Social News Highlights Local Visits and Birth Announcement
Mrs W L Dumaree travels to Warren to see son Edward Dumaree and family. Aldine Roach visits Marietta for a weekend with Hazel Roach and Floyd Shaffer. Dana Margaret, eight pounds, born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Shaffer of 166 Lancaster. Hastings M Pilcher of Jeffers Manufacturing Co visits with Roy Pilcher. Mrs M C Vance of Rendville returns home during illness in family. Clarence Pidcock, son of Mr and Mrs John Pidcock, returns home from Texas duty after 2½ years with the 16th Cavalry. William Parks of Cadiz to return home from Athens amid sister-in-law Mrs George C Parks illness. Brothers D A Riley Pittsburg and Perry Riley Akron here. W P Elliott of Alexander Township meets sisters in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Shaffer
Lancaster Street
Dana Margaret
Clarence Pidcock
John Pidcock
Pratt Street
Texas
16Th Cavalry
William Parks
Cadiz
Athens
George C. Parks
D. A. Riley
Pittsburg
Perry Riley
Akron
Visit to relatives spans states and decades
Mr Poinsell of Newport Kentucky, once estranged, reunites with family after visiting Pleasanton. They plan trips to Washington County Pennsylvania to see another brother and old friends and relatives from childhood days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Poinsell
Newport
Pleasanton
Washington County
Barker Michael Wedding Heralds Simple ceremony in Athens
Floyd Barker of The Plains and Miss Rachel Michael of Athens married on Wednesday October 1 at Holiness church in Athens. Rev Roberts officiated as family members attended. A 4 30 wedding dinner followed at the bridegroom’s parents home and the couple moved to a new home west of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Barker
The
Plains
Rachel Michael
Athens
George Gabriel Jr
Ethyl Barker
Flora McHarg
Holiness Church
Roberts
G. M. Romine
Shower for Newly Weds at Barker Home
About seventy five friends traveled to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barker near Athens Thursday evening for a miscellaneous shower. By 7 30 every guest was present. A large table was extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Barker
Athens
Community gathering with gifts and ice cream
In a dining room laden with valuable gifts, an enjoyable evening of social talk and merriment occurred. Mr and Mrs Barker served ice cream at 8 30 pm as a long list of guests including McHargs Gabriels Barkers and Moores enjoyed games and conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burchfield
Fred Gabriel
Cook
Alfred Whitlow
Charles Barker
Ray Guseman
Fannie McCathran
Lydia Beachout
Mary Dowler
Leola Donald
Dow
Harrold Gabriel
Louise Whetlow
Wendell Moore
Kenneth Reeves
Walter McHarg
SOMEBODY'S PET DOG WANDERS TOWN SEEKING OWNER
A black and white fox terrier without a collar or license has been seen near The Messenger building in Athens wandering the streets in search of its owner. The dog followed a county official home from the country and appears affectionate yet lost, unable to find its way home. The owner is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
No. 40 Blood Remedy Promises Relief Across Ailments
Gary Idaho April 25 1919 a user reports three years of chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation liver and stomach trouble nervous spells and sleeplessness after trying many doctors and medicines. Two bottles of Number 40 restored appetite and reduced nervousness with a third bottle planned. Claims of gallstone prevention eczema and skin benefits precede selling points by McKee Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Daily
Mendenhall
Gostine Rainey
Jefferson St
McKee Drug Co
Chauncey Residents Return From Hospital and Visit Mt Hermon
Miss Beatrice Quinn has recovered from an appendectomy at Grant Hospital Columbus and returned home. Mrs A H England also underwent a successful appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital with her sister Mrs Robert Hixson to return home today. A Chauncey motoring party visited Mt Hermon last Sunday. J B Ferguson family returned to Rocky Mount Virginia after a pleasant Chauncey visit with J L Ferguson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Quinn of
Chauncey
Grant Hospital
A. H. England
Columbus
Adam Hawk
Savilla
Inez
Delbert
Fred King
Gerald
RE. E. Kenney
Glouster
Mt. Hermon
J. B. Ferguson
Rocky Mount
Virginia
Mrs. J. L. Ferguson
Missionary Home Talent Playlet At First Christian Church
