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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

5

Martha Minameyer Sevens Birthday Party At Home

Martha Minameyer celebrated her seventh birthday with a Saturday party at 38 First Street from 3:30 to 4. Miss Margaret Johnson Kathryn Minameyer and Beatrice Finsterwald helped entertain and serve. Guests included Mabel Connett Virgene Mace Lois Mariner and many others.

Martha Minameyer First Street Margaret Johnson Kathryn Minameyer Beatrice Finsterwald Minameyer Martha Mabel Connett Virgene Mace Lois Mariner Alice Kathleen Carpenter Josephine Virginia Martha McVay Joan Stanley Toots Davis Madge Mary Hell Phyllis Sheldon Helen Herman Hazel Helen Moore Agnes Kilpatrick Janis Tom Dorothy Helen Minameyer

Pollyanna class Halloween masquerade at church social rooms

The Pollyanna class of the Christian Sunday school plans its annual Halloween masquerade party at 7:30 this evening in the church social rooms. Mr and Mrs Wade Dowler of Kron spent the weekend in Ath-3 vicinity visiting relatives. Dowler works in the garage of the Dodge agency in Akron. The Social Literary club meets 2:30 Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Frank B Gul­l um at 128 North Lancaster Street.

The Christian Sunday School Hallowe’en Wade Dowler Kron Ath- 3 Mr. Dowler Dodge Agency Akron Frank B. Gullum North Lancaster Street

Emily Humphrey Visits Ohio Relatives By Car

Miss Emily Humphrey a student in Ohio university spent Sunday in Hockingport with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lewis Humphrey who brought her home by motor.

Emily Humphrey Ohio University Hockingport Lewis Humphrey

Beaches Visit Son Student at Ohio University Hotel Berry

Mr and Mrs A W Beach of Chippewa Lake spent Sunday at Hotel Berry while visiting their son Parker Beach a student at Ohio University and member of the Sigma Pi fraternity in Athens.

A. W. Beach Chippewa Lake Hotel Berry Parker Beach Ohio University Sigma Pi Fraternity

Dr W A Matheny Visits Pennsylvania Teacher Institute

Dr W A Matheny is spending two weeks in Pennsylvania to participate in a teacher's institute.

W. A. Matheny Pennsylvania

Sugar Grove man visits Athens after four decades

Mr S D Hensley of Sugar Grove is in Athens for the first time in forty years. He works on the college building. Friends of Min usher at the Ati will be pleased is recovering from a surgical operation at Columbus hospital part of last week. Organ tal he are i in the latter.

S. D. Hensley Sugar Grove Athens Min Ati Columbus

Doctor Danford Returns Home After Weeklong Stay

Dr. W. G. Danford arrived back at home yesterday following a weeklong medical stay. He is reported in good health with no complications noted.

W. G. Danford

Chicago Attendance At Medical Convention In City

Mr and Mrs Chester Morris left by car to spend the winter in Florida. A letter from them last week said they arrived in Atlanta and would go to Orlando. Mr and Mrs Henry Ruth and Mr and Mrs Charlies Williams plan to depart Tuesday for Florida stopping in Jacksonville to visit relatives before continuing to the West coast for the winter.

Chester Morris Florida Atlanta, Ga Orlando Henry Ruth Charlies Williams Jacksonville Mrs. Ruth West Coast

Girl Scout Party Rescheduled to October 28

The Girl Scout Hallowe'en party is moved to Tuesday October 28 due to the lecture course. The regular scout meeting remains scheduled for Tuesday at 6 30 in the Presbyterian church.

Hallowe’en Presbyterian Church

Formal Dinner Of Tri Sigmas At Hotel Berry

Sigma Sigma Sigma entertained pledges with a formal dinner at Hotel Berry. Twenty two covers were set, the table featured purple chrysanthemums and purple and white candies. Julia Kaiser, chapter president, spoke after dinner before a singalong of sorority songs and the yell. Pledges listed: Mary Mishkimmons Salem Marguerite Aborn Lakeside Winifred Haselton Tipton Ind Kathiryn Beans Canton Frances Clark Athens Margaret Fillion Painesville Elsie Gegenheimer Vermillion Wyona Lardner Chauncey.

Tri Sigs Sigma Sigma Sigma Hotel Berry Julia Kaiser Mary Miskimmons Salem Marguerite Aborn Lakeside Winifred Haselton Tipton Ind Kath Iryn Beans Canton Frances Clark Athens Margaret Filison Painesville Elsie Gegenheimer Vermillion Wyona Lardner Chauncey

Columbo Social Ladies Visit Columbus Saturday

Mrs. Fred O'Neil, Mrs. Tom Bailes and Mrs. Austin Robinson were Saturday business visitors in Columbus.

