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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1925

Page

2

Society Hostesses Entertain Tonight in Pomeroy

Mrs. D rtis Reed and Mrs. Heritage host a dinner at Mrs. Reed's home with yellow and white pom pom chrysanthemums and matching place cards. After dinner the evening features bridge with a guest list of prominent local society women and Misses Marie Richman Ruth and Vada O Neil.

Pomeroy D.rtis Reed Heritage Reed Marie Richman Efuth Vada O'Neil Asa Bradbury Maynardavis Wright McCroba Tal Finsterwald Dayton Hworth Homer Shank Clifton M. D. Hartinger O. R. Faris P. L. Clif Harry Feiger D . Hennessy Carl Bridgean Ithamer Weed Jen Stansbury

Literary Society Meeting Explores Japanese Art and Scenery

Middleport Nov. 6 The Idleport Literary Society met at Mrs Lucyss home with an interesting talk on The Artistic Noun of the Japanese and its relation to rich desouque scenery. Current events and crafts of Japan featured with Mrs W G Davis, Nella Calderwood, Mrs Otto Gieson, and Mrs M L Davis contributing.

Middleport Idleport Literary Society Lucy W. G. Davis W. G. Davis Kre and Crafts of Japan Nella Calderwood Idapaneze Otto Gieson M. LL Davis

Mechanic Suffers Eye Injury At Brooks Garage

Pomeroy November 6. Frank Ab, chief mechanic at the Brooks Rabach garage, injured his eye yesterday morning while working on a battery. A battery exploded and acid splashed his face though not his eyes. He escaped vision loss though burns were painful.

Pomeroy Frank Abchief Brooksrabach Fle Abbot

Middleport Mention Residents and Visitors Line Up

Mrs Frank Murray and Mrs Jers Kindle visited Gallipolis yesterday. Ward Osborn left for Charleston. Leah Vance departed to Columbus. Walter Wolfe of Columbus was a business visitor here. Miss Martha Joachem and sister from W Va are visiting relatives. Mrs F E Talbott returned from Columbus. Mrs Dr Poindexter and Mrs E bet came back from Ironton.

Middleport Frank Murray Jers Kindle Gallipolis Ward Osborn Charleston Leah Vance Columbus Walter Wolfe Martha Joachem E Quincey W. Va F. E. Talbott Dr. Poindexter E. Bet Ironton

Class Showers Bride Pomeroy

The Young Women class of the Baptist church held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Guy Watson a recent bride in a Sunday school room last evening.

Pomeroy the Baptist Church Guy Watson

Doctor to take over practice in Portsmouth

Dr. W. 8. eyes ear nose and throat specialist will move from Ellis to Portsmouth to assume Dr. Green's duties while Green spends winter in Florida.

Ellis Portsmouth Pomeroy Dr. W Green Florida

Clubwomen Return From Ironton Convention

Mrs Dr xter and Mrs E Probst of Odieport and Mrs George Nye with Mrs Arthur Boatman of Pome returned from Ironton after attending the Ohio Women's Club Federation annual convention. Delegates reported a successful meeting and praised the hospitality of the Fonton people.

Middleport Dr.xter E. Probst Odieport George Nye Arthur Boatman Pome Ironton Ohio ‘Omen’s Club Federation Fonton

Eastern Stars Elect New Officers at Meeting

Nov 6 Ma temple hosts Eastern Stars monthly gathering. Local group elected new officers, an event central to the evening proceedings.

C. E Middleport Eastern Stars Matemple

Ladies Circle Meets at Pomeroy Home

The Presbyterian church Ladies circle met at the home of Miss Jennie Davis on Wednesday evening with George Caldwell and Mrs. Har en peon as hostesses.

Ladies Circle Pomeroy The Presbyterian Church Jennie Davis George Caldwell Haren

Dinner honors new pastor and family at church

In Middleport on November 6 Rev. R A N Achey and family of Venison, former pastor of the local Church of Christ, and Mr and Mrs John Rawson were honored at a church dinner hosted by the women for the new pastor Rev Mr Fowler and his family.

Middleport R. A. N. Achey Church of Christ John Rawson Fowler

Locals Take Short Trips to Ohio Towns and Nearby States

Charles Skip Kiehnee and Bert Smith left yesterday for Canada to hunt big game. Homer Shank visited his brother F. F. Shank in Columbus. Several tours to Gal lipolis with Miss Pauline Wetzel at Holzer hospital. Families travel between Columbus Gallipolis New Castle Pomeroy Point Pleasant Glouster Ed Martins and Condor street with various visits and moves.

