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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1923

Page

5

Circle Meets Hobson Study Circle Night of Reading

The Hobson Study Circle met at 10% West State Street with Mrs. Paul Keever. Quotations from Alice Cary answered roll call and Bible Stories were discussed under Mrs. Earl Marquis. Mrs. Clyde Featherstone won first prize and Mrs. O G Jordan second in the Forest Romance contest. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A later note recalls a summer visit to Creekeye Lake at Shell Beach by Mrs. Frank X Rauch and a surprise kitchen shower at Rauch home 87 South Court with guests including Mrs. C N Exinnon and others. Needle Craft club to meet with Mrs. W E Moler at 35 North College Street Thursday afternoon.

Ion Hobson Vessey Paul Keever West State Street Alice Cary Earl Marquis Clyde Featherstone O. G. Jordan Creckeye Lake Shell Beach Frank X. Rauch Rauch South Court C. Nexinnon F. D. Forsyth Evan Jones, Jr E. C. Shloss D. R. Zenner Oss Ll Finsterwald Byron Wolfe It Wood Needle Craft Club W. E. Moler North College Street

Miss Blodwen Evans Weds Mr Bretz in Guysville Nuptials

Miss Blodwen Evans of New Sheffield wed Mr. Bretz of Guysville on Tuesday. A nuptial service was held at 2 pm at the Christian church at 64 North Congress Street, officiated by Rev. M. E. Coatley.

Blodwen Evans Newshfield Mr. Bretz Guysville M. E. Coatley Christian Church North Congress Reet

Women Bible Class to Meet at Mrs Williams Home

The Presbyterian Church Women’s Bible Class will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs Sarah Williams at 20 Church Street with Mrs A F Reeves and Mrs J E Barker assisting.

Irs Sarah Williams A. F. Reeves J. E. Barker The Presbyterian Church

Moore Family Hosts Birthday Dinner for Daughter

In honor of Mar jorice Fileen's first birthday Mr and Mrs Ray Moore at 175 North Lancaster Street entertained at dinner Sunday Guests included Mrs C S Moore Miss Edna Moore White Hall Mr A B Wingett Mr Theodore Wingett Wingett Chapel Miss Ina Martin Albany Miss Elsie Braley near Athens

Marjorice Fileen Ray Moore North Lancaster Street C. S. Moore Edna Moore White Hall A. B. Wingett Theodore Wingett Wingett Chapel Missina Martin Albany Elsie Braley Athens

Needle Club Hosts Social Evening Meeting

Mrs Dasa Long and Mrs Edward Walburn hosted the Tuesday Needle club at the Walburn apartments. Nineteen members and one guest, Mrs Carman Church, attended for sewing and social chat. Mrs Wiley Sprague won the first prize in a contest and Mrs H W Grover the consolation. a dainty collation closed the gathering.

Dasa Long Edward Walburn

Dilleys Host Tuesday Club With Health Talk

Prof and Mrs F B Dilley hosted the Tuesday Club at 196 East State Street. Dr W N Alderman led the program on Your Health and Mine, followed by a lively discussion. Pilates were set for 38 for the supper.

F. B. Dilley East State Street W. N. Alderman

Alpha Xi Delta Holds Patro nesses and Alumnae Evening

The active chapter and pledges of Alpha Xi Delta hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for patronesses and alumnae at Mrs. B M Gibson's home 644 University Terrace. Patronesses named include Mrs F W Bush Mrs N J Wolfe Mrs A A Atkinson Mrs C H Harris Mrs M E Twiss Mrs L G Worstell and Mrs John H Preston. Alumnae present were Mrs Dorothy Kircher Dent and Miss Caryl Lent.

Alpha Xi Delta B. M. Gibson University Terrace F. W. Bush N. J. Wolfe A. A. Atkinson C. H. Harris M. E. Twiss L. G. Worstell John H. Preston Dorothy Kircher Dent Caryl Lent

Unique children's program at Social Literary club meeting

A Tuesday afternoon event at Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth’s home featured the Social Literary club presenting a children’s program led by Mrs. Fred McKay. The highlight was a playlet titled The Oath of Allegiance to the American Flag with Jimmie Harrison Roach leading, each child bearing a flag, followed by songs and piano solos by Dorothy Dailey Margaret Haskins Thomas Hoover and others.

