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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

5

Sixtieth wedding anniversary for McCune pair

Relatives and friends gathered yesterday at 90 Lancaster street to toast Mr. and Mrs. John K. McCune in a six decade marriage begun October 29 1863 at the First Methodist church. The couple remain active with their large family nearby. out-of-town guests attended from several states.

John K. McCune Lancaster Street McCune Cyrus Felton First Methodist Church Samuel Pickering Court Street John Russell McCune W. W. McVay William A. Thomas Newton Patterson Los Angeles W. H. McKee Cora Pwinell A. E. Cutler Chillicothe Edward Skinner Pittsburgh Bishop Cranston William Scott Wood &. Pickering William Blackwood Ella Boyd Davis William Kurtz George D. Read Anna Pear McVay New York Joseph Pickering Earl Cranston Conem Alonzo Barker Nelsonville George DeCamp John Hibbard Cleveland Jennie King McArthur, CO Bertha McVay Albany Samuel McCune Goldie Dailey Moore Dorothy Pickering St. Clairsville George Pilcher Chicago

Halloween Masked Party by Tuesday Needle Club

The Tuesday Needle Club hosted its annual Halloween masked party at Mrs. L. H. Baughman’s home on Franklin Avenue. Fortunes were told, prizes awarded for clever costumes and best impersonations, with Mrs. Thomas Rosser and Mrs. Wiley Sprague winning top prizes. A buffet lunch followed for 44 members and guests.

L. H. Baughman Franklin Avenue Thomas Rosser Wiley Sprague

Miss Mary L Young Weds Clifford Collins In Quiet Athens Ceremony

Miss Mary L Young daughter of Hiram E Young and Mrs Young of Athens R D married Clifford EF Collins son of W P Collins of Cambridge in a small ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Athens. Dr Daniel McGurk officiated. The bride is a book keeper for Home Telephone and Wheaton Hardware. The groom drives for Athens Lancaster Red Star taxi line. They will live in an apartment in Violet Flats.

Mary L. Young Hiram E. Young Athens R. D Clifford EF. Collins W. P. Collins Cambridge First Methodist Episcopal Parsonage North College Street Daniel McGurk Athens Home Telephone Company Wheaton Hardware Company Athens-Lancaster Red Star Taxi Line Collins

Weaver and Sampson Tie Wedding at Morning Ceremony

Dr. Daniel McGurk officiated the 10:20 am marriage of Leroy Weaver of Deanville and Elsie Sampson of Kimberly. Witnesses were Mrs. Robert Bagley, Mrs. Oscar Robson, sisters of the groom, and Riley Sampson, the bride’s father from Nelsonville.

Local Couple Wed in Coolville Morning Ceremony

Harold Baldwin and Netlie Bircher of Coolville were married at 11 o'clock this morning by Dr. Daniel McGurk at the First M E parsonage 25 North College Street. Attending were the parents Mr and Mrs Bert Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Hiram Bircher of Coolville.

Harold Baldwin Netlie Bircher Coolville Daniel McGurk M.E. Parsonage North College Street Bert Baldwin Hiram Bircher

Halloween Dance At Athens Country Club Wow Festivity

The elaborate Halloween celebration in Athens centers on a Wednesday night dance at the Country Club. Dancing starts at 8 36 with a Mardi Gras parade to watch. D Zenner Company will decorate the venue with grand displays and a first rate orchestra. The event promises an informal Mallowe'en atmosphere with pumpkin faces Jack o lanterns and cider on tap.

Athens Country Club Herry Zenner D. Zenner Kerr Hardware Company Court Street Richards

Athens family visits Zaleski friends for weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Strauss and son Eddie along with Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Athens and Mr. J. C. Hutchens of Nelsonville motor to Zaleski Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ripley Rhoads, Mrs. H. Heel of Columbus, and her mother Mrs. Henry Coffman of Tiblin Ohio.

Phillip Strauss Eddie J. W. Johnson Athens J. C. Hutchens Nelsonville Zaleski Ripley Rhoads 11. W. Heel Columbus Henry Coffman Tiblin, O Tis City

Mrs. George Smith Visits Beasley Family in Pataskala

Mrs. George Smith of Pataskala is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Beasley at 2 McKinley Avenue.

