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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1924

Page

2

White Ash Mine Meeting And Community Club Event

A Bailey Run article notes Chauncey White Ash mine held a morning local meeting with William Myers presiding. Delegates from the mine attended, discussing recent Logan miners meetings. The mine, not currently operating, employed over 125 workers when active, with coal shipments on tracks. Separately, the French club at the high school hosted mothers and guests for a July meeting at Ruth Fiske's home. The program featured essays by Edith on Mildred Rivers and others, vocal solos by Margaret Potter and Mildred, and songs. Officers were elected: Kath Ryan president, Wyona Finer vice president, Dorothy Nida secretary-treasurer. About 25 attended.

White Ash Bailey Run William Myers Logan Berg Tice Eececey High School Ruth Fiske Edithon Mildred Rivers Mary Fenell Dorothy Nida Margaret Potter Mildred Kath Ryan Wyona Finer Sertary Nida

Social session hosts Ku Klux Klan members event

More than 175 people attended a social session hosted by Chauncey residents with ladies presenting a program of music readings and ads. A bountiful supper followed. John Williamson of this city is employed in Warren Ohio.

Chaunceyspeople Ladies of the Knights of Ku Klux Klan John Williamson Warren Ohio

Anniversary Observed by Magon Council No 98 Daughters

Magon Council No 98 Daughters of Pocahontas celebrated their first anniversary in Jack Onville hall with a varied program including cage drills dialogues and a negro comedy by Phillip ewell applauded. About 125 guests attended as Mrs Mae Boudinot spoke on lodge history amid comment. Several guests from Kill Eagle and Chacamauga Councils were present and an elegant meal followed. Members and guests dispersed as families planned visits to Xenia Ohio and Chauncey.

Magon Council Pocahontas Jack@Onville Phillip Kill ‘Eagle Chacamauga

Dinner attendees noted at Mill Street residence

Mr and Mrs Border and daughter Beatrice hosted a Thursday dinner at their Mill Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs C V Coffman and son Charles, Mr and Mrs E W Bingman and daughter Thelma of Athens. The group enjoyed Mah Jongg. The Brook family of Chauncey were mentioned in relation to the visiting party.

John Parmeter Athens Chauncey Globe Theatre E. Border Beatrice Mill Street C._ V. male Charles On Coffman Glouster Playa Mah Jongg Thelma Guy Brook

Deaths and Funerals of Alfred M Poston and Sarah Lafollette

Alfred M Poston of O N died Thursday evening at his home. He is survived by his son and nine children living in New Mexico California Ohio and West Virginia. Sarah Lafollette aged 93 oldest resident of Ames township died at her daughter’s home. Funeral services were held Friday at Mound Hill conducted by Reverend Samuel Lewis.

Alfred Mateson Poston Alfred N Tems O. F. Bn New Mexico Edwardon California E. H. Smathews Nelsonville H. C. Weverett Athens Harry Mateson Smarkersburg W. Va Walter Matesen Hen Gabriel Thene David Mateson Fannie Mat Sarah Lafollette Amesville War Lafollette Ames Township O. E. Woolley Mound Hill Y. Samuel Lewis

Local Family Mourns Loss as Widow Journaled Life

A widow leaves three daughters Mrs. J. W. Kahns Mrs. O. D. Jones and Mrs. Woolley all nearby and a son John of Glouster after a long life of family and community ties in the neighborhood.

Glouster Sets Meetings On Chautauqua and Club Plans

Two Glouster gatherings draw local interest at the attorney George Rose office Monday evening. A Chautauqua session at 7 30 p m will cover committee business followed by a Country Club organizing session for the coming year. Nearby notes cover teacher hiring, school plans, post office money orders, and local moves including property sales and a big Moose hall dance.

Atty. Geo. W.rose Nest Portance Chautauqua Trimble Township Glouster Lamborn Park H. A. Holzschuh Cherry Street Marion Champlin Oakdale Holzschuh

S S S Builders Confidence Against Rheumatism

The ad claims S S S strengthens by increasing blood cells to purge rheumatic impurities. It features a testimonial of restored strength and reduced crutch use. It promotes S S S sold in two sizes at drug stores.

