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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1928

Page

5

Ye Old Time Club Hosts Halloween Meeting

Ye Old Time club of Millfield gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. R H Wemer near Millfield for a semi monthly session. Decorations and refreshments followed the Halloween theme. The group accepted an invitation to a masked party and dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Keirns. Fiddle music was provided by Emmett Linscott and Henry North of Hooper Ridge.

Chauncey Millfield R. H. Wemer Gilbert Keirns Emmett Linscott Henry North Hooper Ridge L. BE. Wood Newton Russell G. C. Patton F. E. Boudinot Floyd Werner Otis Clark

Boy Undergoes Appendectomy At Athens Hospital

Cecil Mc Cafferty fourteen son of Chauncey postmaster and Mrs Clarence E McCafferty underwent an appendix removal operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital Chauncey Tuesday afternoon. Dr Warren V Sprague Chauncey performed the surgery. The operation was successful and the boy is in good condition this morning.

Chauncey Cecil McCafferty Clarence E. McCafferty Warren V. Sprague

Social Gathering Notables From Local Families Named

Mrs Homer Tracy and several local families hosted a gathering with guests including Mrs Clarence Misner Helen Patton Blanche Effie Russell Mabel Bernice Kittle Reuben Kittle Orris Boudi Frank Harold Werner and others plus Mr and Mrs Em Met Linscott Mr and Mrs Henry North Hooper Ridge Margaret Johnson Chauncey Mert Antle Mabel Mescher John Werner Charles McDaniel Raymond Sayers and Mason Mescher.

Homer Tracy Clarence Misner Helen Patton Blanche Effie Russell Mabel Bernice Kittle Reuben Kittle Orris Boudinot Frank Harold Werner Elsworth Tracy Elmer William Russell Emmet Linscott Henry North Hooper Ridge Margaret Johnson Chauncey Mert Antle Mabel Mescher John Werner Charles McDaniel Raymond Sayers Mason Mescher

Hallowe'en Party By Mechanicsburg Society Draws Crowd

The High School Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church hosted a Hallowe'en party at Halleyhurst Mechanicsburg featuring ghost stories games and singing. About 60 attendees traveled by car to the cottage for a 6 o'clock potluck dinner and later fireplace games. William Cooper in disguise entertained guests while Prof. C. D. Giauque sang solos with Edward Sharp and others contributing.

Hallowe'en High School Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Halleyhurst Mechanicsburg William Cooper C. D. Giauque Edward Sharp A. Y. Wilcox Mrs. Giauque

Bert Grafton Hurt When Truck Skids Off Sugar Creek Road

Bert Grafton of Clark Street sustained serious facial cuts and a knee injury after a Chevrolet truck owned by James L. Love of Athens left Sugar Creek Road and plunged 30 feet down an embankment. A defective steering wheel was blamed. Grafton recalls nothing from the moment the vehicle left the road until he awoke on the bank surrounded by bystanders. He was pulled free by Ralph McGibbon shortly after the crash.

Sugar Creek Bert Grafton Clark Street James L. Love Athens Grafton Ralph Mc ‘Ibbon

Pastors Favorable To New Building

Two Mt. Hermon ministers Dr Goddard and Rev Tim berlake spoke in favor of a proposed Amesville high school building at Mt. Hermon School meeting. The Amesville School Glee Club and male quartet performed while students argued for the proposal. Principal Don Goddard spoke in favor and the Ladies Aid Society served sandwiches and coffee. The next meeting will be in Sharpsburg Monday night.

Mt. Hermon Dr. Goddard United Brethren Church G. F. Timberlake Methodist Church Amesville Amesville School Don Goddard Ladies’ Aid Society of Sharpsburg Goddard

Junior Standard Bearers Meet With Evelyn Porter

Junior Standard Bearers will meet Evelyn Porter at 140 North Lancaster Street at 5 30 o clock Thursday evening.

W. H. Radford Franklin Avenue Evelyn Porter North Lancaster Street

Birth of Daughter Mary Jane to Mr and Mrs Ralph Lewis

Mr and Mrs Ralph Lewis of Marion announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Jane on Sunday October 28. Aunt is Mrs George C Dyson of 20 Kurtz Avenue. Grandparents are Mrs Lewis and Dr and Mrs A F Linscott of Marion. Dr Linscott a dentist, alumnus of Ohio University, member of Phi Delta Theta, received honorary A M degree from Ohio University in 1917.

