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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

3

Priest Discusses Buchanan Bill At Rotary Last Night

Rev Father Quailey of the Lancaster Rotary addressed members in Nelsonville on the Buchanan bill requiring Bible reading in public schools. He argued against state control while praising American public schools and urged educator committees to handle scripture teaching. Guests included Father Touey, Father Owens, and E. S. McCune. Troop 2 boy scouts sponsorship was voted, and retiring president G. R. Robinson received a Rotary gold button.

Nelsonville Father Quailey Lancaster Rotary Club Buchanan America Father Touey Buchtel Father Owens McCune Boy Scouts G. R. Robinson

Young Man Edwin Andrews Dies After Appendectomy

Nelsonville May 20 Edwin Andrews twenty died Tuesday at Anthony hospital Columbus after appendicitis operation He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Andrews of Buchtel and leaves five sisters and his parents He had taught in Carbon Hill schools for a year Funeral plans not yet set

Nelsonville Edwin Andrews Anthony Hospital Columbus George Andrews Buchtel Young Andrews Carbon Hill

Review members at state meet in Columbus pageant

About twenty five members of the Nelsonville review woman’s benefit association of the Maccabees attend the state meeting in session in Columbus. They will assist at a pageant Friday night staged by visiting teams. Nelsonville review boasts one of the best drill teams in the state.

Nelsonville The Nelsonville Review Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Coumbus Nesonville Review

Interesting paper heard by W. C. T. U.

The May meeting of the W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Charles Monks home in Nelsonville on Chestnut Street with hostesses Mrs. C. F. McGiffen Mrs. Devore and Mrs. Hardy. The program focused on The Rearing of Our Children or Our Responsibility with Rebecca Devore leading devotion and Kate Harrold presiding.

Nelsonville Charles Monks Chestnut Street C. F. McGiffen Devore Hardy Rebecca Devore Kate Harrold

Convention Report From Glouster May 1899 Delegates

Mrs Mary Sisson authored the convention report presented by Mrs A G Mechem. The event on May 24 26 1899 featured Victrola sections during social hour with hostesses serving refreshments.

Nual Glouster Mary Sisson A. G. Mechem

Wilberforce Quartet to perform in Nelsonville May 36

The Nelsonville concert notice in Tuesday's Messenger says the Wilberforce Quartet will be heard on May 36, shifting from the previously announced May 28 date. The event remains tied to the local venue and cultural calendar.

Nelsonville Wilberforce

Willing Workers Class Meeting Set at Mrs Thomas Home

The Willing Workers class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. hinnah Thomas's home on Popular Street. Each member is urged to bring a new idea for the good of the class.

Willing Workers Nelsonville Church of Christ Mra Hinnah Thomas

State Worker of W. C. T. U. to Speak

W. C. T. U. holds a special meeting at 2 30 Friday afternoon in the Presbyterian church parlors with Mrs Nadine Motts Rice state superintendent of the Loyal Temperance region as speaker She urges every member to attend and hopes to organize a Loyal Temperance legion of a hundred children in Athens county while in the area.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Nadine Motts Rice Loyal Temperance Region Union

Women of Hyperion club host dinner for husbands

Women of the Hyperion club entertain their husbands at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch Thursday evening. Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock. House guests may attend. A business meeting follows the dinner. Each member will bring plate cup and silver for herself and guests.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club C. E. Welch Businss

Marshmallow Toast At Nelsonville Girls Team Hike

The girls basketball team of W Nelsonville high school accompanied by Miss Widener hiked to the Grotto grounds Monday evening and enjoyed a marshmallow toast. Participants include Margaret Carr Elizabeth Carr Helen DeVol Shorty Shaw Adeline Ray Carrie Healy Red Devol Frances Gorsuch Lillian Howe Lila Chapman.

Nelsonville W Nelsonville High School Miss Widener Grotto Grounds Margaret Carr Elizabeth Carr Helen DeVol

Local Notices Highlight Family News and Meetings

Chick McGraw departed Tuesday for Hot Springs Arkansas to stay several weeks. A daughter named Ruth Leone was born to Mr and Mrs Egbert Whitmore on May 18. Mr and Mrs Victor Hough with their two children left today by car for Fort Myers Florida to visit relatives. All Pythian sisters active in the team are asked to attend Thursday's regular meeting.

