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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1925

Page

3

Memorial Day Plans Set by Glenford Dugan Post

Nelsonville May 27 Final plans were confirmed for memorial day observances. World War veterans will assemble at Greenlawn at 9 o clock for the memorial address by Reverend Morrell. A mausoleum dedication follows the Greenlawn services. Fort Street Cemetery services occur afterward, then a noontime dinner at the new Legion home for Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Greenlawn Glenford Dugan Post

Mrs. C. H. Bartlett Attends Meeting in Columbus

Nelsonville dispatch reports Mrs. C. H. Bartlett traveling from Nelsonville to Columbus for a Presbyterian church conference led by Dr. Frank Bible and Mrs. Vera Merr ell. The event includes church program leaders and presbyteries officials plus a luncheon at the Chittenden hotel. Senior class at Nelsonville High performs as children at chapel with junior high invited. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parks host Mrs. Max Pergrin and daughter Martha Mae from Akron. Mr. Pergrin returns to Akron.

Nelsonville Dc. H. Bartlett Columbus Presbyterian Church Conference Frank Bible Vera Merrell Foreign Missions Committee Athens Cincinnati Chillicothe Portsmouth Chittenden Max Pergrin Martha Mae Akron W. H. Parks Pergrin Akrin

Decoration Day work at Fort Street Cemetery

Nelsonville May 27 finishing touches are being put on the Fort street cemetery for Decoration day. Persons with lots in this cemetery are asked to cut the grass at once.

Nelsonville Fort Street

Omitted Name Noted in Nelsonville High School Graduates

The list of Nelsonville High School graduates published Sunday omits Garnet McMarrow missing from the ceremony roster and records.

Garnet McMarrow Nelsonville High School

Poppy Sale By Glen Ford Dugan Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary of Glen ford Dugan Post and the American Legion sell memorial Day poppies. Poppies are available from Miss Irma Wilson at Citizens' Bank.

Woman's Auxiliary Glenford Dugan American Legion Irma Wilson Citizens’ Bank

Eastern Star To Have Inspection

Nelsonville May 27 At the regular meeting of Eudora chapter Eastern Star final plans were made for the annual inspection to be held Tuesday June 2. Grand officers will attend including worthy grand matron Mrs Hazel Beach of London Ohio and worthy grand patron A A Schrama of Marietta with Mrs Beach acting officer.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Eastern Star Hazel Beach London Ohio A. A. Schrama Marietta

Tennis Club Meeting Urged In Nelsonville Tonight

Nelsonville May 27 tennis fans are urged to meet at 8 o clock tonight at the W M C A to form a summer club and organize activities.

East and West to clash in Nelsonville city league clash

Nelsonville May 27 East and West teams are set for a strong city league game at the city playgrounds on Thursday. Saturday features two games with Athens meeting Nelsonville at 1 30 and Haydenville facing Sugar Bowl at 3 30.

Nelsonville Athens Haydenville Sugar Bowl

New Mausoleum to Be Dedicated at Greenlawn

Following the memorial service at Greenlawn on Saturday the new mausoleum will be dedicated about 10 30 o clock. Rev Lloyd Evans will deliver the address and prayer will be led by Rev Mr Morrell with scripture read by Rev Mr Howearth. C L Stout represents the crypt association W H Parka the cemetery association and Dr C E Welch the civic clubs to accept the mausoleum for their organizations.

Nelson Vil Greenlawn Lloyd Evans Morrell Howearth C. L. Stout Crypt Association W. H. Parka Cemetery Association C. E. Welch

Californians Visit Columbus Winter Guests

Return from California finds Mrs. C J Bartels driving to Columbus to meet Mrs Joshua Spencer and Miss Catherine Spencer who spent the winter in California. Mr and Mrs Dave Evans and Mrs Sam Longley were in Columbus Tuesday.

California C. J. Bartels Columbus Joshua Spencer Catherine Spencer Dave Evans Sam Longley

Mrs Bumgardner Buried Tuesday in Nelsonville Funeral

The Methodist church in Nelsonville hosted services for Mrs. Mary Farrow Bumgardner on Tuesday afternoon. Relatives and friends filled the church as floral tributes arrived, with a quartet including Mrs. B. Fewinivare, Mrs. Elmer Bay, and H.G. mentioned among participants.

Nelsonville Mary Farrow Bumgardner B. FE Winivare Elmer Bay H.G

The Evening Sky in June Map and Star Guide

A June evening sky guide for 35 degrees north shows sky maps at 9 pm June 1 8 pm June 15 and 7 pm June 20. It explains Bootes Arcturus Vega Lyra Spica Saturn Jupiter Mars and Venus positions and how to locate them with a simple telescope and by using the Big Dipper as reference.

