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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1921

Page

5

Wealthy Husbands Draw Floradora Girls to Winter Garden

The Winter Garden outshines London and American stages as a magnet for millionaire suitors. Peggy Hopkins rose from Winter Garden chorus girl to husband hunter before divorce actions, while Cavanaugh wed Walter Selpest, and Ethe Lorraine and Jessie R linked to Belmont lineage and Caswell.

Floradora Winter Garden London Naugh Walter Selpest California Ethe Lorraine Raymond Belmont August Belmont Jessie R Umel Caswell

Alpha Gamma Delta Hosts Patronesses Evening

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority entertained Thursday in their chapter hall West Wing for a social evening. The event fostered acquaintance between college residents and patronesses including Mrs C H Grosvenor Mrs Mary Graham Ness Mrs E W Chubb Mrs C N Mackinnon Mrs F D Forsyth Mrs W N Alderman Mrs W B Bentley Mrs C M Copeland Mrs E J Jones Sr and Mrs Margaret Tilley.

Esses Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority West Wing C. H. Grosvenor Mary Graham Ness E. W. Chubb C. N. Mackinnon F. D. Forsyth W. N. Alderman W. B. Bentley C. M. Copeland E. J. Jones Sr Margaret Tilley

Current Events Club Meeting At Mrs Olson’s Home

An unusually good attendance marked the Current Events club session at Mrs. Thor Olson’s residence on Woodard Avenue. Roll call sparked a lively discussion and reports by Mrs. Anna White and Mrs. J. R. Harvey recapped the Southeastern district meeting of Ohio Federated clubs in Logan, detailing the session topics.

Thor Olson Woodard Avenue Anna White J. R. Harvey Ohio Federated Clubs Logan

Club Social Delights With Music From Local Trio

The club enjoyed a fine program by Lena Comstock Ruby Mercer and Elizabeth Horn with Violet Woodworth at Ohio University. A dainty collation followed during the social hour and plans were made for the next meeting with Mrs. C. E. Stailey at 7 Church Street.

Lena Comstock Ruby Gladys Mercer Elizabeth Horn Violet Woodworth Ohio University C. BE. Stailey Church Street

Phi Sigma Chi Spring Dance at Masonic Temple

The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity hosts its annual spring dance at the Masonic Temple ballroom on Saturday evening May 7 with Homer Johnson serving as chairman of the dance committee.

Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Masonic Temple Ballroom Homer Johnson

Nelsonville Couple Weds at Local Parsonage

The Nelsonville marriage of Mr. Leslie Barber and Miss Inez Evans was performed at 3:15 by Rev. C. L. Strecker at the First M. E. parsonage. Attendants were the bride's mother Mrs. Maud Evans and her grandmother Mrs. Isabell Ketler. The couple will reside in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Leslie Barber Inez Evans Maud Evans Isabell Ketler C. L. Strecker M. E. Parsonage

Athens visitor and local life notices

Mr Wirt Leland of New York City was a Thursday visitor in Athens. Mrs H J Morris is spending the week in Logan with Mrs Maria Pierce. Mr Harvey C Baker attended his grandmother Mrs Milton Patterson's funeral in Pleasantville. Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker go to Columbus for the Felber Biscuit Co opening. Mr and Mrs Robert Coen announce the birth of Ina Mae born Thursday April 28. Mr and Mrs Frank R Gross returned from Dallas Iowa for the funeral of his sister Mrs Elmer Alskins. Judge and Mrs E D Sayre are home after two weeks away with Sayre holding court in Cleveland and Atlantic City. Mr O B Sloane arrived home from a two months visit in St Paul Minnesota with Dr and Mrs Richard W Bowden and family.

Harvey C. Baker Pleasantville Milton Patterson Robert Coen West State Street Ina Mae Frank R. Gross Dallas Iowa Elmer Alskins E. D.sayre Judge Sayre Cleveland Oe Sayre Atlantic Tv O. B. Sloane St. Paul, Minn Richard W. Bowden

Sigma Pi Auxiliary Meeting at Chapter House

The Sigma Pi auxiliary will meet Saturday at 2 o'clock at the chapter house located at 16 South Congress Street. Important business requires full attendance.

