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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

Page

5

Society Visitors Entertained at Bush Home in Athens

Ohio Select List wives visiting Athens for a Messenger meeting were hosted by Mrs. F W Bush at The Beeches. Luncheon at one table gathered twelve guests from Bowling Green Newark Zanesville Chillicothe and New Philadelphia with Athens participants. The Bushes had also hosted a prior reception for thirty five guests at their home.

Bush Home Ohio Select List Athens F. W. Bush The Beeches Bush Hill Top Alvert Haswell Bowling Green Jed S. Wallace

I. L. E. club to meet at 2 o'clock Thursday

Mrs. C. W. Fink of 98 Sunnyside Drive will host the I. L. E. club at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

C. W. Fink Sunnyside Grive I. L. E. Club

Priscilla Needle Club Hosts Mrs Coe At Lancaster Street

The Priscilla Needle club will be entertained by Mrs George Coe at 9 30 Thursday afternoon at 103 North Lancaster Street with a social program and refreshments to follow.

Priscilla Needle Club George Coe North Lancaster Street

Lecture on the Philippines by Mrs Carrothers

Mrs George E Carrothers will present an illustrated lecture on the Philippines at the regular monthly meeting of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church. The event begins at 7 o clock Wednesday evening in the church auditorium.

Philippines George E. Carrothers The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Mt Holly Couple Leaves for Akron After Weekend

Mr and Mrs Fred Dunstan of Mt Holly New Jersey and Mrs Harold Sams and baby JoAnna left today for Akron after spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Richey 2 North Shannon avenue.

Fred Dunstan Mt. Holly New Jersey Harold Sams JoAnna Akron Ray Richey North Shannon Avenue

Welks Leave for Beaver Following Sister-in-Law’s Death

Mr and Mrs N I Welk departed for Beaver Pennsylvania after being summoned by the death of the former’s sister Mrs G C Henderson.

Miss Belle Knowlton Returns Home to Staunton

Miss Belle Knowlton has returned to her Staunton home after several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Bellefontaine Columbus Athens and vicinity.

Belle Knowlton Staunton Bellefontaine Columbus Athens Vicinity

Pastor Bradshaw Heads to Bible School and Revival

Rev. A. L. Bradshaw, pastor of the Church of God, took his daughter Violet to Anderson Indiana where she plans to enroll in Anderson Bible school. He will then go to Bellefontaine to conduct a revival. The local Church of God plans a revival beginning November first.

A. L. Bradshaw Church of God Violet Anderson Ind Anderson Bible School Bradshaw Bellefontaine

Thompson Returns to Springfield After Visit With Sister

Mr. Jerry Thompson has returned to his home in Springfield after a short visit with his sister Mrs. Agnes Jordan at 27 Wolfe Street.

Jerry ‘Thompson Springfield Agnes Jordan Wolfe Street

Visit in Sandusky with Ohio University students

Miss Dorothy Scott spent the weekend at her Sandusky home. She was joined by Mr and Mrs Anthony Pettiford and daughter Mary Louise of Athens and Miss Bernice Gaines of Xenia. Both Miss Scott and Miss Gaines are students at Ohio University.

George Norris Sunnyside Drive Thelma Norris James Williams Maxine Williams Sarah Alice Bailey Elma Hill Helen Sharp Ethel Cable Ferne Rowland Dorothy Duncan Martha Frost Anna Mae Rupe Donna Lee Elisabeth Bailey Orpha Bean Ruth Jewell Chandler Evelyn Austin Virginia Pauline Masterton Dora Mae Smith Helen Gamertsfelder Naomi Vernon Mary Florence Hedges Ohio W. F. Mercer Robert Poling Youngstown Ohio University Poling John Stewart Raymond Clark Walter Barnhill Blanche Long Weltha Keck Jennie Polley Mary Shields Sandusky Dorothy Scott Anthony Pettiford Mary Louise Athens Bernice Gaines Xenia Scott Miss Gaines

Teachers Sign For Drawing Class Meet Tomorrow

Athens county teachers petitioning for a public school drawing class at Ohio University will meet at 7 p.m. in Miss Mary Jane Brison’s studio Ellis Hall third floor to plan the course and weekly meeting time. Teachers signing 64 are urged to attend. credit will be given through the University Extension and School of Education.

Athens County Ohio University Seasion Mary Janet Brison School of Education Ellis Hall Brison

Williams announces birth of daughter Lane Kathaleen

Mr and Mrs Harley Williams announce the birth of a daughter Lane Kathaleen at Graham Chapel on Sunday October 11.

