coolville notes the senior class play was well acted with a strong moral making it worthwhile. Teddy Hilldare learns his father drowns in Hammar Pennsylvania and is laid to rest in Hockingport. Mrs. Frost dies at 86 in Alfred, funeral Friday. Freda Parker from Tuppers Plains visits and attends the high school performance.

A. B. Saunders Teddy Hilldare Hammar Hockingport Freda Parker Tuppers Plains

Newland Family Active in Floodwood and Athens

Mr D M Newland has work at Floodwood returning to his duties Tuesday morning. Rev Wilson gave an able Mother's Day address at the M E church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs D M Newland and Mrs Sam Marquis visited Athens on Monday. Miss Faye Chapman of Ohio University spent the weekend with her parents and attended the baccalaureate.

D. M. Newland Floodwood Wilson M. E Sam Marquis Athens Faye Chapman Ohio University

Miss Lillie Dunfee Attends Mother and Baccalaureate Services

Miss Lillie Dunfee of Parkersburg spent Sunday with her kin and attended the Mother’s Day and baccalaureate services in town.

Lillie Dunfee Parkersburg

Mother's Day Exercises Shine at Sunday School

The Mother's Day exercises by the little folks of the M E Sunday School Sunday morning were fine and surely made a very bright spot in the services of that day.

M. E

Noted Women program and local notices shared

A community meeting set for Saturday afternoon May 19 features Noted Women of America by Mrs. Okey Richardson and Noted Women of the Bible by Mrs. FE A Dutton and Mrs Otho Elliot with roll call and tributes. Local residents Audrey and Mildred Fitch shopped in Parkersburg last Thursday while Miss Della Sturm visited relatives in Oklahoma and was joined by daughter Mrs C C Mars to Cincinnati.

Hannibal Shreveport, Sr E. D. Morrison Frank Root Parkersburg Frank Arnold D. F. Morrison Raymond Fullrod Alfred Phoebe Carlton Georgia Gaskins Frances Mary Marietta T. E. Fitch Aaron Baker Ben Clark Rockland Frank Clark

Community notes from Amesville and area

Amesville and nearby residents share updates on local happenings. Former resident B J Gilchrist visits friends in town, Fred Joy relocates to a Joy area farm leaving the village without a hotel, Rev Haskins endures scrutiny over a white mule incident, Miss Mable Chapman and John Kachman marry and move from The Plains to join a parsonage, and Black Diamond resumes work after a two week shutdown due to engine trouble.

Mable Chapman John Kachman Plains Kachman Black Diamond

Secret of His Success and Health Advice for Women

A renowned man attributes his success to his wife, calling her his inspiration and major support. The piece urges women to prioritize health and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective, claiming it helps 98 of 100 users.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Public Fort Urges Dog Owners to Curb Pet Nuisance

A Gardeners’ plea from an east end resident calls for dog owners to confine pets to protect gardens and porches. The note notes dogs’ value at about fifteen cents a dozen yet their damage costs dollars, urging neighbors to avoid conflicts and saying Fido may disappear if not restrained.

Fido

Athens Social and Graduation Visits Highlight Week

Albany residents visit Athens as Mr T FE Goldsberry and Mary Frances meet relatives. Mr W G Blackwood attends granddaughter Clara Coe's graduation with daughter Mrs Frank Coe. Dorothy Dailey appears in high school play. Wed. Club meets May 16 with life of O Henry noted by Odta Giogly.

T. FE. Goldsberry Mary Frances Athens W. G. Blackwood Frank Coe Clara_Coe Adaline Datley FE. T. Dailey Dorothy Dailey Claudie Wood Elma Wood Emma Wood Everett Cline Earle Baughman Flint Mich F. %. Goldsberry Jerry Grim Kathryn Barlow William Sidney Porter O. Henry Odta Giogly Mabel Coe Jane Dailey Laura Bailey Athens Public Schools

M E Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 15 a.m. sermon by Rev Warner. Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. sermon.

M. E. Church Warner Epworth League

Hebbardsville Sunday Service Schedule

Sunday school begins at 1 30 p m with a sermon at 2 30 p m at Hebbardsville church according to the notice. The item notes a church service timetable for the weekend.

Baptist Church Sunday School and Sermon Schedule

The entry notes a Baptist church holding Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and a sermon at 10:15 a.m. Readings and times indicate a morning worship pattern typical of local congregations.

Socials and School Fund Drive Lift Local Spirits

White Hall residents visit Charles Pratt's family this week as Mrs Pratt and Mr James Pratt join. The pie social Monday netted 10 for school library books. Miss Fdna Moore travels to Columbus with relatives. School closed Friday with a noon picnic. Miss Nelle Lawson visits West Virginia. Bassett church holds services May 20 at 1 30 pm with child program. Lowell Tribe among the sickest this week.

