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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1924

Page

5

Community notices and gatherings in Athens area

Sunday visitors gathered for Mrs. Fred Cheveller who is ill including William Burt and family. The Athens State hospital employee Phon Adams and others are noted as well as a 2 oclock Tuesday WCTU meeting at Mrs. Dowler. A Cincinnati State convention report will be shared at the same meeting.

Fred Cheveller William Burt Fred Burt Henry Sayers Sayers Billy Ollie Sibert Paul Highbarker Nelsonville Phon Adams Athens State Hospital P. G. Dowler Church Street Cincinnati

League of Women Voters Holds Neighborhood Meeting

The second neighborhood meeting of the League of Women Voters is set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Mrs. W V Daggetts 169 North Congress Street. The informal session will discuss the political platform leading candidates and issues with sample ballots and party platforms provided. Mr Sam L McCune of Cleveland visits home before attending his nephew John Hibbard and Miss Isabelle McCann wedding in Beverly Wednesday.

Women Voters League of Women Voters W. V. Daggett North Congress Street League Hal Woods la Follette Sam L. McCune Cleveland Beverly John Hibbard Isabelle McCann

Athens Women Attend Nelsonville Luncheon Hosts

Athens women who attended a Saturday luncheon in Nelsonville hosted by Mrs. E. FE Bell and Mrs. John Hill included Mrs. M. M. Kerr, Mrs. A. S. Bethel, Mrs. Oscar Bingman, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, Mrs. John Finsterwald, Mrs. FF. & Grones, Mrs. W. FE Peters, Mrs. B. M. Cowert, and Mrs. J. B. Swanson. Rev. D. M. Jemison of Cincinnati was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Barker and their son John.

Athens Nelsonville E. FE. Bell John Hill M. M. Kerr A. S. Bethel Oscar Bingman John Kilpatrick John Finsterwald FF. §&. Grones W. FE. Peters B. M. Cowert J. B. Swanson A. W. Barker John Rev D. M. Jemison Cincinnati

Birthday Parties Mark Visits and Celebrations in Lima

Mr and Mrs W W Clendenin returned from Lima where their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Everett Clendenin hosted a gathering. Mrs W B Cable entertained 22 children for her daughter Wthel Helen's ninth birthday with games, prizes, and a pink and white theme. Dr and Mrs J D B Haskins hosted Helen Haskins sixth birthday with a 3 to 5 pm party, kindergarten games, and a large birthday cake.

W. W. Clendenin Lima Mrs. Fverett Clendenin Euring W. RB. Cable East State Street Wthel Helen Bernadine Sprague Dorothy Duncan H. FE. Pratt Fred Slaughter J. H. Grayson J. JD. Haskins Grosvenor Street Helen

Birthday gathering honors Mr. J. R. of Nelsonville

Friends and relatives in Nelsonville joined Sunday at the home to celebrate Mr. J. R. Littler’s birthday. Attendees included Clyde Littler and family with Mrs Littler presenting a cake, Hilber Littler and Betty Jane, Thomas Littler and family from Athens, and Ora Griffin with Charles Joseph from Nelsonville. Also present were Earl Snake and Roland from Lima, and Albert Liggett of Marengo.

J. R Nelsonville Clyde Littler

Farewell Dinner Honors Edgars Before Columbus Move

Mr and Mrs Edward Burdette hosted 49 guests at an oyster supper at 44 Elmwood Place on Friday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W R Edgar who depart for their new Columbus home Tuesday morning. Music highlighted the evening with numerous Athens residents in attendance from Albany Nelsonville and associated households.

Edward Burdette Elmwood Place W. R. Edgar Columbus Athens Henry Chase Oscar Chase Clyde Hooper Bert Hovey Fred Vorhes Granville Gillogly Mr. Gillogly Albany Leoline Sibert Edgar Eugene Imboden Kerr Charles Kerr Clifford Kerr Charlies Hose Nelsonville

Pittsburgh Iron Mill Official Attends National First Aid Meeting

Walter Hart of Pittsburgh pa on a Saturday layover returning from Louisville ky where he attended a national meeting of First Aid superintendents. Hart serves as a supervisor in one of Pittsburgh's largest iron mills and is the nephew of W B Johnson.

