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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville School Opening Dates and Staff List

The notice details opening dates for the fall term at Nelsonville schools. Pupils report September 4 with different times by grade, textbooks available at Fownstain pharmacy, and school begins September 8. It lists the West Central Junior and Senior High teaching staff by building and principal.

Princie Fownstain Pharmacy Ruth Cook Ruth Wallace Estella Reynolds Florence Cook Gladys Bowers Paul Rex Beatrice Barber Leatha Pedigo Mary Mathewson Margaret Jones Mabel Dupler Elizabeth Linton Ori Griffin Ruth Wolfe Frances Scott Redempa Lines Louise Pearce Lulu Lane Ialllan Young Fiorence Ervin Lydia Johnson Elia Patton Josephine Baugh Alice Caldwell Raph Orr Velmar Young Bessie Deer Esther Vorhees Helén Ohlinger Ivan Morris Winopa Newton Agnes Raden Jennie Nelson Bertha Howard Gertrude D. Bliss Lillian Bryson Catherine Harrop Carson Horton Edwin J. Stoltz Bess Luts Helen Widener Maria Browe Ellen Riley Mildred Roberts Grace Roberts Mary Sharp

Tells Club of Western Trip Description of Colorado Tunnel

The Tells Club of Western Trip reports a member's Colorado vacation notes at the regular meeting. Horton described a stay near the big railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide, a project two years along and four years from completion, among the world´s largest tunnels.

Fo Rael Rotary Club Colorado Horton Continental Divide

Former Phone Man Arraigned In Nelonville Case

H. E. Brown of Columbus was arraigned before Mayor Lax on a charge of non support of a minor. He entered a not guilty plea as the court held him to the grand jury under a $1000 bond and was taken to the county jail. Brown, formerly Nelsonville telephone wire chief, was arrested in Columbus by Police Chief Pearson. He had been brought to Nelsonville previously in connection with the case.

Nelbonville H. E. Brown Columbus Lax Gey McCall Brown Nelsonville Pearson

Glenn reunion set for Sunday at John Glenn home

A Glenn family reunion is scheduled for Sunday September 6 at the home of John Glenn in Gien Ebon. The gathering aims to bring together relatives and friends for the event.

Christian Woman's Missionary Society to Meet

Nelsonville on September 2 the Christian Woman's Missionary Society will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. James Coleman on Poplar Street. A good attendance is desired.

Nelsonville Christian Woman's Missionary Society James Coleman Poplar Street

Mrs Kontner Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Nelsonville report says Mrs. Charlies Kontner moved Sunday from Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus to her home in Nelsonville and is somewhat improved.

Nelsonville Charlies Kontner This City Mt. Carmel_hospital Columbus

Five drivers depart Nelsonville for Detroit car delivery

Nelsonville lunch hour sent five Roudebush garage men Harry Kelley Jr Bob Ohlinger William Sharp Charles Weltzsheimer and Jack Roudebush to Detroit to drive home new cars for the shop.

Nelsonville Harry Kelley, Jr Bob Ohlinger William Sharp Charles Weltzsheimer Jack Roudebush Detroit Roudebush Garage

Mrs Clifton Grose Hosts Social at Adams Street Home

Nelsonville September 2 Mrs Clifton Grose entertained a group of friends Tuesday evening at her Adams street home. Refreshments served late. attendees included Mrs Lulu Williams Mrs Bessie Bland Mrs Jennie Fisher Mrs Tish Ditcher Mrs Bess Corwin Mrs Sue Mellinger Mrs Clara Fisher Mrs Fay Bumgardner Mrs Helen Estle Mrs Esther Young and Mrs Lissie Hallett.

Nelsonville Clifton Grose Adams Street Lulu Williams Bessie Bland Jennie Fisher Tish Ditcher Bess. Corwin Sue Mellinger Clara Fisher Fay Bumgardner Helen Estle Esther Young Lissie Hallett

Missionary Society Meeting and Officer Election Planned

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet in the weekly sessions at a set time. Members will discuss a summer pledge campaign and the election of officers will be part of the program.

Birthday party for Bill Mechem draws thirty five guests

Stanley Mechem hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party from 1 to 3 o clock honoring her son Bill on his sixth birthday. Thirty five guests enjoyed games and contests followed by refreshments. Miniature tennis racquets and balls served as party favors.