James Pratt Hebbardsville Charles Pratt Mack Braley Trimble Fdna Moore Columbus W. C. Parker Nelle Lawson West Virginia Bassett Church Lowell Tribe

Sheriff brings wanted man from California to Athens

Sheriff Pete McKinley returned from San Bernardino with Manson Lewis who faces a non support charge for failing to provide for two minor children. The trip cost 601 dollars and Lewis was to be arraigned next day before Magistrate Helwig. This follows another cross country fetch by county officials for David Hiper in Wyoming at a cost of 442.94 dollars.

Pete McKinley Athens San Bernardino Cal Manson Lewis Lewis Grace Lewis Mechanicsburg McKinley Helwig Cady Sheridan Wyoming David Hiper Murray City May Grand Jury

Free seeds distribution at Athens City Hall by City Federation

Free flower and vegetable seeds will be given out Saturday at 1 pm in Athens City Hall. Four Girl Scouts Esther Harris Marcella Horn Emma Morton and Elaine Roe will supervise. Seeds were secured from Washington through Congressman Foster and are available to all residents.

Athens City Federation Esther Harris Marcella Horn Emma Morton Elaine Roe Washington Congressman Foster

Tanlac credited with restoring Burke’s health in Kansas City

Geo L Burke, a day clerk at the Portland Hotel in Kansas City, says Tanlac cured his indigestion rheumatic pains headaches and nervous trouble. He claims he gained fifteen pounds and returned to peak condition after two years of misery and weight loss. Tanlac is advertised as available at all druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.

Geo. L. Burke Portland Main St Kansas City Youngstown, C Tanlac

Tanlac Pills Promote Nature’s Constipation Remedy

Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised as Nature's own remedy for constipation and are promoted as for sale everywhere. The notice emphasizes natural relief and broad availability of the product.

Nature

Two Men Sentenced in Mansfield Forgery and Auto Theft

Dewey Pyatt of Nelsonville and Mark Gosnell of Dog Hollow received indeterminate sentences at the Mansfield reformatory after pleading guilty to forgery and auto stealing. Garrett McNutt of Bailey Run awaits sentencing while held as a witness in the George Rush auto theft trial. both cases involve the same vehicle.

Common Pleas Worstell Dewey Pyatt Nelsonville Mansfield Reformatory Mark Gosnell Dog Hollow Garrett McNutt Bailey Run George Rush McNutt Rush

Church of the Good Shepherd Whit Sunday Services

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets invites parishioners to church school at 9:30 a.m. followed by Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10:30 a.m. led by Rector Rev. A. H. Marshall.

Church OF the Good Shepherd State Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshall Whit

Sunday Services at Nazarene Church in The Plains

Sunday services announced for the Nazarene church in The Plains Ohio with preaching by Mrs Flora Ruth Chatfield at 10 15 am and 7 pm Other service details not provided but the central event is worship led by Mrs Chatfield First line notes date May 18 a Sunday in The Plains and the preacher name is given with two service times.

the Plains the Nazarene Church Flora Ruth Chatfield

German Industrial Heads See Appeals Rejected

DUSSELDORF May 18 Appeals lodged by Herr Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach president of the Krupp works and seven directors from long terms of imprisonment imposed by a French military tribunal at Werden after they were found guilty of conspiracy were rejected today.

Dusseldorf Krupp von Bohlen Und Halbach Krupp Works Werden

Weather of the Past Week in Ohio

The weekly weather and crop summary notes unprecedented conditions with low temperatures and snow. Frosts harmed young garden crops and early fruit varieties but moisture aided plant growth. wheat growth fair though some winter kill reduced acreage. heavy rains caused lowland flooding and field damage. fruit buds and young fruit in excellent condition.

Ohio

Glouster Hosts Mother's Day Observances and Dance

The community observed Mother's Day on Sunday May 20 with union services at Moose hall and a 7 o clock address by Prof H W Cooper of Ohio University. A dance at Moose hall Saturday night May 19 features Lawson's Famous Orchestra with admission one dollar and ladies free.

Moose Hall Lawson Methodist Church Glouster Otto C. Roush Clifford Kern W. E. Wheeler Columbus H. W. Cooper Ohio University At Athens Fred Lee Tom Athens

Glouster Democrats Outline August Primary Ticket

A Glouster democrats meeting is set in the mayor's office next Thursday evening to plan a full ticket for the August primary. All corporation officers are to be nominated at the primary and petitions must be filed with the board of elections early in June.

Glouster Democrats Board of Elections

Bridge to Open for Sundays Shawnee Jacksonville Game

The Third Street footbridge over the creek to the Jacksonville base ball ground will be open for Sundays game between Shawnee and Jacksonville. Delays due to rain pushed back the opening from last Sunday. Dr H S Whitney of New Matamoras visited this week with Dr and Mrs F H May then proceeded to Columbus on business.

