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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1922

Page

5

Proper Child Care and Clothing Talk at Local Club

The Child's Conservation League met at Mrs. Frank W. Cone's home on Franklin Avenue to hear papers on Proper Clothing For Children by Mrs. Charles Smith and Proper Care of Childrens Feet by Mrs. Ralph Woods. President Mrs. Ernest Gross presided, with leader Mrs. J. A. Jones. A flower contest awarded first prize to Mrs. Thomas Clark and consolation to Mrs. Charles Smith. Hostess provided luncheon served by her daughters Pauline and Ruth. guests included Mrs. T. J. Barlow Albany and others.

Child’s Conservation League Frank W. Cone Franklin Avenue Charles Smith Ralph Woods Leach Ernest Gross J. A. Jones Homas Clark Pauline Ruth

Teachers Honor Superintendent W E Riley At Home

Chauncey high and Dover township teachers gathered at 15 South Congress street to affirm loyalty to Superintendent W E Riley for three years. They presented him a leather traveling bag during a social hour and refreshment period before departing, wishing him prosperity in his future endeavors.

Chauncey High Dover Township W. E. Riley South Congress Street Earl Miller Mr. Riley

Social Literary club meets with music focus and readings

Mrs. J. D. Haskins hosts at 159 Grosvenor street with leader Mrs. F. B. Gullum. Program includes solo by Mrs. B. M. Covert, papers on Cadman by Mrs. Henry A. Hatch, readings on MacDowell, and two MacDowell piano selections. A contest awards first and second prizes.

Haskins J. D. Haskins Grosvenor Street F. B. Gullum B. M. Covert Gena Branscombe Charles Wakefield Cadman Henry A. Hatch Clarence Roach Allen R

East Side PTA April Meeting Notes

The East Side Parent Teacher Association met at three o'clock on a Tuesday in the East Side building. Low attendance due to bad weather but a stimulating session featured Miss Irma Stanfield Red Cross executive secretary describing county relief work and club efforts for men and women. Mr. and Mrs. W H Brown return from Piqua where they spent winter with daughter Mrs Edwin Olsten.

East Side Parent- Teacher Association Parent-Teacher Association C. H. Harris D. C. Snow George McLaughlin Carl Fuller Irma Stanfield Red Cross W. H. Brown Piqua Edwin Olsten

Guest Night of Music Club Delights Local Audience

The Woman’s Music Club hosted a 190 attendee guest night at Mrs. L. V. Brown’s home. Chairman Allen R. Kresge organized a highly praised program featuring solo and instrumental works by Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, Miss Ness, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Blasius, and others, including a chorus and violin pieces. The evening showcased a wide range of genres from vocal numbers to piano and violin solos amid a warmly received reception.

Music Club Womans Music Club L. V. Brown Allen R. Kresge Music Cales Rachmaninoff H. H. A. Beach Music Club Spirit Flower Campbell Tipton Big Brown Bear Manna Zucca Siegel Sabedageegiverera Labs Miss Arpee Italy Logan Blasius

Miss Allen and Mr. Vercoe Guests at Logan Club

Miss Allen of Logan and Mr. Vercoe were guests of the club, attending as notable members. Their presence was noted as part of a social gathering hosted by the organization.

Miss Allen of Logan Mr. Vercoe

Stills seized. Mills flees as officers seize mash

Glouster officers seized two copper stills and a quart of white mule after arresting H. C. Mills who fled when warned to halt. About 100 gallons of mash were destroyed. Jim Giacomo fined for manufacturing home brew. Council rejects wage cut for street labor. Protest against a gasoline storage station is noted as ordinance is read. Grant centennial parade planned with 1 pm assembly and opera house program.

Marshal Williams Blower Derthick H. C. Mills Mills Jim Giacomo Gormley Constable Blower Jim Glouster Main and Cross Streets F. R. Beasley Spring Street

The Princess Bulbul Operetta At Athens High School

Athens High School presents The Princess Bulbul an operetta praised for tuneful melodies. Principal cast includes Melba Woodworth Gilberta Hill Katherine McKee Homer Baird Rudolph Pedigo Joseph Farley Edward Sharp and Arthur Cameron. Miss Spring leads rehearsals for the May 2 university auditorium performance.

Princess Bulbul Athens High School Melba Woodworth Gilberta Hill Katherine McKee Homer Baird Rudolph Pedigo Joseph Farley Edward Sharp Arthur Cameron Miss Spring University

Tanlac Restores Philadelphia Woman's Health Says Quote

Mrs Alvah H McCreary of 1551 Locust St Philadelphia credits Tanlac with restoring her health after two years of severe stomach trouble and indigestion She urges others to try Tanlac and notes its availability at Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and other druggists nationwide.

Alvah H. McCreary Philadelphia Tanlac Locust St Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Former President Wilson to greet delegates at home

In Baltimore on April 26 former President Wilson will greet delegates to the National League of Women Voters convention as they assemble at his Washington home. Mrs. Wilson announced by telegram.

Wilson Baltmore Wilson National League of Women Voters Washington

Mutual Savings and Loan to Open Soon

Prof. T. N. Hoover announces the Mutual Home and Savings association will open for business soon. Charter granted, constitution adopted, nine directors elected Thursday evening at the Athens Chamber of Commerce hall. Directors to select president and secretary and set by laws before operations begin.

