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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Kin Gather for Family Day

Nephews and nieces attended with Alfred Hall and daughter Emma of Columbus. Will Hall and daughter Helen Mechem with children Bille and Alice of Nelsonville. George Hall with Maxine and Anita. Bess Higgins and child Mary Elmo Tom Ruth, also of Nelsonville. Friends included Ervin Finney and John Martin of The Plains. L. H. Pendergrass and Minnette of Chauncey. Paul Courtney of Springfield. Pearl and Earl Snyder of Athens. and Mrs Anthony with daughter of Marton.

Mra Alfred Hall Emma Columbus Will Hall Helen Mechem Bille Alice Nelsonville George Hall Maxine Anita Bess Higgins Mary Elmo Tom Ruth Ervin Finney John Martin the Plains L. H. Pendergrass Minnette Chauncey Paul Courtney Springfield Pearl and Earl Snyder Athens Anthony Marton

Fewer Pupils in Nelsonville Schools This Term

Nelsonville on September 10 reports total public school enrollment at 1538, down 39 from last year. Elementary grades total 854, with detailed counts for Fast, Central and West schools. seventh to eighth to ninth grade numbers given, high school enrollment at 282, up ten, with Sophomores 116, Juniors 89, Seniors 77.

Nelsonville Dl Fast Central School West School Spanta

Birthday Party Honors R L Carmichael in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on September 8 a large gathering celebrated the seventy fifth birthday of R L Carmichael at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifton Grose. Guests included family members from Barberton Athens Stewart Logan and other nearby towns along with the honoree and hosts.

Nelsonville Clifton Grose R. L. Carmichael Clarence Collins John Carmichael Jr Calif R. L. Carmichael, Jr B. T. Carmichael Chester Carmichael Harry Briggie Harry Wilson Paul Range Barberton P. B Stewart James Carmichael William Green Monalee Nanna Nellie Barker Athens John Carmichael Canaanville Earl Landis Logan Los Angeles California

Former Nelsonville resident to headline WBAV program

Lulu Lynn Norris, a former Nelsonville girl and Keith vaudeville star, will head a WBAV program in Erner Hopkins company Friday evening from 7 30 to 9 30. She will perform Marimba Melodies a specialty prepared for concert work. Norris plans a return to the stage this winter. Her parents still live in Nelsonville and she studied music at Ohio University and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

Nelsonville Lulu Lynn Norris WBAV Erner-Hopkins Company Iss Norris Keith Miss Norris Ohio University At Athens Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

Picnic enjoyed by multiple families in Point Pleasant

Nelsonville report notes Mrs. William McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawk along with Mr. and Mrs. Will Wright and family shared a picnic at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on Monday.

Nelsonville William McDonald Wesley Hawk Will Wright Point Pleasant W. Va

Loyal Woman's class meets in Nelsonville on birthday

Thirty members and seven guests attended an all day Loyal Woman's class meeting at the Christian church in Nelsonville. Mrs Sam Starkey presided and the gathering honored Mrs Mattie Bowers whose birthday was celebrated during the event.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Sam_ Starkey Mattie Bowers

Quilt Display Receives Class Appreciation at Dinner

A class showcased a framed quilt at yesterday's meeting. A large birthday cake served as the table centerpiece for the dinner. Mrs. Rebecca Devore, who has taught the class since its organization, conveyed the class's appreciation to Mrs. Bowers for the quilt.

Rebecca Devore

West End Parent-Teacher Group Schedules Friday Meeting

The first West End Parent-Teacher Association gathering will be held in the West building Friday at 3 PM. Attendees will plan the annual fall festival and all parents are urged to attend.

Nelsonville West End Parent-Teacher Association

Death of Mrs Celia Hartgrove Scott in Nelsonville

Mrs Celia Hartgrove Scott widow of L L Scott died at Pleasantview avenue Nelsonville after a week of illness. The Scott family longtime residents and active Methodist church workers in Nelsonville leave four children Earl L Scott Toledo Mrs C M Jones Cedar Rapids Iowa Misses Frances and Grace at home. Mr Scott preceded her in death seven years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville Celia Hartgrove Scott L. L. Scott Pleasantview Avenue Scott Earl L. Scott Toledo C. M. Jones Cedar Rapids Iowa Frances Grace

Local residents report a flurry of visits and returns

Leighton Aumiller returns from a Florida business trip. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pensyle Mrs. Egbert Whitmore and children come back from Ak ron where they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pensyle. Mrs. J. Warrington and son Wayne Mrs. Ollie Sibert and Albert Johnson spent two weeks in Missouri and other Western points. Ada Ward and Miss Joyce Ward of London England visit Mrs. William Mills. Ada Ward attends Redpath Chautauqua and spoke here in July on You Americans. T. J. Davis visits Columbus on business. Mrs. Kate Blake visits Athens. Ralph Johnson of Painesville visits parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy junior announce the birth of a 12% pound daughter Rita Kathleen. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bean Mrs Ollie Sibert and two children, Mess. J. Warrington and son Way travel to Ava and Scio to visit the other’s daughter George Bunday. James Murphy of Cleveland visits his mother Mrs. Margaret Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Hoch visit Buchtel. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Matheny return home.

