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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
7
Chauncey tr and Mrs J E Syx hosted a Wednesday afternoon party at their home in honor of Edna Syx turning five. Guests enjoyed music and games as part of the celebration.
Sophomores hosted a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John Smith on Lexington Avenue, with attendees from the local community. The event featured informal activities and music.
A dubious Rochester era ad touts a Sponge Rubber Rupture Pad as a humane alternative to harsh trusses. It claims quick relief and restored life activities, urging readers to send name and address to E. H. Scott in Akron for a free sample with no obligation.
A merry party last evening hosted by Miss Grace Chauncey a sophomore at Chauncey High School entertained the class and many invited guests. The decorated home featured Halloween styling with refreshments, games, contests and music. Ninety six guests attended and all reported an enjoyable time.
Mr and Mrs John Palmer of Mound street held a Tuesday masquerade gathering at home with music games and a late Halloween luncheon for a large group. Guests included Mrs Homer Cunningham and son Montford Mrs Luther Cruikshank and sons Leslie and Thomas Mrs Harry Schoonover and children Addie Eldon Ruth and Helen, Mrs Elmer Katzenback and son Mrs Willard Watkins Mrs Rye Cunningham Mrs Grace Smith Mrs Kisor G L Goodson Mrs William Katzenback Miss Minnie Katzenback Thomas Graham John Rackum Miss Orpha Sweazy Maude Palmer Circle Hill and the Palmer family.
Mr and Mrs George Michelson hosted a masked party Tuesday night at their Mound street residence. Guests enjoyed merriment and a Halloween luncheon before departure, including Iris Cunningham and family, Worden and Allen relatives, and out of town visitors Nel lie Allen Logan Ben Allen and daughters from Huntingdon.
Mr and Mrs Clell Cunningham attended the masquerade dance in Athens and Mrs Cunningham with Mrs Elza McGrainor won the prize for the best masked couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins of this city and Mrs. C. R. Bineman of Athens, sister of the wife, were Wednesday motor visitors in Columbus.
Reverend G B Courtney visited Orbiston on Wednesday evening and preached at the Church of Christ.
Mr and Mrs Bartel Franz have moved into their newly purchased property on Main Street previously owned by Mr and Mrs Charles W Walker.
Mr Hamilton hosts a theater benefit with Friday night proceeds for the Red Cross. High school students sell tickets to support the cause and solicit enrollments at voting places next Tuesday. bring a dollar to join.
Bishop Anderson will preach at Athens First M. E. church this Thursday at 7 p m. The Chauncey charge is urged to attend to hear the sermon, described as a rare treat for the community.
Rev. Harter will preach at The Plains church in a Sunday night service similar to the Chauncey church event two weeks ago which drew 1,000 people. The subject is "A Real Christian's and an American's Debt to America." Come, see, hear.
Mrs Allie Sommers of Nelsonville visited Wednesday with Mrs Gaston Coe and her daughter Mrs Lettie Heintz near Chauncey.
Amesville Otto Sedwick formerly in the taxi business stocked the company store at Utley and moved his family there Saturday. His property will be occupied soon by Mr. Ed Bennett. Mrs. F. W. Gibson and family plus Mr. Isaac Williams of Athens visited Basil and stayed at the Linscott home.
Mrs Laura Smith travels from Mari etta to join her brother F M Selby’s family and will move to Miami Florida for the winter in a few days.
Joseph Fleming of Enid Oklahoma visits after 16 years away. He relocated after investing in land and real estate and notes his town has grown to a city of about 35 000. Fleming attributes gains to rising land values and prosperity.
Prof. LaGallen, while collecting leaves for chemistry experiments, contracted poison ivy exposure. He was unable to distinguish one pupil from another for several days this week.
A health warning highlights the rising prevalence of kidney disease and urges early attention to kidney health. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles and offers sample and full size bottles via mail order with a information booklet.
Clyde Gib son taught classes as the Commercial club announces its next meeting in Wilsons Hall on Monday evening November 5. Refreshments at six. Speakers include County Road Supervisor Carr and Prof T N Hoover.
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