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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1922

Page

5

Local society notes and hospital update

The column reports on hospitalized status of a local woman after an operation and news of her condition being desperate. It also notes Miss Wonnell’s minor thumb injury and a family trip by car of Mr H T Wise and relatives to Bellaire to join Mrs Wise and young Edward, with plans to return Tuesday.

Pital Athens Miss Wonnell H. T. Wise Harold Wise Bellaire Edward F. J. Nelson

Dinner Announcement Reveals Upcoming Nuptials

Miss Doris Nye and Mr. Charles Woodworth plan to marry September 23 at the First Christian church. Miss Frances Cooksey hosted a dinner at the Colonial Inn where silver rose centerpiece baskets announced the wedding and guests included Florence Carr Mary Posten Grace Lawrence Geraldine Burson Harriet Sprague Dorothy Putnam Elizabeth Earhart Otha Beasley Frances McCormick Jean Gist Irene Gross Mary Peoples and hostesses Mrs. Wheeler Dew and Mrs. Warren Fleming.

Colonial Very Smart Frances Cooksey Colonial Inn Doris Nye Charles Woodworth First Christian Church Florence Carr Mary Posten Grace Lawrence Geraldine Burson Harriet Sprague Dorothy Putnam Elizabeth Earhart Otha Beasley Frances McCormick Jean Gist Irene Gross Mary Peoples Wheeler Dew Warren Flements Jane Dew Honor Gest

Rankin Schofield Tie Quiet Athens Marriage

Saturday Miss Helen Rankin and Mr. Lawrence Schofield of Athens were married this morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. M F Charley of the First Christian church officiated, with the ceremony at the officiating minister's home at 64 North Congress Street.

Helen Rankin Lawrence Schofield Athens M. FE. Charley First Christian Church North Congress Street

Mrs J B Duncan Hosts Ethel Cabeen and James Kirkwood

Mrs. J B Duncan of South Congress street will entertain over the weekend with her daughter Miss Ethel Cabeen of Cleveland a wholesale millinery house and her brother Mr James U L Kirkwood of Columbus as guests.

J. 8. Duncan South Congress Street Ethel Cabeen Cleveland James UL. Kirkwood Columbus

King’s Heralds and Light Bearers Meet at First M E Church

The King's Heralds and Light Bearers will gather in the parlors of the First M E Church Sunday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Mite boxes will be opened and those without boxes are asked to bring an offering.

M. E

Dr and Mrs McGurk Return From Vacation Visit Dayton

Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk returned Friday afternoon after a several day visit in Dayton with their daughter Mrs Fredrick W Howell. They attended the West Ohio Conference at Grace M E church where the Doctor once had a pastorate. Their son Forrest will enter the University this fall.

Daniel McGurk Dayton Fredrick W. Howell West Ohio Grace M. BE. Church Forrest

Mrs Cavanaugh and Ponnie Stevenson Return Home From Visit

Mrs. D J Cavanaugh and her nephew Ponnie Stevenson have returned to Detroit after a two week visit at the home of Mr and Mrs A Cavanaugh and other relatives in this area.

D. J. Cavanaugh Ponnie Stevenson Detroit A. Cavanaugh

Mr Jack Sweeney Returns From Ten Day Visit

Mr Jack Sweeney completed a ten day visit to Port Clinton and Toledo returning with reports of the trip.

Jack Sweeney Port Clinton Toledo

Couple returns from Harrisburg visit with study plans

Mr and Mrs Russell Rupp have arrived home from their visit at his parents home in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mr Rupp pursued work on his master's degree at Columbia University this summer and his wife joined him in New York after the completion of his studies

Russell Rupp Frances Carr Harrisburg Rupp Columbia University New York

Bradburys Return to Cincinnati Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Bernard Bradbury return to their Cincinnati home after visiting Mr and Mrs M F Brown Ruth Davis at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Val Davis.

Bernard Bradbury Cincinnati M. F. Brown Ruth Davis Val Davis

Smiths Return Home After Beasley Visit

Mr and Mrs George J C Smith and their two children have left 2 South McKinley Avenue to return to Pataskala after visiting the Beasleys.

George J. C. Smith D. M. Beasley South McKinley Avenue Pataskala

Womans Benefit Association Postpones Meeting Monday

The Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees will not meet Monday night due to Labor Day.

Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees

Port Clinton student Doris Wonnell critically ill in Toledo

Friends learn Doris Wonnell of Port Clinton a student at Ohio University and member of Alpha Xi Delta is critically ill in a Toledo hospital from blood poisoning after an operation was deemed necessary.

Doris Wonnell Port Clinton Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Toledo Hos

Miss Ginnan Goes to Oakland to Aid Mother

Miss Marie Ginnan travels to Oakland Maryland to stay with her mother Mrs James Ginnan as Mr Ginnan returns to Athens on business. Mrs Ginnan has shown some health improvement during the visit.

