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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1925

Page

3

Rope Theft Shocks Hocking County Oil Wells

Nelsonville reports the missing heavy oil well rope valued at several hundred dollars. Charles DeLong of Floodwood pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods. he was fined and given a suspended 30 day jail term. Also note hospital transfer, local social visits, and travel mentions in the same item.

Nelsonville Hocking County Pearson Charles DeLong Floodwood DeLong Lax

Mrs Shafer Honors Father's Birthday in Nelsonville

Mrs Cecil Shafer hosted a 6 PM dinner in Nelsonville to honor her father H G Inman on his 74th birthday. Attending were Mrs Inman Leone McQuaid Olive Dixon Ena Stephen son Marestet Joy Shafer Don Shafer Orrin McQuaid and the hostess.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer H. G. Inman Inman Leone McQuaid Olive Dixon Ena Stephenson Marestet Joy Shafer Don Shafer Orrin McQuaid

Jesse Groves Is Honored at Birthday Dinner

Nelsonville Oct 27 Mrs Jesse Groves entertained at a noon dinner honoring her husband Jesse Groves on his birthday. Guests included Lyda Groves Ad dessie Groves and son Robert of Logan George Hunsaker and daughters Grace Helen William Bethel Frank Groves and daughter Mary Francis and Paul Stratton with hosts.

Nelsonville Jesse Groves Lyda Groves Addessie Groves Robert Logan George Hunsaker Grace Helen William Bethel Frank Groves Mary Francis Frank Stratton Paul

Women Attend W R C Meeting in Portsmouth

Mrs Della Pidgnek and Mrs Mattie Weekley join Mrs Ira Backus Mrs Lydia Courtney and Miss Phoebe Clements in Portsmouth for a Western Reserve County club meeting today as Della McMasters travels with them to attend the event.

Nelsonville Della “McMasters Della Pidgnek Mattie Weekley Ira Backus Lydia Courtney Phoebe Clements W’ertsmouth

Eastern Star grand chapter sessions announced at Columbus

Nelsonville group led by Mrs. John H. Saltz and others will attend the annual sessions of the grand chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Columbus. The Presbyterian Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Ed Juniper on Fayette Street.

Nelsonville John H. Saltz Harry Hickman Wesley Hawk C. H. Bartlett Phil Kelch Harry Davis P. D. Hill Millfield Columbus Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star The Presbyterian Missionary Society Ed Juniper Fayette Street

Friends Attend Athens Funeral in Nelsonville

Fred Alderman of Nelsonville was honored by many business associates and personal friends at his funeral in Athens on Monday afternoon. Attendees included Dr. J. M. Hyde W. H. Parks John Wood J. H. Saltz Chas. Baird John Baird and Baird Stuart. Alderman was a Nelsonville native with many local friends.

Nelsonville Fred Alderman Athens J. M. Hyde W. H. Parks John Wood J. H. Saltz Chas. Baird John Baird Baird Stuart Mr. Alderman

GIVES CLASS PARTY AT METHODIST CHURCH HOME

Charles Evans hosted a Halloween party for sixteen girls from the Sunday school class at the Fayette Street home Monday evening. Games and seasonal contests filled the event before refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Charles Evans The Methodist Church Fayette Street Hallowe'en Meere

Social notes from Lancaster and surrounding areas

Personal mentions list residents visiting relatives and friends across Ohio. Mrs. Arthur Burgess of Lancaster spent the weekend with family. Harry Hall, a Hocking Valley railroad worker, was transferred to Columbus. Mrs. C. E. Whitmore and Mrs. Chas Pensyle visited Leesburg. Miss Nellie Hoskinson of Alexandria spent the weekend with Miss Florence Cook and attended a football game in Athens.

