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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1921

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Chillicothe Area

Mr. Homer Johnson and W. T. Lenhardt attended the seventh anniversary banquet of Alpha Alpha Beta chapter of Phi Sigma Chi in Chillicothe. Various clubs announce meetings and social visits, with members hosting events at homes on Second Street, Woodard Avenue, Elmwood Place, and Washington Street. Helen Baughman recovers from a two week illness.

Homer Johnson W. T. Lenhardt Alpha Alpha Beta Chapter Phi Sigma Chi Id Chillicothe

Honeymoon Guests Travel as Bride and Groom Return

Mr and Mrs Grosvenor Stewart McKee left last evening for Columbus to be guests of Dr and Mrs C M Shepard en route home in Canton after a honeymoon trip. They had visited the University Terrace home of the bridegrooms parents near Atheng.

Grosvenor Stewart McKee Columbus C. M. Shepard Canton University Terrace W. H. McKee Atheng

Sex Hygiene Program at Child's Conservation League Meeting

The Child's Conservation League met at 104 Grosvenor street hosted by Mrs. Homer C. Clark. Three papers explored development of sex life in boys, value of a son having a wise father, and chivalry and refined manners as traits of young manhood. Guests included Mrs. B. M. Covert and others.

KE. B. Young B. M. Covert L. B. McCune J. D. Haskins C. Kerr F. Osure John Vercoe

Beta Pi Omega hosts musical evening at Phillips home

Mrs. William R Phillips and Mrs Hary G Stalder hosted Beta Pi Omega at 16 South College Street Athens Ohio. Performers included Edward Stillman Kelley Rogers Nevin with voices by Alice Stevenson Nora Altwater Vera Webster Janice Hahn piano solos Jilian Franke Helen Wallinger. Patronesses Mrs Phillips Mrs Stalder Mrs L V Brown Mrs J T Merwin honorary members Mrs Clara D Thompson Miss Ness alumnae Miss Hawkins Miss Henderson. Special guest Mrs E M Jones and Mr Jones.

William R. Phillips Hary G. Stalder Beta Pi Omega Ohio University Phillips South College Street Edward Stillman Kelley James H. Rogers Nevin Alice Stevenson Nora Altwater Vera Webster Janice Hahn Jilian Franke Helen Wallinger Stalder L. V. Brown J. T. Merwin Clara D. Thompson Ness Hawkins Henderson E. M. Jones Congress Jones Athens

Logan District Rally At U B Church Sees Strong Attendance

The Logan District No 5 of the southeastern Ohio conference of the United Brethren Church held an all day rally at the local U B church in Logan Tuesday with forty delegates from twelve charges. Principal speakers were Dr J H Harris Westerville district superintendent and Dr F E Burther College church Westerville. Evening program featured Christian Endeavorers with Rev H O Davis Enterprise delivering an address and Miss Lelia Roby reading a paper on The Tenth Legion. Reports show rising attendance and interest in Sunday schools and Christian Endeavor across the district. Rev J A Spears leads the local church with strong support from the woman's missionary society which provided meals for delegates.

Logan Southeastern Ohio United Brethren Church U. B J. H. Harris Westerville FE. Burther College Church Christian Endeavorers H. O. Davis Enterprise Misa Lelia Roby

Odd Fellows Lodge Marks 102nd Founding Anniversary

Hocking Valley Lodge No. 262 I O O F celebrated its 102nd anniversary with forty four members present. One candidate received the second degree before a lunch. the Logan fraternity reports a busy year for the lodge.

Odd Fellowship Hocking Valley Lodge No Logan Hocking Valley Lodge

Saturday Club Holds Special Meeting at Mrs Rannels Home

A special meeting of the Saturday Club was held at the home of Mrs D A Rannels on East Hunter Street Tuesday afternoon due to an accumulation of business not transacted at regular meetings.

D. A. Rannels East Hunter Street

Athens County Road Superintendent Endorses Dreco Medicine

John Call of Route 6 Athens Ohio, road superintendent for ten years, reports Dreco relieved his backache constipation and gas, improved kidneys and sleep, and restored appetite. He praises the medicine and urges friends to try it as Cline's Pharmacy Co introduces Dreco in Athens.