George Smith Pataskala D. M. Beasley McKinley Avenue

Mr and Mrs Carpenter Visit Columbus Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs S S Carpenter were in Columbus over the weekend visiting the latter's brother Mr J Johnson and family, returning home on Monday evening.

Nurse Miss Prown Returns From Visit To Columbus

Miss Et'' ' Prown, a graduate nurse, returned Sunday evening to Columbus after a three week visit with her mother Mrs. Susanna Brown and brother Mr. R. C. Brown of 84 Lancaster Street.

Prown Columbus Susanna Brown R. C. Brown Lancaster Street

Garrett accepts engineering post with state public lands

Lawrence Garrett son of Mr and Mrs E M Garrett former Athens State hospital steward leaves for Columbus to join the state architect in the engineering department of public lands and buildings. He is an Ohio University engineering graduate and a former Athens County teacher.

Lawrence Garrett E. M. Garrett Athens State Hospital Garrett Columbus Engineering Department of Public Lands and Buildings Ohio University Athens County

Brown Family Visits Lyle Brown in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Brown returned Sunday evening from Columbus where they went Saturday to see Lyle Brown and stayed with Mrs. Brown's uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Harry Couch.

Raymond C. Brown Columbus Lyle Brown Mrs. Brown Harry Couch

Rossi Couple Return From Zanesville Visit

Mr and Mrs A C Rossi returned from Zanesville where they were joined by guest Mrs Anna Tinker of Columbus She will visit Mr and Mrs F T Bailey in that city and attend the wedding upcoming in the local area

A. C. Rossi Zanesville Anna Tinker Columbus F. T. Bailey

Dated Engagement Notice From Athens Area

Miss Marguerite Bailey to wed Mr. Lloyd Mc Coy of Roseville announced with family details. Miss Bailey is granddaughter of the late Mrs. Sarah Steenrod of Athens. Mr and Mrs Robert McClain and son Howard return home to Athens R D 7 after visiting Columbus and Delaware.

Ding Marguerite Lloyd McCoy Roseville Miss Bailey Sarah Steenrod Athens Robert McClain Howard Columbus Delaware Athens R. D. 7

Mrs Armatroni Leaves Columbus to Visit Albany Kin

Mrs. Anna A Armatroni of Columbus, guest of Miss Emma C McVay at 6 University Terrace, departed this afternoon to Albany to visit Mrs Adaline Cline and other relatives and friends.

Anna A. Armatroni Columbus Emma ¢. McVay University Terrace Albany Adaline Cline

Banks Return From Cleveland Visit After Ice Cream Dealers Convention

Mr and Mrs Edward Banks returned from a ten day visit in Cleveland where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice DeKort. They attended the national convention of ice cream dealers held in Cleveland last week.

Edward Banks Cleveland Maurice DeKort

Athens County Farm Bureau Delays Annual Meeting

The Athens County Farm Bureau postpones its regular annual meeting set for November 8. The new date will be announced later as officers and directors aim to clear up past year’s old business before the annual gathering.

Athens County Farm Bureau Bureau

Dr Pierce’s Anuric Tablets Aid Kidney Back Ailments

Monford Slagie of Columbus touts Dr Pierce’s Anuric as restoring kidney activity and easing back pain after congested kidneys and bladder weakness. The ad urges readers to obtain Anuric at drug stores or mail 10 cents for trial, with free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.

Columbus Ohio Monford Slagie W. Bish St Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

90th Birthday Celebrated for Glouster’s Dr Griffith

Glouster’s Dr. Griffith, the town’s oldest citizen, was honored after Sunday school at the M E church with a basket of 90 carnations marking his nine decades. Veterans and family joined the ceremony as he recalled Civil War days, while cake and coffee followed.

M. E Griffith Glouster L. Ed. Andrews B. W. Hawk

Miss Mabel Buchman Returns to Columbia

Miss Mabel Buchman arrives in Columbia Monday after a brief stay at Hollister with her parents Mr. and Mrs William Buchman.

Mabel Buchman Columbia Hollister William Buchman

Mrs Etta Duncan Plans Week in Lancaster

Mrs. Etta Duncan traveled to Lancaster on Monday and will spend the week there.

Etta Duncan Lancaster

Cambridge Visitor Mary Lawson Guests of Preston Couple

Mrs. Mary Lawson of Cambridge spent a few days in the city recently as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Preston.

