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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

9

New Store Opens in Sunday Creek Building

Mr and Mrs Guy Smith debut a grocery store and meat market in the renovated Sunday Creek company store building once occupied by the Sweeney brothers. The Smith family moved from Lexington Avenue and occupy living spaces overhead. Ward Smith of Darwin assists in the Ridge store.

Guy Smith Sunday Creek Company Sweeney Brothers Smith Lexington Avenue Ward Smith Darwin Rqge

Secret marriage announced for Miss Gladys Bradfield and George Williamson

The wedding occurred Sunday evening October 12, 1924. Miss Gladys Bradfield, eldest daughter of Chauncey residents Charles and Mrs Bradfield, taught in Chauncey and Athens county schools and in First Christian Church classes. George T Williamson, son of Columbus residents James Williamson, is a Bliss Business College graduate, contractor with Williamson Contract Co, World War I veteran, Shriner. The couple plan to spend winter in Cannonsburg where Williamson Contract Co will operate.

Gladys Bradfield George T. Williamson First Christian Church of Chauncey Williamson James Williamson Columbus Bliss Business College of Columbus Williamson Contract Company Engineers Corps Cannonsburg Chauncey and

K of P Banquet Set by Chauncey and Jacksonville Lodges

Chauncey and Jacksonville Knights of Pythias will host a Saturday supper with trimmings at the Chauncey hall. Lodges previously tied in ball games to decide the banquet plan and both groups plus families are invited. A program will be presented and a general good time is expected.

K. of P Chauncey and Jacksonville Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Women of Chauncey Christian Church Host Halloween Class

Mrs. Charles Bradfield welcomed the Chauncey Christian church women for a Wednesday afternoon class meeting at her East Converse Street home. Mrs. Arthur Swart led the program on Religious Education with piano numbers by Miss Lucille Bradfield. A social hour followed with a collation, Halloween baskets, and gifts from the Loyal Women's class to Mrs. George Williamson.

Hallowe’en Charlies Bradfield Chauncey Christian Church East Converse Street Arthur Swart Clarence Butts Lucille Bradfield Williamson Bradfield Hallowe'en George Williamson Gladys Bradfield Har

Local Social Hosts and Guests Named in Listing

A group of women and Misses including Mrs. Nye Mrs. Long Mrs. Ferrer Mrs. Brewer Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Bolin Mrs. Karns Mrs. Sw with hostess Mrs. ... gather for a social event. Attendees include Mrs. Brookins Mrs. Minster Mrs. Nye Mrs. Bongman Mrs. Fiske Mrs. Helsel Mrs. Shafer Mrs. Grimes Mrs. Myers Mrs. Witham Miss Fiske Mrs. Williamson Miss Bradfield and the hostess.

Vey Nye A. Long B. F. Ferrer John Brewer Guy Gardner Dorsey Bolin Hattie Karns Arthur Sw Clarence Butts Guy Brookins Edward Min‘ster Floyd Nye Elmer Bongman Charles Fiske Neal Helsel John Shafer Garfield Grimes Ira Myers

Hallowe'en Party Held By Mrs Brewer Hosts Millfield Group

Mrs John Brewer of High street hosted a Halloween gathering for Millfield Needle club members Tuesday evening. The tasteful party featured decorated rooms, a prettily served dinner by the hostesses daughters Florence and Alice Brewer, and favors for guests including Mrs Mae Wade Mrs Chester Sanders Mrs Ford Totman Mrs Clarence Sanders Mrs Herbert Mingus Mrs Dan Fulton Mrs Roy Totman Miss Mary Evans Mrs Guy Brookins Chauncey and the hostess and daughters.

John Brewer High Street Millfield Needle Club Hallowe'en Florence Alice Brewer Mae Wade Chester Sanders Ford Totman Clarence Sanders Herbert Mingus Dan Fulton Roy Totman

Local Residents Host Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Guy Smith hosted guests Mr and Mrs John Cowan of Jerseyville and Mr and Mrs Howard Bolin with Misses Avice and Mildred Smith of Pomeroy Ohio. Mrs W D Hines visits Mr and Mrs S C Sayers in Hoopers Ridge. Mr and Mrs George Meinhart of Chauncey entertain nephews and nieces from Pomeroy.

Guy Smith John Cowan Jerseyville Howard Bolin Avice and Mildred Smith Pomeroy Ohio W. PD. Hines S. C. Sayers Hooper's Ridge George Meinhart Chauncey Neices

Blondex Shampoo Promises Lighter Brighter Blonde Hair

New Blondex shampoo claims to lighten faded blonde hair without leaving an oily film. It supposedly restores natural golden color, adds volume, and is gentle on scalp with no injurious dyes. Available at I. R. Lash and local pharmacies with a money back guarantee.

I. R. Lash Cline’s Pharmacy Co Mckee Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy

Athens Woman Visiting Chauncey Family This Week

Mrs. William McHenry of Athens visits Chauncey to see her mother Mrs. Bess Green and family. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McNeal stay with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Nye of Chauncey this week.

William McHenry Athens Chauncey Bess Green Samuel McNeal Harvey Nye

Bank Manager Admits Embezzling 86000 Over 18 Years

New York police said Walac L. Connor admitted the easiest crime was theft from the Savings Bank he managed. He faced charges for taking 86000 over 18 years to fund higher living comforts, while earning 35 dollars a week.

New York Walac Ll. Connor Savings Bank

Chillicothe Police Seek Fire Bug Behind Spate of Fires

Police in Chillicothe Ohio hunt a suspected fire bug blamed for multiple blazes over ten days. Authorities say youths seeking thrills may be involved as fire department calls run three or four times daily.

Chillicothe

Agnes Johnson Acquitted in Slaying Case

Mrs. Agnes Johnson, 17, from Spartansburg Delaware County DC, was acquitted today of murdering her husband. Police say she sent photos to relatives showing her firing a revolver at her husband, who had been her spouse for two months.

Spartansburg D. C Agnes Johnson

Volcanic spectacle to greet fleet in Hawaii

Admiral Robert F. Coontz announces that sailors visiting Hawaii for spring maneuvers will witness Kilauea erupting during fleet operations. Experts predict activity starting within a few months, with April or May marking peak fleet activity and the volcano as a prime sight.

Dizzy Goes Honolulu Hawaii Kilauea Robert F. Coontz United States Teland

Canada to feed a billion people with wheat in 50 years

Sir Henry Thornton president asserts Canada will raise enough wheat to feed a billion people within fifty years, signaling possible vast agricultural expansion and global food supply impact in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Man Canada Sir Henry Thornton

Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula Eyeing Nighttime Urges

An advertisement touts Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula as a kidney and bladder remedy to reduce nocturnal urination. Neblett of Battle Creek claims relief in two days after three years of nightly awakenings. Sold by drug stores and Keller Laboratory with local outlets listed.

Neblett Oak St Battle Creek Mich Saya Keller Laboratory Mechanicabburg Ohio Mckee Drug Ca

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