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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

3

Cadet Maks Nelsonville News Today

Pedigo enjoyed a motor and camping trip to Cincinnati Fort Thomas and other Kentucky cities over the weekend. Mrs S H Chute has returned after spending last week at Corn Mr and Mrs Co E Jewett daughter Mary Jane and Mrs Ella Six have returned home after several days at Indian Lake near Bellefontaine with Columbus friends after attending the State fair and horse show. Mr and Mrs William Chute and family of Parkersburg are guests of Mrs I H Chute. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sharp and son Franklin motored to New Plymouth Sunday. Mrs I B Chute entertained guests Sunday and Monday Mr and Mrs George Schooler and daughter Gladys of Amesville and Mr Carlos Chute of Corning.

Pedigo Cincinnati Fort Thames Kentucky S. H. Chute Corn Co. E. Jewett Mary Jane Ella Six Indian Lake Bellefontaine Columbus William Chute Parkersburg I. H. Chute Thomas Sharp Franklin New Plymouth I. B. Chute George Schooler Gladys Amesville Carlos Chute Corning

Nelsonville Finance Committee Recommends City Salary Revisions

The Nelsonville finance committee proposes a 1926 salary schedule for mayor councilmen auditors clerks and department heads with changes to chief of police service director and other posts. No action was taken last night and more discussion is planned at the next council meeting. Fiske seeks $75.75 from the city for a two year old claim and is advised to pursue through the regular channels.

Nelsonville Pearce, Rider and Beard E. W. Fiske Council Fiske

Sam Hillen Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville

Nelsonville on September 9 Mayor Lax fined Sam Hillen $25 and costs on a charge of intoxication.

Nelsonville Sam Hillen Lax

Mrs Walter Wilson and daughter leave for Florida

Mrs Walter Wilson and daughter Mary Adsline depart Nelsonville for Washington D C en route to Indian River Florida where Mr Wilson works as an engineer for a construction company and they will make their home there.

Florida Nelsonville Walter Wilson Mary Adsline D. M Indian River Wilson

Survivor recounts Shenandoah disaster at Nelsonville Rotary

Louis Allely a Shenandoah survivor and chief rigger spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary Club and guests detailing the wreck after a storm near Caldwell last Thursday. He helped build and operated the large airship during its ill fated flight.

Nelsonville Louis Allely Caldwell

Nelsonville School Enrollment Edges Down

Nelsonville city schools show a small drop in enrollment on Tuesday compared with the first day last year.

Nelsonville

Families Need Home Comforts After NFire in Nelsonville

Several families lost all possessions in the fire at Buchtel Monday night. Some families need clothes furniture or food urgently. Donations of articles should be given to the public health nurse on the second floor of Central School through the side entrance.

Nelsonville Buchtel

Needle Club to Meet Nelsonville

Sept 9 Forrest Rose Embroidery club will meet Friday evening with Mrs Nelson Dowler in Nelsonville Tucker notes the gathering.

Needle Club Nelsonville Forrest Rose Embroidery Club Nelson Dowler

Local families return from Michigan and visits

Mr and Mrs R R Stalter and son Bob Mrs Herbert Leyshon and daughter Mary Louise have returned after spending three weeks in Michigan. Mrs R E Calvert of Akron is spending a few days with her mother Mrs J W Richards.

R. R. Stalter Bob Herbert Leyshon Mary Louise Michigan R. E. Calvert Akron J. W. Richards

Funeral closure for Mrs. Mable Wallace in Nelsonville

Nelsonville stores will close Thursday from 2 to 3 30 p m for the funeral of Mrs Mable Wilson Wallace daughter of John Wilson S Sr She leaves three brothers Tom J L and Anthony Wilson all of Nelsonville

Nelsonville Mable Wilson Wallace Mable Wallace John Wilson S

Lancaster Guests at Mulligan Home Tenants

Mrs W E Edgell and her daughter visit the elderly Mr and Mrs Thomas Mulligan in Lancaster. Chad Cox of Columbus stays with his mother Mrs Leslie Cox. A daughter weighing nine pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Guy Hawk of Oak Street on Tuesday September 8. Mr Hawk manages Kroger’s grocery on the Public Square. Mr and Mrs Gus Pidcock and their two daughters Gwendyla and Gretchen, and Mary and Edward also mentioned.

