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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Sunday Class Halloween Party Recap

Mrs. George Hall hosted MethodIst church Class No 8 Halloween party Friday with decorations games and prizes. Named attendees include Gretchen Pidcock Bernice tiges Helen Linton and several others. prizes went to Gretchen Pidcock and Margaret Ridenour. Other items note visitors and guests around town including J Johnson J W Hoisington and the Sater family.

George Hall The Methodist Church Gretchen Pidcock Bernice Tiges Helen Linton Margaret Ride Wur Annie Klein Edna _ Dishon Marcia Calvin Lucile Bay Lucile Smith Grace Howard Mary Donly Athrine Courtney Louise Skinner Betty Woms Eden Patton Perce Raine Howard Raine Ben Smith Lancaster B. Beard Helen Lockery Pomeroy Wallace Vlenn Emma Jennings Columbus J. M. Hyde C. H. Sater Rockbridge Albert Wann George Dille Inn Chapman Maryllen Rock House Circleville J. Warrington Albert So’n Newark Frank Sater Little Tighter Delores Albert Mann

Halloween Party at the Lois Linscott Home

Miss Lois Linscott hosted a Halloween party on Franklin Street with festive decor and games. Guests included Gretchen Pidcock, Jo Figgins, Gay Ervin, Pauline Orrison, Lora Devol, Lillian Moore, Mary Louise Huffman, Mac Bartlett, Donald Lancaster, Charles Griffin, Rex Huffman, and Jack Powell who drew prizes.

Lois Linscott Franklin Street Linott Gretchen Pidcock Jo Figgins Gay Ervin Pauline Orrison Lora Devol Lillian Moore Ary Louise Huffman Mac Bartlett Gadbury Donald Lancaster Harles Griffin Rex Huffman Deanny Leonard Perry Tom Shaffer Ck Powell Charles Griffin Jack Powell

Pretty Party Hosts Native Nelsonville Ladies

Mrs. William Bumgarner and other Nelsonville natives attended a masquerade held at 396 Clarendon avenue Columbus hosted by Mrs. Frank Primier with help from Mrs. Ray Cole and Mrs. Courtney. About fifty guests enjoyed autumn decor and lunch, marking a social club event by young married women.

Nelsonville William Bumgarner Awk William James Ughter Dorothy Nels J. A. Karp Pleasant City Frank Primier Ray Cole Viovd Courtney Clarendon Avenue Columbus

Dinner guests join Mr and Mrs Raine in Cambridge listing

Mr and Mrs Perce Raine entertain at dinner Thursday with guests including Mrs Grace McMasters of Chicago Mrs John Hughes of Cambridge Ohio Mrs B G Davidson Mrs Harrold Luethi and daughter Susanna of Columbus Miss Jennie Raine Mr and Mrs Raymond Raine and child Mr and Mrs Howard Zaine and Tom Raine present.

Perce Raine Grace’ McMasers Chicago John Hughes Cambridge Ohio G. Davidson Harrold Luethi Susanna Columnus Jennie Raine Raymond Raine Howard Zaine Tom Raine

Newton Restaurant Moves to Fayette Street

C H Newton moved his restaurant from the Dew House to the KS building on Fayette Street. The first meals in the new location were served yesterday.

Ewton Restaurant C. H. Newton Dew House

Halloween Party Dazzles Fayette Street Guests

Miss Enid Fitzer hosts a Halloween party at Mr and Mrs Carl Stratton on Fayette street. Lanterns, orange and black decor, witches and goblins set a festive hall and living room. A luncheon follows a long skating of dancing with cider apples and homemade candies. Attendees include numerous Misses Ruth Eberley Elizabeth Smith Athylla McMaxaray Ruth Chapman Alberta McDaniel Audrey Alles Thelma McTiffen Louise Kennard Marguerite Nelson Naomi McManaway and many others. The host and guests enjoy a lively evening ending around midnight.

Enid Fitzer Carl Stratton Fayette Street Stratton Fitzer Alberta McDaniel Helen McCarty Louiseohnson Ruth Eberley Josephine Porter Izabeth Smith Athylla McMaxaray Ruth Chapman Alberta Mcehaniel Audrey Alles Thelma Mctiffen Louise Johnson Helen Mearthy Ruth Evans Vivian Rusce Louise Kennard Marguerite Nelson Naomi McManaway Arl Stratton Alva Johnson

Grass fire at Mulligan residence on Myers Street

Fire department responded Monday to a grass blaze at the Mulligan residence on Myers Street. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Mulligan Myerstreet Ard

Hilodorian Lodge Elects Officers

Philo dorian Lodge No. 157 F. A. M. held a regular meeting Monday night electing officers for the coming year. The session focused on lodge duties and upcoming ceremonial duties for members.