Chick” McGraw Hot Springs Arkansas Egbert Whitmore Ruth Leone Victor Hough Fort Myers Florida

Funeral services for L. R. Andrews held in Glouster

Funeral services for L R Andrews were conducted at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon with a large county wide turnout. Burial followed in Green Lawn cemetery near Nelsonville. McNeal and three children of Wellston and Roscoe Joseph and family of Trimble visited local residents in Bishopville and Millersburg during the week.

Glouster L. R. Andrews Andrews Green Lawn Nelsonville McNeal Wellston Tuesaday Sam Dolan Bishopville Roscoe Joseph Millersburg Joseph John Bernard

Milkman Louis Hartman Killed in Train Collision

Louis Hartman a Junction City milkman was instantly killed when his motor truck was struck by train No. 2 at a railroad crossing south of the New Lexington depot. The truck was demolished and the body badly mangled as the train arrived twenty five minutes late due to the crash.

Glouster Louis Hartman Junction City New Lexington

Ask Lot Owners to Clean Up Cemetery Glouster

May 20 All owners of lots in Glouster cemetery are requested to have them cleaned up and put in good condition for Decoration day. The cemetery trustees will have considerable work done on the grounds and get them in shape but will not look after the lots as this is a duty of the individuals owning them. All are requested to give this matter their attention to present a neat appearance for Decoration day services.

Glouster Glouster Cemetery

Pythian Sisters Meet in Glouster This Thursday

Members of White Rose Temple No 560 Pythian Sisters are urged to attend Thursday evening dressed as little girls. A social time will be featured at the gathering in Glouster.

Glouster White Rose Temple

Personal notes from Columbus visits and family ties

Mrs. Will Richards returned from Columbus after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Des Kittle and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kittle, escorted home by Mr. Richards. W. H. Duncan traveled to Columbus to visit his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McCarty. Mrs. William Bailey of Huntersdon plans a week in Columbus with the Kitles. Mrs. Anna Scott and Mrs. Ray are also mentioned in the local social notices.

Will Richards Columbus Des Kittle Harley Kittle Mr. Richards W. H. Duncan F. D. McCarty William Bailey Hunterdon

Glouster Parent-Teacher Meeting Set at High School

Glouster May 20. A business meeting of the Glouster Parent-Teacher association will be held at the high school building at 7 30 o'clock Thursday evening. All members are urged to attend and new officers are especially requested to be present.

Meeft Glouster Glouster Parent-Teacher Association

Jacksonville board to hire teachers after absence delay

GLOUSTER May 20 The Jacksonville board of education did not hire teachers Tuesday night due to one member's absence. A meeting is planned tonight to hire teachers at the session.

Luther Gide Wing Victory in Berlin Confidence Vote

The Luther government secured a decisive win as Socialists failed to pass a no confidence motion. Result 214 voting for defeat, 129 against with 25 abstentions.

Luther Gide Berlin Luther

Sterling exchange hits high since 1914 peak

New York on May 20 reports Sterling Exchange at 4.86 percent the highest since November 1914. Buying of sterling was heavy with large volume noted as the rate remains near par.

New York Sterling Exchange

Holiness Homecoming Set at Jacksonville Tabernacle

Glouster May 20 The Holiness church invites all to a homecoming at the grove tabernacle in Jacksonville on Sunday May 31. Attendees are urged to bring dinner and stay for a day of fellowship and activities.

Holiness Glouster Holiness Church Tabernacle In

Youth and Brakes Question Speed in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio the Vindicator notes a youth asking how fast she will go and an age asking how the brakes perform. The brief item pairs curiosity about speed with concerns about stopping power.

Youngstown Ohio Vindicator

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief

Testimonial claims appendicitis and gallstone surgeries failed but Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach ailments. Ads say the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation in the intestinal tract and liver. Money back guarantee offered by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Fall’s Indian Pompeti Ruins Found Near Former Secretary

Excavation underway on the ranch of Former Secretary of Interior Fall reveals buried Indian village ruins near Three Rivers New Mexico. Archaeologists continue uncovering the ancient town as digs progress on site.

Fall Three Rivers N. M Interior Hern

Industrial Group urges luxury taxes in Commons

In London the Industrial Group advocates new luxury taxes on imported cars talking machines planes and similar articles in the House of Commons as a method to raise revenue and protect domestic industry.

London House of Commons

Fairfield County infirmary fire in Lancaster displaces residents

A fire swept the Fairfield County infirmary in Lancaster on May 20, forcing sixty residents to evacuate. The Lancaster fire department extinguished the blaze and secured the building.