S&s

Washington's Most Beautiful Diplomatic Circle Member

Mme Nano, wife of the secretary of the Romanian legation, is described as the most beautiful woman in Washington's diplomatic corps circle.

Diplomatic Corps Washington Mme. Nano Nano Capital

Moose Home Fundraiser Night Benefit

A benefit event raises proceeds to help pay the mortgage on the Moose home, promising an evening of community support and fundraising activities.

Beloit students foil mugging with 2 by 4 strike

In Beloit Wisconsin two suspects attempted a hold up in front of a fraternity house targeting David Wilson of Blue Island Illinois for 27 cents. Beloit College students chased them, one felled the lead robber with a two by four. the other was later captured in Rockford.

Beloit Wis David Wilson Blue Island Inl Beloit College Carl Beerwald Milwaukee Robert Irvine New York Teddy Schroth Rockford

Boxing card from last night with draws and decisions

In Yonkers Jack McAuliffe and Joe Stroessel fought to a ten round draw in Detroit New York. In McKeesport Cuddy De Marko outpointed Johnny Horvath over ten rounds. In Allentown Joe Gans defeated Andy Palmer over ten rounds.

Mckeesport Cuddy DeMarko Charleroi Johnny Horvath Mansfeld Ohio Allentown Joe Gans Andy Kid) Palmer Dayton

Anuré Anuric Tablets Endorsed for Kidney Relief

Monford Slagle shares relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets. He reports congested kidneys, backache, and bladder weakness improving rapidly, with active kidneys and no back pain remaining. He urges others to obtain Anuric from local drug stores or request a trial pack from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.

Columbus Qohio Monford Slagie W. Bish St Dr. Pierce

Cash Shoe Store Expands Selected Stock in Athens

The ninth year in business highlights a commitment to low profits and high volume. The shop touts a full line of Dr. Austin Arch Support Shoes and Oxfords for men and women, black and tan, with A to EEF last, plus Dr. Shells Arch Supports.

Athens Dr. Shell

Mussolini Aims Latin Union To Dominate Mediterranean

Rome reports Premier Mussolini plans a future Latin union with Italy at its center. He seeks to accelerate steps after the general election to gain Mediterranean influence, though no official announcement has been made.

Rome Mussolini Italy Mediterranean

Dress Pattern Notes for 16 18 and 20 Year Size

The pattern describes a sleeve less dress with a convertible collar and an under body. Fabrics include linen, taffeta, jersey, crepe and pongee. Sizes 16 18 and 20 years priced with 12 cents in stamps for mailing.

Possible member nations in the project alliance

The project may include Italy Spain Portugal Argentina Brazil and possibly Chile as members alongside the core group. The list reflects potential expansion beyond the initial participants, indicating broad regional cooperation and candidate nations under discussion.

Italy Spain Portugal Argentina Brazil Chile

Olympic tennis team plans discussed by U S Davis Cup committee

The meeting will set selection plans for the American Olympic tennis team. William T. Tilden is expected to be named for the men’s squad despite declining the honor over the Olympic rule against letters. Potential women’s picks include Helen Wills Eleanor Goss and Mrs Marion Jessup with Molla Mallory as a Wimble don international player and Norway representative.

New York United States Lawn Tennis Association William T. Tilden Vincent Richards R. Norris Williams Carl Fisher Francis T. Hunter Watson Washburn

Fire destroys Baimer feed mill in Orwell

A blaze at the J. H. Baimer feed mill in Orwell destroyed several thousand bushels of grain ground feed and flour and caused about 20000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled the flames, with the cause not disclosed.

Youngstown Orwell

Man Pleads Guilty in Cruelty to Animals Case

Jid Poston of Athens changed his plea to guilty on a cruelty to animals charge and was fined $15 plus costs by Magistrate C. H. Porter. Humane Officer A. C. Roach alleged Poston neglected food for livestock on his Canaan township farm. Poston was brought to court by Constable Tucker.

Jid Poston Athens C. H. Porter Poston A. C. Roach Toston Canaan Tucker

Labor Government Short on Golf Players in Parliament

In London the Labor Government has few golfers as shown by a parliamentary match entry. Out of 192 Labor members only three entered, and among Scottish Labor members only one participated.

LABOR London

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