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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1924

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Community Meetings This Week

The Waan's Relief Corps will meet Friday at 7 pm in Fridt Hall on West Washington Street. The West Side Community Club plans its first meeting Friday at 7 pm at the West Side School, with a short program and regular business. Ruth Standard Bearer Society meets at Katharine Sherrm's home, 614 North Court Street, Friday at 6:30 pm. Mrs. George RR Walker and daughter Lelia return from New Orleans visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Forris.

Waan’s Relief Corps Fridt Redifen’s West Washington Ammunity Club Ruth Katherine Sherrm North Court Geore RR. Walker Ughter Lelia Walker Ome En Orlean la Rs. R. A. Forris Ite George Walk

College vacation trips of the Graham Noss group

Mrs Jary Graham Noss Miss Nes and Dr and Mrs E W travel by motor Friday to spend college vacation in the East with home folks. Miss Jennie Downer will go to Monongahela and then California Pa where Dr and Mrs Chubb and Mrs Ness attend the Century club's 25th anniversary. Dr Chubb first resident and will give the address. Dr and Mrs Chubb will then go to Philadelphia to be with Dr Chubb's mother for her 90th birthday.

Jary Graham Noss Nes E. W Jennie Downer E East Miss Downer Monongahela California Arel Chubb Ness Century Club

Pastor resigns at Chaun tey and The Plains Church of God

The Rev. C. H. Givens resigns as pastor and will devote full time to evangelistic work. He resides at 19 Hudson Avenue, Athens, and is currently available for assignment.

C. H. Givens The Chauntey and the Plains Church of God Hudson Avenue Athens Givens

Figley Study Circle Meeting Notes and Attendees

Twenty nine members attended the Higley Study Circle meeting at Mrs Arthur A Wolfe's home on Second Street. Lila Lane read from Ellis Parker Butler while F D Sayre guest offered valuable legislative information. S M Haffey reviewed Bread by Be Norris, prompting lively discussion. TD and Mrs J D Haskins, visiting Jacksonville owners, plan Friday motor trip to Columbus for the Shrine Circus, returning Sunday.

Figley Higley Study Arthur A.wolfe Second Street Lila Lane Ohio Uiversity Ellis Parker Butler F. D.sayre S. M. Haffey Be Norris J. D. Haskins L. F. Ines Jacksonville Columbus

Birthday Party Honors Laura Henderson On Ninth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henderson hosted Laura Henderson’s ninth birthday at 4 Van Varhes Street from 4 to 6 on Wednesday. Guests included Jane Cline Agnes Kilpatrick Mary Ellen De Molet Tom and Katherine King and many others. Also noted are travel plans of Susan Henderson to Columbus for Shrine circus and Prof. Noble C. Shit and Mrs. Shit heading to Washington for spring vacation with visits planned in Morgantown and West Union.

Sam Henderson van Varhes Street Laura R. W. Ackley Blanche Watson Jane Cline Noble C. Shit Washington D. C Ohio University J. B. Smith West Union, W. Va

Dinner Honors Birthday for Mr. W. S. Blackwood

In Athens the birthday celebration for Mr. W. S. Blackwood included a noon dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rodehaver at 216 West State Street. The table featured pink carnations and ferns with a single white candle in pink ribbon on each plate. Guests included Mrs. Ames Warner, Mrs. Ralph Hoop, Mrs. Frank Coe, Miss Emma Blackwood, Mr. C. C. Beverage, and the Rodehavers with the honoree.

W. S Blackpool Athens Homer Rodehaver West State Street Blackwood Ames Warner Ralph Hoop Columbus Frank Coelbany Emma Blackwood In. C. C. Beverage Er Rodehaver

Farmers back Muscle Shoals bill cites fertilizer and power savings

Ohio Farm Bureau official Murray J Lincoln says farmers back the Muscle Shoals bill for more than just fertilizer cost cuts. He cites a nitrogen fixation process from air, amortization of fertilizer and power costs, and anticipated electricity use in farm homes as major benefits. He notes 1923 Chilean nitrate imports and an annual fertilizer cost burden to farmers totaling hundreds of millions, asserting price reductions would yield substantial savings.

