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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1924

Page

5

National Honor Society Members Host Informal Spring Meeting

The National Honor Society of Athens High School held a monthly meeting at the Wyckoff home with Miss Vianna Roush, Mr. Harold Wyckoff, and Mr. Robert Dixon hosting. Marianna Bing sang, contests awarded Miss Christine Dailey and Miss Doris Morton, and light refreshments were served. The next gathering is scheduled for May 6 at Miss Virginia Knecht’s home with Miss Knecht, Miss Amy Mon, and Mr. Theodore Cowen as committee.

National Honor Society National Honor Society of Athens High School Vianna Roush Harold Wyckoff Robert Dixon Wyckoff Iety Marianna Bing Christine Dailey Doris Morton Dixon Roush Beatrice Wyckoff Marjorie Dixon

Mrs Nell Roach Hannan Visits Columbus Relatives

Mrs Nell Roach Hannan traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for a short visit with relatives.

Nell Roach Hannan Columbus

Business Woman's Club to Hold Important Thursday Meeting

The Business Woman's club schedules a crucial Thursday evening meeting at 7 in its club room to ensure full attendance.

Business Woman's Club

Mrs Pickering Begins Visit Offset by Family Stops

Mrs. Joseph L. Pickering left Tuesday for a family visit. She spends the early portion in Youngstown with son Joseph Pickering Jr and daughter in law Anneth and their baby Joseph III. She will then travel to Sharpsville Pennsylvania to see son Joseph and the Picker ing and Perry families.

Joseph L. Pickering Youngstown Anneth Pickering Joseph III Sharpsville, Pa Joseph Pickering Pickering and Perry

Training School PTA Meeting Set for Thursday Afternoon

The Training School Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday at 3 PM in the Training School auditorium. The program features Third grade group songs and Fourth grade folk dances. Dr James P Porter will speak on Adolescence. All parents and friends are invited.

Ameting Training School Parent-Teacher Association James P. Porter

Easter Guests Arrive at 136 North Congress Street

Mrs. Hannah Allen of Glouster and Mrs. William Crombie of Akron are visiting Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8 S. Carpenter at 136 North Congress Street over Easter. Mrs. Allen is the mother of Mrs. Carpenter and sister of Mrs. Crombie.

Hannah Allen Glouster William Crombie Akron S. Carpent R North Congress Street Allen Carpenter Crombie

Home Missionary Society Meeting At Central Avenue M E Church

Airs. Frank Hamilton will host the Man's Home Missionary Society at Central Avenue M E Church Thursday evening at 7 30. Mite boxes will be opened.

Frank Hamilton Centralvenue Man’s Home Missionary Society Central Avenue M. E

Mrs W J Jones Visits Park En and Seattle Kin

Eugenia May Liston of Seattle arrives Tuesday for a several months visit with sister Mrs C H Swaim and family in Park En and other relatives. William Liston of Portsmouth plans to be in Park En for his daughter’s arrival at the Seahe home.

W. J. Jones Eugenia May Liston Seattle Wash C. H. Swaim Parken Ww. Liston Portsmouth Seahe

Mrs Murphy to Host Friendship Needle Club Meeting

Mrs J M Murphy of White Hall will host the Friendship Needle Club Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

J. M. Murphy White Hall Friendship Needle Club

Mrs Floyd Bolinger Returns From Pennsboro Visit

Mrs G H Stephenson accompanied Mrs Floyd Bolinger 86 Sunny Side Drive home after a several days visit in Pennsboro West Virginia with her sister.

Floyd Bolinger Sunnyside Drive Pennsboro W. Va G. H. Stephenson

Monthly Deborah class meeting at church parlors

The Deborah class of the Christian church will meet in the church parlors on Thursday at 7 PM. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Deborah The Christian Church

Maccenas Club Discusses Women’s Voting Duty

The Maccenas club met Tuesday with Mrs J R Harvey at 15 West Washington. Mrs wis Fienup led as members opened with America the Beautiful. Mrs J H Reed presented a major paper on women’s privilege to vote.

Maccenas Club J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Wis Fienup J. H. Reed Addison Fryburger Garfield Porter E. D. Sayre Southeast District of Women’s Federated Clubs Maecenas Harry Bennett John Gross H. A. Junod E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive

Child’s Conservation League Meets With Program Talk

The Child's Conservation League met Tuesday evening with Mrs. C. H. McCarty at 12 Mill Street. Miss Irma F. Voigt of Ohio University spoke on the Story's Life. Refreshments followed. list of guests included Mrs. Earl Marquis Mrs. Paul Keever Mrs. Clark Rice and Mrs. Harry Burne.

Child’s League Child’s Conservation League C. H. McCarty Mill Street Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University Earl Marquis Paul Keever Clark Rice Harry Burne

Bridge party hosted by Dr and Mrs Sprague

Dr and Mrs John R Sprague of 53 Morris Avenue entertained Tuesday night with five bridge tables in play. The high score trophies were awarded to Mr and Mrs Don Peden. Mrs Sprague plans a series of bridge gatherings continuing the second and subsequent Thursdays inviting a group of women.

