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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Family Visits Across Cities

SOCIETY AND JOCAL reports from Portsmouth to Columbus, with Dr. C W Wendelken hosting over Sunday, Dr. J H Pake noted death in Bainbridge, and many relatives traveling to see family. Guests include Thelma Lehew, Margaret Pritchard, Russell Rupp, Mrs H A Green, Dora Robinson, Fern Robinson, and Alvin Dickerson among others.

Daniel McGurk Cincinnati H. As Faber and Family C. W. Wendelken Portsmouth Dr. McGurk Trinnity Church Morgan Hughes C. V. Rounsavell Columbus Fred White North Lancaster Street Arthur Hunter Alvin Dickerson Bilverton Oregon Hunter Harding Ohio W. H. H. Brown Archer Catherine Umbus Arthur Are Glen Athens Charles Oxley Ralph and Ethel Oxley New Marshfield Dickerson Mansfield

Veterans fail to apply for blanks at Athens Armory

The Athens American Legion post discontinues its aid program for filling bonus insurance blanks due to insufficient local participation. Veterans can still obtain papers at the post office, Red Cross rooms in Security Bank Building, or Silvus Shoe Store, with free fingerprinting and assistance offered by adjutant W. G. Silvus.

Athens Post F American Legion Athens W. G. Silvus Security Bank Silvus Shoe Store North Court Street Silvus

Arrest of check artist C D Scott linked to auto fraud

Glouster Aug 26. C D Scott check artist arrested in Knoxville Tennessee after passing a worthless check on August 11 for a automobile. Burns Detective agency broadcast his description roadster license tags and he was nabbed while touring the south. Prosecutor Finsterwald to decide on extradition waiving if prisoner agrees otherwise requisition papers needed.

Glouster C. D. Scott Knoxville Tenn Marshall Henry Williams Scott Burns Detective Agency South Finsterwald

Dawes Pleased With Reactions En Route to Chicago

General Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential candidate toured the train returning to his home on August 26 and heard passenger reactions to his speech last Saturday. He appeared pleased and carefree.

Chicago Awes Charles G. Dawes

Packing Conern Thrown Into Court Faces Receivership Crisis

A conference in New York between Wilson & Co. officials and lawyers sought plans to avert a temporary receivership imposed in New Jersey by a coalition of bankers large stockholders and others invested in the Chicago packing firm.

New York Wilson & Co Chicago New Jersey

Athens Scouts Take Active Part in Camp

Thirty Boy Scouts from Athens and neighboring counties join Camp Endebonah on the Muskingum River. The third period of the summer camp runs to August 31 with Blackfoot tribe leading in the second period and earning most merits. The camp features secret caves, Kangaroo Court, Sea Scouting, and a projected turnout of over 100 Athens boys next year.

Athens Endebonah Muskingum River Marietta Will Silvas Vinton Washington Jack Preston Endehenah Silvus Marietta Kiwanians iMekan

Marriage Licenses Issued by Athens County Bureau

Three couples received licenses to wed. James Caird Smith, 20, miner of Millfield, to Maud May Jones, 23, of Chauncey. Walter Webb, 20, miner, to Stella Dust, 17, of Carbondale. Cecil E. Chesser, 23, toolmaker of Athens, to Amanda Jana Wingett, 23, teacher of Albany. Animal breeders in East Africa report a new beast called a zebrale a cross between a horse and a zebra.

Athens County Bureau James Caird Smith Miner Millfield Maud May Jones Chauncey Justice Tucker Walter Webb Stella Dust Carbondale Rev. Anderson Cecil E. Chesser Athens Amanda Jana Wingett Albany East Africa

Tourist Killed as Automobile Tows Pyrenees Falls

Elusive accident near Tarbes France leaves New Yorker Beglen Mc Lean dead while Mrs Thompson and her two daughters suffer injuries when the automobile towing the Pyrenees ferrying unit toppled into a river.

Lean New York Mre. Thompson

Coast Storm Sweeps Madrid Forces Moroccan Coastline

A heavy storm off the Moroccan coast swept Madrid causing four days of disruption. Two airplanes were reported washed from the deck of a Spanish aircraft carrier.

