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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

3

Saga to be distributed June 4 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville May 26 The Saga scarlet and gray annual for the class of 1925 goes to press at Bartletts and will likely be ready around June 4. The volume, larger than prior years, features extensive reading material and many cuts. Subscriptions exceed prior totals but fall short of the desired quota.

Nelsonville Bartlett's Betty Mechem Noy Washburn Fred Preston Adeline Ray Ralph Elliott Helen DevVol Thelma Young Louise Lairson Harry Kelley Josephine Porter Mr. Fay

Mayor Court Hears Liquor Charge and Threats Case

Keplar Dorr Run drew a $100 fine and costs in Mayor Lax's court for possessing liquor. Loving Bennett pleaded not guilty to intoxication with hearing set for Wednesday evening. John Naughton was assessed costs and twenty days in county jail for using menacing threats.

Nelsonville Keplar Dorr Lax Bennett John Naughton

Y M C A Announces Summer Recreation Schedule

The Y M C A physical department outlines summer activities including boys ages 9 1 2 to 12 in recreation hall with two games weekly and postgame swimming, boys under 15 and under 18 baseball leagues on specific weekdays with swim times, girls and schoolgirls swim blocks, and men’s leagues in baseball volleyball at the high school gym with schedules noted.

Nelsonville Y. M. C. A. Physical Department Recreation Hall

Knowlton Party Honors Plains Guests at Country Home

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton hosted a Saturday evening party at their Albany area country home. Guests from The Plains included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Cook, Miss Lucille North, and Harry Rollison. Athens attendees were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hawk, Mrs. Fields, Mildred and Arthur McDaniel. Albany residents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott also attended. Music, dancing, and refreshments followed the gathering.

Chauncey Oscar Knowlton Albany Plains Arthur Coon W. C. Nichols Arthur Wilson F. B. Cook Lucille North Harry Rollison The W. M. Hawk Fields Mildred Arthur McDaniel Athens Samuel Scott

Reverend Courtney Leaves Chauncey for State Christian Church Convention

The Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey departed today for Newark to attend the state convention of the Christian church in session there.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Christian Church Newark the Christian Church

Weekend visitors at The Plains from Buchtel and Orbiston

May 26 report from Chauncey notes weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Smith in The Plains. Attendees include Mrs. Cook Mrs. Powers Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Porter Sweazy and her son Mrs. Ollie Hart all of Buchtel and Misses Grace and Ellen Jones of Orbiston.

Chauncey Levi P. Smith the Plains Cook Powers Thomas Porter Sweazy and Ollie Hart Buchtel Grace Ellen Jones Orbiston

Miss Haz el McDonald Hosts The Plains Gathering

Miss Haz el McDonald entertained at her home on The Plains on Sunday honoring Everett and Clarence Chesser of Union Gay McDonald of Hocking Carrie Bryan Opal Hale and Frank Cook all of The Plains.

Chauncey Hazel McDonald the Plains Everett Clarence Chesser Union Gay McDonald Hocking Carrie Bryan Opal Hale Frank Cook

Plains Social Roundup Completes Weekend Visits

The Plains residents hosted and visited relatives and friends on Sunday. Gerald Woodyard and Goldie Woodyard of The Plains visited family in Pomeroy. The Tedrows and Letta Givens from Payton joined Charles Barker hosts in The Plains. John Ruttter of Logan stayed with M. OQ Bryan in The Plains. Elmer Coon hosted Arthur Coon and Doris. Mary McCafferty of Chauncey returned from a visit with Mrs. Elmer Coon. The Moores of The Plains spent Sunday in Athens visiting Mrs. Frank Moore. John Gabriel and Roscoe Shields, power line workers from Gallipolis, spent Sunday at The Plains.