John R. Sprague Morris Avenue Don Peden

Pilcher Family Visit Details Across Ohio Trip

Mrs. Roy Pilcher returned home today from a visit since Saturday with friends and relatives in Cincinnati and Hamilton. Easter was spent in Hamilton with her brother Charles Tillery. Mrs. Pilcher accompanied her father John Tillery, visiting here, as far as Cincinnati on his way to his home in London Kentucky.

Roy Pilcher Cincinnati Hamilton Charles Tillery

Mickle Family Returns from Caldwell Visit

Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Mickle returned Tuesday from a visit in Caldwell with their son L. B. Mickle and family.

I. F. Mickle Caldwell Mr. L

Columbus visitors visit Sprague family a week

Mrs. T. J. Tully and her two children Nellie Lou and Laura Anne from Columbus are spending a week with her father Mr. B. P. Sprague and his family.

T. J. Tully Nellie Lou Laura Anne Columbus

Lancaster Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Opens Office

Dr. Ben H. Biddle, long time Sugar Grove physician, limits practice to eye ear nose and throat and opens an office in the Fairfield building of Lancaster where he will reside and practice.

Ben H. Biddle Sugar Grove Fairfield Lancaster

Matheny Addresses Athens Kiwanis on Bees and Boy Scouts

Dr W A Matheny spoke on The Story of the Bee and on Boy Scout camp plans at the Athens Kiwanis session in Windsor Tea Room Tuesday night. Attorney John J Woolley endorsed Boys Week and urged Rotary cooperation. The club backed a Boy Scout executive to be chosen by Washington Noble and Athens counties and planned travel to the Lancaster Inter-Cities meet on June 4 with Ohio University bands. G L Grayson sang two solos.

W. A. Matheny John J. Woolley Athens Kiwanis Club Windsor Tea Room Dr. Matheny Matheny Attorney Woolley Motary Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Washington Noble Monroe Athens Marietta Inter Lancaster Glee Club Band of Ohio University West State Street Cemetery G. L. Grayson

Cleveland Ready to Merge Schools

Dr Robert E Vinson will be inaugurated as president of the Western Reserve College on October 16 17 and 18. A campaign to raise 20 000 000 for the consolidation of eight Cleveland colleges into one university will be launched. The eight institutions include Western Reserve Case School of Applied Sciences Cleveland School of Education Cleveland School of Art Cleveland Museum of Art Western Reserve Historical Society Museum Lakeside Hospital Maternity Hospital and Babies Hospital.

Cleveland Robert E. Vinson Western Reserve College Western Reserve Case School of Applied Sciences Cleveland School of Education Cleveland School of Art Cleveland Museum of Art Western Reserve Historical Society Museum Lakeside Hospital Maternity Hospital Babies Hospital

Sacramento Wife Sues Husband Over Liquor In Bed

Mrs. Belle Ballentine of Sacramento files for divorce from G. A. Ballentine claiming he took his liquor to bed nightly and drank freely, and when she protested he told her to find a new bed. The suit highlights a dispute over alcohol in the marital home.

Sacramento Cali Belle Ballentine G. A. Ballentine

County camp plans to strengthen farm youth work in Athens

County Farm Agent R. M. Pavey advocates a four day summer camp for 156 boys and girls from 16 clubs in Athens county. Rotary and Kiwanis support and potential site at Coolville camp grounds are sought to unite club leaders and boost farm home life and agriculture interests this summer.

Athens County Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Athens R. M. Pavey Farm Bureau Pavey Coolville

Hospital Operations Highlight Local Patients

Mrs. Emmett Bridge of Gloucester had a major operation at Sheltering Arms hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. Leslie Six of Chauncey underwent an appendectomy there Tuesday night. Miss Katherine Fellow of Marietta, Ohio University student, returns to class after treatment at the local hospital.

Emmett Bridge Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital Leslie Six Chauncey Katherine Fellow Marietta Ohio University

Deaths Funerals William Earich 62

William Earich aged 62 died suddenly at his Zanesville home. Born in Millfield he lived most of his life in Athens before moving to Zanesville three years ago to live with his sister Mrs E N Shaner. Burial will be in West Union street cemetery. His wife Hattie Woodworth preceded him in death. A brother Mr James Earich of Athens and a sister Mrs Emma Poston of New England survive.

William Earich Athens Zanesville West Union Street Mr. Earich Millfield E. N. Shaner Hattie Woodworth James Fearich Emma Poston New England

Strassburger Leads Pinchot By Large Margin In Philadelphia

Complete unofficial results from Philadelphia wards show Ralph B. Strassburger, Norristown publisher, winning the delegate-at-large seat to the Republican National Convention by about seven to one over Governor Pinchot.

Philadelphia Ralph B. Strassburger Norristown Pinchot

Synthetic wood experiments at Syracuse college

Syracuse New York students at the New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University are testing synthetic wood production. The material resembles wall board and they foresee junk dealers gathering sawdust old boards furniture leaves twigs and boxes to convert into new lumber.

