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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1924

Page

5

Enthusiastic High School Parents Attend Evening Meeting

The High School Parent-Teachers Association gathered at the Central building for a Monday night program starting with a box supper. Annie Moore sang with Miss Spring at the piano as Prof. Stailey spoke on parent teacher cooperation during the address. Parent news announced the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Dent of 58 North Lancaster Street. John E. Smith and Edward Fouty are both recovering from mumps.

F. F E. Harshman Annie Moore Miss Spring Athens C. E. Stailey V. C. Dent Dorothy Kircher North Lancaster Street Richard Calvert Sheltering Arms Hospital

Spring table decor at Colonial dinner hosted by Benedict Hedden Cutler

Mrs Margaret Benedict Miss Helen Hedden and Miss Joy Cutler hosted a Monday evening dinner at The Colonial with jonquils and silky pussy willows forming the spring centerpiece. Seventeen or eighteen guests were served at one table. It follows two prior events by the trio, a Colonial dinner and a bridge party at Judge and Mrs A Bethel's home.

Colonial Margaret Benedict Helen Hedden Joy Cutler A. Bethel

Country Club Card Party Changes to Evening Bridge

The Country Club announces a change from a bridge luncheon to an evening bridge for men and women on Thursday. The event will be the last winter series card party of the season. Playing begins at 7:30.

Fis Tegins

Mrs Adaline Dailey Visits Albany Family this Week

Mrs Adaline Dailey of Albany is spending the week at the home of her son Farl T Dailey at 98 North Congress street.

Adaline Dailey Albany Far T. Dailey North Congress Street

Dilley Birth Announces Josiah Frank at City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank B Dilley of 196 East State Street announce the birth of son Josiah Frank on March 30 at City Hospital Bluffton.

Frank B. Dilley East State Street Josiah Frank City Hospital Bluffton

Cottingham Guests Visit From Columbus

Mr and Mrs EF Cottingham of 87 Fast State Street host their mothers Mrs Sumner Cottingham and Mrs Joseph P Kilgore of Columbus for an early week visit. They plan to return home Wednesday.

Cottingham Fast State Street Sumner Cottingham Joseph PD. Kilgore Columbus

Mrs H S Hamilton Visits Brother in McArthur

Mrs. H. S. Hamilton of McArthur is visiting her brother, Mr. B. P. Sprague, and family at 14 Morris Avenue.

Wiseman arrives for visit with sister in University Terrace

Mrs H A Wiseman Ida May of Cuyahoga Falls arrived Monday evening for a short stay with her sister Mrs B M Gibson at 6414 University Terrace. The visit places both families in close contact in the local community.

H. A. Wiseman Ida May Cuyahoga Falls B. M. Gibson University Terrace

Death of Frances Marie Blackstone Reported

Mr and Mrs H H Blackstone recount illness of their late sister Frances Marie of Graff who died last Thursday and again Saturday. Cause of death listed as whooping cough and related pneumonia.

H. H. Blackstone Graff Frances Marie

Athens Chamber Forum to Hear Chaplain Reed

The Athens Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly forum at the Security Bank building on Wednesday. Speaker Thomas O. Reed chaplain of the Ohio penitentiary will discuss The Remaking of Men.

Athens Beon Rhe Security Bank Thomas O. Reed Ohio Penitentiary

Joint-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Rigid Joints

An old ad touts Joint-Ease as a remedy for stiff swollen inflamed rheumatic joints. It claims soaking and rubbing the product reduces agony and limbers joints after ordinary cures fail, urging readers to obtain a tube at any drugstore.

Mine closures idle Chauncey workers at No. 25

Chauncey April 1 over 300 miners at Chauncey mine No 25 are idle after orders to close were issued. All workers except a fire boss pumper and engineer were laid off as horses moved to the Floodwood company farm. Some Chauncey men also work at Sugar Creek mine.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No Floodwood Chauncey Mine Bailey Run Smarts Sugar Creek

Chauncey PTA Meeting Postponed to Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the high school auditorium has been postponed from this evening to Tuesday evening next week. All interested are urged to attend.

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association

Dinner party honors Beaumont birthday anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thomas hosted a chicken dinner at their Beaumont home Sunday forCelebrating Mr. Thomas's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Frazier and children of Satem and Mr. and Mrs. George Frazier.