Dreco Akron John Call Route 6 Athens Dreeto Cline’s Pharmacy Co

Dr Harris Improves After Rally Injury

Dr J H Harris district superintendent of the United Brethren church who spoke at the rally here Tuesday is much improved in health. About six months ago while laying the cornerstone of the Burgress avenue United Brethren church in Columbus he was injured in an accident and is now able to resume his usual active work.

J. H. Harris U. B. Church U. B Columbus

McGovern Shoe Co Builds Tennis Court for Employees

The McGovern Shoe Company is fitting a tennis court on the vacant lot between its factory and the Square Deal Garage on Gallagher Avenue. When completed the court will be good and for use of the company’s employees. This move is praised as a positive step and others may follow.

McGovern Shoe Company Square Deal Gallagher Avenue

Goitre treatment promises from Sorbol Quadruple listed

Ohio readers are urged to contact local testimonials about external home treatment for goitre using Sorbol Quadruple. Advertisements name multiple individuals and address listings, claim success, note the product is taken in small bottles, needs ten minutes daily, and directs inquiry to McKee Drug Co in Athens and LeFavor’s in Glouster, or Sorbol Company in Mechanicsburg.

Ohio Louise Ill Gettysbur Ave Dayton Frans Beare Karr St Springfield M. Dudley Urbana F. M. Sawyer Marysville C. A. Arnett Clay St F. W. Baumgardner Tippecanoe Reece Rosenberry St Alliance KF. Clark Spring St Ashtabula Jennettee Dempey Lee Pape Cleveland Laura Klee 6Th St Ironton Alf Jacobs D. A. Wilt Lincoln St Coumbus G. A. Harned Gettysburg Ave Marie Spellman St. Paris BF. M. Brew Morgan Ave J. ©. Sleeper Eereey Ashtabula McKee Drug Co Athens LeFavor Glouster Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg

Moonshine Raid Uncovers Hidden Cave Still in Athens County

Sheriff Herb Parker and a team raided Louis Godney's Drydock home finding mash and a hidden rock cave quartered with two stoves and two barrels of hot mash. James Lantz was arrested at Glouster Cartval grounds with a half pint of corn whiskey. Godney implicates Lantz. both face charges of intoxication and illicit whiskey operations.

Herb Parker P. H. McKinley Bkdgar Mariner Henry Williams Lewis Graham Louis Godney Drydock Godney Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig Godneys Athens James Lantz Glouster Lantz Glouster Cartval Grounds Ina E. Lantz Helwig

Mine accident injures Jacksonville worker eye

John Kane of Jacksonville was injured at Mine 24 while digging coal a coal chip struck his right eye. The injury developed into corneal ulcers and he was taken to Copeland Howe hospital for ten days of treatment.

John Kane Jacksonville Copeland-Howe Hospital

Bill would revoke teachers certificates for leaving contracts

Columbus April 27 A proposed bill would revoke teaching certificates for teachers who quit without notice, preventing them from seeking other positions for the term. If Governor Davin signs, the measure passed the senate today.

Columbus, CO Boards of Education Davin Kirk Ottawa Senate

Gasoline Price Cut in Chicago and Midwest

Gasoline prices fell three cents in Chicago and nearby Midwest areas served by Standard Oil of Indiana. Retail stations drop from 25 to 22 cents per gallon and tank wagons from 23 to 20 cents. Kerosene also declines from 13% to 10 cents per gallon.

Middle West Chicago Middle Western Standard Oil Company of Indiana Mc Phere

Harding Leads Navy Fleet Review At Hampton Roads

Acting as commander in chief for the first time, President Harding departs Washington for Hampton Roads to review the Atlantic fleet as it returns from the Guantanamo maneuvers tomorrow.

Washington Navy Harding Hampton Roads Guantanamo

Eye Injured Miner Struck by Coal Lump at Mine 17

Pete Vasko of Glouster was struck on the head by a large coal lump while digging at Mine 17. A chip hit his left eyelid, bruising it, and he was taken to Copeland-Howe hospital for treatment.

