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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1924

Page

5

Society and Local News Mome Guards Meet at Mrs Campbell’s

The Home Guards of Central M. E. church held a Saturday meeting at Mrs. Ernest Campbell’s home with members listed among the attendees. Plans include a Bishop class session at 7 30 this evening at Mrs. Wallace Pratt’s, with a grab bag lunch event to follow.

Mome M. E Ernest Campbell North Cemetery Street Ahbrand Nora Duhi Alberta Pratt Louise Pratt Norma Brown Eunice Cooley Gertrude Lyon Dortha Olds Fern Ballinger Mary Kerns Kathryn Campbell John Bates Junior Bingman Eloise Hooper Hazel Tribe Earnest Campbell, Jr Bertine Sanders Campbell Central Avenue M. E Wallace Pratt Central Avenue

Van Dyke Family Guests at Albany Visit

Mr and Mrs RR Vi Van Dyke and children were Sunday guests of Frank Bobo and wife in Albany. Mr Conrad Josten is spending this week at the Lancaster sanitarium.

RR. Vi. van Dyke Forture Frank Bobo Albany Conrad Josten Lancaster Sanitorium

Littler Motor Trip After Weekly Vacation in Columbus

Mr Clyde Littler and Mr Harley Littler traveled to Columbus Sunday. Mrs Clyde Littler and three children returned home after a weeklong vacation at Clayton Murphy's home.

Clyde Littler Harley Littler Columbus Clayton Murphy

Athens Women Organize for League of Women Voters

A mass meeting in the Court House drew a large crowd as Athens women formed a League of Women Voters chapter. Officers elected include President Mrs Lucy Johnson Bine and Secretary Mrs Halley M Woods. A constitution committee was named and a sample ballot will be used at a future meeting before the presidential primaries to educate women voters.

Athens League of Women Voters Court House Lucia Johnson Bine C. D. Hopkins W. L. Gard Halley M. Woods Elizabeth McGrath John Sprague T. i. Biddle C. J. Martzolff W. V Dagcett Schuyter Foster I. W. Bush W. A. Matheny Josephine Misher Ll. G. Worstell C. H. Swaim Charles Day Bing Ohio Woman Voter League

Pallas club meeting highlights humor readings and delegates

Mrs. I. B. Lawrence hosted the Pallas club at 34 Grosvenor Street with Miss Rose as leader. Readings included Ellis Parker Butler Goat Feathers and Irvin Dobbs Stickfuls. Delegates elected to the State convention in Toledo May 1928: I. G. Worstell first delegate, K. R. Smith second delegate, A. Y. Wilcox first alternate, Rose second alternate.

I. B. Lawrence Grosvenor Street Pallas Club I. G. Worstell K. RB. Smith A. Y. Wilcox Miss Rose

Motor car ferries Hocking Valley fishermen to stream action

The sunny spell brought hundreds of local rod and line devotees to the Hocking river banks and nearby streams. Families packed buses with poles and flags as drivers aid the anglers, while reports of catches emerged from various spots along Margaret's Creek Fisher to Stewart.

Hocking Valley Hocking Athens Margaret’s Creek Fisher Stewart

Connett Florists to Open New Store in Lostro Building

I W Connett & Sons florists will open a new retail shop Tuesday in the Lostro building. The Bales room will showcase an attractive opening and the firm lists 60,000 square feet of greenhouses plus a $60,000 greenhouse investment. Easter flowers and assorted blooms will be on display at the opening.

Connet’s Lostro I. W. Connett & Sons, Florists Loso Connett’s

Deaths-Funerals David O Neal in Ames Township

David W. O'Neal died suddenly Sunday at 7 AM from heart failure while seated at home in Ames Township on the old home place where he lived 49 years. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM at McDougall church with Rev. Sam Elsin. burial at adjoining cemetery. Surviving: widow and three children John T. Neal Millfield Charles V. Neal Ozrd O'Neal McDougall. Three sons and a daughter preceded him.

David W. O'Neal Ames Township McDougall Church Sam Elsin John T. Neal Millfield Charles V. Neal Albany Ozrd O'Neal McDugall Mr. O'Neal

Repairs for Broken Hearts in Vienna Doctor Claims Success

Vienna reports Dr. Eiselberg a renowned physician repairing broken hearts through non surgical methods and successfully treating cases including a man who stabbed himself in the heart and returned to work a month later with his heart repaired.

Vienna Eiselberg Levera Iselberg

Confessed Axe Murders Linked to Black Serial Killer

John Clark, a Black man, confessed to killing seven Black men and women and a police search centers on Birmingham for ties to an infamous “axe murder” band. Richmond and Atlanta identifications corroborate prior killings, while Clark faces charges for murdering Mrs Ella Nicholson in a boarding house and claims to be wanted for Chicago and Cleveland slayings.