Leslie Thomas Hir Beaumont Ono Ferris Frazier Satem George Frazier

Big Three Club Barn Dance Postponed at Harvey Pavilion

The Barn Dance invitation by the Big Three club at the Harvey Dancing Pavilion has been postponed to a later date.

Harvey Dancing Pavillion

Mrs Guy Gardner Hosts Church Women Gathering

Mrs Guy Gardner will entertain the women of the Church of Christ at her home on High street Wednesday afternoon.

Guy Gardner The Church of Christ High Street

Birth of a Daughter Declared by Mr and Mrs Six

Mr and Mrs Wesley Six announce the birth of a daughter at their home in this city on Monday March 31. The newborn weighs 9 pounds 1 ounce.

Mrs. Wesley Six

Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Crosser's home

The Ladies Aid society of the M church will hold their regular meeting this Thursday at the home of Mrs Crosser. A good attendance is desired this week.

Ladies Aid Society M. . Church Crosser

Dinner Hosts honor Mrs Hines and Miss Worden at Ryan home

Mrs W D Hines and Miss Elsie Worden from this city were entertained at dinner Sunday by Miss Mildred Ryan at the county home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Ryan near Chauncey.

W. D. Hines Elsie Worden Mildred Ryan Willian Ryan Chauncey

Watkins Visit Ties Logan Couple to Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Sheldon Watkins were guests of Mr and Mrs W D Hines last week then spent the weekend in Jacksonville before returning to their Logan home.

Sheldon Watkins W. D. Hines Jacksonville Logan

Mrs. Pencelli Relocated From City Home to Parents Near Charleston

Mrs. James Pencelli who had been seriously ill at her city residence was moved yesterday to the home of her parents near Charleston West Virginia. The transfer follows a period of severe illness and aims to provide closer family care during her recovery.

James Pencelli Charleston W. Va

Birthday Dinner Honors Luther Cruikshanks in City

Mrs Luther Cruikshanks hosted a Monday evening event at her home with a six o'clock dinner for her husband’s 46th birthday anniversary. Pink and white decorations centered a large birthday cake. ice cream and cake followed. Guests included Holt Courtney and Miss Doris Smith.

Luther Cruikshanks Holt Courtney Doris Smith

Palmer Child Ill With Mumps In Chauncey

Virgene Palmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Palmer, is ill at home in Chauncey with mumps.

Virgene John Palmer Chauncey

Canaan Township Sets Good Roads Meeting

A good roads meeting will be held at the South Canaan school house on Wednesday April 2 at 7 30 PM to choose a chairman secretary and treasurer for the donation toward the road improvement known as the South Canaan Gan. Other matters of interest will be taken up.

South Canaan School House Wendesday South Canaan Gan

Exotic plants to dot Arizona Capitol lawn

Governor Hunt plans to plant exotic trees and seeds on the Capitol grounds. A parasolpine will be introduced as an ornamental tree from shipments arranged with William J. O'Toole, Minister to Brazil. Canna seeds from Siam arrive via Dr. Yai S. Sanitwongse and will also be planted at the Capitol.

Arizona Capitol Phoenix Arizona Hunt William J. O'Toole Brazil Capitol Royal Botanical Gardens of Siam Yai S. Sanitwongse United States

Quarrel Ends in Rash Step in Cleveland

Mrs Helen Vitey Allen 22 attempted suicide by leaping from the Central Viaduct into the Cuyahoga River 100 feet below after a minor dispute with her husband Leonard Allen 19 days into their marriage. She was rescued by two women and a man and later told police they married at Duncanwood in Harrison county Ohio.

Cleveland, CO Helen Vitey Allen Central Viaduct Cuyahoga River Leonard Allen Duncanwood Harrison County Ohio Cleveland

Ouch Thats Neuritis Tablets Promote Pain Relief

Morning noon or night sharp pains in shoulder arm neck thigh or leg may mimic rheumatism. Eppa Neuritia Tablets claim to remove inflammation and restore nerves. Price one dollar per bottle sold in Athens by McKee Drug Co and by Boericke Runyon Co manufacturers in San Francisco.