W. E. Edgell Little Daughter Lancaster Thomas Mulligan Chad Cox Columbus Leslie Cox Guy Hawk Oak Street Hawk Kroger's Grocery Public Square Gus Pidcock Gwendyla Gretchen Mary Edward

Unclear Crossword Puzzle Fragments in Hawaiian Bird Theme

A jumble of crossword clues and fragmentary notes features a yellow Hawaiian bird and various word puzzle hints. Entries reference birds, metals, housing terms, measurements, and common phrases, all presented in disjointed form with inconsistent capitalization and spacing.

Bryan family holds second annual reunion at The Plains

The Bryan family meets at Porters grave in The Plains with many members from Rutland Nelsonville Zanesville New Straitsville and Athens. The event includes a joint meeting with the Woman's Foreign Missionary society to open September mite boxes and conduct business under President Mrs. George Shafer.

George Orville Steenrod Nelsonville Tom Hardesty Frank Hardesty Sarah Bryan Gertrude Hardesty Zanesville Eleanore Mary Lulu Steenrod Sylvia Willams Enginia Powers May Thomas Lee Denny Donald Maheny Kenneth White Charles Skunkwiter Grace Thelma Ruth Skunkwiler New Portaburg Dorothy Hall Ida Hall Charles White John Hall Jean Skunkwiler Jake Donald Skunkwiler New Straitsville F. M. Birdie Elmer Elbritt Dayton A. L. Hayman Hattie McFall C. C. Hutchins Logan Frank Coon S. W. George Clifford Powel Harry Bobs Leslie Coon Lowell Stye H. P. Powell C. H. Stage Fred Nids Bryan William Bryan Irma Carrie Jennie Bryan Magric the Plains Wanda Powel James Powell Hocking Tom Routnns Blaine Elmer Coon F. Brown Earl Cowan J. L. Guiley John Powers Athens C. H. Powers Lancaster

Evangelist Keeling Closes Chauncey Meetings

The two week revival at the First Christian church in Chauncey led by Evangelist J. R. Keeling of Shadyside concluded on Saturday. Eleven converts joined the church and were baptized in Sunday Creek north of Nye Cemetery by Rev. Mr. Courtney of Chauncey.

Chauncey First Christian Church J. R. Keeling Shadyside Sunday Creek Nye Mr. Courtney

Chauncey Visitors Witness Shenandoah Wreck Sightings

Chauncey residents traveled to Ava and Sharon this weekend to view the wreck of the dirigible Shenandoah. Attendees included Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranjik John Kranjik Charles Spearry John Law Harold Minister Clyde Fewell and families T R Hamilton Dean Hamilton Ray Duffee and more. Hamiltons paused in Dresden with Mr and Mrs William Cairnes before returning home Monday evening.

Chauncey Ava Sharon Shenandoah Susan Donaldson Wilma _ Kranjik John Kranjik Charles Spearry John Law Harold Clyde Fewell T. R. Hamilton Dean Hamilton Ray Duffee Athens Hamiltons Dresden William Cairnes

Farewell for Mrs Pendergrass in Chauncey

Mrs J Pendergrass of May avenue was honored with a farewell party by Loyal Women's Bible class members of the First Christian church. The family plans to move to Pomeroy to start a new home, with games and refreshments as attendees list includes many local ladies.

