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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
8
Armistice day was observed by the Millfield Schools with a 1 pm program in the West Side building attended by many patrons. A sale and indoor circus netted 35 dollars to install electric lights in the West Side and field buildings. Herman Isen, a local education board member, gave an address praising teachers.
Chauncey November 13 announcement that the Young People's society of Christian Endeavor will be reorganized in the First Christian church on Sunday evening A new society will be formed and meet each Sunday evening Several young people intend to resume the work and an active society will be organized All church youth are urged to attend Sunday evening to elect new officers
The Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid held its regular monthly meeting at president Mrs. James Love Millfield. A pot-lunch dinner marked the noon hour with attendees including Effie Ferrell Osborne Johnson Lott Dew Coulson Swart Hixon Cochran Campbell Smith and others.
Mrs Arthur Brewer and Lula Jean returned home in Chauncey after visiting her brother and sister in law A C Law. Mrs S P Tinklepaugh of Mid deport and Betty Jane Courtney of Chauncey stayed with George Williamson in Corning. Mrs Charlie Tippie Mary Meinhart Henry Morgan and Jessie Tippie visited Athens. The Chauncey junior high versus Glouster junior high football game was postponed to next Thursday.
Greens Run and Auncey report the Trimble township schools launched a voluntary savings program to teach thrift. Clerk A. P. Hines demonstrated the system to teachers and students, with deposits listed across grades one through seven.
Mrs Clara Oberholzer of Millfield and Mrs Ella Tedrick of Chauncey with Mr Sayer of Hooper's Ridge left by car for Fort Lauderdale Florida on a several months trip. They will pause in Cambridge to visit relatives en route. The journey is in Oberholzer's new sedan driven by Sayer.
Chauncey Nov 13 unusually large audience filled Chauncey high school auditorium for the P T A meeting. President Mrs Karl Gardner and program chair Mrs Donald Henry led the event. Dr Bing of Columbus spoke on benefits of parent teacher groups while James Nye played piano and Mrs Ogg read others assisted. Mrs Fierbaugh of Greens Run could not attend.
Edith Brown’s eighth birthday was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard O. Brown in East Converse Street Chauncey. A group of children enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Gifts were received from friends including Virginia Mary Ogg Betty Green Betty Courtney Helen Seiber and several others.
Creomulsion is promoted as a new emulsion medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. The ad claims creosote, with additional healing elements, cures persistent coughs bronchitis and related respiratory diseases and offers a money back guarantee if not relieved.
The article lists regular depositors in grade eight and nine ten including Lowelyn Lowery Ray Leake Raymond Davis Charley Gosk and others totaling eleven depositors in grade eight and twenty eight enrollments in grades nine and ten with ten depositors. The school total enrollment is 350 and overall deposits amount to 221 depositors with 23 regular and eighteen new depositors this week totaling 317 for nine weeks ending November 9. Improved local conditions correlate with eighteen new depositors this week and teachers expect parental understanding of the savings system to boost participation.
Heavy rains night before pushed Hocking River to about 11 feet at East Bridge with observers noting steady rise though flood stage 17 feet not yet reached. Athens high football game with Lancaster and Ohio University at Cincinnati Bearcats may be affected by wet fields this weekend.
Mrs Evelyn Frances Snow becomes Ohio’s first woman candidate for governor announcing a Republican bid for the August primaries. She pledges economy efficiency and a square deal with a clean conservative administration. Campaign head is Attorney C M Verum. Mrs Snow is wife of Cassis G Snow and sister in law of late Judge R M Wand maker.
Advert reads that night coughing in children due to bronchial irritation clears with one dose of Thoxine. It claims the medicine address the cause, stops coughing almost instantly, and relieves throat soreness within minutes or offers a refund. Sold by McKee Drug Co and other druggists.
Henry T Poston sues to set aside the will of aunt Elizabeth Nelson claiming it undervalues the estate and questions the testatrix's capacity. Testimony cites the Nelson Block and Neilson residence in Athens with the estate valued around 150000.
Samuel Greensill, 60, received the Royal Humane Society medal for rescuing three people from drowning. He thanked donors but said he would prefer work.
International News Service reports Americans face a six week absence from the United States to contest the British open championship. Qualifying at St Annes precedes the event, with two weeks of practice required and a possible clash with the American open. Pros may forgo the trip due to time and expense.
Don Millikan shows signs of gradual return of leg sensation after being run over by his own car three weeks ago. His father C. C. Millikan traveled to Columbus to report doctors at Mercy hospital remain hopeful for a full recovery as Millikan remains in a plaster cast.
A brief note urges readers to avoid direct orders and instead initiate conversations. The advice emphasizes listening and dialogue to resolve issues, suggesting improved outcomes when engaging others respectfully.
Nevin Sayre editor of the World of Tomorrow will address the Ohio University Round Table and Y M C A at 7 o clock in the hall of fine arts. The meeting is an open forum for townspeople and students as part of a World Court education campaign ahead of the December 17 senate debate. Sayre serves on several executive committees and has traveled widely. he is a Princeton and Episcopal Theological School graduate.
Ida Hunter Fuller 60 died Thursday at her Pekin home. Widow of Milton Fuller buried at Millfield. She is survived by grandson William Francis Fuller and three brothers including Walter Hunter and Arthur Hunter. Her burial site to be decided between Pekin and Millfield.
The final mission service begins at 7 30 this evening at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at State and Carpenter streets. Rev Mr Randolph student pastor of Ohio State University Columbus leads the service.
The Rev. M. E. Chatley of Athens Christian Church unveils a Sunday evening series with topics and dates. Nov 15 The man who found it hard to believe. Nov 22 The man who sought to bribe the king's messenger. Nov 29 The man who had the courage of his convictions. Dec 6 The man who fought the battles of a giant. Dec 13 Missionary pageant of church. Dec 20 The man with a mighty mission.
The Athens junior high football game was postponed early this afternoon due to a wet field and bad weather. It is expected to be played early next week and would have been the juniors last game of the year.
A new French process powder named Mello gic claims to resist perspiration keep shine away until removal. It smooths pores for a soft velvety complexion and natural look, distributed by TD Zenner Co. and Chase Drug Co. Logan.
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