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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1923

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Civic Event

Rev and Mrs W W Harter and daughter Alice Ann visited Mrs John Ator on Richland Avenue. Mr and Mrs George Lawrence hosted Hoop er Street guests. FE Goldsberry hosted his father Dave Goldsberry from Pratts Fork. Citizens planned to attend the Indian Princess and Cadman concert at the Elks Hall tonight.

W. W. Harter Alice Ann John Ator Richland Avenue George Lawrence Hooper Street FE. W. Goldsberry Dave Goldsberry Pratts Fork Princess and Cadman Elks Hall

Greenfield Men Visited Athens Siblings This Week

Mr Floyd Hoisington and Mr Arthur Rose of Greenfield motored to Athens Tuesday evening to visit Mrs George Penney and Miss Helen Hoisington, sisters of Hoisington. They returned home Thursday.

Floyd Hoisington Arthur Rose Greenfield Athens George Penney Helen Hoisington

Lanaster woman visits Athens with daughters

Mrs Flora S Hoisington of Lan caster spent Tuesday evening and Wednesday in Athens with her daughters Mrs George Pennell and Miss Helen Hoisington.

Flora S. Hoisington Lancaster Athens George Pennell Helen Hoisington

Dorsey Couple Return to Alexander Farm

Mr and Mrs B G Dorsey return to their Alexander township farm after spending winter with their children in Columbus.

B. G. Dorsey Alexander Township Columbus

Alderman Family Returns From Florida Winter Stay

Dr and Mrs W N Alderman arrive home at noon with daughter Mrs W R Milips and son John from a winter spent in Florida. They had wintered in Ft Lauderdale while their daughter and son stayed there through late winter.

W. N. Alderman W. R. Milips John Florida

Martzolff Sunday Class to Meet Friday at First M E Church

The Martzolff Sunday school class will meet Friday evening at seven o'clock at the First Methodist Episcopal Church.

Martzolff First. M. E

Mr. Goodrich Returns From Absence to Visit Daughter

Mr. 8S. M. Goodrich came back from an extended absence since last October. He spent time with relatives in Athens Alabama and at Florida resorts. He traveled to Daytona to see his daughter Mrs E R Bingham.

8S. M. Goodrich Athens Alabama Florida Daytona E. R. Bingham

Rauch Family Trip Heads Toward Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs F X Rauch travel with Mrs Byron Wolfe Mrs L L Brown and Mr Robert Wood to Columbus. Mrs Brown will visit Dr and Mrs J C Jones in South Charleston. Mrs Rauch continues travel planning.

F. X. Rauch Byron Wolfe Ll. V. Brown Robert Wood Columbus Mrs. Brown South Charleston J. C. Jones Rauch

Mrs Bobo Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs William Bobo came home Wednesday night from a trip to Columbus with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joy Had dox. Her daughter and infant son in Columbus hospital are progressing well and will soon return home. Mrs Bobo was accompanied by her granddaughter Margaret Catherine Had dox.

William Bobo Columbus Joy Haddox

Local Visitors Head Home From Canton Parents Palmer Street

Mr and Mrs J W Anthony and their young son James Franklin have finished a visit with Mr and Mrs William Anthony of Palmer street and Mrs Anme Sams and departed for Marietta on the way back to Canton.

J. W. Anthony James Franklin William Anthony Palmer Street Anme Sams Marietta Canton

Winters Family Trip Ties Cleveland and Akron

Mrs. S. S. Winters returned from Cleveland where she visited son Minor Robbins. Grandson Kenneth Frederick, living locally, will finish the school year then move to Cleveland to join his father. Minor Robbins wed Cora Lee Trumpour of Maryland in February. On the way home, Mrs. Winters stopped in Akron to visit Mr. and Mrs. Had Dalton.

East Technical High School Instructor Vacation with Parents

Mr. Harry C. Wilson, an instructor at East Technical High School in Cleveland, is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilson, at 78 Mill Street.

Harry C. Wilson East Technical High School Cleveland Mrs C. B. Wilson Mill Street

Ladies Aid Meeting at First Baptist Church Parlor

The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors.

Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church

Mrs Ida Devore Returns Home From Florida Visit

Mrs. Ida M. Devore arrived home Wednesday after a four months stay in western Florida mainly at Lynn Haven. She visited Rev. M. B. Cooley and family, former Athenians, and reports them in the best of health. Mrs. Hannah Sibbard Allen of Newark is mentioned as a graduate of the...

Ida M. Devore Florida Lynn Haven Rev. M. B. Cooley Hannah *Sibbard Allen Newark

Athens student heads to New Ark with companion

The report notes that a pupil from Athens High School traveled to New Ark accompanied by an unnamed companion and left Mrs. Devore in Cincinnati.

Mrs Feth Heads to Dayton for Husband’s Operations

Mrs. David Feth left Wednesday evening for Dayton to be with her husband who will undergo three serious surgical operations Friday in a government hospital there. He has been receiving treatment at the Dayton hospital for ten days in preparation.

David Feth Dayton Eth Government Feth

Rebekah Lodge Plans Evening Meeting

The Rebekah lodge will meet this evening at 7 39 oclock. Members are advised to attend and discuss upcoming lodge affairs.

