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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1923
Page
3
The report notes a 170 member class with an excellent lesson. Elsworth joined the Athens chapter but was initiated in Columbus. The writer praises the organization of young men and urges others to affiliate and benefit.
Arizona Nevada Springer died Sunday noon after a brief illness. She lived in Amesville her whole life and was active in the Christian church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 o clock at the Christian church conducted by Rev. C. L. Johnson. She is survived by her husband and three children. Mr and Mrs E W Grob of Columbus visited Mrs C H Bartlett en route to Amesville for the P M and P Association meeting. Mrs Bartlett accompanied them to Amesville.
Me John Griffiths of Glouster is the weekend guest of old friends here. Mr and Mrs T J Davis spent in day at Athens.
Regular meeting of Eudora Chapter E S will be held Tuesday evening. After the meeting refreshments will be served and a social time enjoyed.
The True Blue class at Chris ha church with Miss Verna Hand gave a shower for Laird Pruden at the home on Madison Street Thursday evening. Music and games entertained guests, and late hour refreshments were served. They presented Mrs. Juden with silverware.
The Christian Endeavors of the Christian Church held an event on Kontners Hill Friday evening. Many attended and enjoyed the evening. Mr and Mrs Victor Hough with children and Miss Oril Smith spent a weekend in Columbus with Clinton Hick Mrs Fanny Shield and son Walter along with Mr and Mrs Loyd Edison of Columbus parked here Saturday night and were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs W M Hick.
The body of Miss Phillis Jones, aged 23, was brought from Indiana to this city for burial at Keeniawan. Relatives and friends gathered at Stout's undertaking parlors after funeral services at Greenlawn conducted by Rev. Arpee. Miss Spencer formerly lived here in Nelsonville and leaves many friends and relatives.
Delmer Spencer aged 17 died Saturday at his home edawey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the church on Chestnut street in this city. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters. Burial will be made at Green Lawn.
Dora May Kestreson died Friday at her parents home on Mason City hill. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev. Janeholt. She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kesterson.
The annual home-coming and basket picnic will be held at Connett church on Sunday September 30. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Wilbur E F Pitzer, formerly a Western Union telegraph operator, accepts a post with the C. M. & St. F. Railroad and will be stationed in the Northwest within two or three weeks.
Logan reports the Hocking County Fair will feature an auto show with a line of tents west of the midway for numerous cars. Horsemen bring racing stables for a busy speed program while farm bureau and granges collaborate on agricultural displays and livestock. Texas Rangers free act and Thursday and Friday fireworks are planned for popular night fair crowds.
Mrs. Merle Weymueller of New Straitsville hosted a 2 to 4 pm Friday party for her daughter Annabel’s third birthday. Fourteen children from Logan and New Straitsville attended the celebration. Ruth Smith marked her sixth birthday on Saturday with a separate family gathering.
Sunday morning Deput y Sheriff Brandt and Chief Eberst arrested the Evans brothers in Sand Run on drunkenness and fighting charges. They were taken to Logan and jailed awaiting arraignment on Monday. Fred Bailey of New Straitsville was arrested Saturday night by Officer Notestone for disorderly conduct after drinking. he pled guilty before the mayor Sunday and paid a 25 dollar fine plus costs before release.
Despite a 20 to 0 defeat by Athens High this Saturday the local eleven remains optimistic. Coach Lehman’s squad, discouraged yet determined, needs more practice to mature and challenge stronger teams. They faced a hard opening foe and expect better results as they build fundamentals and aim for several wins later in the season.
Five young men from Nelsonville were arrested after destroying melons at a patch two miles south of Logan. They admitted guilt before Magistrate Miller, were fined ten dollars plus 18.27 dollars in costs, and remain in jail to pay.
Logan residents joined others in Columbus for the Ohio conference of the Methodist church and attended a laymen's banquet at Memorial Hall with about 1200 guests. Speakers included Senator Fess Bishop Edgar Blake and Bishop Oldham. Attendees from Logan listed include Mr. and Mrs. C Bright William Brooke Miss Ruth Brooke Dr. and Mrs. Alten Miss Minnie Moore Mr. and Mrs. J W Woodard A Tipton J W Gabriel Rolland Bright W S Yaw and C L Adock.