Syracuse N. Y New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University

Advisors named to study Ohio school finances

State Director Ver non F. Riegel has formed an advisory committee of school heads and educators to tackle budget and tax issues. The group will meet soon to set priorities for next year including budgeting and teacher employment with members B. O. Skinner Marion?etta, J. F. Remiller Lancaster, and Frank J. Prout Sandusky.

Columbus Ohio Vernon F. Riegel B. O. Skinner Marietta J. F. Remiller Lancaster Frank J. Prout Sandusky

Speakers to Air Oil Scandals in Ohio Dinner

In Columbus Ohio on April 23 former Attorney General Warren G. Harding guests at a testimonial dinner. Nearby U S Senator Hiram Johnson Republican presidential hopeful pledges to expose the oil case in its true light. Sponsors report strong ticket demand and a loudspeaker system to reach outside attendees.

Columbuws Warry M. Daugherty Hiram Johnson Johnson California

Two Are Fined One Suspended in City Court Plea

Gist Oldfield was fined $25 and costs for intoxication with the fine suspended by Mayor Koons after a guilty plea. John Bolen, about 20, was fined $5 for reckless driving, arranged to pay, and released.

Gist Oldfield Koons John Bolen

Woman sues for divorce after apple tree threat

Mrs Hester Chordas of St Clairsville Ohio alleges her husband Steve Chordas threatened to hang her from an apple tree and also threw plates in his restaurant with deadly accuracy.

ST. Clairsville Hester Chordas Chordas Steve

Enrollment Diversity at Tiltonville School

Principal J. H. Mullenix reports 549 pupils with more than 22 nationalities. Native born Americans account for under half the enrollment, including 100 Hungarians and only two Black students.

Tiltonville J. H. Mullenix

Now you can quickly end kidney troubles

An advertisement claims kidney poison effects such as backache and puffed eyelids require fast treatment. It promotes Dr Carey’s Marsh root Prescription 777 as the best medicine, available in liquid or tablet form for 75 cents at any druggist.

House rejects $300000 seed appropriation for Congress

Washington reports the House debated the free seed issue and rejected a proposed $300,000 allocation. The vote totaled 79 in favor and 16 against, ending plans to distribute free seeds next year.

Washington House of Representatives

Redtown Man Fined Heavily for Liquor Possession

Swande Henderson of Redtown pleaded guilty to possessing liquor and received a $700 fine plus costs in Magistrate Helwig's court. The raid on his Redtown home uncovered Canadian whiskey hidden behind a baseboard, including four quart bottles and two gallons in a jug, with indications of a larger stock previously. He was taken into custody Tuesday morning and released after paying.

Helwig Swande Henderson Redtown Athens Henderson Mariner Siebert

Tragic express train crash near Bellinzona claims 21 lives

In Geneva on April 23 a collision of two excursion trains near Bellinzona killed at least 21 people and left many bodies burned beyond recognition hours after the wreck. Fire and rescue crews recovered the charred remains as investigators began assessing the disaster.

Geneva Bellinzona

Bootlegger King Faces Tie to Canton Case

In Columbus on April 23, Harry Bouklins, called king of Canton bootleggers, testified before Governor Donahey that he paid protection money to safety director KBF Curtis and, at his urging, helped plot to kill Rev. W. H. Longsworth. Curtis and associates faced demands for detainment. no action was taken.

Columbus C. C. Curtis A. V. Donahey Harry Bouklins Canton KB. F E. Curtis W. H. Longsworth First Congregational Church of Curtis Bovklins Thomas F. Turner Jas. T. Akerman Donahey

Gotham Name Origin Ties to Nottinghamshire Town

The name Gotham was first used for a historic town in Nottinghamshire England. The text notes neglect of the teeth harms the body, reflecting a belief in dental decay’s broad health impact.

Nottinghamshire England

Birth of Emory Wallace Allen in Fisher

Mr and Mrs Emory W Allen of Fisher announce the birth of a son Emory Wallace born Tuesday April 22 in their home community.

Walter E. Musgrave North Congress Street Emory W. Allen Fisher Emory Wallace

Man Saves Wife in Nick of Time

A husband credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with saving his wife who was near starvation and unable to keep food down. He says she gained forty pounds after taking the preparation, which he claims clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and related organs. The ad promises one dose to prove efficacy with money back.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank M. McKay Logan Meade Bowen Mrs. McKay James Ginnan Ginnan North Congress Street UR. Matheny Kiwanis Woolley Civic Organizations of Philly Daugherty and Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co C. D. Shafer Co Cray’s Ll. L J. D. Haskins Security Savings Bank Slingluff Ryayola HK Deal Barber Shop Eversharp Wahi Richard Cline Pharmacy Co East State St J. M. Cooley Company Featuring Pegdy Paige Man Wife Excelall Auto Paint and Top Shop P. E. Roush, Mgr Second St W.M. Cray
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