Rebekah Lodge

Akron Visitor Arrives For Weeks with Graham Family

Mrs John Call of Akron arrives for a several weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A E Graham in town.

John Call Akron Mrs A. E. Graham

Mrs. Lee Dimond Visits Grandmother in Columbus

Mrs. Lee Dimond traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to visit her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah C. Davis, at her home.

Lee Dimond Columbus Sarah C. Davis

Bridge Party of 25 Tables at Morgan Home

Delightful gatherings filled the 27 East State street home of Mr and Mrs T L Morgan where 25 tables hosted a bridge party. Mrs John Sprague won high among women and Mr Harley Moler topped the men after a picnic dinner for 115 places.

T. L. Morgan East State Street

Students entertain Ohio University girls at Franklin Avenue home

On a Wednesday evening Mrs. Harry Elkins hosted student girls from Ohio University staying at Mrs. Edward Barnes’s home 52 Franklin Avenue. The gathering featured singing of popular songs along with piano and mandolin numbers.

Harry Elkins Vester Place Ohio University Edward Barnes Franklin Avenue Mildred Vicroy Helen Knose Margaret Lillian Haney Ruby Seigmont Pauline Holvapse Ruth Mercer Edna Conner

Professor Hill of Columbia to visit Ohio University

Professor Patty S Hill of Teachers College Columbia University will visit Ohio University on Thursday April 12. She directs Kindergarten First Grade Education and is a leading advocate for early childhood development highlighting the need for whole child education. A luncheon at 11 30 a m precedes an afternoon talk at John Hancock High School Ellis Hall at 2 30 Tickets are available through kindergarten Mothers Club members and the kindergarten rooms. The Kindergarten Mothers Club April meeting is postponed to May.

Patty S. Hill Teachers College Columbia University New York City Ohio University Miss Hill United States Kindergarten Mothers’ Club John Hancock High School Ellis Hall

Engagement of Miss Adelie Courtney to Ralph Hartman

The engagement of Miss Adelie ONeill Courtney to Ralph F. Hartman of Athens Ohio son of Mrs Emma Hartman of Dormont has been announced by her parents Mr and Mrs William S Courtney of Race Street Emsworth. No wedding date has been set.

Adelie O'Neil Courtney Ralph F. Hartman Athens, O Emma Hartman Dormont Williams Courtney Race Street Emsworth Chronicle Telegraph Pittsburg

Higley Circle Meets at 60 Mill Street

The Higley Study Circle met with Mrs. L. W. Russell on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jennie O'Dell, the president, presided as members recited quotations from American authors during roll call and the program began with a vocal solo "Who'll Buy My Lavender" by Edward German sung by Mrs. Frank McKay.

Higley Study Circle L. W. Russell Mill Street Jennie O'Dell L Buy My Lavander Edward German Frank McKay

American Writers and Poets Discussed at Meeting

Mrs. C W Guilette presented American Writers and their Works while Mrs H M Woods spoke on American Poets and their Works. Angeila Woods read selections, Edward Guest’s Time To Time was recited, Killmer’s Trees and For Goodness Sake by Dailey praised. Officers elected: President Jennie O’Dell, recording secretary Sargent, corresponding secretary KE Miller, treasurer Andrew Murphy. The article cites a dramatic Egyptian curse tale recalling Sir William Ingram’s son and a fatal tomb expedition.

8. M. Haffey C. W. Guilette H. M. Woods Angeila Woods Edward Guest Killmer Dailey Jennie O'Dell Sargent KE. J. Miller Andrew Murphy

Conan Doyle Links Carnarvon Death to Pharaohs Curse

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in New York on a lecture tour, states he believes Lord Carnarvon’s death came from a curse placed by ancient Pharaohs on tomb disturbance. He warns it is dangerous to exhume royal remains and notes Egyptians knew more about the occult.

New York Arthur Conan Doyle Lord Carnarvon Arthur Tut-Ankh-Amen

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Zemo claims to relieve eczema blotches ringworm rashes and related skin troubles. Available at drug stores for 35c or 1.00 for a larger bottle, it is said to cleanse soothe and heal most skin diseases with instant relief from itching.

Zemo

Webb mine idles in Ohio as trains removed for crews

April 5. The Webb mine, largest in Ohio, is idle and miners say a railroad company removing trains used to haul men to and from the mine signals no early resumption of work. Strikes have been frequent at the mine, though steady work had depended on railroad contracts.

Shadysidf Webb Ohio

Taxi Driver Injured In Cleveland Viaduct Crash

Wilbur Herbster a 27 year old taxi driver was injured probably fatally when his cab crashed into cement pillars of the 9th street Pennsylvania Viaduct He was hurled through the windshield and doctors said his skull was fractured at the hospital.

Cleveland Wilbur Herbster Pennsylvania

Lenine’s Condition Improves in Moscow Bulletin

Rumors of Lenine’s death are denied by a Moscow dispatch. Physicians state the communist leader’s condition shows improvement as catarrhal lung symptoms ease, according to the bulletin issued in Moscow.

Riga London Lenine Moscow Communist Statesman

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