Walter Hart Pittsburgh Louisville Hart W B. Johnson

Miss Helen Tritipo to Wed Howard Whiston in Huntington

Miss Maria Grover reports she will attend the Tuesday wedding of Miss Helen Tritipo and Mr. Howard Whiston. The ceremony is set for 9:00 AM at the bride's parents home, 281 East State street, Huntington, West Virginia.

Maria Grover Huntington, W. Va Helen Tritipo Howard Whiston J. L. Tritipo East State Street

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Postponed

The cabinet meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church has been postponed from Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ellen Boelaner.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Ellen Boelaner

Tribe Family Visits and Dinner Guests Near Albany

Mr. and Mrs. CC. F. Tribe and son Paul visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tribe near Albany Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Frost of the State hospital were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tribe Sunday.

CC. F. Tribe Paul Frank Tribe Near Albany Isaac Frost The State Hospital

Logan man arraigned after raid finds liquor at home

Logan deputies raided Frank Collins home near Union Furnace Saturday night finding one quart of white mule and a coil in a bureau drawer and liquor in a cave near the residence. Collins was arraigned before Magistrate Miller and pleaded not guilty to illegal possession with a Monday trial set. Bond set at $500.

Frank Collins Lnion Furnace George Shaw Collins Logan Miller

Stitch and Chatter Club Enjoys Broadway Theatre Party

The Sitch and Chatter club attended a theatre party at the Opera House to see Bright Lights of Broadway. Afterward they gathered at Mrs. 1.3. Engle’s home for a regular business meeting and refreshments were served.

Stitch and Chatter Club Opera House Broadway Engle

2 YEARS TROUBLE ENTIRELY GONE AT Scout tests

A Scout executive hailed news that several boys passed tenderfoot and second class tests after a trip to Old Man's Cave. Troop 6 and Troop 3 members listed include Lawrence Webb John Bond Billie Miller John Oberle Owen Yaw Otis Cox Berney Solen Red Oberle Hugh Lytle Joe Becker Frank I. Wright Lloyd Bloom and Paul Hestler. Plans for a gathering Friday evening include rope making demonstrations and supply distribution of badges and neckerchiefs.

Old Man's Cave Eli T. Jones Orson Tucker Lawrence Webb John Bond Billie Miller John Oberle Owen Yaw Otis Cox Berney Solen Red Oberle Hugh Lytle Joe Becker Frank I. Wright Lloyd Bloom Paul Hestler

Local Scouts Adopt Official Uniform Plan

The article describes troop orders for uniforms to be issued to registered scouts through Mr Benjamin. The city has adopted a complete uniform set including hat, handkerchief, shirt, sweater, belt, breeches, stockings, and tan shoes when feasible. Wayne Whitcraft, son of the council president, was the first to order a uniform.

Benjamin Wayne Whitcraft

Rally Day Services Highlight Logan Churches

Logan churches held Rally Day with special services. The Presbyterian church offered a single service at 10 o clock with strong attendance and a brief pageant by about twenty school members. The pageant aimed to show church efforts to reach country children and promote LLL SS.

Logan Presbyterian Church

Graduation Program Highlights In Sunday School

STee and other students not in Sunday school attended a short program by the intermediate and primary departments in their move to higher classes. Logan children receive three hours weekly religious instruction under the ongoing education program, with drills to show progress across services.

Stee Et al Logan

Mohler Case Postponed Again by Magistrate Miller

A second continuance was granted in the Arthur Mohler case by Magistrate Miller after prosecutor Henderson requested more time due to illness. Mohler’s hearing is reset for some time Monday.

Miller Arthur Mohler Henderson Mohler

Circleville Man In Creek Car Mishap At Carbon Hill Detour

A Circleville man and his wife with three daughters escaped serious injury when their Ford touring car veered off the Carbon Hill detour near Patton schoolhouse and toppled into a creek. The family was soaked but unharmed, as the vehicle settled on its four wheels in the water.