Leighton Aumiller Florida C. L. Pensyle Egbert Whitmore Akron Raymond Pensyle Ada Ward T. J. Davis Columbus Kate Blake Athens Ralph Johnson Painesville Thomas Murphy Rita Kathleen Frank Bean Ollie Sibert Mess J. Warrington Way Ava Scio George Bunday James Murphy Cleveland Margaret Murphy Orlie Hoch Buchtel Clyde Matheny

Visit Ends as Families Share Time in Huntington

Mrs. Mary Fisher leaves Athens after visiting her daughter Mrs. Nim Womsiey and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheny in Huntington, West Virginia.

Huntington W. Va Charles Matheny Mary Fisher Athens Nim Womsiey

White Ribboners Elect Officers At Adams Street Meeting

Clara Backus hosted a Tuesday evening gathering of the White Ribboners at her Adams Street home. President Kate Herrold led devotions, H J Long spoke on Citizenship, and Long was named county convention delegate. Officers elected: President Kate Herrold, 1st vice Adda James, 2nd vice Bertha Barker, 3rd vice W L Hudson. recording Laura Spencer. corresponding H J Long. treasurer J D Ledlie.

Nelsonville Clara Backus Adda James Mary Coope Anna Raine Backus Adams Street Kate Herrold O. J. Howearth H. J. Long Howearth Laura Spencer Long Athens Berhta Barker W. L. Hudson J. D. Ledlie

Fisher tackles transportation from railroad view for Kiwanis

Capt. W. H. Fisher of Columbus, general passenger agent of the Hocking Valley railroad, spoke to the Nelsonville Kiwanis Club on the topic Transportation. He outlined regional railroad conditions and shared insights on the subject.

Nelsonville W. H. Fisher Columbus Hocking Valley Railroad Kiwanis Club

Nelsonville man fined for intoxication by mayor

Nelsonville city records show John Allen pled guilty to intoxication before Mayor Lax and was fined 25 dollars plus costs on Wednesday.

Nelsonville John Allen Lax

Must Pay Fine Following Raid In Nelsonville

State prohibition officers raided Henry Heiney’s Buchitel residence on Wednesday and found several quarts of home brew. Heiney faced possession charges in Mayor Lax's court, pled guilty, and was fined 100 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Henry Heiney Buchitel Heiney Lax

Williamses Host Dinner in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Sept 16 Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams of Deanville entertained at dinner on Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs W L Vandike and son Fred and Raymond Williams of Columbus Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tennihill and family and Mr and Mrs William Maffin.

Nelsonville Thomas Williams Deanville W. L. Vandike Fred Raymond Williams Columbus Lawrence Tennihill William Maffin

Nelsonville Rotary leaders at district conference in Wellston

Nelsonville Rotary president Fred Johnson and secretary Stanley Mechem attend the district conference in Wellston today and Friday.

Rotary Nelsonville Fred Johnson Stanley Mechem Rotary Club Wellston

Seevers Family Reunion Held at Connet Grove The Plains

The annual Seevers family reunion gathered at Connet Grove in The Plains with Mrs. Eliza J. Seevers, her children and grandchildren enjoying a sunny day and a picnic. Attendees included Ida Palmer and son from Whipple, John Moun and children from Glen Ebon, Dan Tyler and Neil Cooper, Wilbur Cooper and baby, Paul Fiske and Francis, and other relatives from Chauncey Mansfield Lower Salem Marion Barbrion.

Chauncey Eliza J. Seevers Connet Grove the Plains Ida Palmer Pemberton Whipple John Moun Clarence Homer Margaret Katherine Glen Ebon Dan Tyler Neil Cooper Wilbur Cooper Jean Elizabeth Marion Charles Fiske Ruth Mark Esther Mary Louise Paul Fiske Francis Lower Salem Fiom Seevers Mansfield Harry Seevers Junior Barbrion

Labor Day Guests Gather at Chauncey Home

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske hosted Labor Day guests in Chauncey. Attendees included Mrs. Eliza Seevers of The Plains, Mrs. Ida Palmer and son Francis of Pemberton Whipple, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Seevers of Mansfield, Harry Seevers and son Junior of Barberton, and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl R. Fiske and baby Francis of Lower Salem.

Labor Day Chauncey Charles Fiske Eliza Seevers the Plains Ida Palmer Pemberton Whipple Homer Seevers Mansfield Harry Seevers Barberton Pearl R. Fiske Francis Lower Salem

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Millfield Church

Chauncey Sept 10 The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. H L Daniel. Mrs P D Hit society president will preside over the gathering.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Christian Church H. L. Daniel P. D. Hit

Bridge Repaired North of Millfield Near Mousarat Mine

The bridge north of Millfield over Sunday creek toward the Mousarat mine has received needed repairs improving crossing safety and access.

