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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1923

Page

2

Mt Hermon Institute Draws Record Crowd Near Sharnsburg

A Sharnsburg district report recalls the Mt Hermon Institute held November 12 to 15 with fine weather and a 650 attendance, featuring speakers K E Fleming and Mrs Mary Cartwright. Students from Hermon and Pettinsville showcased recitations, songs, and displays, prizes for apron and corn, and notable talks by County Agent Pavey and Rev Williamson.

Mt. Hermon KE. A. Fleming Mary Cartright Hermon Thiora Goff Buddy Vera Enid Goddard Bartlett W. H. Jewett Williamson Mr. Fleming Josephine Smith Pavey Mansfield Canaanville Sewing Club Miss Mansfield Miss Easterling

Local residents update health and social visits

A patient underwent operation for removal of a bone tumor and was allowed to return home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burns spent Wednesday in Athens as guests of W. A. Musgrave and family, then attended a Nelsonville high school play before returning Thursday. Mr. Everett Dickson of California was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dickson.

Henry Burns Athens W. A. Musgrave Nelsonville Everett Dickson California T. E. Dickson

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests At Mill Street Home

Mr and Mrs J Nelson McCafferty entertained guests this past week at Mill Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Samuel Cameron and three sons from Wilkesville, Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott and son Jimmy from Nelsonville, and Mr and Mrs Milo Foster from Little Hocking.

J. Nelson McCafferty Mill Street Samuel Cameron Wilkesville Dean Linscott Jimmy Nelsonville Milo Foster Little Hocking

Evangelistic Sermons At Trimble Church Of Christ Revival

Rev M E Chatley delivers engaging evangelistic sermons at the Church of Christ revival in Trimble with strong attendance. Bishopville church shows solid representation at the Wednesday service and Chauncey church plans to send a delegation this evening.

M. E. Chatley Trimble Bishopville Church Chauncey Church

Mrs Elmer Williams and Doris Visit Mrs Ray Crosser

Mrs Elmer Williams and her daughter Doris were guests Wednesday of Mrs Ray Crosser for a social visit.

Elmer Williams Doris Ray Crosser

Thanksgiving Service by Jr. O U A M at M E Church

The Jr. O U A M will attend the M E church service Sunday at 10 30 where Rev. Harter will deliver a Thanksgiving sermon.

M. E Harter

Church Auxiliary Plans Chicken Dinner and Service

The members and their families will repair to the hall for a service followed by a chicken dinner. The ladies will serve the dinner, priced at 26 cents, and the public is cordially invited.

Hamley Run Church to Welcome Rev. Hillyer

Rev. Harry Hillyer will fill the pulpit at Hamley Run church with morning and evening services. His subject is What It Takes to Be 100 Percent American. The public is cordially invited.

Hamley Run Church Harry Hillyer

McCaffertys Called to Columbus by Daughter Illness

Mr and Mrs J N McCafferty were urged to Columbus yesterday due to the serious illness of their daughter Mrs Wayne Clelland of London Ohio. Mrs Clelland had traveled to visit her sister Mrs Lamberson when she was stricken with appendicitis.

J. N. McCafferty Columbus Wayne Clelland London Ohio

Reverend Watkins and family visit Chauncey relatives

Rev. Damon Watkins and his wife and children from Rushylvania Ohio are visiting Mrs. Watkins parents Mr and Mrs William Dennis and family on May avenue in Chauncey.

Damon Watkins Rushylvania, O Chauncey

Chauncey Schools Observe Educational Week

Educational Week is being observed in Chauncey schools this week.

Chauncey Schools

New Marshfield Q E 8 chapter elects officers

The Q E 8 chapter held a regular meeting last Tuesday evening and elected officers including Clara McKibben as W M, Fred Hoodlet as W P, Lena Whitlatch as associate M, Emma Wilson as secretary, Edith Brewer as treasurer, Marie Townsend as Con, Susan Baughman as associate con, Drue Hoodlet and Ada Hewitt as officers, plus organist Effie Bridge, marshal Nora Zimmerman, chaplain Mrs. Rhorick, and warden Emerson.

Clara McKibben W. M Fred Hoodlet W. P Lena Whitlatch Emma Wilson Edith Brewer Marie Townsend Susan Baughman Asso. Con Drue Hoodlet Ada

Local Notables and Events From Marshfield Area

Collins sentinel notes Drue Hoodich elected trustee for three years. L H Baughman and family visit from Athens. Kathleen Withers, teacher in Amesville, visits her parents. Marshfield community council lecture set for next Tuesday at M P church. Ida Allison returns from west trip visiting locals. J H Ross and family from Bellefontaine stay with relatives. Van Dyke, Bobo families visit from Albany. M P church ladies bake sale next Wednesday in Dixon hardware window. John Cavindish of Columbus visits Nanna family. Donald Cutter and Chauncey couple visit the Smiths. Brewer family returns from Columbus.

West J. H. Ross Bellefontaine Arthur van Dyke Frank Bobo Albany M .P. Church Dixon Hardware John Cavindish Columbus William Nanna Donald Cutter Chauncey John Smith Frank Brewer

Death by Self Inflicted Shot Found in Woodfield Case

A verdict of death by own action was returned in the Jack Roger case. Roger, known as Dogskin, was found shot to death and reportedly threatened by a gang after refusing to enter bootlegging.

Woodsfield Jack Roger Dogskin

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Mizacepetia Sharnsburg R. D Dale Glen Harris Ruth Harris Reba Dickson Marie Beard Daisy Burns Vpilantsville Lucille Goddard Wallyanna Armstrong Ruth McCune Virgil Carpenter Vinton Beard William Snyder Cartwright Bartlett Orchestra The D. Zenner Company Coats New Marshfield Hatever Swanson Furniture Co Middleport Paul Jones Armstrong’s Warner Nemo Gordon F. L S. D. Preston CO
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