Circleville Carbon Hill Patton School House

Local residents visit relatives in New Lexington and Dayton air races

Mayor and Mrs J W Wolfe and daughter spent Sunday in New Lexington with relatives. John M Lowry grocer on West Hunter street spent Saturday and Sunday in Dayton for the air races noting they were thrilling but marred by the death of Capt Burt Skeel.

J. W. Wolfe New Lexington John M. Lowry West Hunter Street Grocer Dayton Burt Skeel

Logan High Prepares After Narrow Win Over New Lexington

Encouraged by their Friday victory over New Lexington, Logan High will begin a week of strenuous practice Monday evening in preparation for upcoming games.

Lexington High Logan High

Team Faces Mt Vernon After Narrow New Lexington Clash

The squad edged past New Lexington with only injury to tackle Robert Campbell, leaving players fit for the upcoming Mt Vernon game. A large group of supporters is expected to travel with the team this weekend.

Mr. Vernon Robert Campbell New Lexington Mt. Vernon

Athens family members named in partial notice

Ethel Hawley and Mrs Neal Hetse and daughter, all of Athens, are listed in the fragmentary notice.

Ethel Hawley Neal Hetse Athens

Grocer Edward Spicer of New Straitsville Recovers After Illness

Edward Spicer a New Straitsville grocer and coal dealer is slowly recovering after twenty weeks bedridden. He suffered influenza typhoid double pneumonia and rheumatism with five weeks of unconsciousness before returning to activity last Friday.

Edward Spicer New Straitsville Mr. Spicer

Chauncey Picnic Draws Local Families

Chauncey residents enjoyed a Sunday picnic with Luther Cruickshank family Leslie Thomas and Ruth. Mrs. John Palmer with Glendon Geneva and Virzene Palmer. George and Ernest Smith. Hoyt Courtney. and Curtis Harvey.

Chauncey Luther Cruickshank Leslie Thomas Ruth John Palmer Glendon Geneva Virzene George Ernest Smith Hoyt Courtney Curtis Harvey

Visiting relatives and job moves noted in Elgin area

Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske and family host Mrs Iskes sister Mrs HW T Reiter of Johnson City Alabama as a guest. While visiting Chauncey Mr Reiter moves to Migin Iowa where he works at a state hospital and Mrs Reiter will work as an attendant upon returning to Elgin.

Charles Fiske

Dayton Visit By Chauncey Racing Party

Wilfred Henry and his son Pound Henry along with Roland Bud Figgins of Chauncey traveled to Dayton last week to observe airplane races.

Wilfred Henry Pound Henry Roland Bud) Figgins Chauncey Dayton

May Avenue Hosts Dyer Mitchell Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Dyer Mitchell hosted at their May Avenue home inviting Mr and Mrs Samuel Mitchell Mrs Charles Crabtree and Forest Rose of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell of Columbus for a social visit in a family gathering style notice.

Dyer Mitchell May Avenue Samuel Mitchell Charles Crabtree Forest Rose the Plains Arthur Mitchell Columbus

Chauncey and Columbus Visit and Family Reunions Reported

Peter Pendergrass and son George traveled to Columbus on Sunday and were joined home by Mrs. Pendergrass who has visited her sisters Minnie Evans and Herbert Wyatt. The Herald notes Ms Nettie Evans is seriously ill at her Matin Street home. Paul Courtney and Lois of Springfield Missouri visited Chauncey with Harvey Courtney’s family. The Wolfe family reunion occurred at the county fair grounds with Guy Brookins Olive Brookins and others attending.

Peter Pendergrass George FL Pendergrass Columbus George Meinhart Chauncey Conant Chester Wild Mc Dougal Nerbert Calentine Heen Porter

New Holiness Church Opens at Chester Hill

A new Holiness church has been established at Chester Hill with an all day meeting planned next Sunday October 12. Rev. Harvey Smith will preach and Dyer Mitchell of Chauncey will lead the stagings. Sliversbody is invited to attend.

