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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1923

Page

5

Lancaster School of Foreign Missions Opens With Week of Events

August 13 18 events at the Lancaster School of Foreign Missions feature an August 15 anniversary dedication. Jon Corner new head master will dedicate building while Mrs F J Johnson of Columbus and Dr W R Wedge rspoon of Chicago address attendees. Auxiliary groups urged to send members for the week as speakers and directors participate.

Ign Missions Lancaster School of Foreign Missions Amp 6 Jon Corner F. J. Johnson Columbus Alargoon R. L. Thomas Vacinnati W. R. Wedgerspoon Chicago Org Lrore Ised DS Mecightor Vers

Local bridge party hosted by Mrs Shepherd in Cleveland

Favoring her mother Mrs W S Shepherd of Cleveland, Mrs D R Zenner entertains tonight with five tables of bridge. Guests include Mrs J R Slattery of New York City, Mrs Frank Logan of Ocala Florida, Mrs Vern E Le Roy of Lansing Michigan, Mrs Raleigh B Nichol of Los Angeles, and Mrs Donald Brigham of Chillicothe. Miss Alica Henry hosts Mrs Donald Brigham as house guest from Chillicothe.

W. S. Shepherd Cleveland D. R. Zenner West State Street J. R. Slattery New York City Frank Logan Ocala Florida Vern E. le Roy Lansing Michigan Raleigh B Nichol Los Angeles Cal Donald Brigham Chillicothe Alica Henry South College Street Beatrice Billings

Whaleys Return From Buckeye Lake Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Whaley returned from Buckeye Lake where they enjoyed an outing They also went to Zanesville and visited the Weller pottery Rev Father Byrne pastor of St Pauls church has returned from visiting his mother in Ansonia Conn parishioners from several denominations welcomed him last evening.

Charles Whaley Buckeye Lake Zanesville Weller Pottery Father Byrne St. Paul's Church Ansonia Conn

Miss Inez Young Hosts Guests in Pittsburgh

Miss Inez Young of Pittsburgh is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. E. Liggett at 24 Church Street, sharing hospitality during her visit.

Inez Young Pittsburgh O. FE. Liggett Church Street

A Banquet That Was Almost a Tragedy

A banquet memory recounts a severe bout of acute indigestion that doctors could not cure until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy was used. The ad claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is promised to convince or money refunded with listed drugstores Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Mayr MekKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Belmont county violent deaths record toppled in July

St Clairesville Colorado reports Belmont county saw 26 violent deaths in July, equating to about one per working day, per the coroner’s findings.

ST. Clairesville Belmont County

Architect Designs Castlelike Home at McCullochs Leap

J R Anderson, local architect in Bellaire Ohio Valley, drafts plans for a unique residence near Wheeling West Virginia. The dwelling emulates an old English castle with two massive front towers overlooking the Ohio river valley.

Bellaire, CO McCulloch’s Leap Wheeling W. Va J. R. Anderson Ohio River Valley

Laddie Boy the Airedale at Harding's Death State

The White House Airedale Laddie Boy wandered the state room during the lying in state of the late President, sensing the unusual surroundings. He will move to Marion Ohio to live with Mrs Harding after the funeral.

Washington White House Laddie Marion Ohio

Astrologist Predicted Harding Nomination and Death

Washington report recounts Madam Marela's 1920 prophecy that Warren G. Harding would be nominated and die in office. The piece notes she predicted a sudden death after a short illness and cites horoscopes read for four women seeking future first ladies. The tale ends with Harding’s 1920 Chicago nomination and the astrologist’s fatalistic assertions.

Harry RB. Hunt Washington Warren G. Harding Harding Marela Harding Inyll San Francisco Mareia

Mary E Richey widow of William Richey dies at Lash Street

Mary E Richey widow of William Richey died at her Lash street home Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness. Born August 9 1823 in Canan ville she would have been 84. Survived by three children Hattie, George and Way, and three grandchildren. Funeral plans to be announced.

