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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
3
Mary Lyons aged eight died Sunday at her home near Buchtel. The body will be taken to Letart West Virginia on Wednesday for burial. She leaves a husband two daughters and two sons.
Joe B. Davis of Nelsonville entered several horses at the Capital City Horse Show in Charleston. Jean won blue in the three gaited saddle stake. Challenger took blue in park saddle. Ellen Davis rode Jean to blue in ladies park saddle as crowds applauded. Kentucky Gold owned by Mrs. Beasley placed red in the big event.
Carl Speelman pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 plus costs by Mayor Lax in Nelsonville on Monday.
A late hour luncheon was served to Mr and Mrs Elza Reed Mrs Delphia Wolfe and children Nellie Mee and Edward Mrs William Grace and children Hazel Louise Charles Leroy Emma Jones and Joe Mr and Mrs Harley Blackston and daughter Erma Mae Leona Lehman and the honored guests.
The first official board meeting of the new conference year was held in the Methodist church parlors. The board decided to adopt the church discipline policy. A canvass of membership for pledges will be conducted next Sunday afternoon. An old-fashioned love feast will follow the Sunday evening service and the canvass report will be announced.
The Jackson high game originally set for Saturday in Nelsonville has shifted to Friday October 2 to accommodate local businessmen. In other news Miss Margaret Passen from Crooksville, formerly Nelsonville, begins as cashier at Swartz drug store in the former city.
Miss Anna Tennihill travels to Columbus to see her sister Mrs. M. W. Hickman while Mr. and Mrs. Ibert Sims and family spent Sunday at Parkers. Ruth Reich begins freshman year at Ohio University, visiting family in town. Newark guests include the Johnsons. Columbus visitors include Mrs. Lawrence Sines, Miss Marguerite Nelson, and Mrs. Charlies Young of Logan. Merie Nelson enters Ohio State University. Betty Mechem enrolls at Ohio State. Mrs. Willand and others from Columbus were here as visitors today.
Nelsonville chamber of commerce will hold its first post vacation meeting at the Y M C A on Thursday evening October 1 at 6 15. Officials urge full attendance as several important matters will be considered.
The Nelsonville Red Cross chapter executive board met to discuss the exhausted funds and potential fundraising ideas. A later meeting will elect new officers as plans move forward.
The Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church will meet with More D. N. Wallace Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hostesses include Mrs. Maude Uryan Mrs. Charles Farrow and Mraida Jewett assisting.
Carl McIlvain, 48, of Kenton died after being ground under the wheels of a northbound New York Central train No. 46 as he attempted to board it while in motion. He arrived at the Findlay station too late to catch the train. Funeral plans were underway.
A man attempting to board a train after the vestibule doors shut faces uncertain fate. Bellefontaine Ohio Examiner notes speculation about the man's identity and potential future significance.
Ohio State University extension officials advise Athens county farmers to sow wheat October 2 through October 11 to guard against Hessian fly infestation. Extent entomologist T. J. Parks notes the insect emerges from old stubble, lives only a few days, and dies if it cannot lay eggs on new plants. County cooperation is urged to prevent spread.
Smith-Hughes instructors and their pupils will attend a Field day at the Carpenter test farm tomorrow. The program includes orchard inspection led by the associate horticulturist, poultry inspection by a Wooster experiment station representative, and an address on opportunities for boys in agricultural work by Ralph Richardson. Lunch will be served at noon.
Reported in Moscow on September the nomads living in Mount Alaghoes caves fled their temporary homes amid surrounding territory turmoil. No earthquake was reported and no casualties were recorded. A bizarre note mentions dynamite used to affect a cake, but details are unclear and unrelated to the evacuation.
Nevville reports junior high football practice drew about forty boys after the call of principal Orr. Joe Abaitod suffered a broken collarbone during Monday evening drills, while the squad plans a regular lineup for the season.
Nelsonville announces all stores except groceries will stay open all day Thursdays starting October 1, ending Thursday afternoon holidays until next year. Groceries had long closed Thursday afternoons. the change ends that practice for now.
Funeral services for Hiram Johnson were largely attended Monday afternoon at his residence. The Rev. Morrell and Rev. Evans conducted the services. A ladies quartet from the Methodist church sang, and burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery.
Wellonville Sept 29 Mr and Mrs Harley Blackston entertained for their guests Mr and Ms Alfred Schreader of Spring Saturday evening with a par ty at their home on Fulton street The evening was spent in music.
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