Ralph Lewis Marion Mary Jane George C. Dyson Kurtz Avenue Lewis A. F. Linscott Doctor Linscott Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

District Meeting Here Thursday with W B A leaders

A district meeting will be held in Athens at 7 30 p m Thursday in the K P Hall. Mrs Nellie C V Heppert of Akron supreme reginal director of the W B A will present a class of 25 and speak along with Miss Ina Hoover of New Salem the district deputy. Lodge members from Chillicothe McArthur Nelsonville Haydenville and Logan will attend.

Nellie C. V. Heppert Akron Supreme Reginal Athens K. of P. Hall Heppert Ina Hoover New Salem Chillicothe McArthur Nelsonville Haydenville Logan

Athens Hosts Welcome for Wellston and Chillicothe Guests

Mrs. T. M. Pilcher returned from Wellston where she entertained Mrs. Alph Dakin and Miss Louise Brandle of Chillicothe as Sunday guests of Mrs. Pilcher and Mrs. Carl Heck in Athens.

T. M. Pilcher Wellston Alph Dakin That Place Louise Brandle Chillicothe Pilcher Carl Heck Athens

Athens teachers attend Southeastern Ohio gathering in Portsmouth

Miss Dorothy Orr and Miss Mil dred Leighty, teachers in Athens County, attended the Southeastern Ohio Teacher's Association meeting in Portsmouth. Miss Orr visited her grandmother, Mrs. Martha Morris of Waverly, before returning home.

Dorothy Orr Mildred Leighty Athens County Southeastern Ohio Teacher's Association Portsmouth Orr Martha Morris Waverly

Halloween Party Honors Mary Kathryn Luman at The Plains

Mrs Ber Nice Lyman hosted a Halloween party for Mary Kathryn Luman with third grade pupils from The Plains schools. The home of Mr and Mrs George Smith was decorated in Halloween style and refreshments complemented the theme. Attendees included Grace Aleshire Ida Bell Wallace Evelyn McDonald Lucile McDonald Mary Elizabeth Davis Kathryn Grace Delcia Stalder Carrie McMutllen Jean Hamer Junior Smith Richard Luman and Norman Smith.

Mary Elizabeth Davis Kathryn Grace Delcia Stalder Carrie McMutllen Jean Hamer Junior Smith Athens Mary Kathryn Luman Richard Luman Norman Smith

Chauncey Reunion After 58 Years Brings Old Friends Together

Mrs. James Campbell of Chauncey and Charles Kineade of Dayton met in Chauncey for the first time in 58 years. Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips hosted the gathering at her home with Mrs. Phillips's son Elmer Phillips and sister Mrs. Allie Kineade present.

Church ministers cannot perform marriages ruling issued

Columbus reports that readers of the Christian Science Church who were formerly ordained ministers in other churches are prohibited from performing marriage services. The ruling comes from Attorney General Edward Turner to Prosecutor K. M. Botkin of Lima.

Columbus Christian Science Church Edward ©. Turner

Curtis returns to South Dakota to campaign for VP

Senator Charles Curtis the Republican vice presidential candidate will reenter South Dakota for a second time on his campaign tour. He plans appearances in Eau Claire Wis and other cities as part of the effort to rally voters ahead of the election season.

Eau Claire Wis Charles Curtis South Dakota

Towed Car Heads to Local Garage for Repairs

The vehicle value is estimated at about 150 dollars and it was towed to a nearby garage for repairs.

Ashworths announce birth of son in Hastings Addition

Mr and Mrs C M Ashworth Hastings Addition announce the birth of a son on Sunday October 28 Mrs J D Foster of Tuscaloosa Alabama is visiting at the home of her sister in law Mrs Hattie F Carr 28 North Lancaster Street Mrs Foster was formerly Miss Mary Fletcher of Albany

Eagles Auxiliary Meets To Discuss Important Business

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Eagles will meet at 7 30 tonight to discuss important business. Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association will convene at 8 pm Thursday at the school.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Eagles Rufus Putnam

Patrons of Long Run School Meet For Charity

The Long Run School held a fundraising event last night featuring candy, sandwiches, and pies auctioned to raise money for school needs. Superintendent LF Miller spoke on elementary school standardization, and O D Chap pell discussed the two mill road levy and praised efforts for better local roads.

