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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1924

Page

5

Local society notes reveal travel and visits across states

Prof and Mrs F S Coultrap head to Dayton to spend college vacation with their son in law and daughter. Miss Esther Herron attends an Ohio Educational Conference in Columbus with her brother Darrell. The Ruths motor from Florida visiting Punta Gorda Naples Orlando Kissimmee and Jacksonville. Dean Stickney heads to South Carolina on a business trip related to Triumph Ice Machine. Sigma Pi auxiliary meets Saturday at 2. Martzolff class hosts social at M E church tonight. Rowland family and Dr Siigley to Columbus today. return Saturday then Wheeling trip. Miss Leete visits Washington and New York after visiting her mother in D C. Greta Lash and Con ce Leete travel from Washington to New York after Easter. Mrs Wolfe and aunt visit Lancaster Street then Ky trip. Constance McLeod returns to Wyoming for Easter vacation.

F. S. Coultrap Dayton W. E. Lote Greta Lash Miss Conce Leete Washington, D. C Leete Louise Grosvenor Leete Miss Lash New York City Hazel Cline

Central PTA program celebrates child welfare and grade acts

A large Central Parent Teachers Association crowd enjoyed a program with grade level musical numbers including The Pussy Willows Baby Seed Song Dairy Maids and Pretty Tulip and Little Mothers. Miss Lewis the county nurse spoke on Child Welfare noting improved physical exams since five years ago. Mr Olson spoke on physical education as seventh grade earned a traveling picture prize for most mothers present.

Central Parent-Teachers’ Association Lewis Olson

Mercer Couple Spends Ohio University Spring Vacation

Dr and Mrs W F Mercer are spending their spring vacation at Otto Ohio University in Otto Ohio.

Mrs. W. F. Mercer Ohio University Otto. Y

Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Christian Church

Mrs. James Musser hosted a representative gathering of the Ladies Aid Society at the Christian Church on Thursday from 1 AM to 4 PM at 23 Brown Avenue.

James Musser Brown Avenue Ladies’ Aid Christian Churc

Social gathering and new members added to society

At noon a bounteous chicken dinner was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Reed Ailshire and Mrs Frank Nagle. The regular business followed, the session began at 2 o clock, during which Mrs Frank Nagle and Mrs Michael Almond were added to the membership. The hostess received a potted plant and a bouquet of snapdragons.

Reed Ailshire Frank Nagle Michael Almond

Jones Brothers and Companions Head to Columbus

Roltland and Robert Jones with Dana Chase and J M Hoak traveled to Columbus this morning. The Jones brothers will stay through next week during part of the college break.

Roltland Robert Jones Dana Chase J. M. Hoak Columbus Jones Boys

Wilsons Visit Athens After Ironton Call

Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of Cleveland visited relatives in Athens on Thursday while en route home from a trip to Mrs Wilsons kin in Ironton.

Harry Wilson Cleveland Athens

Chinese Asked to Pay Big Sum for Bandit Raids

Beijing April 4 foreign legations submitted to the Chinese government claims for personal and property losses totaling 350000 Mexican dollars after the Lin Cheng Shan ghai Peking Express raid. The American claim was largest with sixteen Americans among captives. Lucy Aldrich, a wealthy American, was advised to claim as policy.

Peking Lin Cheng Shanghai-Peking Express Lucy Aldrich

Japanese Nagato Damaged in Collision During Maneuvers

The Japanese battleship Nagato sustained slight damage after colliding with the battleship Mutsu during maneuvers near Tokio on April 4.

Tokio Nagato

Young People Conference Planned for Athens County

The Athens County Young Peoples conference set for April 18 to 20 in Athens aims to unite four youth activities across county churches. A mailing list of 200 leaders is circulated, two person church canvassing teams visit churches, and plans expect at least four delegates from each church.

Athens County Young Peoples Athens Nelsonville Grouster Millfield Jacksonville

Failure to Obey Orders Causes a Serious Wreck

A head on collision between two Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger trains near Hillendahe Texas on January 3 killed five people and injured 77 as a crew failed to follow orders. The Interstate Commerce Commission received the report from W P Borland director of safety.

