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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Party Honors Buch Worthingtons 19th Anniversary

Mae Worthington hosted a party at Buch to celebrate her parents Mr and Mrs Worthingtons 19th wedding anniversary. Legion band music provided interludes and guests enjoyed refreshments into the late hour. The event was noted as a pleasant affair. W C T U convention set for Athens First Presbyterian church with executive and morning sessions led by local officers and district delegates.

Bucht&l. Mae First Presbyterian Athens Lucile Linscott Amesville Mary Riggs Nelsonville Mary E. Richards Bertha Barker Kate Brown Jacksonville Nelle Stratton Metta Glazier Kate Harold Elizabeth Mechem Elizabeth Jennings Lillian Andrews Helen Lawrence Lav ® Sloane Emma McVay H. PD. van Kirk

Odd Fellows Members Attend Naval Service for Geo Laine

Members of the Odd Fellows met at their hall then rode at 1 30 to attend the naval service for the late Geo Laine.

1.OO Geo. Laine

JINE SPEAKER TO BE HERE

A special meeting is planned for Saturday evening, September 2, to which all members of the Jr U A M judge and public are invited. Hon Stanford Haira of Springfield will address the gathering. Every member is urged to attend.

Jine Stanford O. Haira Springfield Ting Pli

Correction notes on Kesterson death report

The death notice for the Kesterson child should refer to the daughter of Mr and Mrs les Kesterson, not John Sterston, correcting a name error in the original obituary record.

Kesterson Les Kesterson John Sterson

Kestersons Sit Son and Family on Avenue

Mr and Mrs William Kesterson are seen hosting their son and his family on an avenue in a family gathering scene.

William Kesterson

Mayors Court Hearings Result In Multiple Fines

Busy days in Mayor McCune's court with several defendants pledging guilty to offenses. Joan Wright and Cleve Pallett fined 10 dollars for toxists, Nutter of Nelsonville 25 dollars plus costs for operating a mobile while intoxicated. Bardin fined 5 dollars for license violation. Bob Williams 25 dollars for resisting an officer. Jack Taylor fined 1 dollar plus costs for adultery and sent to Dayton workhouse for 30 days. Gay Farms fined 1 dollar plus costs and 30 days in workhouse for fornication. Chief Pearson accompanied the offenders to Dayton today.

Hese McCune Joan Wright Cleve Pallett Howis Nutter Nelsonville Ric Bardin Bob Williams Jack Taylor Dayton Gay Farms Chief Pearson

Esther class hosts chicken supper and plans

The Esther class held a Monday night chicken supper with 64 attendees. Hosts included Mrs Loren North Mrs Clarence Scott Mrs Sam Gilham Mrs Albert Nixon Mrs Ed Powell Miss Esther Verity and Miss Florence Horton. Horton outlined future class work and planned suppers. The class pin is to be decided. Attendance to Sunday school is invited at the Esther class meeting. county W C T U program to follow in Athens County.

Esther Loren North Clarence Scott Sam Gilham Albert Nixon Ed Powell Esther Verity Florence Horton

Philo Dorinian Lodge 157s 75th Anniversary Observed

The 75th anniversary of Philo Donian Lodge No. 157 F and A M will be marked at a special communication in the Masonic temple Friday evening Sept 28. Lodge opens at 5 and dinner follows at 6 with the M M degree conferred on one candidate. Rev George E Tifft will deliver the anniversary service. Mr and Mrs Tom Mathewson announce the arrival of a daughter born Sunday.

Philodonian Lodge Masonic Temple George E. Tifft Tom Mathewson

Birthday party for Norma Spencer Irvin at Spencer home

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Spencer entertained Tuesday afternoon with a birthday party for their granddaughter Norma Spencer Irvin who turned three. Games engaged the children until 4 o clock when ice cream and wafers were served to 25 guests. Norma received many pretty gifts.

Raine Funeral Thursday for George P D Raine

Funeral services for George P D Raine will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the family residence.

Raine George PD

Pythian Sisters Meet for Regular Session

The Pythian Sisters will meet in regular session Thursday evening. A pot luck supper will be enjoyed, with each member urged to bring a favorite dish. Business of importance will be discussed.