United States Bootes Saturn Libra Virgo Spica Jupiter Sagittasium Mars Venus Earth Mara

Funeral for Mrs. Bumgardner at Methodist Church

The service was led by the Reverend Morrell with Hobo and Elmer Bay and Mrs. Henry Lancaster singing Beautiful Isle and It Is Well With My Soul. The body was buried at Greenlawn. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Farrow of Akron and Pearl Bateman of Lancaster.

Hobo Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster Beautiful Isle Morrell Greenlawn Roy Farrow Akron Pearl Bateman Lancaster Mary Bumgardner Methodist Church

Buchtel Man Dies After Long Local Residence

Nelsonville May 27. Harm on F. Myers, 68, died Tuesday night at Buchtel. He leaves his widow. A Mason and member of Oak Hill lodge, he had made Buchtel his home for many years and was highly respected in the community.

Buchtel Nelsonville Harmon F. Myers Oak Hill

Dayton visitor notes and Columbus arrivals

Will Tedrow of Dayton spent the weekend here with relatives and old friends. C. Sharp was in Columbus on Tuesday. Doctor Waters of Columbus was a business visitor here Tuesday. Dr. C. E. Welch accompanied

Will Tedrow Dayton Cr. C. Sharp Columbus Doctor Waters C. E. Welch

Miss Snowden Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Mary Snowden of Glouster was taken to St. Anthony's hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for an appendicitis operation. Mrs. William Morgan spent Tuesday in Columbus.

Mary Snowden Glouster St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus Seh William Morgan

Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Murphy in Nelsonville

Mrs Frank Murphy was surprised by a Sunday school class gathering at her Nelsonville home on Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday. About twenty members attended enjoyed games ice cream and cake and presented her with sherbet glasses.

Nelsonville Frank Murphy

Willing Workers Meet at Mrs Thomas Home

Church of Christ group held a Thursday gathering at Mrs Thomas residence on Poplar Street with Mrs Coleman assisting. Seventeen members answered roll call with a Bible verse. After business, a social time followed.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Car Hit by Train at Glouster Crossing

Merle Adrian of Bishopville drove a Ford touring car into a moving No. 2 train at Front Street crossing around 10 30 this morning. He jumped just in time and escaped serious injury though thrown about 35 feet and the car turned upside down. The crash left the front end crushed, the motor running, and officials warn the crossing is extremely dangerous due to obstructed track view.

Glouster Fyord Merle Adrian Bishopville Front Street Adrian

Miners Vote to Work In Mines 255 and 281

Sugar Creek miners met and voted to work at Mines 255 and 281 on Green's Run. These are the only two operating Ohio Collieries in the area, both crowded as other company mines in the valley are shut down.

Glouster Sugar Creek Green Ohio Collieries Company

Mrs. Ade laide Koons Ill After Thumb Infection

Mrs. Ade laide Koons of Athens, formerly of Glouster, remains seriously ill after picking a felon on her thumb with a needle. She used the needle Monday evening and developed an infection six hours later with a high fever. If her condition does not improve, she will be taken to a hospital for treatment today.

Glouster Adelaide Koons Athens

Death of Miss Hannah E Hickenson at Mountville

Miss Hannah E Hickenson aged 70 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Davis near Mountville at 1 30 this morning after a period of poor health. She had spent the last weeks with Mrs Lucy Fitch and visited the Davises on Tuesday before passing away. She is survived by one sister Mrs C L Williams of Thornville.

Glouster Hannah E. Hickenson Dan Davis Mountville Hickenson Lucy Fitch

Life Estate Sold in 0.58 Acre Lot on Hollister Pike

The life estate of William C. Frye in 0.58 acre along the Hollister pike was sold to Edgar Davis at sheriff's sale in Athens for $200, two thirds of the appraised value, to satisfy a Davis judgment against Frye.

Glouster William C. Irye Hollister Pike Edgar Davis Athens Davis Frye

Cunningham trio on Belle Center house party visit

S A Cunningham and Misses Esta and Mildred Cunningham returned home after attending a Belle Center house party at Mr and Mrs John Longbrake in honor of Neva Cunningham teaching there. They toured Harding tomb at Marion Indian Lake Pratt castles and Ohio caverns and enjoyed many sightseeing trips.

Glouster S. A. Cunningham Esta Mildred Cunningham Belle Center John Longbrake Neva Cunningham Harding Marion Indian Lake Pratt Castles Ohio Caverns

Henshaw joins Beasley Ford agency as salesman

John H. Henshaw, after selling his interests in the Glouster Livery and Auto company, has become a salesman for Beasley Ford in Glouster. He brings years of car sales experience and believes Ford offers the best prospects locally. He declined offers from two other dealers to join Beasley Ford.

Glouster John H. Henshaw Glouster Livery and Auto Company Beasley Ford Agency Henshaw Ford

Friendship circle meet at Methodist church

Mrs Bingman’s committee will host the Friendship circle at the Methodist church on Thursday evening. A musical program will be presented. Everyone is invited.