House of Representatives Senate Murray J. Lincoln Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Congress Incoln Lincoln Washington The Farm Bureau Chile

Young husband arraigned in fatal operation case near Newark

Harry Bowers 21 was arraigned in Newark on a charge tied to an operation performed on his wife Mildred Lohr Bowers who died hours later. Police say he drove with her body after the death and later left it at home before the coroner ruled promainee poisoning. Bowers waived exam and was bound over to the grand jury with $2500 bond.

Newark Ohio Harry Bowers W. G. Lohr Hanover Here Mildred Lohr Bowers Young Bowers Grand

Recovery of $3300 Embezzled by State Architect Clerk

Columbus Ohio April recovery announced by Attorney General Crabbe of $3300 embezzled months ago by L I Stevenson formerly of Chillicothe and a clerk in the office of the state architect.

Columbus L. I. Stevenson Chillicothe Crabbe

Textile mills report over 37 million active cotton spindles in US

A government survey shows more than 37,000,906 active cotton spindles across United States textile mills, indicating the scale of raw cotton processing capacity. The count highlights regional production hubs and the industry’s resilience amid market changes.

United States

Medals Awarded at Columbus Music Memory Contest

In Hocking county three Murray City and Logan pupils won medals at the annual music memory contest held in Columbus. Janet White supervised Murray City entries Pauline Hundak and John Chehy. Lucy Bowen from Logan, under supervisor Miss Verges, also won a medal.

Logan Columbus Hocking County Murray City Janet White

Moslem Pilgrims Saved After Sinking Ship Fire

Twelve hundred Moslem pilgrims and the crew of the British steamship Frangestan arrived at Port Sudan after the Frangestan burned and sank in the Red Sea. They had been en route to Mecca when a cotton cargo fire forced transfer to the Clan Maciver.

Port Sudan Egypt Clan Maciver Mecca Red Sea

Canton Names Acting Mayor After Suspended Leader

Charles M. Ball, four years head of Canton city council, assumed acting mayor duties Thursday morning after Governor Donahey suspended Mayor Curtis for thirty days. Ball took office at Canton city hall by order of the governor to fill the vacancy during the suspension.

Canton, O Charles M. Ball Canton Donahey Curtis

Chicago Realty Assessment Valued at 1.18 Billion

Chicago reports a realty assessment totaling 1,176,570,644 dollars. Officials categorize the figure as the citywide valuation for taxable properties.

Chicago

Mother's Friend promotion from Bradfield Regulator Co

Public notice urges readers to request the illustrated book for home use and child safety. It promotes obtaining Mother's Friend from druggists and directs to Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for a free copy.

Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Arrival of American Globe Girdlers Stirs Minato Japan

Minato, a 10 000 soul Japanese coastal town, prepares for the May arrival of four U S Army aviators on a round the world flight. The event will be the first ceremonial welcome from a foreign country in the village, with stops from Seattle through Dutch Harbor Attu Paramushiru Bettubu to Kasumigaura Osaka Kagoshima and Tokyo.

Dare N. Parry Gl. N Minate United States Europe Japan Seattle Dutch Harbor Alaska Attu Island Paramushima Minato Paramushiru Bettubu Kuriles Kasumigaura Tokyo Osaka Kagoshima China

Japanese refrain from embarrassing American visitors

A terse remark urges decorum during the visit and warns against causing embarrassment as American guests travel across Japan for engagements that may persist, underscoring a desire to maintain proper hospitality and diplomatic tone.

Alexander Drilling To Begin In Athens County Oil Field

A Perry Oland Gas Company representative from Havre De Grace Md announced that drilling will start soon in a new Athens county oil field. The official said operations could begin within 30 days after contracts are signed and he toured the J. W M Weoda farm in Alexander township.

Athens County Perry Oland Gas Company Havre de Grace Maryland J. W M. Weoda Alexander Township

Are You Fat Just Try This Marmala Prescription Tablets

Doctors recommend Marmala Prescription Tablets as harmless fat reducers that simplify dosing. For one dollar per box, available at druggists or by mail from Marmela Co. Detroit Michigan. They claim to reduce fat steadily without exercise or starvation and with no unpleasant effects.

Re Marmela Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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