Fred O'Neil Tom Bailes Austin Robinson Columbus

Metcalf Family Visits Washington D. C. Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Brent G. Metcalf and their children Bobbie and Marjorie spent Sunday in Washington D. C. as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest B. Harper.

Brent G. Metcalf Bobbie Marjorie Washington D. H Forrest Harper

Grace Marquis Returns Home After Ten Day Visit

Miss Grace Marquis comes home Sunday after a ten day visit with relatives and friends in and near Amenville. She attended the M Henry Lochary wedding and was a guest last Friday at a party hosted by Mrs. Clyde Gibson.

Grace Marquis Amenville M Henry-Lochary Clyde Gibson

Cone Family Weekend Visit to Plymouth

Mr and Mrs Frank Cone spent the week end in Plymouth with their daughter Miss Beryl Cone a teacher there. Ruth and Pauline Cone accompanied them.

Frank Cone Ruth Pauline Plymouth Beryl Cone

Chauncey Mine No 25 Begins Operation After Idle Period

Chauncey mine No 25 of the New York Coal company started up, employing 400 to 500 men as loading of coal began. Cap Smith of Chauncey is superintendent with Edward Fouty inside boss, in a community scene at the home of Marshal and Mrs. George Nicholson on Mound Street.

Chauncey New York Coal Company Erie Railroad Cap” Smith Edward Fouty Marshal George Nicholson Mound Street Nicholson Evelyn Spearry Elsie Spearry Alice Glass Ary Syx Fontella Nettie Mabel Nicholson Rolland Syx Donald Frazier Edward de Long James Smith George, Jr Earl Nicholson John Rackham, Jr

George Nicholson Jr Hosts Young Friends Gathering

Chauncey October event notes George Nicholson Jr hosting a Saturday evening gathering for a group of young friends with lively entertainment and social activity.

Chauncey George Nicholson, Jr

Mrs Wharton To Be The Hostess

Chauncey October 19 The Loyal Womans Bible class of the First Christian church holds its regular semi monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs E C Wharton home in Athens. Mrs Wharton a former Chauncey resident is a member. Business session led by president Mr Guy M Brookins and program by Mrs Guy Smith. Desires good attendance.

Chauncey Loyal Womens’ Bible First Christian Church E. C. Wharton Athens Wharton Guy M. Brookins Guy Smith

Hines Entertain With Chicken Dinner at East Converse

Mr and Mrs William D Hines hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at their East Converse street home Chauncey Oct 19 Guests included Mr and Mrs Eli Westfall and sons Leo Brice and Howard Mr and Mrs E H Hines and sons Wayne Dana and daughter Jennie Mr and Mrs W H Hines of Burr Oak Mr and Mrs Sheldon E Watkins of Athens and Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover of Chauncey Also the hosts.

Chauncey William D. Hines East Converse Street Eli Westfall Leo Brice Howard E. H. Hines Wayne and Dana Jennie W. H. Hines Burr Oak Sheldon E. Watkins Athens Lee Schoonover

Dinner for Guests Chauncey 19

Mr and Mrs James McCollum hosted a Sunday dinner at their East Convereet home honoring Mrs Curtis Battrell and her husband from Columbus. The event celebrated family ties and featured a welcoming, intimate gathering.

Chauncey James McCollum East Convereet Curtis Battrell Columbus

Condition Critical For Mrs Amanda Smith In Chauncey

Mrs Amanda Smith is reported in critical condition at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alva Gillett in Chauncey after months of ill health. Her sister Mrs Smith of Amesville is present and daughter Mrs Sell Boudinot of Bucyrus plans to arrive this week.

Chauncey Amanda Smith Alva Gillett

Dinner party hosted by Charlies Speary in Chauncey

Charlies Speary of Chauncey entertained at a Sunday dinner for guests Mr. and Mrs. Leander Martin Misa Mary Syx Misses Evelyn Elsie and Lucille Spearry and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spearry.

Chauncey Charlies Speary Leander Martin Misa Mary Syx Evelyn Elsie Lucille Spearry Charles Spearry

Funeral trip for Chauncey woman to West Virginia

Charles Tippie returned to Chauncey from Wade near Parkersburg West Virginia after attending the funeral of her aunt Mrs Eva Moore who died last week.

