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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville High names Ralph Fleck as student council head

Nelsonville high school will be led by Ralph Fleck as head of the student council this year. Ellen Davis is vice president. Class officers were elected: Sophomores Robert Vore and Margaret Johnson as president and VP, with other posts filled. Juniors and Seniors listed with names for president, VP, secretary positions, and councilmen. One council vacancy remains to be filled.

Ralph Fleck Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Ellen Davis Ofers Robert Vore Margaret Johnson William MceGovern Richard Vore Earl Washburn Margaret Vorhees Willis Wolfe Marcelete Wallace Mary Louise Leyshon Lillian Stover Charles Cook Carl Campbell Elizabeth Carr Monica Acker Converse Crawford

Eudora Chapter to Mark 28th Birthday

Nelsonville Oct 7 Next Tuesday night Eudora chapter order of the Eastern Star will observe the twenty eighth anniversary of its organization Local past matrons and past patrons will preside and a class of candidates will be initiated Ceremonies begin at 7 o clock with refreshments to follow List of participating officers includes Stella Betts C E Betts Alice Anderson Stella Roberts Mable Washburn Flossie Crawford Stella Davis Mary Ke Bartlett Grace Kelch Hattie C Jackson Margaret Galvin C Ek Washburn Charles Green

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Stella Betts C. E. Betts Alice Anderson Stella Roberts

Circle of Ruth entertains in Nelsonville Presbyterian locale

Mrs. L. I. Krieg and Mrs. Leonard Cooley hosted the Circle of Ruth in the Nelsonville Presbyterian church October 7. The meeting featured visiting members and discussion of church activities with a social gathering afterward.

Nelsonville L. I. Krieg Leonard Cooley Circle of Ruth

New York Central HASTENS Work of Laying Rails

Chauncey reports an extra force of twenty five men added to speed laying heavy rails on the New York Central main line between Armitage and Corning. A fifty man crew has worked for weeks at Chauncey yards with several cars including dining and sleeping quarters stationed there.

Chauncey New York Central Armitage Corning Chauncey Yards

Three Birthdays Celebrated at Osborne Home

Birthday celebration at Henry and Mrs Osborne's High street Chauncey honors Miss Millie Osborne Dane Osborne and Fred Osborne Jr with a chicken dinner. Guests from Athens Cincinnati Middleport Antiquity Peach Ridge Chauncey attend, guests gift bearings and three cake centerpieces with candles.

Middleport Florence Wills Cincinnati Fred Osborne Dorothy Fred Jr Rachel Hany B. Noble Bills Goldie Ashworth Athens Pearl Miller Mary Elizabeth Garth Peach Ridge Dane Osborne Richard Chauncey Millie Osborne Guy E. Osborne Hal Osborne Mrs Henry Osborne

Conant Family Arrives Safely in Arkansas

Chauncey notes word arrived from Little Rock Arkansas that Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Conant and four sons, son of Mr. and Mrs. B F Conant, have reached their destination visiting uncle Wade Conant while seeking a new home. The Connants, formerly of Nelsonville, sold property before leaving by motor over a week ago. Mrs Conan is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Katzenback Sr. of Chauncey.

Chauncey B. F. Conant Carl C. Conant Little Rock Ark Arkansas Wade Conant

Mrs Cheadle Given Surprise Farewell at The Plains

Mrs Alfred Cheadle longtime employee of the McBee Bindery at Athens received a surprise farewell party Monday evening at her The Plains home. Mrs Ida Wanless and Room No 2 girls hosted the event as Mrs Cheadle prepares to move to Cohere where she expects to make further arrangements.

Ida Wanless Helen Dorr Mabel Thompson Ada Hartley Edith McDaniel Margaret Krivesti Haze Shrieves Betty Jane Chauncey Alfred Cheadle McBee Bindery Company Athens the Plains McBee Company Mrs. Cheadle

Mothers and Fathers Night at Methodist Service in Chauncey

Mothers and Fathers Night at the Methodist Episcopal church in Chauncey will feature special services during the prayer meeting Thursday evening. The event highlights family participation and community worship in a local church setting.