Pete Vasko Glouster Copeland-Howe Hospital

Y M C A Leaders Host Dinner at Ohio University

H. L. Seamans, state student secretary of the Y M C A, was guest of honor at a campus dinner in the Ohio University cafeteria Tuesday evening. Old and new officers and the advisory board led discussions on future Y M C A work on the campus.

H. L. Seamans Ohio University

Cinderella Social Club President Charged Under Crabbe Act

April 27 United Press reports Cinderella Social club president William Reidel charged with Crabbe Act violation. Prosecutor Joseph Woeste produced confiscated bottle of brew. cork pulled and foam spilled as witness testified. Judge W M Yeatman fined Reidel $100.

Cincinnati, CO United Press William Reidel Cinderella Social Club Crabbe Joseph Woeste Wheate W. M. Yeatman Betdel

Foreign Minister Von Simons offers resignation

April 27 reports indicate Foreign Minister Von Simons has offered to resign over attacks linked to the new German reparations proposal. As of noon the offer had not been accepted, according to a reliable source.

Bhorlin von Simons

Benson Proposes 15 Percent Wage Cut For Seamen

Admiral Benson proposes a wage cut of at least 15 percent and elimination of overtime in talks with seamen and ship owners in Washington on April 27 to avert a possible shipping tie up on May 1.

Benson Washington Admiral Benson

Local residents visit kin and attend gatherings

The Plains residents Mrs James Bell Mrs Dave Aleshire and brother Harry and Jeff Harrison and wife were at Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs M B Twiss and Mary Jo spent Monday evening with her mother Mrs Mary Micheals at Athens. Mrs Ed Anderson and daughter Dessie spent Saturday and Sunday at Jacksonville. Mr and Mrs Rob Hawk bought

James Bell Dave Aleshire Harry Jeff Harrison Athens M. BE. Twiss Mary Jo Mary Micheals Ed Anderson Dessie Jacksonville Rob Hawk

Tanlac Credited With Restoring Mrs Hickey’s Health

Mrs. H Hickey of Toledo Ohio reports seven years of weakness loss of appetite and rheumatic muscle pain improved after taking Tanlac She says she can sew walk and work again and feels much better in every way and highly recommends the medicine.

H. Hickey Milburn Ave Toledo Ohio Hickey Taniac

Local Moves and Sports Ahead in Broadwell Region

Herman Rhorick’s furniture heads to Cain Connett’s home after vacated by multiple families including John Frasier and Sam George. Plains team claims ball fame over Nelsonville and will visit Amesville on May 1. Broadwell carnival setup at B school promises entertainment and eats Friday evening as pupils prepare a program.

Herman Rhorick Cain Connett John Frasier Sam George Chester Porter George Ed Barker August Olson Athens Plains Nelsonville Amesville John West Albert Aleshire West Mary Parfitt John Gabriel Sr Rutland Broadwell

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Stands Time Tested

In Mother's Medicine Chest, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound appears as a classic remedy used by mothers and grandmothers for female ailments. The product is touted as having helped women across generations, claiming a long history of assisting various female conditions.

Lydia EB. Pinkham

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Louis Auspices Woman’s Music Club Windsor the Windsor WOCIE Music Club Thor Olson Woodard Avenue Deborah P. B. Sidders Second Street H. A. Kittle W. L. Douglas Mary Funkhouser East State Street The Art and Thimble Club Will Neet W. E. Moser Washington Street Velock H. R. Wilson Elmwood Lace F. L. Guenther Marietta Delia Lawrence Jerseyville G. R. Lawrence Helen Baughman L. H. Baughman U. C. D. Club C. W. Gullette Pen Sunnyside Drive Tom Craig T. W. Craig Craig South Court Street Maurine Cornwell Tom Margaret Porter Thora Olson Supt. OF Roads For Athens CO Mas DR. Harris IS Steve Mere Alli H.W. Brooks Brooks Fierce Tanlac Cash Shop Legg D. Zenner Co Pennant Union Brand Union Starch & Refining CO Edinburg
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