Chauncey Charles Tippie Wade Parkersburg W. Va Eva Moore

Chauncey Residents Visit Ill Colleague in Columbus

Mrs. Charles Bradfield of Chauncey and others from Chauncey and Murray City traveled to Columbus Sunday to see their sister Mrs. Eleanor Dawson who is reported quite ill. Also, Mae and Nola Locke visited Nelsonville from Chauncey, Mr. and Mrs. Canter hosted guests, and Edna Mae and Fiora Syx joined Chauncey visitors. Vilda Worden returned to Chauncey after visiting her sister in Buchtel. Jasper A. Drake of Bucyrus is spending a few days at his Chauncey home.

Charles Bradfield Chauncey Robert A. Surtees Leonard Koenig Leonard Koenig, Jr Murray City Columbus Eleanor Dawson Mae Nola Locke Nelsonville Charles Canter James E. Syx Edna Mae Fiora J. L. Arvin Buchtel Vilda Worden Annie Evener Jasper A. Drake Bucyrus

William Keck Dies in Logan at 75

Chauncey resident William Keck, 75, died at his Logan home yesterday morning after a period of failing health since September. Funeral services are set for 8 o'clock Thursday morning in Logan with burial in the local cemetery. He is survived by his widow, son George Keck of Chauncey, and two daughters.

Chauncey William Keck Logan George Keck

Hundred More New Telephones Distributed by Company

The Home Telephone company is distributing supplements listing 100 new subscribers. Supplements will be added to the current telephone directory to update it. The existing directory was issued three months ago, and past practice included regular updates every two to three months due to rapid patron growth.

The Home Telephone Company

Leader and Not Boss Will Prevail in Days Ahead Says Dr. McGurk

The Athens Messenger reports Rev. Daniel McGurk of First Methodist Episcopal in Aissermon urges that leaders remain essential and that followers shape leadership. He says Jesus alone leads all, calls for unity with Christ, and warns against divided loyalties as Athens reflects on civic and spiritual leadership.

Dr. McGurk Daniel McGurk First Methodiat Episcopal Church Aissermon Jesus Doctor McGurk Christ Athens

Women’s class aids families through weekly relief work

The Martzolff class of the Methodist Sunday school reports strong weekly relief activity. With several hundred members and an average Sunday attendance around 126, Mrs. V. Ahlibrand chairs the social service committee and, with Mrs. J. W. Hudson, receives many aid requests. They provide clothing and shoes to women and children and keep a busy financial committee to fund ongoing relief.

Martzolff Methodist Sunday School V. Ahlibrand J. W. Hudson

Social at Weiss A gathering at Welsh school house

A miscellaneous social and entertainment event will be held at the Welsh school house on Wednesday October 21.

Weiss

Beware the Gough or Cold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble. Creomulsion claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and hindering germ growth. It touts relief for bronchial conditions and post illness recovery with money back guarantee if not relieved.

Creamacaten Company Atlanta

Girl Implicated in Bank Robbery in Huntington

Hazel Spurlock, 25, arrested as an accomplice in Friday's Guyandotte bank robbery. Police say she provided information on the trio who fled with about $7,000 after men herded officials and customers into a vault. She denied the leader was George Dutch Anderson and refused to name the other suspects.

Huntington W. Va Hazel Spurlock Pretty Guyandotte George “Dutch” Anderson Bhe New York Detroit

Burglars Operate In Capital City and Columbus

Police reports indicate a bank looting near North Lewaburg and a separate break in at Red Top Taxi on 83 Broad Street in Columbus. Thieves escaped with $1,200 in cash from the taxi office, as officials noted the incidents around the same period.

Columbus North Lewaburg Red Top Taxi Company Broad Street

Radio Notes Highlight Evening Harmony and Midnight Programs

A digest of radio entertainment across time zones showing high power stations and performers. Listings include WIP KDKA WIR WEAR WGY WUTR WTIC BBR WBZ WCAU WEAF and many more with dinner music studio orchestras theater music and special mid night programs.

Radio Harmony WIP KDKA WIR WEAR WGY Mary Zoller Brian Wilcox WUTR WTIC WBBR WBZ WCAU WEAF PF. Gypeness WEEI WJAR WOO WCAP WWJ WBAI WRNY CKCL WAHQ KFKU WDAF Herbert Moorer Commerce WLW Croaley Selon WGN WGN Btring

California Fig Syrup Baby Remedy Ad

Urges mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup for quick relief of constipation in children of all ages. Warns against imitation and notes the bottle carries directions for babies and children and the proper pronunciation California.

California

Rain Halts County Road Work Across County

Heavy rainfall stopped work on most county roads last week. State road engineer Dan Davis surveyed unfinished projects this morning to assess damage and next steps.

Waa Dan Davis

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