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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

3

Miss Gladys Tigner Visits Family From Zanesville

Miss Gladys Tigner employed in Zanesville spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Tigner. Mr and Mrs Wim Rizer and daughter Charlotte of Bicknell Indiana visiting relatives in the city. Fleck attended the Pythian Sisters Convention at New Lexington on Wednesday. They report an enjoyable session. The local party traveled by motor bus.

Gladys Tigner Zanesville W. C. Tigner Wim. Rizer Charilote Bicknell, Indiana Fleck Pythian Sisters New Lexington

Cemetery caretaker warns of arrests for theft and speeding

Harry Powell of Greenlawn Cemetery reports ongoing thefts of flowers from graves and speeding motorists in the burial ground. He issues a general warning that arrests will be made if these problems continue.

Harry Powell Greenlawn Cemetery Powell

Local Socials Mention Hellyer and White Families

The snippet lists Mesdames Isaac Hellyer R A White Carl Coakley James Lee Elzie Hellyer J W Wilton Elsie Barber Gertie Hill H E Lancaster Miss Mildred Patton Miss Oege and Mr and Mrs Will N as connected to a social context.

Isaac Hellyer R. A. White Carl Coakley James Lee Elzie Hellyer J. W. Wilton Elsie Barber Gertie Hill H. E. Lancaster Mildred Patton Oege Will N

Ruth in a Rush presented by Nelsonville High seniors

The Senior Class of Nelsonville High School staged Ruth in a Rush at Stuart's Opera House to a full house. The event featured an able three act comedy, a high school orchestra directed by Miss Velma Young, enhanced by suitable scenery and costumes, with a solo dance by Miss Elizabeth Smith between acts.

Ruth Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville High School Velma Young Elizabeth Smith

Coulter Guests of Dr and Mrs Welch in Columbus

John and Sam Coulter of Columbus were guests the first of the week of Dr. and Mrs. C E Welch, sharing time and conversation during their visit to the area.

John and Sam Coulter Columbus Mrs C. E. Welch

Safety First meeting of railroad boys in Columbus

Alex Nelson attended a Safety First meeting in Columbus on Wednesday with railroad youth.

Alex Nelson Columbus

Philodorian Lodge to confer KK A degree Friday

Philodorian Lodge F and A M will hold a special meeting Friday evening at seven to confer the KK A degree. Members are summoned to attend and participate in the ceremony at the lodge hall.

Philodorian Lodge

Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe at Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Howe were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Leon Arpee delivering the sermon. The service noted her long faithful life in the church and community and family. Edith Stiers, Miss Lou Shafer and Mrs. C E Weltzheimer sang. Burial followed at Greenlawn beside family. Mr and Mrs William Morgan were Columbus visitors.

Elizabeth Howe Presbyterian Church Leon Arpee Edith Stiers Lou Shafer C. E. Weltzheimer Greenlawn

Dinner honors for Mrs Sec Butt of Nock Island Illinois

Mrs Allen Riley entertained at dinner honoring sister in law Mrs Sec Butt of Nock Island Illinois. Guests included Mrs H Bartlett Mrs J Rigley Mrs C F Betts and Mrs Phil Kelch. Columbus visitors are guests of Nelsonville relatives and friends. Local Union 6127 UMWA plans a meeting at Owl's Hall Nelsonville on Saturday May 24 at 1 PM to conduct business of importance.

Sec‘ Butt Nock Island Mninois Allen Riley H. Bartlett John Riley C. FE. Betts Phil Kelch Joe Slater Columbus Nelsonville Union Owl's Hall

Installation Date Adjusted for Synod Session in Wooster

The installation of Rev. Lloyd Evans at the Presbyterian church is moved to Monday June 16 one day earlier than planned to align with the Synod of Ohio gathering in Wooster on June 17. Vins will allow assisting ministers to attend the Wooster sessions. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs C R Fisher and two children Dorothy Anne and Billy, and Mr Vance Morgan of Columbus.

Synod of Ohiod Wooster Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Vins

Bell Telephone farewells long distance operator Bee Nash

The Bell Telephone company hosted a farewell party Tuesday at Miss Essie Cline's home for Bee Nash who is transferring to the Columbus main office. The event featured games and music.

Luncheon Honors Guests Before Departure to Columbus

Thirty guests enjoyed a two course luncheon until ten o clock. Miss Nash, who left Wednesday for new duties in Columbus, was presented on ivory mirror by local friends at the exchange. Mrs. Joshua Spencer, Mrs. C. J. Bartels, Miss Margaret Spencer, Mrs. Edith Stiers and Mrs. J. H. McCulloch spent today in Columbus.

Nash Columbus Joshua Spencer C. J. Bartels Margaret Spencer Edith Stiers J. H. McCulloch

Mrs. Ruscoe and Son Visit Columbus

Mrs. John Ruscoe and her son Boyd visited Columbus on Monday and Tuesday as guests of the latter’s son.

John Ruscoe Boyd Columbus

Rotary speakers highlight club service at Nelsonville meeting

Athens Rotary president T. W. Craig and Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke on aiding crippled children and church cooperation. Rotarians heard plans for a June Rotary International session in Toronto. A committee on inter-club activities was formed by President Robinson with Bartlett Mechem and Wolf. Henry Zenner of Athens attended as a guest.

Rotary Clyb T. W. Craig Athens Toronto Canada Rotary International C. H. Bartlett H. F. Mechem Walter Wolf Robinson Henry Zenner

Nelsonville Kiwanians Invite Lancaster for Intercity Meet

At the Nelsonville Kiwanis meeting last night a Lancaster delegation led by Bill Weiss extended an invitation to attend an intercity meet in Lancaster on June 4. The Nelsonville club will attend in a body. The Boy Scout committee urged a $250 grant to support local scout programs this summer. Judge M. Johnson of the county Probate Court spoke on What’s Doing in the Juvenile Court, noting hardships from cuts to the mother’s pension and urging the club to work to restore the funding.

Nelsonville Kiwanians Lancaster Lancaster Kiwanians Bill Weiss Boy Scout Committee M. Johnson

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