Austin Woodyard Gerald Goldie the Plains Pomeroy W. M. Tedrow Letta Givens Payton Charles Barker John Ruttter Logan M. OQ. Bryan Elmer Coon Arthur Coon Doris Mary McCafferty Chauncey Harry Moore Melvin Athens Frank Moore John Gabriel Roscoe Shields Gallipolis

Local Social Updates From Chauncey and Lexington

Mrs. 8. D. Jackson shows improvement at home in Lexington Avenue. Mrs. Andy Heading remains critically ill after a paralysis stroke. Mrs. Howard Hillyer and Mrs. William Hillyer visit Chauncey, leaving for Akron. Miss Minnette Pendergrass returns from Athens visit to Chauncey. Mrs. Henry Morgan and Mrs. Jack Branham dine with the Meinharts on Monday. Mrs. Clifford Courtney of Corning visits Chauncey guest of Mrs. Clinton Courtney on High Street.

8. D. Jackson Lexington Avenue Andy Heading Howard Hillyer William Hillyer Chauncey Robert Hilyer May Avenue Akron Minnette Pendergrass Kay Gardner Athens Henry Morgan Jack Branham George Meinhart Clifford Courtney Corning Chauncey Monday Clinton Courtney High Street

Scouts Prepare Summer Use of Healthhaven Camp

Athens boy scouts will use Healthhaven camp on the Hocking river almost daily after school ends. The three city troops and junior scouts share the camp, with Troop 2 building a large campfire circle. They plan practice for the scout track and field event and later hold crafts lessons and picnics with moonlight boat rides.

Athens Healthhaven Hocking Sugar Creek

Flapper Fashion Note Cited By Newark Tribune

A Newark Tribune remark notes many flappers feel undressed without makeup, reflecting 1920s beauty norms and social expectations.

Newark CIA American Tribune

City Youth Sports Plans and Camp Schedule

The city under 21 team will play on Thursdays Saturdays and holidays with picked players. A track meet is planned for all city boys under 15 and 18 about July 25. A camp for boys under 16 will be held July 7 to 14.

Legion to Meet Nelsonville for Memorial Day Plans

Gren ford Dugan will host a meeting at their home in Nelsonville tonight to finalize Memorial Day arrangements. The gathering aims to complete events and ceremonies for the holiday observance.

Morrell to Speak at Greenlawn Veterans Address

Nelsonville bulletin notes Rev. Edwin Morrell will speak Saturday at Greenlawn for veterans of the three wars delivering the day’s address to attendees.

Morrell Nelsonville Greenlawn

Fern Parry Leaves for Phoenix Visit then Pacific Coast

Nelsonville dispatch reports Miss Fern Parry leaving for Phoenix Arizona to visit sister Miss Mary. After Phoenix they plan to motor onward to the Pacific coast for travel and sightseeing.

Nelsonville Fern Parry Phoenix Ariz Mary Pacific Coast

Soup Dinner Promises Fun for Educational Club

The Educational club hosts a soup dinner on Wednesday at noon in the Junior Order hall. The public is invited to attend this community event and enjoy lunch and company.

Nelsonville Educational Club Junior Order

Taylor announces Christina Nelsonville marriage to Everett Shivers

Nelsonville notice announces Christina Taylor wed Everett Shivers in Logan on January 13, 1925. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor.

Nelsonville Thomas ‘Taylor Christina Everett Shivers Logan

Maccabee Party to Stage The Sweet Family Playette

Maccabees of Haydenville host a community hall gathering at Haydenville Community Hall on Wednesday evening featuring a playette titled The Sweet Family.

Nelsonville The Maccabees of Haydenville

Local Review Captures Prize at State Convention

Twenty eight members of Nelsonville Review No. 240 returned from Columbus where they attended the state convention. Mrs. Bessie Bland served as official delegate. The sessions opened with a large banquet for the state commander and a parade followed on Thursday attracting 1500 members.

