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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1923

Page

3

Ex-convict aid plan discussed at Nelsonville meeting

The National Intra-Wall Institute founded by Ohio men aims to help released inmates reenter society. Chaplain T C Reed of the Ohio penitentiary may speak at Nelsonville on December 4. Also noted: Rajah Silk Crepe wedding coverage and newlyweds' honeymoon plans after December 1.

Aks Nelsonville West Intra-Wall Institute Ohio T. C. Reed Ohio Penitentiary

Preriks Carpenter Nuptials At St Andrews

Miss Marie Freriks, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Freriks of Nelsonville, marries Mr. John Carpenter of Logan in a Wednesday ceremony at St. Andrews. Rev C A Freriks officiates with Rev Monthey assisting. Pink and white decorations, brown panne velvet gown, and floral corsages mark a formal church wedding.

St. Andrews Marie Freriks Margaret Freriks Nelsonville John Carpenter Logan C. A. Freriks Carthagena Ohio Father Monthey Miss Mary We Henry Freriks

Funeral for Mrs Oliv er Hoskins in Kentucky church

The funeral service for Mrs. Oliver Hoskins, who died suddenly at her daughter's home in Kentucky, occurred Tuesday at 1 20 PM in the M E church. Dr. George E. Tifft led the service with Mrs. Thomas Spencer at the piano as friends filled the auditorium.

Oliver Hoskins Kentucky M. FE George E. Tifft Thomas Spencer Mcdames Alex. Nelson C. F. McGiffen Otto Shirley John Williams Flossie Crawford Greenlawn Cemetery

Thanksgiving dance at Elks Home on Hocking street

All Elks and families invited to the Thanksgiving dance at the Elks Home on Hocking street on Thursday evening November 29. Dancing from 8 30 till 12 20 with music by Stuarts orchestra.

Elks Hocking Street Stuart

Limited Auto Tags Available at Athens YMCA Friday

Auto tags will be available at the Y M C A starting Friday with a limited number issued. Only the quantity assigned to the Athens County Automobile Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce is secured there through Secretary W L Hudson of the Y.

Athens County Nelsonville

Y M C A Board Sets Debt Free Campaign Start

At a Monday board meeting the Y M C A decided to begin the current expense campaign on December 11. The policy favors business conditions over debt, and all debts including mortgage notes were paid in 1921. The board is determined to avoid debt going forward.

December Chamber Meeting Shifts to December 13

The Chamber of Commerce shifts its monthly meeting to December 13 marking the last gathering before the holidays. Dr. E B Bryan of Ohio University will be the speaker at the event.

Chamber of Commerce E. B. Bryan Ohio University

Thanksgiving Service Meeting at Church Tonight

Rev. Tifft calls all prayer meeting units from the special services to assemble at the church tonight for an hour of thanksgiving and praise. Those wishing to unite with the church should present themselves next Sunday.

Tifft

Thanksgiving Guests From Local Households

Rev and Mrs Geo E Tifft and the latter's father plan Thanksgiving with their son in Columbus Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer depart Thursday for Urbana to visit Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith for the holiday Mrs C H Bartlett and son Mace with Miss Isabelle McCann leave today for Beverly and Marietta Mrs Elizabeth Stratton and daughter Miss Nelle are visiting Mr and Mrs G A Hamm in Lancaster

Geo. E. Tifft Columbus Julius Fischer Urbana Alvin Smith C. H. Bartlett Mace Isabelle McCann Beverly Marietta Elizabeth Stratton Nelle G. A. Hamm Lancaster

Regular W B A Meeting at 1 O C F Hall

The regular W B A meeting will be held Friday night at the 1 0 C F hall. Members are urged to bring a dish and respond to the bazaar at once so a final report can be prepared.

Lovett Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Simon Lovett observed their golden wedding anniversary Monday at their home. An elegant supper was served to five guests. A large wedding cake graced the center of the table. After supper a fine social time continued until a late hour.