Chauncey The Methodist Episcopal Church

Plains Visit List Of Local Families On Weekend

Mr and Mrs Henry Hennessey of Middleport were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs F A West at The Plains. Mrs Sarah Knowlton of Albany visited at The Plains with daughter Mrs W C Nichols. Prof and Mrs Alderman Matheny and family of Athens spent Sunday at The Plains, guests of Emaline Matheny and Mrs Robert Graves. Erma Bryan and John Rutter of Logan visited The Plains with Mr and Mrs M O Bryan. Charles McDonald couple spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William West at Albany. Floyd Bumgardner returned to Oak Grove after visiting Mr and Mrs William McDonald at The Plains. H L McDonald family and William MacDonald family with several sons spent Sunday at Charlie McDonald’s in Hocking. Elmer Lavely family of Hocking were Sunday guests of Okey Benedum.

Henry Hennessey Middleport F. A. West the Plains Sarah Knowlton Albany W. C. Nichols Alderman Matheny Athens Emaline Matheny Robert Graves Erma Bryan John Rutter Logan Pidfins M. O. Bryan Charles McDonald William West Floyd Bumgardner Oak Grove William McDonald H. L. McDonald Emmett Lee Walter Carl William MacDonald Hubert Clarence Charlies McDonald Hocking Elmer Lavely Okey Benedum

Christmas Bazaar Preparations At Local Church

Parishioners gathered for a 6 pm dinner with thirty covers at the church parlors. A Christmas bazaar is set for December 11. The mission study class begins next Monday evening. Mrs. N Hill spoke on The Paines House Alaska and sewing for the Bazaar occupied the evening.

Paines House Alaska

Dinner Held for Guests in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Ed Dean entertained at dinner Tuesday evening for guests Mrs Jennie Sands Hubbard of Clear Water Fra and Mrs Sam Dresback of Columbus A informal reception was held for Mrs Hubbard with many old friends calling Present were Mrs W W Poston Miss Mable Poston Charles Poston Mr and Mrs Harry Edington and Mrs EE Cable

Nelsonville Oct. T Ed Dean Jennie Sands Hubbard Clear Water Fra Sam Dresback Columbus Guess W. W. Poston Mable Poston Charles Poston Harry Edington EE. J. Cable Mrs Hubbard

B H Sanders Dies Early Today

B H Sanders formerly of Glouster died early today at his daughter Mrs Harry Hickman’s home in Nelsonville after two months illness. He leaves a widow and four children, sisters, brothers, and funeral plans to be announced.

Nelsonville B. H. Sanders Glouster Harry Hickman Jefferson Street Hattie Hickman Jerry Sanders V. A G. L. Sanders Lima Ohio Vinnie Johnson Athens Rose Sanders Riley Bert Sanders

Rotary speaker recounts experiences in France and Germany

Nelsonville Oct 7 Rotary members heard Charles Poston describe months abroad during World War I and as army of occupation in Coblenz Germany. He contrasted wartime life with postarmistice France and Germany and noted nine Nelsonville boys serving near Coblenz. He returns this summer via France and Germany and plans to spend winter in Nelsonville with family.

Nelsonville Rotary Club France Germany Charles Poston Poston Coblenz Army of Occupation Posten Coblong

Local residents and visitors circle Nelsonville and Akron

Mr and Mrs Charles Green and Miss Jean Nelson were in New Lexington Monday afternoon. Mrs Marie Steinegmp and Mrs Clara Johnson and daughter Miss Emma left Tuesday for the former s home at Akron. Mrs Alva Johnson was a Columbus visitor Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday. Miss Minnie McDowell of Columbus has returned after spending her vacation with her parents in Nelsonville.