Madrid

Submarine Explodes Off Cavite Killing Sailor

Manila reports one sailor was killed and others seriously wounded when a U S submarine off Cavite exploded during rescue efforts for a fellow crewman who died in the blast.

Manila U. S Cavite Gatler

Prince of Wales Keeps Busy on Board Liner

The Prince of Wales spent most of August 26 aboard the liner Beren Garcia. He acted as coach for a tug of war team during sports and athletics activities on the ship.

Beren'garia Prince of Wales

Ipworth League Convenes in Athens District Event

The Ipworth League of the Marietta District holds a Wednesday program at Athens Central Avenue church with worship at 6 40 am led by A G Marquis. Rev F B Dean Rev A A Turner address youth and voters topics, followed by a 6 pm picnic and evening devotions.

Ipworth Leaguers Marietta Methodist Episcopal Church Athens Central Avenue Athens A. G. Marquis F. B. Dean Swift A. A. Turner Glouster Evans Mina Maude Bonnington Rusland F. O. Weed Pomeroy Epworth League Elizabeth Grover Beatty Daniel McGurk Athens State Hospital

Ordained Leader to Be Installed. Address on Life's Ambitions

Rev. F. H. Born of Chesterhill will have officers installed and the loving cup for attendance awarded. Dr. Curtis W. Smith of Gallipolis will deliver the final address on Life's Ambitions.

F. H. Born Chesterhill Loving Cup Curtis W. Smith Gallipolis

Atlanta Battles Knickers in Court Weaving Divorce Fights

Two Atlanta wives filed petitions for divorce over wearing knickers with one claiming domestic roughness after she wore them and another citing violence when she refused the garment and joined her husband on travels. The case spawns debate among local circles over women’s rights and attire amid court proceedings.

Atlanta Elie

Fragmented Rhetoric on Women’s Dress Sparks Street Attire Debate

Readable fragments show a debate on women’s attire and propriety with quotes from individuals in Atlanta and Washington. The dialogue questions acceptable dress and the risk of attracting unwanted attention as trousers and skirts are discussed.

Mga Norman Ardent Atlanta Prinaigal’ Lewellyn Scott Washington

Government program aids veterans care and training funds

Officials allocate 1 446 058 dollars for care and training of four vice men and deceased veterans, outlining dedicated support and benefits under the Ayet care initiative.

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and Jocal Mies Thelma Lehew Margaret Pritchard Poah Jennings Russell Rupp Martha New York City Harrisburg, Pa Rupp Columbia University H. A. Green Mary Carolyn Herbert, Jr O. B. Murphy East State Street Green Dr. Green Virginia Beach James E. Bain Mr. Bain Martinsville Indiana Dora Robinson Fern Robinson Parkersburg Maude Garretson Russell Fuller Akron Lillian Fuller W. M. Pyle Colgate, W. Va W. P. Mickle M. H. Hallett Staunton Buffalo Harley Maxwell Betty Aileen Mr. Maxwell Cleveland Novelty Goods O. L. Morrison Leroy Charles Cook Charles, Jr Martin's Ferry Wek End A. H. Thurnes John FE. Cook Mill Street Clyde Beverage Lewis Shirley Buckeye Lake Mr. Beverage Mr. Shirley Charles Lillie G. H. Maxwell Ruth M. E J. H. Pake Bainbridge Dr. Pake Downington Meigs ‘County Middleport Cheshire Irene Ator Florence Rowland Helen Dorr John W. Winder Philadelphia Everett McNabb Carbon Hill Robert Offey Coffey K. W. M. Griffith Clara Johnson Robert William Foster Crawd H .W. Creekbaum Beatrice Burch Betty Lou Creekbaum Mrs Asa Sutton McKinley Avenue Earl Hooper Brit Hooper Blackburn Heights William McDonald Zanesville Adah McCormick F. C. McCormick Legion Tennessee Dawes Ress Arietta Republican Party Clyde M. Reed Ben 8. Paulen Reed Hetty Bronson Hollywood James M. Barrie Maude Adams Barrie Tarbes France Bejlen Mc Prince Lowney Cline’s Pharmacy Bistrict Serppe Heyes Nelsonville
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