Lancaster Fairfield County Infirmary Lancaster Fire Department

Chauncey Birth and Local Visits Highlight May News

Mr and Mrs Earl McAtee of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter at their Main Street home Tuesday morning the mother being Miss Iva Sweazy. The newborn is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs L L Sweazy of Chauncey near Albany. Other notes report Mrs Warren Roush and Mrs Webb Walters of Athens visiting The Plains, and lengthy weekend visits among locals including the McDonalds Bumgardner McDonald Moore and Moore families at The Plains and Athens, and Huntington visitors at Benton Potts home.

Chauncey Earl McAtee Main Street Iva Sweazy L. L. Sweazy Albany Warren Roush Webb Walters Athens the Plains Elmer Coon William McDonald Fred Bumgardner Oak Grove Charles McDonald Hocking Harry Moore Melvin Frank Moore James Clay Lewis Huntington W. Va Benton Potts

Mrs Heading Reported Suffering Stroke in Monroe

Mrs Andy Heading of Monroe avenue is reported to have had a stroke of paralysis Tuesday evening. Her condition is said to be slightly improved this morning.

Chauncey Andy Heading Monroe Avenue

Large crowd attends funeral after Chauncey railroad fatality

A funeral for L. R. Andrews drew many residents from Chauncey and Millfield to Glouster on Tuesday following a Chauncey railroad crossing death Saturday night. More than a thousand people attended with a lengthy cortege of 150 automobiles traveling to Greenlawn cemetery.

Chauncey Chauncey and Millfield Glouster L. R. Andrews Greenlawn Cemetery

Piano Recital Highlights Chauncey Pupils

Mrs Christine Courtney presented a number of pupils in a piano recital last Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister Mrs Lloyd H. Pendergrass in May avenue Chauncey.

Chauncey Christine Courtney Lloyd H. Pendergrass May Avenue

Dinner Honors Out-of-Town Relatives at Millfield Home

Mrs. Blaine Wright hosted a Millfield dinner last Sunday honoring visiting relatives from out of town, including Mrs. Carrie Smith and two others. The gathering showcased family ties and hospitality in Chauncey community life.

Plains couple Nichols visit relatives Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichols of the Plains spent Sunday visiting relatives. The brief social item notes a family gathering and local travel among Plains residents.

the Plains

Notable Wright and Fuel Families Connected to Kenton Columbus

The passage lists the Wright family from New Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright and son Paul of Kenton, and the Fuel family from Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. George Fuel and daughter Grace and son Eli.

New Lexington Fred Wright Paul Kenton George Fuel Grace Eli Columbus

East Converse Street Homes Show Fresh Paint In Town

Chauncey residents continue home projects with newly painted exteriors on W. D. Hines and Burg Johnson houses and Edward Ministers store on East Converse street. G. B. Courtney sets remodeling of his High street residence for next week. Henry Martin adds an extension to his Lexington avenue home.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Burg Johnson Edward Minister Converse Street G. B. Courtney High Street Henry Martin Lexington Ave

Chauncey Notes On Local Residents And Travel

Henry Cochran and Raymond Goodson of Chauncey left for Cincinnati for work. Mrs C H Nida of The Plains visited Chauncey with her son in law and daughter Homer and Mrs McBrayer. Miss Susan Donaldson and Miss Jeanette Palmer of Chauncey enjoy a week off in Athens. Alpha Sweazy of Columbus visited Chauncey with her sister Mrs Earl McAtee. I L Sweazy returned from a two week Kentucky trip. Mrs Charles Montgomery of McArthur visited Chauncey to see her mother Mrs Anna Cline. Mr and Mrs Clifford Courtney of Corning were in Chauncey on Tuesday.

Henry Cochran Raymond Goodson Chauncey Cincinnati C. H. Nida the Plains Homer McBrayer Susan Donaldson Jeanette Palmer Athens Alpha Sweazy Columbus Earl McAtee I. L. Sweazy Kentucky Charles Montgomery McArthur Anna Cline Clifford Courtney Corning

Local Visits Highlight Family Ties Across Towns

Day visiting the farmers' parents Mr and Mrs H A Courtney and other relatives. Mrs L L Sweasy has returned from a two weeks visit with relatives in New Straitsville and Logan.

A. Courtney L. L. Sweasy New Straitsville Logan

Bonfire of millions signals new government policy

A grand bonfire consumed about 160 600 000 lire in banknotes to mark the launch of a new government policy. Officials stated the burning would curb inflation and consolidate monetary control as part of sweeping reforms.

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