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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Boy Wins Clerk Post in County Auditor Office

E S McCune of Nelsonville has been appointed clerk in the county auditor’s office by Fred Cornwell. A former mayor, McCune later led as local American Express manager and served as an officer in World War I. He begins his duties at the courthouse amid local support.

Nelsonville E. S. McCune Fred Cornwell McCune American Express Company Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ank Leutenant Legion Ted

Central P T A Bazaar and Program Planned for Friday

Nelsonville notices a Central P T A event with an afternoon program at 1 30 and an evening show at 7 at the Y M C A on Friday November 20. A bazaar is set for the Y with multiple grade stage acts and student pages led by teachers including Miss Mathewson Miss Lines Miss Wolfe Miss Linton and Mrs Griffin among others.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teachers Association Miss Linton Griffin Miss Jones Miss Dupler Tommy Lines Acans

Olsonville School Board names new members after vote

Yellonville November 17 The Olsonville board of education canvassed the November 3 school board vote. C E Washburn 1332 Robert Huenefeld 435 C C Sharp 397 Gerald Nelson 314 Warren Badger 249 Corwin Andrews 189. Washburn reelected. Huenefeld and Sharp win new seats as Hall and Bay retire. The margin arose because only Washburn’s name appeared on the official ballot.

Yellonville Olsonville Huenefeld Sharp George P. Hall Elmer Bay Washburn

Thank Offering Meeting Set By Nelsonville Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville will hold its annual thank offering meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C H Bartlett presiding. A good program has been prepared and all women are urged to attend. If unable to attend, each member is asked to send their offering.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C.H. Bartlett

Local Church Class Holds Meeting and Social

A Costa based bow class of the Christian church met Monday evening with Misses Helen Verity Lucille Verity and Esther Verity. After a brief business session a 80day time with refreshments was enjoyed.

Christian Church Costa Helen Lucille Esther Verity

Hocking Valley R R Plans Excursion to Columbus

Hocking Valley Railroad will operate an excursion to Columbus next Saturday for the Ohio State Illinois football game. The trip provides special train service for fans visiting the stadium and returns after the game.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley R. R Columbus Ohio State Illinois

Annual Grotto Frolic Planned At Stuart’s Opera House

Grotto minstrels and frolic will be presented at Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville on Thursday Friday and Saturday December 10 11 and 12 This will probably be the only show at the opera house this winter Chas A Gaa of the Harry Miller company New York City will again head the production for the third season arriving in late November to begin rehearsals.

Nelsonville Stuart's Opera House Opera House Chas. A. Gaa Harry Miller New York City

Fred Jenkins Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case

Nelsonville reports Fred Jenkins of Harper Hollow was jailed after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Lax. He was fined 500 dollars and taken to the county jail this morning by Chief of Police Pearson.

Nelsonville Fred Jenkins Harper Hollow Pearson Jenkins Lax

Faculty Hurt in Lancaster Crash Return to Duties

Members of the high school faculty injured in a car wreck near Lancaster last week have recovered sufficiently to resume their duties in their respective classrooms.

Nelsonville Lancaster

Standard Bearers Plan for Christmas Program

Reg ular meeting of the Standard Bearers society of the Methodist church in Nelsonville drew good attendance. Miss Annabelle Morrell attended as guest while Miss Evelyn Linton presided and Miss Jillian Howe led devotions and read the first chapter of Angelus. Miss Pauline Whitlatch sang a solo and plans were laid for a Christmas program.

Nelsonville Standard Bearers Society The Methodist Church Annabelle Morrell Evelyn Linton Jillian Howe Angelus Pauline Whitlatch

Miners Take Day And Go Rabbit Hunting

Chauncey November 17 miners treated opening rabbit season as a holiday. Beaumont mine and North Hill mine on Bailey Run did not operate while Smart's mine ran for two hours as most workers left to hunt rabbits. Local residents include Mrs Hellas Cunningham and Mrs Isabelle Cos.

Chauncey Beaumont North Hil Baily Run Smart's

Baughmans Open New Store Here

CHAUNCEY NOV 17 Mr and Mrs Virgil Baughman of Lexington avenue have opened a new grocery store in the Green building on Mill street. The building was formerly Cone grocery. Mrs Baughman will run the shop while Mr Baughman teaches upper grades at the Morristown school building.

Chauncey Virgil Baughman Lexington Avenue Green Building Mill Street Cone Grocery

Beginners Class Entertained by Church of God Unit

Chauncey November 17 The Beginners Sunday school class of the Church of God taught by Mrs William Katzenback was entertained Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at Mrs Katzenbacks Converse street home. Games were played and refreshments served. Present were Selah Six Catherine Phillips Gladys Phillips Ruth Cruikshank Helen Schoonover Ilene Cunningham Virginie Palmer Maxine Matson Phylis Pensilli Mamie Pensilli Elmer Phillips Junior Graham Edna Blanche Katzenback Nina Lavon Katzenback.

Chauncey Church of God William Katzenback Katzenback Converse Street Selah Six Catherine and Gladys Phillips Ruth Cruikshank Helen Schoonover Ilene Cunningham Virgene Palmer Maxine Matson Phyl

Rally Day Observed At Nazarena Church

Rally day exercises at the Nazarena church in Chauncey attracted 113 attendees with 55 adults and two large families. Special singing led by superintendent Mrs. Carrie Channel accompanied sermons by Rev Miss Milicent Klee, and both services drew sizable crowds.