Social Literary Club Robert L. Woodworth North Congress Street Henry A. Hatch Allen R. Kresge Clarence Roach Fred McKay Jimmie Harrison Roach Dorothy Dailey Margaret Haskins Thomas Hoover Betty Gullum James Robbie

Women auxiliary serves dinner at Phi Delta Theta house

The Phi Delta Theta women's auxiliary held a dinner at the fraternity house on West Mulberry street Tuesday evening. More than 175 attended, including mothers fathers and alumni of the local chapter. After the meal there was music with both active and older members performing.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity West Mulberry Street

Mrs Elizabeth Bugh Visits Canton Relative

Mrs Elizabeth Bugh of Canton visits at the home of her sister Mrs T H McAdoo at 76 University Terrace.

Elizabeth Bugh Canton T. H. McAdoo University Terrace

Mrs. J. S. Biddle Arrives for Gallipolis Visit

Mrs. J. S. Biddle of Gallipolis arrives this afternoon to visit her father, John H. Moler, at 34 West Carpenter street, and other home folks.

J. S. Biddle Gallipolis John H. Moler West Carpenter Street

Brownlee Family Visiting Colonists on Hunting Trip

Mr. Sanford Brownlee of Columbus, brother of the late Mrs. Ed Brown of Albany, and an uncle of Dr. J. N. Brown of this city, with Mr. Harry Brown of Albany, are visiting nephews for a few days during a hunting expedition. Brownlee was born at Pleasanton and previously resided in Athens and Logan before settling in Columbus.

Sanford Brownlee Columbus Ed Brown Albany J. N. Brown Harry Brown Mr. Brownlee Pleasanton Athens Logan

Woman's Music Club to Meet Thursday Evening

The Woman's Music club will meet with Mrs. Frank X Rauch at 87 South Court Street on Thursday evening.

E Woman's Music Club The Woman's Music Club Frank X. Rauch South Court Street

Mrs Andrew Bigum Leaves for Covington Ky to Join Husband

Thelma Newman departed Tuesday to join her husband in Covington Kentucky where they plan to establish a future home.

Andrew Bigum Thelma Newman Covington, Ky

Birth of Charles B Tillery Jr. announced by Tillery family

Mrs. Roy Pilcher received notice from her brother Charles B Tillery of Hamilton about the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Tillery on November 14.

Roy Pilcher Charles B. ‘Tillery Hamilton Charles B. Tillery, Jr Mrs. Tillery

Mr and Mrs Whaley Move To Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles Whaley relocated to Columbus on Tuesday and spent the day settling in.

Charles Whaley Columbus

Rebekah Lodge to Meet On Thursday Evening

The Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday evening at seven. There will be degree team practice and refreshments served.

Rebekah Lodge

Hyde family leaves Athens for Columbus home

Mr and Mrs J Maurice Hyde and their young daughter departed for Columbus to join the National Surety Company. They will reside at 2 Turner apartments North High Street. Many friends in Athens regret their departure after a long residence here.

J. Maurice Hyde Columbus Mr. Hyde Turner Apartments Higa Street Hyde Athens

Bona Meets the Teachers in City Schools Assembly

The first joint gathering of the board of education and city teachers from three grade schools and the high school was held at the Central building Tuesday evening. A three course dinner by the high school domestic science pupils preceded remarks from officials including George Whipple and Superintendent Statley. The event aims to become an annual affair.

Board of Education Dorothy Beam Mayme Johnson Grace F. Spring George Whipple C. F E. Statley Bertha Bridgeman East Side Harold, Marcus Mary M. Williams A. F. Myers L. G. Bean

Kiwanis Father and Son Dinner Delights at Methodist Church

The Kiwanis club annual father and son dinner, hosted by Methodist church ladies, drew a large crowd. Dr. Bryan gave the keynote address urging self effort and responsibility, praising Miss Colene Norviel, Miss Duncan, and Pittsburg baritone Mr. Rhodes for musical contributions that evening.

