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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1925

Page

3

Former Citizen W. W. Green Buried in Nelsonville

Ted Green returned to Nelsonville with the body of his uncle W. W. Green who died in Daytona Beach Florida. Green, long known in Nelsonville, was unmarried and left several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at C. L. Green’s home on Poplar Street conducted by Rev. E. L. Morrell and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Ted Green W. W. Green Daytona Fla Young Green Florida Mr. Green C. L. Green Poplar Street E. L. Morrell Greenlawn

Beatis Sermon Opens Series at Methodist Church

In Nelsonville on May 18 services at the Methodist church drew interest as Rev. Morrell began a new series on the Beatitudes emphasizing their role as Christ's kingdom platform. One new member joined the congregation amid morning and evening anthems.

Nelsonville Morrell

W. Cc. T. U. Meeting Set for Nelsonville Friday

Nelsonville May 18 The W. Cc. T. U. will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Monks on Chesnut street.

Singing on radio program from Nelsonville

Two Nelsonville residents appear on an Athens broadcast at 8 p m Carson L Horton with Miss Velma Young perform a vocal and piano number Miss Young’s piano piece is heard while listeners note the reading will be slightly lower than WBAV Columbus which broadcasts at 268 meters

Nelsonville Athens Carson L. Horton Velma Young Miss Young WBAV Columbus

W B A Social Club Meet At Mrs Grose's Home

Mrs Clifton Grose hosted the W B A social club on Adams street Friday evening after a business session. The gathering featured sewing and a lunch prepared by hostesses Mrs Grose, Mrs Hicks, Mrs Fisher, and Mrs Matheny.

Nelsonville Clifton Grose Adams Street Grose Hicks Fisher Matheny

Dinner Guests Honor Mrs E Z Smith in Nelsonville

Mrs E Z Smith entertained at a 6 oclock dinner in Nelsonville on Friday with guests from Athens and other locations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J A Rayle and son Albert Mrs White Mrs William Bowers and Miss Janis Leniger of Athens Mr and Mrs T J Creighton of Los Angeles Cal Mrs Robert Hawk The Plains Mrs L A Nash Mrs Len Pyle and son Milton Mrs James Smith and son Joe and daughter Erma Mrs Estle Harden the hostess and family. The evening featured music.

Nelsonville E. Z. Smith J. A. Rayle Albert White William Bowers Mies Janis Leniger Athens T. J. Creighton Los Angeles Cal Robert Hawk the Plains L. A. Nash Len Pyle Milton James Smith Joe Erma Estle Harden

Tennis Meeting on Building Courts at City Playground

Local tennis fans in Nelsonville are invited to a 7:45 p.m. meeting at the Y M C A to discuss plans for building tennis courts at the city playgrounds. The session aims to organize support and outline next steps for the project.

Nelsonville

Ordinance Sets Athens Electric Rates for Six Years

Athens City Council approves Ordinance 4386 fixing residential and commercial lighting rates in Athens Ohio The Athens Electric Company may charge tiered rates for up to 1500 KWh per month with a 1 cent late payment fee and a minimum $1 bill The ordinance takes effect after written acceptance by the company in May 1925.

Athens Electric Company Athens Athens County Ohio State of

Attendance Grows at Nelsonville Presbyterian Service

May 18 article notes rising Sunday evening attendance at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church as a 15 man chorus leads the singing with Scott's orchestra. The special service began a month ago and attendance increases each Sunday.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Scott

Parry couple announce arrival of a daughter Thelma May

Mr. and Mrs. John Parry announce the arrival of a little daughter named Thelma May. Numerous relatives and friends from Pomeroy Cincinnati Columbus Athens and Cheswick Pa. visit and stay with local families over the weekend as guests and attendees.

