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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1922

Page

21

Central Avenue Bishop class hosts woman friendly evening

The Bishop class of Central Avenue M. E. church entertained eighteen members and twenty visitors with talks readings and a picnic supper in the church basement Tuesday. Proceeds from a charity card party at the Elks club rooms totaling ninety one dollars will go to the Athens County Red Cross for relief work.

Central Avenue M. E Wintermute Dwight Antle Hughes Porter D. J. Jones Elks Club Athens County Red Cross W. A. Carpenter J. J. Sisler Dow Grones L. V Brown A i W Wells W. E. Moler FP. X. Rauch C.L. Jones F. L. Preston A. B. Roe T. W. Craig Ralph P. Jennings Hal W. Murphy Oscar Fulton A. C. Russi J. L. Edmundson G.L. Fenzel Victor Pierce James Ginnan Mary Collins Athens Book and News Slingluff's Logans Book Cline’s McKee Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy F. J. Preston Co D. Zenner Co

S. L. C. Anniversary Held at Hoover Home

The Social Literary club marked its eleventh anniversary at Mrs. T. N. Hoover’s Hoover Farmwood Place with an afternoon meeting featuring an officer election and a talk by Mrs. E. D Sayre on federation work. Evening events included a six o’clock dinner for members and husbands and games music and conversation.

Hoover Home T. N. Hoover Filmwood Place E. D Sayre Southeast District of Womens Federated Clubs M. D. Hughes M. M. Kerr

Needle club hosts and society notes from Morris Avenue

Mrs Sprague hosted the Tuesday needle club with nine members and guests. Prizes went to Mrs S M Johnson. Marion Sprague gave piano solos. Officers were elected including Mrs H W Grover as president and Mrs W E Clark as vice president. influenza kept Dr H T Lee at home. Mrs Henry visited Kirksville. Current Events meets Friday at 7 with Mrs Williams due to Womans Music club.

Mra Wiley Sprague Morris Avenue Tuesday Needle Club S. M. Johnson Marion Sprague James Day H. W. Grover W. E. Clark L. W Russell Dasa Long William Williams Franklin Avenue Womans Music Club

Dean Voigt Speaks On The Superior Girl To Athens Scouts

Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University addressed a large audience of Girl Scouts of Athens and their mothers at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. Her talk on The Superior Girl impressed listeners with broad views and inspired the group attending the regular meeting.

Dean Voigt Girl Scouts Athens Irma E. Voigt Ohio University The Presbyterian Church

Conflicting Divorce Laws Spark Bigamy Puzzle

Herbert Thornton Andrews a New York broker wed Edna Esther Tatnall in Connecticut while already married, then returned to New Jersey where the marriage was deemed unconsummated. Courts spared him bigamy charges but sentenced him for misappropriation of funds, highlighting thirteen states with clashing marriage laws.

Herbert Thornton Andrews New York Edna Sther Tamnali U.S Thornton Miss Tatnall Connecticut New Jersey Edna Esther Tatnall

Athens Girl Scouts mark fourth anniversary with dinner

Three girl scout troops operate in Athens as the movement gains traction matching Boy Scouts. A Saturday dinner for 140 attendees advanced membership plans while Dean Irma Voigt spoke. Scouts pledge truthfulness loyalty and other virtues under national leader Herbert Hoover. They promote thrift stamps and liberty bonds. An automobile show offers a rare chance to ride in cars for some who only see them in funerals.

Athens Boy Scouts Organization Girl Scouts Irma Voigt Girl Scout Boy Scout Organization Commerce Herbert Hoover

Local notices of moves and visits across Union County

East Millfield L. and Thompson family moved to Union County to live last Wednesday. Jess Jewell and family relocated to McArthur last Friday. Mr. Jewell will work at the brick plant there. E. Dean returned from West Virginia. Don Chadwell and family moved from Athens to his farm here last Wednesday. Miss Mary Glaney of Jacksonville visited her parents here. Eben Gillespie sold pigs to a Logan area buyer last week. Several residents reported illnesses and visits, including Mrs. James Campbell, M. A. Howard and two sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pettit. References to church services at Carpenter and Union, with Rev. Strickland preaching. Numerous trips to Athens, Nelsonville, Atlantic City, and Haydenville noted. William Swett sold his mercantile business stake to Arch Caster. the Casters moved into the vacated home. Continuous minor health issues and a hiccough attack on Dr. Allen of Athens. Various family visits and relocations through the week are listed.

