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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1923

Page

5

Social notes from Columbus visit and church meeting

Miss Myrtle Mitchell spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus as guest of Mr and Mrs Earl Lemons. Gordon Herrold returned from Zanesville where he visited his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Russell Herrold. Dr H P Kelley returns from the Universal Chiropractors convention in Columbus with praise for the turnout. The Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday at 7 in church parlors to hear reports from the Mc Connelsville gathering.

Myrtle Mitchell Columbus Mrs. Earl Lemons Gordon Herrold Zanesville Russell Herrold H. P. Kelley Universal Chiropractors Association Hotel Southern Kelley Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church McConnelsville

Mrs Van Meter Visits Mrs Barstow on East State Street

Mrs James Van Meter comes for a visit with her daughter Mrs W L Barstow who lives on East State street.

James van Meter W. L. Barstow East State Street

Columbus Man Visites Mother in West Union Street Home

Mr. Harvey Crippen of Columbus spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Mary Crippen at the family home on West Union Street and returned to Columbus today.

Harvey Crippen Columbus Mary Crippen West Union Street

Mr W E Peters Visits Columbus On Business

Mr W E Peters, a business visitor, traveled to Columbus for a Saturday engagement. He met local associates and discussed potential opportunities during the trip.

W. E. Peters Columbus

Mrs Byron Wolfe Visits Carpenter Family At Elmwood Place

Mrs. Byron Wolfe and her young son William Byron are visiting Mrs. Wolfe’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carpenter at 46 Elmwood Place.

Byron Wolfe William Byron W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place

Tuesday club meeting postponed due to illness

The Tuesday club meeting has been omitted for Tuesday night because of illness in the family of Dr and Mrs W 8 Gafmertafelder who were to entertain. Members will be informed of the date of the annual picnic where officers will be elected.

W. 8. Gafmertafelder

Leighty Family Hosts Relatives From Columbus and Cincinnati

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leighty of Richland avenue hosted over Sunday guests including Herbert Leighty Alva Leighty and daughters Evelyn and Virginia from Columbus along with Mrs. Frank Kinkead and son Everett from Cincinnati Mrs Kinkead and son will stay through the week’s end.

Charles Leighty Richland Avenue Herbert Leighty Alva Leighty Evelyn Virginia Columbus Frank Kinkead Everett Cincinnati Kinkead

Mrs. Wiley Thurness Visits Aunt in town

Mrs. Wiley f Thurness of Togan spent Monday as a guest of her aunt Mrs. F L Preston at 34 South College Street.

Social Literary club meets Tuesday afternoon

Mrs. F. B. Guilum of 128 North Lancaster street will host the Social Literary club Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

F. B. Guilum Lancaster Street

Hottel Family Returns Home After Health Scare

Mrs. W. L. Hottel and her daughter Miss Jena Frances Hottel arrived home Saturday night from Columbus, very much improved in health. Mrs. Hottel has been taking treatment and her daughter underwent a surgical operation.

W. L. Hottel Jena Frances Hottel Columbus

Knowton Couple of Bellefontaine Welcome Son Harry Franklin

Mr and Mrs Harry P Knowton of Bellefontaine formerly of Athens announce the birth of a son Harry Franklin on Monday April 16 in a local hospital.

Harry P. Knowton Bellefontaine Athens Harry Franklin

Doctor Responds to Family Illness in Kokomo Ind

Dr. E B Bryan rushed to Kokomo Indiana to tend to his mother Mrs Daniel Bryan who was gravely ill. The trip underscores the family emergency prompting medical attention in the city.

E. B. Bryan Kokomo, Ind Daniel Bryan

Banquet Honors Honor Students and Teams in Students Union

A Friday banquet at 6:30 in the Students Union honored top students and sports teams. About 24 honor students attended along with 60 pupils and faculty members. The toast program listed names including Dilley as toastmaster Maerick Spartan William Stephenson Hurdle Glen Vore and others with letters presented and songs performed.

Students Union A. and B. Spartan Hurdle Dilley Maerick Spartan William Stephenson Hurdle Glen Vore Delgate Lois McClead Miss Ross Blanche Allen Mr. Hughes Conrad Mulligan

Miss Ann Rosser Hosts Bridge Tea at Schloss Home

Miss Ann Rosser of Ohio University entertained with a bridge tea for six tables on Saturday at Mrs. Edward C. Schloss’s West State street residence. Guests included the hostess sisters in Alpha Gamma Delta, with Miss Sara Fitton of Lancaster visiting and Miss Isabel Sherrod as an out of town guest. Pink and white formed the color motif carried in the details.

Ann Rosser Ohio University Edward C. Schloss West State Street Alpha Gamma Delta Society Sara Fitton Lancaster Isabel . Sherrod

City Federation seeks magazines for Ohio penitentiary

The City Federation led by President Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth requests magazine donations to be sent to the Ohio penitentiary. Donors should deliver contributions to the mayor's office in the City building by Wednesday April 8.

