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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
2
Miss Phyllis McLane of Coolville and William H. Johnson of Stewart married at 10 this morning in the First M E Church with Rev C L Strecker officiating. They will reside in Stewart where the groom farms.
Miss Bertha Vickers of Athens district deputy served as installing officer for five candidates. She praised district temple teamwork and noted she oversees twenty temples with her home temple among them. A picnic supper followed the initiation in the dining room.
A 100 guest informal dance at the Masonic Temple featured a music program by a college quintet. Guests received American Beauty roses. Prof. and Mrs. B. L. Jefferson and Dean Irman Voigt attended as special guests. Nearby social updates include Miss Fannie Spratt's weekend visit in Columbus and a series of family events and weddings in the area.
Mr John C Norris of 99 Franklin Ave Athens describes chronic sluggish liver symptoms and relief after using Dreco He reports improved digestion appetite headaches and back pain relief He claims Dreco tones digestive organs relieves gas constipation and cleanses blood as sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co.
John Hancock high school presented the musical Gypsy Rover at O U auditorium in Ewing Hall. The operetta drew enthusiastic applause as students Maude Dorsey Clarice McKibben David Skidmore LeRoy Skidmore Fred Spaulding and others performed in a three act plot about Rob a noble in gypsy disguise and his restoration of his title with Lady Constantine and Captain Jerome among the scenes.
The Athens County Sheep and Wool Growers Association meeting at the County Agent Raymond’s office drew just over twenty attendees due to a Harding meeting conflicting with the schedule. The constitution and by laws were postponed, with plans to present them to other local sheep associations in upcoming weeks. Prof. Plumb of Ohio State spoke on wool grading and substitutes, and W. F. Hale described Washington county netting nearly 80 cents per pound for wool.
J M Cooley of The Cooley and Campbell Company says the Dodge factory has resumed full operation after a railroad strike shutdown and will soon deliver cars locally to meet strong demand. W E Moler of Moter Auto Sales warns against excessive speed and urges proper maintenance, lubrication, and timely adjustments for economical, reliable use.
Washington on April 24 announces U S recognition of the Republic of Armenia. The note was sent by Senator Colby to Pasder Madjaii, a representative hero of the Armenian nation.
A vintage health claim promotes three grain hypo nuclane tablets as a method to increase red and white blood cells and improve complexion. It asserts tablets, though risk of re absorption, are harmless and can be used without physician supervision, widely sold in apothecary shops.
Canaanville high school postponed graduation events due to flooding. The ceremony will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. Seven graduates are Fred Hubler Bessie Hubler Della Mingus Mildred Dowler Lillie Scott Blanche Mansfield and Lula McVicker. Prof Ash of Ohio University will deliver the address and Supt. Miller will present diplomas.
A friendly bor and pie social is planned for Saturday evening May 1 at Froggy School. Everyone is cordial invited to attend and enjoy the community gathering.
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