Mary FE. Richey William Richey Lash Street Mrs. Richey Canaanville George Ann Bean Pleasanton Hebbardsville First Methodist Episcopal Church Hattie Richey Way of Athens Richey

Whitfield Guilty in Patrolman Griffin Murder Case

John Leonard Whitfield was found guilty of murder in the killing of Patrolman Dennis Griffin by a court in Cleveland Ohio. Judge Frank C. Phillips presided as the verdict was delivered and Mercy was recommended.

Cleveland, O John Leonard Whitfield Dennis Griffin Ally Frank C. Phillips Mercy

Chauncey Visitors From Athens Area

Chauncey hosts Marie Mourne and her young son Glennis visiting the Hines and Dew families. Gladys Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Ruth Wharton travel to Middleport and Pomeroy for a short visit, with plans to see Miss S J Surtees in Middleport.

Marie Mourne Glennis Athens Chauncey W. D. Hines Nile Dew End Gladys Lucille Bradfield Ruth Wharton Middleport Pomeroy S. J. Surtees

Gary Steel Plant to Adopt Five Hour Day for Workers

Gary Indiana August 8 beginning next Monday a unit of blast furnace workers at United States Steel Gary mills will be placed on a five hour work day.

Gary Ind United States Steel Corporation

German mark hits new low against pound in Berlin

The German mark fell to a fresh low in Berlin as it traded at 25,906,000 marks per one pound sterling, signaling continued depreciation of the currency.

Berlin Aug. S

Will Propose Terms to Nations League

The temporary disarmament commission of the league of nations ratified a draft mutual agreement to be submitted next month. South American spokesmen voiced strong reservations to the proposed non aggression pact.

Paris League of Nations

Hat fashion uses colored facings and white lace

The article notes colored facings on large hats and white lace trimming to brighten the otherwise all black under brim, highlighting stylish contrast in hat design.

Glouster Union Memorial Services Set at Trimble M E

Memorial services for Glouster Union will be held at 7 30 p m Friday in the Trimble M E church with participation from the three town churches and Greens Run church. The public is invited to cooperate. Miss Leanna Sellars of Pittshore visits cousin Mrs Teoval Robinette. The Grange picnic at Mountville was postponed to Thursday August 16 due to bad weather. An ice cream supper will follow to attract more Grangers. The Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Thursday at 7 89 p m.

Tnion Trimble M. FE Greens Run Leanna Sellars Pittshore Mrs. Teoval Robinette Mountville The Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ

Local residents plan visits and business ventures across Ohio

Mrs. A Armstrong visits relatives in McArthur Chillicothe while Mr Dick Williams buys a business building in Guernsey County and plans a soft drink factory starting early September. Alfred Howard with son William and W J Williams with two children travel from Corning to Detroit for a week with relatives.

A. Armstrong McArthur Chillicothe Dick Williams Pleasant City Mr. Williams Guernsey Alfred Howard William City W. J. Williams Corning Detroit

Davis Family Reunion Brings Relatives Together After 16 Years

The Davis reunion gathered at T. F. Davis's Maplewood home on Sunday August 5 with a bountiful fet style dinner on the lawn. Relatives from near Binghampton and Columbus joined Miss Camille Bellman and Miss Grace Batra for the gathering marking 16 years since many siblings last met.

Camille Bellman Columbus Grace Batra Jacksonville Davis T. F. Davis Maplewood

Chauncey I O F Lodge Plans Second Degree Work

Regular Chauncey I O F Lodge meeting tonight at their hall. Members urged to attend as second degree work will be performed.

Chauncey I. O. O. F. Lodge

Spayds Buy Roseville Property for New Home Move

Rev and Mrs Tl W Spayd purchased property in Roseville and will move to their new home next week. Rev Spayd accepted the pastorate on July first but had been unable to purchase property there until last week.

Roseville Tl. W. Spayd Spayd

Brownsville Couple Return After Mrs Harvey's Death

Mr and Mrs Homer Harvey and their young son return to Brownsville Pa after being summoned to Chauncey by the death of Mr Harvey's mother Mrs Samuel Harvey last week.

Homer Harvey Little Son Brownsville Chauncey Mr. Harvey Samuel Harvey

Germany Honors Mr Harding as Ruhr Resistance Urged

Berlin August 8 Chancellor Cuno told the Reichstag after noon it is imperative to continue passive resistance in the Ruhr with all means a direct challenge to the French. The special session opened with a memorial service for the late President Harding.