Chauncey Millfield Sunday Creek Mousarat

Chauncey Schools Open With Large Enrollment

Chauncey high and grade schools opened Tuesday morning amid a large enrollment. Total enrollment for the three Chauncey buildings was not yet learned. Last year the Chauncey schools served about 8596 pupils.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools

Mrs Taylor Buried After Chauncey Funeral

Mrs Charles Taylor died at her home on Ratley Run Monday and was buried at Nye cemetery in Chauncey after funeral services at 2 p m.

Taylor Chauncey Charles Taylor Ratley Run Nye

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promote Quick Gains

An advertising claim extols Cod Liver Oil as a top flesh producer and promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets in sugar coated form. The ad promises 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh in 30 days with a 60 cent box of 60 tablets and a money back guarantee if five pounds are not gained. It cites pharmacists for purchase.

Cline’s Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

Local Woman Leaves Family Tars and Brothers Named

The Independent Holiness church member departs from her husband with several children and two brothers, Howard and Blaine Bullock, listed as residents of Chauncey.

Independent Holiness Church Howard and Blaine Bullock Chauncey

Plains Area Visitors Share Weekend At Several Homes

Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Oscar Knowlton of Albany visited The Plains with Mr and Mrs A J Wilson in Nelsonville. Dana Walker of Pomeroy called on Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard. Carl Harmon from Rast? visited Frank Cook in The Plains. Sarah Bryan from Zanesville stayed with Mr and Mrs M Bryan. A Tewksberry of Albany spent the weekend with G Nich. John Rutter from Logan visited Miss Irma Bryan. Emaline Matheny from The Plains was in Columbus visiting W L Hysel. Mrs W L Hysel and son Harry of Columbus joined others from Buckingham for a weekend visit to the Hysels.

the Plains Arthur Coon The Pains Oscar Knowlton Albany A. 3. Wilson Nelsonveile Dana Walker Pomeroy Austin Woodyard Carl Harmon Rast Frank Cook Mplains Sarah Bryan Zanceville Bryan A. Tewksberry G. Nich John Rutter Logan Irma Bryan Ematine Matheny the Plainss Columbus W. L. Hysel W. Ll. Hysel Harry

Preaching Services at Chauncery by Rev V A Sheets

Sept 10 the Rev V A Sheets will fill the pulpit at Chauncery church in a scheduled preaching service. The brief note announces the minister's assignment and sets expectation for the morning worship.

Chauncrey V. A. Sheets

Lavex claims rapid relief from catarrh germs

A French scientist develops Lavex a drugless method said to kill catarrh germs in three minutes. The ad promises instant relief from chronic catarrh and bronchial asthma and offers a free treatment by mail to prove the claims.

First Christian Church Sunday Services and Bible School

The First Christian Church will meet Sunday morning at 19 and preach at Millfield at 20. Bible school will be held at 9 30. The minister is Me Sheets.

First Christian Church Sheets, Miner

Chauncey Church Reorganization Guides Sunday Service

Chauncey Sept 16 reports Sunday worship at 7 Prairie 16:39 and Chauncey 7:30. The Plains Church will be reorganized at this service with Rev. Mr. Graham of Chauncey set to pastor.

Chauncey Chawncey Millfield the Plates Prairie Chaun Graham

Rebekah Lodge Delegates Take Part in District Meet

Mrs Dane Osborne and Mrs Eric Bridgewater of Chauncey represented Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge at the district convention held in Glouster.

Chauncery Dane Osborne Eric Bridgewater Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Glouster

Chauncey Lodge to Host Pot Luck Supper Friday

At the regular session of the Rose Rebekah lodge in Chauncey on Friday evening a pot luck supper will be the feature. Members are urged to attend as important business will come up for action and a good turnout is hoped.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Visits and Family Ties

Ralph Ferrel and Harold Pyle of Pontiac Mich visited Chauncey at the home of Ralphs father C. W. Ferrel. Val Meinhardt of Ashland Ky spends Wednesday and Thursday in Chauncey, brother to the late George Meinhardt who died here two weeks ago.

Chauncey Ralph Ferrel Harold Pyle Pontiac Mich C. W. Ferrel Val Meinhardt Ashland George Meinhardt

Shafer and Miller Founders Tie at Bridgepost Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer and Miller of Bridgepost host a ceremony near the harbor marking a union at sea time. The event drew local families and friends in a simple, respectful gathering.

Charles Shafer Erse Merce Sea Anéim Miller Bridgepost

Notable Local Couple Shifts Morning Routine

A short, odd clipping notes a couple in Urbans Ohio with a playful tone. It mentions marriage changes and a light hearted daily scene about morning routines and fashion.

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