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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1923
Page
3
Mrs Brandenber and family hosted Elsonville visitors over the weekend. Ed Ervin of Columbus joined her after a six day visit with her parents. The Methodist class enjoyed a gathering hosted by Miss Clark and Mrs. dg with music games and a lunch for seventeen members and a priest.
A daughter named Betty Jane was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Whesterson on October 3 at their Ashton avenue home. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
New sonville won a swift Friday football game 31 to 9 against Glouster Hi on the local field. A large crowe watched the match from the stands.
Y officials announce a second Hallowe en party for this year following a prior event that drew several hundred young people. They urge youths to arrive early to secure space and avoid crowding.
Mrs. F. Curry and Billy Schnackenbure of Cincinnati are guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nou debush, the notice says, detailing a social visit in the city.
Mrs Minnie Jeeckson of Oak Wilt is visiting her aunt Mrs Matilda F E Martin.
Mrs John Saltz and Mrs Varry Jackson have returned after a visit to Moundsville West Virginia and Bridgeport.
Mrs Pud Ratema entertained the post chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening. A dinner of elegant appointments was served with covers laid for twelve.
Mrs Will Fleck and her children are spending the weekend in Zanesville staying with relatives and visiting local shops and parks.
The West End Parent Teachers Association met Friday with Mrs W T Grace as president and Mrs Bishon elected to lead. They announced the annual fall festival on October 1. Bishon will attend the state meet in Newark Oregon from the 19th to 1%. Mrs Henry Lancaster will attend from Central School.
Construction of the new high school shows rapid progress as obstructions are removed and front section excavations completed. Footings poured on the east wing Thursday, with plans to finish all footings by Saturday and begin brickwork Monday under State Construction Company superintendent Mr. Simpson. A temporary structure on site houses the offices of the construction company and Superintendent Ferree.
Tom Joyce pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and to operating an automobile while intoxicated before Mayor McCune. He was fined 106 dollars and costs on the liquor charge and 25 dollars and costs on the intoxicated driving charge. He pleaded not guilty to misappropriating an automobile and was released on a 500 dollar bond for an October 15 appearance.
Mr. R. E. Swope, the local agent of the American Ry and Express Co, is spending the weekend with relatives in Zanesville.
The annual missionary tea of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church was hosted by Mrs. John Love with help from Mesdames Brand Howe Lane White Patton Nelson Mann Verity Long Mechem Lama. One hundred twelve members attended. Rev C L Johnson presided and spoke. a silver offering was taken. a two course luncheon followed with purple and white colors. multiple young helpers assisted in serving.
The Sunday school class of Mrs Hamm from the Presbyterian church enjoyed a motor trip to Rising Park in Lancaster on Saturday. Former teacher now living in Lancaster accompanied them as chaperone Mr W S Hudson led the group. Each boy brought picnic food and a bountiful dinner was shared at noon.
Mr and Mrs Everett Crane announce the birth of a son born on Wednesday October 2.
The Hocking Valley Engineers and Surveyors association held its second monthly meeting of the year Friday at the Nelsonville YMCA. A fine dinner by Mr. McBride followed an engaging round table discussion and social time. The group plans a November visit to the San Toy mine, viewed as one of the valley's most up-to-date operations.
Canton Ohio reports police have secured tear gas bombs. when hurled their shells separate and release a vapor that inflames tear glands, driving fugitives from barricaded buildings and forcing them away.
Jennie Rush states in court that Austin Rush chews tobacco and uses the kitchen sink as a cuspidor that he spends time with horseshoes and has failed to provide clothes while using abusive language in their marriage dispute.
The Akron city administration proposes a new athletic field on city owned property to host all kinds of contests. It is estimated to accommodate about 30 000 persons.
The International Heating Company of St. Louis promotes a versatile burner for any coal or wood stove or furnace. It promises faster, hotter fires with less soot, adjustable by a valve, easy to install, and offered on a 30 day trial with a special local price and agent recruitment.
Mrs Grace Whaley of Glouster seeks divorce from Harley V Whaley in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging repeated cruelty, a September 1923 knockout blow, and forcible removal from home. She also cites living with her parents and in laws, lack of separate residence, requests alimony and custody of their child.
Davenport physician Dr. W. Coffee announces a treatment that healed his catarrh and deafness after years of suffering. He reports others benefited and offers a 10 day supply free to any reader who writes with name and address. Dr. Coffee specializes in ear nose and throat care with over thirty five years of experience.
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