Hilodorian Lodge Philoorian Lodge No. 157

Lions Report Members Elected and Family Returns Home

Officers were elected including Meere Harley Mitchell and Mary H. Jackson as treasurer Ralph W Parks as secretary and Raymond Raine as Tyler. Mrs Gates Trout and their two children have returned to Marietta after visiting Ed and Mrs Crouse.

MEERE Colo Harley Mitchell Beenstere Charles Vorhes Wessaves Marry H. Jackson Ralph W. Parks C. G. Pritchard Cueses H. H. Ner J.D Raymond Raine Tyler J. O. Steenrod Lions Cos Cuebuesa Cee H. H Gates Trout Marietta Ed Crouse

Methodist church food, meeting and program tonight

The First Methodist Episcopal church invites members to a 7 PM quarterly conference and board meeting led by the new district superintendent. An 8:30 PM program with no admission or collection follows, plus a cafeteria supper from 4:30 PM to midnight by the Ladies' Aid. The program features readings, singing, solos, choruses, and incidental music.

First Methodist Episcopal Church

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters to be entertained

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will be entertained by Mrs. Carl Coakly on Wednesday evening.

The Pythian Sisters Carl Coakly

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 15 PM with the Y. A good dinner will be served. Several business items make this meeting very important.

Chamber of Commerce

YMCA Open House Tonight With Election Returns

The Y M C A will hold an open house this evening and receive election returns. Three loud speakers will project in different rooms using Clarence Scotts radio system. The Y M C A girls serve a Dinty Moore dinner and other cats will be on hand as the entire city is invited.

Clarence Scott Y. M. C. A. Birls Dinty Moore

YMCA Carry-on Campaign Set to Open Next Tuesday

The Y M C A Carry-on campaign will begin next Tuesday with the state Y M C A secretary attending the opening dinner on Monday evening.

Pheasants Released Near Glouster Refuge

Will Wolf of the Glouster Sportsmen club received 25 pheasants from a state hatchery. The birds were released on the game refuge north of Glouster by Game Protector B. T. LeFever. County Auditor Fred Cornwell, resident of Athens, came early to vote, noting his Glouster ties from past elections.

Will Wolf Glouster Sportsmen Club B. T. LeFever Fred Cornwell Athens Fred Glouster

Election Day Halts Coal Mines Across Union Fields

The United Mine Workers of America observes election day as a legal holiday causing coal mines in all union fields to suspend operations today.

United Mine Workers of America

Voters Misled by Time Change as Polls Open 5:30

Early voters went to polls at 5:30 expecting opening then. The hours were shifted to 6:30 by the new local time, and all voting places will remain open until 6:30 under the current time.

Will Wolfe Visits Drakes With Relatives This Morning

Will Wolfe spent the morning at Drakes visiting relatives and staying for the day. The event centered on family gathering and reunion activities.

Will Wolfe Drakes

Gloucester Visit By Mrs Fitch And Mrs Bragg

Mrs Orton Fitch and Mrs Clarence Bragg of Corning were Gloucester visitors Monday.

Orton Fitch Clarence Bragg of Corning

Mrs Wallace and Fern Visit Columbus Relatives

Mrs. C. F. Wallace and her daughter Miss Fern traveled to Columbus on Tuesday to stay with relatives for several days.

C. F. Wallace Miss Fern Columbus

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. A. M. Bennett’s home on Spring Street Wednesday at 2 o’clock. All members are requested to be present.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society A. M. Bennett Spring Street

City Plans Demonstration for New Fire Fighting Gear

Officials outline a public demonstration to showcase motorized fire fighting equipment arriving soon. The department expects delivery by week’s end and seeks just over $1,000 more to complete the purchase this week.

Radio Election Returns At McAfooes Shop Front Street

Radio election results will be received all night at T. D. McAfooes shop on Front Street. He promises to obtain whatever is in the air and Glouster will see results as soon as they are flashed on city screens.

T. D. McAfooes Front Street Glouster

Rhode Island Has More Telephones Than China

The compact northeastern state of Rhode Island boasts a telephone count surpassing that of the vast Republic of China, highlighting its dense communications network and modern infrastructure.

Rhode Island Union Republic of China

Local Child Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Removal

Chauncey Walveryne six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Riley Sampson of Nelsonville underwent a tonsil and adenoids removal at the office of Dr Warren V Sprague in Chauncey. The operation was performed by Dr Sprague assisted by Dr Lindley V Sprague of Chauncey.

Walveryne Riley Sampson Nelsonville Warren V. Sprague Chauncey Sprague Lindley Vv. Sprague

Funeral Services for Mrs Mary Burchfield Savace

Mrs Mary Burchfield Savace died suddenly Monday at her home near Chauncey. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 pm from Sugar Creek church with Rev W W Harter of Chauncey officiating. Burial will be in Augustine cemetery at Sugar Creek.