Father and Kiwanis Club the Methodist Church Prof. Hoover Colene Norviel Duncan Rhodes Pittsburg Bryan Dr. Bryan

Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Cuts Nelsonville Ath ens Fares

The Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co. cuts Nelsonville to Athens fares effective Wednesday November 21. Cash fare drops to 40 cents with reduction on 20 ride tickets. Rate covers bus transport from Second Street Athens downtown. Fares to intermediate points listed.

Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company Nelsonville Athens Second Street

Tariff Filed Reduces Points Proportionally Effective Now

The new tariff filed with the utilities commission reduces points proportionally and takes effect immediately, altering charges across applicable services.

Utilities Commission

Mill street paying job advances under Beckler supervision

Chauncey Brick is being laid now and work progresses rapidly on the Mill street paying job under Contractor Beckler. Henry Osborne returns home from visits with relatives in Ravenswood Murrayville Coolville and nearby towns. Dane Osborn spends Sunday with his uncle at Tuppers Plains and is accompanied home by his father. Mrs Henry Osborn hosts Sunday dinner guests including Mrs Dance Osborn and Richard and Billy Noble.

Mill Street Beckler Henry Osborne Ravenswood Murrayville W. Va Coolville Tuppers Plains Long Bottom O. Dane Osborn Chauncey Henry Osborn Mrs. Dance Osborn Son Richard This Elite Billy Noble Athens

Ladies Aid Meeting Change of Venue at Ellie Avenue

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will meet at Mrs. Robert Hixon's home on Ellie avenue instead of Mrs. Myers' residence as previously announced.

Ladies Aid M. E. Church Robert Hixon Ellie Avenue Myers

George Straushaugh Accepts Car Inspector Post

George Straushaugh left today for Columbus to take a position as car inspector on the Pennsylvania road.

George Straushaugh Columbus Pennsylvania Road

Revival Services At Trimble Church Attract Growing Attendance

The Church of Christ in Trimble led by Rev. Courtney views rising interest with Rev. M. E. Chatley as evangelist. Tonight Green's Run church brings a delegation and Thursday is Chauncey night with all invited.

Church of Christ Trimble Courtney M. E. Chatley Green’s Run Chauncey Night

Mrs Charlies Bradfield Guests In Mid dleport

Mrs. Charlies Bradfield visits Mid dleport this week as guest of her sister Miss 8 J Surtees. A meeting of the women and girls of the M E church is Friday at 6 30 PM to organize a Woman's Missionary and Standard Bearers societies. Ruth and Sunshine Sunday school classes are asked to attend. Mr and Mrs Cyrune James and children of near Albany visit Mrs Ruth James at Millfield.

Charlies Bradfield Middleport J. Surtees M. E. Church Ruth and Sunshine Cyrune James Near Albany Ruth James Millfield

Albany O Clock Dinner Opens Social Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ed Batlles hosted a 6 o clock dinner with friends. Guests arrived from Athens including Mr and Mrs Ed Bur dette and daughter Vivian, Mr and Mrs Will Edgar, and from Albany Mr and Mrs George Spring with Mrs H W Reeder and daughter Mary, plus Mr and Mrs H C Hovey and Mr and Mrs George Bailes. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jerry Grimm of Athena visiting with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs F E Goldsberry. Elmer Knowlton from near Columbus visited his brother Newton Knowlton.

Ed Batlles Athens Ed Burdette Vivian Will Edgar Albay George Spring H. W. Reeder Mary H. C. Hovey George Bailes Jerry Grimm Athena F. E. Goldsberry Elmer Knowlton Columbus Brother Newton Knowlton

Ritchie and relatives spend weekend visit in Ohio area

Mr and Mrs Charles Ritchie of Logan spent Sunday and Monday with Miss Carrie Ritchie. Mr and Mrs Pearl Vorhes of Cincinnati were here after a week in Athens and were accompanied home by his aunt Mrs Clara Selvey who will winter with them.