Simon Lovett

Nelsonville High Faces Logan in Season Finale

Nelsonville High School football closes its season tomorrow at the Haydenville ball park against Logan. A large crowd is expected to attend the final game of the campaign.

Nelsonville High School Logan Haydenville

Pie Supper Planned at York School

A pie supper will be held at York school on Wednesday night November 28. Everyone is invited to attend and support the event.

York School

Athens Township Farmers Meet for 1925 Club Goals

Athens township members of the county farm bureau will hold a meeting at 7 o clock on Saturday night December 1 at the Jackville school house on the New Marshfield pike. Achievement certificates will be given to all boys and girls who completed work in the clothing and pig clubs during the last year. The program adopted for 1922 will be discussed and a 1925 plan with definite goals will be set for this township.

Athens Township County Farm Bureau Jackville New Marshfield Pike Bureau

Kill Fagle Tribe 174 Meeting for James Jones Funeral

Members of Kill Fagle Tribe No 174 are asked to gather at Red Men Hall on Thursday November 29 at 8 a.m. to attend the funeral service for Brother James Jones. I C Boring, C of R, Will Glenn, Sachem.

Red Men's Hall James Jones I. C. Boring Will Glenn

Town ship meeting to elect new officers this year

The meeting will be led by J. J. Fultz, chairman of the township organization, with election of new officers for the coming year a key agenda item. County Farm Agent R. M. Pavey will attend to assist in the evening’s work.

J. J. Fultz R. M. Pavey

Mas ons Elect New Officers

Parama thia lodge No 25 Fr & A M elected Forrest J Harper as worshipful master Frank T Gibbs senior warden Orlan G Houck junior warden Thomas Bennett senior deacon Dr Aston Lee Marsh junior deacon Percy G Dowler treasurer James A Palmer secretary Chas P Martin tyler Charles H Roach senior stewart Frank L Bellows junior stewart Fred M McKay trustee four years Clark FE Williams chaplain. Installation was by William W Lee PM and Walter P Porter master acting as marshal.

Forrest J. Harper Frank T. Gibbs Orlan G. Houck Thomas Bennett Aston Lee Marsh Percy G. Dowler James A. Palmer Chas. P. Martin Tyler Charles H. Roach Frank L. Bellows Stewart Fred M. McKay Clark FE. Williams William W. Lee P. M Walter I’. Porter

Ohio births show illegitimate rate in 60 per cent

Ohio records from the state bureau of vital statistics report 2 036 illegitimate births out of 122 989 total in the year. Gus Kasch Akron state representative seeks guidance from the state tax commission on a statewide general real estate revaluation program.

Columbus Ohio State Bureau of Vital Statistics Gus Kasch Akron State Tax Commission

Community fund drive nets 4.21 million from 39167 donors

Cleveland residents contributed 4,209,725.82 to the community fund in a last minute drive. The total came from 391,?67 donors, highlighting strong local support.

Cleveland

Athens County Automobile Club to be revitalized countywide

The Athens County Automobile club will renew and activate its presence across the county. The executive board led by Dr. C Welch plans new member recruitment and a vigorous county organization. Emergency service will aid stalled vehicles and punctures, with a 24 hour call center. Members gain access to traffic law counsel. The club also supports traffic control, signals, and road improvements, enhancing local outings and safety.

Athens County Automobile Club C. &. Welch Nelsonville Automobile Club The

Elimination planned for Nickel Plate curve near Lorain

The elbow under cut curve on the Nickel Plate rail road west of Lorain will be eliminated when the railroad adds a double track soon. Heavy automobile traffic on the Lake Shore road crossing at this point has caused many accidents.

Elyria, O Nickel Plate Lorain Lake Shore Road

Whiskey found in dismantled smokestack near Ashland plant

James T. Hurd, a steeple-jack, discovered a half pint of pre Volstead whiskey in a dismantled smoke stack at a local manufacturing plant in Ashland. An order blank bound to the bottle carried the inscription Stack built by Thomas G. Stence, July 12, 1900.