Bridge Ohio Albert Mann Ena Stephenson Athens Doris Woodruff Michael Welch Clarksburg W. Va Elsie Uhrig Cleveland Arthur Burgess Lancaster Harry Hall Hocking Valley Railroad Columbus C. E. Whitmore Chas. Pensyle Leesburg J. L. Jack Clarence Jack E. E. Bell C. A. Stover Mae F. Hite Lloyd Duncan C. H. Reynolds L. P. Rice Marion L. G. Matheny W. I. ‘Pride Glouster Cora Adair Masgillon C. D. Khafer Frank Moore Clark Spring Eugene Pugh Ruth Pugh Margaret Pugh Albert, Mann

Doanville Man Denies Possession

Nelsonville October 27 William Hoskins of Doanville denies possession of liquor found on land opposite his premises after arrest by prohibition officers He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and awaits a hearing on November 5.

Nelsonville William Hoskins Doanville Prohibition

Eminent Banker L McCune to Speak at Ohio University

L McCune of Cleveland will address the Commerce club of Ohio University at 7 pm in room 3061 Ewing Hall Athena county bankers and interested farmers are invited. McCune, president of the Ohio Pennsylvania Joint Stock Land Bank, is a former Athenian and a nationally known banking authority.

Athena County L. McCune Cleveland Commerce Club Ohio University McCune Ewing Hall Ohio- Pennsylvania Joint Stock Land Bank

Plan Jackville Benefit Halloween Masquerade at School

A Hallowe en masquerade party is set for Thursday at 7 PM at the Jackville school house. The program includes games contests music and other entertain ment. Tickets launches and related items will be sold with proceeds to aid the community project the text notes.

Jackville

Millikan Condition Grows Weaker In Ohio Hospital

Donald Millikan of Athens Ohio a student at Ohio State University remains critically ill after his car ran over him while in gear. Doctors at Mercy Hospital say his condition is steadily worsening and his bride stays at his bedside with little hope for recovery.

Columbus Donald Millikan Athena Ohio Ohio State University Mercy Hospital Millikan

School Opens in New Home in Glouster

The gymnasium in Glouster's new high school building hosted its first use Monday. The school will move in Friday and Saturday to start classes next Monday morning with dedication plans to be announced later.

Glouster

Work on State Aid Road Progresses

Work on the state aid road through Morgan county is progressing and the road has been limed from the Union township line through Bishopville. Eight more cars of limestone are to be placed on the road between Bishopville and Glouster before the work will be completed. Limestone for this road is being shipped by freight to Bishopville and unloaded at that point.

Glouster Morgan County Union Township Bishopville

Oyster supper planned for Sons of Veterans meeting

Glouster residents note a regular Sons of Veterans meeting in Red Men hall next Monday with an oyster supper and full attendance expected. The report also lists local movements as Mrs. Clint King and Mary Ruth return from Crooksville and Trimble, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Achauer to Zanesville and by Mrs. Embrey and Mrs. Kinder to Rose Farm. Mrs. Hawk, Thea Chapter O E S, travels to Columbus for Grand Chapter, returning Thursday evening.

Glouster Sons of Veterans Red Men Hall Clint King Mary Ruth Crooksville Trimble B. F. Achauer Zanesville Mr. Achauer John Achauer John Embrey Wm. Embrey Rose Farm Elmer Kinder B. W. Hawk Thea Chapter Columbus Grand Chapter

Ohio university rep to organize extension work at Glouster

A representative from Ohio University will speak at Glouster High School tonight at seven o'clock to organize extension classes. Teachers and others who wish to participate are urged to attend.

Glouster Ohio University At Athens Glouster High School

Minister Ends Sermon and Dies in Cleveland

The Rev. George B. Packard, pastor of the Church of the Savior, collapsed after finishing a sermon on a favorite subject and died after saying he would go home to rest.

Cleveland George B. Packard Church of the Savior

Ada Wickham O Bieness appeals to Common Pleas court

Ada Wickham O Bieness appealed yesterday in the Common Pleas court in the suit filed by George C. Parks in Justice 8 BE Hedges' court. Parks, treasurer of Ohio University, seeks judgment for $104, a contribution to enubscription.

Ada Wickham O'Bieness Common Pleas Court George C. Parks BE. Hedges Ohio University Parke

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