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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1923

Page

6

Athens social notes feature Cline Lash visit

Miss Faye Cline spent Saturday and Sunday in Athens as guest of Miss Greta Lash. She was joined by Miss Constance Leete of Athens and Mrs. W. A. Allstock of Dehu West Virginia who visited her parents Mr and Mrs E Green from Wednesday to Sunday last week.

Faye Cline Athens Greta Lash Miss Cline Constance Leete W. A. Allstock Garnet White Dehu W. Va Mrs. E. Green

Mrs. Margaret Musser Spends Days at Trimble Home

Mrs. Margaret Musser of Trimble is visiting and spending several days at her home in the area.

Mrs Margaret Musser Trimble

Cline Family Informed of Oil Rig Accident

Mr and Mrs Will Cline learned Monday their son Worley Hareley Cline suffered a head injury when a brake struck him at an oil well near Hamden. He was rendered unconscious as his mother was ill and his brother Worley went to be with him.

Will Cline Harerley Hamden Worley

Fire at Albany mill barely harms facilities

Cries of fire aroused residents about 9:30 on Saturday night when an oil spill from a burning torch ignited at the Albany mill. Citizens rushed to help and fire-extinguishers aided rescue. despite heavy flames, damage remained minimal.

Albany

Goldsberry Family Dinners and Higleys Winter Plans

Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Goldsberry and daughter Mary Frances dined with son and daughter-in-law Dr. and Mrs. Blaine Goldsberry in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Will Higley departed Monday to spend the winter in the South, typically at Palm Beach.

F. F. Goldsberry Mary Frances Athens Blaine Goldsberry Will Higley South Palm Beach

Ak Ron couple visits grandparents in town

Mr and Mrs Will Bell of Akron spent several days with grandparents Mr and Mrs Basil Jones. Mr Lloyd Dailey attended the Illinois State game at Columbus Saturday.

Will Bell Akron Mrs Basil Jones Lloyd Dailey Columbus

Farm Trade Nets City Property for Carpenter Farmer

Mr. Elmer Searles traded his farm near Carpenter to Mr. Barstow of Athens for new property on State street Athens. He expects to announce a sale of his farm machinery soon.

Elmer Searles Carpenter Barstow Athens State Street

Albany Baskt Bat Theft Reported In Albany Game

Albany rooters report a theft of the game of basketball by John Hancock Wigh from Albany on Monday night, with a score of 12 to 14. The Albany squad, trained outdoors only, held their own. F F Bolton and F E Goldsberry attended the Bankers' Association supper in Athens Monday night. Rev and Mrs Warner with brother Glenn Rose depart Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with their parents at Cheshire.

Albany Rooters John Hancock Wigh Albany F. FE. Bolton F. FE. Goldsberry Bankers’ Association of the County Athens Mrs. Warner Glenn Rose Cheshire

Messenger pattern kept a comfortable suit for the little man

The 4529 pattern offers a comfortable suit for a child, with fabric options in flannel, jersey, twill or serge. It covers blouse and long or elbow length sleeves, cut in sizes 2 4 and 6 years. A 4 year size needs 2 1 2 yards of 36 inch material.

Clarence Rutter and Family Visit Friends at Hamley Run

The Plains resident Clarence Rutter and his family visited friends at Hamley Run on Sunday.

Clarence Rutter Hamley Run

Sunday Socials Report from Local Family Gathering

Mr. John Gabriel, Leslie Davies, Milliard Bryan and C. M. Matheny were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. Jeff Harrison. Misses Laura Gully, Agnes Davies Mildred Davies and Emma Gully were Sunday guests of Miss Sadie Davies.

John Gabriel Leslie Davies Milliard Bryan C. M. Matheny Jeff Harrison Laura Gully Agnes Davies Mildred Davies Emma Gully Sadie Davies

Guest Lineage Highlight in Local Family Notes

The report lists visiting guests including Mr. Carsey of Dayton father to so and so, and Mrs. Lacey of Jacksonville visiting Mrs. Tinkham, with Mrs. Lacey identified as Mrs. Tinkham’s mother.

Mr. Carsey Dayton Carl Tinkham Mrs. Lacey Jacksonville Mrs. Tinkham

Social News Guests and Sunday Attendance Report

Misses Margaret and Thelma Noble hosted Sunday dinner with Mr. Thomas Weatherbrun and Clarence McCall from Murray City. One hundred forty five people attended M E Sunday school last Sunday. Mrs Abbie Porter of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Carl Porter of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Harry Porter and family.

Margaret Thelma Noble Thomas Weatherbrun Clarence McCall Murray City Abbie Porter Nelsonville Carl Porter Athens Harry Porter

PTA Meeting Highlights At Grade School Auditorium

The parent teacher association held its regular monthly meeting in the grade school auditorium on Friday evening. Speakers were Dr. Nelson, Mr. P. Dinsmoor, and Supt. Matheny. A post meeting collation was served by the Domestic Science class under Mrs. Featherstone. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Friday in December.

Parent-Teacher Association L’riday Dr. Nelson P. Dinsmoor Supt. Matheny Featherstone

Davis Family Sunday Guests Report

Mr and Mrs Harry Davis were Sunday guests of Mrs Laura Davis of Carr Run. Mr and Mrs Samuel Darnell were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Darnell of Canaan ville and Mrs William Yeager.

Harry Davis Laura Davis Carr Run Samuel Darnell George Darnell Canaanville Mrs William Yeager

Plains School Notes Honor Thanksgiving Week Activities

The Plains public is asked to remember Thanksgiving week announcements. Programs are planned for Tuesday evening by junior and senior high, Wednesday afternoon for the grades, and Wednesday evening basketball games with Stewart. A school demonstration is scheduled for Wednesday night. Boys lost both games to Canaonville while the girls won 15 to 0 and outplayed the Canaonville group. Plains boys showed fatigue from overpractice. passing and shooting were below par. The board of education met Wednesday evening, paying bills only. Assembly will begin weekly in the junior and senior high with singing and exercises in one period. Goldie Biffle has entered high school from Nelsonville. Girl Scout meetings Tuesday afternoons draw two Cand ladies from Ohio University to lead, whose support is appreciated.

the Plains School Stewart Canaanville Canaonville Board of Education Goldie Biffle Nelsonville Ohio University

Ruffles Shown As New Fashion Edge

Taffeta ruffles edged with old fashioned pinking presented as a fresh, distinctive style and described as highly effective.

Tragedy on Dixie Highway Near Frie Michigan

Francis Rover of Monroe Michigan and an unidentified man were killed when Rover’s car collided with a truck pulling a long trailer on the Dixie highway near Frie Michigan. Two women in the car were injured and taken to Monroe.

Toledo Francis Rover Monroe Mich Dixie Highway Frie Fiaver Bauer

Post mortem set for miner found dead in Neffs

Columbus Ohio reports the state industrial commission will conduct a post mortem on Mike Topolko the miner found dead at Neffs Relatives alleging electrocution seek a workers compensation award under the state act.

Columbus State Industrial Commission Mike ‘Topolko Neffs

Mentho-Sulphur touted to clear ugly skin fast

A noted skin specialist says Mentho-Sulphur destroys germs and halts itching burning and irritation quickly. It heals eczema and leaves skin clear. A small jar is available at drug stores and used like cold cream.

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