Mutual Home & Savings Association T. N. Hoover Athens Chamber of Commerce Hoover

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Martha James

Mrs Martha James wife of John James died at 1 am Wednesday at the Lancaster street home aged 71 after a yearlong heart ailment. Survived by husband son Frederick Ames ville daughter Mrs Harry Bobo McDougal sister Mrs George Young Am boy Ill. Funeral arrangements pending. Funeral Thurs Maude Vercoe First M E church burial in Gloucester Cemetery. Visitation 10 am to 1 pm at 20 Townsend street.

Martha James John James Lancaster Street Frederick Amesville Harry Bobo McDougal George Young Amboy Maude Vercoe M. EF Glouster Townsend Street

Belfast Deadlock in Ulster Free State Peace Pact Talks

The talks between Sir James Craig premier of Ulster and Michael Collins representing the Irish Free State have reportedly reached a deadlock over details of the peace pact.

International News Service Belfast James Craig Ulster Michael Collins Irish Free State

Probst Allowed to Stay in U S Through May 6

Washington reports that Probst, former butler at a Pittsburgh Country club, will be allowed to remain in the United States at least until May 6 under an order issued by Secretary of Labor Davis.

International News Service Washington Probst Butler Pitteburg Country Club United States Labor Davis

Emma Patterson funeral draws distant attendees

Those gathered by the untimely death of Emma Patterson included Dr. and Mrs. M. G. Adair and Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wells of Bever ly, Rev L A Patterson, Hamden, and other relatives from Cincinnati to Parkersburg attending the services.

Emma Patterson M. G Adair Truman Wells Beverly L. A. Patterson Hamden Wilbur Adair M. G. Blunden L. H. Glazier Cincinnati Ballard Marietta H. H. Glazier

Local Socials and School Events In Athens Region

Wilder and nearby families host visitors from Duquesne Columbus and Athens. Clyde Gibson addresses high school history class on late war topics not in standard histories. McDaniel property sale to Lewis Blair and Morris purchase, total around 1700 and 4000 dollars respectively. Floodwood game postponed. county field meet Friday at 10 with literary contests at 6. Miss Lucila Bereta returns home from Guysville. James family mourns Jehu James.

B. Clark Athens Geo. Wagener Pennsville Leonard Smith Earl Hartley Columbus F. H. Gifford Nelsonville Clyde Gibson G. C. Harris C. McDaniel Lewis Blair Winn Morris McDaniel Morris Lucila Bereta Guysville John Parsons Peter Parsons Clyde Parsons Fred James Jehu James

Athens County High Schools Plan Spring Athletic and Oratorical Contest

The Athens County Athletic and Oratorical Association will hold its annual field meet at the Athens fair grounds on Friday April 28 with eleven of fourteen high schools submitting eligibility lists. The oratorical contest will follow in the evening at a to be announced venue. County Superintendent Dinsmoor was elected president and several officers were named.

Athens County Athletic and Oratorical Association Dinsmoor F. P. Clark Florence Booth Athens Athens Fair

To Abolish Gas Baalmann's Tablets Ad

An advertisement promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach gas causing heart palpitations and anxiety. It claims quick relief, harmless ingredients, and urges purchase from Cline Pharmacy Co and other druggists. J Baalmann of San Francisco is listed as chemist. Price is $1.00.

Earth Baalmann Cline Pharmacy Co J. Baalmann San Francisco

War Contracts Probe Talks Move Ahead in Washington

Secretary Weeks and Attorney General Daugherty met with House Rules Chairman Campbell to discuss resolutions seeking a congressional investigation into war contract fraud handling by the War Department and the Department of Justice.

Washington War Weeks Daugherty Campbell House Rules Committee War Department Department of Justice

Three Arrested on Circus Day

The circus day saw little disorder with police on duty. Three men and one woman were arrested on suspicion by Constable Mariner at Union Station and held at the county jail. Suspects named Robert Burts Walter Bell and Willie Dixon traveling from Charleston to Athens were accused of pocket picking. Continuous detention pending Charleston police word to determine charges.

Mariner Athens Charleston Union Station Robert Burts Walter Bell Huntington Willie Dixon Montgomery

Local Social Roundup From The Plains Area

The Plains Miss Elia Edgar and Mrs L Wheaton of Athens visited Mrs W J Hawk and local couples for Sunday evening. Howard Dow of Athens joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Will Roberts. Andy Hannis Jr left Saturday for Detroit. Jesse Dicken and brother Franklin attended Mechanicsburg spelling school on Saturday.

Elia Edgar

Athens Residents Attend Funeral and Visits

Ed Burdette from Athens spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. James Partt of Marion Illinois is with Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel. Jeff Harrison attended the funeral of Mrs. Virgil Snyder in Athens on Wednesday afternoon.

Ed Burdette Athens Frank Smith James Partt Marion John Gabriel Jeff Harrison Virgil Snyder

Baby Triggers Wreck On West State Street

Wilbur Morgan of Glouster was thrown through a windshield and Mrs. Morgan suffered a fractured arm after a two year old relative in the front seat toppled toward the door. The car struck a Carpenter Hardware truck parked on the street. doctors later treated Mrs. Morgan at Copeland and Howe hospital without X rays.

West State Street Wilbur Morgan Glouster Mrs. Morgan Mr. Morgan Morgan Carpenter Hardware Company

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