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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1924

Page

5

Miller Information Club Elects Officers in Meeting at Miller Home

The Miller Information Club met at Prof. C. F. E. Miller’s Columbia avenue home and elected officers with Prof. Charles E. Miller as president Rev Edward Miller as vice president and Denver Miller as secretary treasurer The next meeting, May 3 at 7 at C E Miller’s home, will feature Rev Edward Miller speaking on The Brotherhood of Man.

Miller Club Miller Information Club C. F E. Miller Columbia Avenue Charles E. Miller Edward Miller Denver Miller C. E. Miller The Brotherhood of Man

Winters Family Returns From Columbus Motor Trip

Mrs. S. S. Winters returns Monday with her son Minor Robbins and family of Cleveland and Mrs. FE. EF. Brown of Columbus after a motor trip home from an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Winters.

League of Women Voters Plans Friday Meeting in Court Room

A central meeting of the League of Women Voters is set for Friday evening at 7 in the court room. The group aims to prepare women for the upcoming presidential primaries by explaining ballot use so Athens and county residents can vote intelligently. Precinct readers listed include Ward 1 precinct 1 Mrs. C. R. Hudkins and Ward 1 precinct 2 Mrs. H. Vt. Atkinson.

League of Women Voters Athens C. R. Hudkins H. Vt. Atkinson

Ferrero Defends Liberal State Against Fascist Rule

In Rome Guglielmo Ferrero critiques Fascist doctrine in Da Fiume a Roma. He argues democracy survives and urges a Liberal State that allows Opposition as essential to both government and people. He warns dictatorship as a poor foundation and notes revolution harms the state.

Rome Guglielmo Ferrero Inferro Ferrero

School boards curb fundraising drives in Elyria

Elyria Ohio school board rules that there will be no soliciting of funds for any cause except the community chest in the public schools, citing that too many drives distract students from study.

Elyria, O

Newspapers numbering 2190 in Britain and Ireland

Readers are informed that newspaper numbers 2190 circulate in Great Britain and Ireland. The notice confirms distribution across the two regions and outlines purchasing or access details for the current issue.

Great Britain Irea

Local Families Return From Lancaster Visit

Mr and Mrs Chester Sagar and Mr and Mrs Byron Stevers with children Betty and Jack returned Monday from Lancaster where they were the guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Jenkins.

Chester Sagar Byron Stevers Betty Jack Lancaster Dan Jenkins

Griswold announces birth of daughter Elizabeth Brooks

Mr and Mrs F Scott Griswold of Niagara Falls announce the birth of a daughter named Elizabeth Brooks on Saturday April 18. Mrs Griswold is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Brooks of 59 North Court Street.

F. Scott Griswold Nellie Brooks Niagara Falls Elizabeth Brooks Griswold W. H. Brooks North Court Street

Paul Parks Sings as Soloist for University Glee Club

Paul Parks, a baritone nearing eminence, captivated a packed Metropolitan Theater audience last Thursday at the University Glee Club of New York City annual concert. He was chosen unanimously as soloist, following Reinard Werrenrath last year. Parks is in New York teaching and filling church engagements, building a rising reputation in the regional and state music scene. Mr. and Mrs. W H Parks of Nelsonville attended. Mrs. Parks remained in New York.

Paul Parks Metropolitan Theater University Glee Club New York City Parks Reinard Werrenrath Farks New York Ohio W. H. Parks Nelsonville

Dundee Narrowly Escapes Kayo at Hands of Kauses

Johnny Dundee featherweight and junior lightweight champion was outpointed by Rocky Kansas in a ten round Buffalo bout last night with Kansas winning the decision from all rounds. Kansas challenged Benny Leonard and said he would post a $2500 forfeit with the state athletic commission to back up the challenge.

Buffalo N. Y Johnny Dundee Rocky Kansas Kansas Benny Leonard State Athletic Commission

WARDEN JONES VISITS ATHENS FOR DELAGATE BID

Mr. T. H. B. Jones of Ironton visited Athens to seek the Democratic convention delegate seat from the Tenth District. A former Ohio penitentiary warden under Harmon, he campaigns for McAdoo if nominated and keeps friendly ties to Cox. He notes Lawrence County has not held a national delegate in 28 years and asks to bring the honor home this year.

Jones Ohio Penitentiary Harmon Tenth Ohio Southeast McAdoo Cox Lawrence County

Couple’s divorce ends promised marriage plan

In Lima, Ohio, Judge F C Becker granted a divorce to Thelma Okagi from Yosh Okagi, Lima restaurant owner, ending a marriage formed after Yosh allegedly promised to buy Thelma a car.

Louisville Men In Serious Condition After Wood Alcohol Poisoning

Medina Ohio reports John McNulty of Louisville Kentucky and Robert Sharkey in serious condition from drinking wood alcohol bought locally. McNulty is recovering but Sharkey has little hope. Both men are about 50 years old.

Medina John McNulty Louisville Robert Sharkey McNulty Sharkey

Cages Containing Cradies Drafted as City Babies Use

A bold and unusual plan proposes housing city babies in cages as a novel approach. The idea surfaces in a local discussion, stirring debate on child welfare and urban policy.

Republican Warranted To Clear Up Doubt In Senate Probe

Washington April 22 The senate committee probing naval oil leases faced renewed friction as Senator Walsh Democrat Montana signaled hearings would pause after three more witnesses. Senator Stanford Republican Oregon said he would press the inquiry vigorously if any doubt remains about the 2920 Republican convention's freedom from oil deals.

Washington Senate Walsh Montana Stanfled Oregon

Ottawa farmer faces bankruptcy over land debts

Cebhard Gasser testifies he is land rich but cash poor declaring 615 acres valued at 45 810 with mortgages totaling 51 800, leaving him with no personal property worth a dime. He seeks relief in bankruptcy proceedings.

Ottawa O.cebhard Gasser

Local Presbyterian Minister Elected to City County Post

A local United Presbyterian minister now serving in Columbus City Ta has been elected to the city county post. One ticket won every office in four selections.

United Presbyterian Columbus City, Ta

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