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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1923

Page

5

Wedding Ties Tie Fayette County Families in Spring Ceremony

Miss Gretchen, daughter of Hon and Mrs Jil, wed Robert Marfield Jefferson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jefferson of Bloomingburg, with Athens connections present. The bride, trained at Walnut Lane, Smith College, and Columbia, plans to live in Columbus with the groom, an Ohio State graduate in insurance. WWI service marked by two years with the 146th Ambulance Co. The breakfast featured two nearly century old silver colonial candlesticks, gifts from the bridegroom’s maternal grandmother.

Washington C Gretchen Jilson Willis That City Rrobert Marfield Jefferson W. F. Jefferson Bloomingburg H. G. Jefferson Athens Jefferson Fayette County Walnut Lane School Philadephia Smith College Columbia Uni Ohio State University Columbua

Attractive Alpha Delta Pi Dinner at Varsity Inn

Opal Brown of Amesville and Kenneth Kagsier of Trimble wed quietly Monday afternoon at 2 00 o clock in the First M F church parsonage 25 North College Street with Dr Daniel McGurk officiating. The Alpha Delta Pi dinner followed at the Varsity Inn with pledgees and patrons entertained and a table set aside for the occasion. College and sorority songs were sung after dinner.

Alpha Delta Pi Varsity Inn Opal Brown Amesville Kenneth Kagsier Trimble Daniel McGurk M. F. Church North College Street

Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs. Fred Wheaton Natal Day

A surprise dinner marked the natal day celebration for Mrs. Fred Wheaton. Friends and family gathered to toast her milestone, sharing stories and well wishes in a intimate gathering.

Fred Wheaton

Maplewood Price Wins Surprise Saturday Evening Dinner

Maplewood Price, a surprise winner, enjoyed a Saturday evening dinner at her home planned by her sister Miss Dorothy Wolters of Napoleon. Miss Marucuret Ulrich and Miss Ronni Ray of Chillicothe assisted with yellow and white decorations and fourteen covers.

Maplewood Price Dorothy Wolters Napoleon Marucuret Ulrich Ronni Ray Chillicothe Reme

Mrs Hattenbeck Visits New York City Family Ties

Mrs Florence Hattenbeck of New York City arrives for a visit with her mother Mrs Alex Nelson and a family at 21 Elmwond Place. Mrs Nelson is ill but improving. Mr Far S Clayton of St Cloud Minnesota visits his mother Mrs J B Clayton at 34 North Congress Street. Mr and Mrs J Chapman Ward and children J Chapman Jr Helen Lloyd and Mr Ward’s brother Mr Albert Ward from Marietta visit Mrs Ward’s parents at 42 West Washington Street.

T. J. Scott Coolville Frank R. Gross North Congress Street Florence Hattenbeck New York City Alex Nelson Elmwond Place Mr. Far! S. Clayton St. Cloud, Minn J. B. Clayton North Congress Street J. Chapman Ward J. Chapman Jr Helen Lioyd Mr. Ward Mr. Albert Ward Marietta

Mrs Pierce Returns From Newark and Columbus Visit

Mrs C M Pierce arrived home Monday from a visit in Newark with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs BE A Moore and with her sister Mrs George Melee in Columbus.

Home Remedy Pinex Cough Syrup Plan Promoted

An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using Pinex pine extract and sugar or alternatives. It claims quick relief within about 21 hours, benefits to throat and bronchial issues, and guarantees satisfaction or refunds from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Pinex Co Wavre, Te

Glouster A A baseball game with Jacksonville Friday

Glouster The Columbus American Association team will face Jacksonville on Friday afternoon at the Jacksonville grounds. The contest draws keen interest as Jacksonville stars seek major league offers next year. Detroit offers and scouting from major leagues expected.

Columbus American Association Jacksonville Webb Cincinnati Reds Withem Cleveland Indians Schreiber Sullivan Hartley Davis Palmeyo Weaver Sardeys Aimbrose

Green coon hide case ends in fine in Athens

Morris Goodman of The Plains was arrested Friday by Game Protector B. T. FeFever on possessing a green coon hide. He pled guilty before Justice Helwig in Athens and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Over 28 dollars from a benefit ball went to Mrs. John Woods after a Glouster Giants versus Lancaster game, won by the home team 12 to 4. The same teams played on Emancipation Day when Mr. Woods was killed by a line drive while umpiring.

Morris Goodman Plains B. T. FeFever Cty Justice Helwig Athens John Woods Glouster Giants Lancaster Woods

Obituary and community notices from Glouster region

Local items report Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson of Athens visiting due to Mrs Frank Wolf’s serious condition. Mrs W F Marquis of Trimble learns of niece Mrs J M Hanson's death in Traver Town, cancer. Mr and Mrs Hanson once lived in Glouster and Trimble, with many relatives in the area. Mrs Blansen, eldest daughter of the late G K Harris of Union, has numerous relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs W Drive visit Columbus this week for Doctor Board of Pharmacy exam. Carr ie Rush’s aunt Mrs Corrie Smith 22, of Trimble, brought to Glouster Monday afternoon for burial at Gloucester cemetery. services conducted by RO Frampton of the Church of Christ. Mrs Smith died at Mt. Cory hospital in Columbus after about a month’s treatment. she was a Gloucester high school graduate.

Corrie Smith Mise Carrie Rush Trimble

Autumn sparks a spurt in local marriage licenses

The county reports a surge in marriage licenses as autumn winds chill and couples from Nelsonville Glouster Hollister Trimble Amesville and Hockingport rush to wed. Names include William James Mildred Bumgarner George Chambers Jane Britton Carroll Pickering Freda Linscott Pearl Brown Gertrude Hipscher Emmett Widder Lucile Grimm Kenneth Easler Opal Brown.

Dan Cupid Ambion Atrens County William T. James Mildred Bumgarner Nelsonville George Chambers Jane Britton Glouster Carrol Pickering Hollister Freda Linscott Broadwell Pearl Brown

Local Social Roundup At Athens Brookville And Chauncey

Sunday and Monday visits fill the Brookville Chauncey and Athens area as families host relatives and friends. Notables include Mrs Anna Carsey Mrs Dennis Grishee Mrs William Beekle and many McBride Beckle and Jones households sharing time with cousins siblings and nieces.

Comfort and economy with Cole's Hot Blast Heaters

Cole's Hot Blast Heaters promise both comfort and cost savings for homes. The unit emphasizes efficient fuel use and steady indoor warmth for households seeking economical heating solutions.

Cole

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