Marie Ginnan Oakland James Ginnan Mr. Ginnan Athens Ginnan

Surgeon Removes Appendix From Mr Van Dyke

Mr E E Van Dyke underwent an afternoon operation for appendicitis at the Sheltering Arms hospital. The surgery was described as very serious but successful and hopeful recovery is anticipated.

E. E. van Dyke Sheltering Arms Hospital

Place Visiting Sister in Coolville Plans Move to Marion

Mr. Amos Place of Coolville visits his sister Mrs. W. H. Livingston at 28 North Congress street. In a week he will travel to Marion to live with his son Mr. Homer Place.

Amos Place Coolville W. H. Livingston North Congress Street Marion Homer

Piercees Begin New Post Office Inspector Assignment

Mr and Mrs Leo Pierce left at noon for Quincy Illinois where Mr Pierce will assume a new post office inspector assignment.

Leo Pierce Quincy, Ill Pierce Post Office

Grace Webb to Teach History in Celina High School

Miss Grace Webb leaves Sunday for Celina to teach History at the high school. Her mother, Mrs. Charles Webb, will accompany her to stay until she is settled.

Grace Webb Celina Charles Webb

Mr C W Stone Vacationing with Relatives in Gallipolis

Mr C W Stone is spending a vacation period with relatives in Gallipolis and Athalia.

Mr. C. W. Stone Gallipolis Athalia

Miss Mildred Scott Guest of Grace Lawrence

Miss Mildred Scott of Columbus is weekend guest of Miss Grace Lawrence on President Street.

Mildred Scott Columbus Grace Lawrence President Street

Jones Family Returns From San Diego Visit

Mr and Mrs E J Jones return Friday from a two month stay in San Diego California with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Albert Jones continuing the family reunion in the west coast city

E. J. Jones San Diego Cal Albert Jones

Mauck Couple to Stay With McKays This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Stanley Mauck of Ashland are en route from Cheshire to visit Mr and Mrs Fred M McKay at 37 Elmwood Place. They expect to arrive by motor today and will be weekend guests.

Stanley” Mauck Helen McKay Ashland Cheshire Mr. Mauck Fred M. McKay Elmwood Place

Mrs Haffey Leaves for Canal Winchester Visit

Mrs. S. M. Haffey travels to Canal Winchester for a week to visit her sister Mrs. O. A. Crist.

S. M. Haffey Canal Winchester O. A. Crist

Roy W Smith and daughter Mary Ann plan trip home

Mr Roy W Smith and his young daughter Mary Ann visited his mother and sister in Chillicothe and Cincinnati before continuing home to Mountainair New Mexico.

Roy W. Smith Mary Ann Fred M. McKay Mountainair New Mexico Chillicothe Cincinnati

Local Industrial Executive Visits Elmwood Place Family

Mr. Harry Hallenbeck of Standard Steel Car Co Pittsburgh will arrive this evening after a Columbus business trip to spend Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Hallenbeck's mother Mrs. Alex Nelson and family in Elmwood Place.

Harry Hallenbeck Standard Steel Car Co Pittsburg Columbus

Day and Dorrs to Visit Indianapolis Over Labor Day

Mr. and Mrs. James Day and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dorr will leave Sunday by motor for Indianapolis Indiana to visit over the Labor Day recess.

James Day Roland Dorr Indianapolis Ind

Roach Couple Plans Eastward Trip Visiting Major Cities

Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach depart Friday night for a journey through the east with stops in Washington DC Philadelphia and New York. In Philadelphia they will stay with Mrs L T Layton Sarah Roach the Roachs sister in law.

Clarence Roach East Washington, D. C Philadelphia New York Roach

Mr S M Haffey and J E Bain Leave for Eastern Trip

Mr S M Haffey and Mr J E Bain departed today on an eastern business trip.

S. M. Haffey J. E. Bain

Silvus Family Returns From Fort Collins Visit

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Silvus arrived home Friday from a two month visit in Fort Collins Colorado with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Glen FE Blackledge.

E. G. Silvus Fort Collins Colorado Glen FE. Blackledge Eme Silvus

Guests Arrive From Portsmouth and Ironton

The Misses Mayme Mabel Cecelia and Vernee Dearford of Portsmouth and Genevieve Gallagher of Ironton are visiting Mr and Mrs H W Grover and family at 240 East State street as house guests through Monday night.

Mayme Mabel Cecelia Vernee Dearford Portsmouth Genevieve Gallagher Ironton

Couple from Kalamazoo Visit Athens Relatives

Mr and Mrs J A Place of Kalamazoo Michigan arrived in Athens for a several weeks visit with relatives in Athens and Little Hocking.