Robert L. Woodworth Ohio Penitentiary

Birthday surprise for Mrs Thomas Wittler at East Union Street

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at Mrs. Thomas Wittler of East Union Street for a birthday celebration. A bountiful table and a large cake inscribed Mother highlighted the event as gifts and well wishes poured in from attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson Kogan Mrs. Will Lee Barberton Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Littler Hilbert Littler Betty Jane Lucile Carr Nellie Graves James Hardman Fred Gill and the Littler family.

Thomas Wittler East Union Street Robert Davidson Kogan Will Lee Barberton Clyde Littler Hilbert Littler Betty Jane Lucile Carr Nellie Graves James Hardman Fred Gill Thomas Littler Harley and Clarence Littler

Birthday Dinner for Ronald Smith at 17 Palmer Street

Rev and Mrs H C Smith entertained Sunday with a noon dinner at 17 Palmer Street for their son Ronald Smith on his 18th birthday. Guests included Miss Maria Skinner Dorothes Drake Helen Skinner Helen Coast Helen Hull and Ronald Smith Herbert Smith and the hosts.

H. C. Smith Palmer Street Ronald Smith Maria Skinner Pomeroy Dorothes Drake Helen Skinner Helen Coast Helen Hull Herbert Smith

Wadley Cameron nuptials tie Athens and Akron connections

Mr Vaughn Wadley and Miss Doris Cameron former Athens residents wed in Akron on April 12. They are Athens High School graduates 1916 and 1920 and both attended Ohio University. They plan to live in Akron where Wadley has a lucrative job. Wadley's father J W Wadley ran a Athens grocery. Mrs Cameron is daughter of C M Cameron of Kenmore and niece of Mrs J B Mout of 5 Park Place.

Vaughn Wadley Doris Cameron Athens Akron Wadley Ohio University J. W. Wadley Athans Columbus J. B. Mout Park Place John Harner the Plains Pearl Gaskill East Mulberry Street Gaskill C. M. Cameron Kenmore

W. E. A. Juniors Postpone Tonight’s Program

The W. E. A. Juniors cancel their planned program for tonight because Great Commander Heppert cannot attend. The change leaves members awaiting a rescheduled event.

Heppert

Well Known Canton Auto Shop Owner Praises Tanlac

S W Montague of Canton Ohio declares Tanlac cured his year long stomach trouble gas pains and nervous exhaustion. He says he regained strength and health and endorses Tanlac as unbeatable and available from all druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.

Ohio Canton Tahlac W. Montagu Tuscara

Kiwanis to Discuss Courtesy Week Observance

Kiwanis club plans a Tuesday evening meeting at the Varsity Inn with Ned Wolf presiding. Members will give short talks on courtesy themes as part of Courtesy Week activities aligned with Kiwanis International.

Kiwanis Club Varsity Inn Ned Wolf United States Kiwanis International

Chiropractors differ from medics says M D in legislature

Lee Edwards M D former chief physician at Nebraska State Penitentiary told BC lawmakers health legislation includes chiropractic. He argued medicine treats from outside while chiropractic treats from within, using spinal alignment to remove interference and restore the body's resistance to disease.

Lee Edwards Nebraska State Penitentiary British Columbia the Daily Colonist Victoria

Bryan Backs Harding World Court Plan Move

In Washington on April 16 William Jennings Bryan voiced strong support for President Harding’s world court plan while Woodrow Wilson criticized the conditional adhesion. Bryan predicted Democratic senators would largely back the proposal and said the United States should join the court and help elect judges while reserving future enforcement rights.

Washington William Jennings Bryan Harding Woodrow Wilson Wilson Mr. Harding United States Bryan International News Service International Court of Justice

Father John's Medicine Helps Undernourished Children Grow

Growing children needing nourishment can fall thin and pale. Father John's Medicine blends cod liver oil with other food elements to aid uptake and rebuild strength, trusted by thousands of mothers for years.

Father John

Fire destroys steamer H. D. Hulings at Pipe Creek docks

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the steamer H. D. Hulings at the Cleveland and Western Coal docks at Pipe Creek near River Mellaire Ohio. Estimated loss is 60 000 dollars. The coal docks were slightly damaged. The crew escaped unharmed. The boat owned by Mrs H D Hulings of Marietta Ohio had towed coal from Beech Bottom and had just tied up when the blaze was found.

Lynn Shoe Workers Strike Demands 80 Percent Wage Hike

Lynn Massachusetts April 16 7000 to 19000 workers in this city face idleness as more than 1000 Allied Shoe Workers union members strike in forty shops under the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers association. They demand an 80 percent wage increase.