Sigma Pi Chapter House South Congress Street

Back to Home Move Pushed by Convention Delegates

Delegates to a national convention pledged support for a back to the home movement urged by Dr Valeria Parker of the American Social Hygiene Association She said modern life keeps families from home citing cars movies dances and social venues as reducing domestic time and urged all family members to strengthening home ties.

Washington National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Valeria Parker American Social Hygiene Association New York Pegn

Grove's Ie the Only Genuine Laxative Brom quinine tab

An advertisement claims Grove's is the original laxative and cold remedy with bromine quinine in tab form. It promotes 30c price and urges readers to insist on Bromos for cold and grip relief.

Grove

Fight for Smaller Navy Intensifies in Congress

Senator Borah plans a record vote on a tri party conference to cut US Britain and Japan naval armament as the navy appropriation bill advances in the Senate. House supporters failed to secure a record vote and leaders push to avoid disarmament debate now. Borah aims to pair the issue with an appropriation to draw public attention.

C. L. Martins United "Peeve Washington Congress House Borak Idaho United States Great Britain Japan Senate Harding Borah Foreign Relations Committee Lodge

McKee Drug Ad Promises Quick Weight and Nerve Boost

A vintage pharmaceutical ad from McKee Drug Company touts Eitro-Phosphate as guaranteed to increase weight and strength and restore energy vigor and nerve force targeting weak thin and nervous individuals.

McKee Drug Company

Ex husband defends Peggy in Chicago amid annulment suit

Sherburne Hopkins aid Joyce in challenging the marriage annulment case brought by her current husband. Hopkins said the charges that the divorce from Peggy and his former wife was invalid are unfounded.

Chicago Sherburne Hopkins Pegey Joyce Peggy Hopkins

First Born for Dudgeons of Carpenter Area

Albany Apr 29 reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Dudgeon near Carpenter This is the couple’s first child Mrs Dudgeon is Mina Nichols formerly of Dyesville daughter of Howard Nichols K and M agent at Dyesville The brief notice notes the arrival this morning as a family milestone

Albany, CO Harry Dudgeon Carpenter Dudgeon Mina Nichols Howard Nichols Dyesville

Two chiefs in Lima police department after reinstatement

Lima Ohio April 29. The Lima police department now has two chiefs. Chief O J Roush, suspended last week by Mayor F A Burkhardt, was reinstated at noon yesterday by the municipal civil service commission.

Joe Lima Lima O. J. Roush F. A. Burkhardt Zarvica

Honest boy gets to ball game after honest note

In Cleveland on April 29 Earl Boyer a pupil at Addison Junior High School chose honesty over excuses. He brought a note signed by his mother asking to be excused at 2 o clock to attend the Detroit Cleveland game. Principal B W Taylor approved the note and Earl attended the game.

Cleveland Earl Boyer Addison Junior High School Detroit Earl B. W. Taylor Taylor

West Chicago Police Chief Shot Dead in Ambush

Chicago report says George Rhem chief of police for West Chicago was killed early today by unidentified attackers. His companion James Schners was seriously wounded after directing two women in a car to St Charles Illinois. The pair met a stranger who fired several shots.

Chicago George Rhem West Chicago Jas Schners Rhem St. Charles Ill

Combined check and shut off valve for pipelines

A single device now integrates a check valve and shut off valve for pipeline use. The compact unit provides flow control and isolation in one component, simplifying installation and reducing assembly space.

Bell and Ohio State Telephone face $16 million merger

Directors from Bell and Ohio State Telephone meet in Columbus to discuss a $16,000,000 merger. Senator Willis reportedly introduced a bill in Congress to authorize the consolidation, granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to approve. The Ohio legislature already cleared the path by enabling unified telephone systems in the state.

