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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

5

Pollyanna Girls Gave Halloween Party at Church

The Pollyanna class of the Christian church held its annual Hallowe en masquerade at the church last evening. Guests entered to two ghosts guiding them to the social room with pumpkins cats and witches. Grand march judged by Rev. M E Charley and Roy Saylor. Eva Nale and Marie Lonas won best costumes Hannah Highland posed as unrecognizable. Paul Saylor played piano. Thirty two girls teachers Mrs W W Lee and Mrs Roy Taylor attended. Committee praise to Misses Mary Maynard Marjorie France Pauline Ore Rowena Frot FrancesSaunder Ann Saunders Jessie Dickens.

The Christian Church M. E. Charley Roy Saylor Eva Naele Marie Lonas Hannah Highland Paul Saylor W. W. Lee Royaylor Presmi

Holdrens Return From Child Welfare Convention

Mr and Mrs George Holdren superintendents of the Athens County Children's home have returned from a Child's Welfare convention in Springfield Ohio.

George Holdren Athens County Children's Home Springfield Ohio

Local Leaders Travel to Gallipolis on Monday

Mr. Vic Pierce Dr. P. E. Hixon Mr. M. C. Grub Mr. Solonas Beveridge and Mr. J. H. Boden motor to Gallipolis on business Monday.

Vic Pierce P. E. Hixon M. C. Grub Solonas Beveridge J. H. Boden Gallipolis

Clutters Visit Smith Family in New Marshfield

Mr and Mrs D M Clutter visited Mrs Clutter s parents Mr and Mrs John Smith in New Marshfield yesterday noting family contacts during a routine social call.

D. M. Clutter Clutter John Smith New Marshfield

Beveridge Visit and Keever Home Announcement

Mrs C B Beveridge spent Monday with relatives in New Marsh field. Mr and Mrs Paul Keever at 102 West State street announce a forthcoming event.

C. B. Beveridge New Marshfield Paul Keever West State Street

Guysville Girl Weds in Methodist Parsonage Ceremony

The ceremony united Miss Irah Elaine Willard of Guysville and Mr. Walter Stewart Martin of Washington DC at the Guysville Methodist parsonage on Monday afternoon. Dr. Daniel McGurk presided with only Charlies EL. Martin of Keyser WV, the groom’s brother, as attendant during a ring ceremony.

Guysville Irah Elaine Willard Walter Stewart Martin Washington, D. C Methodist Parsonage Daniel McGurk Charlies EL. Martin, Keyser W. Va

Beatrice Kinsel and Rhelda Dahl Return from Delaware Visit

Miss Beatrice Kinsel and Miss Rhelda Dahl have returned from Delaware where they visited friends at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Beatrice Kinsel Rhelda Dahl Delaware Ohio Wesleyan

Dinner and theater outing for Olive and Mabel Rose

A group of girls honored Misses Olive and Mabel Rose as they depart Monday for Arizona with a three course dinner at the Varsity Inn and a theater party at the Majestic. Attendees included Garnet Hatch Jennie Finny Geneva Jones Gladys Jones Elizabeth Cavenaugh Hazel Weber Helen Cavenaugh.

Olive Mabel Rose Arizona Varsity Inn the Majestic Garnet Hatch Jennie Finny Geneva Jones Gladys Jones Elizabeth Cavenaugh Hazel Weber Helen Cavenaugh

Ohio University Student Theodore Michaels in Columbus on Business

Theodore Michaels, a student at Ohio University, is in Columbus today on business.

Theodore Michaels Ohio University Columbus

Doctor Orders Halt on Work for Lloyd Dailey

Lloyd Dailey has an infected blister on his foot and has been compelled to discontinue work for several days as he recovers.

Lloyd Dailey

Mrs. L. V. Brown in Lancaster on business

Mrs. L. V. Brown traveled to Lancaster yesterday for business purposes.

Hobson Study Circle Plans Guest Night Meeting

The Hobson Study circle meets at Mrs. P. G. Hibbard's home 92 Lancaster Street Wednesday at 7 PM for the annual guest night.

C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive Higley Hobson Study Circle P. G. Hibbard Lancaster Street

Mrs Simeon Bing Heads to Columbus on Business

Mrs. Simeon Bing has traveled to Columbus for business and will return Friday.

Simeon Bing Columbus

Mr W B Golden Hosts Ida Golden and Bessie Cable

Mr W B Golden entertains Mrs Ida Golden of Logan and Mrs Bessie Cable of Crafton W Va as guests in a social visit described in local society notes.

W. B. Golden Ida Golden Logan Bessie Cable Crafton

Tradition of Years Has Hurt Christian Religion Says Roush

The Rev. Stanley Roush delivered a Sunday sermon at Albany Methodist Church arguing that tradition distorts Christianity. He contrasted religion ABOUT Jesus with the Religion OF Jesus, urging followers to live by Jesus commandments and love, not creeds. He cited doctrinal disputes over the Trinity and virgin birth and called for unity in the simple Religion of Jesus.

Stanley Roush Jesus Methodist Church Albany Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Jesus Christ Mr. Roush Roush God

Attorney General weighs site for new state office building

Columbus reports Attorney General Crabbe arranging steps to determine if the present site of the state institution for the deaf and dumb can be used for a proposed new state office building.