New York John Clark Birmingham Alabama Clark Richmond Miller John Mitchell Mont Clair N. J Dan Jerman James Green Atlanta Ella Nicholson Hoe Chicago Cleveland

Missouri Leaders Foresee Peaceful State Convention

Democratic leaders in Springfield declare harmony will prevail at the Missouri state convention opening tomorrow. The peace program calls for an uninstructured delegation to New York with no planned censure of Senator Reed. The note adds that the first paper money in America appeared in 1690 and some has never seen a collection plate.

Springfield New York Anti-Reed America

Wife to Hight Thaw Release in the Courts

Harry K Thaw seeks release from a Pennsylvania asylum after 14 years in custody with plans to prove sanity. Five doctors will testify he is fit to manage an estate valued at 2 to 5 million dollars. Trustees oppose, citing continued mental deficiency. Evelyn Nesbit may testify in coming days.

George T. Hook Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Common Pleas Court Thaw Pennsylvania Hospital For Mental and Nervous Diseases Howard Irish Walter Riddle Pittsburg Mary Copley Thaw Harry Arthur G. Dickson M. Patterson Evelyn Nesbit

Car chase ends in fatal shooting in St Louis

Thomas Ruane, 27, died from gunshot wounds after Deputy Constable John Comestos fired at him following a crash that seriously injured 16 year old Mark Walsh. Ruane had fled the scene before being shot.

ST. Louis Thos. Ruane John Comestos Ruane Mark Walsh

Patte A Popular House Or Day Dress Pattern

This dress pattern is easy to adjust and comfortable, shown in mohair plaid facings and suitable for gingham linen pongee and wool crepe. It comes in six sizes 34 to 44 inches bust with fabric yardages and mail order details for 12 cents in stamps.

Honest John Welly’s Bahamas resort eyed as Monte Carlo rival

New York character John Welly known as Honest John shifted from prohibition era schemes to the Bahamas where his Baha manian Club is described as a palatial resort poised to rival Europe’s Monte Carlo in prestige and gambling allure.

John” Welly New York Bahamas Europe Monte Carlo

Marriage Licenses Granted by Athens County Bureau

Three couples received marriage licenses on Friday and Saturday. Ralph Dawley 21 miner Jacksonville to Thelma Fay Dunnett 17 Trimble Rev McDonald. Fred R Burgess 31 miner to Lulu M Tippie 19 domestic Glouster Rev Mars. James Clifford Banfield 20 miner Orbiston to Gwendolin Frances Phillips 19 domestic Chauncey Rev Milhoan.

Athens County Bureau Ralph Dawley Miner Jacksonville Thelma Fay Dunnett Trimble McDonald Fred R. Burgess Lulu M. Tippie Domestic Glouster Mars James Clifford Banfield Orbiston Gwendolin Frances Phillips Chauncey Milhoan

Police Officers Struck by Motor Cars in Cleveland

Three Cleveland police officers were seriously injured in two traffic accidents today. Patrolman William Simmons and Zilovich, commanding a patrol wagon, were hit when a speeding car carrying Jas Kane and Thomas Powers crashed into their vehicle. Kane and Powers were slightly hurt. Detective James Kucera, 43, was seriously injured crossing a street after being struck by another vehicle.

Cleveland William Simmons Zilovich Jas. Kane Thomas Powers Kane Powers James Kucera

Olive Tablets as a substitute for tea and coffee

Advert says Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets stimulate liver and bowels to relieve stomach upset and indigestion. The vegetable compound with olive oil is a substitute for calomel, said to ease cramps without griping. Sold for 15¢ and 30¢.

DAR Leader Urges Law Respect at Continental Congress

Mrs. Anthony Cook, president general, urged law observance and trust in government at the Lord Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She warned of grave breaches by public officials and said national destiny requires a sober appraisal of integrity. She argued laws mirror eternal laws and warned against trading rule of law for anarchy.

Washington Lord Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Anthony Cook United States Cook

Speech Sparks Fight Over Free Speech In Congress

Debates erupt as a speaker denounces sensational whispering and government surveillance to curb free press rights. A. P. Sumner and others send greetings while President Coolidge and ambassadors Jusserand and Loward are listed for the evening address.

Ial Econgress

West Virginia Man Rides His First Street Car

A West Virginia man, identified as a long wait rider, marks his first experience on a street car after a lengthy wait for service. The event highlights transportation delays and community interest in urban transit developments.

West Virginia

Stewart School Patrons Plan Big Parent-Teacher Meeting

Stewart hosts a major Parent-Teacher association event Tuesday at 7 36 in the high school. A special literary program is planned and the domestic science class will provide refreshments. Invited guests include the Canaanville and Guysville Parents Teachers associations.

Stewart School Stewart Canaanvile and Guysville Dparents

Conduriotis Proclaimed Provisional President of Greece

Admiral Conduriotis, regent of Greece, has been proclaimed provisional president of the new Greek republic, per a Central News dispatch from Athens.

London Conduriotis Greece Athens

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