John Parry Thelma May William Glenn Pomeroy Wallace Glenn EF. McNally Ed Conover John Davis Cincinnati Fred Langlotz John Rider L. P. Rice Columbus Lucille Hartley O. 8 S. A Harve Shafer A. M. Lamb Cheswick J. M. Hyde

Social notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Mrs. Frank Moore visits Athens with aunt Mrs. A C Painter who is seriously ill. Raymond Wallace of Cleveland visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Wallace. Mrs Jane Cook of Cleveland leaves for home with niece Ruth Wallace. W E A Lodge meets Wednesday with request to bring a favorite dish. Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg of Columbus visit former’s parents. Mrs Thomas Adelsberger of Gateway Ohio visits sister Mrs Elsie Uhrig.

Raymond Wallace Cleveland George Wallace Jane Cook SD. Hanna Ruth Wallace W. E. A. Lodge Miles Brandeburg Columbus M. T. Brandenburg Thomas Adelsberger Gateway, Ohio Elsie Uhrig

Biddy Saved Yet Fire Ends Chick Life

On a rainy Saturday in Nelsonville a drenched chick was rescued by Mrs. Red Sharp and warmed by a stove. A later blaze in the stove wrap ignited the clothing surrounding the bird, threatening the home and drawing the fire department. The chick died, its fate altered by the rescue effort.

Nelsonville

Glouster Engine Performs Well In Creek Water Test

Glouster fire engine tested at High street bridge to assess creek water draft for fires. It pumped from the creek about twenty feet and, after minor adjustments, showed capability to reach nearby buildings. The piece noted handling firmed up with tightened parts and no delays expected.

Glouster High Street

Joseph D Hufford Dies at 76 in Oakdale

Joseph D Hufford, 76, died at Oakdale shortly after noon Sunday from a hemorrhage during church services. He had been attending services and was described as appearing well moments earlier.

Joseph D. Hufford Glouster Joseph D Hufford Oakdale Mr. Hufford

Chickamauga Council to Meet at Red Men Hall

Glouster May 18 A called meeting of Chickamauga council No 62 will be held at the Red Men hall this evening.

Glouster Chickamauga Red Men Hall

Funeral services for L. R. Andrews Tuesday at 1 PM

Funeral services for L. R. Andrews will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the M church with Rev. A. A. Turner officiating. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. City business places will close at noon Tuesday and remain closed for the day as many businessmen join the funeral procession.

Grand-daughter Elizabeth Shirley Dies. R P Druggan Returns

R P Druggan returned from Springfield after the death of his little granddaughter Elizabeth Jane Shirley. The child passed away Monday of last week and was buried in Springfield on Thursday afternoon.

Glouster R. P. Druggan Springfield Elizabeth Jane Shirley

Labor memorial address given in Moose hall

Rev. H B Bigelow of Cincinnati delivered the address at the labor memorial service in Moose hall Sunday afternoon. The event was under the auspices of the Central Labor Union of the Sunday Creek valley and featured a highly regarded talk by Mr. Bigelow.

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Sell For Health Gain

An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as an easy to take condensed form of cod liver oil. It claims dramatic weight gain for weak and nervous individuals with a money back guarantee if five pounds are not gained in 30 days. It cites 69 cents for 60 tablets and urges readers to choose the original safe version.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

Pot-Hunter's Gun Captured by Maryland Game Division

Dallas Texas resident Fern Williams holds a pot hunting gun weighing 60 pounds captured by the Maryland game division. The weapon is described as capable of killing 140 ducks per discharge.

Fern Williams Dallas Tex Maryland Game Division

Boys Sign Up for Domestic Training Course

In Kansas City 30 boys join a high school program on domestic arts. They will learn carving, pie making, sponge cake and other culinary skills. The female students deny the plan aims to advance women’s emancipation.

Kansas City Kan

Birthday party honors Calvin Miller in Glouster

Mrs Net Love Mion hosted a gathering at her Glouster home Saturday night honoring her husband Calvin Miller on his birthday anniversary. Chauncey guests included Ada Miller Pearl Miller Pugh and families plus Copenhaver Scott Johnson Swart Karns Penecelli Lott and other locals as they enjoyed games and refreshments.