Columbus Bell and Ohio State Telephone Companies Willis Ohio Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

Presbyterian Rural Parish Services and Sunday Schedules

James A. Miller ministers at Albany Church with service at 10 30. Hebbardsville holds union Sunday school at 9 30 and evening meetings. Mr Hakim conducts union evangelistic services at 10 30 and 7. Waterloo reports no meetings. New England hosts Sunday school at 9. Guysville church service at 2. Carthage Sunday school at 1 30.

Presbyterian James A. Miller Albany Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Hakim Waterloo New England Guysville Carthage

Old Timers Win Opener in 14 7 Victory Over Orbiston

The Old Timers open with a 14 7 win over Orbiston as Dr. Walker's squad displays strong hitting and sharp defense. Center fielder makes two key outs at first while a second baseman homers, marking their first appearance after two previous seasons of solid showings. Orbiston set for return clash next Thursday.

Orbiston

Mexico Retires Villa to Ranch for Simple Life

Pancho Villa becomes owner of a $250 000 ranch after the government purchased and handed it to him. He supervised last year’s crop with a large workforce, riding the land with his young son and embracing a plain life.

Mexico Villa Mexico City Pancho Villa Pancho

Buchtel Community Day Set for May 6 Evening

The Buchtel Community Day meeting will be held the evening of May 6. A strong program is being prepared and officials expect another large crowd after the last meeting drew a great turnout.

Buchtel

Two Tiller Men Arrested In Bootleg Methinks

Three officials led by Justice Helwig recovered parts of two stills and a man intoxicated with liquor near Modoc and Drydock. Frank Drote les and Steve Tate were charged with manufacturing liquor. Andy Janov was found with prohibited spirits. Arrangements began before Justice Helwig after the search.

Justice Helwig Mariner Graham Frank Droteles Drydock Steve Tate Modoc Andy Janov Manu- Roush

Women Can Find Jobs Easily but the Men Cannot

Chicago April 29 Commander William Peart of the Salvation Army says women who entered industry during the war are a big factor in the current unemployment scene. He notes it is hard to place men while women are readily employed and many have remained with employers expanding female labor. He warns this trend must be considered in future depressions.

Chicago William Peart Salvation Army Peart

Harding to Survey Midwest Wheat and Farm Conditions

Washington April 29 Gov W P Harding head of the federal reserve board plans a personal survey of agricultural conditions in the middle west and southwest to appraise the crop outlook and farm needs.

Washington W. P. Harding Federal Reserve Board Middle West Southwest

Body Recovered of John Herbert in Lorain

The body of 22 year old John Herbert was recovered in Lorain after a drowning on Sunday.

John Herbert

Peggy Hopkins Joyce Carries Battle Into Chicago

Peggy Hopkins Joyce travels to Chicago to press her annulment suit. She remains with the jewels given by her third husband and fights to preserve the Joyce name amid ongoing legal action against J Stanley Joyce in his home town.

Peggy Chicago Peggy Hopkins Joyce J. Stanley Joyce

Tan n wood touted as rot proof in French tests

French engineers report mashgrove wood containing tan n shows rot resistance after four years of experiments. The finding highlights a potential for durable timber use in construction and bridge projects.

Nuxated Iron Promises Strength and Endurance Gains

An advertisement cites improved blood, strength, and endurance from Nuxated Iron, claiming millions use it annually. It mentions doctors and judges endorsing the product and stresses its benefits for health and vigor.

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Garden Jose Collins Lord Innes- Kerr England Cava Lucile Cavanaugh Peggy Bouin Ethel Lorraine Josie Collins Jessie Lash Wheaton Mrs. H. J. Morris Maria Pierce Felber Biscuit Co The Gline Pharmagy Co Athens, Ohio Walden Monuments Walden Ohio State Lines U.S. Court Ysicians the Hoover Athens Electric Co the Hocking Power Co Logan's Book and News Store W. Union St Athens Meigs Vinton Hocking Washington Counties Parker Brothers
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