Charles Ritchie Logan Carrie Ritchie Pearl Vorhes Cincinnati Athens Clara Selvey

Ladies of the M E church meet at Mrs Cline home

The Ladies and of the M E church will meet with Mrs. A. D. Cline Thursday of this week.

M. E. Church A. D. Cline

Albany Gets New Tar Bound Roads In Several Streets

Albany has new tar bound macadam surfaces on the Avenue Clinton Center and other streets. Wilkes Street also received a fresh surface and had been improved last year. The railroad and Wilkes toward Athens won’t be finished this year due to late season. Fred Beckler of Athens held the contract.

Albany Clinton Center Wilkes Street Wilkes Athens Fred Beckler

Entertains Friends With Sewing Party

Miss Faye Baker entertained a few friends of Mrs. Eva Baker of Columbus at her home Tuesday afternoon with a sewing party. Those present were Mrs. J. Howard Cline, Mrs. Ed Lasch, Mrs. Eldon Dailey, Miss Faye Cline and the remaining guest.

Faye Baker Eva Baker Columbus J. Howard Cline Ed Lasch Eldon Dailey Faye Cline

Arbaughs Move Into Reeder Building Upper Flat

Mr and Mrs Charlie Arbaugh of Middleport relocate to the upper apartment of the Reeder building. Mr Arbaugh is employed at Cottingham Garage.

Charlie Arbaugh Middleport Reeder Mr. Arbaugh Cottingham Garage

Miss Bertha Richey Heads to California Winter

Miss Bertha Richey left for Columbus Sunday to visit her sister and then proceed to California for the winter.

Bertha Richey Columbus California

Former Ohio U student pleads guilty to forgery in Athens court

Richard Dewey of Conneaut Ohio, once a Ohio University student, pleaded guilty to forgery in Mate Helwig's court. He was bound over to common pleas with a $1000 bond and later jailed on a $3000 bond pending conditions. The case stems from a $20 loan and a $50 payment dispute involving a forged check signed in the name of F C Dewey. Dewey, active in Athens since 1921, was picked up Tuesday night on Court street by Officer Maple and arraigned Wednesday morning.

Richard Dewey Ohio University Conneaut,c Mate Helwig Common Pleas Court Dewey Athens Fred Lee Tom Tom Conneaut F. C. Dewey Court Street Maple Helwig

Charity Ball of Elks Draws Large Attendance in Athens

The Athens Lodge of Elks hosts its annual Charity Ball at the armory on Thursday evening with tickets selling briskly. Proceeds benefit Christmas relief for the deserving poor as eight piece orchestra provides four hours of dancing starting at 8 o'clock. The prior banquet in the club rooms drew many members from across the county for a chicken dinner and an lodge inspection by District Deputy William J. Meyer of Portsmouth. John G. Price, former Ohio attorney general, could not attend due to missing his Columbus train.

Athens Lodge of Elks Armory Geo. W. Hopkins The Elks William J. Meyer Portsmouth John G. Price Ohio Columbus

Mentho Sulphur Relief for Eczema Says Skin Specialist

A noted skin specialist endorses Mentho-Sulphur for eczema relief. The preparation supposedly destroys germs, soothes irritation, and quickly clears and smooths the skin. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and apply it like cold cream.

Athens Weighs Rehabilitation Of Old Cemetery

Public forum urges continued City Council support and funding for West State Street Old Cemetery repairs. Club women and schoolchildren back the project, noting Revolutionary War veterans and long‑ago Athens residents buried there deserve a meaningful community site.

Athens West State Street Messenger Fort Gower

Ohio health commissioners discuss public health nursing

In Columbus on November 21 the annual conference and institute of Ohio health commissioners focused on public health nursing in the morning and diphtheria in the afternoon.

Columbus Conference Institute of Ohio Health Commissioners

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