Mary Lawson Cambridge George Preston

Halloween Pranks Prompt Increased Police Patrols Citywide

Town reports extensive window soaping and minor vandalism as Halloween activities appear to start early. Local police plan intensified patrols tonight and tomorrow to deter serious damage and incidents. At Modoc a meeting decided moves for miners from mine 281 to other nearby mines including Ohio 1 at Jacksonville and mines 68 Red Town 266 Hollister and 267 Hunterdon.

Modoc Ohio Collieries Company Red Town Ohio 1 Jacksonville Hollister Hunterdon

Evangelist Taylor Draws Crowds in Corning Meetings

R. B. Smith transacted business in Corning today as Evangelist R. E. L. Taylor preached to large crowds at the Trimble Church of Christ. Sermon topics include The Church of Christ and What Is It and Preachers' Examination with an invitation extended to all.

R. B. Smith Corning R. E. L. Taylor Trimble Church of Christ Church of Christ

No. 253 of Jacksonville Meeting Thursday Evening

No. 253 of Jacksonville is asked to attend the meeting Thursday evening where degree work will be conducted.

Jacksonville

Pythian Sisters Hold Masquerade at City Hall

Members and guests attended a masquerade party at the lodge hall on Monday evening with music dancing and a fine lunch. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the event and called it a most enjoyable time.

Pythian Sisters Lodge

Dr Lindley Sprague Weds Ruth Baker in Detroit

Dr Lindley Vincent Sprague son of Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague of Chauncey married Ruth Margaret Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Carter Baker of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony took place Friday October 26 1923 in Detroit with Sprague a Detroit Medical College graduate and well known in Chauncey.

L. V. Sprague Lindley Vincent Sprague Warren V. Sprague Chauncey Ruth Margaret Baker Warren Carter Baker Detroit Mich Lindley Sprague Detroit Medical College

Womens class of Church of Christ meets Wednesday

Mrs. Arthur Swart president announces the regular semi monthly meeting of the Women’s class to be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ira Myers and urges all members to attend.

Arthur Swart Church of Christ Ira Myers

Miss Bertine Everett to Speak at Church of God Pulpit

Miss Bertine Everett of Peach Ridge, graduate of Moody Bible School and teacher at McDougal School, will fill the pulpit of the Church of God in this city next Saturday evening. All are cordially invited to be present.

Bertine Everett Peach Ridge Moody Bible School McDougal School Church of God

Local residents host weekend visitors from nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimen entertained weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Grimes and son Clyde of Sharpsburg, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jones and children of Amesville, and Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan and family of Sugar Creek.

Garfield Grimen C. C. Grimes Clyde Sharpsburg L. E. Jones Amesville John Cowan Sugar Creek

Athens Dance Attended by Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins and Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass attended a dance in Athens Saturday evening.

Clarence Russell Clarence Hoskins Roy Pendergrass Athens

Pastor Hillyer Named Regular at Hamley Run Church

Reverend Harry Hillyer of Missionary Baptist led morning and evening services at Hamley Run on Sunday and was hired as regular pastor after the evening service. The attendance and interest were strong in both services. George Williamson, formerly employed in Cannonsburg Pennsylvania, visited Chauncey last week at the Bradfield home.

Harry Hillyer Missionary Baptist Church Hamley Run George Williamson Cannonsburg Chauncey Charles Bradfield

Romines Visit Chauncey to See Parental Kin

Mr and Mrs L F Romine and their children from Middleport traveled to Chauncey on Sunday to visit Mrs Romine’s parents Mr and Mrs Homer Shields.

L. F. Romine Middleport Chauncey

Osborns Visit Glouster Guests of Hayden Family

Mr. and Mrs. Dane Osborn and their son Richard of Chauncey spent Sunday in Glouster as guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hayden.

Dane Osborn Richard of Chauncey Glouster James Hayden

Fire Sweeps Dunbar Widespread Damage in West Virginia

A fire last night destroyed several buildings in Dunbar, ten miles west of Charleston, cutting telephone service to the town. Damage is estimated at 26000 dollars.

Charleston W. Va Dunbar Here

Athens man arraigned on intoxication charge after midnight pickup

Carsey of Athens was arrested on West State street by Constable Mariner at the request of neighbors. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig Honday, was fined 26 dollars plus costs, paid, and released.

Fd Carsey Athens West State Street Mariner Helwig Honday Carsey

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