Mr and Mrs B W Hardy of Mt Vernon visited Logan on Sunday as guests of the former’s brother W W Hardy and Mrs Hardy. They returned home Monday evening.
Melvin Harbarger departed Sunday evening for Cincinnati to resume studies at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where he will pursue violin instruction.
Rev James A. Verburg, a leader in Ohio religious education for the Presbyterian church, is scheduled to speak at the Real Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning.
Logan fans traveled to Murray City for the season opener featuring the Roberts Tigers against the strong Fast Columbus A. Cc. The matchup highlighted a high intensity start as both teams aimed to set an early tone.
The International Heating Company of St. Louis offers a simple inexpensive burner that fits any coal or wood stove or furnace. It heats twice as fast with far less dirt and ash, delivering city gas level heat at half price. Install in minutes and control heat with a valve. coal prices push savings. 3894 days trial offered to readers. agents invited.
Glouster Senator LeFever, his daughter Mrs Harold McDonad, niece Miss Zella Danford, and Rep and Mrs George W Rose travel to Cincinnati for the Ohio legislative reunion this week. They are to be entertained in Cincinnati Monday and Tuesday, depart by special train to Chattanooga Thursday, tour Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain, dine with the Chattanooga committee at Hotel Patton, return to Cincinnati for a luncheon at Hotel Linton Friday at 12 30.
Miss Nellie Vernon was brought to Grant hospital in Columbus Saturday morning for gall bladder trouble and appendicitis. She underwent an operation Saturday afternoon and was reported to be progressing favorably by Sunday evening.
Mrs Owen Meredith travels to Toledo for the annual Pythian Sisters convention as a representative of the local lodge. The event spans three days and on return she plans a Columbus layover to visit relatives.
Aroup of six coal cars left the rails Sunday on the Hollister switch with two near Hollister and four near Mud Fork junction. Two cars overturned while four remained on track. Wrecking crews from Corning arrived at 2 pm and labored until about 2 am to clear debris.
A brief church lawn gathering seeks to engage locals and spark interest in church activities. Organizers invite neighbors and friends to join, highlighting fellowship, music, and a simple message of welcome.
A brief item notes a public remark inviting readers to recall refined appetites and social tastes amid a bustling neighborhood event. The message emphasizes cultured manners and shared appreciation in a communal setting.
A playful headline riff examines tensions in the Near East with a pun on steak. The caption hints at political stakes and public interest, suggesting commentary on regional conflict and diplomacy.
The funeral of the 14 month old child of Mr and Mrs Tom Dennison of Hartleyville was held at the Hartleyville church this afternoon at 1 o clock with interment in Gloucester cemetery. The baby died Saturday after a short illness. Mrs Malisa Suckett daughter Sadie and grandson Osmon Luckett of Albany were Sunday guests of Alonzo Reeves and family at Trimble.
Officers Jonas and Yaines of Trimble and Constable Seibert of Chauncey waited for a whiskey run to Glouster. The car dumped whiskey to avoid arrest but the haul yielded eight half pints and one pint bottles, some broken. Driver Fred Leach was arrested Sunday, charged with a second offense, and held on a $1400 bond after pleading not guilty. Mr and Mrs Fred Corbin of Trimble spent the week in Columbus visiting relatives.
Four week preparations culminate in a homecoming with Rally Day aiming for 250 in Bible school, a Lord's Supper, morning sermon, brief talks by county ministers, and a main address by Rev Frampton of Gloucester Christian church and Rev Miles E Hoon of Chillicothe. A basket dinner and supper follow.
In DeKalb Illinois a local plumbing firm converts a former cement pool into a modern sanitary swimming area. The Kishwaukee River runs shallow but townspeople, parents and children alike now enjoy cooling off at the new pool during hot days.
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