The Woman's Christian Missionary Society presents a missionary playlet at First Christian Church Sunday at 7 30. Musical numbers will highlight the program with participants including Mesdames Ferguson Pendergrass Six Wilson Nye Butts Hessel Gardner Fiske Jackson Hamilton and Misses Guthrie Wharton. The play is titled When the Little Old Woman Speaks All Invited. Mrs Wilson returned Tuesday from a brief visit with her sister in Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Missionary Society
Mesdames J. L. Ferguson
Lloyd Pendergrass
Leona Six
Geo.Wilson
Floyd Nye
Clarence Butts
Neal Hessel
Guy Gardner
Chas Fiske
B. D. Jackson
T. R. Hamilton
Sarah Guthrie
Teachers Meet at Chauncey High School
Dover township teachers gathered Friday afternoon at Chauncey High School with Supt. Riley in charge. Mrs Mildred Simpson of Xenia Colorado is visiting her son H. N. Simpson and family in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Hollas Tanborey moved to Coolville to reside on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Township
Chauncey High School
Supt. Riley
Mildred Simpson
Xenia, CO
Chauncey
8. N. Simpson
Hollas Tanborey
Coolville
First Christian Church Services and Local News
Gilbert B Courtney pastor leads Bible School at 9:30 with classes for all. Oct 3 service at 10:30, Christian Endeavor 6:30 led by Miss Ruth Wharton. Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 will present playlet for Victory Gift. Visitors welcome. Isaac Wilson visited Columbus. Mr and Mrs Smith of Pomeroy visited Arthur Smith family in Chauncey. Pierce Fuller of Chauncey stayed with I R Fuller in Chauncey. Christine Courtney recovering after breaking both bones of right limb. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass of Chauncey. Grandson to Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass and A P Figgins of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Gilbert B. Courtney
Pobons Ie
Christian Endeavor
Ruth Wharton
Women’s Missionary Society
Mrs Smith
Pomeroy
Arthur Smith
Chauncey
Roy Pendergrass
Peter Pendergrass
A. P. Figgins
Nelsonville
Boyd Returns from Hospital After Scrimmage Injury
Leroy Boyd, Ohio halfback and fastest man on the squad, returned this morning from a Columbus hospital where he had been under observation. He says he is in shape again but cannot practice football for some time and is staying at the Sigma Pi house on South Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Boyd
Ohio
Columbus
Boyd
Marietta
Sigma Pi
South Congress
In loving remembrance of Watson Douglas at Camp Sherman
In loving memory of Watson Douglas who died October 5 1918 at Camp Sherman one year ago. The family recalls a sudden loss and deep grief. He is sadly missed by his father, mother, sisters and brothers and others who loved him. May God grant him eternal rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Douglas
Camp Sherman
Striking Potteries Wage Demand Sparks Ohio Dispute
One hundred girl brushers at five Sebring potteries walked out after employers refused to raise pay from 2.44 to 2.61 dollars for seven hours of work. The action follows a campaign by the Want More Money alliance in Alliance Ohio on October 4.
Picket Joe Bara Sentenced in Canton for Disorderly Conduct
Canton October 4 Joe Bara a picket for strikers at the United Alloy Steel Plant was sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse after conviction on disturbing the peace. He reportedly hurled derisive epithets at workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Joe Bara
United Alloy Steel
Framingham Woman Named To Round Table Panel
Washington report states Meary Dennison of Framingham Massachusetts will be named today to a round table industrial planning group led by E. Gay. The decision was learned in the House as Dennison is among the public representatives chosen for the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meary Dennison
Framingham
Maia
Gay
Dennison
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Dumaree
Warren
Mr. Edward Dumaree
Aldine Roach
Hazel Roach
Hastings M. Pilcher
Jeffers Manufacturing Co
Roy Pilcher
W. P. Elliott
Alexander Township
Michael
Athens County Dry Federation
M. T. Phillips
Pearl Helwig
Secy, Co
H. Porter
Ohio Dry Federation
Dan
Isaac Wilson
Pierce Fuller
Mrs. I. R. Fuller
Christine Courtney
BUICK
Athens County Buick Co
Astro Sales and Service
Federal
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