Harley Williams Nellie McClain Graham Chapel

Blanchester couples mark long wedding anniversaries

Blanchester reports two longtime couples celebrating significant milestones. Dr. and Mrs. Ambrose Ogan observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on Sunday, while Prof. and Mrs. R. E. Andrew celebrated their golden wedding anniversary the same day in Blanchester.

Blanchester Blanchaser Ambrose Ogan R. E. Andrew

William Sivill Injured in Mine Accident Monday

William Sivill of Glouster was injured at Hisylvania mine on Monday when coal rolled onto his left leg, fracturing both bones. He was treated at home by Dr. J. H. Elias and is noted as the father-in-law of Mrs. H. B. Parker of Athens.

Glouster William Sivill Hisylvania Sivill Urbancrest J.H. Elias Siviltta H. 2. Parker Athens

Local Family Visits Across Cities Reported

Fred Hall from Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs. Hall in the city. Evelyn Parsons and Evelyn Rowan traveled to Columbus to visit friends. Miss Virgene Anderson returned to Columbus ending a city visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Anderson. Mrs. Jane Donaldson went back to Deanerine after visiting her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gormiey.

Fred Hall Columbus

Maroons to Meet Soldiers in Columbus Game

The Columbus Maroons, a fast semi professional football team, will play the American Legs in Glouster at 2 30 p m. The match is expected to be a snappy contest with one of Columbus' stronger squads facing the Legs.

Glouster Columbus Maroons Columbus

Sokal Mention Highlights Local Figures and Family Ties

Sokal mentions prominent locals including Merk Howard Sapp and his daughters Bate and Tre, and Helen Crew. The fragment references school ties and community roles, indicating a local profile or social note about these individuals.

SOKAL Merk Howard Sapp Bate Helen Crew Soheol

Roberts Couple Visiting Glouster Friends

Visiting here in Glouster on October 18, Mr and Mrs John Roberts of Gillespie Illinois are paying calls on Mr and Mrs Howard Guinther and other local friends. The couple, longtime Glouster residents, left for Illinois many years ago.

Glouster John Roberts Gillespie, m Howard Guinther Roberts Illinois

See of Heleene Bee Ghar ee Gelegate from the

The readable fragment notes a local report about Heleene Bee Ghar ee Gelegate, mentioning a governing body and community concerns. Details are sparse and no clear event or outcome is provided in the accessible text.

Mr and Mrs Cavey Return From Columbus

Mr end Mrs G W Cavey returned home Monday after a trip to Columbus.

Mr. End G.W. Cavey Columbus

Wages High and Savings Grow Across Nation

Washington reports show wage scales higher than ever with payrolls at record levels. Employment rose as farmers expand workforces and productivity improves, while savings deposits reach 9 billion dollars. Thrift remains strong and prices hold, supporting steady consumption in the near term.

J. C. Royle Washington America Department of Labor Treasury Department Department

Ohio Briefs Lead Local Baseball Series For Championship

Cambridge gears up for a series with Zanesville to decide the Eastern Ohio Baseball League title. Marietta hosts the annual Group No. 7 meeting of the Ohio Bankers association attracting many bankers to the city this week.

Cambridge Zanesville Marietta Ohio Ohio Banker's Association

Wilmington Editor Dora Staunmer Moves to Lauderville Paper

Miss Dora Staunmer society editor of the Wilmington Daily News Journal resigns to take a similar post at a Lauderville Florida newspaper. The change signals a shift in the Wilmington paper's society coverage as Staunmer departs for the new assignment.

Wilmington Dora Staunmer Wilmington Daily News-Journal Lauderville Fla

Wilmington Mayor Proposes Winter Welcome At City Hall

The Wilmington mayor plans a warm welcome for visitors this winter as signs of approaching season appear. The store setup in the mayor’s office signals a seasonal effort to greet guests and promote civic hospitality.

Wilmington

Zanesville Population Figures Released

Zanesville shows a population of 30 873 per figures from the department of commerce. The count excludes several outlying suburbs.

Zanesville Department of Commerce

Obituary: William Grimes of Marietta Dies at 35-Year Career

William RR Grimes a prominent Marietta businessman and organizer of the People's Bank and Trust company died Monday at his home. He had a 35 year involvement in the community and local business affairs.