Ashland James T. Hurd Thomas G

Man Dies Four Years After Hay Barn Injury

Bucyrus Ohio. Adam L Galliger aged 65 died here from liver sclerosis attributed to an injury suffered four years ago while unloading hay in his barn.

Bucyrus Adam L. Galliger

Local Women Cite Pinkham’s Vitae In Health Boost Claims

In Winston-Salem and Keene residents described using Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound to regain strength after fatigue and illness. The women reported improved ability to perform housework and assist at work, with backache relief and renewed energy.

Winston-Salem N. C Lydia E. Pinkham Acort

Trimble Justice Hall Buzzing With Prohibition Cases

A busy period at Trimble Mayor Johnson's court saw multiple defendants from Nelsonville Athens Modoc and Oakdale charged with drunk or possession offenses. Notable fines included Oscar Hartley ten dollars and costs Cal Anderson five hundred dollars and costs, William Perkins one hundred dollars and costs, Fred Douglas four hundred dollars and costs, Bert Brooks five hundred dollars and costs, George Love Jr two hundred dollars and costs, Van Lyle ten dollars and costs, L C Matthews two hundred dollars and costs, and Wilbur Berry facing trial December 6 after a possession charge. A home search yielded booze and mash.

Johnson Trimible Oscar Hartley Nelsonville Trible Nash Cal Anderson Jacksonville Jonas and Davis Trimbie Mariner Durfee Athena Nash and Sines William Perkins Fred Douglas Squire Helwig Athens Trimble Bert Brooks Modoc Yonas, Mariner Costa Jonas Mdavis Parker L. C. Matthews Matthews Wilbur Berry Oakdale Jonas, Mariner and Durfee Berry

Jacksonville man fined for trespassing on game refuge

Thomas Lackie of Jacksonville was fined ten dollars and costs by Justice Johnson at Trimble after a game refuge hunting trip. A license tag number was noted as he left, and Game Protector LeFever knew the facts, prompting a letter to the secretary of state.

Thomas Lackie Jacksonville Costa Justice Johnson Trimble Lackie LeFever Secretary of State

Jackson officer returns with arrest in Lacke case

Fat Columbus reported that tags were issued to Lackie and accompanied by Levi Norris Mr LeFever went to Jacksonville and placed Lacke under arrest. Lacke pleaded guilty and paid the fine.

Fat Columbus Levi Norris Mr. LeFever Jacksonville Lacke

Marriage of Hilah Jacobs and Frank Jennings in Parkersburg

Announcement reports the marriage of Hilah Jacobs and Frank Jennings in Parkersburg on April 26. The couple, popular young people, are the daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jacobs and Mr. and Mrs. James Jennings, with many friends sending best wishes.

George Kirkbride Corning Hilah Jacobs Frank Jennings Parkersburg C. Jacobs Jennings James Jennings

Columbus Visit With John Moore and Joseph Richards

Joseph Richards spends the day in Columbus with John Moore former president of the Ohio Mine Workers. Moore is receiving treatment at a Columbus hospital.

Joseph Richards Columbus John Moore The Ohio Mine Workers

T D McAfooes Travels to Columbus on Business

T. D. McAfooes is spending the day in Columbus for business matters.

T. D. McAfooes Columbus

Card of Thanks for Daughter and Sister

We thank friends during the illness and death of our daughter and sister. The choir and minister offered consoling words. Gratitude to the undertaker and especially the school and friends for floral offerings. William Jenkins and sons.

William Jenkins and Sons

Rededication Service at Hollister U B Church

A rededication service will be held at Hollister U B Church on Sunday December 2 with morning afternoon and evening services. Dr J H Ha superintendent of the southeastern Ohio Conference and several prominent ministers will speak.

Maumee Mayor Pillard Under Administrative Probe

John Deimer state examiner ordered a complete investigation into the administration of Louise Pillard the mayor of Maumee Ohio. The action was disclosed as the timing of the inquiry became public knowledge in Maumee.

Maumee, C John Deimer State Examiner Louise Pillard Maumee

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