Nelsonville Review Nelsonville Nelsonville Review No. 240 Columbus Bessie Bland

Armand Drug Co Whisky Withdrawal Alleged in Ohio

Three or eleven men reportedly withdrew whiskey from Hayner distilleries at Troy Ohio by Armand Drug and Candy Co of Cleveland. The whiskey, claimed for medicinal use, is alleged to have entered bootleg channels. Russell and Copeland face accusations of deceitful and corrupt practices for approving withdrawal permits and failing to oversee shipment and final disposition of the liquor.

Armand Drug and Candy Co Cleveland Hayner Troy Russell Copeland Armand

United States Declines Involvement In European Pact

The White House today reaffirmed that the government will not entangle itself in European affairs. President Coolidge stated that the United States cannot participate in the proposed European security pact under discussion abroad.

Washington White House Coolidge United States

Rail Time Card Trains Departing Athens Through Day

The schedule lists K and M trains with northbound departures from Athens at 6 33 a m 11 05 a m 2 51 p m and southbound departures at 12 25 p m 5 31 p m and 9 00 p m. Hocking Valley northbound 6 45 a m 11 49 a m daily except Sunday and southbound arrivals 10 35 a m 4 20 p m 9 40 p m. Westbe Eastbe and Ohio service shows times 4 24 a m 8 17 a m 10 12 p m 2 46 a m 7 15 p m.

Athens Atl Msiley

Katzenbachs head west as daughter falls ill in Forsythe

Nelsonville May 26 Mrs Jacob N Katzenbach travels to Forsythe Montana for her daughter in law Mrs Stephen Bour who is seriously ill. Mr Katzenbach and Miss Mabie plan to depart by motor soon after city schools close.

Nelsonville Jacob N. Katzenbach Forsythe Mont Stephen Bour Katzenbach Miss Mabie

Papers are Accepted Miles Q. Sheppard of This City

Miles Q. Sheppard of this city has papers accepted in the matter.

Mrs Sheppard Joins D A R via Captain Silas Zane

A Washington recipient has been accepted as a member of the national D A R using the services of Captain Silas Zane. She is the first descendant of Captain Zane to present his name to the national society.

Washington National Society of the D. A. R Silas Zane Sheppard Captain Zane National Society

Death summons families to Nelsonville for Mrs Bumgardner

Nelsonville on May 26 reports the death of Mrs. William Bumgardner. Relatives named include Robert Farrow of Marion, Roy Farrow of Detroit, Dale Farrow of Columbus, James Kays of Pleasant City, and Oscar Bates of Cambridge, all invited by the death in this city.

Nelsonville Robert Farrow Marion Roy Farrow Detroit Mich Dale Farrow Columbus James Kays Pleasant City Oscar Bates Cambridge William Bumgardner

James Murphy Weekend Guest of Cleveland Mother

James Murphy of Cleveland spent the weekend as a guest of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Murphy.

James Murphy of Cleveland Margaret Murphy

Huntington Couple Attends Aunt's Funeral in Athens

Mr and Mrs L B Moore of Huntington West Virginia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Moore and attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs A C Painter in Athens.

L. B. Moore Huntington, W. Va Frank Moore A. C. Painter Athens

Joe Davis Heads to Philadelphia for Devon Horse Show

Nelsonville reports Joe Davis departed for Philadelphia to enter several of his fancy horses in the Devon horse show on the eve of the event.

Nelsonville Joe Davis Philadelphia

Car Crash Near Logan Strikes Kalt Party

Mr and Mrs William Kalt and two daughters of Jacksonville and H A Rogers of Glouster escaped serious injury when a car driven by Gerald McLaughlin of Logan skidded while passing, struck the Kalt vehicle and overturned it three miles north of Logan. The top and one wheel were demolished. occupants suffered minor cuts and bruises. Ed Kurtzman was the contractor in charge of the work.