J. A. Place Kalamazoo, Mich Athens Little Hocking

Westcott Roach Attends Beta Theta Pi Convention

Mr. Westcott Roach travels from Ohio University chapter to West Baden Indiana for the national Beta Theta Pi convention in session September 4 to 8. He serves as president of the Ohio university chapter and goes as a delegate.

Westcott Roach West Baden Ind Beta Theta P Ohio University

Albany Woman Visited by Nephews and Nieces

Chauncey Mrs. Nancy Saxon of Albany stayed with her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank for the past week. Thomas Wiley the second son of the Cruikshanks who was quite ill is greatly improved now.

Nancy Saxon Albany Luther Cruikshank Thomas Wiley

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Attends District Convention

Members from Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah lodge joined a district convention in Murray City on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. George Wilson Mrs. Carl Shafer Mrs. J L Ferger son Mrs. Elmer Williams Mrs. Frank Canter Mrs. Dave Osborne Mrs. Ode Jackson Mrs. Lafe Crosser Miss Flossie Smart Miss Emma Smart Kate Noble and Nevy Ferrel.

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey Murray City George Wilson Carl Shafer J. L. Fergerson Elmer Williams Frank Canter Dave Osborne Ode Jackson Lafe Crosser Flossie Emma Smart Kate Noble Nevy Ferrel

Miss Edytha Trickett Leaves for Columbus

Miss Edytha L. Trickett, after spending vacation in Chauncey, departed Thursday for Columbus where she will continue her studies.

Edytha L. Trickett Chauncey Columbus

Woman Attends State Fair Before Going to Pittsburgh to Teach

A woman attended the state fair and then traveled to Pittsburgh where she will teach this coming winter. She plans to begin a teaching post at an established institution and will join the staff for the season.

Pittsburgh

Sweeney Family Visits Chauncey from Akron

Mr and Mrs Frank Sweeney and their son Willet traveled from Akron to Chauncey to visit the carved Shields grandparents Mr and Mrs L D Shields this week.

Frank Sweeney Willet Akron Chauncey L. D. Shields

Mrs Ferguson Hosts Woman’s Christian Evening

Mrs J L Ferguson hosted the women of the Christian church at her Lexington avenue home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Butts, class president, presided. After the lesson and program, a dainty luncheon was served.

J. L. Ferguson Women of the Christian Church Lexington Avenue Butts

Akron visitors join Chauncey hosts at England home

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bridgewater and two sons traveled from Akron to Chauncey and stay with Mrs. Bridgewater’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. England. Also visiting were their daughter Mrs. Naomi Finsterwald and her young daughter from Athens with friends this week.

Earl Bridgewater Chauncey Akron

Burial of Mrs Omar In Nye Cemetery

Mrs Omar, former city resident, was brought here for burial in Nye cemetery last Thursday after funeral services at the local Methodist church led by Rev Dabritz. The deceased had relatives in Sugar Creek and The Plains.

Omar Nye Rev. Dabritz Sugar Creek Plains

Chauncey Visits Mention Local Family Returns

Mrs Howard Haybrow and her young son Max return to Columbus after visiting Chauncey with Dorsey Bolin and Vint Cunningham and families. Miss S J Larters ends a Chauncey visit with sister Mrs Charles Brad field and family and returns to Middleport.

Howard Haybrow Max Columbus Chauncey Dorsey Bolin Vint Cunningham S. J. Larters Charles Bradfield Middleport

Married at Athens Miss Neva North Weds Mr Sweeney

Miss Neva North daughter of Chauncey residents wed Orval Sweeney of Nelsonville in Athens Thursday. Rev M B Charley officiated and the couple returned to Chauncey with a celebratory home welcome from friends.

Neva North D. H. North Chauncey Orval Sweeney Nelsonville Athens M. B. Charley Christine Green Clifford Courtney Corning Harvey Courtney A. S. Johnson Columbus Ella Grimes Glouster

Wheeling District Struck by Severe Night Storm

A severe electrical storm in the Wheeling district caused over a million dollars in damage. Lightning started more than a dozen fires, with Beach Bottom power plant hit hardest, sustaining about half a million dollars in damage.

Wheeling W. Va Beach Bottom

Japanese in Hawaii urged to act as Americans

In Honolulu on September 1 K Yamasaki Japan Consul General urged all Japanese residents in Hawaii to view themselves as Americans and contribute to Hawaii as part of their country. He said the Japanese community should adopt an American spirit and work for Hawaii’s welfare.

International News Service Honolulu Hawaii K. Yamasaki Japan Mr. Yamasaki

Boy Missing Seventeen Years Found Alive in Spokane Home

Cecil Brittain, once believed kidnapped, is identified as Cecil Lenighen after a long, mistaken disappearance. Detective Stark, self-taught, compared last photos and matched features to confirm the boy’s identity and return him to his mother R. L. Brittain. Cecil recalls brief Oregon stays before wandering to California and Spokane.