Mary Burchfield Savace Chauncey Sugar Creek Augustine W. W. Harter

Doctors Sprague and Hoodlet Attend County Medical Meet

Dr. Warren V. Sprague Dr. Lindley V. Sprague and Dr. J J Hoodle of Chauncey will go to Athens this evening to attend the monthly meeting of the county medical association hosted by Dr. Berry at the Athens State Hospital.

Warren V. Sprague Lindley V. Sprague J. J. Hoodlet al Chauncey Athens The County Medical Association Berry Athens State Hospital

Dinner Honors Edward Winner of Columbus by Cruikshank Couple

Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank hosted a Monday dinner honoring Edward Winner of Columbus a cousin of Mrs Cruikshank. Winner spent the weekend in Trimble visiting his aged mother Mrs Nancy Winter.

Luther Cruikshank Edward Winner Columbus Cruikshank Mr. Winner Trimble Nancy Winter

Mrs Walter Smith Recovering After Columbus Operation

Mrs Walter Smith of Nelsonville who recently underwent surgery in a Columbus hospital is reported recovering nicely. A former Chauncey resident she is well known to many local people.

Walter Smith Nelsonville Columbus Chauncey

Dinner Party at Mill Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. E Border hosted a Sunday dinner at their Mill Street home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Miller and son Alva, Mrs. Clarence Spears and sons Jimmie and Clarence of Gloucester, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Coffman of Chauncey, and the hosts.

E. Border Mill Street Calvin V. Miller Alva Clarence Spears Jimmie Clarence Glouster Elton Coffman Chauncey

Sunday Guests Visit Burg Johnston Home on East Converse

Mr and Mrs Burg Johnston hosted a Sunday gathering at their East Converse street home joined by Hollis Bowen of Logan Ralph Barker and Harold Andrew Barker of Athens Harry Staider and son Hollis Rebecca Harvey Ethel Trainer and Ernestine Junod of Chauncey.

Burg Johnston Margaret East Converse Street Hollis Bowen Logan Ralph Barker Harold Andrew Athens Harry Staider Hollis Rebecca Harvey Ethel Trainer Ernestine Junod Chaunceyv

Have a Daughter Margaret Ellen Born to Alshire Family

Mr and Mrs Alshire announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Ellen this week at their home near Chauncey.

Mrs. Alshire Chauncey Margaret Ellen

Afternoon visit ends as family returns home to Ashland

Mrs. Otto Russell and her son Otto Hixson along with Ralph left Chauncey after a two week stay with the farmers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hixson on Fills avenue. They head back to Ashland Kentucky.

Otto Russell Otto Hixson Ralph Chauncey Robert Hixson Fills Avenue Ashland

Chauncey Area Families Share Weekend Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs Herbert Calentine plan to move to Chauncey from McDougal occupying the Robert Hixson property on Main Street. Luther Cruiskshank and family visited relatives in The Plains. Charles Syx hosted Francis Thimmes and Edith Ryan near Chauncey. Katherine Syx visited Athens with Jessie and Marie Weisenbach and others. Kathrine Schrappe of Chauncey visited Glouster with Marie Hatfield. Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjorie picnic in Morgan County then visited John Carter and family in Bishopville. Raymond Smith and baby of Dayton Grace Benson of Columbus and Arthur Baldwin with two children Ernest and Mary were guests of Ernest Wilkes in Chauncey. John Haning moved from Mill Street to Geo. Stransbaugh property on Ellis Street.

Herbert Calentine Chauncey McDougal Robert Hixson Main Street Luther Cruiskshank Leslie Thomas Ruth Plains Cruiskshank N. G. Cheadle Charles Syx Francis Thimmes Lancaster Edith Ryan Beaumont Katherine Syx Athens Jessie Marie Weisenbach Weisenbush Frank Henderson Kathrine Schrappe Glouster Marie Hatfield Clinton Courtney Marjorie Morgan County John Carter Bishopville Raymond Smith Dayton Grace Benson Columbus Arthur Baldwin Ernest Mary Nelsonville Ernest Wilkes May Avenue John Haning Mill Street Geo. Stransbaugh Ellis Avenue

Ogden Family Visits Chauncey Friends in Ohio

Mr and Mrs J R Ogden of Dyesville Ohio spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting Mr and Mrs Nobert Hixson and daughter Mrs Otto Russell on Ellis Avenue Odgen is sister to Mr Hixson

J. R. Ogden Dyesville Ohio Chauncey Nobert Hixson Otto Russell Ellis Avenue Odgen Mr. Hixson

Great Britain's Labor-Socialist cabinet nears end in London

London, Nov 4. Britain's first Labor-Socialist cabinet held its last meeting this afternoon and was reported to resign tonight or tomorrow. King George is expected to summon Stanley Baldwin within 48 hours to form a new Tory government. Rumors of inviting Viscountess Astor or the Duchess of Atholl to posts are considered unlikely. The MacDonald cabinet examined witnesses about the Zinoviev letter but found little valuable evidence.