Columbus Crabbe State Institution For the Deaf and Dumb

Papyrus Reemerges as Ancient Paper Material

Papyrus, the ancient writing material, is seeing renewed use in modern contexts as researchers explore its longevity and cultural significance. Experts note its unique texture and historic value for archival work and art projects.

Diamond Dyes Guide for Color on Wool Silk Linen and More

Advice to ask your druggist which Diamond Dye to use and how to identify whether your fabric is wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed. The directions suggest confirming fabric type before dyeing.

City Officials See Salary Increases At Athens Meeting

Athens city council approved doubled salaries for several officials including the mayor solicitor treasurer and clerk of council to align pay with added duties. Mayors pay rose to 150 monthly while the solicitor and treasurer also received boosts. A new per meeting rate for council members was set at five dollars with a three meeting monthly cap.

Athens Nelsonville City R. A. Dalton Marietta Avenue North Hill Sanitary Stroud's Run Oil & Gas

Paving, sewer bonds, and street improvements approved

The city will retire 1886 water sewer and paving bonds worth 20000 dollars by paying 2000 a year for ten years. A Bar din Brother franchise to sell natural gas was approved for ten years. A switch extension across Lincoln street received second reading. Concrete sidewalks on May avenue urged. brick sidewalks may be removed if usable.

L Company East Side State Tax Commission Bardin Lincoln Street Beasley Fenzel Lowry, Mosure Rowland Pratt and Russell Dan Davis May Avenue

Boy Scout Leader Explains Work At Athens Meeting

Major Robert Cole of Marietta, area Boy Scout executive for Athens and surrounding counties, spoke to the Athens County Boy Scout council at Hotel Berry about area finances and upcoming meetings. He urged forming a strong financial committee with county reps, naming Henry Zenner as Athens representative, as field workers struggle to manage funds.

Robert Cole Marietta Athens Washington Noble Monroe Morgan Guernsey Athens County Boy Scout Council Hotel Berry Major Cole Morgan County Henry Zenner

Scouts Report Strong Athens County Troops But Need Leaders

Walter Muir, assistant Scout executive and Athens county leader, reports that most area troops are in fine condition with good leadership and strong interest. He stresses the need for more leaders across the county. Present troops include Nelsonville three, Athens three, and others in Children’s Home, New Marshfield, Chauncey, Trimble, Jacksonville, Glouster, Amenville, Stewart, Floodwood, Albany, Guysville, Canaanville, and Cockville not registered. Additional troops are also urged.

Muskingum River Hoy Walter Muir Athens County Nelsonville Athens Athens, Three Troops; ‘Children's Home New Marshfield Chauncey Trimble Jacksonville Glouster Amenville Stewart Floodwood Albany Guysville Canaanville Cockville

Brazilian Homes Reflect Influence of American Films

A Rio de Janeiro moving picture representative says Brazilian homes are adopting styles and tastes shaped by American cinema. He notes growing interest in US-made productions and their impact on local entertainment habits.

Moving Picture Rio de Janeiro

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for Constipation Relief

A 47 year practicing physician from Mon ticello promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative that regulates bowels without harsh purges. One dose may last weeks and often months, with harmless, pleasant tasting formula suitable for even sick children.

W. B Caldwell Monticello Dr. Caldwell

Whitmores and the road to Itnechtel in October dispatch

A vivid local page note highlights Whitmores with seven creers houses and a curious highway break east of Mason City hill on the Neixonvenie to Buchtel route. It reports road work on Kimberly road near Hockingiver bridge with five tractors two steam rollers and a steam shovel active when weather allows. It also mentions a new state highway through Itnechtel enhancing the village’s beauty and urges readers to gather October 1 messages and consider Diogenes of the Sweet Computeh quote on sweetness.

Whitmores Mason City Neixonvenie Buchtel Hockingiver Bridge Kimberly Road Itnechtel Diogenes of

Week-end Robberies In Cleveland Reach Dozen

Cleveland police and detectives report a busy week-end with twelve robberies recorded. Investigators say all incidents were trivial and no major crimes were uncovered.

Cleveland

Score Injured in Cleveland Auto Accidents

At least eighteen people were injured in weekend crashes in Cleveland, six seriously. A family of four was among those seriously hurt when their car overturned after a collision.

Cleveland

Seven Longshoremen Drowned Near Bemdyk Steamer Collision

Reports say seven longshoremen aboard the salvage ship Hope were drowned when a tide tipped their craft and drove it against the stranded steamer Bemdyk on Bentinck Island near Victoria.

Hope Bemdyk Bentinck Island Victoria

Counties Represented At Middle West District Federation Meet

Delegates from thirteen federated clubs in eleven Ohio counties attend the two day annual meeting of the Middle West District Federation of Women’s groups opening in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Counties Federation of Women’s

County Treasurers Close Annual Meeting in Columbus

State Treasurer Day and State Auditor Silver, joined by Speaker Fred Davis of Dayton and W. K. Spark of Dayton, close the County Treasurers' association annual meeting at the Nell House in Columbus.

Columbus Adea Silver Fred Davis Dayton W. KE. Spark Alsa County Treasurers’ Association Nell House

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