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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1924

Page

5

Prominent European Guests Visit Local Army Hosts

Society notes report Mr. Christian Monnier of Versailles and Mr. Horace Brot of Geneva as over Sunday guests of Major and Mrs. S. M. Johnson, leaving Monday evening after studying American banking methods in New York. Monnier served as lieutenant under Major Johnson in World War I. The Business Woman's club plans a Wednesday 7:30 PM meeting in City building club rooms with Miss Dorothy Porter and Miss Garnet Hatch as hostesses. Mrs. Callie Wright of Indianapolis is visiting her niece Mrs. B. W. Simpson at 9 South College Street.

Christian Monnier Versailles France Horace Brot Geneva Switzerland Major S. M. Johnson New York City Monnier Major Johnson Business Woman's Club City Building Dorothy Porter Garnet Hatch Callie Wright Indianapolis, Ind B. W. Simpson South College Street

Sanders Tedrow Nuptials at Christian Church Parsonage

Doris M Sanders and Jed P Tedrow wed Monday evening at 6 30 in the Christian church parsonage with Rev M F Chatley presiding. Attending were Russell Maple and the bridegrooms sister. The bride a Athens High School graduate will earn a diploma from Ohio University in June. She belongs to Phi Sigma Sigma. The couple will reside with the Sanders family until her studies finish.

Athens High School Ohio University Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority Tedrow

Local Residents Attend Canaanville Road Gathering

Mr and Mrs Glen Culp and Miss Esther Stratton of Columbus attend a meet with Mrs J H Looce of Alliance and Mr and Mrs FE Sutton on the Canaanville Road in a community event.

Glen Culp Esther Stratton Columbus J. H. Looce Alliance FE. Sutton Canaanville Road

Miss Morse Hosts Mrs. Dean of Trimble for Weekend

Miss C Augusta Morse welcomed Mrs. Mary Dean of Trimble as her guest over the weekend, sharing visitors and social time in the household setting.

C. Augusta Morse Mary Dean Trimble

East Side PTA to Meet Wednesday Afternoon at School

The East Side Parent-Teacher Association will meet at three o clock on Wednesday afternoon at the school building. A short musical program by the children will open the meeting and will be followed by a talk by Mrs. E D Sayre. Young children will be cared for during the meeting by the girls in the upper grades.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association E. D. Sayre

Akron man visits relatives in Athens and Chauncey

Mr Frank Sweeney of Akron arrives for a visit with relatives in the Athens and Chauncey area.

Frank Sweeney Akron Athens Chauncey

Mrs Penington Carson Visits Daughter in Philadelphia

Mrs Penington Carson of Philadelphia arrives to spend the summer at her daughter Mrs A B Roe’s home at 3% Kimwood Place.

Sands announce birth of son Robert Spice

Mr J W Sands and wife announce the birth of a son named Robert Spice on Monday April 25 at 59 Sunnyside Drive.

J. W. Sands Sunnyside Drive Robert Spice

Foster Family Plans Florida Trip Homeward

Mr and Mrs Harry Foster and their children return from a sojourn in Florida aiming for Miami as their next destination.

Harry Foster Florida Miami

Visitor from Columbus Stays With Feth Family

Miss Jane Terry of Columbus visits this week as a guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs David L Feth at 65 East Mulberry Street.

Jane Terry Columbus David Ll. Feth East Mutberry Street

Betsy Ross Club to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday

The Betsy Ross club will convene Wednesday evening at 7 36 at the Odd Fellows hall to conduct its scheduled session and discuss upcoming activities.

Betsy Ross Club Odd Fellows Hall

Tanlac credited with restoring Sauer's health gains

Arthur Sauer of Indianapolis reports that Tanlac took him from a breakdown to health and strength, noting an eighteen pound gain and improved digestion, sleep, and energy. He describes prior indigestion, loss of appetite, headaches, and nervous strain before starting Tanlac.

Arthur Sauer West Pleasant Run Drive Indianapolis Indiana Tanlac

President Coolidge Faces Japanese Exclusion Clash

Washington April 29 President Coolidge weighs a 60 day respite to resolve the Japanese exclusion bill after Congress passed it. Secretary Hughes and church groups seek a peaceful solution while lawmakers fear a veto could cost votes on the Pacific coast. A potential treaty with Japan is discussed but faces House opposition and sharp partisan friction.

George R. Holmes Washington Coolidge Congress State Hughes Japan Hughes Ambor Hanihara Senate House Rockies

Woman recounts alleged medical death plot and public duty

The narrative describes a wife detailing a troubled marriage, a European trip, a supposed illness, and a later Atlantic City excursion during which the death occurred. She states she did not want to prosecute but felt compelled by public duty as her attorney confirms.

