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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1924
Page
3
Nelsonville friends mourn the death of Mrs. R. D. McManigal announced in Logan on Saturday. Many locals traveled to Logan Sunday to express sympathy to her daughter Mrs. Nelie Cooley, formerly of Nelsonville.
Mrs Cecil Shafer and her husband have opened their porch to friends at the former Stratton residence on East Franklin Street inviting visitors to see the new setup.
Public schools will skip religious education this Wednesday. A Thanksgiving program will be rendered instead and observers are urged to attend the school’s may be held in the auditorium.
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will host a soup dinner and hot lunch starting at 11 o clock Tuesday in the church dining room. A bazaar will be held in the church social rooms on Thursday December 21. Members are urged to bring or send articles to the church by o clock on the bazaar date.
The Father and Son banquet drew over 100 men and boys to the church basement Friday. Speakers included Jo Saltz Rev Evans W L Hudson Fred Johnson and W W Whitlatch with Supt O O Crawford delivering the principal address Dick Vore read an original poem The Chippewe Tribe Four generations of the Johnson family were present and the event was enjoyed by attendees and guests.
Mr and Mrs William Keplar entertained at their Poplar street home Thursday for the Eagle lodge and orchestra. A four course luncheon followed by music and dancing. Out of town guests included Mr Tennihill and Mr Ernie of Logan and Mrs Mary Henshaw of Covington Kentucky. Twenty four attended. Mrs Chas Pensyle and Mrs Florence Whitmore visited Lancaster Sunday as guests of Mrs Arthur Burgess.
Miss Elizabeth Smith spends a few days in Columbus with her mother, enjoying time in the city and sightseeing during the visit.
Gail and Lucilie Black Burn repent the weekend with relatives in Columbus. Mrs R. Townsend of Columbus was the Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Moore. Hazel Hall of Columbus spent part of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hall. Ralph White and Mrs Joshua Spencer returned after visiting Mr White's parents in Cumberland. Dean Linscott spent Sunday in Columbus. Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans left for Long Beach West Virginia to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Evans' mother Mrs William Reese.
Joseph Powell aged 84 died Saturday night at his home in Hamley Run. Funeral arrangements are pending with local family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by a wife and several grown children.
The Circle of Ruth will meet in the Presbyterian church social rooms this evening at seven oclock to pack their Christmas box for shipment to Ashville North Carolina this year.
Remains of Ben Delong aged 32 who died Friday at Moundville West Virginia were returned Saturday evening to his former home at Buchtel where funeral services were held today at 2 o clock with burial.
Sunday morning around seven a.m. a blast blew the safe in the Hickle store in Lancaster. The store is run by Frank Benson, once with Preston stores. The blast’s noise frightened away the burglars and the safe’s contents were left undisturbed.
John Swett, 30, inmate of the Athens county infirmary, was struck by a machine on Main street Sunday evening near the Birge residence. He suffered a five inch scalp wound and bruises, received stitches and was taken to the infirmary after initial care by Dr. Hoodier. The driver fled after the incident as Swett and fellow infirmary inmates Jacob and David South were en route to church. one South brother was knocked down but unharmed.
Rev. Walter V. Harter pastor of Chauncey Methodist Church travels to Columbus for the Methodist Men's Council meeting in session from November 23 to 25.
Mrs Oscar Lovsey was treated to a complete surprise at her Chauncey home for her fifty fifth birthday. Friends gathered while she was away, then returned to a cake with fifty five candles, music, refreshments, and many gifts. Attendees included Frank lin Beitelchies, Dorothy Beitelchies, Frankie Beitelchies, Mary Wright and son Edward Beitelchies, Myrtle Ball and son Charlies, Mary Whitlatch, and others.
Miss Mary Syx hosted a Saturday evening party at her Sycamore street home for Chauncey high school Junior class members and invited guests. The event featured flames, music, dancing and cards with refreshments served late. thirty four attended including Hazel Sheaner Bell Chead e Myrtle Brown Jennie Graham Myrtle Thelma Myers Garnet Smith George Nicholson John Law and Theo Goodson from Chauncey, The Plains, and Millfield.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sweazy hosted a Sunday dinner at their Main Street residence honoring Rev. and Mrs. W. V. Harter along with their children Franklin and Alice Anna.
Mrs Lydia Beachout of The Plains hosts her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James J Ferguson and daughter Kathleen of Charleston W Va former Chauncey residents Rev Mr Clay and family of Millfield dine with Mr and Mrs Benton Potts at The Plains Arthur Burchfield The Plains visits Poston Mrs Russell McHarg returns home after visiting sister Miss Danny Herrick in Athens Roy Moore and son Gilbert of Union visit The Plains guests of De Moore Ida Campbell of The Plains spends weekend in Nelsonville with her brother.
George Gabriel Jr of Union visits The Plains area Saturday to see friends. Miss Anderson from Cleveland is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson at The Plains.
Mrs. William Collins and Mrs. Arthur Smith hosted guests Sunday at theirMain Street homes. Visitors included Elmer Smith of Columbus and Mrs. Dora Smith and Mrs. Katherine Southerton of Chauncy.
Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore of The Plains were in Athens Sunday where they were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Rustin.
James McNeal of Fort Wayne Indiana left Chauncey Monday morning after a several week visit with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Harvey Nye and relatives in the area He planned to spend a few days with his son Leo McNeal in Liberty before returning to Fort Wayne His trip marks a brief homeward departure from the Chauncey visit
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 3.645 million dollars in equipment trust certificates to finance the purchase of equipment.
El Paso Texas November 24 The American Federation of Labor convention was asked to go on record against participating in any way at this time in forming a new political party in the United States.
A police dragnet was out today for three well dressed ecracksmen who staged a bold daylight robbery in Rochester New York. Police urged citizens to report any sightings and described the suspects as stylishly dressed men fleeing in a dark sedan.
Cairo political scene shifts as Premier Zaghloul wins a confidence vote after outlining Egypt’s stance on the note delivered by Field Marshal Viscount Allenby regarding the assassination of Major General Jee Stack, sirdar of the Sudan, in the aftermath of British pressures.
An old formula Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound claims to darken gray hair evenly and naturally. The ad touts easy application with a sponge or brush, promising a restored lustre after a single strand treatment and fuller color after subsequent use.
The fragment mentions Burleigh Grimes, the star Brooklyn pitcher, and Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pirates. It attributes unverified claims about hires and notes Thag explains his passing in a grim context.
Quick acting camphor and herbal mix in Lavoptik eye wash advertised by Gibson's Pharmacy. Small bottle claims to ease sore weak or strained eyes with aluminum eye cup offered free.
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