Special W R C Meeting Set at American Legion Hall

A special W. R. C. meeting will be held Thursday afternoon in the American Legion hall. Strong attendance is requested due to important business on the agenda.

American Legion Hall

Rebecca Murray Celebrated On 73rd Birthday At Buchtel

A birthday party at Buchtel honored Mrs. Rebecca Murray on her 73rd birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Albert Corwin, Mrs. George Worthington, Mrs. Curt Smathers, Mrs. Jed Preston, Mrs. Dan Wright, Mr. Earnest Murray, Mr. James Murray, Miss Gladys Murray, Miss Stella Six, and Miss Nellie Smathers. A delightful lunch was served at a late hour.

Buchtel Rebecca Murray Albert Corwin George Worthington Curt Smathers Jed Preston Dan Wright Earnest Murray James Murray Gladys Murray Stella Six Nellie Smathers

Finger Print Expert Speaks to Kiwanis on Criminology

Robert I. Miles of the National Detective Agency lectured to the Logan Kiwanis on fingerprint science. He demonstrated a camera system to photograph and reproduce prints from metal, glass, and paper for rapid identification and crime apprehension. The session also covered future banquet plans and a Red Cross drive coordination with Athens and Logan clubs.

Kiwanis Club Robert I. Miles National Detective Agency Logan Kiwanis Logan Bunch Athens Club Hocking County Overmyer, Phillips C. E. Parker Kerr and Stailey Wolfe Judge Worster J. J. Woolley Red Cross

Train Hits Ambulance In Oklahoma City

John Roach rides hospital nerves at University Hospital Oklahoma City after ambulance carrying an injured man is struck by a train. The incident leaves Roach uninjured and awaiting treatment or release.

Oklahoma City Okla John Roach University Hospital

Roach Survives Fall and Ambulance Crash

Roach fell from a third story window and was dazed with only minor bruises. An ambulance en route to the hospital was hit by a train at a crossing as the driver swerved to avoid the crash. The ambulance overturned, scattering Roach and the stretcher across the vehicle. No bones or serious injuries were evident.

Chance Roach Ainor

Chauncey Miner Hurt Carrying Between Cars

Hugo Schroppe of Chauncey was injured in the Chauncey mine yesterday when his right leg was caught between mine cars. The injury is not serious but will keep him laid up for several days.

Hugo Schroppe Chauncey Mine

Thomas Jones Hurt At Chauncey Mine In Hand Injury

Thomas Jones has been off duty for several days after his hand was mashed while working at the Chauncey mine.

Thomas Jones Chauncey Mine

Reverend Courtney Conducts Mrs Springer Funeral in Nelsonville

Rev. G. B. Courtney of this city conducted the funeral of Mrs. Fred Springer held Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville.

G. B. Courtney Nelsonville Fred Springer Church of Christ

County Church of Christ Convention Opens in Chauncey

The annual county convention of the Church of Christ convenes today at the local Chauncey Church of Christ with attendance and sessions expected to run through the day.

Church of Christ Chauncey

Sunday visitors in Buchtel noted

B. Adkins, William Brady and Albert Boyles, all of this city, were Sunday visitors in Buchtel.

Solomon Wilson Returns From Columbus Visit

Solomon Wilson came back from Columbus after several days spent visiting friends and catching up with acquaintances.

Solomon Wilson Columbus

Logan visitors call on Chauncey residents

Mrs. Mary Ball Mrs. Amy Harden Lawrence Harden and William Mutchman all of Logan were Athens visitors Tuesday and en route home stopped in Chauncey to see Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bradfield.

Mary Ball Amy Harden Lawrence Harden William Mutchman Logan Athens Chauncey Chas. Bradfield

Stransbaughs Plan Move to Logan for Boarding House

Mr and Mrs L C Stransbaugh prepare to return to Logan to run a boarding house. They previously operated a hotel in Logan, indicating a shift from lodging to shared housing in the same city.

L. C. Stransbaugh Logan Mrs. Stransbaugh

Miss Hazel Linsecott Visits Parents in Mill Street

Miss Hazel Linsecott of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs D H Linsecott on Mill Street this week during her visit.