Spokane Wash Cecil Brittain Washington Walla Walla, Wash R. L. Brittain GR. Stark Stark Cecil Lenighen Cecil Oregon Lenighen Portland San Francisco Sacramento California G. R. Stark

Obituary for John Hawkins of Guernsey and Murray City

John Hawkins born Sept 11 1937 in Guernsey county died near Amesville Aug 39 1922 aged 84 11 19 married to Alice Lafollet they had six children two sons predeceased him wife and family survive in Ohio He lived in Murray City The Plains and nearby faces included sister Nancy Vore daughters Mary Martindale Elnora Whalen Minnie Williams son John A grandsons Fred Whalen Harvey Hawkins and many relatives He was remembered as a kind father and friend with poetic farewell lines reflecting faith and loss.

John Hawkins Andrew Mary Hawkins Guernsey County Amesville Alice Lafollet Nancy Vore Trimble Ohio Mary Martindale Elnora Whalen Minnie Williams Columbus John A the Plains Fred Whalen Harvey Hawkins Murray City

Calvary Baptist Church Glouster service and council action

Homer Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 A M devotional at 10 15 A M preaching at 7 00 P M Prayer meeting set for Thursday 7 P M A council meeting introduced an ordinance banning signs on poles and placed on first reading Solicitor Rose to draft the ordinance Regular department heads reports and minor bills noted as transacted

Calvary Baptist Church Homer Smith Rose

Community Notes On Health Work Repairs And Local Visits

Amesville residents host county health officials and Red Cross nurses assessing sanitary conditions. Visitors from Athens and Lathrop, plus educators and retirees, share updates on bridge and track repairs and upcoming school terms. Open squirrel hunting season runs Sept 15 to Oct 20, while staff and students resume duties after travels and vacations.

Lewis Morris J. H. Griges Irene and Mable Stanfield

Card of Thanks for Mrs J B Dalton

The children express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during mother Mrs J B Dalton’s illness and death and for the beautiful floral offerings.

J. B. Dalton

Rumor Sparks Digging Near Loveland River Camp

In Cincinnati, a rumor spread among Little Miami river campers that Loveland's mayor issued 200 warrants for river colony members charging possession of real beer. That night lights flickered on sand banks and bottles were heard being buried as digging sounded from all sides. The warrants never appeared.

Cincinnati Miami Loveland

Mrs Kasler 73 Dies After Stroke at Home

Mrs Perley Kasler age 73 died at her Oakdale home Thursday afternoon after a stroke suffered the prior Sunday. She is survived by her husband and several grown children. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Oakdale church at 1 PM with burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Perley Kasler Oakdale

Labor Day Picnics Planned by Local Groups

If weather cooperates, picnics are set for Monday Labor Day by the Loyal Order of Moose Mooseheart Legion and Junior Order Moose at Glouster Park on Palos road. Glouster Country Club members plan a day and evening picnic at the club grounds near Bishopville. The Chautauqua opens Monday with a first session and Glouster Hi plays alumni in football Monday afternoon.

Enus Loyal Order of Moose Mooseheart Legion Order Moose Glouster Park Palos Road Glouster Country Club Bishopville Glouster Hi

Wolfe Taken to Columbus Hospital for Appendant?

Arthur Wolfe was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday for an appendicitis operation. He was accompanied by his wife and his father Frank Wolfe. Mrs. Asa Stevens and daughters Clarice Elsie and Opal are spending Saturday in Columbus.

Arthur Wolfe Columbus Frank Wolfe Asa Stevens Clarice Elsie Opal

Glouster Stores Stay Open Until 9 Monday Morning

Glouster stores will open until 9 o'clock Monday morning and then close for the remainder of the day.

Glouster

Convicted felon denied police job after fingerprint check

Cincinnati reports A. J. Widmeyer, 24, jailed four times for petit larceny to forgery, sought to be a policeman but was rejected by the safety director after reviewing his photo and Bertillon fingerprints at police HQ.

Cincinnati A. J. Widmeyer

Ohio rural townships organize for farm and community improvement

More than 1,000 Ohio rural townships have joined local leadership programs to tackle farm and home projects. About 9,847 people serve as project leaders alongside county extension agents, with 13 343 leading demonstrations in poultry crops livestock home economics dairying farm accounting and management and 3 700 volunteers support junior demonstrations through youth clubs.

Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University

Strongest Players Vie for Title in Historic Field

The field features Chick Evans Francis Quirmet and Bobby Jones regarded as the class of the competition with the strongest lineup to date.

Chick Evans Francis Quirmet Bobby Jones

One-sixth of nervous energy noted for eyes use

The article states that normal eyes functioning under good conditions use about one-sixth of the body's total nervous energy. It emphasizes distribution of energy for visual function.

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