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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
5
A surprise social gathering was hosted at a Washington residence with guests enjoying conversation and refreshments brought by attendees before departure.
The bridge tea at Mrs. William E. Moller’s 25 North College street featured Mrs. Moller and daughter-in-law Mrs. Harley E. Moler hosting. Leonard Smith Jr. greeted guests in black velvet as fifteen tables fostered a pink and green spring color scheme with pink tulips and snapdragons. Mrs. M. M. Kerr won the high-score trophy, with Mrs. Charles Losey of Columbus among out-of-town guests.
Mrs. Fred Kelley and daughter Rosalind of Youngstown and Mrs. Dave Russell of Akron arrived for a visit with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean at 133 Morris Avenue.
The Pythian Sisters will meet Friday at 7 o'clock. The session will include initiation and lodge work followed by a social time and refreshments.
The Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
Mrs Daniel McGurk and her sister Miss Elizabeth Lockwood of California arrived home today from Cincinnati to visit Mrs McGurk’s daughter Mrs H A Faber.
Miss Sarah Druggan recuperates after a surgical operation at a Toledo hospital and is staying with her brother P. H. Druggan at 11 Church Street.
Dr. Daniel McGurk traveled to Columbus to address the Men’s club of the Como Avenue Methodist Episcopal church tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Rauch and Mrs. T. W. Craig travel to Columbus for the soprano Maria Jeritza's first Columbus appearance and final tour night in Memorial Hall. The trip is tied to the First M. E. B. church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society activity.
Advertisers claim Marmola Prescription Tablets help overfat people slim without exercise or dieting. The copy urges readers to buy a case for one dollar at a drugstore or send price to Marmola Co. in Detroit for direct purchase.
Members are asked to meet in the church parlors Friday afternoon at 2 o clock and bring their Thank offering.
Mr and Mrs W H Brown arrived home Wednesday night from Piqua where they spent the winter.
Miss Kathryn Sutton of Luhrig became the wife of Mr. Emmett Baughman of New Marshfield at the Christian church with Rev. M F E Chatley officiating. Twenty guests heard the ring ceremony as Grace Sutton served as maid of honor and Albert Throckmorton was best man.
Mrs. L. H. Bingman of 262 East State street welcomed Thursday guest Mrs. C. C. Mars of Coolville for an afternoon visit.
The Gallipolis training school for nurses announces the next class starts June 15. Requirements include a high school diploma with maintenance, uniforms, and textbooks supplied. Addressed to the Principal of Training School at 4 12 14 18.
Mrs F J Clouser of 321 Brady St Dubois Pa says she suffered long with stomach and nervous troubles and slept poorly until Nerv Worth. After taking it she can eat and sleep better and urges others to try it. Druggist refund offered if unsatisfied. Sold by McKees Drug Store.
The Lastro building at Union and Court streets in Athens has been purchased by the Masonic Temple Co for 125000. Remodeling begins after June 1 with Architect Elmer Grove directing a 65000 project to add a new lodge hall and banquet space, raising the roof to create an extra story and completing by January 1 1924. The Lostro Auto Sales portion will vacate June 1, and adjacent West Washington lots totaling 96 by 132 feet will be sold.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. George Scott visited their brother-in-law Henry C. Swart and family near Albany. Mrs. George Nicholson left for Columbus yesterday due to her sister Nettie Allen’s serious illness after an operation there. Mr. and Mrs. Allison Weymer and their son from Joy Ohio were summoned to Columbus yesterday by Mrs. D. H. North’s serious illness.
In a few days construction will start on the new Ince dent Holiness Church at Motown north of the city. The building will measure 28 1 2 by 61 feet and seat about 200 people. Rev. Simpson is the pastor.
Chauncey High School rehearses a four act comedy titled The New Eye. The exact performance date will be announced.
Mine Q Gloria Caty of 1808 23rd Street Philadelphia has recovered from illness and returned to work at Sutherland Beauty Parlors. She credits Dr Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup for her recovery after weeks of severe stomach trouble headaches and weakness. The remedy is sold by leading druggists with a money back guarantee. It is featured in Athens by McKee Drug Company Gloucester by Le Favor’s Pharmacy and Nelsonville by The Gem Pharmacy.
More than 30 Ohio states and counties will hold conferences on international cooperation as part of a national campaign by the Church Peace Union and allied groups. Ohio Council of Churches promotes the events in Columbus.
A casual gathering at the North Pole erupts after someone loses control and uses profanity. Attendees witness a tense moment as tempers flare in a public, chilly setting.
Mrs Ephraim Ellis died Wednesday at 1 PM at age 62 from Bright's disease at her home two miles southwest of Mineral. Survived by husband Floyd James E and a daughter and two sons Floyd Ellis Athens James E Ha and Mrs Lee Brooks nearby. Funeral at Town House Friday at 3 PM with interment in nearby cemetery.
An optimistic salesman speaks to a man seeking a vehicle, offering reassurance on purchase decisions. The exchange highlights confidence in models, pricing, and post sale support as the salesman urges prudent optimism about the deal.
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