Berlin Cuno Reichstag Ruhr Harding

Rev G B Courtney to Speak at Trimble Memorial Service

Rev G B Courtney travels to Trimble on Friday to deliver the keynote address for the memorial service honoring late President Warren G Harding. Local churches plan union services with special vocal and instrumental music.

Trimble G. B. Courtney Trimb Warren G. Harding Fine Ble Courtney

Social notes of visits to Triuta Chauncey and Xenia

Miss Doris Smith spent Sunday visiting friends in Triuta. Mrs Hazel Mace of Columbus is in Chauncey visiting home folks and her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, near this city. Mrs Edward Minister and children will leave tomorrow for Xenia.

Mabel de Wees Dela Ware Alice Coleman G. W. de Weese Torch Doris Smith Triuta Hazel Mace Columbus Chauncey Mrs George Wilson Edward Xenia

Batting Leaders Highlight Stars From Big Leagues

A fragmented list shows star names like Ruth Speaker Hornsby Traynor and Frisch noted among batting leaders. The text mixed with fabric terms references duvetyn blouses and fall fashion details alongside sports mentions.

Heisman Detroit Ruth New York Speaker Cleveland Jamieson Collins Chicago National Leag Hornsby St. Louis Wheat Brooklyn Traynor Pittsburgh Bottomley Frisch

Athens County 4H Judging Teams Named For State Fair

Judges from Athens County 4H clubs will travel to Athens with support from Ohio State University Agricultural College and extension service. Miss Josephine Davis and Miss Louise McGill report August 21 to judge food and clothing teams. Mr Mekhellip from OSU will judge dairy calf club exhibits on August 23 4H wee men judges will select teams to represent Athens County at the State Fair with a pig club judge to be sent from Columbus.

Athens County Athens Ohio State University Agricultural College and Tixtension Service W. H. Palmer Pavey Josephine Davis Louise McGill Farm Bureau Office Mekhellip Ohio State University Columbus

Athens City to Suspend Business for Marding's Interment

Announcement from Mayor M. Ga of Athens Ohio orders all city business halted from 12:00 PM Friday to honor former President Warren G Marding whose body will be interred in Marion Ohio Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM.

Warren G. Marding Marion Ohio Athens

Disorderly conduct arrest in Cincinnati incident

A traffic patrolman in only trousers and undershirt caused the arrest of Albert Brodbeck on a disorderly conduct charge in Cincinnati. The report notes the officer’s attire prompted the intervention leading to the detention.

Cincinnati Albert Brodbeck

City Health Official Ordered Police to Kill Unmarried Dogs

In Pelaware OH the health commissioner allegedly instructed police to destroy dogs found running at large. More than thirty homeless canines have reportedly been disposed of, with some deaths attributed to non police individuals.

Pelaware

Red Hot Scare Grips Toledo After Lynching Attempt

In Toledo a mob of about 60 seized Salvidor Stoss and his wife from a street corner rally where they spoke against President Harding. The couple were dragged to a rural site where Ross was strung up briefly, begged to kiss the flag, and was released after they promised to leave town.

Toledo Polies Salvidor Stoss New York City Harding New York Whitehouse Ross Toleflo

Albany Trip Prompts Family Travel News

Mr and Mrs Clint Jewell of Carpenter and Miss Helen McVay of Albany left Monday for a 1% days trip to Northern Michigan and the Canadian border. Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson announce the birth of son James Bdrward, August fourth.

Alpany Clint Jewell Carpenter Helen McVay Albany Michigan Canadian Ray Johnson James Bdrward

Editorial Associates of Harding Attend Funeral

The Associated Ohio Dailes of which the late President Harding was a charter member will attend in a body the funeral of its most distinguished member at Marion Friday. A place of honor has been arranged for the association's membership.

Associated Ohio Dailes Harding Marion

TEST CANNING RUBBERS

Canners warn old leaky canning rubbers cause spoilage more than any other factor. Do not reuse worn rubber gaskets. test new ones for elasticity and shape recovery. If stretched rubbers fail to return to size or form, discard them. A good rubber should not crack when folded.

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