Charles Green Jean Nelson New Lexington Marie Steinegmp Clara Johnson Emma Akron Alva Johnson Columbus Ivan Matheny Minnie McDowell Nelsonville

Local Visitors and Travel Notes from Grand Rapids Guests

Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg of Grand Rapids Michigan are guests in the city for a week with the former parents Mr and Mrs M T Branden burg. Miss Grace Wright leaves for Cincinnati University to begin nurse training. Mrs J R Hubbard of Clear Water Florida and Mrs Sam Dresback of Columbus Ohio visit Mrs Ed Dean. Mrs Hubbard known as Midge Sands a former Nelsonville girl returns after eighteen years. Mr and Mrs W F Heaton depart for a two week motor trip to Boston and eastern points.

Miles Brandenburg Grand Rapids Mich M. T. Brandenburg Grace Wright Cincinnati University J. R. Hubbard Clear Water Fla Sam Dresback Columbus Ed Dean Hubbard Sands

Social at Brooks School House Friday Oct 9

A pie and candy social is planned at the Brooks school house on Friday evening October 9. Neighbors and families are invited to attend for fundraising and community fellowship. The event features homemade pies and assorted candies for purchase.

Brooks Brooks School

Hair-Groom Combining Cream Promises All Day Style

An advertisement extols "Hair-Groom" Well-Groomed All Day a greaseless combing cream costing only a few cents per jar. It claims to deliver natural gloss and a cresting hold for business and social wear and helps hair grow thick and lustrous while remaining tamed all day.

Beaumont Visitor Roy Bricker Travels to Indiana

Beaumont resident Roy Bricker visited relatives in Lawrenceburg Indiana. Columbus residents Mr and Mrs David Conant and son visited Chauncey relatives, Mr and Mrs B F Conant on Mill Street. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton and son Dean spent Sunday with Mrs Hamiltons sister Mrs H F Kittle and family in Glouster.

Roy Bricker Beaumont Lawrenceburg Ind David. Conant and Son Columbus Chauncey B. F. Conant Mill Street Hook T. R. Hamilton Dean Hamilton H. F. Kittle Glouster

Chauncey Family Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith and family of Chauncey entertained weekend guests including William Smith of Hemlock Grove, Wade Smith and children Howard and Kathleen of Darwin, John Cowan and daughters Lizzie and Ruth of Guysville, and Mrs. Sarah Aldrich of Eugene Oregon.

Chauncey Guy Smith William Smith Hemlock Grove Wade Smith Howard Kathleen Darwin John Cowan Lizzie Ruth Guysville Sarah Aldrich Eugene Ore

Women Avoided Surgery With Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Ethel Thurston of Lima Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing her severe symptoms and avoiding operation after doctors recommended one. A second letter from Texas reports two doctors saying surgery was needed for weakness but the remedy helped her regain mobility and well being.

Ethel Thurston Pine Street Lima Chico North Pine Street Ohio Eddy Trell Texas Lydia E. Pinkham

Creomulsion Promises Cough and Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and stop germ growth with creosote based formula, promising recovery and money back if relief is not achieved when directions are followed.

Creomulsion Comopany Atlanta Gia

Woman shot dead in Cleveland home after quarrel

Mae Panoutsos a young married mother of two was shot and killed in her Cleveland residence after a dispute with a boarder following her husband leaving for work. The incident occurred today as investigators seek motive and describe the events.

Cleveland Mae Panoutsos

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Sam Longley Newark E. S Young Peoples First Christian Sunday School Ellen Coffman Beatrice Border the Plains Personals J. L. Murphy Ft. Wayne Dave Gorsuch McArthur BAYER Insurance Acts Lumbago J. E. Zeller Rey’s Lash Smith Home Sellers Kitchen Richardson Furniture CO Glouster, O Toledo T-Alvin Woolson Wooteon Co United States Wilson Store Sensa Sale ARMY NAVY Nelsonville, Ohio Ies Drees U. S. Army Munson Rine Peir Heavy Union Majestic Adolph Zukor Ane Jesse L Lasky B.de Mille Jeanie MacPherson
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