London Great Britain King George Stanley Baldwin Viscountess Astor Duchess of Atholl Ramsay MacDonald

Athens Man Is Named by Board Trustee Appointment

Peter Walsh of Athens was appointed trustee of the children's home to succeed F. M. MacPherson by the county commissioners at their regular meeting. He has not indicated whether he will accept. Banks including The First National Bank Glouster Glouster State Bank Security Savings Bank Athens Peoples Bank Co Nelsonville Bank of Athens and First National Bank Amesville have furnished the required county depository bonds and a bond is expected soon from Coolville National Bank.

Peter Walsh Athens F. M. MacPherson First National Bank Glouster Glouster State Bank Security Savings Bank Peoples Bank Co Nelsonville Bank of Athens Amesville Coolville National Bank

Legion to Decide on Athens Post Building Purchase

A final decision on buying a building for the Athens post of the American Legion is planned at the regular meeting in the armory Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Legionnaires and ex-service men are urged to attend and express views on the properties offered. The article note then shifts to etymology, stating the orange’s original name was naran, sourced from Persia via southeastern China.

Athens The American Legion Armory Legion Persia China

Chicago Polls Open Amid Large anticipated Vote

In Chicago during the early morning hours two notable incidents occurred as residents headed to the polls for a major election. One man was shot and one polling place was burned, signaling tense start to voting day.

Chicago

Leprosy Estimate Reports 500 to 1000 Cases in U S

The Public Health Service estimates 500 to 1,000 lepers are living in communities nationwide. Most carriers show no symptoms unless the disease is advanced and diagnosis often occurs only when seeking treatment for other illnesses. Some individuals have lived with leprosy for years before detection, with few people besides doctors ever seeing a case.

Washington United States Public Health Service

Do Lovers Quarrels Start In Kitchen Claim

A prominent English surgeon argues that lovers quarrels begin in the kitchen and advises maintaining digestive health to prevent conflicts. The ad promotes Jaques Capsules as a quick cure for stomach upset and gas, claiming easy, pleasant use and a money back guarantee.

Polling place shooting injures Antone Rudzinski

A man named Antone Rudzinski was shot as he was leaving a crowded polling place. He is reported in serious condition. The motive and details remain under investigation. authorities say the fire that caused damage may have been from an overheated furnace.

Tomobile Antone Rudzinski

Voting Heavy in Athens Tuesday Morning

Voters in Athens complained of a strong turnout by noon with 1074 counted in seventeen precincts. Precinct one ward one led with 102 votes while officials predicted a noon rush mainly after four pm, plus a large absentee vote across most precincts.

Athens Leity

Carter's Little Liver Pills Restore M. Cook’s Health

Brooklyn man M. Cook describes persistent dizziness and fatigue blamed on sluggish liver and faulty intestinal elimination. After a short course of Carter's Little Liver Pills his appetite returns and energy improves. pills priced 23 cents a package and recommended by druggists for seven years.

M. Cook Pacific Street Brooklyn N. Y Carter

Presbytery holds series of education meetings across towns

The Presbyterian Board of Christian Education directs meetings starting Sunday in Nelsonville New Plymouth Loran and Union Furnace with speakers Doctor Verburge Columbus Doctor Owens Chicago and others. Activities include services at Hebbardsville Athens Guyaville Carthage and New England with ministers professors and Mrs Fanny Eccles presenting church education work.

Presbyterian Board of Christian Education Nelsonville New Plymouth Loran Union Furnace Doctor Verburge Columbus Doctor Owens Chicago Doctor Verburg Hebbardsville Atkinson Alma Moore Thompkins Fanny Eccles Women’s Board Athens Gamertsfelder Ohio University Ludwig Miss Carter University New England Wilcox Guyaville Carthage Douglass Athens Presbytery Eccles

Mrs Warren G. Harding Improves Quietly at White Oaks

From White Oaks this morning word said Mrs Warren G. Harding passed a restful night and her condition, though brave, showed some improvement.

Marion Warren G. Harding White Oaks

Government insurance for Swiss schoolchildren established

Swiss authorities have established a government insurance program covering school children. The move aims to provide health coverage and access to medical services for all minors, with funding drawn from public resources.

Switzerland

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promote Child Strength

A speaker urges replacing aged Cod Liver Oil with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a kinder, easier remedy for sick children. The note promotes McCoy's tablets sold at Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co, 60 tablets for 60 cents, claiming they help kids grow strong.

George Alice McCoy Cline Pharmacy Co Mckee Drug Co

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