Glouster William Kalt Jacksonville H. A. Rogers Gerald McLaughlin Logan Kalt McLaughlin Rodgers Rogers Canal Winchester

Surprise Birthday Dinner Near Pisgah For C P Baker

More than 125 people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Baker near Pisgah for a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday. Mr. Baker turned 76 and Mrs. Baker was 74 the prior Tuesday. Morgan county cooks contributed twenty four cakes for the spread. Attendees included several from the city despite disagreeable weather.

Glouster C. P. Baker Pisgah Morgan County

Degree Work Tonight at Thea Chapter O E S

Degree work will be conducted at a meeting of Thea Chapter O E S in Glouster tonight. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served and a social time will be enjoyed.

Thea Chapter

Building second story glouter on Republic avenue

May 26 report states Dr. J. H. Elias is adding a second story to his cottage on Republic avenue. When finished the residence will be modern and improved.

Glouster J. H. Elias Republic Avenue

Mine Workers Leader Heads to Cambridge Meeting

GLOUSTER May 26 Robert Marshall president of United Mine Workers in sub district No 1 left for Cambridge to attend a mass meeting of mine workers in subdistrict No 6 which Guernsey county is part of.

Glouster Robert Marshall United Mine Workers Cambridge Guernsey County

Unfair Practices Debate on Brick Trust Tactics

Harper accuses the brick trust of shifting blame to a publicity agent and claims the Junction City plant profits under current administration. He says the attack targets Mr. Fouts, masking misstatements and figure juggling by the trust.

The Brick Trust Harper Junction City Fouts

Man Mistakenly Donates Gold Coin Then Penny

In Middletown Connecticut a near sighted man placed a gold piece in a church collection. The next day he told the treasurer he meant to give a penny. The treasurer returned the gold piece and the man, grateful, gave a quarter to the official after the penny was collected.

Middletown, Conn

Neuritis Relief Ad Promises Nerve Pain Cure

An advertised remedy claims to relieve neuritis with Eopa Neuritis Tablets. The pitch notes sharp pains in the shoulder neck and limbs and offers a narcotics free formula endorsed by physicians. Priced at $1.00 with mail order option through McKee Drug Co. and others.

Exec McKee Drug Co

Pittsburgh Coal Company wage scale and production notes

The document compares 1917 and 1918 wage scales and coal output, noting 14,000,000 tons in 1918 and discussing wage levels for union and non union labor. It argues that lowering the current scale could aid market recovery, while wage changes in the South would rise with shortened hours and competitive prices.

Pittsburgh Coal Company

Scientist claims heat-measuring instrument for bright stars

London reports Prof. C V Boys announces a perfected instrument designed to measure the heat emitted by the brightest stars, promising new insights into stellar radiation.

London C. V. Boys

Bootleggers on Run Says Haynes Prohibition Chief

Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes announced that bootleggers are on the run due to federal land and naval warfare against liquor traffic. He said all enforcement agencies are working together and predicted a successful outcome of the rum war.

Washington Roy Haynes Haynes

Scoutmaster W G Silvus Confined at Home With Mumps

Local scoutmaster and officer in the American Legion and Izaak Walton League W G Silvus is confined to his home after contracting mumps. He serves in community youth programs and veteran activities.

W. G. Silvus American Legion Izaak Walton League

Three New Rotarians Receive Local Induction

J K Batley Bit Berry manager Don C Peden Ohio University coach and Frank Rauch Ranch owner were received into the Rotary club as new members at a noon ceremony Tuesday at Berry Hotel. John R Patterson chaired the education committee.

J. KE. Batley Bit Berry Don C. Peden Ohio University Frank Rauch Rotary Berry Hotel John R. Patterson

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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today Gaga Y. M Chauncey News the Plains Personals Chauncey Personals America Ohio Miles Q. Sheppard Glouster News Ed Kurtzman Wilton For All Rot Love Bros Tee Mvvyis Shop For Children North Court Street Lash Silvus Waeterman Athens Book & News Herm Presley Kerr Hardware Hutchins M and Berard Stepins Gore
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