Washington Missouri, Kansas &Texas Railroad Hillendahe Texas Eht Nirtee State Mfnyp Interstate Commerce Commission W. P. Borland Bureau of Safety

Steamship Admiral Rodman Ashore Near Alaska Coast

The steamship Admiral Rodman ran aground on rocks off Point Calvert on the far north coast of Southeastern Alaska. The Queen is en route to assist after SOS signals were picked up. the number of passengers aboard is unknown.

San Francisco Admiral Rodman Point Calvert Alaska Queen Rodman

Sicilian Volcano Eruption Kills Fifteen Residents

A Sicily volcano Mount Stromboli eruption killed fifteen and injured fifteen others per a Messina dispatch to the Daily Express. Refugees fled Stromboli Island amid fear and chaos as the quake followed the eruption.

London Mount Stromboli Sicily Messina Daily Express Stromboli Island

Bishop Brown to face heresy trial in Cleveland

Right Rev. William Montgomery Brown, retired Episcopal bishop of Arkansas, has received notice he will be tried for heresy at Trinity Cathedral Hall in Cleveland on May 27.

The Erring Wife and Mother

A moral essay describing the overworked woman who sacrifices health for ambition. It cites nerves headaches backache and other pains as evidence and endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for unwell women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Conserving Natural Gas a Problem Today in Nation

Fuel men of nation meet in Cleveland to discuss conserving dwindling natural gas supplies and ensuring long term use. Ohio accounts for about 1.16 million of the 3 million U S consumers. 1922 Ohio and Pennsylvania consumption ranks high while production lags after 1820 peak.

Fuel Men of Nation Cleveland I. N.S Occ Natural Gas Association of America Natural Gas Supply Men Pennsylvania Ohio Oklahoma West Virginia Texas California Louisiana Wyoming Arkansas Kentucky Ohto United States

Belmont County probate file seeks home boat occupancy

Stingly Lee Youst and his mother filed in Belmont County probate court to obtain permission to occupy the houseboat named Lee anchored along the Ohio River at Bellaire.

Bellaire, O Belmont County Ohio River Stingly Lee Youst Bellaire Lee

Favor erection of tower to house state offices

Columbus April 4 Indications today were that a tower will be erected over the State House to furnish needed additional room for state offices. A poll of 60 lawmakers showed the project favored by two to one. State Auditor Tracy said many backers favored other housing plans but did not oppose the tower. State Building Commission members pressed the proposal, and State Architect Briggs prepared cost estimates for various plans.

Columbus Tracy State Building Commission Briggs General Assembly

Why Constipation Relates to Other Diseases

Health advice promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a guaranteed remedy for constipation. It claims bran cleanses and purifies the intestine, aids natural function, and provides permanent relief with regular use. Recommendations include two tablespoons daily, serving ideas, and availability in grocers.

Kellogg's Kellogg’s Battle Creek Tennil Hotels

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Esther Herron Ohio Educational Conference Darrell Herron H. M. Ruth Wflorida Punta Gorda Naples Orlando Kissimee Dean Stickney South Carolina Cincinnati Triumph Ice Machine Company Sigma Pi Martzolff S. Rowland H. S. Siigley Harlan, Ky F. 8S. Wolfe H. L. Atkinson Lancaster Street Mr. Wilson Elkins W. Va Merritt Wilson Constance McLeod Roy C. Shirley Shirley Arkon Milton Ruesell Stella Trussell Harry North Teil Lent North Cemetery Max William A. F. Myers Curtis R. Wilson East Florida Bank OF Athens, Athens National Bank Security Savings Bank C. W. Conrads North Cemetery Street Hamburg Vam Beekman St the Security Savings Bank Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Building Athens, Ohio WERK TAG Rari Ann Morse Gibson’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store BIG Consumer Buckeye William J. Huske Country Club Clifton NAVY Macaroon Country Club Sonny Club Anoctie Gage Brothers Boelzner South Court Street Man’s Shop of Big Daylight Fashion Park Michaels-Stern Value Preston
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