Chauncey Nazarena Carrie Channel Milicent Klee

Chauncey Guests Visit Bescoe Family in Hocking

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs William Katzenback and children joined Mr and Mrs George Bescoe in Hocking for Sunday family time. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Call Cuairnsham of Hollister and several Chancey residents.

Chauncey William Katzenback George Bescoe Hocking Ccll Cuaiinsham Hollister Chancey

Dinner Party Hosted by Mrs Dick Martin of Chauncey

Mrs Dick Martin of Chauncey entertained at a dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charlies Spearry and daughters Evelyn and Lucille, Mrs Henry Morgan of Chauncey, and Mrs Carrie Branham of Columbus.

Chauncey Dick Martin Charlies Spearry Evelyn Lucille Henry Morgan Carrie Branham Columbus

Plains attendees at New Marshfield invitation dance

Chauncey reports a Saturday invitation dance at the K of P hall in New Marshfield with guests from The Plains including Mr and Mrs Stitch Woodyard Mr and Mrs F E Cook Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon Mr and Mrs William Hawk Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrell Howard Hazel and Gay McDonald and Frank Cook.

The Plains Personals Highlights Local Social Visits

Cliford Potts of The Plains spent Sunday at Pomeroy. Mr. Graham of Chauncey preached at Zion Baptist church at the lower Plains and visited at the home of 8. G. Nichols. Ambrose Terrel hosted week end guests Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon. Charles McDonald visited Everett Chesser in Union. Mrs. James Powell returned home to The Plains after visiting her daughter Mrs. Roy Jones in Pomeroy.

Campaign to Open Wednesday for Y M C A Drive

Nelsonville reports a $5,000 Y M C A fundraising drive beginning Wednesday morning with forty solicitors forming teams. The Kiwanis club will hear the first report Wednesday evening as State Secretary Huffman arrives. organizers expect strong support nationwide.

Nelsonville Big Y. M. C. A Kiwanis Club Huffman Donahey

Local residents host visiting relatives and friends

Mrs William Siddle and daughter Evelyn spent Monday in Athens. C A Barron is spending a few days at McArthur. Alden Stilson and Junior of Portsmouth were over Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs J M Hyde. James Dean plans a Florida winter visit visiting Clearwater St Petersburg Miami and Palm Beach. Dalston Kinkead of Logan and Henry Courtney hosted by Mr and Mrs. Tomlinson Kelch. Mable Poston visiting Mrs Allison Jones in Columbus. Arden Allyn of Columbus spent Sunday with relatives. Frank Moore and J L Jack hosted relatives in Columbus.

William Siddle Evelyn Athens C. A Columbus J. L. Jack

President Madison Wore Wool Suit From American Grown Wool

The article notes President Madison always wore a suit crafted from wool grown in the United States. It highlights patriotism in clothing material and underscores domestic textile sourcing during his era.

President Madison United States America

Birthdays celebrated at Fraser country home

Nelsonville section remembers Mrs Fraser and Miss Mildred Fraser with a chicken dinner at the New York farm. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Nixon and daughter, Oscar Fraser of Columbus, Mrs Ferrie Fraser and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wooler, Miss Bestie Hitches ings, and Mr. Leslie Thomas and family, among others.

Nelsonville George Fraser Fraser Mise Mildred Fraser New York Here W. W. Nixon Oscar Fraser Columbus Ferrie Fraser Salem Bart Wooler Misa Bestie. Hitchesings Glen Ebon Leslie Thomas Beaumont

Famous tenor will sing here in Athens

Lambert Murphy of St Bartholomew's New York City will perform in Athens tomorrow night for Ohio University's music and lecture course. It is his first appearance in the western tour and he is regarded as a leading recital tenor and phonograph artist. The program starts at 7 30 in the university gymnasium.

Lambert Murphy St. Bartholomew's c New York City Athens Ohio University Murphy New York

Teachers Held to Grand Jury in Assault Case

Garret McKee, a teacher near Nelgenville, was arrested after being charged with assault and battery on Lester Gammon, a 13 year old pupil. He pleaded not guilty and posted 3300 bond to await further proceedings.

Garret] McKee Kimberly Echeel Nelgenville Lester Gameon Pupii Abe Eet Ieee

Mustard Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief

A remedy claim suggests rubbing mustard on congested areas to relieve flu symptoms. The text describes a warm tingling entry through pores and a cooling afterward, comparing favorably to mustard plasters for faster relief.

Buster

Schoolteacher Faces Charges After Grand Jury Session

A grand jury session led to charges against a local school teacher after an alleged incident involving items Lester claimed to have received from a peddler last Friday. Humane Officer V. Rhl brand filed the case.

Lester Hetwig Humane Officer V. Rhlbrand

Shawls Distinguish Fisherwomen in Brit’s Coastal Community

Among the fisherfolk of Brit, maidens, wives, and widows wear distinct shawl colors to signal status. Each group uses a unique hue in the coastal village, marking social roles and helping identify individuals at sea and ashore.

Tragic Train Crossing Death In Cincinnati

Emma Reddish aged 40 died at the Pour railroad crossing in Cincinnati when a 13 year old girl leaped to safety from the approaching train. The incident occurred late at night as the locomotive was about six feet away.

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