Charles Skip” Kiehnee Bert Smith Canada Homer Shank Columbus F. F. Shank Louis Horwitz C. D. Reed G. W. Downie Charles McQuigg Gallipolis

Mines 6 and 7 May Resume Operations At Millfield

In Chauncey Ohio Nov 6 it is understood that mines Nos 6 and 7 of the Poston Consolidated Coal Co at Millfield are preparing to operate soon The L P D Poston mine nearby is also expected to run in a few days The Jewel mine on Bailey Run is being cleaned up and will load coal shortly Prospects exist for Mine 26 at Floodwood and the Mid Hocking mine under the new charter of the senior and junior high school era 170 pupils are enrolled at The Plains High School with Principal Alex Root and a faculty list including T A Featherstone Leah Featherstone Helen Laferty Noland Murphy Florence Banks Edith Hamer Glenora Morgan.

Chauncey Poston Consolidated Coal Company Millfield L. PD. Poston Jewel Bailey Run Floodwood Hocking

New Marshal Honored Chauncey Navy Honor

Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burk Witham to celebrate Chauncey’s newly elected marshal. Guests arrived in masks and enjoyed music, games, and late supper while offering congratulations to Mr. Witham on the new post.

Chauncey Navy Burk Witham Mr. Witham Marshal of Witham Roy Pendergrass Garfield Grimes Elmer Six TR. Hamilton Dean Charles Sweeney Ona Charles James Goldsworthy Robert Warner Dale C. TG. Close Elizabeth Eleanor Ruth Maud Boling Matilda Hall Harry Schoonover William Katzenbach Gracemith Charles Carr Don Rollo Figgins Mrs. Witham

Mrs Brewer Is Class Hostess In Chauncey

Chauncey November 6 Mrs John Brewer hosted the Loyal Women’s class of the First Christian church at High Street. Mrs G M Brookins presided with devotional lead by Mrs Arthur Swart. A Christmas bazaar and bake sale were approved with committees named. New member Mrs Howard O Brown joined. lunch served by Mrs Brewer and daughters.

Chauncey John Brewer High Street First Christian Church of G. M. Brookins Arthur Swart E. C. Wharton Guy Gardner Sam Tippett B. F. Ferrer Neal Hessel Ira Myers John Shafer Charles Ogg Brewer Alice Brewer Ruth Ogg Howard O. Brown T. R. Hamilton Edward Minister Neal Helsel Guy Smith Guy Brockins Howard Brown Sam _ Tippett Charles Fiske Arthur Brewer

Plains First To Get Charter Under 66 Plan

The Plains high school in Athens county became the first to receive a new charter under the 66 plan. An enthusiastic meeting followed in the school gym where Superintendent H. R. McVay spoke on the history and growth of high schools, and presented the charter secured through his efforts with Plains principal Alex Root. The Plains foundation was laid in 1919.

Chauncey the Plains High School Athens County H. R. McVay Athens McVay State Department of Public Instruction Alex Root The Plains Schools Plains High School Seeer High Sch

Ladies' Aid Meets At The Plains Church

The regular weekly meeting quilting and dinner of the Ladies' Aid society of The Plains church was held on Wednesday in the old room Chauncey November 6. Members present included Mrs W M Hamer Mrs J V Hawk Mrs Z A Courtney Mrs Bernice Lyman and others.

Ladies’ Aid Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of the Plains Church Oid W. M. Hamer J. V. Hawk Z. ‘A. Courtney Bernice Lyman Fannie Ball George Smith Zell Buffington Thomas Cade Charlies Keatson Orley Shrieves Frank Smith James Stailey James Powell Grace Nagle Mary Wiles Robert McAllister John Martin Robert Graves Richard Calhoun

Miss Syx Hosts Card Party in Chauncey Home

Miss Mary Syx entertained a small group at her Syracuse Street residence with card playing. Musical selections accompanied the evening along with a light lunch. Attending were Miss Evelyn Spearry Miss Alice Glass Miss Elsie Spearry Miss Mary Syx and Daniel OConnor Frederick Strong Perry Lee of Wellston Mrs James E Syx and daughters Edna and Floria.