Athens McKee Drug Co Boericke & Runyon Co Mfrz San Francisco

Leap Year Not Boosting Athens County Marriages

Athens County marriage license records show leap year has not raised marriages. January had 16 licenses, February 27 tied last year, and March matches 1923 with 23 licenses. Most March couples were Ohio natives, with a few from West Virginia Pennsylvania Indiana and Ireland. The average groom age was 29 and brides 26 with several underage brides and parental consent cases. Eleven couples were on a second licenses trip, while five were on their first.

Athens County Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Indiana Emerald Hills Ireland

Destruction in Kitzmiller Maryland After Drowning Tragedy

Unconfirmed reports describe Kitzmiller in Garrett County nearly wiped out by flooding. Five family members drowned, hundreds homeless, rail and roads washed out, and food and shelter scarce as Cumberland crews pump water from hotel basements and race to restore service.

Cumberland Kitzmiller Garret County Oakland Western Maryland Fort Cumberland

Thousands Walk To Labor During Street Car Strike

Scranton Pa April 1 thousands walk to work as 606 Scranton Railway Co employees strike crippling traffic. All lines from Forest City to Duryea and in Scranton are tied up affecting over 160000 people and crippling big plants.

Scranton Scranton Railway Co Forest City Duryea

Up to Date Spring and Summer 1924 Fashion Book Offer

A printed pattern pattern department advertises a 1924 children’s fashion set with crepe for a smock and batiste for a guimpe. It lists fabric options including jersey or plaid with wool crepe or silk, and notes a 6 year size requires specific material amounts. Mail 12 cents in stamps for the pattern booklet.

Rracy Batiste T’rattern

Operetta Tickets On Sale For Athens High School Show

Tickets for The Bo sn s Bride operetta by Athens high school pupils will go on sale Wednesday morning at Caine's Drug Store. The 8 pm performance in Ew ing Hall will be directed by Miss Grace Spring and Homer Baird with new dances and features boosting the annual school event following last year’s Nautical Knot.

Bo’sn Athens High School Ewing Hall Caine’s Drug Store Grace Spring Homer Baird

Seven Die After Drinking Orgy at Workingmen’s Hotel

Police report seven men are dead after a drinking orgy at the Workingmen's Hotel in Toledo Ohio. The event began yesterday and continued into today, according to authorities.

Toledo Workingmen's Hotel

Benwood Votes Under Flood Conditions In Unique Election

Benwood West Virginia residents vote in a municipal election held despite flooding the city remains under water in parts. Cars have been replaced by lifters for transporting voters to the polls as the election proceeds under mandatory voting rules.

Benwood W. Va Liffe

Robbers Abroad in Rubber Boots Shake Dayton

The April 1 report from Dayton Ohio notes that robbers were active in the area this morning, all wearing rubber boots. The brief item emphasizes the unusual footwear seen during the incidents.

Dayton Robins

Coolidge Headquarters to Open in Cleveland May First

National campaign headquarters for President Calvin Coolidge will be opened in Cleveland on May 1. William M. Butler, national campaign manager, announced he would take personal charge upon arrival to stay and organize the local effort.

Coolidge Cleveland Cleveland, O Calvin Coolidge William M. Butler Coolidge Campain Butler

Keiths Has Blaze In Columbus Theatre Fire

A fire at the Keith Theatre on East Gay Street Columbus is blamed on defective wiring causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Fire crews fought the blaze today and no injuries were reported.

Keiths Columbus Keith Theatre East Gay Street

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Glen Ebon Mack McCann Forest Thomas Ruth McCann John Frazier Beaumont John E. Smith Edward Fouty Ladies Aid Canaan Township Hymen Bureau Potomac Ted Cowan I Dream Aileen Rauch and Sanyrhite Beekman @t New York Jaques Capsule Coo Plattsburg N. Y Bos'n's Bride Josephine Marshall Bos'n’s Eron and Harold Wyckoff Luster Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store Cline’s Pharmacy the Home Coal CO Bethel WERK TAG M. Werk CO Cincinnati Oal Fashion Park Michaels-Stern Borsalino J. L. Maxwell President St Brunswick Phonograph Parker Bros. Bank of Athens Building Boots
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