Europe Atlantic City

Miss Mildred Beam Sought in Poisoning Case

Elizabeth New Jersey April 29 Miss Mildred Beam physical education teacher linked to the White Plains poisoning case by name could not be found at her home or at the school where she was not on duty this morning.

Elizabeth N. J Mildred Beam Sara Baring White Plains

Syracuse Adheres To Female Standing At Stadium

Syracuse University enforces a policy barring coed spectators from mingling with male students at the football stadium. The university aims to preserve proper seating and conduct for all attendees.

Byracuse N. Y Syracuse University

Stadium seating plan shifts for fall games

Archbold Stadium will host games next fall with the men's cheering section moved to the center of the north side to balance seating. George B Thurston and the senior council pressed for separation of men and women supporters and kept the two sections on opposite sides.

Archbold Stadium George B Cy”) Thurston

Jap beauty in U S seeks solace after quake

Mrs Thaig OConroy once Miss Kiku Terao, praised as Japan's most beautiful woman, arrived with her husband from the Orient. She came to America to help forget grief after a Japanese earthquake killed her father and five relatives.

San Francisco Japan Thaig O’conroy Orient Kiku Terao America

Divorce Suit Alleges Black Eye Gift From Husband

Mrs Ella Lee sues Ed ward B Lee in Belmont county court at St Clairsville alleging a black eye given as a Christmas present. She says her husband was grouchy and refused to speak after the Christmas morning gift. The Lees married in Wheeling West Virginia in 1920.

Barton Ella Lee Edward B. Lee Belmont County St. Clairsville

Famous Speaker Here Wednesday

The Social Science club at Ohio University brings Paul Blanshard, field secretary of the League for Industrial Democracy, to speak at 10:30 a.m. on labor and at 4:30 p.m. on labor and the Christian Church. The public is invited. Blanshard, a Michigan graduate and Harvard seminarian, has held church posts, wartime shipyard work, and written on labor education.

Social Science Club of Ohio University Paul Wilanshard League For Industrial Democracy Blanshard Labor Christian Church University of Michigan Harvard University First Congregational Church Tampre Florida Jersey City League To Enforce Peace National Council of the Congregational Churches Indianapolis

A Case in Athens: Lemons Describes Kidney Pain Relief

W H Lemons a blacksmith at 98 Central Ave reports after influenza he suffered weak kidneys back pain fatigue stiffness and dizzy spells. He took Deans Pills from Gibson's Pharmacy and soon recovered.

Athens W. H. Lemons Central Ave Dean Gibson

Community volunteers to clean West State street cemetery

Athens residents volunteer for several days of duty at West State street cemetery to clear weeds and briars. Volunteers may report any day for work where a regular keeper is on duty with a target to present the grounds in best condition by May 20.

West State Street Athens

Two New Detours in Effect Around Athens Roads

Athens motorists face two new detours announced by Ohio State Highway Department Resident Engineer Dan Davis. One detour reroutes local traffic from Athens to Jerseyville via East Mill street and Long Run road, with Pomeroy traffic moved to Albany later. The second detour diverts Athens Amensville work area traffic via Peach Ridge to Sugar Creek and into Amienville, with signs in place and the road described as dragged but narrow in places.

Athens Dan Davis Ohio State Highway Department Pratt Construction Company Jerseyville East Mill Street Albany Athens-Amensville Peach Ridge Sugar Creek Amienville

Allenrhio Promises Rheumatism Cure Guarantee

Patterson era advertisement proclaims Allenrho as a sure conqueror of rheumatism with a money back guarantee. James T. Allen of Rochester claims to have suffered acutely and urges all sufferers to try the product, stating druggists must refund if relief is not achieved.

Allenrho James T. Allen Rochester N. Y Allenrhu

Emerald Oil Promises Vein Reduction By Druggist Sale

An advertisement claims a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil at full strength will reduce varicose and swollen veins within days. It urges readers to visit any live druggist to obtain the product and use it as directed until veins return to normal size, with a money back guarantee if swelling does not decrease.

Reckless Driving Case In Athens Admitted Not Guilty Plea

Herbert did.sen colored appeared before Magistrate A Porter on a reckless driving charge filed by County Traffic officer P O Barrows. The alleged offense occurred in Athens on April 17. Jackk son's trial was scheduled for Monday evening May 5.

Herbert Did Sen Amcastct Ffrer P.O. Barrows Athens Jackkson

666 A Prescription for Ailments Spreads Panic

The item lists 666 as a cure for colds grippe dengue fever constipation bilious headaches and malarial fever prompting warnings from officials about dangerous unverified remedies. The advertisement references a supposed medical blessing tied to occult superstition and public health concerns.

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