Hazel Linsecott Athens D. H. Linscott Mill Street

Celebrate Together in Columbus as Two Couples Mark Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Welling of Columbus visit in this city with Mrs. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner. TheGardners celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary while the Schleswig Wellings observe their 27th anniversary in a joint family gathering.

S. A. Welling Columbus M. J. Gardner

Miss Lena A Wilson Returns Home From Cincinnati Visit

Miss Lena A Wilson spent two weeks with relatives in Cincinnati and has returned to her Chauncey residence.

Lena A. Wilson Cincinnati Chauncey

Figgins Family Sunday Visit Reported in Columbus

Q P Figgins Tim Figgins Rod land Figgins and Burk Witham were Sunday visitors in Columbus visiting residents and sharing time together in the city.

Q. P. Figgins Tim Figgins Rodland Figgins Burk Witham Columbus

Quick White Sauce Method Improves Texture

Directions describe whisking hot milk into flour with butter over heat to produce a smooth white sauce. This technique saves time and yields a lump-free consistency.

Save and Clarify All Meat Fats For Cooking Or Soap

Instruction notes categorize animal fats by suitability for cooking versus soap making. Fats deemed fitting for culinary use are kept for meals, while less suitable fats are repurposed into soap production to maximize value and reduce waste.

Japan quake not volcanic says Northwestern expert

Professor U S Grant of Northwestern University argues Japan’s Yokohama Tokia disaster stemmed from rock fracturing and crustal shifts, not volcanic action. He notes tectonic faults, shifting rock weight near eastern Japan, and cites historical quakes in Japan and a Chicago tremor as context.

Evanston Tll Japan U.S. Grant Geology Department Northwestern University Grant Yokohama Tokio United States Okari Honshu Chicago

Drier Pays His Fine After Grade Crossing Law Violation

Roy Ferris, Red Star bus driver, pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a grade crossing near Coal Hollow on Sept 26. Magistrate Helwig fined him $5 and costs, with warnings that future fines will be enforced. Elsie Williams, Columbus returnee, pleaded guilty to non support and received $25 fine and 60 days workhouse suspended on promise to reunite with husband Milton Williams and children.

Roy Ferris Red Star Helwig Barrows Ferris Coal Hollow Elsie Williams Central Avenue Milton Williams Williams Columbus Edgar Mariner

Methodist pastor denounces profiteers and gamblers

Rev J G Laughlin of Columbus argues that profiteers war profiteers and gambling cheats all exploit crises for gain. He compares loaded dice to rising rents coal prices and wartime profiteering and says fair dealing is Christian doctrine guiding nations after war.

Columbus, O J.G. Laughlin Laughlin Germany

Fairy Prince Wooer as Husband in Separate Maintanance Suit

In Chicago a would be fairy tale marriage collapses as the bride sues for separate maintenance. She alleges David Nashalman and his frugal mother failed to deliver promised luxuries including money and apartments, and quarreled over conserving electric light.

Chicago David Nashalman

Missionaries 10 Circle the World on World Tour

A group led by Dr W E Biederwolf and Rev W A O Billy Sunday launches a volunteer eight month world tour visiting Hawaii Japan China India Australia Egypt and the Holy Land. Members finance their own expenses to study missions and teach mass singing while translating gospel songs for local audiences.

Win Ind W. E. Biederwolf Hromer A. Rodehaver W. A. O'Billy J. N. Rodehaver Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio Grace Saxe Florence Hay Bileederwolf Todehavers Saxe Los Angeles Hawaii Japan China Iworea Philippines Siam Ceylon India Australia Egypt Hioly Land Mediterranean Sea New York City

Schoolboy killed as car strikes on way to school

Dayton Ohio Sept 26 Phase Rothwell aged 5 was instantly killed and schoolmate Walter Har low is reported dying at hospital as a car driven by Walter Lutey strikes them on the way to school. Lutey is held for examination as police say he could not stop for 100 feet after impact.

Dayton Rothwell Walter Harlow Walter Lutey

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