Marietta William RR. Grimes People’s Bank and Trust Company

Unsuccessful Robbery Attempt at Briggs Lumber Company

In Marietta early Monday an attempted robbery at the Robert Briggs Lumber company failed after would-be thieves dynamited a safe but secured no loot. Wilmington patrolman and (text cut).

Marietta Robert Briggs Lumber Company Wilmington

Adams Family Returns From Sedalia Trial

Mrs Henry Adams and their daughter accompany chief of police Ben South and Wayne Jeffries as they return from the Everett Adams trial held in Sedalia Missouri.

Henry Adams Ben South Wayne ‘Jeffries Everett Adams Sedalia Missouri

Clean whiskey still seized in Trimble raid

Constable BE C. Mariner seized a copper whiskey still, 100 gallons of mash, three mash barrels, forty empty sugar boxes, three gallons of finished liquor, jugs and bottles from Wiley Howard's home one and a half miles east of Trimble last night. Howard was fined 200 dollars for possession of liquor and 300 dollars for possessing property for manufacture. Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig gave him one day to arrange payment. The officer called the outfit one of the cleanest stills he had seen and noted the high quality odor of the whiskey.

BE. C. Mariner Wiley Howard Trimble Howard Pearl W. Helwig Helwig Mariner

Hindenberg to Hear Report on Security Pact

Berlin October 13 Under Secretary Krempner arrives from Locarno to report on the security pact conference to the cabinet and President Hindenberg A cabinet meeting is held tonight with a larger session expected tomorrow when the Allies Locarno proposal will be debated and decision announced

Berlin Krempner Locarno Hindenberg

Suit filed in Common Pleas for 352.73 over groceries

Harley B. Nelson of Athens sues Phillip and Elisabeth Strauss in Common Pleas today for 352.73 on an account for groceries and necessaries. A separate case of Freda Tippie Bama and Lorella Tippie versus Peter Y Sams was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Mrs. Tippie sought to annul her daughter’s marriage to Sams. The court released Bessie Kearns property restrained by Cincinnati Finance Co.

Common Pleas Court Harley B. Nelson Athens Phillip Elisabeth Strauss Freda Tippie Bama Lorella Tippie Peter Y. Sams Tippie Freda Sams Bessie Kearns Cincinnati Finance Company

Rheumatism Cure by Postal Prescription Offers Free Mail Order

A fragment describes a postal prescription scheme promising cures for rheumatism with mailed orders and no payment upfront. The note mentions Paul Case and claims thousands saw wonderful results, urging readers to write today.

Paul Case

Sunday gathering at Circle HUI family home

Mr and Mrs William Jordan host a downtoom Sunday dinner at Circle HUI with grandchildren present. Guests include families from New Marshfield Mansfield Parkersburg Athens and Manafield. Folwell and Bailey families attend with plans to visit in Parkersburg before returning home.

William Jordan Circle Hui Ege Sncthar Aasteteste Sara Dale Pestte Perein Gallenas Memes Martha Anna Dorothy Wilson la Verne New Marshfield Bill Bailey Parkersburg W. Va W. R. Jordan Mansfield Obie Olivia Cheaser Wilbur Francis Harold Gerald Dale Poetiewalte Cathryn Douglas Athens J. D. Folwell Son Luccas Sona Dana Bernard Garth Bar W. R. Jordan, Jr Manafield Parkers ‘Burg Booth Foster Street Folwell

Children Night Coughs Ended Quickly with New Syrup

A local health ad claims a new syrup stops children's night coughs at once by soothing neural irritation from colds. It promises rapid relief and is available at area stores.

Rte

Mussel Shoala Meal Site Mentioned in Mississippi Note

A fragment notes a noon meal at Mussel Shoala in Aaj bama and references government spending aimed at long term public benefit. The text mentions Mississippi and an October date, with unclear specifics about the event or location.

Mussel Shoala Aajbama

Outgro Promises Quick Nail Inflammation Relief

The advertisement describes drops of Outgro in the nail crevice to reduce inflammation and pain. It claims the product toughens skin under the toe nail and turns the nail outward overnight. Outgro is labeled a harmines antiseptic for chiropodists but sold to the public in small bottles with directions.

Lumber Mills Drive Activity in Athens and Hocking Counties

The segment notes many mills in Athens and Hocking counties preparing lumber for shipment. Both county seats are described as typically southern in tone with active mill work and local crews, including residents from the two counties who served in the 63 Regular O. V. 1 unit.

Athens Hocking County

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