Chauncey Nettie Love Mion Glouster Calvin Miller Miller Ada Miller Pearl Miller Joe Pugh Copenhaver Trimble George Scott Earl Johnson Swart Alva Karns Gabriel Penecelli Catharine Johnson Fred Love Thomas Fenner Edward Lott Charles Bradfield Clyde Lott

Hundreds visit scene of Chauncey wreck death

Chauncey May 18 hundreds of people from miles around came to view the wreck at the Welling crossing where a passenger train struck a car driven by I. k h Andrews of Gloucester killing him almost instantly and leaving the machine in scrap. Cars clogged the road north of town as spectators flocked to the scene over Sunday.

Chauncey Welling Crossing I. Kh. Andrews Glouster

Mrs Minister to Entertain Loyal Women Bible Class

Mrs Edr ward Minister will host the Loyal Women's Bible class at First Christian church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Guy Brookins will lead in charge and Mrs Charles Bradfield will direct the program. A good church attendance is hoped for with a worthy program.

Chauncerey Edrward Ellis Avenue Loyal Women’s Bible Class First Christian Church Guy Brookins Charles Bradfield

Dinner honors Mrs Hope’s mother at Chauncey home

Mrs John Hope Jr hosted a Sunday dinner at her Chauncey area home to honor her mother Mrs. [name unreadable], bringing together family and local guests in a warm family observance near Athens.

Chauncey John Hope, Jr Athens

Chauncey Woman Fetes Birthday With Family Dinner

J Gaston Coe of Chauncey celebrated his wife’s birthday anniversary with a three course dinner and a large birthday cake. The event drew family, including Mrs Coe’s children and grandchildren.

J. Gaston Coe Chauncey Mrs. Coe

Chauncey Residents Spend Summer in Columbus Trip

Miss Lottie Spielman and Miss Marie Morgan of Chauncey depart Sunday for Columbus to spend the summer. Mrs Donald Cunningham and daughter Mary with Lottie's sister visit Nelsonville. Chauncey residents Lucille Bradfield and Dorothy Minister visit Aunt Bess Mutchmore in Logan. John Law returns to Chauncey from Columbus stint with A C Law family. Anna Franz Cora Ferrer and Stella Carter of Chauncey visit Paris. Ervin Karns moves into Simpson property on High Street. Fred Porter vacates. Jack Branham and Mildred Branham return to Chauncey from Columbus, Branham also travels back for work.

Lottie Spielman Marie Morgan Chauncey Columbus Donald Cunningham Mary Nelsonville Lucille Bradfield Dorothy Minister Logan Bess Mutchmore John Law A. C. Law Anna Franz Cora Ferrer Stella Carter Paris Ervin Karns Simpson High Street Fred Porter Jack Branham Mildred H. T. Oliver Branham

Mansfield man arrested for reckless driving in Chauncey

Richard May of Mansfield was arrested by county traffic officer Howard Gilshon in Chauncey Saturday evening. He pleaded guilty before Justice M. B. Tucker and was fined ten dollars plus costs, with arrangements to pay.

Chauncey Richard May Mansfield Howard Gilshon M. B. Tucker

Millfield personal notices list officials' travel details

County coroner L. W. Sanders returned Saturday from a business trip to Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Clarence Sanders spent a few days in Millfield and then returned to his home.

Millfield

Iceland Plans National Theatre Fund From Ticket Tax

Iceland introduces a 2 percent amusement tax on all public dance and theatre tickets, with all revenues directed into a National Theatre fund. The fund presently totals about $18,000 and will grow as tax receipts accumulate.

Reykjavik Iceland National Theatre Fund

Suburbanites Form Group for Work Commute Community

Logan Sunday travels with Nile Sanders to Chauncey area as Mrs. James Love of Millfield joins Pittsburgh linked group meeting through 6:30 to 7:30 in a rear train coach. The Cha rtiers Valley commuters discuss village progress and welfare en route to work. organization claims unique history and has elected officers.

Logan Nile Sanders James Love Millfield Pittsburgh Chauncey Di.iv Chartiers Valley Carnegia Ingram Pennsylvania Subu Etvie

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