Third Street Jacksonville H. S. Whitney New Matamoras F. H. May Columbus

Detroit minister delivers class address at commencement

Rev. Paul Wilson of Detroit delivered the class address at Wednesday evening’s commencement exercises and remained for the alumni banquet in the church social rooms. He left this morning for his home.

Paul Wilson Detroit Methodist Church Wilson Keft

City Council Session Set At Mayor's Office At 7 PM

The council meets this evening in the mayor's office starting promptly at 7 o clock. Officials prepare to discuss local matters and potential decisions.

Emmett Noon Visits Morgantown on Business

Emmett Noon is spending a few days in Morgantown West Virginia on business.

Emmett Noon Morgantown W. Va

Schoonovers Return From Columbus Visit With Wordens

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover return to their city home from Columbus where they stayed with Mrs A W Temple and the Creamer family. They are joined by Miss Elsie Worden visiting her mother Mrs Vilda Worden and brother Earl Worden.

Lee Schoonover Columbus A. W. Temple Herbert Creamer Elsie Worden Vilda Worden Earl Worden

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Plans Initiation Event

At Friday evening’s Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting a initiation will be performed by a visiting team. All members of the local lodge are urged to attend tomorrow evening.

Drake couple return from Bucyrus visit with Saffells

Mr and Mrs J A Drake returned last evening from several days in Bucyrus where they were guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E L Saffell and family They also visited Toledo during the motor trip.

J. A. Drake Bucyrus E. L. Saffell Toledo

Preston Home Welcomes Guests from Nelsonville and Columbus

Mr and Mrs A L Preston hosted Tuesday guests including Mrs Martin Bowers of Nelsonville and Mrs Levering Cornwell and her young daughter from Columbus.

A. L. Preston Martin Bowers Nelsonville Levering Cornwell Little Daughter Columbus

Illnesses touch local families with measles and tonsillitis

Clark, young son of Mr and Mrs A L Preston, is ill at home with measles. Mrs George Slisher, previously ill for three days with tonsillitis, shows great improvement.

Clark A. L. Preston George Slisher

Mrs McHarg and Lois Visit Chauncey High

Mrs I N McHarg and her daughter Lois of Union visited yesterday to see her sister Mrs Edn Minister and family and attended Chauncey high school's commencement exercises.

I. N. McHarg Lois Union Edn Chauncey High School

Henry Osborne Visits Pearl Miller and Family at Peach Ridge

Henry Osborne spends the day at Peach Ridge visiting his daughter Pearl Miller and her family, enjoying time with relatives.

Henry Osborne Peach Ridge Mrs. Pearl Miller

Miss Helena Keck Omitted From Class Day Piano Solo

The Messenger notes regret that Miss Helena Keck’s piano solo in the Class Day program was omitted from the Wednesday edition. The miss likely disappointed readers and the performer.

Cradlebaughs Move Back to Trimble This Week

Mr and Mrs Charlies H Cradle baugh plan a move back to Trimble this week as their household relocates from out of town.

Mrs Charlies H. Cradlebaugh Trimble

Primary Grades Entertained by Garrett Clutter Edwards Bradfield

The Washington building hosts a joint program this afternoon featuring the primary grades taught by Mrs. Garrett Mrs. Clutter Miss Edwards and Miss Bradfield.

Garrett Clutter Miss Edwards Miss Bradfield Washington

Daughertys Visit Columbus Shapes Local Ties

E. M. Daugherty and C. A. Daugherty were recent visitors in Columbus outlining ties with local residents and institutions.

E. M. Daugherty C. A. Daugherty Columbus

Meeting of Church of Christ Women At Mrs Shafer’s

Sixteen women attended a Thursday afternoon class at Mrs. John Shafer’s home on The Plains. Mrs. Arthur Swart presided, with Mrs. Guy Smith as leader. A dainty collation followed, and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. E C Wharton on Main Street.

Church of Christ John Shafer the Plains Arthur Swart Guy Smith E. C. Wharton Main Street

Rebekah Lodge Initiation Tonight

The Rebekah lodge plans initiation at this evening’s meeting followed by social hour and refreshments for all members.

Rebekah

Miss Helena Keck Omitted From Class Day Exercises

In the report of the class day exercises held Wednesday afternoon the name of Miss Helena Keck was omitted. Miss Keck furnished a piano solo.

Helena Keck Miss Keck

Kellogg's Bran Promises Quick Constipation Relief

Public health style ad urging immediate use of Kellogg's Bran to fight constipation. Claims it relieves chronic or mild cases, emphasizes daily intake of at least two tablespoonfuls, praises flavor, and notes versatility in cereals, baked goods, and bakeries with recipes on each package.

Kellogg’s Kellogg's

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