LF. Miller Gays O. D. Chappell Mr. Chappell

Laying of Storm Sewer To Begin

The city will begin laying an 18 inch storm sewer on Carpenter Street to connect with the Lancaster Street line. Work starts tomorrow and will take a month or more, closing Carpenter from Congress to Lancaster. A detour via Congress to West State to Lancaster will be used. Cost is about 500 dollars.

Carpenter Street Lancaster Street G. M Romine Congress Romine Congress Street West State Street

Final Rallies of Party Saturday in Athens and Glouster

Democrats of Athens County plan final election rallies this Saturday with two meetings. In Athens at 2 p.m. on the City Building steps speaker George S. Myers for lieutenant governor will appear with Thomas J. Duffy. In Glouster at 7 p.m. Depot Square speakers Myers and Duffy, with music by the Athens High School Band and the Glouster Drum Corps.

Athens County Athens Depot Square Glouster George S. Myers Thomas J. Duffy Ohio Industrial Commission

Five Youths Held On Bond After Attack on Operator

In Cincinnati five youths could not post a $10,000 bond after being convicted of taking part in a criminal attack on Lucille Stewart, a telephone exchange operator. They remained in county jail today under Judge Edward M. Hurley's bond ruling.

Cincinnati Edward M. Hurley Lucille Stewart

Robbed of Jewels in Chicago Robbery

Two men robbed Mrs. Israel Warshawsky in Chicago last night seizing jewels valued at 25 thousand dollars. Mrs Warshawsky is the daughter of City Collector Morris Eller.

Chicago Israel Warshawsky Morris Eller

Handsome Sir John Pole Noted by Royal Admirers

A lively crowd praises Sir John Carew Pole as the handsomest man in England with remarks about his title and status. The Prince of Wales is said to pale in comparison to Pole's celebrated appearance and charm.

England Sir John Carew Pole Prince of Wales

Women To Hold Voters Mar Meeting Athens League

The Athens League of Women Voters invites the public to an open meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening in the Court House to discuss the November 6 ballot. Judge L G Worstell and Prof B H Bing will speak and the county tax levy will be discussed.

Athens League of Women Voters Court House L. G Worstell 8. H. Bing

Ohio Alumnus October Issue Highlights Campus Progress

The October number of The Ohio Alumnus notes Phi Beta Kappa installation at Ohio University, rising enrollment and faculty gains, and features on dean J R Johnston and the museum. It reports campus affairs, alumni items, and sports coverage of football and cross country.

Phi Beta Kappa Ohio University J. R. Johnston Ohio Alumnus

Wave and Sheen Hair Secret Promoted By Edna Hoppe

Edna Wallace Hoppe touts Wave and Sheen as a weekly hair treatment. She claims regular use creates a lasting sheen and directs hair with a comb after drying. The ad notes 75 cent price and money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Edna Wallace Hoppe Codey

Republican Rally in Amesville Cancelled

Because of a scheduling conflict, the Republican Rally in Amesville set for Thursday night has been cancelled. Athens County Republican Central Committee chairman BEG Woodworth announced there will be no Republican rally in the area before the election.

Amesville Beg Woodworth Athens County Republican Central Committee

Western Girl Strengthened by Vegetable Compound

Mrs Ortro J Geyer of Manchester South Dakota reports her recovery from severe fatigue and weakness after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She lives on a 360 acre farm with five family members and says she gained strength and weight, previously needing help for indoor chores.

Manchester Dakota Lydia E. Pinkham Mre Ortro J Geyer R. F So. Dakota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Millfield - Chauncey the Plains Charles S.bradfield, Jr Mrs. Wemer Athens Hospital Christian Endeavor Hallowe'en Party Charles H. Wyatt Bellville W. Va A. C. Burson Mary Luella Wise Grove City Wise Guy B. Bolin KE. R. Martin Arthur Anderson Wheeling S. E. Gillilan Joseph McKibben Zaleski W. H. Jewett 8. J. Scott T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place Ella Kelly Jackson William Dixon Kansas City Bert Grafton Hurt Sugar Creek Road W.B. Drake B. M. Covert Optometrist Long Run School the Security Savings Bank Panny F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Ohio Athens National Bank Tox Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store C. D. Shafer Co Edna Wallace Mopper New York Vogue Harper's Bazar Good Housekeeping Pictorial Review Fashionable Dress Tom Woodworths S. Court St Mr. Before and After Dial Ames J. D. Haskins Chiropractor Security Bank Bank of Athens National Bank
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