Glouster

Knife with 76 blades crafted in Sheffield

William Bamforth, a cutlery craftsman in Sheffield, completed a knife containing 76 blades. The blades are among the smallest ever made and many are decorated with designs regarded as among the finest on steel.

Sheffield Eng William Bamforth

Ex-Service Men Benefit by New Insurance Laws

Washington May 27 Amendments to the Reed Johnson act liberalize the law granting broader relief to veterans. Hines notes compensation for World War veterans with paralysis blindness or bedridden disabilities regardless of misconduct or hospitalization. Other changes include forfeiture consolidation, burial expense flexibility, eligibility for Civil War and World War survivors, and provisions for dependents and prosthetics.

Washington United States Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Bureau Hines Congress

Mary Ann Heading Rites Held At Chauncey

Chauncey mourns Mary Ann Heading 45 wife of Andrew Heading who died Tuesday after paralysis. Funeral at 1 pm Thursday from the Methodist church with Rev Courtney officiating. Survived by husband four sons and extended Schoonover family.. Harold Junod ill with tonsillitis at home on High street. Chauncey and Millfield residents attended The Lady of Shalott at Ohio University.

Chauncey Mary Ann Heading Andrew Heading Monroe Avenue Methodist Church Courtney The Christian Church Heading Albert Willis Leonard George Amanda Schoonover John Loper the Plains Goldie Schoonover Deanville Charles Schoonover Boonville Ind John Schoonover Eyesville, C George Schoonover Floodwood Edward Edward Schoonover Doanville Harold Junod Harry Junod High Street Chauncey and Millfield Athens

Moffett Family Guests Of Bene dum At The Plains

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Moffett and family of Huntington West Virginia spent the week end at The Plains as guests of Mr and Mrs Okey Benedum.

Mrs. Lawrence Moffett Huntington W. Va The Plains Mrs. Okey Benedum

Residents and visitors share weekend gatherings in The Plains area

Mrs Russell McHarg travels from The Plains to Ath ens to visit her grandparents The Herricks. Various local residents including Miss Icel Fierce and Miss Pearl Linscott spend weekends with friends and relatives in Athens The Plains Hocking Paplin and Deanville.

Russell McHarg the Plains Athens W. E. Herrick Clifford Powell Icel Fierce Clarence Stage Lowell Herbert McDonald Hocking Arthur Wilson Friend Love Columbus Dorothy Ball Thelma Charles Noble William Mumer John Slater Pearl Linscott Hoopers Ridge Clifford Gabriel James Gabriel J. M. Thorne Greens’ Run John Reed Terrel Pomeroy James Powell Chester Milan Paplin W. Va William Koon Deanville Leslie Koon

Harvey to receive three weeks treatment at Delaware Sanatorium

Chauncey resident W. A. Harvey traveled to the Delaware Ohio Sanatorium on Sunday for a three week treatment plan. He was accompanied by his son Noah Harvey and T R Hamilton both of Chauncey.

Chauncey W. A. Harvey Delaware Ohio Noah Harvey T. R. Hamilton

Dover Board of Education to Hire High School Teachers

Chauncey May 27. The Dover board of education will meet this evening at Chauncey high school to hire high school teachers.

Chauncey Dover Board of Education Chauncey High School

Traffic Cop Needed at North Pole This Summer

A Columbus Dispatch item notes a humorous demand for a traffic cop at the North Pole this summer, reflecting playful, lighthearted city humor.

North Pole Columbus Ohio Dispatch

Nurse Praises Tanlac in Health Booster Testimony

A nurse from Walnut Park California extols Tanlac for anaemia nervousness stomach trouble and post op recovery. The ad cites over a hundred thousand users and promises rapid relief by building up the system and cleaning the blood.

Tanlac Taniac K. M. Lowe Walnut Park Cal Lowe

Spitzbergen Coal Mines Yield Vast Deposits for Sweden

Swedish miners at Spitzbergen harvest about 100000 tons of coal yearly from the icebound deposits used mainly by the Swedish state railways. From 1907 to 1923 about 1300000 tons were shipped, with operations expanding as mining advances reduce costs despite extreme polar conditions.

Gothenburg Spitzbergen

Mining in Spitsbergen Offers Gypsum and Coal Prospects

The report notes gypsum veins and coal prospects on Spitsbergen with advantages such as easy mining and no gas danger, plus stable temperatures and no drainage problems. Disadvantages include short working seasons, lack of winter cargoes, labor mood effects, and lower output per miner versus European mines.

Spitsbergen Mises

Vicar Acknowledges Receipt of Box of Cough Drops

In Colnbrook the vicar records receiving a box of cough drops left for the church collection bag. The item was quietly placed, later noted in parish records.

London Colnbrook

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