Lynn Mass Allied Shoe Workers’ Union Lynn Shoe Manufacturers’ Association

No Reason for Wild Dancing Doctors Say

Philadelphia Virginia April 16 Marathon dancing is the ruin of health say physicians in this city. Dr Wilmer Knussen former director of public health warns such prolonged strain is dangerous to life and serves no good purpose. William A Stecher director of physical education condemns the craze as lacking physical benefit.

Philadelphia Wilmer Knussen William A. Stecher

Brock pleads guilty to second degree murder in motor fatality

Philadelphia news reports banker Henry G. Brock a society figure pleaded ality to second degree murder over a March 2 triple killing by his car. Brock, found dazed near the damaged bloodstained vehicle, becomes the first person indicted for motor fatality murder in the state.

Philadelphia Henry G. Brock Brock

Students Present Spanish Comedy Zaragueta in Ewing Hall

An all Spanish performance by students under Professor Whitehouse will stage Zaragueta Tuesday evening at 7 30 in Ewing Hall. English summaries will precede each act. Admission is free with ten cent programs. Cast includes Ruth Baker Viola Wiek Bessie Growden Josephine Stiers Bertram Renkenberger Richard Murphy Charles Fox Edward Jennings Homer Dupler Frank Tedrow Franklin Scott. Two violin solos by Edward Robinett with Clarice McKibben on piano.

Ewing Hall Professor Whitehouse Zaragueta Ruth Baker Viola Wiek Bessie Growden Josephine Stiers Bertram Renkenberger Richard Murphy Charles Fox Edward Jennings Homer Dupler Frank Tedrow Franklin Scott Edward Robinett Clarice McKibben Pianis

Judge Gary Attacks Immigration Law at Steel Stockholders Meeting

Gary chairman Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel criticized the immigration law as one of the worst moves for the nation’s economy. He said abundant labor is available abroad but blocked by laws and that labor is scarce at home.

Hoboken N. J Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary

Grain markets dip after high opening follows court ruling

In Chicago on April 16 violent recessions swept grain trading after a buoyant opening. Traders said the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the future trading act did not change market action.

Chicago United States Supreme Court

Attorney Named Administrator of Katherine Liilis Estate

A. B. Wells, personal attorney to the late Katherine Liilis, is appointed administrator of her estate by Probate Judge Johnson. The sole next of kin named is Mrs. Ellis Cox Dean of Lockland Ohio, who died intestate, with an estate valued at 64000 including 40000 personal property and 24000 real estate. Mr. Wells posted an 80000 bond. appraisers are EF Walker D Forsyth and Alonzo Palmer. The Ellis home on College Street, valued at 18000, was given to Wells by Mrs. Ellis before her death.

A. BR. Wells Katherine Liilis Jacksonville Fla Johnson Wells Ellis Cox Dean Lockland Ohio Ellis

George Upton Dies in Washington D C at Home

Geo W. Upton of Warren Ohio died suddenly at his Washington home in Stoneleigh Court. He was husband to Harriet Taylor Upton vice chairman of the Republican national committee.

Washington Geo W. Upton Warren Ohio Stoneleigh Court Harriet Taylor Upton Republican National Committee

Propaganda Drive Aims to Defend Anti-Religious Policy

Official Soviet newspapers push a broad campaign defending the anti-religious movement in Russia. They emphasize conditions in the country and frame religion as a target of state policy.

Moscow Russia

Surprise Party at Salem Honoring Gertrude Houtehens

A surprise gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Graham in Salem celebrated Miss Gertrude Houtehens as she prepares to leave for Roanoke. Guests arrived from nearby towns and brought baskets for a noon meal, with a traveling bag presented as a token of friendship.

Marion Graham Salem Gertrude Houtehens Roanoke Chas. Wilkes Wm. Matone Henry Pollard Geo. van Meter Samuel McNeal Lewis Gloeckner Wm. Horn Edward Wilson Roy Graham Clarence Neal Theo. Tohse Cecil Perry Curtis Groce John McDonald Wim Robert Swyers Wayne Nice Sylvester Brandenburg Floyd Wilkes Wm. van Meter Questa Mra Wr. Howell Nelsonville James Nichols Lancaster Wm. Brammer Athens Lewis Prinde

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The C. D. Shafer Co Parker Bros Athens County Savings & Loan Co Athens County Savings and Loan Company S. W. Montague Harding Court Mr. Wilson Doges University Athens County the Security Savings Bank F. B. Keau W. B., Lawrence, Pres L. Alderman J. H. Cline F. D. Forsyth W. B. Golden M. E. Twiss L. G. Worstell Rome Fir A. B. Wells George Upton Lash Chas Grace Hill Marton Celestia Francis Arthur Miss Heutehens the Cline Pharmacy Maxwell Brothers Brunswick Records Pickering Remington Portable Logan S. Court St Fair Grounds Marietta, O Frank D. Kerr Hereford Haven Allendale Sale
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