Nelsonville Stanley Mechem Bill

Lands Death at 78 in Chauncey Community

William M. Lands 78 died Tuesday evening at his son and daughter in law’s Chauncey home after months of illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 3 PM at First Christian Church conducted by Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney. Lands was a miner with relatives in Ohio Kentucky and Gallipolis and a number of nieces and nephews survive. Also announced at Chauncey Christian church revival is the sermon subject Found Out with music led by Mrs J R Keeling. Thelmen Bingman of Athens sang a vocal solo Tuesday night.

Chauncey William M. Lands Frank Lands First Christian Church Gilbert.b. Courtney Greenlawn Lands Ewan Thomas Sonal Ackiect Ohio Jehubert Murray City Anne Gallipolis David Lands Entucky Keeling Chauncey Christian J. R. Keeling Tuenday Thelmen Bingman Athens

Farewell Party Held for Chauncey at Home

A farewell gathering was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Enlow in Chauncey for Chauncey on September 3. Attendees included family and friends as he departs for a new home in Mineola.

Chauncey Lester Enlow New

Chauncey Dinner Honors Shafer Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer hosted at their Beaumont home a dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Shafer and children of Athens and Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter of Chauncey and Mrs Ellen Shafer of Beaumont.

Chauncey Charles Shafer Beaumont and Shafer Athens Andrew , Jackson Ellen Shafer

Plain family visits in Hocking and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs William McDon and their daughter Maxine Merry of Hocking spent Sunday with relatives at Wellston. Helen and Fay Merry of Hocking visit Mr and Mrs Fred Bumgardner at Oakrove. Stalder family gathering at Logan attended by Mrs Austin Woodyard. Arthur Burchfield and son Ken of The Plains visited Sunday. Oriend Vandyke and Levi at The Plains with other relatives.

William McDondaughter Maxine Merry Hocking Wellston Helen Fay Merry Fred Bumgardner Oakrove Stalder Logen Austin Woodyard Pomeroy Nichols Arthur Burchfield and Son Kena the Plains Wasville Oriend Vandyke ACT Acid Apeloyees Levi

Hauncey Personaiz and Guests Visit Beaumont

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Hauncey Personaiz and Rev Wal Columbus visited Beaumont with Mrs at an event. The text also mentions Caeesor hosting guests on a Sunday. No clear dates or full names available.

Hauncey Personaiz Wal- Columbus Beaumont Caeesor Rate Ieenec

Dinner party for Hartleys at Hellyer's in Nelsonville

George Stuart entertained Tuesday evening with a dinner at Hellyer's for the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hartley of Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Krieg, Mr. and Mrs. E. McCune, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cooley. A theatre party followed.

Nelsonville George Stuart Hellyer’s Roy Hartley Ft. Benjamin Harrison L. I. Krieg E. & Mc.Cune Leonard Cooley

Local residents enjoy visits and travels across Ohio states

Mrs. William Morgan visited Columbus on Tuesday. Elias Davis stays with relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Frank Neikirk visit relatives in Virginia and Tennessee for a month. Mr and Mrs W L Whaley and son Tracy of Pomeroy return home after days with their daughter and son in law. Dr L Horton, Nelsonville principal, returns from summer in Colorado. Mr and Mrs Isaac Hartley visit relatives here for a week. Mrs Mark Hick and Elisabeth Hartley visit Tarleton with Isaac Hartley. Everett Kentner returns to Philadelphia after visiting home folks. Forrest Kentner and Jessie Davis accompany to Columbus. Irene Mitchell of Delaware visits Ruth Evans. Mrs Otto Shirley and Mrs John Stocklein visit their father near Athens. H J Leng and son Dean attend the Ohio State Fair. Mrs M F Hushover leaves for Columbus then Los Angeles. Mark Hick takes a position at the Neil House in Columbus and plans to move family there.

William Morgan Columbus Elias Davis Frank Neikirk Colorado Nelsonville Isaac Hartley Mark Hick Elisabeth Hartley Stephen Floyd Tarleton Ohio Everett Kentner Philadelphia Forrest, Kentner Jessie Davis Irene Mitchell Delaware Ruth Evans Otto Shirley John Stocklein Jacoby Athens H. J. Leng Dean M. F. Hushover

Sunday School Picnic Planned at Grotto Grounds

Nelsonville church friends are invited to a Methodist Sunday school picnic at the Grotto grounds. The group will depart from the church at 1 PM and refreshments will be served on the grounds.