Chauncey Mary Syx Syracuse Street Evelyn Spearry Alice Glass Elsie Spearry Daniel O’connor Frederick Strong Perry Lee Wellston James E. Syx Edna and Floria

Standard Bearers Meet Wednesday In Chauncey

The Standard Bearer society held its regular meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Nida with Miss Thelma Nida presiding. A short program featured Marie Airshire on piano and a duet by Floride Shafer and Thelma Nido. Mrs. J L Pickering of Athens spoke. social hour followed with refreshments. attendees included Marie Airshire, Ruth Darnell, Myrtle West, Jean Mercer, Stella Gabriel, etc.

Chauncey Standard Bearer Society Fred Nida Thelma Nida Marie Airshire Floride Shafer J. L. Pickering Athens Marie Ailshire Wills Ruth Darnell Myrtle West Jean Mercer Stella Gabriel Maxine Channell Joyce Smith Frances Hamer Fredericka Nida John Shafer

The Plains Personal Society Gathering and Local Update

Mrs. Robert Graves hosted a dinner Wednesday honoring Mrs. M. E. Twiss Mrs. Edward Shipley and Mrs. Ray Michaels. Mrs. Bert Adams of The Plains is in Columbus receiving eye treatment. Mrs. Allen Jellison and son Junior returned to Zanesville after visiting The Plains with Mr. and Mrs. Peter.

the Plains Robert Graves M. E. Twiss Edward Shipley Ray Michaels Bert Adams Columbus Allen Jellison Son Junior Zanesville Peter

Cooke Salmon Fritters And Parker House Rolls Menu

A collection of kitchen notes detailing Cooke Salmon Fritters with lemon juice and cayenne, Parker House Rolls with yeast sponge, Perfection Salad with gelatine and vinegar, Jiffy Salad Dressing, Date Pudding, and a We Fudge Short Cake recipe. Includes steps, quantities, and serving suggestions for each dish and variations.

Parker House

Mask Party Tonight At First Christian Church

The Young People's Chorus of the First Christian church plans a mask party at the Bradfield home on Fast Converse street tonight. Attendees bring their favorite dish for the cafeteria lunch and enjoy an evening of music and games. All church youths are invited.

Chauncey First Christian Church Bradfield Fast Converse Street

Chauncey Juniors Dominate Nelsonville in Local Game

Chauncey Junior High overwhelmed Nelsonville Junior High in a Thursday afternoon matchup at the local field. Chauncey pulled away easily with a big lead and showcased a strong offense and defense throughout the game.

Chauncey Nelsonville Chauncey Junior High

Chauncey Junior High Sees Bright Prospects

Chauncey Junior High boys delivered a strong performance with a 7 to 0 tone as Coach Cady voiced confidence in a promising team. Standouts include Fred Ferrer George Civill John Green Buck Southerton James Foster Leonard Hastings Ted Tippie Billy Vines Bennie Ferrer John Franz and John Col thins.

Cady Chauncey Junior High Chauncey Fred Ferrer George Civill John Green Buck Southerton James Foster Leonard Hastings Ted Tippie Billy Vines Bennie Ferrer John Franz John Colthins

Two Chicago youths tour 5000 miles for $55

Two Chicago youths bought a flivver for 55 dollars and drove through 20 states covering about 5000 miles. They slept in a tent and cooked their own meals, traveling with minimal expense.

Chicago

Lost pearls returned in Paris after long delay

A string of 352 pearls valued at $39,090 was turned over to Paris officials after being missing for more than a year. The finder delayed reporting due to fear of official questioning.

Paris

Heaton Wins Tight Coshocton Mayoral Race

In Coshocton on November 4, Harry B. Heaton, Republican, defeated Democrat E. L. Rinner by 35 votes to secure a second term as mayor. The race marks the closest mayoral contest in the city’s history.

Coshocton Harry B. Heaton E. L. Rinner

Heet Pain Relief Advertises Easy Hem Heat Application

An advertisement describes applying Heet with an attached cork brush to pain areas such as hands elbows shoulders feet knees and back. It promises instant relief by drawing out pain stiffness and soreness and claims two soothing ingredients provide a penetrating cure. The liquid is clean pleasant and non staining and costs 60 cents at drug stores.

Attempted assault on woman shocks Logan residents

Logan citizens are aroused by an attempted assault on Mrs. Charles Mock on election night. A man in a light overcoat and hat rushed from an alley near the Harden company garage, grabbed her, and fled as Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marquette near the scene intervened. Mrs. Mock, recently operated on, received medical attention at home. police continue the investigation and withhold the suspect's identity.

Logan Charles Mock Best Hunter Street Mock

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