Chester Hill Harvey Smith Dyer Mitchell Chauncey Slversbody

Mrs Guy Gardner Hosts Dinner for Miss at High Street Home

Mrs Guy Gardner of High street gave a Sunday dinner in honor of Miss, entertaining friends at her residence. The event highlighted social customs of the time and reflected hospitality extended to visitors.

Guy Gardner High Street

California Wig Syrup Promises Quick Digestive Relief

For constipation and related symptoms in children a spoonful of genuine California Wig Syrup is advertised to sweeten the stomach and cleanse bowels of poisons and gases. It claims no narcotics and emphasizes the need to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with clear bottle directions.

Louisville H. C. Hines Keystone Avenue Indianapolis Ind California

Riley Family Visit From Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Allan Riley Jr of Nelsonville visited Sunday with Mrs Grimes and Mr Garfield Grimes in Chauncey.

Allan Riley, Jr Nelsonville Chauncey Garfield Grimes

Local residents travel and visit Chauncey figures

Mrs. T R Hamilton traveled to Columbus to enter Grant hospital for a throat operation accompanied by Mr. Hamilton. Miss Hertha Gratta of Columbus, guest of Mr. and Mrs. McNeil of Bailey Run, returned home. Miss Grace Smith, student in Nelsonville, spent the weekend with her parents at Lexington Avenue Chauncey.

T. R. Hamilton Columbus Grant Hospital Hamilton Hertha Gratta Chauncey McNeil Baily Run Grace Smith Nelsonville John J. Smith Lexington Avenu

Accident near Chauncey injures one man severely

A single engine aircraft overturned Saturday night near Chauncey after missing a curve and landing over a bank. Three men were aboard, reportedly from Logan. Two escaped injury, while the third was pinned beneath the craft and badly hurt, later moved to Nelsonville for care. The wrecked machine was towed to Howard Brown garage in Chauncey.

Chauncey Logan Nelsonville Howard Brown

Women’s Class Meet at Mrs Swart Home

Mrs Arthur Swart hosts the Loyal Women’s Bible class of the First Christian church on Thursday afternoon at her Mill Street home Mrs John Shafer will lead with expected good attendance from the membership.

Arthur Swart Loyal Women’s Bible First Christian Church Mill Street John Shafer Destred

Evangelistic Meetings At Green's Run Church Attract Crowd

A series of evangelistic meetings at Green's Run Christian Church led by Evangelist kb. 10 Murch and the regular pastor Rev. G BR Courtney are drawing large attendance and strong interest.

Green's Run Christian Church Murch G. BR. Courtney

Attendance peak at Sunday meeting across six towns

Largest attendance was on Sunday evening with participants from Trimbie Glouster Chauncey Jacksonville Millfield and Taylor Ridge. Meetings will continue this week.

Trimbie Glouster Chauncey Jacksonville Millfield Tayior Ridge

May Avenue Hosts Family Gathering At Vanhorn Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Vanhorn entertained a number of guests Sunday at their May avenue home. Music was provided by Dyer Mitchell and Samuel Lahageh. Guests included Mr and Mrs David Starling and son David of Congo, Mr and Mrs Merle McConnell and children Delmer and Constance, Mr and Mrs Lahugh and daughter Lucille, and Mr and Mrs Vanhorn with daughters Zelma and Beatrice.

Elmer Vanhorn May Avenue Dyer Mitchel Samuel Lahageh David Starling David Congo Merle McConnell Delmer Constance Sam lLahugh Lucille Vanhorn Zelma Beatrice

Lawrence Family Welcomes Daughter Frances in Kansas

Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrence of Hideorade Kansas announce the recent birth of a daughter Frances at their home. The mother formerly Miss Anna May Drake of Chauncey was a local schoolteacher and is a longtime niece to Mr J A Drake of Chauncey.

Fred Lawrence Hideorade Kansas Frances Anna May Drake Chauncey J. A. Drake

Webb footed dog found in Amazon valley mystery

A description notes a webbed footed, long silken haired dog that does not bark has been found in the Amazon valley, prompting local curiosity about its origin and behavior.

Amazon Valley

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