Nelsonville Friends of the Church Grotto

Tatting Club Hosts Evening Meeting

Cecil Shafer served as hostess to the Tatting club Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia, Mrs. Marié Bean Walters of Albuquerque New Mexico, Mrs. William Mills and Miss Elizabeth Inman.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer Tatting Club Fred Edington Madison W. Va Marié Bean Walters Albuquerque N. M William Mills Elizabeth Inman

Chauncey Visitors From Ohio Towns Share Family Time

The report lists visitors in Chauncey including Arthur Ogg and son Richard from Dayton staying with Charles Ogg's family on East Converse street. Also weekend guests Mr and Mrs Harry Carnes and son Jack from Springfield visiting Thomas Graham. Mrs Henry Morgan returns to Chauncey from Columbus and Mrs Charles W Walker with John Walker and Pete Pendergrass Jr. attend the Pomeroy Bend.

Ing Washington Morgan Counties Arthur Ogg Richard Dayton Chauncey Charles Ogg East Converse Street Harry Carnes Won Jack Springfield Thomas Graham Henry Morgan Carrie Branham Columbus Charles W. Walker John Walker Pete Pendergrass, Jr Pomeroy Bend

Mrs Scott Hosts In Nelsonville With Bridge Friday

Mrs C B Scott entertained Friday evening at her home on M E street with a game of oe dinger. Guests included Mrs M F Hushover of Los Angeles California and several local and out of town visitors.

Scott Nelsonville Cc. B. Scott Oe Dinger M. E. Street M. F. Hushover Los Angeles California Dorothy Woods Gareth Keys Youngstown Ohio Thelma Evans Hannah Evans Alberta Jackson Margaret Wilma

Schools About To Open After Summer Rest

Ath ens plans a full return to classes on Tuesday September 8 for all grades with both junior and senior high pupils. John Patterson city superintendent says class cards are filled and books issued for high school. Vaccination rules require a doctor's certificate for new students. past certificates suffice. Principal F B E Harshman notes class sizes 30 to 35, about 360 pupils ready to start smoothly.

Athens John Patterson Patterson F. B E. Harshman Harshman R. H. Rupp

Junior High Registration Planned Over Two Days

The department projects completion by Thursday and Friday as junior high students register at the school buildings. Seventh grade on Thursday morning, eighth grade later Thursday, with ninth grade registration Friday morning.

Pupris

Babe Ruth Predicts World Series Between Washington and Pittsburgh

New York Sept. 2 Babe Ruth Yankee slugger says he is out of play but follows big league pennant races closely. He predicts the world series will be between Washington and Pittsburgh and notes the pitching will decide the outcome.

New York Babe Ruth Washington Pittsburgh

Ohio football star wed in quiet church ceremony

Providence R I Sept 2 Society announced the wedding of John Cole Richardson Third son of Mr and Mrs John C Richardson of Cincinnati and quarterback star of last year’s Brown football eleven to Miss Charlotte Phillipa debutante and ballet dancer of the Junior League club The marriage took place quietly at St Martins church on Monday

Providence R. 1 John Cole Richardson John C. Richardson Cincinnati Brown Mise Charlotte Phillipa St. Martin's Church

Family of Six Believed Lost in Norfolk Swamp

Fire fighters and friends pressed the search for the six members of W. H. Ellis’s family from Berkeley missing after an auto trip into the dismal swamp near Norfolk. They are believed drowned or perished in smouldering fires as authorities scour the area.

Norfolk W. H. Ellis Berkeley

Advice to suitors from Hugh Dera Sr about life at sea

Hugh Dera Sr counsels would be suitors to quit their search and go to sea, saying many Americans find work and escape troubles in the woolen mills. He notes streets fill with Scotch and Irish girls in the evenings, and implies men may easily find partners there.

Cork Hugh Dera

Navy announces fleet change with new Hampton Roads head

On October 6 the Navy named Admiral Samuel Revineen to succeed Mates fleet commander. Coonts will assume command of the Hampton Roads naval district, marking a leadership shift in key regional naval command.

Navy Samuel & Revineen Coonts Hampton Roads Naval District

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Today Tells Club.of Chauncey News Thor Hamores the Plains Personals The Athens Ice and Storage Co Jacob THURN Pythian Sisters K. of P.all Willard Automotive Battery & Electric Co J. E. Zeller Marine Insurance CO Pittsburg Lash Lingham Wis Cray & Berry North Court St Boots Robert FE. Coonts United Tomorre Ichips Sperry Pharmacy Public Rolline Summer’s Store Carhart Isaac Wilson Chauneey, Ohio
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