L. & Thompson Union County Jess Jewell McArthur Jewell E. Dean West Virginia Don Chadwell Athens Mary Glaney Jacksonville Eben Gillespie Logan Ralph Guerra James Campbell Roy Keplar Nelsonville Mr. Vargo Tony Atlantic City Millard Simpson Joe Clay M. A. Howard iCasier Vr. C. Jewell Dr. Allen B.C. Schwan Samuel Tewksbury Albany Mia Libbie Reeves Helen Caster Dyesville Carl Caster W. H. Hampton Athena J. ©. Gorby Mr. Marshall Athens County A. L. Tewsbury Armstead Mace Raymond Holcomb George Collins Lenore Hollis Mr. Collins Columbia Hospital

Mor timer McKnight at 7th birthday celebration

Relatives gathered Friday March 10 to celebrate Mor timer McKnight's seventh birthday. The family notes his health is improving. Golda Dailey is helping Mrs Chas Daily during Mr Bobo's illness. Rev Thompson serves as state director.

Mortimer McKnight Golda Dailey Chas Bobo Rev. Thompson

Washington sct introduces radio clauses in physics depart

The article notes the Washington school district opening radio clauses in the physics department. Students receive padiograms from the Bureau of Standards. Dr fedrick leads the program. Mary Elizabeth Martin a 16 year old student acts as secretary and operates a miniature receiving net under her hat.

Washington Sct Bureau of Standards Fedrick Mary Elizabeth Martin Dr. Hedrick Washington, D. C Mary Ellisbeth Martin

Lodge Notes From Marshfield Masonic Meeting

The Union correspondent reports on a recent Marshfield Masonic gathering with a joking soap sandwich gift and a list of attendees from nearby towns. Local rail service praise comes from B and O agent F J Shannon for a new convenient driveway. A mishap tale follows about Leslie Bryson’s missing pocketbook and gas woes. The Sons of Rest charter opens with five pins required for membership.

Union Sherman Ferguson F. J. Shannon Masonic Lodge Rev. Stines Carbondale Geo Frank Mr. Woodhouse Trimble Finley Pidcock Athens H. V. Karr Parkersburg M. J. Sherman Leslie Bryson Lubrig Collieries Co Lubrig Charlie Pitzer Leslie The Sons of Rest

New Motion Picture Camera Captures Long Range Shots

A motion picture camera with a long range lens is produced that photographs at distances from 799 to 20 000 yards.

Flood Threat Repeats Hit Hocking River Rise in Ohio Valley

Heavy rains pushed the Hocking River toward flood levels similar to December as gauges showed 19 feet at East Bridge and rising pace of four inches per hour. Rock Bridge to Chauncey logged fast increases while towns like Athens reported three feet of inundation on West Union Street. No homes confirmed flooded as lowlands submerged.

Hocking East Bridge Rock Bridge Chauncey Athens Margaret's Creek Albany Normel Sunday Glouster Hocking Valley Ohio Valley Ohio River Ohio

Harris Fails to Reach City Forum Amid Weather

High water south of Lanaste delays secretary Harris and prevents attendance by Athens Chamber of Commerce members at the luncheon. Robert Harris, secretary of Governor Davis, reports by telephone that road conditions forced a return to Columbus. David H. Moore discusses the disarmament conference and urges telegrams to state senators to push ratification of the four power Pacific pact.

Lanaste Athens Chamber of Commerce Robert Harris Davis Harris Athena Lancaster Columbus David H. Moore Washington Independence Hall Senate

Coal miners accuse operators of profiteering in meeting

In New York on March 15 the miners representatives told the conference that anthracite coal operators are profiteering based on the current high coal prices. The statement came as the conference of the genial committee of anthracite coal miners and operators convened this afternoon.

New York

Paria Labs Produce Rubles That Look Perfect

In Paria laboratories, rubles were produced with flawless appearance, matching all known tests. The operation yielded currency-like notes indistinguishable from genuine money, raising concerns about counterfeiting and security.

Birth of Alice Brady’s son follows divorce

ALCE BRADY MOTHER AT VERNON M T. VERNON, MAR 14 A son was born to Alice Brady as shown by a birth certificate filed today The mother is divorced from James L Crane son of Dr. Frank Crane the writer and actor James L Crane.

M T. Vernon SN. Y Alice Brady Miss Brady James L. Crane Frank Crane

Ratification of Pacific treaty seen assured by week end

Washington March 16 leaders from both sides reached an agreement making the ratification of the four power Pacific treaty appear assured by the end of next week. The accord follows days of negotiations involving key officials and diplomats. The move aims to solidify postwar security commitments among major powers.

Washington Mar

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