Pendergrass Chauncey J. Pendergrass May Avenue Loyal Women's Bible Class First Christian Church Pomeroy Harvey Nye Henry Osborne Ira Myers B. F. Ferrer John Brewer Guy Gardner Charles Fiske Arthur Swart Clarence Butts Guy Smith Charles Bradfie Floyd Nye T. R. Hamilton John Shafer Ezira Karns Guy Brookins William Nye G. B. Courtney J. H. Young Hazel Lahugh L. H. Pendergrass

Birth of a grandson for the Six family in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs George Six announce the birth of a son at their home on Lexington Avenue on Monday morning. The mother is Dorothy Martin formerly and the child is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Wesley Six and Mr and Mrs Henry Martin.

Chauncey George Six Lexington Avenue Dorothy Martin Wesley Six Henry Martin

Aid Society Meets With Potluck Birthday Honor

Chauncey September 9 The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday at the parsonage on High street. Mrs James Love leads the gathering. A potluck dinner honors charter member Mrs L D Shields's birthday anniversary.

Chauncey Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Jennie Smith

Mrs. Jennie Smith of Chauncey entertained with a two course dinner Sunday for guests Mrs. Charles Burchfield, Mrs. Charles Tippie and Herman Burchfield.

Chauncey Jennie Smith Charles Burchfield Charles Tippie Herman Burchfield

Polings Attend Aunt’s Funeral in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Pete Poling of Laurelville were weekend guests of Mrs Sam Tippett in Chauncey. On Sunday they attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Caroline Morris in Glouster. Mrs Morris was sister to Mrs Margaret Jackson of near Chauncey.

Chauncey, Sept Pete Poling Laurelville Sam Tippett Chauncey Caroline Morris Glouster

Rev Edward Miller to Preach Tonight at Chauncey Church

The Rev Edward Miller of Athens will fill the pulpit at the Chauncey Methodist church tonight at 7 30 o clock.

Chauncey Edward Miller Athens Chauncey Methodist Church

Bryan sisters depart for teaching posts

Misacs Jennie and Irma Bryan of The Plains left Monday to begin teaching duties in Logan and Wheelersburg schools respectively.

Chauncey Misacs Jennie Irma Bryan the Plains Logan Wheelersburg

Homecoming Meal Attended by McDonalds and Sons

Mrs William McDonald and sons Charles Herbert and Clarence along with Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald of Hocking attended a homecoming in McArthur on Sunday.

Chauncey William McDonald Charles Herbert Clarence Charles McDonald Hocking McArthur

Dinner honors visiting Logan guests at The Plains

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDonald hosted a dinner at their The Plains home on Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ark Bh rieves and son Junior, and Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier and son Kenneth from Logan.

Chauncey Clarence McDonald the Plains Ark Bhrieves Junior John Frazier Kenneth Logan

Chauncey Personal Notices Include Travel and Visits

Miss Ethel Oliver returns home from a week in Glouster with Miss Nina Bailey. Mrs. H. F. Kittle of Glouster visits Chauncey. Hazel Holmes and Ona May Sweeney visit Corning. Hines family home-coming observed at Buckingham. Ladies' Ald society of Millfield Christian church plans monthly meeting at Mrs. H. L. McDaniel's home.

Chauncey Ethel Oliver Glouster Nina Bailey Hazel Holmes Ona May Sweeney Corning W. D. Hines Ella Tedrick Hines Buckingham H. F. Kittle T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Ladies’ Ald Society of the Christian Church Millfield H. L. McDaniel

Smith Family Holds Reunion in Columbus Park

The Edmund Smith family of Amesville held their fourth annual reunion at Franklin Park in Columbus. Thirty five attendees brought lunch baskets for a picnic with relatives from Columbus Athens Stockport Marysville and more. Officers elected were Mrs W T Smith president Mrs L H Smith secretary and W E Clark treasurer. The next gathering will be in Athens at W E Clark’s home on July 4 1926.

Edmund Smith Amesville Franklin Park Columbus W. T. Smith Raymond Smith Percy Fulwider Ross Headley Henry du Laney W. E. Clark Athens Jane Fleming Stockport L. H. Smith Marysville L. H.smith Heme

$15 000 for Teeth in St Louis Ballpark Incident

Viola Hays sues the St. Louis Browns and the St. Louis Cardinals for 15000 dollars claiming a foul ball struck her mouth as she entered the ball park, causing the loss of several teeth.

Agriculture Recovering At One Billion Per Year

Secretary of Agriculture Jardine says the U S farming industry has been recovering from 1921 downturn at a rate of one billion dollars annually.

Washington, D. C Jardine United States

Council debates Lincoln street railroad switch dispute in Hudson

Hudson council adjourned meeting discusses extending the Rardin Brothers switch along Lincoln street toward Lorene avenue. Protesters claim the move harms property and crossing Lincoln street, while Bardin counters the plan would not create an unsightly yard. Council plans a later site visit before action.

Lincoln Street Rardin Brothers Company Hudson Addition Bardin Lorenel Avenue D. A. Bardin Evans George Lash Joe D. Martin Fletcher Metcalf Snake Creek State Tax Commission Old Water Works Council Hudson

Storm sewer plan eyed for Shannon Avenue drainage

Discussion centers on adding several sewer lines to improve drainage at Shannon Avenue and nearby points as part of a storm sewer project. The proposal aims to relieve flooding by expanding the network.

Shannon Avenue

Thomas Family Meet Again at Airline Grove Reunion

The Thomas family reunion was held at Airline Grove on September 6. Attendees included Elisabeth Judy, Clyed Judy and children of Columbus Me, Stephen Thomas of Athens, George Saxton and children of Dexter, Barney Matheny and grandson Ronai Scott of Nelsonville R D, William Thomas and children of New Marshfield, Branley Phillips and daughter of Logan, Noble Collins of Albany, Austin Hawk and three children, Samuel Scott and two sons of New Marshfield, Aldo Minear of Albany.

Albany Sep Thomas Airline Grove Elisabeth Judy Clyed Judy Columbus Stephen Thomas Athens George Saxton Dexter Barney Matheny Ronai Scott Nelsonville R. D Wm. Thomas New Marehfield Branley Phillips Logan Noble Collins Austin Hawk Samuel Scott New Marshfield Aldo Minear

Rev Mont Ruth to Lead Services at Fairview Church

Reverend Mont Ruth will conduct weekend services at Fairview church with preaching at 7 30 Saturday evening and services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday. Baptism is planned at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon near the Cootville mill dam.

Mont Ruth Fairview Cootville Mill Dam

Home School Opens After Renovations

Fifty four pupils enrolled at the Children's Home school yesterday morning. During the vacation period the rooms were replastered and painted, new seats were placed in the upper room, and blackboards were added to the primary room.

Chaplin to Write and Produce Spoken Drama

Charlie Chaplin announces plans to write and produce a spoken drama. The Delaware Gazette notes the public reaction urging value in film over words.

Charlie Chaplin Delaware, Ohio Gazette

Miss Clara Coe Weds Kari Hart at Home Ceremony

The marriage occurred Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the bride's parents' Albany home. Rev. Honard Warner of Athens officiated with the ring service. The ceremony was simple and elegant with close relatives as guests amid garden flowers.

Albany Cpt Clara Coe Kari Hart Frank E. Coe Honard Warner Athens

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Boosts Health Claims

A testimonial claims Mayr's Remedy cured long standing gas and right side abdominal pain linked to appendicitis. The writer credits the product with removing intestinal mucus and inflammation, promising satisfaction with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Ga and other outlets are named.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville Druggtatsa

Albany High School graduates wed after East trip

Mr and Mrs Mart, Albany high school alumni who attended Ohio University, were married as roses centered a table with a wedding cake. The bride has worked as a bookkeeper in the city and the groom played in Akron. They will be at home after a motor trip to Washington and eastern points.

Mre Mart Albany High School Ohio University Ber Hart Hae Akron Washington D. C East

Judge notes criminals get time but still has golf left

A concise opinion remarks that even when a judge imposes time for criminals there remains leisure or opportunity for the judge to play golf, implying a critique of sentencing or personal time use.

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